A/N: So here's the next chapter. I forgot to congratulate everyone on the New Year in the last chapter, sorry about that. But anyways… HAPPY 2013. I hope you enjoy this chapter As I mentioned in the previous chapter, things are starting to get a bit serious.
Disclaimer: Same as always
Warning: Bad language, also this is a yaoi so if that disturbs you please do not read.
Thanksgiving Day (Around Noon)
Naruto and Sasuke sat side by side at the dining room table, a variety of food sprawled out in front of them. The morning before the two had went into town, bought loads of food, and had proceeded to spend the rest of the day and a little of the next cooking. To Sasuke's surprise Naruto was a very good cook. The way he was detailed and precise, but also gentle which each ingredient seemed so un- Uzumaki like. They ate and enjoyed the food in a comfortable silence. After they'd finished they gathered all the dishes and headed to the sink to begin washing.
"Did you enjoy?" Naruto asked as he scrubbed the plate in his hand.
"Yes, thank you", Sasuke replied handing him the next plate.
"No problem", Naruto paused. "Thanks for spending the holidays with me teme… you didn't have too"
"Whatever dobe", Sasuke blushed.
"Really though, I appreciate it. I didn't mean to keep you from your family." the blonde said sadly.
"Other than Suri, Gaara, and Itachi I don't really have a family. And all those three had plans, so it's not a big deal." Sasuke shrugged.
"Oh... You know I haven't actually been here for a while", Naruto said trying to put on a smile, but Sasuke saw how it didn't reach his eyes.
"Why's that?" The mood was starting to get serious again, but for a different reason this time.
"When I was younger…" Naruto said slowly. "My family and I used to come up here and spend the holidays together... as one big happy family. We'd have so much fun. I think those were my best memories."
Sasuke remained silent, waiting for the other to continue.
"When I was 9 my father died in a car accident, he was hit by a drunk driver." Naruto sighed.
Sasuke wanted to say "I'm sorry", but thought better of it.
"We tried to move on, but this place just held too many memories and we stopped coming all together. And eventually we just stopped celebrating. After a while my mother and I started to drift apart. Although she denied it, I could tell she could barely stand to look at me. I look just my father you know. She ended up leaving Konoha and I stayed behind."
The whole house was silent. Sasuke honestly didn't know what to say. But inside he was happy at the fact that Naruto had decided to share something like this with him.
"Enough with all the sad stuff though", Naruto beamed flashing Sasuke that trademark Uzumaki grin. "Let's dance"
"But we haven't finished..." Sasuke began but was cut off.
"We can finish them later, I want to dance." Naruto whined pulling the ravens arm.
"Fine", Sasuke said rolling his eyes as he was led back into the living room.
"Wait here", Naruto said running to the stereo.
"Where else would I go dobe?" A soft tune started to fill the room and Naruto quickly ran back to Sasuke.
"May I have this dance princess", he smirked.
"Shut up", the other replied snaking his arms around Naruto's neck. He felt Naruto's arms wrap gently around his waist and comfortably rest his chin on his shoulder.
I've been awake for a while now, you got me feeling like a child now cause every time I see your bubbly face, I get the tinglies in a silly place it starts in my toes, and I crinkle my nose, wherever it goes, I always know that you make me smile, please stay for a while now just take your time wherever you go
As they continued to slow dance, feeling the beat of each other's heart, a feeling of serenity and peace washed over them.
The rain is falling on my window pane, but we are hiding in a safer place under covers staying safe and warm, you give feelings that I adore.
Sasuke was really thankful Naruto couldn't see or at least wasn't paying attention to his face right now, because he was blushing like no other. But he couldn't help the ball of happiness that happened to be forming in the pit of his stomach.
"What have you gotten yourself into?" Sasuke thought to himself.
I've been asleep for a while now, you tucked me in just like a child now cause every time you hold me in your arms, I'm comfortable enough to feel your warmth It starts in my soul and I lose all control, when you kiss my nose the feeling shows cause you make me smile, baby just take your time now, holdin me tight
Meanwhile...
Itachi sat in Neji's car nervously tapping his thumbs together, lost in his thoughts.
"Itachi...babe calm down." Neji reassured grabbing the older males hand. "Everything's going to be all right, ok? My family's going to love you."
Itachi nodded and offered a shy smile. Neji let go of his hand, they both exited the car, and made their way to the front door. The pale eyed boy knocked a few times on the large door and took a step back waiting for it to open. Neji had invited Itachi to spend Thanksgiving his with his family, but now that the moment was finally here, the raven couldn't help the butterflies in his stomach. Neji had long ago informed his parents of his sexual orientation so that wouldn't be a problem , but Itachi had this certain gut feeling. Intuition maybe. Like something bad was going to happen but he couldn't explain what it was. The door finally opened and they were met by an attractive older woman, with long black hair, big brown eyes, and a slender figure.
"Neji, Honey!" she exclaimed, a bright smile gracing her face.
"Hey ma", he smiled back giving her quick kiss on the cheek.
"Who's this handsome young fella", she inquired smiling at Itachi. "Wait, you must be Itachi right? Neji's been raving on about you non-stop."
"Yes, you're correct", Itachi said a little nervously.
"Well nice to meet you, Itachi. I'm Neji's mom, Izumi, but all my friends call me Zumi", she laughed pulling Itachi into a warm hug. He tensed a bit at the sudden contact but quickly relaxed. He really liked this woman; he could tell she had a kind heart.
"Well come on in", she said ushering them into the house.
"Where's everyone?", Neji asked taking off his jacked and putting it in the coat closet, then proceeding the do the same with Itachi's.
"Hinata and Kiba ran out to pick up a few things for me at the store, and your father is in his study", Izumi shouted running into the kitchen to check up on the condition of the turkey she currently had baking in the oven.
"As usual", Neji muttered to himself.
"Make yourself comfortable boys", Izumi smiled as she entered back into the room. "HIZASHI! GET YOUR ASS OUT HERE, NEJI AND HIS BOYFRIEND ARE HERE!" her sudden switch in tone surprised Itachi causing him to jump thus causing him to turn red when heard Neji chuckling under his breath. The two boys then took a seat on the couch.
"Sorry about that, my mom can be a bit exuberant sometimes."
"I swear, that man would eat, sleep, and die in that stupid study if I let him", Izumi muttered. "Would you like some lemonade boys?" she turned to them.
"Yes, please", Itachi answered. Izumi quickly ran into the kitchen and returned with two glasses of ice cold lemonade. She handed them each a glass and furrowed her brows after realizing her husband was still nowhere in sight.
"I'd prepare yourself", Neji whispered.
"HIZASHI! NEJI IS HERE! GET A MOVE ON IT!" Izumi yelled again. There was silence for a few seconds.
"Don't worry, there's one more. This one always gets him", Neji chuckled looking over at Itachi.
"HIZASHI HYUGA! YOU HAVE UNTIL 3 TO GET OUT HERE OR ELSE! 1...2..." Izumi threatened.
"DAMNIT WOMAN!" a man yelled dragging his feet reluctantly down the hall. "Can't you see I am trying to work?"
"Oh stop whining you big baby, and come see your son." Izumi grinned, satisfied that he had come out.
There was no denying that this was Neji's father. They could have practically been twins though Hizashi's jawline was a bit more defined and sharpened. The man was wearing a pair of perfectly pressed slacks and a deep green dress shirt. In one hand he held a white mug seeming to contain coffee based on Itachi's sense of smell, while the other one clenched a note book. For some reason Itachi felt the need to shrink up at the man's presence. He grabbed onto Neji's arm for support earning him a worried look from the teen. Hizashi, who had been glaring at his wife had failed to notice Itachi as he walked down the hall, but when his eyes fell on the raven haired man, time seemed to stop. The air seemed to thicken and the tension was suffocating.
"Honey, this is Itachi, Neji's new boyfriend", Izumi said eyeing her husband strangely. She could see tightness in his shoulders and the way his hand had tighten painstakingly around his mug. Izumi was ignored, as Hizashi continued to glare daggers into Itachi.
"What's your last name boy?" Hizashi growled, contempt and hate lacing each word.
Itachi jumped and held on tightly to Neji. Neji immediately stood up and placed Itachi behind himself protectively.
"Father..." Neji growled challenging.
" . . . ?" Hizashi pronounced each word punctually and sharp.
"Hizashi, what's gotten into you?", Izumi said disbelievingly.
Itachi buried his face into Neji back. He felt like crying. He didn't understand what he had done to make Neji's father so upset, but he was frightened and he didn't want to be here. Neji glared at his father, but Hizashi seemed to be looking past him. His only concern was Itachi.
"TELL ME YOUR LAST NAME!" Hizashi yelled, the harshness in his voice even startling Izumi.
"Hizashi! That's..." Izumi started but was interrupted.
"Uchiha!" Itachi whimpered out of fear. The tears he had been holding back began to slowly slip out of his eyes and onto the back of Neji's shirt.
"Get out." Hizashi hissed.
2nd A.N.- The Hyuga's own many mansions, so the house they are visiting now is not the same one where Neji throws party's or hangs out with the other characters.