Morning. I was in a mood since last night as my bf was packing up to leave for work. The italics came to mind and so this story became.

Enjoy

LS

He's a rainbow after the rain.

"Let's go," Sasuke says as he walks away from the empty homes.

Naruto stares and knows he's been allowed in to a place that is sacred to Sasuke. He doesn't want to go without what Sasuke was searching for, but after so many years there is hardly anything left.

"It doesn't matter," Sasuke adds unprompted.

Naruto walks up to Sasuke's side and nudges him slightly. He wants to tell him they'll make new memories. They'll take new pictures, but he knows better now. He doesn't speak. He offers a silent comfort only a few understand from somebody like him.

Sasuke understands. He leans into the nudge and turns his eyes to the sky. His lids can hardly contain the tears, but they don't fall.

Naruto reaches into his pocket. He's been saving this for just the perfect time. He pulls it out and holds it in the palm of his hand while they walk. An offering.

Sasuke dares to look down and can't help the snort that escapes him. The sudden movement allows his tears to fall. He shakes his head with a small smile. He reaches out for Naruto's hand and takes the tomato. He looks at it and his smile widens.

Naruto laces his fingers behind his head as they walk out through the iron gates. He is smiling too.

He's a rainbow after the rain.

I want to melt into his colors.

It's late.

Sasuke glances at the open window and feels yet another cool breeze fill the room. He looks over at Naruto. He's asleep on the wooden floor. His shirt has ridden up over his belly button and his pants are way too low.

Sasuke's eyes shift. He sees that stupid loud mouth wide open. Drool escaping the cavern. Sasuke smiles and rolls his eyes as he leans forward and takes a closer look.

Naruto's breath is sweet. That's surprising. Sasuke leans in further and he can feel that warm candy breath on his lips. He is so close. Too close. Sasuke leans back. He sighs and knows the moment has to end.

Sasuke stands and lifts Naruto into his arms. He settles him in his bed and after covering him, he leaves to his own place.

Naruto's eyes open as soon as the door clicks shut. So close. Not close enough. He wipes at his cheek and wonders if they'll ever cross that bridge.

I want to melt into his colors.