Colors

*Greetings again. Took me quite a while to post this cause my com died. Luckily it was a fixable prob. Thank you to those who have been reading and I hope you enjoyed every bit of the story thus far. A reminder to keep those reviews coming in should you wanna see anything different or suggest improvements.

Cheers….

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Chapter 7

Gaara twiddled with his teaspoon whilst Naruto played around with a cherry tomato on his plate of half finished Caesar’s salad. The two had remained mostly silent throughout their meals with questions and answers revolving around the party during the previous night. Gaara noticed that Naruto had a troubled look on his face. He had hoped that the normally bright young man would help perk his spirits up but unfortunately, he found himself sitting in front of a very dull Naruto with a cloud hanging over his head. Finally bored from watching the blonde play with his food he decided to enlighten him on the purpose for the lunch meet.

“I’m thinking of leaving Sai.” The sudden words earned Naruto’s attention immediately.

“You’re thinking of leaving him?”

“Yeah, I’m kind of fed up with the man’s blank attitude with everything.” Naruto watched his friend’s hurtful expression as he sipped his coffee and then proceeded to stare out the café’s window.

“Go on…” Naruto coaxed.

“Last night I arrived home. He was up waiting for me and for an instant I was really happy because I actually felt guilty about what I did to you. I thought that finally the guy’s beginning to show his feelings. He walked up to me and before I could open my mouth to say anything he just kissed me and…”

“Hokay Gaara, I’m sorry if I’m being rude and cutting things short but I really don’t wanna hear the details.”

“Ehm… sorry.”

“Don’t mention it. Anyway, so you guys got back, had sex and then?”

“That’s it and he just flopped aside and said nothing. Then this morning, he got up and went out for his run and I haven’t seen him since.”

“Ok Gaara, what is it you’re looking for? ‘Oh good morning honey? Would you like some breakfast?’ Come on, he’s a guy, you’re a guy. So stop being a whiney bitch.”

“Thanks Naruto that REALLY made me feel better.”

“Look, I’m sorry I’m being blunt but that’s just his way of showing he cares. You know he doesn’t talk much and on top of that, the fact that he waited up for you is more than enough Gaara.”

“But that’s just one example. I haven’t heard him say he loved me. Not even in reply when I say it to him…”.

“Not once?”

“Nope.”

Naruto thought carefully about his next answer. If indeed Gaara wasn’t exaggerating, then a complete lack of the “L” word use was altogether another problem on its own, especially since their relationship had lasted for years now. He thought about Sai and wondered about his impassive state and realized that Sai wasn’t the type to lie about being in love. If he knew that it made Gaara feel good to say those words to him then he would. He thought about Sai’s paintings, trying his best to find an answer in them, the elegant camel, sliding sidewinders, vultures, the desert mouse, the eerie camel spider and then suddenly it hit him full on.

“Gaara you twerp.’

“Huh?”

“Hahahahaha, oh Sai’s a clever one but he’s over estimated your appreciation for his paintings.”

“What? How dare you. I love his paintings.”

“Really? Then its too bad you know so little of them.”

“No I don’t.”

“Do you really recall every painting?”

“Yeah… Of course I do.”

“So recall every single painting. Then make a deduction and I’m sure you’ll see that the next thing you should do is run your little whiney ass back home and say ‘Honey, I’m home. Want me to make you some dinner?’”

“Naruto this isn’t funny.” Gaara shot Naruto a death glare.

“I’m not saying it is. Its just that for someone who’s the Chairman and CEO of Sand Technologies to not notice this …. Well, its quite humbling,”

Naruto chuckled and started digging into the rest of his salad. Meanwhile Gaara reverted into deep thought wondering what it was about each painting that he had so crucially missed. Not wanting to torture his poor friend anymore Naruto decided to point it out.

“They’re all desert animals, as in, Gaara equals Sand equals desert and animals?” A furious blush spilt onto Gaara’s cheeks.

“Oh my God…”

“Yup… feeling better now?”

“I feel sooo bad…”

“Now you need to go apologize otherwise….. holy crap.”

“What?!”

Gaara turned to look at what had caused Naruto to start drooling over. It was a jet black Vanquish S Aston Martin. Its polished black surface and fully tinted windows made for one of the sexiest sights Naruto had ever set his eyes upon and the purr of its engine nothing short of a turn on. He made a mental note to own one soon.

“Wow, I thought having an Enzo would be good enough but I think I need that one too.” Gaara finally voiced. Naruto watched as out stepped a very familiar looking individual. “No fucking way?!” “What the fuck is he doing here????” Naruto exclaimed.
“Naruto, you ok?” Gaara asked concerned.

Naruto watched in horror as Sasuke, clad in a white, sleeveless muscle T and grey sweat pants, sat his Oakleys on his head before clicking the remote to lock his car.

“Oh God Gaara hide me.”

“Hide you? From who and why?”

“Nevermind, too late.”

Sasuke walked into the café. He glanced across its patrons and noticed Naruto sitting with another red haired boy who he found rather familiar. Naruto waved at Sasuke, which earned him an impatient small smile. Gaara turned around to gaze at the man and gave his regards in the form of a nod, the dark prince smiling politely before returning his attention back to the café counter. Naruto watched as the waitress quickly passed Sasuke his take away before he promptly left the café, entered his car and drove off, a soothing low purr from the car’s magnificent engine accompanying him.

Gaara returned to face Naruto who was still staring intently out the window.

“Earth calling Naruto.”

“Huh?”

“What’s with you and the Uchiha?”

“You know him?”

“Sure I do, he’s a client. Buys heap loads of silicon dies for his broadband wireless routers. Why?”

“Nothing,” Naruto said, trying hard to hide the confusion and disappointment in his face.

On one hand he was rather relieved to not have to face his dinner date but on the other hand, he was deeply disappointed as to why the Uchiha had given him such an aloof response. Gaara decided not to probe further. He wasn’t the type to actually pry in other’s matters, not to mention he wasn’t too comfortable sharing his own problems with people unless he was desperate, today being one such example. Finally giving up on deciphering his own feelings, Naruto reverted his attention back to Gaara.

“Like I was saying, you should be on your way back to apologize, so, you done?”
Gaara noted the slightly rushed tone in Naruto’s voice. There was something definitely bothering the blonde but putting Sai at the top of his priority list, he decided to call for the tab.

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Gaara passed the keys to his butler who accepted it graciously, while bowing his head low.

“Is Sai back?”

“Sai-sama is back from his run. I believe he’s upstairs,” the butler answered.

“Has he eaten?”

“Yes sir.”

With that, Gaara went upstairs with controlled strides. Although his exterior was calm, his heart was racing. The feeling never seemed to grow old on him no matter how many times he climbed the grand staircase and walked the long corridor to the master bedroom in his large mansion. Finally reaching the room, he breathed in deeply before letting out a slow breath to calm himself and entered. Sai was clad in a bathrobe with his chest exposed, sitting on a lounge chair next to the large French windows which lit the expanse of the master bedroom. He had a book in his hand but snapped it shut as soon as he saw Gaara enter.

“Hey.”

“Hi,” Gaara replied. The two remained in an awkward silence, whilst Gaara tried to figure out how best to admit he had been slightly unfaithful to the radiant figure before him. But just when Gaara was about to open his mouth to speak, Sai spoke first.

“I got you a little something on my way back from a run in the city.” Sai picked up a small white box that had an elegant fuschia bow tied neatly around it. Gaara’s heartbeats picked up its pace as Sai walked slowly towards him.

“Here,” Sai smiled which earned him one in return from Gaara.

Gaara slowly opened the package to reveal a Vivienne Westwood ring. He had been eyeing the rhodium plated accessory for some time now, which was in the shape of the designer’s famous globe and cross. He just never got down to buying it for fear he would feel too girlish wearing it, but having come from Sai, Gaara now knew it was his most prized possession. As he examined the ring closely, he saw the simple initials that had been engraved on the inside rim of the ring, which read “SG”. Gaara felt his heart swell so immensely that it threatened to burst. Sai took the ring from Gaara and slid it down his middle finger slowly.

“What happened to the ‘&’ in between the S and G.” Gaara asked playfully, but his voice was low, hiding swallowed tears.

“I wanted the two letters to stick together, just like us.”

“You….. lame….romantic.” Gaara poured into Sai’s chest, leaning into him whilst Sai wrapped his arms tightly around his lover.

As he sobbed, Sai spoke softly and nuzzled in his hair at the same time, “I’m sorry. I don’t know why I find these things hard. I just do.”

Gaara looked up to stare into Sai’s eyes, only to realize that the love he had been searching for was reflected clearly in them all this while.

“No, if anyone should be sorry, it should be me for being stupid,” he lunged up into Sai and kissed him hungrily. His hands entangled in Sai’s hair as he deepened the kiss, licking at Sai’s lips with his tongue before plunging in to massage his lover’s, earning him a soft moan.

Gaara felt his body burst into flames as Sai slid a hand up his shirt to feel the sensitive skin around his lower abdomen and let out one of his own pleasure filled moans into the kiss. This only served to encourage the usually stoic man further and Sai slid his hand upwards to tease Gaara’s nipple. With the feel of Sai’s expert probing hands, Gaara dislodged himself from the kiss and bit hard onto the skin of Sai’s collarbone stopping just when he heard his lover’s throaty cry that melded both pain and pleasure sweetly. He licked the now reddening spot before repeating the same gesture on the side of Sai’s neck. “Oh, God … Gaara…”.

No longer being able to contain himself, Sai grasped onto Gaara’s firm buttocks and lifted him clear off the ground, Gaara’s legs spreading to wrap around his waist. Having been lost in lust filled kisses again, Sai didn’t realize that he had been subconsciously easing himself towards the double king sized bed until he lost his balance flopping on top of Gaara and the bed. The two stopped to look into each other’s hazy eyes, breaths ghosting over each other’s faces heavily. Gaara started to ease himself further into the bed and Sai followed him, undressing his robe which left his pale bare form and swollen cock fully exposed.

Gaara’s eyes widened slightly at the sight and he let a small smile curve the corner of his mouth.

“Like what you see?” Sai spoke from his cat like pose, hovering above Gaara who had his weight resting on his elbows.

“Mmm… very much.”

Sai began pushing Gaara’s shirt aside and licked the well built abs only to accompany each wet lick with a soothing blow, the fluctuations between warm and wet and cold sending sparks straight to Gaara’s groin. “Mmmf…”, Gaara let out a hiss as Sai had firmly grasped his erection, the cloth friction sending indescribable jolts of electricity throughout his body as he bucked into the gesture craving more.

Desperate for further skin contact, Gaara pulled his shirt over his head to allow Sai room for exploration. Sai accepted his invitation by sucking hard on one nipple, teasing it with his teeth before moving to the other, his actions causing Gaara to arch his back with the painful but pleasurable sensations as he gripped the sheets of the bed tightly.

“Mmm…. Damn it, get these fucking pants off me.”

“Shh, dear.” Sai planted a kiss on Gaara’s lips gently and gave him a knowing smile before moving downwards. Sai looked at the bulge and as he caught Gaara’s glance mouthed the bulge firmly. “Ahh.. Sai”.

His fingers worked quickly as he unbuttoned and unzipped the pants before pulling the hindering clothes over Gaara’s proud member and off his legs, chucking it across the room. Holding the base of his cock, Sai licked the shaft playfully. Gaara threw his head back, his eyes closed shut as each tantalizing lick only served to drive him closer to the edge. Sai continued the tormenting movements and licked the precum from the tip before he ceased his actions. Having felt all contact withdrawn, Gaara opened his eyes to see what Sai was up to. He watched as his lover squeezed a generous amount of lube onto his fingers before approaching his lover, separating his legs with his thighs.

Sai then leaned into Gaara, till their noses were touching. Suddenly Gaara felt a slight tinge of fear, as if it was his first time all over again. But he new the feelings in him were due to the doubt and his own insecurities of not knowing what he meant to Sai. He needed to confirm them, to hear him say those words he longed for.

“Sai… Do you love me?” He whispered against Sai’s cheek.
Sai stayed silent for a moment. His eyes grew gentle and slowly he began to smile.

“So that’s what’s been bothering you.” Sai chuckled slightly and teasingly rolled his hips against Gaara’s causing their erections to grind each other and at the same time, his fingers began probing Gaara’s tight entrance.

“Ah… Sai.. really.” Gaara panted. “I need to know.”
Sai ground his hips again.

“Mmmff….” Gaara moaned softly.

“I.. love.. you.” Sai said seductively against Gaara’s ear and accented each word with a firm grinding action. His fingers dove into Gaara’s entrance and he whispered the words again, “I love you…”

“Oh… Sai…,” Gaara moaned Sai’s name, his hands tightly wound round Sai’s neck. The two were grounding furiously now with Sai scissoring his fingers in Gaara’s entrance. Pulling his fingers out, Sai guided his aching cock towards the opening. He lingered for a moment, tickling Gaara with the tip and causing his lover to growl at him with vicious frustration. Returning his lover’s response with a smirk Sai plunged deep into Gaara, hitting his prostate with deadly accuracy.

“Ahh…” He eased himself out and plunged in again, his senses exploding with the friction and tight warmth. Gaara dug his nails into Sai’s back whilst his lover fisted his hair and plunged himself in again. Sai quickened his pace with each moan earned as he felt his lover’s entrance tighten around his cock.

“Sai, mmm… harder”, Gaara ordered. No longer able to hold himself Sai jerked his hips uncontrollably and grasped his lover’s throbbing cock, pumping it firmly to match his strokes. Making sure that he brought Gaara full pleasure, Sai perfected every entry and ensured that every penetration pounded onto those sensitive nerves over and over again. “Ahh…I’m… gonna…ahh” both men shouted their releases as Sai collapsed onto Gaara’s sweat slicked chest. After their breaths had calmed slightly, Sai laid little butterfly kisses along Gaara’s forehead and cheeks, his black fringe tickling Gaara’s face.

“What took you so long to say the “L” word?” Gaara asked playfully.

“I thought that a picture’s worth a thousand words.” Sai replied.
The red head blushed as he was reminded yet again of Naruto’s earlier comments. Sai then gave Gaara a chaste kiss before getting up from his position to avoid soiling the sheets further.

“Sai…I’ve got something to tell you.”

“No need,” Sai answered whilst putting his bathrobe back on.

“Huh? What do you mean?” Gaara sat upright and lifted an eyebrow at Sai.

“Shikamaru sent me a message during the party.” Gaara cringed and looked away, his face blushing furiously now as he realized why Sai had waited up for him. He felt Sai lift his chin and caressed his cheek gently with his thumb.

“And I promise I’ll never give you another reason to do what you did,” Sai continued and with that, the two embraced each other lovingly.

TBC