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23. Truth

Sasuke's POV

   I looked around the room we were currently in. There were no signs of Menma. I reached into Karin's pocket and grabbed her phone. Shit. A lock. I thought of all the possible combinations. Then it clicked. Her birthday. I was good at remembering things. I typed in four numbers, 0620. I was in. I smirked. Thank god for my strong memory. I went through her messages but stopped upon finding an unnamed number.

                                          "He's pulling in now."

   "I have the kid. Tell me when you finish tying him up"

  "Karin?"

I gripped the phone in my hands, quickly typing back;

                                   "Sorry, He's gotten stronger.                  
                                      I'm bringing him to you                
                                       now. Send the address."

"okay."

I threw my clothes back on and grabbed Karin's keys. I looked down at the address. It felt like déjà vu.

Naruto's POV

   After a while of waiting, i gave Sasuke a call. No answer. I felt nervous. Scared. "I'm sure he's okay." Shikamaru said, handing me a bottle of water. I hope so. He cleared his throat and sat next to me. "This may not be the best time to do this, but i have to confess something." He said, stating deep into my eyes. I felt my stomach twist. I couldn't tell wether it was a good twist, or a bad one. "go ahead.." I mumbled.
 
     "Ever since you started going out with Sasuke, I felt this jealousy in my heart. I constantly remember the times we shared as kids. Even the little moments. I feel like it should be me holding you. Sasuke's so.. nonchalant. I realized soon what all this meant. Naruto.. I.. I love you." He placed his hand over mine and swallowed the lump in his throat.

  Loved.. me?.. I shook my head and looked down. "I'm happy with Sasuke. We have a child together. He makes me happy. You're a great friend, Shikamaru.. but I could never see you as something more. I think I was just craving that friend in my life, which is why i've grown so attached to you lately. I'm sorry if I made you feel special.." I said, tears forming in my eyes.

   "I didn't expect you to like me back. I know you love Sasuke. I'm not so sure why, but i respect it. Maybe in another life we can hold each other.. in a more intimate way. I'll still be here for you, i won't leave yet." Shikamaru said, lifting my chin up. I smiled a bit and hugged him. "Thank you for understanding."

Sasuke's POV

   I pulled up the listed address in Karin's car. Her dark tinted windows helped me pull this plan off smoother. I waited till the door creaked open. A tall, slender man walked over to the car, carrying a large briefcase. I pulled the knife out of my pocket and opened the door swiftly. Once he saw me, the man immediately began running back inside. It was no match though. I killed him just as i did Karin. "Don't fuck with the Uchiha's." I whispered, as he held his neck, attempting to gasp for air.

   I walked over him and entered the house. It was cold and dark. I heard a soft cry coming from the basement. I rushed downstairs and was soon greeted by my son, waving his fists in the air, trying to get someone to pick him up out of the basket he was in. I kneeled down and grabbed the basket. "I'm so.. so sorry, Menma. It'll never happen again. I promise kid."