Bits and Pieces: Naruto

Title: Fangs and Secretaries

Fandom: Naruto

Part: 2/3

Characters: Naruto, Pein

Word count: 2,118

AN: Ooh! Part 2 of three! I hope you enjoy it all. :3

G: I'm sorry you can't enjoy a three part story under the bits and pieces title. I tried to keep them in character for her so no, you really wouldn't see them acting all shy and lusty. At least not the Uchihas.

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It was nearly two weeks after Naruto had admitted to knowing about the Coven and what Pein was. Things hadn’t changed much. Naruto still shoved his boss out of the door when he needed to feed, they both still worked well with each other but there was a new easiness between them that Pein enjoyed.

 

It was a well deserved night off and Pein had fed already, but found himself before the small house that Naruto rented. Staring at the windows that were lit up by bright lights, the man scolded himself for being a wimp before heading up to the door. Ringing the door bell, he waited, his hands in slack pockets. It didn’t take long for Naruto to appear, hair flat around his face but still looking full and soft.

 

“Naruto, I do hope that I’m not disturbing anything,” Pein drawled, getting a bright smile as the blond opened the door a bit more.

 

“No, no. I just finished my shower and I was about to finish one of my projects,” Naruto said, tilting his head. “Please, come in,” He said, standing back from the doorway. Pein stepped in with a smile, sliding his shoes off as the younger male closed the door behind him.

 

“Sounds like an interesting night,” Pein drawled teasingly, getting another smile from the blond as he was led towards the living room.

 

“Oh loads. Would you like some coffee? I just made a pot,” Naruto offered.

 

“That would be nice,” Pein replied, nodding his head. Naruto headed into the kitchen, leaving Pein alone in the room. The man sat down in a chair, finding it comfortable and sweet smelling, reminding the vampire of the scent that hung a round his secretary. It was soothing to his senses and made him smile in pleasure, just as Naruto came out with two cups of steaming coffee. “Delightful.”

 

“I’m glad you think so,” Naruto laughed, handing him a cup of perfectly made coffee. Sitting down, he sipped at his coffee with a hum of pleasure, Pein doing the same, but without the hum.

 

“I know so, Naruto,” Pein drawled, gazing over his coffee cup. Naruto hid his smile behind his coffee cup. “I’m rather surprised that you haven’t gone out with someone, nor are you with a boyfriend.”

 

“I hate that you guys can tell that just by looking sometimes,” Naruto huffed, rolling his eyes before sipping his coffee as he thought. “I was dating someone but we didn’t really work out, he cheating on me rather often just because I’m always so busy with things and not having a lot of money,” he admitted, running a finger around the rim of his cup as he frowned and thought of his ex-lover.

 

“Who in the world would be idiotic enough to cheat on you?” Pein asked, feeling surprised. He had seen the way the man before him had made even Itachi and Sasuke behave and want to be good little vampires. Just that was rare for the two brothers.

 

“His name was Jiraya. I’m sure you remember him,” Naruto said, shaking his head with a huff of distaste. “I need someone who can understand that I’m not just some sex toy, but rather an equal,” he snorted before standing up. “I was going to order out. Would you like to stay?”

 

“Sure. But let me pay since I am an unexpected guest,” Pein said, pulling out his wallet. Much to amusement, Naruto started to deny the help before blushing at the amused look on Peins lips.

 

“It’s just pizza,” he said lowly.

 

“I like the Hawaiian with extra cheese,” was Peins response.

 

“Alrighty then,” Naruto sighed, lips twitching before he moved to the kitchen where his phone sat. Putting in the order, he dug around the cabinets for some bags of chips, turning around once he had found them. Turning around, he yelped at the sight of Pein standing in the doorway, leaning against the sill.

 

“Did I surprise you?” Pein asked, enjoying the pouting glare that he got in return. “I did not meant to do that to you. I was wondering if you needed any help and I was hoping for fresh coffee.”

 

“Its fine,” Naruto said, smiling at the man before placing the chips down next to where the cash sat. “Can you pull plates down? I need to find my napkins,” he asked as he knelt down to look in a cabinet. Pein quickly found the plates, admiring the blue-green of the glass that made them before pulling out tall glasses that matched them.

 

“Where did you get your dishes?” the vampire asked, wondering if he could find them for his own home.

 

“They were sold at Wal-Mart. I think you can still find them on the site,” Naruto replied, standing up with a pile of napkins in hand with a smile.

 

“Maybe I’ll get you to look them up and order me a few sets,” Pein mused, placing the dishes on the counter. Naruto laughed lowly and nodded as he pulled out a bowl, dumping the chips into it.

 

“Whatever makes you happy. You’re the one that’s signing my checks,” Naruto drawled before looking at the other male. “Do you mind if I ask you an odd question?” he asked, leaning against the counter. Pein returned the look as he poured coffee into his cup before shrugging.

 

“Ask away,” he said, brushing a lock of hair off of his forehead, his odd eyes taking in Narutos relaxed body.

 

“If you don’t need food, why do you continue to eat?” Naruto asked before continuing to speak. “I mean, your nutrients come from the blood you take, so why eat at all?”

 

“We eat because we find it enjoyable,” Pein replied, smiling lightly. “Any food that we eat is eventually broken down and used to keep our bodies whole. No one is quite sure as to how it happens,” he explained, smiling lightly at the rather interested expression on Narutos face. They both frowned when the doorbell rang, telling them that their pizza was there.

 

“I’ll get it,” Naruto chirped, bouncing out of the kitchen as Pein shook his head in fondness. His companion was soon back with two large boxes of pizza with a smaller box of what smelled like cinnamon and bread.

”Good deal?” Pein asked, nearly drooling at the scent of fresh, real dough covered in real mozzarella, homemade sauce and fresh toppings.

 

“Actually, small time family owned pizzeria that have two sizes of regular pizza crust. Large and larger. All of it was hand made and fresh cut,” Naruto replied, putting the pizza down onto the counter. Opening one box, Pein had to make sure that he wasn’t openly drooling as he gazed down on the pizza. The Hawaiian  was much like the pizzas he remember, nothing being skimped on. Naruto chuckled and served the food before they went to the living room.

 

They lost themselves to each others company, finding new things about each other, so much so that they lost track of the time. Pein jerked and looked up as Narutos phone vibrated, indicating the time before looking out of the window and cursing lowly.

 

“Damn it, I won’t make it home,” he muttered, shaking his head as Naruto looked outside of the window before stringing together several curses of his own.

 

“You can stay here. The reason why I decided to rent this place is for the huge ass bathroom,” Naruto said, standing up and closing the curtains, making sure that no light could get through. “But in exchange of the bathroom, which also has a lovely washer and dryer set by the way, my bedroom is down in the basement. No windows at all,” he finished, raising an eyebrow at the other man. Pein smiled and nodded his head.

 

“Yes, that will work for me. I must call Hidan and see if he will bring me fresh clothes later today,” Pein said as Naruto moved around the house to close the thick curtains that apparently hung over every window.

 

“Where do you get such curtains?” Pein asked as Naruto came back in with a  smile.

 

“I made them actually. Jiraya often spent the night and occasionally my friends get caught here, so I sewed them up and made it so you can walk around the house without worry,” he explained.

 

“Something done out of necessity,” Pein mused, watching Naruto clean up and save his project on his computer.

 

“Pretty much,” Naruto hummed, smiling lightly as Pein pulled out his phone, probably getting ready to call the Hidan that Pein needed to contact. Heading downstairs, Naruto flipped on a small lamp and started to strip his bed, remaking it with a darker set of sheets and blankets.

 

He could remember the first bed he had had, but after dumping Jiraya, he had burnt the bamboo frame and tossed the mattress before heading off to buy a new one. His friends had pitched in and he had bought a very comfortable, very big bed that sat on a solid wood frame. Naruto loved it.

 

“Ah, so this is your bedroom,” Pein drawled, Naruto squealing and diving onto his bed, blanket flying into the air only to land on the blond.

 

“I should get a damn bell for you,” Naruto huffed, dragging the blanket off of his head. Pein chuckled lightly as he eyed the smaller man as he fought to kick the blanket off and get off of the middle of the bed.

 

Dragging his eyes away from the lean body that was wiggling off of the bed, Pein took in the room. The floor was covered in a plush, thick, wall to wall carpet the color of a twilight sky and the color faded up the wall. There were curtains hanging in the corners, softening the curves and lines. More curtains hung from the ceilings and were held back by thick ropes, separating half of the room into a rather nice office space.

 

“Like how it looks?” Naruto asked, Pein looking to the smiling blond.

 

“Yes, I do. Who decorated?” the vampire asked in curiosity. Naruto hummed as he ran a hand through his hair.

 

“Gaara actually, as a final project. He’s getting a business degree with a minor in interior design and this was one of his finals last semester,” Naruto admitted. “I wanted to change my room after my break up and he needed one more room, so Gai-san agreed to it since I’m renting from him.”

 

“Interesting. I might have him work on a few of my own rooms,” Pein hummed, brushing a hand over his shirt with a slight smile.

 

“He’d like that. I’m hoping to actually own this house one day. Once I graduate, I plan on renting to own,” Naruto admitted. The older male gazed at the happy blond and tilted his head to the side as he took in the look of contentment.

 

“Sounds fun. I know that Gai will have a fair price for you when it comes time,” Pein drawled, getting another beaming smile from Naruto.

 

“He said he would have everything set up by the time I’m ready to graduate,” Naruto hummed, smiling lightly as he finished setting up the bed. “When is the guy coming around?” he asked.

 

“Hidan will be here in a couple of hours. For the moment, do you have anything I can wear?” the vampire asked in curiosity, Naruto running his eyes over his body.

 

“You’re about Neji’s size. You’re lucky that I keep various sized night clothes,” Naruto mused, moving to the inbuilt dresser, opening one drawer. Pulling out a pair of soft looking red pants and a matching shirt, he handed it over with a happy smile. “Here, this should fit. I have small bottles of stuff that I know won’t annoy your senses, so just pick out what you’re interested in,” he said, moving to the stairs with a thoughtful look on his face.

 

Pein followed after, finding himself missing the way Narutos scent had wrapped around him in the basement room.

 

After taking a shower in the decadent bathroom, the blond in the living room doing something or another, Pein dried off and pulled on the washed soft night clothes and put his piercings once more. Leaving the bathroom, he paused in the living room doorway and watched his blond secretary separate out clothes.

 

Talking with him for a few moments, Pein headed down to the bed, finding himself asleep with the memory of blond locks under his fingers. When Naruto crawled in later that morning, smelling of sweetness and water, the vampire pulled him close in a half asleep move, not that Naruto complained.