Blood Stained Lilies

A/N - So sorry that its been so long. I would blame it on classes but they have been pretty laid back. Instead I will blame it on finally getting a life. Yes Ash has finally woken up and smelled the roses. lol. Truth is my new boyfriend has been taking up my writing time... although that’s only half the truth.

I have also lost the will to write... no its not as bad as it sounds. I have just been in a slump and have had a bout of writers block... but I am back, and I am here to stay. lol... although I never really left...

Ok well I hope you enjoy this chapter... although I hate this one too... lol.

Disclaimer- Currently I do not own Naruto... but I hope to fix that soon...

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Chapter Eleven: Growth

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“As I sit in the light of the waning moon, your face basking in its heavenly glow, I feel my love for you grow, encircling my heart for ever more.”

-Me-
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Mornings were supposed to be quiet and calm. Allowing one to get used to the morning light and stretch their tired bodies. It was a time to slowly awaken and prepare for the day.

Mornings though were not supposed to involve yelling and death threats.

“You perverted fucking bastard!” Naruto’s voice carried through the dorm, waking those still sleep and irritating those awake.

“Oh come on, its not like I haven’t done it to you before.” Sasuke’s voice was much calmer, but it was still loud enough to be heard.

Naruto stomped his foot, he looked like a child; all red in the face with his cheeks puffed out. He couldn’t believe what the boy in front of him was saying.

“Dammit Sasuke, did it ever occur to you that I am not the same person as the Naruto you knew. Hell our souls might be the same, but that life is only a dream to me. So don’t you dare start this ‘but that Naruto liked it’ or whatever crap.” Sasuke took a step back. In all truth he had not meant it in the way Naruto was now taking it. Sasuke knew very well that this Naruto was not the one he had known all those years ago.

Yes they were the same in many ways, but still their life experiences were different. Their personalities differed just a little. Both were hyper and happy for the most part, but this Naruto was more of a thinker. He thought about what he did before he did it. Mulling over the possible outcomes. Granted it did not seem to be the case most of the time, but Sasuke knew that the blond did not go jumping into life changing things without thinking them through.

“Naruto, I didn’t mean it like that and you know it.” Naruto’s face softened. He couldn’t stay mad at Sasuke.

“I just don’t want you to have some hidden expectations for me. I refuse to change myself to fit the ‘me’ you knew in the past.” Sasuke shook his head, drawing the boy into a warm hug.

“Don’t be silly. I don’t want you any other way.” A perverted smirk spread across his face as his hand traveled lower on Naruto’s backside. “Plus I know that either way you still like this.”

Naruto stiffened when he felt two strong hands grasp his round ass. Did the Uchiha really have to be so perverted? He supposed he should have seen this coming in some sense. After all they always said that it was quiet ones you had to worry about.

“See, that isn’t so bad.” He gave the firm butt one final pat. By this time Naruto was using all his will power not to kill the man in front of him.

Sasuke who was oblivious, more or less, to the blondes rising temper made his way to the door. He was surprised though that he had yet to have his head bashed in. Past experience told him that Naruto was a short fuse, but that only made it more enjoyable to push his buttons.

He called it pay back for all the times Naruto had done the same thing, not to mention the months of sexual frustration he had put him through.

The door closed behind him with a satisfying click. ‘Any minute now.’ He smirked as he made his was down the hall and to the stairs.

‘3'

‘2'

‘1'

“SASUKE!!! You fucking perverted, molesting, blood sucking, emo duck butt bastard! I am going to rip off your balls with a spork and feed them to you blended and boiled. Your gonna wish...” Naruto’s voice faded as Sasuke descended the stairs, looking rather pleased with himself. He knew that he would have to pay the consequences later but for now he was content.

“How can you two be so loud this early in the morning?” Ino yawned, rubbing her eyes as Sasuke came into the living room.

Unlike Sasuke, Ino was still in her pink rubber duckie pajamas. She was not a morning person to say the least. Sasuke vaguely remembered the time he had been sent up by Sakura to wake the girl. He never knew anyone to get so violent in their sleep.

“Hn.” He just shrugged the question off. It wasn’t important so why bother answering.

Ino though did not seem to share his opinion on the matter.

“Hn? Oh very intelligent. Last time I checked ‘Hn.’ was not considered a satisfactory answer.”

“Ino, shut up.” Shikamaru came lumbering down the stairs. From the looks of things he too was still asleep. At least with him you didn’t have to worry about getting your head bitten off.

Ino gave the lazy boy a scathing look, one that didn’t bode well with Sasuke. Deciding it was probably safer to seek refuge in the kitchen, he turned tail and walked, not run. Uchiha’s did not run away.

At that moment Naruto came stomping down the stairs, his moody visibly foul.

Today was not starting out the way he had hoped. First he had to deal with his perverted boyfriend... yeah that was what he could call Sasuke, and now he had to deal with the fact that if he did not hurry he would be late again for class. He doubted Asuma would let him off the hook again. He was already pushing the man as it was.

He quickly bypassed Ino and Shikamaru, who were currently staring each other down and made his way to the kitchen.

Hinata’s cooking would make everything better, it always did. Good food was the key to happiness for Naruto. You gave him food and you had a friend for life.

“Hey Hinata, what’s for break...fast...” Naruto came barging into the kitchen, his sentence cutting off as he caught sight of Sasuke eating an orange next to Hinata.

“Oh, Naru–to.... good morning...” Hinata blushed, she still felt ashamed for trying to hit on the blond boy when his heart already belonged to another. Still though she could not stifle the jealousy she felt toward Sasuke for taking her chance with Naruto away.

Sasuke just stared at Naruto, taking a bit of his orange.

Naruto’s eyes focused on a drop of juice that escaped from the ravens moist lips. He watched as Sasuke’s tongue darted out to catch the drop before it ran down his chin.

He could feel his cheeks warm up at the sensual sight before him. It really wasn’t fair, how could he stay mad at Sasuke when things like this happened. He sore Sasuke was too sexy for his own good.

“What’s the matter Naruto? You’re going red.” The smirk on his face told Naruto that Sasuke knew exactly what was wrong.

“Bastard.” Sasuke’s smirk widened. He loved pushing Naruto’s buttons. It had now become a regular game for the Uchiha. See how long it would take for Naruto to crack and then whisk the blond into a hot make out session to show that he was sorry.

Ok so maybe that’s what he wished would happen. Usually the pushing of Naruto’s buttons ended up in a pissed blond and an amused Sasuke. It only ever ended in make-out sessions under special circumstances. It were those times that made it worth it.

Two weeks had passed since the night Naruto had come knocking on his door. Time had begun to move quickly after that. Things just seemed so perfect. It was like he was back in that little farming town again with Naruto keeping him on his toes.

The time they spent together was calming. Even when they argued Sasuke felt relaxed.

He had learned long ago that Naruto had a strange way of curing people of their problems. Sasuke was once again able to put behind him the terror of his past. He could put to rest the images of his families corpses and his brothers stained hands.

He could forget because with Naruto everything was ok.

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“Dammit, I said left a little more... No! Your other left.” Sasuke shook his head. Why must everyone make simple things difficult for him. He swore he was cursed with idiots. No one could complete a task perfectly.

“Well sorry bastard. I’m trying my best and all.” Blue eyes peaked out from behind a banner that read ‘87th annual Eternity Ball’.

“I hate to know what your worst is then.” Sasuke mumbled, he hoped everything else was going smoothly. He had gotten sucked, yet again, into organizing another event. This time it was the Eternity Ball. The dance was a yearly tradition for the school. It was always held on the last Friday before winter break. The students looked forward to it with eagerness. It was the only formal event during the year where couples where able to get together and show off, or that was how Sasuke always saw it.

The guys would come in with a foolish girl dangling from their arms. In reality it was just a competition of bringing the hottest girl. Sasuke would always mumble about stupid humans as they pranced around the dance floor.

This would be Sasuke’s fifth life time attending, although it would be his third year attending it here. During his last life it was held in a small settlement in Virginia, not far from where he had met Naruto. In fact this would be Naruto’s second time attending it not that he was aware of it.

Sasuke gazed back at the banner. ‘87th ?’ He guessed that Tsunade had been holding it here for quite a while. Then again it didn’t surprise him, the woman didn’t like to move around constantly. He once had to assist with an evacuation and if memory served right it took him and four other people to drag the violent woman out of her house alone.

“So Sasuke, what’s next on your list?” Naruto had climb down from the ladder to stand next to his boyfriend.

He looked over a piece of paper he had been holding. So far they had gotten the majority of the decorations up for tonight. All that was left was getting the refreshments together. The nightmare was now half over.

“Well we still need to get cups and some punch, and maybe some finger foods.” Sasuke began listing off different types of cheeses and meats to place of crackers. The thought of food made Naruto’s stomach growl. He hoped that he could start his break soon.

“Ok Naruto, you can go down to the deli on the corner on main. You know the place right?” Naruto nodded, he knew the place. “Pick up everything on this list and get back here ASAP. I’ll go get the punch and the cups.”

Naruto took the list, giving it a quick once over and smiling. “Aye-aye, you can count on me.”

“Just be careful and don’t talk to strangers.” Sasuke patted the blond head, ruffling the messy locks.

“Yes mother.” Naruto pouted, causing Sasuke to laugh. Other people who stood around them working stopped to taking in the rare sight of the Uchiha laughing. It was a melodious sound that Naruto felling in love with instantly.

“You know you should laugh more often.” Sasuke said nothing, just giving him a push towards the door.

“Be back soon.” Waving a farewell, Naruto exited the building with the sound of Sasuke’s laugh still resonating within him.

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“Ok, so I need Muenster, Colby, Jack, Cheddar, and Swiss for the cheeses. Turkey, Salami, and Ham for the meat. Wonder if Sasuke will pick up the crackers?” Naruto walked down the busy town streets. Since it was a Friday the town was bustling with families going out to do some quick shopping or going out to dinner.

He loved coming here, but his trips into town were few and far in between. He never had the time even if the town was only a few minute walk from campus. Plus Sasuke seemed to keep him close and busy.

Naruto blushed at the thought. It was only last night that they had taken their relation to the next level. The images and memories of Sasuke’s touch was still fresh in his mind. He could even still taste the saltiness of the Uchiha’s essence on his tongue.

He knew things were happening quickly but he couldn’t find it in him to care. Naruto knew now that it was love he felt for the bastard. It made him bubble with happiness and excitement for what was to come.

They would always be together, he just knew it. Nothing could break them apart, death wasn’t even an option now.

A frown over took his face. That was right, he would never die, never forget, and they would all forget him. They would all die.

‘Mother... Kiba...’

The bell to deli jingled signaling Naruto’s entrance to the small plump man on the other side of the counter. He lifted his gaze up from the newspaper he was readying to smile at his customer.

“Welcome, can I help you with anything?” Naruto smiled despite his current mood. He didn’t need to bother others with his problems.

“I just need some slices of the following meats and cheeses.” The man took the paper that was offered to him and gave it a once over.

“How much would you want of each?”

“Hmm... a pound of each should do fine.” The man nodded and got to work taking out large slabs of meat and some of the biggest wheels of cheese Naruto had ever seen. The whole spectacle only helped in reminding the boy just how hungry he was.

His stomach made a rather loud grumble just then signaling its neglect.

“Here son, have a piece of this to hold you over.” The small man handed Naruto a decent chunk of cheese. Naruto took it with a thank you, examining its orangish skin and the white inner meat.

Taking a bite, he savored it smooth and almost buttery taste.

“Hey old man, what kind is this? It pretty damn good.” The man laughed at Naruto’s words as he went to weigh a batch of freshly cut cheese.

“That there was the Muenster. Pretty good huh?” Naruto nodded vigorously taking yet another bite not bothering to look up as the bell on the door signaled the entrance of another customer.

“I’ll be right with you.” The man called, not bothering to look up from his current task.

“Take your time.” A voice like silk flowed out from behind Naruto, catching his attention. The voice sounded familiar but he just couldn’t put his finger on it.

Once he had finished the bit of cheese he let his eyes slide to the left to catch a glimpse of the new comer.

The man seemed to be in his early twenties if Naruto had to guess. He was good looking to, not that he was checking him out or anything.

Onyx eyes met blue, his eyes were wide in surprise as he looked at Naruto.

“Naruto... is that really you?” The man turned to him fully, giving a large smile.

Naruto was taken back by the familiarity that the man was showing towards him. He knew for a fact that he had never met him before. A man this beautiful was not easily forgotten.

As if sensing his confusion the man laugh and rubbed the back of his head giving Naruto an apologetic look.

“I’m sorry you probably don’t remember me. In fact I’m sure you don’t.” The man flashed him another smile, and that was when Naruto caught it. He couldn’t help but see the elongated canines that gave away what this man really was.

“You knew the other me...” Naruto said it more to himself than to the man before him. It all made sense now.

The man look surprised. “I am guessing I am not the first of my kind that you have met.”

Naruto shook his head. “No, I know quite a few Leben.”

“I see. I’m guessing you’ve met him then?”

Naruto cocked his head to the side not sure who ‘he’ was. “Sasuke?” He ventured to guess.

“Oh so he has found you again. I’m happy to hear that, the boy has been such a mess since he lost you. Do you mind me asking on how you found each other?”

Naruto smiled showing the man his own set of fangs. “I was sent to the academy and kinda met that way.”

The man gave a harsh laugh and shook his head. “That Sasuke is something else. Always has to get his way.” His eyes locked onto Naruto’s boring into his very soul. “Doesn’t really surprise me though. Going so far as to turn you just so he wouldn’t have to go through losing you again.”

No, what was this man saying. That wasn’t something Sasuke would do.

“No, Sasuke would never do that, and if he had he would tell me.” Yes, Sasuke would not keep something like that from him. This man obviously didn’t know the Uchiha that well.

“Hmm... I hope your right about that. The Sasuke I knew would do just as I have said. Although I can see why he wouldn’t want to tell you if he had.”

Before Naruto could retort the man behind the count finished the order and began to ring Naruto up.

“Sorry to interrupt but that’ll be forty-four dollars and twenty-seven cents.” Unwillingly Naruto turned and began to dig the cash from out of his pockets. This man was really beginning to rub him the wrong way. All he wanted to do was set him straight about Sasuke, although he thought better of it considering were he was.

“Well Naruto it was nice seeing you again. I hope that you are correct about Sasuke... for your sake.” Naruto nodded and smiled as he took his bags and hurried from the store. That had taken longer than he had thought. Sasuke was going to be slightly pissed.

The man watch as Naruto left the shop, a twisted smile taking over his once friendly face.

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Naruto had decided not to mention his run in with the mysterious man. The damage had already been done, and he did not want to face the facts that the mans word could be true.

“Naruto! What the hell took you so long?” Sasuke had caught sight of him as he entered the large building. The lights were now dimmed giving the room a magical feel.

“Sorry, took longer than I expected.”

“Whatever... we need to hurry and get ready.” Sasuke gave him a quick peck on the lips and turned to walk away, dragging the blushing blond behind him.

For now Naruto would forget everything he had been told today. He would live in the truth he knew and not wonder about the hidden facts that lurked in the shadows.

He would only let the love he felt for Sasuke grow and hope that it would push out the doubt that had begun to seed within his heart.

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To Be Continued . . .
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A/N - Ok yes it was short... but I have a good reason, just hear me out. I was rushing through this and didn’t have the heart to write when I wrote this. I wanted it to stop here before I got into the really important parts that need me to be on my ‘A’ game.

The next chapter will be long and I promise that you will love it... or so I hope.

Also I would like to pimp my friends two fics since I was the one who made her write them. lol. She is knew to FF so please go read her two fics and give her a warm welcome. When she is happy it makes me happy and when I am happy I write faster. lol.

Here pen name is Disgruntaled Minion so look her up and check out her fics.

-Akiru-