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From: octavius_x
Title: Run
Rating: NC-17 for sexuality
Summary: Sasuke & Naruto run from Kumo to Ame. Complications and Adulthood ensue.
A/N: Hope you like! The photo in this story has been digitally altered by the author.
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[aamyra]

I.. the last five lines literally took my breath away.

That was-- I mean. Everything--

I shuddered not once, not twice, but too many times reading this. The way you described every moment, Naruto's feelings, oh, god, Naruto, was so raw, the emotions leaked out, and, god it was so painful. So dark. But in an alternate universe, probably, where Kishimoto wouldn't have to care about the public's opinions, this could probably really happen. If he was extra badass, he would probably let it end this way. Naruto's sheer belief, his utter trust and loyalty towards Sasuke, that his bond with him would be solid through and through, that really was the death of him. He knew that, but he didn't care. Or, he had known there was a possibility, just like Jiraiya had warned him, but he believed until the very end anyway-- so even when he was wrong, he STILL didn't care. He exposed himself to this betrayal that Sasuke had always been capable of, as Sowell had said, and that was what he yielded to in the end.

Fuck, man, I could feel it in my bones; the hurt he felt, I was gutted. Naruto's heart really is dangerous. So beautiful, that it's dangerous. I know, and Naruto had always known what kind of person Sasuke is, but.. I don't think it mattered. Afterall, he said-- It was a selfish thing to do, but he was a fool and he’d foolish fallen in love.

God, and Sasuke was so superficial when he said/asked/stated "What about your dream of becoming Hokage”. But Naruto's answer broke my heart. HE, that idiot, gave in. And that hit me so so hard. He loved Sasuke that much.

Ugh. In this story, they're just not meant to be. Yeah, somewhere TOO deep inside Sasuke probably did feel more than just something for Naruto, but he was too selfish to care, and he didn't mind betraying Naruto. It's sad though, because to me, Naruto (from this story, and canon!Naruto both, he's the kind of person who deserves the WORLD and everything beautiful in it. Sasuke would have been so. Fucking. Lucky. To have him. To have that kind of person to love. To be loved by that person. So.. yeah, Sasuke, lmao, I know you don't care. But it's your lost.

Who are you? I'm asking in advanced if I could be your friend. Or your stalker. Or your fan. Whatever goes. You're amazing. Good job! :)

p.s. Don't mind the typos and grammar errors in my comment lmao, it's 8.30am and I still haven't slept. :x

[octavius_x]

To be honest, I was afraid there might be too much internal Naruto going on but I feel like with him he may not always do the smart thing, but he does do the right thing, and that's worth something, if not everything. I chose the background of Ame to kind of bookend Naruto's decision to miss the Hokage inauguration ceremony, in that this place is the result of all ninja wars and his decision could lead to another dismal place like Ame. But there's also a childish side to their relationship that I think they unconsciously relax into when they're together like this because it's a comfort zone, and even though they are adults and Naruto is supposed to be making all these smart decisions as the future hokage his stubbornness to the point of blindness in regard to Sasuke is what makes him endearing, and is probably the only thing that could bring Sasuke back. I tried to do a more adult story for them, something that didn't rely only on nostalgia or the village to reconcile them.

This is the kind of comment that makes me all misty eyed. lol, by all means friend me. Stalker and fan have such weird connotations of rank which I hate. I'd rather just converse as friends ;D

[aamyra]

Are you kidding me? Whatever you hoped for when you were writing this story-- you got them. Yeah, it was extra painful, and certainly with an adult-ish theme, but nobody's complaining. At all. And I agree! Naruto's stubbornness is very endearing. Sigh, Naruto, Naruto. I don't know what to do with him!

Thank you! This is very typical, but I love making new friends! Hahaha! <3