A/N: Hi.
Dragon77: Secret.
koala: Thanks for that input. I'll make sure to be more aware of that. I promise though, you'll see Naruto's history later on.
Hino1Hyuga: Your comments make me laugh, haha Thanks for that, but yes, it's finally here.
Hope you all enjoy? And as always, thank you for reading this. I really appreciate it.
Warnings: I took out warnings, I didn't see a point in it. It might end up spoiling things in the future.
Disclaimer: I do not own anything.
Sasuke woke up on something he had never felt before. Something so soft and so fluffy. It had molded his body perfectly, unlike the hard surfaces he had laid on before. He was on a bed. He slowly opened his sleepy eyes and found himself facing his master. In fact he was curled against him and probably from his own will too. His master's arms and legs were sprawled out, meaning that he didn't hold Sasuke at all. Sasuke was startled from his own boldness. He felt embarrassed at himself, the fact that he was cuddling up to his own master.
He decided to be selfish and stay on the bed with his master. Sasuke knew that he wouldn't be punished for being on his bed. Sasuke quickly learned that his master was not like the rest. He gave Sasuke more freedom than ever and was more tolerant to his behaviour.
Naruto shifted a little, trying to move away from the sun creeping in through the window. He didn't want to wake up yet since it was the weekend, but he felt warmth on the side of him and decided to see what it was. He saw Sasuke curled up next to him, remembering that he had brought Sasuke to bed with him. He smiled and shifted so he was facing Sasuke. He was about to touch Sasuke's hair until dark ebony eyes suddenly opened and looked up at him.
"My god Sasuke!" Naruto jumped from that. "You scared me."
Sasuke thought he made his master angry so his ear drooped a little.
"No no, I'm not mad at you." He hugged Sasuke against him, and snuck a whiff of that dark hair.
He let go of Sasuke and smiled to him. He was in a good mood. He saw Sasuke sitting up staring at him rather intensely.
"What is it Sasuke?" He studied the kit. "Weren't your eyes red before?"
Sasuke's eyes tended to change time to time. It switched off from red and black. It was something present in the Uchiha breed which added to their uniqueness. There was no reason for it, but sometimes it could be dependant on mood.
Sasuke simply nodded, leaving Naruto baffled. Naruto decided to just ignore it.
"You're hungry right?" Naruto asked.
Sasuke nodded again, and it was confirmed by his stomach growling. Naruto laughed, making Sasuke pout.
"Oh yeah, I took off your bell. I'm sure you don't even care, but it was annoying. You move around a lot you know?" He was referring to Sasuke when he was asleep.
Sasuke didn't even noticed it was gone. He shrugged, and his stomach growled again. He held his stomach in annoyance. Naruto, once again laughed. Sasuke tried burning holes through his master by glaring at him.
"Oh come on, I'm just teasing you." He ruffled Sasuke's hair, causing the eyes to soften.
"Stay here Sasuke, I'll go tell Sakura to make us something. You can rest more if you want." Naruto got up to leave the room.
Sasuke plopped back down on the soft bed. He ran his hand through the materials of the blanket and sheets. He couldn't contain his happiness and he smiled to himself. He hugged the fluffy blanket in his arms and between his legs. His tail was happily swaying around.
Naruto saw everything. He didn't leave the room yet. Naruto was staring at him the whole time. Sasuke thought he had left, but when he turned around still holding the blanket, he froze. His master was staring at him. His face immediately turned red. He let go of the blanket and buried himself underneath it. He was so embarrassed that he just acted like that in front of someone.
He heard footsteps approach him.
"Sasuke, are you trying to kill me or something?"
Sasuke peeked his head from under the blanket, only to find his master's face right in front of him. He was kneeling at the side of his bed.
"Since when were you so goddamn cute?" Naruto, never in his life would think he would be calling a twenty year old man (hybrid) 'goddamn' cute.
Sasuke hid himself again under the blanket.
"Aw don't be like that." Naruto teased. "I'll come get you when the foods done okay?"
Sasuke nodded, barely seen by the blonde since the blanket covered him. Naruto left the room and headed downstairs. Sasuke, this time checked to see if his master was gone. When he confirmed that his master went downstairs, he continued hugging the blanket.
Naruto went into the kitchen and saw Sakura there.
"You guys are already up?"
"Hm? It's past noon you know."
"Oh." Naruto mumbled. He didn't know he slept that long, usually he woke up earlier. "I'm trying to think what Sasuke would like to eat. He's a cat right? So maybe he likes fish." He was muttering to himself more than talking to anyone else.
Sakura, the time she was working for Naruto, never saw him act like this for another person.
"Ah Sakura, can you make us fish?"
"Huh?" Sakura snapped out of her thoughts. "Oh sure! I'll make it now."
"Thanks."
Naruto and Sakura chatted for a bit while she was cooking. Naruto hired maids so he didn't have to do anything, obviously. Sakura was in charge of all the maids around here because Naruto trusted her. He only requested them to wear the maid uniforms so that when he came home he could at least see something nice. But since Sasuke was with him, all his attention went to the kit.
"Hey Sakura, you guys don't have to wear..that anymore."
"Hm? How come?"
"Tell the others they can dress however they like from now on, as long as it's appropriate." He said, ignoring her question.
"Eh? Okay." Sakura was a little happy at that, but she didn't really show it. It was such a hassle to put on everything. She at first thought Naruto was a pervert, but she quickly found out that he was just lonely.
When the food was done, Naruto went back upstairs to get his kit. When he entered through the door, he saw Sasuke hugging the blanket.
"Sasuke, food's ready." Naruto laughed to himself. Look who's become the little master.
Sasuke's ears perked up and he sat up at the sound of his master's voice. He slightly dozed off before, so his eyelids were heavy. He blinked a couple of times, letting them adjust.
"Come on, let's go."
Sasuke obeyed, but he was still drowsy. He got off the bed, but ended up falling off of it instead. His legs were tangled in the blanket, bringing it down with him.
Naruto bursted out into laughter and went over to help his kit.
"God Sasuke, I take it you're not a morning person." He laughed.
Sasuke pouted and turned away from his master. Naruto was still laughing.
"I know you're hungry Sasuke. I had Sakura make you something nice. I'm sure you're sick of eating your food." He smiled to Sasuke as he slowly turned back to face him. "Come on, I'll even carry you."
Naruto turned around and bent down. Sasuke got off of the floor, leaving the mess he made behind, and climbed onto his master's back. Naruto grabbed hold of Sasuke's legs and hoisted both of them up. Sasuke enjoyed being carried, it reminded him of the times when he was with Itachi. He quickly shook the thought of his brother away because it gave him pain thinking about it.
When Naruto and Sasuke made it downstairs, Sakura was surprised to see Sasuke on his back. She thought it was cute the way Sasuke held on to Naruto. She left them alone after they arrived.
Sasuke immediately smelled something good. He looked over his master's shoulder to see what it was.
Fish.
Sasuke's tail immediately started to sway around happily. He showed no expression on his face, but inside he was eager. He's only tried fish a couple of times, but they were only dried fish. It was given to him as a reward before, so he was excited to be eating it. It was his right? He was almost climbing over his master to see the fish.
"Hey, hey! I'll put you down so stop going crazy." Naruto let go of Sasuke's legs, sitting him on one of the chairs belonging to the table. Naruto sat himself down after.
Sasuke squirmed a bit, feeling uncomfortable sitting on the chair. He slid down, off the chair and on to the floor. He sat next to his master.
"You're not going to sit?"
Sasuke shook his head. Even though his master allowed it, it just didn't feel right.
"Alright then, I'm just going to eat it by myself." He did his best to keep a straight face.
Sasuke's ears sank at those words. He gently touched his master's leg, giving a look of desperation.
"Shit, I was just joking." Feeling bad that he said that.
Usually Sasuke would be angry that someone joked with him like that, but he wasn't. His ears perked back up and he kneeled up to try and see the fish.
"Here." Naruto used his chopsticks to pick a piece of fish off and put it in front of Sasuke's lips.
Sasuke hungrily took it in his mouth. He was not expecting taste to explode on his tongue. He hadn't eaten anything this good in so long. It was way different than the dried fish he ate before. He licked his lips and looked up to his master for more.
Naruto could tell that the kit enjoyed it. He continued to feed him, while eating for himself in between.
Naruto was confused with himself. He didn't know what to do with the kit. He really enjoyed the kit's company, but he told himself before, he was just a pet. He was getting mixed feelings. What were these feelings? He was struggling between his role as a master and friend. But Sasuke has been treated like a pet his whole life, so it was expected that Naruto would treat him one as well.
Sasuke knew this as well. He took advantage of his master's kindness. If he could appeal to his master, then he sure as hell will do it. But at the same time, he liked Naruto as his master compared to anyone he had before.
Sasuke continued eating from Naruto's chopsticks. He was a little disappointed when he found out there was none left. But he showed his gratitude by lightly kissing his master's feet.
"You don't have to do that Sasuke." He lifted Sasuke's chin. "Instead, why don't you smile for me?"
Sasuke looked up at his master in question, but he was happy so he gave him a smile that literally beamed.
"Ugh.." He leaned down and hugged Sasuke to his stomach. "I don't think this is good for my heart."
The doorbell rang, catching both of their attentions. They both dumbfoundedly looked to the direction of the ring.
"Ah, I'll get it." Naruto usually answered his own doors.
Naruto let go of Sasuke and got up to see who it was. Sasuke trailed behind, lightly stepping on the tip of his toes to avoid the little pain on his feet. Naruto cracked opened the door to find his childhood friend standing there.
"Kiba? What brings you here." Naruto saw the familiar white dog behind him. "Oh Akamaru too, he's gotten huge."
Kiba grinned, his red triangle tattoos curved as well. "Yeah! And what do you mean? I can't come visit you?" He laughed.
"I guess." Naruto mumbled.
"Oh?" Kiba looked to the side of Naruto and saw Sasuke. "Who's this? Have you been hiding some pretty girl the whole time?" He saw the pair of pale skinny legs behind Naruto.
"Don't be stupid. His name is Sasuke, he's my pet hybrid." He slightly turned to his kit, pulling him out a bit.
"WHAT! I thought those pretty legs belonged to a girl!" Kiba wasn't affected at all hearing Naruto getting a hybrid.
Sasuke didn't like this at all. He didn't care what Kiba had to say and calling him a girl, but rather that dog.
"He's kinda big, don't you think? He's almost as tall as you."
"He's twenty, so it's to be expected."
Sasuke suddenly hid back behind Naruto, grabbing on to the blonde's back shirt.
"Eh he's twenty, boring. And are you gunna let us in or what."
"Fine." Naruto opened the door wider to let both Kiba and Akamaru in.
Sasuke scrambled around Naruto to avoid Akamaru, who was staring at Sasuke the whole time.
"God Sasuke! What's wrong with you!" Finally snapping at Sasuke's movements.
Sasuke didn't like the dog at all. The way he stared at him and everything.
"Sasuke let go of me." Naruto ordered.
Sasuke let go of the blonde's shirt, but he stayed as close as he could to him as he followed Naruto. Naruto and Kiba sat down in the living room couches. They talked about things such as their childhood and random memories. Sasuke was sitting on the ground directly in front of Akamaru. But the whole time, Sasuke was defensively holding onto Naruto's leg (who didn't care about the hold on his leg), away from Akamaru. He would hiss quietly when they made eye contact.
This was the second time Sasuke had ever seen an actual dog. Secretly, he was terrified of them. The first time he was exposed to such a pet, they had attacked him, causing him severe injuries. It was even worse this time because Akamaru was bigger than half the size of him.
Akamaru suddenly got up and playfully trotted towards Sasuke's direction. Sasuke jumped and let go of his master's leg. He scrambled behind and around the couch, away from Akamaru.
Naruto and Kiba noticed both of them leaving, but paid no mind to it. They were absorbed in their conversation. That was, until they heard a small yelp.
Naruto quickly got up, barely recognizing the voice of his silent pet. Kiba followed behind.
They saw Akamaru mounted on top of Sasuke, doing motions that was very unpleasant to see. Sasuke had a terrified look to his face, as he was too weak to push the big dog off of him.
Before Naruto could say anything, Kiba yelled.
"Akamaru! You better get off of him or else I'm taking you to the vet to get you castrated!"
Akamaru whined and slowly got off of Sasuke. He hung his head and tail and walked to his owner.
"Shit, sorry about that. I didn't think he'd act like that." Kiba rubbed the back of his head.
"It's fine." Naruto moved to his kit. "Sasuke, come here."
Sasuke was trembling from the shock. He didn't even realize that Akamaru was away and only saw a figure coming closer to him. Out of fear and instinct, he brought out his claws and scratched Naruto.
Naruto winced at the sudden attack. He didn't become angry this time though. He bent down.
"Sasuke, it's me. It's okay, he's not here." Naruto easily noticed that Sasuke had been traumatized before with dogs.
Sasuke was sweating and panting hard, but when he heard the gentle voice of his master, he started to calm down. He got up from the floor, still kneeling, and hugged his master. Naruto hugged Sasuke back, but at this action Sasuke became wide eyed. He suddenly pushed his master away from him.
"Sasuke?" Naruto questioned.
Sasuke couldn't believe he was seeking the comfort of his master. What was he thinking?! When did he become so attached to him? For so many years, he hasn't trusted anyone except his brother. Just because Naruto was nice to him, he opened up to him? Naruto was his master, and that would never change.
Sasuke was upset how easily he relied on his master. He suddenly sprinted away from his master, but even for himself it was too fast. He tripped and fell only ten feet away from Naruto.
"Uhm, I think I should go." Kiba said, who watched the whole ordeal. "Sorry bout this."
"No, it's okay. Come back next week? Oh and bring Akamaru again."
"Eh? Okay. I'll be on my way now." Kiba left with Akamaru trailing behind him.
When Kiba left, Naruto went to his kit who was still on the floor. He saw that Sasuke was covering his face with his hands while laying on his side. He lightly touched Sasuke's shoulder.
Sasuke felt miserable. What were these confusing feelings mixing around him. Tears were leaking out of his eyes from so much emotions rushing through him. He was so confused with himself.
"Sasuke, what's wrong?" Naruto took Sasuke's hands in his own to reveal dark watery eyes looking up at him.
Sasuke backed away from his master, but Naruto kept a strong hold on his hands.
"Sasuke, I know you're upset, but just calm down." Naruto tried to sound gentle.
Sasuke on the other hand was starting to panic at the grip on his hands. He started to struggle, but to only cause the blonde to tighten his grip. Sasuke then felt threatened. His mind told him no, but his instincts took over. He bit the blonde's wrist, hard.
"Ow! Shit Sasuke!" Naruto didn't expect that. He underestimated the power of Sasuke's jaw as his teeth sank into his skin. He was also harshly enlightened that Sasuke has sharp fangs.
"Let go Sasuke!" Naruto ordered, but he didn't.
Naruto let go of Sasuke's hands. He used his free hand to grab the throat of his kit and pushed him. Naruto threateningly tightened the grip on Sasuke's delicate neck the farther he pushed out. Soon Sasuke started to cough from the lack of air and released Naruto's wrists.
While Sasuke caught his breath, Naruto examined the damage. He saw Sasuke's teeth marks perfectly aligned on his wrists. The areas where Sasuke's fangs were was bleeding.
Naruto snapped, he grabbed the collar of Sasuke's sweater.
"Are you asking for punishments?!" He yelled to Sasuke's face.
Sasuke's mask began to break. He let the most pitiful face Naruto has ever seen appear. His lips trembled and soon he was sobbing.
What's wrong with me. What's wrong with me. Sasuke asked himself over and over as he cried. Hundreds of thoughts were going through his mind. He kept questioning himself how he should act with his master. Should I trust him? Is it okay to think he'll treat me better? What are these weird feelings inside of me..? Did I actually hurt master? Is he okay..? He's going to kill me.
Fear and anxiety plastered all over Sasuke's face and Naruto had enough.
A sharp sting on Sasuke's cheek was all he felt. His head had been moved from the impact, as he was looking to the side. His mind went blank. He gingerly touched his cheek, and looked up at his master.
"Is your mind clear now." Naruto asked, hand stinging.
Sasuke looked down and took deep breaths. He wiped the tears off his face with his sleeves and then nodded.
"Good." Naruto sighed. "Now come here." Managing to control his anger.
Sasuke looked up at Naruto with a flicker of hope. He slowly went up to his master and hugged him, hoping that's what his master wanted.
He relaxed into the blonde's arms when Naruto hugged him back.
"Why are you such a mess Sasuke." Naruto asked, not really expecting any response. He petted the raven hair, which calmed Sasuke.
"Sasuke," Naruto started, "Kiba is an important friend of mine. I'm sure he's already lectured Akamaru, so you don't have to worry about him doing anything to you. But I told them to come back again, and Akamaru will be coming."
Sasuke slightly stiffened when he heard that. Naruto let go of Sasuke to look at him in the eyes.
"I want you to become acquainted with both Kiba and Akamaru, since they are my friends." He repeated to make sure Sasuke understood.
Sasuke didn't look too happy when he heard that. He averted his eyes elsewhere and picked at his sweater.
"How about we make a deal then."
Sasuke's ears slightly twitched.
"If you promise to behave and meet Akamaru, then I promise to give you fish again that very night." Knowing that Akamaru would be the hardest to be friends with.
Sasuke's ears perked, showing he was certainly interested. He played with his sleeve before holding out his pinky. His eyes were still averted elsewhere.
"Hm? What's this for?" Naruto thought about it before chuckling. "Are you pinky promising me? Man, you are just too cute."
Sasuke pouted and brought his hand down. Naruto messed Sasuke's hair.
"Here," Naruto held Sasuke's hand out and intertwined their pinkies together, then he pressed his thumb on Sasuke's. "This seals the promise if I remember correctly?"
Sasuke nodded, feeling a tad embarrassed.
"Good, then it's a promise." Naruto smiled.
Sasuke remembered that he had bitten his master, when he saw dried up blood on the blonde's wrist. He gingerly touched his master's arm.
"Oh yeah." Naruto being reminded of his small injury. "You sure bite hard as hell you know."
Sasuke's ears fell. He tried to express that he was sorry for biting him. He held the blonde's wrist and started to lick the wound that he created.
"What are you doing?" Naruto felt a familiar bump on Sasuke's tongue.
Sasuke paused in the middle of licking. He wasn't really sure himself. He retracted his tongue. Sasuke felt guilt creep up inside of him.
"It's okay Sasuke," Naruto reassured him, "but let me see your tongue."
Sasuke stuck his tongue out. Naruto scratched his head.
"I forgot bout this." Naruto was reminded of the tongue piercing. "Has it been hurting you at all?
Sasuke shook his head.
"Does it bother you?"
Sasuke shook his head again. He already got used to it after it stopped hurting.
"It doesn't suit you. I'm taking it out, but the hole should close up."
Sasuke kind of smirked at Naruto's indecisiveness.
Naruto got up to go to his bathroom. He also needed to at least bandage his wrist so no infections took place. Sasuke got up as well. He followed him up the stairs and into the bathroom.
While Naruto bandaged himself, he turned to Sasuke.
"You're feet doesn't hurt anymore?" He questioned Sasuke's sudden ability to walk.
Sasuke shook his head.
"Huh. Do you like pain or something?"
Sasuke frowned, why would he like pain? He shook his head again.
"Didn't think so, it's just weird."
Naruto finished bandaging himself, "Sasuke come here. Let me take out the piercing."
Sasuke obediently came in front of Naruto. He stuck out his tongue without any orders, making it easier for Naruto. He held the piercing stable and unscrewed it.
"Okay, it's out." Naruto collected the pieces and simply threw them out.
He made Sasuke rinse his mouth to avoid any infections. Sasuke liked the freedom back on his tongue.
Naruto got up and stretched. He wanted fresh air.
"Let's go outside Sasuke, shall we?
Sasuke's face lit up before following the blonde outside.
