Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Brother's Can't Be Trusted ❯ A Bond On The Rocks ( Chapter 13 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

Sasuke stared skeptically at the lonely standing ramen shop. Sure he planned on sticking to his promise, but why did they have to go to a place that only served ramen. Sasuke was not a big fan like Naruto, and was hoping he could order something else. But Naruto insisted they go to his favorite place; Ichiraku Ramen shop. At least it was open to a considerably late time. So Naruto had all the time in the world to eat his entire weight in ramen, which in Sasuke's opinion wasn't very much from how thin the blond looked already.

Sasuke was more than anxious to find out himself how light Naruto really was. But he couldn't simply come out and ask 'hey Naruto can I pick you up' in the literal sense. He could always ask Itachi, since the guy seemed to have so many opportunities already, but Sasuke would be damned before he went to his brother with any questions. Right now, his only concern was how he was actually going to pay for all this.

Sure he had thought nothing of it when Naruto had ordered his second bowl, but now that the unsatisfied blond was on his tenth bowel, Sasuke was rather doubtful. how much could this kid eat! For crying out loud, Sasuke was still on his first bowel of ramen. Though that was only because he was purposely eating slow due to his dislike to the unhealthy noodly meal.

"Naruto...you sure you don't want to stop now?" Sasuke asked worriedly. He found an unexplainable amount of sweat forming at his fore head as the teen finished yet another bowel and had yet to give on the appearance of one full customer. "I mean you don't want to turn into a pig, right?" He asked fearfully. By this rate he might have to work two jobs in order to pay off the bill.

Naruto burst into uncontrollable giggling as he slurped up another chopstick full of noodles. The soft, slippery pasta splattered around his mouth careless, yet the blond kept his eating. Sasuke sighed, though he was given no verbal response, it was quite clear Naruto intended for him to spend all of his money. Sasuke might have been enjoying himself during their little diner together if not for Naruto's obsessive slurping; now that was truly an annoying habit.

"Ogui." Sasuke muttered under breath. Somehow that was something Naruto did manage to catch, which annoyed Sasuke all the more. Why couldn't he be this alert around Itachi? Itachi could say something to his face and the blond would never catch it.

"No complaining Sasuke!" Naruto quickly budded in. "You promised." He chuckled, sucking up another mouthful of noodles. Sasuke couldn't help get the filling that he was being used for Naruto's own sick obsession. For all he knew, the blond was really a mastermind in dominance through terms of acting innocent and naive, which seemed to be working exquisitely.

"I know, but can you hurry it up." Sasuke moaned. "I rather suffer my punishment now in paying the bill rather than having you prolong this cruel torture." He playfully threw a smirk Naruto's way, finding it amusing how Naruto childishly laughed at his claim. "Not to mention, I do believe we have a report to finish tonight," Sasuke pointed out.

Immediately Naruto's laughter ceased and an adorable clueless expression came over him. He had nearly forgotten the assignment when Sasuke came over. "You're not planning to come back over my house, are you?" The blond asked with a hint of worry in his voice. Sasuke went onto the offensive immediately.

"Don't tell me you haven't forgiven me yet!" The young Uchiha remarked harshly. After all he did and Naruto still didn't plan on letting him come over again. Surely someone this innocent couldn't hold a grudge like that. Though he had given in rather easily in the first place just for a payment of ramen.

"No, Sasuke, it's not that." Naruto's gaze softened as he stared into his newly emptied bowel. "Jiraiya is kind of mad with you." He muttered nervously, feeling all the more embarrassed when Sasuke's face paled to his words. "Well, he found the tape and he doesn't very well want us alone again." Naruto explained. Though what was the old man thinking by having them still go to the same school. As if that wasn't plenty of time enough to do one of the many pervy things that probably went on in his mind.

And there was still the case of Itachi. Naruto didn't think Jiraiya would be any more happier to hear that he now had an older boyfriend who was not in the least bit shy to get close to him. Matter of fact, Naruto noticed Itachi was rather anxious around him. So maybe the Uchiha wasn't as subtle as he thought he was.

"Damn. I knew I forgot something when I left there yesterday." Sasuke hissed to himself. He should have been more cautious, now he was going to have that old bat on his case for the rest of his life. Why was Kami so cruel? First he was blessed with the gracious opportunity to get to make the movie with Naruto in the first place and now he was being punished for taking up the offer. Was nothing the young Uchiha worked for sacred anymore? Well probably not, because he was just as big a pervert as Itachi.

"Cheer up Sasuke!" Naruto quickly interrupted with his usual wide smile. "I'll just come over your house." He failed to notice the lucid dread on Sasuke's face, as he proudly laughed over his words. What could be better than spending time with his best friend and his new boyfriend? Though it was quite an issue of how he would divide his time so not to get Sasuke suspicious. What the hell was he thinking?! Going behind his friend's back, this wasn't him at all. Naruto inwardly whimpered over situation. He didn't think it would be so difficult to choose between the two.

Would it be better to deny Itachi so he wouldn't anger and sadden Sasuke? Or go with his feelings and date the older male, though laws, society, and Sasuke would be against them? Either way, he would end up with mixed emotions of happiness and sorrow, which he didn't think was a good combination at all.

"Are you sure about that, Naruto?" Sasuke asked hesitantly. Who wouldn't be terrified in hearing his friend wanted to be over when his brother was over as well? Sasuke could only imagine the unavoidable fights they would all end up in. Itachi would be working twice as hard, making it more difficult for Sasuke to keep the blond on his side.

"You know what, I have a better idea," Sasuke finally exclaimed as a wave of relief came over him. "Since the project is almost done, I think it would be more fun if we just headed out more. After all, you are new to this town. I could give you the best tour of this place." Sasuke grinned proudly. That plan would certainly ensure he was the only one spending time with Naruto, plus he could show Naruto all the most romantic places. Itachi wouldn't stand a chance.

"Really!" Sapphire eyes glittered with excitement and enthusiasm as Naruto took in Sasuke's words. "Sure! Can we start now?! Please!" He begged, cupping his hands together in a childish attempt to convince the Uchiha. Despite the fact Naruto knew such a plan would reduce the time he spent with Itachi, he had yet to check out his new home yet, so he thought that had a more significant priority. He only hoped Itachi would understand.

"Sorry Naruto. We'll have to start tomorrow. Tonight we have to finish our report." Sasuke chuckled as he was given a disappointed sigh in return. Though it upset Sasuke to disappoint the blond, he was just so adorable in any mood he was in. No wonder Itachi was so determined to get him. "Let's get started now." Sasuke advised. It was fortunate of him to have brought paper and pencils with him, since he had planned to finish the essay with Naruto. Now that they were together, it only made sense to start it.

"Alright...," Naruto grumpily replied. He huffed and watched as Sasuke started out with the introduction. Occasionally, Naruto was quick to put in his opinion on the situation as Sasuke did his best to jot it down. Now that the hot air between them hand cooled away, it was much easier to complete the paper.

Though Naruto did have trouble keeping his thoughts focused on the task at hand. Frequently he was reminded of the fight and wished he hadn't been so rash in lashing back at Sasuke. Now that he could see the boy clearly, he felt guilt each time he looked across at Sasuke's blackened eye and his bruised cheek. He imagined how humiliating it would be for them both to come waltzing into class looking like this, if even for a moment. Thanks to their fight, they were both now suspended for a week. But they were still required to go to class and turn in their project before heading back home.

"Naruto? What's wrong?" The Uchiha was growing apprehensive with Naruto's sudden silence. The blond's quietness was never a good sign, even if he were sleeping. So to have noticed Naruto's distant look and solitary thinking, filled Sasuke with anguish.

noticing the alarm he had caused, Naruto hurriedly threw on a careless smile. "Nothing, just thinking." He replied cheerfully, though it was evident something more had been troubling him. When Sasuke refused to let down his stern, yet concerned glare, Naruto sighed in defeat. "I'm sorry Sasuke." He finally whispered.

Once determined onyx eyes, lightened to the apology. "For what?" Was Sasuke's instant counter. As far as he knew, he was the one doing everything wrong in this relationship.

But Sasuke's entire thinking process shut down the moment a soft, tan palm lifted up and caressed his cheek. Damn his automatic blush reflex to such contact. If not for Naruto's sincere look on his face, Sasuke wouldn't have found a problem with the gentle touch. If he hadn't known Naruto any better, he would have thought the teen was making the moves on him.

A sympathetic grin came over Naruto's lips as he tenderly brushed his thumb across the blackened circle of Sasuke's eye. "I didn't mean to hurt you, really I didn't. Some times I let my anger get the best of me." He shortly chuckled, despite the tense atmosphere hanging around them. "I should be the one really apologizing. I didn't think you would be so mad about me spending time with Itachi." Naruto finally confessed, his hand slowly falling from the Uchiha's face.

Sasuke automatically missed the teen's soft touch. His flesh against his own was such a delightful sensation. Sasuke was nearly ready to forget it all, just to have Naruto touch him again, but rather in another place. So the other's words had been completely registered until a moment later.

"I know," Sasuke sighed. His eyes cast down to the ground as he shamelessly took up Naruto's hand in his own. He was aching for the other's touch again, and would simply excuse his action of those to comfort him. "You don't know. It's just I don't want you getting hurt Naruto. You see...Itachi has a tendency to break a lot of hearts. And with you being so close to him and all, I just didn't want you ending up like the rest. Used and broken." Sasuke admitted. Naruto would believe him, right? He dearly hoped so. If not, then there was nothing he could do to save Naruto from this ill fate Itachi had planned for him.

Naruto seemed to be taking his words into account, but was still somewhat confused about what was being said. Frequently he blinked, which added to the intensity of the silence that had followed Sasuke's explanation. He could trust Sasuke, right? Sasuke wouldn't lie to him just to keep him away from Itachi, then again would Itachi also be lying to him?

Another silent moment followed before Naruto lowered his head. "Are you sure Sasuke? I mean, he doesn't seem like that type at all. Itachi hasn't lead me to believe any of those things. There is always the possibility you misunderstand him or he has really changed." Naruto tried to explain hopefully. He wanted to believe both Sasuke and Itachi, but then both of them can't be right.

"Just trust me Naruto." Sasuke begged seriously, gripping the teen's hand tighter. "I swear I'm not lying. Just avoid being alone with him, that's all I'm asking." As much as Sasuke was urged to, he couldn't very well tell Naruto the exact truth. It would only end up blowing up in his face. If Naruto was having this much trouble believing him as it was, then he stood no chance against Itachi if revealed the older Uchiha's real plans. The worse could be Naruto would think it was he who originally came up with this little plan.

"Alright...but only because it's you Sasuke." Naruto smiled weakly. He wondered if Itachi would take this very well. Either he could deny the older male's offer all together or just make sure they strictly hand a timid boyfriend relationship in public places, not that Naruto took Itachi for one that would try anything without his consent.

Sasuke returned the smile. So far so good. Now all he had to do was erase Itachi's damage by covering up with his own wonderful qualities. Surely Itachi's shoes weren't that hard to fill, right?

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Jira iya was not the least bit happy with having to wake up two hours before he usually did, just to drive Naruto over to school so he could drop off his stupid little project. And if he happened to run into that Uchiha kid, he would be sure to give the boy a piece of his mind.

"Hey hentai! Hurry up!" Naruto yelled, already halfway down the hallway, while Jiraiya was still making it through the door.

"Shut up you brat! I'm coming!" Jiraiya shouted back. He crossed his arms and stomped toward the kid with a distasteful scowl. If he wasn't in an official building, he would have knocked a few sense into the blond.

As he neared the door Naruto was already standing by, another pair of people came into view coming form the opposite end of the school. Immediately Jiraiya's eyes widened as he recognized the pouty, smug look and coolly, messy black hair anywhere. So the Uchiha was here after all. And Apparently a relative, by the looks of an older version of the teen. Jiraiya couldn't help but glare maliciously at the older male as they both reached the classroom door at the same time.

Surprisingly enough, Itachi returned the hateful glare. He didn't like the obvious smudginess of the old man when he dropped Naruto off home the other day. It was evident that Naruto's guardian would be another stone in his path toward his goal. Certainly the pervert old bastard wouldn't willingly let him get away with taking Naruto out for the day again.

Sasuke and Naruto both exchanged clueless looks as they noticed each of their guardians sharing equally fearful stares. It wasn't until Sasuke loudly cleared his voice that both older males returned their attention to the situation at hand. Naruto stifled a playful giggle at how easily Sasuke managed to control them, which only fueled Sasuke's inner admiration for the blond who was easily amused.

Itachi took the courtesy of opening the door before Jiraiya had the chance to reach for the handle. He kindly allowed both of the boys to walk in before letting himself in and closing the door in Jiraiya's face. The man angrily jerked the closed door back open and was about to yell at the arrogant Uchiha before he noticed the teacher was in the room.

"Aww, so nice to meet you both." Iruka anxiously replied as he stood up from his seat. "Sorry for asking you to come so early before class started, but I needed to speak with you both as soon as possible." Jiraiya grunted burley as Itachi simply kept a polite glance directed to Iruka, though his eyes occasionally fell back to his perky little blond, speaking with Sasuke in cheery whispers.

It irked Itachi in how quickly the two were together again. Sasuke was only gone for about three hours last night, so how in the world did he manage to be forgive so soon. By how angry Itachi had left Naruto, he thought the blond would at least hold out for a week. But it looks like he couldn't underestimate his brother's talents. After all he was an Uchiha,; and Uchiha's always managed to get what they wanted.

Itachi had been so drawn into his thought that Iruka's entire talk over the boy's project went unheard. But judging by Naruto's ecstatic bouncing and his inhumanly large smile, and Sasuke's prideful smirking; the two had probably got good remarks on their assignment. It was fortunate for them both that Iruka was kind enough to overlooked Sasuke's little uproar of anger and decided to give the original grade intended for them: an A.

"Despite how disappointed we all are in their behavior, Principle Tsunade will still allow them to attend the upcoming school field trip since they didn't know about it before the fight." Iruka explained happily. The teens of course shared in their Sensei's excitement, but neither of their guardians were pleased to hear this. "The entire student body is looking forward to this trip, only problem is, we don't have quite enough teachers and staff attending since some have to look after the students not allowed to go. We are asking any parents or guardians if they would like to volunteer to chaperone this trip. So I was hoping entire of you fine gentlemen were interested."

"No thanks." Jiraiya was rash to say. "I have better things to do than watch over a bunch of spoiled brats." He was just heading for the door as Itachi started to speak.

"Where, may I ask, are they going?" The older Uchiha asked politely.

"Thanks to one of our teacher's suggestion; Kakashi Sensei, we have decided to go to Natural Park. We will be staying at a resort with hot springs, so the students can wind down before exams start up again." Iruka chuckled.

"Did you say the hot springs?!" Jiraiya quickly back tracked into the room with an anxious expression. "Count me in!" He exclaimed excitedly.

"I think I would like to join in on the fun as well." Itachi remarked with a smile. "You can count me in." He smiled.

To Be Continued...

A/N: This is going to start being a lot of fun. I can't wait to start typing out the field trip. I know you all are very anxious as well to know what will happen, but I must warn you the rating starts kicking in more. And I won't be able to update as fast for the next two weeks since I have drivers ed! yay! Anyway I should be able to update at least every two-three days. So please review, I appreciate everyone's review so far. This is so great that you all like it!

Next Chapter: Itachi finds the trip to be the perfect time to seduce Naruto, but Sasuke has the same plan in mind. Jiraiya's just there for the fun, and maybe to keep a careful eye on our two teens. So how will they ever get time alone.

Dictionary:

Ogui- glutton
Hentai- pervert