Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by Masashi Kishimoto. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.

Pairing: SasuNaru

Warnings: Slash: Male homosexual relationships, adult language, and sexual situations.

Beta: Kamerreon

The Cheshire Cat

Chapter Four

Sasuke snorted at the t-shirt Naruto held up, shaking his head. Naruto favoured him with a glare before tossing it back onto the pile of discount clothes before him. He reached for another top but Sasuke simply slapped his hand away before he could touch it.

"Fine!" Naruto snapped. "Find something yourself then!"

Sasuke nodded as he wandered off, ready to find something more tasteful. He didn't want to admit it, but his dobe did look good in orange, and other bright colours. He poked through a couple of items before moving on to the next rack.

"Naruto!"

Sasuke's head snapped straight back to his owner at the loud, female voice. A pink haired girl was hurrying across the store to Naruto, a large smile on her face. Sasuke's eyes narrowed as she reached Naruto, throwing her arms around his neck. Naruto smiled back, hugging the girl tight in return.

"Hey, Sakura," he chirped as Sasuke slunk closer. "What's up?"

"Oh, not much Naruto," she giggled, as he released her. "I haven't seen you in ages!"

"Yeah," Naruto rubbed the back of his neck. "I've been… busy."

Sasuke eyed the girl warily as she jutted out a hip and twirled her hair around a finger.

"Well, we should go out to dinner," she suggested. "You know, to catch up."

Sasuke's breath caught and he held himself back from launching at the woman. She was flirting with him! She was flirting with his dobe! Sasuke's tail bristled and he resisted from wrapping himself around Naruto and hissing at the woman.

"Sure!" Naruto agreed, too oblivious to realize that she was flirting. "Sounds great!"

Sasuke eyed the woman irritably. Not only was she human, but she was female. Is that what Naruto wanted? A human female?

"Ok, I'll call you!" Sakura said. She threw her arms around Naruto's neck once more, pushing her body close against his. Sasuke let out a slight growl, unheard by both humans, and then she was gone.

In an instant Sasuke was beside Naruto. He could still smell the woman's odd scent lingering on his dobe. He didn't like it. Not one bit.

"Home," he growled. "Now, dobe."

"Eh?" Naruto looked up at Sasuke with wide innocent eyes. "But I'm not done!"

Sasuke calmly grabbed Naruto's arm, dragging him out of the store. They were going home, and he was going to erase that human's scent and replace it with his own.

Sasuke wasn't insecure…

Sasuke snaked his arms around Naruto, purring in satisfaction at the smells that reached his nose. Naruto smelt of himself, Sasuke and their sex. Sasuke liked that. He snuggled closer to his owner, pulling the blankets up to cover them more.

Naruto shuffled, frowning and trying to push Sasuke off of him.

"Move over, will ya?" he grumbled. "It's too hot."

"No," Sasuke replied, tightening his grip on Naruto.

"It's too warm!" Naruto whined, pushing at Sasuke's chest. "Ge' off!"

Sasuke glared down at the struggling dobe in his arms before releasing him. Naruto was on the other side of the bed in an instant, sighing in relief and flopping out onto his back. Sasuke's hands shook for a moment before he rose, snatching up some clothes on the way before stalking out.

Naruto frowned as Sasuke left. What was his problem? Knowing he would sulk for ages otherwise, Naruto sighed and pushed himself up, preparing to go after him. Pain shot through his spine and he flopped back down, blushing scarlet.

"Stupid cat," he groaned, rolling onto his stomach to bury his face into his pillow. "I can't walk…"

In the kitchen Sasuke finished tugging the top over his head before running a hand through his dark hair. This wasn't how it was supposed to be. Once he and Naruto made love they were supposed to live happily, having lots of fun and sex. But the stupid dobe was being an idiot. He was pushing Sasuke away.

Sasuke frowned as he crossed the apartment to the door and left. He stuffed his hands in his pockets as he strode down the corridor, thinking. If Sasuke had been female, would Naruto want to cuddle with him after? The thought of his owner curled up with that pink haired human made Sasuke want to vomit. He kicked at the door as he left the building, glaring down all who met his eye. If he was human, Naruto would go out in public with him more. He would be proud of Sasuke, he would show him off, he wouldn't get pissed when Sasuke left lots of hickeys up his neck.

A small mew brought Sasuke's attention to his feet. There sat the cat from the other day, his russet red head tilted to the side. Sasuke smiled, squatting down to pat him. He began to purr immediately and Sasuke joined in, happy that the cat was happy. Animals were so much simpler. They mated because they had to, not for pleasure. Well, except for pigs. But ew. Just ew.

Sasuke sighed, looking into curious ruby eyes. If he were a normal cat it would be so much simpler. Naruto would be happy, he would be happy, and these stupid human emotions wouldn't be running through him. Sasuke was sure it was love.

Whenever he saw Naruto, his chest seemed to contract, his heart thumping faster. He wanted to make Naruto smile more, laugh more, just… more. He wanted more of Naruto. He couldn't get enough of him, knew he never would. He wanted to wrap Naruto up in his arms, hiding him away from the world and making sure none but Sasuke saw him. He wanted…

Naruto. He wanted Naruto entirely. He wanted Naruto to love him. Need him. He wanted him so much.

Sasuke looked down at the cat again, once again wondering if life would be so much simpler if he were a normal cat.

Naruto let out a soft groan as his eyes flittered open. He reached automatically for the spot next to him where Sasuke would be, attached to his side and (creepily) watching him sleep. When his hand only met the bed Naruto blinked, opening his eyes and looking down. No Sasuke.

Naruto frowned for a moment before he remembered. 'Right… I sent him away.' Rising, Naruto wandered out to the kitchen to see if Sasuke was there. Looking around Naruto frowned, moving to the living room. It was empty.

No. No it wasn't. Sitting on the back of the couch was a cat. A real cat. It was ruby red, its eyes a lighter shade as they watched him approach lazily. It stretched as Naruto reached it, holding out a hesitant hand. The cat sniffed his hand once and seemed to recognize something on it. It began to purr immediately, butting against his hand. Naruto obeyed, patting the cat while looking around.

"Where's Sasuke?" He mumbled. "And where did you come from?"

Naruto froze, mid-stroke. He looked down at the cat who was staring up at him. He stroked the cat again. Its fur was as soft as Sasuke's hair.

"No…" he whispered. "No! No! You can't be Sasuke!"

Naruto grabbed the cat, holding the poor animal up to his face. The cat hissed and swiped at his nose, eyes narrowing. Naruto shrieked, hugging the cat to his chest.

"No!" he cried. "No, Sasuke, no!"

Naruto stumbled to the phone, grabbing a piece of paper on the coffee table on the way. Holding the struggling cat in one hand Naruto punched in the number on the paper into the phone before shoving it between his jaw and shoulder. That done he cradled the cat close, ignoring its obvious annoyance. The phone was answered quickly.

"Moshi Moshi!" Kakashi greeted. "This is Hatake Kakashi for the-"

"Kakashi!" Naruto shouted into the phone. "Help!"

"…" a low sigh was heard through the phone. "What is it, Naruto?"

"Help!" Naruto all but sobbed as he sunk to the floor with the cat. "Sasuke turned into a cat!"

"Sasuke is a cat."

"No!" Naruto protested. "Like a real cat! With claws and everything!"

"…" silence was all Naruto heard for a moment. "…isn't that what you wanted?"

"No!" Naruto shrieked. "Well, yeah! But not now! No!"

"No?" Kakashi's voice was mildly pleasant. "What changed?"

"Look, are you gonna help or not?" Naruto demanded. "How to I get him to turn back?"

"Turn back?" Kakashi laughed. "I don't think he can. Why?"

"No!" Naruto shouted, ignoring as 'Sasuke' bit his hand. "No! I need Sasuke! Real Sasuke! I need him, Kakashi! I didn't- I couldn't-"

"Yes?" damn, Kakashi wasn't getting paid enough for this. "You what?"

"I didn't tell him!" Naruto shouted as he reached up to grip the phone. "I didn't tell him how much I need him! How much he means to me! How much I lo- I lov- I…"

"You love him?" Kakashi supplied. A dark blush engulfed Naruto's face. "Is that it?"

"Ah!" Naruto looked to the side, forgetting it was a phone conversation. "Maybe!"

"Either it is or it isn't?" Kakashi was getting quite amused by this. "So what is it?"

"Ok!" Naruto snarled. "I love him! I love Sasuke!"

"Dobe…"

Naruto looked up, automatically releasing the cat in his grip. Sasuke was standing at the door. Humanoid Sasuke. His tail was swishing as his unreadable gaze locked onto Naruto's. A carton of milk was held in one hand, Naruto's Gama wallet in the other. Naruto stared down at the cat that had run straight to Sasuke, back to Sasuke, then at the phone.

"What… Sasuke? How…" Naruto whispered. He held the phone up to his ear again. "Never mind!"

Hanging up Naruto tossed the phone to the side as Sasuke set the milk and money down on the table. He then bent down to scoop the cat up, much to the animal's delight.

"I brought a cat home," Sasuke's voice was amused. "I hope you don't mind."

Naruto stared at the cat as Sasuke set it down again. He looked back up at his cat and paled as he saw the predatory smirk on Sasuke's face. Naruto scrambled to his feet, his stomach flipping as Sasuke advanced.

"You," he cat murmured, his voice husky. "Love me."

Naruto pouted, looking to the side. His face was long past red and deep into 'is he still breathing?' He stared out the window, ignoring the rapidly approaching Sasuke.

"You," Sasuke purred. "love me."

"What of it?" Naruto grumbled, crossing his arms. Sasuke's smirk grew until it was undeniably a smile. He reached out and grabbed Naruto's face, pulling him into a deep kiss. Naruto squeaked as Sasuke's tongue slid straight into his mouth and wiggled a bit until Sasuke drew him close, his hands sliding down to his waist. Naruto mentally rolled his eyes before slipping his arms around Sasuke's neck. Sasuke pulled back, his smile returning.

"I love you too," he breathed into Naruto's ear. Naruto's blush returned and he looked away. Undeterred Sasuke began to lap at his ear, causing Naruto to gasp.

"Ahh!" his knees shook slightly and his hands slid down to grab at Sasuke's top. "Sasuke!"

"I love you, Naruto," Sasuke whispered. "And I will be your pet forever."

Naruto allowed his cat to hug him and drag him towards the bedroom. He had said it once, Sasuke knew, he didn't need to say it again. Ever.

Naruto scratched the ears of his new pet as the red cat purred. He tugged the sheet higher on his bare chest, looking up as Sasuke returned with a glass of water at the promised aspirin. Naruto sighed in relief, reaching out for them. Sasuke had been more enthusiastic than usual and it had been hard on him. Sasuke smirked, placing the pills in his own mouth and taking a swallow of water. He leaned in, pressing his lips to Naruto's and transferring his mouthful. Water trickled between their lips as Naruto swallowed before moving back, scowling at Sasuke. Sasuke calmly lapped up the spilt water, looking down at their pet.

"What are we gonna call him?" Naruto asked. He had everything the cat would need; he had bought it when he thought Sasuke was a real cat.

Sasuke looked the cat over before leaning his head on Naruto's shoulder.

"Kyuubi," he suggested. Naruto blinked, looking over at his desk where a book about the legend of Kyuubi sat. How did Sasuke know he was interested in that? Oh yeah, the damn cat went through all his things.

"Kyuubi," Naruto murmured. "Sounds good."

Sasuke lapped at Naruto's shoulder in approval before meeting Kyuubi's eyes. The cat rose, stretching. With one last pat he hopped off the bed, exiting the room gracefully. Naruto watched him go with a frown.

"Doesn't he like his name?" he mumbled. Sasuke ignored Naruto, choosing instead to focus on the tasty neck under his lips. Naruto erupted in a moan as Sasuke began to suck hard, pushing his dobe back down on the bed with one hand. His other began to wander, drawing more moans from his delectable dobe. Naruto panted slightly as he looked up at Sasuke, his eyes half-lidded.

"Again?" he mumbled. "Mmm…"

"Again," Sasuke confirmed. "I want to feel you."

"God, Sasuke…" Naruto whimpered as the cat moved down to lap at his nipples. "Ok…"

Sasuke smirked around a nipple, his hands still wandering.

His Naruto loved him.

Tada. Hope you liked it. And yes, M-Preg will be included in this story, pretty much 99 percent of people want it. And no, Naruto will NOT be the one getting pregnant. Seriously though, he's a normal human did you honestly expect HIM to be the one to get pregnant?