Life's Little Changes

“Naruto, go to our room.”

He started to argue, but the look in those eyes shut him up. If he didn’t know better, he would say that Sasuke looked ready to kill.

The blonde nodded once before dashing up the stairs, jumping onto the bed as soon as he was close enough.

Naruto had left the door open to be able to hear, just in case.

For his part, Sasuke really was ready to kill, and judging from the two boys faces, they knew it as well.

Neji however collected himself first.

“Sasuke, we came to discuss tonight with you.”

“SHUT UP!!”

That was when one pale fist went into the drywall next to him, causing a picture to come crashing to the floor.

“Uchiha…”

“I said to Shut. Up!” The rage was barely contained, the other’s body shaking with it. “You come into my house, no doubt inviting yourselves in! And then… and then… to try that with my….”

Neji arched an eyebrow.

“Your?”

“Get. Out. If I ever see you near him again.” Sasuke took the time to look each in the eye, making certain his threat would stick. “I. Will. Kill. You!”

Kiba opened his mouth to say something, but an elbow from Neji shut him up and got him moving. None of the boys spoke again until the two were safely outside and even then it was Neji.

“Perhaps you should make Naruto aware that he is yours.”

Sasuke slammed and locked the door, not caring if it had been in the other’s face, actually he was disappointed not to hear or feel the cartilage of Neji‘s nose breaking. The Hyuuga had obviously stepped back in time.

He had more pressing things to attend to though, and quickly turned, bolting up the stairs and into their room.

The sight that greeted him just about broke his heart, Naruto was curled up against the headboard, hugging a pillow to his chest while crystalline tears poured from blue eyes.

“Naruto..”

It was barely a whisper but the Uchiha was already moving again, climbing onto the bed and pulling the blonde onto his lap, holding him close.

“I thought… they… I didn’t think you would come… in time…”

Wait, Sasuke’s brain stopped dead, quickly trying to sort out something.

“Naruto, when you called for me to help you,” His hands continued to rub the shaking back. “you didn’t know I had just walked in?”

“N-no, how could I… they were..”

“Then why did you call my name?”

“I don’t know… I just…at the time… I mean…”

“It’s alright, I think I understand, idiot.”

They sat like that for awhile, Sasuke holding and rocking Naruto until he calmed down again.

“What is with these guys? I mean, is everyone you know that twisted?”

He couldn’t help the chuckle that escaped.

“Don’t worry, I’ll protect you.”

“I shouldn’t need protecting.”

“It was two against one.”

“And Gaara?”

The voice became tight as both arms hugged the blonde closer.

“I don’t want you going anywhere near Gaara, understand? He’s dangerous.”

“Yeah, I’ve already figured out he isn’t the boy scout, camp sing-a-long type of guy.”

“That is one way to put it. We should get ready if we’re going to make it to the dance on time, if you still want to go?”

Naruto was instantly up, which dashed any hopes the raven haired one had of them staying in that night.

“Temari! I’m supposed to meet her there! What am I going to wear?!”

Sasuke’s eyes went cold again before he rose from the bed and headed to the closet, coming out with two outfits.

“You wear the blue shirt.”

The blonde stood there and blinked at him for a minute, had Sasuke just picked out clothes for him, from his side of the closet?!

Before he could open his mouth the brunette was gone, the sound of the shower turning on.
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Looking in the mirror, he had to admit that he looked good, the blue of the silk shirt matched his eyes perfectly, though when Sasuke walked up while still buttoning his shirt, it was all he could do not to drool.

Alright, time to get those thoughts thoroughly out of his head! He had a girlfriend waiting for him!

“Ready?”

Naruto nodded only to be stopped by the brunette and sat on the bed.

“Sasuke?”

“Hold on, your hair is a mess.”

It actually took a lot less time than Naruto would have ever guessed to tame his hair into a better style than the haphazard one he had before. The style he enjoyed calling ‘look, I lost my hairbrush’.

“Do I pass inspection now?”

He got a shrug and smirk, the glint in dark eyes telling him it was playful.

“Since I can’t work miracles, I suppose so.”

“Hey! You‘re so mean to me!”

“Only truthful, idiot.”
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When they arrived Temari was waiting outside for Naruto, as she said she would, and Sasuke watched the two head into the building with a dark scowl.

“Sasuke-kun! You made it!”

He groaned at the sight of the blonde and pink haired girls, though that turned into a growl at the sight of the two boys with them.

“No hard feelings about earlier, Sasuke? It was just a misunderstanding.”

Rather than take the offered hand of the Hyuuga, he turned and stalked into the building to be immediately swallowed up by the loud music, the heat from all the dancing bodies positively stifling. He wanted to hit Neji, he wanted a drink, hell, he wanted anything that would make him feel better, but an Uchiha did not lose their cool or act in such ways in public, they were much more refined than that.

It was easy to spot Naruto dancing with Temari, despite the multi-colored lights flashing over the room, and he debated trying to cut in before taking up his usual hobby of scowling at anyone that approached. As much as he wanted Naruto for himself, he wasn’t going to force the blonde.

A saying came to his head, something his aunt had told him about letting go what you love and it coming back, he always thought it silly to let something go if you wanted it, but now he was starting to see, though the thought of breaking the limbs of anyone that touched his idiot was more than tempting.

Sakura and Ino tried to get him to dance or talk several times each, even going so far as to make attempts to grab his hands before giving up. The two dark haired boys had enough sense to keep their distance, mingling with the crowds and dancing, they both knew that the threat spoken earlier that day still stood and their acquaintance would have no qualms about following through if he felt they gave him reason.

It was about halfway through the night that things changed, most of the student body, at least all that were likely to show, were already there. Someone had tried to spike the punch and failed, courtesy of a very watchful teacher and bad look outs, but even without the aide of alcohol, everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves, well, not quite everyone.

Sasuke had noticed Gaara at the dance, watching him of course and how much attention he paid to Naruto, more shocking though was spotting Shikamaru. He never would have expected to see him there, dancing would seem like more work than the other would be interested in. His thoughts turned back to Gaara, he wasn’t dancing, just scowling and watching Sasuke, his shirt a color to match dried blood and his pants black, slightly loose, no doubt for the ability to hide at least one weapon.

He hated this, the stifling air, the girls constantly clustering in small groups near him and giggling as individual ones gathered the strength to approach the stoic boy, only to each be turned down. Sasuke wondered yet again why he had even bothered to come, his night was miserable, Naruto had obviously forgotten he even existed with how engrossed he was in Temari. It seemed like a wasted night and he seriously debated on heading home, Naruto would be able to make it home on his own, right?

Part of him seriously doubted it, it was that small part that kept him in place long enough to witness the next chain of events.

The music suddenly cut down and Sasuke noticed Temari taking the mic with a grin, while Naruto watched her in curiosity.

He knew this couldn’t be good.

A foreboding silence had enveloped the entire room, most looked lost, including teachers and chaperones since the music had stopped but the lights hadn’t been brought up. Certainly if there was an announcement planned they would have been told and the lights would be on.

“Naruto, I wanted to take this chance to make everything clear.” She now had the entire present student body paying close attention and Sasuke did not like how his so called fan club was gathered around her, almost like a pack of blood thirsty animals that had some innocent prey cornered and the raven feared he already knew who their prey was. “We drew straws and just my luck, I got the short one. But, I did manage to prove we were right. We knew you had to have something on Sasuke-kun to get him to do all that for you, and the way you dropped him but he still drove you around proved it! We don’t know what you have on Sasuke-kun but whatever it is, you better give it up! He’s too good for you to use!”

You could watch the gears turning behind Naruto’s blue eyes, the horror spreading across his features as the pieces slowly fell into place.

This whole time, he had been played and they thought he was blackmailing Sasuke?!

He shook blonde his head as if trying to clear it and couldn’t find words to defend himself against the sneering mass of students around him.

The Uchiha had pushed away from the wall to help his blonde when Gaara stopped him by grabbing his arm, the hold bruising, obviously intentional by the cold, gloating look he found in those green eyes.

“Itachi misses you, and he had been looking forward to meeting your little boyfriend and having a cup of… cocoa with him.” He smirked at the horror that flashed in the dark eyes. “So how much do you really care about him, Uchiha? Enough to let him go?”

Sasuke’s arm was released before Gaara disappeared into the watching crowd, leaving him torn.

Part wanted to rush to Naruto’s side, the other knew that would only place him in danger, especially if his brother was already aware of his feelings towards the blonde. Then again, given Gaara’s actions, of course Itachi already knew about Naruto.

His inner battle was interrupted though by another, more sedate voice.

“Interesting.” He looked up to see Shikamaru standing next to him, surveying the scene with a look of distracted boredom. How long had he been there and what did he hear?! “You know, wouldn’t surprise me if he ran out the door and none of us ever saw him again.” Shikamaru looked pointedly at Sasuke. “If no one stops him before he reaches those doors.”

He looked up to see Naruto’s stricken face as he was pushing his way towards the doors, some kids laughing, others pushing him back to make it more difficult, enjoying the pain they caused or the small yelps when the slender, tan body fell to the unforgiving wood floors.

Shikamaru was right, if he made it to the doors then he would most likely never see his blonde again, and even with the threat of Itachi, could he live with that thought? Could he go to bed every night not knowing where Naruto was or what happened to him, not having that warm body ever pressed against his own again?

The crowd parted for the scowling Uchiha whose body had started to move before his brain could even finish it’s inner debate, and those that didn’t were roughly shoved out of his way, until Naruto ran into his chest.

The blonde was shocked when he didn’t fall back and rather than get shoved he felt two arms wrap around him as the room broke out in whispers. Turning up tear filled blue eyes, his breath caught when they locked with obsidian.

“They can all go to hell.”

Sasuke didn’t whisper it, he actually wanted everyone to hear him before he cupped Naruto’s face and kissed him soundly in front of everyone.

“S-Sasuke?”

The fact he wasn’t shoved off, nor was his kiss fought gave the Uchiha some courage as he made sure his voice carried through the shocked gathering. The feat wasn’t difficult since a deadly silence covered the room when his lips had touched Naruto’s.

“I’ve been waiting, Naruto, are you ready to return my love yet?”

“Return your love?…” He couldn’t help but smirk as the blonde’s mind was trying desperately to make all the pieces fit and the effort was visible in the brilliant, shimmering pools of blue. “You mean… you?…me?…”

“Do you think I just drive anyone around, not to mention move them into my place, get in fights in the gym showers or threaten to kill people just for fun?”

“Threaten? Who did you threaten?”

“Earlier today.”

Sasuke had to chuckled at the dawning on the other’s face, it was just adorable.

“Oh, Neji and Kiba.”

“Yeah. Are you ready?”

Blue eyes blinked as if suddenly reminded of the question and the Uchiha feared that Naruto would deny any feelings and run again. He didn’t know what he would do if the blonde tried to run, he could try to hold him, but who knew how all the gaping students would react once the shock wore off.

Those thoughts were blown away when tan arms wrapped around his neck and two soft lips crushed themselves to his own.

Naruto was kissing him! Kissing him in public!

If it wasn’t for his desire to not break the kiss, Sasuke might have given a yell in victory, but he had more important things to do with his mouth. Namely, thoroughly explore and plunder the mouth now open to his own, battling the soft muscle there into submission while gasps and talking quickly filled the room before the music came back on to drown it out.

Once the kiss finally broke, Naruto was leaning on him more to stay standing than anything else as both boys looked at each other through glazed eyes.

“Why didn’t you tell me?”

“Because you were too busy denying it, idiot.”

“Oh.”

He adored that blush staining the tan cheeks and couldn’t help running his fingers over one of the ‘whiskers’ carved into Naruto’s soft face.

“Care to dance?”

“You know how?”

“I am ‘Mr. Perfect’, aren’t I? Of course I do.”

He was rewarded with a deeper blush before the blonde nodded, fitting so nicely into Sasuke’s arms as they danced, completely ignoring the envious glares they received.

Shikamaru smirked at the sight before going back to take a seat again, helping out was just so tiresome.

The two continued to dance almost non-stop through the evening, until Naruto finally couldn’t stifle a yawn.

“Getting tired already?”

“I’ve had a long day.”

“True, lets go home.”
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Sasuke was nervous, it would seem funny that this time, after so many before, he was nervous.

But then Naruto wasn’t resting his head on Sasuke’s shoulder during the drive on any of those other times. This time they were going home as a couple, going to share a bed as a couple and the raven couldn’t help all the various ideas flying through his head, most of which were making his pants rather uncomfortable.

“Naruto?”

“Hmm?”

From the sound of his voice, the blonde was barely still awake, not surprising after the emotional day he had suffered through.

“We’ll be home soon.”

He got a slight nod in answer, though he had planned to ask about their relationship, so that he wouldn’t push things too fast, but Naruto was obviously much too tired for that conversation.

Soft snores were coming from the passenger side once they pulled into the garage and Sasuke didn’t try to hold in a chuckle as he shook the other awake.

“Come on sleepy head, we’re home.”

“M’ tired…”

“I know, let’s get you up to bed.”

It took a bit of maneuvering to reach their room, mostly because Naruto was draped across Sasuke’s shoulders and the Uchiha was having to do most of the walking as he helped a stumbling blonde along.

He let out a long sigh as soon as his burden was able to fall onto the bed.

“Sweepy…”

“We have to get you undressed.”

“Okay…”

Though he seemed to make no move towards that end and Sasuke couldn’t help but wonder how the other survived before Kakashi threw them together. He gave a self suffering sigh, though the smirk on his face betrayed his true feelings as he began to strip the other, letting his hands wander just the tiniest bit overt smooth, tan skin.

Once he had Naruto stripped to his boxers, the Uchiha shook him awake enough for the blonde to crawl under the sheets.

The view he was granted did not help his situation!

Watching the tan body move across their bed on hands and knees, that firm ass in the air and taunting the raven…

Sasuke stripped in the bathroom, a place he was better able to take care of a certain problem before climbing into bed as well.

“Sasuke?…”

“Yes?”

Obsidian eyes widened as he suddenly had a head full of blonde hair tucked under his chin, tan arms wrapped around his chest while one strong leg held his own.

His heart skipped a beat, Naruto had just snuggled into him, this was perfect, this was what he had been wanting so badly since he brought the other home to live with him.

It was with a huge grin that Sasuke fell asleep, holding his Naruto in a close, loving embrace.

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Blue eyes blinked open with the sun, was that all a nightmare? Sasuke being mean, Kiba and Neji and the dance? If it wasn’t.. then how had he gotten home and in bed?

So then this was Friday morning, right?

He tried to move, wanting, no needing to use the bathroom but found himself held firmly to a lean chest.

Naruto knew instantly that it was Sasuke, the smell, the feel of the skin, the feel of the chest itself, but did the other realize he was holding him so intimately?

Wait.

The dance, after that part of the nightmare where Temari dumped him, Sasuke had stopped him, had kissed him and professed love.

So that wasn’t all a dream?!

Gah! This was getting so confusing and his bladder was screaming.

“Naruto, stop wiggling so much, trying to sleep, idiot.”

“Look Ice Prince, you let me go or you change the sheets!”

One obsidian eye opened to regard the blonde.

“Coming right back?”

“Yeah, yeah, whatever! But my bladder is going to explode! My eyes are swimming.”

“That explains the blue color.”

“Bastard!”

He received a punch in the shoulder, which only made the blonde whimper and curl up.

“You hit me and you curl up?”

“I have to go PEE!”

Realizing that this wasn’t a game, he released his captive blonde, watching the tan body scramble from the bed and dash into the bathroom.

It was a few minutes later that the blonde emerged, a satisfied grin on his face.

“Coming back to bed now?”

Blue eyes blinked, as if suddenly remembering something.

“What day is it?”

A dark eyebrow arched.

“Did you drown your brain or something?”

“Just answer! Is today Friday or Saturday?”

What was the blonde pulling now?

It was with a hesitant voice that Sasuke answered.

“Saturday.”

“So yesterday wasn’t a nightmare?”

Sasuke expression turned instantly icy.

“Is that how you view last night?”

Cerulean eyes blinked in confusion before Naruto climbed back in bad, still sitting up as he watched the raven closely.

“Well, almost getting raped by two guys and finding out that some girls set me up all week because they were positive I was blackmailing you and choosing the dance to humiliate me. Yeah, those things kind of fall under nightmare.”

Sasuke couldn’t help but hope that was all that fell under the term of nightmare.

“And after that?”

A rather adorable blush made itself apparent on tan cheeks.

“You mean when you ummm… stopped me and said those… things?”

Blue eyes were intently studying the sheet he had twisted between his fingers as the other boy sat up slightly.

“By ‘those things’, are you referring to me declaring my love for you in front of the majority of the student body?” He received a quick nod, but still no eye contact. “Yes, does that also fall under ‘nightmare’?”

His heart stopped, he could swear it stopped while he watched the delicate bottom lip get captured by white teeth.

“Did you mean it?”

The question was spoken in such a soft voice that Sasuke wasn’t certain he had actually heard it.

“I wouldn’t have said it if I didn’t mean it, idiot.”

“Don’t call me an mpf!”

Naruto’s rant had been cut off by Sasuke pushing them to lay back on the bed, capturing the lips that had been teasing him for too long already this morning. The Uchiha was thrilled when he felt the other’s arms snake around his neck, pulling him closer and deepening the kiss with a soft moan, before a gentle nip to the bottom lip asked for entrance that was quickly given.

Sasuke was in heaven as he shifted his weight on his blonde.

His blonde.

His Naruto.

His!

A soft whimper made him finally break the kiss, both boys panting, eyes half lidded and glazed.

“Guess you… did mean it…”

The dark haired boy started to open his mouth to retort, but this time he was the one cut off as the blonde quickly pulled him down and into another kiss.