Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto and Romeo and Juliet. I do however own this messed up storyline.
Author's Note: Hey, I'm back! And I'm with chapter ten! Can you believe it? I sure can't! It's insane. Anyway, I title his chapter, Dinner Date. It really isn't a date, but still, that's what this entire chapter's about. Sasuke promised Naruto to cook for him in the last chapter and so now, they're getting together for a Sasuke-made dinner. Itachi pops up again in this chapter, and he makes a bit of a ruckus. But, I like it, and hopefully you all will too. Well, I'll shut up and let you read. Please enjoy and review! Thanks for all of your support, I love you all! SilverRose88.
Chapter Ten
"What are you up to, little brother?"
Sasuke ignored the voice of his brother and continued setting up the table.
Itachi looked at him curiously and said, "You seem to be unusually serious. What's going on?"
"Nothing that concerns you, Brother," Sasuke said, turning into the kitchen and coming back out with two plates.
"Hmm, well then, I'll just have to guess. Let's see, you've practically been living in the kitchen for the past five hours; you're setting up the table for two people; you actually cleaned your room; you've got the servants cleaning the house like maniacs, and you also have this really nice outfit sitting out on your bed. Hmmm, if I didn't know any better…I'd say you're having a little date," Itachi gave a slight smile. "Is that right, little brother? Are you getting ready for a little date with a special little someone?"
Sasuke gave him a hard glare.
"Ooh, Sasuke's pissed off," Itachi said with mock fear.
"Leave me alone, Brother," Sasuke said. "I have stuff to do,"
"Yes, yes. But, first, who's the special girl? …Or is it a boy? Hmm, maybe a certain blonde, blue-eyed boy?" Itachi inquired slyly.
Sasuke tried not to blush. "Go away," he said through clenched teeth. "And, you're not eating with us tonight. Eat in the kitchen like the annoying dog you are,"
"Tsk, tsk, that's no way to speak to your older brother," Itachi said, shaking his head. "You must really be putting your entire heart into this night. Your date must be really excited,"
Sasuke ignored him and began folding napkins.
"Well then, I'll leave you to your work. I hope you have a good night, little brother. And make sure you introduce me to your date. But, of course, if it's who I think it is, then, there is no reason for formalities," Itachi gave a little smirk and walked out the dinning room.
Sasuke glared after him and wondered how in all the hells his brother seemed to know everything.
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"Good evening, Sasuke-bastard!" Naruto exclaimed excitedly an hour later.
"What took you so long? You're late," Sasuke said, irritated. He let Naruto in before shutting the door.
"Heheh, sorry. I had to finish some stuff at work," Naruto said.
"Oh, right," Sasuke said, trying not to wonder if Neji had anything to do with Naruto being late. "Well, since you're here, do you want to eat first, or study or something?"
"Um, um, I'm not really hungry right now. Have you got anything to do for fun?" Naruto asked.
"Like what?" Sasuke asked, leading him down the hall to his room.
"I dunno…movies, games, stuff like that," Naruto said. "You've got to have something like that, right? I mean, what kid our age doesn't?"
"Well, actually…" Sasuke began.
But Naruto caught the tone of his voice and turned to him, surprised. "Seriously? You don't have any movies or anything like that?"
Sasuke shook his head. "No,"
"Why not? Th-That's just insane! It's like a sin!" Naruto exclaimed.
"My brother and I don't have much purpose for it. We never have the time to watch T.V. or movies, or play games. It's just how it is in our home," Sasuke explained.
"B-But still! It's weird!" Naruto said.
Sasuke shook his head. "Well, if you say so," he said. "I'm sorry we have nothing to do,"
"Whoa, you apologized with freewill! That's also really weird!" Naruto said.
Sasuke rolled his eyes. "Do you always make a big deal out of practically everything?" he asked.
"Sometimes. I guess I do," Naruto said indifferently.
"Come on, let's think of something to do. Or do you want to just eat now?" Sasuke asked, opening the door to his room.
"Uh, let's figure out what we can do," Naruto said walking into Sasuke's room. He took the seat at the desk and turned to Sasuke, who was making himself comfortable on the bed. "So, now what?"
"I don't know," Sasuke replied.
"But you're the host! You've got to entertain me! It's not my job to come up with a game," Naruto said.
"Don't you forget that I'm the one treating you to a special dinner," Sasuke said with a slight smirk.
Naruto's face fell; he'd obviously forgotten that part. "Right. Well then, I guess I'll come up with something! But, um, first off, why are you all decked out?" Naruto asked, staring at Sasuke's attire.
Sasuke blushed slightly as he looked down at the black dress pants and deep blue button-down shirt he was wearing. "Um…well…I-I just…felt like it…" he said awkwardly. "Is something wrong with it?"
Naruto shook his head. "Nope. Just wondering since I've never seen you in an outfit like that. It suits you. You look nice,"
Sasuke blushed again. "Oh…okay…thanks, I guess,"
"No problem. I'm here to please!" Naruto said. "Anyway, what do you do around here if you don't have games or a T.V.? Don't tell me you study all the time,"
"Actually, yes, I study. And I read. That's how I spend my day," Sasuke replied.
"Really? God. I'd get so bored! You don't have any excitement ever?" Naruto asked, wide-eyed.
"Well, after I met you, my boring days drastically changed," Sasuke said. Then, he blinked and swore mentally. Damn it. I didn't want to say that aloud!
Naruto stared at him. "…What do you mean…?"
"I-I mean that, um, since I've met you…you've just made everyday a bit more…interesting, I guess," Sasuke replied hastily. You just make my feelings and thoughts go nuts. Since I met you, I don't understand anything any more.
"Well, that's…just the way I am!" Naruto said enthusiastically. "Well, I'm hungry now, let's go eat,"
"All right," Sasuke said, getting up and leading the way to the dinning room.
"So, what did you make?" Naruto asked.
"A whole ton of stuff. Since you didn't believe that I can cook, I made a pretty big feast to prove to you that I can," Sasuke replied.
"Cool. You better be good, or I'll be mad," Naruto warned.
"Don't worry," Sasuke said. I never want to make you mad again. "Go take a seat and I'll got tell the servants to bring the food in,"
"Yes, sir!" Naruto said while saluting.
Sasuke rolled his eyes. "Just go, dobe,"
"Don't call me dobe, bastard!" Naruto exclaimed indignantly.
"Just go," Sasuke repeated and then walked into the kitchen.
Naruto stuck his tongue out at Sasuke's back and entered the dinning room. He waited a minute before Sasuke returned and sat down opposite him at the table.
"Okay, everything's set up and they'll be out with course one in a second," Sasuke said.
"Course one? There are courses? W-Why'd you make courses?" Naruto asked.
"I already told you, baka, that I'm proving to you that I can cook. So, I made as much as I could," Sasuke said.
"But still…" Naruto said.
"What's wrong? For some reason it seems to me you're not just upset that I made a lot of food," Sasuke said.
"Yeah…well…it's just that I've never eaten courses before…" Naruto answered uncertainly, looking down at his empty china plate.
Sasuke watched him and felt his heart go out to the blonde. He didn't know what to say, so just kept his mouth shut for a moment. Then, because he couldn't stand Naruto looking so upset, he said, "Hey, quit sulking like a baby. You're getting courses, which means more food. What's there to be upset about?"
Naruto looked up slowly and then a grin crept across his face. "You're right!"
"Of course I am," Sasuke said with a smirk.
"Good god, Sasuke-bastard, can you be more conceited than you already are?" Naruto asked.
Sasuke shrugged. "Don't know. Haven't tried. But now I will,"
"Don't you dare. Putting up with you the way you are is enough for me! If you got even more narcissistic, I'd probably die!" Naruto said with exaggeration.
"Like you aren't a bit over-confident yourself?" Sasuke said.
"Hey, I'm not that absorbed like you are!" Naruto said. "I just have a lot of self-esteem. What's wrong with that?"
Nothing. Actually, that's one of the things I like about you… "Nothing really. Except that it gets way too annoying sometimes," Sasuke answered.
"Well, too bad, you've got to get used to it because that's just how I act!" Naruto said.
"Whatever," Sasuke said, then turned to the door just as a servant came in with a platter of food.
"Here you go, sirs," the servant said, setting the dish on the table in between them.
"Ooh, it looks great!" Naruto said.
"And it tastes wonderful too," the servant said. "Enjoy," He turned and left the room.
Naruto continued to stare at the meal for a moment before Sasuke snapped his fingers in front of his face. "Eh? Oh, heheh, guess we should start eating, huh?"
"You first," Sasuke said.
"But you're the host, you first,"
"You're the guest. Eat first. And besides, you did come here to test my cooking didn't you? It's only proper that you try it first," Sasuke said.
"Well, if you insist," Naruto said. He took some of the food and put it onto his plate. Then, he took a bit, chewed and his eyes grew wide. "Yumm. Damn, this is great!" Naruto exclaimed.
Sasuke hadn't realized he'd been holding his breath until he let it out in relief after Naruto had complimented his cooking. As he put some of the meal onto his own plate, Sasuke wondered why it even mattered to him if Naruto liked his cooking or not. For some reason, he'd been cooking so hard that afternoon, trying to make everything absolutely perfect. Sasuke had the gut feeling that he didn't just want to prove to Naruto that he could cook and make himself seem more superior. Sasuke felt that he wanted to have Naruto like his cooking…just so Naruto could like his cooking. Nothing more than that. He just wanted the blonde to appreciate the foods he could make.
As Sasuke watched Naruto eat the first course, the raven-haired boy was beginning to wonder why he was feeling as though this was so important to him. Why did he care so much if Naruto complimented his cooking? It wasn't like Sasuke planned on being a chef and he needed the opinion of someone to help motivate him. It wasn't as if cooking was his only hobby and he wanted the opinion of someone other than his brother who always made fun of his cooking abilities. So, then, why did he care what Naruto thought? Why did he feel so relieved, so happy that Naruto had said his cooking was good? Why had his heart swell with pride at the simple comment that shouldn't have been of any importance to him at all?
Sasuke shook his head. No. He wasn't going to think of this now. Right now, he was just going to eat and enjoy a simple dinner…with Naruto… The dark-haired boy shook his head again. No. Don't think about that right now. It's just going to drive me nuts again.
"So, you really like it?" Sasuke forced himself to speak, pushing his thoughts to the back of his head.
Naruto nodded vigorously. "It's delicious! You're an awesome cook," the blonde replied excitedly.
"Thanks. See, I told you I could cook," Sasuke said.
"I never doubted you," Naruto said.
Sasuke looked a bit surprised. "But, I thought--"
"It was just weird, that's all. I mean, I never pictured you as the kind of guy who'd spend time cooking," Naruto said. "But I never doubted you. You said you could cook and I asked to try your cooking. There was never any doubt at all. …But you thought there was, didn't you?" Naruto looked at Sasuke closely and the raven-haired boy looked away.
"Um, yes, I guess I did," Sasuke answered.
"Why?"
"I…don't know, really…" Sasuke replied truthfully.
Naruto stared at him for a moment longer then shrugged. "It's no big deal. I thought you'd trust me enough to know that I wouldn't doubt you," he said, returning to his meal.
Sasuke looked up at him and felt a bit…ashamed. "I-I do trust---"
"Good evening!" came a loud voice.
Naruto and Sasuke turned to the door of the dinning room and stared. There stood Itachi with a big grin on his face.
"What? No reaction?" Itachi said, staring back and forth between his brother and the guest.
"Brother! What are you doing?" Sasuke exclaimed angrily, glaring at Itachi.
"I came to see your guest!" Itachi said obviously.
"Brother, I told you to--" Sasuke began.
"How are you, Naruto?" Itachi interrupted, walking up to the blonde and taking the seat beside him.
"I'm good, thanks. What about you?" Naruto asked.
"Quite fine, fine," Itachi replied.
"Brother, go away," Sasuke said through clenched teeth, glaring at Itachi.
"Why?" Itachi said with mock offense. "You're so mean, brother,"
Sasuke glared at Itachi, knowing that his brother was being annoying on purpose.
"And besides, I want to have dinner with Naruto," Itachi said, putting an arm around the blonde's shoulders and leaning close to him, cheek against cheek.
Sasuke cringed. "Get away," he ground out.
"But you're not telling me why. I like Naruto and I want to have dinner with him. Is that all right, Naruto?" Itachi asked the blonde.
Naruto felt very claustrophobic at the close proximity of Sasuke's brother. "Um, well, I-I dunno-" he stammered, not able to concentrate since Itachi was now lowering his hand down his arm.
Sasuke noticed the gesture and growled under his breath. "Brother, leave now," he said.
"But why?" Itachi asked again with the innocence of a five year old. "It's not fair if you keep little Naruto all to yourself. I want him, too,"
Sasuke felt his blood boil, not from his brother's annoyance, but from what Itachi had just said. I want him, too. Sasuke clenched his fists at his side and was slowly losing his self-control. But he couldn't blow up in front of Naruto. And, he couldn't let his brother stay. For one, Naruto looked freaked out, and two, for some reason, seeing his brother all over Naruto made him feel the same way he did around Neji and Gaara. …Jealous…
Sasuke stood up and said fiercely, "Brother, you're leaving,"
Itachi sighed exaggeratedly. "Fine, Mr. Mean Little Brother," he said, standing up as well. "Good night, my Naruto,"
Naruto nodded absently, and stuttered, "Y-Yeah, go-good night…"
Sasuke snarled at the 'my Naruto' comment. He followed Itachi out the door and into the hall and then said, "What was that about?"
"I told you to introduce me to your guest," Itachi replied.
"And you had to ruin our dinner, because?" Sasuke asked.
"It's fun?" Itachi replied.
"Brother…" Sasuke said sternly, as if scolding a younger brother, not an older one. "What was with your foolish behavior? You were practically suffocating Naruto!"
"Oh, dear brother, what has you all riled up?" Itachi asked instead of answering.
"N-Nothing. J-Just you making a fool of yourself and interrupting my dinner," Sasuke replied.
"Are you sure that's all? Nothing about me…and Naruto?" Itachi asked.
Sasuke tried not to blush. "Good night, Brother," he said and returned back into the dinning room, slamming the door in his brother's face.
Itachi smirked as he walked down the hall to the study. "Oh, little brother, you should just tell him what you feel. …But it is amusing to tease you…"
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"I'm sorry for my brother's behavior," Sasuke apologized.
"Um, no problem…" Naruto replied. "Is he always like that?"
"No. He just likes bugging me," Sasuke said.
Naruto gave a soft smile. "That's nice. I wish I had a sibling," he said quietly.
Sasuke looked at him and felt his heart go out to the blonde. Quickly changing the subject, Sasuke said, "Are you ready for course two? I'll go ask the servants to bring it out,"
Naruto looked up quickly and grinned. "Yeah! More, more! I could eat your cooking all day!" he said excitedly.
Sasuke felt a lightness in his heart at that comment as he walked into the kitchen to talk to the servants.
The servants came out with the next meal and for awhile, the two boys just sat and ate quietly.
"So, where are your parents these days?" Naruto asked, not able to stand the silence any longer.
Sasuke looked up quickly, not expecting that question, and answered, "At a convention in the States,"
"Wow? The States? That's so cool," Naruto said excitedly. "Some day, I want to go there too. Have you been there before?"
"Yes. Once. But it was awhile ago, so I don't remember much except the hotel we stayed at," Sasuke replied.
"So what do your parent's do again?"
"They're both business people and we own a chain of hotels. They're always out of country or city, working. Work, work, work. They're hardly ever at home," Sasuke replied. "It's almost as if I didn't have any parents at all,"
"Well, at least you do have them. E-Even if they're not around all the time," Naruto said quietly.
Sasuke bit his tongue, hard. How could he have been so insensitive with that comment? He knew Naruto didn't have any parents. How could he have said that! "I-I'm sorry, Naruto…I didn't mean it in a bad way…"
"It's all right. No big deal!" Naruto said, waving his hand.
Sasuke saw right through Naruto's lie and felt sadness for the blonde. "Your parents…a car crash, right?" he asked, wanting to know more about Naruto's past.
Naruto looked away and then said, "So, what does Itachi do? Does he have a job? Go to college?"
Sasuke blinked at the sudden change in topic. He knew it should have been expected; obviously it would be hard to take about deceased parents, but with Naruto it seemed different. It was more that he didn't want to talk about it, not that he couldn't. And this thought made Sasuke extremely depressed. Why couldn't Naruto open up to him about his past? Why couldn't he tell him about his parents? Sasuke wanted to know; he wanted to be able to understand and help; he wanted…
"Hello? Sasuke-bastard, did you hear me?" Naruto said, snapping his fingers in Sasuke's face.
"Oh, yeah. Um, Itachi does attend college and he's taking business classes. But he already works as head of the hotels we own around here," Sasuke replied.
"Really? Wow. That's pretty cool," Naruto said. "So, he's really smart, huh?"
"Yes, he is,"
"But he's kind of weird,"
"That, too,"
"But he's funny. You should be more funny too," Naruto said.
Sasuke just shook his head. "Whatever," he said.
"Anyway…I love your cooking! I'm gonna be over all the time eating whatever you make!" Naruto exclaimed.
Sasuke felt himself blush at Naruto's compliments. He…liked the feeling. He was glad Naruto liked his cooking. "Well, as much fun as that would be, I think maybe it'd be better if I just packed leftovers for you instead," Sasuke said.
"But it's not the same! It's more fun having a nice dinner like this. We can talk and have a good time. That's why tonight's really great!"
Sasuke felt himself blush again. "So, y-you're having a good time?" he asked carefully.
"Yep! This is really fun! Thanks Sasuke-teme!"
"Will you quit calling me teme?"
"Only if you stop calling me dobe and baka,"
"But you are a dobe and a baka,"
"And you are a coldhearted bastard,"
"Don't insult the bastard who's treating you dinner,"
"Well, well…don't insult your guest!" Naruto said.
Sasuke just shook his head. "I think I'll go get the dessert, okay?"
"Dessert? Yes! Yumm!" Naruto said childishly.
Sasuke left and returned a few minutes later with a cake and French Silk pie.
"Damn! You made two desserts?" Naruto exclaimed, wide-eyed.
"Yes," Sasuke replied simply. "Well, take some instead of staring at it. I can assure you it won't start moving,"
Naruto stuck his tongue out. "You're sense of humor is weird. But, at least you're trying, I'll give you that," Naruto said as he took a piece of pie and put it onto his plate. "Hey, hey, aren't you having any?"
Sasuke shook his head. "I don't like sweets,"
Naruto gaped at him. "What! How can you not? Sweets are the best! After ramen, of course. How don't you like sweets?"
"I just don't, dobe," Sasuke replied.
"Well, I'm gonna make you eat some. No wonder you're so coldhearted. You don't have any sweetness inside of you," Naruto said. "In addition to defrosting you, I'm going to make sure you eat and like sweets!"
"Don't you dare, Naruto…" Sasuke warned.
"Too bad!" Naruto took a piece of pie and placed it on Sasuke's plate. "Eat,"
"No,"
"Eat!"
"No, Naruto,"
"…Fine, then I'll force feed you!" Naruto said, standing up.
Sasuke blinked. "Wh-What? No, Naruto! Get away!"
Naruto ignored him and walked over, holding a small piece of pie on a fork. "Come on, Sasuke, open up and eat!"
"Naruto, don't make me hurt you!"
"Aw, come on, be a little good boy, and eat the yummy pie!" Naruto cooed.
"I'm not a child, quit treating me like that!" Sasuke practically yelled, backing away as Naruto moved towards him.
"Come on, just try a piece!" Naruto persisted.
"I told you, I don't like desserts and I won't try any more!" Sasuke said, now backed as far as he could on his chair without falling off. And, to make matters worse, Naruto was now kneeling on the other edge of the chair, leaning closer and closer. Sasuke could feel the head rising in his cheeks.
"Here, just one try! It's not a big deal! Pie isn't going to kill you!" Naruto said.
"What if I have hives from pie?" Sasuke asked.
"Do you?"
"No,"
"Then, eat the damn pie! It's good!" Naruto insisted.
"But I don't like sweets!"
"I told you, it's part of my defrostation oath! You're going to like sweets!"
"Naruto…"
But Naruto ignored him again and moved closer. To make himself more comfortable, he leaned against the back of the chair and pulled his foot out from under the table. And, before they knew what was happening, the chair tipped over and, "AGH!" rang through the room.
Sasuke stared, his heart pounding uncontrollably in his chest. He could feel the heat radiating all over his body. Sasuke looked up into the bright blue eyes which were now filled with shock and embarrassment.
Naruto blushed furiously as he practically laid on top of Sasuke. Every cell in his body was burning. They were so close…practically three inches away from each other's faces…
Sasuke could see the irises around Naruto's eyes…his deep blue eyes…
He's so warm…Naruto couldn't help but think as he stared at Sasuke, his gaze not wavering.
Sasuke tried not to think about what this closeness was doing to him. But he couldn't help it. Images of when they'd shared those simple kisses popped into his head. They had meant to be meaningless, little rehearsals for the play, nothing more than that. But, it ended up being the opposite. After they'd kissed, Sasuke couldn't help but think more about it. Wonder why they had made such an impact on him. They had caused unexplainable waves upon waves of emotions and thoughts to take over his mind. Thoughts about how he liked it; how he had enjoyed it, and how he wanted more. Emotions of how Sasuke felt like he needed to spend time with Naruto, how he ached to be around the blonde's constant energy and happiness. Emotions of anger and jealously towards Neji and Gaara. Feelings that went nuts whenever they were together. Sasuke couldn't understand what was going on with his emotions, and he wasn't sure if he even wanted to understand his feelings for a bit of fear at what he would find there. But he wanted to find out why being with Naruto, spending time with him, seeing him, listening to him, talking to him, even fighting with him…Sasuke wanted to know why all those things made him…happy. Why Naruto could change the way he thought and acted, and felt. Why a stupid little dobe could make every cell in his body react like electricity and water.
"Hey! Who screamed?" came the unexpected, and sudden loud voice of Itachi as the older Uchiha barged in.
Silence.
Then, "Whoa, sorry!" Itachi exclaimed.
"No! it's not what it looks like!" Sasuke and Naruto yelled, springing apart and getting to their feet.
"We-We just fell over, that's all!" Naruto said, blushing even more.
"Nothing was going on!" Sasuke said, his normally pale features now completely crimson.
Itachi just looked at them and gave a small amused smirk.
"Um, um, I-I think I should go," Naruto said quietly.
Sasuke turned to him, half agreeing, half wanting him to stay. "Y-Yeah, all right," he said. "I-I'll show you out,"
Really awkwardly, Sasuke led Naruto to the front door, Itachi followed them, still smirking.
"Thanks for dinner, Sasuke-bastard. It was great! You're an awesome cook!" Naruto said, most of his embarrassment from a moment ago now gone. "You're gonna have to treat me again,"
"No. It's your turn now,"
"But I can only make ramen!"
"Oh, god. Nevermind then,"
Naruto grinned. "See ya later, Sasuke-bastard,"
"Later, dobe," Sasuke said and watched as Naruto walked down the driveway and headed down the street.
Sasuke continued staring after him, even long after Naruto had vanished from sight. Sasuke knew that no matter how hard he tried, his feelings weren't going to go away. He was beginning to realize that no amount of denial and ignorance was going to erase the emotions and thoughts that came and burned like fire within his body. He could no longer escape it, and was starting to believe that he didn't want to escape it any more. It wasn't the Uchiha way to disregard something. At least never something that was so important.
No, Sasuke couldn't run away from reality. He couldn't run away from what was right before his eyes. From what had been right before his eyes for the longest time and he just hadn't wanted to understand it. He couldn't avoid what was boiling in his blood everyday. He couldn't hide from the growing thoughts and emotions. He wasn't able to evade the jealously and anger he felt around Neji and Gaara. He couldn't ignore his senses as they went haywire. He couldn't elude the desire and passion. He couldn't deny the simple facts that he thought about every day. He couldn't escape it any more. Sasuke could no longer escape the truth.
And, the truth was, he loved Naruto.
A/N: Well, what did you think? Good? Well, at least Sasuke's finally admitted his feelings, right? Yeah, I didn't really like this chapter a whole whole lot, except for Sasuke admitting to himself he liked Naruto. Well, um, one thing I wanted to say so you don't get confusled, is that Itachi doesn't really like like Naruto. He's just playing around to annoy Sasuke. Just so you all know. And, I need a little help. I'm thinking about having the group go on a school trip to Hokkaido or something. Do you guys like that idea? Please tell me what you think in your reviews! Well, that's all. Love, SilverRose88.