A/N: So, to anyone who stuck around during my long, long absence… CONGRATULATIONS! You have suffered through a good portion of time and are now being rewarded for your loyalty and patience! J I have no idea why you are still waiting for me to post, but I decided to gift you a happy little chapter or two on whichever story of mine you have been following.

So I decided, after coming back to this story, that the addition of the second ending would only complicate the story and would not be much fun for me to combine with the third ending. So, I deleted the part of the last chapter that hinted at something a bit different and will continue the story with Naruto helplessly locked up in his own apartment. I am thinking of only doing one or two more chapters of this even if it gets good feedback, as I feel like I am pretty much finished with this one.

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The next time Naruto's eyes opened, they were met with the mouth-watering sight of his beloved ramen, all cooked and ready for consuming. He was salivating, desperate for any sustenance, even just a sip of the broth would do.

Holding the cup was Sasuke, menacing in the dim light of the room, "You did well, so I made you something to eat," he crooned, "But I still need something in return for my kindness."

Naruto looked up at him, pondering, but still more than willing to do anything to get some food. He did not speak, wary of what Sasuke's reaction would be.

"Are you willing to do whatever I say?" Sasuke prompted.

The blonde attempted to swallow despite the dryness in his throat, he croaked, "Yes."

Sasuke grinned maniacally, "Good," he set the ramen down on the dining table near the bed, returning to his captive and planting a tender kiss on parched lips, "Now, tell me that you love me."

The prisoner was taken slightly aback, still believing he was chained up for Sasuke's revenge. It wasn't that he did not love the raven haired boy, he just did not love him in a romantic way, or so he believed. When he thought about it, he did not hate kissing Sasuke, and the shameless thing he did before submitting to slumber earlier did not disgust him as it flashed into his mind. He actually felt proud that he was able to reduce the great Sasuke Uchiha to a moaning mess by simply licking and sucking his member. Naruto did not know much about sex, but he was fairly sure that was what had occurred between them.

Still, he was hesitant to say such meaningful words; he had to force himself to think that he was only saying the phrase as a friend because, despite the situation and all of their arguments in the past, that is what Naruto saw Sasuke as, "Okay… I lov-," Naruto was sent into a fit of coughs by his dry throat.

Sasuke growled, unhappy that the sweet words were interrupted. He grabbed the ramen and held it to Naruto's lips, "Sip."

He did so, unable to get more than just enough to coat his throat and moisten his lips before the cup was pulled away again. Sasuke looked down at him expectantly, the cup still in one hand as he stared.

Naruto knew what it was he wanted and swallowed twice before continuing, "I love you…"

His captor looked delighted, but still spoke, almost scolding, "My name, Naruto."

Naruto swallowed again, in need of the food he was being teased with, "I love you… Sasuke."

"Good enough," Sasuke was sure he would not receive any better until Naruto actually developed romantic feelings for him, "I'll feed you now."

He scooped a forkful of noodles up and blew on them before bringing the mouthful to Naruto's lips. Naruto eagerly lifted his head to meet the offering and, after taking it into his mouth, leaned back against his pillow and chewed slowly, savoring the way the broth brought life back to his mouth and throat.

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Without realizing, Naruto had passed out soon after he finished his meal. As he stirred awake, he felt an odd sensation tickling his forehead. He soon registered the feeling as his hair brushing against his forehead before opening his eyes to catch sight of what was causing the sensation.

He glanced upward to find an arm, meaning a hand must have been in his hair, and he followed the appendage to its owner, locking onto onyx eyes. When those pools of black caught sight of an ocean of blue staring back at them, Sasuke's entire body tensed, as if he had been caught doing something he shouldn't.

Sasuke's arm retracted and he stood, turning away. Naruto felt a drop in his chest and called out to his teammate, "Sasuke?"

"What?" He replied harshly without turning back around.

Naruto found a new courage as he watched the Uchiha's ears change colors erratically, "It's okay if you keep doing that, it actually felt good."

Sasuke turned, slowly, not expecting the calm, unwavering acceptance heard in the blonde's voice. He looked ready to flee again, but he returned to the bed and gently pulled Naruto's head to his strong chest, twisting his fingers in soft, golden hair.

The two were content to stay like this and Naruto had even failed to realize that his neck and ankle cuffs were no longer present.

As they drifted off to dreamland, Sasuke mumbled, "I love you," barely catching Naruto's ears before they fell asleep.

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Sasuke woke with a start as the memory from eight years earlier caused his skin to crawl. He had done a terrible thing to his love and had never paid for it. He looked at his surroundings, checking for safety before falling back into his undeserved place next to his tanned lover.

The two had continued their exchanges with Naruto restrained as Sasuke attempted to persuade him into a relationship, explaining little by little exactly what his feelings for the other boy were.

His partner stirred next to him and Sasuke reached up to brush away a piece of sun kissed hair. He sighed, remembering the day he released Naruto. The raven haired boy had decided he had tortured the other enough and let him go, promising to avoid unnecessary contact because he knew that his feelings would never be returned.

As soon as Naruto's cuffs were off, he pulled Sasuke into a tight hug, making promises to never let him feel neglected again and stating that he had gained feelings for his teammate over the months he was held. Sasuke was shocked, unable to believe that he was in a mutual love, but Naruto continued to prove he was completely serious as time passed. The boy would steal kisses when no one was looking and visit Sasuke when they hadn't met in a while.

As disgusted as Sasuke was with his younger self, he was glad for Naruto's returned affections, as he had no idea where he would be without the younger man.

He was tugged out of his thoughts when a hand caught his arm and worried blue orbs stared up at him. Sasuke looked at his lover and planted a sweet kiss on his forehead.

"What's up?" the blonde asked drowsily.

"Just reminiscing."

"About last night? You are insatiable," Naruto propped himself up with his arms and lazily kissed his partner.

Sasuke spotted the scars on Naruto's wrists, joined by fresh red cuts, he grimaced as he stopped the kiss, "Never again."

"Agreed."

"But I'll take you up on that offer," Sasuke continued, smiling, referring to the lazy kiss that had stirred his nether regions.

"'Course you will," he smiled back into another sweet kiss.

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A/N: I'm happy with this, and have decided that one more smut chapter would definitely not hurt. Think of the coming chapter as a thank you for sticking around. ;)

Despite my absence when it comes to writing, I have actively been reading any feedback and enjoying your enjoyment. So, THANK YOU FOR YOUR FEEDBACK! It is always much appreciated and I hope you will continue to give me constructive criticism and your cries of love. I hope to be able to write more for you as I continue my life's journey into college.

Just as I have said before, feel free to review this story or PM me; it really gets me motivated!