Title: Bravely

Author: Keitorin

Fandom: Naruto

Pairing: ItaSasu Brotherly Love.

Rating: G

Author's Note: Fluffy much?

Disclaimer: I don't claim to own Naruto. Indeed, I make no money from writing this or any other fanfiction.

Written: May 02, 2005


Sasuke tiptoed as quietly as a mouse down the hallway. His eyes were wide with the innocence of a young one doing something that they might get into trouble for. He was not wearing socks and the floor sent chills through the soles his feet. His eyes were determined as he focused them toward his destination, a door that was getting closer after each muffled breath. He walked slower and slower as he neared until finally he stopped in front of it, just standing there and staring at it like it might turn into something and eat him.

If brother saw me, he'd think I was a baby, standing here. Sasuke's nose wrinkled at the thought. With that, he boldly pushed open the sliding door until he could see the darkness within. He didn't know why he was being such a fraidy cat. He knew his brother was in there, and that the worse that could happen was that he would get kicked out. He slipped through the doorway with no more thought.

It really was quite dark, and it took a few minutes for his eyes to adjust. When they did, he looked around the room until his eyes found the bed. Facing away from the doorway on the bed laid his brother. Sasuke couldn't tell if he was awake or not. He took a few tentative steps forward and about jumped out of his clothes when Itachi rolled over and stared right at him.

"Sasuke. What are you doing here?"

Scolding himself for being jumpy, Sasuke walked closer until he was standing next to the bed.

"I couldn't sleep…" He knew it sounded childish, but his brother didn't tease him. Although Sasuke would normally expect Itachi to send him back to his room, just coming to see his brother helped him feel better.

"…You can stay here. Just for tonight. Tomorrow night you will sleep in your own bed." His brother said, moving over to make room for Sasuke, who stood there for a moment in surprise. A pleased smile dawned on his face as he crawled into the bed and faced Itachi's torso. It was a cold night and Itachi only had one blanket, so Sasuke moved closer and buried his head into Itachi's chest. When no complaint was heard, Sasuke smiled to himself and snuggled closer, listening to Itachi's heart beating. Soon, his own heartbeat slowed and he could feel sleep calling.

"…I love you, nii-san." He murmured just before sleep claimed him. Several minutes later, Itachi rested a hand on Sasuke's hair and slowly ran it through a few strands. As he settled down to sleep, he whispered in Sasuke's ear.

"I love you too, Sasuke." Sasuke sighed happily in his sleep.