AN: This chapter was supposed to be much longer.. but I shortened it out because I really wanted to post it.. more to come!
Naruto just observed him. There was no reason why Sasuke should be there with him now. This was dangerous, and even though he enjoyed being out alone in the wild, he knew quite well that it could turn very nasty, very quickly.
"Sasuke…" he stopped for a moment, thinking over what he should say to him. "go home." He finally came up with the lame words, already turning away and clicking at his horse to move.
Sasuke, for his part, was not so easily put out. He watched Naruto now, with a serious face and a curious eye. His hair was hypnotic, long strands getting caught by the wind and shimmering brilliantly in the sun. He knew that it was silk… somehow he knew.
He brought his horse level with Naruto's easily keeping up the pace.
He saw the blonde regard him from the corner of his eye, although he didn't turn his face.
He decided to not say anything and hopefully get Naruto to say more. They were obviously awkward together, so he decided to wait and bid his time.
"Its dangerous… what I'm planning here… Im serious Sasuke, I want you to go back."
Sasuke didn't say anything to that. Regarding Naruto with a cool glance that spoke nonchalance and the obvious; "I don't really care for those speeches Naruto, that you should learn."
His only answer to that was a snort.
They kept going, Sasuke still unsure but determined. While he silently wondered what he should say, Naruto started peeling off his vest.
The sun was beating down on them hard. The forest was thick around them but they were traveling by a clearing and no trees shaded them from the harsh rays.
Overall, Sasuke was content, the air was thick with the smell of grass and something sweet, wildflowers and honey… and Naruto… somehow, the man's spicy scent permeated the air around them thoroughly.
Sasuke looked ahead, the golden shimmering of the sun and the buzzing of the bees everywhere was intoxicating.
"It's so peaceful here."
He said this out loud without realizing, but his happiness could not be contained just yet.
Naruto took his hands off his reins and closed his eyes, he reached for his hair and began to absentmindedly braid it back.
Sasuke watched the horse and master. Naruto looked sure on his steed, holding the sides firmly with his thighs. But the movements of the walking animal and him on top were strangely seductive. He saw the strong muscles of the horse move beneath the smooth coat, and he could almost make out the minute twitches in Naruto's powerful legs as they steadily held their own. The up and down motion they created gave Sasuke his own perverse pleasure.
Naruto still had his eyes closed when he answered him with a soft "uhuh"
They treaded like this for some time, in a slow, lazy state of warm uncaring.
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A stream cut through their way eventually, and Naruto swiftly jumped off the horse. "Let's rest them a bit" he said petting the horses neck gently, looking at his animal with a tender expression.
"Your'e very gentle with him." Sasuke observed.
"I've had him since I was young… we're friends."
Sasuke nodded, and dismounted as well, leading his horse to the river. The animal dipped his head and began to drink along with its comrade.
Naruto looked at Sasuke playing with the mane, looking absently into the forest. "You like horses?"
"I love them…They're better than people… they listen."
Naruto nodded at that, understanding Sasuke perfectly. "they're sad…horses."
"So are you…"
Naruto looked sharply up at him. He turned his head just as quickly, hiding his expression form him. He looked up after a moment, looking straight into Sasuke's eyes.
It had been a while since just a look had him so completely pinned to the spot. His brother had that effect on him. But Naruto was different, beyond the direct stare there really was sadness. And anger too, although suppressed and distant.
He stepped up to Sasuke, not leaving his gaze for a heartbeat, and slowly took the reigns from his limp hand.
Sasuke, who was utterly unprepared for such close proximity, let him pull the leather from his hand, breathing a bit too heavily for his liking. He looked at his digits now. They were shaking slightly.
"We should eat too." He finally said, turning and leading both their horses to a tree and tied them.
Sasuke followed, feeling like he really shouldn't have said that. Something in the calm moment broke with his utterings.
Naruto pulled out a blanket and some packs, spreading them out on the ground for them to sit on. He proceeded to unpack the bag that cook had given him. The wonderful woman had a gift for guessing his situations and delivering spectacurarily.
There was more than enough fresh bread, cheese, sausage and apples form both of them to share. Along with the goodies, she packed a smaller bag dried figs and a bottle of honey mead.
"I love that woman." He whispered to himself, Sasuke laughed. A deep rich laugh that came from somewhere deep in his abdomen.
Naruto stared at him, wondering a bit why the stoic man had decided to show that he did, after all have a sense of humor… although a bit misplaced.
His expression must have spoken for him, because when Sasuke brought himself somewhat together, his eyes were questioning.
"what?"
Naruto started laughing too, something in Sasuke's surprised expression was so hilarious. He looked like a child that was caught with his hand in a cookie jar.
"I didn't say anything…" he shrugged smirking.
"but you meant to." Sasuke accused him, still laughing a bit.
"I did not." Naruto feinted anger, but his toothy grin broke the try.
"did too…"
"did…..Oh you're impossible!" Naruto huffed and chuckled.
Sasuke looked quite pleased with himself, he had made him laugh… for a moment, he looked as happy as when he saw him speeding on his horse. He was glad he could bring that to fruition.
"It's just that I've never seen you smile like that… and certainly I doidnt expect you to start laughing." He now threw Sasuke a piece of bread and ripped the bag open revealing the contents, putting it between them.
"tell me this is not something to love cook for."
Sasuke was already biting into the fresh pastry and didn't bother answering.
Naruto laughed again.
"wait here" he suddenly got up and made to walk away. Sauske grabbed his hand quickly, before he realized what he did. "he swallowed quickly and sighed.
"Where are you going?"
Naruto looked from him to the hand around his wrist and Sasuke followed his gaze. His eyes widened and he let go of him quickly, a light pink dusting his cheeks.
"Im not leaving you Uchiha… don't worry." Naruto rolled his eyes in mock exasperation.
"Im not worried…' an indignant grumble.
"So wait here…"
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When Naruto returned, he had something hidden behind his back. He looked pleased with himself.
He noticed Sasuke had slowly made his way through the bread, cheese and meat and was now slowly munching on a fig.
"Hungry weren't you?"
"Ive never tasted anything quite like this."
Naruto looked at their provisions. "This isn't anything special…"
"I'm tired of special… this was excellent."
It dawned on Naruto that Sasuke had never tried anything so crudely made before. For him, everything was specially prepared and presented.
As he was wondering on this, Sasuke realized that he was hiding something behind him.
"Whats that?"
"Close your eyes."
Sasuke did, a bit unsure if he could trust Naruto, but deciding that there was not much he could do anyways.
"Open your mouth."
Now this was a bit interesting… He opened his lips a bit, unsure what was going on. Not wanting to look like an idiot.
"Wider."
He inched them open a bit more. And blushed at the growl that came from above him.
He felt Naruto strong fingers curl around his jaw, tilting his face upwards a bit more, a thumb catching the lips and pulling gently. He was clay in his arms, molding himself to what the blonde wanted… whatever he wanted.
The first drop startled him a bit, his body jerking at the sensation, but the drop turned into a steady stream of something deliciously sweet and he moaned in pleasure. The hand on his jaw tightened a bit, not uncomfortably. He decided to keep his eyes closed.
He let the honey gently spill down his throat, shivering at the feel of the sweetness and the proximity at which he was to the blonde. His mind wondered to the staircase, remembering the kiss they shared, and just the thought of that mout on his again, no somewhere above him, ripped forth a moan that was a growl as well.
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Naruto couldn't imagine a tastier scene if he tried. He had sneaked up to the dead tree and broke off a piece of honeycomb. Something he did a lot when he was out in the forest alone, The honey was sweet and warm, smelling of the lavender and summer heat.
It was his ambrosia, and now here he was, watching the golden liquid disappear between those pale, soft lips. He wanted to follow that honey, down his throat… he wanted that to be himself, spilling inside him… When the moan came, he thought he had lost it. But he kept himself steady with the hand on that impossibly smooth jaw, his finger on the lip. He would not do anything stupid, no matter how badly he wanted to.
He felt himself getting hard, and cursed inwardly. He would never look at honey the same way again.
Finally, finally, those black pools opened up to him, and he smiled at the look of pleasure he found there. How could he hurt that? How could he ever think of degrading that?
Sasuke also smiled, and licked his lips in pleasure, sending a thrill up Naruto' spine
"Did they not bite you?"
"I have my ways… is it good?"
"divine…"
"here" Naruto held out the comb, the honey had covered his fingers as well, dripping in sweetness. Sasuke took the hand holding the comb gently and kissed an index finger tentatively, flicking his tongue out to taste.
Naruto's sharp intake of breath resounded, although he was still as a statue.
AN: Allright peeps.. that's enough for one chappie… hehehe Ill update as soon as I can!
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