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"I'm telling you, Neji has no feelings for Naruto," Yusha handed him his second drink which Sasuke gladly took.
"Yeah, that explains why when I told him that I knew about them he got really quiet and left the room," he took another large sip from the liquid. It wasn't as strong as the drink that he had in Naruto's club, but it tasted a lot better. "Not that I care about the dumb blonde anyways."
"Riiiight," Sasuke side glanced to Yusha who was grinning.
"I'm serious," he glared. Yusha chuckled as a response. "I will kill you one of these days," he took another sip. "You know that right?"
"I'm sure you will. Until then you should focus more on your education and less on Neji's personal life," Yusha leaned forward on his elbows and smirked. "Maybe less on Naruto too," Yusha ducked when Sasuke threw a pen at him. Thank god it wasn't a hidden knife. "Just being honest."
"Honesty sucks," Sasuke mumbled. Sasuke heard the door open and paid no mind to it for the reason that this was a public bar. He looked up at Yusha who was now glaring behind him.
"What are you doing here?" Yusha asked and Sasuke looked behind him to find the blond devil himself standing behind him. "Don't answer that, just get out."
"Neji said I'd find you here," Naruto sat down next to Sasuke who ignored him and stared directly in front of him.
"Are you deaf, Uzumaki?" Yusha slammed down an empty cup on the counter and gave him the death glare. This time Naruto decided to look at Yusha who was ready to breathe fire at him.
"I need to speak with Sasuke," Naruto stated.
"For what reason," Sasuke still not looking at him asked and took another sip.
"I wanted to apologize for the other day," Sasuke chuckled.
"Apology not accepted,"Sasuke slammed a few bills on the counter and stood up with Naruto following him.
"Sasuke please," Naruto grabbed his hand preventing Sasuke from getting too far. "Just give me another chance."
"Chance for what?"
"At least let me make it up to you," Naruto pleaded. "Come by my place," Sasuke put his free hand on his hip and gave the 'you've-got-to-be-kidding-me' look. "I'm not expecting any sex or stuff like that."
"I highly doubt that," Sasuke scoffed.
"Oh my god. Just accept it already so you can get on with your life," Yusha sighed annoyed by watching them stand in the middle of the room.
"I thought you wanted me to think less of him?" Sasuke arched an eyebrow.
"Yeah, but the more you argue the longer he stays in here," Yusha stated flatly.
"It's nice to see you too," Naruto looked at Yusha.
"Oh look. He can speak properly to a person, what a shocker," Naruto was about to respond when Yusha stopped him. "If you're going to say something negative about me or what I do, you can just get the fuck out. I don't need that, especially from you, so get lost. Please," Yusha smiled and went to the back leaving Naruto glaring behind him.
"Let's go dobe," Sasuke surprisingly dragged Naruto out of the bar before he did something he'll regret. "Which way do we start walking?" Naruto snorted and started walking, pulling Sasuke along. Sasuke was shocked to say the least when they stopped in front of an orange Mustang with black stripes running down the middle. Who knew the dobe had taste in cars, except the color.
"She's beautiful isn't she," Naruto smiled noticing the surprise on Sasuke's face. "Just like someone I know."
"If you're going to do that I can leave," Sasuke crossed his arms over his chest.
"Sorry," Naruto opened the passenger side for him and he reluctantly got in. When Naruto sat down on the driver's seat and turned on the car, Sasuke spoke up.
"I could have opened it myself."
"I know," Naruto drove off a little too fast which caused Sasuke to rush to put his seatbelt on. "Relax. I'm a pretty good driver."
"Of course you are," Sasuke rolled his eyes.
"Come on, Sasuke. Can you at least try to be, not grumpy?"
"Not when you're near," Naruto sighed at this. "Mind if I stop by the corner store? I need to grab some food."
"I'm not hungry," Sasuke looked out the window to see Naruto passing many cars.
"Yeah, but I am," In no time at all they arrived at the corner store with Naruto dangerously parking a little too hastily causing Sasuke to grab onto the dashboard to save his life.
"You ok?" Naruto said noticing Sasuke's face full of fear.
"Could you be anymore reckless?"
"Sometimes," Naruto shrugged and got out of the car and moments later Naruto opened the passenger's side of the door and grinned at Sasuke.
"I'd rather stay in the car."
"Come on, bastard," Naruto grabbed Sasuke's hand and pulled him into the store. Sasuke was now glaring at the floor. How dare Naruto grab him like that like he was some doll to be dragged along with his warm, comfortable- whoa? I did not just say that, Sasuke thought. Sasuke shook his head to get rid of the thought.
"You have something in your hair?" Naruto asked. Sasuke sighed in response and squeezed through Naruto's grip to find something to snack on. He wasn't really into sweets or the high calorie junk food that most people ate, so he was looking for some peanuts or almonds. Sasuke found what he was looking for and placed it in Naruto's hand. Naruto only arched an eyebrow and shrugged again. Sasuke looked over to what Naruto was buying and not surprisingly Naruto had Pringles, Doritos, Lays, some Salsa dip, a few powdered donuts, and some Twix bars.
"That can't be healthy," Sasuke commented. Nauto only smirked.
"Maybe, but it tastes damn good," Naruto thanked the guy at the counter and took the many bags to his car with Sasuke in tow when they magically were holding hands again. As Naruto put the final bag in the car and Sasuke was about the enter they heard a couple guys walk by. One was a bit taller than the other and both looked like they belonged in a homeless shelter according to Sasuke. The guy stopped in front of the car to observe its beauty until they noticed the driver and the passenger having their hands together.
"What a bunch of faggots," one of the guys called out and kept walking. Naruto perked up at this and Sasuke could feel the rage burning up inside of Naruto.
"What did you say?" Naruto ground out trying to stay calm for Sasuke's sake. The guys turned around and started laughing.
"What? Having trouble recognizing your name? I said 'what a bunch of faggots'!" the guy yelled out getting a pat on the back from his buddy. "What is your bitch ass gonna do about it?" Naruto took one step forward and then felt a hand grab at his arm. Naruto looked down at Sasuke who was pleading him not to go forward.
"Naruto, just leave it alone," Sasuke was used to this type of torture. It happened a lot during his first years of high school. His body was very feminine for a male at that age and that caused most guys to tease and bully him for it. It got bad to the point where the boys started calling him 'babe' and even being excluded from the boy's locker room. It all stopped in the middle of Junior year when Itachi got wind of the bullying and then the rest of the school of was too afraid to even get near him. Well, except the fan girls that always followed him around.
"Listen to your boy toy, blondy," now this time the buddy spoke up. "Wouldn't wanna mess up that prissy face of yours," Naruto smirked and before anyone could even take a step forward Naruto pushed both of the guys into the alley next to the store. Sasuke was too shocked to even process what was happening right now. Naruto, getting into a fight with two guys who are easily the same height, and probably strength. It took Sasuke about two minutes before he heard a crushing sound like a body being thrown against a wall for him to rush after them.
When Sasuke got into the alley he saw one of the guys sitting leaning against the wall with blood dripping down his head and Naruto standing over him with the face of a pure killer.
"Look at your bitch ass now," Naruto spat at the guy and kicked him once more for good measure causing the limp body to fall over to the ground. Naruto didn't even notice Sasuke at the entrance of the alley before he turned to the next one who shot a fist out and it connected with Naruto's face. Sasuke could only let out a silent gasp while Naruto stumbled backwards before grinning at the guy. The face the man made before Naruto launched himself at him was the exact same one Sasuke made.
Naruto slammed the man against the wall and had his hand on his throat preventing the man from yelling for help. With his free hand he repeatedly punched him in the face causing blood to drain down his face just like his buddy. With what Naruto thought to be the final blow he pulled back before his hand was pulled to the side. He looked to the right to see Sasuke hugging Naruto's arm, trembling.
"Stay out of this," Naruto growled.
"Stop," Sasuke whispered quietly. "Please." Naruto stood there for a good few seconds before he turned his face to Sasuke. Sasuke saw what he just did. If he ever finds out about him and Kurama it won't end well for either of them.
"I'm sorry you had to see that," Naruto whispered to him trying to stop Sasuke from trembling.
"Can… Let's just get out of here," Sasuke kept his face down to hide his facial expression. He didn't like that Naruto was making act like a school girl who needed protection. No matter much he liked being held by the other man. Naruto nodded and led Sasuke back into the car. Naruto drove quickly away from the store. Sasuke wouldn't even look at him during the entire ride towards Naruto's apartment. When they finally arrived in front of Naruto's apartment Naruto turned off the car and was breathing heavily for a couple minutes before Sasuke tried to open the door until he noticed that his hands were filled blood when he stopped Naruto from hitting the man that time. He stared to and from at his hands than at Naruto's until Naruto spoke up.
"There are some baby wipes in the glove box," Naruto looked over at Sasuke just staring at his hands. Naruto reached over and opened the glove box and took out the wipes and started cleaning Sasuke's hands.
"Are they going to be ok?" Sasuke asked while Naruto was cleaning which caused him to stop.
"…I don't know," he then continued cleaning Sasuke's hands and then switched to his.
"Are you?" Sasuke looked at the bruise and the little bit of blood coming from the top of Naruto's cheek. Naruto reached up to touch his bruise and when he touched the blood he looked at his finger.
"Just a little scratch," Naruto said.
"It might get infected," Sasuke reached and took one of the wipes and started cleaning Naruto's wound as Naruto was looking directly at him. He gently pressed against Naruto's cheek worried that it might hurt him if he applied too much pressure. Naruto was right it was just a scratch, but when the man punched Naruto he thought it would leave more than just a scratch and a bruise. Sasuke was worried if Naruto's jaw was broken. When Sasuke was finished he put the wipe into an empty cup that Nartuo had in the car and looked up to see that Naruto was still looking at him. They stayed like that for a few seconds before Sasuke looked down and spoke. "We should probably head inside," Naruto took a deep breath and got out of the car with Sasuke doing the same. He followed Naruto to the second floor of the building and the 3rd door to the right not saying a word.
Naruto opened the door to a nice spacious apartment that was surprisingly clean the floor was nice wood that went great with the grey and blue walls. Naruto's couches were white with a few grey and black pillows scattered on them. What caught Sasuke's attention was the dinner table to the right in front of the kitchen that had almost a shrine to everything that stores sold for Valentine's Day. There were many roses along the edges and spread out everywhere, two giant baskets filled with chocolates and cards, and in the center there was a giant white teddy bear that was hugging a heart that read 'My love for you is as big as I am!'. Sasuke could only chuckle and went straight to the presentation.
"Not expecting anything, huh?" Sasuke took out one of the roses and inspected it before turning to Naruto who was two feet behind him.
"Kiba made me get it just in case," Naruto reached to the side of Sasuke and picked up a chocolate truffle and popped it into his mouth having the incident that happened at the store put away.
"In case of what?" Sasuke twirled the rose around and smirked at Naruto.
"Welmml, ifchu chanmged your mind," Naruto chewed on the chocolate.
"Swallow, dobe," Sasuke smiled and put the rose back. "Isn't it a little early for Valentine's day? Halloween is two days away."
"I know people," Naruto swallowed. "If this is too weird I can just throw it away."
"Now that would be pretty awful. After all this is a nice spread you got here," a red headed woman appeared from the kitchen wiping her hands with a towel. "Dinner is almost ready."
"Kurama?" Naruto was honestly surprised to see her. Sasuke couldn't help but stare at her. Sure she was very beautiful but something about her was very familiar. He just couldn't remember when he saw this woman. "What are you doing here?" Naruto asked.
"Hello to you too, Naru," Kurama said sarcastically placing a hand on her hip. "Why don't you introduce me to your friend there?" Sasuke stilled for a second and Naruto could see that Sasuke tensed up so he protectively placed his arm around Sasuke's shoulder and smiled.
"Sasuke, Kurama. Kurama, Sasuke," he introduced them. "Oh will you look at the time!"
"You just got here, Naru," Kurama pointed out. "Plus, I bet you two are so tired. It has been a long day," she said with that all knowing tone. "Dinner is almost ready so sit down." She went back into the kitchen leaving no room for an argument. Naruto led Sasuke to the couch and has Sasuke sit right next to him. Sasuke looked over to the entrance to the kitchen and back at Naruto.
"Who...?" Sasuke started to ask.
"My sister, she visits, but not often," Naruto answered him and grabbed his hand. "Sasuke, about earlier."
"Don't worry about it," Sasuke assured him as he looked at the living room. "I'm surprised it's this clean," Sasuke teased.
"Hey, that hurts," Naruto pouted at him.
"Ok, dinner is ready, but I'm afraid I have to go. Got a call from work," Kurama said as she came from the kitchen. "I'm guessing Sasuke will be doing the dishes since I'm not here to keep cleaning Naruto's messes," she glared hard at him to make sure Naruto got the message behind it. He gulped as confirmation. "I hope you enjoy it," she smiled and left the apartment leaving a bewildered Sasuke and a worried Naruto behind. Sasuke turned his head to the door and spoke up.
"So my suspicions were true," He stared hard at the door while Naruto stiffened. "She did clean all of this for you," Sasuke teased. Naruto let out a sigh of relief, and escorted Sasuke to the kitchen whining how he isn't that messy.
"Move out of my way," Kurama glared at her 'assitant' and walked forward into the alley way where two bodies were leaning against the wall.
"He really did a number on them," her assistant said astonished at all the blood on the wall. "Hn" was this only thing she said as she leaned down in front of one of them just as he opened his eyes slowly.
"It seems that this one is still alive," she grabbed the man's chin and hoisted it up. The man coughed and looked at her trying to identify the face.
"We did exactly *cough* as you asked, my lady," the man cringed as pain shot through his body he looked at his buddy who was lying in a pile of blood across from him. "When do I get paid the hundred grand?" Kurama smiled a feral grin and giggled.
"You should really be careful on the people you make deals with," she put both hands on his cheeks and leaned in as if to kiss him. He managed to put a weak smile on his face when she snapped his neck. She stood up straight and snatched the napkin her assistant gave her to clean her hands.
"Make sure to put them somewhere no one will find them," her assistant bowed before he dragged the bodies out of the alley. He came back to scrub the blood off the walls. 'Phase one complete' she thought as she pulled out her phone. 'Commencing phase two' she dialed the number of the one person she knew to have a connection to Naruto. She heard the line pick up on the other hand and smiled.
"Good evening, Tsunade," She smirked.
"Kurama? Why are you-?" Tsunade was cut off.
"I'm just calling to confirm my position as Athletic and Art Director at the University."
"Excuse me?"
"My position will be effective immediately starting tomorrow morning."
"Kurama," was the only thing Tsunade said before she was interrupted again.
"I know this might be so sudden, but I really appreciate your understanding on this matter and can barely contain my excitement to help improve the university as a whole. Have a good night, Baa-chan," she hung up the phone and smiled at her assistant who stopped to listen to the conversation.
"Shouldn't you be working?" She glared at her assistant.
"Sorry, Kyuubi-sama," he scrubbed harder on the walls as she strutted out of the alley to get ready for her first day of work.
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