can i keep you? // narusasu au

8

// Sasuke //

After Sakura leaves, I turn around to go back to the kitchen and am startles to see Naruto blocking my way. "Holy shit, Dobe, you scared me!"

"He grins sheepishly, scratching the back of his neck. "Sorry, but I couldn't help but overhear your conversation with the girl," he says slowly, and my annoyance already rises. Nosy dick!

"You overheard or you were eavesdropping?" I hiss through gritted teeth.

"Both?" He just chuckles guiltily at me. "I don't understand though. Why are you begging that girl to leave her boyfriend for you?"

"It's none of your goddamn business."

"You're perfect, Sasuke. You don't need to beg for love, especially to that girl who's pushing you away," his voice is soft, eyes full of sincerity. That's nice of him to say, but I'm so pissed right now to even bother listening to his words. He's trying to invade my personal life like he knows me. He's a fucking stranger. "If she doesn't want you, then she's stupid. It's her lost."

What the actual--

I roughly shove him back against the wall, grabbing him by his collar. "Don't you dare talk about her that way, and stop trying to interfere with my life! I don't even know you!" I shout angrily but he doesn't even flinch or bat an eye. I let go of his shirt and shove him harshly against the wall one last time before storming off. I go back to Sakura's table, but she is already gone. The only thing left at the table is a small white envelope. I pick it and slowly examine it. A wedding invitation.

This is a mistake, Sakura!

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I still can't believe it. Sakura is really getting married to that Deidara. When we were in New York, her relationship with him had only just started. I thought that the main reason they had so many arguments back then was because they weren't compatible. I thought that she would finally realize that I was the one for her, and I've been waiting the whole time. But I'm still here today, waiting for two fucking years now, and she still hasn't acknowledged my feelings like I want her to. Instead, she gets engaged with Deidara. I decided that I would talk to her and tell her how I feel, but she still didn't hear me out.

I stop walking when I hear footsteps behind me. I'm now in front of my house, and I want to just ignore it when I suddenly remember that someone was following me yesterday night too. Who the hell is it and what do they want? Why are they still stalking me?

I turn around and walk a few steps back to see who it is when my eyes catch movements behind a large tree. It's dark out so I can't see who it is, but there is definitely someone following me.

"You better come out right now before I kill you," I growl, "and don't think of running away because I'll chase you down anyway!"

I see a figure slowly emerge from the shadows, and when they step in the lit street, a loud gasp escapes my mouth.

"You!" I shout, point an accusing finger at him. It's Blondie boy.

"Hi . . ." He says shyly, scratching the back of his head and grinning sheepishly.

"Have you been following me this whole time? And yesterday, it was you too?" I hiss and he just nods.

"I just wanted to know where you live."

I cross my arms and narrow my eyes at him, "Why are you stalking me?"

He shrugs casually, "I'm leaving in two days. My friends and I are going back home to Japan. We just came to America for winter break, so I was thinking. While I'm still here, maybe you and I could hang out? As friends of course." There's a hint of uncertainty in his voice for once since I've met the guy.

"You're a stranger," I point out. Well, he is. I don't know anything about him but his name. Deep inside though, something is telling me that he might just be good guy--maybe just a tad bit annoying, but a good guy.

"I'm not! You already know my name, and I know yours. We're not strangers anymore," he beams.

"Whatever, Dobe. But since you're already here, I guess you could come in for some tea?" I open the front door and walk in without waiting for an answer. Somehow I know he's still following me.

Maybe being friends with him won't be so bad, right?