Sasuke had submerged into some kind of trance after the encounter with Itachi. When he finally had come back to reality he perceived that he was freezing. The air in the cellar was so cold Sasuke could see his breath. He hadn't even noticed that he was all shivering from the coldness. Sasuke hugged his legs and tried to make himself as warm as possible. But his efforts were fruitless. Sasuke's teeth began to chatter. He was going to freeze to death if he had to spend all night like that. He had remembered that Naruto was here too and looked over at him. The bastard was all wrapped in a blanket, not even his head showing. Sasuke remembered as if through the fog that Itachi came here and gave Naruto that blanket. So Sasuke guessed that it was Itachi's way of killing him slowly and indirectly. The fact that he will most likely die this night hit him with a mixture of strange emotions. Firstly he identified the peacefulness. Sasuke was glad that he could die calmly, without anyone seeing him. It would be a real torture if Itachi would be looking down at him with those hideous eyes of his. Then Sasuke felt indifference. He didn't care that he would die. It was no difference if he dies or if he remains alive. He always knew that his life was a mistake. He had no desire to live. If he would have it he would do something. He would try to prevent his freezing to death. The two things he regretted ,though ,were that he wasn't able to take his revenge on Itachi and that he couldn't see Sakura one more time. That girl was probably the most beautiful thing in his life. Apart from his parents. But ,hopefully, he would see them soon. Sasuke was trying to remember his childhood ,the happiest period of his pathetic life. He just lied back and waited for his death.

Naruto rolled up in his blanket more tightly. It was now probably the night time. The place got dark and very cold. Naruto had been so lost in his thoughts that he had totally forgot about Sasuke. Now when he remembered he pulled the blanket off of his face and saw him. The sight was worrying. Sasuke was lying motionless on the floor with a smile on his face and closed eyes. His skin was as white as paper sheet, almost glowing in the darkness. Naruto couldn't understand how Sasuke could stand this cold. He wasn't even shivering. Suddenly Naruto realized what that could mean. He called Sasuke's name uncertainly and watched his reaction. The smile faded from the boy's face and he half-opened his eyes slowly. Naruto looked at him wondering why his brother hadn't given him a blanket. But that man didn't seem to care about Sasuke's well being much.

"Are you alright here?"-Naruto inquired.

Sasuke didn't answer. His eyes closed again.

"Hey, bastard , I asked you a question!"

"Sod off, moron"-Sasuke said in a weak voice. It was barely audible. Sasuke's eyes were still closed.

"Aren't you cold? It's freezing in here" –asked Naruto, ignoring the insult. He was bothered by Sasuke's condition.

"What do you care? Go to sleep"

Naruto was now convinced by Sasuke's weak voice that the boy was definitely not okay. He crawled to the Sasuke's side of the room. From up close Sasuke's skin looked almost bluish. There was light coming from a little window just above them. Naruto didn't know what to do for a minute. After a moment of hesitation he reached out and put a hand on Sasuke's forehead. It was cold as stone. Sasuke opened his eyes and glared at Naruto.

"Get away from me"-he said quietly. Naruto felt something stir in his stomach which meant that Kyubi came into Naruto's consciousness. The boy didn't like it when that happened. Kyubi's awakenings were rare but still unpleasant. It was like something alien was trying to control your mind. Usually Kyubi wakes up when Naruto is angry. Sometimes they have weird conversations when Naruto is on the border of sleep. Recently Naruto had noticed that this creature or whatever it is has a tendency to stir when Naruto comes into physical contact with Sasuke. Touches or punches him. Like now –he just put a palm on Sasuke's forehead and Kyubi immediately appeared. Naruto didn't know why that happened. He didn't even know what the fuck was Kyubi. It was with Naruto as long as he can remember. Kyubi was like an independent part of Naruto. The boy learned to ignore his presence which he was doing now. He was thinking what he should do. Should he just leave Sasuke alone which would probably result in him freezing to death? No matter how nasty Sasuke could be, this option still didn't appeal to Naruto. But he couldn't let Sasuke have the blanket too. Then Naruto would be cold. With a great dissatisfaction he concluded that he would have to share. It would not be hard to fit them both under the damn blanket. But Naruto frowned at the idea that he has to spend all the night so close to this bastard. He sat next to Sasuke and wrapped a blanket around his shoulders. Sasuke opened his eyes surprised by the sudden warmth near him. Naruto closed the blanket around them both. His side was pressed against Sasuke's cold form. It was sure being so close to him without an intention to hurt him. Sasuke was looking at him with half-lidded surprised eyes.

"What are you doing? ", he asked again with that weak sleepy voice.

"Keeping you warm, bastard. I can't let you die from freezing."-Naruto answered plainly.

Sasuke couldn't understand why Naruto was doing this. As if it would make any difference if he is dead or alive to him.

"I would leave you to die", professed Sasuke calmly.

Naruto explored his face for awhile. Sasuke looked back at him with impassive eyes.

"I know", said Naruto oddly understanding Sasuke. Today Naruto saw the tragic side of Sasuke. This boy was sadly indifferent to life. That wasn't so surprising, though, knowing his brother and his guardian.

Sasuke's numb body began to unfreeze gradually making him shake a little. Naruto was half asleep even in uncomfortable position he had to be in. The Kyubi was fidgeting about in his stomach. Naruto didn't know why he was so unsettled tonight. Sasuke's body got back it's warmth and it was now much wormer than when he was wrapped in a blanket alone. He finally had fallen asleep and leaned onto Sasuke more not knowing that. Sasuke suddenly felt very tired and couldn't even find strength to shove Naruto farther from him. Eventually he fell asleep too.