Love
Tired, the fox demon snuggled deeper into the warm blanket of the futon next to his friend before he soaked in the scent of the boy next to him and buried his nose in his hair. He loved the smell, the warmth and security that Sasuke exuded. Things he never wanted to exist without anymore.
Lost in thought, the demon's hand stroked his friend's stomach.
He was sure of it. He wanted to spend his life with him. It all felt right when he was with him. He finally felt welcome, at home, and even though Sasuke had clearly conveyed to him that he didn't want to be his female, the fox demon couldn't help but give in to the sweet hope that his friend was simply held back by human morality and deep inside felt the same for him.
"What are you thinking about?" Sasuke finally broke the silence. He noticed the fox demon brooding. Oddly enough, he could sense when something was wrong with his friend.
Naruto just chuckled to himself before rolling over his friend and resting his hands on the futon next to him.
"Are you sure you want to know that?" He asked cheekily, lowering his head to lightly bite the black-haired ones neck. They hadn't spoiled each other for a long time.
The Uchiha moaned softly, felt the heat rushing through his loins. Morally reprehensible or not, Naruto knew exactly how to get there, even if he hadn't previously been allowed to go all the way. Naruto had tried. More than once, he had at least his fingers in a place where Sasuke hadn't actually allowed him to. But he had never completely crossed the border.
Sasuke was still unsure why the fox demon was doing all of this. He wanted to be with him, he had said, wanted to save him. But could demons love? Could he allow himself to give in to the demon's insistence if they didn't have a future together anyway?
Sasuke no longer knew when his heart had started to open to the demon and yearn for his presence, but it seemed wrong to tie him up. If he died it would break Naruto’s heart and he didn't want that. He didn't want to hurt him.
"You are ... impossible." So he finally grumbled and tried to push Naruto away from him. However, the demon already knew this cat and mouse game and knew exactly how far he could go. His hand went down between Sasukes legs and a triumphant smile settled on his lips.
"You are pretty hot," he whispered in a husky voice and finally pushed himself over his friend. The blonde mane disappeared under the blanket and a few minutes later excited sounds filled the small hut in the middle of the forest.
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The messy, black strands stood in all directions when the Uchiha rose from his bed in the morning. He felt beat, drained and actually he would have preferred to stay right in his bed. It was a mere natural need that had driven him out of the house at this godless hour. Naruto has had his fun with him all night, couldn't get enough of him. If he hadn't known better, Sasuke would have believed that the demon wanted to devour him.
A slight blush rose to his cheeks at the memories of last night.
He almost lost control over himself. He had let him go farther than before, got involved in his teasing play with tongue and fingers and almost made the mistake of completely submitting to him. Looking back, however, he couldn't even regret it.
It had felt right, even if it was probably not.
Sighing softly, the Uchiha retreated back into the house and lay back under his blanket. No, today he would take the liberty of doing absolutely nothing. He couldn't help Naruto anyway. It was he alone, who could find the portal.
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The energy inside him seemed to overflow. The last night had inspired him, pushed him forward, and shown him that there was hope. He had allowed it. Sasuke had let him do it, though not all the way yet. But every beginning was difficult. At least he had picked it up from the villagers once, so he was content with what he had achieved the previous night. With a wide grin, he jumped through the treetops, looking for the portal to the realm of demons.
The soft ringing of a bell finally made him listen. He listened to the movement. The bell rang again - Quiet, almost silent, like a ghostly omen. He followed the sound and reached little hill on which the white fox had appeared to him. The ringing had stopped and yet he felt the energy boil inside him.
"That energy ..." Naruto whispered softly, looking at his hands. He felt the power rush through him. Pulsating, hot and tempting, but there was no sign of a portal anywhere. His eyes finally wandered to the narrow stone on which the white fox had settled when they first met.
The clear ocean blue eyes widened when the solution seemed so obvious to him. The white fox, the memories and the strength that had overwhelmed him until he almost killed his friend, even though he hadn't given any impulse himself. This mountain was the gateway to the world of demons. The energies were so strong that they even reached into the human world.
His first impulse was to open the gate and enter the world of demons, but his heart reminded him of the promise he had made to his friend. He would say goodbye to him beforehand, even if he didn't plan to leave for more than half a day.
Also, there was something he wanted to give him. Something to protect him while he was gone.
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Grinning, the fox demon crawled under the covers when, to his surprise, he found his friend sleeping. Sasuke looked so relaxed and peaceful. The sight made the fox demon's heart beat faster. Gentle, and careful not to wake his friend, he stroked a few strands of stray hair from his face. Soon. Soon he would be able to tell him what he felt for him. Sure, he could do it now, and yet it seemed impossible to express his feelings, when it was he, who caused Sasukes suffering. No. One does not hurt the person they love. He couldn’t speak about his love until he broke the curse.
"Hmmm ... Naruto?" Sasuke finally grumbled sleepily when the demon's caresses brought him out of his slumber.
"You don't want it again, do you-?" Sasuke asked in horror, feeling the close hug of his friend all too clearly.
"Oh, if you’re asking like that… I always want you, at any time of the day or night. But no ... I ... found the portal. "
It took a moment before the Uchiha was awake enough to process his friend’s words. He had found the portal? So that meant he was going to leave him? Sasuke couldn't help but feel a short, painful stab in his heart. He didn't know why. After all, Naruto would come back. He wouldn’t even be gone a whole day. Then what was this terrible feeling that ran through his body at the very though?
The blonde's hug tightened slightly as he felt the tension in his friend's body.
"I promise I'll be back before sunset and if I don't have my tail by then, I'll try again at a different time."
Sasuke sighed softly. He didn't like the situation, but as it seemed, nothing and no one could stop the demon from doing what he wanted to do.
So he finally nodded and turned to hug his friend.
"I will accompany you to the entrance tomorrow and wait for you."
Naruto grinned happily. He was happy about this gesture. More than he would have admitted at this point.
"But tell me ..." the fox demon finally purred, running his hands over his friend's back.
"... how about a farewell gift?"
The tone of his voice suggested where he was going and Sasuke's cheeks were turning into a dark purple red.
"You're joking, right?!"