"I—I can do this," Sasuke murmurs into Naruto's ear, his hands on Naruto's hips to keep him in place. "Please."

"No," Naruto squirms to no avail. "No, I won't let you."

"Why?" Sasuke frowns. "Why are you being—"

"You don't. And I'm not."

"You are."

"NO!"

"I love you," Sasuke confesses, low and sweet. "I love you and you—" He stops sighing frustratedly. He glances into Naruto's eyes and zones in on his mouth, leaning in.

"I love you," He repeats against Naruto's lips.

"That's cheating."

"What are you talking about, dobe?"

"You can't kiss me, because that's cheating." Naruto looks into what seems like the deepest dark of Sasuke's eyes. His hands are distracting, Naruto thinks. They're warm, and gently stroke the skin on his hips. "You don't love me."

"Don't say that."

Silence.

"Come with me."

"Sasuke, I—" Naruto begins, but sighs, giving into his stronger impulse. He catches the corner of Sasuke's mouth.

"It's easier like this," He whispers. His hands lightly skirt Sasuke's cheek in an attempt to be calming, but it just sets a dredge of uneasiness in Sasuke's stomach. "It's easier, because if you don't love me…"

Sasuke frowns deeper. "You're not making sense."

"No. I'm not. I'm sorry."

Pause.

"Come with me, though."

"I have to stay."

"You won't turn into a pumpkin, Naruto. I'll have you back before midnight."

Naruto hums softly, while Sasuke kisses the inside of his wrist.

"Please." Sasuke pleads again. "I'd…really like it if you came with me. I—" He looks away, a slight tint to his face. "I want you. To come with me."

"Really."

Sasuke narrows his eyes. "I'm serious."

Naruto nestles his face close to Sasuke's clothed chest. Sasuke's heart is slow and loud, not something he's used to feeling. It's strange, but Naruto thinks that falling asleep to the sound to something constant in would be…nice.

"I know," Naruto replies, muffled by Sasuke's chest. "Your heart's not lying this time."

"Glad to know you can detect lies among my body parts."

"It's a useful skill."

Naruto looks up at him. "Kiss me," He says, tilting his head sideways. He grins lazily, and Sasuke does not hesitate.

He kisses awkward and desperate, and Naruto is confused, because something warm is making its way through his abdomen. Somehow, this is the stupid teme's fault.

"Thank you." He says, smiling. "But I have to go."

And suddenly, kidnapping him doesn't seem like that bad of an idea. As long as he keeps smiling like that.

"Okay." Sasuke nods. He grabs Naruto's chin and presses another firm kiss to his lips. "Don't forget." He reminds, nipping at Naruto's ear.

"I won't."

Sasuke nods again, making his way to the door, but he stops just as soon as he grabs the knob.

"I'd do anything for you. Anything." Sasuke looks over his shoulder. "Please remember that."