AN: Thanks To Kaz the King for his great review and also pointing out that I had gotten the Hokage too OOC. So I have rewritten a few parts of this chapter. btw I do love me some Kiba and he needs a good pairing. I have a idea for Sakura too.

Warning: Language, no beta, some angst, we have Lime. lemons coming. NaruSasu kakairu Kiba? Saka?

Be careful what you wish for, you might just get it... This can be either a blessing or a powerful curse. Sometimes it is both.

Time was Moving Forward

The following couple of days passed rather quickly and routinely for the two teenagers. After Breakfast and a shower, Naruto would send 2 clones off to the library to continue researching jitsus and Chakra natures. Around midmorning the Old Hag would show up with Kakashi to check on Sasuke. Kakashi would stay awhile, and he would help Naruto with Sasuke's morning physical therapy session. At first that was just helping the Jerk to move his arms and legs, to get his circulation going and preventing blood clots. Then massaging the muscles to get the toxins built up in them from the long period of inactivity flushed out. Each session found Sasuke a little bit more able to move on his own, and with less assistance. The goal was to have him up and walking around the room before the end of the week. Hence the reason the Hokage had him doing this 3 times a day. After each session Sasuke was exhausted and would fall asleep for a while. During this time, Naruto either did exercises himself, or read some of the books his clones had brought him. If occasionally he watched the Jerk sleep who was to know.

There was no more swelling, and the bruises had faded to mere shadows by now. He was still far too thin, having only just started on soft foods on his second day and more solid foods only this morning. Though Naruto still had to carry Sasuke to the bathroom, thankfully for both their sakes he no longer had to stay and hold him in place. Solid food meant solid waste. As much as Naruto was willing to care for Sasuke, wiping his ass, literally, was a little too much to ask. He'd bathed the asshole twice now, but somehow in his mind that was well, different. Nice even. Especially as Sasuke had only glared at him for a few minutes the second time he'd done it and hadn't argued at all. In fact, Naruto suspected the smug bastard had enjoyed it, and wasn't that interesting.

Cause you see Naruto had enjoyed it immensely, not in the pervy sense, well okay maybe he had. But what he'd really enjoyed was the closeness, the touching the very intimacy itself of such a simple task as bathing and then drying someone. That it was his Precious Someone, made it even more special.

Naruto had admitted to himself, not long after seeing Sasuke that first time when they found him at Orochimaru's Hideout that what he felt for his Raven-Haired Rival was a bit more serious than just ordinary friendship or rivalry. Fortunately, Sasuke's gender wasn't an issue for the whisker marked teen, in fact for most ninja it wasn't an issue. They lived hard and far too often, short lives. It was about companionship, friendships, teamwork and if you were lucky there was love. Whatever sex the person you found this with was secondary to a ninja.

The fact that Naruto understood what he was feeling and even knew what to do about his urges, allowed him to assess the situation and not push it. Sasuke was a virgin, he'd bet his life on it. Apparently, that sick pedophile Orochimaru had been impotent. Luckily for Naruto, Jiraiya wasn't just a huge pervert he was also a sex fiend, eventually all those visits to those 'Special' Tea Houses he frequented, lead to Naruto to also taking advantage of the establishments finer wares, whether they were male or female, being a hormonal teenager he wasn't too picky. Jiraiya had been so proud, he'd even wept tears of joy that his prodigy was following in his Sensei's perverted footsteps. Naruto beat the crap out of him at that point, and that's when he had decided to return to the Village of Leaves before he really did get as Perverted as the Toad Sage.

Sasuke was Dreaming.

At least that how it started, he was a small child in this dream, he was watching Itachi practice with his Kunai. His big brother was so Cool! Someday he was going to be just like him. There were more scenes like that, with him and Itachi. Him always following in Itachi's footsteps, always behind his big brother, looking up at him, loving him. Then the dream morphed, morphed into Itachi trying to kill him repeatedly and steal his eyes. Meanwhile he was fighting back in return trying to end the life of the brother he had once idolized. Had loved, so very much, then hated with an equal passion. His eyes, Itachi was trying to steal his eyes… NO ITACHI! DON'T PLEASE WHY! WHY DID YOU… Sasuke screamed in his sleep.

Naruto was up and at Sasuke's side in a flash, holding the shaking and sweating teen.

"Sasuke, SASUKE! Wake up. I'm here. It's just a dream." Sasuke's eye's popped open but instead of black it was apparent his Sharingan had activated, and not just any Sharingan, but the Mangekyu Sharingan. Within a moment's notice Naruto was inside a genjitsu reliving with Sasuke the fight with Itachi. Naruto knew exactly where he was, that this was only a genjitsu and thanks to the Pervy Sage how to break it easily. But Sasuke wasn't attacking him with it, instead he was with Sasuke reliving his fight with Itachi. This, this was important for him to know about. Not just for him but for Sasuke and his recovery. So Naruto stayed, through the fight, through Itachi burning out the last shreds of Orochimaru's soul. Right up to that moment, when Itachi, weakened and already dying had flicked Sasuke's forehead with a bloody finger in a manor so like when they had been children. Transferring his Amaterasu to Sasuke with his last breath. Oh Sasuke, Naruto thought no wonder the Mangekyu Sharringan had activated. Oddly Naruto felt sad for Itachi as well, something or someone had driven the older Uchiha to madness. Naruto needed to break the Genjitsu and soon, before they both relived this over and over countless times and ended as mad as Itachi. Naruto gathered his internal chakra and disturbed both of their flows.

Naruto was now laying on the bed holding Sasuke in his arms. Sasuke was sobbing, his face hidden in Naruto chest, his hands clenched fists full of his t-shirt as he cried out his hearts pain. Naruto let him, he knew Sasuke never cried, had probably not shed a single tear since the massacre. That's a really long time to bottle up feelings, no wonder the Bastard had been such an asshole as a kid. But right now, here in this dark room, the two of them alone. Those feelings, well they were pouring out and all over the Kitsune vessel, who didn't mind in the least. He stroked and rubbed Sasuke's back in soothing motions, mumbled that he was here for him and other gibberish. It was a long time before the sobs and shaking lessened, slowed and finally with a few sniffles stopped. By this time the room was begin to lighted with a new day.

"N-Naruto, I-I'm Sor.." Sasuke started while speaking into Naruto's rather wet shirt. Which he was only just now releasing his hands from.

"Don't be, about any of it. I mean it Sasuke. We can talk about it later.", Freeing a hand Naruto grabbed Sasuke's chin, and tipped it up so he could see that he meant it. Sasuke's face was ravaged, eye's swollen from crying so hard, cheeks damp from the tears, lips still quivering ever so slightly. Those beautiful obsidian eyes stared into sky blue for a moment taking in the truth of his statement. Naruto couldn't help himself, he lowered his head and captured Sasuke's lips in a sweet gentle kiss. Sasuke's eye's opened wider at that, but he didn't move or push Naruto away. It lasted only a few moments, but those moments were enough. Sasuke had blushed alright, but he had also returned the kiss.

Today was going to be a Great Day.

Today was not quite as Great as he thought it was going to be. First off that stupid Old Hag just had to show up and kick Naruto out. She'd told him to go home for a few hours, train, eat Ramen, irritate anyone else but her. Yeah fine whatever. Seems she needed to do a thorough examination and run some tests to determine how Sasukes recovery was progressing. Chakra burnout was no laughing matter she'd told him. Then she none too gently threw him out of the room and slammed the door in his face. Bitch. She probably had cameras in the room and knew he'd finally kissed the Jerk just that morning.

Truth is Tsunade did have security cameras in that particular room. If she watched the two handsome young men a little more than necessary, who was to know, well except Shizune who watched with her. Who knew Shizune was a rabid Yaoi fangirl? Honestly though, Tsunade had been surprised and impressed not only with Narutos dedication to helping Sasuke. But his self-control, especially when you considered who his Mentor was. She figured Naruto would have had Sasuke, who was helpless and at his mercy, moaning and crying out his name by the second day. Shizune was all fangirl swoony happy about the 2 baths and the sweet kiss this morning. While Tsunade had been hoping for a little more than that, seems she was going to have to wait. The cameras she was having installed in the Uchiha mansion to keep an eye on the Brat would be done later today. Sasuke was still regarded as a possible flight risk, plus she was seriously concerned about his mental health. Tsunade was grateful that the Uchicha had Naruto to confide in provide emotional stability for the traumatized teenager.

Walking the Village streets Naruto realized he had been at the hospital for several days now, maybe he should stop over at Ichiraku's for a few bowls of Ramen. He'd been working hard and deserved a treat. 15 bowls later… A replete Naruto spotted Kiba heading toward him.

"Yo, Naruto. I haven't seen you since you up and teleported Sasuke's stupid ass back here. How ya been and how's that ass doing?"

"Oi Kiba! I'm good. The Hag kicked me out while she ran some tests and crap, He's healing as well as can be expected, he burned up his chakra channels pretty good."

"Fighting with Itachi, I bet he did. So when's he getting out? We should have a party to celebrate you guys becoming chuunin and Sasuke finally coming home."

"Really Kiba? I'd think you'd be one of the one's who'd be the most upset with him after what happened the first time we tried to get the Asshole back."

"Why? It was my own damn fault for being weak and not getting out of there when I should have that got myself and Akamaru hurt back then. It was a mission, stuff like that happens. Besides it's not like I fought Sasuke, then I might feel differently especially if he had been the one to hurt Akamaru. But in all these years Sasuke never once attacked the Village or killed any civilians that I know of." Kiba elbowed Naruto in the ribs while grinning. "Not that everyone's happy to see him back and being called a Hero. I hear Neji had a complete melt down. Seems he's pissed cause without Sasuke around he was the 'Best of the Best' and now people are back to saying Sasuke is better than him. Hahaha"

"Oh Lord your Kidding me really! I'd have like to of seen that."

"Yeah Hinata told me and Shino it was hysterical. He was stamping his feet, his face was all red and he was sputtering. He left 2 days ago on a training trip, we all think he's out there somewhere pouting, killing trees and crap."

"That's too fucking funny, Kiba. Thanks, you just made my day even better. Now all I need for that Jackass to get well enough to leave the Hospital."

"Yeah cause then you can jump him."

"Kiba!" The Inuzuka Heir tapped his nose and winked at Naruto.

"Dude, his scent is ALL over you. In a good way, in case you're wondering. In fact, I kind of envy you Naruto."

"It's is,..You do, wha.. why Kiba?"

"Naruto I've known for a long time that Sasuke was really important to you. Hell, I think we all did, even Hinata, though she doesn't want to admit it."

"Hinata?"

"Don't worry, she'll get over it."

"um, Ok-ay."

"Anyways as I was saying. I envy you. You guys have always had a special connection, even when we were still in the Academy and you two were always fighting. I haven't found anybody like that yet, I'm not like Shikamaru who just wants an average life with an average wife. Sor-ry, boring and lame, if you ask me."

"Hey Kiba, you'll find your special someone, I'm sure of it. Don't settle or give up. I never gave up on getting Sasuke back to the village. I'm sure as hell not about to give up on him now that he is back here. Though I don't think it will be as easy as you seem to think it will be."

Kiba just grinned at Naruto. He could smell the pheromones of both males on Naruto even if the kitsune vessel couldn't, and those scents said all he needed to know on the subject. The Uchiha wanted the handsome blonde, and he wanted him bad. Pheromones didn't lie, they couldn't, it was also why Kiba was also still a virgin. Sure he acted all Macho like he was a walking sex machine asking out every female he saw. But when you can smell if someone is really interested in you or not, well it kind of kills the mood if you know what I mean.

"Naruto, you need help once Sasuke is out and back at his place. Just let me know, K. "

"Will do Kiba, and thanks you're a good friend." With a wave Kiba walked off to finish his errand, while Naruto returned to the Hospital.

By this point it was closing in on late afternoon, and Naruto took to the rooftops to cut down on obstacles and ran straight to the Hospital, thru the halls, down the stairs and like a whirlwind into Sasuke's room. Startling the Raven haired young man who was attempting to do his Physical Therapy exercises by himself.

"Oi Teme, what the Hell are you doing."

"My exercises Dobe, what does it look like I'm doing."

"Having an epileptic fit or something, are you sure you should be doing that by yourself?"

"Hai, Tsunade-san said that as soon as I could get up and walk to and from the bathroom on my own, that I could go home to finish my recovery, with just visits here to check my progress. As for my Chakra network that's just going to take time and rest, like everything else."

"All right!"

"I'm about done in Naruto," Sasuke lifted his arm so he could show Naruto the slight tremor in his hand. Naruto reached out to grab Sasuke's hand and held it a moment. Then went to get the medicated lotion they used to massage Sasuke's muscles after therapy. When he was finished, he capped the bottle, raised the hospital bed so Sasuke was sitting up and sat next to him on the bed. Taking the raven-haired males hand in his and holding it. A faint blush graced his tanned and bewhiskered cheeks. Sasuke was mesmerized and curious

"Hey Sasuke, about this morning, umm"

"Hai."

Naruto turned that few inches to consider the obsidian eyes of his Special Person. Sasuke hadn't been telling him to go ahead and ask his question, he'd been answering Naruto's unspoken question.

They met in the middle this time. Sasuke's lips were soft, pliant and unskilled, Naruto grinned into the kiss. His Bastard had a lot to learn, but the Uchiha was considered a genius so Naruto figured he'd catch on rather quickly. Which of course he did, so Naruto upped the Ante, parted his lips and using his tongue licked and teased the closed lips of the Uchiha. Sasuke not to be outdone, parted his lips and for the first time their tongues met, timidly at first tip to tip, lick, back in, kiss, then out to test that again, repeat. Naruto's free hand moved up to cup the side of Sasuke's face, his thumb trailed over to the tip of the Ravens chin and he used it to gently open the others mouth farther so he could deepen the kiss even further. Sasuke moaned into the kiss, their tongues now dueling back and forth, stroking. Sasuke learned from Naruto as he went. They broke apart just enough for air and then returned. Naruto's hand had moved to the back of Sasuke's head cradling it. While Sasuke's free hand was now gripping Naruto's shoulder, and was slowing slipping around his neck. Moaning ever louder.

Sasuke Uchiha was lost.

He was lost in Naruto's Kisses, lost in the sensations that Naruto was giving him, lost in the very heat that was Naruto. It melted the cold ice that had surrounded his heart for so long. It had started happening before, that was why he ran years ago. Ran straight to Orochimaru terrified he wouldn't be able to avenge his clan or kill his brother if he let the ice melt completely. He'd patched and reinforced the ice walls, and stuffed all emotions but hate into the back of his heart and trained. But Itachi was dead now, as was Orochimaru. It was time to let the ice melt.

The Nurse who delivered their dinner that night was only mildly surprised to find the two teenagers kissing. She seen that one coming from a mile away. The boys on the other hand hadn't heard her come in at all, Naruto actually fell out of the bed when she had cleared her throat to get their attention. Sasuke blushed a bright red at getting caught, but that didn't stop him from smirking at Naruto as the blonde got up off the floor. Rubbing his abused body parts and smiling at the nurse. Who grinning as she set the tray down and winked at the two teens.

"Don't worry boys. Believe you me, I have walked in on far worse than a couple of good looking kids like you making out. Though if I were you, I'd keep it to that while you're still here. The walls have eyes and ears you know." The nurse winked and left.

"Damnit! I knew the Hag had cameras in here."

In her office in the Hokage tower, Tsunade sneezed.

That night Naruto didn't bother taking out the bedroll so he could sleep on the hard floor. Sasuke only argued for about it for 15 minutes. Which in 'Teme Talk' meant he wanted him there anyway. With a protective arm draped over Sasukes waist Naruto slept sounder and more peacefully than he had in a long long time.