Broken Promises

Chapter 17 – Be Careful What You Ask For

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A/N: Unfortunately I had no internet connection for 4 days while the hubby and I were up at the lake for New Years. But it did allow me to do some writing. So I hope you all are happy with this. Enjoy and please leave feedback!!!

Nekluvshp: I’m so glad you liked it! Hrmm, Lee… you know I haven’t really thought about it much. I keep going back and forth on giving him someone and then who I’d pair him with. So I haven’t come to a decision yet. I wanted there to be this support system, to show Sasuke and Naruto that there is more to the world than each other. Heehee! Glad you liked the ShinoGaara smut. Shino was not letting it go.
Sadie237: I’m so glad you liked! Yeah Shino wanted to make sure everyone knew Gaara was his, you know and to get his pretty pale ass. Heehee. Shino’s VERY possessive.
JtheChosen1: Oh things don’t go the way they planned. But they do get interesting and it’s really just starting to get good. No the uke’s are pretty much in control.
Nickles: Yeah I’m working on it… all of it. I’m hoping to get there. The others are coming together very nicely but Sasuke and Naruto are still working toward it.
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They were up to something. Naruto and Shikamaru wondered through the village and were surprised to find no sign of Neji or Sasuke. They tried the various restaurants, the training fields, and even went to visit Hinata (and ask if Neji was interested in sparring or a game of shoji.). No dice, “They’re nowhere.” Naruto frowned at Shikamaru who was scowling.

“There’s one place we haven’t checked. But there is NO way. Neji would not be… doing that in the middle of the day.” Shikamaru shook his head. Neji was proud and quiet, he was a gentleman and he was wound so tight he’d probably think that thinking about sex in the middle of the day was improper. Smirking Shikamaru shook his head.

Naruto looked at the Nara with wide blue eyes. “Man are you stupid sometimes.” Sighing Naruto scratched the back of his head. “How often do we screw in the middle of the day? ALL the time.” Naruto answered his own question. “They’re people too you know. Worse they’re seme assholes. You think*I* have an insatiable appetite, you should be with a full on seme. Sasuke would stop right in the middle of laundry or… or cooking dinner and drag my clothes off!” Suddenly the blonds face dropped and red fury took over. Gritting his teeth he looked at Shikamaru. “If Neji is getting fucked in MY bed I’m gonna kill him.”

“Whoa… hey what if Neji’s doing the fucking?” Shikamaru glared at Naruto. Indignant, Neji was just as seme as Sasuke, probably more so. “I’ve never seen Neji bow to anyone, even his fucking Uncle.”

Snorting Naruto sat up from where he lay next to Shikamaru on the rooftop. “Oh please! Even when he’s not doing the fucking Sasuke is the seme in bed. The two men started arguing louder and louder. Two dark haired figures only a few tops away stilled and looked at one another devilish smirks spreading across their faces. They hadn’t heard the beginning of whatever had sparked the fight in the objects of their desire but they could hear the two screaming at one another now.

Naruto: What would you fucking know about it?

Shikamaru: Please, it doesn’t take a genius to figure out where the chips will fall.

Naruto: You have no clue where the CHIPS fall.

When the two men went in opposite directions Sasuke looked at Neji. “I didn’t expect it to work that easily. I don’t think things at home are as happy as they’ve been portraying.”

This thought made Neji frown. “I don’t… Sasuke I don’t want to hurt him. Perhaps we haven’t thought this through.”

“It’s too late now. Even if we were to ‘break up’ the damage is done.” A single elegant brow went up. “Come on, Kakashi will have another practice for us. The test for AMBU is in three weeks.”

“I still can’t believe you talked me into this Uchiha. I won so you’re cooking this time.” With that Neji flew off toward Kakashi’s home followed closely by Sasuke.

Later that evening Naruto pouted as he entered the home he shared with his best friend. “They’re at our home. Sasuke just… opened the door and left it that way so that girly haired bastard could go in.” Looking at Shikamaru hurt, anger, and disappointment warring for dominance over his scared face he whispered. “I think Sasuke was cooking for him. We have GOT to stop this.” Eyes widened in shock Shikamaru nodded plopping down on a kitchen stool.

“But how Naruto? If they’re happy shouldn’t we just let them be happy?” Shikamaru was having second thoughts. He liked Neji a lot, for so long but he didn’t want to be part of anything that would hurt his friend.

Naruto gave a snort of desertion. “You think too much. That’s your biggest problem Shika. Think about it, how long before those two start tearing into each other? They might end up killing one another Shika! One could end up dead and one could be in prison and then what? We’re saving them.”

“Wow, you just have this whole other little world in your head don’t you?” The Nara was just staring at Naruto in fascination, he still couldn’t figure out how Naruto’s head worked.

“Shika, they’re OURS.” Crossing his arms Naruto scowled. “Keep this up and you can suck your own dick tonight.” Ok so it was a cheap shot, with holding sex from someone who hadn’t gone without since losing his cherry but he needed Shikamaru to get on board with their plan. “Look tomorrow you call Sasuke in for some… paperwork or stupid genin errand. I’ll get Neji to train at fields ok?” Frowning the shadow nin nodded. “Good, come on… I’m starving.” He grabbed Shika’s hand and dragged him off to their room. “You know we’re gonna get spanked for plotting to break them up and still fucking right?” When Shika blushed Naruto sighed. “Yeah, it turns me on too… come on.” The door slammed shut.

Once Sasuke had been summoned away Naruto moved in, “Neji? Hey… want to spar? Kiba and I were meant to but he had to take off. Hinata called…” The brunette stiffened at the blond man’s voice but nodded.

“Of course Naruto. Shall we?” He stepped back readying himself. They were on the private fields so the Hyuuga assumed the jinjuriki wanted to practice more dangerous jutsu.

“I was thinking we could do some taijutsu?” Blushing he scratched the back of his head. “I’m getting slow or something Shikamaru got the betterof me the other day.”

Stiffening again Neji glared. “If he got the better of you, it’s because you underestimated him. Shikamaru is much faster and deadlier then most know. His lackadaisical attitude is all a facade.” Inside Naruto grinned; Neji definitely had a thing for Shikamaru.

“Yeah I guess, but he’s never gotten me before.” Falling into position Naruto and Neji began to spar using only taijutsu. Neji was surprisingly good, Naruto sometimes had trouble keeping up then he was reminded that Neji’s team consisted of Lee and Gai. Naruto started letting Neji pin him. He was trying not to be too obvious but occasionally he’d press up into Neji’s body.

As the sun started setting Naruto fell just right so Neji was bent over top of him, Naruto’s ass pressed into the hallow of Neji’s hips. Pressing back Naruto moaned as Neji stiffened and swore he was mistaken at what he’d heard. Then he felt it happen again, Naruto rock back into him. He stiffened instantly, he was only a man and Naruto smelled so good at that moment and felt even better. “Na… Neji, please.” He whispered rocking back again. Naruto had no misgivings, both he and Shikamaru were sure Neji would never cross this line. He was not the sort to fuck another man’s lover, especially if he had feelings for the partner of said little slut. Swallowing Naruto panted, he was getting far more turned on then he’d anticipated though. He hadn’t bottomed since before that stupid mission Neji had prolonged. The hair on his arms and nape stood as Neji’s hot breath caressed his sweat slickened skin. He rocked back again this time involuntarily. Grunting when he felt how thick and hard Neji was, for a moment Naruto really envied Shikamaru.

Without warning Naruto was cold, the shadow gone. From the sounds of it his sparring partner was gone as well. Looking around Naruto sighed, well that had worked much better then he’d thought. Shikamaru was probably going to kill him but at least they hadn’t gone all the way.

The door slammed open. “That little SLUT! Kami are you sure you even want Uzumaki back? You must have had to tie his little blond ass to the bed! Your lover is a cock teasing little whore.” Neji growled pacing Sasuke’s living room. He hadn’t knocked or announced himself he’d simply slammed into the home.

A brow went up and Sasuke set his coffee aside. “You have ten seconds to explain yourself before I put my fist through your skull Hyuuga.” His voice was low and even, there was a calm about him that meant he was going to take a lot of pleasure in dismembering someone.

Stilling Naji sighed and told Sasuke everything. By the end Naji was berating himself for reacting at all. He loved Shikamaru and couldn’t believe he was anything but revolted by the man who could destroy the precious Nara. “I’m going to beat his ass until he can’t sit for a fucking month. Why am I even surprised.” Sasuke’s long fingers ran through his dark spikes. It’s been months, over six since he has been fucked I bet. He would have been too hurt at first and Shikamaru is far too uke to even try.” Frustrated Sasuke put his fist through the wall. “But to come to YOU! You of all people. Who he believes is in a relationship with…” Sasuke looked up at the same time Neji did realization dawning on their features.

“We’re going to Nara’s now.” Neji growled standing before his arm was grabbed by Sasuke, there was hesitation there and Neji rolled his eyes. “I’ll protect you from Shikaku. Really he’s not THAT scary. You’ve fought Orochimaru!”

“Yes, but he was just a fucking snake. Shikaku Nara has to agree to let me take that fucking test for AMBU and he did threaten to strangle me to death if I came on his property again.” Sasuke reminded the other jonin. “And he’s technically our boss.”

“Yeah and his son is technically his boss. Shikamaru IS the Hokage’s lead strategist.” Neji reminded as they headed off for the Nara forests.

“Yeah, is it weird that she seems to call on the Rookie so frequently?” Sasuke asked as they moved through the village streets.

“I believe we are shown favor for many reasons. Naruto is the very reason she is here and we are his greatest supporters and ally’s. Each member of your team has had something to do with the Sannin. With Kakashi, Master Juriha and Yamato as teachers Naruto has surpassed even the 4th. I believe we are so greatly relied on because we have Naruto who trusts us in a way he might never trust others.” Stilling Neji looked at Sasuke, they were moving across Nara land already and he frowned. “What will we do once we arrive? We have no plan of attack.”

“I recommend kissing Nara until he see’s stars then throwing him over the side of the sofa arm, spanking him until his ass is bright red and if you’re still up for it, taking him.” Sasuke shrugged with a sigh, fairly sure things would not be that easy for him.

Cocking his head to the side Neji considered Sasuke’s plan then nodded. “I will adjust it to suit my needs.” Then he continued to the home of their shared loves.

Neji did not knock he simply removed his sandals and entered through the back as he always did. Stilling as he heard voices in the kitchen. Sasuke was right next to him. “You did what?” Shikamaru’s voice rose. “Naruto! You could… he could have… I will strangle you in your sleep if he fucks you before me.”

Laughter filtered out to their ears. “So I can fuck him after you’ve had him? What you want to share Neji? I don’t think he could continue his ninja duties if he had to please both of us Shika.” This time Shikamaru burst out laughing.

“We could tie him to the bed and keep him as a pet!” Both of the ninja in the kitchen were bent in half they were laughing so hard. Shikamaru added, “We could get him cat ears!”

“You’ve been watching too much of Kiba’s hentai!” Naruto scolded.

In the back door Neji was red faced and blinking. Though he was furious at the game the two supposedly adult men were playing he was also unable to not picture vividly himself in bed with Shikamaru and Naruto. Flinching when Sasuke elbowed him, brown eyes turned to glare at black. The look on Sasuke’s face clearly said he would murder Neji. Nodding Neji entered the kitchen and scowled.

“Is this some sort of sick game then?” Shikamaru and Naruto blinked choking on their drinks in shock. They had been celebrating the effectiveness of their plan and had already finished off two bottles of strong sake`.

“Ne… Neji?” Naruto swallowed. “What are you doing here?” Neji ignored Naruto and headed straight to Shikamaru.

The Nara’s long legs opened before Neji got to him, welcoming him there. “Neji I… we weren’t playing a ga… ahhh.” His head tipped back and allowed Neji to attack his neck. Naruto swallowed watching, Shikamaru was still incredibly hot when he was turned on and when you added alcohol to it he was so much less restrained. “I wanted you.” Shikamaru admitted with a shiver. “I just wanted… uhh…” Neji growled and lifted his head to silence Shikamaru with his mouth.

Pupils blow Naruto swallowed then slid off the counter top. “I’m gonna go get some of my stuff out of our… uh… the room.” He whispered when Naji threw him a glare, chuckling when Shikamaru made a sound of annoyance and pulled Neji’s attention back to him. The elegant Hyuuga gripped at the spiky pony tail. “You’re trying to get my attention by whoring your boyfriend out? There is something wrong with your head Nara.”

“He’s just my best friend now.” Shikamaru corrected. “We just fuck on occ… ahhh!” He glared back at Neji who now had a hand full of hair.

“No you don’t. You don’t fuck Naruto.” Neji answered voice low and deadly.

“And your fling with Sasuke?” Shikamaru put his own hands in Neji’s hair pulling it free of its tie.

Neji smirked pulling Shikamaru’s hair down, he loved how soft it was and the way it fell framing his face in a rather sexy jagged razor cut. Neji knew he was one of five people outside of family who knew how beautiful Shikamaru looked without his hair up. “I love you.” Neji whispered. “Sasuke and I are training for AMBU. That is why we have been spending so much time together. People have misunderstood the relationship. You have misunderstood the relationship. You will no longer be sharing a room with Naruto and if you fuck him I will punish you… both.” Lavender eyes promised unhappy retribution.

“Oh… that’s good. I was… I’ve liked you for a long time. I thought you were strait.” The Nara heir whispered getting lost in the eyes of his new found lover. “Do you, want this, Neji? I’ve only ever had Naruto… I’ve never known anything else. I didn’t know there was anything else but you. And you were unattainable.” He whispered fingers moving over Neji’s face in fascination. “You are so… noble and beautiful.”

“I’ve wanted you for so long now Shika. You’re so aloof, I never knew you even liked any one other then Tamari and even then it seemed more the joy of sparing.” Neji responded, leaning in once more to take the Nara’s mouth.

Naruto quickly moved away, he held his liquor better then Shikamaru but was still buzzed. He saw Sasuke and blushed but moved on toward the bedroom he’d been sharing with Shikamaru. Gathering his things, at least enough until the room was released so he could gather the rest he moved back into the guest room. He stopped in shock when he found Sasuke waiting for him.

“I know it won’t be easy Naruto. I know you haven’t forgiven me.” Sasuke looked directly into the blue eyes of the man who was his heart. “Bu tI love you. I am more than sorry for what I have done to you. Please let me show you that. Let me earn back your love.” Sasuke Uchiha had never had to fight for someone to want or love him but he would do anything for Naruto.

“Sasuke its not…” Looking away the blond blushed. “I love you, I think I always will but… what you did.” Naruto felt the hurt and betrayal invading him once more. It wasn’t the same it wasn’t going to destroy him but it cut deep. “I can’t erase it Sasuke it will always be between us. I think… I will always wonder if I’m not there what will he be doing.” Looking away Naruto realized what they would have to overcome to be together again. “I want you. More then you deserve I want you and our life. I have… enjoyed what I have built with Shikamaru but… we were just keeping each other company really. I want you, I love you but I don’t know if we can make this work.”

Moving swiftly to Naruto’s side Sasuke leaned in placing a loving gentle kiss on the sweet pink lips of the man who he would love all of his life. “If you refuse me, send me away and won’t give me the chance to prove myself now, I will still wait for the day you let me try Naruto. There is no other, nothing, no one else I want. I trusted the wrong person. I did the unforgiveable and I will never forgive myself. I don’t expect your trust right away and maybe never completely but that doesn’t stop me from needing you. Please, let me try to regain you.” Sasuke swallowed searching Naruto’s face. “When I heard what… you’d done with Neji I wanted to slit his throat. This… thing with Shikamaru it hurt, it made me angry but… Neji, who could really satisfy your needs, who could subdue Kyuube. I couldn’t take it. He could replace me.” Everything he was, everything he felt was lay bare for Naruto to see and Sasuke waited lost in the eyes of his lover. “Naruto, will you let me try?”

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