The Café

A/N: I know, I know... *sigh* I was writing, I swear! Then I got engrossed in more fanfiction, then I was suddenly hired in a new job that takes up a lot of energy... but no excuses. I'm sorry for the very long wait. And I hope this lives up to your expectations! And I don't own "Your Song" by Elton John. ^^ And sorry for any and all mistakes this chapter is bound to have.

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Chapter 8
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After realizing what he had done, Sasuke downed the rest of his Smirnoff and hastily went to the kitchen to prepare a much stronger drink.

'I can't believe I did that.' Sasuke thought. His mind was spinning with the notion of Naruto reading that email. He could only hope that Naruto had given him a faulty email address.

Sasuke stalked barefoot into his kitchen. Mostly sterling silver, white and black met his gaze. He did not notice it, as it is with familiarity. Instead, his eyes focused on his liquor cabinet. Sasuke made a bee-line toward it, grabbing the whiskey and a tumbler.

After pouring himself a very healthy amount, Sasuke tossed it back, embracing the burning sensation that traveled down his chest. Expelling a loud breath, Sasuke poured himself more. Just as he was preparing to down the next glass, Sasuke spotted the phone on the counter. It suddenly seemed like a very good idea to call Neji.

Sasuke snatched up the phone, inhaled his current glass of whiskey and dialed Neji's number. While listening to the phone ring in his ear, Sasuke poured himself yet another glass.

“Hello?”

“I fucking hate you, Neji Hyuuga,” Sasuke bit out, preparing for the next dose of his life saver.

“Oh, for God's sake, Uchiha. What now?” Neji sighed, a little amused.

“You never should have taken me to that damn concert. Now I know that my reasons for leaving Naruto all those years ago weren't valid and I ended up writing Naruto a goddamn apology letter via email, which, mind you, was accidentally sent because my dumb ass finger decided it would be amusing.” Sasuke downed the drink.

“Sasuke, are you drinking?” Neji knew Sasuke was; he could tell by the huskiness of Sasuke's voice from the whiskey.

“So what of it? You gonna stop me? I hate you.” Sasuke grabbed the bottle of whiskey, prepared to drink straight out of the bottle in his desperation.

“Now, now, Uchiha. Put the bottle down, you don't want to lose your class. Just pour it in the glass.” Neji was very familiar with Sasuke's antics. “Want me to come over?”

Sasuke hesitated. He put the bottle down, and sighed. “Yeah. Please.” He shut his eyes and raised his hand to the bridge of his nose, squeezing there. “I can't do this.”

“On my way. Get another glass out for me.” Neji hung up.

Sasuke hit the end button and tossed the phone down on the counter.

Several minutes later found Sasuke feeling pleasantly buzzed and opening his front door to Neji. Neji strode right in, taking the bottle of whiskey out of Sasuke's hand. After taking one look at him, Neji rolled his eyes.

“I'm not even going to ask how much you've had.” Neji walked into the kitchen and fetched a tumbler for himself. Turning around, he saw Sasuke leaning against the counter, eyes closed. “So, what's this about an email with a mind of it's own?”

Sasuke peeked through his eyelashes at Neji, as if he couldn't be bothered to open his eyes fully. Taking a deep breath, Sasuke replied, “It wasn't the email with a mind of it's own, it was my finger. I was stupid in the first place, it doesn't surprise me that my own finger would turn on me.” Sasuke closed his eyes again.

Neji frowned. “What exactly did you do?”

Sasuke pushed off of the counter. “I wrote and email to Naruto, thinking I wouldn't send it. I was about to close out the browser when my finger decided to send it anyway.” Sasuke started pacing. “I'm such an idiot!”

Neji's face formed an amused smirk. “What did the email say?”

Sasuke turned to face Neji. “Like hell am I going to tell you that information.”

Neji shrugged, lifting his glass to his lips. “Hn.”

They stood there, or rather, Neji stood there as Sasuke paced the length of the kitchen.

“Fine!” Sasuke blew up. “Basically, I told him that I had been an ass and I wanted to be with him again, but didn't know how.” Sasuke slumped his shoulders. “It was only supposed to be a form of stress relief. I didn't even think about not writing it in an email already addressed to Naruto. I guess part of me wanted to send it to him.” Deflated, Sasuke leaned against the counter again.

Neji nodded wisely. He knew that Sasuke had had a lot to drink; there was no way his tongue would be that loose normally.

Pouring them another round, Neji lifted his glass. “What now?”

Sasuke glared at Neji. “Shit if I know. What kind of question is that?”

Neji shrugged. “Just wondering what your next move was going to be. You know you haven't had a vacation in a while. Why not go over to San Francisco?”

Sasuke's jaw dropped. “What? Why?” Sasuke asked incredulously. “I'm not about to fly my ass all the way across the country for somebody who probably doesn't...” Sasuke couldn't bring himself to say the rest.

“Somebody who doesn't what, Sasuke?” Neji prompted.

Hanging his head, Sasuke barely whispered, “Somebody who probably doesn't love me anymore.”

At this, Neji put down his glass. Walking over to Sasuke, Neji took his drink out of his hand and set it on the counter. Taking Sasuke's face in his hands, Neji forced Sasuke to look in his eyes.

“Sasuke, you know that's not true. Besides, you won't know until you try.” Neji smiled reassuringly.

Sasuke's eyes filled with a sliver of hope. He shrugged Neji's hands off of him. “Why do you always insist on touching me?” Grabbing his drink, he looked at is disinterestedly.

Neji chuckled. “You're too beautiful for your own good. So, when are you leaving?”

Sasuke's gaze shot to Neji. “As soon as I'm over this damn hangover.” And with that, he gulped the rest of his drink down.

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To Naruto: about 20 hours later.
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Naruto's hand was poised to click 'send'. He was taking a deep breath, preparing himself. It wasn't everyday that you asked your ex to come visit from across the country. He imagined it may have been better to do it over the phone, but he was simply to scared to.

Naruto remembered waking up that morning with a raging erection. As annoying as it could be sometimes, Naruto embraced it this time. He had been dreaming of Sasuke. Naruto longed for him, and he couldn't deny it anymore. Naruto had been on his belly, and the feel of the soft mattress and baby soft sheets nearly brought him off. As it was, Naruto rolled over and gently took care of his issue.

Naruto was leaned back in his desk chair, eyes closed as he vividly remembered his hand stroking his hard cock when his doorbell rang.

Startled, Naruto bolted upright, kicking the desk with his knee. Swearing, Naruto realized that “junior” was a bit excited. What a great way to meet guests, he thought.

Minimizing the window, Naruto left the computer and went to answer the door, adjusting his pants on the way. Temari was out grocery shopping, and while Naruto normally loved to answer his own door, there were times (like now) when he really wished Temari was here.

Reaching the door, Naruto willed his erection away. Smiling in triumph, Naruto opened the door.

And promptly shut it again.

'Hold the phone...' Naruto thought.

Cautiously opening the door again, Naruto peered out.

There, on his own doorstep, was the most gorgeous man Naruto ever saw.

Said gorgeous man raised and eyebrow. “Naruto.”

That seemed to wake Naruto up. Flinging the door wide open, Naruto stepped out, grabbing at Sasuke's one bag of luggage.

“Oh God, you startled me! Come in! I'm sorry I slammed the door in your face. What are you doing here? Not that I'm not happy to see you right now. I was actually just sending you an email, inviting you out here.” Naruto lead the way down the foyer.

Sasuke listened with a small smile. His dobe always blabbered on when nervous or caught off guard.

Catching himself, Naruto stopped talking. Turning his head back, he smiled widely and said, “I'm really glad you're here.”

Sasuke felt as if a ten ton weight had been lifted off his chest. “I'm glad you'll have me here. Sorry this was a bit unannounced.”

Naruto chuckled. “Not a problem. I do have lessons tomorrow, but I'm sure Temari would love to show you around a bit.”

'Temari?' Sasuke thought, jealousy raising inside him. He said, as calmly as he could, “Who's Temari?”

Naruto caught the slightly threatened tone in Sasuke's voice. Deciding to have a little bit of fun, Naruto smiled back sweety. “She's my... other half, if you will. She lives here with me and is basically my life. I don't know what I'd do without her sometimes.”

Sasuke's face crumpled into a frown. “Ah. Well.” What the hell could he say to that? It suddenly felt like that ten ton weight had multiplied and was back on his chest.

Naruto took pity on Sasuke. “Yeah. Apparently I needed a secretary more than I thought I did. She does her job wonderfully. She's actually out getting food. Let me call her to let her know you're here.” Turning his back to Sasuke, Naruto missed the near murderous look Sasuke shot at him.

'That little fucker! He did that on purpose.' Sasuke raged in his head. Throwing his briefcase on the nearby sofa, Sasuke decided to seat himself. The sofa was a cream colored leather, soft as a baby's bottom. Sasuke couldn't resist stretching out over it. Just the perfect length for a person of his height.

Naruto, meanwhile, had taken out his cell phone and called Temari. “Hey! I'm going to need you to pick up a bit more food and preferably some desserts and liquor. I'm running a bit low.”

“Oh really?” Temari's voice drifted back. “What party are we having and why don't I know about this?”

Naruto chuckled into the phone. “Sasuke's here.”

The all-knowing “OH!” sounded in Naruto's ear. Naruto pulled the phone away from his ear, hoping that it didn't cause any damage.

“I guess this means I'll have to make my hotel reservations earlier than planned?” Temari asked wickedly.

Naruto blushed. “No! That's not going to happen anytime soon.”

“Sure, hon. Whatever you say. I'll pick up some extra foods and some good wine. I'll be back home in about 30 minutes.”

“Thanks, Temari. You're a doll.” Naruto hung up.

“OK! She'll be back in about-” Naruto was cut off suddenly as he took in the view of Sasuke, currently stretched out over his sofa, fast asleep.

Naruto smiled. “God, I've missed you, Sasuke.”

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Later that evening
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Sasuke had complimented Temari on a wonderful dinner that she had single handedly composed. Politely, Sasuke stood and began to gather the dishes, to both Naruto's and Temari's protest.

“No! You're my guest!” Naruto grabbed a plate himself.

“A surprise guest. It's the least I can do,” Sasuke replied nonchalantly. As Sasuke walked the dishes to the sink, Naruto and Temari shared a glance. Temari all but demanded that Naruto at least help Sasuke.

Sighing, Naruto took his dishes to the sink. “Washing or drying?” Naruto smiled.

“I'll wash. Thanks for helping.” Sasuke took the sponge and applied soap.

After a few minutes of clearing the table and hearing the melodic sound of water hitting plates, Naruto noticed that Temari must have put music on. Naruto groaned as he realized what song it was.

*It's a little bit funny,
This feeling inside,
I'm not one of those who can easily hide.
Don't have much money,
But, boy if I did,
I'd buy a big house where we both could live.*

Sasuke paused. This song, as cheesy as it could be sometimes, really did pull at him. Taking a breath, Sasuke hoped that Naruto wouldn't try anything.

The tension in the room grew. As Sasuke passed a wet plate to Naruto to dry, their hands brushed. An elephant running through the house would have been less subtle.

At that moment, Mr. John decided it would be a good time to tell the boys that this was their song. Caught up, Sasuke didn't let go of the plate. Instead, he looked deep into Naruto's eyes, wishing he could hold him.

Swallowing the huge lump that mysteriously formed in Naruto's throat, Naruto couldn't seem to break his gaze. Neither of the boys noticed the distance between them disappearing. Nor the prying pair of eyes that glowed with success from the doorway.

With their joined hands lowering the plate into the sink, the men stepped closer, realizing what they wanted, and not afraid anymore to take it.

“Sasuke...” Naruto whispered. He licked his lips in anticipation.

“Naruto,” Sasuke's voice was low and raspy. “I'm sorry. I love you.”

Naruto's eyes reflected the wave emotion that passed over him as Sasuke uttered these words. He closed his eyes and raised one hand to Sasuke's neck, as if to hold him there.

“Quiet, you...” And with that, Naruto closed the final inches between their waiting lips.

The sparks flew. Both men could hardly contain their moans. After all, it had been at least eight years.

Sasuke sighed into Naruto's mouth, reveling in the feel of Naruto's softer than silk lips. He swiped his tongue over the seam, much like the old times. It was like he had never stopped, but it also felt so foreign again.

Naruto gasped in surprise. He was so confused. It felt so familiar, but so different at the same time. There were butterflies bursting through his chest, threatening to engulf both of the men. Feeling Sasuke's tongue enter his mouth, Naruto decided to welcome it fully. To hell with the consequences.

Sasuke suddenly felt Naruto's arms wrap around his waist, tightly. Smiling, Sasuke nipped at Naruto's lower lip. At Naruto's groaning response, Sasuke felt the all too familiar stirring in his groin.

'No, it's too soon.' That's what the angel on Sasuke's right shoulder whispered into his ear.

'It's been eight fucking years! Take him! He's so willing, like putty.' The demon on Sasuke's left side felt it necessary to add his two cents worth.

Conflicted, Sasuke backed off slightly, much to Naruto's moaning protest.

“Naruto, love, if you don't stop making those brilliant noises, I will make it my newest mission to keep those noises coming from your delectable mouth all night long.” Sasuke all but groaned this into Naruto's ear.

Sasuke felt Naruto shudder and moan again. “Sasuke,” Naruto whispered. “Please, don't stop.” Sasuke felt Naruto's nails dig into his back.

Growling, Sasuke hauled Naruto closer to him. “You do realize what you're doing?” It was more of a statement.

“Yes.” Naruto gave Sasuke his most successful 'come hither' look. Backing out of Sasuke's grasp, Naruto began to lead the way out of the kitchen. Sasuke could have sworn that Naruto was deliberately putting an extra sway in his hips.

Without hesitation, Sasuke followed Naruto out of the kitchen and up the stairs.

Reaching their destination, Naruto closed the door behind him deliberately, taking in the view of Sasuke in his bedroom.

Sasuke was currently looking straight at him, not having a care in the world what the room looked like. All he cared about was the fact that there was a bed, quite a large one at that, just feet away from their bodies. He could feel the primal urge to mate with Naruto rise up in him; long and hard on that bed.

Feeling himself drowning in Sasuke's gaze, Naruto quickly shut his eyes and took a deep breath. 'This is it. This seems like such a huge mistake...' Just then, Naruto felt a barely-there presence on his cheek. Naruto's eyes shot open to see that Sasuke was now closer, and his hand was caressing his scarred cheek.

“Naruto. No thoughts until the morning. Let us steal this moment of time for ourselves.” Sasuke's voice seemed almost too loud for the room bathed in shadows and moonlight.

Naruto felt his heart leap at the notion. Nodding his head, Naruto felt the hope and his love for this man fill his heart. 'Maybe it'll all work out.' At this thought, Naruto raised his hands to the top button of Sasuke's shirt.

Staying absolutely still, Sasuke wanted nothing more than to grab Naruto and take him fast and hard. Feeling the brush of Naruto's strong hands over his bare chest as the shirt fell away was almost too much for Sasuke. A small groan managed to escape his throat. He did not miss the look of accomplishment that Naruto had spread on his face.

“Don't think I don't remember all of your weak spots, Sasuke-teme.” The pet name slipped out, but neither noticed in their new haste to get rid of the inconvenient clothes.

Minutes later found both men tangled on the bed. Sasuke was currently dominating the scene, but they both knew just how much Naruto was the one controlling the happenings on that bed.

Hands caressed, lips met over and over again, all of it a pleasuring mixture of soft and hard. The sweat began to form on the two nervous lovers, making their skin slick and glowing in the soft moonlight.

As Naruto passed over one of Sasuke's more sensitive places with his hand, Sasuke shuddered, trying to support himself up on his arms. “Oh, God...”

Naruto smirked and gave a small chuckle. “Please, Sasuke. I don't think I can wait any longer.”

Sasuke gazed down into Naruto's eyes and nodded. “Where...” Sasuke suddenly felt unbelievably uncomfortable as he remembered that this was not in their old room. Awkwardly, Sasuke began to lift himself further off. A pair of strong hands gripped his shoulders, stopping his movement.

Meeting Sasuke's eyes, Naruto smiled softly. “Top drawer. Just like always.” And that similarity brought Sasuke back to the moment, as precious as it was.

Nodding, Sasuke reached over and grabbed what he had been searching for out of the top drawer of the bedside table. Opening the cap, he felt unbelievably nervous, but just the sight of Naruto laying in front of him, legs spread, waiting for him, made Sasuke's fears ebb away.

Warming the lubricant in his hands, Sasuke began to prepare his lover, softly and gently. It wasn't long before Naruto began to squirm, nearly yelling to Sasuke that, by God, he was ready. Sasuke smirked as Naruto tried to take a hit at him.

'He was always feisty in bed.' This thought seemed to only make him harder. Feeling the fresh wave of arousal wash over him, Sasuke closed his eyes and moaned, low and long.

Coming to grips with himself, Sasuke prepared himself so he wouldn't hurt his lover. After a few moments, both men were poised, ready for the inevitable coupling that had been waiting eight years to happen again.

Sasuke began to ease his way in, marveling at how tight Naruto could still be. Slipping in all the way, both men drew deep breaths, trying to calm down and come to terms with what exactly they had done. It felt like coming home to both of the men, and they suddenly realized that their separation had effected them in a lot more ways than the obvious.

Finally, Naruto shifted. “Sasuke...” Naruto's voice whispered into Sasuke's ear. He reached up and began to lick the rim of Sasuke's ears. Feeling Sasuke shudder, Naruto felt like he had the power. “I'm ready, love. Move.”

After hearing his love utter the most sexiest thing he had ever heard, there was no way Sasuke would have been able to stop.

It was long and soft at first, until the men became more frantic in their need to share themselves with each other again. It grew quick and hard, with the scent of their lovemaking rising in the air.

Sasuke was shaking like a leaf, droplets of sweat getting into his eyes and dropping down onto Naruto's beautiful bronze body. Soon, Naruto had grabbed Sasuke's hand and brought it down between them, rubbing it against his toned and slick chest and abdomen. Finally, he wrapped Sasuke's hand around his erection and began to coax it into movement. What happened next would forever be planted into Sasuke's memory.

Naruto had closed his eyes and moaned deeply, as if he could get it out in no other way. Desperate, Naruto's face had scrunched up, as if in pain. Suddenly, Naruto's eyes shot open. Panting hard, Naruto's body arched up on it's own accord as his throat contracted to let out the most delicious scream Sasuke had ever heard erupt from his mouth.

“Sasuke!” Naruto cried. His orgasm crashed over him, leaving him nothing to hold onto except his lover. In that moment, Naruto had never felt more complete.

Seeing Naruto erupt in his arms, knowing that he was the cause of all that pleasure, Sasuke couldn't stop his own orgasm from approaching. Shaking more, Sasuke groaned Naruto's name, desperate to be held as his own pleasure swept him away.

A pair of warm arms wrapped themselves around Sasuke as he shuddered hard. Feeling safe, Sasuke let go completely.

Quivering and panting, both men held onto each other, coming down off of that high. Sasuke couldn't resist nuzzling his nose into Naruto's neck, inhaling his scent. Naruto's hands were caressing his back, lightly scratching, just how he liked it. As content as he felt, however, he did not feel nearly as satiated. Nibbling on Naruto's neck, Sasuke murmured, “Naruto...”

“Yes, love.” He heard the soft reply rumble in Naruto's chest.

“I need more.” Sasuke sighed into Naruto's shoulder.

He felt Naruto's hardness form between their bodies, and his own began to stir again within Naruto. “Oh, God, Sasuke...” Naruto moaned.

They made love again and again throughout the night. They couldn't get enough of each other. At their last orgasm, Sasuke was still on top, however he was riding Naruto fast and hard. Sasuke threw his head back and yelled deeply as the sun came over the horizon.
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A/N: Reviews are appreciated! My laptop is officially dead now, so I've been having to fight my fiance for the damn computer. I'm working on Chapter 9 though. :)

(P.S. I LOVE all of my reviews! Thank you all so much! I'm on vacation right now, but as soon as I get back, I will be finishing up Chapter 9 and putting it up. It should be soon. ^^)