To Make Obsolete Part 2
SasuNaru
By: Rebeka Nagare
I woke up to find myself on my own bed, and clothed. I stretched a bit and smiled at my wonderful dream that I had the night before. Of course nothing like that could ever happen… I'm a monster…. Then again, it doesn't hurt to dream does it? It's just a mental thought process brought on by boredom, imagination, sleep, or even all three. I stepped out of my bed and walked to my kitchen, hungry and ready for my daily lunch of, you guessed it, ramen. 'Hm… I think I'll have beef today.' I thought as I walked in to see the most shocking thing in front of me.
Sasuke was standing in front of a boiling kettle. He picked it up with that grace and posture that only an Uchiha could exert, and he poured the hot water into two cups, and two containers of instant ramen. He placed it back on the stove, his muscles rippling under that shirt of his…
'Kit, if you keep staring at him like that, you're going to drool.' I instantly shook my head to rid myself of these… lecherous, thoughts and was both annoyed and relieved at Kyuubi's sudden intrusion. 'About time you finally talked to me you fucking fox, I have a bone to pick with y-' "Dobe?" I was taken from my thoughts from the voice in front of me. I brought my attention to Sasuke looking at me strangely and I grinned my trademark grin. "Oh hi, sorry I spaced out." He frowned at me, sighing and then turning to pick up one of the ramen cups and handing it to me, accompanied with a cup of herbal tea. "Here, I made you lunch. Unfortunately all you had was ramen…." I took them with hushed thanks and made my way to the living room.
A few moments later I was met with Sasuke sitting on the couch next to me, and placing his own lunch next to mine. The tension in that room was thick… so thick that if I were to cut it with a kunai, I could serve it as cake. "Dobe…" I glanced at him. Sasuke looked at me then looked at his lunch. "I don't want you to do that EVER again. Remember what I told you? I love you and if I see you doing that again I'll just have to tie you up." I smiled a bit at that and looked at him, thankful that he broke the ice first, so I wouldn't make myself look even more stupid than I already have.
"I won't Teme," I moved over to him, and sat myself on his lap and wrapping my arms around his neck "I promise." He ghosted a small smile. I smiled back, my sadness gone out the window. "Hey Dobe?" he asked, looking at me with a nervous glance. "Yeah Teme?" He looked away for a brief moment, and then looked back at me. "Can I… kiss you?" My eyes widened in shock. I mean, it was to be expected. He said he loved me, and people in love kiss, but it was still a surprise. I nodded gently and he moved his face closer to me. His lips pressed against mine, no tongue, no biting, just lip-on-lip contact. It felt good, really good. A moment later, the contact was broken and he placed his forehead against mine. A small smile tugged at my lips and I sighed contently, closing my eyes. We just sat there for what felt like hours, just enjoying each others company.
Sasuke… at first, he was a stranger, just another face seen from my lone swing. Then he was an enemy, from which, he stole the hearts of all of the girls. Then he was my teammate, and my competitor, where we pushed each other to the brinks of exhaustion to better ourselves. Then he was my friend, the one person who understood everything about me. Then he was my crush, as that bastard stole my infatuations away from the females, that I once despised him for infatuating. Then he was my love, and damn it, that bastard stole my heart too. I opened my eyes, and looked at his pale features. Another smile graced my lips, as the man that I loved, and loved me too, was peacefully relaxing. He loved me back…
"Oi Teme?" I asked smiling. "Hm?" He answered opening his eyes to look up into mine. "Wanna go out and get some ramen?" I said as my smile turned into a grin. He looked at the two cups of uneaten instant ramen, grimaced and then nodded. "I suppose." I moved off his lap and slips on my sandals. "Come on Teme! Let's go!" He looked at me, studying me for a moment and I gulped under his steady gaze. He then decided that whatever he was searching for was okay, because he got up and slipped his own sandals on. He didn't say anything, just took my smaller hand in his and walked out of my apartment, closing and locking the door. "Hey Teme, where'd you get that key?" I asked, genuinely confused as to where the raven got it. "Hn, Dobe you really are dense. You gave this to me last week when I came back." He said, his usual tone unwavering. Blushing a bit I looked at the passing buildings. "Oh r-right..."' Nothing more was said on our peaceful walk to Ichiraku's.
After taking seats at the ramen bar, and ordering we just sat in silence. I stole a glance at Sasuke, just sitting coolly as he always has. I looked back forward and jumped a bit at the sudden contact of my hand as Sasuke took my hand in his. I smiled and looked up at him. He looked at me, his eyes softer and warm and it made my stomache flutter. I blushed lightly, and looked away as Ayame set our bowls of ramen in front of us. We broke our hands apart, and went to eat.
After we ate, we went back to my apartment. In fact, I was just going home, but Sasuke not wanting me out of his sight wouldn't let me go without him. It seems that that earlier threat of self mutilation wore on his nerves and he didn't trust me to be alone. I allowed it. It was comforting to find that someone was going home with me, so I wouldn't be alone.
Later that night, after we were both showered and dressed in our sleepwear, we climbed into my bed. It was big, but not big enough for two grown men to sleep without being partially on the other. So, that's how I ended up laying partially on Sasuke with my head on his naked chest. I cursed silently that he didn't wear a nightshirt. It was very unnerving, and very arousing. Shit. I'm staring at his torso in a new light, actually seeing it for the first time in this new way. I was able to run my eyes over every detail, from his toned chest, to his rippling abs.
I adverted my gaze with a small pink blush gracing my cheeks praying to Kami that he didn't notice… that he wouldn't notice.
"Dobe, are you blushing?" Damn it. Life isn't fair. "No Teme I'm not blushing. I'm really hot right now because I have to share my bed with you. Now shush and go to sleep." I spoke out with a glare, watching as one of his eyebrows rose. I moved a bit, laying my head back on his chest and closed my eyes letting sleep overtake me.