The Last

Chapter 1

"You're so pathetic." Sasuke sneered as he watched the blond boy try to get up from the tree he was thrown towards. Naruto wiped at the blood that dripped down his chin from his spilt lip as he glared at the raven. They were just practicing for Taekwondo, geez, why is the uchiha so bloody serious about it. Wtf.
"Get up you idiot, let's go again." Sasuke said, gesturing for Naruto to hurry up. Naruto gritted his teeth at the pain, trying his very best to hurry up but the flaring pain wasn't helping. "Shut up teme. My rib hurts." Naruto snarled, getting on all four to try another way of getting up. Sasuke sighed loudly and pinched the bridge of his nose. "Gods above, why are you so useless." Sasuke muttered to himself, unaware that Naruto heard him. The blond blinked, putting his head down to hide his reaction. He doesn't want to look weak in front of the uchiha, not show weakness because of his words and not because of the pain. Those words had hurt him, even though he's suppose to be used to it he still isn't. It still hurt him real bad. Every single time they called him names. Heavens, I now know why they call me weak... That's because I am weak. I am just a good for nothing . I don't deserve to exist. Naruto thought to himself as he finally got up just as the Uchiha turned in the other direction. "Hey where are you going?! We're not finished!" Naruto exclaimed, waving his fist at the raven's back. Truth is, he doesn't want to fight anymore but he can't be weak in front of the other boy. The uchiha gave a half glance back. "Che. Dobe. Forget it, I'm not in the mood anymore, your stupidity ruined it." Naruto watched as Sasuke strolled to the bench where they have left their school bags to retrieve his belongings. Sasuke left without a second glance back, not ever noticing how the boisterous, feisty boy's mood change to a sad aura. You'll never ever know that such a depressing emotion would ever grace the blond's face, but it is right now and no one is there to witness it. He sighed quietly to himself, another tired day of trying to keep up.
I guess I ruined it again. I made Sasuke pissed because I was too slow and too stupid. Why couldn't I be like him, or even just remotely like him- smart, handsome, mysterious, lady killer, talented, strong. I guess that's why mom and dad didn't want me either... They knew I was going to turn out stupid, they knew I was going to mess things up. Naruto was beating himself up mentally as he trudged home. His parents didn't exactly abandon him but they were neglecting him, all they cared about where his two older sisters and that one brother. Aren't the older siblings suppose to protect their younger sibling? He is the youngest in the family and nobody cares about him enough to even make sure he was eating or taking care of himself. He was always left out. They go on vacations without him, eat without him, play without him, celebrate without him.
The sky cracked open and begin pouring out the liquid that most people despised, soaking him to the core almost immediately. It's almost as if the sky was weeping for his pathetic existence or knew that he was upset and is trying to match his emotions. He smiled slightly at this, at least he had nature keeping him company. He walked home slowly, enjoying the serenity of the quiet darkness accompanied by the sound of pouring rain hitting everything in their way. When he gets home, it would be filled with the sound of his family chatting and laughing with one another. It's not that he hates it but he wishes that he could join in seeing as they always sound like they were having a lot of fun.
He unlocked the front door quietly, only to be hit by the sound of laughter and people talking. He walked into the living room only to have everyone go quiet on him. There were colourful banners and streamers everywhere with the words congratulations on one of it. Today was his older brother's party. Right. Every one was staring at him wide eyed. Shit. I did something wrong again. I walked in on bro's party. Naruto bowed down quickly and kept his head low. "I'm sorry for the intrusion." Naruto said softly before he turned and bolted for his room.
"Wait!" Menma called out when he saw his brother dash up to his room, too late. Naruto already disappeared round the corner. Menma sighed and returned to chatting with his friends. He'll give it to Naruto later.

Naruto placed the present he bought for his brother at the teenager's door step before he took off towards his own room, gently shut the door behind himself as he didn't want to disturb anyone. He threw himself onto the bed, burying his face into his pillow. He willed his tears to stop but when the first few came out the rest followed like a waterfall. Nobody remembered. No one. His family didn't. His bestfriend didn't. His friends didn't... His boyfriend didn't either. It was his birthday too and no one remembered.