Author's Chapter Notes:

Okay first, I've decided to continue the story here! Second, I hated this chapter sooo much!!! And it's pretty short because I have a touch of writers block though I think it will be much longer in the next chapter cuz I have a biiigggggg idea.

Disclaimer- Alrighty if I owned the Naruto characters then nothing would be the same.

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Chapter 11
Sasuke's Ceremony
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Naruto slowly woke up from his deep sleep and yawned. The first thing he saw was Sasuke who was still sleeping. Memories from last night hit Naruto's mind hard.
'He kissed me...' Naruto thought slowly. 'And I liked it.' Naruto bit his bottom lip before he leaned above Sasuke and kissed his bottom lip. Naruto pulled away quickly and got off the bed. 'But do I dare to love again?' Naruto got out a piece of paper and wrote a quick note before leaving the room. The hallways were mostly empty so Naruto had no problem in going to Shadows office. He didn't want to face any concerned people who had saw him yesterday covered in blood. Knocking on Shadow's door loudly, Naruto waited patiently to see if his leader was awake.
"Come in." Naruto opened the door and bowed before walking in. Shadow was currently sitting at his desk doing some sort of paper work. "Back from the mission I see."
"Yes, everything went smoothly. The only people there were henchmen not the actual Akatsuki members."
"Good good."
"Okay, I'm going to go."
"Why don't you take a seat so we could talk?" Naruto gave Shadow a suspicious look before dragging a chair in front of Shadow's desk and sitting in it. "Is anything wrong?"
"No."
"Uh huh. Now why don't you tell me the truth?" Naruto sighed.
"Fine. I don't know what the hell is wrong with me!" "Something to do with Sasuke?"
"Ugh I don't know. I guess so. Yesterday we kissed." "Congratulations. Sooo what's wrong with that?"
"The last person I kissed was Sakura and looked at what happened. I guess I'm scared. I don't want to go through that any more." Shadow sighed and put down his pen.
"Naruto, put it through your damn skull. Sasuke isn't Sakura. For one, he doesn't have pink hair. Two, he isn't a girl as I'm sure you've noticed. I don't think you should base your judgement on liking him just because of another person. You should try and give him a chance."
"Yeah, guess you're right."
"Just think about it."
"Okay." Naruto agreed as he sat up and began to walk away. "Thanks Shadow."
"No problem." Instead of going downstairs to his room, Naruto passed a few doors before he opened a old door that led to a staircase going up. Naruto quickly closed the door behind him and ran up the stairs and opened the door at the top of the stairs. The door led to the roof, Naruto's favorite spot in the whole building. No body knew how to get there except for Shadow, who was the one who showed him in the first place. Naruto sighed as he sat on the very edge of the building. 'I'm scared. I've convinced myself for the longest time that I don't need anybody. Now I don't know any more.'
"Naruto?" Naruto jerked himself around, nearly making himself fall.
"How did you find me?" Naruto yelped as he moved away from the edge. Sasuke kept his face blank as he sat beside Naruto.
"Why? Are you avoiding me?"
"No.."
"Then it doesn't matter." Sasuke said.
"Whatever." The two boys sat in a awkward silence, looking at the village below. Sasuke sighed then growled, making Naruto look at him.
"Is this how it's going to be? Is it going to be awkward between us from now on? Look I'm sorry if what I did made you nervous or offended you when I kissed you."
"You didn't offend me." Naruto said as he looked away.
"Naruto, I don't know if you've realized this but you've been avoiding eye contact with me."
"Sasuke...I'm just confused."
"Confused about what?"
"Too let someone in. I've been so careful not to let anyone get close to me. Yet you come and I can't help but feel different." Naruto closed his eyes as Sasuke pulled him close and arms wrapped around him protectively.
"I won't hurt you. You have to believe me. I know I've hurt you so much in the past but I'm determined to show you it won't happen again. I'm not asking for all your trust, all I'm asking is for you too let me be this close." Naruto stayed silent for a few minutes before he did anything.Naruto slowly wrapped his arms around Sasuke and rested his head on the panthers shoulder.
"Okay." Naruto whispered, feeling Sasuke's arms tighten around him. Suddenly there was a flash of light, startling the two.
"Oops...forgot to turn off the flash..."
"TAP!!!"
"You know I wouldn't take pictures of if you two didn't loo so cute together." Tapanga said as she pocketed her precious camera. "Anyway, I just came here to tell you that Sakura's home and safe."
"Okay, thanks."
"No problem. Now boys, as a parent I must warn you to use a condom and don't go to rough. Oh and don't be too loud or there will be complaints and unhappy people."
"TAPANGA!! I'm gonna KILL you!!!" Tap laughed as she ran down the stairs. Both boys had visible bushes on their faces and they refused to look at each other.
"Let's go back inside." Naruto suggested and Sasuke agreed. "You're ceremony's today." Naruto stated.
"Yeah. So all I have to do is repeat a vow?"
"Pretty much."
"Except that you have to do it in front of a large crowd."
"Now it sounds bad."
"Don't worry I'll be beside you." Naruto said reassuring
"Better be" Sasuke grunted as they walked past the door and into the hallway.
"I promise." Naruto said with a small smile.
"Hn." Sasuke grunted, his lip twitching upwards.

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To say Sasuke was nervous was a huge understatement. He was walking down the stairs to the 18th floor where is ceremony was being held. He was wearing a gold and black robes that billowed around him. He was alone since Naruto had to do something.
'He promised to be with me.' Sasuke thought as he opened the door with a shaking hand and found himself in one giant room. On the sides of the walls beside him there were giant bleachers where at least a hundred demons sat. In front of him was a red carpet leading to a small platform. On the platform was Shadow and on his sides was Gaara and Naruto. Gaara was wearing a pure black robe while Naruto wore a snowy white one and Shadow wore boh color. Sasuke slowly walked down the carpet and climbed up onto the platform.
"Welcome Sasuke Uchiha. As you know you are here today to say some vows. Vows to show your loyalty. Beak these vows and you will be instantly excommunicated, We will begin."
"Do you Sasuke Uchiha swear to fight for the organization of demons? To choose death before betraying us?" Gaara began.
"Yes."
"Do you Sasuke Uchiha swear to trust us as a family and love us as a family." Naruto said with a calm voice though his eyes glittered with happiness.
"Yes."
"And do you, Sasuke Uchiha, swear to be true to yourself and your demon? To never reject another because of it's demon?" Shadow finished.
"I do."
"Then you, Sasuke Uchiha, are now officially a member of Demon's Sanctuary!" Shadow shouted loudly. A loud cheer and cries erupted from the bleachers and Naruto hugged Sasuke tightly.
"Congratulations."

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Sasuke was happy as he walked back to Naruto's room with Naruto by his side. They had been partying with the other demons for most of the night until Shadow finally sent them all back to their rooms after someone sneaked some beer into the party. Sasuke's mood dampened enormously when he saw his room door. He wanted to sleep with Naruto (Hehehe sounds so wrong.) He wanted to fall asleep in Naruto's warmth and wake up to Naruto's peaceful face. Naruto caught Sasuke's look and also frowned.
"You know...If you want we could just share a room. Since you have no stuff and I barely have anything." Naruto said slowly, avoiding Sasuke's eyes.
"You sure?" Sasuke asked, shocked.
"Yeah."
"I'd like that." Sasuke said drawing Naruto into a hug. Naruto automatically stiffened but slowly hugged back. Sasuke quickly pulled back as he grabbed Naruto's hand and pulled the fox into their room. As soon as Sasuke closed the door, he gave Naruto a possessive look. Naruto's fox ears pulled back slightly as Sasuke pushed his body against the wall.
"Sasuke?" Naruto said questionly. The panther ignored him and kissed Naruto. Naruto closed his eyes and wrapped his arms around Sasuke. He moaned as Sasuke pressed their bodies and even closer and Sasuke used the opportunity to sneak his tongue into Naruto's mouth, making the boy moan even more. Sasuke explored every inch of Naruto's mouth, tasting a hint of salmon. He only pulled back when Naruto tugged on his shirt desperately. Taking deep breaths, Naruto rested his head on Sasuke's shoulder and also realized that the panther was breathing just as hard. Sasuke smiled happily as he carried Naruto to the bed and laid him down. Sasuke laid down beside him and wrapped his arms around him. Naruto rubbed his cheek against Sasuke and let out a a noise that sounded like a purr. Sasuke buried his head in Naruto's hair and also began to purr, lulling Naruto into sleep.
'I'm with you now Naruto. You wont get hurt again.' Sasuke vowed as he closed his eyes and also tried to fall asleep.

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Chapter End Notes:

I know I know ridiculously short and stupid. But like I said I have a bit of writers block but I think I broke through it with this chapter and the idea I had. So keep on reading and please don't be mad. I'm gonna try my hardest for the next chapter to be longer and better.

Next Chapter

War.