Better Than Drugs

“KABUTO!” he shouted.

The silver haired man appeared at the door, “yes my lord.”

“Get rid of this,” he told him turning away from the bed.

“Yes.”

Walking over to the window he looked out into the night smiling. “Soon Sasuke-kun, you will be mine once again.”

~~~~

His body felt nice and warm. He smiled as he slowly opened his eyes. Expecting the sun to be shining in through his window, dark eyes landed on the sleeping face of Naruto.
‘What the hell,’ he thought as he sat up. Then the previous night came back to him. Shaking his head, ‘geeze, he told him everything.’ Swinging his legs down he stood and walked over to the window. He eased the curtain open to see the sun shining brightly. “why is he still here?”

“What are you talkin’ about, teme,” Naruto yawned as he stretched. He stood and walked over to Sasuke.

Sasuke couldn’t look into the blue eyes so he looked down.

“Don’t do that. I stayed because I wanted to.” Lifting the dark haired man’s chin with is finger he looked into obsidian eyes.

“Thank’s Naruto.” He told him as he leaned in, placing a chaste kiss on the blondes lips.

Naruto’s eyes widened in surprise as he watched Sasuke move toward the bathroom.

Naruto sat back down, waiting for Sasuke to come out. There was a knock at the door then it inched open. He panicked a little because how would it look that he was here in Sasuke’s room. He watched the pink haired woman walked fully into the room, “Hey Sakura-chan,” he said as a light blush spread across his cheeks.

“You guys are awake, good. I’ve got breakfast ready for you downstairs,” she told Naruto smiling.

“He’s in the bathroom, I’ll wait for…”

“He’ll be ok,” she told Naruto then turning toward the bathroom, “Hey Sasuke, Naruto and I are going down to breakfast, ‘Kay!” she shouted so he could hear her.

“Ok, be down in a minute.”

Smiling, “let’s go eat.”
~
Sasuke stared at his reflection. He still couldn’t believe he told him everything. He probably is just being nice because he pities me, he thought as he opened the door and headed down to the kitchen. Laughter floated from the kitchen as he walked toward the door. As he entered the kitchen he could see Naruto laughing as he was looking down at some photos.

Sasuke stopped, ‘she didn’t,’ he thought. But his fears were true when those blue eyes found his and started smirking then outright laughing.

Marching forward he looked over the dobe’s shoulder to see a baby picture of himself, naked, on a his parents bed. His face paled as he could see his and Itachi’s baby books were out.

“Sakuraaaa,” he whined as he sat down at the table. “Why, you don’t love me do you?” he asked.

She walked over to him and hugged him from behind, “Ahh, Sasu-kun, I love you immensely that’s why I’m showing these to Naruto so he can see how cute you were as a baby.”

“Yea Sasuke, you were such a cute baby, hmmm I wonder what happened,” Naruto smirked thoughtfully. He ducked the fork that came at his head with such accuracy.

“I’m just joking,” Naruto told him laughing.

“Dobe,” muttered the raven as he ate his food.


All three walked out of the movie’s discussing the movie that had just seen.

“That was great! I use to watch the Transformers when I was growing up,” Naruto told them as they headed toward his car.

“I vaguely remember that cartoon. But it was a good movie,” Sasuke told him.

“I thought Shia was hot!” Sakura piped in.

Both men groaned, “How old are you? You know in some states that would be considered a crime,” Naruto said, trying to keep a straight face.

Sakura popped him on his head, “you never ask a lady her age, it’s just wrong.” She told him as she got into the backseat.

Sasuke frowned, “Sakura you know you can sit in the front.”

Smiling, “I’m fine.”

As they drove home they tossed around ideas of where to go for dinner that night since the club was closed for a few days. Of course Naruto and Sasuke started to bicker about where to go for dinner. Sakura sat back and listened. Smiling, she was so glad that Sasuke was finally opening up. Before meeting Naruto he would look like a walking emotionless zombie.

“Sakura-chan, what do you want to eat? He wants sushi, YUCK! I say ramen!”

“Why don’t you compromise? Anyway I won’t be joining you.” She told them.

“Why?”

“Neji is taking me to a play tonight then we are going out to dinner.” She smiled. Neji is becoming a constant in her variable life and she liked that.

“You and Neji huh? He’s a good guy,” Naruto told. Smirking, thinking he was safe as he drove, “AND he’s about your age too!”

“NARUTO!” Sakura bellowed and popped him on the head as hard as she could. Luckily no one was driving on the street as he swerved.

“ITAI! Sakura!” He whimpered as he rubbed the bump forming on his head.

Shaking his dark head, “dobe.”

They dropped Sakura off at home. They headed to go to the park so they could enjoy the weather until it was time for dinner. They comprimised on a new steak house that just opened up.

Once at the park they walked toward the lake. As Naruto was talking Sasuke noticed that people would stare at Naruto then their faces would frown. He even heard someone say something about a monster. Clearly this comment was directed toward the blonde who seemed oblivious to what was going on around him.

Naruto hated to go to public places like this. People were bound to recognize him. When he lived here before it bothered him so much that he didn’t leave the house for weeks. And then there was that incident… Shaking his head he remembered what his grandfather told him; 'you can’t change a person’s mind if they don't want to change it. People will be people so there was no use of him letting them get to him.

And that’s what he did. He ignored all those people that whispered behind his back. He heard them say, ‘murderer,’ ‘such a beautiful child but…’ and other things that he chose not to remember. Once he moved away it was nice to not have to ignore people. But since he’s been back few recognized him, but his wall went up automatically as he ignored those comments, they were few but they hurt just the same.

They reached the lake and sat down on one of the benches.

“So Naruto, how long have you lived in Konoha?”

“I actually was born here.” He told him, his voice low as cerulean eyes watched the ducks on the lake.

“Really? What are these people looking at you like you just sprouted an extra head?” Sasuke was definitely known for being blunt. Why tip toe around something you want to know.

Smirking, “they have nothing better to do.”

Frowning, Sasuke didn’t like that answer as it was a bullshit one, “I understand. When you’re ready to tell me, I’m here.” He glanced at the blonde’s profile. His face was perfect he thought. He glanced down at his watch, “we’d better go.”

They stood and headed back to the car. Naruto’s mind was swimming. Should he tell him? Shit, Sasuke told him about his past and he didn’t judge him. But this was different. If he told him then he would probably lose the only person that has ever meant anything to him. He’s hiding from the fear that’s deep inside of him. He wasn’t ready yet, he decided.

Once in the car before he put the key into the ignition, “thanks Sasuke,” he told the raven.

“For what?”

“For not pressing me.” He started the car then drove off.

“No problem.”

As they sat in the restaurant they were surprised that the food was very good. They were enjoying their food so much that they failed to see someone taking photos across the street.

~~^^~~

Scowling at the pictures, “who the hell is the blonde. Is he Sasuke’s boyfriend?”

“I’m not sure of that yet master. I haven’t seen anything that would indicate that they were intimately involved..”

Silence was as deadly as if he was yelling at him. He hated when he goes quiet. He will admit that it freaks him out. “Master?”

The pale man said nothing as he put the pictures down. He stood and walked over to the window. “Keep watching for an opportunity to get my Sasuke back.”

As the door closed behind Kabuto, Orochimaru sneered, “No one touches the raven but me.”

~~A Month later~~

Gaara looked out over bodies in his club smiling. They were packed, again. He turned jade eyes toward Ino who was behind the bar.

Smiling at Gaara she walked from around the bar and hugged him. This surprised the red head but he recovered and hugged her back.

“I could never had done this without Ino. I love you,” he whispered in her ears.

“I love you to red,” she gave him a chaste kiss on his soft lips then returned to the bar.

~backstage~

The band was on their break. Sasuke and Neji were working on a song while Kiba was playing with Akamaru, and Shikamaru was lying down on the couch with his eyes closed.

“Sasuke, this song is great. You’re good at songwriting.” Neji told the raven.

A light blush rose on his cheeks, “I just write what I feel.”

Smiling, “you are a poet at heart,” Neji stood and headed out the door, but called over his shoulder, “Come on guys, breaks over.”

~

Once back on stage the crowds went wild as the band came back on all expect one silver haired man, who was sitting in the corner surrounded by shadows. He watched the crowds reaction and smirked.

The band went right into their next song:


I see nothing in your eyes, and the more I see the less I like.

Is it over yet, in my head?

I know nothing of your kind, and I won't reveal your evil mind.

Is it over yet? I can't win.

So sacrifice yourself, and let me have what's left.
I know that I can find the fire in your eyes.
I'm going all the way, get away, please.

[Chorus:]
You take the breath right out of me.
You left a hole where my heart should be.
You got to fight just to make it through,
'cause I will be the death of you.

A certain blonde male was taking orders at the bar as he mouthed the lyrics he’s heard Sasuke practicing for the past couple of weeks.


This will be all over soon.
Pour salt into the open wound.

Is it over yet? Let me in.

So sacrifice yourself, and let me have what's left.
I know that I can find the fire in your eyes.
I'm going all the way, get away, please.

[Chorus:]
You take the breath right out of me.
You left a hole where my heart should be.
You got to fight just to make it through,
'cause I will be the death of you.

[Bridge]
I'm waiting, I'm praying, realize, start hating.

[Chorus:]
You take the breath right out of me.
You left a hole where my heart should be.
You got to fight just to make it through,
'cause I will be the death of you. ***

The crowd went wild. The band sang a couple more songs until Gaara came up on stage and announced that they were selling a Music CD of Kunai Songs at the bar.

After that announcement the bar was over run as they bought both CD and drinks.

Another 1 hour passed as the bar slowly emptied. At 2am the bar was clear all except a silver haired man who was speaking with Gaara.

As the band members came out Gaara called them over.

“Guys I want you to meet Kakashi Hatake. He’s one of the best record producers around and he’s interested in you guys.”

The shock held everyone’s tongue. Neji was the first to snap out of it. “Are you serious?”

Naruto moved closer to the group smiling. He knew Kakashi and he was the best at what he did.

Kakashi smiled or at least that’s what everyone thought since the lower half of his face was covered with a mask. Kaskashi winked at the blonde, “long time no see Naruto.”

“Yeah, you too,” Naruto scratched the back of his head as he smiled at the silver haired man.

Sasuke looked from the silver to the blonde wondering how they knew each other.

Gaara caught this and saw the same look on the other’s faces too. Looking at Naruto the blonde shrugged his shoulders. “Naruto was a music producer himself, actually he worked with Kakashi. He was a damn good one too.”

All the band members’ eyes went wide and flew to Naruto, “are you serious? Naruto a top music producer?” Kiba was the only one that spoke.

Smiling, “guilty as charged, but that was in another time of my life.” He said.

Kiba still couldn’t wrap his mind around it. “But you’re so damn young!”

Kakashi grinned, at least they thought so, "that's what all the clients said on their initial meeting with him, but changed their minds once he dug into his work." Standing he walked over to Naruto. Dropping his arm around the blonde shoulder, "it was a shame that he stopped."

An elbow in the side stopped him from saying anything else; keeping his voice low, "Shut it, Kakashi."

"Sorry Naruto, you know...."

"Its ok." he moved from Kakashi and went to sit down in the booth where the silvered hair man was just sitting.

"Anyway, Gaara and Naruto called me and told me that I just had to come down to listen to this band with their hot sound and lead singer."

Sasuke looked down a pink blush creeping across his cheeks.

"You guys sound good, very, very good. The CD that you guys put out sounded great. I want to get you guys in the studio."

Everyone was shocked and happy all at the same time; even Shikamaru showed emotion "are you serious?" He asked.

As Kakashi went into more detail, Sasuke turned dark eyes to Naruto. 'There are a lot of things that I don't know about him,' he thought as those brilliant blue eyes connected to him.

Smiling, Sasuke wanted to find out more about him and he couldn't wait.

Naruto held Sasuke's dark gaze and wondered why the raven was smiling. Breaking contact he stood, "alright Kakashi, it's late. Why don't you call Gaara tomorrow to set up a time to bring the band into the studio."

"See you guys later. Gaara I'll call you tomorrow," with that he walked out the door.

There was a deafening silence until all the band members, including Shika and Sasuke, were yelling out how they couldn't believe it! And was this real? Once everyone calmed down, "Ok guys; let me know what day is good for you all….”

Sasuke tuned Gaara out and looked over at Naruto. His blue eyes weren’t as bright; they seemed to have dulled a little.

The blonde lifted his head and plastered his fake smile on his lips when he saw that the raven was looking at him. He wished that Kakashi could have kept his masked mouth shut, the idiot.

Standing, “Ok guys, I’m heading out. I’ll catch you all in a couple of days.” Without a glance at Sasuke he walked out the door.

Sasuke frowned a little. He left without saying bye and plus…..

“We’re done here. Everyone go home and get some sleep. We’ll talk more about this tomorrow.” Gaara told them.

Sasuke was the first out the door. He walked toward the end of the club where everyone parked and saw Naruto sitting in his car with his head leaning on the steering wheel. Tapping on the glass he watched as the blonde rolled the window down.
“Hey Sasuke, shouldn’t you be getting home?”

“Hn.” Sasuke didn’t like the look in those blue pools. He leaned down so his face was close to Naruto’s. “What’s wrong?”

Naruto’s eyes widened a little before he turned his head away. “Why would there be anything wrong?” ‘I will not cry!’ his inner blonde shouted.

Sasuke was not buying it. He opened the door and bent down. He gently took Naruto’s chin and turned his head back toward him. He leaned in and pressed his lips to the blonde’s. It wasn’t deep but it was a kiss that meant something.

Naruto gasped as tears started to roll from his eyes. “Damn it!” he whispered once they pulled away.

Sasuke watched as the tears rolled down his whiskered cheeks. “You don’t have to say anything. I just want you to know that I am here if you want to talk.” The raven told the blonde. Sasuke smiled as he stood. He was about to turn away when his wrist was grabbed.

He turned to see a tan hand gripping his wrist. He followed the arm up and found crystal blue eyes looking at him. “Sasuke,” Naruto whispered.

Staring into those cerulean orbs, Sasuke did hear the blonde’s voice. Smiling he walked around to the passenger side. “Hey I’ve never seen your house before,” the raven told the blonde.

Naruto blinked back the remaining tears as a big smile unfolded. “Well the house isn’t as nice as yours but its home,” he told him as he started the engine and drove out of the parking lot
~
Both men were unaware of the dark shadow that hung back then started its own engine and followed them.

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