Shades Of Grey

Chapter8

Sasuke was completely zoned out. The pink-haired, annoying creature across from him just would not shut up! He checked his watch. Only halfway through the damn dinner. The way she had picked at her food, he knew she would want dessert. When he heard her speak his name, he sighed.

"Well, Sasuke-kun? Do you want to come watch a movie at my house?" she pushed.

"No," he answered, boredom dripping in his voice.

Sakura frowned. She pushed the remainder of her salad around on her plate. When the waiter came by offering a tray of desserts, she eyed Sasuke hopefully.

"Whatever you want. I don’t like sweets," he waved his hand at the cart.

Sakura studied them all carefully, finally settling on a chocolate cheesecake. She almost purred happily as she slowly savored the sweet treat. Sasuke yawned. The waiter was back to collect the bill and his tip. Sasuke tossed the money on the table and stood up. He had had more than he could take of the girl. He tried to ignore her scrambling to catch up. He closed his eyes and ground his teeth together as she snaked her way around his arm. Clenching his fist, he stopped walking and turned on her quickly.

"I’m going to pick up a book for my report. Go home."

"To that place that Naruto works at? Eww. Why don’t you borrow one from me?" She smiled.

"No thanks. And if you don’t like it that Uzumaki works there, then take my advice and go home."

Sakura shivered at his tone. She frowned, but did not let go of him. She followed him as he started for the shop.

"You go there a lot," she stated.

"They have good books."

"There’s another place down the street. And its bigger. Why don’t you go there?"

She was probing. And she had no idea how close to something she really was. Sasuke sighed.

"The man that owns that store did some work with my father a long time ago. I respect him. When I go there for my books, I help his business. He orders things for me when he doesn’t have them. The fact that Uzumaki works there bothers me, but who he chooses to employ is none of my business," the lie slipped smoothly off his tongue.

His answer seemed to cheer Sakura up. She snuggled closer to his arm. She walked with him to the bookshop. Deciding he would not subject Naruto to the girl, Sasuke announced he was going to go home and use the book he had gotten the other day, and would see Sakura at school. He gave her a small wave and headed off. Sakura looked disappointed, but headed in the opposite direction to go home. Sasuke waited ten minutes before circling back around to wait in the shop for Naruto to get off. He would only have to wait an hour with the way Sakura had stalled him. Naruto was daydreaming at the counter when Sasuke walked in.

"Dobe," he smirked.

Naruto jumped. He saw the object of his thoughts grinning at him. Naruto beamed and rubbed his head.

"Ha ha. Busted."

Sasuke leaned on his elbows on the counter. He looked around the shop, frowning.

"Where’s your boss?"

"In the back. Said he had a headache. Said something about a very weird night he only half remembered. I think he’s looking for an assistant manager soon."

Sasuke’s frown turned to him.

"Won’t that make it even harder?"

"Not old enough yet," Naruto yawned.

Sasuke nodded and stood up straight. He walked off to look around some more. He realized he had not actually paid any attention when he entered the shop. Naruto stayed at his post. He knew better than to roam when he was the only one on the floor. Sasuke passed his time waiting for Naruto by examining the books and their locations. He saw Iruka exit an office and flash him a smile. Sasuke nodded and kept flipping through the book in his hand. Iruka was approaching Naruto, still looking to be in pain.

"Still not feeling well?" Naruto asked.

"Nope. Its weird. Last night after I locked up I remember walking away from the door and being hit with something. When I woke up, I was just laying on the steps of the shop. Nothing was missing though."

"That is weird. Maybe you caught by a ninja that mistook you for someone else," Naruto suggested almost hopefully.

Iruka laughed and agreed for the boy’s sake. Naruto twirled a piece of his hair between his fingers, looking at it.

"I need a haircut," he sighed.

"Yeah, you do. Looking a little shaggy there. It’s a wonder they let you in school."

"Not really. Some guys grow their hair longer than girls. Kind of creepy if you ask me."

Sasuke approached the counter with the book he had been looking at. Naruto glared at him and stuck his tongue out.

"Play nice," Iruka warned.

Sighing, Naruto put on a fake smile. Iruka ruffed his hair up and walked off to finish things. He told Naruto to go home after that. Naruto nodded and rang the Uchiha up. When Iruka was out of sight, Sasuke chuckled.

"Could you be any more immature?"

"Yes, yes I could," Naruto beamed.

"That wasn’t a compliment."

"I know!"

Naruto handed Sasuke a bag and dashed off to collect his things. He wanted to get Sasuke home as fast as possible. He would have the boy to himself for an entire weekend. They took the back alleys of Konoha to Naruto’s house. They walked silently, as was the routine. Upon opening his door, however, Naruto let out a noise similar to a squeal and pounced on Sasuke, pushing the other boy to the ground.

"Off," Sasuke growled.

"Ne, ne! What do you want for Christmas, teme?"

"I thought we didn’t use those words, dobe," Sasuke glared.

Naruto ignored him. He locked his door and ran to jump on the couch. He stretched and rummaged for the remote.

"Answer!" he shouted as he raised a fist in the air.

Sasuke shook his head at the boy. Naruto was flipping channels, looking for anything good on a Friday night. Sasuke walked around and sat beside him, ripping away the remote and searching for himself.

"Nothing," he replied finally.

Naruto pouted. He had asked Sasuke the same question every day for two weeks and always received the same reply. He let himself fall against Sasuke’s shoulder. He closed his eyes and inhaled. Sasuke was his new favorite scent. He was snuggling in closer, trying to work his way under Sasuke’s arm when Sasuke showed the first sign he was truly attached to the hyperactive, fox-faced blonde next to him.

"What do you want, Naruto?"

"Ano… excuse me? Did you just say I think you did?"

Naruto sat up straight, blinking. Sasuke’s face was flushed but still facing the television.

"Well?"

Naruto raised his hand to his mouth and bit down on the fingernail of his thumb. He looked to the ceiling and scrunched his nose. Sasuke took a sideways glance at the boy.

‘He’s too goddamn adorable,’ he thought to himself.

Naruto chewed on his nail for a few more moments before yanking the hand down to punch his other one.

"You."

"M-me?" Sasuke managed, choking on his own words.

"Yeah, you. I mean kissing’s fun and all, but I want a little more. But for Christmas," Naruto grinned triumphantly.

"Right. Well, we’ll call this an early present then. I’ll get you something else later."

With that, Sasuke was pushing Naruto onto his back and pressing his lips against the blonde’s. Naruto wrapped his arms around Sasuke’s shoulders. Sasuke had one arm around Naruto’s waist. Their kiss grew more intense with every second as Naruto ran one hand up into Sasuke’s hair and the other down his back. Sasuke tugged at Naruto’s shirt with his free hand, which then crept up Naruto’s chest, fingering the well defined muscles. He flicked a hardened nipple quickly, earning a sharp intake of air from the boy beneath him. He flicked it again, and again, until Naruto began moaning into his mouth. Trailing his fingers down, Sasuke made his way to the belt holding Naruto’s pants up. He fumbled to remove the belt, taking so long with it that Naruto pushed his way up and took it off himself. He ripped off his shirt and tossed both items onto the floor. He tugged at Sasuke’s shirt, whining until it was removed. Naruto leaned over to lick Sasuke’s chest slowly. He pushed Sasuke onto his back, turning the tables on the raven. He skillfully undid the Uchiha’s pants and slid his hand down to rub Sasuke’s hardened and throbbing member through the thin fabric of his boxers. Sasuke moaned loudly as Naruto trailed kisses down his stomach. He raised his head to watch Naruto slide his pants off, never breaking the contact between stomach and lips.

Naruto almost doubted himself. He almost doubted that Sasuke would stay if he continued. When he felt Sasuke’s hand slide into his hair, and heard his name on the boy’s lips, Naruto pressed on. He trailed his kisses down to the bulge in Sasuke’s boxers. A small wet spot was already forming on the material. Naruto licked at the spot, earning a noise between a hiss and a moan. Hands tightened on his scalp. Naruto lightly brushed his teeth across the material before moving it aside. Naruto licked softly at the pre-cum. Sasuke gasped and lifted his hips to Naruto’s mouth. Accepting the invitation, Naruto moved his mouth down slowly. His hands gripped Sasuke’s sides as he started bobbing his head up and down. Sasuke wriggled beneath him. His moans became louder, his breathing more ragged. Naruto felt Sasuke pulsing in his mouth. He worked faster on the boy, bringing him closer and closer to bliss.

"N-Naruto! I’m…."

Naruto snaked a hand in below his mouth. Sasuke’s cries only made him work harder. Sasuke tried to tug Naruto up by his hair, but the blonde refused to move. Sasuke tugged harder as he got closer. Naruto shook himself free of the hands. He worked to suck harder and move his hand faster. Sasuke’s body tensed up as he let out a satisfied cry. Naruto felt the hot liquid pour down his throat. He almost choked on the salty taste but managed to get it all down. He licked Sasuke clean as the black haired Uchiha went limp. Naruto looked up moments later with a very big grin smeared across his face. Sasuke smiled weakly at him.

"Hope you brought a change of clothes. You’ll definitely need them, dattebayo!"


A/N: Finally some action =^^= So much fun to write this chapter! Horrible place to stop, I know, but it only gets better from here. No promises on another update until Wednesday, but I will definitely try my hardest. Hope everyone liked it ^^