A/N: I've run out of author notes…. While I restock on them, please enjoy this chapter.

Disclaimer: I dressed up as Naruto and snuck in Masashi's house. I got passed the front doors before the guards yanked off my wig and threw me out. How did they find out? Maybe it was because my draw on whiskers were lopped sided?


Naruto was embarrassed, and pissed; why did he run away from Sasuke? All the raven did was whisper in his ear, he did that all the time, but this time the blonde had gasp at the sensation of hot breath against his skin. It felt different than before; almost pleasant. Naruto couldn't figure out why; sure he found out he liked Sasuke, but that shouldn't change anything, would it?

I need some air. Damn that bastard; I just had to fall for him.

The blonde slowly makes his way down the stairs and out the door. The garden looked to be empty. It was quiet and peaceful except for one thing; the strong scent of roses filled Naruto's nose, causing it to cringe.

Why does Sai have so many freaking roses? I swear if this smell sinks into my clothes, and I go back smelling like it, I'm going to come back here with bush cutters.(1)

Naruto moves toward a small rose bush, a frown on his face; the roses were dying, the edges of the rose petals were darker and withered. Some of the roses were fully withered and were on the verge of falling to the ground.

Poor things. You looked like you were neglected. I'll talk to Sai or someone about keeping better care of the garden. The smell may be suffocating, but that doesn't mean I'm going to leave you like that.

"You don't like roses?" Naruto, surprised; he thought no one was out here, looks toward his right to where a tall man stood. He was wearing a long black coat, a red shirt, and dark jeans. Naruto couldn't get a good look at his face do to the sunglasses. The man had short reddish/orange hair.

The blonde eyes the man suspiciously; he felt something off about him.

"Who are you?"

The man picks a red rose off the bush, examining it. "I'm just a passerby. I saw all the roses and thought it was ridiculous to have so many. I could smell them before I saw them. Your expression looked to be in distaste, so I ask if you liked roses. You don't have to answer." His voice sounded like a growl with every word, like a dog, or something.

"I like roses, but you're right, the guy that lives here just has too many. The smell irritates my nose." Naruto smiled, but was still prepared to run, or fight.

The passerby picks a red petal from the rose that was wilted. "I hate flowers. They may be beautiful, but they die so easily, leaving nothing but an ugly mess. Why have something that's beauty won't last forever? You take care of it, but forget to give it something, or give it too much, it dies. It's simply just a waste of time." He crumbles the rose and lets it fall, lifeless, to the ground. Seeing it on the ground gave it the appearance of a puddle of blood.

Something about the man's words irritated the blonde.

"Maybe we want it because it doesn't last forever. It's boring to have something that looks the same forever. You want to see it change, for it to grow up, to grow old, and for it to finally die. You will be upset, sure, but you'll be happy that you helped it grow into something beautiful. Life can't last forever, but that's why we live it to the fullest. So, if growing flowers helps to fill it, one can see the beauty of it even after its death."

The man stares at Naruto; as if trying to figure out the blonde standing before him.

"These words coming from a boy with injuries. Tell me something; if people treasure life like you say how can people take another's life so easily?" The blonde hadn't expected this and pondered the man's words.

"I can't tell why people kill, like I can't tell why people don't like flowers. Maybe some people find life a waste of time, and simply don't care if they take it. Maybe they enjoy killing. Some people treasure life, and will try to keep it as much as possible. No one's the same, so I can't answer your question correctly."

Naruto was staring at the lifeless rose and didn't notice the man had moved closer to the blonde. His eyes widened and he prepared to defend himself as the man hand reaches for him.

Crap, I should've paid more attention. I got distracted with his questions.

Naruto stared, shocked, as the man ruffled Naruto's hair, a smile playing at his lips.

"You are not what I expected Naruto. Hurry up and heal already." The man drops his hand back to his side, and turns running into a patch of woods, leaving the blonde confused.

Naruto diffidently hadn't been expecting that.

What I weird guy. I don't like the feeling I got from him though; it felt like pure venom and hatred, ready to kill anything. I should be more careful walking out here; who knows what hangs out in the woods.

"Naruto?" The blonde smiles; he knew that voice well. He turns around and looks at Sakura standing at the doorway.

"Hey Sakura what's up?" She glances around nervously, as if looking for someone.

"Everyone is in the living area waiting for Sai. I didn't see you, so I thought you might be out here since Sasuke said you left your room before him."

The blonde lets out a sigh; he had forgotten about that.

"I'm coming, I just needed some air. Thanks for looking out for me." The pink haired girl blushes slightly.

"I just didn't want everyone to get in trouble because a certain idiot didn't show up. You are the one who got us here." She turns and walks back into the house.

The blonde smiles; he knew Sakura was trying to be nice. He heads back into the house, heading toward the living area.

He never noticed that he never told the red head his name.


Naruto was definitely not what he had expected him to be. He had thought the blonde would a depression guy, with sad opinions. He wasn't expecting him to interestingly full of life. The only reason he approached the blonde was for his benefit; it was more fun to kill someone who you have actually interacted with.

He enjoyed the conversation with the brat; the blonde's idea on life was quite amusing.

He had wanted to reach for the blonde's neck and squeeze the life out of the blonde; the more he liked the kid, the more he wanted to kill him. Instead, he reached out and patted his head. He didn't want to kill unhealthy prey; that would be too easy.

His thoughts went to the person who gave him the head ups on where the brat would be staying. He silently thanked the guy; he didn't want Naruto slipping away from him again.

Hurry up and heal; I'm itching to see your blue eyes full of life fade into nothing.

Sasuke watched as Sakura and Naruto enter the room, he didn't like her hanging around Naruto due to the fact how the dope always stated they would date someday, but he wasn't really bothered by it; Sakura didn't like the blonde, and Naruto was starting to like the raven.

By the end of this week he'll only think about me.

Naruto notices Sasuke and makes his way to the raven, but stops and heads toward Kiba instead. This pissed the raven off.

What the hell? What's that idiot doing?

He made his way to the blonde but was stopped by Ino and Sakura who grabbed his arms.

"Sasuke stand with us! You hang around Naruto all the time. It's time for you to hang with us." Sasuke tries to protest, but the girls weren't letting him get away.

The raven sighs in defeat. He looks at the blonde, who was talking to Kiba about something. He'd talk to him later, when they were alone, and no annoying girls were around.

"Sasuke back to earlier on the bus. What is your type? Come on tell us!" Sasuke glares at Ino.

"I don't need to tell you that." They both wine in protest.

They're giving me a headache. Can't they bother someone else?

"Why can't you tell us? It's not like we're asking who your crush is." Sasuke sighs as Sakura stares at him curiously. He had played this game before, and as much as he hated to admit it, he couldn't win against Sakura's whining.

"I like morons." They stare at him for a good minute before laughing.

"Sasuke that's funny. Tell us the truth." The raven was about to tell them to fuck off when a sharp sound came from the front of the living room. Everyone jumped, including Sasuke, and some yelp in surprise.

Everyone looks to were Sai now stood a whistle in his hand, a smile plastered on his face. Sasuke was pretty sure it was fake, but wasn't for sure.

"Hello again everyone. I'm glad everyone is here. I want to go over some rules before I let you roam around. You will be able to go anywhere in the house and around the outside perimeter. Don't disturb any of my clients or you will be asked to leave. I don't care if you were invited, but I have a no tolerance policy. As for meals, breakfast is served at seven and ends at ten a.m. Lunch is at twelve to two p.m. Dinner will be served at six to eight p.m. There is no curfew, which means all the pools will be open, and spa treatment."

Sai lets it sink in before continuing. "That's all I have to say. Now I have business to attend to, or I would show you around, but I printed out a small map for everyone. I hope you enjoy your time here at the Foundation." (2)

He turns and leaves the room, signaling for everyone to pick up a piece of paper and go about their business. Sasuke was glad when Sakura and Ino raced to get a map, leaving him alone.

Sasuke walks over and picks up the paper, which he frowned at; all it had were names of pools and spas with numbers next to them.

Directions would have been nice; instead we have to hunt down these stupid numbers to find were we wanted to go. That bastard, I bet he did that on purpose.

Sighing, he looks around for a certain dope. Spotting him near the exit, he makes a bee line to him. He grabs the dopes arm. Naruto looks at Sasuke, and after a blush, yanks his arm away.

"Hey Bastard, what was that for? You don't have to go yanking at people's arms." Naruto rubs his arm to emphasize his point.

"Why did you avoid me?" Naruto's eyes widened confirming it.

"I wasn't avoiding you?"

"Yes you were. You were heading to me when you decided to go with mutt boy over there, and I bet you were about to leave without me knowing too weren't you." Naruto's silence also confirmed that.

"What's the big deal Sasuke? Yeah, I decided to hang with Kiba for a while. I want to make some friends while I'm here. I want more than just one friend. Maybe you should find some too. Also, don't call Kiba a mutt." Sasuke was a little shocked at how irritated the blonde sounded.

Shit, I've done and pissed the dope off. Note to self; don't call the mutt a mutt around Naruto. I'll just let him cool down or something.

"Whatever I'll see you later." He turns his back to the blonde and heads up the stairs; he didn't feel like doing anything, also he was still tired from the journey here. (3)


Crap. He pissed Sasuke off. His chest hurt a little, but he wasn't sure why.

It's his fault. He was being rude to Kiba, and the only reason I avoided him was because I not sure I could keep my cool around him. I mean Sasuke wasn't gay. What if he did something like whisper in my ear again? I'd probably blush and gasp like before. He would find out and be disgusted.

Sasuke wouldn't know that though. It seemed that Naruto was avoiding the raven for no reason. A pang of guilt hit Naruto. He should've realized the bastard would see it differently than him.

He heads for the stairs heading to the rooms.

"Hey Naruto where are you going, I thought we were heading to the pools?" The blonde looks down at Kiba.

"Sorry man, I have something I have to do. I'll see you later though, ok?"

The brunette smiles, giving Naruto a thumb's up. "Sure. That's fine, see you later."

Nodding, the blonde heads to his and Sasuke's room.

He pauses at the door wondering what he should say. He figured he should apologize to the bastard.

Suddenly his mind went to the strange man in the garden. Should he tell Sasuke about him? Something about the man was off, but why should he? It has nothing to do with him. He didn't need the raven knowing about a guy they would never see again.

Why did I even think about that just now? Maybe I'm just nervous that Sasuke is still pissed. Of course he would still be pissed; it's only been ten minutes.

Naruto sighs and opens door. He finds the raven in his bed, appearing to be asleep. His back was turned to the blonde.

"Sasuke, you awake?" No reply.

He must be tired.

Naruto stares at the ravens back. He could see the top of Sasuke's hair, it looked so soft. Without realizing it, the blonde walks over and reaches his hand down to stroke the black strands. His hair was soft to the touch.

I wonder what conditioner he uses.

Naruto freezes as Sasuke starts moving. Had he woken him? What was Naruto going to say to Sasuke? Hey sorry about messing with your hair, it looked soft so I tested it to find out. No that would be crazy.

He held his breath, waiting for Sasuke to turn and see the blonde staring down at him, but Sasuke had stopped moving and Naruto heard deep breathing. Sasuke was still asleep.

Thank god. I would've died just now if he woke up.

He slowly walks away and opens the door.

"Hey dope, thought you were with mu- Kiba."

The blonde freezes and turns around. Naruto finds Sasuke looking at him, now sitting up in bed. He was fully awake and staring at the blonde with curiosity.

Naruto's heart was pounding in his chest. Does he know what I just did? God, he's staring right at me. He's not saying anything. Is that good or bad? Crap!

"Yeah I was, but I thought you could come with us?" The blonde was glad his voice didn't give away to how nervous the blonde was. He was seriously freaking out.

Sasuke smirks at him. "So now you want me to come? All I have to do is go to sleep, wake up, to get you to reconsider hanging with me?"

"Listen, I'm sorry I avoided you. It won't happen again. Next time I'll tell you in your face that I'm avoiding you." Naruto laughs and dodges a pillow Sasuke had thrown at him. Sasuke's words gave him a somewhat relief; he didn't seem to know about Naruto playing with his hair.

"Fine, since you asked so nicely, I'll join you pathetic people." Sasuke smirks and dodges as Naruto throws the pillow back at the raven, shouting bastard.

Naruto walks over to his dresser and pulls out orange swimming trunks. He was grinning; happy that he wasn't caught, and happy that Sasuke wasn't pissed anymore.

"What's with you and the color orange?" Naruto grins and looks at Sasuke.

"It's my favorite color. Got a problem with it?"

"Not at all; it looks good on you." Naruto blushes and looks away. Sasuke was teasing him again, even if the raven didn't know it. He quickly pulls his pants down and pulls his trunks on over his "foxy" boxers. (4)

The blonde glances over to see if the raven was getting his swim suit on, and silently groaned; Sasuke already had his on. Naruto wanted to see what type of underwear he wore.

Damn he's quick. I didn't even notice him put them on. Maybe he already had them on and simply pulled his pants down.

The thought of the raven pulling his pants down immediately brought a blush to the blonde's face. He quickly looks away and heads for the door.

First I'm stroking his hair, and now I'm imagining Sasuke with his pants down. God I need help.

"Ready?" The raven nods, and they head out. The blonde swore Sasuke was smirking at the blush on his face, but ignored it.


A/N: Still restocking on author notes. Tell me what you think of this chapter please! Yes I know you hate me; I brought Kyuubi for the ride. Also, Naruto's arm is still broken, but he stays near the shallow parts of the pool. Thought I should clear up why he was putting swimming trunks on. Sincerely, the baka author.

(1)- You better not chop down those rose bushes Naruto! Wait… I'm the author here…

(2)- I figured since Sai lived there, might as well call it the Foundation. Don't hate me.

(3)- It was like a three hour drive, and Sasuke hates buses. He couldn't get enough sleep.

(4)- Naruto has foxes on his boxers, so I call them his foxy boxers ;).