A/N: I know you all must be ready to kill me for taking so long but this authors note explains everything. First of all, I moved! The house I moved to didn't have an internet connection so I had to wait until I got one to upload any chapters. Second, just a few days after moving into the house, the computer was stolen by one of the guys working on the plumbing. It was about a week until we got it back and when we did we found out the thief password protected the entire computer, so then we had to get the password from him to use it.

I would also like to say that I'm struggling with writers block when it comes to this story to the point where I've considered discotinuing it. But if you guys really want me to finish then I'll try my best.

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto

Warning: This is a yaoi vampire story. If bloodsucking and buttsex makes you uncomfortable, go read something else, please. Profanity, AU and OOCness.

Pairings: SasuNaru ItaDei KakaIru

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"So here's the deal. Iruka wants you to have dinner with us. I told him I have a friend and now he's dead set on meeting you and won't take no for an answer. He's expecting you to show up tonight." Naruto and Sasuke were walking home from school friday. Both of them were bundled up in winter coats due to the chilly weather. Despite Suna being a desert city it was only a matter of time until snow fell.

"I don't mind."

"I knew you'd say that." Naruto sniffed and wiped his reddened nose. "Damn it's so cold! Maybe we should have taken the bus."

"You don't like being alone with me?" Sasuke looked over at him with a slightly teasing look on his face.

"Stop trying to guilt-trip me. And make sure you're polite to Iruka tonight."

"I'm pretty sure I can handle him. I'm going to my apartment to get ready." He stepped closer to Naruto and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek, earnimg a few laughs and wistles from the kids walking behind them. "I'll see you later." Before Naruto could protest to the sudden affection he was already out of sight

"Jeez. That guy just can't keep his mouth to himself."

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"I hope this friend of yours likes spaghetti. It was kind of a last minute thing since I didn't have time to go by the store today." Iruka leaned over the pan of sauce and inhaled deeply. "Smells good. I'm glad I decided to make this."

"Yeah. But I'd rather have ramen."

"So predictable." Iruka rolled his eyes and turned the stove off. "What'd you say your friends name was again?"

"Sasuke."

"Sounds kinda familiar." Iruka tapped his chin thoughtfully and shrugged. "Must have heard it around school or something." He was about to say more when the dorrbell rang. Naruto got up from his chair and went to answer it. He took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, praying that dinner wouldn't be a complete disaster before opening the door to see Sasuke standing there in a white short sleeved button-shirt and dark blue jeans.

"You look rather dashing." Naruto smiled and stepped aside to let him in.

"It's important to make a good first impression." They made their way into the kitchen.

"Ah, Sasuke. It's good to meet you." Iruka shook Sasuke's hand and ushered them out of the kitchen. "Dinner's not quite ready yet so you can head upstairs to play games or something. Leave the door open." The last sentence was said without a smile.

Naruto scratched the back of his head nervously. "We're not really like that..."

"But we want to be." Sasuke finished. A loud snapping noise resounded throughout the kitchen before the wooden spoon Iruka had been holding fell to the floor in two peices.

"Wha..." Iruka picked the ruined spoon up and threw it in the trash. "Well...don't go upstairs. Stay in the living room where I can see you. I have to admit, I'd normally throw someone out if they were after Naruto. But you're the first one that's been honest about your intentions. I guess I won't get rid of you just yet."

"Thank you." Sasuke smirked at Naruto when they made thier way to the living room. "That wasn't so bad."

"Don't push your luck teme. He's probably just in shock over what just happened. He still sees me as a little kid so bringing a boyfriend over never goes well. He'll be trying to chase you off soon enough." Naruto sighed and leaned back. "It's kinda nice though. Having somebody to look after and care about you." He bit his lip when he turned and saw the slightly saddened look on his face. "Sorry. I didn't mean to upset you."

"It's fine."

"Hey...about the whole vampire thing..." Naruto lowered his voice to make sure Iruka couldn't hear. "I've been wondering about this. You were turned when you were eight right? Why don't you look it?"

"Vampires go though puberty too. You'll never see on that looks younger than a teenager." He checked to see if Iruka was watching before slipping his arm around Naruto's shoulders and pulling him closer. "I've noticed something...you don't seem to be as scared of me as you usually are."

Naruto shrugged. "I've just gotten used to you is all." He blushed when he felt Sasuke breath ruffling his hair and looked up, biting his lip again when he realized how close their faces were. Sasuke smirked and leaned forward, pressing their lips softly together.

"Hey!" Iruka walked up behind them and pushed them apart. "Cut that out and come eat dinner."

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Kakashi sighed heavily for the umpteenth time that eavning and stood up from his desk to stretch. It seemed like it was taking him forever to finish grading papers. He could think of a million other things he'd rather be doing. Most involving Iruka, of coarse. He decided to call it a night and left his study. Just as he was about to flop down on his bed he heard a strange sound. He sat up and turned in the direction of the living room. The noise got louder and louder and he recognised it a footsteps making their way to his room. He stood up and braced himself only to relax when Deidara stepped through the door. "Jeez. Don't you vampires know how to knock? What're you doing here anyway?"

"I need your help." Deidara sat beside him on the bed and sighed. "I know it's against the rules for me to keep coming into town, but I've been going to lots of vampires who say they can help me. But things have taken a turn for the worse. I know you probably don't want anything to do with me, but..."

"Just tell me what the problem is."

"Well...something's wrong with Itachi. He's been sick for a while now and nothing I do seems to help. He gets frequent bouts of nausea, fatigue and he's rejecting blood. Here." Deidara pulled a small vile from his pocket. "Some of his blood. Do you think you could test it or something to see what's wrong?"

Kakashi shook his head slowly. "Don't need to. There's a disease that's only affectected few vampires in history, so most don't know about it. But I've done my fair share of research and Itachi's symptoms fit the bill. It starts out mentally and soon begins to affect the body. It seems he's rejecting his vampireism and is turning back into a human. This happens when a vampire feels extreme guilt or sadness over a long period of time. He'll either get through this okay and become a normal human, or the change back could be too much for him...and he'll die."

Diedara inhaled sharply and stood up. "Is there a cure?"

"You can either let the disease run it's course and hope for the best or have him drink the blood of a half-breed."

"Half human, half vampire...a jinchuuriki. But they're identical to humans. How am I supposed to find one?"

"Who knows. But I should remind you that if you do find one and they refuse to give blood, there will be severe consequences if you force them and they get hurt. You only need a little blood anyway, so it shouldn't be to much of a hassle to get it. You may not be able to identify a jinchuuriki by looks, but they're blood has a very distinctive smell. That's pretty much all I know about them."

"So that's it...?" Diedara sighed and sat back down. "There hasn't been a jinchuuriki born here in over twenty years. Not to my knowledge at least. This is hopeless."

"You never know. Just leep your eyes peeled." Kakashi helped the distraught vampire to his feet and led him to the door. "In the meantime, make sure Itachi gets plenty of rest. Mixing blood with water will help. I'll let you know if I find anything that'll help."

Before walking out the front door Deiedara paused for one more question. "Of all the vampires who've had this disease, how many have survived it?"

Kakashi sighed. "I'd rather not say. You're stressed enough as it is."

"Fine. I'll start looking for a jinchuuriki tomorrow."

"Remember what I said. Don't resort to force or else." Deidara frowned and nodded before disappearing into the night."

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"Aw man I'm stuffed." Naruto leaned back in his chair and patted his stomach. "Dinner was awesome."

"Glad you liked it." Iruka picked the dishes up off the table and set them down in the sink. "Will you be staying for dessert, Sasuke?"

"If it's not too much trouble."

"None at all." He brought out three bowls and a quart of ice cream. "You know, I always knew I'd have to deal with Naruto dating someday, but I still feel uneasy about it." Naruto was about to protest but changed his mind when he saw the small smile on his guardians face. "There's this look in your eyes when you look at Naruto that just tells me you acually care about him."

Naruto glaced at Sasuke and blushed when they briefly made eye contact. Truthfully, he was still a bit scared, but the raven was slowly but surely gaining his trust. Naruto couldn't help but wonder what the future had in store if he chose to pursue a relationship with the vampire. What it Sasuke wanted to turn him and whisk him away? What if Iruka found out what he was? And what if Sasuke's brother came back into the picture. Who knew how Sasuke would react. These thoughts ran trhough his mind as he walked Sasuke to the door. "See you upstairs, teme." He said softly.

"Sorry. I'll be at my apartment tonight. See you monday." Sasuke said before leaning down to kiss Naruto on the lips again.

Naruto watched him walk off, feeling a little sad that he'd be sleeping alone.

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A/N: I know it isn't much but it's better than nothing. Sorry for any spelling mistakes but I proofread my stories myself and always miss mistakes.

Until next time...