I believe I have been too tame lately.

This chapter will not have a full-blown horizontal tango. But it will have something that will make you smile (I hope). Please enjoy.

WARNING : May be a little rusty. Please be kind and bear with me.

The personality of the characters will differ from the anime/manga so please don't compare them from the original. They are normal people in love in my FFN world - in other words, they will be OOC every now and then.

A/N : My Disclaimer : I own nothing but the plot. The characters belong to Masashi Kishimoto. UnBeta-ed... This was made purely for enjoyment purposes.

If you don't know who Naruto Uzumaki, Itachi Uchiha and Sasuke Uchiha is, don't read. If Yaoi disturbs you, don't read either. Slight SasuNaru at first, but this is purely SasuIta and not the other.

INTOXICATED

Chapter 21

Itachi found himself standing in the middle of Sasuke's living room. Memories of the place came flooding back to him. He could still feel the warmth of Sasuke's embrace, even if that occured roughly around five months ago.

"Do you want anything to drink?" Sasuke asked as he placed the car keys on th coffee table. Itachi shook his head. "Make yourself comfortable. I will be just in the kitchen. If you need anything, just holler." he said.

Itachi sat down on Sasuke's couch. He silently studied the room. It was clean and homey. He noticed a couple of picture frames near the TV set. He got up and walked towards it. He studied the pictures one by one.

One showed a picture of a man with silver hair carrying a raven-haired baby. Itachi knew that the baby was Sasuke. He had the same dark eyes that were on the infant. There were also a couple of pictures showing Sasuke as a young boy. He looked really cute, especially the one where he smiled proudly and raised a big fish for all to see.

Itachi smiled. Looking at the events of Sasuke's past was endearing. There were several pictures of a young Sasuke with gold medals. The man was an achiever, just like himself. The only difference was, Sasuke had his father with him while Itachi grew alone.

Yes, he had his uncle but it was different. He always wanted a connection with his first-degree family. That was a silent wish that he always kept within. He knew it was impossible, but that wish never left him till now.

He picked a picture frame that held a photo of Sasuke together with a pretty petite woman with chocolate hair. She looked a few years older than Sasuke. He had his arm around her waist and they were smiling sweetly at the camera.

"She is beautiful, isn't she?" Sasuke stated from behind. Itachi turned and nodded. "Girlfriend?" he asked. Sasuke chuckled and shook his head.

"She's my mother." he said. Itachi could hear the adoration on Sasuke's voice.

"I see. She is very lovely." he agreed as he looked back at the picture.

"I miss her. She passed away before I graduated college." he whispered.

Itachi remained silent. He understood the pain of loosing a loved one, specifically a parent. He placed the frame back and looked at Sasuke. The man looked solemn, his beautiful dark eyes glistened with unshed tears.

He moved towards Sasuke and reached out to him. He gently touched Sasuke's cheek, his slender fingers brushing slightly against the warm skin. Sasuke closed his eyes from the sensation. Itachi's fingers traced the outline of the side of his face.

He inhaled deeply, the feathery touch made the small hairs on his nape stand. Heavens! If Itachi only knew what he wanted to do to him right now because of his touches, he was sure the man would stop. His body started to burn. Lust ignited every tendril of his senses. He was getting aroused. Having Itachi so close to him and tasting the delicious caresses made his blood boil and caused a sudden chaos on his groin.

He hoped that he had the will to hold himself.

God, he wanted Itachi!

"Itachi..." he whispered. His body started to tremble.

"Hmmnn..?" came Itachi's wordless reply.

Damn! That sexy sound made his knees weak. He opened his eyes and saw Itachi looking at him with flushed cheeks. Did Itachi know how delicious he looked right now?

Itachi didn't know what had gotten into him. As if by instinct, his hand moved on his own. He can sense Sasuke's heavy breathing. He can see the lust-laced stare from the handsome man. He bit his lower lip as Sasuke held his hand, moved it away from his cheeks and brought it to his lips instead.

Sasuke gently planted a kiss on Itachi's palm. The long-haired raven gasped from the sensation. Sasuke's warm breath and soft lips sent massive electric currents through his body.

"S-sasuke..." he whimpered.

Sasuke gently nibbled the heated skin on Itachi's palm. He grazed his teeth on the soft skin. As he did this, he snaked his arm on Itachi's waist. The action pulled Itachi closer. Their chests collided and the delicious contact of their clothed body was enough to let them both taste a bit of heaven.

"Itachi... please stop me while I still can..." Sasuke mumbled against Itachi's skin. He was raking his lips on Itachi's knuckles, never loosing the eye contact in the process. God, he wanted Itachi badly.

Itachi knew that he would get a heart attack soon if this continues. How could Sasuke achieve such things with a mere kiss... and only on his palm, for heaven's sake!

He felt like he was burning... melting... heavens! Itachi haven't experienced anything like this before.

Sasuke released Itachi's hand and looked directly at him. His dark eyes were clouded with need... his perfect face was flushed with want.

"What are you doing?" Itachi asked. His voice trembled. It was not for fear, but it was more on the excitement.

"I know I am supposed to be cooking..." Sasuke whispered. He moved closer and was now breathing against Itachi's neck. His warm breath tickled against Itachi's skin. He leaned closer and inhaled deeply. Itachi smelled wonderful. Warm... musky... and sweet at the same time. He opened his mouth a bit and gently pressed his lips on the creamy skin at the junction between Itachi's neck and shoulder.

"S-ssasuke..." Itachi gasped. What the hell where they doing? Was this normal? He jerked up and moved quickly away.

"Itachi!" Sasuke called out after him.

Itachi briskly walked towards the window and tried to collect his thoughts. He was breathless... confused... and don't forget - he was also aroused.

Sasuke stood behind him. Itachi can literally feel the heat coming from the man's body. He really didn't want to stop. It was the most erotic thing he ever felt in his lifetime. He was not a virgin and have had safe sex with countless women.

But those experiences were nothing compared to what he just felt.

And come to think of it, they weren't anywhere near the said deed.

"Itachi, I'm sorry..." Sasuke whispered. Itachi didn't move. He remained silent as he listened to what Sasuke was telling him. Sasuke's arms flew around Itachi. The raven was now enclosed in Sasuke's warm embrace.

He closed his eyes and sighed. He hated to admit it, but this felt really good right now.

"I'm sorry. I got carried away. Please, do not hate me..." Sasuke pleaded as he buried his face on Itachi hair.

Itachi swallowed hard. His heart and mind were debating. His mind informed him that they weren't a couple and this was wrong. Oh, but his heart and body were screaming for something else.

He wanted those touches... he wanted to feel Sasuke's embrace. Why was he denying himself with what he wants? Didn't he deserve to be happy as well?

He slowly turned around. Sasuke released him from his embrace. Itachi faced Sasuke and looked directly into his eyes.

There was no denying that he wanted the man before him. He wanted to shower Sasuke with all the love he felt in his heart right now. He had been alone for far too long.

He cupped Sasuke's face and steadied his gaze on him. They were now looking at each other's eyes. He saw Sasuke's Adam's apple bob as he swallowed hard.

"Itachi... I am really sorry. I acted upon impulse. I really didn't mean to..." Sasuke started to explain his side.

"You know what? Sometimes, you talk way too much..." Itachi stated and without another word, he pressed his lips unto Sasuke's surprised mouth.

Sasuke was so surprised that his knees gave way.

Itachi was kissing him.

This was real.

The man he adored for the past few months was kissing him right now.

He can feel the slick tongue teasing him... asking for an entry.

Sasuke opened his mouth to welcome Itachi. Their tongues met and danced. He sucked on Itachi's tongue. The man moaned against his mouth.

Sasuke took that as a go signal and permission to continue. He wrapped his arms around Itachi and brought him closer. Their teeth clashed... the intensity of their kiss made them both breathless.

He removed the red string that tied Itachi's hair. The lustrous strands were released from it's bondage and freely fell like a curtain of dark silk on Itachi's back. Sasuke ran his fingers through and as he expected, they were heaven to touch.

Their kiss broke as their lungs rallied for air. Their faces were flushed. He watched as Itachi breathed through his mouth... the luscious lips still swollen from their kiss.

"Itachi... " he whispered. He wanted to ask what he meant with that kiss. They just shared something passionate and he wanted to hear it directly from Itachi. A confirmation that his love was accepted. That he wanted him too... as badly as he wanted him.

He could not find the perfect words to ask. He was afraid Itachi might get annoyed if he queried. But oh, he wanted to hear... he needed to hear what his mind was telling him.

"Itachi... why did you kiss me?" he whispered. Maybe it was not the best question... but it was a start.

"Because I wanted to, Sasuke-kun..." heavens, that endearment. It was the first time that he heard Itachi call him that.

"Itachi... are you saying... I mean... you and I... " Sasuke started to stammer as his heart beat started to increase.

He saw Itachi smile. The man moved closer and wrapped his arms around Sasuke neck.

"What do you think, koibito?" Itachi asked with a sly grin.

He then leaned closer and blocked out any other word that threatened to leave Sasuke's mouth with a kiss.

~tbc~

There... I finally did it.

It is rusty, I accept...

I like Rin and I know she would have been a lovely grown woman...

Thank you for reading. See you soon!