Chapter 13: Tick tock

Disclaimer: Don't own Naruto.

Sorry it's been a while. College stuff again, I think it's been a while since this fic has been going on yeah? Just a few more chapters I promise!

The date had been going great; Naruto was the actual one to show him around. The best part though was they got to hold hands; the worst was...Kakashi wanted to come along. He was constantly reminding the rat to stay low and not interfere, but at the same time, it was good advice from his front pocket.

Take his hand but don't squeeze it too tight! Whisper something directly into his ear and make him giggle! Casually, or accidentally lean in and rub against his side if you sit together!

Kakashi was surprisingly knowledgeable in human romance. Probably, because he snuck in to R-rated movies all the time with his friends. In the middle of the date, Naruto dragged him into a photo booth. Sasuke thought that Kakashi actually poked his head out for a moment and smiled for the camera. Being clever, Sasuke reached over and kissed the blond during a flash. The blond blushed and flailed, falling out of the booth. Sasuke had picked him up and watched in amusement as the fair-haired called him things and fumed. Sasuke gave him another quick kiss and ran as the golden haired chased him down the board walk. Sasuke grabbed his hand led him to the canal where they were offering boat rides. He pulled the blond into a gondola and shoved off into the water. The man behind them did all the work as they enjoyed watching the other boats on the harbor. Naruto suddenly got a far away look in his eye, and Sasuke watched him.

"What's wrong?" he asked, shifting closer. Naruto came out of his trance and smiled.

"Oh...Nothing honestly. The harbor just brings back a memory that's all," he confessed, looking over the side of the boat. Kakashi suddenly rustled in his pocket.

"Uhh..." he groaned, sounding sick. Sasuke gave him a frown.

He'd better not! I'll throw him over board.

Quickly, Kakashi crawled out and ran to the side of the boat. Sasuke dully noted how green he looked instead of his healthy grey. For a rat that eats garbage for a living, he never could handle the water, the term "drowned rat" only went so far. Sasuke wrapped an arm around the boy as Naruto leaned his head on to his shoulder, Sasuke had butterflies suddenly.

"Memories are nice but...I like making them too," the blond smiled. Sasuke suddenly became giddy. The boat ride ended and Sasuke carefully helped the blond out and back to the street.

"So tell me, do you run into that Leo guy much? He seemed to have a major fixation on you," the raven noticed, squeezing the blonds' hand. Naruto looked surprised that quickly turned to frustration.

"I met the jerk back in high school. He seemed okay at first until he started to be everywhere I was. He would constantly hit on me and beat people up. I started to avoid him as best as I could. He followed me and kept trying to get me to go on dates and such. He is just crazy sick obsessed moron!" the blond huffed, latching on to his arm. Sasuke couldn't help it. He brought a hand up and pinched that puffed-up cheek. Naruto blushed red and stuck his tongue out.

"Teme!" he yelled. Sasuke raised an eyebrow.

Teme? What the hell is a teme?

"It means bastard," Kakashi whispered to him, now fully done being sick. Sasuke's eyes bulged.

What?

Sasuke smirked.

"Dobe." Naruto gave him a hard look.

"Am not!" he yelled, causing people to stare at them.

"Are too!" Sasuke retorted back.

"Are not!"

"Are too!" Both stared each other down, and Sasuke cracked a smile. Naruto did his best to hold down a pout, but it didn't last long. They laughed as they walked by all the shops and stores. Walking with the humans was definitely different. He liked being capable to walk side by side with the blond; it was something he never thought he would be able to do. Forever to walk below the feet of the humans. Even Kakashi seemed to be enjoying himself in his make-shift pouch. He would stick out his head once in a while to make sure Sasuke didn't screw up before ducking down and taking a light nap. They wandered over to the harbor docks and looked through the telescopes for a while before Sasuke began to grow ancy. He watched as the wind played with the golden's hair, making it look more vibrant. Sasuke cracked a smile when the timer ran out on the telescope, making the golden pout. He grabbed the blonds' hand and led him back to the main street. The sun was starting to go down, making the air chilly. Naruto huddled up to him as the wind blew over them a bit more violently.

"Should we go back to my apartment?" The blond asked, looking up to him. Sasuke smiled and winked at him.

"Sure, but lets go by the grocery store first, I want to pick up some things." Naruto looked at him oddly but complied. Sasuke grinned and pulled him toward the shopping district. Lights had been put up, and red lanterns glowed now. Delicious smells were wafting through the streets and making anyone drool. They went through the sliding doors, and Sasuke stopped; Naruto looked at him.

"Sasuke?" he asked. The raven smiled as he backed away and the doors closed. He stepped forward again, and the doors slid open.

This is so cool! I used to have to chase someone's heels to get through the doors before they closed.

The blond was a little weirded out as Sasuke kept doing this unusual act. Eventually, he started drawing stares and whispers. Several old ladies behind him could be heard along with some others, and the blond sweat dropped.

"My word what's wrong with that boy?"

"Back in my day..."

"Is he foreign?"

"Goodness gracious..."

"Mommy what's that man doing?"

"Don't stare Billy it's rude..."

Naruto quickly grabbed the raven's arm and pulled him inside away from the people. Sasuke stared confused for a moment before he was pulled into an aisle by a semi angry blond.

"Are you trying to be weird or something? I'm starting to think you really aren't from around here! Who the hell is crazy enough on a crowded street to play with an automatic door?" the blond asked, hands on his hips. Sasuke would have argued about that, but that meant revealing who and what he was. Instead, he quickly pitched forward and gave the blond a nibbling kiss, making the blond yip. He took Naruto by the hips and pushed him down the aisle toward the snack food section. He only wanted a few things he had been craving to try out since he became human. One of them of course was Naruto, and the other thing was...

"You have to be kidding me?" Kakashi whispered, looking down at the packet in Sasuke's hands. Even Naruto seemed to turn a bit green. Sasuke smirked as he was now able to read the label. Every time he snuck in here he was caught and thrown outside. Normally, any rat would be content with garbage but everyone pretty much knew Sasuke had a champagne taste with a beer pocketbook. Basically meaning...Liked fancy food but wasn't able to always be skillful to attain it. Fancy food counted as warm, hot, fresh, or store brought bags like chips. Speaking of chips...

"Radish and dill pickle flavor, is that even eatable?" he blond screeched, flying almost ten feet backwards. Sasuke drooled and rubbed his cheek against the ugly labeled bag of chips. For so long the scent had driven him crazy, not being able to actually eat them was a crime in itself. Now that he finally had them.

"All right I'm set, let's go to your place!" he said excitedly. Naruto shook his head and smiled.

"You're a bit weird but I guess it's okay; it would be boring if you were well...Boring." Both left the store and headed back to the apartment complex. By then Sasuke had finished his chips and folded the bag neatly and sticking it in his front pocket. Kakashi was gagging from the smell. For a rat that loved garbage, he did not love these chips. The smell was atrocious and made you want to puke. Naruto tried one and practically spit it out. Sasuke climbed the stairs to Naruto's apartment and rubbed his chip filled stomach. When they were in the apartment, and Naruto headed to his movie rack.

"I'll pick out something to watch all right?" The blond asked, bending over to the movie rack. Sasuke's gaze was automatically drawn to that bottom incased in a tight pair of jeans. Sasuke licked his dry lips and already felt an inner battle commencing.

Should I touch his rear now? Ugh, I know nothing of human mating rituals. Why couldn't it be more romantic, and he falls into my arms? It might seem rude...Oh, but I have no knowledge on how to "do it" exactly. It should be the same as; we do it. And it will be a cold day in hell before I let Kakashi actually coach me through the whole act of sex. Sex...Oh god I've never even thought of a fully nude Naruto. Have I ever seen a human at least naked?

Speaking of Kakashi, the rat popped his head up and looked around.

"So this is where the blond lives? Not too bad," he replied rolling his eyes lazily. Sasuke's gaze burned into his tiny skull.

"I need advice and I need it now!" the raven hissed quietly.

"Not here, go into the bathroom!" the little rat replied back. Naruto stood and picked out a movie. Sasuke faced him.

"Is it all right that I use your bathroom?" he asked, winking. Naruto huffed and rolled his eyes.

"Of course teme, help yourself." Naruto popped the tape in his TV and sat on the bed. Sasuke went into the bathroom and closed the door. Kakashi jumped on to the counter and stretched his body from the cramped space. Sasuke shifted his own shoulders and paced the small space.

"Okay, I'm in his house, were watching the movie...What now? I have no clue about dating or courting! Females used to just throw themselves at me. I would like it if Naruto at least seemed to want to flock to me or something. I'm not used to working to get a hot piece of ass!" Kakashi nodded through the boy's rant. Kakashi stood up on his tiny feet and pointed at him with his little paw.

"Listen up and listen good Uchiha. Kakashi the love doctor is at your service, but you are going to have to do it on your own from this point. Come closer and behold my romantic wisdom!" he preached. Sasuke felt a vein pop somewhere, but he came closer.

"Well then all mighty doctor, what do you suggest I do?" Sasuke knelt down on the toilet seat and listened.

"All right, listen close..." the gray rat began his explanation, and Sasuke listened.

Naruto had turned out the light and was not sitting on his bed in the dark. Sasuke sure was taking his time in the bathroom. The blond was becoming a bit worried. He stood from the bed and approached the bathroom door. The light was on so he could see a shadow moving around under the door.

"Squeak squeak squeak squeak squeakity squeak! Squeakity squeak!"

"Right but…Won't that make him mad?"

"Squeak squeaks squeakity! Squeak squeak!"

"All right, if you think it'll work."

"Squeak!"

Naruto stared confused at the wood. He knocked on it softly and called through the door.

"Sasuke? Are you okay? You're taking a while. Do you need any-" The door opened and Naruto stood back to avoid being hit. He looked up to the other boy's face and gasped. Sasuke was giving him such a strong and intense look. His eyes practically glowed from the bathroom light behind him into the dark room. His hair looked slightly wet and made his black spikes stand out. He removed his jacket to make his muscles flex in his forearms. A hint of his stomach was showing along with a tan smooth neck. Naruto was in awe until he realized he was staring. Sasuke smirked and lifted a hand to his cheek before drawing it down on to a pair of pink lips. His thumb ran across the smooth skin before going back to his cheek. Naruto shivered and swallowed. Sasuke smirked and leaned forward, brushing his lips with the blond before taking his bottom lip between his teeth. Naruto blushed heavily and felt his legs go weak. Sasuke kissed him for a good five minutes before letting go and sitting on the bed as if nothing happened. Naruto blinked and stared at the empty space before him.

"Aren't we watching the movie Naruto?" He asked, leaning back on the bed. Naruto laughed nervously and sat down, grabbing for the remote. Sasuke moved up behind him and pulled him practically into his lap. Naruto yelped a little and gave him a glare, but the blush was still there.

"What's gotten into you? You seem overly affectionate suddenly. What the hell did you do in my bathroom?" he joked, snuggling into the raven's lap deeper. Sasuke rested his head on the boy's shoulder and shrugged. He stayed true to what advice Kakashi had given him in the bathroom.

Flashback (squeak)

"First thing is first. As the dominant male you must appease your female. Be bold and show him what you want. As soon as that door opens make sure you kiss him, got that?" Kakashi stated, waving his little paw around. Sasuke nodded and rubbed his neck.

"Right but...Won't that make him mad?"

"Not a chance! I already see the way he looks at you; it's about time for some smooching. Make sure to keep soft-touch contact with him too. A brush of the hand or breath on his neck should do it. However, make it look like it was an accident every time, nothing intense or sudden, got that?"

"All right, if you think it'll work," Sasuke nodded.

"Absolutely!" Kakashi smiled and nodded his head. He heard some knocks from the bathroom door and knew Naruto must have come to check on Sasuke. The raven took a deep breath and stood in front of the door, putting his game face on which was what he liked to call his 'sexy smirk.'

"Good luck!" Kakashi whispered winking. Sasuke reached for the knob and opened the door.

End Flashback

Sasuke let his breath linger on smooth and tan skin of the blond boy's neck. Naruto squirmed and practically remained red through the whole movie. Sasuke had rarely gone to the cinemas, too many mouse traps. He was content with just watching people. His arms stayed soft but possessive on the blond's waist. Naruto wasn't getting away tonight. When the move was over and several cleverly concealed touches were established, Naruto invited him to stay the night, which Sasuke agreed quite sexily if he did say so himself. The blond tried to move to stand when one of Sasuke's hands brushed against his stomach. Naruto gasped and held a hand to his mouth.

"Sasuke! Let go for a minute, my stomach is ticklish!" he frowned, trying to move. A red glint came to Sasuke's eye, and he smirked as he tightened his hold. Only then did Naruto realize what he said. "Don't you dare!" he hissed. Sasuke laughed evilly as his hands flew up under the boy's shirt and attacked his ribs. "TEME!" he screeched, flailing about. They romped around on the bed as Naruto's and Sasuke's laugher filled the room. Above their heads, a person on the upper floors began yelling over the noise. At the same moment Naruto's legs tangled in the bed sheets, and he tumbled over the side landing on the floor. Sasuke still attached went with him and landed on his stomach, straddling it. They both laughed until their faces were red. Sasuke stared down at him, and Naruto smiled at the fondness in his eyes. The blond lifted a hand and let it run through the raven's dark midnight hair. Sasuke watched him through half lidded eyes that seemed clouded with a different emotion. They stared at one another as Naruto played with his hair. The day had soon turned into the night, ending their date and their day. Sasuke wouldn't have ever imagined that he would be here right now, sitting on the blond he had admired for so long. He thought he would be destined to watch from the sidelines for the rest of his life. Watching as Naruto met someone else and went away somewhere with that person, at no time to be seen again. He imagined he would be stuck forever to admire the blond and never tell him about these feelings. As a rat, he had even been cold to his own clan, to fall for a human at the time would have sounded insane. Sasuke wanted this...He wanted this so much. He leaned down until his pale forehead touched the blushing blonds. Naruto looked up at him, soft blue eyes meeting his own dark orbs.

"Naruto?" he whispered, his breath brushing against the blond's lips. Naruto swallowed and took a breath.

"Y-yeah?" he whispered back. He was afraid that if he spoke any louder, the spell between them would break.

"Do you believe in love at first sight?" he asked, brushing his fingers against the blond's cheek. Naruto's heart rate sped up.

"Y-yeah," he repeated, feeling silly for only saying the same word twice. Sasuke smiled and was about to lean down when he hesitated at the last moment.

"Naruto?" he began again. The blond became anxious; those tempting lips were only a few centimeters away.

"Yes, Sasuke?" Sasuke watched him with a cool gaze.

"Can I stay the night?" Naruto felt a hardness poking against his thigh that made him shiver. He felt his own body responding, being lured in and tempted by the god before him. His hips were growing warm and a ticklish knot was growing in his stomach, radiating outward. He smiled shyly and nodded. Sasuke smiled and leaned the rest of the way down, sealing their panting breaths in a heavenly lip lock. Kakashi poked his head out from the bathroom and smiled at the sight. He could have sworn the poor boy would remain asexual for the rest of his life. He ran to the door and slipped his slim body under it and out to the hallway. He turned to the door and stared at it for a moment before he broke into a run and headed home.

You don't need me for now Sasuke. You have to do the rest on your own.

Kakashi ran down the hallway and descended the stairs to be outside. A dark figure down the hallway watched him go as he slipped his hood higher on to his head. He looked at the blond's door for a minute before a toothy smile filled his face.

Tick tock...Tick tock

The mouse will soon fall from the clock.

Tick Tock

A low rumble of laughter followed him away, and into the air as he disappeared.

Hey there you are, wonder what will happen next huh?

WARNING Lemon next chapter...Yes...Finally!

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