Serendipity
Tainted Dreams 03
Warnings: I'll probably have bad grammar (especially spelling)… Poor attempts at Japanese… and perhaps have out-of-character characters. Hehe.
Disclaimer: I wouldn't be attempting to sell my liver and loan from my dog if I owned Naruto…
This fic was inspired by: Papa to Kiss in the Dark
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Chapter 5: When Jealousy Brews
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Naruto wiggled, sandwiched onto his fluffy haven as he savored the pleasant feel of softness beneath his body. He heaved the covers higher, just enough so it lay beneath his nose and shifted to find the warmth that had somehow managed to free itself quite some time ago. Naruto's arm snaked its way across the expanse of the bed, searching for the body that brought not only warmth, but a pleasant sensation of comfort as well. Disappointed to have found an empty spot on the bed, drowsy blue eyes opened and began its search for the person his body yearned for.
A soft rustling of papers caught his attention and he sat up lazily to find Sasuke focused on what Naruto assumed was a heap of paperwork. His back was straight, posture refined and his movement elegant. Rubbish, Naruto thought wondering how uncomfortable sitting like that had to be. Even when slouched and comfortable, sitting for lengthy periods brought misery to both the ass and muscle. What more with that demeanor? And judging by the way Sasuke would momentarily pause to stretch his neck, Naruto guessed the man had been at it for quite some time. He shook his head disapprovingly, pouting at how uncomfortable he felt just by watching.
The swift humming of pen on paper had begun lulling Naruto's senses as he noticed the slight dropping of his lids. Figuring he'd watch the Uchiha some other time, he contentedly flopped back down his fluffy haven with a small sigh.
"You're up." Sasuke stated upon hearing a small thud followed by the soft release of breath from the beds direction. He spun his seat to face the blond that lay sprawled on his back, head turned and eyes fixed intently on his.
Naruto scowled halfheartedly as he rolled to lie on his side and propped his head onto his left hand. "You were noisy." He mumbled deliberately dismissing the fact that he'd woken up missing Sasuke's body next to his. Like heck he'd 'mention' that.
Sasuke grinned no missing the discreet pink on the blonds cheeks. Naruto was a horrible liar. He crossed his legs and sat back more comfortably on his seat (to Naruto's quiet relief) and laced his fingers together, resting his elbows on the armrest. "That's why I tell you to sleep in your own room, baka."
Naruto's lips pursed. "And I tell you it's because your bed's softer then mine, teme." He patted the bed confidently for emphasis. "See?"
Sasuke rolled his eyes and grinned. The fact that they had the same bed (though different in size) didn't seem to occur to the blond who rarely used it to notice anyways. Despite wanting to point that fact out, he chose against it and instead headed over to Naruto who looked curiously upon him.
He sat on the foot of the bed and patted it just as Naruto had, minus the vigor. "Hmm…" He peered over to the blond who had now sat down, head cocked and gaze questioning. Sasuke surveyed the bed intently, shifting his hips just the slightest bit to examine the highly praised furniture. "It appears to be just like any other bed in the house, Naruto."
Naruto crinkled his nose at Sasuke's mocking. He was too tired to care at the moment. He lay back down on his belly and breathed in a small contented smile. "I still say it's softer then mine." He murmured, the mattress slightly obscuring his words.
He felt the bed shift a little and initially thought Sasuke had gone back to his desk and onto the idle pile of papers. He was proven wrong, however, when Sasuke's heavier body flopped onto his, drawing a silent "oof" from the blonds lips.
At a young age, Sasuke had been taught constantly of the benefits of taking an open opportunity and manipulating it to your liking. Business was a constant battlefield and when presented with good opportunities, it was best to grab hold of it, lest it disappear.
And Naruto was an open opportunity just waiting to be laid (1) down on, so manipulate Sasuke did.
"Ah, I'm mistaken." Sasuke stated in mock fault. "It is rather soft."
From bellow, Naruto could almost see the stupid grin on the stupid face of the stupid Uchiha. "Get off bastard!"
"Astonishing!" There was an annoying gasp near his ear "It talks as well!"
"OFF!"
With his front on Naruto's back, Sasuke managed to burry his head in the blonds neck. He let in a breath, tickling the hairs on Naruto's neck. "It smells rather pleasant too."
And Naruto both shivered and burnt red. He scowled and tried once again to wiggle free from the Uchiha. "Damnit TEME! Get off!"
"I don't think I will. It's too warm and comfortable to do so." Sasuke stated, cringing a little at Naruto's screechy demand.
"Well you're heavy!" This time, Naruto tried whining. Maybe Sasuke would take pity on poor blond boys.
"And you're lumpy." Sasuke reached over to the blonds ass giving it gentle squeeze. Instantly, Naruto yelped and thrashed around irritably as muttered curses to perverted jerks all over the world, particularly the one atop him.
"Bastard." Naruto grumbled after he'd calmed.
A slight chuckle was the only response he'd got.
Seeing that Sasuke had been lying perfectly still for a while, Naruto groaned unhappily and let the damned Uchiha have his damned way. He needed to rest anyway (not that he cared of course), but the bastard was bound to get bored sooner or later.
So he waited.
…And waited.
Annoyed that 'sooner or later' had yet to come and further ticked that Sasuke had now engulfed him in a cuddle, Naruto scowled. The bastard was getting too comfortable!
"Don't we have anything to do today? Places to go maybe??" Naruto encouraged. Perhaps Sasuke would get off once he realized they'd be late for something. "People to meet?!"
"Hn. Office." Sasuke said, his breath tickling Naruto's ear.
Instantly, Naruto's mood fell. "When?" He asked, trying his best to hide his disappointment.
"In an hour."
Naruto frowned. Not only would Sasuke be going to work on a Sunday, he sounded tired too. "How long did you sleep, bastard?" Naruto asked, his eyes going back to the hefty pile of documents on Sasuke's large table.
"Enough." He answered simply.
'Liar.' Naruto thought vehemently. 'You've been up all morning, haven't you?'
Naruto lay silent awhile, enjoying Sasuke's warmth despite the heavy body atop him. His mind drifted throughout the weeks events and how Sasuke had been absent throughout each and every one of them. He'd hardly seen Sasuke at all. Each day he would come home late and despite how hard Naruto tried waiting up for him, sleep had always won over, his consciousness never passing two in the morning. Actually witnessing the Uchiha home was only done early in the morning and even that was a hasty reunion, what with getting ready for school and Sasuke for work.
Naruto had anticipated spending Saturday with Sasuke home but that thought was quickly devoured by Sasuke calling late Friday evening stating he'd be home late Saturday. To Naruto's utter disappointment, Sasuke had undeniably arrived as planned though much, much later then expected.
Sasuke had been working all week so today had been a sure shot for Naruto which, like each and every night, shattered what little hope Naruto had to get to spend time with the Uchiha.
"You should get ready now, teme!" Naruto stated hesitantly, trying as much as possible to mask his gloomy tone.
"Hmm. In a little while." Sasuke whispered, already fully aware of Naruto's disappointment.
Minutes later, Sasuke lazily got off the blond who did the same, stretching dramatically right after. "Finally!" Naruto bellowed enthusiastically, though his eyes looked saddened and dull. "Jeez bastard. I thought you'd never get off!" He laughed as happily as he could.
Sasuke didn't smile along with Naruto's antics; instead he caressed the blonds cheek gently. "I'll be home soon." He kissed his forehead and smiled at the blond who smiled hopefully back at him. "I promise."
He ruffled Naruto's short blond locks fondly then headed over to the bathroom. Upon reaching the door, he turned back to the blond who sat watching him from behind.
"Care to join me in my bath, Uzumaki?"
Naruto grinned as he rolled his eyes disgustedly. "Who'd want to, stupid bastard?"
This time, Sasuke smiled fondly at the blond who'd already made his way to the bathroom.
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Hatake Kakashi made himself comfortable on the large leather couch as he drew his feat to lay neatly on the coffee table. The furniture, though not foreign to him, were not his. He groaned as he lazily stretched the crick on his neck and yawned right after. It was still quite early to be up on a Sunday morning, he thought tiredly.
"I knew you'd be here!" Naruto acclaimed peeping from the doorway.
Kakashi straightened the slightest to acknowledge the young boys presence. "Ah, Naruto! Why are you up this early in the morning?" He smiled.
Shutting the door behind him, Naruto made his way to the older man, distastefully eyeing Kakashi's feet which he shooed off with a light slap. "The bastard woke me." He stated, viciously eyeing Kakashi restore his feet to their spot on the table.
Kakashi gave him a pleasant smile as Naruto plopped down on the other side of the couch, stretching his legs so that it lay close to Kakashi's thigh, his head resting atop the armrest.
The grey haired man eyed the boy amused, and then shook his as unhappily. "Where are your manners, boy?"
"Shut up and get your own coffee, lazy bastard." Naruto grumbled, already fully aware of where Kakashi was headed. "And get your feet off the table, damnit!"
Kakashi snickered, obediently sliding his foot off the table and onto the polished floor. "Is this how you treat your guests, Naruto?" Kakashi said in mock disappointment. He shook his head and sighed. "I'll have to tell you off to the Uchiha."
Naruto's eyes remained fixed on the ceiling as he regarded Kakashi in an unreadable tone. "You're no guest here." He drew his hand so that it rested on his forehead. "You know that Kakashi."
"Indeed." Kakashi nodded as he took notice upon the ceiling himself. He was a regular face to this house, so regular that Sasuke had dubbed a guest room officially his and even had some of his own clothes stored there for emergency use.
When Naruto had been much younger, Kakashi would often stay the night when Sasuke stayed locked at work. The older man had pitied the thought of Naruto home alone at such a fragile age. There would be no one to care for him for Sasuke didn't hire full-time workers to tend to his house, nor did he seek the services of cooks or nannies. He'd hire someone to clean his home and tend their gardens from time to time, but nothing permanent. Being so well-known and so well-off had its drawbacks, and Sasuke feared the possibility a scandal. The way he treated or rather, acted with his young companion wouldn't precisely be considered "acceptable" by the locals. Naruto still being a minor was already a well known fact to the Uchiha.
"He's been real busy lately, ne?" It wasn't as much a question as it was a statement. Kakashi turned to the blond boy who still remained in the same position.
"It's not easiest job out there." Kakashi said. "He earns plenty but works just as much as he earns."
Naruto sat up. "He doesn't need that much money!" he stated irritated. "And he's already rich enough, so spending time home shouldn't be that difficult on his part!"
Naruto's temper was rising somewhat and all Kakashi could offer was his silent sympathy. It was understandable that Naruto should feel lonely. "He's a busy man but he tries hard to make the time for you, you know." He offered after a brief moment of silence. "He loves you more than you know, Naruto."
It seemed that the blonds mood, despite the slight irritation, had calmed considerably. He looked troubled and still frowned, but his temper had left. "The bastard doesn't tire himself out, does he?"
Despite how rudely Naruto had worded it, Kakashi saw true concern within those blue eyes. "He's a strong man, he can fend for himself." He said, choosing his words correctly.
Sasuke was indeed strong, though sometimes irrational. He'd plunge into business deals and handle large projects that Kakashi sometimes wondered if Sasuke was indeed a masochist. The man took on more than he could for the sake of enlarging his fathers business.
"Your father's not here anymore." Kakashi would sometimes wish to say just to put a halt to Sasuke's thirst for achievement. It worried Kakashi that Sasuke would overwork himself to unconsciously prove himself to a man long gone.
"Strong my ass!" Naruto scoffed, shattering Kakashi's train of thought. "The bastard's been trying to get me to massage his back for the past month!"
Kakashi grinned to himself wondering whether that was indeed the only place Sasuke wanted massaging on.
"He groans when he bends over and his bones crack like crazy!"
Naruto continued to rant "fictional facts" about the Uchiha and to Kakashi's utter horror, Naruto stated "He's and old man!" In his head, Kakashi ticked the number of year's advantage he had over the Uchiha, wondering exactly what Naruto labeled him as. If Sasuke was 'old man'… he'd be what, exactly?!
From behind the two conversing fools, Sasuke cleared his throat. "As much as I'd hate to separate your conversation, we really have to get going." He said regarding Kakashi with a polite nod.
Unhurriedly, Kakashi got up, stretching once more just for the sake of it. He left the room with a friendly wave, closing the room as he left.
"I'll call you later." Sasuke said as he went over to the blond, giving his forehead a quick peck. "Be good."
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"Naruto-kun!" It had been hours later when two of Naruto's friends arrived to do absolutely nothing on a Sunday afternoon.
Naruto beamed fondly at Sakura's use of suffix. "Quit indulging him with formalities, Sakura." Kiba grinned evilly when Narutos face fell to a scowl. "Sasuke isn't here."
Wide eyed though still full of hope, the young girl turned to Naruto who only grinned sheepishly and shrugged. "You said he'd be here!" She whined, her body limping as Kiba shoved her in.
"Well watcha gonna do." Naruto locked the door shut as Kiba began dragging Sakura up the wide set of stairs, Sakura dazedly following along.
"Which one's yours again?" Kiba called almost to the top.
Naruto made his way to the kitchen in search for snacks. "The second door to the right." He shouted back.
"Right."
"Don't drop her, Kiba. She'll kill you." Upon entering the kitchen door, Naruto heard Sakura shriek followed by Kiba's snickering. He shook his head as he squatted to open the cabinet door. He chose a big bag of chips, not minding whichever he chose, shut the cabinet and grabbed three cokes from the fridge.
Hurriedly, he went upstairs and into his room to find Kiba flopped onto his bed and Sakura intently staring at his and Sasuke's picture.
"About time! I'm thirsty!" Kiba grumbled, head pressed onto the mattress.
Naruto rolled his eyes and placed his food baggage upon his study table which was unsurprisingly clean considering Naruto never used it. "Get it yourself."
"Inhospitable dick."
And to Naruto's utter satifaction, Kiba yelped as a can of coke went flying through the air, landing on the spot near Kiba who just grinned and snapped it open.
Upon hauling Sakura off of Sasuke's picture, both boys decided to burn time with video games, as opposed to Sakura who chose to read atop Naruto's bed as opposed to 'rotting her brain'.
It was late afternoon and a gloomy Naruto later when Sakura insisted they watch Sunday gossip. Naruto, after relearning Kiba's hidden talent with video games, readily agreed despite not wanting to watch it himself. Kiba on the other hand just frowned and jabbed Naruto on the side.
"Let the lady listen to her gossip!" Naruto reasoned, rubbing his side sourly.
"You bitter, bitter fool!" Kiba grinned. "Admit it. I've squashed that ego of yours!"
"Dogbreath." Naruto muttered. "You cheated."
Kiba ruffled Naruto's unruly hair, getting Naruto to frown further more. "Nah. You just suck."
So Sakura contentedly settled on Sunday gossip as Kiba found redemption online. Naruto on the other hand, stared blankly into space.
After thirty minutes of intense, star gossip, Naruto had learned that a singer was actually adopted; an actor was caught making out in the studio, and a basketball star was secretly playing tennis. It was all rubbish really, and Naruto had to wonder why the heck people would want to watch news about people being people and why Sakura, one of the smartest people he knew, would watch this show.
"…and after the break, Japan's most eligible bachelor… dating?!" Familiar features popped onto the TV screen and Naruto chocked down a gasp.
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Sasuke walked down the halls of Mangekyou Industries, swirling his car keys on his left forefinger. The men and women he passed bowed respectfully, some even attempting to make light conversation for which he ignored with much venom.
He descended down to the lobby, the elevator dinging as he left. Relived to almost be out of this place he'd grown far too familiar with, he made his way through the streets and onto his parking space.
"Sasuke!" A female voice resounded through the air, blending in with car shrieks and tire hisses. Sasuke cringed. "There you are, Sasuke!" Red painted nails latched onto his shoulder.
"Ah, Yamanaka." (2) He gave a slight nod as the girl with bleach blond hair pouted her red painted lips.
"Sasuke." She scolded, her finger wiggling just the slightest. "I though we'd be on first name basis after… last night." She purred, those fingers finding their way to Sasuke's chin. "You're such a handsome man."
As politely as Sasuke could manage, he shrugged that annoying finger off. "Ino." He stated flatly. "I best be on my way." Again, he gave a nod and headed off too his car.
Quick pitter-patters of high heeled shoes followed him and those bright red fingers latched onto his shoulder once more. "Ah, but what's your hurry, Sasuke-kuuun? It's too early to spend such a beautiful day home."
"Indeed." Sasuke nodded, his hand gently clasping onto Ino's. "But I'm afraid there's someone waiting for me." He smiled courteously as he let go of her hand.
Ino raised a blond brow. "I'm sure that person can wait." She smiled sweetly. "Won't you accompany me for some coffee, at least?"
Sasuke sighed, torn between wanting to go home to Naruto and coffee with Ino. He stuffed his keys onto his left pocket as Ino smiled triumphantly.
"A fine choice, Sasuke-kuunn."
Sasuke just smiled politely.
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"Is- is Sasuke really dating that… that woman?" Sakura asked hesitantly when the report had finally finished.
Naruto just shrugged in response, eyes still glued onto the TV screen. "I…" There wasn't much to say, actually. The reporters had done a fine job at gathering shots, pictures, and proof of instances where Sasuke and that woman were together. It left no room for debate.
She was blond, though her hair finer and lighter then Naruto's. It was quite long and looked incredibly soft and well handled. Faintly, he recalled Sasuke's fancy with his own hair. The man had always petted him when Naruto was too sleepy to retaliate or tired to shove those fingers away. Her eyes were blue; big, bright blue eyes that Naruto knew Sasuke loved. She was slim, sexy and had big breasts. Unlike Naruto, she was a woman, beautiful and elegant. She seemed well-mannered.
The TV blackened and Naruto turned to see that Kiba had shut it off. "Aww c'mon Sakura! Sasuke would never fall for someone like that!" Kiba grinned, his comment mostly for Naruto's sake.
"But… But the TV…"
"It's gossip." Kiba said crouching down to Sakura who'd slumped down onto the floor. "People make stuff up just for the heck of it!" He said staring completely at Naruto.
"Maybe, but…"
"For all you know they could be friends..." But Naruto knew Sasuke didn't make friends nor did he want friends. "Or business pals, or something."
Sakura nodded briefly, still slouched onto the floor. "Dude! Didn't your mom ever tell you not to believe everything you see on TV?!" Kiba grinned, good-naturedly swatting Sakura's shoulder. He looked over to Naruto, his eyes telling Naruto the same thing.
Naruto smiled at him halfheartedly. He joined in, his voice faint though somewhat convincing. "Cheer up Sakura."
Kiba smiled back up at him.
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Sasuke sipped the last of his coffee, signaling the waiter to get their bill. "My, you're in a rush today, Sasuke." Ino frowned, her cheeks puffing just the slightest.
Sasuke regarded her a second then nodded. "As I've stated earlier…" the waiter came and Sasuke reached for his wallet and dumped a few bills on the table. "I am expected at home." With that he stood not before bowing to Ino and bidding her a nice day.
He walked once more to his car, hoping the woman would not follow this time. The sun had already faded, leaving the streetlamps glowing along with the reds and yellows of the zooming cars. He reached for his phone and hurriedly dialed home.
"Naruto." He nodded to himself and smiled at the sound of Naruto's voice. "I'm on my way home."
He reached for his car keys and with a soft beep, he hopped in. "Have you eaten dinner?" He shoved at the joystick and hurriedly stepped onto the gas. "Alright then." With a click on his phone, Sasuke hung up and began his short journey home.
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Naruto navigated through the empty halls of the Uchiha mansion happily whistling to himself, his steps slightly giving a faint echo. He descended down the wide, elegantly structured staircase with small hurried hops. He heard the faint shuffling of keys and hurried along the main door, happy to be seeing Sasuke home so early.
Kiba and Sakura had headed home a few hours ago and after Sasuke's call, his mood had managed to lift upon hearing Sasuke's pleasant voice. Silently, he thanked Kiba for comforting him earlier and for pointing out that it was just, in fact, gossip. He didn't think Sasuke would ever hide something that big from him and decided to keep what he'd heard to himself, lest he bothered Sasuke with unpleasant news. He knew for a fact that Sasuke hated scandal, whichever form it may be.
As the door cracked open and a slightly exhausted Sasuke stepped in, Naruto lounged himself at the unsuspecting man sending them both toppling on the marbled floor.
Naruto hugged him tightly, pressing his face on the side of Sasuke's neck. He heard Sasuke chuckle from bellow. "My. If you welcome me home this way, I may have to come home earlier more often." He chuckled once more, encircling his arms around Naruto's hips.
Naruto just nodded onto Sasuke's shoulder, glad that it was Sasuke he smelt and no other. "We should get off the floor Naruto." Sasuke smiled. "So I can greet you properly."
Naruto just slid himself off the Uchiha has Sasuke stood offering his hand to the blond boy. Instantly, Naruto took the offered hand as Sasuke raised him to his feet and onto his chest, engulfing the blond in a powerful hug. He buried his nose onto the blond locks, slowly sliding his fingers along the small of Naruto's back.
"Missed me?" Sasuke asked as he untangled himself from Naruto's body.
Naruto just stuck his tongue out at him. "Like heck I would." His chin rose as Sasuke's finger lifted it up.
"Hn." And Sasuke kissed him as his fingers found their way onto Sasuke's shirt whilst Sasuke's hands hooked onto Naruto's waist once more. The mans tongue brushed along Naruto's lips as the blond compliantly opened his mouth, their tongues slowly dancing, lips sucking and teeth biting.
Upon breaking apart with panted breaths, Sasuke kissed the blonds forehead as he squeezed Naruto's arm. He gave a contented sigh.
"It's good to be home."
TBC...
(1) I had a fit reading that line over. I really was tempted to leave it at 'laid'! Hihihi!
(2) It's Yamanaka Ino right? Right??
AN: I can only begin to imagine how many of you have planned my untimely demise. I deserve to be thrown in the scorching pits of hell and dumped in a piranha infested aquarium. But before any of that ensues, I shall have run to the other side of the world and have hid in a stranger's closet. I refuse to die a freakish death… or any death whatsoever. Haha!
I apologize for the late, late, late, late, late update. I've honestly been at loss for what to write. I've been re-watching Naruto to gain more inspiration for this fic and apparently, it worked! I'm ba-ack! (And I've seen the first eight episodes of Shipuuden! Yay!)
I hope you have not lost faith in this fic or this I-don't-know-what-to-write-therefore-I-won't author who is again, terribly sorry for the looong delay. I will however, attempt to write at least once a weak. It's summer vacation! Yay!
Like always, reviews shall be ENTHUSIASTICALLY accepted… even if they consist of threats to your bad, baaaad author.
Now onto the replies!
Teodorakagome YupYup! Jiraiya was indeed the pervert! Haha. I agree. That old man has always made me laugh and his "theme song" really suits him. Heehee!
Nusku Ah! Thank you! Thank you!
DarkRavie I'd like to thank you for constantly reviewing not only this fic but also my two others! I'm going to be posting a new fic soon to make up for my discontinued one. I really appreciate you're reviews!
falling moonlight HEEEHEE! Thanks for reviewing!
SpottedShadow2947 Lol! YEAP! I really do enjoy watching Jiraiya and his perverted antics! Such a funny, funny frustrated old man. Hehe!
Yuyuxsan Thank you! I'm happy you like it!
Ragdoll: Yeap. Kiba's quite a miserable fella in the last chapter. Hehe!
Makkura Arashi Hmm. There will be someone falling for our little blond! Heehee! Guess who! Guess who! And Sasuke may have a similar situation. Wheeeeee!
Stalker-san YAAY! I'm glad ya liked it! I share the same feelings… I don't really… appreciate Sakura. (And omg. Her fight with Ino during the chuunin exam dragged on for so long!) But I needed her to be in this fic (despite wanting to throw her out)! Haha!
Leo0723: Thank you! I hope you keep on reading!
Concubine99 Thanks! I really loved Papa to Kiss in the Dark too! The story made me absolutely giddy!
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-Tainted Dreams03