Heyo readers!
Since I'm home sick today, I figured I'd use my time getting up a new chapter for you guys! You guys deserve it anyways. And soon we'll be putting up another installment to this plot, involving other characters! And other writers too! So woot woot!
Sasuke is played by Ah-chan, and Naruto by Da-kun! Iruka is played by Ah-chan, then Cat-kun, and then Ah-chan again.
Warning!!! We are not responsible for anything Sasuke says. Well... I'm not! But Ah-chan is! Blame her!
Disclaimer: If we owned Naruto... everything we write would happen. And probably worse. Bwahaha.
Naruto stopped under the flickering light and fished in his bag for his keys. Pulling out the chain, he fumbled with the key before unlocking the front door of the apartment building. "C'mon, I live a few floors up." he explained, looking over his shoulder at Sasuke as they walked inside.
Pushing through the doors of the stairwell, Naruto easily jogged up the flights towards his floor. Stopping to see if Sasuke caught up, he shook out his hair, spraying water everywhere. "Just down the hall now. But be quiet, most people are really cranky around here." he warned after Sasuke reached him.
"Maybe we should be really loud to piss them off…" Sasuke mumbled to himself.
"Hey can I use your shower? I'm kind of… covered in mud." he added, admitting it, kind of embarrassed.
Naruto rolled his eyes at Sasuke's quiet musing. "I tried that once. Trust me, they find ways to make your life hell on earth. Never found it useful to do it again." he whispered, eyes locked on a particularly nasty woman's door.
Once inside the apartment, Naruto realized how small it really was. "Yeah, just past the kitchen on the right. I'll make dinner. I've got ramen and maybe rice. You want anything in particular?" he asked, tilting his head to the side.
"Hah, don't you have ramen like every day at lunch? But I don't really care what we eat."
Sasuke headed down the hall towards the bathroom, evading the clusters of stuff on the floor. He arrived in the bathroom, and started stripping himself of his clothes, suddenly realizing he didn't have a towel. Without his shirt on, he walked back into the kitchen.
"Hey Naruto, where are your towels?"
"Um… yeah, don't pack food. No time in the morning. I'll just make some ramen then." Naruto muttered, slightly uncomfortable with the fact. He spent his afternoon working; night doing homework, then woke up after only a spare few hours of sleep. There was hardly ever time.
Busying himself with the slowly boiling pot of water on his tiny stove, Naruto ignored the shower and rooted around in his cabinets for his best and freshest ramen. He didn't want to treat his guest poorly, which would be rude. Grabbing a pack, Naruto placed it on the counter. He opened it and removed the spices, tossing them to the side for now. Hearing the pot hissing, he dropped in the block of noodles.
"Oh, they're in the closet across the hall…" Naruto started, freezing up as he turned around. Well, that was new. A shirtless, ripped Uchiha standing in the middle of this kitchen. He tried not to stare, but it was a bit hard not to. Feeling his cheeks heating up, Naruto jumped as the pot overflowed behind him. Panicking, he turned around and stirred the ramen, messing with the heat control.
Sasuke covered his mouth and tried hard not to laugh. He loved seeing the kitsune all flustered. It made him feel like such an uke, making a yaoi reference obviously.
"Hah, thanks."
Starting to walk away, he added on,
"Ooh, and try not to hurt yourself… Naruuu."
He now laughed to himself and stepped into the bathroom once again, removing his clothes, preparing for his shower.
Sasuke was obviously holding back laughter, and Naruto couldn't blame him. The blond probably looked like a right old idiot, panicking and red in the face. He wasn't exactly looking organized or anything at the moment. "N-no problem." Naruto replied, not looking over his shoulder, staring at the ramen.
The kitsune turned bright red again at Sasuke's comment. He couldn't think of a comeback in time and just stood there, getting redder by the second. Sasuke's laughter sparkled in Naruto's ears and he resisted the urge to beat his head as the notes seemed to cast a spell over him.
Sasuke wrapped a towel around his waist and peeked his head out of the door.
"Ya know, if you made a face like that every time I said Naru, you'd probably be stuck with the name for life!" he yelled down the hall, making sure his friend could hear.
Naruto didn't look away from where he was setting the finished ramen on the table, but blushed all the same. The name was going to end up sticking, he swore that much. Shaking his head, Naruto went back and snatched two water bottles from the fridge and put them on the table.
"Dinner's ready!" Naruto called, grabbing a few napkins and chopsticks before plopping down in one of the chairs.
Sasuke stepped out of the shower just in time to hear that the food was ready. After throwing his clothes on, his hair was still dripping wet so he slung a towel over his shoulders and behind his neck so the ends were draped in front of him.
He left the bathroom and began to walk down the hall towards where Naruto was sitting. "Ah, thanks for letting me use your shower Naru." Sasuke said as he sat down to begin his meal.
Naruto glanced up as Sasuke entered. The teen's dark hair was shining with the water still in it, laying flat but somehow rumpled on his head. The towel draped around Sasuke's neck was there for obvious reasons.
Naruto flashed the raven a small smile, picking up his chopsticks. He picked up a few noodles, swallowing them down and licking the broth off his lips. His cheeks turned pink at the nickname. "No problem." he replied, slurping up a few more noodles.
If it wasn't for the disgusting sound of two boys eating ramen, there would have been an extremely awkward silence during their dinner. A lot had happened in the past few hours and Sasuke definitely did not want to bring any of it up. After they finished he picked up his bowl.
"Do you want me to do the dishes and clean up while you shower…"
He smirked,
"… or does Naru-chan want me to come with him?"
Naruto tried not to inhale his ramen; he needed to save up anyways. Not too much left and money was short. He'd have to go without lunch for a bit maybe. Picking up his bowl, Naruto carefully drained the last bit of the broth. He licked it off his lips, standing up as well. "No, no it's okay! I can manage! There's a television in the other room, but it's kinda small…" he informed, already reaching for the sponge sitting by the sink.
Having his back turned, Naruto didn't see the smirk. But the comment came through loud and clear. Fighting the warmth in his cheeks down, Naruto resisted the urge to look over at Sasuke, which would only satisfy the raven-haired teen if he turned around bright red.
Sasuke glanced at the TV with a bored expression. He would much rather ridicule Naruto then watch a stupid electronic box.
The raven made his way over to the counter, and lifted himself up so he was sitting on the little counter space that was available.
"Why watch TV, when it's much more fun watching your face turn red every few seconds!"
Well, Naruto wasn't all too sure what Sasuke would do, but the television seemed like an appropriate thing to mention. Something for the teen to do than help Naruto do the dishes and stuff. He sent the dark-haired teen a glance and a raised eyebrow before returning to the dishes lathered up in the sink.
Of course, the kitsune flushed at the truth in that statement. Which would probably end badly for him now that he thought about it. Great, Sasuke held even more of an upper hand over the blond.
"See, isn't this fun!"
Sasuke flashed a smile while he ruffled Naruto's hair.
And it was a real smile, not a smirk. It really seemed as if the Raven was happy.
Naruto sighed, but smiled back at the Uchiha. Suddenly, the raven-head seemed to be brightening up. Seriously brightening up, as he was smiling and making a complete disaster out of Naruto's hair. He swatted a soapy hand at Sasuke playfully, grinning back at the boy.
Sasuke stuck his tongue out.
"Now you got soap on me…"
Feeling playful, Sasuke picked up a handful of bubbles and blew them at Naruto.
In return, Naruto blew a raspberry. "Myehn!" he said, grinning at Sasuke. He fake-gasped, putting his hands over his mouth. "Oh, no, we're all gonna die!" he exclaimed. Seeing the bubbles coming at him, Naruto attempted to duck, but they hit him anyways. Giggling, he threw more back. "This is war!" he called, flashing a bright grin.
Sasuke went to grab a handful of soap, but he slipped on the wet counter, falling off onto Naruto, both of them going crashing to the floor.
Naruto began to slide forwards as to make a fast attack at the Uchiha, but instead Sasuke fell into him. They fell over instantly, crashing to the ground. Naruto blinked, staring up into onyx eyes. He felt his cheeks turning pink as Sasuke's breath ghosted over his face and cheeks. Unable to move, Naruto could only be hypnotized by the raven-haired teen.
Sasuke raised up his head and opened his eyes to see the blonde beneath him.
He felt a blush creep up his neck.
No.
He refused to let Naruto see him get flustered.
Too late for that.
The blush spread across the Uchiha's face at a rapid pace.
"Umm… I-I uhh…"
He started to stutter when he realized that he had no idea what he should be saying in this situation.
Sasuke really wanted to use this position to his advantage, but he was too shocked to think right now.
Naruto stared up at Sasuke, unable to blink or look away. His obsidian eyes were like a black hole, sucking him in closer. He had to have been a very vibrant red in the face. In fact, was that a blush creeping onto the Uchiha's face?
Yes, that was most definitely a pink tint reaching Sasuke's cheeks. Very fast now, actually. Naruto couldn't help but think they were probably mirroring each other's faces now.
'Uh' sounded about right, as Naruto realized he'd been trying to say something since they fell, but nothing came out. Until now. ""A-ano… um…" Naruto tried, blushing deeper from his inability to say anything sensible. Sasuke's breaths were still fluttering across his cheeks and the kitsune was in shock. They were close, so close. If there was anytime Naruto wanted to use something to his advantage, this situation would be it. In fact, Naruto wanted to take this to his advantage, but he was too afraid of Sasuke's reaction. Maybe… maybe he wouldn't care all too much. Naruto blinked, suddenly realizing he'd moved his head forwards and their noses were touching.
Sasuke felt Naruto's breath against his face, and then realized how close they were. No matter how much he wanted to kiss his friend beneath him, he wouldn't let it happen. He didn't want to get close to anyone… getting close to people only meant pain in the end. The raven felt that he had caused enough pain for the kitsune.
A knock was heard at the door, which made Sasuke jolt up.
"Naruto… are you there…? We left off at a bad not, and I need to talk to you! No matter how much you deny it, I feel your depression had to do with Sasuke."
The Uchiha never thought he'd be so happy to hear his sensei, Iruka.
"Please, I know you're here."
Sasuke's mind went blank. All he heard from his teacher was: 'depression, Naruto, and Sasuke'. His hormones taking over, he leaned back down to his original position, making his and the blonde's faces closer than ever before. Without taking a chance to doubt himself, Sasuke leaned as close as possible, placing his lips on the small boy's beneath him.
Naruto wanted to kiss the raven, so badly. It would take only an inch. So close, so tempting, but… what would the Uchiha think? Would he push him away and run, terrified, and ignore him forever? Naruto couldn't risk the chance, but the growing urge was exploding there inside of him.
Jumping as well at the knock, Naruto cringed as he recognized the voice. Why now, of all times? He really didn't want to move, or open the door for his sensei. Oh, but it could only get worse, huh? Naruto was feeling like burying his head in the ground as Iruka went on, ranting slightly. Of course, Sasuke had to be there in that moment. Draped over Naruto, hearing every word. Dammit.
Naruto let his head drop weakly back onto the floor, earning a light thump from his best friend gravity. Trying to find his voice, the kitsune could only open his mouth to snap it shut again. Hopeless. But all thoughts regarding the man outside the door vanished as Sasuke leaned closer to him, breath tickling his face now. Wait… closer than before, even closer eve-. Naruto's mind short-circuited as Sasuke's lips covered his own. Oh. My. Kami. Eyelids falling shut, Naruto leaned up, kissing back tentatively.
Iruka was starting to get irritated. Why wasn't Naruto answering the door? "Naruto, open up or I'm gonna come it!" When he heard nothing, that made up his mind. Luckily, Naruto hadn't locked the door. Iruka pushed it open and stepped into the kitchen.
Only to find Sasuke on top of Naruto. They looked like they were about to make love in the middle of the kitchen! Not only that but there was soap subs everywhere! 'What the hell were those two doing?!' he thought.
"Naruto, Sasuke! What the hell are you doing!"he practically screeched. Startled by the intrusion, Sasuke jumped back. Leaving a dazed Naruto on the floor.
Sasuke jumped back when he heard Iruka's screaming. He could not believe he just let his hormones take over his actions. It seemed that he'd been screwing up, and doubting himself a lot lately.
Seeing Naruto on the ground flustered, and Iruka bright red furious, the genius Uchiha had no idea what to say or do. Too many times had he left the blonde alone, so running away was not an option. He decided to show a side of himself that Naruto hadn't seen in a while…
"Hn, what does it look like we're doing? Besides, we should be the one's mad! You walked in on us."
Well, Naruto was not to happy with the intrusion or the fact that Sasuke had pulled back instantely after the man entered. He stayed on the ground, opening his eyes as he slowly got his breath back. Rearranging his mind into a usable mess, Naruto turned red again.
He glared at his sensei, trying not to snap at him. It was such a perfect moment that Naruto had never dreamed of ever actually having, and that stupid sensei had to come in and ruin it. Just when he thought it was getting better, huh? Naruto hadn't half a clue what to say other than yelling. He wanted to snap out at him and just scream, but the neighbors could get pissed, if they weren't already.
Naruto blushed lightly as Sasuke calmly began to talk after an awkward silence. Well, at least it was the truth. Naruto had enjoyed the moment, as it felt like some far off fairy tale dream or something. He pushed himself into a sitting position to regain whatever dignity he could.
Iruka was starting to get pissed off.
It looked like you were about to… about to…"
Sasuke smirked.
"About to what? We're old enough, we can handle it."
Sasuke could have sworn that Iruka's eye was twitching.
"Well… well that's not important right now what's important is-" Iruka's rant was cut off.
"What's important is that you get out. Naruto is obviously okay. Where are your manners? Aren't you a teacher? You should be more polite!"
Iruka was shocked. He had never heard Sasuke talk so much.
Naruto could easily feel Iruka's anger. It was like a neon sign was strapped to the man's forehead. Blushing deeper, the blond shook it off with a mischievous grin. "How would you know? Learn somethin' new from a certain book?" he chirped innocently. Sasuke's reply caused Naruto's cheeks to turn pink, but he had his reactions under control.
In fact, Iruka's eye was twitching, but Naruto guessed it was more from the affects of the comments than the comments themselves. Such as linking back to whatever he had learned from that stupid orange book. "Icha Icha Paradise?" Naruto asked, eyes smirking up at his 'father'. The kitsune leaned back against Sasuke's legs, staring up at Iruka. "Ne ne, otou-san, Sasuke has a point there. You really shouldn't just break into people's homes. IT's generally considered illegal most places." he agreed, crossing his arms. Iruka was going into shock. Naruto knew that the brown-haired man had never been around Sasuke long enough to know that the kid actually could speak in full sentences.
Hm, now Sasuke was getting mad. Not only did Iruka interrupt them, but now he wouldn't go away.
The raven wrapped his arms around Naruto, who was sitting in front of him, and looked up at his sensei. "You know, if you're not going to leave, we'll just have to continue with you standing there." Sasuke pushed on Naruto, making it so that he was facing the floor and the Uchiha was on top of him.
Naruto glanced up at Sasuke, catching the aggravated look in the deep black pools. He honestly couldn't blame him; Iruka was practically trespassing in Naruto's apartment. Blushing lightly as Sasuke's arms circled around him, the blond leaned back into the raven innocently. He liked the feeling of Sasuke holding him close. Turning red with the Uchiha's suggestive comment, Naruto stifled a nervous laugh. Of course, he hadn't expected the dark-haired ten to follow through with it, though he much enjoyed being so close to him again. Naruto turned his head to place a tiny little kiss on Sasuke's chin without really thinking.
Iruka just stared at them. He always knew Naruto was a…. erm 'special' person. Without trying to say anything else that Sasuke could contradict again, the sensei left with just mentioning how they would talk later.
After having the man leave, Sasuke unwrapped his arms and laid his head back on the kitchen floor.
"Well, that definitely killed the mood."
Naruto winked at his 'father' and flashed him a suggestive smirk. He knew the man was too afraid to say anything without the chance of Sasuke twisting his words; it was the same with a certain scarecrow. Rolling his eyes at the warning, Naruto waved slightly from his position beneath the Uchiha. He could feel the teen's even breaths against his back and enjoyed the somewhat soothing feeling.
Naruto pouted as Sasuke pulled back, keeping his face turned down towards the floor. It seemed cold suddenly without the teen against him. Temptation too strong, Naruto inched closer to the raven until his head rested on Sasuke's chest. He could smell Sasuke's scent, not masculine, but not femine either. A sweet, lightly musty smell.
"Yeah…" Naruto sighed, wanting Sasuke's arms back around him, holding him close.
Feeling the smaller blonde atop of him made the Uchiha want to blush, but instead he just returned his arms to where they belonged… around the kitsune.
Sasuke shut his eyes as he began to speak.
"Hey… Naruto…"
He took a breath.
"…I'm sorry I caused you trouble with Iruka."
Naruto snuggled deeper into the Uchiha's chest, hearing the teen's heart speed up slightly. But warm arms looped around him again and Naruto let his body sink closer against the boy. So warm, so comfortable. The kitsune closed his eyes briefly as he lay still.
Feeling Sasuke take a breath, Naruto cracked open his eyes and moved his head so he could look up at him. The raven's words were spaced and he seemed hesitant to speak. Waiting patiently, Naruto watched him carefully. "Hai?" he replied, feeling yet another breath come from Sasuke's firm chest. The dark-haired teen's nervous statement had Naruto shaking his head. "No, it's okay. He's not mad 'cause of you. Anyways, h has someone else waiting for him, so he wouldn't stay around long." the blond reassured, nuzzling the boy's neck.
Sasuke felt the warmth against his chest, and became very relaxed. His eyes started to feel heavy as Naruto spoke. His words were like a lullaby, one that was putting the great Uchiha to sleep.
"Mmmm… Okay…"
He yawned.
"I just…"
It was painfully obvious that Sasuke was getting tired.
"… want the best for you… because I…"
Some other words were said, but they were barely understandable.
The raven had fallen asleep on the kitchen floor with the blond in his arms.
Naruto felt Sasuke's body heat seeping up through their clothes, warming the blonde's back. He felt the raven-haired boy become less stiff beneath him, relaxing slowly. The blond himself began to become sleepy, his eyelids feeling heavy suddenly. He partially blamed the raven beneath him, rocking him to sleep with every breath.
Feeling the Uchiha's chest rise suddenly and hearing the yawn, Naruto battled to keep his eyelids apart. They kept sliding closer then he jerked them back, but it wouldn't be long until they closed on him. "You is getting sleepy too…" Naruto mumbled, turning over so it was easier to lay his head on Sasuke's chest. He waited as the raven slowly mumbled out his words, dropping off finally and falling asleep.
"Arigato, Sasu-chan." the kitsune said quietly, placing a small kiss on Sasuke's cheek. He tried to get up, but the dark-haired boy's arms held him down. Going with it, Naruto let a tiny smile cover his face and he snuggled deeper into Sasuke's chest.
There ya go! 3663 words, 9.5 pages later, you have the first part of Sorta Like A Sleepover! That took a while to type… but it was worth it for our readers!! We love you guys!
Thanks to ShamaLamaDingDong and Hypergirl321 for reviewing last chapter! Special thanks to Hypergirl321 for reviewing every chapter so far!
Next time on AMUVoHSS: "Ohayo…" "Huh… ermm hi… I mean… Good morning." "Maybe one day… I'll sing this song to you…" "Maybe the ramen will taste better!" "That's for you to decide…" ~ Next time, Sorta Like A Sleepover Pt 2!
Ja ne!
Da-kun
