A Walk in the Park-
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Chapter Twenty Seven
Falling into Place
It was a few days after my first race in awhile when Itachi and Hinata were able to make it up here. These races with Naruto have some some of the most fun I've had in a long time. I knew I missed racing, but I never knew how much until that first short course. The feel of the steering wheel as I maneuvered, the pedals under my foot as I drifted, the feel of the engine as I accelerated, it was as if I was racing for the first time again. There was no doubt in my mind, this is where I belonged.
It meant a lot to me to have Itachi there and watch as I did one of the things I loved the most. We hadn't gotten the chance to talk alone, but I could feel he wanted to. Somewhere in the back of my mind, I feared he'd hate seeing me behind the wheel again. Seeing him at the starting line supporting me just like he used to . . . I have no words to describe what it means to me. Then there was Sakura, my beautiful lover. Whenever my excitement came through, she was twice as excited. Hinata put on a brave face everytime I kicked Naruto's ass while Sakura jumped into my arms and squealed. At times I found myself enjoying how happy she was rather than my own happiness. I wasn't enjoying the fact that Luna was sticking to Sakura's side, but I had to have faith that I was and will forever be her favorite. It's bad enough I have Itachi to deal with.
We were taking a break from practicing and explored the abandoned city. Naruto and I hadn't been up here for years yet we still remembered every crumbled building and withered path. This was our hideaway, even Itachi had never been here before.
"Man, this takes me back, ya know? To our college days." Naruto reminisced as the six of us walked the ancient road. He and Hinata held hands while Sakura and I had our arms around each other's waists. Itachi was in the middle with Luna by his side.
"Those were some of the best and worst times for us." I added and joined him in our memories.
"Best and worst? Being in college or racing back then?" Sakura asked, voice full of curiosity. Naruto and I exchanged a look before responding.
"College was easy. Getting into Team Konoha was the challenge, we both had to polish our skills." I told her.
"College was easy for you, I had to bust my ass. We used to fight a lot too. It wasn't teasing like now, we really got on each others last nerve. There were a few times when even I worried our friendship wouldn't make it." Naruto stated.
"I can't tell you how many fights I had to mediate, especially when it got physical." Itachi commented. Both Naruto and I had a temper and back then we more often than not directed it at each other.
"Wow . . . I can't really even picture it. You and Naruto like seriously, fighting?" Sakura appeared surprised.
"Oh, it was bad. There's a reason I call him bastard." Naruto laughed and I rolled my eyes, a smile tugging at my lips.
"And there's a reason I call you dope." I countered.
"They were still bad even when I first met them. It was tense just being in the room with both of them at once. It took me a while to get used to how they were." Hinata added.
"Once the both of you joined the team, the two of you really got competitive." Itachi stated and gave me a pointed look. What? Why was he only looking at me? Naruto was just as bad.
"Was it really tense?" Naruto asked me and I shook my head.
"Intense, perhaps." I offered, but I didn't know what it was like seeing it from a third party.
"You could cut the tension in the room with a knife." Hinata claimed with a giggle and Sakura laughed.
"Goodness . . . How scary." She said and poked me teasingly in the side.
"Am I scary?" I asked her and ignored the snorted no from Naruto.
"No. Not at all. You're just my sweet ass Sasuke. But . . . I didn't know you back then, did I?"
"No offense, but gross." Naruto said and I moved my hand from Sakura's waist for a moment to flip him off.
"Always with the jealousy." I sighed.
"Whatever! How can I be jealous when I've got my princess right here?" He huffed and Hinata blushed.
"Alright children, behave." Itachi said with a small smile.
"Children, haha, okay old man." Naruto chuckled before immediately finding himself in an Uchiha head lock. I had been on the receiving end of many of those growing up. It was not fun, Itachi is a freaking beast, don't let his seemingly slim build fool you.
"Gah! Uncle! Uncle!" Naruto grunted and was mercifully let go. "Damn, Itachi. Do you like lift boulders or something?"
"More like mountains." I muttered under my breath.
Itachi just smirked and Luna wagged her tail, sharing my brother's amusement. We didn't go too far before turning back. The city was fairly big and we wanted to get back before night fell. There were a few restaurants near the hotel and we decided to go to 27's for dinner, mainly because pets were allowed. It wasn't too busy and we were quickly shown to our seats around a large round table. It was Itachi then me, Sakura, Hinata, Naruto and Luna under the table by my feet. A waitress was with us shortly, handing out menus.
"Hello there, welcome to 27's. My name is Saki and I'll be your server tonight. May I take your drinks and then leave you to look over the menu?" She asked.
We all chose to go with their cocktails and I asked for a bowl of water for Luna. After a few minutes she was back with our drinks and took our orders. The food hadn't taken long either and I was able to get a juicy steak for Luna, she was thrilled to say the least. It was a nice change of pace to have everyone eating together like this, joking around and talking about nothing and everything. When everyone had eaten their fill, only a few of us eating dessert, we left the restaurant. I grabbed Itachi's sleeve and pulled him to the side.
"What's this?" He asked with an amused smirk. I haven't said anything yet and he's already being cheeky.
"I need you to distract the girls for awhile." I told him and he raised an eyebrow.
"Are you going to let me in on what you're plotting?"
"I'm not plotting . . . Naruto and I need to get a certain item for a certain someone." I explained. "The idiot has finally decided to commit." Realization crossed his features and he nodded his head.
"I see, I'll give you a few hours." He said. "Tell me, will you follow suit?"
I blushed at his implication and swatted his arm. "Itachi!"
He just laughed and ruffled my hair. "It was only a suggestion, little brother."
Suggestion my ass, I know you were dead serious. Stupid aniki.
"So what are we talking about?" Naruto asked as he stepped between us. "Sasuke, why are you blushing?"
"Shut it." I hissed and grabbed his arm, turning us around so the girls couldn't see. "We're going to go buy the ring."
"Woah, now?" He asked and I made a face. "Okay, okay, quit with the attitude, sheesh. Just thought we'd wait till they went out to do something, but now is good too."
Sakura came up to me, grabbing my arm and pulling me to the side with narrowed brows. "What are you all whispering about?"
"Nothing." I said too quickly and mentally cursed. "It's work related. Naruto and I want to go look for some parts." I couldn't risk her telling just yet. I quickly meet Itachi's eyes and willed him to come over and bail me out.
". . . You're whispering about going for parts?" She eyed me suspiciously.
"Sasuke was unsure about leaving you alone with me. He asked me not to tell any embarrassing stories, however I make no promises." Itachi stated, coming to the rescue.
"You'd better not." I said in earnest. Perhaps I should be worried.
"Oh . . . well . . . Okay." She relented.
Itachi was able to persuade the girls to go shopping with Luna, taking advantage of being at a new place in town. Now Naruto and I can finally get his wedding ring for Hinata.
"Oh man, why am I so nervous?" Naruto asked as we walked down the street past multiple stores. "I haven't even bought the damn thing yet."
"How should I know?" I teased. "Don't worry about it, we'll find the perfect ring."
He grinned at me and bumped his shoulder with mine. "Thanks, Sasuke."
We stopped by a few jewelry stores before coming to the right one. The male clerk spotted us gazing at rings and pounced.
"Hello gentlemen. How can I help you tonight?" The short man asked and I intervened before Naruto could speak.
"We're fine." I told him evenly and added a mild glare for good measure. When we needed him we would go to him, until then he should leave us be while we choose which ring to get.
"A-ah. Very well t-then." He stammered and went over to help an old couple that just walked in.
"That was nice of you." Naruto stated and I rolled my eyes.
"I don't like it when sales people hover over me. Now, let's get back to business." I said.
There were a lot of rings with multiple variations of diamond placings and stones. These were not cheap. If we worked somewhere that paid less, I'd know for sure we couldn't afford it. I glanced over at Naruto to find his brow creased in concentration. I certainly didn't envy him, marriage was a huge step and finding the right ring was difficult. It was too soon for me to be thinking about it yet, but when I did I would be just as he is now. Determined and nervous.
"None of these speak to me." Naruto suddenly commented. "They all kinda look the same, ya know?"
They really didn't but I decided to humor him. "Hn. Are you looking for anything in particular?"
"Ehhhhh, not really? Maybe. I want it to be special."
"Then why not forget tradition? How about a ruby or something instead of a diamond?" I offered and his eyes practically popped out of his head.
"Sasuke, you're a genius." He declared.
"Had you not already determined that? Honestly, does your stupidity know no bounds?"
"Aaaaand you ruined it with your bastardness. Do you practice it or does it come naturally?"
"What do you think?"
"Hmmmmmm." He hummed, pretending to think about it. "80% natural and 20% practice?"
"Actually, that's not a bad guess." I mused before we both broke out into chuckles. I could feel the clerk looking at us and was about to shoot him another glare when Naruto made a decision.
"It has to be a sapphire. That would suit her best." He said seriously.
I was impressed. A sapphire would look great on her and I half expected him to say a hessonite garnet or some other orange stone. He really needed a new favorite color or at least have the decency to say he's color blind.
"Sapphires are over here." I told him and we moved further down the display cases.
We look at those for awhile before he finally found the right one. It was a little cheesy for my taste, but Naruto seemed to love it. The ring had a large sapphire in the shape of a heart, two smaller ones on either side. The ring itself was silver with "my heart is yours" written on the inside.
"It's awesome." Naruto grinned, practically radiating happiness.
"Then let's buy it." I smiled and he fist pumped. Seriously, he is such a kid.
After we were sure it was the right size, Naruto waved the clerk over.
"Is this the ring you and your boyfriend have decided on?" The clerk asked and I blinked at him. What the fuck?
"Excuse me?" I asked, dumbfounded. Naruto on the other hand, causally linked his arm with mine and laid his head on my shoulder.
"Yes, me and my sweet honey would like this one." Naruto purred in a voice I never wanted to hear again. EVER. "Blue is your favorite color, right darling?"
I'm going to kick his ass, he is so fucking dead. I kept my mouth shut so I wouldn't make a scene and get us kicked out before we bought the ring. After Naruto picked a box for it, the clerk took it over to the register. Declining a bag, Naruto paid and put it in his jacket pocket, all the while refusing to let go of my arm. The second we were outside I shoved him off and let him have it.
"You think you're so funny." I growled and shot daggers at him, only serving to make him laugh.
"Oh my god, hahahaha, you-you should've seen your faaaaaace! Hahahaha!" He laughed, clutching his stomach.
I hit him upside the head as hard as I could, a brisk smack cutting through the air.
"OW! Shit, fuck!" He cursed and rubbed the abused spot. "I was just kidding, have a sense of humor man hands."
"I'll have a sense of humor when you start being funny." I spat and started walking back towards the hotel. Naruto caught up and began whining.
"Come on, Sasuke! That was funny as hell." He insisted. "Besides, we look great together." I rolled my eyes.
"This coming from the man who just bought a wedding ring for his girlfriend. I'm telling Hinata you're nothing but a cheater and a flirt."
"As if I'd ever cheat on her, she won't believe that. And I do not flirt, much less with you. No offense, but you just don't do it for me. "
"Then what do you call what happened back there?" I asked.
"That was bromance at its finest. Although, you might be too macho for that level of bro love if you get all pissy like this." He sighed. "We've finally reached our peak, we can't get any closer than this. I just hope this doesn't mean we'll fall into a rut."
"Naruto, shut up. You're such a dope." I chuckled. Really, who else says this shit?
"Hehe, now you finally laugh. Anyway, thanks for helping me out."
"Of course. We're friends, aren't we?"
"Best friends." He corrected, grinning.
"Hn."
We made our way back to the hotel and went to our rooms. Itachi and the girls should be back by now with Luna. Like I suspected, Sakura was sitting on the couch with Luna laying on her lap. Once again I felt a stab of jealousy and seriously needed to do something before she stole my dog.
"Find the parts?" She asked with a smile. I sat on the other side of the couch and patted my lap, causing the husky to get up and sit on me. Point Uchiha. I smirked at the small victory before answering her.
"About that, we were really going to get a ring. Naruto is going to propose to Hinata soon." I told her as I pet Luna.
"W-what?" Sakura's eyes widened and she looked at me completely baffled. "Seriously? Why didn't you tell me sooner?!"
"My mind was preoccupied with other things."
" . . . Like?" She pressed, scooting closer and reaching out to pet Luna at her ear.
"You." I smirked, purposely having set up for that. Two Uchiha, Haruno zero. The odds were in my favor tonight.
"Oh is that right?" She smirked. "Because it's been seeming like you've been pretty preoccupied lately."
My left brow raised when she pointed to the floor with a snap and Luna dropped off the couch immediately, giving Sakura the opportunity to slide next to me. Damn. Point Haruno. She knew I was using Luna as a barrier between us.
"With all this racing . . . and 'parts' finding, I've just gotten so . . . lonely."
"Is that so?" I asked and pulled her into my lap so she was straddling me. Fuck it. Now is as good a time as any to take her and get revenge. We'll see who's intimidating now.
"Oh, so you finally want to play?" She said, hips rolling purposely.
"Play? No, love. I have something much more interesting in mind." I told her before tasting those soft lips.
I stood and carried her to the bedroom as we continued to kiss. Tonight I was going to make a mess of her. After we entered the room, I wasted no time in laying her on the bed. She was grinning, biting her bottom lip in excitement. It was sexy, but not the reaction I was going for. I needed her to be desperate and on the edge. We quickly disposed of our clothes and pressed our naked bodies together. She sighed under me and ran her hands down my back, not scratching just yet. After I settled myself between her legs, I grabbed her wrist in one hand and pinned them above her head.
"Taking control?" She asked, her voice telling me just how much she wanted it.
"I'm always in control." I reminded her.
"You sure about that?" She asked with a grin as she squirmed beneath me, spreading her legs wide and rocking her hips up against me.
"Struggle all you want, I'll have you at my mercy." I told her. "Then perhaps you'll learn how intimidating I can be."
"Ooh. Show me." She challenged.
"With pleasure."
I used my free hand to caress her breast, alternating between firm and gentle fondles. Her breath faltered at the attention. My lips found her already hard nipples, sucking the sensitive skin. She shuddered against me and moaned between faint pants. It always struck me how different our bodies were, her's soft and soothing while mine was hard and securing. Her small form was made to fix into my larger one and new I would never tire of holding her. I continued to kiss and nip at her chest, occasionally sucking to drag out a loud mewl.
"Mm. Sasuke!"
"Feeling good?" I hummed, glancing up at her lust blown emeralds. She simply nodded, too aroused to voice much.
I leaned up to kiss her as my hand slid from her breasts to her private. My middle finger teased her clit and her breath hitched before groaning her satisfaction. Her legs tightened around me, her hips greedily meeting my hand as I added more fingers. She was close. Her wrist twitched in my hold, itching to touch me as well. It never was in her nature to be still, she always had to rebel in her own way. It turned me on all the more. When her moans started to get louder, I pulled away, denying her release. I knew the one thing she hated more than anything else was being kept from coming.
"Sasuke, please . . ."
"Please what?" I asked. There was a part of me that loved hearing her like this, so in need for what only I could give her.
Instead of answering, she threw a glare at me and I chuckled. "Not your best glare, love. Your desire overthrows any attempt at intimidation."
I settled my erection between her folds, but refused to enter. Instead I began humping against her wet, warm body. I hissed at the much needed attention to my cock, closing my eyes for a moment to enjoy the friction. She shivered underneath me and rocked her hips, trying to angle them just right so I'd slip in. I made sure to use my free hand to hold her down and went in for another kiss. I knew I was driving her insane and she'd probably complain about this later, but it was worth it. This was supposed to be my revenge after all.
Her wrist futility fought against my hold again and I used my tongue to claim her mouth. Whether she liked it or not, she would stay right where I wanted her. I picked up the pace of thrust before she broke the kiss, panting. This only lasted for a few more minutes until she was close again. Once more, I stilled my movements and halted her orgasm. She groaned and opened her mouth to give me a piece of her mind when I pressed the tip of my cock inside of her. When her breath falters at the feeling, I push further inside, easily sliding into her slick heat.
"Sakura." I moaned and took her lips yet again, kissing her over and over.
My hips started thrusting and I released her wrist only to take one in each hand, holding them on the sides of her head. Taking away her ability to touch me was irritating enough, but added to the slow rhythm I set had her hissing impatiently for the release she's been waiting for.
"Sasuke!" She growled in frustration. The pace wasn't fast enough for her, such a shame.
"Growl all you want, kitten, but you're not coming until I say so." I smirked.
"Damn you." She snapped and then moaned loudly as she rocked her hips forcefully against me, trying to bring herself closer.
"Language." I teased and moved faster, taking pity on her for a few moments. "Instead of curses, I'd rather hear you purr."
She tightened around me at my words, now near the edge and I stopped, pulling out of her. Then I flipped her over before she had the chance to speak, entering her once more. She whined and clenched the sheets as I remained still and caressed her ass. I soothingly trailed my hands up her back and leaned down, pressing gentle kisses on her skin until my chest was flush against her. When Sakura's breathing had slowed, I threaded my fingers in hers as I began thrusting again.
My body was reaching its limit and I wouldn't be able to tease her much longer. She met my thrusts as I finally let go, my hips moving in earnest, faster and harder into her. I held her hands tightly and took her, focusing on nothing but her body and moans. This woman was mine to love, mine to make love to, and no matter what I would treasure her. It wasn't long until we found our release together, shuddering and voicing our pleasure. I stayed where I was while we slowly caught our breaths.
"You asshole." Sakura panted, obviously pissed at me.
"Don't act like you didn't enjoy it." I insisted and smirked against her shoulder.
"You know what they say . . . payback is a bitch." She warned.
"Give me your worst, kitten." I taunted, amusement evident in my tone.
She huffed and glared at me again, this time her fire coming through her eyes. She was pissed alright, but I wasn't afraid. I just continued to smirk at her and she brought my hand to her mouth, biting me. I chuckled at the action, my smirk turning into an endearing smile. I reveled in the moments when she was feisty. Every time she challenged me, I fell more and more in love with her. It were times like these that made me realize I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her.
...
The next morning, Itachi had invited me out for breakfast. Sakura was a little down about not being able to come along, but she understood. Itachi took me to a waffle house and we sat in a booth in front of a window. He ordered chocolate and strawberry waffles while I ordered chocolate and blueberry.
"How did the shopping go?" He asked, grabbing the maple syrup before I did.
"Well enough, Naruto choose a sapphire ring." I told him.
"And what did you choose?" He asked with a smirk, amusement clear in his eyes as the tips of my ears burned.
"Don't start." I warned and snatched the syrup out of his hand.
"It's the natural course of things." He defended. "Also, I want a little sister."
I rolled my eyes at him. "What about your love life?"
"That's classified." He stated.
"And mine isn't?" I complained.
"Not to your older brother, it's not." He explained, no sympathy. His nosiness was so irritating, but I knew it stemmed from his overprotectiveness as well as his need to get on my nerves and embarrass me.
"Whatever you say." I said and shook my head at him.
We ate in silence for awhile until I broke it, not wanting to dance around anymore before getting to the topic at hand.
"I'm glad you're here." I told him, saying what I've wanted to since he first arrived.
"Of course. I'm happy to see you enjoying yourself on the track." He admitted. "I will so my best to support you in this, but make sure you're careful. I'd be lost without you, Sasuke."
I blushed at his words and avoided his eyes. Uchiha affection was serious business. What was I supposed to do when he got sentimental like this?
"Don't be ridiculous, I'm not going anywhere." I mumbled. "You're going to be stuck with me for a long time."
"Hn." He smiled and stole a piece of my waffle. Did he not have a plate of his own?
"What do you think you're doing?" I asked as I watched him enjoy the stolen goods.
He smirked and his eyes lit up in amusement. "Shouldn't you know? I'm taste testing."
No he didn't. I gave him one of my better death glares and scowled, causing him to laugh at me. Hopeless, why do I even bother? Stupid aniki.
A/N:
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