Sasuke couldn't sleep that night. Kakashi's eyes kept hunting him and every time he closed he eyes he could see them, one bleeding and the other one somewhere far away. It was driving him mad and decided that he needed to do something, anything that could make him feel better. If only Naruto were there, he would have gone and sparred with him or anything. But Naruto wasn't here, and he doubted neither the Hyugas or Lee and Sakura would appreciate it if he woke them up in the middle of the night.

His house was already clean, so that left nothing to do within the house. He didn't feel like reading or writing on the damned scrolls, after all, all he had to do was to use his Sharingan and let his arm move to write down the techniques.

What he really wanted to do was to see Naruto, but he was in a mission, so that was out of the question. He would have gone to Kakashi, but his ex-teacher wasn't who he remembered. And there was no one else now, nobody to go to. He kept pacing around the room, trying to figure out what to do, when he finally decided to go to Naruto's apartment once again, if only to see the photos again or something.

Upon that decision, he left his house and walked through the streets of Konoha, that were deserted because of the hour. He could have gone to the red zone of Konoha, where the gambling house and prostitutes were probably doing their job, but he disliked gambling and sex wasn't appealing in the moment. So he kept walking, until he reached the apartments where Naruto lived, and after going up stairs and opening the door, he came into the smal apartment. He watered the plants again, before going to the bedroom, and he sat in the bed once again, thinking about Naruto.

He looked again at the pictures, and wondered if any of those boys had taken Sasuke's place in Naruto's heart. When he had left Konoha, and through the whole ordeal that had been chasing his brother, he never thought he would go back, simply because he thought that he would die before stepping into the village ever again. If that had been the case, he would have been glad for Naruto when he moved on, but now that he was here, sitting in the very bed where his best friend slept, he wished that the blond was there, talking to him with his incessant chatter.

Finding nothing better to do, he decided to look at the drawers that were near the table. One had kunais and shuriken, another had some seals and some more scrolls, but the third one was closed, and the key didn't seem to be anywhere near.

He sat again in the bed, thinking about where Naruto would put his keys, and suddenly he remembered the key he had found in the garden he first day he went there. He took it out of his pouch and introduced it into the lock, and he wondered what would Naruto would keep in there and then he would throw out the key, like if he never wanted to see it's contents again. For one second, he stopped, for he wasn't sure if he would like to see what was in the drawer, but curiosity won and he opened it.

Gaara jumped back, since the person that had just entered had black hair and pale skin, but a second later, he recognized it as one of Naruto's friends, Sai. The older man smiled and said, bowing,

"Kazekage-sama. Forgive me for this intrusion, but I felt that it was my duty to speak to you."

Gaara raised his invisible eyebrows.

"What do you want, Sai?"

Sai got up, and walked towards the Kazekage, so light would hit his face. Upon seeing him under the moonlight, Gaara couldn't help but to think that he was similar to the Uchiha, the same hair and colour of eyes, but then again, Sai wasn't like Sasuke at all.

The black eyes that were now looking at him were warm, unlike Sasuke's; and his smile was now one of the nicest between all the smiles Gaara had seen, his perfect white teeth showing. Naruto had showed him how to feel again, and even when he was still a bit klutzy and sometimes weird when it came to expressing complex emotions, he was quite normal, and a good person.

Gaara knew Sai was one of the ninja that Naruto trusted the most, for he was extremely loyal and an excellent shinobi; and artist. Gaara could say he trusted him, because if Naruto trusted in someone, he or she couldn't be that bad. They probably had issues, like all shinobi, but that didn't mean that they were bad people.

"Kazekage-sama, with all my respect, what are your intentions towards Naruto?" Sai's voice took Gaara out of his musings and he was surprised by the ninja's direct question.

"Why do you care?" Gaara asked, defensive.

This time Sai's eyes narrowed, and said,

"Because he is Naruto. And you'll answer to me if anything happens to him."

There his voice was somewhat edgy, but not threating yet; but protective, almost like a father telling his daughter's boyfriend that if he hurted her in any way, he would pay greatly. Gaara understood Sai, for he would always try protect Naruto as well.

"He's my most precious person. I won't hurt him." Gaara answered truthfully and Sai's stance relaxed. He seemed satisfied with the answer, but Gaara asked,

"Did Tsunade send you?"

"Yes, she did. I'm here to guard over Naruto all times, his bodyguard of sorts." Sai answered, smiling once again, proud of his mission. Gaara nodded, and after a minute, he asked,

"Do you know if... the Uchiha has returned?"

Sai nodded,

"Yes, Sasuke is back in Konoha. He's on probation."

Gaara felt somewhat distressed. What was he supposed to do now? Doubt assaulted him again, jealousy and fear roaring inside of him.

Sai saw that Gaara seemed to be disturbed and he put two and two. He placed his hand on the Kazekage's shoulder, saying.

"Naruto doesn't feel that way about the Uchiha anymore. You have nothing to worry about, he won't leave you."

Gaara raised his eyebrows.

"I'm sure of that, Kazekage-sama," Sai continued, "Naruto never goes back on his words, and he hasn't opened up to anyone like this before. He won't leave your for Sasuke."

Gaara nodded, relieved, and felt better. Sai might not be the most sensitive person, but he was nice, and Gaara sighed. Sai smiled again and whispered,

"Well, I'll be leaving, Kazekage-sama. Wouldn't like to anger someone."

He disappeared in a whirpool of tint, and a second later, there was a knock on the door, and Naruto entered the bedroom, in his sleeping yutata. Gaara smiled upon seeing him, and Naruto smiled back, but when he stepped nearer, his eyes narrowed, for he felt another chakra presence, one he knew well.

"What was Sai doing here?" He asked. He knew that Tsunade had sent Sai to keep an eye on him, undercover, but he wondered why would he had been in Gaara's bedroom.

"Came to warn me." Gaara answered, shruggring. And then smirked, "Don't tell me you are jealous."

Naruto smiled,

"Jealous? No. I know you are mine. And Sai wouldn't like you that way anyway, you aren't his type. What did he warn you about?"

"Nothing important... Now, I wouldn't mind if we could do what we did this morning again." Gaara answered, pulling Naruto close by the hips, and a wicked smile crossed Naruto's face. He put his arms around Gaara's neck, and placed his forehead against Gaara's.

"Really?" He asked.

Gaara didn't answer, as he kissed Naruto's neck, and right below the jaw, he bit down softly, and sucked and nipped and licked the place until it was red. Naruto yelped upon sensing the bite, but let Gaara do as he wished, as he liked receiving the redhead's attention so closely. After giving the hickey a final lick, he said,

"Tell the fox to not cure that."

Naruto smiled and nuzzled Gaara's neck, saying,

"Possessive, anyone?"

"You like it." Gaara answered, before kissing Naruto.

The blond chuckled into the kiss, but started to dominate the kiss, as he started to lower Gaara unto the futon that was already placed on the floor. Once again, he was on top, but Gaara would have none of that. With a sly smile, he turned their positions, and started kissing Naruto again.

Sasuke couldn't believe his eyes. Everything that had to do with him and that Naruto had, was there. From a photo they had with Sakura, to a Bingo book where he appeared as an S-class criminal, everything was there. His old forehead protector, reports of missions they had done together as a team, it was just everything that had to do with him.

He couldn't believe Naruto had all that stuff, but he was even more surprised because of the fact that the blond had locked it and then thrown away the key. That could only mean one thing, and that was the only thing Sasuke couldn't take. Naruto wanted him out of his life.

I'm sorry for the short-ness, but I have to announce you something.

Aside from the fact that I don't have internet at home and thus is difficult to update and stuff, because of a personal reason I find myself somewhat unable to write, either this story or "Love, hate,...", my other Naruto story. I will not put either on hiatus, but I do warn you that updates will take longer. I don't know for how long.

Something happened that has shocked me in every possible sense of the word, and it's taking quite a toll on me, so I ask you to understand if I don't update as soon as you would like me to, or if the chapters aren't as long as you would like them to. I'll try to do it soon, but it will take me some time, please understand.

Thanks, and I would appreciate your reviews.