Disclaimer: I don't own anything in this fic. I just happen to like pairing Sasuke with most of the ninjaverse because I'm a perv! XD

Author's Note: This is pretty much PWP... My friends from y!Gallery all know that I've been working on this fic for a long time, but this is the first I've posted of it here, so enjoy, and don't forget to review!! Sasu/Gaara/Sasu with hints of Sasu/Naru and Gaara/Naru.

Irresistible

Chapter 1

Naruto's bright smile and the sheen of sweat across his golden, tanned body left him a little bit dazed. He could hardly stop staring at the sculpted abs and the exotic play of light and shadow across his sparring partner's naked chest and shoulders long enough to train with the other boy.

He shivered in spite of the hot water in his shower. 'Why did I feel so confused and excited when we were training that day?'

It had been months- 6 of them to be exact, and Gaara still couldn't figure out what was wrong with him; this was disconcerting and frightening in a way that he couldn't explain. Since the last time he saw the blond Jinchuuriki who'd helped to save his life, Gaara had been tormented by butterflies in his stomach- and lots of blushing whenever he thought of Naruto.

He didn't dare tell his siblings, but they both knew something was clearly different with him. In fact, every chance she got, Temari kept begging him to tell her whom he'd fallen in love with!

He snorted, the notion was ridiculous… and yet-

'Well what if she's right? That couldn't be it- could it? No, of course not, love was a powerful- dangerous emotion, and what I felt around Naruto was strong, but it made me happy. It didn't feel dangerous at all….' He sighed, tired of chasing his thoughts in circles. He'd always struggled with emotions, but love in particular was still largely a mystery to him… Sometimes he wanted to feel more of it, other times he was glad that almost everyone was so afraid of getting close to him.

The only time he thought he understood the word and the meaning behind it, was when he thought of Naruto. Gaara sighed, he'd been watching in a dream, while he'd allowed his Bijuu control over his injured body. He'd been curious to see this bond between Naruto and his precious people. When it was over, Naruto's bond with his friends had been enough to help him overcome Shukaku's rage. Unfortunately, whenever he thought of Naruto, another presence entered his thoughts too- Uchiha Sasuke. Gaara's dark haired opponent in the Chuunin exam finals was still the most important person in the world to Naruto. The blond put his life on the line over and over in an effort to track down and save his friend. Even now, Sasuke's betrayal wasn't enough to make Naruto give up…

He'd been jealous of the Uchiha for that unspoken connection between them, but he'd never understood how powerful that bond was, until Sasuke left Konoha. He'd known that Naruto would be devastated, but the blond didn't seem to feel betrayed- instead when he spoke of Sasuke, he just seemed lost. Gaara hated the Uchiha for abusing that trust and taking the determined light out of those blue eyes- even for a moment-

"Gaara-sama!" Loud knocking at the outer door of his chambers interrupted his confused thoughts. "Forgive me, but it's urgent!"

More knocking.

"Kazekage-sama!"

Finally, he growled and threw a robe over his shoulders as he stepped out of shower. He'd just left his office a half hour ago… What crisis couldn't wait for him to finish one fifteen minute shower?

Baki was to be expected- but a handful of Suna's highest ranking ANBU too? That was unusual, but he just scowled.

Gaara stared at his former mentor expectantly. "What?"

"Konoha's Uchiha Sasuke has just surrendered himself into our custody- without a fight."

He glared at them, not the least bit amused as he waited for the punch line of this ridiculous game. But as the seconds ticked by, he started thinking. If it was one of his older siblings playing tricks and screwing with him, they wouldn't have sent Baki. The masked shinobi with the elder jounin looked deadly serious as well; all of them were clearly tense as they waited for his instructions. "Surrendered- here? When?"

"Yes. About forty minutes ago. He and his three companions walked in through the main gate and surrendered their weapons as the Uchiha requested to see you."

"Me?"

"Yes, Gaara-sama."

"Well then bring him here."

Baki blushed; clearly they all considered their visitor a hostile threat rather than a guest. "I just had him secured downstairs, in the cells as soon as I was informed-"

"I thought you said he surrendered without a fight?"

"Uchiha Sasuke is dangerous. He's also been very busy lately; so far he's killed Orochimaru, his brother, and the blond from Akatsuki who captured you-"

Gaara scowled, and then walked past him as he spoke. "I know all of that, which is why if he is here, we should take his presence seriously."

"You're going to see him like that?"

Gaara frowned, puzzled by his mentor's surprise. He looked down at himself. He'd been in the shower, and his hair was wet, but he was decently covered- so what was the problem? When the man fell silent, he shrugged and continued down the hall.

"Gaara-sama? Shall I notify Konoha?"

"No. I will do it myself after I've spoken to him."

"Yes, Kazekage-sama."

Gaara teleported himself to the prison level and found Tamari and Kankuro waiting outside the largest interrogation chamber.

"Good," Tamari said. "You're- where are your clothes?"

"Why does everyone keep saying that? I was in the shower. Why should I bother getting dressed when I'm going to bed after this?"

"Well, he's refused to talk to anyone until you arrive, so if you're ready, let's go."

Gaara rolled his eyes and opened the door. His two siblings were about to follow him, but he closed the door behind him, smirking a bit as the two gaped in surprise.

Sasuke was chained facing the wall at the back of the room. He looked lean and well muscled. As he moved closer, he saw that the cursed seal at the juncture of his neck and shoulder was gone. He'd gotten taller too- maybe even taller than Naruto had, but his hairstyle was still more or less the same; so was his posture- cool, self assured and graceful, he looked dangerous. Something about him reminded Gaara of a cat- a predator comfortable in its surroundings because it had chosen to be there.

"Hello, Gaara." Sasuke purred.

Gaara scowled. The Leaf prodigy sounded just as smooth and confident as ever. "This village is allied with Konoha- you've got a lot of nerve showing up here after what you did."

"I chose you partially because of the alliance."

"Partially?"

Sasuke nodded. "I thought you might like to know what Akatsuki is doing with the Bijuu they've been collecting."

Gaara felt as if the wind had been knocked out of him- but he was careful not to show it. "How do you know?"

"After my fight with Itachi, I woke up as a captive audience to Akatsuki's leader. He told me a lot of things I didn't want to hear, particularly about my brother and Konoha and then he sent me to capture the Jinchurriki of the 8 tails. I gave him a bushin instead. By now, they'll know I tricked them and even though the 8 tails is still free, catching him might not buy us as much time as we need."

Gaara scowled. "Why didn't you go to Konoha with this information?"

"I can't go back," Sasuke sounded bitter and tired. "My family was murdered on orders from Konoha's Council of Elders. Yes, Itachi killed them, but as strong as he was, even he couldn't have killed such a large clan alone- at least not in just one night. He needed help- someone to watch his back- someone who also possessed the Sharingan. He found Uchiha Madara; it was Akatsuki's leader that helped him do it."

"Wait- according to our intelligence, Akatsuki's leader has the Rinnegan-"

"Pain and the Rinnegan are the public face of Akatsuki. My brother was one of the few who knew that the bastard is still alive. Usually, he wears an orange mask and he calls himself Tobi. He is the one pulling Akatsuki's strings. You should ask your advisors about Madara, someone will remember that name."

"Now?"

Sasuke smirked, rattling the chains a bit. "Why not? I've got time."

Gaara shrugged, the name meant nothing to him, but he might as well see if Baki or any of the others knew of anything interesting...

He would be glad of the reprieve anyway. From the moment he'd been told that Orochimaru had fallen to Sasuke's sword, he'd understood instinctively that the world was changing. To have the rebellious Uchiha in Suna seemed like an ill omen… a sign that something major was happening again. Only this time, he had the opportunity to help determine the future…

When Gaara opened the door, his siblings and Baki were waiting for him.

Gaara ignored Temari and Kankuro's indignant expressions, and focusing instead on the Jounin who had practically raised them. "What do you know about Uchiha Madara?"

He sighed at the startled look on the man's face; apparently he'd heard plenty and none of it was going to be good…

By the time Gaara returned to Sasuke's cell he had a headache. But he wasn't going in alone; Elder Ebizou had come to speak with him too.

He sighed when he realized he'd forgotten to ask Baki for the keys, but decided to use his sand to remove the blindfold and then it snapped the chains apart. He waited across the room with the Elder.

Gaara noticed the Uchiha winced a bit, as if his eyes were struggling to adjust, but stayed quiet.

"Well now," The elder said. "It would seem that you are as formidable as we have heard … We've been hearing your name a lot lately. But just what do you mean, 'Madara is alive'? The name Uchiha Madara was already legendary before I was your age! I never met him, but everyone feared him as the most bloodthirsty of all your clansmen. It was documented that just looking into his Sharingan was enough to kill those who dared to meet his gaze for too long."

Sasuke nodded. "He told me that he did something to his Sharingan, claiming that it has turned him immortal but I intend to stop him, whether he is or not."

"Gaara-sama informed me that Madara helped your brother slay your clan, but revenge is a very dangerous game to play, young one. Sooner or later someone will seek revenge against you."

"Then the circle of life will continue."

"You said that you knew what they are doing with the Bijuu…" Gaara interrupted the smirking Uchiha.

"Madara told me that he left and attacked Konoha because it was never run the way he wanted it, so now he is using Akatsuki to undermine and destroy all of the Hidden villages. He is collecting all of the Jinchurriki because once they are extracted, with his Mangekyou Sharingan; he can control the Bijuu- like pets. He can either force the Five Nations to pay him tribute for protection, or he could play favorites and pit the nations against each other until there is nothing left."

"An intriguing hypothesis." The old man said, "And he's had plenty of time to add to such a plan…"

"That's why I want to know where he's been for the last few decades. As I said, he doesn't lead Akatsuki directly- but from what I saw, he enjoys being in control. Akatsuki isn't Madara's only secret weapon in the war he is starting; I'm certain of that…"

The Elder nodded and turned toward him. "Gaara-sama, I believe your visitor is right- that there is more trouble brewing than what we have been shown so far."

"Yes. I felt it too," Gaara admitted quietly.

The elder yawned. "I'm old and quite tired, Kazekage-sama, so I will leave you two to your discussion. But I am curious to see how you formulate a strategy for dealing with a man that it seems even Konoha's legendary First Hokage couldn't kill."

"Thank you for coming, Elder Ebizou."

"Nonsense, it is enough to know that my knowledge can still be of use every now and again." The room was quiet as the elder closed the door.

"So what is the other reason that brought you to me?" Gaara scowled when Sasuke smirked at his choice of words.

"There is only one thing in Konoha that I would still fight for- but protecting it still means letting go."

"Actions speak louder than words, Uchiha," He snapped. "After Sakura told me what you did to Naruto at the Valley of the End, I didn't think I could hate anyone more than I hated you- until Temari told me what you did in the Grass Country..."

Sasuke shrugged. "Naruto is alive, isn't he?"

Gaara's eyes narrowed. "You haven't changed; you're as arrogant as ever. You really expect me to believe you pushed him away and attacked him to protect him all this time?"

"I couldn't go back then and I certainly can't go back now. At least not the way he wants me to."

"Then what are your goals after we stop Madara's plot?"

"Ask me again when it's over- assuming we're both still alive."

"You're asking for a lot of trust, Uchiha…"

"Akatsuki's plan started with you and it ends when they get Naruto," Sasuke answered. "You've had that power inside you; you know the danger of letting them use it better than anyone. That's why I came to you."

Gaara scowled he wanted to argue with that, but Sasuke continued.

"You are the only Jinchurriki with a second chance to stop them," They both knew it, but he still shivered when the raven said it.

"Now that you've warned me, what is stopping me from putting you back in your chains and giving you to the Hokage wrapped up in a bow?"

Sasuke smirked coolly. "Do you really think Naruto would understand sacrificing me to protect your alliance with Konoha?"

"You're not from Suna. The Leaf has the right to demand I release you to them, you know that."

"Yes, but if you believe me, you can tell Tsunade that you will keep me here while she investigates what I told you. If they are really your allies, they will have to trust you to keep your word. Konoha's Elders have already tried to kill me twice and the truth about why they did it is still a secret. The Hokage ought to be wary of them too."

Gaara looked at him and scowled. "You've given this a lot of thought, but what if I don't believe that you are doing this for anyone but yourself and your revenge?"

"I will prove my sincerity over time," The raven shrugged coolly. "But Naruto is far important to each of us than anyone else has ever realized, isn't he? Even the Dobe doesn't know, does he, Kazekage-sama?"

"What do you mean?" His eyes narrowed.

"I know you want him," Sasuke purred. With those few words, Gaara found he was unable to meet that icy black stare and wishing he hadn't let the raven out of those chains either… "So do I, but he deserves better than anything we can give him."

Gaara scowled. He'd sensed the bond between the other two boys years ago. After Sasuke appeared at his side, Naruto knew it was finally safe and he passed out from exhaustion. He'd been jealous of that closeness ever since and he couldn't understand it when he'd heard that Sasuke had left Konoha. How could Sasuke throw away such a strong bond with someone like Naruto- and why was the blond still so determined to get him back?

"I won't make excuses for what I was, but you are a traitor. Why should I believe anything you've told me?" Gaara growled turning for the window.

"Because your heart knows I'm right." Sasuke's deep, silky voice was cool and steady. "If they succeed, this will be a war like no other before it, and yes, Akatsuki is weakened, but I can't finish this alone, because by now they'll know I tricked them."

For a moment, he couldn't breathe or think- not with Sasuke's lips pressed against the side of his neck. He'd accidentally walked in on Temari kissing Shikamaru once after an official meeting, and understood enough to guess that Sasuke was kissing him. He was stunned, because no one- male or female had ever initiated such intimate contact with him before.

Why was he doing it?

Did it matter? Who knew? But he did like it and Sasuke didn't seem interested in stopping; Gaara found he actually wanted more of this unexpected contact. Sasuke had always been full of surprises- he'd been the first to make Gaara feel real pain with that wound so long ago. It seemed the raven was helping him to feel mortal and alive once again, but in an entirely new way this time.

Only his siblings were truly comfortable being alone with him, but even they would never do something like this! So, Gaara hadn't been able to become comfortable with letting anyone touch him, and it kept him distant from everyone. Unable to voice his natural curiosity, he simply ignored it- even with the members of his ever growing female fan club.

Now though, his temperature was going up, and his breathing was becoming erratic too. When Sasuke wrapped one arm around his waist, drawing him closer, Gaara was a bit surprised to note that he didn't want to push him away. They were enemies last time they saw each other - and yet the Uchiha was kissing him! It was thrillingly pleasurable, and yet a little bit frightening all at the same time…

Deliciously slowly, warm lips trailed long, soft kisses up his neck and shoulder as the Uchiha loosened the gourd's harness. Gaara shivered when the gourd settled on the table behind him. A peculiar feeling of having butterflies in his stomach accompanied the same tightening in his groin that he experienced whenever he thought of Naruto. This was especially true when Sasuke pressed closer, and very slowly licked the column of his neck behind his ear. And then, he nipped the tender skin of his earlobe before sucking on it gently.

Gaara had always had a feeling the physical attraction was mutual, but he'd never considered acting upon it. Sasuke was beautiful from his sharp, elegant features to his lean, powerful body- but he was also drawn to the determined fire that burned behind his dark eyes. That lure was as powerful as anything; it made Gaara want to tame the Uchiha- and perhaps, to be tamed by him.

Finally he slid one hand up Sasuke's back- Gaara knew the soft embrace must've seemed painfully shy, but he didn't want this to end…

Sasuke seemed to like the encouragement; he pulled him closer and eased the silk robe off of his right shoulder. Gaara shivered, leaning into him just a little more.

The raven licked from his collar bone, up his neck behind his ear drawing a soft gasp. Gaara found himself leaning into him and holding on more tightly.

Sasuke stroked his cheek with his fingertips, gently coaxing him into turning his head. Gaara shivered, lost to all but the realm of sensation. His eyes were closed and he smiled just slightly. This time Sasuke kissed his lips, and Gaara moaned softly, leaning into him. His lips were soft and smooth, and Gaara wanted more of this too.

He took his time; kissing softly, sucking at his bottom lip, slowly coaxing a response from him. By the time Gaara opened his mouth, allowing him to add his tongue to their passionate kissing, Sasuke already had his knee between his legs and he was grinding against him.

He'd never felt anything as pleasurable as the friction between their bodies- he wanted to do this forever. So he continued to kiss him, enjoying the little moans and sighs of pleasure that they were both making.

Finally though, Sasuke broke the kiss to nibble a trail down his chin and then nipped his ear. "Someone's coming. If you want to continue, we should probably adjourn this meeting to more private quarters."

Gaara shuddered, but didn't let go. He'd been pushed away from normal physical contact with everyone for so long that he refused to be the one to break this connection. Even though they were still most familiar to each other as enemies, Gaara's need to be close to someone was stronger than the instinct to be wary of danger. After the loss of his clan, he wondered if Sasuke had been treated in much the same way- another similarity that only strengthened his attraction. He surprised himself with his boldness when leaned in to kiss him this time. Sasuke chuckled, as he returned it. The sound melted into what sounded like purring. In fact, his body was warming almost as quickly as Gaara's now, and he pressed himself more firmly against him as that kiss deepened.

'Staking your claim on me publicly?' Sasuke purred into his thoughts. Gaara's chakra was completely unfocused while they were kissing, so apparently it was easy to project his thoughts into his mind. 'Fine. But I warn you; I won't share, Gaara…'

He snorted, and nipped the raven's bottom lip. 'I should be saying that to you, Uchiha. But our meetings are always… interesting.'

Sasuke laughed and it seemed to surprise him. Gaara couldn't quite put his curiosity into words before someone behind Sasuke sputtered an exclamation.

"G-Gaara-sama?" Gaara looked up, it was Baki; but his siblings were with him, and all three were gaping at the two of them.

Gaara had to admit he wasn't really surprised when Sasuke just smirked at them over his shoulder, shamelessly remaining exactly where he was.

He'd be mortified later, but for the moment Gaara was just angry that they'd been interrupted so he scowled. The sand in the gourd sensed his unease and began to swirl around the two of them. "Uchiha Sasuke will be staying with me."