Naruto unlocked his door and went in. As the door closed behind him his mask slipped off. Thats what he referred to his smile as. A mask. His smile, his laughter, even his clothes. All part of the mask.
Naruto knew that if people knew that it was all fake, they would pity him. he hated pity.
His smile wasn't always a mask. He really used to be happy. He used to love. But after he left...Naruto sighed and look out the window.
The sky was a dark mass of of grey clouds. The wind blew and rattled the windows. At least he wouldn't be entirely alone tonight. The rain would keep him company tonight. Naruto sighed again and turned away from the window.
Naruto made dinner. Ramen. Eating ramen always made him feel better. Even if it was just a little. He took a shower and went to bed, knowing that sleep would not find him this night.
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Sasuke looked up at Konoha Gate. Now just to make his legs move. He took a deep breath. One leg after the other. He was through the gate. After 10 years it still looked the same. Sasuke traveled through the deserted streets. He was getting closer. He went faster.
Then, suddenly he was there. His apartment. For a second he froze, thoughts racing in his mind. Maybe it was too soon. Maybe he needed more time.
Unbidden, his mind was filled with pictures of spickey blond hair, bright blue eyes, whiskered cheeks and and a big smile. He knew then that it was time. He jumped up to the open window.
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Naruto sat on his bed trying to shield himself from memories. It was too hot. Abruptly he got up and opened the window. Better. Trying not to think of onyx black eyes and a cold smirk, he laid back down. Too late. The memories came too many to see but he could feel it all. The hurt, the loss, the anger. All when he left. Tears silently slid down whiskered cheeks. He didn't make a sound. His eyes were shut tight, but he still felt the arms that wrapped around him. The soft lips that wispered in his ear "Shush, I'm back." His eyes opened in surprise releasing a flood of tears.
And his dark eyes looked back. Naruto's breathe caught in his throat. Sasuke. His soft lips kissed away the tears. As Sasuke's lips reached Naruto's, outside thunder boomed and rain fell in floods. Naruto started to look around but Sasuke forced his tonguage in Naruto's mouth.
With a silent moan Naruto pushed him away.
Sasuke looked surprised. "What is it?"
Naruto looked into those dark eyes, searching for turth. "Are you back for good?"
Sasuke tried to pull him in a hug. "Oh, Naruto."
Naruto pulled away. "Are you?" he insisted.
Sasuke smiled at him. A real smile. "Yes, Naruto, for good."
Naruto smiled back. He was struck by a thought and laughed.
"What?" asked Sasuke.
"It's no longer just a mask." Naruto said laughing harder when he saw Sasuke's confused expression.
Sasuke frowned. He then stopped Naruto's laughter with a kiss.
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Chapter notes: I tried to write on my other stories, but this one kept butting in. Anyways, R&R and I will give you a doughnut. Enjoy!!