How Can You Love an Avenger? (Sasuke Uchiha love story)

Awkward End of Day

Minori and I watched the team fight one more time. Sarutobi was right, they learn fast. TenTen stayed closer, Neji tried to pick up her slack, and Lee didn't change.

We walked back to the Hokage's office. Minori rambled on about something he noticed with TenTen's scrollwork. My mind went back to thinking about where Minori's team was. The likelihood that he had the same experience as me is extremely low. Something had to have happened to them.

I interrupted him, "Hey, where is your original team?"

He stopped and stared at me, surprised, "What... what did you just ask me?"

I shrugged and stared at him, "What happened to your original team? I highly doubt you're like me."

He looked down and didn't answer, he looked kind of upset.

I watched him, he just looked to the ground, quiet, "Is this something you don't wanna talk about?"

He stepped away from me, "Why don't you go talk to the Hokage, I just remembered I have something to do."

Before I could say anything, he was gone. Touchy subject, but I get that. I get the same way when people bring up my family.

I sighed and continued walking to the Hokage's office. I saw Sasuke walking toward me, his hands in his pockets and he looked like he was concentrating. I used to train with Sasuke... before the thing with Itachi happened. My parents wanted me to learn from one of the best clans in the village. We were friends at one point but after Itachi did what he did... my father wanted me to stay away from Sasuke, he saw him as a bad influence.

Sasuke looked up and saw me. He stopped and stood still. Curious, I stopped too.

I waved, "Hey."

He nodded hello but said nothing.

I walked a bit closer, "So, how's being on a team with two people who are in love with you?"

He gave me a curious look, "Two people who are in love with me? My team is Sakura and Naruto."

I nodded, "I saw that kiss you two shared and Sakura's been obsessed with you forever."

Sasuke looked down, shaking his head, "Wow, you need to forget that you ever saw that. That never happened."

I smiled, "Fine, it's forgotten for now. But still, how was your first day?"

He shrugged, "A little more challenging than I thought but that's not a bad thing."

I looked at Sasuke's face. He had changed since I knew him as a kid. He no longer had joy in his face, I haven't seen him smile since we were kids.

I heard Sasuke sigh, "I guess I'll see you later. Maybe you'll 'float' to my team and we can have that rematch you promised."

I was confused as he walked by me. The rematch I promised? When did I promise that?

Then it hit me. Two days before his clan was slaughtered, Sasuke and I had a sparring match and I won. Sasuke's ego was hurt, I promised him a rematch in four days. I was gonna let him win.

I shook my head and turned but Sasuke wasn't there. I sighed and continued my walk to the Hokages. I have to say, I miss Sasuke. I'll never forget when I heard the news.

I had just come home from school, it was the fourth day since I had made the promise to the rematch. I was super excited, I was gonna grab my gear and go! But when I came in, my father stopped me.

"Seiray. Are you still going to spar with the young Uchiha today?"

I nodded, "I think so, but he wasn't at school today... so maybe not."

My father gestured for me to sit down, "Sit. We need to talk."

I felt worried, did something happen to Sasuke? Is he okay? Something weird was going on at school. They didn't even address him in school.

My father sighed, "I don't want you hanging around with the Uchiha anymore."

I was confused, "Why? I thought he was good for my training."

My father shook his head, "Did the school tell you what happened at the Uchiha compound last night?"

I shook my head. They didn't say anything.

My father leaned forward, "Last night, Itachi Uchiha murdered everyone in the compound. No one knows why and the only one he left alive was Sasuke. If Itachi was messed up like that then I don't want to know how messed up Sasuke is. Stay away from him."

I was shocked, Sasuke must be in pain. His own brother killing his family. I wanted to run back to him and comfort him but I know my father would never allow it.

I haven't really spoken to him since. I have to say. I miss him. He was my best friend.

I finally got to the Hokages. He sat in his chair reading over some scrolls, "Hello Seiray. How was training with Guy?"

I shrugged, "It was okay. I fought with Neji."

I saw his brow go up, "Oh? And how did that go?"

I smirked, "I won."

He smiled, "See? And you were worried he would kill you!"

I nodded, "I thought he would actually be a challenge for me. He wasn't... now that I think about it he might have been holding back."

The Hokage smirked, "Maybe."

I sighed, "So, any teams tomorrow?"

He shook his head, "No, Minori is gonna see what you know about chakra control."

I nodded, "Can I ask a question about him?"

The Hokage gestured for me to continue. I sighed, "What happened to Minori's originals team?"

Sarutobi frowned, "That's not for me to tell you. You have to get him to trust you enough to tell you."

I nodded, he and I don't really like each other so this should be interesting.