Naruto watched Sasuke silently choose the song he wanted to sing on the touch screen. When he'd said 'I thought you didn't have any', he hadn't meant that he really thought Sasuke didn't have emotions. He was just teasing. But Sasuke seemed almost offended. He looked determined to prove Naruto wrong.
As they waited for the song to load, he took a sip from his sake. The title looked familiar. He checked the artist to make he was not mistaken. "Yonezu?"
"Don't tell me you've never heard of Yonezu Kenshi."
"No – I know who he is," his brows furrowed. "It's just… your styles seem different to me. I'm surprised you chose one of his songs."
Sasuke didn't turn around as he answered. "Don't be. I find his music quite endearing."
"If you say so," he shrugged. The instrumental began to play, and Sasuke picked up the microphone Naruto had used.
"Hajime kara bokura deau to kimatteta naraba dou darou na?" (If it was fated that we would meet from the start, then I wonder why?)
"Soshitara konna hi ga kuru koto mo onnaji you ni kimatteita no kana?" (And I wonder if it was just as fated that a day like this would come?)
Naruto took a breath to calm his tensed body. He'd heard this song many times on the radio, but something about hearing Sasuke sing it was making him nervous. In high school, Sasuke would occasionally sing to him when they were alone in his room, but at that moment, something was different.
"Tagai ni kizutsukeatte semetateatta" (And we hurt each other, and tortured each other)
"Tada omotteta da nante iiwake mo dekizu ni" (Unable to even make the excuse of "just thinking of you")
Suddenly, two cups of sake weren't enough. He reached for the bottle and poured some more, downing it instantly. It wasn't about how Sasuke's voice was deeper - no. It was more about the way he sang, and that he'd chosen this particular song.
"Kyou ga donna hi demo nani o shite iyou tomo" (Whatever day today is, whatever I try to do)
"Boku wa anata o sagashite shimau darou" (I suppose I'll end up searching for you)
He didn't miss Sasuke's brief glance. The lyrics were swaying in his mind, trying to find a way to enter Naruto's brain and make sense. He felt like he was missing something important. It drove him insane.
"Kitto bokura wa futatsu naranda metoronoomu mitai ni" (We must be like two metronomes side by side)
"Kizandeita tagai no tenpo wa onnaji de ita no ni" (Even though the tempo we ran at was the same)
"Itsu shika sukoshi-zutsu zure hajimeteita" (At some point, a little bit at a time, we grew out of sync)
Naruto leaned back and put his eyes on Sasuke. The familiar lyrics were now so strange to him. Sasuke was adding his own emotions to the song. He could tell without a doubt. Naruto's eyes squinted and his head angled to the side to see Sasuke's face.
"Kore kara mo onnaji tenpo de ikitsudzuketara" (If we keep living at the same tempo still)
"Chikyuu no uragawa de itsuka, mata deaeru kana?" (Then someday, on the other side of the earth, might we meet again?)
Sasuke, just for a second, looked at Naruto and smiled.
Naruto felt a similar one forming on his lips. He hadn't seen that smile for long years; the smile that Sasuke only offered to Naruto. He felt his anxiousness slowly disappear, leaving its place to nostalgia and the happy memories he had with Sasuke.
"Kyou ga donna hi demo nani o shite iyou tomo" (Whatever day today is, whatever I try to do)
"Boku wa anata o aishite shimau darou..." (I suppose I'll end up loving you...)
He was calm as Sasuke finished the song, put the microphone on the table and sat down next to him, drinking the sake Naruto poured for him. "Well?"
"You're really good," Naruto commented with a smile. "You could easily be a famous singer if you wanted to."
Sasuke leaned closer just a bit. "Don't you have anything to say about my choice of song?"
"I like it," he shrugged. In truth, he wanted to ask why exactly Sasuke had chosen it, but he was half-afraid of the answer. The lyrics felt like they were directed at him in a way, but it didn't make any sense. It wasn't a song written by Sasuke.
"Hn," Sasuke sneered slightly. "Out of all people in Japan, I came across you today. You think that's a coincidence?"
"How should I know?"
"It's just a question."
"I don't know," Naruto insisted. "Does it matter? Does anything matter?"
Sasuke spoke no more. Naruto could see his old friend's hands grip the sake cup firmly, his fingers lightly tapping on it as his eyes were locked on the wall. They could hear the sound of music coming from the other room despite the insulation. It was barely audible; and other than that, all they heard was their own breathing.
Naruto swallowed. His throat ached from singing loudly. "Maybe this wasn't a good idea after all."
He felt Sasuke stiffen next to him. The sake cup was placed on the coffee table, and the other man turned in his seat, facing Naruto. "You hate me."
It wasn't a suggestion. There was no question in his voice. Sasuke genuinely thought Naruto hated him.
"You don't even rant about your frustration anymore."
"You can't expect me to tell you all my problems when you've forgotten about me for years and we've come across each other coincidentally," Naruto spit. He felt his eyes burn with anger. "Stop pretending it matters to you. It's annoying."
"That's my phrase," Sasuke mumbled.
"Great," Naruto sarcastically said. He got up, dusting his pants, and turned to Sasuke. "Before I go. I wanted to say I'm sorry for whatever it is I've done to upset you enough to leave," he grimaced at the last part. "And thanks for inviting me."
Sasuke was looking at him like a deer caught in the headlights. He just blinked.
Naruto wasn't exactly what it was that bothered him about being here. A couple of minutes ago, he was singing and letting out his pent-up anger. It was relaxing, and being with Sasuke was as good as it had been in high school.
He wanted Sasuke to say something. Anything. Even if it wasn't in order to stop him, he wanted Sasuke to prove that Naruto mattered to him. But Sasuke didn't.
"Figures," he muttered under his breath. He was so stupid for thinking this meant something to Sasuke. He hadn't chosen the song to say something to Naruto. He'd chosen it because he liked it. Inviting him here was probably to clear his guilty conscience.
Just as he grabbed the door handle, Sasuke bolted forward and grabbed his wrist. "Naruto!"
Confused, Naruto looked at their touching skin, then Sasuke's face directly.
Sasuke pulled out his phone without a word, going through his contacts. Naruto's narrowed eyes widened when Sasuke showed him the phone screen.
Usuratonkachi
He felt the small hairs on his neck stand up at the nickname Sasuke had given him in high school. Then, he remembered the moment when he couldn't see Sasuke save his number earlier today.
Sasuke had never deleted it in the first place.
His mouth was dry. The hand on the door handle slowly slipped, falling limply by his side. He licked his lips, grabbing Sasuke's phone as if he wanted to make sure he wasn't faking it.
This was Sasuke's retarded way of saying 'I didn't forget you', and knowing it only made leaving harder for Naruto. He pressed his lips together. Sasuke was still holding his wrist.
"Naruto," Sasuke said, his voice close to being a whisper, but it was hoarse. "Stay for a while."
It was either sake or the soft spot in Naruto's heart, but Naruto found himself nodding. Sasuke's fingers lifted, letting him go, and Naruto walked to the couch, practically letting himself fall. Sasuke followed him with cautious steps.
"You better make my stay enjoyable," he chuckled to lighten the mood. Sasuke smiled, his dark eyes never leaving Naruto's for a second.
"That was my intention when I invited you here. Apparently, I failed."
"You failed in many things, Sasuke," Naruto couldn't help but say. "At least I see you have a good job. This place must be earning you millions."
"I'm not exactly short on money, yes," he exclaimed.
"After you graduated. Why didn't you contact me? You had my number."
"That was sudden," Sasuke took a deep breath. "I…"
"You didn't want to?"
"No—" Sasuke frowned. "I wanted to."
Naruto was too drained to fight him. He checked his watch. He had only an hour to go. "Then why?" He looked at Sasuke again.
"…I didn't have the courage to," Sasuke explained. His face was flushed a light red with embarrassment. It made Naruto giggle. "What's so funny?"
"Sorry," Naruto covered his mouth with his hand, an amused smile still lifting his cheeks. "You're cute when you're being like this."
The light shade turned into a deep crimson.
"Tell me, what coaxed you into changing?" He asked with interest. "A person? Are you in a relationship or something?"
Sasuke grabbed the sake bottle, and his frown deepened upon seeing it was already empty. "No."
"Hm?" Naruto grinned. It was fun to tease Sasuke as always. "No to which question?"
Throwing daggers at him, Sasuke stood up. "I'll get another bottle."
"Stop being such a killjoy," he whined, but he was smiling. Sasuke clicked his tongue before leaving the room. Naruto laid down, laughing to himself. The seats were long enough to even put his feet on, but he figured it would be disrespectful, and Sasuke would complain that he was dirtying them.
The ceiling was plain white. The other rooms probably had some fancy lighting and decoration, but Naruto was sure that right now, he wouldn't be able to take something like that. He checked his watch again. He had 45 minutes. 45 fucking minutes, and he would be all alone.
For the rest of his life.
XxX
Naruto's eyes flew open. He felt like something awful had happened.
"Finally," Sasuke mumbled. Naruto sat up with a sudden movement, trying to understand what was going on. "You dozed off while I was getting another bottle of sake."
"…Oh," Naruto grumbled. His head was pounding. He rubbed his temples with circular movements.
"Reckless as always. What if I had taken advantage of you? The walls are soundproof, you know that. No one would hear."
"Why would I think that?"
Sasuke poured him sake with a shake of the head. "Here."
"Thanks," he said before downing it all. It had lost its warmth. "What—"
His eyes found the screen, and the time written on it.
"There's no possibility that it's wrong, right?" His voice shook despite his best efforts.
Sasuke looked at the screen too and arched a brow. "No." He connected his hands. "Naruto. Go if you want to. I won't be offended."
"No, it's just…" I have only 10 minutes left to find true love.
"Just what?"
"…Nothing," he shook his head. "Tell me something, Sasuke. Anything."
"Like?" They both leaned back.
"Hm. A quote?"
Sasuke seemed to think for a while before opening his mouth. "Words are constantly killing people. You and I are murderers both."
"That is so emo," Naruto forced a laugh.
"Yonezu."
Naruto elbowed Sasuke's side. "Are you obsessed with the guy?"
"I wouldn't say so," he gently fingered his bangs to the side. "We're in the same industry. It's only natural I know about him."
"Pfft. Right."
"Now who's being a killjoy?"
Naruto said nothing in response. Sasuke kept staring at him, even though Naruto was studying the floorboards.
"You can tell me what's bothering you so much if you want," he said silently. "I know I'm not the most reliable friend. I know we're not close anymore. But I'm willing to listen."
Sasuke had never been good with comforting people, and Naruto knew he was trying his best right now. Still, it wasn't like he could help him.
"I won't judge."
"I know, Sasuke," he breathed out with a gentle, grateful smile. It wasn't like it would hurt to share. He didn't want to drag Sasuke into his misery, but well. He'd asked for it. "I made an oath."
"An oath?"
"Yes," he nodded. "I swore that I would never have another relationship for the rest of my life if I can't find the one in twelve hours."
Sasuke pressed his lips together. Naruto, for a brief moment, saw the flames that occasionally appeared in Sasuke's eyes. "When did you make it?"
"About…" He looked at his watch. "11 hours and 58 minutes."
His mouth agape, Sasuke stared at him, unbelieving. "Why would you do that?"
"My relationships never work, Sasuke," he said with a defeated tone. "They always leave in the end. I'm a lost case."
"Don't say that."
"It is true," Naruto smiled crookedly before drinking another cup of sake. "Maybe we should count down together. At least make some fun out of it."
Sasuke looked like he wanted to reject. Naruto saw his cheeks redden again. Maybe he just felt hot, but either way, having pale skin was an awful curse for someone like Sasuke.
"We have 30 seconds now," he checked his watch again. At this rate, he felt numb. Empty. Broken.
Scooting closer to Naruto, Sasuke connected the sides of their thighs together to be able to see Naruto's watch.
"20." He could feel Sasuke's breath on his neck.
"15," Sasuke said.
"Hm," Naruto ran an agitated hand through his hair. "10."
"Naruto."
He angled his head to the side to see Sasuke. "Yeah?"
"…I never told you."
"Told me what? 5."
He heard Sasuke swallow loudly. "4."
"3."
"2."
"1."
Sasuke's hand fisted in Naruto's hair, pulling him toward himself as he crushed their lips together. Momentarily, Naruto lost the ability to think. What was happening right now? Was he doomed to be alone forever? Then why was Sasuke kissing him with such passion?
Why was he kissing him back?
If someone asked, he would probably say he was seeking comfort. But when he felt Sasuke's tongue lick his bottom lip, the whimper that came from his throat had nothing to do with wanting to be comforted. He knew that.
He had nothing to lose.
He let Sasuke explore his mouth with his tongue, lick his teeth, rub against his own tongue, his sweaty hand cupping Naruto's chin as he tilted his head.
Naruto was out of breath as Sasuke started sucking his tongue. He held the raven's shoulder's tight, feeling them tense under his touch.
As much as he didn't want to break the lip lock and do the talk, he had to breathe in order to live, so he pushed Sasuke lightly. If it were up to Sasuke, it didn't look like he was ever going to do it.
Lips swollen and moist, they stared at each other. The look in Sasuke's eyes was something Naruto had never seen before.
"So…" He chuckled nervously. "Why kiss me?"
"Are you fucking kidding me?" Sasuke cried. "Are you seriously asking me that?"
"Yes?"
"Naruto—" Sasuke grabbed his hand with such rage that Naruto was genuinely worried for himself for a second. "How oblivious do you have to be?"
He blinked. "…I don't understand."
"Think. About. It. I was jealous of your boyfriend. I was constantly around you. I chose a particular song to make you understand my feelings. I – I kissed you. None of these tell you anything?"
His brain short-circuited before Naruto let out a gasp.
"You see now? I. Am. In. Love. With. You."
The way Sasuke's cheeks were red with anger and embarrassment, the way his eyes burned with such flames, the way he was looking at Naruto and licking his lips. They all came together, and without knowing what he was doing, Naruto pulled Sasuke from the collar of his shirt to press their mouths back together.
Sasuke moaned at the contact, immediately pushing Naruto down to get on top of him. Between their frenzied kisses, Naruto bit Sasuke's lip, making him moan again. The sound was strangely arousing. It wasn't long until he felt himself get hard.
Sasuke's thigh was touching Naruto's crotch. He must have felt the reaction too because he hesitantly pulled away. "Not here. Not like this."
Naruto didn't even think about what Sasuke said. Before his eyes, there was his former best friend, looking as gorgeous as ever with his jet black hair, his flushed face, red lips and piercing gaze that was enough to convince Naruto to do everything he asked for.
He'd never thought of Sasuke this way. Now that it was all unraveled, he could remember why Sasuke had whined so much about Gaara and their make-out sessions in the locker room. He could see the truth behind his gazes that seemed meaningless back then.
Sasuke, despite himself, dipped his head and tugged Naruto's sweatshirt down, planting gentle kisses on the exposed part of his neck.
"Usuratonkachi," he breathed out. Naruto enjoyed the feeling of Sasuke's hot breath on his skin. "You made me suffer all these years. Just when I thought that I was over you, you appear again, looking more fuckable than ever."
All he could do to prevent himself from moaning was to bite the inside of his cheek. Sasuke didn't stop the kisses, going down to the upper part of his chest, then moving up, biting his jaw before claiming his lips again.
Naruto was eager as he responded Sasuke's kisses. He didn't know what this was, but he was out of time anyway. Technically, Sasuke had kissed him the last second, so he was allowed to do this.
"My place," Sasuke spoke. "Is close. Do you want to go?"
It wasn't like he had anything better to do. "Okay."
The silence was nowhere near comfortable. They awkwardly stood up, averting their gazes from one another.
xXx
Naruto had a lot of time to think about what was going on while sitting in a cab, smelling the faint scent of cigarettes in the vehicle and staring out the window. Sasuke was being silent, and Naruto mentally thanked him for that, because his calmness had gone and vanished into thin air. He was panicking.
What the hell was really going on?
Sasuke was his best friend whom he hadn't seen in years. And he'd kissed Naruto. He'd confessed that he was in love with Naruto.
How had he been so oblivious? How much damage had he done to Sasuke while being his usual stupid self? If he were in Sasuke's shoes, he didn't think he could control himself as much as Sasuke had done.
Why had he done that? Why didn't Sasuke tell him about his crush? They told each other everything.
He wasn't even aware Sasuke had paid the driver until the door opened. He grimaced, opening the door on his own side and stepping out of the vehicle. Fresh air was nice, and although bit chilly, it helped him calm down at least a little bit.
"This way." Sasuke's voice was low as he called to him. He nodded, following the man with cautious steps.
"Nice apartment," he gestured at the building before them. This side of the town was for rich people, Naruto recalled, but Sasuke probably made enough to live here. His family was rich, but Naruto was sure Sasuke's father wouldn't just give his son money to live without a proper job. Even if he did, Sasuke wouldn't accept it. He was too proud for that.
They walked into the elevator which was already on the first floor. The doors closed with a ding, and Naruto felt the atmosphere thicken. His blood was heating the way it never did before when he was Sasuke. This wasn't the goofy enthusiasm of getting together with someone whom he enjoyed being with. This was more like a heady rush, making him lick his lips in anticipation. Something about the way Sasuke had kissed him was starting to make Naruto see him in a different light.
He stole a quick glance at Sasuke. He seemed as stoic as ever, if it weren't for the way he fisted his hands, Naruto would fully believe he was unflustered.
It took some time for them to reach the 25th floor. It wasn't the top floor, but it was high enough that Naruto felt a moment of unbalance from not being used to living this high. His own flat was on 3rd floor.
He followed Sasuke like a puppy as the raven walked to his door, unlocking it with the key he pulled out of his pocket. Naruto was curiously studying the apartment as he toed off his shoes and walked in. Knowing Sasuke's personality, he'd expected black and gray everywhere, making the entire house seem cold, but it was actually pretty cozy. Naruto almost felt home. The walls were beige, but the detail that gave the room warmness was the hardwood floorboards. The color reminded Naruto of coffee with milk. The seating group was the same shade as the walls and had orange throw pillows on it.
"I thought you didn't like orange," he murmured, grabbing one. It was incredibly soft, just like a plushie.
"There's nothing wrong with orange as long as you don't wear it every day," Sasuke shrugged. His facial features were still not giving away any emotions. "Would you like some coffee? Or beer. I have sake, too."
Naruto smiled. "Beer's fine. I'm no stranger."
"Then I don't need to tell you to make yourself at home," he smiled, but it had a nervous edge to it. "I'll be right back."
As Sasuke disappeared from the living space, Naruto started walking around the room. There were two frames hung on the wall. One was Sasuke and an older version of him -his brother- and the other was Sasuke's puppy he'd had when they were still in middle school. He chuckled, ghosting his fingers on the frame, then moved forward. The black, shiny baby grand piano placed close to the kitchen door was simply breathtaking. Naruto himself didn't know how to play any instruments, but he was a huge music enthusiast. It read Steinway&Sons above the keyboard. Naruto touched a random white key. It was something even a baby could do, but the sound made him giggle.
"Enjoying yourself, I see," Sasuke said, pushing a bottle of cold beer in Naruto's hand. Naruto gladly took a sip.
"Seems fancy. Play me something?"
"What do you want me to play?"
"Hmm." He pressed another key. "Why askin'? You'll probably end up playing Yonezu despite what I say."
"Don't be stupid," Sasuke snorted. "Just tell me."
Naruto watched Sasuke adjust the stool and sit down. He shrugged, sitting down next to him. "Do you know Te Wo Tatake?"
"That's a terrible choice as expected from an idiot like you. Choose another song."
"Bastard," he growled. It was odd how they so easily fell into their old rhythm, just being their usual selves. "Starlight Parade?"
"Hn," Sasuke set his beer on top of the piano and placed his long fingers on the keys. Naruto couldn't help but think that these fingers were made to play instruments. They were long, and… just that. He didn't have a reason to, really. He just did.
Sasuke started playing the requested song by ear. Naruto's eyes wandered on how the talented hands danced on the keyboard, pressing right keys each time. Then, he watched Sasuke's pale wrists, bent just slightly, and wondered how the part covered by the shirt looked. The deep dark red color looked fantastic on him.
His eyes were closed, giving Naruto the perfect opportunity to really look at him. He'd seen his friend countless times, watched his face, and he always knew the boy was almost pretty, but this. He'd never look at Sasuke like this. Sasuke was hot; the way his jet black hair touched his forehead and cheeks created a breathtaking contrast with his skin. His lashes were brushing against his cheekbones. His pink lips were a thin, straight line.
Naruto put his empty bottle on the floor. He was suddenly thirsty for more.
"Sasuke," he whispered. "Stop playing."
An annoyed brow twitched. "Why?"
Completely ignoring it, Naruto spoke. "I never knew. Why didn't you tell me?"
"You think I didn't want to? Every time one of your girlfriends left, I gathered my courage to confess, but before I knew what was going on there was another girl." He exhaled sharply. "I put up with all of them. I pretended I was okay. But then – he came. You finally figured out you liked boys too, and the person who made you figure it out wasn't me. I had to be away from you for a while. So I started ignoring you. When I finally came to my senses, I picked up the phone and stared at your name for hours. What was I gonna say? Sorry for punching your boyfriend?"
"Sasuke…" Naruto had never heard Sasuke open up like this before. If he looked harder, he could see the tears welling up in Sasuke's eyes. But the other turned around, getting up and grabbing his beer.
"What's done is done. There's no need to dwell on the past."
"I know."
Sasuke walked over to the couch and sat down. "Tell me what it was like."
He turned on the seat. "Huh?"
"Gaara. What was it like to kiss him? Make out in dirty stalls? What was it like to ditch me so you could walk him home?"
Naruto frowned in confusion. "Why are you asking me these?"
"Because it hurts, Naruto. At least tell me it was good so I can feel happy for you."
"What are you saying?" Naruto ran a hand through his hair. "Don't say that."
"I don't want to hide my feelings anymore. I hid them for years and it earned me absolutely nothing."
Slowly, Naruto made his way to Sasuke and grabbed the beer from his hand, putting it on the side table. "What do you expect me to do now?"
Sasuke looked up to him, bold but wary. "That's up to you."
With a serious expression, Naruto seated himself in Sasuke's lap. Two dark eyes were looking at him. He brushed Sasuke's bangs aside, gingerly tucking them behind his ear, and cupped his cheek with one hand. "I don't wanna be alone."
"You can break the oath. Don't feel like I'm your last chance," Sasuke said, his voice close to cracking. His dark brows were knitted.
"It's not about the oath," Naruto whispered. He took in the face he hadn't seen for years. The face he'd missed.
He felt two hands circle around his waist. Sasuke's eyes were half closed as he leaned and put his head on Naruto's chest, hugging him tightly, like he wanted Naruto to bandage his wounds. Like he wanted to be loved in exchange for loving him for so many years.
"I can do that," Naruto murmured to himself. It didn't go unnoticed by Sasuke.
"Do what?"
"Love you."
It was all it took for Sasuke to lose his barely held together self-control and pull Naruto's face down, connecting their lips in a fierce kiss. Naruto gladly kissed back, enjoying the close proximity. The kisses burned him. It was like Sasuke wanted to devour his soul.
His hands moved on their own as they grabbed Sasuke's hair, feeling the thick locks between his fingers. Their lips were moving in sync. He responded to Sasuke's every kiss with equal passion. He didn't know what was fueling it, all he knew was… He really wanted to kiss Sasuke.
It wasn't exactly startling to feel Sasuke's guitar-calloused hands on the small of his back beneath his sweatshirt. Instead of thinking about it, he gave in to the sensation.
"Will you let me touch you?" Sasuke's muffled question wasn't rhetorical. Despite what they were doing, despite Naruto being as enthusiastic as he was, he still needed an answer. He sounded almost afraid that this was a dream.
Naruto broke the kiss to see Sasuke's face. His cheeks were flushed, his lips swollen, but it was his eyes that caught Naruto's attention the most. The dark eyes he knew so well were looking at him with such intensity, such love.
He was the stupidest person on the planet.
He quickly discarded his sweatshirt, throwing it aside, and held Sasuke's warm hands in his. "You can touch me as much as you want."
Sasuke gave Naruto no time to think about how needy his voice had sounded as he connected their lips again, his hands wandering on his chest, back, shoulder blades and neck. When he rubbed his nipples with the calloused part of his fingers, Naruto let out a suppressed moan.
"Let me hear you," Sasuke bit Naruto's bottom lip. "Don't hold back any sound."
"Hah," Naruto breathed out. "Feels good."
He pulled back so he couldn't feel Sasuke's breath anymore. Sasuke was watching his own hands slide on Naruto's smooth, caramel skin, occasionally kissing and licking. "Is it better than Gaara?"
If he didn't know Sasuke, he would think the guy was obsessed with his ex, but Sasuke never obsessed over things. If he asked him these questions, if he really cared about being better than Gaara, he really must be hurting.
"Yes," Naruto replied in honesty. With a sudden movement, he took hold of Sasuke wrists and pinned them over his head on the back of the couch. "What you need to understand is what Gaara and I had was never even remotely close to what you and I had. You, Sasuke. You meant the world to me. You mattered. You still do. Now let me take this goddamn shirt off so I can touch you too."
Sasuke said nothing against it, so Naruto started undoing the buttons of Sasuke's shirt. The dark red color looked amazing on Sasuke, he couldn't help but note, and as he unbuttoned, the milky skin revealed and God, Naruto had never wanted to lick as he did right then. There was no point in hesitation, so he simply threw the shirt to the other side of the couch, starting to lick his way down from Sasuke's neck to his collarbone, nibbling there before moving down to graze his teeth against a nipple.
Sasuke gasped harshly. His body was rigid and his erection was too hard to not be felt against Naruto's thigh. He smirked, sucking on the nipple and moving up to kiss Sasuke.
Somehow, it was better. In the past, his partners had been all strangers on some level. Sure, he knew them enough to actually date, but he really knew Sasuke. It wasn't just a matter of his interests, his past relationships and expectations from the other party. He knew everything about Sasuke – if he hadn't changed as much as he proclaimed to have. And Naruto honestly doubted that.
As their tongues rubbed against each other, a low growl rose from Sasuke's throat. His hands were touching all over Naruto, sometimes even brushing against his hardening length, and it drove Naruto crazy. He wanted more. He needed more.
Sasuke pushed Naruto against the couch, crawling over him, mirroring their position back at the karaoke bar. He pushed Naruto's legs apart and settled between them, sucking on Naruto's neck as he slowly moved his hips, bringing their cocks into contact. Naruto let out a needy moan. His jeans weren't exactly tight, but in his state, they felt so fucking frustrating. He wanted them off.
Apparently, Sasuke was thinking the same thing. He reached between them to hastily unbutton Naruto's jeans. The sound of the fly going down made Naruto's cock twitch in anticipation. A predatory glint appeared in Sasuke's dark eyes as he pulled the jeans off, leaving them on the floor, and just smoothing up Naruto's bare thighs with his hands.
"S-Sasuke," he said, breathless.
"Let me enjoy," Sasuke growled. "I've waited for this. I've been craving for this."
Licking his lips, Naruto gave a terse nod. Sasuke kissed Naruto's right knee, licking and biting his inner thigh, then he mouthed the bulge in Naruto's underwear teasingly. It wasn't even skin to skin contact, but without Naruto knowing, the need had pooled in his body and it made the blond arch his back off the cushion to press his erection against Sasuke's mouth more.
"Impatient." It was just an observation. "Let me make you forget all your previous lovers."
Hunger. Possessiveness. Lust. Love.
They were all mixed in the tone of Sasuke's voice. Naruto felt cold fingers remove his briefs, and a second later, Sasuke's hot mouth was hovering an inch above his aching cock. He felt his warm breath against the sensitive flesh.
"Fuck," he hissed.
"We'll get to that part later." He gave a teasing flick of tongue to the tip. Naruto swallowed hard. "I wonder if I can turn you into a moaning mess."
"Heh. Never knew this side of you, Sasuke." He was trying to gain some control over his body to not leave it completely at Sasuke's mercy, but when Sasuke lapped his tongue around the dripping head, all coherent thought flew from his mind.
Sasuke didn't tease him further. He put his arms under Naruto's legs and placed his hands on his hips, lowering his own body and taking the half of Naruto's cock into his hot and wet mouth. It wasn't sudden, but Naruto still couldn't help the groan leaving him.
He looked down. It was mesmerizing to see himself slip in and out of his old friend's mouth. Now he wished he knew about Sasuke earlier so they could do this in high school, because fuck, it felt fantastic.
"You're amazing," he voiced his thoughts. "Yeah. Just like that. Don't stop."
Sasuke sucked harder with the encouragement. The heavenly feeling was forcing Naruto to moan and writhe, his sweaty hands desperately trying to grip the couch cushions. Sasuke's tongue slid on the vein and Naruto bit on his lip harshly, tasting the blood as his orgasm started to build up.
"Sasuke," he panted. "I'm getting close."
The only functioning part of his brain thought just how Sasuke was still able to stay in those tight jeans. He mindlessly bucked his hips into the moist mouth, cursing under his breath and wondering if receiving head was always this good or if Sasuke was immensely talented.
His release came in spurts, spreading waves and waves of pleasure through his whole trembling body. Sasuke swallowed, letting Naruto's softening cock go with a plop and wiped his mouth with the back of his hand. Naruto's eyes were glazed as he watched him. Sasuke's cheeks were flushed.
"I thought you'd last longer," he smirked.
Naruto rubbed an eye and chuckled. "I thought you'd be worse at sucking. Seems like I failed to remember you're always good at everything. Except for social skills."
"Hn," his hands roamed over Naruto's heaving chest. He planted small kisses on Naruto's neck. Relaxed, Naruto closed his eyes, focusing on Sasuke's comforting touches. "I'll kill you if you fall asleep on me."
"Right," he offered the man a small smile as his eyes opened again. Sasuke was on top of his body now, their chests touching, and he kissed the left corner of Naruto's mouth, then the other one.
"You look ravishing," he whispered before kissing Naruto's lips.
With a whimper, Naruto kissed back. He felt ready to take the next step. "Hm. Let's get you out of those jeans."