I am finally home.
Glad to be out of the boring hospital room.
Everywhere I look, I see white... not that I minded.
Actually, it reminded me of Sasuke and Itachi's complexion... hahaha - how silly of me.
Enough of the blahs... please enjoy.
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 way around.
INTOXICATED
Chapter 26
It has been a month since Itachi and Sasuke became a couple. They enjoyed the weekends together. Sasuke was the perfect gentleman. Itachi was obviously smitten over the man. He visited the office from time to time when their schedules would allow. Itachi did not ask Sasuke what kept him busy. He was just glad to be with his beloved in any spare time that they have. Until one day, Sasuke asked Itachi something that he did not expect.
"How long will you be away?" he asked as he frowned. Sasuke ran a finger across the creasing brows and smiled lovingly at his boyfriend.
"Hey, smile... I will be back as soon as possible." he stated as he kissed the top of Itachi's head. They were lounging before the giant plasma TV in Itachi's room. It was a cloudy Saturday and they decided to stay home and have a movie marathon.
"What will you do in Paris, anyway?" Itachi asked.
Sasuke cupped Itachi's face and made him look at him directly. "Tachi... I have neglected my business far too long. I have been away for almost seven months. I need to check on my resources." he chuckled as he lovingly kissed the tip of Itachi's nose.
"You have a business there?" he asked, astonished.
"Yes. I never really planned of staying in Japan this long. I usually have my vacation here every year for three months and then go back to work. Now, this year changed... I practically placed everything on hold as I pursued the most wonderful man I have ever met in my life..." Sasuke stated, earning a soft blush on his lover's cheeks.
"So, what will happen to the man that you pursued once you go back to Paris?" Itachi said quietly as he nibbled his lower lip. His beautiful eyes stared at the handsome man before him.
"Well, the wonderful man will surely be lonely if I go. But I know he will understand the reason why the temporary separation must happen." Sasuke said as he planted a chaste kiss on Itachi's lips.
"One week..." Itachi mumbled as he gently bit Sasuke's lower lip. Sasuke's breathing hiked up as he felt Itachi's warm breath and soft lips.
"What...?" he asked as he kissed the man back.
"One week... then you need to come back to me..." he said as he licked the warm skin on the hollow of Sasuke's throat. He felt the man shiver against his kiss.
"What do I get in return?" Sasuke huskily asked.
"Me, of course." Itachi whispered.
"Mmmm... that sounds like a very nice bargain..." Sasuke grinned at Itachi's teasing.
Heaven knows how hard it was to contain himself. He knew that Itachi was aware of what he wanted. The man was a great tease, yet they did not go past petting.
Sasuke would stop, just like what he just did. He didn't like to force Itachi. He will make Itachi want him as well when the time was right.
He knew he can get sex easily.
But he didn't want just sex with Itachi.
He wanted to make love to this wonderful man. He wanted every sensation to be felt and remembered. He wanted everything to be special between them. He was willing to wait for that perfect moment to be united to his beloved.
"I wish I could go with you. But I can't. I have a lot of appointments." Itachi said sadly as he snuggled closer to Sasuke. Sasuke smoothed Itachi's hair. "We will go to Paris together for a vacation." he told the man. Itachi sighed loudly. He didn't like the fact that Sasuke was leaving for a trip. He knew he would be very lonely.
"Okay, fine. I won't be sad anymore." Itachi finally gave up.
Sasuke hugged Itachi. "I will call you everyday." he promised.
"Tell me, koibito. What is your business there?" he asked.
"I own a perfume shop." came the humble reply.
"Really?" Itachi asked. Sasuke nodded.
"I have several branches. They are being managed by a good friend in my absence." he stated.
"I have been away for so long. She needs her vacation as well." Sasuke smiled.
"When will you leave?" Itachi asked as he twirled his finger on Sasuke's stylish bangs.
"Tomorrow evening. I already made a reservation." he said and the raven nodded.
"Let me drive you to the airport then." he offered and Sasuke smiled. "I would love that." he said.
The conversation ended and they continued to watch the movie. A few minutes later, Itachi wondered why Sasuke grew silent. He took a peak and realized that his beloved was sleeping. The man fell asleep in the middle of the killing spree on the TV.
Itachi smirked. Sasuke looked so peaceful as he slumbered in his arms. He stroked the rugged bangs and the pink scar came to view. He planted a soft kiss on Sasuke's forehead.
He was so in love with this man. Even simple moments like this meant the world to him.
He caressed Sasuke's cheek with a finger. He saw the slight reaction of his beloved. Sasuke was so adorable... he had all the qualifications Itachi wanted. He was smart, patient, thoughtful and loving. He knew that Sasuke wanted him as he was not and not what he was.
Itachi always thought that he would never find someone to love this deep. He always thought that his uncle might just fix him with someone in the future. He knew he would never get an heir at this point, but he could not feel any doubt nor regret. He wanted to spend the rest of his life with Sasuke. He can always go to science for an heir and he knew Sasuke would agree with him.
"Are you trying to memorize my face?" Sasuke teased Itachi. Itachi chuckled and placed a small kiss on Sasuke's lips.
"The movie is done... you feel asleep..." Itachi stated as Sasuke opened his eyes. He sat up and gave a great stretch. He slumped back towards Itachi. "I am sorry, my eyes were too heavy and I just needed to take a power nap." he said.
"When I get back, I will make sure that you will get to meet dad." Sasuke stated. Itachi nodded. "I would love that." he informed the man.
"Would you like to go to the market and shop for our lunch?" Sasuke asked. He knew Itachi might have never tried shopping for fresh products directly at the public market. It would be a great experience for the man.
"Sure. Let me get my car keys." Itachi stated.
"Don't bother. Let's use my car." Sasuke said as he held his hand out. Itachi smiled. He turned the TV off and the blue ray player too. They locked the house and took off. It was still a few hours before noon. The marathon started early and they were just able to finish one movie.
A few minutes later, they reached the noisy public market. Sasuke parked his car and together they went towards the crowded place.
"What would you like for lunch?" Sasuke asked. Itachi wanted to have stir-fried veggies and told Sasuke about this. Sasuke showed Itachi how to pick fresh vegetables. Itachi listened and silently learned from the instructions.
"Have you ever wanted to be a chef?" Itachi asked and Sasuke smiled.
"I did... I mean, I still do." he laughed as his eyes crinkled in delight. Itachi knew that Sasuke would be a great chef if he wanted to. But, he would rather have Sasuke cook for him. He knew the man will look great with an apron on.
"May I ask what is going on that wonderful head of yours, Tachi-kun?" Sasuke asked as he noticed the twinkle on Itachi's eyes and the soft smile on his lips.
"Nothing... nothing at all..." Itachi stated using a teasing, sing-song voice. Sasuke snaked his hand around Itachi's waist. He pulled the man closer and whispered to his ear, "You will tell me what made you smile, won't you?" the husky voice tickled Itachi's lobe.
"Perhaps..." he mischievously stated. Sasuke shook his head and smiled. Itachi was at it again. He had a guess on what the other man was thinking... and he was sure to get that thought out later.
They continued to wander around. Itachi was amazed at the number of available variants at the market. Some where items he have never seen displayed at the supermarket. They were all smiles as the old woman gave them a discount for cauliflower head.
"Well, we are done with the vegetables. Let's go get some protein." Sasuke stated and Itachi followed.
After almost an hour, they finished doing their purchases. Itachi was carrying a bag with fresh beef and a couple of deep-sea fishes. Sasuke had his arms full of fruits, vegetables and other spices.
"Sasuke, I was just thinking..." Itachi stated as he sat down and locked his seat belt.
"Yes, what is it?" he asked as he started the car's engine.
"You still technically have until tomorrow night with me..." Itachi stated.
"Yes, do you want to do something before I leave?" Sasuke asked.
"Yes, I want you to sleep over at my house." Itachi said.
Sasuke didn't expect that. He haven't slept over Itachi's bachelor's pad yet (well, if you count the few hours he spent nursing him when he was sick sleeping - but no, that is not counted). He knew that could really lead to something deeper. Why does fate keep on testing him?
"I really don't know... I mean..." Sasuke was lost for words. A corner of his mind dictated him not to agree. But the majority was yelling for his approval.
"Sasuke, I want to be with you. Don't you want to be with me?" Itachi asked, his voice sounded hurt. Sasuke did not want Itachi to get hurt. He was here to make his beloved happy.
"The heavens can witness how much I want to be with you..." Sasuke said softly.
"Then be with me..." Itachi whispered as he leaned closer to Sasuke.
"I am not teasing you, Sasuke. I want to spend the evening with you. I want you to be the last person that I see before I go to sleep and be the first one to welcome me at the start of my day." Itachi stated.
Sasuke felt the exact same way.
He knew he could never talk Itachi out of this.
And he actually knew that he could not talk himself out of this either.
"Then we will make that goal happen." Sasuke said as a small smile started to play on his lips.
Itachi smiled broadly. He didn't want to sound needy or whiny, he just wanted to spend time with Sasuke... a natural feeling for all lovers in the world.
"You agree then?" he asked and earned a nod from Sasuke.
"Wonderful!" Itachi stated as he leaned over and kissed the tip of Sasuke's nose.
They took off and headed back to Itachi's place. Itachi had a feeling that despite the fact that this will be his saddest weekend to date, he knew somehow it will be the most memorable as well.
~tbc~
Stay tuned guys... thank you for sticking around.