Good evening everyone. Or rather good morning. Early morning. What the hell are all of you doing up so late? (for those of you in MY time frame)
Yes, yes – I know, I know. "Why haven't you been updating?" "Are you dead?" "When are you going to update?" "PLEASE UPDATE!! WITHOUT YOUR STORIES THERE IS NO REASON FOR LIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIFE!!"
Yes. That last one was a true story. Kit-chan, I love you.
But anyway, yes, yes – I know everyone, I know. Allow me to explain.
The Honors curriculum at my school and my bastard of an ex had both sucked all of the energy out of me. That and Yu-Gi-Oh Abrigded got me hooked on good ole Yugi and SEXYASHELL Yami, and it took everything in my power to continue writing Naruto again and NOT start a YGO story.
"You already have like, a bajillion Naruto stories still in the works, dammit. WORK ON THOSE!!"
And thus my muses screamed at me as such, angry and hurt at being neglected for so long. I'm sorry, my babies. –kisses muses-
Well… I have several other reasons for not updating when I SHOULD. –hits self- And the brunt of it has been laid upon my most recent update of Treacherous Heart. I'm so sorry, my darling. –smooches TH- But, let's face it, you're my online ranting place.
Enjoy, everyone!
Promises Not Made are Promises Never Kept
Flashback Four – Loved
Slowly, Sasuke woke to a wonderful warmth, and he looked outside wearily to see snowflakes gently drifting outside. Grunting softly, he shifted in the warm bed.
"Good. You're awake."
He shot up into a sitting position to see Haku standing by the bed, a steaming cup in his hands. Sasuke shifted again, the air of the cabin colder than his bed. He yawned, rubbing his eyes.
"Hmm… Haku."
The other boy smiled warmly at the way the other said his name – so cute and oh-so tired – and held the steaming cup out to the raven.
"Here, drink this. It'll make you feel better."
Sleep still weighing down his limbs, Sasuke took the cup and began to sip the tea slowly, allowing the warmth to spread through him. Haku smiled at him, coming closer to the bed.
"Scoot over," he ordered playfully. Sasuke complied, scooting up on the bed to allow Haku to sit behind him, the other setting his hands on the Uchiha's back as his feet dangled over the side.
"Did you sleep well, dearheart?" Haku asked softly, wrapping his arms around Sasuke's waist. The Uchiha blushed at the sudden intimate contact, but did nothing to push the other away. He nervously looked down at the mug in his hands, acutely aware of Haku's warm, even breath directly on his throat.
"Fine," he replied softly. Haku smiled, even though the Uchiha wasn't able to see it.
"That's wonderful dearheart," he breathed, making the Uchiha fight down a shudder as his breath hit the back of the younger boy's neck. Suddenly he shifted, taking his arms from Sasuke's waist and making to get out of the bed. "Zabuza has given you the day off today, so rest up."
Sasuke's eyes widened as an unnatural wave of panic swept through him.
No don't leave me not again–
Before he could shout something absolutely embarrassing, he realized that Haku WASN'T leaving, but only pulling up his legs to slip under the covers on Sasuke's other side, curling up close to the Uchiha.
"Just go to sleep, dearheart," he murmured as he settled down, letting his fingers run through the Uchiha's soft strands, gently massaging the other's head in a way he KNEW would calm the other down.
Slowly, Haku's fingers still caressing his hair, Sasuke set his cup down on the nightstand beside them and slid back down underneath the blankets again. Haku smiled at him softly as his fingers continued to play with the Uchiha's black locks.
Sasuke didn't know why he was doing this – didn't know why he was letting Haku get so close as the other slid closer, his hand moving from the Uchiha's hair to settle comfortably on the raven's side, holding him loosely to him. All Sasuke knew was that the other's body was so warm against his, his breath so soft on his cheek. The Uchiha wouldn't have liked to have the older boy anywhere else in the world than in that bed.
With him.
Haku…
Slowly, cautiously – using the hand on his side as invitation – he slid closer to the other, slipping almost submissively into Haku's silently offered embrace.
He didn't know why he was doing it – why he as letting Haku get so close.
All he knew as that it felt right.
After a while, Haku's soft, even breathing and fresh, clean scent washing over him, he closed his eyes.
A while passed, and Haku opened his eyes to see Sasuke lying contently next to him, eyes closed in serene sleep.
He kissed the top of the Uchiha's head very softly.
"Sleep, dearheart."
Sleep and be loved.
End Flashback Four – Loved
Yes. Short.
Yes. Sweet.
Yay. Fluff. Thanks Haku. XD
Well, school's out now and my inspiration's back in full swing, so expect (hopefully) some more frequent updates from my side!
But only if I get some frequent reviews from your side, yeah? Thankies!
And we went to VEGAS this weekend! 8D Oh, so hot… literally. It was like, 115 effing degrees out there during the day – OHMYGAWD.
And I got a new bird! :D :D His/Her name's Aki! Aki-chan! –heartheartheart- I ish in luff with him. XD
(/) her. XD XD XD
And you know what I just realized? (Delayed reaction, I KNOW) I'm actually writing two stories at once. XD Wow… I is talented. XD Not really. Well… maybe I am. Whatever you all think. :D
Review, yeah? Thank you for all of your support! You all are amazing! –heart-
Ja ne! It's so GOOD to be back!
DDB
