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My Favorite Mistake	By : riddlestar Category: Naruto > Yaoi - Male/Male Views: 1218 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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A/N : All right, so a sligthly slower pace than the last chappie. I hope you like it. erm, this is not beta-d.. forgive all mistakes. If you spot any, tell me!

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Chapter 13 :

Sasuke entered Hotel Kama through the back, like he had been told, disappointed to find that there was no one waiting for him in the room. Just a few discarded boxes and chairs, nothing else. He had hoped that Tanaka san would already be there, he didn't want to have to deal with what had happened with Naruto. He needed a distraction to clear his head, not free time to brood. Sighing, he sat down on a dusty chair, wrinkling his nose when a roach crawled over his foot. He hoped the rest of the hotel was cleaner. The state of the room reminded him of his own house..

"You must be Uzumaki san!"

Sasuke looked up from inspecting the floor. Uzumaki san? Really, the dobe was such an insufferable idiot! Of all the cover names, he had to choose one that would annoy Sasuke the most!

The woman that greeted him had a thin smile on her face, like she was in great pain but was smiling anyway. The make up on her face, the tightly tied back blonde hair and the tattoo on her chest gave Sasuke the impression of an act, just like the smile. While usually such women irritated him, for some reason he found himself feeling sorry for her.

"Tanaka san." He said, nodding. He noticed that she wore a kimono that matched his, though hers was much shinier and revealing, with more gold and pink than blue. He thanked god he hadn't had to wear that..

"Oh" she said, taking a step closer to scrutinize him, "Naruto didn't tell me you were such a looker!"

Sasuke wanted to wince. The dobe was first name basis with her already?

The woman blinked, "I didn't meant to be rude Uzumaki san.."

"That's all right." Sasuke said, standing up to greet her. Tanaka Murami bowed and Sasuke did the same, feeling a little nostalgic at the formal behavior. The last time he had done this was when he had been a child..

She smiled at him as she straightened, a genuine smile, which Sasuke appreciated.

"I must thank you for the help you are giving us Tanaka san." He said, knowing that the fate of their mission lay in her hands.

" I am just doing my duty" she said, her eyes hardening. "Misakagawa Hoshi is a stain that must be removed if Rain country is to prosper." Her face then softened, and she sighed, as if remembering who she was speaking with.

"Come, young man. It is unhealthy to talk of such negative things, they serve no purpose. I will show you to your station."

Sasuke nodded, following her. Tanaka san seemed to be an angry woman with a bitter past, but someone who loved her country. She was definitely not to be underestimated.

If the room he had just been in had been drab and dull, then the space he entered now was the opposite. He winced as bright light assaulted his senses, and it took a moment for Sasuke to get used to the site that greeted him. He had never seen so much red and gold in his whole life.

It hung from the windows in long rich drapes, from the chandelier that dominated the room, and even the lush carpet that Sasuke stood on was a deep maroon; flecked with the gold flowers that were identical to those on his kimono.

Prostitution being legal in rain, he had expected Hotel Kama to be unlike the dens in other countries, but the scale of this one surprised him. There were a smattering of people dressed like him around, with brooms and trays, shouting instructions to each other. Huh, he thought, looked like at least one industry was thriving in the country..

"This is the front desk, where you will be." Tanaka was watching his reaction closely.

"Thank you." He replied, going round and standing behind it. He had a perfect vantage point to see who was entering the main door on the right.

"We like to keep the privacy of clients" Tanaka said, "So we have a variety of ways to go to the rooms" she pointed to the left, where there were a number of doors at the end of the hall. That might pose a problem, Sasuke thought. He would have to ask for the plans to this place later.

"I've already given the plans to Naruto" She said, leaning closer, "I'm sure you've already seen them."

Sasuke nodded, wondering why Naruto hadn't mentioned that to him before.. were he and Neji still keeping information from him?

"The boy Misakagawa visits most often is called Yahiko. He is one our most expensive and prized possessions, I would appreciate that nothing happens to him."

"Of course Tanaka san." Sasuke said, reminding himself that a simple 'Hn' wouldn't be appropriate.

"You will be reporting to a Hayate Higari. " She said, " Many of our employees are under the pay of Misakagawa, so be careful of Hayate san. Otherwise feel free to ask her for help."

Sasuke nodded again. "And if I want to contact you?"

The older woman blinked, "Don't. I cannot afford to be seen with you more than this time. I own this hotel Uzumaki san, it would be too suspicious."

"I see." Sasuke said, "But you are in contact with Naruto, aren't you?"

She nodded, "Any question can be communicated through him, understand?"

Sasuke inclined his head to say he understood, a little tense when he saw a young man approach them.

"Tanaka sama," the man said, giving Sasuke a cursory glance. "Yahiko kun is demanding some more sake.."

Tanaka sighed, "Didn't I say give him whatever he wants?"

"Yahiko kun is already a little drunk.." the young man said, sounding annoyed. Sasuke hadn't seen that shade of pink hair on a man before. It was darker than Sakura's, but on a male, it seemed worse.

Tanaka massaged her lined forehead, sighing again. "I'll go talk to him." She gave Sasuke a small smile as she turned to leave, "Do your best Uzumaki san."

"I won't disappoint you, Tanaka sama" Sasuke said, bowing as she left.

Relieved that the old woman had finally gone, Sasuke relaxed, ignoring the curious look the pink haired man was giving him.

"So you're the new guy huh?" he said, leaning on the desk with one elbow.

Sasuke wanted to continue ignoring him, but he couldn't. He was was a professional and he knew behaving like he normally did would be dterimental to the mission. He tried to recall what Naruto would say in a situation like this. The thought of relying on the dobe even when he wasn't there annoyed him, but he had no choice.

"Yeah. I'm -"

"Sasuke Uzumaki, I know" the man said, giving him a slow grin.

Hearing his name like that made Sasuke want to march up to where Naruto was and strangle him, but he plastered a smile on his face, or at least tried to.

"News travels fast around here.."

" 'Course. Ginta was really popular." As he spoke, his whole frame fidgeted, like his body found it difficult to contain all the energry inside him. "The girls will miss him..," he mused, his eyes raking over Sasuke.

Though, once they see you, that wont be for very long.." He laughed, his eyes crinkling in mirth.

"Right.." Sasuke said, uncomfortable. This man struck him as harmless, but peppy pink haired people were never on his ' pay attention to' list.

"I wish I had your job man," the man continued, oblivious. " 'You know why Ginta left?"

Sasuke shook his head. Why wasn't this person leaving? He wanted to look through the register before that Hayate woman came..

"This rich dude from Wind Country who used to visit often liked Ginta's managerial skills - " He rolled his eyes at his own comment, continuing only when Sasuke responded with an"I see.".

Sasuke ,however, was more intrested in looking beyond the man, to where a young woman was making her way towards them. Was that Hayate Higari?

" – Mangerial, Heh. As if. Ginta was such a slut. Not that I blame him.. if I were him I would do the same. But none of these rich types bother looking at the cleaning staff, you know? - "

The woman was now close enough that Sasuke could see her face. She was quite pretty, he realised. Brown eyes, brown hair tied up, and dark eyes. Even the hideous kimono didn't hide her looks, though from the irritated glare that she was focusing on them, he guessed she wasn't a very friendly person. Hn, he thought. Just the kind of person he would want as a partner. The less talking, the better.

" – but like they would ever put me on the front desk. That old woman is such a shallow hag. Apparently I'm not pretty enough. Stupid bitch-"

She looked around Sasuke's age, not older than 25. May be he could use her in the future..

" – Though the biggest bitch of all is your boss. Don't be fooled by her looks. I swear she's got a dick hiding underneath that kimono-"

Sasuke eye twitched when the young woman stood behind the pink haired man, the expression on her face furious.

" If I did have a dick, it would bigger than yours Sutra."

'Sutra', at least now Sasuke knew his name, jumped, raising both hands in front of his chest in a poor effort to ward off the woman's fury.

"Ah , boss! When did you come?"

The woman known as Hayate Higari ignored him, instead turning her glare on Sasuke. He was a little taken aback, not used to women giving him those looks.

"Are you the new guy?"

Sasuke nodded, "I'm-"

"Sasuke Uzumaki, I know." She interrupted. Sasuke was again amazed at how quickly news spread. "I must impress on you, Uzumaki san, that you have not made a very good first impression."

"Err" Sasuke said, at a started to apologise, but Sutra beat him to it.

"It wasn't his fault boss sama," he drawled, winking at Sasuke. "I was just giving him some gossip about Ginta."

"Gossip somewhere else," she snapped, shooing him away. "Has room 402 been cleaned?"

"Yeah yeah.. I'm going," he said, waving Sasuke goodbye as he left.

"Stupid pig," she muttered, adjusting her hair.

"I apologise for my behavior Hayate san" Sasuke said, bowing a little.

Hayate snorted as she came behind the desk to stand to his left. "Yeah right. You think I don't know what pretty boys like you are like? One moment professing love, the other running away with another woman. Or in your case -" she gave him a up and down, " a man."

Sasuke narrowed his eyes, the nerve of this -

She laughed at the look on his face, "What? you don't think I know about that blond you live with?"

" I wasn't aware it was public knowledge." He said, forcing himself to sound calm.

"The land lord's my uncle," she explained.

"Oh" he said. This was one really small town. Just the type he loathed, where everyone knew everyone. He would have to be very careful.

"And that kimono of yours doesn't hide everything." She said, the corner of her eyes crinkling in a tiny frown.

Sasuke froze as her gaze leveled on to his neck. Shit, he had thought he had tied his obi tight enough. One more reason to curse Naruto to hell and back.

"I have some ointment to cover it up," she said, bending to rummage underneath the desk. " It's not good for business to put love bites on show like that," she straightened to hand him a small bottle.

"Err, thanks" he said lamely, taking it. He smeared some liberally on his skin, looking in a mirror, that again, Hayate had provided. He thanked god that no one he knew could see him like this, it was humiliating enough to have a stranger point it out. The only saving grace was that the woman wasn't giving him a sly smile like he expected. Instead, she turned away and started flipping through the register.

"Since you're new," Hayate said, almost snatching the bottle back, "Your job will only be to escort the client to their rooms. The luggage man will know the way to the rooms, so no need to worry. "

Sasuke nodded, trying to take the superior brisk tone in his stride. Bieng ordered around like this was a new experience. Even his captains in Konoha spoke to him with some kind of respect, out of fear, probably, but respect none the less.

"We respect our clients privacy so don't talk to them unless they speak to you first. When you are here -" his new boss gestured to the desk area, "- just leave everything to me. Understood?"

Sasuke nodded again, all too happy to let this woman do all the work.

"You don't seem very talkative." Hayate commented, peering at him.

"Er, it's just that this place is a little overwhelming." Sasuke said, trying to smile. Shit, he really had to try to be more social. If people didn't like him, then no one would talk to him, meaning no gossip and thus no information. Ugh, maybe Naruto should have taken this job after all..

"Oh?" She said, "This place takes time to get used to, I suppose. But you have to keep a smile on your face at all times. We must do all that is necessary to welcome our clients."

"Right, I will try my hardest to fit in." Sasuke said, hoping he sounded authentic enough.

Hayate gave him a side long glance, "I hope so. Oh look, our first customer. Smile, Uzumaki san!"

"I hate this!" Naruto complained, falling back onto the bed. He craned his neck to make sure Sasuke, who was fixing his kimono in the bathroom, was listening. It had already been two weeks. Two whole boring mind numbing weeks, and they still had nothing. Misakagawa hadn't turned up, or he was turning up and they had no clue when and how.

He hadn't made any progress with Sasuke either, owing to the fact that the teme left in the evening and came back early morning, after which he promptly went to sleep. Naruto was tempted to bring up what had happened half a month ago, but he knew that Sasuke needed time. Besides, pushing him to make a decision before he was ready would back fire. It didn't stop Naruto from being in a sour mood though. Was he always going to have to be the mature one in their relationship? It was too much hard work… He groaned aloud.

"Do you really think I'm enjoying this?" Sasuke finally said, appearing in the doorway.

"Hmph. At least you get to do something. I'm stuck in this stupid room."

Sasuke sighed, "You can take my place any time.."

"Hey, at least you get to be around people." Naruto said, wondering what Sasuke had to complain about.

"That's the worst part." Sasuke replied.

Naruto snorted, "Bastard. I've seen that girl you work with, she seems nice."

"Yeah right" he muttered.

Naruto grinned. He had been a little apprehensive about Sasuke being around so many pretty prostitutes, but it looked like he had been worried for nothing. His bastard-ness made it difficult for Naruto to imagine him reciprocating even a smile.

"Anyway," Naruto said, folding his hands behind his head, " You know what the real Misakagawa looks like right?"

"Hn. He hasn't turned up yet ."

"Yeah, even then, he's gotta be entering with different bodies. Tanaka san is going to give me the photographs of the 4 people you said have similar chakra signatures."

"..."

"And one of them has an appointment at 12 am today ne?"

"Hn."

Naruto sat up, feeling a bit better. "So finally I can do something.."

Sasuke turned to look at him, eyes unreadable, "You're going to follow him?"

Naruto nodded, flexing his fingers. He couldn't wait for tonight, even with his frog training, stillness was a disease that always drove him crazy.

"Are you sending a frog?"

"Nah, I'm going myself"

"And Hyuuga?"

"He's lying low." Naruto said, "Why?"

Sasuke looked away, "No reason."

Naruto was silent, why was he asking so many questions? Something didn't seem right…

"Teme," Naruto began, starting to understand why Sasuke was questioning him so much, "you can't come with me."

Sasuke narrowed his eyes, but didn't bother denying his motive. Naruto winced, sometimes he regretted knowing the bastard so well.

"And why not?" he asked. His face was impassive, but Naruto could detect the frustration behind the words.

"You already have a job." He said, trying to explain.

"Job?" Sasuke said, his fists curled, "You think escorting leching perverts to rooms is a job?"

Naruto felt a jolt of unpleasantness at the words. The slight jealousy he would have normally felt was amplified by the heat, tempting him to give in and not let Sasuke go to the whore house anymore.

"No one else is as good with chakra signature.." He forced himself to say, shifting, suddenly uncomfortable.

"Oh fuck that." Sasuke snapped, "Maybe I should just use my sharingan. That way I can spot him and kill him easy."

"He's not an amateur. And anyway, the sharingan may not even work." Naruto said, though he secretly agreed with him. Neji had specifically warned Sasuke not to use his sharingan, saying Misakagawa would recognize them immediately and make a run for it. If it were just him and the teme, they wouldn't have waited so long but Neji was more cautious, and more importantly, his captain. Naruto had to respect that.

"Hyuuga's an idiot." Sasuke said, scowling at no one in particular. He looked miserable, like his tolerance was near it's end.

"That's not fair." Naruto said, "Neji's our captain."

Sasuke focused his glare on him, "Whatever dead last."

"Hey!" he protested, "I'm not having much fun either you know.."

Sasuke's glower receded, and then he sighed, rubbing his counted the sigh to be the third in the last hour, the teme was really bieng expressive today..

"I don't think I can stand much more of it.." he said, surprising Naruto with his declaration.

"Is it that bad?" Naruto asked softly, getting up from the bed. Seeing Sasuke so worn out made him want to hold him , to calm him. His admission meant that he trusted Naruto enough to show a little weakness, and Naruto wanted to show him how much he appreciated it. It had been so long since he had touched the teme, maybe he could make it better for the both of them?

Sasuke regarded him as he approached but didn't move away. Naruto understood what it implied. The teme was willing to be near him, he just didn't want to be pushed into anything further.

"Teme," Naruto breathed as he reached him, Sasuke's earthy scent flooding his senses. He felt relaxed already, his restlessness oozing away as he drew Sasuke closer. He was grateful when the teme didn't tense, it was soothing to just stay like that, sharing body heat, even a little contact made it so much better. He sighed into Sasuke's neck, almost melting when he felt hot breath fanning his skin.

"Naruto"

"Hmm?" Maybe Sasuke would allow him a small kiss?

"I – I have to leave.."

Sasuke may have tried to be gentle, but Naruto felt the spell around them crack with a harshness that made him wince. Stupid stupid Teme!

"Right." Naruto managed, hurt and angry at the same time.

He just couldn't fathom why was Sasuke fighting it so hard. After all that they had been through together, why was he so fucking stubborn? Did the fact that it was this difficult mean that they were maybe not so compatible? Had he got it all wrong? He tightened the grip he had on Sasuke's hips, breathing in deeply, trying to clear his mind of doubt. The fear that coursed through his veins was frightening in itself. He was used to putting himself out there, but he had never needed someone so much…

"Dobe I-" Sasuke started.

"Don't," Naruto said, letting go of the grip he had on the teme's hips. Pity was the last thing he wanted.

Sasuke's silence made the lump in Naruto's throat more painful. Sometimes even he needed to be reassured, why, for once, did the teme not make an effort to understand? He turned around and flopped face down on the bed, feeling eyes on his hoped that Sasuke would say something, anything, anything to make this situation better, to make Naruto feel like this was less than impossible, but Sasuke said nothing.

A moment later he heard a click as his best friend left, shutting the door behind him.

"You stupid bastard!" Naruto cursed.

"So, whaddya say? 30,000 yen enough?"

Sasuke's lips thinned. Oh how he wanted to bash this pig's face in.

"Like I've said time and time before, I'm just a receptionist."

The blond pot bellied man in front of him pouted,

"40,000 yen?"

Sasuke took a deep breath, calming himself. He told himself he should be used to this by now, after all, every second client, man or woman, had propositioned him from the first day itself. The first time it had happened, he had threatened to dismember the said client, but unfortunately his boss sama had heard him, and he was almost relieved of his duties. So he had resorted to glaring, which fortunately, worked just as well. Most of them stopped trying to buy him after 2 or three attempts.. but this man. This man would just never give up.

"No, Ara san. Now please, either choose a girl or leave." He said through gritted teeth. He was in a foul mood anyway, especially with what had happened with the dobe. He was angry enough that Naruto's nearness had actually aroused him, but what was worse was that this realisation had scared him. Sasuke didn't know how else to explain his reaction. Why else would he run away like that? It was a thing to be ashamed off. Uchiha's never ran away, he thought grimly. However he had gone and done just that.

Worse, the dobe had tried to hide his face, but Sasuke knew he had hurt him. And this fact made guilt sprout its claws, sharper than the anger he felt.

"San?" the blond man was scowling, "Aren't all guests sama, Sasuke chan?"

Sasuke's fists curled in at attempt not to strangle the excuse for a human being standing before him.

"Only when you give respect do you receive it in turn, Ara san." He said, plastering a smile on his face.

"Why you little shit!" he said, glaring at Sasuke. "I could have you fired in an instant. D'you even know who I am?"

Sasuke noticed that this man's hair was the exact same colour of Naruto's. He sneered, letting his temper get the better of him,

"An idiot?"

The blond man's eyes widened, shocked.

"How dare you- "

"Uzumaki san!" said a shrill feminine voice. Sasuke winced, great. Why did that woman always appear at the worst times!

"Apologise at once!" Hayate said, her face red in anger.

Sasuke had to dig his nails into his palm to stop himself from saying over my dead body. He was here for a job and he couldn't afford to mess it up by getting fired. God knows whether he would ever be allowed outside Konoha ever again.

"I apologise for my behavior Ara san." He said, bowing deep enough so that the other man couldn't see the sneer on his face.

"It's Ara sama," the man corrected with a smug smile.

Sasuke closed his eyes, the anger bubbling inside him burning his insides.

"Ara Sama." He said, straightening. He glanced at Hayate who looked a little put out, even she had to know this man was a jerk. He couldn't understand how she tolerated this everyday..

Apparently the man was not satisfied, "I apologise for my behaviors Ara sama and I graciously accept your earlier offer, say it."

Sasuke stared, people's stupidity really astounded him sometimes..

"Say it." he repeated, sneering, "Or I get you fired."

"Ara sama!" Hayate protested.

Sasuke didn't hear her, his fist reacted like it had a mind of it's own. It connected with a loud crack of tissue and bone, and Sasuke couldn't help but grin as the man tumbled to the floor.

"Ohmygrngh!" Blood was flowing down his fingers as he tried to stem the flow of blood and Sasuke leaned forward, trying to get a better view. No punch had felt so satisfying in his life.

"Uzumaki san!" cried Hayate, "What have you done?" She rushed around to the fallen man, trying to stem the flood of blood.

"He deserved it." Sasuke said. Some more help had arrived and two men assisted 'Ara sama' out of the hotel. He shouted obscenities all the way to the door but Sasuke ignored it. He wondered whether he really would be fired..He would have to somehow convince Tanaka san to let him stay.

Hayate returned to stand beside him, her kimono stained with red.

"Am I relieved of my duties?" he asked, handing her a piece if cloth to wipe the stains off.

She coloured a little and looked away, "I – I will have to talk to Tanaka sama about this."

"Oh.."

"I am sorry I supported him." She said suddenly, "Sutra just told me he had been harassing you for days. If I had known I would never have-"

She looked up at him, her eyes watering, " I try and look out for my didn't you tell me about him? I usually don't let things like this happen…"

"Its all right." Sasuke muttered, trying to pacify her.

"No it's not-"

"The boy said it's all right, didn't he Hayate san?"

Both of them turned to the voice and Sasuke felt his heart stop. It couldn't be.. but the features were all the same. The tall, broad frame, long dark purple hair, blue eyes – Hoshi Misakagawa, standing before him with an impatient expression, just like the picture in his Anbu file.

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