New chapter guys. Awesome. So I've been gone a while and to make up for it this chapter is long :D

Chapter 3

Naruto's silky hair though normally golden was dirty brown in the dim lights, his tan skin had darkened. Everything in the restaurant had darkened except for Naruto's stunning blue eyes. With the rest of him dark except for his eyes it should and would have been creepy had it not been for the warmth that seemed to radiate from him and fill the room. Sasuke glanced around the restaurant and saw that everyone, like him, was watching…no, more like staring at Naruto and he smirked, had Naruto not been the head chef Sasuke had a hunch that all eyes would still have be on him. Naruto's eyes flickered around the room, obviously uncomfortable with the attention and Sasuke scoffed, judging by the looks of Naruto, he got attention all the time but this was just the first time he noticed it.

As Naruto continued to look around the room his eyes met Sasuke's and Sasuke was struck-almost violently, with the force of his beauty. Sasuke's eyes widened and so did Naruto's and Sasuke, oddly felt self-conscious, out of habit he twisted his mouth into a scowl and Naruto's beautiful eyes narrowed and he continued to look around the room. As more of the kitchen staff came out Naruto was forced to walk forward to the middle of restaurant and he flashed a nervous smile to everyone. Normally Sasuke preferred people to not smile, he found that it stretched their face and made it look unnatural but as the smile disappeared Sasuke had the mad urge to make him smile again. His chest filled with an extremely odd and pleasant feeling when Naruto smiled and he was curious to feel it again.

A small smile had begun to play on Sasuke's lips when Gaara's warning ran through his head and he felt an irrational stab of anger in his chest. Why couldn't he have Naruto? He was fucking Sasuke Uchiha, for god's sake. He could and would have anyone and thing that he wanted. Women and Men 13+ years of age touched themselves to his pictures in magazines and how dare Gaara think that he can't get one, normal…beautiful guy! Sasuke smirked, his big ego rearing it's head once again he would show Gaara. As soon as the cooking was over Sasuke would go up to him, working some of his Uchiha magic and the man would be putty in his hands.

Sasuke's eyebrows shot up, impressed as Naruto grabbed the rather intimidating knife and began skillfully chopping up the slices of raw meat and throwing them into the pan and also throwing in spices and oils seemingly at random on the rolling table and portable little stove that sat on top. Occasionally he would look up, catch someone watching him especially closely he would wink with a smile that Sasuke supposed he thought was innocent looking but it looked rather naughty. He leaned back in his chair, looking on this situation as he normally would, he would charm Naruto, get him in bed then break his heart. Nothing special.

The restaurant went back to it's relaxed but hectic mood as the kitchen staff began to pick up the special table and oven that had been set out for the special and traditional Japanese dinner that Naruto skillfully prepared for the blushing couple. Sasuke stood up, seeing his chance as Naruto handed off a handful of materials to a young kitchen staff and began to untie that knot of his apron. Sasuke shot a glance back at Gaara, who was sitting in the chair, watching him contentedly and little too smug for Sasuke's taste.

"I'm going to go meet my new client."

Gaara crossed his arms across his broad chest and nodded towards Naruto and looked up at him, smirking,

"Go ahead. I can already see that you think you're gonna get him. Go up and try your best approach. I guarantee he's not gonna give a shit."

Sasuke scowled down at him and turned to the front sharply, grapping the collar of his suit and pulling it smartly, smoothing out all the wrinkles. His dark eyes locked onto Naruto and he strutted forward to his newest target.

Naruto never considered himself an angry or violent man. When Naruto had stepped out the kitchen into the dark restaurant he had been embarrassed but not particularly bothered. When everyone had stared (he was still trying to figure out why) he had been even more embarrassed but it wasn't that big of a deal. But then there was the bastard. As Naruto looked around the crowd, interested and anxious, his eyes had met with some guys randomly, Naruto had been planning to look away but before he could the man scowled at him! Fucking scowled at him! At that moment Naruto had had the strongest urge to go over to whoever the fuck the guy was and wipe the damn scowl off of his face. Oh I'm sorry, do you have a fucking problem being in my damn restaurant?

That's why when Naruto was done cooking the meal for the couple ( he had honestly no idea who they were but they didn't need to know that) Naruto had frozen and been shocked when the scowling bastard had walked up to him, a smug expression on his face and thrust his hand into Naruto's face. Naruto stared at it and looked at the man then back at the hand. This guy was kidding right? The man's face became impatient and he thrust the hand further towards Naruto, a confused expression on his face, as if he couldn't comprehend why Naruto wasn't shaking it. Naruto continued to just stare at the man until he sighed, shifted his weight to one foot and said in a deep and commanding voice,

"I'm Sasuke Uchiha; I've come to shake hands with you."

Naruto's jaw dropped, did the bastard think that he didn't know what he wanted? Naruto's eyes narrowed,

"No shit, dumb ass. I know what you want but I think it's obvious that I don't wanna touch you."

This time it was the bas-Sasuke's jaw that dropped. Naruto stifled a laugh; the handsome yet serious looking face in a shocked expression was mildly humorous. Naruto patted his hands against his thighs as Sasuke continued to look at him shocked, he turned to go but was stopped by Sasuke calling out to him,

"Wait, did you hear me?"
Naruto cocked an eyebrow and looked around awkwardly,

"Yeah, I heard you. You're Sasuke something and you came to shake my hand but unfortunately I don't shake scowling bastard's hands."

"You...don't know me?"

Naruto quickly scanned Sasuke, going through the short list of celebrities that he knew and he wasn't in it. Naruto's anger dissolved and he began to feel bad about being so mean to Sasuke, who was genuinely confused at the fact that Naruto didn't know him. He took a step forward and sniffed, enjoying the smell of vanilla that wafted off of him,

"Look, I'm sorry I was such an ass earlier, I've been having a rough time this week and I guess I kinda took it out on you."

Sasuke swallowed hard as Naruto took a step towards him and put an apologetic hand on his shoulder. Sasuke's eyes frantically traced every feature on Naruto's face and body, trying to figure out how Naruto didn't know him. He was confused and while trying to listen to Naruto's apology he kept being thwarted by the smoldering heat that seemed to radiate off of his hand onto his shoulder. It was a pleasant warmth like a cool day in Louisiana. Naruto took a step back, his hand leaving but not the warmth and put out a hand,

"Sup, I'm Naruto Uzumaki."

Sasuke scoffed, beginning to feel slightly normal now. He clapped his hand into Naruto's and was once again surrounded by the maddening warmth,

"Make up your mind will you? One minute you're telling me off and the next you're shaking my hand. You an enemy or a friend?"

Sasuke lamely joked but as he said this he noticed the way Naruto was looking at him, blue eyes narrowed and lips in a pout of concentration. They released each others hands and Naruto stepped back,

"That's what I'm trying to figure out."

There was an awkward silence and finally it occurred to Sasuke to explain to Naruto why he had come up and introduced himself. He pointed with his thumb behind him,

"I'm here with Gaara and he told me to talk to you."

Sasuke exhaled deeply, expecting a feeling of relief but he felt nothing. He had told Naruto that to explain to him that Sasuke wasn't interested in him. Because that's definitely not what it was, Sasuke didn't become interested in people; they became interested in him. Naruto's eyes widened and for the first time Sasuke noticed how big they were and suddenly he was in Naruto's surprisingly strong arms. Sasuke became stiff as the heat spread through his whole body and he shivered, his heart beat faster and it felt heavy. What the fuck is wrong with me!

Naruto pulled back, holding Sasuke firmly by the arms and looked him in the face, for the first time grinning at him and Sasuke felt a stupid, happy grin grow on his own face unintentionally,

"You should have said that from the beginning! Any friend of Gaara's is a friend of mine."

Naruto wrapped his arm around Sasuke and pulled him to his side, Sasuke having to lean down slightly so Naruto could hold him properly, this guy rough housing with him like he was Naruto's friend should have pissed him off but instead he felt the idiot grin on his face grow wider, Maybe just this once. Sasuke's neck was pressed tightly in the crook of Naruto's elbow and Naruto raised a cupped hand to his mouth and Sasuke had time to think just before he started to shout, 'Surely he wouldn't, we're all adults and this is a 5-star restaurant for god sakes! He'd be crazy to-' Then Naruto blasted out at full volume,

"GGGAAAARRRRAAAAAAAA, COME OUT COME OUT WHEREVER YOU ARE."

He then proceeded to rest a hand on his stomach and throw his head back and laugh, as if that was the funniest thing he'd ever done. Sasuke, meanwhile, was busy looking up at Naruto's laughing face and thinking, 'My god he's crazy that was crazy. He's like a child. Naruto looked down at his bent figure and flashed him a wild smile and Sasuke's heart skipped a beat. The whole restaurant was looking at them now and as Gaara walked up, cheeks pink and face reluctant they started to go back to their own lives. Gaara sped up as he approached and dealt Naruto a swift punch to the gut which Naruto took marvelously well, the tears in his eyes were fake and he looked at Gaara in a pout.

"Gaara why'd you hit me?"

He rubbed his stomach sullenly and Sasuke had the urge to rub it for him and he shook his head wildly, dispelling the ridiculous thoughts, what was wrong with him today? Gaara looked at Naruto in what appeared to be a cold expression but Sasuke could see the warmth in his eyes,

"You're acting like a child Naruto. Act your age for once Naruto."

Naruto released Sasuke from his iron grip and crossed his arms over his chest, pouting. Sasuke straightened up, glaring at everyone around that still dared to gawk and leaned over to Gaara,

"I thought you said he was upset and not his usual self."

Gaara looked at him, his eyes were amused and a small smile played on his lips,

"This is him faking it. You can't tell now but give it a couple of weeks; you'll get close to him in no time."

Gaara grabbed his arm and pulled him closer while Naruto watched them sullenly,

"Remember my warning."

Sasuke could feel Gaara's breathe on his ear and he looked at Naruto, who was looking around, disinterested. Sasuke had to admit, he was a strange one and he had a feeling that this was on the only one that he probably couldn't get into bed. Well that means you have no point in trying anymore, right? Sasuke blinked, surprised at that train of thought. It was true he supposed, he never tried for anything more than a one night stand so why was he still thinking of trying? He narrowed his eyes, not liking the reluctance he felt about quitting on him but he decided it would be best. From now on, he is only your client. Nothing else.

Naruto put his hands in his dark wash jeans pockets and smiled at them both suspiciously,

"So what are you guys doing here and how do you know Sasuke, Gaara?"

Gaara rolled his eyes and crossed his arms,

"Sasuke's doing us both a favor."

Naruto's eyes widened at this and he looked at Sasuke with excited curiousity and Sasuke narrowed his eyes, leave him alone like that. Naruto took a step forward, hands clasped in front of him,

"What is he doing?"

"He's going to be your lawyer. Your lucky ass, he's one of the best lawyers in America, in magazines and all that jazz. You'll definitely win the case and get what you deserve from the bi-"

Sasuke watched surprised as Naruto silenced him with a deadly look, one that Sasuke hoped to never see aimed at him and Gaara rolled his eyes, undeterred,

"You know it's true and one of these days I'm gonna get you to fucking say it but until then, met Sasuke Uchiha, your best friend for the next couple of weeks or months."

Naruto's eyes flickered over to Sasuke's and Sasuke was horrified to see Naruto's cheeks reddening. Naruto grinned sheepishly at him, reaching his arm up to scratch the back of his head nervously,

"So you know all about it huh?"

Naruto avoided Sasuke's gaze as his cheeks grew even redder and Sasuke (to his horror) was struck with sudden adoration and protectiveness of the man in front of him that he had known for 30 mins. He stepped forward and Naruto looked at him, embarrassed,

"You'll get everything you deserve and more with me."

Sasuke said suddenly and as soon as he said it he wanted to hit himself. He began to stammer his hands whirling around in the air nervously,

"Oh uh...I meant lawyer wise like money and stuff."

Sasuke choked out a laugh as Naruto cocked an eyebrow and then grinned,

"Cool it bro, I know you're not gay."

Sasuke stopped talking, his mouth open and only a dismal sound escaping it,

"Aah.."

Naruto grinned at them both and looked down at the watch that rested on his right hand, his face turned into one shock and he looked up at them sharply,

"I'm sorry, I have to go back to the kitchen but I'll call you both later."

He looked at Sasuke, obviously thinking about something then reached into his pants pockets and pulled out a pen, he held out his free hand,

"Give me your arm."
Sasuke stared at him blankly and held out his arm and Naruto grabbed it quickly but gently and wrote down his name and number on his hand. Sasuke felt his cheeks warm as Naruto looked at him out of the corner of his eye and gave him that wink that he thought was innocent and then capped the pen. He gave a curt wave to both of them and then jogged back to the kitchen, the big door swinging behind him. Sasuke stared after him and looked at Gaara as he cleared his throat.

Gaara was observing him quietly and Sasuke narrowed his eyes, looking away,

"Hope he didn't get you too hard."

Gaara said quietly,

"He didn't get me at all…"

Sasuke replied, his voice at full volume but lacking confidence. Gaara looked at him again and patted him on the shoulder and walked away. Sasuke looked at the kitchen doors again and then walked out of the restaurant, hands in his pockets as he approached his Cadillac and slid in. He leaned his head back against the leather interior and began to laugh, the man wasn't even gay, didn't know he was gay and Sasuke felt that he felt something for him? His laughter trailed off and he was left staring at the ceiling of the car. He leaned forward and pressed his head against the hot steering wheel,

"Oh, what a mess…"

He muttered to himself as he sat up and pulled out of the crowded parking lot.