All That Glitters ||NaruSasu|| ✔️

Panic Attack

I haven't said a word to Sakura since I broke up with her. She hasn't tried to speak with me either. Similarly, me and Sasuke haven't even made eye contact since his mental breakdown in my kitchen. He can't avoid me forever, though. Knowing our parents, we'll be forced into attending another dinner soon enough. It's Monday again. Another week has gone by. I've passed in that stupid, fucking essay finally. Now I can finally stop worrying about it.

For the past week, I've been spending time with Kiba, Hinata, Ino and Sai. They questioned me about the breakup, because apparently Sakura wouldn't talk about it. I gave them the answers they wanted. I'm not ashamed. I didn't do anything wrong... Well, apart from the cheating but that went both ways. I treated her well until I learned that she was never going to do the same. That's why I cheated. I guess that makes me a dick... but I've learned a lot from this whole mess. I hope Sakura has, too.

Today during lunch break today, however, Sakura sits with us and acts like everything is normal. I guess it's okay for now, but we'll have to talk about it soon.

"Remember," Kiba says, looking at me, "We have practise after school, so don't fuck off."

"Oh, right..." I mutter. "I almost forget."

He rolls his eyes. "Then it's good I reminded you. Does Uchiha know?"

"I don't know," I shrug.

"Well, make sure he does," Kiba says.

"Why don't you?" I ask. "You're on better terms with him than I am."

Kiba laughs, "Yeah, that's not saying much, dude. Sasuke still hates me."

"He doesn't hate you," I say. "I mean, he was at your party."

"He didn't exactly look like he was aware of his surroundings. He probably got dragged there," Kiba says with a snort.

"Maybe..." I relent, "but I still don't think he hates you. If he doesn't hate me, then he doesn't hate you."

"I thought Sasuke despised you?" Kiba raises an eyebrow. "This is news to me."

"He doesn't hate me," I say. "We talked about it a couple nights ago. It was pretty awkward. My mom forced us both to sit down and sort out our differences. It didn't really happen the way she hoped, but we had a conversation that felt okay... for like, the first time ever."

"Wow," Hinata cuts in quietly. "Do you think you'll stop fighting now?" There's hope in her voice.

"I think so," I smile at her. "I mean... eventually. We'll probably have a few more fights before it stops, but I can finally see smoother sailing in the future."

"It's mature of you both to finally put your differences aside," Sakura adds.

"Yeah, yeah," I say with a wary chuckle.

"I think you should become friends with Sasuke," Ino suggests. "He looks like he needs a hug."

I snicker, not bothering to tell her that he already got one from me. Sasuke would probably flay me alive if that story ever got out.

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After school, some students have gathered in the bleachers to watch the practise. Well, they're mostly girls wanting to watch Sasuke, but whatever. Juugo and Suigetsu are also here, as well as Chouji, Shikamaru, Ino, Sai, Karin and Sakura.

The coach divides us into teams – shirts and skins. I'm a shirt along with Sasuke and Kiba. Practise goes smoothly. Sasuke even kicks the ball to me a couple times. I think that visibly surprises the coach, who is used to practises and games being stopped by me and Sasuke tackling one another. There's none of that today.