A/N: Community service sucks but it's a necessary evil. Sorry for the late update. ^__^' Ever since school started, my life has just become on train wreck after another.

Warnings: The same as an X-rated movie, and then some. XD

Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN NARUTO OR MIDNIGHT SECERTARY

"Talking"

"Thinking"

??? – Time/Scene Change

Let's Not Play Tug-A-War

"Sorry for the long wait," Sasuke apologized as he flipped on the dim lights of Naruto's newly furnished apartment. "I'm sure staying in that hotel for so long wasn't very comfortable." Sasuke walked over to the single, large window in the room and pulled open the curtains, letting in the night lights of the city below. "So, what do you think?"

Naruto looked around his apartment with a critical eye. "I don't like Kyuubi or his company, but they did a good job," the blond admitted.

Sasuke nodded and answered without thinking. "Thank you." But the secretary quickly realized his mistake when Naruto looked over to him with narrow eyes.

"Was that Kyuubi's secretary talking just now?" Naruto walked towards Sasuke. "So which one are you? Kyuubi's? Or mine?"

"I… I'm your secretary," Sasuke answered averting his eyes. "I'm the President of NFR's secretary. I apologize for the confusion."

"Good answer," Naruto grinned as he lifted Sasuke's chin so that the raven's eyes were back on him. "So when do you plan on quitting Kyuubi?"

"I c---"

"And I hate how you keep treating me like I'm some secret lover." Naruto released Sasuke's chin.

"I do n—"

"Really?" Naruto cut in. "You're still Kyuubi's employee even though I've told you countless times to quit and you only come to see me when you have free time, and secretly on top of all that." The blond smirked as a thought occurred to him. "It's like you're sneaking away from your boyfriend to come play with me."

Sasuke had to force himself not to pout. He was just glad that Naruto had already turned his back to him. The raven took a deep breath and then cleared his throat to get Naruto's attention. "I apologize for acting so irresponsibly, so last week while having a business lunch with Kyuubi, I informed him of my intentions to quit, and before that, I had told Inuzuka-san and he didn't object. At the end of the month, I will leave Kyuubi Inc."

Naruto couldn't help the smug smirk that pulled at his lips. "About time."

Sasuke carefully kept his expression neutral. "I apologize again for all the inconveniences I've caused you until now."

"You should be," Naruto grinned over his shoulder. "I've endured all this pain so heroically. You should be thankful you have such a wonderful and compassionate boss."

"Compassionate? You did nothing but complain and bitch the whole time," Sasuke thought as he glared at Naruto's turned back. "But now that I think about it. While I was talking to Kyuubi about my resignation…"

Flashback…

"I'm sorry," Sasuke answered. "But I already love someone else."

"But does he love you back?"

Kyuubi's sudden question threw Sasuke off and the secretary had to take a minute to think of the proper answer to the question.

"Uh… I—"

"If he doesn't," Kyuubi interrupted, "then please think about my proposal. I'll always be by your side and I'll forever cherish you. Please just think about it." Kyuubi smiled and then glanced down at his watch. "Well, I think it's about time we go back."

Sasuke nodded as he watched Kyuubi get up from the table and walk over to the cashier to pay. "I have imagined it." Sasuke answered silently. "You'll be a good boyfriend and we'll live in a big house that'll be simple and bright. It'll be the ideal relationship I had already imagined I would have."

Sasuke thanked Kyuubi for paying for his lunch as the two walked out of the restaurant and towards the waiting limo. They climbed into the limo quickly and the two settled into a comfortable silence as the black vehicle jerked forward and drove toward Kyuubi Inc.

"But… As long as there's a shadow, no matter how bright I make the image in my head, there is always a shadow. And as long as there's a shadow, I will always wander towards it. Far away from the bright lights."

The car pulled to a stop in front of the grand building. Sasuke and Kyuubi climbed out as the driver opened their doors. Sasuke followed Kyuubi into the building and towards the elevator to go up to Kyuubi's office to finish some last minutes details on the file for the meeting the next morning.

"And in those shadows, I will always only see him…"

Sasuke stood in front of Kyuubi's desk and couldn't help but fidget where he stood. "I can't."

"Huh?" Kyuubi looked up from his work. "You can't?"

"I can't accept your offer." Sasuke clarified.

"That was quick. It hasn't even been a whole day yet. Did you really consider me as a partner?" Kyuubi asked, loosing interest in his work.

"Of course," Sasuke quickly answered. "It's just that, I've already fallen in love with someone else, and I don't think that'll ever change. I know that he probably won't ever return my feelings, but I love him, and I can't change that. I'm sorry."

"No, I understand," Kyuubi smiled warmly. "President Uzumaki is probably a very difficult person to love, huh?"

"You have no ide—Wait. What?" Sasuke widened his eyes in disbelief.

"Now, don't look at me like that," Kyuubi teased. "It wasn't hard to figure out. Just by watching you two, I could tell. But, I guess, I had always thought I could make you happier than he ever could, and so I had always thought that maybe you would notice that too and fall for me instead." Kyuubi admitted guiltily.

"I suppose you're right. I had thought of that," Sasuke admitted absently.

The red head stared at the nodding secretary as if he had just said he was an escaped mental patient.

"It's a pity though," Kyuubi said, after getting over his shock. "That you keep going back to him."

Sasuke knew this too but he merely smiled politely at Kyuubi as the red head looked back down at the forgotten document.

End of Flashback…

Sasuke watched Naruto as the vampire continued to examine his apartment, just trying to find something wrong with it so that he could throw it in Kyuubi's face the next time the two Presidents met. Sasuke had once commented on how childish that was, but Naruto merely shrugged and replied that it was "a pride thing".

"His pride as a vampire." Sasuke mused as he continued to watch Naruto move around the room. "The great concrete wall that separates us."

"Everything reminds me of you."

"Huh?" Sasuke answered, looking around the room curiously.

"Everything in the room, the design and arrangement, everything reminds me of you," Naruto explained.

"Sorry, I was trying to pick according to your tastes, but I mu—"

"No, it's fine." Naruto interrupted. "I don't really care. It makes the apartment feel more… homey." The blond commented with a wide grin.

Sasuke had to force down the blush that was threatening to form at Naruto's words. It was at times like these that Sasuke couldn't help but think how devious Naruto really was.

"But," Naruto reached out and grabbed Sasuke around the waist and pulled the stunned raven closer. "When I spend time in here, there's not telling how much I'll want your blood." Naruto barely brushed his lips against Sasuke's. "You may never get to leave."

"But President… You just fed on my blood last night." Sasuke cursed himself for stuttering when he felt Naruto's fangs nip at his neck.

"Its fine," Naruto answered in dismissal.

"No," Sasuke said as if scolding a small child. "Stop." He added when he was finally able to push Naruto away. "I'm responsible for you health, so even if it's only a drop, I cannot allow you to drink any kind of low-quality blood."

Naruto stared down at his secretary in annoyance before letting the stubborn raven go. "Ah, fine. You're no fun, you know that," Naruto complained as he plopped down onto his new couch.

Sasuke sighed in relief. "So, you're satisfied with your new home, correct?"

"Its fine," Naruto answered while silently cursing himself for finding the thought of a human in his home pleasant.

???

"So you're going to go to Uzumaki Co. right now?"

"Yes," Sasuke nodded. "I want to say good-bye to my former superiors and colleagues."

"Well, I have some business at Uzumaki Co. too, so how about I drive you there," Kyuubi offered with a smile.

"No, that's fi—"

"It's not a problem. Come on," Kyuubi said with a grin.

So Sasuke could only nod hesitantly as he was pulled towards Kyuubi's car.

???

Everyone was shocked to hear that Sasuke was quitting Kyuubi. There were tears, disappointment, and rants, but at the end of the day, everyone smiled and wished Sasuke 'good luck' at his new company.

The truth was Sasuke didn't want to leave. He had always thought that after spending another year or so at Kyuubi, he would always come back to Uzumaki. He didn't want to leave. Uzumaki Co. was where he first learned how to be a secretary. Sasuke liked everyone at Uzumaki and he had always thought he'd always be with them. But Sasuke knew if he had to choose, he would always choose Naruto. Sure Sasuke was sad about having to leave Uzumaki Co. and Kyuubi Inc., but the thought of loosing Naruto was unbearable, and Sasuke knew it would end badly if he ever lost Naruto. Permanently.

After about another hour or so, Sasuke had finally said his good-byes to everyone he wanted to, but there was still one last person that Sasuke had to see before he left.

???

"It really sucks to see you go Sasuke." Kiba sighed. "You were the best, and personally, I'm worried about you."

"I'll be fine," Sasuke answered.

"I know," Kiba agreed. "But, even though I was the one who separated you and Naruto, I guess, in the back of my mind, I had always known you two would end up together again." Kiba looked up to his ceiling. "As his best friend, I feel I have to say this: Thank you for taking care of Naruto all this time. Even though Naruto left Uzumaki, I still think he'll keep supporting us. As an investment company, Naruto can more easily follow the trends in politics and business." Kiba looked back to Sasuke. "You're a really good secretary, Sasuke. It takes a lot of strength and courage to stand by someone like Naruto and help him. Professionally, I think it's a great idea for you to be Naruto's secretary again, but personally, I think it's a really bad idea. You're in love with a vampire, Sasuke."

"I know." Sasuke answered, nodding.

"It'll be hard to get any kind of feeling from him, other than anger and arrogance. As his best friend, I feel that I shouldn't have let things escalade as far as they have."

"It's fine, Inuzuka-san," Sasuke answered. "I know it'll be hard, maybe even harder than I can even imagine. It might even end up destroying me one day, but for now, I want to be selfish. Just this once."

Kiba grinned widely at Sasuke's words. "I've always disapproved of Naruto taking advantage of your honesty and good character, but I guess in truth, I'm really the one taking advantage of it, when I'm sacrificing you to Naruto."

"Don't worry, it not a sacrifice." Sasuke replied. "I chose to stay by his side. No one forced me. And beside, now that I know I can also help Uzumaki Co. while staying with President Uzumaki, I don't feel so bad about my decision. It'll all be okay in the end."

Kiba nodded in agreement. "Yea. You're really amazing Sasuke. Thank you for everything. Please continue to take care of Naruto."

"I will," Sasuke answered as the two headed for the office door.

???

Sasuke was mildly surprised to see Kyuubi standing beside the elevator in the hallway outside Kiba's office.

"President Kyuubi? Why are you here?" Sasuke asked curiously.

"You have a lot of stuff," Kyuubi clarified. "I've come to help and see you off as well."

"I'll help too!" Kiba called as he jogged up to Kyuubi and Sasuke.

By the time Kiba and Kyuubi had finished grabbing and distributing Sasuke's many gifts, the raven was left with nothing to hold, and the only one with his hands free to press the elevator button.

"You two don't have to hold everything," Sasuke was feeling guilty about making his two, former, superiors hold all his gifts.

"No, no, it's fine," Kiba answered, grinning.

"It's sad that in the end, Uzumaki ended snatching you away from us, Uchiha-san."

"It is sad, isn't it," Kiba agreed.

"You don't sound too convincing Inuzuka-san." Kyuubi accused. "Do you really find it sad?"

"Of course!" Kiba retaliated. "Sasuke was everyone's favorite secretary."

"Really? Everyone knows about your 'friend-complex' towards Uzumaki."

"What? 'Friend-complex'? You just made that up."

Sasuke tried to ignore the two bickering "adults" as he waited for the elevator to open. Honestly, everyone Sasuke had worked for in the pass few years have acted so immaturely, and Naruto was the worst one of them all.

Finally, the three made it outside the building with only minor causalities. Kyuubi had accidentally dropped one of Sasuke's gifts on the floor when they stepped out of the elevator, but thankfully, nothing was broken.

"Thank you so much for everything," Sasuke said as he took back his gifts.

"Of course," Kiba grinned, handing Sasuke a dark blue bag. "And remember, if you have any problems, I'm always here to help. Come and visit whenever you need advice."

"Thank you," Sasuke answered with a small smile.

"And the same goes for me," Kyuubi commented as he handed Sasuke a vase of flowers. "So visit anytime."

"Of course," the raven nodded.

"Alright, we've wasted enough time. Let's go."

Sasuke turned his head so fast he was worried he might get whiplash, but quickly pushed that thought aside. "President Uzumaki."

Naruto nodded. "Come on Uchiha. We've got a lot of work to do."

"Yes sir," Sasuke answered, looking frantically between Naruto, Kyuubi, and Kiba. "Thank you for everything, President Kyuubi. Inuzuka-san." Sasuke quickly bowed and then turned.

"Uchiha-san," Kyuubi called before Sasuke could take a step.

"Yes?" Sasuke asked politely as he glanced quickly over to Naruto's turned back. "Is something wrong?" the secretary looked back to see Kyuubi shake his head.

"Just remember," Kyuubi lowered his voice so that Naruto and Kiba couldn't hear. "My proposal still stands."

Sasuke stared at Kyuubi in shock and mild embarrassment.

"I may not have a chance right now, but someday your mind might change and I'll try to snatch you back." Kyuubi raised his voice. "Remember that."

Naruto looked over with narrow eyes since, with his heightened senses; he had heard every word, while Kiba could only look between a flustered Sasuke, a smirking Kyuubi, and an angry-looking Naruto with confusion.

"Why am I always the one out of the loop?!" Kiba mourned silently to himself.

"I never use other people's property," Naruto finally joined the conversation. "And whatever is mine, stays mine, until I say otherwise, and I don't feel like parting with Uchiha-san anytime soon, and neither does he." Naruto answered with a smirk. "So why waste your time going after someone who's obviously not interested? Don't you know when to take a hint?"

Sasuke and Kyuubi could only stare at Naruto in shock. Kiba just shook his head in disproval, already use to his best friend's attitude.

"Come on, we've gotta go," Naruto repeated as he walked towards his car again.

Sasuke let a small smile tug at his lips when Naruto glanced back at him with a wide grin. The raven then hastily said "good-bye" to Kyuubi and Kiba one last time before he quickly ran to catch up with Naruto.

TBC…

I'm so proud of myself. I wrote all of this in under two hours. XD Usually it takes me a whole day to write a chapter. *Victory dance* Yea… My sister said it was sad too. ;__; since I've practically got the whole written anyways. I just have to change pictures into words. So anyways, I hope everyone enjoyed it, and I'll try to update more quickly. Loads of love to everyone! :)

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