Sasuke's POV
It didn't take me long to find the Akatsuki hideout. The high intensity of chakra I sensed from the east led me directly to their lair. As I continued to walk towards the source of that ominous power, conflicting thoughts raced through my mind like a turbulent storm.
'I don't understand yet why did Itachi want to save me... I am worthless... I hate myself for going to Orochimaru... Itachi did remove his mark...but I can't go back to Konoha now... nobody will accept me...'
My heart weighed heavy with the burden of my past decisions. The guilt of betraying my friends and abandoning the village gnawed at my conscience. However, thoughts of Naruto pierced through the darkness, bringing a glimmer of hope. His unwavering belief in me, even after everything I had done, was both baffling and heartwarming.
'The Akatsuki is already short on members... the only ones left are Deidara (A/N suppose sasuke never attacked him, so he didn't suicide), Kisame, Konan, Zetsu, and Tobi... I can't believe that dobe is powerful enough to kill Kakazu and Pain...'
'I supposed Pain was powerful, but he was defeated by that harmless usuratonkachi.'
Naruto's radiant grin suddenly flashed before my eye. It was as if his sunshine had found its way into my life, casting away the shadows that had plagued me for so long.
'He is quite cute the way he persuades me to return... Damn it! Stop thinking like that... I really want to destroy Konoha, but sometimes a little tinge of doubt encircles my heart... I don't care about my home myself, but I don't want to ruin Naruto's only home... He probably won't be even accepted anywhere else...'
The idea of him welcoming me back with open arms, believing in my potential for redemption, made my heart ache with conflicting emotions. I didn't want to admit it, but Naruto's unwavering kindness held a magnetic pull on my soul.
'I can't get that dobe out of my head...why did he say he loved me?'
//flashback//
"Why are you so fixated on me, Naruto?"
"Because, I Love You, I'll do anything to help you out."
//flashback ends//
'Shit! Fuck...oh nooooo.'
Why am I even thinking about him...
Does he actually like me...nah, he probably wants me to return because of that silly promise he made to stupid bubblegum haired bitch Sakura...this all is just a way for him to succeed in fulfilling his promise...He can't possibly like me...I am a hopeless rogue...even if I come back, I will possibly have to stay in the rotten cellars for years...
Self-doubt and insecurity clawed at my resolve. I saw myself as unworthy of Naruto's affection, unworthy of love and happiness. I convinced myself that my return would only bring him pain and disappointment.
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And for You I'll Bleed in Bliss
FanfictionWhat happens when Sasuke joins Akatsuki...if he kidnaps Naruto...what if he realises his folly...will he be forgiven... Deidara is abused by the entire Akatsuki...if Itachi helps him...but then something happens...he hates Itachi now and Itachi dies...