"CRACK!"
Sasuke jolted up with a gasp of shock as the crash of thunder ripped him away from the realm of sleep; and the clutches of his nightmare. He looked outside as lightning lit up his dark room, the downpour obviously having been going on for quite a while. He looked at the clock, seeing it read ten' o clock. He ran a hand through his hair and lay back down, his heart racing from the sudden shock of being awakened so suddenly. He smirked as Salem hopped beside him, making a deep sound of disapproval of the storm. Storms relaxed him, he wasn't sure why. Perhaps the symphony of the rain and thunder was soothing, or maybe he liked the darkness of the clouds.
Perhaps he liked storms because they symbolized his own destructive life.
He shook his head to clear his mind, sighing irritably. He wasn't going to get back to sleep, was he? He tossed and turned for the remainder of the bleak, rain-drenched night, the rain dwindling into a drizzle by the time the sun rose to deal with it. He considered lying in bed all day, but after rolling around for an hour or two he decided against it or it would screw up the rest of his schedule and he'd want to sleep late every day. He got up, putting on sweatpants and a shirt. He got up, walking downstairs. He froze mid-step when he heard a familiar voice in the kitchen, nearly having a heart attack.
Suigetsu.
He slowly made his way down, realizing Itachi and Suigetsu were both talking; and Itachi sounded rather hostile. He walked into the kitchen, causing both men to turn their gazes towards him. Suigetsu smiled as if excited to see him. "Morning, babe." He said, wrapping an arm around the raven's waist and kissing him lightly. Sasuke couldn't stand how genuinely sweet the other teen could act around others. Itachi took a slow inhale, turning around and picking up a bottle of water from the counter. "I'm stopping by the post office to get a package. I told Naruto to stop by later to pick up a portfolio he needs to organize, it's on the coffee table so please hand it to him when he drops by." His voice was short as he left, leaving Sasuke and Suigetsu alone. He heard a disapproving scoff as Suigetsu practically pushed him away, looking him up and down. "You look disgusting. And don't dress like that anymore, you look scruffy and homeless." Sasuke looked down, then gave Suigetsu a cold expression.
"I'm only around the house, who cares what I wear?" Suigetsu grabbed his jaw in a hard grip, forcing him to look up. "I care, I'm about sick of your fucking mouth. You could wear nothing, like the little slut you really are. You put on an act, no one believes it." He hissed, his other hand tearing at Sasuke's shirt. The Uchiha tried to push him off, gasping when someone knocked, catching him off guard. Suigetsu glanced sideways, roughly releasing Sasuke's face. His shirt was torn a bit, but it wasn't bad. He quickly moved away from the other boy, shaken slightly. He didn't know what Suigetsu had planned to do, he just knew he was grateful he didn't have to find out. He opened the door, composing himself as well as he could.
"Hey, Sasuke. Itachi told me to pick up some paperwork, I'm not bothering you am I?" Naruto asked. Sasuke shook his head, clearing his throat so his voice wouldn't waver. "No, come in." He said, stepping aside. Naruto walked in, Salem immediately trotting in from her previous hiding place. Sasuke was surprised; Salem had never once come out when Suigetsu was around, she didn't trust him. Naruto chuckled, reaching down to pick her up. "You have a way with animals." Sasuke commented thoughtfully, Naruto smiled, scratching the cat's chin. "Just lucky to meet nice animals, I guess." Suigetsu walked in from the kitchen, giving Sasuke an almost accusatory look. "Who's this?" He asked, tone not sharp though it wasn't welcoming. Naruto turned, looking the teenager up and down. "This is Naruto, he's our neighbor. He works with Itachi." Sasuke replied stiffly, the answer should have been enough to deter any jealousy or suspicion Suigetsu may have felt, but it wouldn't.
He walked into the living room, picking up the folder and handing it to Naruto. Sasuke actually laughed when Salem, refusing to be put down, climbed onto Naruto's shoulder and perched herself there like a bird. Naruto rolled his eyes in playful exasperation as he took the folder. "Thanks. You might wanna get down, cat. You can't come home with me." Sasuke still had a soft smile on his face as he reached up, clicking his tongue. "Salem, you're not going out. You wouldn't like dodging the puddles." He muttered, pleased when she gave up and gracefully leapt into Sasuke's grasp.
"Cool name." The blonde said, scratching Salem's ears. "I didn't know you had a cat." Sasuke jumped when Suigetsu suddenly spoke, having completely forgotten he was there. He didn't catch Naruto's narrowed eyes as he turned around to face Suigetsu. "She doesn't like people… She must like him because he has another pet." Sasuke said, voice falling to a murmur again. Suigetsu reached out to pet her, but the cat twisted free and agitatedly trotted off. Suigetsu tsked. "I hate animals." He muttered, turning to look back at Sasuke, who shrugged. "As I said, she dislikes most people." He turned back around to Naruto, surprised to catch him giving Suigetsu an almost calculative look. "Um, do you want something to drink?" He asked, ignoring Suigetsu's sigh. He knew he'd get told off later, but he didn't trust Suigetsu enough right then to be alone. Naruto glanced back at Sasuke, smiling cheerfully. "Sure." Sasuke nodded towards the kitchen so Naruto would follow, getting out a glass. "We've got soda, juice, milk…" He listed off. Naruto said soda was fine as he leaned back against the counter. "I don't believe I got your name."
Naruto said to Suigetsu, who had walked in and was standing over Sasuke as he poured the drink and gave it to Naruto. "Suigetsu. I'm Sasuke's boyfriend." Sasuke silently sighed as Suigetsu quickly made possession over him. Naruto raised a brow. "I assumed so." He replied, sipping the drink. "How old are you anyway, to be working at Akatsuki?" Sasuke rolled his eyes when Suigetsu couldn't see him; he disliked when people called the incorporation that nickname. It was derogatory, an insinuation towards the former owner that led a dangerous gang called "Akatsuki". That was old news. Naruto smirked, it was hidden by the cup but Sasuke, standing beside him, noticed it. "Eighteen." Suigetsu narrowed his eyes. "And you're on your own?" Naruto nodded shortly and Sasuke, sensing Suigetsu was crossing a line, cut into the conversation. "My brother said you're an intern but spend part time as a security guard?" He asked, standing between them.
"Yeah, I work mornings in security until the day one shows up or fill in if he isn't there, then I work as an intern." He replied, Sasuke thought his eyes were a little colder than usual as he stared Suigetsu down. All three looked up when someone walked inside, Itachi came into the kitchen. He paused, clearly surprised to see the three standing inside. "Hello, Naruto." He greeted, ruffling Sasuke's hair as he walked past. The raven muttered under his breath, giving Naruto a look when he snickered. Itachi and Suigetsu glared at each other, tension almost becoming palpable. Sasuke bit his lip when Itachi spoke. "Suigetsu, it's about to storm soon again, I suggest you leave before you're caught in it."
It wasn't a suggestion, but Suigetsu usually wasn't stupid enough to argue. He glanced at Naruto. "What about him?" He muttered. "I have work to discuss with him. Besides, he lives right across the street." Itachi's voice sent a shiver down Sasuke's back, it was angry and Sasuke was half afraid Suigetsu would end up being thrown out. Luckily, the teenager growled under his breath, turning to Sasuke. He tilted Sasuke's chin up to kiss him, Sasuke had to force himself not to flinch. He exhaled slowly as Suigetsu finally left, feeling Naruto staring at him. That had been a show of utter possessiveness. He turned sideways as Itachi left. "Didn't he just say he needed to talk to you?" He said, confused. Naruto shrugged.
"He doesn't seem to get along with what's-his-name. Suigetsu." He replied, implying that's why he had Suigetsu leave and not him. Sasuke looked down, sighing. Naruto was right, Itachi started off believing Suigetsu was a bad influence; now he flat out hated the other for his attitude and behavior. Sasuke shook his head to clear the thoughts, quickly looking back up at Naruto. "I apologize, for his behavior. Suigetsu had no business prying into your life like that, he's just… A little jealous." He finished. Naruto blinked, mildly surprised at the apology. "Don't worry about it, I'm used to it. You don't need to be sorry for his asshole-ness." He replied. Sasuke swallowed, shaking his head. He should have defended his boyfriend, but he didn't want to. He was tired.
"Are you okay? You look kind of sick." He did? He hadn't noticed any difference. "I'm just tired, I guess." He replied, leaning against the counter. "Eat dinner before you go to bed." Itachi called from somewhere in the house, obviously where he could hear them. Naruto chuckled and Sasuke muttered something under his breath back at the elder about not being hungry. "He seems really protective. Do you two live alone?" Sasuke nodded, catching himself before he began talking. Things always slipped when he spoke. He didn't want to get close to anyone, and talking did that. Naruto set his cup in the sink and ran water in it to rinse it. "All right, I'll head off before it really begins to pour. Thanks for the drink." He picked up the folder, Sasuke bid him a goodbye before he slowly trudged up the stairs and fell into bed. He did feel weak, nothing out of the ordinary. He kept finding himself thinking about Naruto. The blonde was funny, Sasuke had thought he was dense because he was so cheerful, but that wasn't the case, it seemed…
Why can't I get him out of my head?
AUTHORESS NOTE:
Most of you probably know this but for those that don't; I do not update on a schedule. My updates can be a day after I just put a new one up, or months.
I crave NaruSasu too, but I'm moving things slowly because there are a few very important scenes that I need to write out to pace out the story and give it depth. The entire story probably won't be fast paced, seeing as this is an abuse-recovery story.
Hm… I feel like there's something I'm forgetting… Oh well. I hope this chapter had enough of Naruto to satiate you because he won't be here next chapter.