A/N: Ergghh...sorry this was later than my usual updates. I kinda just..derped. But I'll do my best to go back to my schedule (twice a week).

Kinda updating this at a late time too..well late for me at least.

Anyways, thank you all. I know I say this a shitton, but I'm glad you're enjoying it. (Sorry I'm being uncreative and not very responsive in my..response..cause I'm tired.)

Enjoy.

Disclaimer: I do not own anything.

Both Naruto and Sasuke had told Itachi what had happened. Itachi was relieved that Sasuke was okay. Sasuke was embarrassed when Naruto told Itachi that he wanted to marry him. But Sasuke secretly grinned that Naruto was disappointed when Itachi said he already knew.

"You were smiling weren't you!" Naruto looked at Sasuke.

Sasuke covered his mouth and shook his head.

"Liar." Naruto squinted his eyes at Sasuke.

Sasuke uncovered his mouth and started to laugh. He hugged Naruto and started to climb on him.

"What are you doing Sasuke?" Naruto asked, making sure Sasuke doesn't fall.

Sasuke had jumped onto Naruto and climbed his body. He moved around Naruto's body and settled on his back.

Naruto supported Sasuke with his hands as Sasuke wrapped his legs around him.

"What's up?" Naruto laughed.

"Can I eat fish." Sasuke whispered in Naruto's ear.

"Fish?" Naruto couldn't help but think how cute Sasuke was and laughed even more. "You did all that to just ask me if you can eat fish? You do know we're practically the same height right."

"Hmph." Sasuke buried his face in Naruto's shoulder.

Naruto felt Sasuke's ear rub on his cheek.

Sasuke knew they ate fish a lot just for him, but he just really wanted to eat it.

"I'm not sure if we have anymore fish." Naruto lied. He just wanted to tease Sasuke. He now always had fish stocked up for any time Sasuke wanted it.

Sasuke looked up and his ears fell.

"No more..?" Sasuke sulked.

"Master, I think I saw fish in the fridge earlier." Itachi said.

Damn it. Naruto silently cursed.

Sasuke looked at Itachi at the mention of fish.

"Is that so." Naruto mumbled at his failed attempt to tease Sasuke, but when he saw Sasuke's face light up, it wasn't too bad.

Sasuke got off of Naruto's back and quickly went to the kitchen. He opened the fridge and saw a bunch of fish in the fridge. He frowned and ran back to Naruto, knocking him down.

"You lied to me..!" Sasuke pouted on top of Naruto.

"Owww..!" Naruto groaned. "I can't believe you just did that!"

Sasuke continued to make an upset face.

"Hehe, sorry Sasuke." Naruto innocently lifted his hands up. "I just wanted to tease you."

"Hn." Sasuke bent down and bit Naruto's neck hard.

"Oww! Sasuke that hurts!" Naruto covered his neck.

Sasuke got up and held Itachi's hand, leading him to the kitchen. He took a peek at Naruto who was still on the ground, but Naruto grinned at him.

"Hmph!" Sasuke stuck his tongue out and turned away.

"Damn." Naruto said defeated. He continued to lay on the ground for a minute before getting up.

He went to the kitchen and saw Sasuke attempting to prepare a big fish with Itachi.

"You cook Itachi?" Naruto asked.

"I'm not that good since I was never really made to do any cooking, but watching Sakura made me learn a lot."

"I see."

Naruto looked at Sasuke who refused to look back at him. He went closer to Sasuke to was obviously trying to ignore him. Naruto slipped his fingers between Sasuke's and gently held his hand. To his surprise, he felt the other hand tighten around his own. He looked and saw Sasuke blushing very faintly.

Naruto grinned and then asked Sasuke if he could cook.

Sasuke shook his head.

Naruto figured he couldn't since it looked like Sasuke saw it all as science.

Itachi had told Sakura that he would cook for himself, Naruto and Sasuke. He had Sasuke pick out any fish and said he would cook it. Sasuke was actually excited to see Itachi cook and he wanted to help.

"Otouto, you see that?" Itachi pointed to a container. "That has salt in it. Can you give that to me?"

Sasuke quickly nodded and reached over the counter and grabbed the salt for Itachi. He let go of Naruto's hand in the process. He watched Itachi pour the salt on the fish and rub it on both sides. Sasuke then wondered if salt tasted that good since it was on the fish. He grabbed the container and poured some in his hand.

"Sasuke, I don't think you should.." Naruto started, but it was too late.

Sasuke had already dumped the salt in his mouth and cringed from the saltiness.

"..do that." Naruto finished.

Sasuke started to cough and continued to cringe from the taste.

"Otouto! Why did you do that?" Itachi couldn't believe Sasuke ate that much salt.

Naruto got a glass of water for Sasuke. He drank all of the water in big gulps. He stuck his tongue out in disgust.

"Sasuke, salt is a seasoning. It's not meant for you to eat alone." Itachi frowned. "Now give me the pepper and don't eat it."

Sasuke was actually able to read the labels on the containers and he found the pepper easily. He proudly gave it Itachi who took it and rubbed it on the fish.

Naruto watched the brothers cook together, well mostly Itachi, but Sasuke seemed to be having fun. He noticed Sasuke staring at the pepper probably wondering how it tastes like despite being told not to eat it. Naruto took the container and got just a tiny bit of pepper.

"Sasuke, if you really want to, just have a little taste." Naruto put the pepper in Sasuke's hand.

Without hesitation, Sasuke put the little bit of pepper in his mouth.

"Master.." Itachi started.

"It's okay, it's just a little. It seems Sasuke would end up trying it anyways." Naruto said.

Itachi nodded. Knowing his brother, he would end up eating it out of curiosity anyways.

Sasuke was already drinking more water when Naruto looked back at him.

"Do you want more?" Naruto joked.

Sasuke shook his head quickly making Naruto laugh.

Itachi was done seasoning the fish. He seasoned it simply, only due to the lack of knowledge with spices and such.

"I forgot to preheat the oven." Itachi murmured as he turned the oven on.

As they waited, Sasuke got bored and stared at the fish. He started to poke the tail of it. He then looked at the head where the eye and mouth were. He felt a little eery looking at the dead fish. He was about to touch the mouth when,

"Boo!" Naruto touched Sasuke's shoulders, startling him to the max.

Sasuke let out a loud yelp as his whole body froze. Both his ears and tail pointed straight up and his hair started to stand.

Naruto laughed to the point tears started creeping out of his eyes.

Sasuke pushed Naruto lightly, mad that he did that. He began to pout when he saw Itachi grinning.

"I'm sorry." Naruto continued laughing. "You were just looking so intensly at the fish."

They heard the oven beep and their attention turned to it.

"I'll put it in." Itachi said, still smiling from what Naruto did, borderline laughing.

As Itachi put the fish inside the oven, he could still hear Naruto laughing. He turned around and saw Sasuke bumping his head lightly on Naruto's shoulder. He could see the pout on his face and Naruto starting to hug Sasuke.

"You're so cute Sasuke." Naruto started to pet Sasuke's hair.

Sasuke made a noise but started to revel under the touch. His ears flicked and he hugged Naruto back.

Itachi went to kitchen sink and started to wash the dishes from earlier. He was then pushed lightly by Sasuke. Itachi looked to the side. He thought Sasuke was with Naruto, but he looked back at Naruto sulking, wondering what he did this time.

"Are you trying to help me otouto?"

Sasuke nodded as he pushed his sleeves up.

Itachi dried his hands and properly rolled Sasuke's sleeves up to the elbows.

"Here." Itachi handed Sasuke a plate. "You can clean this."

Sasuke took the dish and the sponge. He started soaping the dish, copying what Itachi did. What he didn't expect was it to be slippery. He accidentally dropped the dish, causing the plate to break in the sink.

"Sasuke.." Itachi took the sponge away from Sasuke.

Sasuke's ears fell and he tried picking up the pieces.

"Don't touch it!" Itachi scolded. He didn't want Sasuke to hurt himself.

Sasuke sulked and went to Naruto who was sitting at the table.

"Got kicked out eh?" Naruto was leaning on his hand and messed Sasuke's hair.

Sasuke climbed on top of Naruto and sat on his lap facing him. He wrapped his arms around Naruto and buried his face in his chest.

Naruto got a hand towel nearby and dried Sasuke's hands, who rewrapped his himself around Naruto. He rubbed Sasuke's ears until it was time to eat.

When Itachi brought the cooked fish to the table, Sasuke's ears perked. He looked up from Naruto's chest and his stomach growled from the smell. Itachi apologized to Sasuke for yelling at him earlier and got plates for his little brother, Naruto, and himself.

Sasuke happily ate the fish with some rice Itachi scooped up for them. He was still on Naruto's lap, and Naruto himself didn't mind until his legs fell asleep. He lifted Sasuke and placed him on the seat next to him and Sasuke continued to eat without stopping.

Naruto was happy to see Sasuke eat so much now. He started to gain more weight compared to when they first met. Itachi too. Itachi was able to eat properly and had gained more weight as well. He had also taught Itachi how to use chopsticks, who got the hang of it quite fast.

When they were done, Itachi quickly cleaned up the mess. He was secretly excited. He was ready to play for his otouto.

"Sasuke, I need to show you something." Itachi finally said when he was done cleaning.

Both Sasuke and Naruto followed Itachi downstairs to Kyuubi's room. Naruto had a feeling he knew what Itachi was going to do since he was told before.

Itachi knocked on the door and Kyuubi opened it, not expecting to see the three of them there.

"May I?" Itachi asked.

Instantly, Kyuubi knew what Itachi wanted to do. He has been teaching him for quite some time anyways. He let them all in and sat on his bed. He let Naruto take the only chair in the room and placed Sasuke next to Itachi on the piano bench, making sure he was far enough so he wouldn't get in the way.

Sasuke didn't know what was going on, but he was excited.

"Otouto." Itachi started. "I really love you, you know that. You're my precious little brother. I know you love hearing music, so I decided to learn a song and dedicate it to you."

Sasuke gave a look of surprise. Itachi learned how to play?

"Of course, I couldn't do it alone." Itachi looked at Kyuubi and smiled at him. "Kurama..he's been helping me while you got tutored. I really hope you like it."

Itachi then placed his fingers on the piano. He's never felt so nervous. He took a deep breath and pressed down on the keys.

Sasuke's ears twitched when he heard his brother play. He was in awe. It was amazing enough to hear Kyuubi play, but his own brother? He couldn't keep his eyes off of Itachi's fingers. He was simply astounded.

Itachi could feel the eyes of Sasuke, but he didn't stop or hesitate. He had practiced for this moment and it was precious to him. Itachi gracefully glided his fingers across the keys and occasionally used the pedals for the needed effect. He played his piece seamlessly without any mistakes.

Kyuubi nodded in approval. He was actually proud of the extremely fast progress with Itachi. Itachi was on beat and the playing was beautiful. Kyuubi himself has been practicing and playing for years, but Itachi has only been playing for about a month and he sounded as if he's been playing his whole life.

When Itachi was done, he looked at Sasuke nervously.

"Did you like it..?"

Sasuke couldn't believe his ears. Like it?

Sasuke loved it.

He hugged Itachi tightly and nodded.

"Thank you." Sasuke smiled brightly at Itachi.

"Otouto.." Itachi hugged Sasuke back. "I love you."

Both Naruto and Kyuubi clapped for Itachi's playing. They praised him on the good job he did to the point he was overwhelmed, but he was happy.

Sasuke and Itachi stayed at the piano for several more minutes. Itachi showed Sasuke some keys and some parts of the song again.

When they were done, they started to go back upstairs.

"Ah, Itachi. Come here for a bit." Kyuubi signalled for Naruto and Sasuke to leave.

Itachi stayed behind, wondering what he had to say.

"Good job." Kyuubi smiled as he patted Itachi's head when the others were gone.

"Thank you.." Itachi murmured. "Thank you for teaching me."

"Would you want to learn more?" Kyuubi asked. "You're actually a very quick learner and your skills on the piano are exceptionally well. I could teach you properly."

"I would really like that." Itachi whispered.

"Then I'll teach you."

Itachi nodded as he slipped out of the room and said his thanks once again. Outside the room, Itachi touched his head where Kyuubi had touched him before quickly heading back upstairs.

Sasuke was already saying goodnight to Naruto when Itachi made it back all the way upstairs.

"Sleeping with me tonight?" Itachi asked.

Sasuke nodded and smiled.

Itachi said goodnight to Naruto and lead Sasuke to his room. Itachi started to brush his teeth and gave Sasuke the look, asking him if he had brushed his teeth. To his surprise, Sasuke showed him his teeth and it was cleaned.

Sasuke ran to the bed and plopped himself on top of it, waiting for Itachi to come back. When Itachi did, Sasuke turned and beamed to Itachi.

"You're awfully happy, aren't you." Itachi smiled back.

"It was pretty." Sasuke said.

"The piano?"

Sasuke nodded.

"Thank you otouto. Kurama said he'll continue to teach me, so I'll play for you more."

Sasuke's face lit up and nodded as he curled against Itachi.

"Goodnight otouto." Itachi said as he wrapped his arms around Sasuke.

The next morning, Naruto woke up and nearly panicked.

"That little..!"

He had looked in the mirror, and he didn't notice the full bite marks on his neck from yesterday until now. It was bright red, and it was definitely noticeable from far away. There was no way he would go to work with that showing. It would definitely spread unwanted rumours and his father would be suspicious.

He made the decision to put a bandage over it. He could wear a turtleneck, but it was just too hot to wear one. He chose a square bandage and placed it right on top of the bite mark.

He got ready for work and went to Itachi's room.

"Sasuke, Itachi, I'm leaving now." Naruto gently shook Sasuke.

Sasuke tiredly opened his eyes and hugged Naruto. He then eyed the bandage and pointed to it in question.

"That's from you!" Naruto whispered.

Sasuke then remembered when he bit Naruto and laughed a little.

"Show a little remorse will you."

Sasuke shook his head and was left smiling.

"I'll get you back." Naruto declared. "I have to go now though."

Naruto kissed Sasuke's forehead and said goodbye to both Itachi and Sasuke.

When he reached work, the first thing his father asked was,

"What happened to your neck?"

Naruto paused.

"Uh..I think I got a bug bite or something. I don't know, it was red." Naruto lied.

Minato stared at his son.

Naruto could feel his heart pick up.

"I see. Put medicine on it when you get back home." He said.

Naruto sighed in relief to himself.

I'll get you back for this Sasuke!