Permission To Seek

Chapter 40 A Uchiha Welcome

“Why don’t you stay a bit longer, I enjoy your company?”

Sasuke glared over at the man, ‘Why does everyone hold so tight?’ “No I have a friend I need to see.” He gazed across the Konoha forest the Chuunin step further toward ledge.

“Hmn? You don’t learn your limitations do Sasuke-kun, I’m taking over for your sensei after all you could try being a little nicer to me.” Sasuke ignored him, “Occasionally, if that’s a better way to phrase it.” The light brown eyes followed the six-teen year old as he secured his weapons. ‘I wish I were younger or he were older.’

“Thank you for all of your help.” Obvious sarcasm thick his mind on a ninja with sun-kissed wild hair, he really did not have time to play with this man.

“You are not ready to face that boy, be cordial if you meet him.”

“Which boy?” He said ignorantly.

The Jonin leaned heavily against the rock wall, Sasuke trained the past two and half years under ANBU from there, he became a subordinate, only because Kakashi asked, the teen’s temperament and lack of respect toward authority a big distraction during his training. However, the Jonin has always admired the arrogant Uchiha, looking past his attitude to the hurt child abused by his brother. Sasuke feels he alone can avenge the lives lost on the darkest day in the Hidden Leaf.

“Uchiha Sasuke, don’t get cocky with me.”

The raven stopped mid-jump, he looked down at the valley. “Please forgive me; I have not seen my friend in three years.”

“Your so called friend has a shadow, which you know very well, avoid conflict with him at all cost.”

Sasuke turned slowly to stare at the tall Jonin, the man had a monotone flat voice that annoyed him to no end. Especially when he is angry, the voice never changed only becoming bitter, each word punctuated with warning. “I want to know how strong I am compared to him. How can I discover this if I don’t challenge him to a fight?”

Jonin sucked his teeth the sabon in his mouth twirling. “If you face him now you will do yourself more harm. You will show your moves, giving him a greater advantage in the Jonin selection examination. Think with your head, your speed is impressive so focus on training your Sharingan, that is your best weapon against an opponent like him.”

Sasuke turned away from him, ‘they are going to learn not to underestimate me. I will kill Itachi; if I can’t stand up to these wimps I have no chance at defeating that bastard.’ “Genma-sensei you will change your opinion of my ability soon enough.” Sasuke leaped in the air leaving the Jonin to stare after him, frustrated.

Standing in front of the tranquil lake, Naruto gazed up at the falls cascading down against the outcrop rock ledge. ‘This place is still so nice.’ He gazed around at the various trees, and flowering bushes even at the beginning of spring this small landscape rich in vegetation and wild life. The young ninja walked around the lake considering a dip in the cool water or hiking to the other side for the Hot Spring. ‘That place.’ The thought of the secluded bath reminded him why he came to the park so early. Too many sad memories to stay away; he wanted to make peace with his past, ‘I am much stronger now.’ The blue eyes darkened deep in thoughts that plagued him over the past three years.

“Uzumaki.”

Naruto turned quickly his heartbeat elevating at the sound of the voice. Aburame Shino stood under the weeping willow arms crossed over his chest customary light grey oversized jacket, and dark shades in place. “Shi.. Shino.” He breathed, feeling less exuberant than when he encountered his other comrades in the village yesterday.

“It is good to see you back in the Leaf Uzumaki.”

Gritting his teeth he suppressed the emotions that tried to rise then felt guilty that he could not give voice to them. Turning back to the lake his heart heavy, “Yeah it’s good to be back, you look well.”

Shino stared at the back of Naruto head several silent minutes, and then he approached him.

“I got something for you, but I left it at my apartment. I will give it to you later if it’s ok.” He finished thinking Shino would ask stupid questions about why and how it is not necessary for comrades to do such things. Naruto not at all prepared for the long arms that wrap around him from the back, Shino leaning into his ear.

“I have missed you Naruto.” He breathed pressing a kiss to the ear.

Naruto froze then shivered the rich voice rolling down his spine and circling in the pit of his stomach. “Shino I....”

“Shhh, you do not need to say anything, I want us to be together Naruto.” The strong arms turned him around until he gazed in the dark shades at his own surprised image.

“I thought you wouldn’t want to.” Naruto’s voice caught in his throat, the memories of how deeply he hurt his friend raw.

Now Shino gazed appraisingly at him, “You have gotten tall, I believe very strong as well.” The dark face leered closer to the blue eyes Naruto shortly stunned at how quickly his mouth consumed by his comrade.

The trembling would not stop as he parted his lips allowing the ninja to enter his mouth. Naruto’s heart hammering in his chest as the powerful arms of his friend wrap around him pulling him into a breathless embrace. Nearly the same height as his former lover his arms slip easily in the wide collar of the jacket holding the back of his neck, pulling the mouth harder to his. Shino complied with the demand, delivering powerfully deep kisses to the blue-eyed ninja’s mouth desperate for more. Naruto felt his knees bend as the man holding him lowered them to the ground, he gasped allowing his body to be lowered; he wanted more from him than he could have ever imaged, feeling his body respond to the intense kiss, as his back touched the lush grass his eyes opened.

The large hand had already pushed open his jacket shoving up his shirt and now toyed with his nipples. Shino began kissing his way down the tan neck, sucking succulently on the tight skin. Naruto heard the deep moans wondering vaguely when did he learn to move so quickly, the pace he preferred as Naruto groped for the waist of the ninja’s pants, pushing them open, he slid a hand around to squeeze a firm ass cheek; the message clear. Shino froze staring at him a strange look on his handsome face, Naruto grinned at his own reflection in the dark shades, the smile faltered as he pushed his hips forward feeling serious.

“Let me see your eyes.” He grinned wider as he made no move to take off the dark shade “Will you....” he stopped Shino looked angry, but the hard cock said otherwise, thinking he misread the look he grinned again pushing his hips forward.

“You really want me?” Shino asked.

Naruto lifted his mouth to the thin lips pressing into a kiss not retuned as he whispered, “What do you think?” Naruto eased his tongue into the unresponsive mouth. The blue eyes eased back staring at him, “I love to see your eyes when we are this close.” The tan hand holding his back, reached for the frames before he could remove them the hand seized, fingers laced together and held to the ground. “You started can you finish?” Naruto’s foxy grin back on his handsome face as he pushed his hips forward.

Shino stared only a few seconds longer Naruto’s cock pressing against him through their clothes; he dived down on the mouth utterly consuming Naruto’s in a powerful kiss. His hands quickly shoved down the orange pants pushing between his legs going directly for the firm ass.

“Wait Shi, wait!” Naruto gasped, which were ignored as two fingers pushed inside his entrance, Shino hissing in his ear. Naruto cried out, “Stop dam it!”

“Don’t be a fucking tease!” The bug guy roared his face buried on his shoulder. The mouth moved around pressing hungry kisses on Naruto's sweaty face heading for his mouth the fingers still probing.

“Fucking hurts! Stop! I’m not ready dam it!” Naruto felt his temper rising, he clenched his jaw as one hand pushed back against the arm digging into his ass. Just as suddenly, as the man moved into him he leaped off, standing up quickly the pain of him entering not nearly as intense as the exit.

“You will never change.” Shino glared down at him taking a white cloth from his jacket pocket wiping his hands.

“That freak’in hurt!” Naruto growled. Grabbing his pants around his thighs, he decided as soon as he caught his breath he would punch that passive face. “You got to take these things slow; I thought you knew that already!”

“I got a better lay anyway.” Naruto froze staring up at the cocky grin on Shino’s face. “You are too easy, I need something, more. There is no challenge in you Uzumaki.”

The blue eyes blazed at him, ‘he did all that just to dump me.’ “Why are you… That is so…” Naruto stammered. Tears welled in his eyes despite the force to keep them in, he looked down at the grass hearing Shino chuckle.

“Well, welcome home you haven’t changed much, I hope your training proves otherwise in battle.” He could hear the ninja leaving.

“Aburame.” He looked up at the back of the gray over coat; he did not turn to face him. “Touché, Shino.” Then he continued disappearing in the trees, Naruto could hear his retreat as he turned to stare at the falls, thinking about everything and nothing, tears streaking down his whiskered cheeks.

‘Why did I come here? He only wanted revenge, kuso! I guess I deserved that, I was a real shit to him back then.’ His eyes followed the ledge under the falls, pulling his jacket and shirt off together. ‘I should have known, the Kikai did not sing to me once, they will not lie about their feelings.’ Getting to his feet gingerly, he walked to the water edge removing his remaining clothes. ‘I do not know what to do; I guess it does not matter anymore anyway.’ Naruto jumped in the cool lake, trying to erase the painful memories.

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Shino gazed down at the monument that contains the names of people who died in the line of duty; too many people he knew where on the stone. Leaning back against the large redwood tree, he wondered about his decision to approach Naruto, try to rebuild their bond; he understood his feeling would never change whether Naruto allowed him to get close or not. Feeling trapped by his love for the blue-eyed ninja. Naruto stood, his prayers complete Shino left the tree landing several feet away from the golden hair; wishing he could just sweep him in his arms.

Naruto glanced over his shoulder at the large Shinobi, “I am done, sorry if I took too long.” He noted more than likely from the Bug Clan with those dark frames, but he did not know him. When he arrived at the stone, he pulled off his jacket his body still wet so his clothes clung uncomfortably to him; too many friends on this rock he thought tossing his orange jacket over his shoulder; thinking Ramón may help. However the next second he froze.

“It has been a long time Uzumaki Naruto.”

Naruto turned around the voice unmistakable however; this ninja was nearly a foot taller than his former comrade was. Wearing a charcoal color long jacket with a hood pulled very low over the brow hiding the forehead protector while the collar of the coat closed over his mouth, the combined effect allowed onlookers to see only the dark frames of his face and part of his nose. “Who are you?”

Shino shifted the Kikai began to hum softly, he stared as the blue eyes began to widen in disbelief, “Have I really changed that much, Uzumaki? You look impressive; I am eager to see what you have learned during your training.” Naruto’s face fell, the golden brows knitting in the middle.

“I SAID WHO THE HELL ARE YOU!” A dangerous anger began to rage inside he felt he could not suppress, his mind denying the obvious similarities his heart trembling as the hum of the Kikai pitched into a chorus.

The ninja reached up opening his coat and pushing the hood off his head, “I thought my friends would be enough of a reminder, perhaps to your eyes I have completely changed.” He steps forward toward the angry glare, overconfident or compulsion to be close to his former lover guiding him to the slender ninja. Unbuttoning the last clasp, he smiled at Naruto after glancing around cautiously.

*Keep watch for us*

“Aburame Shino, you remember right?” The smile stretched to reveal the perfect teeth.

Naruto gaped. His face still twisted in anger, Shino stood in front of him smiling, and the Kikai were singing a familiar melody he felt like a fool. Clenching his teeth trying to think what could have happen; why would he come to me now after what he did? “What do you want?” he managed trying to ignore the multilevel melody.

The smile slid from Shino’s face, he shifted the tone of the Kikai lowered; “I just wanted to welcome you back home. I really want to see you again Naruto.”

‘What! You!’ Naruto growled, “I have seen enough of you for one day!” He snapped turning away from the dark frames, trying to ignore the tiny voice in his head.

“I have no idea what you are speaking about, Naruto.” The retreating golden hair stop, the head dropped looking at the ground. Shino walked over to stand near his shoulder, looking into the blue eye angry profile. “I am sorry you are still not willing to have a bond with me. I understand now why you felt it was necessary.” His voice a soft whisper, irritating Naruto as he turned to face him; expecting to see the passive melancholy face so familiar to him. However, this young man retained a shadow of the smile. “I have waited everyday of the past three years just to see those eyes, hear that voice. I am happy you’ve given me this time, even while you are angry.” The shades nodded at him shortly then the tall man walked toward the trees pulling his coat back up on his head.

Although he walked off the sound of the Kikai, melody reverberated in Naruto's ears, their music unique to the Waterfall Lake. Naruto felt a tightness ache inside his chest. ‘Is he just doing this to punish me?’ The music echoed louder as if calling to him as he gripped his hands in fist, charging toward Shino.

Shino took a deep breath, to steady his racing heart. He has not felt this sadness since his uncle first sent him away, now it was plain that Naruto did not want to bother with him, he would need to let go. Gazing up at the late morning sky the blue beyond the trees reminding him of the electric eyes of the one he loves. He shifted as Naruto’s arms encircled him.

“What was that earlier? Why are you playing with me? I am sorry I hurt you back then! I....” His words cut short as a consuming kiss covered his mouth, instantly giving into the mouth his eyes closing as he surrendered; powerful arms wrapped around him with a deep moan.

Shino pulled the smaller man in his arms tightly absorbing the wonderful mouth, from the moment the tan arms touched him there could be no resisting the young ninja. Naruto’s taste filled his world, as he pressed deeper into the receptive kiss. Naruto grabbed the collar of Shino’s jacket in one hand pulling him closer while he pushed the dark glasses off with the other. The sound of the frames hitting the thin grass under the trees brings them both up for air. Naruto stared shocked at the violet eyes, the corner peeking up higher than he remembered the most amazing smile on the handsome face. ‘There has to be a reason.’ Naruto trembles the arms around him tightened, the mouth placing gentle kisses on his cheeks as the Kikai tune fluctuated the taller ninja humming in unison with them.

“I thought you said you had someone..” Naruto fell silent the words too painful to recall. Shino’s lips kissing around the corners of his mouth lightly, too slowly. Naruto gasped as the mouth covered his again the kiss passionately slow, pulling his lips up one at a time; the tongue flicking light against his before slipping into his mouth. The large hands caressing Naruto’s cheek gently holding onto him as he maintained their kiss. Finally he pulled back the hold did not force him to stay, he barely recognized this man when he first saw him. Shino grew much broader than he would have imaged also his height impressive; still feeling dwarfed by the young ninja. “You want me?”

The smile stretched across his face, regretting he had given his home to Neji. “I desire no other Naruto I never will.” He ran his thumb under the blue eye, wiping away a tear; wondering why he would ever believe he did not care for him. “I think I must have missed something, you just mentioned earlier, did something happen?”

Naruto listened closely to the annoying voice; it belonged to Jiraiya painfully blunt:

“*....you don’t use your head enough for a ninja it is what makes you an idiot, and you will always be one unless you learn to see between the fine lines of the obvious. Stop being everyone’s fool....*”

Suddenly Naruto began to chuckle as he lowered his head looking down at the black shirt form fitting Shino’s chest; for the first time the smell of lavender filling his nostrils. ‘He was not this tall this morning and so many other differences.’

“What is amusing Uzumaki.” Shino felt the jovial laugh had a dark indication; he sensed a deep anger welling in the light hair ninja.

“That’s why he wouldn’t show me his eyes.” His hand gripped tighter on Shino’s collar, his mind replaying the encounter by the waterfall.

“I do not understand Naruto, what happen, who did not show you their eyes?” He began to worry the Kikai, starting to hiss, he silenced them immediately.

Naruto pressed his forehead against the broad chest; part of him wanted to calm down the other part began to see everything in shades of red; surprised by the sound of his own controlled voice. “Shino, who do you think would impersonate you, to get close to me?” Keeping his head firmly against the warm chest muscles Naruto felt himself smiling as he fantasized about the pain he would cause, if his friend came to the same conclusion.

Shino felt Naruto’s weight increase slightly, as if he where holding on to him for support. He perceives a dark anger swelling inside his comrade, wondering what he could do to help. “Please remain calm Naruto, can you tell me what happen, I can be of assistance if you need?”

“Sure just tell me who do you think would pretend to be you?” He lifted his bright blue eyes to the concerned gaze, his voice calm once again.

Shino was not fooled, however if they discuss the matter he might be able to get more details. “Well, I am not nearly a prejudice as my old self; however the first person who may reasonably seek to obtain some benefit by impersonating me, to get close to you is most likely Uchiha Sasuke.” He instantly regretted telling Naruto. The blue eyes flashed red, while he grinned evilly in Shino’s surprised face.

Naruto spoke his voice gravely thick and controlled “You know Shino I thought the same thing, I just wanted one more confirmation before I kill him.” The grin reveals the sharp teeth as he looked pass the violet eyes toward the skyline. Shino’s Kikai began to swarm. Naruto eyes flicked back to him, “One more thing, don’t interfere.” The blond hissed, before rocketing out of his arms toward the wide blue sky.

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