Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto. Or anyone in Naruto. Ha. Double Meaning

Warnings: Yaoi, OOC, and in this chapter at least, language.

A/N: I definitely am sooooo sorry that this took so long. I didn't intend it too at all. I actually had half of it written in my notebook. But then... well... let's just say something huge happened to me. But I should be updating a little more regularly at least. Can't guarantee anything though.

Chapter Twelve: Never Kiss and Tell

Naruto limped his way to the room he should have slept in last night. Damn his ass hurt! Where had Sasuke learned that? It wasn't like Naruto'd never done it before, but this was his first time willingly going through with it so he was still in shock.

He didn't remember it hurting this much last night. Maybe he should have looked closer at what Sasuke was...er... equipped with before he let him in.

But oh! What a night it had been! He didn't imagine the neighbors were incredibly thrilled with it but he didn't exactly care.

He shivered when he remembered this one thing Sasuke did with his tongue-

"Naruto." The boy flinched at angry-parent-that-just-stayed-up-all-night voice coming from Iruka. He hadn't really spoken with his dad since they arrived in Konoha so the man wasn't completely aware of where he'd been all night. This was made evident by the murderous yet somehow relieved slash incredibly happy look on Iruka's face.

Naruto made a mental note to ask how this was pulled off.

Maybe he could use it against Sasuke sometime.

"Hey, Iruka!" Naruto waved nervously and gulped, wishing he could have to deal with Kakashi instead.

He was sure Sasuke wouldn't get yelled at. Kakashi was such a perv, maybe just a pat on the back or something.

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And Naruto was right.

Across the hall waiting the in room originally assigned to Sasuke was Kakashi.

And he wasn't going to yell at Sasuke at all.

In fact, he'd hardly raise his voice.

"Well?" Sasuke looked up somewhat startled at his father, sitting so painfully formal on a chair as if he were about to meet an unpleasant business associate. "Did you do it?"

The Uchiha cringed at the anger evident yet subdued in Kakashi's voice. It was obvious the man was trying very desperately not to strangle his son.

Sasuke had to admit he'd seen this coming. But he'd thought maybe he'd have some time to prepare first. And shower.

"Yes." He answered begrudgingly. If he was going to have this discussion, he might as well get it over with. "But-"

"Why?" Sasuke's eyes widened at the question.

"Why what?" He asked. Kakashi sighed, sounding as though he'd just given up though obviously still angry.

"Did you do it for the bet?" he walked up to his son and placed his hands on the boy's shoulders. "Or do you love him?"

Kakashi kissed his son's forehead and then walked out the door, leaving Sasuke to think it over.

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Kakashi continued out into the house, through the kitchen, and out onto the back patio where Asuma sat. He and his wife were kind enough to let the four stay with them for the weekend.

Kakashi didn't register the fact that someone was watching him and stormed into the back yard. He started paving and wringing his hands. Clenching and unclenching them until he thought he'd go crazy.

He loved Iruka, he knew he did. So why didn't he tell him about the bet already? If he finds out through a chain of some sort that Kakashi knew then he'd dump him for sure.

But if Kakashi told him then Sasuke would hate him forever and he'd never get another chance with Naruto.

So he did what any father would do.

He sacrificed himself for his son.

If he held off and didn't tell Iruka, then Sasuke would get a chance to dump the bet and patch his life up. Naruto is a very forgiving person and it might take a while, but he was bound to trust Sasuke again.

Kakashi hoped at least.

He knew that there was only one thing Iruka never forgave anyone for: hurting Naruto. Unfortunately that's exactly what was going to happen and it would be Kakashi's fault.

"Something on your mind?" Kakashi jumped near a mile high at the sound of Asuma's voice. He took a moment to catch his breath then waved it off.

"Nothing you need to worry about."

Asuma smiled an I'm-smarter-than-I-look smile and put out his cig. He motioned with his hand that Kakashi should follow, which he did albeit reluctantly. He really just wanted to beat something up so being around people wasn't a smart idea at the moment.

He followed Asuma through Konoha, taking in none of the sites as his mind was still beating itself up. He was trying to come up with a reasonable explanation for why this was happening to him and so far he blamed that damn pink-flowery whistle. He knew he shouldn't have but it was just begging to be flushed.

"Here we are." Kakashi walked straight into Asuma's back and jumped off to the side.

Refusing to admit he was embarrassed, Kakashi took in the sight of what he assumed to be their destination. Though he couldn't figure out what it was.

The building looked worn down with a logo on the window painted with two swords crossing each other and Asuma's family name across the top.

"What's this?" he asked. Asuma laughed and led him inside.

"It's my very own training facility. You look like you need a fight and I'd say you could hold your own pretty well. So you'll be up against one of my best students."

Kakashi scoffed but delighted in the thought of a challenge.

"Who's that?" Asuma slid open a door and waved an arm inside. He smirked evilly before he closed and locked the door.

"Orochimaru." He laughed through the paper.

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Stupid...

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Idiotic...

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Fucked up...

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Never should have...

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Gone through with it...

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That fucking bet!

Crack

Sasuke watched with no satisfaction whatsoever as the tree he'd been punching fell in half. It wasn't supposed to be this way. He wasn't supposed to feel so strongly for that dobe!

With a cry of frustration Sasuke fell to the ground and started tearing the grass and soil up. When Kakashi left he'd been alone for not even a minute and Naruto came limping in asking how much trouble he got in.

Normally, Sasuke would have relished in the fact that Naruto was limping on his account. He would have teased the blonde about how disheveled and dirty he was.

But "normally" didn't apply to his life anymore. Sasuke had no idea what "normally" was.

So he ran. Leaving Naruto standing in the doorway of his bedroom calling his name.

Sasuke ran as far as he possibly could, landing at a park close by the boats where he'd met that kid yesterday.

And he met the tree.

And he killed the tree.

And he fell to the ground.

And he ripped the ground to shreds.

Because no matter what he did...

He only had two days to be with Naruto.

And they'd probably be the worst days of his entire life.

Which really is saying something.

"Are you always so rude to nature?"

Sasuke's head snapped up at the sound of Sai's voice.

As if he wasn't pissed enough. Now this asshole had to pop up.

"Fuck off."

Sai laughed arrogantly and jumped from his perch on a tree branch not to far away. With all the grace of an elephant he marched up to the now standing Sasuke and smirked.

"Afraid I can't. See," he patronizingly placed a hand on Sasuke's shoulder. The other jerked away violently and scowled. Sai continued. "You have something I've wanted for a very long time. And I intend to get it."

Sasuke snorted and turned to walk away. He didn't have time for this.

"Aren't you even wondering what it is?"

Flicking him off over his shoulder, Sasuke ignored Sai and continued on his way.

"It's Naruto."

That stopped him.

Sasuke felt something in him he'd never felt before. Suck a boiling hatred that bravely rivaled what he felt for anyone else who'd wronged him over the years. His blood ran cold, his heart turned to ice and all he saw was death to all that approached.

"Go near him," Sasuke turned to look over his shoulder at Sai with pure loathing. "And you die."

Were Sai anyone else he would have freaked at the look on Sasuke's face. No one had ever sounded so maniacally when addressing him before.

Alas, this was Sai. And he was in love with Naruto. And as we all know...

People do crazy things when they're in love.

"Touched a nerve, have I?" Sasuke growled, earning a tut from Sai. "For shame. We are both men so don't growl like a beast."

"He's mine." And with that final warning Sasuke stormed off to kill some more trees.

Behind him Sai continued laughing.

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"Sasuke!" A frantic Naruto ran down one oft he many alleyways of Konoha still searching for his boyfriend.

It had been nearly two hours since Sasuke ran out on him and he wanted to know what he'd done that was so wrong. He felt so horrible thinking Sasuke was mad at him for something and he didn't know what.

And if he didn't know what the problem was then he couldn't fix it which created even more of a problem.

"Sasuke! Where are you?" Naruto continued running, wondering where the hell Sasuke was, when he passed by Asuma's dojo.

He could have sworn he heard Iruka cheering someone on. But it was probably just his imagination. Iruka always protested fighting.

So the blonde continued with his search. He checked all the local grocery stores, the movies, the shops all up and down the main streets, and he looked over by the boats that he'd taking Sasuke to meet Sai at yesterday.

The only place he hadn't been was the place where Kakashi parked his car.

Then he realized how stupid he'd been.

This was Sasuke he was looking for. King of Darkness. So obviously he'd go to the darkest possible place in such a bright town, which was the only thing that they brought with them.

Just as he reached the parking lot Kakashi's car was in, someone jumped out and screamed at him.

"AAAgh!" Naruto shrieked. It was a very girly scream too, even he'd have to admit.

His attacker laughed at his misfortune and he immediately knew who it was.

"Sai you ass! Don't do that!" Sai stood up straight and grinned at Naruto apologetically.

"Sorry. I couldn't resist. What are you doing out here?" He asked, sounding suddenly serious.

Naruto quickly explained what had happened with Sasuke and that he was looking for him. Then he practically started crying because he was so upset.

Sasuke wasn't angry with him because he gave in so easily last night, was he? This was something he'd really been thinking about all day. He hadn't exactly put up a huge fight. He'd been really excited to do it too. Maybe Sasuke wasn't. Maybe he thought he was just doing some kind of boyfriendly duty.

Naruto explained this to Sai with just as many words and was engulfed in a hug from the taller boy. Not that he didn't welcome the comfort, but Sai wasn't exactly the affection giving type... so why was he hugging him?

"He doesn't deserve you." Woah what was that? Naruto pulled back at Sai's whisper.

Was he talking about Sasuke?

"What?" Naruto asked, concern evident in his voice. Sai pulled back as well and looked Naruto directly in the eyes.

"I said he doesn't deserve you." Naruto's eyes widened as the other looked at him predatorily. Almost as though he viewed Naruto as some sort of prize. Something he had to fight for.

"That's not true." Naruto cursed himself for sounding so weak at the moment. Sai chuckled a single, devastatingly empty laugh that made Naruto shiver. He took a step back where Sai took a step forward and soon found himself pinned to the wall of the building that owned the parking lot.

"It's very true. Why not be with someone who knows how to take proper care of you? You are special Naruto. You should be treated like it." Naruto almost whimpered when Sai trapped his hands above his head. The other tilted his head and started to kiss up and down Naruto's neck.

However, even when Sai found his sensitive spot, Naruto didn't enjoy it. He instead tried to push at Sai and get away from him.

"Sasuke is all I need. Leave me alone!" Before he could scream anymore, Sai placed his mouth on Naruto's.

The blonde had never been more disgusted in his life. He wanted nothing more than to run away. Sai's full bodyweight was pushing him to the wall preventing that. This also meant he could feel the other's hard on perfectly through both their pants.

While his eyes had previously been squeezed shut trying to block out everything that was happening, they shot open when he felt a hand leave his wrists. He could tell by the brush of Sai's shirt that it was going down.

Fearing the worst he snapped his head forward, head butting Sai who's head flew back at the impact but he didn't loosen his grip. Instead he glared at Naruto.

"What was that for?" He asked, eyes heavy with lust and anger.

"Get off!" Naruto screamed. Before Sai could reply he was rammed into and thrown onto the ground by someone with such a force that Naruto swore he could hear a bone or two breaking.

Naruto looked up to see Sasuke breathing heavily and glaring so fiercely at Sai that the blonde was scared himself. He was about to get off the wall and go up to Sasuke when the other spoke, startling him.

"I warned you." He growled. His voice seemed to plaster Naruto to the wall. "I told you to leave him alone."

Sai looked up from the ground, while moaning in pain. His hands were wrapped around his chest, which led Naruto to believe that the bones he heard cracking were ribs. Sasuke was still standing over Sai with death promised with his eyes.

The raven knelt down and pressed his two fingers into Sai's cheek. "Leave. Him. Alone." He growled, seeing red.

He didn't get to actually beat up the bastard though, because just as he pulled back his fist to swing he felt an arm holding him back.

The blue eyes looking at him with such innocence and fear jolted Sasuke out of the stupor he'd been in before and he immediately wrapped his arms around Naruto protectively. Then he took them both home, not speaking a word but comforting Naruto with his presence.

Guilt swept over Sasuke as he thought of Sai. Not the fact that he'd nearly beaten the other boy up...

But that he could have very well just done the same thing Sai was going to do to Naruto last night.

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"Kick his ass, Kakashi!"

Kakashi jumped back, avoiding a terrifyingly powerful kick being sent his way. This Orochimaru character presented the biggest challenge Kakashi had faced in a long time. And he was enjoying it.

It wasn't that he was a violent person, quite the contrary. He only believed in violence when it was completely necessary.

But that didn't mean he had to be a wimp.

Kakashi took pride in the fact that he was one hell of a fighter. Not very many people had ever beaten him when it came to sparring. And he didn't intend to loose to this guy either.

Especially not after he saw him eyeing Iruka up when the brunette came in to cheer him on.

Just thinking about that lustful stare sent another wave of anger rushing through Kakashi. He waited for Orochimaru to get close enough and threw all of his weight into a single blow effectively knocking the man out cold.

"Yeah!" Iruka jumped, thrusting a fist into the air. When Kakashi turned around he saw a brilliantly gleaming Iruka waiting for him with a glass of water.

He gladly accepted the H2O and gulped it down a little exaggeratedly. After making sure that Orochimaru was taken care of (as in taken to the infirmary) the two made their way out of the dojo and to anywhere else they felt like going.

They walked for what seemed like hours, trying to find a place that they could settle down and just talk for a while. Eventually they settled at a small open grass area. At the far end of this space was a large boulder with a few smaller boulders surrounding it.

So Kakashi settled on top of the rock and opened his legs wider so Iruka could fit imbetween them, which the other man did. He leaned back comfortably against his lover's chest and sighed. This was perfection in his eyes.

However, all good things must come to an end and Iruka sat up so he could turn and stare at Kakashi. He sat cross-legged and stared with the stare that all students are afraid of. With this stare he can get information from anyone.

"So are you going to tell me why you were so upset?" The brunette raised an eyebrow and tilted his head a little to the side.

If Kakashi weren't so practiced in showing absolutely no emotion he would have gulped. Iruka was asking him to spill his guts about the one matter that had been plaguing his mind for the past month.

He was asking him to explain the bet.

Oh boy.

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A/N: Props to No No 22 for inspiration on this chapter. And thanks to everyone else that reviewed. I really take them all to heart and they help me when I think my writing sucks (which is often and partially why this particular update took so long). Review and I hope that I can finish this story up soon.

There should be two or three chapters left depending on this one part I'm debating on putting in or not... Please Review