sunshine boy (SNS.. rewrite)

mask

mild tw.

"So Naruto, results from our evaluation show you have recurrent major depression, severe generalized anxiety, disordered eating, and it looks like you have some trauma too"

"Okay? What now? What should I do- what does this mean?"

"Calm down, Naruto. There's many ways to help. One thing could be enforcing harm prevention? I know your parents are... but maybe you have a friend you can stay with? For anxiety, you should drink chamomile tea, and there's multiple grounding tips since it seems you have a lot of anxiety attacks."

Naruto sarcastically laughs."Really? Stay with someone? You're hilarious- everyone here hates me"

"Well Naruto, maybe you want to stay at a facility? There's lots of freedom."

"Hell no, I'm not that bad."

"Naruto you're here because you tried to commit suicide."

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"Well, Naruto's situation... and issues I should say have been deeply affected by environmental factors. After Naruto went through puberty, he obviously got worse. However, it's mainly due to him not really having any parents. He is alone, he doesn't and never has had many friends. I know you're the only person Naruto has truly connected to. You two used to be very close, and the happiest I've ever seen Naruto is when he is with you.

Shizune tells me he is especially unwell now, and he needs very hands-on, extreme treatment. Regular therapies and whatnot isn't helping very much at all, they're out of options. If nothing else works, they're considering a long term facility..The reason I called you here... I know it's difficult." Kakashi sighs, rubbing the bridge of his nose.

"But- Naruto is isolated. Could you please try to visit him, and perhaps reconnect? I know it hurts, and it will be awkward.. I just feel as if it'll help very much, his mental health deteriorated faster than ever when you were gone for that one year.." Kakashi hated playing the pity card, but it was for the greater good. Afterall, Sasuke would most likely benefit from spending time with Naruto as well.

"I also must mention that he was hospitalized a while ago. You might've seen he was absent during training, but he.. Attempted."

Sasuke inhales sharply, "you don't have to say anymore, I'll visit him." His tone is conflicted. Kakashi's guilt trip clearly worked as Sasuke started to sulk. 'I should've checked in, or tried rebuilding our friendship. This is all because I couldn't stand the fact he could never feel the same way I felt about him' He was deep in thought, drowning out whatever else Kakashi had to say.

"Well I'll be going, thanks Sasuke." Kakashi disappears.

When he does, Sasuke allows himself to convey a little bit of emotion. "God damnit-" He muttered curses. He had very mixed feelings about this. On one hand, Naruto clearly needs help. Sasuke seems to be a last resort and hopefully something that actually helps. However, on the other hand Sasuke and Naruto didn't really have any type of relationship anymore.

When Sasuke left for the one year in search for Itachi, Naruto ended up resenting Sasuke for leaving. In truth, this simultaneously relieved and hurt Sasuke. Sasuke would miss Naruto's affection, their friendship, and whatnot, but Sasuke likes Naruto. He doesn't, however, like showing his emotions very often. He didn't want to become emotional over a stupid crush. That year gave him a year to be alone, and it was so relieving. He didn't have to worry about hurting Naruto, or always being sad about his unrequited crush.

So when he came back from Konoha, he decided to keep it that way. It definitely hurt, but he didn't think it would affect Naruto so much. Keeping their distance just seemed like the best option for both of them. This just resurfaces his guilt, for making such a stupid decison that hurt Naruto even more.