Author Note: I can't reply publicly here like I can with AO3 but your comments are utterly the best. I love being able to see that you guys like my stories here, sometimes I worry not many will here. T_T. After I posted the last chapter my brain couldn't stop writing.

I'm bursting with excitement, I really hope you guys like this one! 3

Sasuke's Friday night took a turn when he opened the door and found Itachi staring at him. He looked like shit and worse he smelled like it. He was in a t-shirt that was covered in patches of dirt and what kind of stains were those?! His stoic hard-working brother had left to the retreat, stressed out of his mind with constant migraines and dark circles. Yet…

"Wow." Sasuke tried to hold back a snicker but absolutely failed because come on, Itachi looked downright wild. "What the hell happened to you?" His eyes wandered down to the brownish mud sticking on the bottom of Itachi's jeans and beat-up white sneakers. He was sure those were brand new when he left 2 months ago.

Itachi rolled his eyes and adjusted the strap on the duffel bag hanging on his shoulder, "Are you going to let me in?"

"I'm not sure I want you to come in. You're going to stink up my home." And he wasn't being overdramatic, he was close to pinching his nose. If this was an anime or manga, he was sure Itachi would have little squiggly lines and bugs flying around him.

"So dramatic little brother." Itachi aimed to poke his forehead and when Sasuke dodged, he took his chance to push through the door.

Sasuke closed the door but kept an eye on Itachi, making sure he didn't dirty anything up. At least the older man had the decency to remove his sneakers. Even if the socks probably weren't any better. "Did you come straight here?"

Itachi poured himself some water from the fridge, "Yeah, I got dropped off by another attendant."

"Shisui said you can't go home until you clean up?" Sasuke smirked. While he liked to keep his home tidy, Shisui liked it freakishly clean. He was sure Shisui would pass away if he saw the way Itachi, his put-together husband he's known for half his life, looked right now.

"No. Not until I took a shower and put my clothes in trash bags. He threatened to potentially burn them." He sighed in dejection.

Sasuke was in another dimension. He had to be. "Can't blame him. What the fuck did you do at that retreat?"

Itachi set his dirty duffel bag on the kitchen counter and started sorting through it, "Meditation, took some herbal psychedelic tea – "

Sasuke looked on in horror, not sure if it was the filthy, stinky clothes Itachi was throwing on the shining white quartz counter, the fact that he took psychedelic tea or the fact that a fucking flower crown popped out of nowhere.

Itachi continued his rambling, " – danced in the moonlight and slept by a bonfire."

"Wow when you said you were finding yourself, I wasn't expecting you to do all this." He waved his hand towards the random shit Itachi had pulled out. The man still had fucking leaves in his hair.

Itachi snorted, "I wasn't either but honestly…" He looked down at his bag in consideration, "It did help. Even if a lot was ridiculous, I enjoyed it. It was freeing."

Sasuke couldn't deny that his brother did look light. Less weighed down from the responsibilities he'd taken on his shoulders since their father's death. He'd felt like as the first-born it was his duty to take care of their mother, Sasuke, and everyone else. Both Sasuke and Shisui had told him he wasn't alone, that he didn't need to shoulder all of it but Itachi refused to burden everyone else.

Until he fainted from exhaustion and Shisui had enough. He'd had been the one to find the retreat for Itachi and convinced him to go. And his brother would do anything for his husband.

The doorbell rang and a small, excited smile spread on Itachi's face. "Shisui's here." Sasuke hummed as Itachi eagerly left to open the door, taking out some disinfectant and paper towels.

Itachi swung the door open, and a gorgeous blonde stood outside the door holding a takeout bag. Itachi raised an eyebrow at the expensive clothes. He was sure even the owner of the restaurant couldn't afford those clothes. He'd seen the Valentino outfit on the runway when Shisui showed him the 'super cool' collection. His long golden hair was braided in a complex updo. Itachi couldn't even imagine how it was done but he wondered how it would look on his hair.

The blonde cocked his head to the side and shifted nervously, "Uh – hi…?"

Well, Itachi's curiosity spiked.

But not as much as Naruto's. The man at the door looked related to Sasuke but more… like a vagrant. He was extremely handsome. And also very filthy.

Itachi observed the confusion and uneasiness in the blonde's face and felt the need to soothe him, "Hello, are you here to see Sasuke?"

Naruto shyly smiled, "Yeah but if he's busy I can come back another time."

A smirk worked its way on Itachi's face that made Naruto almost gulp. There was a glint of wicked delight behind those onyx eyes.

"Not at all, come in. I'm Itachi."

He held out his hand and Naruto shook it, "I'm Naruto."

Sasuke's eyes comically widened when he saw Itachi and Naruto in the same room together. Oh fuck. He felt like he was going to faint. Under other circumstances, he'd be content letting them meet, but he hadn't had the chance to warn Naruto that his brother was kind of fucking weird. Incredibly smart and intimidating but also bizarre. Not to mention that he looked like he'd been living in the wilderness for the past 3 years.

Yet the worry quickly dissolved when he looked at the blonde's angelic face, "Naruto."

The blonde's gaze shifted between the two brothers, unsure if he should kiss Sasuke in greeting or not. "Hey. You said you got off work early so I brought food." He lifted the takeout bag for Sasuke to see.

Itachi intently observed their interaction. Interesting. The way Sasuke's gaze softened to the point he practically had stars in his eyes.

Sasuke took the bag from Naruto's hand and placed it on a clean counter, "This is my brother Itachi. Itachi this is Naruto, my boyfriend." He knew he was in for relentless teasing, but it was worth it. Sasuke didn't want Naruto to think for a second that he wanted to hide they were together. Even if they'd only been on one official date. He'd have to change that soon.

Naruto felt his face glow pink at the term boyfriend and the way Itachi's face filled with absolute glee.

Itachi smirked, "Oh really? So I'm guessing you ended things with Sakura."

Sasuke frowned in confusion, "Did Shisui not fill you in?" He knew that the couple had limited phone contact while Itachi was gone but Shisui loved teasing him as much as Itachi. He'd figured Shisui would've told him by now, even if Sasuke had preferred to tell Itachi in person.

Itachi shook his head and wistfully replied, "No, we only talked about what I was doing and had phone sex."

Sasuke choked on his spit. Naruto looked on in worry as he rubbed Sasuke's back. "Are you okay?"

"Yeah, I just don't want to hear about that." Sasuke sent the blonde a smile, trying to reassure him he was good.

Itachi shrugged, "We have a healthy sex life and we missed each other."

Sasuke pointedly scowled, "Again, don't want to hear about your sex life."

"I'm gone for two months, and you dump Sakura and get a handsome boyfriend. Things have really improved little brother." Itachi hadn't seen Sasuke look this carefree with someone that wasn't his family in a ridiculously long time. Probably since he was a teenager in his rebellious stage.

Sasuke's phone rang, seeing that Shisui was calling and answered, putting him on speaker. "Hey."

"Helloooo! Is Itachi there?" Shisui's cheerful voice vibrated through the room.

"Yeah, he got here a while ago."

"Please tell me he's showered already", Shisui pleaded,

Itachi gestured at him to say yes.

"Nope but he wants me to say that he did." He sent Itachi a smirk in retaliation.

Shisui squawked, "Itachi! Go shower you dirty pig!"

"You're both so dramatic, It's not that bad!" Itachi lifted the collar of his shirt and tried to get Sasuke to smell it.

"Babe I think I can smell you over the phone."

Sasuke fought back against Itachi's insistence, pushing him away from him. "Yeah, he smells like he rolled in manure." Sasuke frowned in confusion, "Wait why are you calling me?"

Naruto looked at the exchange between them and felt a sense of longing wash over him. This is something he'd always wanted when he was younger. The playful banter between family and siblings. The trust that no matter what, they could count on and protect each other. For a second, he let himself wonder what it would be like to be a part of this family before quickly shutting it down.

Itachi replied, "My phone is dead, and I left my charger."

"You're not allowed in the house until you clean up."

"Fine, whatever." Itachi started heading towards the bathroom then loudly yelled, "Sasuke's new boyfriend is here!"

No no no no

"What?! Ooo how fun I'll be there soon."

Itachi's cackling could be heard even through the bathroom walls.

Sasuke sighed and cupped Naruto's face, rubbing his thumbs over soft cheeks, "I'm sorry about that."

Naruto waved off Sasuke's apology with a grin, he loved watching their interactions.

"No it's okay! They seem really nice." Sasuke could see the warmth and excitement radiating through those gorgeous sapphire eyes. He gave Naruto a quick kiss on his lips. He was wearing cherry chapstick, was he trying to kill him?

"They are but they're also really fucking annoying."

Naruto sniggered as they separated. Sasuke grabbed the paper towels and disinfectant spray he'd been using and started wiping the counters. The blonde's eyes zeroed in on an item laying on top of Itachi's dirty clothes. He picked up the flower crown and looked at Sasuke in intrigued confusion.

"Itachi went on a retreat." Sasuke explained as he scrubbed a dried firm spot of mud. "Did some weird shit and came back with that."

Naruto looked down at the crown and up again at Sasuke. "I have so many questions."

"I do too but I don't know if I want to know the answers."

They both finished up as best they could and Sasuke grabbed Naruto's hips, leaning the blonde against the counter. Their bodies weren't quite touching, but their combined body heat felt scorching. "It was a nice surprise for you to bring me food."

Naruto wrapped his arms around Sasuke's neck and played with the hair at the back of his head, "I missed you and wanted to see you."

Sasuke felt his throat choke up at the utter openness and aching Naruto spoke those words. Ever since they had spoken in-depth and promised that they would communicate, something had changed, and a new longing had blossomed between them.

He placed a kiss on Naruto's forehead, "Maybe we should just sneak off to your place."

Naruto beamed, "I like that idea a lot." He started playing with the strings on Sasuke's sweater, "We can cuddle together – "

Sasuke started imagining it, "In the candlelight's of your fucking amazing room?"

The blonde smiled as he ran his finger down Sasuke's jaw, "You really like my room huh?"

Sasuke hugged him tighter, "I do."

"How long do we have?" Naruto wanted to check the time but then he'd have to let Sasuke go and he did not want to do that.

"Itachi takes really long showers on a regular day so he'll be in there a while."

Naruto grabbed Sasuke's hand, "Then let's go?"

"Okay –" Sasuke heard a knock on the door and groaned. "Fuck that's probably Shisui."

Naruto's cheekily grinned, "I got this." Sasuke raised an eyebrow, intrigued.

Naruto took a breath and straightened his shoulders, upping the charm then opened the door. "Hi there! I'm Naruto."

Shisui walked in with a wolfish grin as he took in the drop-dead gorgeous man, "You must be Naruto. Damn you're fucking charming."

Sasuke knew that Shisui would get to teasing any second and that meant they really weren't going to be able to leave. He was about to open his mouth, eyes shining with mirth –

Then Naruto did the unexpected.

He grabbed Shisui's shoulders, voice laced in worry, "I think Itachi might need help showering. I don't know him, but he was trailing mud on the floor." Sasuke saw the way Naruto flawlessly disarmed Shisui and he couldn't lie that it made him aroused.

Shisui paled, "No!" He hurried to the bathroom, yelling a "I'll be back to tease you Sasu, get ready!"

Naruto waited for Shisui to get inside the bathroom and grinned, "See! Let's go."

He grabbed Naruto's face, kissing him with feral hunger, "That was so fucking hot." He wanted to dive back in, but he knew they only had a limited amount of time, so he grabbed Naruto's hand and made a run for it.

Sasuke was quickly coming to the conclusion that Naruto was going to kill him one day. It would be from bliss; he was sure of it. Or blue-balls. One of the two.

They'd finally arrived at Naruto's home, quickly deciding to just slip into bed. He'd changed into some loose pajama pants with a matching t-shirt. He was already under the thick plum duvet cover, melting into the mattress. Then he saw Naruto exit the closet and he took in Naruto's outfit. The man was wearing a silk black and gold kimono robe, with tiny pajama shorts that accentuated his muscular thighs. Sasuke wanted to be suffocated by them. He was itching to see what was under the robe. Would he be wearing a tight top too? A loose one?

The answer came to him after Naruto had brushed his teeth when the robe peeled off and he saw Naruto was shirtless. He thought the see-through shirt from the bar was bad. But seeing it in all its glory? Yeah, it was his undoing.

Naruto saw his doe-eyed stare and looked down at his chest, "Sorry, my body runs hot. I can put on a shirt if you want?"

Sasuke subtly gulped and shook his head, "No – no – it's fine." Yet when he saw Naruto stretch as he climbed into bed, the flex of his biceps and his sculpted chest, he realized he might've spoken too soon. Sasuke hadn't been with a man in a long time. Seeing the way Naruto's supple skin stretched over muscles made him remember why he loved dick. He fought the urge to look down at Naruto's bulge, he'd been too entranced in Naruto's thighs to notice it earlier. Thankfully Naruto slipped into bed before his eyes could betray him and wander down.

Naruto let out a content sigh as he laid his head on the pillow, nuzzling closer. Sasuke massaged Naruto's scalp, scratching it lightly. The candlelight, the citrusy scent of Naruto's home, the supple mattress, having the blonde of his dreams; it was utterly domestic, intimate, and perfect. He wanted this. He wanted it forever. It felt like a safe haven from the outside world.

Naruto shifted and laid his head on Sasuke's chest, "You're the first person I've ever let in my bed." He weakly smiled at Sasuke, "Is that sad?"

He wrapped his arm around Naruto's firm body and tugged him closer, "Not at all. I'm honored to be the first. You're my first in a lot of things."

"Like what?" Sapphire eyes lit with curiosity.

Sasuke spoke against his head, worried he'd chicken out if he saw those eyes, "First person I've ever wanted to be with like this. First person I've ever felt like this way for. You make me vulnerable but… okay with it as long as it's with you." He lifted his head once all those words came out.

The blonde's eyes were brimming with tears, "Really? I… Sasuke. You're… I…" Naruto felt suddenly so overwhelmed. Being around Sasuke, Aiko, his family, Karin and Suigetsu. It was a lot. They were all so caring to him and wanted to spend time with him. Made him feel seen by the person he was, not only what he created with his hands.

Sasuke smiled, the heartwarming gentle smile that Naruto loved seeing on his face, and kissed his nose, "I feel the same." He ran his hand down Naruto's spine, taking in the supple heated skin. The man was right, his body was hot. Figuratively and literally. "Tell me more about you."

"Well you know I grew up in an orphanage…" Naruto trailed off, shame filling him. It wasn't a time he liked to remember. He could briefly talk about it but anything more… just hurt.

"There's more to you than just that." Sasuke furrowed his brow, "Tell me what you like."

He shrugged, speaking the first thing that came to mind, "I like frogs."

"Why don't you have any?"

"I've thought about having some but I never got around to it."

Sasuke hummed and Naruto took it as his cue to continue. "Uh… I really like museums."

"Aiko does too, I take her to the children's and science museum every month."

"That's awesome!" Naruto averted his eyes, "Maybe…we can go together?"

Something told Sasuke that Naruto had been expecting Sasuke to reject him with the subtle flinch at the end.

"I'd love that and I'm sure she would too." He felt the need to reassure him over and over that he was wanted. More than Naruto could begin to fathom.

"I can't wait. I miss Aiko. It's been a while since I've seen her."

"She misses you too, she's asked multiple times to see you."

Naruto squawked, "Why didn't you tell me?! I've wanted to see her too!"

Sasuke breathed against his chin, "I just want to keep you to myself for a bit first."

A blush spread on Naruto's face. He adored Aiko but Sasuke's words made his heart rate spike. Sasuke had told him time and time again how much he cherished their time together, but it was almost like hearing it for the first time all over again. It gave him goosebumps and filled his stomach with butterflies.

"Well… if you insist." He burrowed his face on the crook of Sasuke's neck, smiling against the quickening pulse. He felt Sasuke stiffen and mischievously pecked his skin. He loved Sasuke's scent, he didn't think he would ever be able to describe it. It was just… manly and addicting.

"Naruto." Sasuke warned, yet the gravelly tone only urged him on, and Naruto pressed an open-mouthed kiss this time.

Sasuke tightened his hold, moving it down his spine and dangerously close to Naruto's firm round ass. He was so close but he needed to keep it together. Yet the temptation… no no.

He lifted his neck away and put his hand over Naruto's mouth, who was bursting with giggles.

"Okay okay, no more teasing." Yet Naruto's eyes shimmered with playfulness, and he had a feeling the blonde was about to try again. Instead, he stole a kiss first, sealing their mouths together.

It took Naruto by surprise, but he quickly recovered, wrapping his arms around Sasuke's neck and pulling him slightly over him. Sasuke pressed their foreheads together as he panted against his mouth, "I want you so bad but not yet."

Naruto whined, "Why not?"

He wanted to say that it was because he wanted to go on more dates, and that was one of the reasons, but really it was because, "I – haven't been with a man in a long time."

"Sooo let's change that."

Sasuke felt his willpower close to crumbling, "Not tonight. Soon. I just want to be with you like this."

Naruto pouted after another kiss, "Fiiiiine."

Sasuke grabbed his chin and gazed at him hungrily. He could feel Naruto's cock against him and felt his own throbbing. He was aching to rub them together until they both came in bliss. He wanted it in his mouth, wanted it in the back of his throat until he tasted Naruto's essence. He wanted Naruto's cock inside him. He wanted to be inside of him.

"You know, you staring at me like that really isn't helping," Naruto whispered.

Sasuke let his chin go and groaned, "Fuck. Okay. Let's sleep."

Naruto smiled at him sweetly as his mind whirled. Before the end of this weekend, they were going to have sex. He'd make sure of it. His outfit tonight (or lack of) was only step one.

Author Note: Sneaky sneaky Naruto *smirk*

Can you guys see why I was so excited? :D

I LOVE YOU ALL and your excitement for this story has just keeps me going and going. I'm having soooo much fun with this story. 3