Under the Mistletoe

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This chapter has a steamy sex scene. Just FYI, so I don’t get in trouble for not warning you. Ye have been warned!
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Chapter 5: Under the Mistletoe…

Sasuke walked down the dark path, as snow came fluttering down from the sky. Only a few lights worked on this night, but he knew his way. He was heading toward a small park, not too far from the cliff, which held the faces of the great Hokage from the past. It was a place he had visited quite often while growing up, and the Uchiha had always enjoyed his visits, but now, he only wished he could go home.


Earlier that day, Sakura had told the teen about a meeting with Naruto. She said that the blonde had told her to tell Sasuke to go to a certain area of the park, and they’d “settle things between them.” He didn’t know exactly what it meant, but the raven hair knew he had to go, whether or not he liked it. Naruto and himself needed to talk, but even he was at a loss of what to say to him. Sasuke didn’t completely feel it necessary to blurt out, “I love you,” to the blonde; his heart convulsed in pain just thinking about it.


Yet he continued forward, feeling snowflakes melt, as they would fall on his face.


‘It is Christmas Eve, after all,’ the Uchiha thought. ‘We should at least make up for the holidays,’ not that he cared much. Christmas had lost its magical, wondrous feeling, ever since his family had been killed. Ever since that day, Sasuke saw the holidays as a time to train, a time to work even harder to get the strength he would need to defeat his brother. The past few Christmases were lonely, dark, and tedious, even after cell 7 had been formed. The rest of his team would always have some kind of get together with other friends and family, and the Uchiha would always lie, saying he had plans, too. However, on every Christmas, the cold hand of loneliness grasped him, and he’d sit in his empty house, remembering back to his younger days, when he was with his family.


Sasuke sighed, slowing his pace. ‘How do I know… that this will turn out well? I… don’t want this season to become another painful memory.’


‘That’s the risk you’ll have to take,’ his conscious told him, sounding a lot like Kakashi.


A smirk appeared on the Uchiha’s face, despite himself. ‘The guy is really starting to rub off on me.’


He rounded a corner and stopped. There was a bench sitting beneath a few big trees, where the view of the cliff was fantastic. Leaning against one of the trees was Naruto, arms crossed for warmth, and his eyes were looking at Sasuke in awe, as if something about the teen astonished him.


The Uchiha could feel his cheeks burn. ‘It looks like he wants to kiss me….’ “What are you looking at, dunce?” he asked, a little more sharply than he intended.


The blonde blinked, then chuckled, scratching his neck, nervously. “Uh, nothing, Sasuke! You’re… a little late, that’s all!”


He looked at the snow beneath his feet. “I wasn’t sure I wanted to come,” the raven hair whispered.


An awkward silence fell between them, and Sasuke could practically hear the snow as it made contact with the ground. He could feel his legs ach, as if staying there physically hurt them. ‘I want to leave,’ he thought. ‘If you have nothing to say, Naruto, I’m going to leave.’ The Uchiha was about to turn and voice his thoughts, but the blonde opened his mouth.


“Hey, Sasuke? You… wanna sit down?” The blonde indicated the bench overlooking the cliff, freshly brushed of snow.


He said nothing as Sasuke made his way over to the bench, carefully sitting, the blonde setting himself beside the raven hair. ‘Too close….’


“Umm,” Naruto said, after a few minutes of staring into space, “look, Sasuke, I’m… sorry about the other night.”


“Huh?” Sasuke looked at his love with a shocked expression. ‘He’s… apologizing…?’ “What for?”


The blonde leaned forward, placing his elbows on his knees and staring intently on the beautiful scenery before them. “For… acting the way I did the other night. I shouldn’t have taken my frustration on Kakashi out on you. There was a lot of… new and mixed up things happening inside me and… I didn’t really know how to handle it. But it wasn’t your fault, so,” he turned and looked at the Uchiha, small smile on his face, “I’m sorry, okay?”


All the raven-haired teen could do was stare at his friend. ‘Feelings? What feelings? Could he feel…?’ He leaned forward to look into Naruto’s blazing blue eyes. “What do you mean, Naruto?” he asked. “What… kind of feelings are you talking about?”


The other’s grin widened. “The good kind, Sasuke!”


Sasuke sat back, still not understanding his love. “What are you trying to say? Do you….” He looked away, heat once again rising to his cheeks. “Do you… feel something… for me?”


Naruto chuckled. “Why? Is that what you’re trying to tell me?”


The Uchiha started, looking sharply away, scowl on his face. “No! Why would I try to say anything like that?” ‘If all he’s going to do is fool around, then I’m leaving!’ Sasuke put a hand on the bench, preparing to take off into the falling snow as fast as possible, when something warm covered it. He looked down to see Naruto’s own hand grasping his. Dark eyes rose to look questioningly at the other teen, who was smiling.


“Hey, now,” he said, softly, “don’t try to leave, Sasuke. If you do, you’ll break the tradition and Kakashi will be all over us again!”


He blinked. “Tradition…?”


Naruto pointed upward, and Sasuke’s eyes followed, finding a mistletoe branch hanging peacefully above them. His face blushed even more as he looked back at the blonde.


“Not that I wouldn’t want to be cuffed to you again,” he added, “it’s just a pain only being able to use one hand!” The blonde tightened his grip on his teammate’s hand and pulled him closer. “Now what do you say if we continue a Christmas tradition?”


Their lips were only centimeters apart, and Sasuke’s heart was pounding wildly in his chest. ‘His hand… is so warm, and his eyes…. They’re… so beautiful….’ “How can I… say no to you, Naruto?” He moved forward a bit and captured the blonde’s lips.


It was like before, only better. Sasuke’s body tingled as Naruto snaked an arm around him, holding them close, fingers twining around each other, and he drowned in the wonderful sensations it brought him. ‘I want… more….’ Shyly, the Uchiha licked the other’s lips, asking, hoping, to enter that glorious mouth.


After a small chuckle, his call was answered as the blonde opened his mouth to Sasuke’s tongue. He delved into the blonde’s mouth, fighting with his tongue and digging into every crevice, memorizing every tooth, the silkiness of his love’s delicious entrance….


Sasuke’s body began to feel very warm, and a certain something was starting to stir at the pleasure it brought. ‘Please don’t let this be a dream,’ he thought, remembering many nights past.


Slowly, they parted, both slightly panting, arms wrapped around each other, fingers still entwined. The raven-haired teen looked into Naruto’s eyes, hearing the words as they escaped his mouth.


“I love you.” At first, he hadn’t realized it was himself speaking, but once he heard those words, Sasuke knew it was the right thing to say. The blonde needed to be told, and being direct would be the only way to do it. The Uchiha released the other’s hand and wrapped his arm around his waist, holding his love tightly. “I have felt like this for so long, Naruto,” he went on, feeling his heart lift, as if something heavy had been taken off it. “It’s been so hard, keeping this feeling bottled up inside. I’m sorry if I worried you, but I didn’t know….”


“If I felt the same way?” Naruto finished, tightening his hold on Sasuke before pulling back, so they could look at each other. “I think I understand, Sasuke. You didn’t want to tell anyone for the good of the team. But I think this will help strengthen our teamwork, and make us much stronger.” He smiled brightly. “Now, you know how I feel, too!” The blonde leaned forward and captured Sasuke in another breathless kiss.


‘He’s so good,’ the Uchiha thought. ‘I wouldn’t mind staying like this all night, but not here.’ He broke the kiss and whispered, “We should go somewhere else, Naruto.”


“Sure, Sasuke.” The blonde stood and took the raven-haired teen’s hand, raising him to his feet. “Let’s go to my place. I’ve got some turkey ramen for Christmas. I know it’s not the same as a real turkey dinner, but it’s still pretty good!”


He smiled. “Sounds nice.”


They walked down the path and entered into the streets of Konoha, fingers entwined around the others, both smiling and enjoying the winter air. By the time they reached Naruto’s apartment, the snow had stopped, and the blonde quickly opened the door and turned on the lights, eager for a meal.


Sasuke had to stop as he shut the door. Sure, the place was still a little messy, piles of books and scrolls scattered here and there, and there were posters still plastered to the walls, but the blonde had hung a string of white lights and garland all around the small abode. A fresh pine scent hit his nose, and the Uchiha saw a fresh pine tree, decorated with multicolored lights, ornaments, and tinsel, with a star at the top, sitting peacefully in a corner by his bed. A few presents even sat beneath the tree, though he wondered if they were actual gifts or just decoration.


He took off his coat, eyes still darting around as he sat at the table, Naruto already placing some steaming ramen and a cup of cocoa in front of him. To the Uchiha’s surprise, the blonde ninja actually sat beside him. He must have had a funny look on his face, because the other turned to him.


“Are you okay with me sitting here, Sasuke?” the blonde-haired teen asked, mouth full of ramen.


He smiled. “Yeah, it’s okay, I’m just… not used to all the closeness yet.” The Uchiha teen knew it would take some getting used to, he didn’t have much of anybody to be close to like this, especially around the holidays, ever since his clan was killed. ‘Not anymore,’ he thought, eating his ramen. ‘That ends this year. I have Naruto beside me, now. I’ll never be alone again.’


After they finished a quiet meal, Sasuke sat on Naruto’s bed looking at the tree, watching the lights twinkle, making the tinsel shine brilliant colors. The blonde soon joined him, staring out the window.


“It,” the Uchiha said, quietly, “must have been lonely, Naruto. Celebrating Christmas by yourself for all those years.”


Naruto looked at him, then smirked. “It wasn’t that bad. Iruka-sensei would usually come over and share a meal with me.” His eyes turned to the window again. “But I know what you mean. It was hard to see all the families gathering together every year, and to know I couldn’t have it…. I’m sure it was harder on you, though. I mean, after… what happened with your clan, and all.”


Sasuke’s eyes dropped to the floor, a twinge of sadness flowing through him. “Yeah, it was. To have family for so many years, and then to have it taken away, so suddenly….” He trailed off, not really wanting to talk about it. The Uchiha missed his family, but to sulk about the loss wasn’t how he did things… not anymore.


“But that’s all in the past!” the blonde said, smiling, turning to the raven-haired teen, wrapping his arms around him. “We have each other, now, Sasuke! How about we,” a blush crept onto his face, “make this Christmas one to remember?” He leaned forward and placed his lips on Sasuke’s.


The Uchiha kissed back, intent on taking the blonde up on his offer, wrapping his arms around him in turn, one hand gliding over Naruto’s shirt, wanting to rip it off. His face warmed, and his member stirred once again, shivering in anticipation of what was to come.


“Are you cold?” the blonde breathlessly asked, responding to Sasuke’s shiver.


The raven hair shook his head, smirking. “Quite the opposite, Naruto.”


The other smirked, as well. “Then, let’s get this shirt off you, Sasuke.” His hands went to the Uchiha teen’s pants and pulled up, quickly discarding the shirt and ran his hands over his bare chest.


Sasuke placed his own hands on Naruto’s, shuddering. “Your hands… are really cold. I think you need to be warmed up.” He removed his love’s shirt and held him close, kissing passionately, hands roaming the wide expanse of the blonde’s back.


Slowly, one of his love’s hands snaked its way down to the top of his pants, gently gliding over the Uchiha’s sensitive parts.


Sasuke gasped, breaking away from the blonde’s mouth, and sitting back, letting out a small moan.


Naruto smiled, applying more pressure, nearly causing the raven hair to cry out. At the distraction, he leaned down and captured a nipple in his mouth.


The Uchiha’s breath caught. ‘That… feels so good.’ An arm wrapped around the blonde’s head to keep him there, as he sucked, licked, and lightly nibbled on the sensitive flesh. He felt hands begin to undo his pants, and he could feel his heart speed up once again.


The blonde moved to the other nipple, hands now working on removing the cloth surrounding the raven hair’s skin.


‘He’s… trying to….’ Sasuke couldn’t think straight, not with the blonde’s expert mouth suckling him. ‘I… won’t be… shown up!’ He placed his hands on Naruto’s shoulders and pushed him back, pinning him to the bed, straddling his waist. His eyes were wide and surprised, but soon softened as the Uchiha leaned down to kiss him gently. He trailed kisses down his succulent neck, loving the taste of the blonde’s skin. ‘It’s so sweet….’ Sasuke ran his tongue down the blonde’s chest, licking his lips as he came to the hem of his love’s pants. He began to unzip them, gently pulling them off and tossing the useless clothing to the side. His eyes looked at the bulge in his love’s boxers and smirked, hands reaching out to pull that covering down as well.


Sasuke could feel the blonde watching him, so he went as slow as possible, pulling the boxers down just a little, and kissed the small patch of hair, which now shown on his body. He moved them a little more, once again kissing what he exposed. When he did come to uncovering Naruto’s manhood, he easily slipped off the boxers quickly, ignoring the heated flesh, as it stood erect.


A small growl came from the blonde and he sat up, clutching the Uchiha’s wrists. “That’s not fair, Sasuke,” he whispered. “Me being naked, while you remain half-dressed! You’re the one who’s hot here!”


Sasuke chuckled. “True, Naruto, but you seem to have a hold on me. I can’t do anything about it.”


The blonde kissed the Uchiha before releasing him, then smiled and laid back down, watching as the raven-haired teen stood and shed the rest of his clothing.


Now naked, Sasuke looked back at the blonde ninja, cheeks feeling extremely warm, a strong wave of embarrassment taking hold of his heart. ‘Naruto is so… gorgeous.’ His eyes gazed over his nude love and admired how tan his skin was, despite it being winter, and his muscles were toned, making the Uchiha feel slightly scrawny. He looked away, modestly.


A hand grasped his own. He looked down into his love’s eyes, which were smiling, brightly.


“You’re beautiful, Sasuke! Don’t you think any different!” He pulled the Uchiha to him, and he fell onto the bed, Naruto quickly wrapping his legs around Sasuke’s waist.


“What are you—”


The blonde quieted him with another kiss. “I don’t want you to get away, you know!”


Sasuke smirked at his love. ‘He may regret that choice.’ He reached up and removed their headbands, causing confusion to swirl in those pretty blue eyes. “You don’t sleep with this on, do you?”


The blonde shook his head as the Uchiha placed them beside the bed, then leaned down for another breathless kiss. He slowly rubbed his body against Naruto’s, grinding their hips together, causing moans to escape from his mouth. The blonde groaned at one hard thrust the raven hair caused, moving his hips up as well.


“More, Sasuke,” he pleaded. “I need… more.”


The Uchiha stopped and looked at the teen below him. “Are… are you sure, Naruto?”


The blonde groaned, nodding as he repositioned his hips.


Sasuke never broke eye contact with the person he loved, although the other clenched his eyes shut as the raven hair placed his manhood at the blonde’s entrance. Slowly, slowly, the Uchiha entered his body.


Naruto gasped, and he stopped, hearing the pain tinged in his voice. The blonde whipped his eyes open, staring into the Uchiha’s dark orbs. “What are you doing, Sasuke?” he asked, harshly.


“I-I don’t want to hurt you, Naruto,” the raven hair answered, pulling out a little, “not like this.”


The blonde growled, grabbing his love’s head, bringing their lips close together. “You won’t hurt me! Continue or I’ll change the situation around!” His lips slammed into the Uchiha’s, as he tightened his grip around his waist, thrusting his hips forward, burying the raven hair deep within him.


Sasuke cried out in pleasure, the sound immediately being swallowed by his partner. ‘He’s… so hot… and tight!’ He groaned and, after a few moments of letting the blonde adjust, the Uchiha began thrusting inside the teen beneath him, who was moaning and tossing his head.


“Uhnn…. Faster, Sasuke!” the blonde groaned, wrapping his arms around the other’s shoulders.


Happy to comply, the raven-haired teen quickened his pace, closing his eyes and resting his head on his love’s shoulder. ‘You’re so tight, Naruto!’ He could feel sweat begin to dot his forehead, and the blonde began sucking on his neck, enhancing the pleasure immensely. He moaned loudly, thrusting even faster, Naruto meeting his hips with every thrust.


The blonde began moaning on the Uchiha’s neck, pumping his hips as fast and as hard as he could, sending great waves of pleasure to course through him. Suddenly, Naruto’s body became rigid as he came, groaning loudly and biting down on Sasuke’s shoulder, sucking on the blood he drew.


Sasuke cried out, the pain mixed with unimaginable pleasure flowing through his body caused his own release, as colors danced before his eyes. He pumped a few more times, making sure to get every last drop deep inside his lover.


He fell on top of Naruto, panting and enjoying the euphoria that came to him. The warm body beneath him shifted, slightly, and a voice whispered in his ear, “Merry Christmas, Sasuke.”


The Uchiha smiled. “Merry Christmas, Naruto,” he replied, quickly falling into a deep sleep, in the arms of the person he loved.

The sun shone brightly in his eyes, and he groaned, not ready to wake up for the day, and turned toward the warmth next to him. His arms curled around the still sleeping ninja beside him and he tried to fall back asleep, but Sasuke found it a feudal attempt, as his body no longer seemed to be tired. Instead, he opened his eyes and watched as Naruto slept, snoring quietly away, mumbling in his sleep.


He smiled. The Uchiha found him… cute, as he lied there. ‘Hn, I’m thinking like Sakura,’ he thought, as the blonde opened his eyes, turning sleepy blue orbs at him.


“Did I wake you, Naruto?” Sasuke asked, tightening his grip on the blonde.


The other ninja yawned. “No, Sasuke, I just wanted to watch you sleep, but it looks like you beat me to it!” He stretched, flinching in pain.


Dark eyes looked at him in concern. “Did I hurt you?”


Naruto chuckled. “I’m just sore, nothing to worry about….” His eyes turned back to the Uchiha. “Loser.”


Sasuke smiled. “Well, that’s what you get for not getting stretched out before hand, dunce!” Their words held no hate, only love as they picked on each other. “But,” he continued, placing a hand on the blonde’s cheek, “I guess you’re my dunce, now.”


The blonde’s smile widened. “Hell yeah I am! Just like you’re my loser!” He wrapped his arms around the Uchiha and held him close. He kissed the bite-mark he made the night before. “This mark is proof of it, Sasuke. You’re mine forever.”


“Then, maybe I should do the same to you during our next night, so I have proof that you’re mine as well.”


Another chuckle. “Sure, if you want.”


They cuddled for several moments, enjoying the warmth of each other’s bodies, and being together, before the blonde suggested they get up. It was Christmas Day, and they had agreed to have lunch over at Sakura’s house, along with Kakashi and Iruka.


The two dressed, and Sasuke noted to make sure they were in a larger and more comfortable bed for their next ‘romp’, feeling a slight kink in his back. They left Naruto’s apartment, walking toward the Haruno house, side by side. The blonde ninja held out his hand to the Uchiha, and he smiled, taking the offering, their fingers folding together.


Sasuke couldn’t seem to get rid of the smile on his face, his heart felt so full, and he was just so damn happy. He looked over to Naruto. ‘Never again will I ever be lonely,’ he thought, ‘not as long as I have Naruto by my side. We’ll protect each other, and I will gladly give my life for him, not that I haven’t in the past. I will love you forever, Naruto.’ He walked closer to the blonde-haired ninja, watching as a single snowflake fell from the sky. ‘I will forever love the snow, too.’