Disclaimer: I will let Sasuke do it for me.

Sasuke: Naruto belongs to me:hugs Naruto possessively; Naruto squirms and blushes:

Neji, Hinata, and Gaara: HEY:glares at Sasuke, then at author:

Twisted-sheets: :hides: But really, Naruto belongs to Kishimoto Masashi.

Author's note: Yes, I'm back! I hope you liked the last chapter. XD Thank you for your reviews! XD

On timeline, yes, this is an AU story. The storyline has no connection with the current one (the one in the manga and anime), but I'll be using some instances in the manga or anime and alter it to fit the AU.

Warnings: Yaoi. Lime. Slight violence in the future. Don't like? Run now.

Pairings: Uh, SasuNaru, of course, a bit of NejiNaru, GaaraNaru, and vice versa. XD

Special thanks to: b-s: Yes, she's married to Lee. I couldn't have her married to Sasuke, could I? People would kill me, I think.

Rachel: Ah…spelling mistakes. My keyboard's a bit…peevish…so…and to find out what happens, you have to read the fic! XD

Avmin: I'm honored. :cries: And yes, what I did was evil…and poor, poor Naruto. XD

Kurokioku: If you think Sasuke's a bastard now, wait until you find out what exactly he did. XD

Quaebah24: Kakashi? He'll appear in this chapter. You'll like his role, I swear! XD

Vin: Uh, by moaning out the questions? XD Long? I guess it was. It's been a month, after all. XD

NaiNaitomea: Thank you! I hope this is soon enough!

Azamiko: well, I wrote more…XD

Bloodofakiller: Oh, no! She wasn't. It was something else. XD

Sky: Thank you.

Hara Junko: Thank you! Actually, it's Naruto that's too HOT to handle for Sasuke. XD

Wiglady: Hey, new name! Uh…you'll have to read on to find out what happens next! XD

Lily Avalon: Thank you! Here's more!

TheTrueSilver: Thank you. :grin:

RuByMoOn17: Thank you. I hope you're still interested after reading this. XD

Seamarmot: Neji's very…quick! XD Ahh…thank you. I realized not all people are aware how journalists work, so I had to put some notes. I'm glad they were of some help.

Shiryudesu: Of course not! Well, this one is inspired by Viewfinder, so I wasn't really going to just 'copy' Viewfinder. That would be…lame. XD

Nikki: Orochimaru? Heh. Maybe. XD You'll find out what happened to Orochimaru a few chapter from now.

Yum2: Yes…nasty, nasty cliffy! MWAHAHAHAHAHA! XD Excuse me. I got carried away. XD

TenshiKaitou: No, actually, the twisted conscience is me, twisted-sheets (now you know where I got my name XD)! XD Kyuubi…oh, he's here…but he'll appear later. XD

Dragi: Three personalities/reviewers in one? XD Thank you for wishing me good luck. I needed it. :hug:

Invincible Parco Folgore: Such a strong word to describe Sasuke…shall we say he's…just touchy-feely. XD

Strawberries and napkins: I love your reviews! XD Anyway, I hope this was fast enough.

Machi: Viewfinder is a yaoi manga by Ayano Yamane about a photojournalist named Takaba who is caught up with the Japanese 'yakuza' after he took a picture of their leader, businessman Asami who then proceeds to ravage him. XD Oh…your sibling's a news reporter! How cool! XD

Praeceps: Thank you. XD

Moon-n-Universe-Goddess: Thanks. Here is more SasuNaru goodness!

YJ: Yes, here is the next chapter!

Gonrie: is this soon enough? Thank you!

Black Hikari: Yes, I love triangles too! But actually, Gaara's here as well, sooooo….

Yuen-chan: Thank you:hugs back:

Einld: Thank you! Sasuke's really fast, eh? XD

This is for my dear baby, Gladys. XD :wapish:wapish:

Chapter III: Proximity

Naruto had forgotten just how good Sasuke was with his mouth. Fortunately, Sasuke was doing his best to make him remember.

Naruto's now free hands clawed against the cool tiled wall, fingers digging into the tiles as he arched into Sasuke's hot mouth as the Uchiha continued to suck him off. Strangled noises escaped from his slack mouth as unshed tears burned his closed eyes. His heart was beating fast, slamming back and forth in his chest as it pumped to circulate the blood Naruto felt was now concentrated in two places–his hard, throbbing shaft and his hot, flaming face.

When Naruto came, his whole world went white and still for a moment, then exploded into a burst of stars that left him weak and boneless. He sagged against the wall, breathing in ragged, hoarse gasps.

Naruto watched with hooded eyes as Sasuke's head bobbed up and down, throat working as he swallowed. When he was finished, the Uchiha slowly slid his lips out of Naruto, lingering for a heartbeat for a quick lick at the tip before looking up and gazing at Naruto with a triumphant smirk. He stood up and pressed his body against the still trembling Naruto. "You still taste of strawberries," Sasuke whispered into Naruto's ear.

Naruto stiffened at the remark, and with a hoarse snarl, pushed Sasuke as far away as his orgasm-sapped strength allowed him. The Uchiha merely fell a few steps back, but it was enough for Naruto to gain some measure of sanity. "You said you wouldn't do anything!"

Sasuke raised a delicate brow. "Did I? I don't recall saying anything like that. I promised not to hurt you, and I didn't, did I?"

Naruto opened his mouth to tell the Uchiha to go fuck himself, but clamped his mouth shut. "I came here to schedule an interview with you and not," Naruto said through clenched teeth, "to get harassed by you."

"Harassed?" Sasuke sounded amused, taunting him. "Is that what you call it now?"

"Shut up!" Naruto whipped away from the Uchiha and hurriedly fixed himself, fumbling briefly with the buttons and zipper. His fingers curled into tight fists as he felt Sasuke's gaze on him.

"Do you always behave this rudely when you're scheduling an interview? You're not a very good journalist, Naruto." Sasuke smiled at him. The bastard is enjoying this!

"I can hardly be civil to someone who harassed me, can I?" Naruto replied. He tightened his fists and shifted his weight so he would be ready to punch the daylights out of Sasuke should he try anything again. He would not be caught unaware again. Dammit! DAMMIT! I knew talking to him was a bad idea. I should have taken the first plane out of the country the moment I learned he was back! SHIT!

Sasuke glinted as he noted the shift in Naruto's demeanor. "I thought journalists are objective."

Not to ex-lovers who give them oral sex minutes after they meet for the first time after five frikkin' years, they aren't. "Yes, we are, but that sometimes depend on the facts on hand and the fact is, Sasuke, you are a despicable, motherfucking bastard." Naruto straightened and regarded the now expressionless Uchiha with narrowed eyes. "Let's get some things straight, Sasuke. I'm not interviewing you for the pleasure of your company. You are news, and it's my job to report news. That's all you are to me, and that is all there is to this."

"And if I refuse to be interviewed?"

Then Tsunade will have my hide and my friends and I could possibly lose our jobs. Naruto smirked at the Uchiha. "Then there's no need for me to be talking to you, for which I will be eternally grateful to the gods. Good bye, Sasuke." Turning on his heel, Naruto headed for the door. He was reaching out to wrench the locked door off its hinges when Sasuke spoke from behind him.

"This Thursday, at five in the afternoon, my office," Sasuke said in a curt voice as Naruto turned to look at him. "Don't be late, moron."

Naruto felt a faint surge of elation, but quickly quashed it down. Schooling his features to look indifferent, he replied in a deadpan voice, "Fine. I'll be there, asshole." He once again reached for the doorknob, but before he could, the door burst open with a loud, forceful bang. Naruto froze.

Neji stood at the doorway, face as dark as a thundercloud. Behind him, Naruto could see two terrified security men. The Hyuuga's pale eyes flickered at Naruto's crumpled appearance, then at a glaring Sasuke, then back at Naruto. His eyes narrowed when Naruto involuntarily flushed. The Hyuuga's arm darted out to grasp Naruto's wrist firmly. "What took you so long? The others are waiting for you." Giving the Uchiha a look that could wither trees in a single glance, Neji dragged Naruto out of the men's room.

"Neji," Naruto began, but Neji silenced him with a single look. For a few moments, he let Neji drag him in silence, and then Naruto said, "I'm sorry."

Neji abruptly stopped walking, making Naruto stumble a little. They were, thankfully, in a deserted hallway not far from the ballroom and it did not seem like Sasuke had followed them. "Neji?"

Neji turned to Naruto. "There is no need to say sorry, Naruto. It is I who should apologize. I should have known the Uchiha would follow you." At Neji's tight, cold tone, Naruto realized Neji was truly upset, but not at Naruto, but at himself.

"Hey, hey," Naruto said, patting Neji at the back. "Don't blame yourself. You're not clairvoyant, you know. It's Sasuke's fault, all right? And I guess it's my fault as well. I should have known better." Naruto smiled at Neji. "Don't worry; he didn't do anything I couldn't handle. Anyway, let's just forget about that bastard and go to the others. Sakura's probably itching to kill me by now. For all I know she could have poisoned my food."

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"You! What are you doing here?" Naruto demanded, pointing a shaking finger at the newcomer sitting on his place on their table. Ignoring the strange looks the people in the other table gave him, he added, "And why are you sitting in my place?"

Hatake Kakashi grinned through his facemask. "Why, Naruto, is that any way to greet your long-lost teacher?"

Naruto scowled at Kakashi. The gray-haired pervert hadn't changed in the three years he hadn't seen him. Kakashi still had that droopy, sleepy sort of look and carefree manner that made enemies underestimate him, much to their grief later on. His left eye lay hidden beneath long bangs. He also still wore that stupid facemask of his. Naruto never understood why he had to wear that facemask even outside missions. "Shut up. Get your own place, you pervert."

"Pervert?" Kakashi actually sounded injured, but he scooted out of his chair and sat instead beside Shikamaru.

Naruto snorted. "What do you call someone who keeps on reading porn novels and actually collects the hardbound copies of it and the paperbacks as well then read them everywhere?"

"A bookworm? And it's not porn. It's art. Jiraiya would disagree with you."

"Jiraiya wrote that stuff, and he's a self-admitted SUPER pervert." Naruto sat down on his chair with a huff. He narrowed his eyes at Kakashi. "So, what are you doing here?"

Kakashi smiled again. "Why, to see Sasuke-kun, of course, and to get free food, what else?"

Right, Naruto thought. He hadn't heard from Kakashi for three years, then bam, he was here. Last thing Naruto heard, Kakashi was doing some kind of investigation. Glancing around the table, he saw that most of his 'batch mates' in the vigilante group were here as well. Although it seemed like they were here in response to Sasuke's invitation, he knew this people better than that.

Naruto's eyes shifted to Nara Shikamaru, who shrugged and slumped in his seat, but not before Naruto caught the familiar code-gesture he flashed at him. Not here. Too many ears.

Ah. So his suspicions were right. There was more to this little get together than it seemed. Kakashi sitting with them was enough proof of that.

Naruto waved at Hyuuga Hinata, Neji's cousin, who sat across him, fiddling with the tablecloth. "Yo, Hinata! Long time no see!"

Hinata looked up, a slight blush on her face. "Hello, Naruto. It's been a while."

"Café doing well? Ahhh…remind me to drop by sometime. My supply of your cakes is running low." He grinned at her. "I love your strawberry cheesecake! It's the best!"

Hinata's eyes brightened, and she smiled, though her cheeks got rosier and rosier. "Thank you, Naruto."

Naruto's grin widened. He had always liked Hinata. Had the situation been different–Naruto mentally shook himself and turned to Shikamaru. "So how are things, Shikamaru?" Naruto asked, raising his voice to be heard over the din of other people's conversation and of the sound the orchestra playing in the background. "I thought you'd have an album out by now, or a record deal."

Shikamaru scowled at Naruto and sank deeper into his chair. It was Yamanaka Ino who answered for him. "He had an offer a few months ago, but he turned it down." Ino glared at Shikamaru. "He said it was too troublesome for him to be signed up with a record company."

"Eh?" Naruto stared at Shikamaru with disbelief. After the group disbanded, Shikamaru played acoustic guitar at bars to support himself. Naruto was no expert in music, but even a deaf person could tell Shikamaru was a genius. Neji once described Shikamaru's voice as 'honey poured over thunder' or something like that. And the way he played the guitar! Naruto always had goose bumps whenever he saw or heard Shikamaru play. Shikamaru once said he had no aptitude for the arts, but dammit, the guy lied! "Why did you refuse?"

Shikamaru gave a tired sigh. "Because they'd make me work, work, and work. It's too troublesome and tiring. I'm fine with playing in bars. I earn enough anyway."

Naruto laughed. "Geez. You haven't changed. So when are you and Ino getting married?"

Shikamaru made a choking sound, while Ino looked pained. "For the last time, Naruto, we are NOT a couple. Why would I want to be–"

"Sure, sure. Whatever you say, Ino." Naruto hid a grin. Ha! Like he didn't see them together a week ago in a bar Shikamaru had a gig in.

"Anyway," Sakura began mildly, "where have you been, Naruto? You were gone for hours!" Despite the mild tone of her voice, Sakura's eyes were blazing with restrained irritation as she looked at Naruto. The girl hadn't forgiven him for slamming the phone down on her.

"Ahahahahahaha…I, uh, met up with an acquaintance I hadn't met for a long time, and we talked for a while. Sorry to have kept you waiting." He grinned sheepishly, praying that they believed him. He said the truth, didn't he? Though he left out some minor details…

Sakura sighed. "You're a bad liar, Naruto." She looked pointedly at his rumpled clothes and would have said more had not Hinata spoken up.

"Uh, Naruto," Hinata began, glancing at the head table where the important guest sat. "I think it's starting."

All turned to the head table, and sure enough, distinguished-looking people started taking their seat there. Naruto narrowed his eyes as Sasuke entered, a pale, ghoulish-looking man following him. "Orochimaru," he muttered. "The head of Hebi Corporations."

"That's him?" Ino asked, eyes wide. "He looks like Michael Jackson."

"He does, doesn't he?" Kakashi said, leaning forward.

But nastier. Way, way nastier, Naruto thought. What have you gotten yourself into, Sasuke?

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"He's back."

Tsunade lifted her head from the report she was reading to glance at the man standing beside the window. "I know, Jiraiya."

Jiraiya turned to her, the dim light in the room casting shadows on his face, hiding half of it. "What do you plan to do?"

She shrugged. "What can I do? I have disbanded the group. Let the police handle it."

"You know they can't."

Tsunade sighed. "Jiraiya, I can't do what you want me to do. It's been five years. Everyone's living peacefully now. We have outlived our usefulness in this time and age. Why do you think I'm in this business?" That was why she decided to disband the group and take up journalism instead. Not all wars are won by arms, and hadn't someone said the pen was mightier than the sword?

Jiraiya scowled. "Not with him around. And there's been talk about another faction."

"Akatsuki." She spoke the name like a curse.

Jiraiya couldn't help but chuckle at her tone. Then he became serious. "So what will you do?"

"I don't know."

T.B.C.

Author's notes: OHMIGOD. Did I just write that? Yes, yes. Neji came to the rescue (sort of)! How cool! Sasuke is angry, poor Sasuke. Why strawberries? Ahahahahaha…So, how was it? I hope they weren't OOC.

Sasuke's voice: Oh, oh! I found a voice clip from w w w. naruto-nippon. n e t of Sasuke doing a love confession! Look for it! His love confession made me MELT! KYAAAAAAA!

Shikamaru the Singer: YES! YES! Shikamaru's seiyuu (voice actor) is a very, very good singer! XD I could imagine Shikamaru strumming it out with an acoustic guitar. Although in the anime/manga he said he didn't know much about music, he did show some aptitude for it. Let's just say this was one of Shikamaru's hidden talents. Want proof? Go to the website I mentioned earlier. XD

FAQ on Twisted-sheets and the fic: Ehem. I had nothing better to do, so for fun, just a few questions and answers about the author and the fic. Feel free to ignore it. XD

Q: How much of Viewfinder and Weiss Kreuz is there on the fic?

A: Not much, really. The fic was inspired by the two manga. I just saw Sasuke as a potential Asami, and Naruto as a potential Takaba. I'm not taking anything from the storyline of the two manga (okay, maybe just a little). As you might have guessed, the assassin part came from Weiss Kreuz, though Naruto's organization is very different from Weiss' Kritiker.

Q: Where's the Kyuubi? Is he going to be here? Was he Naruto's twisted conscience?

A: Yes. You'll see him next chapter or so, though he isn't what you'd expect him to be. He's a bookseller! Kidding! XD And no, he's not Naruto's twisted conscience. Naruto's twisted conscience is…himself. XD

Q: Are you a journalist?

A: Ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah…yes. I have a degree in Journalism. I even graduated with honors. XD So there, my secret is out in the open. If you're asking why a journalist is writing yaoi…uh, next question.

Q: Can they still do jutsus? What about bloodline limits?

A: Some of the characters will have special abilities akin to their abilities in the anime/manga. Nothing…supernatural, though. XD

A: Yes. That's been my policy for a long time now. Besides, it's fun to interact with your readers. XD

Q: Does your mother know you write yaoi fanfics?

A: Does your mother know you READ yaoi fanfics? XD No. My parents don't. They'd die if they found out.

Next chapter: "Naruto had always been an orphan, but Sasuke had just been orphaned." A little flashback on how Sasuke and Naruto met and became who they are now. Naruto should have read the warning note on the package. More on the vigilante group and on the others. XD