Naruto kept looking over his shoulder as he ran. While he hadn't felt that presence since he left the street corner, the desolate feelings it instigated within him was hard to shake off. The feeling of being absolutely powerless.

He entered the townhouse and took the time to compose himself in the entryway, letting the remaining trundles of dread release him. Naruto took a breath of relief, focusing on Sasuke's chakra flowing through him. It had a calming effect on his nerves. If he concentrated hard enough he could use it to locate Sasuke's presence, know that he was okay or have a vague idea how much distance there was between them. He didn't need that now though, he could hear Sasuke moving around in the kitchen. Locking the front door, he made his way toward the back of the townhouse, stopping at the entrance to the kitchen.

Sasuke had his back to him, working on tonight's dinner for Naruto, his knife working quickly and gracefully across the board as he chopped up the vegetables. The raven didn't acknowledge Naruto's presence as he worked even though there was no way he didn't know that his mate was there. His stiff shoulders were a dead giveaway.

Slowly, Naruto entered the kitchen, not saying a word even as his arms wrapped around Sasuke's middle, his forehead pressing against his back. Sasuke's hand stilled on the cutting board, tense as if waiting for Naruto to attack him.

"I'm sorry," Naruto whispered. Sasuke relaxed in his arms at his words. Naruto had thought of things to say to him on the way home. Like why he was so insecure, why it was difficult to leave Sasuke alone about this, but now he couldn't remember. He just wanted to hold him, feel the raven's body against his.

Sasuke turned in his arms, facing Naruto. Their eyes locked onto one another for an instant before Sasuke pulled Naruto into a heated kiss. Naruto gripped Sasuke's shirt in both hands, pulling him closer. Naruto dominated and Sasuke let him for the time being, leaning against the counter.

Their tongues danced and intertwined. It was bruising, sloppy, and messy. Naruto didn't care. Sasuke kissing him like he wanted him, needed him, as much as Naruto wanted him was reassuring. That he wasn't the only one who felt the need and had to keep restraining himself over and over again because there were more pressing matters to attend to. With just a kiss he was impossibly hard, unable to control himself.

His hands hurried to undress Sasuke, putting his hands underneath his shirt, feeling the soft skin and hardness of muscle underneath. He needed more skin. He needed to feel more, but he didn't want to break the kiss for even a moment.

Sasuke found a solution, ripping Naruto's clothes with just his hands after stabbing the knife into the cutting board to do so. Naruto didn't even protest, ripping Sasuke's shirt in response. As long as their skin could touch.

Sasuke popped the top button of Naruto's jeans, pulling out Naruto's weeping member, rubbing his rough thumb over the tip, smearing the pre-cum.

Naruto groaned, his hold on Sasuke tightening, leaving bruises on his skin. "Sasuke," he whispered.

Sasuke took that opportunity to flip them so that Naruto was trapped against the counter, shoving the chopping board into the sink before lifting Naruto onto the counter. Naruto didn't even care, spreading his legs so Sasuke could get closer. As long as he could touch, as long as Sasuke was pressed against him, he didn't care.

Sasuke broke their kiss first, his kisses trailing to Naruto's neck, his fangs teasing as he stroked Naruto's member. He nuzzled the spot Sasuke had bitten him the very first time, affectionately, giving it a nip and suck. Naruto's fingers had threaded through his hair, encouraging him to do so, but the Uchiha had other plans. Pulling away, he leaned down, taking Naruto's member into his mouth, gaining a gasp from the blond. Naruto pulled at his hair, and Sasuke continued to suck, worshiping Naruto's cock with attention. His fangs would brush against it, causing an intense mix of pleasure and pain, causing Naruto to lose his breath.

The last time they had sex, Sasuke had been talkative, declaring Naruto as his, that he would be Naruto's first and only for the rest of eternity. He didn't say a word. He didn't even make a sound, preferring to worship Naruto's body with his mouth. It was driving Naruto crazy.

Sasuke pulled Naruto's pants further down. He lifted his hand, digging into the bowl of butter that was set off to the side, coating them in butter. Naruto barely noticed, pushing Sasuke's head further down. Sasuke didn't complain, swallowing Naruto's member with ease and not distracted from his task. He pushed Naruto's legs up, making Naruto lean against the wall and exposing his entrance. His fingers circled the rim of Naruto's entrance before sliding two fingers in.

He was tight. Naruto knew that. He knew Sasuke needed to prepare him, but he didn't want that. He needed Sasuke. He needed Sasuke right now. He needed to be connected to him. "Sasuke," he said breathlessly, trying to convey his need. Sasuke had to be impatient too, how could he be in so much control.

Sasuke glanced up, yet he continued his pace, trying to prepare Naruto.

Naruto met his eyes, half-lidded as he said, "Fuck me, please."

He didn't know whether his need was conveyed or not or if his begging made Sasuke snap, but Sasuke withdrew his fingers, standing. He undid his jeans, keeping his eyes locked on Naruto the entire time. He pushed down his pants just far enough to free his member before embracing Naruto, aligning himself with his entrance. He didn't ask if Naruto was sure this was what he wanted. Naruto held him tightly as Sasuke pushed inside him. Naruto's breath hitched at the discomfort. It wasn't enough. He needed Sasuke to move.

Sasuke must have felt the same. He didn't wait for Naruto adjust. Didn't offer sweet nothings or reassuring words, he just moved, fast and unrelenting.

Yes, this was what he needed. To feel Sasuke move, to feel his breath on his neck, to know that Sasuke still wanted him as desperately as Naruto did.

Sasuke gripped Naruto too hard, and Naruto's nails dug into Sasuke's skin drawing blood. Neither noticed or cared. They were reaching their climax fast.

Naruto climaxed first, moaning softly, dirtying Sasuke's front. Sasuke followed soon after. AS they both came down, they listened to each other's labored breathing. Sasuke kissed Naruto's neck once again, piercing his skin lightly, sending more pleasure down Naruto's already oversensitive body.

Now that the urgency was addressed, Sasuke took more time to lavish Naruto's body. He kicked his jeans off the rest of the way and picked up Naruto, heading upstairs to the bedroom, depositing him on the bed and climbing on top of him. Slowly, his mouth went over every inch of Naruto's body, piercing sensitive parts with his fangs, shooting brief spikes of pleasure throughout Naruto's body as the blond recovered.

Naruto's member was more than interested. Reacting slower this time to Sasuke's gentle touch and teasing bite. The light of the setting sun that came through the window, made Sasuke look beautiful. No, Sasuke had always been beautiful. It was one thing that attracted Naruto to him even before he knew he was gay. The most beautiful man he had ever seen.

Sasuke was thorough, covering almost every inch of his body with light bite marks. Sasuke looked like he was about to start all over again when Naruto gently pushed him away. He pushed Sasuke down slowly, making his intentions known as he got on top of Sasuke. Sasuke's cum that leaked from Naruto's ass dripped onto Sasuke's cock before Naruto lowered himself onto it, a soft grunt escaping both of them.

Naruto moved his hips, enjoying the feel of Sasuke's hands going to his waist to stabilize him as he moved. Naruto took his time, going at a steady pace. He leaned forward, placing his forehead against Sasuke's, letting their chests rub against one another.

The friction felt nice and it was the only thing he could think of besides trying to figure out a way to touch more, to feel more. Sasuke answered his silent request, leaking his chakra into Naruto through their touch. His toes curled. All he could feel and think of was Sasuke. Having their chakra's interact, entwining with one another was the last straw. His mind whited out as he climaxed. He didn't feel Sasuke come with him. He could hardly tell himself from Sasuke until he came down from his high, collapsing on top of Sasuke.

Sasuke rolled Naruto off him, readjusting their position so that they were lying side by side embracing each other.

Naruto sighed contently into the crook of Sasuke's neck. He hadn't planned any of this. He had meant to talk to him. He had meant to explain why he was so insecure or why he was so upset as to why Sasuke's cold shoulder bothered him so much.

He didn't feel like he needed to now, like there was a silent understanding between them. He knew it didn't fix everything and eventually they would have to sit down and talk, but for now, he just wanted to be in Sasuke's arms and lay here.

Sasuke ran his hand through his hair once before sitting up, forcing Naruto to let him go with a soft groan. He pulled on his pants, leaving Naruto to stare at him with disbelief. A second later, the doorbell rang.

"Just ignore it," Naruto groaned, making himself comfortable amongst the pile of pillows and blankets.

"It's business," Sasuke said with little to no emotion. Naruto sighed quietly. Sasuke was back to being himself. Just as the blond rolled over, resigning himself to accept that part of his lover, he felt soft lips press against the back of his neck. "I'll be back," he whispered against his skin.

Naruto couldn't help but smile a little. "2 minutes." Sasuke smirked and went to meet his guest.

The house was dimly lit with the setting light of the sun and their mess in the kitchen was still there. There was one new addition, a man standing in the middle of the living room pulling back the curtains to peer outside.

"Father, you're early."

The man turned his head, his orange hair framing his face, pulled back into a ponytail. His brown eyes looked at him kindly as he gave Sasuke a cheeky smile. "I didn't know you would be busy. Should I come back later?"

Sasuke regarded the man before him. "It's fine. You must be here for a reason."

The man's smile lessened, and under the light, Sasuke could see a pure white streak across his face. "I made the arrangement you had asked for."

"Is that so?" Sasuke peered at the streak and realized that it was peeling paper.

Noticing his stare, the man's smile turned into a guilty one. "I honestly didn't think you'd be back in England anytime soon. I have several messages for you."

"Keep them. I only came back for one thing."

The priest laughed. "You haven't changed a bit. Still as ornery as ever though I suppose it was one of your charms." The smile was one that was bittersweet. "I do not have much time. I do wish you would allow me to deliver their final messages."

Sasuke looked out the window as the streetlights turned on and night settled. "If it was dire, you would have found me, and sentimentality is a waste of time."

The man chuckled lowly though it lacked any humor. "Indeed, you haven't changed at all." The priest's eyes drifted to the doorway behind Sasuke. Even without turning around, Sasuke knew what he was looking at, but he still turned to see Naruto with a blanket tied around his waist. The bite marks Sasuke had left had already healed, leaving soft, pink marks in their place though specs of dried blood were still crusted onto his skin. "Well, I shouldn't say at all."

"The location, Father."

The man sighed, handing him a piece of paper. "Please don't be reckless, Sasuke. Yahiko would never want that for you."

Sasuke took the piece of paper, palming it. He didn't say anything. He had nothing to say. This paper clone of his former mentor was all that was left, and the chakra was fading. This would probably be the last time he would see Yahiko's face though the clone and Yahiko's personalities were quite different.

"Well then, I delivered my message," he said happily. "I should go. Still have a few accounts to take care of at the church. Take care of yourself, Sasuke." He looked at Naruto, smiling brightly. "Whatever you're doing to him, keep doing it. I've never seen him so happy."

"Uh, yeah," Naruto replied with uncertainty, unsure what else to say.

Without another word, the father left.

Sasuke watched him go, clamping down on his feelings. Instead, he looked at the piece of paper that was given to him. When he opened it, it was blank. Inserting his chakra into it, a map bled through the paper, disappearing the moment he stopped.

"Who was he?" Naruto asked, coming to stand beside him. "He didn't look too good."

"A paper clone of someone I used to know. It seems the chakra that had been inserted into him is finally running out."

Wonder filled Naruto's eyes, intrigued by the idea, not that Sasuke could blame him. It took a lot of training, control, and creativity to make something last past one's death. Konan was one of the few who could make it work. He may not have been fond of Konan, but he did respect her skills.

"Are you going to go?" Sasuke knew what Naruto really meant. What he was asking was, "are you going to leave me behind."

He wanted to. Lycans were not fond of vampires for good reason. The image of Naruto caught by Obito, being impaled over and over while he could do nothing was still fresh in Sasuke's mind. He didn't want to put Naruto in that situation again but trying to keep Naruto out of trouble was futile. It seemed whatever Sasuke chose was always the wrong choice whether he left him behind brought him along. Which was more likely to keep him safe?

"You have two minutes to get changed," Sasuke said. He had to change as well, but he didn't want to give himself too much time to change his mind.

Naruto nodded, leaving immediately to do just that. Sasuke looked at the map again, verifying the location. It wasn't the ideal spot. It was often a battle zone in the past. With the death of the vampire council, the Lycans had probably moved in.

"Teme, aren't you going to get ready?"

Sasuke looked up, seeing Naruto already changed. He had gotten faster. And stronger. Naruto wasn't as helpless as he was 3 months ago. Neither was he. "Yeah. Give me a minute." Naruto nodded, going into another part of the townhouse to get his gear together. He should get ready too. It was a shame he wouldn't get a meal before going into enemy territory.

Naruto came back wearing a tight black muscle shirt with a tactical bag hanging off his belt. He was in the middle of putting on his orange jacket when he caught Sasuke's hungry stare.

Recognizing Sasuke's stare, Naruto dropped his jacket. "I thought you were in a hurry," he said smirking.

"We are," Sasuke replied. He could still taste his mate's blood on his tongue. "But we'll be heading into enemy territory."

Naruto walked up to him, stopping with minimal space between them. "Let me top."

Sasuke growled. "Really?"

"It's only fair." He brought his lips to Sasuke's neck, lightly touching his lips to his skin. "I want to know what your blood tastes like too."

What were the chances he could back out if he made that promise, was Sasuke's first thought, but Naruto decided to tease him, biting his lip and making it bleed. "Yes or no, teme," he said, brushing his lips against Sasuke's, smearing the blood. Sasuke's tongue darted out, catching a drop. He couldn't help himself, and his stomach twisted in anticipation, his fangs already retracting.

"Three… Two…" Naruto was already pulling away.

"Fine," Sasuke growled out, grabbing Naruto's waist and pulling him close once again. "But it will be the only time."

Grinning, Naruto tilted his head, exposing his neck. "A win is a win, bastard."

And when did Naruto get so damn conniving? He didn't dwell too much on it with the feast before him. He could see the slow steady pulse beneath Naruto's tanned skin, hear the blood rushing with every beat. He'd have to be careful in the future, but right now, he didn't care. He'd get out of that promise somehow.

"Smart ass," Sasuke whispered, bringing his fangs to Naruto's skin. The smell of arousal was already clinging to Naruto's skin, making the blond all the more appetizing. "Itadakimasu."