hullo again! as promised the next chapter! bit more of a plot bunnie for you here! I think there's about two more chapters to go and the next one might have a bit of 'action' in it if you get my drift... snigger
Naruto had cheered up considerably after his fourth bowl and waved goodbye happily to his sensei'. Sasuke, with a full stomach, trotted along side Naruto yawning widely. Naruto looked down at his companion and smiled. The pair made their way silently down the street, passing through groups of people also making their way home. Once inside Narutos shambled flat, the blonde flopped down onto his bed groaning loudly but happily, stretching himself out on the bed. Sasuke stood just inside the room, transfixed as he watched Narutos lithe body draw out across the bed. He swallowed hard, as the blondes' shirt hitched slightly revealing a teasing glimpse of caramel skin. Sasuke shook his head, trying to ignore the sudden impulses running through his head. Failing miserably, Sasuke walked forwards and leapt up onto the bed.

Naruto jumped at the sudden weight on his chest. He looked up and smiled as the dog leapt up onto him without any coaxing. He laid his hand on his neck, gently rubbing the soft blue fur. The dog shifted slightly but settled his paws on Narutos chest, large dark eyes staring back into bright blue ones.

"I wonder what happened to Sasuke this morning?" he asked out loud, thoughtfully stroking the inu's fur. The dog raised his head suddenly. Naruto stared at him, as if searching for something. "That teme better not be sneaking in extra practice."

Sasuke snorted. Despite being called a bastard it was nice to know Naruto cared. He smiled to himself. He'd actually kind of enjoyed himself, apart from all the angry villagers. He vowed that if, no when, he changed back he'd ask Naruto what that was all about. Sasuke looked back at the blonde whose eyes had drifted shut and he was now breathing softly, telling Sasuke he was asleep. He watched the other boy for a while, not really understanding why or when he had developed such an obsession with him. It was then he realised that he didn't care when or why. Just that he had. Sasuke heaved contented sigh and lowered his head onto Narutos chest. Of all the people, who would have thought it would be Naruto who made him feel so peaceful. It was strange; he'd never been so relaxed before. Sasuke closed his eyes, enjoying the calming feel of Narutos hand on his neck and the gently rhythmic beating of the other boys' heart. Just knowing the blonde was there was enough for Sasuke to slip softly into a nightmare free sleep.

Strangely, for once, Naruto woke up early. The sun was only just rising, creating pale shadows through the gaps in his blinds. He cracked open an eyelid as he felt Aoi-chan shift against him. Naruto smiled, rolling over and placing an arm around the sleeping dog. He pulled against the creature burying his face in his fur, enjoying the warmth radiating from him. Suddenly the dog whimpered and struggled against him. Naruto raised his head slightly, leaning over the dog,

"Hush, I'm here." He said softly. Instantly the dog quietened ceased moving. Naruto smiled and lay back beside him. He closed his eyes and listened to the gentle snuffling of the animal next to him.

Sometime between then and when his alarm rang Naruto had fallen asleep. He groaned as the shrill noise hurt his ears. He leaned over and smacked his clock roughly, sending it flying off the desk but effectively stopping all noise. Naruto rolled back over and finding soft fur nuzzled himself into it. He gently stroked the smooth hair running his hand over a thin neck and down over arched shoulders.

Suddenly Narutos hand stopped and his eye crept open. He gently pressed the body under his hand, finding not soft, blue fur but pale creamy skin. His other eye crept open and he peered down. Tufts of deep blue hair poked out from under his chin and cream coloured shoulders lay bare beneath that. Naruto froze.

Now, he might not be the smartest ninja but he was pretty sure this guy wasn't here last night.

Still in shock, Naruto silently lifted the covers to find a naked boy in his bed, knees curled under his chin, sleeping soundly. Naruto swallowed as he looked at the boys face,

"Sasuke?"

His voice was so soft he wasn't even sure he said it out loud, but the sleeping boy stirred next to him and mumbled an incoherent reply. Naruto just stared wide eyed as Sasuke finally woke up, blinking as his eyes opened,

"Naruto?" he asked.

Sasukes eyes shot open as he heard his own voice. "Naruto?" he asked again, double checking that he heard right.

The blonde just stared, not quite able to take his eyes away from his team-mates naked form, never mind ask why he was here… and naked.

Sasuke let out a laugh which made Naruto jump, having never heard him laugh before. Sasuke looked at his hands, turning them over and staring like it was the first time he'd ever seen them. He ran his hands over his face and body, checking everything was there. Ears? Normal. Nose? Normal. Tail? Gone. Clothes? Also gone. Sasuke suddenly emitted a strange cry upon suddenly realising his lack of clothing. Hastily he grabbed Narutos sheets and pulled them up about his waist, blushing furiously. It was then Narutos brain reconnected to his mouth…

"Sasuke!" Naruto screamed, "What the hell are you doing here? And naked!"

"Well erm,.." Sasuke started, finding it extremely difficult to find an excuse that was the slightest bit plausible.

It was then Naruto spotted it, the hitai-ate hung low around Sasukes neck. Something tightened painfully in his chest as the realisation dawned.

"It was you." he whispered, "this whole time."

Sasuke said nothing and just nodded. Naruto shook his head, "Why Sasuke?" he growled, "Did you think it was funny?"

Sasuke shook his head, "It was an accident. Something went wrong; I didn't mean to end up here."

"The great genius Uchiha Sasuke admits he makes mistakes?" Naruto sneered. "Why didn't you say something?"

"I couldn't!" Sasuke yelled back, "I was a frigging dog!" This was ridiculous. Why wouldn't he listen? If he could just explain maybe he could salvage whatever these feelings were that had developed over the last few days. He wasn't sure if he was ready to label it, but he knew that whatever it was he wasn't going to give up on it just yet. Sasuke stared at the blonde, his head hanging low and quiet.

"I thought I'd found you, that you needed me." the blonde said softly, "I cared about you. I lov.." Naruto stopped himself before he finished his sentence. Sasukes head shot up as Naruto spoke,

"You what Naruto?" he asked, hoping his voice didn't sound as desperate as he felt. He felt panicked, but he didn't know why. And that scared Sasuke.

Naruto shook his head. "It doesn't matter."

"Yes it does." the boy said flatly.

Naruto remained silent, defiantly not looking at Sasuke. Angry now, the raven haired boy leaned forward and grabbed Narutos chin forcing him to look at him,

"Listen dobe, I messed up a jutsu and got turned into a dog. You were the one you found me. I didn't plan this. And for some reason, which I don't know," he added as he saw Naruto open his mouth to speak, "I've turned back. I didn't mean to trick you, or upset you."

Naruto stared at the boy. It was hard to tell if Sasuke was speaking the truth or not, but why on earth would he make up something like that? Naruto shook his head. Too much had happened in the last ten minutes and his head hurt.

. Naruto suddenly and clambered off the bed. He started rummaging through his drawers and pulled out a pair of jeans and a shirt. "Here." He said, holding the items out to Sasuke. The brunette took them gratefully and slipped the shirt over his head, waiting until Naruto had left the room, shutting the door behind him, before pulling on the jeans.

Ooo I'm so mean... I was gonna end it just after naruto finds sasuke but I thought that would be too mean and you might hurt me...

I've written the next chapter which I'll post soon. I'm also writting a companion fic for this bout Kakashi and Iruka... I love those guys. smiles happily. Thanks again to everyone who left wonderful reviews which made me very happy and spurred me on to write more! so this chapter is dedicated to everyone who reviewed! love you guys!