AN: Allright, the plot is rolling Ladies and gents (for those that are) heres a chappie to keep ya'll happy!
They didn't move an inch. For that one split second, Sasuke stood frozen before the intruder. He had genuinely thought that it was Sakura again. He had never though that the blonde would follow him. The determination coming off of Naruto in their last conversation was palpable.
He had stormed into his room and shame warped him like a tsunami. Had he really acted like a desperate? Yes, he had. That galled him now. To actually throw out what he harboured in his turbulent mind had been easy then, but it had cost him a chunk of his dear pride. He hated himself. Hated the boiling blood within him whenever the blue eyes rested on him. He hated the fluttering fear around the blonde and hated most of all, the power Naruto had over him.
He almost wished Naruto was poor, maybe unable to travel or say no to him, he could easily… no. He shook his head, that wasn't it. He didn't want to overpower or outrank the man. All he wanted was the blonde to want him with the same delirium he did.
He allowed his mind to wonder as he threw off his overcoat, blouse and boots. He was left standing in pants and an unbuttoned shirt when the knock sounded. It was harsh to his ears, and it grated his nerves. He wanted to wallow in his misery and try to piece together what was left of his dignity, not deal with lustful girls. He threw himself into the tall backed chair that faced the huge window and hollered for her to get lost. He contemplated throwing something at the slut. Quickly, he scanned the floor for his shoes.
The slight click let him know he had forgotten to bolt the door shut. He cursed and made to get up when the said door blasted open and shut just as quickly. In the dark again, he could see Naruto leaning on the wall. The one candle he had lit threw his handsome features into sharp definement. The eyes blazed with a light of their own.
Sasuke thought about it, and decided to stay seated. His pride was strong enough to not let Naruto know how much he had really hurt him. That, and he couldn't trust his legs to stand.
So he simply rested his chin on an arm and regarded the blonde cooly. "Oh, I was expecting someone else."
Naruto bounced himself from the wall and slowly sauntered over to the bed. He placed one hand on a carved pillar and looked out of the window, then at Sasuke. "Looks like you were trying to fend her off."
"Perhaps." Sasuke didn't want to get into a conversation on anyone. He wanted Naruto to leave, he couldn't stand the sight of the blonde, so utterly comfortable and unattainable.
"I don't want us to part like this…" Naruto started off lamely, he looked uncomfortable and looked everywhere but at Sasuke. "I want us to be friends, is what I'm trying to say." He finally made eye contact, and smiled.
Sasuke was reeling from the disbelief that washed over him. There was not one person he knew who could look friendly while driving a stake into someone.
"You're a really good." He chuckled to himself, not caring whether Naruto understood. He hadn't, because his eyes displayed confusion. "I don't understand -"
"Oh I think you do." Sasuke smiled and stood up, his anger giving him just enough strength to stand and look the fiend in the eye. "We shall remain friends then, you may leave sir and have a safe journey."
That startled him. Sasuke saw, it was one thing to argue, quite another to agree and let it go at that.
He slipped out of his chair and marched to the door, throwing it open. He nearly jumped out of his skin when there, he beheld the pinkette, hand lightly raised to knock. That fast, he slammed the door in her surprised face minding to lock the door. He turned around, there was the blond beast, grinning.
Sasuke threw his arms in the air in exasperation. "I'm stuck between two idiots. What a night!"
"The forces really are against you." Naruto nodded in mock sincerity.
"You, sir, have no right to be here at all. Please leave." He tilted his chin towards the door. "And take her with you."
"You locked the door."
"Indeed, to keep her out, what would I do with the two of you in here? And speaking of which, since you were so earnest to get yourself rid of me, why not take that opportunity now?" he pointed to the door. "A good night to you."
"Sasuke…"
"Take yourself out of this room, out of this damned country and out of my life!" Sasuke hissed. "It's what you wanted, nothing stopping you is there, nothing ever did. So get lost already!"
Naruto just stood there, silently watching the raven spit and rant in anger until he was exhausted. Sasuke looked at him bleakly, by the window as he was and let out a deep sigh. "What do you want from me?" he finally squeaked out.
"I don't know." Naruto answered in earnest. He had no clue, he had rushed up to Sasuke with no clear plan and couldn't come up with one still. That, and he couldn't make himself leave.
"That's not a good enough answer. You have a knack for not knowing what you want." Sasuke noted. "Im not into playing this game Naruto. You leave or you stay, you have the choice before you. This offer is gone in 3…2…1… Fine."
Sasuke had no intention of staying anywhere near the blonde. Naruto teethered on the edge of something, the only hint that he heard Sasuke was the constantly tingling eyes, boring into him. Hed had enough though, He haphazardly thrown on his shoes, buttoned up his shirt and grabed his overcoat along as an afterthought.
Briskly, he stepped to the door. He turned back once, Naruto was observing him, not having moved a muscle. Sasuke smiled sadly and was gone that quickly, silently shutting the door behind him.
The hall made his eyes burn, there was a lamp every meter, and the gilded ceiling just illuminated the overdone decorations more, too bright.
He stomped through the corner, almost bumping into the back of some puffy, blonde bimbo. He stepped back growling and surveyed the three, as it turned out, females.
It was Haruno herself, clearly flocked by some followers. They were whispering to each other and now as he almost plowed through them, their whispers picked up in tone.
The flight down the rest of the hall and down the main staircase was a blink. He stepped up to the main desk and ordered a horse brought up at once. This was done with a bow and he was free to storm outside and wait for his ride. Surprisingly, he didn't have to wait long, the small stable boy hurried up to him, holding out a nice looking thoroughbred. Sasuke nodded his pleasure and tipped a few coins into the boys hand.
He was up just as quickly. Going around once, he looked up at the hotel. It was illuminated by many outside lights, looking rather spectacular in the comparatively gloomy street. How he hated being born rich, with a horribly hateful Father. How he wished he could erase his past and start fresh.
He was out of the street and galloping along the main road at top speed. Perhaps he'd lose his longing and anger in the ride. At least temporarily, it would be a blessing. He realised that since the first day of his arrival, he'd been nothing but anxious, hurting or lustful, now he was bitter. In all, not one good memory except the one. And he tried not to think anymore.
He knew he'd acted shamefully, deserting the company and being downright disrespectful, but he didn't give a damn.
The larger street slowly gave way, and then he was on the highway, surrounded by fields scattered by clumps of trees. It was dark, and the only light he had was the moon burning on the thankfully cloudless sky. The result of this was that he had a silhouette of his road, and prayed silently that nothing would happen. The horse was surefooted and he spurred it on faster. The cold air nipped at him and it felt good.
He would ride for an hour or two, and that should get him into the estate reasonably. Then… Then he'd decide what to do, he had no idea where to proceed from this.
The ride helped. He stepped onto the stairs of the mansion on a high. He was tired, but that would be easily remedied. The horse was taken from his hands as soon as he dismounted. Sasuke ordered it be returned to the hotel the following morning.
The hall was deserted, and apart from the one maid that hurriedly opened the door to let him in, all was quiet. He asked her to bring him some food and she blushed and curtsied, hurrying away.
Even the stairs were a drag to walk up. The ride had stiffened his legs and his thighs ached. He wanted a hot bath, but dared not bother the poor girl with it. Undressing quickly, he slipped into a pair of black cotton pajama pants and dropped in into his high chair. The fire was almost out, and he reached for the metal bar to move it about some. The room was too chilly for his liking. The window was opened, and he got up to close it, grabbing a wooden log on his way back and throwing that into the fire. He pulled his chair closer to the fireplace and poked at the flames again. He was restless, but his hunger didn't allow for sleep. He couldn't stop poking at the fire, it provide bursts of warm air and he shivered visibly every time.
It was a while before the door creaked open and he heard silent steps come forward. He was nodding off by now. And when a silver platter topped with cold cuts and cheeses was hovered over his nose he mumbled a quick Thank You before plucking the thing out of the maids hand.
He almost jumped up when he realised that it wasn't the maid, Naruto.
"How the hell?"
"I rode after you, quite obvious."
"You're not welcome here." Sasuke wondered, how he went from trying to get Naruto, to trying to throw him out for the better part of the night. He felt something soft against his neck, and instinctively shuddered when the warmth was gone. Naruto moved his lips over his earlobe, and slowly up to his temples.
What had he needed to do? Oh, eat… that was it. Suddenly, the plate wasn't as enticing as his empty stomach insisted it was. His hand flew to the shabby mass of blonde and splice itself there, pulling the head closer. He could feel the smile on those lips as that voluptuous mouth made its way down to his neck again, nibbling as it went.
"I have questions…" Sasuke gasped, still attempting to grasp at sanity. That mouth.
"they can wait."
With a groan, Sasuke decided they could.
The plate was forgotten, splayed on the ravens lap as he heaved up when Naruto bit into his neck, harder than before.
Sasuke pulled at the hair that his hand was still in and was granted by hooded blue, glazed with lust. Naruto was breathing heavily. It was when the blonde licked his lip innocently that Sasuke pulled him down.
Their second meeting was electrical. His teeth hurt with the need to bite something in his frustration. He nibbled on the full lower lip and bit into it. He could taste a tangy metallic liquid but Naruto growled in satisfaction.
He was running out of air, and took that moment to break free and gasp before throwing himself right in again. The blonde was leaning over the chair, one knee on the arm rest. Sasuke splayed his hand on the knee and with a strong grasp, slid his hand further up. The mouth above him fevered in its attempts.
He was afraid to continue, but Naruto wasn't stopping him, so he had no choice. Besides, what was there to come back to now?
It was his stomach that saved him. The loud grumble that it produced embarrassed him, but made Naruto laugh. He swiveled on his arm and crouched right in front of Sasuke, surveying the plate that was conveniently supported by his crotch.
"You're hungry."
"Evidently… I hadn't had time to eat all evening."
Naruto looked at the plate with a knowing grin and plucked a square of cheese off it. He looked from it to Sasuke with a devilish grin. "open up."
Sasuke rolled his eyes but complied. The cold cut slipped in and it was followed by one finger that rubbed at his lip while he chewed. The act was so intimate that he was sure he was afire. If he was, Naruto took no notice, instead pushing the finger into his mouth and opening it slowly. Before Sasuke knew what was up, Naruto dipped down and licked clean the inside of his mouth. All Sasuke could do was it there and moan slightly.
When Naruto pulled back his voice was raspy. "that was delicious, don't you think so?
"Mmmmmm…" Sasuke closed his eyes, "it was, but let me finish eating you rake, Im starving here."
Naruto got comfortable at his knees, and sat cross-legged before him. Sasuke bent over, grabbing the plate and placing it between them. The took from it with delight. It was such an innocent yet erotic act. Naruto's eyes were on him constantly, and since he was sitting with his back to the fire, all that was visible were the slowly glowing eyes.
"So what now?" Sasuke had to know.
"Now, well.. I suppose I'll make love to you."
AN: epic cliffie! :)