Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Brother's Can't Be Trusted ❯ On The Rebound ( Chapter 38 )

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

The ride there had been the most fun Sasuke had in ages. Well that was only because they all took a shot at harassing each other, and to Sasuke's pleasure, Haku as well. How he thought the teen needed it after what he did to him. It was music to his ears to here the brown eyed boy stutter in embarrassment as he begged Zabuza to stop. The terrified look in his eyes and the humiliated blush on his cheeks, were all pleasing sights to Sasuke. He only wished the torment could have lasted longer. But five hours on the road should have been enough.

When they arrived it was only expected that Naruto would be the first to throw back the doors and hop out. "Give me the key Sasuke!" He begged anxiously, holding out his hand to the startled Uchiha. But Sasuke wouldn't make Naruto wait any longer for his gift, so he handed the blond his key. Thankfully there was spares inside the house as well, since Naruto would probably lose that one. In a flash, Naruto was at the front door, shoving the key into its slot and finally opening it. He didn’t bother to close the door after he ran in.

He was first thrilled to see the cozy den with a large screen TV and two blue couches set in a right angel. Then he turned to his other side and saw a dinning room, beautifully set with a center piece on the table and a door lading to the kitchen from there. Enough with the downstairs, he had easily decided. He raced up stairs, immediately checking out all the rooms for the biggest one he would claim. Finding the one he liked best, he jolted back down stairs to show Sasuke.

When he got there he spotted everyone else out of the car and dragging their bags into the house. "Sasuke..." Naruto called out, walking up to the other. "There are only three bedrooms." He explained. "That means we will have to share, right?" Sasuke nodded half heartily. He wasn’t to sure he wanted to everyone to share since not everyone got along yet.

"Well, I'm rooming with Zabuza!" Haku went ahead and stated, grabbing Zabuza's hand possessively. "We have a lot of catching up to do." He whispered to the taller man with a mischief smile. Though he didn't have to whisper because everyone already knew what to expect from those two.

Kisame only growled at hearing this. "Damn, I'm stuck with Itachi aren't I." Not that he didn't love his friend, he just rather not sleep in the same room with him. The rest all looked at the bluish man with curiosity. "Oh, come on. He sleeps in the nude every night!" Kisame cleared up, waving his hands at Itachi. Well of course Itachi slept naked every night, because he had sex practically every night. And if that wasn't the case, he had already had it or was planning to have it. And then there was just the rare case that he preferred sleeping that way after doing it for so long.

"Well you can sleep on the pull out couch." Naruto pointed to the couch in the den with a smile. He didn't have much sympathy for the shark-like man, after all if he was friends with Itachi he should be use to any of the pervert's habits. And without another word, Naruto headed back up stairs with his bag and plopped down on his bed, back to the bed.

He sighed in relaxation as he stared at the ceiling. He just had a feeling this was going to be the best week ever, it had to be. Naruto smiled ecstatically when he heard Sasuke shuffle into the room with his own bag. The blond seemed to notice the gentle gaze of his boyfriend on him as he laid there. "Sasuke..." Naruto couldn't help but giggle when he felt a sudden weight at the end of the bed as Sasuke crawled up. He anxiously smirking boyfriend crawled over on top of him.

He straggled Naruto's perfect, small body beneath his own. "Yes dobe?" Sasuke teased. "What can I do for you to make this the best birthday you ever had?" He asked kindly. He leaned down and tenderly took up Naruto's lips in a soft kiss before pulling back to hear the blonde's answer.

"It's already the best birthday I'll ever have." Naruto chuckled. His arms rose up and coiled around Sasuke's neck. "Because I've got you..." Sasuke lowered back down slowly, his lips touching Naruto's more gently than before. But as he came closer he started to put more force into the sweet contact, pressing his lips harder into Naruto's. He nipped the delicious, pink folds of skin before thrusting his tongue into the awaiting mouth.

Sasuke felt as if liquid fire was running through his veins as he started lapping at the seam of the younger teen's mouth. Why was Naruto so incredibly delectable? He hated having to wait so long before he could finally take the blond, but saying he loved him just for that would be to cruel. And that was what he was trying to avoid doing for now on.

Much to Sasuke's dislike, a light tapping on the door frame signaled they had an unwelcome guest. "Could you to stop mauling each other long enough to hear me out?" Itachi asked with a smirk. He leaned against the doorway, smirking amusingly at the adorable yet intense scene. But he found it more amusing to see Sasuke's face once he broke apart from the blond. Those cold, furious black eyes met him and Itachi felt that Sasuke was really turning into him. "I wanted to know if either one of you want to go with me and Kisame to the store. Since you guys will be staying here longer, its only right you chose the food you want here during your stay." Itachi explained.

"Ow! I'll go!" Naruto exclaimed, quickly rolling out from under Sasuke and on to the floor. "I want to make sure you get all the right ramen." He replied before racing out of the door. Sasuke growled after having another moment ruined.

"Thanks a lot Itachi," Sasuke hissed to his older brother.

Itachi shrugged his shoulders. "It wasn't going to get anywhere anyway. But next time remember to close and lock the door if you don't want to be disturbed. About every has walked by seeing you two." Itachi chuckled. "Well see you later." He waved good bye and headed for downstairs to meet his two traveling companions.

"Urgh!" Sasuke grunted, slamming back into the bed in frustration. It was a complete mistake to invite these guys along. Hell, let them miss Naruto's birthday. But no, Sasuke had to let Naruto take them. He moped there on his bed as he heard the front door from down stairs close and the car start. Now he was stuck alone with Zabuza and Haku until the others got back. That wasn't too good, unless Zabuza would tell him more stories.

After awhile longer of drowning in his own self pity, Sasuke stood back up. He might as well check on the two left here. He walked a little ways down the hall and smiled when he saw Zabuza was the only one in their room, still unpacking. He came in, watching the taller man for awhile. "I'll never get what you saw in Haku." Sasuke finally chuckled.

Zabuza rolled his eyes as he shoved the last piece of clothing into the drawers before turning back to the teen in his doorway. "What's much to get? He's hot, obedient, and a great screw." Zabuza answered with a smirk. Of course this was the answer Sasuke was suspecting, well all except obedient. Haku didn't listen to nobody. But he guessed since Zabuza was his teacher, that the teen would have to listen to him.

"So you don't even like Haku?" Sasuke asked in confusion. Not that he actually believed anyone could like Haku. But he thought it was rather sad that Haku loved Zabuza, but the man didn't return the feelings. He had saw how Zabuza treated Haku earlier, he wouldn't hug the poor boy when he first arrived. And he liked to humiliate Haku. These were not good qualities of a true boyfriend.

"I do." Zabuza answered, his eyes falling to the floor in what appeared to be regret or reluctance. "Haku is a nice kid when you get to know him. I know he can be sweet and very protective but he can sometimes be a like sadistic. It's like he likes setting himself up to be hurt. I've always known Haku liked Naruto, by just seeing how they acted in class. I can't help but admire the boy for his efforts and determination." Zabuza admitted with a gentle smile, one Sasuke didn't think he would ever see from the grumpy man.

"Why did you..." Sasuke trailed off. "Isn't it against the rules? If they ever found out, you would be fired." Sasuke explained. He didn't see why Zabuza would put this job on the line like that, just for Haku. Haku was only trouble and not worth all the support he got, at least that is how Sasuke felt. But he was sure everyone that actually knew Haku would object.

That question rather hurt Zabuza, his eyes narrowed a bit and a sadness was floating in the air around him. "He was devastated when he found out Naruto would be moving. I noticed he tried to make every moment last with his best friend before the blond left, but it seems to be enough. And it killed him when Naruto finally left. He skipped school the first day, and when he came back it was like he wasn't there in spirit. I noticed the bags under his eyes a lot and the redness, probably from crying himself to sleep."

Sasuke felt a dropping sensation in his gut. He supposed he would be the same way if he were to lose Naruto. But it most have really hurt more since Haku was absolutely convinced he loved Naruto and couldn't survive without him. He kind of envied Haku for his affection toward Naruto. Unlike Sasuke, at least he acknowledged the feelings and did something about it. He came all this way just to see Naruto again. Would Sasuke have done the same if Naruto left Konoha?

"I was so happy that one day Haku came up to me with a smile and asked me out. Of course I thought that it was wrong between a teacher and a student, but I just felt if I were to deny him, he would end up hurt somewhere. Bleeding from self-inflicted wounds. So I accepted. It was rather like going out with him, but I could always tell when he was thinking about Naruto. I suppose the pain just became too much to bare. He showed up on my doorstep one night, crying his eyes out. I couldn't seem to comfort him...and it sort of just happened." Zabuza explained. "That fool would actually think it meant something and not just a mistake, so he kept coming back. When you really see Haku for what he is...he's very needy. He constantly needs to be reassured that he is wanted that his efforts are appreciated...that he is loved."

Sasuke sighed. "I guess I'm some bad boyfriend, huh?" He chuckled to himself. "Haku really does like Naruto. But I can't find any reason I like him other than his looks and his cheerfulness. I suck." Sasuke confessed.

Zabuza smiled, "that's not true. You just don't realize all the reasons you like him for yet. You'll find them all when the time is right." Zabuza explained. Just then, the room rattled with the sound of falling pots and pans from the kitchen. Zabuza couldn't help but chuckle for he knew it was Haku making a fool of himself in there. "Well how about we get out of here and greet the others when they get back?" Zabuza offered; Sasuke nodded.

They headed downstairs and nearly snickered with the sight of a frustrated Haku scrambling about the kitchen, trying to clear away the mess he had just caused. Zabuza's best guess was the boy tried to reach a pot in the cabinet that was two high for him and so he ended up pulling down everything that was on top of it as well. Haku finally noticed the two staring at him and he blushed. "Sorry about that." He smiled weakly, trying to pick up the dropped kettles.

"It's alright. But ask for help when you need it." Zabuza advised, coming into the kitchen and helping the young boy pick up the rest of the pans. Sasuke grinned as he watched the two clean up. They did make a pretty cute couple, and Haku was very fortunate to find someone who wouldn't just exploit him or hurt him. Zabuza was really a nice guy.

"We're back!" A booming voice suddenly yelled as the front door was thrown open. Such a startling entrance caused Zabuza and Haku to nearly drop everything they had picked up. "Sasuke, we found all kinds of snacks!" Naruto cheered, dashing into the room and latching onto Sasuke without a second thought.

"That's good news," Sasuke chuckled. Itachi and Kisame came in with rather pestered expressions, probably from being the only ones taking in the groceries while Naruto ignored them. "Naruto, how about we help?" He suggested, hoping to ease the already irritated men who were doing the heavy lifting. "So what's on the menu tonight and tomorrow Itachi?" Sasuke asked, prying Naruto from him for he could go and bring in some of the food as well.

"Well tonight might just be a forage for whatever you can find. But Naruto wants a cookout tomorrow, and roasted marshmallows." Itachi explained with a pleased smile. The blond wouldn't shut up about hanging the marshmallows over the fire while they were at the store. But he knew he would enjoy seeing Naruto's sick face after he had even too much.

Haku and Naruto decided to put up the groceries while everyone else hauled them in. This would have been fine on any other occasion, but the usual jokes were exchanged between the two friends. And their semes were not particularly happy with seeing them smile so much around each other. Zabuza didn't feel any better with having come here to see Naruto, because he knew...things would go back to normal. Haku would just ignore him and go back to adoring Naruto, as if nothing had happened between them. But what could he expect from a confused minor, they didn't know what the hell they wanted or what they needed?

"Yay, we're finally finished!" Naruto screamed, throwing his arms in the air. "Now everyone take it all out so you can eat!" For a brief moment, everyone felt sweat drop from the back of their heads at this statement. Only Naruto could be happy to put something away only because you could take it back out the next minute. What was the whole point?!

"I have a better idea Naruto. How about you go watch TV and we take care of the snacks?" Haku offered with a weak laugh. Naruto nodded and rushed off to the den. "He seems ten times more hyped than usual." Haku sighed. "Maybe we should avoid giving him any sweets tonight."

"As if that will stop him." Sasuke remarked, crossing his arms and smirking. "Naruto produces his own sugars, so there is no way avoiding this situation. Either we tie him down tonight or we let him run around until he falls out on the floor. I'm thinking the first one." Sasuke grinned evilly.

"But then we will have to tie you down to keep away from him." Itachi pointed out, patting his brother on the head as his dreams were dashed. "And that would just be too much of an effort, so I think we should just let him have his fun." That seemed to be the better choice, so everyone nodded in agreement.

Thanks to Naruto reaching the den first, everyone had to watch whatever the blond chose. And in everyone’s opinion, Naruto’s choices in shows was not as entertaining as the blond thought they were. It was so sad when he would be the only one laughing in the room, but no one would be the one to point it out for him. Luckily, everyone had pop corn and ice cream to keep them occupied as they didn’t watch TV with the blond.

“Thank Kami, I thought he would never fall asleep.” Sasuke hissed, his shoulder feeling weighted down as Naruto leaned against him. The blond had laughed himself to sleep in about two hours, which had seemed like forever to everyone else. Sasuke had never been so glad for Naruto’s silence, not to mention the adorable appearance of the sleeping blond, sleeping on him.

“We are just lucky it’s only three in the morning.” Haku sighed. He fell back tiredly, his head landing in Zabuza’s lap as the older man sat on the couch and him on the floor. “What do you say we hit the hay?” Haku asked with a smile. But he didn’t plan on sleeping at all. Not on the first night he finally got Zabuza back.

“I think we’ll get to be too.” Itachi yawned, standing up off of the couch. “Come on Kisame.” he ordered, heading for the room without another thought of the friend he was leaving behind. Sasuke just shook his head when he saw Kisame follow after his brother like a lost puppy. Poor guy, Itachi had ownership on him and he didn’t even know it yet.

“Well, good night you two. Please try not to stay up too late. We want to get up early for we can find the best seashells on shore.” Sasuke replied as he stood up and scooped Naruto up into his arms. He was a little regretful that Naruto had fallen asleep. He really wanted to finish what they started earlier, but no such luck.

Haku was surprised when Zabuza got up and simply walked away without saying a word to him. It was certainly strange. Usually after something like that, Zabuza would have made a snappy comment on how he would be having him stay up all night anyway. “Zabuza?” Haku called out, getting up and rushing off to catch up with his boyfriend. When he reached the room he found Zabuza already undressing for bed.

Grinning seductively, Haku pushed the door closed behind him and climbed onto the bed as soon as Zabuza had laid down. “What’s wrong honey?” Haku moaned softly as he crawled over onto Zabuza, who was only in his boxers. “Not feeling well?” Haku asked, straddling the man’s hips as he settled to sit down on Zabuza’s thighs. He got no reply, but Zabuza was normally quiet until he found reason to speak.

Haku quickly pulled off his shirt, swaying his body erotically to put on a show for his lover. He tossed t to the side and lowered to meet Zabuza’s lips. “I’ve missed you so much…” He whispered before grazing his lips against Zabuza’s. He wasn’t sure if he had done it too softly because he felt no returned action from Zabuza. Just those cold dark eyes stared at him, as if a glare could actually kill.

The teen tried once more to entice his uncooperative lover. He kissed Zabuza more fiercely, but still no motion. He let his tongue roll over Zabuza’s lower and upper lip, asking for entrance. But he received only silence. This easily made Haku frustrated. He quickly sat up on the man, his eyes narrowing and his lips pursed in a pout. “What’s wrong with you Zabuza? You never just let me do this alone.” The boy hissed disappointingly. Haku got the scary thought that maybe Zabuza didn’t like him any more, or he punishing him for leaving. “Let me what’s going on? Why won’t you kiss me?” Haku asked more angrily.

His chest tightened when he saw Zabuza’s eyes avoid his as he turned his head to the side. “Because…you still love Naruto.” Zabuza answered firmly, his lips coiling into a serious frown. “I can see it in your eyes.” Zabuza sat up, forcing the boy to be pushed back a little.

Haku’s eyes were wide and his lips parted in surprise. “No I don’t, I love you.” He corrected hopefully. “He’s just my friend…and plus he has Sasuke now.” Haku whispered, his head daggling between his shoulders.

“But you still want him.” Zabuza said. His gaze had been cold and heartless. But how could he not be mad? The person he had fallen for was still hanging on to a past and hopeless love.

“No I don’t. I want you Zabuza.” Haku denied again, his eyes started to burn and he knew if he kept telling himself this he would start to cry.

“You do Haku. I’m not an idiot. But hell, I wish I was.” Zabuza snarled. “I hate always being second to him. I’ve made you first in my life and you tell me you’ve done the same. But every time you see him or even think of him I just pushed away. And when’s he’s hurt you or abandoned you, I’m always the one you go to. Well I hate it. I’m tired of being a replacement, you backup for when you finally realize you have no chance with him Haku. You can’t tell me you don’t still want to be with him. God damn it, you still call him in your sleep!” Zabuza barked. “I don’t want to be Naruto’s shadow anymore.”

“Zabuza!” Haku wailed as the older man shoved him off and marched out of the room. But before Haku could even leave the bed to go after him, the door was slammed loudly. “Zabuza…”Haku whimpered more softly, a few stray tears rolling down his cheek. Why did it hurt so much to hear the truth? Was it because he never wanted to hear the truth?

To Be Continued…

A/N: *sniffle* I don’t know who to feel sorry for. Haku obviously has issues that he can’t come to terms with, so it’s not entirely his fault he can’t love Zabuza totally and completely. But you can’t help but sympathize with Zabuza. No one likes being the rebound. So please review and I will do my best to update soon. And thanks ever so much for the reviews!

Next Chapter: It’s just not Haku’s day. He’s been ridiculed, rejected and now he is making some seriously bad mistakes. Who else to turn to when your life is in the dumps? Will confronting this person only bring more problems into Zabuza’s and Haku’s already shaky relationship? And is it so wise to be screwing things up when Naruto’s birthday is only a few hours away?