('Mazing how I can get to four pages and have them do so little, eh? XD Anyway… YEAH! I realise I've deviated from the original plot, but never fear! XD I shall be looping back to it later. Oh, yeah, and there will be yaoi sm3xx0rz in this chapter. (Had to say it). Um, yeah. And not just at the climax of the fic. Because I'm a pervert. And writing lemons is fun. So yeah!

WARNING: This chapter features hawt boyxboy action!

You have been warned. (I need to stop listening to real Emotion while I write these… hyperness at 4am is not a good thing.) Oh yeah, also, I'm implementing a bit of background plot. Ya know, just so I don't get a reputation as a mindless smut writer. (That's a bad thing?))

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"Wow… "

Naruto was staring at the waterfall with an awestruck look on his face. A faint rainbow was being cast by the water spray. As waterfalls went, it wasn't very magnificent, but it was pretty. The water cascaded down a slow, rocky slope for a few feet, before plunging into a sheer, fifteen-or-so feet drop.

"… Awesome, it's so pretty…" Naruto was kneeling on the riverbank near the spray. Water was splashing into his face somewhat; just making his wet clothes even wetter.

"Hn." Sasuke agreed silently from the other side of the river. Walking up, he looked around the area blankly. No sign of anything out of order, no sign of a scroll. Frowning slightly, he walked up to the waterfall slowly. Running a hand through the cascade, he glanced at Naruto. The fool was still entranced by the waterfall.

Watching the spray around the kitsune's face, he hid a smile. So naïve.

"So then. teme!" Naruto turned to face him with a big grin, "Where this scroll you said would be here, huh?"

"…" Sasuke turned back to the waterfall. Frowning softly, he peered at it for a moment. Then, suddenly, he jumped through it.

"Wh-wha! Sasuke?" Naruto stood up, shocked for a moment, staring at the waterfall blankly.

"There's a cave behind here, idiot." Sasuke's voice came from the waterfall; slightly muffled behind the water. The cave beyond the waterfall extended quite a way back. Re-drenched from jumping through the water but no longer half-naked, Sasuke shivered softly. The air in the cave was cold; clammy. Pausing for a moment, he glanced back at the sheet of water expectantly.

Sure enough, Naruto jumped through.

"GAH! That's freezing!" He yelled. His voice echoed in the cave somewhat, but he didn't notice. Shaking himself like a dog, he turned to look down into the depths of the cave. "… Hey, hey. How far back do you think it goes?"

"Who knows." Sasuke stepped forward, "Only one way to find out."

Naruto's blue eyes blinked, "But it's dark. How are you going to see?"

"Do I have to explain everything to you, usuratonkachi?" Turning to glance at him, Sasuke's bloody Sharingan gleamed. "… It's just enough to be able to walk without too much trouble. You'll have to go blind though." Sasuke smirked, "Scared?"

Swelling with indignation, Naruto yelled a quick "Who's scared!" and set off at a slight run into the back of the cave. Chuckling conspiratorially, Sasuke followed at a walk; hands in his pockets.

As it happened, they didn't have to walk long. Nor did Sasuke need his Sharingan. The cave wasn't as deep as it appeared. After a few metres further, the depths of the cave twisted sharply to the left. The chamber narrowed, then widened again, to display a large room.

Naruto reached it first. Coming to a dead halt, he blinked rapidly. The room was lit, and the sudden change in light had temporarily blinded him.

"What's the problem?" Sasuke asked lightly, pushing into the chamber then immediately stopping.

Blue, gleaming orbs floated in the air gently. Raising a hand, Naruto's fingers went right through them; but the touch sent a shiver up his skin that had nothing to do with touching anything. "Hey." He turned "… Hey, Sasuke, what are these things?"

"There're…" That can't be right. But the Sharingan doesn't lie. Reaching up, Sasuke's fingers fondled one of the blue lights delicately. "… Chakra."

"They're so pretty. Wow." Stepping forward, the Kyuubi vessel walked through the room slowly. The bottom of the cave was covered in a thin sheet of water that looked much too clean to have come from the river. Raising his head, Naruto's eyes were met by hundreds of stalactites hanging from the ceiling. "… Wow…"

"Naruto, over there." Sasuke's voice snapped him back to reality. The Uchiha was pointing to a far wall. Turning his blue eyes to it, a slow grin inched onto Naruto's face.

"… ALRIGHT! The scroll!" Breaking into an immediate run – followed by Sasuke – the two boys reached the other side of the cave. Wasting no time, Naruto snatched up the scroll from where it was lying in an slight indent in the rock.

For a moment, nothing happened. Then, Sasuke noticed something. Was the ceiling… shaking?

Next to them, a deadly, sharp stalactite fell from the ceiling. It hit the ground with a loud crash as the minerals shattered. Sasuke looked at Naruto, and Naruto stared back. The blonde ninja had gone pale.

"… Usuratonkachi."

Suddenly, stalactites were falling everywhere. Naruto let out a surprised cry of pain as one ripped across his arm; tearing his shirt and grazing his arm.

"Don't just stand there, dobe! MOVE!" Grabbing his friend by the arm, Sasuke ran across the room as fast at he could. A shard of mineral grazed Sasuke's cheek and he winced, putting more energy, more Chakra, into his feet. "Faster! The cave's gonna fall in!"

The two boys got out of the chamber in time to hear it collapse behind them with a tremendous crash that Sasuke was sure could be heard for miles. But they didn't stop running. Not until they could see daylight through the non-stop falling water. Coming to a stop, Naruto immediately dropped to the ground, panting.

"A trap!" He gasped, "What the hell was the point of that!"

"Did you hold onto the scroll?"

Nodding breathlessly, Naruto held it up. It looked innocent enough. A ninja scroll, bound by a cord bearing a seal with the symbol for mizu – water – on it. Sasuke snatched it immediately, pushing it into his pocket and falling against the wall. "… You almost got us killed with your recklessness, dobe…" He breathed, glaring at Naruto half-heartedly.

"I-…" Naruto's eyes were caught on the bloody scratch on Sasuke's cheek. A bead of blood was running from it, down the Uchiha's cheek to his jaw. Pushing himself to his feet, Naruto stepped forward. A tan finger reached out, wiping the blood away shakingly, "… I did…?"

Sasuke just gave him cold eyes.

"… I… I'm sorry…" Naruto attempted to swallow around the lump in his throat.

N-no… Sasuke can't be hurt because of me. He never… I never… I won't let it happen! I want to protect him, not…

"… I'm so sorry…" Crumbling somewhat, Naruto sagged against his friend. Caught by surprise, Sasuke's arms wrapped around the other ninja, cradling him to his chest with a soft sigh.

"… It's okay. We got the scroll. We're not seriously hurt." He paused, "… Hn?" Pulling away the hand that was resting on Naruto's shoulder, he blinked at it in the semi-dark. Blood. Without saying a word, his hands crept up the back of Naruto's orange shirt; pulling it off without bothering to unzip it. The dobe's torn upper-arm was on display for all to see.

"… You got hurt more than I did, back there. Idiot." Frowning softly, Sasuke attempted to glance at Naruto's eyes, but the blond boy wouldn't look at him.

Sasuke was kneeling next to a sitting Naruto. They hadn't said anything since Sasuke started to bandage the other shinobi's arm. Naruto had let out a soft cry when the Uchiha tightened the bandage to stop the blood flowing, but other than that, he'd hardly said a word. Tying the material in a tight knot, Sasuke leant back and stared blankly at the boy's chest in front of him.

Silence for a few moments. Then…

"… I never meant for you to get hurt, Sasuke." Naruto turned blue eyes to him. They were shining, even in the dark.

"…" Sasuke didn't say a word. Didn't respond as Naruto leant forward and pressed their lips together. For a moment, the kiss was innocent; still. Then, Sasuke's arms reached up. His fingertips traced meaningless patterns on the other ninja's bare back as he yanked him closer. The kiss was deep and passionate; a vivid reminder of the one they'd shared by the river. Sasuke's hands traced forward, over Naruto's naked stomach and the other boy's muscles clenched. Tilting his head, the Uchiha bit gently onto Naruto's neck.

Naruto's head went back, giving a soft gasp of pleasure. The bite changed to a kiss, and Naruto felt his body tremble; skin tingling with the sensation as the Uchiha laid a necklace of kisses and gentle nips on his collarbone.

Please, Sasuke… please… I want this so much.

Sasuke's lips dipped lower, teasing at one of his friend's nipples until they were firm enough to bite; drawing a surprised cry from the blond.

"A-ah…! Sa-…suke…!"

Oh god, it's hot when you moan my name… I want to hear it. You don't know what I'd do to hear you make those sexy sounds. Make you say my name like that. Naruto…

"Sa… su… ke…" Naruto's hand moved to the other boy's hair, pulling him away gently. Sasuke glanced at him quizzically. Naruto's eyes were out of focus; dreamy with the sensation.

I want… to hear you…

Naruto pushed himself down. One of his hands rested on Sasuke's thigh; the other on the rock of the floor. Sasuke's heartbeat jumped as Naruto lowered his face. His lips hovered over the Uchiha's crotch for a moment, before his hands raised. The white baggy pants Sasuke always seemed to wear were unzipped and slid down to mid-thigh. The boxers went with them.

Naruto smiled softly, one hand playing across the bottom of Sasuke's stomach; over his thighs; over everywhere but where Sasuke desperately wanted him to go. Of course, this teasing only served to make Sasuke grow harder.

"Naru..to…"

The blond looked up. Sasuke's eyes were filled with a dark fire, and his face was covered in sweat. He was panting.

"If you're going to… then… please…"

Oh god, Naruto…

"Mmm…" Smiling again, to himself, Naruto tilted his head back down.

His pink tongue darted out, and he felt a swell of pride as he felt Sasuke's breathing quicken with the first lick. He lapped up and down the Uchiha's shaft teasing for a moment, before finally leaning up. His lips closed around the head and Sasuke let out a soft groan. Naruto worked lips and tongue against the soft skin; his tongue swirling around the tip of his friend's member.

Slowly, his lips slid down the length; keeping the pressure, bathing the organ in the hot wetness of his mouth.

Above him, Sasuke let out another delicious groan. "H-haa… N-naruto…! Aahh…"

Sasuke's heart was throbbing; pulse racing so hard he could swear Naruto could hear it. This sensation, this touch… the first time he'd ever experienced anything like it. Staring down with hazy eyes, his hand stroked the back of Naruto's neck gently; fondly. Like a lover.

Encouraged, Naruto increased his speed. Lips, tongue, the inside of his cheeks, and even a light grazing of teeth against Sasuke's length; feeding him a technicolor of sensations. It didn't take long, not fighting, for Sasuke to reach his climax.

His seed hit the back of Naruto's throat as he murmured the blond ninja's name heatedly. Swallowing as best he could, Naruto slowly brought his face up. Cum was sliding from the edge of his mouth, down his chin. Staring hazily at the image, Sasuke felt a fresh surge of want. Reaching out, his finger wiped the liquid from Naruto's chin.

He had planned to wash it in the waterfall, but as he withdrew his finger, Naruto leant forward. He caught the finger in his mouth, sucking it clean as if it were other things. The sight and sensation brought an answering throb of lust from Sasuke, but he restrained.

Instead, he turned to look out of the waterfall. Fighting for something to say, anything… In the end, he settled on;

"It's getting dark. We should set up somewhere to sleep."

He almost felt Naruto's sad expression, even though he wasn't looking. Inside, Sasuke was screaming. Tell him! Say something! Do something, you moron! You're hurting him! … But he didn't know what to say. Uchiha Sasuke wasn't very versed in telling people how you feel.

How much you love them.

Naruto's voice came back bluntly; blandly. "… It's too damp in here to sleep, we'd get a cold or something. Let's go outside and make a camp somewhere in the woods."

"Alright."

"Fine."

Naruto stood up, walking past the Uchiha without a word. Reaching the edge of the waterfall, however, the feeling rushed back into his voice.

"… I love you. Bastard teme."

Through the waterfall, and he was gone. Leaving Sasuke staring into space; stunned. Quietly, to himself, he murmured; "… I love you too, dobe."

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(-Hits Sasuke over the head- YOU'RE EVIL! Okay, yeah, we'll be moving back to the original plot next chapter, promise. I know this seems doomed to failure so far, but never fear! Right! But, god, did I get a nosebleed writing this.)