[A/N: Wow, this must be my first story I've updated after less than a week! O.O A miracle... but let's just hope it lasts, ne? ;) Hope you like it!]

Witch Doctor

By: Kaida Matsuki

Chapter 1: Stupid Spells

"Are you sure it's authentic?"

"I wouldn't be telling you this in the first place, you know."

"It better be or else your ass is going to get fi—"

"Little brother, you better not be doing what I think you're doing." Itachi called from the entrance of his office.

Sasuke glared at him. "I'll call you later," he said and dropped his phone, turning his chair to fully look at his older replica. Damn, he hated it when people always compared him to his brother. "Can't you see I'm busy, Itachi?"

"Hn, with what? Hopefully not drugs, but I'd rather that was the case than what I'm betting on."

Sasuke deemed he didn't deserve a response, because he knew that Itachi would simply discourage him like what he'd been doing during the duration of his search, and it was really getting under his skin. He hoped that ignoring him would send him the message to leave him alone already.

"Please tell me you're not taking up my advice literally."

"You're the one who suggested it," Sasuke snapped. Hell, his brother was really turning out to be like their mother when it came to reprimanding. It was annoying, but not like he could ever say that to her, at least he could snap at Itachi when he did it. "Stop bitching about it and mind your own business."

Itachi sighed as he closed the door, "That was an analogy, Sasuke. I didn't imagine you would be desperate enough to do that."

"I'm not desperate."

"Yeah, and you're not going to the witch doctor to solve your love problems."

"It's not a problem," Sasuke hissed, watching Itachi shake his head and finally leave the room once more as he heard him call out.

"Keep saying that, otouto."

Sasuke was tempted to throw a paper holder towards Itachi's way, but he knew that it wouldn't have reached him when he was sliding the door closed at that moment. He fumed in silence and stood up, unable to sit still any longer. He might as well check out the place where his secretary mentioned after days of searching. Honestly, how hard was it to find a witch doctor in a city as large and as modern as theirs?

It was damn hard.

That was Sasuke's conclusion when they've been walking on foot, on foot! For the damn witch doctor's place which was at the end of some narrow, dirty alleyway that was at the opposite side of town of their house and workplace, not to mention it was nearly at the end of the city.

Meaning only one thing: Sasuke Uchiha was beyond pissed.

"Are you sure this is the fucking place, Shino?" Sasuke's curt demand sliced through the air. Scanning the small vicinity, he knew it was cramped, but there should at least be one living soul in the area. But so far, since they've started on foot, they haven't even seen anyone, and that had been a long time.

What the hell is wrong with this place?

"Hai, I'm positive," Shino answered, fixing his sunglasses.

Sasuke didn't want to sound like a sulky child, but under the blazing heat of the sun, the winding alley of the deserted abyss, and the unnerving silence of the town, even he could tell it was not right. He glanced at Shino's passive face. He would've questioned the ulterior motive of a person if it wasn't Shino who was saying it was authentic. He'd been his secretary since he'd been assigned to him and not once did he make an error. That alone is something commendable, but it didn't mean he trusted him, he at least showed some respect to what's due.

"We're here, sir."

Sasuke looked at the shady and dark place, taking in the surroundings of the small building that was against the light. No wonder they took a long time to reach it. It was at the deepest dead end to reach what they were looking for. He sighed, but that didn't explain why the whole place looked close to desertion. Then again, wondering about it to himself wouldn't get him any answers. "Why haven't we seen anyone yet?"

"It was rumored that this part of town was cursed."

Sasuke heard Shino explain, watching him stare at the dingy building before them that had a sign of 'Witch Doctor' in crusted and curled letters that somehow looked eerily twisted. Its entrance door wasn't any better when there were two handles shaped with smiling skulls, and the door itself looked like the paint appeared to be decades old, holding a small faded sign of 'open' and 'you may enter'. There were even violet and green vines everywhere hanging on the building, but that wasn't what gave its spook. It was the fact that these vines were only clinging to this building, leaving the other buildings beside it practically untouched.

Sasuke knew that if they came there they would've either lost their way or found their way, but they would've definitely thought over about entering a shady place such as this.

No, that wasn't right.

He looked back at the long winding street they came from, before glancing back. If one looked carefully enough, there were two lamps at each side of the door in case it got dark, and they wouldn't get lost due to the other fact that there was only one path they'd followed earlier. It was long and confusing, but there weren't any connecting paths as if it was specifically made to lead them to the dead end, meaning in time they'd have reached the place without any light except for the strange building.

"So, what now?"

Sasuke ignored Shino for a moment, before retorting, "Of course we enter," He grunted, thinking that was a stupid question. He didn't miss work, travelled miles away, and walked under the sun that only God knows how long just to call it a day. There was just something bothering him that stopped him from entering the building and getting it over with. "Before that, what was the reason this town was cursed?"

Shino shifted his sunglasses towards the sign and replied, "I think it's obvious."

Sasuke smirked. Yes, the answer was enough to imply that the people who left had reason enough to abandon the area due to this mysterious entity. "Let's go."

Sasuke was the first one to enter, his eyes adjusting to the poor lighting inside. Despite the heat outside, it was exceptionally cold in the room. He walked carefully, taking in the sight of large intricate cloths hanging on the room. Again, he didn't expect it to be large when it looked small from the outside. He kept walking, avoiding some cloths that were in his way and finally reaching large scarlet curtains that were closed. Before he could even lift it, a voice called out from beyond.

"Enter."

Sasuke wasn't particularly disturbed by the timing, but he was by the voice. He opened the heavy curtains and narrowed his eyes on the person with a cloak on sitting in front of a circular table. He watched him indicate to take a seat. His eyes landed next to the one seat in front of him.

"Your friend may sit and wait outside."

"Stay outside." Sasuke nodded to Shino, pulling the curtains back to its place and sitting in front of the person.

"I know what you came for," the person said with ease. "But it's not something money could buy."

"Then what do you want as a bargain?" Sasuke sniped. He wasn't here to waste his time. He went to this godforsaken place to get what he wanted, and he was going to get it.

"As I've said, it's not something you could buy."

"Look, I'm here for a potion, a spell, or something, and if you're not capable of giving that then I'm leaving." Sasuke couldn't wait any longer and stood up, ready to leave. He'd ditched one day of work for this, he knew he shouldn't have gone to this one first. Maybe there would be others…

"Are you prepared for the consequence?"

Sasuke's eyes widened, looking back and grounding himself, "Yes."

Seconds passed by and the person with the cloak didn't say anything. Sasuke waited, his patience really running low, and snapped, "Well? Aren't you supposed to help me?"

The exasperated sigh of the other one incensed the Uchiha. "I couldn't help you if you don't tell me exactly what you came for, would I?"

Sasuke was close to pummeling the son of a bitch, sitting down and trying to calm himself, replying between teeth, "I thought you said you already knew the fucking reason."

"I said I know what you came for, not why."

Sasuke bottled the words he was about to lash. God, this man was infuriating. There was no logic to knock into him like a person smashing to a wall. He shouldn't stoop to his level. "I came here because I want something that could make a person fall in love."

"Wow, no reserve at all in answering that one." He whistled.

Sasuke crossed his arms. "There's nothing to be ashamed of."

"Hmm… Since you've said it like that, then I guess you're fine with using a spell rather than a potion, since it's faster, but there wasn't anyone who wanted to use this spell. Would you rather have the potion—"

"Give me the spell."

"Well then, all that's left is the consequence." The person got a paper and pen from the old bookshelf behind him and scribbled out something. "Here's your spell. Don't read this aloud to anyone, but that person. Don't even practice saying it out loud. The spell triggers after a night's sleep."

"This is it?" Sasuke cautiously reached for the small paper and read the words, his eye twitching. No wonder no one wanted to use the spell. He sighed, if he wanted it done, he wanted it fast. His eyes looked suspiciously at the cloaked man. "You sure if I say this it will make him fall in love?"

The man laughed and settled. "Trust me, it will do the trick."

Sasuke nodded. "What's the payment?"

"None yet, not until you think the spell is of satisfaction. But," the voice dropped low, "if you do not return with the compensation, I will know."

Sasuke inwardly agreed about the deal. He wanted proof that the spell worked before he paid. He didn't want to be tricked by a phony spell. He glanced at the cloaked man, this just further convinced him that it must work so that the man could earn his pay. "What should I pay you with?"

"Yes, the payment…" His hands twined together, his elbows resting on the table, a small smirk appeared on his lips. "You'll know when you're supposed to."

"Hn…" Sasuke raised the curtains when he heard his words, the cloth closing just in time to see the mysterious man wave at him.

"As for the consequence, Uchiha, may Fate's luck guide your way to your dreams…"

Sasuke raised a brow at this and left, pulling the red curtain behind him. Shaking his head at the man's words, that was damn sappy if he thought it was a good tagline for his business. He reached Shino who actually looked worried upon seeing him.

"Sir, are you alright?"

Sasuke slightly faltered on his steps. He never counted Shino to be a worry-wart. "Of course, I am. It's barely been half an hour, what could happen?" His question was apparently a statement, but Shino didn't seem to notice that when he continued to address that topic, further inciting the Uchiha's irritation.

"Sir, it's almost sundown."

"What?" Sasuke asked incredulously, he'd been there even less than thirty minutes and they've arrived there nearly to three in the afternoon. How could it be remotely close to sundown?

"You've been there for hours." Shino shifted when Sasuke stopped and glared at him. "I tried reaching you on the phone, but there's no signal."

"Is this some joke?" Sasuke bit out, not finding it the least bit amusing. First, Shino claimed he'd been there for hours, then he said he couldn't reach him? He snorted at the idiocy, "Why didn't you just enter the room?"

"I couldn't."

Sasuke was edging to being more than pissed, finally seeing the door where they entered. "What do you mean you couldn't? You just flip the goddamn curtains and you're there. You could practically hear us talking from the other side."

"But… there wasn't anyone inside."

Sasuke's hand froze on the knob. His eyes directed at Shino and stared at him, his voice oozing with exasperation, "Maybe that's because you're wearing sunglasses in a building."

Sasuke could see from Shino's demeanor that he wanted to explain himself, but didn't give him a chance to do so, and finally turned the peculiar doorknobs to leave the building. As soon as he stepped foot outside the building, he froze. He couldn't believe his eyes, yet it was undeniable — the sun was setting.

"What the hell…?"

"Sasuke."

Sasuke turned to find Itachi's exasperated gaze, his eyes taking in the squirming employees on their seats.

"Were you listening?"

"Hn," he replied, suddenly feeling like he'd experienced a sense of déjà vu. Woah, damn weird. He shook it away, looking back at Naruto's form and formulating a plan for his spell. He took in the blond's slightly baggy clothing with faded colors, wondering why he put up with those clothing that didn't adorn him a bit. After all, he must be earning more than enough. He didn't approve of the blond's large glasses too, although it might be his preference not to buy any contacts and clothes.

Sasuke recalled that day he first saw Naruto, it was when he realized his physical attraction to him. It was on a rainy day when Itachi was also introduced to him. They were in the garden when the sudden downpour came, making them wet as they sheltered under the mansion. Naruto needed a change of clothes and the closest to the blond's size were his, even though it was still considerably large.

Sasuke could tell, because when Naruto was changing, he accidentally opened the door and he saw the blond's tanned back as he pulled down the white shirt over his wet hair. His eyes trailed down, seeing his sweats hanging loosely on slim waist and dangerously dipping low to his hips. He nearly groaned aloud from the erotic sight, but what stopped it was when he saw Naruto turn, his onyx eyes opening wide with surprise at the sight. He looked younger without his glasses on, but that wasn't what stunned him, it was Naruto's sapphire eyes that stopped his breath.

"Meeting's adjourned."

Sasuke blinked away the memory and stood up, going to Naruto who was once more fleeing to Itachi's side. His eyes narrowed, quickening his steps and smirking at his stroke of luck when there were people blocking the blond's way to his goal. He grabbed his arm, successfully capturing him. "Naruto, I have something to tell you."

Naruto fixed his glasses, but Sasuke knew it was his tendency when he was nervous as he caught him glance towards Itachi. "Umm… I think your brother needs something from me."

"Oi, Itachi, do you need anything from Uzumaki?"

"None, you're both free to do as you please." Itachi waved, ignoring the both of them as he passed by to reach the door and leaving them alone.

Sasuke's lips twitched, fighting down the smile at the blond's apparent devastation as he continued to stare at the closed door. He was so cute. "So… about what I wanted to say."

Naruto shuffled away from Sasuke's intense stare, looking everywhere but at the Uchiha. "Y-Yeah, what is it?"

Sasuke reviewed the words in his head just in case he might get it wrong and make a laughing stock of himself in front of the blond. Fuck that, it better work. If this spell didn't work, he was going to skin that fake bastard alive. He took in a deep, shaky breath and pulled Naruto closer so that his lips were right at his ear, whispering so only he could hear, "Ooh to the eeh to the ooh ah ah, ooh to the eeh to the bala bala bing bing, ooh to the eeh to the ooh ah ah, to the king bala bala bing bing."

Naruto stiffened, and Sasuke thought that the spell must be starting to work until…

"Ano… What did you say? Are you making fun of me?" Naruto frowned, pulling away his arm from Sasuke's grip. "If you're just jerking around then go find someone else, teme."

Naruto stomped off and promptly left the room, slamming the door.

Sasuke watched dumbstruck of what just happened. When his present situation finally sank in, he slammed his hand to the table and glared hard. This sick, twisted event was beyond embarrassing, beyond stupidity, beyond humiliating! In one word, it could only be summarized in one.

"Fuck."

Sasuke let out the expletive like acid, feeling his whole body tremble from suppressed anger. That's it. He was skinning the damn fucker alive. Slowly.

'What should I do…?'

Sasuke was really starting to loathe that question, but no matter how he disliked it, he knew that it was essential to the start of his day and the fix for his life with the blond. He glanced at his watch, seeing that he went in earlier than usual, but that was because he could barely get some shut-eye from the tension. What should he say to Naruto? How could he make it right again? If only he could turn back time and avoid that! Then he wouldn't have been in this goddamn mess.

"Oi, Naruto!"

Sasuke froze at the name, silently glad that he was in his office. He reached the door, unable to turn the knob. This was bad. Somehow, he was thinking that going to the poser first and skinning him was starting to appeal him more, despite the distance, than facing Naruto's disgust.

Sasuke groaned, this wasn't like him at all.

Suddenly there was a muffled commotion coming from outside, catching the Uchiha's attention. Sasuke hesitated for a moment until he opened it abruptly to end his torment.

He should've opened the door earlier.

Naruto was practically surrounded by men and women, his bright smile as always bright as the sun, but if it were any day like before, he wouldn't have gotten that much attention. Sasuke could barely focus as he took in Naruto's new look. The first two buttons of his royal blue shirt revealed his smooth, tanned neck, his slacks were sleek and pitch black that emphasized his figure along with his glasses-less state, Sasuke was shocked.

Naruto looked extremely sexy.

"Sasuke," Naruto's call caused the small crowd around him to part to look at the Uchiha's expression from being exposed to the blond's radiant smile. It was clear it took all of their breath away, much to the Uchiha's chagrin. "Let's go on a date today."

3, 2, 1…

"Huh?"

[A/N: The stupid spell worked! O.O UN-BE-LIEV-A-BLE! That must be what Sasuke's thinking, but is too stunned to even think about it. Hehe, Naru dressed hot for Sasuke and wants a date with him. What will happen next? Anyway, Please Review and Comment! ^_^ Oh, and the number of chapters on this one is similar to "The Marriage", it's going to have 2 chapters, a prologue and an epilogue. Savor it!]