A/N: Wow, after almost a year(? O.o whoa, that long?), I finally finished this story! Yay~ Right on time for my birthday! Hahaha, so this is my gift to myself ;) Enjoy~ and leave me reviews as your gifts!

Witch Doctor

By: Kaida Matsuki

Epilogue

Sasuke stared.

And stared some more. Just to be on the safe side, he blinked and stared once more.

Sasuke was pretty sure he wasn't going blind. He also knew he didn't have any form of disease or was even involved in taking any kind of dangerous drugs. Then again, he never even smoked, so that was highly unlikely. He could be in some sort of hallucination, but that would lead back to the drugs issue again, and he was clear there. Deeming that he had no logical answer, he resumed back to his staring.

What could he be staring at with such disbelief?

Sasuke Uchiha was staring at Naruto Uzumaki sleeping.

On his bed.

With him.

Fuck, he was happy.

Now that his demented state of happiness and confusion was explained, on the other hand it didn't explain why Naruto was there. He felt a warm thrill pass thorough him at this pleasant surprise. For sure, he wasn't one who foolishly questioned good fortune when given, so he did what any madly in love person would do. He savored it. Sasuke relished the warm light and basked in Naruto's beauty, watching his soft lips inhale and exhale slowly. He was facing Sasuke when the Uchiha woke up. Naruto's body was covered with dark blue sheets, save for the small amount of skin that showed his tanned shoulders.

If this was a delusion, it's a damn good one.

Sasuke wanted to touch Naruto's warm skin, stroking its softness, but refrained himself due to the fear that this delusion would disappear. He didn't want this dream to end and so, he continued to watch him.

Naruto started to stir from his sleep, making Sasuke stiffen and alarming him that the dream might soon end, but just as he was beginning to accept the inevitable end of his sweet dream, Naruto's glorious blue eyes opened. Sasuke's breath hitched at seeing its brilliance, almost making his heart stop when Naruto smiled at him.

"Good morning," Naruto murmured, snuggling closer and causing Sasuke to slightly blush at this.

Sasuke struggled to breathe and choked out in a breathless voice, "M-Morning."

Naruto hummed in reply, drawing closer to Sasuke's warmth as the Uchiha mentally fumbled what to do. He wanted to pull Naruto close, but he didn't know how, so his arms remained awkwardly glued to his sides. His heart frantically thumped loudly in the quiet room as he silently prayed that Naruto wouldn't hear it, too.

A soft laugh permeated in the air and Sasuke thought it was truly perfect.

"Your heart's beating so fast," Naruto chuckled, shifting so he could look directly at Sasuke who was fighting off the embarrassment he felt at being caught. He knew it was wishful for Naruto to miss his erratic heart. He frowned and looked away from those light blue eyes, inwardly sulking which elicited another bout of Naruto's brilliant laughter to ring. "Come on, I'll make breakfast."

Before Sasuke could make a move, Naruto soft lips were on top of his. Naruto warmly smiled before he left the room, leaving Sasuke breathless as he remained dazed. He continued to gaze at the door where Naruto passed as a thought slowly eased through his euphoric mind.

The spell worked.

Sasuke's eyes widened, nearly bolting up to sit. He could almost shout in joy as he tried in vain to hide the grin from spreading, but his joy was uncontainable as he repeated the sweet epiphany. The spell worked! He couldn't believe it… The spell worked!

Sasuke raced downstairs, reached the kitchen and found Naruto setting the table.

Naruto looked up in surprise, "Hey, what's the rush?"

Sasuke couldn't contain it anymore as he quickly closed the distance, bringing Naruto near and capturing his lips in happiness. He held Naruto close as he encircled his waist, their lips melding together and their bodies fitting perfectly. The kiss felt like it triggered something electrifying – something indescribable. He felt Naruto melt under him as he gripped him tighter, the air getting hotter when he cornered Naruto to the table. His lips tingled as he felt Naruto gasp against it when he released Naruto's plump lips.

Naruto's eyes were glazed as his cheeks flushed. At that moment, Sasuke knew he had it bad for the blond when he felt his breath stolen at the intoxicating sight.

"Sasuke?"

"Hn," Sasuke answered, refusing to let go of Naruto as he continued to stroke his hair and observe his face with content. He leaned in to Naruto's neck and laid his chin to his shoulder, almost tempted to taste the tantalizing skin, but held back. He felt Naruto's hands caress his head and he hummed in satisfaction.

"What's up? Why are you so happy?"

Sasuke could hear Naruto's curiosity and delight in his tone as he drew Naruto closer, murmuring against his soft skin, "Nothing, just glad you're here."

Naruto's laughter followed, but Sasuke knew that the blond was just as new and nervous as he was when he felt Naruto's heart speed, and that made Sasuke's smirk into a small smile. He let go of Naruto and let him finish preparing their breakfast, realizing that it was his first time that someone was cooking for him. He continued to stare at Naruto's bustling form, finding it endearing.

It's been a long time since he'd had someone cook solely for him, even his family's cooks only made it out of requirement. He could even say that it wasn't something he was used to.

Sasuke remained watching Naruto as he finished setting the table and was now setting the meal. He just realized that they were alone once more in the dining area without anyone in sight, Itachi being a late riser and his parents on a trip. Meaning two things, they had the whole day to themselves and they had privacy. The mansion was practically deserted, except for them.

It was just the two of them.

Sasuke's eyes imperceptibly widened at his good fortune, breathing lightly when Naruto sat down and smiled at him as they said their grace for the food. He glanced at Naruto when he started to eat, wondering how he could ask for a date.

Sasuke felt his tongue grow heavy and swollen, his lungs uncomfortably constrict in his chest and his stomach unbearably churn as his heart beat thundered in his ears. Damn. He wanted to ask him out, but it took more than courage to utter those words. How should he start? With pleasantries or business talk or just directly ask him?

Sasuke stole another look at Naruto and was surprised to see him watching him instead. He nearly dropped his glass. "Hn?"

"Aren't you hungry?"

Sasuke viewed down at his untouched food and then at Naruto who looked concerned at his lack of appetite. He turned away from those imploring blue eyes and hoped that his nervousness wouldn't show, clearing his throat and mustering his strength to face Naruto. He forced himself to gaze into Naruto's eyes.

"Naruto, are you free today?"

"Yeah, why?"

"Could you…" Sasuke was choking. He knew he was choking and because of that, he was now panicking. He couldn't remove his eyes from those bewitching sapphires as he slowly lost his resolve and reason. Somehow, the little planning he had left of asking the blond out was thrown out the window – His praised and prided brain blanking. 'Fuck! What was I supposed to say again? I was going to ask him out. Yes, to a date.'

Naruto tilted his head when Sasuke continued to remain silent.

'Date…' Sasuke forced down the rising heat he felt that rushed to his face at Naruto's adorable action, immediately looking away and announcing, "Accompany me for the day."

Silence reigned the table. Two people pondered of the same thing, but one was out of wonder, while the other was out of despair.

Accompany?

Sasuke wanted to punch himself. Hard.

Naruto laughed, wiping the tears that brimmed when he started laughing so much. He grinned at Sasuke's speechlessness and answered in a cheerful tone, "Sure! Now, eat up so we can have it done, then we can have a date right after."

Naruto playfully winked at Sasuke and finished his meal. Sasuke held down the urge to laugh and smile when he got what he wanted in the end, digging in his own meal. He glanced back up at Naruto, wondering if this is what it always felt like to have a meal with someone you're in love with. If it was, he couldn't wait for more.

This day couldn't possibly get any better.

Sasuke pulled Naruto closer, glaring at a guy checking the blond out as they walked out the cinemas. He felt proud that he had the privilege in staking the blond as his – Officially his now. He never thought that the second date could possibly be even better than their first, but he was luckily proven wrong. He brimmed with unbridled happiness when Naruto leaned against him, his heart accelerating at a dangerously fast rate. Damn, this wasn't a bad way to die.

Naruto looked up and brightly smiled when he caught Sasuke staring at him, causing Sasuke to hide his face as he tried to suppress a silly grin from appearing.

Fuck that, it would be wasteful to die now.

"What do you want to eat for dinner, Naruto?" Sasuke smiled gently and relished in Naruto's soft gaze. He knew his answer before the blond could answer, but that didn't mean he shouldn't ask him. After all, Naruto always loved ramen, which was fine for him as long as the blond wanted it.

"Anything you want, Sasuke." Naruto replied with a bright grin.

Sasuke was surprised by being wrong, but nodded and headed to his favorite restaurant. He sneaked a look at Naruto, baffled by the turn of events. He was sure that Naruto would have picked ramen. He shook his head and let it go. Naruto was probably being considerate of him. That must've been it.

Sasuke felt a warm hand grasp his, causing his thoughts to run amok as he squeezed Naruto's hand tightly.

The moment they arrived at the restaurant, Sasuke recalled one of the information he'd gathered from Naruto's likes and dislikes. He remembered that one of his co-workers and Naruto's friend that the blond hated fancy restaurants, since it always suffocated him. He turned around and was about to leave when Naruto's hold stopped him.

"Is something wrong?" Naruto asked, worry furrowing his brows to the middle.

"I just thought you wouldn't like it here."

"Why?"

Sasuke was thrown off. Was his intelligence wrong? Maybe the information he'd gathered was wrong. "Are you fine with this venue?"

"Of course," Naruto replied easily and pulled Sasuke inside. "You like it here, right? Then I'll surely love it."

Sasuke felt embarrassed for his earlier behavior. They went to their designated table, offering Naruto a seat before taking his. He caught Naruto's soft gaze, riling him up and heating his entire being. He gulped and reached for his drink, but instead knocked it over and spilled the contents to the table.

"Shit," Sasuke muttered as he righted the glass and reached to retrieve a cloth. Just as he was reaching a table cloth, his foot was stubbed to the table. He cursed, hissing in pain. What the fuck was wrong with him? He wasn't clumsy and damn it all, it infuriated him!

The agitation in his gut was saying that something was off. He didn't know why he thought of that, but he just knew, but he didn't exactly know what. Maybe it was caused when Naruto was around, he could just be nervous. That must be it, since he swore that those damn butterflies haven't left even for a second. It just worsened, because he knew that Naruto was finally returning his feelings. If possible, Naruto's smiles grew lovelier.

Out of nowhere, a soup came splashing to their table and staining Sasuke's clothes. Disbelief and shock colored Sasuke's speechless, stoic face. He heard the waiter asking for forgiveness as the scene escalated to the manager scolding his employee and apologizing for the blunder done.

"Sasuke, are you alright?" Naruto peered when he didn't move. He was just shaking off his shock when Naruto stood up. He knelt beside him with a handkerchief in hand and started to wipe his sullied clothes. His eyes widened at this.

"Naruto, I'm fine. You don't need to do that." Sasuke said and tried to get the blond to stop from dirtying his handkerchief.

"But I want to." Naruto sent a reassuring smile that made Sasuke almost forget the embarrassing incident.

Until a food tray landed on his head, the sauce oozing down to his face.

This day couldn't possibly get any worse.

"Karma."

"Shut up, Itachi." Sasuke mumbled, making him wonder why he even related his date yesterday with Naruto to the weasel. "There's no such thing as karma."

Without further notice, they climbed the elevator as Itachi started 'coughing' the word karma once more. When he was about to tell him off, his jacket got snagged in the elevator doors, shocking him and seeing Itachi smirk as if to further prove his theory. He silently fumed and waited for the doors to reach their floor.

"Karma."

Sasuke glared at Itachi.

"Otouto, it is obvious that because you've tampered something natural, consequences must be met to balance it." Itachi said in an educational note that riled Sasuke's annoyance. They both heard the elevator ding and open to their floor. Itachi patted Sasuke's shoulder. "It was only a good thing that phony spell didn't work."

It was at the tip of Sasuke tongue to spill that it did work and was still working perfectly, but he withheld this information, not wanting Itachi to oppose it.

But so far, Itachi's words were disturbing him. It was true that he had been very unlucky lately. He'd oddly forgotten to set his alarm, some neighbor's pet dog bulldozed to his side, a kid almost ran into him and the elevator incident too… He shook his head at the ridiculous idea. No, it was impossible.

"Sasuke, good morning!"

Sasuke turned to the owner of that greeting and let himself savor the sight. Naruto was walking towards them, looking only at him as if he was the only person he could see, which delighted Sasuke very much.

Then a door suddenly hit Sasuke square on the face.

"Ah, fuck!" Sasuke cursed, holding his nose and glaring at the door that swung out of nowhere. He was going to murder the guy behind it. He heard Itachi chuckle as he glowered at the sadistic bastard. He was about to reach for the person at the other side, that hopefully hasn't left, when Naruto rushed to his side.

"Oh god, Sasuke! Is your nose okay? Do you need to go to a hospital?"

Itachi whistled in amazement at how Naruto was acting so concerned for his brother – completely the opposite of what he'd done since the day he came. Naruto's actions and concern erased any doubt that the blond wasn't really in relationship with his brother.

"Come on, Sasuke, let's get you checked up." Naruto pulled him as Sasuke mildly protested, not wanting to hurt the blond by an outright rejection to his help.

The door slammed into him again.

"Holy shit!" Sasuke growled, ready for murder.

"You know what, I take back what I've said." Itachi passed his fuming younger brother, amusement coloring his voice. "It's worse than karma."

Sasuke narrowed his eyes at Itachi's retreating back until he was nowhere in sight. Somehow, he could no longer shake his words. It shed some light that it was particularly true that these accidents were abnormal. He glanced at Naruto fussing to get a first aid kit. What more harm could karma inflict? It would pass; if not, then he could always be careful. After all, these were merely accidents.

Easier said than done.

'Holy fuck.' Sasuke seethed once more as another disinfectant grazed and blazed his skin, cursing much more when he tried to sit still. He couldn't take another dab of those fuckers and pushed it away. He was growing sick of having these silly injuries. "I'm fine, Naruto."

Naruto looked worried, but nodded in understanding and sat down beside him on the bed.

Sasuke sighed in relief when he didn't push him, unlike the previous accidents, and reached for the blonde to trap him in his arms. It had been a long day and because of these injuries, he had taken his bath to have his medications applied. He knew that he should stand up and get some clothes on, but he just wanted to rest. At least he still had a towel around to maintain some amount of decency. Naruto wasn't any better anyway. All the blond had on was a shirt and his boxers. Goes to show how comfortable he was already around him ever since he moved in.

"Are you sure you're okay?"

Sasuke heard Naruto's concern at the murmured question as he pulled him closer, breathing in his scent as he nodded in contentment.

"I mean, you were nearly pushed down the stairs, Sasuke. A volleyball hit your face and you got stuck on the elevator. Twice. That's only counting for today!"

Sasuke didn't bother to mention the multiple times he'd dealt with the numerous paper cuts, doors and random splashing water. If possible, these accidents were escalating in number and was getting more dangerous, especially with the baseball that nearly hit his head. It was a good thing he managed to dodge it at the last second, but there was no need to tell Naruto those details.

"I'm just glad that Itachi didn't see that volleyball though," Sasuke muttered as he imagined the horror and humiliation it would bring him if his brother did see it. He frowned, shuddering at the sheer possibility. The weasel wouldn't let him live that down.

Naruto chuckled as he straddled Sasuke's hips, causing Sasuke's face to stain with a tinge of blush as he struggled to maintain cool, although it was a futile effort. He brought his face closer, bringing his lips on top of Sasuke in a teasing smile and whispering, "Do you want me to comfort you?"

Sasuke's eyes widened at that, his heart accelerating at an alarming rate. His mind screeched to a halt and stopped functioning.

Damn.

Lately, Naruto had been seducing and teasing him, making him yearn to touch and hold him. But that was just it. He didn't know how to do that. He was nervous, fumbling for words and actions. This was his first time and being his first time to take interest on a person too, so naturally he didn't know what else to do. That was why he researched and found some videos to follow the basic procedures, but it could only take one so far. As the internet mentioned, 'Experience is the best teacher.'

Sasuke's breath hitched when he felt Naruto's smooth legs shift closer, knowing that the only thing separating them were Naruto's thin boxers and a flimsy towel.

Hell.

Sasuke gulped and drew away his eyes from Naruto, hoping it would calm himself down as he felt his blood pump faster. The air in the room was slowly becoming warmer. He sat up and maneuvered them to the middle of the bed, before he lost his senses, but accidentally let Naruto slide from his lap.

"Whoa!" Naruto slid to the floor, half of his body on the floor as his legs dangled in the air. His shirt was hitched to reveal smooth tanned skin as his boxers were partially removed from sliding from the bed, revealing a teasing image of Naruto's pubic hair peaking out.

Sasuke's breath became labored, parched. He felt heat searing through his skin, alternating between cold chills and blazed heat as his eyes followed a drop of sweat roll on Naruto's neck. Devouring the sight of tanned smooth limbs splayed before him as Naruto's legs were left hanging on the bed. He dangled, his lower body displayed before him. As if it was a feast laid out in front of him, just ready to eat.

To bite.

Naruto moaned in pain, pulling his legs up from the awkward position on the floor and rubbing his backside.

Sasuke snapped.

He cornered Naruto with his body and pushed him to the ground, feeling Naruto's frame as he rocked against him without shame. He heard Naruto gasp as the blond's reactions and movements made him unbearably hot. He licked his collarbone, tasting the salt to his sweat and scraping his hands to Naruto's whole body. He tried to be careful not to injure him, controlling the overwhelming urge to clutch him closer. It nearly drove him insane from holding himself and digging his hands onto those creamy tan skin, from scarring him.

"Sas-Sasuke, slow down," Naruto whispered, shaking from Sasuke's assault of pleasure and trying to push him away. He gasped when Sasuke answered with a long lick to his chest and passed his nipple roughly.

Sasuke watched Naruto's hands limply fall, consuming Naruto's face glazed with ecstasy. He smirked feral as he grinded harder and faster. Pulling him closer, he lifted Naruto's legs and pushed his length down against Naruto's. He heard him moan aloud, making him quiver at the sultry tone as he weakened at the erotic sound.

He couldn't get enough.

Feeling hands moving to his head and gripping it tight, he saw Naruto. Really saw him. His gorgeous blue eyes were hazy with unhidden lust, his warm tanned skin was sweaty with unbridled excitement, and his alluring plump lips were open with hot breaths escaping quietly. He felt Naruto's hands draw him closer, their lips a breath away as it tingled from the proximity and the air being inhaled and puffed out. The scent was alluring.

"Kiss me."

Sasuke hungrily captured Naruto's lips, losing control after hearing Naruto beg in that soft, vulnerable voice. He wanted to hear more. Grasping his waist and pulling him closer, he slanted his mouth and dove in to collide with Naruto's tongue as his tastes assaulted him. It gave him a heady feeling as they breathed hard through their noses. He gripped Naruto hard when he felt him moan against his kiss.

Everything was moving too fast. The room felt blazing as frantic touches, quick gasps and urgent kisses were exchanged. Sasuke pulled away, savoring the sexy image Naruto presented as his kiss-swollen lips panted frantically. He touched those lips, mesmerizing him as he watched Naruto opened his mouth and licked him. He pushed his fingers deeper, unable to pull away from the erotic act, and felt Naruto's hot tongue lave him sensually. Saliva was starting to drip out from Naruto's mouth, arousing him as he licked it up and dug his hand into Naruto's mouth. He felt drugged by it, yet it wasn't enough. He couldn't get enough. He wanted to consume him and reach his very bones.

Devour him.

Sasuke removed his hand, placing it in front of Naruto's entrance and encircling it as the blond arched in his arms. He heard his rough breathing in his ears and it was turning him on.

"B-Bed, Sasuke," Naruto pleaded and grabbed Sasuke's forearms, trembling in pleasure. "Now."

Sasuke's hazed mind could register what Naruto was saying, but it was too forgone for him to follow. Reason was already tossed and all he could think of was tasting the skin below him. He wanted to fuck Naruto. Badly.

Flipping Naruto's body so he was on all four, Sasuke shivered at seeing the erotic position he was in. His throbbing manhood just a few measures away. He gulped, tracing a tongue at Naruto's sleek back which trembled at his actions. He continued to dip down, inhaling the heady scent that Naruto was emitting as he reached his quivering entrance and heard him moan.

Sasuke couldn't take it anymore and roughly pushed his tongue in, tasting Naruto and savoring his delicious reactions as he also pushed in one of his slicked fingers. He saw Naruto arch at this and watched as Naruto's precum drip to the floor, staining his carpet.

The sight was intoxicating.

He pushed in another of his fingers, stretching him as he pushed his tongue further that made him slicker. He felt Naruto squirm and tried to pull away as he merely followed him more, seeing Naruto's arms give up on him as he heard him panting to the floor and grasping at the soft carpet.

"S-Sasu-Sasuke! No more! I'm about to– Ah!"

Sasuke's eyes darkened when he heard Naruto moan in abandon, pushing back when he pushed all three of his fingers in and touched his prostrate. He pulled back his tongue and curled his fingers inside, growing hotter when Naruto became a whimpering mess and begging softly for more. It made him twitch in excitement. Almost drugged in the desire to fill him brimming with his cum.

He moaned at the mental image and pulled Naruto close, entering Naruto slowly and feeling that heavenly heat squeeze him inch by inch, until he was fully seated. He groaned low as Naruto's walls twitched around him, biting his shoulders and sucking it hard to distract himself from the blinding pleasure. He didn't want Naruto's first time to hurt and he was trying his damn best not to move. He cursed and reached for Naruto's length, hoping it would be soon as he pumped him slowly.

"Naruto," Sasuke husked, pulling the blond close and feeling a shiver run down his lover as he held him closer. "I want to move."

His voice was coated with such lust and want that it was deeper than usual. He wanted to check Naruto's face, but can only see his neck and ears redden as the blond nodded.

It was endearing.

Sasuke slightly moved as he felt Naruto clamp down on him that sent delicious jolts throughout his body, making him shiver and lose control with each labored breath.

Hearing Naruto's quick breathing and contained moans were pure pleasure as their frantic and harsh movements became urgent. Everything Naruto did enraptured him. Sasuke felt high seeing Naruto claw at the floor, as if trying to hold an ounce of sanity.

"Sasuke," Naruto muttered Sasuke's name with drenched need that sent shivers down his spine. It could nearly drive him insane, spurning him on and driving himself deeper and faster.

Sasuke groaned, caressing Naruto's smooth thigh as he relished each intoxicating sounds their bodies created. "Naruto, damn. So fucking sweet."

Naruto arched his back, reaching for another kiss as Sasuke placed a hand on top of Naruto's to trap it in his. He was smothered by his taste once again, blown away by his kiss as Sasuke slanted to take more of that heady taste.

Sasuke could almost taste the uncontrollable need of Naruto's release. Their impending orgasm coursed through with every erratic and desperate thrust that buried him in Naruto's hot entrance. Hearing Naruto scream and moan, tossing his head in lusty abandon and driving Sasuke's raw hunger for more. He bit down Naruto's shoulder harshly, groaning lowly.

"I want to h-hold you," Naruto gasped out, his voice raspy with such need. "Now."

Sasuke flipped Naruto's body immediately, his toned legs latching to his waist with fervent urgency as Sasuke frantically pushed back in to that addicting heat. He leaned onto him, watching him bounce erratically as his moans and breaths became more frequent and urgent.

Fuck, he was gorgeous.

Sasuke grasped both of Naruto's hands in his, looking at lust ridden eyes that enticed him to give in.

"Sasuke!" Naruto cried, tossing his head as he felt his hot essence spill. Feeling him clamp down on me, Sasuke urgently pummeled and held on to prolong the pleasure longer. He clutched Naruto closer, before finally burying himself deep and spilling into his pulsing entrance. He saw a blurry white as he let out a soft groan.

Naruto reached up to place a soft chaste kiss that made Sasuke more nervous than their sex. He slumped down, shivering when he pulled out with clenched teeth. Sasuke laid beside him, tiredly pulling Naruto in a gentle embrace.

As soon as he'd regained his breath and strength, he noticed Naruto's sleeping form and carefully brought him to the bed. He gazed at Naruto. His eyes trailed Naruto's angelic face, managing to mesmerize him each time. He couldn't deny it anymore… Ever since he'd casted the renewed spell, unlike the first spell, the second one was perfect. Naruto was no longer running away from him, no longer looking at another person than him – Naruto finally liked him. No, Naruto was finally in love with him! He could tell just from the way the blond whispered his name and held his hand. He couldn't get him out of his mind even if he tried.

Too perfect.

There was always something in the way he was looking at him. He knew ignoring it wouldn't mean it was gone for even then it still bothered him.

Naruto's eyes looked distant, his sapphires glazed for a flickering moment… like he was in a trance.

Sasuke's breath hitched, his chest hurting as he always did when he was slightly disturbed by the blond's glazed blue eyes. He frowned, suppressing his frustration. It couldn't be helped, since Naruto was still under a spell. He couldn't always get what he exactly wanted. No matter. At least now Naruto was in love with him. He let a small smile grace his lips as he absent-mindedly stroked Naruto's damp hair.

"I can see you like the spell."

Sasuke's head whipped to see the owner of the voice, immediately covering Naruto's bare body from unwanted eyes as he glared at their unexpected visitor. "What do you want?"

"You see, that's not why I'm here." The man smiled in an eerie way. "Ask again."

Sasuke narrowed his eyes at him, but relented since it was this man that made his desire attainable. "What do you need?"

"Ahh, but it isn't exactly what I need, rather than what balance requires."

"What?" Sasuke asked in confusion. "I already gave the compensation for your services."

"That's a different matter. If you do recall, I did say that the consequence and the payment are both separate concerns. You've paid me, but it is my obligation to tell you what the Fates decide as a consequence."

Sasuke scoffed. After all, any price was worth Naruto's love.

"You should beware that the most if you have a good sense. The moment you kissed the one trapped in that spell, your luck depletes and soon, it will run dry." The man shook his head as if he found it amusing. "Charisma is only a part of it. You need it to get along with people, as well as your everyday life. Next time, ask for a date. That would've been easier and natural. At least nature wouldn't be so compelled to separate you two."

"And so? I don't need charisma, I wouldn't lift the spell." If Sasuke wasn't aware that the guy's words weren't authentic, he would've laughed or at least sneered at him. "Leave."

The cloaked man left from his sight like a fog, almost similar to a mere dream, but Sasuke knew that the warning was real. He held Naruto close. Even if this was the consequence of the spell, he wouldn't let him go just because of a few accidents. It was a small price to pay.

It wasn't.

"Save him!" Sasuke yelled, his eyes were wide with desperation and frustration as the people merely went on. It was as if he was merely a little boy who had no name and was merely playing tricks. If he knew that part of the consequence in charisma meant people ignoring him, any time would've been fine, but Naruto was bleeding in his arms. The blond had pushed him away from a speeding truck as he watched him get hit before his very eyes. His breathing was slow, but in reality, it was frantic as his heart deafened his ringing ears.

No one was helping him.

No one was willing to help.

Naruto was dying.

Sasuke barged into the emergency room and watched as a patient was being carted away after a surgery. He saw their surprised faces and recognized one of the doctors in charge, running up to her and pushing past the nurses that tried to hold him back. He collapsed on the floor, having run all the way to the nearest hospital after no one even tried to call the ambulance. They were just going home from their date. Just another night. Now, it was escalating into a nightmare. He choked at Tsunade's feet and pleaded brokenly, "Please, please, save him. I can't, I can't—"

"I'll handle him," Tsunade's voice came out in a soft assuring tone, stopping Sasuke from saying the words he dreaded to say, but still was true.

I can't save him.

Sasuke stared numbly outside at the ICU room beyond the glass windows as he watched the nurse give him the signal to enter. He vaguely heard Tsunade's words. It was all just passing through him. It felt too unreal. Only one word was stuck in his head that refused to let up and have other information to enter.

Coma.

Sasuke didn't notice when Tsunade left him alone or when he'd entered the stark white room or even how long he'd been there. All he could hear were the beeping sound of the machine and the occasional choking that escaped his chapped lips. His hands shook when he reached for bandaged hands, fearful that even a touch could cause pain for the blond.

"I never wanted this…" Sasuke muttered, clenching his jaw and breaking his cool exterior. "I never wanted this."

"You didn't."

Sasuke didn't bother looking at the person, already knowing it was the witch doctor who said it. He wanted to be angry, to yell at him; to tear him to pieces, but he had no strength. He just leaned closer to Naruto's side and sought his warmth. "Reverse it. I'll give you anything. Just, just don't let it be like this."

"Then, what about the spell? As long as that is intact, you're never safe and this could happen again if he tries to save you. If you have it reversed, it would be as if it never happened."

Sasuke shivered at the thought and muttered, "Cancel it."

"He'll stop loving you."

Sasuke remained silent. Since he'd had the taste of Naruto loving him, it would hurt him to have Naruto evading him once more. It was excruciating to imagine a life where Naruto could never love him. He stroked Naruto's hair away, whispering in a tortured voice, "I just want him to be safe."

"Once I release the spell, he'll remember everything that happened and he'll hate you for it. Do you want that?"

Sasuke flinched at the words and what it entailed, hesitating. He didn't want Naruto to dislike him more than before and with this, he couldn't possibly ever reach Naruto again. He would never be within his grasp. He chuckled humorlessly, detesting his actions and regretting everything that he'd done so foolishly.

Naruto would hate him.

Sasuke choked at the thought, his throat clogging and his blood freezing. He silently crumpled in pain, his eyes burning as he tried to compose himself. Taking Naruto's hand in his own, he held it preciously against his lips. He could feel the witch doctor's gaze on him, seeing his vulnerability, but he didn't care. He was losing the only thing he wanted. The only person that even the fates forbid him to have and somehow, despite doing an underhanded act in getting Naruto's love, he felt cheated.

"I don't know what else to do…" Sasuke's voice broke, scavenging what's left of his resolve before he could change his mind. "I can't keep doing this to him. He doesn't deserve this."

"Do you want it reversed?"

"Yes," Sasuke choked out, shutting his mouth from screaming 'no'.

"You'll have to start over again if that's the case. A clean slate, and this time, nature will take its natural course of balance. The Fates won't interfere anymore. You'll only need to consider my compensation."

Sasuke nodded in silence, closing his eyes in surrender.

"Okay."

Sasuke was struck by the word. It was as if all the time he'd spent with Naruto weren't enough. There was so much to do. He wasn't ready. He hadn't been to Naruto's hometown, to his parents' house; to his grandparents' graves. He hadn't yet proposed to him, kissed him enough or even loved him enough. It was as if taking a good look in heaven and you were just told you couldn't stay there. He felt broken as he reached to swipe a stray strand from Naruto's peaceful face.

These were his last moments with him.

"I love you so much," Sasuke whispered with such reverence that held so much passion brimming in those softly spoken words, almost as if the pain and affection intermingled that one couldn't tell the other apart. As if the balance between the two could nearly make his soul scream in agony and yet, still wish its continuance. It was undeniable how true those words rang and yet, was insufficient to express the depth it held. It made Sasuke feel lacking and at the same time, undeserving to utter such potent words.

It made him feel powerless.

"You ready?"

He wasn't.

Sasuke breathed deeply, remembering their first meeting, first date; first kiss, and held Naruto closer. If undoing the spell meant Naruto's safety, he was fine with it. He knew he would never come to regret this sole decision. Even if it meant he no longer had a chance. He would still choose this. He resolved himself, nodding his head and gazing at Naruto's beautiful face for one last time. He recalled Naruto's last smile. It happened just before he was hit by the truck, before blinding light dominated his sight.

Even in the face of death, Naruto looked beautiful.

Sasuke blinked. The room once more contained some ounce of noise – the ticking of the clock. He immediately took notice that he wasn't in the hospital. In fact, he was in front of his room with his door ajar. It looked eerily familiar… His eyes widened at seeing Naruto remove his shirt and change into his. This scene looked exactly like the time when he first saw Naruto. In fact, if he was correct, that was the exact shirt he was using too! That couldn't be. It was too coincidental.

Wait. Did he just go back in time?

Sasuke stood dumb-struck at what has happened or rather the lack thereof when he was back to when he first met the blond. How could that be? Why was he back? What was happening?

A small gasp caught Sasuke's attention as he watched Naruto turn and see him changing. His pretty blue eyes were wide. Oh no. He wasn't supposed to be seen! Now, Naruto must be thinking he was a pervert peeking in! This wasn't how they were supposed to meet for the first time! He mentally panicked and averted his gaze when he heard footsteps draw closer. He cursed inwardly, 'I'm so stupid, stupid, stupid! How could I have been so stupid? I get to have a second chance and this is what happens!'

The door slowly opened and Sasuke couldn't bear to look at Naruto's face.

"Umm… I don't usually close doors," Naruto mumbled, trying to ease the awkward air as he cleared his throat. "So… I take this is your room?"

Sasuke suddenly looked up at Naruto in surprise. Was Naruto… Was Naruto talking to him? He opened his mouth and closed it again. Why was Naruto talking to him? Wasn't he repulsed? He must have at least thought he was a sick pervert for peeking at him. Not that he actually was… That was, not exactly. He did peak at him even before, but he was never caught so he could prevent any bad remarks of him being a pervert.

Huh?

So did that make him a pervert?

"Are you okay…?"

Sasuke snapped from his inner turmoil and answered, "Hn."

Naruto sheepishly grinned, "Sorry about that… My name's Naruto. I'm Itachi-san's new assistant."

"Hn."

"You must be Itachi-san's brother, Sasuke, right?"

"Hn."

"Okay… Umm… Are you feeling well, sir?"

"Hn."

Sasuke was tempted to kill himself. He was doing really swell in further messing up Naruto's first impression of him. He inwardly groaned in despair. What should he do? He was too nervous to think straight! He can't even reply! What did Itachi say about courting again? Just when he needed it the most, all memories of it seemed to have abandoned him. God, give him a sign!

'Next time, ask for a date first.'

The witch doctor's advice rang through his head clearly and he immediately latched onto it like a lifeline.

"Will you date me?" Sasuke blurted. It took a few seconds before the words sank into both males as Sasuke paled at what he'd done. Of course Naruto wouldn't date him! He was practically a stranger to him. No, he is a stranger to him! What was he thinking? He couldn't bear the instant rejection and turned to flee from Naruto's presence.

Sasuke was able to take a few steps until a hand stopped him from leaving. His eyes flitting to the blond's radiant face.

"Hey, I haven't answered yet." Naruto smiled

Sasuke was stunned by its glory. He could stare all day long. How could someone so perfect smile at him?

"I like you."

Sasuke clenched his jaws shut as soon as the words escaped, narrowing his eyes to the floor. Horrified and appalled at how he was handling the situation, he couldn't bear to see Naruto's reaction to his bumbling mess. Oh hell, please let this be a dream! A horrible, embarrassing dream! Damn, what was happening to him? Why couldn't that stupid witch doctor warn him beforehand that he was sending him to the past? It would've spared him from the pain and embarrassment he was experiencing now. And damn it, it wasn't a pleasant experience.

All of a sudden, Naruto laughed.

Sasuke would've loved it if it weren't for the fact that Naruto was laughing at his genuine feelings. Even though time had repeated, it didn't diminish his feelings he held for him, but just increased it after everything they've gone through. He felt crushed that Naruto thought of his confession to be amusing… But he could never fault him… Never him.

"I like you too."

Sasuke blinked. He appeared to either have become deaf or his brain was selectively hearing things. If both options didn't fit, hallucination was the best bet he could choose. That must've be it. It couldn't be anything else. He stared at Naruto's beaming face in shock, "Pardon?"

Naruto's eyes were alit with amusement as he brightly smiled, "I said I like you too."

"Y-You do?"

Naruto chuckled and answered, "I do."

Sasuke was now more than stunned. He was more than speechless. If he were a lesser man, his mouth would've been hanging open. Thankfully, he wasn't. However, his heart was wreaking a havoc within his ribs as he found it incredibly difficult to breathe. His face felt hot and he prayed he wasn't blushing, but he barely noticed any of it. He couldn't believe what he's hearing. It was unbelievable. Unconceivable.

"So… how about that date, Sasuke?"

Sasuke nodded, having realized his voice was temporarily lost as he watched Naruto turn towards the dining area. He watched him walk ahead and turn back to give him his rare, real smiles. His breath got caught. Ah, he didn't think it was possible, but Sasuke could honestly say he fell in love with him all over again.

Sasuke followed after Naruto, stuffing his hands in his pockets and finding a card in his right one. He fished out the note, trying to recall of ever putting one as he examined what was written.

May Fate's luck guide your way to your dreams.

Did you have a nice dream? ;)

Sasuke scowled, stuffing the card back and following the blond. If he ever saw that witch doctor again, he was really going to skin him alive. He walked beside him as Naruto looked up and offered him another of his smiles, making him want to smile in response. Damn dreams, reality was so much better.

-Owari-

A/N: Wow, that was one hell of a roller coaster of emotions :3 Anyway, make me happy on my birthday by reviewing and giving me good comments! :D After all, this was unbelievably long for me. Please Review and Comment! ^_^

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