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He's dark and mysterious... He never smiles... never laughs... but everyone loves him... Despite everything...
Naruto sipped his beer from across the bar as he studied the man on stage. He's seen him a few times before- never spoke to him but was familiar with the guy. His name was Sasuke Uchiha and he was the lead singer of a band, named Taka. They're known for singing at local events and bars. Not that well known in general but if they were then it would be because of him.
Naruto personally didn't like the guy but couldn't look away from him when he was in the room. He assumed Sasuke had that affect on a lot of people. Just then a bunch of girls rush to the front of the stage and squealed as he started to sing. Naruto would admit that he liked the sound of the man's voice. It was smooth and sharp, not very big but demanded people's attention. Taka was a mix between a Metal and Alternative band, hell some songs even sounded like hard rock. His music either gave chills up your spine or made you want to stand up and shout. Some songs gave you confidence while other songs tore it down.
Not exactly Naruto's music preference but some songs earned the benefit of the doubt. Naruto's distant cousin, Karin was the one that told him about the band. She was the drummer so he had to see it for himself. This was the third show he's seen of theirs and could tell she was trying to get into the singer's pants. He chuckled a bit shaking his head softly. He wasn't that close to her but he loved her nonetheless. Finally, he looked away and turned to his girlfriend, Sakura.
"So what do you think?" He said with a half grin.
He's been dating her for about 11 months after 2 years of asking her out. Did he love her? Sure! Did she love him? Eh, he thought so. "He's amazing!" She smiled in awe. "Hey! What about the other band members?!" Naruto laughed. "They don't even compare!" She laughed with him but she didn't look at Naruto. This pulled at Naruto's heartstrings a bit but brushed it off since it was normal for a guy like Sasuke. "Hey, I'm gonna take a piss." He informed as he slid out of the booth. "God Naruto, too much information!" She complained as he walked off but didn't dare remove her eyes from the singer.
He rolled his eyes with a grin, and walked to the men's room; he did his business. He washed his hands and when he finished he looked at himself in the mirror. He fluffed up his hair how he liked it and stepped back to examine his outfit. Naruto lifted his arms to see how it looked from all angles. He was wearing gray sweatpants that hung nicely on his hips. With a black tank top and an orange hoodie that was currently unzipped along with orange, white and black Nikes. Maybe he should have dressed a bit better... He thought bitterly to himself.
He lowered his arms with a sigh and stepped out. It would just have to do... He looked at the ground with his hands in his pockets as he walked back to the booth. When he finally looked up he didn't see Sakura, only two unowned beer bottles. He looked around and noticed Sasuke wasn't on stage either instead a different band was on. Was he really in there for that long? He continued to gaze around and spotted her pink hair. He walked in the direction she was. When some people moved out of his visual range he saw her sitting at the bar... with Sasuke. Sasuke was sipping his drink and facing forward while Sakura was turned toward him. She looked really friendly and was laughing at something. He didn't make a move and stood his ground. He did, however, furrow his brows as he watched.
She leaned closer to him with a smile and placed her hand on his arm. Sasuke looked at her and she bit her lip. With her other hand, she twirled her finger in her bangs. He knew that motion... She only does that when she flirts. Naruto finally walks up to the two and glares at Sakura.
"What are you doing?" He grabs her wrist and pulls it away from Sasuke.
He didn't mean for his tone to sound so cold. Frankly, he was surprised he could even sound so cold but he couldn't help it. He knew Sakura, she was many things but cheater wasn't one of them, right? Yeah, she wouldn't, all she did was put her hand on his arm. It was practically nothing! He gently let go of her and took a deep breath. He had to get ahold of himself! Apparently, he closed his eyes at some point because he was finding himself opening his eyes to look at Sakura and hear her answer.
"Naruto..."
She looked nervous at first but took a deep breath of her own. She brought her thumb to her lips and started to scrap her teeth on her nail. Something she did when she was concentrating hard. Naruto tried to swallow but his mouth felt dry and had a huge lump in his throat that prevented him. When she removed her thumb he knew she was done thinking of an answer. She never gave dumb answers after all. That was one of the things he loved about her. She was so smart and sophisticated while also being a strong and powerful beast. Now... which was he going to get... The logical one or... the beast?
"Naruto... I want to see other people."
Naruto felt like he just got hit by a dumbbell and then run over by a truck then trampled on by multiple horses.
"W-what?"
Was all he could muster up. All that would come out of his mouth. He practically choked the word out. Was she serious? She just met the guy! Sweat slid down his forehead and his hands felt clammy.
"Naruto, I'm breaking up with you."
Naruto didn't think he could feel worst but once again fate proves him wrong. He looks down so that his bangs fall over his eyes. He balls his hands into fists so that he would stop trembling. Trembling!? Are you fucking kidding me! Naruto cursed his body but right now he just had to say something! Anything! Maybe convince her? Yeah! He could do that... right? Unfortunately, words weren't working for him right now...
"Why?" God! He sounded so bitter! And "why!?" What the hell!? Was that the only thing coming to mind!? Deep down he doesn't think he would be able to say a whole sentence. Without choking up that is... but If he wasn't so upset right now he would kick his own ass.
She arched a brow and crossed her arms. Fuck... she was giving him that "Are you stupid or something" look. Only he gets it from her almost like she invented it for just him. It caused him to look down even more.
"Well if you really want to know I have a number of reasons. One, you're a slob. Two, You don't take care of yourself properly. I mean all you ever eat is Ramen, Naruto! Three, you're so loud and obnoxious. Four, you're immature-"
"Immature!?" He slams his hand on the bar. Instead of hanging his head low he was fully looking at her so that she could see the look on his face head-on. He brows knitted together as his snarl grew bigger. His eyes darkened with anger and hurt.
"I'm the immature one!? You're really just dumping me for a guy you just met!"
He pointed at Sasuke only Sasuke wasn't there. When Naruto saw the empty stool he scoffed.
"Oh! You sure know how to pick'em Sakura... Have fun with your one night stand. If you can find him that is." He said mockingly and with that said he stormed out of the bar.
The brisk night time air hit him like a crashing wave. Under other circumstances, it would have bothered him but at the moment it was like ice cold water cooling down a forest fire.
Damn... He really needed a drink... Only one other place that was nearby that sold alcohol was a club down the street. He ruffly put his hands in his pockets and walked there. A sour look on his face the whole time. When he walked in after showing his ID, the club was booming with music and the lively people of the club. However, none of it fazed Naruto as he gritted his teeth in anger. Just a drink that was all he needed. With a grunt, he made a beeline straight to the bar. Right off the bat, he ordered two shots of Vodka. Soon he down those and ordered a beer. All he wanted to do was drown in his sorrows...
Unknown to Naruto, a woman was watching him from the corner of her eye and smirked at the pitiful site. Swiftly she glided through the crowd to where he was. She was right behind him when she slid her skinny hands from the mid of his back over his shoulders. He jumped at the touch but made no attempt to move. She fully had her arms around him before she whispered into his ear.
"Say sweet pea, are you here by yourself?"
She turned him around in the red stool and smiled sweetly at him. "If you are, do you want to come home with me?" She lifted her skirt up a bit so that she could easily sit in his lap. She was an older woman say about her mid-thirties with curly brown hair. She was wearing a skin-tight red dress that showed a lot of her chest. She was also wearing a lot of brown and black colored makeup besides the red lipstick and pink blush. Some may think that it's not that much but to him it was. Call him old fashioned but he liked more natural girls. Another thing he loved about Sakura...
"Erm, n-no thank you." God, there he goes again sounding so damn broken!
"Awe come on. Let me guess, you lost your job or your girlfriend broke up with you. So you came here to drink your feelings away, right?" She smirked up at him and honestly, he was surprised at how spot on she was. Her smirk grew into a smile and she pressed herself closer to him. "I can help you get over her you know..." She whispers seductively.
Naruto turned his face away from her slightly and tried to gently push her off without hurting her but she wouldn't budge! Her face was getting closer to his to where he could smell the cigarette smoke on her breath. Took a lot not to gag considering how strong it was.
"Sorry, I'm not interested." He stated simply.
She opened her mouth to say something else but was interrupted by a hand resting on her shoulder. She lent away from Naruto to see who the hand belonged to. It was Sasuke! Naruto's eyes widened at the male.
"Sorry to interrupt but can I have that seat since you're not drinking."
Sasuke you Bastard! To thought, you were going to help me! Naruto gave the singer a death glare but at least he got the woman off.
"Oh! Of course! How silly of me! Ho ho!" She hopped off and practically drooled over Sasuke. Ugh, women, Naruto thought to himself.
"Come on Sweat Pea let's give the handsome man the seat." She motioned her hand for Naruto to get off. That only made him turn around with a scoff. The woman gapped at Naruto while Sasuke continued his blank stare.
"Sorry seat's taken"
The woman continued to gab between Naruto and Sasuke. Finally, she latched herself on to Sasuke's arm and started spouting out apologies for Naruto.
"I'm so sorry! He's just a bit drunk and stubborn. Please excuse his rudeness!" She said with a nervous laugh.
That made Naruto stand up and slam his hand on a bar once again tonight and glare daggers at the both of them.
"Stop talking like you know me! You don't even know my name! I'm not in the least bit interested in you and I'm not giving up the seat! So if you both can go away that would be great!" With that said he plopped down and ordered himself two more shots of vodka.
His blood was boiling as he downed the two shots. In fact, he ordered one more and fuck! The guy next to him just got up! Sasuke took the seat and ordered himself some fancy bar drink Naruto never heard of. Once the bartender handed him his shot he downed it in a second. At that point, he was starting to feel its effects but at least the cougar went away. He turned his head to glare at Sasuke who was paying no mind and sipping his red beverage. What was he, a fucking vampire? Naruto thought sarcastically.
"Did ya follow me here or somethin'?" Naruto spat out hatefully.
Sasuke didn't answer instead he continued to sip his beverage.
"Hey Bastard, I'm talkin' to ya. Ya know!? It's all your fault." He growled angrily.
"Hn"
Sasuke continued to sip his drink in peace. This made Naruto even angrier and ordered himself, another beer, after a growl of disapproval toward the other male.
"I was with her for 11 months, ya know. Only a few weeks away from it being a full year... I had it in my mind that I was gonna marry that girl and then she throws it all away in a day! For a guy like you." He says the last part with disgust while glaring at the male who continued to ignore him. "Hell, even my cousin likes ya! Don't see why the hell she would tho..." He grumbles to himself before sipping his beer.
This caught Sasuke's attention. He gazed at the blond through the corner of his eye. He finally set his drink down and turned his body toward Naruto slightly. So this was the idiot she was talking about... He thought to himself. "You're Karin's cousin?" He turned his face toward the blond and rested his cheek on his knuckles.
"Oh, now he speaks to me." Naruto scoffed before taking a big gulp of his beer.
Sasuke narrowed his eyes on him as his blank expression turned into a glare. He turns his face and body away and sips his drink once again. Naruto watches this action and puts down his beer with a sigh.
"Yeah, I am. Did she say somethin' about me?" He arched a brow and somewhat smirked at the Uchiha.
"Only that you're an idiot," said Uchiha replies blandly before taking yet another sip. He was almost done with it at this point...
"What!?" Naruto stands up and points a finger at Sasuke. "My cousin would never say that! You're just making that crap up!"
"Am I?" Sasuke closes his eyes and smirks feeling slightly amused. He's so easy to rile up. Sasuke chuckled internally.
"Hey! Are you laughing at me, Bastard!?" Naruto balls his hand into a fist as he yells. However, he stopped all his ranting when he actually heard Sasuke laugh.
"Usuratonkachi" Sasuke shook his head with a smirk. Naruto was still dumbfounded that he actually got Sasuke Uchiha to laugh, out loud! Hell even smirking was astonishing for Sasuke! It was low and quite, resembled more of a chuckle but it was still a laugh. For some reason, he felt accomplished and giddy. Naruto finally crossed his arms with a scoff.
"You're not cute, Uchiha." He turns his face away slightly with a pout.
Sasuke opened one of his eyes and looked up at Naruto. His smirk grew slightly at seeing the pouty face.
"You sure about that?"
Naruto looked at the singer with the opened eye and the smirk. At first, he blushed but soon deadpanned in response.
"Yes, I'm sure" he finally sat back down and drank more of his beer. "Where is Karin anyway?" asked Naruto.
"Backstage with Suigetsu," Sasuke replied before ordering himself a new drink.
Tick. Tick. Tick. Tick. Tick. "Who?"
"My keyboard player."
"Ohhhhh. Wait why is she back there with him when you're out here." Naruto questioned fully looking at Sasuke with curiosity in his blue eyes.
"You don't know much about her do you?" Sasuke took a sip of his new beverage which was purple.
"Hey! I know enough! Now answer my question." Naruto glared
"You really want to know?" Sasuke smirked.
Naruto took a moment to think about it. Then he scrunched up his nose in disgust, "Oh god! Eww, I thought she was into you!" Naruto took a sip of his second beer. Already halfway done with it and had his eyebrows scrunched up the whole time drinking due to the disgusting image that threatened its way into his mind's eye.
"I told her I was gay."
Naruto spits out what beer was still in his mouth and looked at Sasuke shockingly. "Are you!?" Whatever thought he was not wanting to think about Karin suddenly vanished. He didn't know if the new ones were better or worst. The thing that disturbed him most was the fact that Sasuke wasn't answering his question. In fact, he's acting like Naruto didn't even ask anything! Sipping his drink and not looking at Naruto once. Naruto tore his gaze away from Sasuke and looked down at his drink. So many thoughts were crossing his mind but the loudest was laughing.
Imagine how Sakura would feel if she found out, his inter thoughts giggled. Then... Naruto got his brilliant idea, hell it was genius! A devilish smile crossed his features as he plotted his revenge. This didn't go unnoticed by Sasuke of course. Something about that smile had chills tickle at the back of his neck and excitement well up in his stomach. Naruto looks over at Sasuke and Sasuke quickly looks away. Naruto didn't notice this and just went on with what he was going to say.
"Hey Sasuke, can I ask you for a huge favor?" He grinned innocently at the Uchiha
"No"
"Aww come'on Sasuke! I didn't even ask yet!" Naruto whined.
"Then what is it?" Sasuke asked with an annoyed tone.
"I want to get revenge on my girl- EX-girlfriend and I need your help." Naruto gave a huge grin and leaned a little closer to the Uchiha.
"What are we? In high school?" Sasuke mocked as he rolled his eyes.
"Come'on! Please!" Naruto begged.
"What makes you think I would do you any favors?"
Naruto opened his mouth but closed it again in thought. Why did he think Sasuke would help him? I guess he really didn't think about it before now... That just the way Naruto is, he never thinks about it. He just does it. Though Uchiha has a point... He looked down at his hand and thought on how to go about this.
Sasuke watched Naruto's face go from hopeful, to thoughtful and continued to be that way except for his eyes. They dimmed down, now looking like a dark ocean blue rather than the electric sky blue that Sasuke has grown accustomed to. Sasuke sighed quietly and turned in his stool toward the blond.
"Alright, I'll bite. What do you have in mind?" Sasuke gave Naruto an annoyed look.
Naruto looked up from his hands to Sasuke and boy, did his eyes shine again. Naruto's lips stretched into a huge grin. He completely turned his body toward the singer as well and consulted him in on his plan...