The month of November passed slowly, Naruto stuck to his mission as Sasuke struggled with teaching a class of his own. It wasn't long before December rolled in, followed by the very first snow fall of Konoha. "This is.. beautiful!" Sakura giggled as she spun in the falling snow while Sasuke looked to the gates of Konoha. "Naruto will return safely.." Sakura smiled, touching Sasuke on the shoulder lightly. "Yeah, don't worry - he'll return before Christmas!" Ino smiled then bursted into laughter as a snowball hit Sasuke square in the face. Following that moment they found themselves in a large snowball fight with the academy students, which enjoyed using their sensei's as targets.
Sasuke also now had full control over the Uchiha district of Konoha, owning each and every house and shop located there. He took to favoring the main house the most, where his parents were so brutally murdered. But that was the past, and he was almost completely over it. While he laid in bed one night he eyed the candle's flame dance from side to side, something that put him to sleep slowly. Meanwhile Naruto was successful in his mission and now had to make the long trek back to Konoha. "You love him, don't you Naruto?" Kakashi had asked Naruto back in October, though he had no idea what his former sensei was talking about. As he struggled through the snow he thought back to what Sakura also told him. 'So, this person is a him.. huh?' Naruto thought to himself before leaping up onto a branch, taking the easy way back. It would no doubt be longer than a week before he could make it back to Konoha but regardless, he was excited.
"Merry Christmas, Sasuke!" Sakura said, giving Sasuke a present as he sat in the Hokage's office along with some other jonin, chunnin and elites. "I wonder how Naruto-kun is.." Hinata said, looking out the Hokage office window. "He's fine" Tsunade smiled, looking to the others who decided to celebrate Christmas in 'her' office. Naruto mumbled, finally reaching the village gates as he entered them on foot. The town was covered in snow, a surprise to him as he greeted the two gates guards. It seemed everyone was celebrating Christmas, enjoying the company of one another. Naruto reached his apartment and entered it in silence while brushing some snow off of his outfit before stripping down to his boxers. He was happy to be back, but a growing depression swirled within his mind. Collapsing on his bed he stared up at the ceiling, his blue eyes shutting after some moments of silence.
Soon he awoke to the sounds of giggles and paper rustling, his blue eyes fluttering open. "Mm.. huh?" he sat up, his eyes widening to the people staring at him from the edge of his bed. Sakura, Ino, Kakashi, Iruka, Gaara, Lee and many others were crowded in his room. "Merry Christmas, Naruto!" they all said in unison before tackling him, hugging him and snuggling him. "Come look what we did!" Sakura squealed, pulling Naruto into the living room. The walls, now painted a warm orange tone color matched his new black sofa and love seat. "Wow.." he said, eying the Christmas decorations that were strung on the walls before he looked to the small Christmas tree. "Psst.. Sakura, get the camera.." Ino nudged Sakura who perked, looking to where Naruto was standing. "Ohh, hehe.." she grinned slyly, picking up her camera from the table as she waited for a certain person to make their appearance.
Out of the crowd a raven haired male walked over to Naruto, eyes of a soft slate flickering in the presence of the blonde male. "Welcome back.." Sasuke spoke lightly, now gazing down to Naruto who blinked. "You..You've gotten taller.." Naruto said, immediately pouting. "How come you've gro-" the blonde's words were cut short as he felt warm but firm lips against his. Taken off guard he instantly went weak in the knees, before a flash snapped him out of his trance. "Uh.." Naruto blinked, his face flushed as Sasuke smirked staring down at him. "Merry Christmas.." Sasuke said, bowing in a playful manner as Naruto blushed. "That picture is going to be cherished forever" Sakura squealed as did the other girls. "What a pain.." Shikamaru groaned, rubbing his temples as Naruto slumped back on his new sofa. After celebrating Christmas with everyone they left, all for except Sasuke. "Aren't you going home?" Naruto asked Sasuke who shrugged. "I'm not sure yet.." he replied softly.
Naruto watched his friend come over and sit down beside him, his pale skin almost glowing against the dark sofa. "How was your mission..?" Sasuke asked, eying the blonde with warm eyes. "You know I can't discuss that.." Naruto said, somewhat uneasy. "Right" Sasuke replied, smiling a bit as he rose to his feet. "Well, I'm going to head home" he said and began to head towards Naruto's front door. "Erm, wait.. Stay with me, just for a little while..?" Naruto said, oblivious to his hand reaching out to try and tug Sasuke back. The raven haired male gazed back, raising a brow as he moved back to sitting next to Naruto. "Everyone missed you" Sasuke said, watching Naruto who smiled gently. "I missed everyone too, my mission was boring but it was to help out the Leaf so.." he said but shut himself up, pouting to Sasuke's laughter. "I won't tell, it's our secret" he smiled, winking as Naruto looked away. "Hey uh, wanna come over to my place for New Years?" Sasuke then asked out of the silence. "Everyone is going to be there, but if you don't want to be in a crowd I can come here" he said as Naruto blinked. "No, I'll come to your place.." he said.
Just as December came it had only one remaining day, the day where most of the chunnin and jonin would be hanging out at Sasuke's place. Naruto was so happily walked over to Sasuke's place by the raven Uchiha himself. "Remember, if you feel uncomfortable just let me know" he smiled and disappeared to get everything ready for the party. Naruto sighed, taking a seat in one of the rooms as everyone else partied to extremely loud music. The party continued on for hours which urged Naruto to eventually join in on the dancing until the countdown to midnight began. "Everyone, mind stepping outside for the countdown?" Sasuke said as everyone smiled and nodded, walking outside. Sasuke who was standing on a flat part of the roof looked for Naruto in the crowd, his heart racing. Soon he saw the blonde and smiled, watching the Christmas lights flicker off of his blue eyes. As the countdown began everyone squirmed and giggled, counting down from 10.
"10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.. HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!" everyone screamed as began laughing as a voice echoed over the other's. "I LOVE YOU, NARUTO UZUMAKI!" the voice was familiar to Naruto who stood there, eyes wide as everyone turned to look at him. "Uh.." Naruto blinked, his face flushing as everyone quickly went inside. Silently Naruto began to make his way back inside until Sasuke appeared in front of him, slate eyes seeming to flicker like a warm flame. "Happy New Years, Naruto.." Sasuke said softly, pulling Naruto into his arms as he held him tightly. "I'm happy to be back in Konoha.." Sasuke said as Naruto blinked but returned the hug. "I am too.." the blonde replied before they both headed inside.
Back inside Naruto and Sasuke joined some others in the basement where a game of truth or dare was beginning. "Yo, Naruto.. Sasuke come play!" Kiba said motioning them over as they took a seat on the floor. "Alright, Ino.." Kiba grinned, eying the bleach blonde female. "Truth or dare?" he asked as Ino blinked. "Uhh, truth!" she said quickly, clearly nervous. "First boy you've ever kissed?" Kiba said, clearly interested. "Shikamaru.." she responded, her cheeks flushing a bright pink as Shikamaru froze. "Okay okay, Naruto.. Truth or dare?" Ino asked the blonde who twitched, thinking quickly. "Dare" he said as some people giggled. "I dare you to kiss.." Ino smirked, looking around slowly. "Actually, turn off the lights.. Then I dare you to kiss the first person you walk into" she said as the lights flickered off.
Sasuke immediately rose when he heard Naruto stand up. He knew just where everyone else was, and by damn he'd be sure no one else kissed Naruto! Meanwhile Naruto staggered around in the dark, feeling the cold wall until he bumped into someone. "Oh uh.. Looks like I have to kiss you.." Naruto said, gulping as the person simply stood there. Feeling the heat of the other person against him he leaned up slightly, feeling the other's lips press against his. The kiss was indeed familiar, both firm and warm until it got deeper. A groan slipped past the Uzumaki's lips as the lights flickered on, though Naruto was unaware of it. "Oh my.." Sakura said before squealing uncontrollably. "That is hot as hell!" Ino exclaimed causing Naruto to pull out of the kiss, his blue eyes adjusting to the one in front of him. "What the.." he blinked.
"How many times has it been now, like four?" Sasuke smirked, staring down at the blonde who blushed. "Sasuke, you idiot!" Naruto whined, turning his back to the male who chuckled. "Okay you two love birds, let's get on with the game" Ino giggled as Naruto scoffed, sitting back down. This time Sasuke sat down a few seats from Naruto, his slate eyes seeming to study the Uzumaki with close interest. "Shikamaru, truth or dare?" Naruto asked his friend who thought before shrugging. "Truth I suppose" he said with a sigh, clearly bored. "Anything ever happen between you and Temari?" Naruto asked, eyes gleaming as Shikamaru blinked. "We made out a few times, but I suppose it was just a lust thing" he said until Sakura bumped him in the arm. "Oh uh, okay my turn.. Sasuke, truth or dare?" Shikamaru then asked the Uchiha who smiled darkly.
"Dare" he responded, his tone serious though held an easy flow to it. "I dare you to take Naruto out to dinner tomorrow night AND on Valentine's Day" he said as everyone gasped, including Naruto. "Wait whaaat?" Naruto said, looking to Sasuke who smirked. "Well, I guess I have to agree to this" he said as Naruto slumped over. "Oh come on Naruto, just think of it as a little meeting to discuss a mission or something" Sakura said, giggling as she eyed everyone, winking. "Fine.." Naruto said with a pout, looking over to Sasuke out of the corner of his eye. 'I wonder..' he thought to himself before gazing back to his circle of friends in silence. Soon after that the party died down, people taking their leave just as Naruto was about to. "Uh, Naruto wait.." Sasuke said, grabbing the blonde's arm gently - turning him around.
Naruto blinked, facing Sasuke who couldn't seem to meet his gaze. "Um.. I want tomorrow to be fun for you, okay?" the Uchiha said, his usual pale face flickering a soft pink. "O..kay" Naruto said, smiling before leaving out the front door. As he headed home he eyed the snowflakes dancing against some lantern's soft light. "A date with Sasuke..?" he said to himself, his cheeks flushing a soft pink. "Oh.. shit..." he stopped, coming to realize the person who loved him. "That bastard.." Naruto said lowly as he turned around, running through the snow and back to Sasuke's mansion. There the Uchiha was cleaning up from the party with only a robe keeping his perfect body concealed. "Sasukeee!" Naruto called from the front door, his left fist pounding against the wood. "Naruto?" Sasuke blinked, heading to the front door as the blonde bursted in.
"What is it Naruto?" Sasuke blinked, setting down a garbage bag as Naruto marched over to him. "What the hell is up with you?" he growled, pointing a finger at the taller male who blinked. "What?" Sasuke said, raising a brow in confusion. "You love me?" Naruto said, his blue eyes flashing a darker shade. "Who told you this?" Sasuke said, playing stupid as the blonde blinked, now feeling dumb. "Oh uh.. Well.." he said, beginning to explain. "Ooh, now I understand" Sasuke said, nodding his head as he sat on his dark blue sofa. "Well, who do you love?" Sasuke asked, questioning the part about Kakashi confronting Naruto. "That, I.. Don't really know" the blonde said, a bit shyly as Sasuke laughed softly. "I love someone, but it's not really someone who could ever love me back" Sasuke said, adjusting his raven black robe.
'Move it a little more..' Naruto thought to himself, eying the skin below Sasuke's collarbone. The muscles there twitched so faintly beneath that pale surface of skin, something almost alluring. After a moment Naruto caught himself staring, his face burning red as he tore his eyes away from Sasuke. "Seems theres a storm outside, so do you want to stay the night?" Sasuke then left the question hanging in the air as Naruto blinked, looking out the window. "Er.. Sure" Naruto said, smiling as he removed his winter jacket. "Make yourself at home" Sasuke said as he stood up, smiling to the blonde before disappearing into a side room. "Get it together Naruto.." the blonde spoke softly to himself as he stared at the gray carpet beneath his feet. Just then Naruto perked to the sound of glass shattering, his body bolting into the room where Sasuke was.
"Ow, damn it.." the Uchiha was cursing to himself as Naruto blinked, standing in the doorway - breathing hard. "What happened?" he asked, worry flickering in his high voice as Sasuke turned to face him. "Accidently cut myself" Sasuke said with an annoyed sigh. "Where?" Naruto blinked, walking over to his friend until his eyes fell to Sasuke's perfect exposed skin. Coming from the side of his neck down to the left side of his chest Naruto eyed a light gash, nothing serious though was beginning to form droplets of blood. "You're an idiot" Naruto sighed, pulling Sasuke out of the room. "That's what I should be saying" Sasuke responded rather quickly until Naruto turned around. The Uchiha then stepped back some as the blonde moved his lips close to his neck, his breath giving him pleasurable chills. "Naruto, what are you doing..?" Sasuke breathed lightly.
"Studying your injury, bastard.." Naruto responded but grinned, his hands grabbing hold of Sasuke's wrists while he trailed his tongue over the male's injury. He started from Sasuke's neck and followed the cut down to his chest before glancing up to the male. Sasuke was frozen, slate eyes wide as his muscles twitched. "I know how you work, Sasuke.." Naruto whispered almost lustfully, letting go of Sasuke's wrists. "Naruto?" Sasuke blinked, looking to his friend who smiled. "I don't enjoy being toyed with, so make tomorrow good for me" the blonde said, turning away from the Uchiha who swallowed down a shiver. 'What the hell..?' Sasuke thought to himself as he watched Naruto walk into the bedroom before curling up on the bed. "Idiot.." Sasuke scowled, laying down on the couch as Naruto smirked to himself in the other room.