I'm tired, stressed, got up too early, worked too much, didn't have time for homework, but at least I got to ride out in the snow and it was like magic. Since today is Lucia we're celebrating with the next chapter. Because I need it.

It's short but... things are picking up pace. Maybe:p

Chapter 10: Doom/Let's make a deal

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They were doomed. He just knew it. Doom capital D and he hoped there was a special place in hell for blond ramen-lovers. Sasuke reluctantly admitted to himself that he'd never felt so nervous and uncomfortable as he did right now, walking towards the Uchiha mansion with the dobe for the second time since the unfortunate day he decided to not finally get rid of his annoying flat-mate and thus putting him in this situation. And the moron was holding his arm! No amount of glaring or complaining had convinced the blond to let go, because apparently, fiancés were prone to touching. He'd told Naruto that as an Uchiha, Sasuke was very much prone to not touch other people, but he'd just snorted and told him to suck it up. That innocent-looking blond was such a bully.

"Oh come on bastard, I know no one's expecting you to look happy, but at least try not to look like a suffering emo-princess."

Sasuke cast Naruto a frosty glare, but otherwise ignored him. Naruto might not have enough brain capacity to realize the potential danger, but Sasuke did, and he also knew his family. Deceptively nice bastards they were.

"Unless prissy and depressed is considered the epitome of happiness in your family, but your mom smiled at me last time so I doubt it."

Sasuke sighed as the dobe kept talking to himself. Naruto was like a constant worry, always surprising you when you thought you finally had him in check, and Sasuke didn't like being surprised. How he'd managed to survive the past years together, he blamed that on Naruto's ability to make coffee and the fact that finding a new flat-mate was even more annoying. At least the blond had stayed true to his word and not flirted with him. He had a feeling that having Naruto pursuing you would be a rather exhausting experience, since he had a knack for never quitting no matter how stupid the idea was. And going after Sasuke was definitely stupid.

"Hey."

Sasuke suddenly noticed that they'd stopped, and Naruto was trying to get his attention.

"What" he asked, putting as much suffering into his voice as he possibly could.

Naruto huffed and pouted at him, then he got that mischievous glint in his eyes that spelled trouble, but before Sasuke had time to run and hide Naruto had pulled him into a big hug. He would have protested, but there really was no space for air in his lungs. He stared at the snowy landscape surrounding his parent's premises, wondering idly if this was how he'd end his days, squeezed to death by the cause for his depression. At least his family hadn't had time to get to him.

Naruto eased up his hold a little, and Sasuke could feel his breath on his ear.

"Let's make a deal Sasuke" Naruto whispered, amusement and too much smugness in his voice. "You want me to behave, so I will, but if you don't stop acting like a drenched kitten there will be consequences."

Sasuke knitted his eyebrows and pursed his lips.

"Calling me a drenched kitten, what kind of death wish do you have?" he whispered back.

"Heh" Naruto grinned. "It's like this; every time you act like it's the end of the world I'm going to touch you. In public. All lovey-dovey and shit. And since we're supposed to be in love you won't be able to protest. Also, the worse you act the worse I'll touch you."

"Are you threatening me dobe?"

Sasuke turned his head a little, not thinking about the fact that Naruto still had his lips to his ear and thus their faces were close enough for their noses to bump. He scowled at the moron for not moving back, and Naruto scowled right back, starting a staring contest.

"I'm sure you're going to punish me somehow if I don't behave, so it's just fair isn't it?" Naruto finally said, looking like he was trying hard not to react to the fact that Sasuke's face was so close, but it was easy to catch the darting glances towards his mouth.

For a few seconds they just stood like that, Sasuke uncomfortably squeezed between Naruto's arms, their thick winter coats suddenly feeling too warm, and the air they breathed out mixing in white puffs like smoke.

"You promised that you wouldn't flirt with me" was the only thing Sasuke could think of saying, his voice accusing and Naruto immediately making an indignant face.

"Bastard, who'd wanna flirt with you anyway?! You're such an ice-prick it's no wonder your family is so exaggeratedly happy about you getting engaged."

They glared at each other, freezing the already cold air between them. Damn that dobe is so annoying! A door opening broke them out of their glaring contest, and they both turned their heads to see Itachi raising an eyebrow at them.

"Are you going to come inside or do you need another moment?" he said, giving them a pointed look.

Sasuke shoved Naruto off himself, stomping towards his brother and feeling very pissed off. If Naruto so much as thought of pulling a stunt like that again, their truce was definitely over. Just because Sasuke had kissed him it didn't mean he could touch him however he wanted. There was such a thing as personal space after all. But as he walked past his brother, ignoring the amusement radiating off of him, he sighed in half resignation. It was probably better to act a little happier, who knows what the moron included in the word 'touching'?

Touching... yes what might be included in that? Too bad next chappy Sasuke will do something unexpected! Or should I say, too good? hint hint nudge nudge :D