When the blonde woke he was surprised to find the Uchiha was asleep, still kneeling by the side of the bed. It must be uncomfortable, but he had stayed until he fell asleep. Naruto felt a little touched by this, but also guilty.
Naruto reached out to the brunette, and shook his shoulder softly. The Uchiha woke up with half lidded eyes confused looking up to the blonde, Naruto didnt say anything but looked at the other man. After Sasuke woke more, Naruto broke eye contact, looking down. Then he moved back, and after a moment, lifted the blanket, silently inviting the other to lay down as well.
Sasuke looked at the blonde seriously, and cautiously began to rise. Wincing at what Naruto assumed was pain in his knees. Naruto just closed his eyes and nodded once, laying his head back down and trying to relax. He needed to try to trust the Uchiha, his kingdom fueling him once again, but this time he would be less giving.
Sasuke got on the bed and Naruto felt his breathing and movements seemed to be very careful beside the blonde.
"I... Want to trust you. I want to believe you, that this isn't some game but... Itachi he-"
"You don't- I heard some of what he did, and I don't want you to have to relive anything by telling me more. He was worse to you than I think he ever was to me. And to think you are still here, trying to befriend me... It's... Admirable." Sasuke said softly, Naruto opening his eyes. The men looked at each other, looking for something deeper than the surface could provide.
"I'm sorry... I had no idea before. And, I compared us. It wasn't right of me. If anything, what he's done to... Makes me hate him more. But, it isn't in my right to act for you." Sasuke continued, and Naruto nodded saying a soft thank you.
"Your father- the king... Is sending him back tomorrow. For atta- for tonight." Naruto corrected, not wanting to feel so vulnerable again. Sasuke seemed surprised by this but eventually just nodded.
"If you are okay with it... Tomorrow I'd like to spar with you. I think both of us need it." Sasuke offered tentatively. Naruto closed his eyes and thought about it, then nodded.
"Tomorrow." Naruto confirmed, "For now, let's sleep. Goodnight Sasuke."
"Goodnight Naruto."
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Naruto woke to the sun in his eyes and found himself again alone in his bed. He took a moment and processed what had happened the night before, and took a deep breath. After taking a moment, he pushed himself to a sitting up position, ready to put his best foot forward today.
After dressing and finding no sign of Sasuke, Naruto headed to the training grounds, if they were to spar, he could use a warm up.
But as he came closer he heard metal clinking and rounded the corner to find Sasuke and Kakashi sparring. He hid for a moment and watched the two of them battle, he recognized that Kakashi was holding back, making the match seem equal. Then suddenly without warning, Kakashi threw a kunai towards the blonde, Naruto barely dodging it.
"You going to spy or join in?" Kakashi asked and Naruto could hear the smile on his lips.
"Kakashi-sensei I feel like this is a threat more than an invitation." Naruto joked and walked up to the pair.
"Hm. Maybe. Now let's see. How about the princes pair up? I think I can handle you two." Kakashi said and moved into a defensive position.
Naruto looked at Sasuke and nodded, before launching himself at the teacher.