Forgotten Love | SasuNaru

~Chapter 28

Naruto POV

I listened to what Kurama had to say, I took a moment to decipher what he meant by all of that. But sitting there in silence, realizing that Kurama was putting me on the spot. He wanted my opinion on the subject but truthfully I couldn't give him an answer. The only problem was, how was I supposed to make a quick decision on such short notice. I need time to think this through before I can come to a conclusion. I guess it was clear on my face that I was having some inner turmoil as he chuckle lightly as I stared at him offended.

"Jeez, no matter how many years pass, you're still that clueless runt" Kurama mocked. I turned away from Kurama with puffed up cheeks, "ahh quit with the pouty face, I'll wait for your answer but know this, do not dwell on the past and take care of yourself already...you worry too much" Kurama grumbled. I sighed, "maybe you worry to little, I'm the one who has to deal with this, NOT YOU.....you don't know how I feel..." I got quiet at the end as tears began to prick my eyes. "We are connected physically, emotionally, and mentally...I do know how you feel and I feel the anguish this is causing you but know, you won't face this suffering alone for I'll be with you every step of the way" Kurama reminded as he nuzzled his snout against me. Giving some reassurance and relief, not having to deal with this alone. After all the hell I've been going through right now, all this stress keeps piling up even higher.

Of course the universe just loved to mock me and make everything ten times worse. No, it's my fault, I am the only one to be blame here. I just love making things worse for myself and now I don't know what to even do anymore. "Quit your brooding, it's time you woke up now, your Village needs you more than ever now, I sense a storm brewing and it ain't going to be pretty....Stay Alert, Naruto" Kurama gave one last warning as I felt my consciousness leave the mind scape. The last thing I remember was the look of concern as he stared with gentle eyes, as if he was saying, good luck. That thought alone was a bit unnerving, considering I have no idea how many hours I've been asleep, apparently.

Opening my eyes was harder than I thought, I kept my eyes squinted since the room was painfully bright. As my senses were slowly coming back to me and my vision becoming clearer. I became more aware of the cold feeling seeping into my arm. I stared at the tube the lead from my right arm to the IV drip. As I took a quick look around at my surroundings and my mind cleared up. I realized I was in a hospital room which made me jerk up into a sitting position.

Which I quickly regretted as it gave me a painful cramp from having sat up too quickly. My head was spinning, I felt so dizzy and despite having slept so long, I still felt tired. Even still I knew I couldn't stay here, I grabbed hold of my IV stand. I flung my legs to one side of the bed before slowly putting my feet onto the ground. As soon as my feet touched the floor my feet felt like jello and felt like I was about to fold into myself. Lucky as soon as my legs started to bend forward, I caught myself using the bed as support.

Before I almost fell so hard on the floor, I stood there a bit, feeling somewhat out of breath as I rested half of my body on the bed. I had to contemplate what my next move was, I stood there for a bit until my legs would stop shaking so badly. Slowly I pushed my body off the bed as I recovered quickly and I could firmly put all my weight on my feet. Grabbing hold of my IV stand again, I was thankful that it didn't fall over. I pushed it along with me as I stood in front of the curtain that surrounded the bed I was laying on. I pushed the curtain aside as I made my way to the door that lead to the hallway.

As I opened the door, I peaked my head outside the hall. Seeing the coast was clear, I looked down at my hospital gown, I closed the door again. I looked around the hospital room before I found my clothes, they were cleaned. I tossed them onto the bed, before I did anything. I looked at the needle that penetrated my skin that allowed the IV drip to flow into my veins. I gripped the needle as tight as I could, taking a deep breath before completely ripping the needle out.

I flinched as small amounts of blood spilled out, using a small clean piece of cloth I found. Wrapping up my forearm up, making sure it's secure, I walked over to the bed. Changing from out of my gown into my casual worn clothes. I put my shoes on and after taking everything in quick consideration. Leaving the hospital through the window was the best course of action if I was gonna leave without getting caught. As I slid the window open, I looked behind me at the door.

Contemplating one last time before jumping out and landing on my feet with ease. I've made my decision, there's no turning back now, I have no time to lose. With that, I left the Hidden Leaf not saying a single word to anyone. Not even a simple goodbye...