Societal Gap

Societal Gap

Did You Miss Me?

A/N: Okay, this chapter is super short but it’s up, so enjoy. I forgot to say hi to all my new readers last chapter so…Hi new readers! Tons of props to Baoz157 and michelerene for editing!

Warning: Language. Lots of it. And some citrus for good measure. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: If I owned Naruto it wouldn’t be a kids show and if I made money from writing these stories I wouldn’t be perpetually broke.

Naruto tromped through the forest to his favorite spot, cursing profusely. ‘Fuck Sasuke! Who the hell does that bastard think he is? Just because he’s a noble doesn’t mean he can toy with people for his own pleasure. Just because he’s still really hot…shit, no! I’m mad at him!’ His infuriated mind stewed over the situation. Sasuke knew he was here. Rei knew Sasuke was here. Kakashi was helping Sasuke to…whatever.

Rei. How could she not have told him? She professed to put Naruto above everything else. Was this some sick ploy to sink her claws into that knight? He smirked; thinking about Kakashi’s cut up hands. Well she did sink her claws into him.

Fuck! Why did he feel so stupid? Why couldn’t he just put the pieces of the puzzle together? The puzzle. Like it mattered at all. He only needed to figure out what was in his heart not his head and what to do with this love hate relationship he now had with…Fuck! Why did he just say love? This isn’t love. Love is based on a mutual respect for each other. The ability to overlook the things that drive you crazy and concentrate on the things that drive you wild. This certainly isn’t love. The thing that made him crazy and the thing that drove him wild were one and the same.

‘Damn he looked good. He looked so fucking good!’ If he hadn’t been so pissed and the room hadn’t been full of people Naruto would have tackled the bastard and torn all his clothes off right then and there. Sasuke had filled out. Sasuke had grown up. He didn’t look like a spoiled boy anymore. He looked like a spoiled, manipulative, smug, brooding, dark, sexy bastard of a man. His chest looked so toned and stroke-able. His hair was still sleek and elegant. God if he wasn’t such a jerk…

But he is a jerk. Nothing will change that. How could he have not written? How could he just show up without any kind of warning? He could have written a letter and then come to see him. Naruto would have at least been prepared for what he was facing. Hell Naruto might not have even been mad!

He collapsed on a rock in the clearing. Naruto loved this spot. Nothing helped him clear his head like getting away from it all to a serene place like this. Well, nothing except Haku and Rei maybe. He scowled deeply. ‘Rei. What the fuck!’ Betrayal teemed through his body. How long has she known? Why didn’t she tell him right away? She was supposed to love him, to look out for him, to support and protect him. ‘Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck’

“Fuck!!”

“You should really watch your language.” Naruto whipped around to find Haku standing a few feet away. The feminine man had the smallest of smiles gracing his pale lips.

“Do you think this is funny?” Chuckling, Haku sat down beside the blonde.

“Honestly, yeah a little. So Sasuke Uchiha was the guy? Wow, didn’t see that coming.”

“How did you find me?” Naruto lay back against the rock willing the hate from his body. Haku shook his long brown hair.

“Where else do you go to clear your head? I would have been here sooner but first I had to convince Rei not to kill anyone, especially that silver haired knight and the poor brunet who was holding her. Then I had to spend fifteen minutes to get her to stop sobbing and convince her that you were just angry but you didn’t hate her.” A pang of guilt ripped through Naruto’s chest but he glared at his friend.

“Well then you wasted your time because I do hate her.” To his surprise Haku laughed.

“Naruto, are you even capable of hate? Let’s face it. Both of us know that the thought of Rei bawling her head off made you feel guilty. You’re not the grudge type. That’s why we all love you so much.” Naruto couldn’t respond but chose to glare at his feet.

“So how are you? Do I dare ask what’s going through you head right now?” Sighing, Naruto slid off the rock to the ground.

“I don’t know. I’m angry. I really want to break something…”

“But…”

“But at the same time I’m confused. I… I want to hate him. I want to crush his bones into dust, I just…”

“Want to jump his bones too?” Naruto looked up at his friend in shock.

“What? He’s gorgeous! I can see why you’re attracted to him. I just don’t think a good romp in the hay is what you want. You want something more than that. You’re the sentimental type. Like me, you want the person you want to want more than just your body.”

“Is it sad that you just made perfect sense to me?” Haku sighed and slid next to Naruto.

“I get that his body is tempting, but you have to stay true to yourself. Don’t settle for anything less than you deserve. If he loves you tha…”

“Whoa, there. Who said anything about love? I don’t love him and he doesn’t love me. What I feel is more like obsession than love. More like lust than obsession. Love isn’t even in the scope of all this right now.”

Haku chuckled at denial in the azure eyes. “Riiiight. Whatever you say. Then, if it’s just obsession or lust why are you upset? Why don’t you just hunt him down and screw his brains out? Because that’s not what you want is it?” Naruto looked at the feminine man in shock. He was right. He was right? Why was he upset? This didn’t make any sense. How could he be angry if he didn’t have stronger feelings for the raven haired bastard than he was admitting? No, he’d just got confused. It was just lust. There wasn’t anymore to it because…well there just wasn’t. How could you be in love with someone you knew for three days and then didn’t see for two years? It was impossible. Romance didn’t happen like in the fairytale novels Rei used to make him read. There was no such thing as love at first sight. Why oh why did he even keep thinking about love?

Naruto grinned to his best friend.

“You’re right Haku. I should be mad if I love him. But I don’t so I’m not going to be mad any more. You make things clear as always.” Haku smiled knowingly.

“Sure Naruto. Hey do me a favor. Make sure you tell Rei that you’re not mad at her anymore and that she shouldn’t kill anyone.” Naruto’s face slid into a scowl.

“I am mad at her.”

“Well that’s a start. At least you’re not saying you hate her anymore. Let’s go back.” The blonde nodded, following the brunet out of the forest.

Sasuke and Kakashi sat at a table in the opulent lodge each nursing their respective wounds. Kakashi was cleaning the cuts on his hands and wrists while the stoic noble sulked.

“You know this wouldn’t have happened if you had just listened to me. I mean seriously, could you have done this any worse? It would be funny if it weren’t so pathetic.”

Sasuke sneered at his mentor. “I’m pathetic?! You got beat up by a hundred and twenty-five pounds of woman and you’re calling me pathetic?” Kakashi’s eye narrowed, his fragile male ego stinging.

“I would have hurt her if I had fought back. And with the way you went about this I’m not surprised she tried to rip my face off. Thanks a lot.” Hissing as he dabbed a particularly deep cut on his wrist, Kakashi threw a reproachful glance at Sasuke who looked out the window disinterested.

“You’re just mad because you can’t sleep with Rei now.”

“Noooo, I’m mad because now she hates me.” Sasuke waved a hand absentmindedly.

“She doesn’t hate you.” Kakashi jerked his hand in front of the pale man’s face.

“She bit me!” A small chuckle emitted from the raven man.

“Hn, that was pretty funny. So what am I supposed to do now?”

“If I told you to molest him again would you listen or do the opposite?” An almost dreamy expression flitted into the obsidian eyes.

“Never mind. Just go search him out and TALK to him. Wait until he isn’t so mad and tell him how much you’ve missed him. Actually if you’re going to the remedy shop pick me up something for these scratches and something for Iruka too. Poor guy got the brunt of it I think.” Sasuke nodded returning his gaze to the midday sky.

“This is going to be hard isn’t…” He was interrupted by a knock at the door.

“Lord Sasuke, someone’s here to see you.” He growled at the young, timid knight at the doorway.

“I’m busy. Tell them to come back.” The knight shook in fear of his lord’s wrath, swallowed but didn’t leave.

“He…he said you’d want to see him.” Sasuke groaned as he pushed himself up from the table rolling his eyes visibly and motioning for Kakashi to follow.

“Come on. I need you to tell me word for word what to say this time. Why am I so bad with people?” He stomped to the large entry hall and froze, gaping as a man was unbuckling a sword from his hip and handing it to one of his knights.

Haku guided Naruto back into the shop, soft sobs emanating from the next room. Rei had her head in her arms and a woman with dark wavy hair was rubbing her back in comfort. Guilt flew to Naruto’s blue eyes.

“You found him! Thank god. She’s been like that for three hours!” Naruto and Haku turned to see Anko making tea behind the counter.

“Thanks for coming Anko. I didn’t want to leave her alone.” The woman waved her hand.

“I’m glad to do it Haku. And you,” she rounded on Naruto, “how could you say that to her? She’s been wailing for hours. She only found out barely two days ago. Then you two had the patients. When did you expect her to tell you? Sure, this guy broke your heart but was that really a reason to break hers? I mean for Kami’s sake, you could have…” Haku raised a hand to silence her.

“Okay, okay. That’s enough. Let’s just let them make up. No need to make this worse.” Anko dropped her shoulders.

“Everyone has to look out for their own. And no offense kid, but I like you sister a whole lot more than I like you right now.”

“Okay enough!” Raising her hands in defense Anko sighed.

“Okay, I’m just saying.” With that Haku pushed Naruto to the door of the infirmary. Kurenai’s crimson eyes shot up as they entered and she gave Rei a small shake. Naruto flinched as he took in his disaster of a sister. Her hair was very messy from fisting it and her face was raw and blotchy from crying for hours. He looked into her red, puffy eyes and settled against the door frame smiling sadly.

“Gee sis, you look like hell.” She let out a long wail as she jumped to her feet and buried her head in the crook of his neck, sobbing hysterically and choking out words between gasping for breath.

“I-I’m s-s-so s-sorry…Kit. I-I was g-going to tell y-you but I didn’t know h-h-how!” He felt all of his anger melt away.

“Hey. It’s okay. I understand. Don’t worry I don’t hate you. I’m just going to bring this up every time I do something stupid so you won’t kill me.” She laughed and gave him a watery smile, pulling him into a bone crushing hug.

“I can live with that,” she whispered into his ear. “I love you Kit and I’m so sorry.” He smiled into her hair.

“It’s okay. But you can make it up to me by giving me the rest of the day off. I want to take Rika out; I have something I need to do.” She nodded giving him a final squeeze before releasing him and wiping her eyes.

“You should both take the rest of the day off. Rei, you look like you could use some fresh air. Go hang out with Anko and or Kurenai for a while.” Smiling gratefully to Haku, Rei laced her hand in her friend’s as a Kurenai pulled her towards the door.

“Kit, will you be home for dinner? I’ll make you anything you want!” Naruto smiled and waved his hand.

“Yeah I’ll be home, but it might be late. And don’t think making me ramen will take away my get out of trouble free card.”

“I wouldn’t dream of it. Haku I’ll be at the blacksmiths or the tailor if you need me.” With that her friends pushed the now grinning woman out the door. Naruto nodded to his friend before heading up stairs to remove his now tearstained shirt.

The blonde meticulously washed his body making sure to clean every inch of skin. He slicked his blonde spikes to his head making him look older before pulling on his best clothes. He had to do this. To make things clear for himself. There was no way he loved Sasuke but this would make him sure.

He checked is reflection in the mirror. His hair looked sexy and the olive green tunic made him look very tanned. He attached his sword to his hip and headed to the street, waving to a very curious Haku as he moved through the shop and out the door.

Naruto ran to the stable down the street to saddle the tan mare. Grinning madly he pulled himself up in the saddle, winking at the swooning girls that he passed. He checked his reflection again in a clean shop window he was passing and he had to admit that he looked like a bonze Adonis on his horse.

Smirking, he reined Rika through the crowded street towards the end of town, nervousness creeping into every fiber of his being very suddenly as the houses began to thin. What was he thinking? He’s just going to walk up to Sasuke and say…

“Can I help you?” The blonde snapped from his reverie to find a young knight standing in front of him, the grand Uchiha lodge towering in the background.

“Uh, yeah. I want to talk to Sasu…uh Lord Sasuke. He’ll want to see me.” The knight shrugged and took the reins. Naruto dismounted, brushing himself off and straightening his clothes. He followed the man up the stairs into the massive foyer.

“Wait here. You’ll have to disarm yourself. Leave your sword with one of the knights. Naruto nodded and released a long shaky breath. Anxiety was now pulsing though is veins and his stomach churned in excitement and trepidation. A familiar brunet stepped forward to take his sword.

“Hey, you’re the healer right? I’m Iruka.” Naruto noticed the scratches and bruises on the man’s arms and face.

“My sister is sorry that she hurt you. She was a little upset.” The knight smiled jovially.

“I’m not used to having my pride and my foot stomped on by a woman. Is she alright?” Naruto nodded and unhooked his sword, handing it to the tanned man.

“You can retrieve it when you leave.” Naruto nodded again glancing upward at the opulently carved ceiling and giving a low whistle. A cough from across the room drew his gaze to the object of his attraction. He forced a smile onto his face, the warmth of which Sasuke noted, did not reach his eyes.

“Dobe, what are you doing here?” The raven man was still in shock at seeing his blonde fox standing before him, and looking so delectably elegant. Naruto moved towards him with painful seduction oozing from every sway and step.

“Aren’t you glad to see me? I was a little embarrassed about my reaction this morning so I thought I’d come make amends.” Sasuke wrenched his mentor out of the way and inhaled slowly, taking in every inch of the blonde.

“Follow me. We’ll go somewhere we can talk in private.” Naruto smirked as he glided past Kakashi.

“How’s the hands?” Turning his back before getting a response, Naruto followed Sasuke down the hallway. Kakashi glowered at their backs simply shaking his head at Sasuke’s stupidity.

Sasuke opened the heavy wood door to his room holding it for the blonde who walked through and directly flopped down on the bed. Sasuke rubbed his sweaty palms on his pants before moving to the counter by the window.

“Do you want something to drink?” He mentally slapped himself for being so lame. His breath hitched as he saw Naruto had kicked his shoes off and was propped up on his elbows on the bed, a sultry look plastered on his tan face. Swallowing, Sasuke picked up the glasses of wine and moved toward the bed but decided not to sit down just yet. Naruto took the glass and downed it in one shot, making a face at the bitter taste. He then flopped back on the bed, spreading his knees suggestively. Sasuke choked slightly and set his glass down for safe keeping. He ran his hand through is dark spikes not sure where to start.

“Uh, Naruto. I wanted to…uh, the reason I didn’t write…I, uh…” Naruto chuckled.

“Do you know how sexy you are when you’re embarrassed?” Sasuke’s jaw dropped. What’s going on? He was the Seme, he was the aggressor, he was the dominant one. That’s just the way things were. But here was Naruto, splayed out on his bed like whore, unfazed by what had happened this morning, cool as a fucking cucumber. Naruto scooted to the edge of the bed, effectively blowing Sasuke’s grip on reality as he pulled his green tunic over his head, tossing it to the floor. The usually smooth man was suddenly having immense difficulty breathing as the blonde pushed himself off the bed and stalked toward him.

“What’s the matter Lord Sasuke? Don’t you find me attractive anymore?” Sasuke could only moan as pink lips attached themselves to his neck, hands sliding under his shirt up his sides. He was now stumbling forward as Naruto pulled him to the bed, thrusting his hips upwards underneath the pale body. Sasuke gripped the hips and ground their pelvises together so hard that it was bordering on painful.

Naruto’s lips move to Sasuke’s jaw and slid along it to his ear. The dark eyed beauty gasped as a tongue teased his lobe and he heard a husky whisper.

“Did you miss me?” Pale hands slid up the tan body, fisting blonde hair desperately. Pale met pink as he kissed his lover with fierce urgency. Pulling the head back he attacked the exposed, tan jugular, nipping and sucking hungrily. A low moan escaped full, pink lips as the raven sunk his teeth into the tender skin where the neck and shoulder met. Naruto arched his body as a tongue slid down his chest to torture his nipples.

“Aaahh, Sasuke.” The pale lips pulled into a smirk.

“You have no idea how much I love it when you say my name. I thought I was going to die when you said it last night.” Blue eyes flew open before returning to their half lidded, lust filled state.

“I was wondering if that was real.” The blonde took the moment of separation to tug at the Uchiha’s shirt, pulling it past the black spikes, allowing his hands to explore the muscular, lithe body. He pulled his lover back on top of him and quickly flipping their positions so he was straddling Sasuke. He reached his hand into the noble’s pants receiving a hiss of pleasure in reward. He pulled the dark pants away from the pale legs before letting his slide seductively down his body, pooling at his ankles.

Sasuke growled in hunger and yanked the tan body to the bed, reassuming his position above it. He locked his thin, muscular legs behind Naruto’s knees, trapping the blonde beneath him, relishing the feeling of being completely naked with the sex god.

Naruto moaned and simpered in delight at the friction of their clothe-less erections grinding together. Slick precum started to grease their groins and thighs as they thrust against one another.

Sasuke’s breath was coming in pants now as he ran his tongue along Naruto’s chest, the salty taste of sex driving him wild. Both boys were on the edge. Sasuke wound his hands into Naruto’s hair again, gripping forcefully. Naruto arched his back relishing the feeling of Sasuke’s possessive grip on his hair. Stars burst before his eyes as warm sticky fluid erupted between their bodies. Naruto’s body reacting to Sasuke’s hands in his hair, Sasuke’s body reacting to the blonde’s response to his rough advances.

The pair lay panting for a minute before Naruto rolled Sasuke off him and began to get dressed, cleaning himself with a nearby cloth. Sasuke forced his endorphin laden body to move.

“Wh-what are you doing?” Naruto shrugged as if the answer was obvious.

“I’m leaving.” Sasuke sat bolt upright.

“What do you mean you’re leaving? That’s it? You’re just going?” Sasuke grimaced at what a girl he sounded like. Naruto was pulling on his tunic again.

“Yep. I’ll see you around.” And without any further discussion he exited the room.

Sasuke stared at his door in disbelief. His stomach churned as his body felt very satisfied but his heart felt echoingly empty all at once. Rolling on to his stomach frantically trying to figure out what had just happened Sasuke ran his hand along the warm spot Naruto had just occupied.

Sure it was satisfying and he had obviously enjoyed himself but he couldn’t shake this queasy feeling gripping his body. What happened to his blonde idiot? The sunlight was grayed by clouds. The priceless treasures that were his sapphire eyes refused to sparkle. Sasuke fisted his hair and bellowed in frustration. He didn’t want this. Yesterday maybe he would have but today it seemed like slow, horrible torture. He wanted, no, he needed more from Naruto. It was unfair of him to decide this now after how much of a bastard he’d been but he couldn’t look into those blue eyes and not see warmth. His pristine Uchiha façade shattered as he clutched the sheets around his face, his naked body racking with silent sobs.
A/N: Okay. Hope you liked it. I won’t have time to write much for a couple of days so just read the smut a couple of times if you need an extra fix. I seriously thought about calling this chapter cool as a fucking cucumber, but I thought that cheapened what the chapter meant.

I need a pairing for Iruka, so tell me who you like. I know, I know, my favorite Iruka pairing is Kakashi too but that’s not going to work so well for this fic or maybe it would but Kakashi is pretty straight and would be oblivious. Keep those reviews coming! I’d love to break 75 before my next chapter. More smex and drama just for you Jaz!

Cheers!