A/N: Hey guys. I see that this story is getting lots of views and I appreciate all of you taking the time to read my work. This really is my first Fanfic I've ever written. I'm having so much fun with it. I would like to personally thank Dragon77 and Hidden-Treasure, my very first two reviewers EVER! This chapter doesn't have a lemon in it, sorry guys but I can promise one in the next. As much as I'd like this story to be all sex, I figured if I wanna get some continuance going I needed to add some conflict and plot. Please people review, even if it's just constructive criticism. I consider myself a fairly new writer and anything that you have to say will be much appreciated.
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, I don't on Sasuke either for that matter. If I did, Sasuke would stop being a butthead and come home!
The next morning Sasuke stirs awake, he notices immediately his skin is tight from dried cum. The blonde is still sound asleep peacefully next to him. Sasuke takes the liberty of using Naruto's shower, figuring that Naruto wouldn't mine much. When he finishes, he dresses and goes back into Naruto's bedroom to find that Naruto is still sound asleep. The day after, that time when you are stuck with discussing awkward emotions, and figuring out just where you stand. Sasuke didn't think of it, but was this a one time thing? Did Naruto use him just to get some release? All of a sudden Sasuke felt like a nervous school boy. He panicked, not sure what he would say when Naruto woke up. Was he really willing to admit that what he had said about loving him for 3 years now was true? Sasuke chickened out slipped out the door and went home to his empty apartment.
He paced up and down his hall full of anxiety and anticipation. What happens next? Meanwhile a certain blonde was just stretching to greet the day.
Naruto crawled out of bed not noticing right away that his teme was gone. He went into the bathroom and started his daily routine. He showered and dressed. He ruffled his hair before deciding that nothing he does will make the spikes go down anyway. Finally it hit him, why didn't Sasuke greet him when he woke up? He walked through the living room and kitchen calling out for the other man. The apartment wasn't that big and it was clear that Sasuke wasn't there, but Naruto had hoped that Sasuke wouldn't just leave after having such an incredible night with him. After confirming that Sasuke was gone for sure he plopped down on his couch and moped. Why would Sasuke do that to him? Maybe the raven didn't feel the same way that he felt. All the same, he couldn't afford to hang around all day brooding on what had happened, he had to go to see the hokage for his next mission.
A few hours later Sasuke finally decided what he was going to do. He decides now is the only chance he has to go tell Naruto how he really feels. Sasuke looks so out of sorts, he's clearly flustered as he leaves to make his way back to Naruto's home. For once he ignores the sounds of people talking about him, his brain is too flooded with thousands of different ways his conversation could go with Naruto. He continues to Naruto's place finally mentally prepared when he gets there. He knocks once… then again. No answer, defeated and disappointed the raven sulks and heads home.
After receiving his orders and his team assignment Naruto runs home to pack for his mission with Sai and Kakashi. Naruto throws his gear together as his brain reels through possible reasons Sasuke would abandon him this morning. Of course Naruto has never been one to think before he acts. Instead of taking the time to say goodbye to Sasuke, Naruto just goes to the gates of the village to meet up with Sai and Kakashi.
Sai is waiting already but Kakashi is nowhere in sight. No one is really surprised that he isn't there because it's the exact time that they had planned to depart. Sai tries to make friendly conversation with Naruto to pass the time.
"So, we're going after some guy that they spotting on the outskirts of the mist village, huh?" Sai says blandly to Naruto.
"huh? Oh… yeah." Naruto is totally out of it. When it comes to missions he is usually fired up and ready to go, but today he was content to just stay home. Sai has clearly been working on his people skills, because he can tell right away that something is wrong with the mopey blonde.
"What's bothering you Naruto?" Sai puts an arm around the man. Usually this is offsetting but over the years he's learned that Sai just won't understand personal boundries. But he really doesn't want to go into discussing his night with the man he thought he loved, so he puts on a cheesy grin and looks right at Sai.
"Come on, I'm fine! I just didn't get much sleep last night. But mission comes before sleep, I'm gonna take this bastard down!" Any normal person can tell that he doesn't even sound close to genuine. But Sai isn't any normal person. Calculated as he is, he sees a man smiling and saying positive things so he drops the subject and assumes everything is ok. There was a short awkward silence before Kakashi strolls over, only 15 minutes late. With Iruka pushing him to be more prompt, this is a major improvement for him. Just to make sure he could fool Kakashi he keeps grinning and speaks to the tall silver haired man. "Hey, Kakashi, you're late again. We were supposed to be out of here 15 minutes ago."
"Um, Just saying goodbye to Iruka, that's all."
"Fucking his brains out is more like it." True to form, Sai has no problem telling it how it is.
Kakashi blushes a deep red before he changes the subject. "Well, Boys we need to discuss our target. It will take us about two days to get to the mist. I say if we get in and take this guy out we can be home within a week. But be careful, this guy's genjutsu is even more intense than that of Sasuke Uchiha."
Naruto scoffs not even wanting to hear the name right now. How could he be so insensitive? His reaction doesn't go unnoticed. Kakashi shoots him a glance but decides to respect Naruto's personal life. Kakashi isn't blind, he knows that the two men have a thing for each other. He assumes that perhaps he is going through a lover's quarrel with the other man. Sai sees this interaction between the two men and just stands puzzled. "So, are we ready to go?"
"Yes." The blond and the tall silver haired men shout. They start their trip leaving behind the village for at least a week.
"Sakura, how could he… I went to tell him how I felt and he was just gone. If it weren't for you I wouldn't even know he got a mission. Why didn't he say goodbye?" Sasuke is venting to his pink haired friend trying not to have an emotional melt down.
"I'm sure he was just in a rush. You know he's an anbu shinobi now and the missions he gets sent on are extremely important. He's not the genin you used to know." She rubbed his arm reassuringly, but she could tell that he was not at ease.
"You said he was paired with Kakashi! He knew he'd have the time to say goodbye. I think he just doesn't know how to tell me that he doesn't feel that way for me. I'm sorry Sakura, I have to go home now." Sasuke waves bye to his friend and runs toward home without waiting for her to even say goodbye.
After laying in bed for a few hours Sasuke finally falls asleep. He tosses and turns dreaming about his blonde, replaying possible scenarios of Naruto's first thoughts upon awakening after their night of passion.