Rating: M

Author: Me

Dedication: This fic goes out to a few people. One, my lovely twin Marlene. Two, The awesome author Fastforward who is amazing! Love ya guys.

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or any of the characters.

Author Note: This is a SasuNaru Fic. And yes, another Chapter.

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A tall man in a uniform stood in front of the main check out as he dusted a finger printing substance over the area in hopes that he could discover something linked to the crime. Many doubted that he would though, seeing as the crime scene was absolutely clean of any evidence. Clearly who ever had came in earlier knew exactly what they were doing and how to get away with it.

Naruto Uzumaki stood behind the man silently. After he had shrugged off the strange feeling of being watched, and assured his family he would get to the bottom of the ordeal, he had stood quietly and watched. Clearly he was thinking about something.

"Hey, Naruto. Why don't you just go home with your family. I can cover you here." Sasuke offered lightly. He might not have said anything, but seeing the man this way actually frightened him. It was so unlike the Naruto he knew, and he wished it would end.

Which to his relief, it somewhat did. "Nah, I was just thinking; but thanks Sasuke. I kinda want to be here to see it with my own eyes, You know?"

The raven haired man nodded and turned to glance over the store which was closed for the day. Officers of different kinds moved over the area, discussing how the felt and what need to be accomplished. A few captains of different squads stood off to the side, determining what was the next best step and Sasuke grimaced.

"Do you miss it? Being Captain and all." A voice from his side jolted him and he glanced to see Naruto was beside him, looking in the same direction.

"No, it wasn't something that was very important to me."

"Oh, well. Sorry."

Sasuke was about to retort with a lame comment about not needing anyone's pity, but a pretty blonde stepped up in front of the pair with a bright smile. "Guys, aren't you suppose to be working, not talking?"

The woman was lovely. Beautiful golden locks were pulled back from her face into a ponytail, except from the piece of long bang she had in the front. Pushing it out of the way she revealed clear skin and bright eyes that shone with happiness.

"Probably, but what are you going here Ino? I thought Shika was pushing you off duty because of the baby." Naruto smiled at the woman. Ino Yamanaka was one of Sakura's closets friends, meaning that she was almost part of the family itself. They had known each other for years and went way back. He had even served as the best man when she married herself to Shikamaru Nara, another officer he was acquainted with.

"Oh please, Naruto. I'm only six weeks. It's not practical for me to leave yet, and you know that."

"Of course Ino, I just figured Shika would have pushed you into it; but then again he doesn't stand a chance to you." Both blondes laughed at his comment and since Sasuke had been ignored he rolled his eyes and snorted as he looked away.

"Oh! Sorry. You know Sasuke Uchiha, right Ino?" Naruto questioned proudly.

"Of course, I've heard Captain Hyuuga mention him before. However, it's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Ino Yamanaka." She held out a delicate hand for him to grasp.

Sasuke reached out with his own pale and to take her hand in a steady, yet soft handshake. Two shakes were accomplished before both released.

"Yes, it's a pleasure to meet you as well. Congratulations on the child." Sasuke was so polite that it actually amazed Naruto at how he could change personalities like that.

Ino murmured a thanked appreciation before Naruto stepped into the conversation. "He's my new partner."

Sasuke glanced at him as Ino gasped, "You mean, oh my god. This is wonderful. Congrats Naruto! I'm sure Sasuke and you will be great partners. You guys seem alike you know."

Both men snorted at that comment, glanced at one another, and folded their arms over their chests as they looked away. Ino got the last laugh.

"Alright. Tomorrow I want all the security cameras to be checked over, make sure nothing was missed. CID is down looking over the area as we speak. Sasuke, check the lab reports as soon as they come in and don't forget. Alright? Get lost, the next shift came handle it." Kakashi glanced over his officers and waved.

It had been a long day and the first shift was finally being released to go home and get some sleep before they had to return. Sasuke and Naruto walked out into the parking lot together, neither speaking.

The taller man stopped in front of the black sports car waiting for him and glanced to Naruto as he continued, except there were no other cars past his own. "Loser, where are you going?"

Naruto stopped to look back with a black expression, wrapping his arms around himself against the cold that hint him. "Uh, Home. Where else?"

"Do you have a car?" Sasuke questioned, opening his own door but keeping his eyes on the other man as he shook his head and explained that it was in the shop for about a week. Sighing, Sasuke said, "Get in. It's to cold to walk or whatever you're planning on doing."

Before he could protest, Sasuke slid into the drivers seat and slammed the door shut tight. Naruto watched him start the engine and wait. Without other word he moved around the car, opened the passengers door and slid into his own seat.

Cold air met him from the vent once the door was closed, clearly the car was trying to warm itself up. Sasuke glanced at him and the blonde smile, murmuring a thanks to his partner.

"No problem. You should have said something. Where do you live?" Carefully Sasuke shifted gears and pressed the gas pedal. The car lurched forward and began a steady pace out of the parking lot, only slowing down or speeding up when the right pedal was pressed.

"I didn't want to bother you. Um, 99 W. Hope street. It's about three blocks from the Konoha Market." Naruto explained and settled into the seat. Finally the car seemed to be working its magic and sending out heat now.

"Dobe, I don't think it would have bothered me. I live about a block from you. 115 W. Lakewood Dr. It's right around the corner." Glancing up at the street signs, Sasuke made sure he was traveling the right way and made sure he wouldn't miss Naruto's street.

Feeling a little dumb at the moment, Naruto just mumbled an "Oh, whatever bastard." And shut his mouth for the rest of the drive and instead watched out the window.

Once they pulled up to a beautiful white house that Naruto declared was his, the blonde turned to look at Sasuke next to him. Smiling once more he said, "Thanks Sasuke, I appreciate it." He reached from the door handle, popped it open and climbed from the snazzy black car. However, he didn't slam it like the other except and instead leaned over to look back in. "Um. Do you wanna come in and hang or something? I don't think anyone is home, But I mean if you have better things to do..." The Blonde trailed off, leaving it open.

A little surprised, Sasuke shrugged and cut the engine. He had no life and he sure as hell didn't want to go home to stare at his brother. Naruto shut his door as the other man opened his own, slamming it shut behind him. Leading the way up the path way, Naruto unlocked the front door and threw it open. He was greeted by silence which confirmed no one was home at the time. Shrugging the jacket from his shoulders and kicking his shoes by the door he walked into the living room off to the side. Sasuke merely smirked, taking off his own shoes before following the other.

"So? You wanna beer?" Naruto was already standing in the doorway to the kitchen when Sasuke entered the living room, looking over the raven with a questioning glance. Sasuke merely nodded and plopped down into one side of the overly stuffed couch. He took a moment to look over the valuable objects and expensive furniture that littered the room and was quite surprised that the idiot actually had a clean house.

Stalking back into the room quietly on sock covered feet, Naruto held out a Budlight beer in his hand for Sasuke to take. Grasping it with his own pale hand as the blonde released, he noticed the frigid temperature coming from it as condensation spotted the outside. Seeing as it was already opened, he brought the bottle to his mouth and swallowed a gulp of the amber liquid. "Thanks."

Sighing, Naruto fell next to him on the couch. "No problem. Glad you decided to join me, even though its been a pretty long day."

"Yeah, it has. Loser."

Growling under his breath, Naruto looked at Sasuke. "Don't call me that, bastard."

Sasuke just smirked as he took another sip off the drink in his hands, listening to the blonde mumble under his breath about letting assholes into his house.

Suddenly Naruto perked up, glancing around the room and taking a moment to sniff the air. "Hey Sasuke, Do you smell that?" He seemed confused as he looked to the man next to him.

"Do you normally smell the air like a dog?" Even so, the raven haired man took in a whiff of the area, frown clearly on his face.

Naruto just waved him off and stood up, "No, it's like gasoline or something. Maybe someone left the stove on or something, but I don't think anyone has been home." Shrugging, Naruto maneuvered around the large coffee table and began to head to the kitchen.

Suddenly a thought struck Sasuke and he jumped to his feet. "Naruto!" He grabbed the mans arm and yanked him the other way, ignoring the protest and yells. Hurrying to the front door he threw it open and shoved Naruto out in front of him. The blonde almost tripped as he jumped over the steps to avoid them, Sasuke hot on his tail. Once more he grabbed the blonde and hauled him as fast as he could across the street to the neighbors lawn.

"Bastard, What the hell do you think you're doing?" He asked, waving his hands in anger at the man.

Before Sasuke could explain, a loud explosion came from the beautiful white house in front of them. Both men ducked as it burst into flames.

Naruto stood in shock, while Sasuke watched without emotion. They were in that house only moments ago.

"Oh my God, Sasuke. What the hell just happened?" Worried and confused baby blue eyes glanced his way and Sasuke sighed.

"I don't know Naruto. I don't know."

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