DISCLAIMER: I do not own Naruto or any of its' characters. (Though the OCs are mine!)
Webs of Deception
Chapter Thirty-Three
Breathing Anew
Naruto woke up pleasantly cozy by the warmth surrounding him on all sides. He sighed in contentment and nuzzled closer to the warmth, not ready to open his eyes just yet. What he suspected was minutes passed before he realized his heat producing pillow was moving with the distinct sound of a heartbeat. That wasn't right. . . pillows weren't suppose to do that.
The non-pillow behavior didn't really bother him at all though. There was something safe and secure about the movement that didn't alert his internal warning bells. He snuggled even closer, burring himself further into the heat and strengthening the scent that waft up his nostrils. He breathed deeply of this smell, so musky with a mix of vanilla and crisp air. It was so familiar, but his mind was too groggy and he was too comfortable to try and put two and two together. So, instead, he remained as is, relaxed with no plans on moving.
Although, his pillow apparently didn't agree, since it rolled him over onto his back and settle itself partly along his side and across his legs and chest. Even in this new position, he was quite comfortable. The warmth still surrounded him with a new hot air blowing against his neck, and the scent was still strongly there as before.
He shifted a little and let his head fall against the part of his pillow that rested on his shoulder. His nose crutch up when what he suspected was hair tickled his nose. Strange. . . He blew halfheartedly in an attempt to move it away. And when he found that didn't work, he got a little irritated.
Cracking open an eye, he glanced down, planning on giving that piece of hair a piece of his mind for disturbing his peaceful slumber. But when he came in sight of a full set of raven black hair, his other eye opened in wonder. And that's when he realized that his 'pillow' was actually Uchiha Sasuke. His head was resting on his shoulder with his face buried in the crook of his neck. His arm across his chest in a possessive hold and his leg was tangle between his own. All in all, it looked like Sasuke was using him as a pillow.
Naruto rested his head back down on the actually hospital bed pillow and closed his eyes again softly, letting a grin grow. Now that he was fully awake, he remembered clearly what transpired the day before. The mind blowing lovemaking between them. Even if he could barely participate in it, it was amazing. Sasuke made it amazing. . .
The corner of his eyes stung, and he felt stupid for being so emotional. But he kept seeing Sasuke's face when the raven told him that he loved him. The sweetest love he showed toward him. . . It was so honest and deep. . . So pure. . .
And it made him want to cry.
Because for once in his life, he was receiving love from the one person he desperately wanted it from. With no doubts and no questions running through his mind if the raven had any other motives. He accepted it without question. Because those three words that Sasuke spoke, he believed them. Believed the feeling that filled each one of them. And that very feeling sent his blood pumping and his heart swelling with happiness.
He lifted his hand and blindly brushed the raven's bangs through his fingers. The silkily softness just as he remembers. Turning his head partly, he could see as he combed his fingers through the back of Sasuke's hair. He'll never admit this to the raven, but damn did he like to play with his hair.
As he continued his ministrations, he felt a breathy sigh against his neck. Who knew that Uchiha Sasuke liked his hair touched. At this new information, he grinned. Though it soon changed, softening into more of a loving smile. All this he wanted to know. . . all his likes and dislikes. Everything that made him who he is.
Naruto shifted, working his way into sitting up. He wanted to view Sasuke without the usual guards. Wanted to know what the unguarded features of the raven looked like. Yes, they've slept in the same room when they were on the mission in Wave before, but even then, Sasuke's features were tense. Like only a part of him was asleep while the other part was waiting for any kind of disturbance. And the morning after their first night together, he was too distraught to even notice.
But now, there was nothing that should stop him from viewing what he wanted.
Except maybe Sasuke himself.
The arm draped across his chest tightened its' hold. He only got an inch away before Sasuke closed that distance and buried his face back into his neck. Naruto huffed a breath of slight annoyance, but mostly, he found that he liked the action.
Sasuke's hold didn't lighten though. Like subconsciously the raven suspected an absence of his body when he woke up. And this run of his thoughts sent a pang of guilt to strike his heart. He wasn't going to go anywhere. At least not without the youngest Uchiha by his side. He wasn't strong enough to anyway. One time was his limit. There was never going to be a second. Not willingly that is. Sasuke was stuck with him in one way or another. So he better get those doubts out of his head that he was going somewhere.
Naruto twisted his body through the tight hold, and managed to maneuver himself where his mouth was right next to the raven's ear. "I'm not going anywhere you know." he whispered softly, "So, can you ease up teme?"
At first, his hand didn't lesson its' grip, making Naruto feel kind of stupid at thinking it would. Guess expecting a unconscious person to listen was stupid. Another point for the ditzy blond half. But then—thinking that the raven could hear his mental ridicule—Sasuke's hand loosened.
Both of his eyebrows lifted at the unexpected act. But didn't question it as he gently shifted Sasuke's head to the bed and sat up. He was surprised that the movement didn't wake him up. He would suspect that any movement would wake the raven up immediately. Yet, here he lay, still sound asleep.
He brushed black bangs away to get the perfect view of the pale features. And the first thing that ran through his mind was, Exquisite. The usual hard and scowling features were now relaxed and soft. Giving the normally impassive Uchiha a innocent and peaceful appearance. It was a sight that he knew was rare to see, and mentally he cataloged this into his most cherished moments.
After a moment, his gaze began to travel lower. Down his slender neck, toned chest and down his ripped abs, drinking in every dip and contour. His breath hitched in his throat as he obediently followed the thin line of dark hair that soon disappeared underneath the white sheet. He licked his dried lips and glared at the sheet in disdain. It was an evil piece of material right now. Blocking him from viewing anymore of the gorgeous raven before him. It should be considered a sin really.
His hand twitched to touch the delicate pale skin. But he wondered if he should. He remembered how tired Sasuke looked when he woke up before. Like he hadn't slept in days. Plus, Sasuke said he's been with him the entire time. Now, he didn't know how long he's been in the hospital but, on a regular basis, it's a week before he even regain consciousness. And if Sasuke stayed mostly awake throughout the whole week, then he needs all the rest he could get. But damn was that exposed skin just taunting him to touch.
Oh, for god's sake. . . yawn . . .like he needs to be awake to be molested. So get on with it and be quiet about it.
Naruto startled at Kyuubi's voice. It's been so silent in his head since waking up, that the sudden comments from Kyuubi threw him off a little. He calmed down, then glared at the fox mentally. He needs his rest. I might wake him.
Yeah, well. . . it didn't stop him when you needed your rest.
It was to help me! he yelled at the fox in a exasperated tone.
Only low grumbles were his response, then silence. He sighed and glanced back at Sasuke's sleeping face, then away again. He was not going to listen to Kyuubi. He wasn't. But his eyes drifted back to the raven on their own accord. His lower lip he bit, and he knew he'd already lost when he couldn't find the strength to look away again.
Slowly, he brought his hand up to the raven's face, his fingertips the only part touching. His touch was featherlight as he trailed down to the angular chin. With his thumb, he traced the bottom lip before running his fingers down until he reached perked nipples. He circled the nubs like they were precious jewels, being rewarded with a moan from the raven and him turning until he laid flat on his back.
Now Sasuke laid spread out, legs wide, the sheet lowering more and revealing the course hairs just above his half-harden cock barely hidden under the sheet. Naruto could only gawk with drool almost slipping out of the corner of his mouth. He just has to be so damn tempting. he thought as he pushed up onto his knees. The sheet slipping from his naked regions and showing his rock hard cock. He was so turned on, and he had to curse himself for even starting this when he knew he couldn't finish it.
He went back to teasing dusky nipples, Sasuke arching deliciously to press closer to his hand. He had to bite back a moan at seeing such a display from the raven. Spraying his hand out, he moved further down and outlined every dip and curve of muscle. God, how he was enjoying just being able to touch the raven. To feel his skin underneath his fingertips, it was the third worst kind of drug. The second being his heady scent. And the first, the intoxicating taste of the other.
Dried cum flaked away as he ran his hand over the taut stomach. Yet the grimace never surfaced. This was evidence of their union—as corny as that may sound—and he couldn't feel even the smallest amount of disgust from its presence.
Lower his hand roamed, following the path of thin hair until he reached the barely concealed cock. He hesitated, teasingly brushing the course hairs. He touched the outer areas of skin that surrounded the dark hair, circling and sliding his hand along the inside of Sasuke's thigh.
A sharp intake of breath directed Naruto's attention from what he was doing to the one who issued it. And he was quite surprised when onyx eyes stared back at him. Now how was he suppose to explain this. It was like being caught with your hand down your pants. But instead, he was caught with his hand down Sasuke's pants—if he was wearing any—while he was asleep. That's a little compromising.
He felt heat rush to his face as he snatched his hand away from Sasuke's nether regions. Stuttering nonsense as he tried to explain why he was molesting him without his conscious knowledge. Damn though, if he could even come up with a believable excuse, then maybe he could get his mouth to work. Which didn't look promising since his mind has gone presently blank.
Glancing at all angles that didn't include the youngest Uchiha, he never saw what happened next coming. It was like a wild animal pouncing on their next meal. Naruto let out an unmanly yelp, in which he'll deny even under torture, when he found himself being jumped by Sasuke. Coming damn near close to falling completely off the bed when they landed, his head partly hanging off. Startled by the sudden attack, it took him a moment before he realized that Sasuke was above him, between his legs with his heated cock erotically pressed against his, and soft lips attached to his own.
Moaning deeply, he responded by allowing the hot tongue into his cavern and opening his legs wider to accommodate the raven easier. Highly grateful at being able to move, he wrapped one arm around Sasuke's neck while the other traveled down the tone back and grabbed onto a pale ass cheek. Sasuke groaned into his mouth, his hips thrusting sharply, creating blissful explosions. Naruto tore his mouth away from the others' and moaned out his pleasure loudly.
Sasuke nipped at his neck harshly before soothing it with a lap of his tongue. The mixture of pleasure and pain going right down to his groin.
"Do you think you can fully enjoy what I have to offer Na. Ru. To?" Sasuke whispered into his ear in a husky tone. Then sucked his lobe between his lips as his lips thrusting down more harshly.
Naruto's mind wasn't comprehending what the other meant. Not with all the wonderful sensations racking through his body. All was fogged through the lust. The way his body slid against his own ensured of that. But when it abruptly stopped, all his attention was focused on the raven who still lingered near his ear.
"Hmm. . ." Sasuke hummed hotly against his ear. "I asked you if you can fully enjoy it now?" And when he said the last word, he grabbed onto his member roughly and pumped once. He screamed out, throwing his head back off the bed and spreading his legs even wider while lifting his hips toward that wonderful hand. The white hot pleasure frizzing his brain from the momentary clarity.
God, how he sounded like a whore. And with the way his legs were spread lewdly and the ecstasy most likely written on every single pore of his face, he probably looked like one too. But he was too far gone to care really. Just as long as that hand continued its' movements along his shaft.
Sasuke 'tsked', stopping his hand that resulted in Naruto glaring fiercely at the raven for the audacity. The low chuckle that left that smirking mouth caused his glare to tighten.
"What's wrong dobe? Did you like my hand stroking you?"
A growl rumbled deep in his chest at his teasing. "Bastard. . . Stop teasing me."
"I would. . ." Sasuke said, his lips just hovering less than a inch from his rapidly beating pulse along his neck. "But then I wouldn't be able to taste you."
That was vaguely familiar to Naruto. But where had he heard that from? It had to come from Sasuke, because who else would he be with in this kind of situation? No one, that's who. He thought hard. Or as hard as he could with Sasuke's hand still near his dick. So he felt really proud of himself when it replayed in his mind.
Sasuke lowered his head toward his swollen shaft, his hot breaths falling on the sensitive flesh. He stared down as the raven watched his cock twitch under the teasing and precum bead and drip down the length of his cock.
"You have no idea how badly I want to take you into my mouth." Sasuke said in that sex dipped tone that drove his libido through the roof. "To taste you." Naruto's vivid imagination provided a very detail image of the raven doing just what he spoke of. And the erotic scene playing in is mind was enough to cause a deep moan to be released slowly.
"But I won't." Sasuke continued, much to his disappointment. "Not until you can fully enjoy it."
Now, Naruto understood what Sasuke meant by 'fully enjoying it'. There was no doubt in his mind about the enjoyment he would endure during the act. No question about that. He would have enjoyed it like a wanton whore the night before. Now though, he had the pleasure of using his arms. In running his hands through blacken strands and gripping them through the blinding pleasure. Alright, he begrudgingly admits, that maybe he can enjoy it more with the ability to move.
His hips thrust up into Sasuke's stationary ones, moaning out at the brief contact before his hips were restrained by an unrelenting hand. "Sasuke. . ." he whined.
"Answer me."
He panted heavily at the demanding tone, the dominating demeanor going right to his cock. "Yes!" he almost screamed out in desperation. "Yes! I can enjoy it. J-Just suck me off bastard!"
The pleased smirk didn't even bother him as the raven released his grip on his hips and lowered his own roughly against his. As the raven went back to his sucking and nipping down his chest, he gasped and moaned, lifting his hips earnestly to meet the others'. His head rolled back, falling off the bed and remained there as he let the pleasure wash over him in blissful waves.
In an abrupt movement, he was jerked forward along the bed. "Eyes on me." Sasuke demanded when he was level with him.
Oh, that was hardly a problem. Naruto thought as Sasuke lowered himself again, resuming what he was previously doing. With half-lidded eyes, he continued to watch Sasuke as he moved lower and lower, getting closer to the one organ he wished he would pay the utmost attention to.
Naruto sucked in a breath and held it in anticipation when Sasuke was at the base of his shaft. He lifted himself on is elbows to get a better view of the youngest Uchiha between his legs. The sight itself had him so close to exploding that he whimpered and bit his lip fiercely. The coppery taste of blood filled his mouth. But it didn't deter him from biting harder when Sasuke looked up and gave one of his sexy smirks.
He gripped the sheets in a vice hold, trying to ground himself just a little. If only Sasuke knew how much effect he had on him. If only he knew how deep his love for him went. . .
Sasuke's onyx eyes remained connected with his, like there was something locking them together, as he rose slowly to the top of his cock; his tongue slipping out.
"ARRGGGGGG!!!!" A heinous scream rang throughout the room, then the sound of a door slamming.
Naruto snapped his head toward the room's door, hearing what he could swear was a high pitched version of Miki's voice from the hallway, "They're both awake. God, they're awake. I'm never going to get that image out of head again." After that, he heard Kyoko laugh hysterically.
He closed his eyes and sighed in disappointment, falling back onto the bed. He felt Sasuke shift away from him and grumble about idiots interrupting. Then the sound of the doorknob turning was heard. A low, threatening growl rumble in his chest at the indecency in which Sasuke was presently in. The person entering had no right to see him in such a state. And that's why his animalistic side awoken. In the next second, he flipped and landed on all fours, his back hunched and snarling like an animal ready to defend what was his.
Sasuke stared at his blond in mild interest. Once again, Naruto was acting more like an animal than he should have been. His posture reminded him of a threatened animal ready to attack. He looked more closely and saw that the red specks in the sapphire were larger, almost devouring the blue, which could only mean that Kyuubi had something to do with this kind of behavior. He should have known that the fox was in some way responsible.
But why?
Yes, the interruption by—who he was guessing—Miki was irritating to say the least, but it wouldn't have brought this on. Would it?
The sound of the door opening was almost completely drowned out by the growling being emitted from the blond. He snatched up the sheet and was about to grabbed Naruto and yank him back to cover them both up, but then the door halted and the voice of Itachi flooded in.
"It would be best if you got dressed." The amusement present within his brother's voice was obvious. And if he didn't catch that, the chuckle that followed as the door was closed would have signaled him otherwise.
He glared at the door before turning to Naruto who was still as he has been. Without hesitating, he grabbed the blond's arm and turned him so he was facing him. The tan features which were set in a snarl softened upon red eyes landing on him. And the longer they remained on him, the smaller the red became until they were back to mostly sapphire.
"Calmed down now?" Sasuke asked with a little amusement lacing his voice. He couldn't say he didn't like the noises the blond made, he just wanted to know the reason behind them. For future reference.
Naruto grinned and rubbed the back of his head sheepishly while Sasuke moved off the bed. He walked shamelessly in his nakedness to the chair where their articles of clothing were neatly folded on. His eyebrow quirked, knowing full well that neither of them made it out of bed until now. And it looked like there was other clothing besides his own. He shook his head to dislodge the need for an answer. It was best if he didn't know. Because then, he wouldn't have to kill whoever might have seen his dobe naked.
Snatching up the clothing, he returned to the bed. But only standing by it, not climbing back on like he really wanted to. "So dobe, what's with all the growling and other sexy noises you keep making?" Always keeping his eyes on all of the golden skin before him. His blood heating and flowing directly to his groin, causing his hands to twitch in his desire to touch what he considered his.
And his desire only got worse when red enveloped the blond's face. Adorable.
As he pulled on his boxers—struggling internally when he had to conceal his straining erection—he watched as Naruto opened and closed his mouth like a fish. It was quite amusing for the usually out spoken blond.
"W-Well. . ." the blond stuttered in what he assumed was embarrassment. Since he was rubbing the back of his neck. His nervous habit. Sasuke pulled on his pants, waiting for Naruto to continue. It was only after he was about to put his shirt on when the other finally spoke again without looking at him. "You know the way I'm you're Abikaasa. . . Well, you're kind of my Mate."
He had to strain just to hear what Naruto said. And when he processed it through his mind, he stared in shock at him. His mouth forming one question. "When?"
It took another moment where neither of them moved before the blond spoke again. "The first time we. . ." Naruto trailed off. Still, it was enough for Sasuke to relax and let the breath he was subconsciously holding to be released. This was just more proof he really didn't need anymore that he wasn't just used that night. He may have not needed it anymore, but it sure helped to reassure him in times when doubt abruptly invades his mind.
He leaned over the bed and grabbed Naruto's chin, pulling him down until he was only an inch away from his mouth. "Hmm. . . so I can count those noises as your possessiveness." This seemed to cause the blond's face to redden even more. Sasuke placed his shirt on the bed and slid his hand along the inside of the blond's bare thigh. The widened sapphires were now glazed and partly concealed by lidded eyelids as a shudder vibrated through the body beneath his hand. "I like it." his voice growing more husky as the seconds passed.
Just as he was about to close the miniscule distance between their lips, yet another interruption of a knock on the door occurred that drew them apart. As he sighed in irritation, his brother's voice drifted into the room. "You better be dressing. We'll be coming in, in one minute."
And with that, he watched as a naked Naruto scrambled off the bed with a blush that ran all the way down to his shoulders. With much slower movements than what his blond was performing, he pulled his shirt over his head, then focused back on his dobe when he heard 'eep' and then a thud. He walked around the bed, quirking an eyebrow when he spotted Naruto on his back and hurriedly pulling his pants up while still laying on the floor.
Leaning his body against the side of the bed, he smiled softly at the amusing scene. "Having a problem dobe?"
Naruto glared at him, obviously seeing the amusement he knew he was revealing. "Bite me teme!" he said in a huffy manner, then returned to what he was doing, buttoning and zipping the pants he was given.
He smirked, crossed his arms over his chest, and said, "Just tell me where."
There was a short pause in the blond's movements before he suddenly stood and stepped to stand in front of him. He barely had time to determine what the other would do, since Naruto pressed his lips roughly against his own. The kiss was fierce and demanding with an almost violent hunger lacing every movement the others' lips made. It made his already aching erection throbbed painfully in his pants.
He pushed against the tongue that invaded his mouth, pushing until both muscles were in the blond's. Placing his hand behind Naruto's head, he pressed, angling his head also so the kiss could be deepened. Ahhh. . . he would never get tired of this. The sweet yet tangy taste that was only his dobe. This man was his addiction.
A moan came from his blond, causing his hips to unconsciously buck forward. And with his other hand gripped on the blond's hips, friction was easily met. He groaned. Then shifted Naruto so he was pressed against the railing of the bed as he thrust into the blond's hips. But it still wasn't enough. He moved both his hands down to firm globes, gripping them in both his hands and lifting, settling Naruto onto the mattress with his legs spread wide open for him.
Perfect. he thought as he pressed against that backside while thrusting his hips forward right into the others' erection. With this new position, more sounds came from his blond. Just the way he like it.
He moved away from plumb lips, giving them both a chance to breath, and moved along the angular jar toward the slender neck he found he liked to mark. Sucking harshly on a patch of skin just below a ear, he was rewarded with a loud moan. Such sensitivity. . . he thought, giving a bite to the same place to ensure a nice hickey would remain. Mine.
After staring at his mark for a moment, he gave a quick lick before moving lower, quite thankful that Naruto hadn't put his shirt on yet. Naruto's chest was rising and falling in quick recessions as he licked a trail to a rosy nibble.
A hand ran through his hair, and Sasuke glance up to see the erotic sight of Naruto's head thrown back with his eyes closed and his mouth partly slightly. He smirked at the way he effected such a strong willed person. It always sent his stomach flipping in excitement.
He concentrated back on pleasuring the man before him, flicking his tongue across the erected bud. A long moan and a quick thrust of the blond was his reward, issuing a moan of his own.
"You two are just like horny teenagers, just can't keep your hands off each other."
Sasuke snapped his head toward the door, glaring at his brother who stood just inside the room in Akuma attire. Every single time. Sasuke thought with his irritation seeing a whole new level that day. Why couldn't he play with his dobe without being interrupted by annoying individuals who insisted on making sure he remained sexually frustrated. Because one time with his blond was hardly enough to satisfy years of going without. Give him a whole month undisturbed with his dobe and then maybe. . .
He stood up, shifting uncomfortably from his hard on pressing against his pants. One day, he sure was going to screwier his brother just for just being him. He was annoying in and of himself. Because he just knew his brother was enjoying his current predicament.
Naruto sighed heavily and glared at the eldest Uchiha, pissed off that everyone kept interrupting them. Does he has to almost die for everyone to fuck off and allow Sasuke to have his way with him. Hell, if that's what it takes, bring on the injuries. He'll take it. Just to get Sasuke in his pants, he'll do anything. That's why he was imagining different ways to kill Itachi and don't forget Miki—who he definitely hasn't forgotten his earlier disturbance. Fucker. . . started it all.
So violent when horny Kit. I should be ashamed with the ways you're thinking of killing your comrades. . . but I just can't stop the swelling pride at the creativity.
He rolled his eyes, and being very mindful of his painful hard on, he swung his legs awkwardly off the bed and stood. He snatched his shirt from the floor and yanked it over his head, glowering at everything that crossed his vision.
"Is it safe to enter?" came Miki's voice from outside. "Or am I going to be blinded again?"
Turning, he glared at the door. And out of the corner of his eye, he saw Sasuke doing the exact same thing, red tinting the edges of his eyes. The door swung open, but instead of Miki, Kyoko came barreling inside and jumped him. Lucky, he was expecting such an action because he maneuvered his body so he stumbled onto the bed and not the floor. But it didn't help that he still had an erection, and groaned in pain at the collision. There was absolutely no pleasure when another body other than Sasuke's was pressing against his. He never understood that, but never questioned it either, because he never wanted anyone like that except the raven.
"Naru-chan, thank god you're alright!" Kyoko squealed.
Naruto could feel the heated glare coming from Sasuke even though it was directed at red head's back. He could have grinned stupidly at the possessiveness that radiated off the raven in waves. It thrilled him to know that just a simple action could cause such a rise out of the stoic raven. Though the more he realized the position he and Kyoko were in—her straddling his hips—maybe he could understand the deadly glare.
Yeah, just let her move her hips a little and she'll be giving you a lap dance.
He cringed at the thought alone. Thanks Kyuu, that didn't help. He was only met with roaring laughter. Blocking the annoying fox out, he awkwardly placed his hands on Kyoko's hips—which only sent the glare up a notch—and coaxed her off his lap. He knew that Kyoko's actions were mostly innocent, but he wasn't sure if Sasuke knew that. And he didn't want him to come to anything absurd.
Grinning—since he couldn't really stay mad with the red head's perky attitude—he said, "Kyoko-chan. . . you know I have a hundred and two lives. Though I'm probably down to around eighty something by now. . ."
As he got slapped on his shoulder for his comment, Miki strode into the room and snorted, "More like sixty or seventy. Your a fucking danger magnet. There's nothing that doesn't come after your ass." All attention was turned to the Dragon masked man as Naruto's eyebrows rose at how that sentence could be taken. And apparently Miki caught on also, since he closed his eyes and twitched. "Shut up. You know what I mean."
"Are you sure Ryutaro?" came a deep voice from behind Miki "You could have meant exactly what everyone thought." A low snort followed this comment as Miki turned, revealing Gaara with Neji to his left and Ruri to his right. Ruri left Gaara's side and headed toward him, most likely another check-up.
"Fuck you Kaku!" Miki yelled.
Gaara didn't respond though, just walked past him and stood at the end of the bed by Sasuke who stiffened ever-so-slightly at the others' presence. Naruto didn't think those two would ever really become friends. Tolerate each other—they were already doing a pretty good job at that—but really become friends. . . no. He just couldn't see that happening no matter how hard he tried.
After Gaara moved and as Neji was heading over to where Itachi was standing; Kakashi, Kiba, Sakura and Shikamaru came in. Kakashi and Shikamaru speaking to each other in low voices, but with his hearing, he heard that it was nothing but some mission that Kakashi would soon be going on.
His stomach twisted slightly in nerves at the sight of Kakashi, remembering the promise he made of telling his former sensei what happened all those years ago. He hoped the man wouldn't remember, but he knew better. Kakashi may have portrayed himself as being a irresponsible—doesn't know what a clock is—shinobi, but he was one of the best in Konoha. A genus that rarely let anything get past him. And the information he held was something the silver-haired man wanted to know badly. Which simply meant. . . Kakashi wasn't going to let it go that easily.
"Yo, blondie!" Kiba greeted with that old nickname he gave him when they were younger. A nickname he particularly hated. "You still alive?!"
He scowled at the dog, and was ready to get up and show him how 'alive' he was. But unfortunately, Ruri was pressing her hand against his shoulder to lean back for her to examine him. So instead he yelled and did as Ruri wanted, leaning back until he leaned on his elbows. "Damn right dog breath! I don't die so easily!"
At his loud declaration, Kakashi turned and stared at him. And within the depths of the others' eye, his suspicion of the man was right. The determination was still present, and if he wasn't careful, he probably wasn't going to get out of the hospital before narrating his life story. And damn, like he wanted to do that within these sickly white walls.
A warm, tingly sensation erupted within his stomach, snatching his attention away from the stare off he and Kakashi were having and refocused back on what Ruri was doing. This didn't last long though, since he felt the intense stare of Sasuke. He glanced up at the raven who was watching Ruri's hand with worry shining like beacons within an onyx sea. Sasuke's attention moved away from Ruri's hand and stared straight back into his own eyes. A sense of anxiety swimming dangerously within the dark depths.
Without saying a word, he tried to tell the raven everything would be fine. But the doubt the other felt was told by Sasuke averting his gaze by to Ruri's hand. Naruto couldn't really blame him. He's been nothing but a burden on the other since Sasuke found his team for his mission. He sighed, feeling slightly dejected at how much problem he's been to Sasuke. A brief moment of weakness where all the wrong comes back to the forefront and taunts him in the faults he's made.
He swallows the sudden appearance of those many years of guilt and pain. He wouldn't dwell on his mistakes. It wouldn't do any good. Probably make things worse actually. He'll just have to make up to the raven for what he's done.
A smile forms just as Ruri retracts her hand and says to the suddenly quiet room. "You're fine Taichou. You can leave anytime."
He almost threw his arms up in the air and yelled 'hallelujah' for not having to stay as long as he usually had to, but refrained and merely grinned stupidly. His eyes automatically drifted over to Sasuke who had a small smile gracing his beautiful features. His eyes lighter than before with relief. The urge to thrown himself at Sasuke was almost too strong to resist, but with the room filled with so many people—especially ones who only recently found out about him—he used every ounce of will power to keep himself from leaping into the others' arms.
"Yes!" Naruto yelled excitedly, purely to distract himself from the ever tempting raven. "Those months spent in a single room can kiss my ass!"
"Heh. . ." Kyoko began with her hand underneath her chin like she was pondering something. "Who'd thought that having sex with Sasu-chan would cure your detachment."
Silence descended upon the room at the innocent statement. Then slowly snickers from Miki, Kiba, Itachi and Ruri began to fill the silence. And it didn't take long before Miki and Kiba were outright laughing.
Annoyance was clearly his friend today. As quick as they began to double over in laughter, he gathered chakra into his hands and forced his daggers to appear. It took more effort than what he was expecting, but they appeared non-the-less. He threw each one an inch from both of the males' heads. His intention wasn't to harm them, only to scare the living shit out of them. Which he must say he succeeded by the horror showing on their faces as they turned to stare at where his daggers were embedded in the wall.
But they weren't the only ones staring in horror at the daggers. Not even a few centimeters away from one of the daggers was Sakura, staring at the cool metal with such fear in her sea green eyes.
"Oops!" he said, lifting his hand to scratch the back of his neck. "Sorry bubblegum, that wasn't intentional." Though the way she turned and looked at him, he didn't think she believed him. Oh well, you can't please everyone. At least he got the other two to shut up.
"Taichou, you shouldn't be using your chakra just yet." Ruri reprimanded.
He shrugged, choosing to ignore the reprimand. "Anyway, what's happened since I was. . ." he trailed off, not knowing which word to use.
"Kidnapped." Miki offered.
Then Kyoko chimed in with, "Abducted."
He glared at them both, and dead panned. "Thanks. But yeah, taken."
A few chuckled, but it only lasted a second before the room fell in solemn silence. The tense atmosphere revealing the severity of what he's missed in his absence. His own features fell as he glanced at each person in the room. "What?" he asked. "You all seem to be alright. Are the kids alright?" His eyes staying on Sasuke's for some answers. But all he found was sorrow and guilt before the other closed his eyes and looked away. What happened?
"The younger ones are fine." Itachi said as he moved closer. "They and Temari-san are at the Uchiha compound."
"Then what?"
"I don't think it's best to discuss it here, Naruto. Let's wait to—" Itachi stopped just as Sasuke stiffened and as the raven's head snapped to look at Itachi with sharingan blazing in his eyes, he knew something was wrong. He, himself, soon found out what when he felt several chakra signatures a few floors down. Three particular ones sent his blood furiously bubbling to the boiling point.
A feral growl rumbled in his chest, feeling his chakra merging with the reserves of Kyuubi's. Two floors beneath him and closing, his gaze fixated on the closed door while his mind narrowed into one thought: Kill them.
Someone daringly grabbed his arm and yanked. His head snapped to the side and snarled, ready to literally bite whoever touched him. But stopped himself when he came face to face with a calm yet cautious Sasuke. Staring up into those deep onyx, he calmed almost instantly.
Pulling harder that had him moving across and to the edge of the bed, Sasuke spoke in tone that didn't want to be disobeyed. "Move dobe. We have to get you out of here before the Council gets here."
"Let them come." Naruto snarled. "I have some unfinished business with them."
Sasuke turned and glared at him fiercely. "And what will that do but have a contract from Konoha on your head."
"Like I don't have other contracts on my head." he muttered as he allowed Sasuke to pull him off the bed and toward the window where Itachi, Ruri, Miki, Gaara, and Kyoko were waiting.
His head tilted in confusion. When did they move? He looked around for the other Konoha shinobi, but found that they weren't in the room anymore. He sighed, figuring they left when he was slightly out of his mind. When he gets like that, hardly anything registers through the haze.
The window opened, letting a breeze in and blowing gently across his face. His eyes closed and he breathed deeply of the fresh air instead of the nauseating antiseptic air that filled the hospital. The freedom that it symbolizes. . .
Swiftly, a sheet was throw over his head by Itachi to cover up his features. "Keep your head to the ground and for god's sake, don't let that sheet fly away." Naruto nodded, it wasn't like he didn't know this already. His characteristics were too distinct to be running around Konoha in the middle of the day. He wasn't stupid.
He took a short glance back at the closed door, but pushed down the impulse to stay and confront the Council. Sasuke wanted him out of there, and he didn't want the other to worry anymore than necessary. He's already caused more worry than he wanted to over the past weeks. Probably more than he even knows. And he wasn't going to purposely cause anymore.
So when it was their turned to leave through the window, he followed Sasuke without him having to drag him. Tightly he clutched the sheet around himself with one hand as the wind breezed past their speeding forms. All the while, out of the corner of his eye, he kept his sight on the raven. Discreetly maneuvering his hand until his fingers intertwined with the others'. He squeezed gently, and without the raven removing his sight from ahead, he received a squeeze back.
That was enough to make everything alright. The Council didn't matter. Only this did. . . Only Sasuke. . .
