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Zero Hour!	By : Amarukoira Category: Naruto > Yaoi - Male/Male Views: 1251 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Chapter XVIII
Pre Dead Post Dead

A:N/ I decided not to do a side story for this chapter since it has been forever since my last update, years in fact. I am sorry guys. I just have not had the drive to do anything. This chapter has a lot of Sasuke and Naruto. Things need to be cleared up but never fret. Neji and Gaara are the stars. Enjoy.
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or its cute squishy babies.

The next week was spent in silence between the group of teens. School was a blur for Gaara and sports was the only thing keeping everyone’s mind off of the deceased.
Neji spent his days at Gaara’s side as they tried to rebuild their broken relationship but there was damage and the fighting between them only escalated in the end. Gaara was still jealous and no matter how hard he tried he could not get over Neji’s need to be with other people.
Whenever Haku was around Gaara would grunt and try to hide his frustrations but it was obvious to everyone, especially on Naruto’s birthday when nearly the entire school showed up for a party in the school’s gym.
Gaara stood on the wall opposite the front doors. The gym was big and it was hard to spot anyone during the dark dance party. Naruto had requested that everyone dress up in formal attire and bring a date if possible. He wanted a “waltz-theme” he called it. Neji had waited until the day before the party to ask his, “so-called” interest. It was not yet agreed that the two were a couple yet. They had not done much talking about it but Neji had no intentions of asking anyone else.
“Well this party turned out bigger than I had expected. It may as well have been a school dance.” Haku approached Naruto with a hug and a small gift. “I owe you more than what I can repay.” He smiled sweetly. He was dressed in a solid black suit with a pink buttoned down shirt and a beautiful corsage.
Naruto smiled and shrugged. “You pay me back enough with coming to show some support! Where’s your date?” He looked around but he knew he had no idea who had brought Haku or who Haku had brought. The feminine boy pointed toward the punch bowl and smiled a sweet smile.
“He’s there.”
Naruto followed the boy’s finger to see Zabuza staring intently at Haku with a frail smile. “Wow! He made it out of the hospital! I was expecting him to be out of commission for a long time! Awesome!” Naruto’s enthusiasm made Haku smile more as he thanked him and ran off.
Sasuke sluggishly followed Naruto around. He had been depressed and sulking for weeks now. His relationship with Naruto had been affected, to say the least. Sasuke was snappy and he took most of his frustration out on the blond. Their relationship was turning into a nightmare. Sasuke was using Naruto for all his sexual frustrations and if Naruto wasn’t capable of handling things he may have been hit a few times.
Naruto allowed Sasuke to act out his confusion and he let Sasuke do almost anything he wanted to him. He knew the boy needed time so he just let himself be useful.
Neji was wearing an all white suit with a lavender tie and black shoes. He wore his hair in a low ponytail and his bangs flowed over his eyes and down to his shoulders. He was supposed to be meeting Gaara there and as soon as he walked into the gym he noticed his Gaara off on his own. Neji grinned to himself. Leave it to Gaara to find solitude on the wall of the gym at a party.
Gaara was wearing black slacks with a white button down shirt. He had his jacket draped over his shoulder and one hand in his pocket. He looked completely mortified in the room full of people but he stood there motionless as Neji approached him.
“You couldn’t look more pitiful.” Neji said tilting his head. He knew a hello would have been sufficient enough but Gaara was always more fun when he was slightly disturbed. The redhead raised his brow-line and snorted at Neji.
“You look fancy. Trying to impress someone?” Gaara asked knowing full well that this was Neji being himself. When the boy was asked to dress up then he really dressed up. Gaara noted how much he had missed the well groomed Neji versus the boy he had been sharing bad terms with the last few months.
“I don’t need to impress you. You’re already impressed. All that is left is to take you home.” Neji smiled when he saw Gaara blush slightly in the dimmed lights.
“Are you saying that you got all dressed up for me? Simple slacks would have been enough. You didn’t have to go shopping. I’ve seen you classy before, Hyuuga.” The redhead left the wall and stood in front of Neji, looking up at him curiously.
“I do a lot of things for you, Gaara.” Neji looked down as he placed a hand under Gaara’s chin and slyly placed a kiss on the younger boy’s lips. He then backed away quickly and smiled as he began walking away. “I’m going to find Naruto, would you like to join me, date?”
Gaara huffed but he walked alongside Neji to find his friends. Tonight was turning out a lot better than he had anticipated. Hopefully no one would ruin it. Gaara thought about how things would have turned out if Itachi was still alive. He wondered if the Uchiha would have been snagging people from the party just to get a glimpse of Neji. Gaara put the idea out of his mind. The last thing he wanted to think about was what Itachi had done to all of them, what he had done to his Neji.
Upon reaching Naruto and Sasuke, Neji spotted Haku smiling as he danced in the middle of the room. Gaara noticed Neji looking toward the other boy and he slightly nudged him. Neji shook out of his stupor and looked down at Gaara blankly. The redhead looked away and sighed.
“That’s why we’re not together.”
“Ooooooh no! You guys aren’t arguing about your dysfunctional relationship at my party. Go home and sex it out but you’re not doing it here.” Naruto laughed and turned around to see Sasuke with his hands in his pockets looking up into the lights like he was brainless.
“He doesn’t look good.” Neji said. “Has he been eating, he looks a little thin, pale even.” Neji watched as Sasuke shrugged passed people and bumped into some of them on purpose. Naruto rolled his eyes. He shook his head and cursed his lover as he roamed the party aimlessly.
“He hasn’t been good.” Naruto admitted. “He stays in my room all day and at night he wants me to…uh…” Naruto shrugged and laughed. “It’s not important. He’s just been kind of down lately but he’s eating enough.” He quickly scrambled off and grabbed Sasuke by the arm dragging him toward the bathroom.
“I didn’t think he would get this bad. He’s usually so reserved.” Neji mentioned as he and Gaara watched the two disappear behind the front doors of the gym. Gaara just shrugged. Sasuke was his best friend but even that was starting to seem hard with what he had done to Itachi. He had remorse but that bastard deserved it. Didn’t he? Who knew Sasuke was going to take it so hard.
Naruto threw Sasuke into the bathroom and against the hard steel sink. He leaned against Sasuke and poked him in the chest. “You are not going to ruin my night. It’s my 16^th birthday and I am going to enjoy it.”
“Then let’s get out of here. I’ll take you home.” Sasuke forced Naruto back and then pushed him into the sink. He leaned Naruto back and lightly kissed his neck. The blond giggled at the sensation and Sasuke stepped between his legs propping him up on the sink’s edge.
“Look,” Naruto put his hands on Sasuke’s chest and gave him a small push, “I know you need time. I know you’re really sad about Itachi-”
“Don’t say his name.” Sasuke spat. “I’m not sad. He deserved what he got. My only brother shot me, he’s dead, and my best friend killed him. I don’t have anyone else.” Sasuke slammed the sink counter with his fist. He could feel his bones ache but he didn’t care. He was angry, not sad, and damn everyone for thinking he was such a pussy. He looked at Naruto who was frowning. “And don’t start the pity talk about how I’ve got you now.” He turned his back to Naruto and took a deep breath. He wanted to help but Sasuke needed to deal with this on his own. Every time Naruto had tried to help Sasuke just snapped at him.

“Naruto?” Haku poked his head in. “Sorry to bother you but Iruka is looking for you.” He looked at Sasuke and then when the Uchiha glared he disappeared. He’d had enough of the Uchiha rage to last him a very long time.
“I’m going….don’t want to ruin my party.” Naruto hopped off the sink and opened the door to leave. Sasuke quickly grabbed him by the wrist and pulled him back.
“You’re going to have to give me some time.” Sasuke whispered while he let Naruto’s hand slip from his. The blond looked at his empty hand and let his eyes rise up slowly to Sasuke’s sunken ones.
“You’re going to wreck my birthday… Sasuke.” His eyes weld up and he made a fist. He started to glare at Sasuke but the other boy made no expression. The two boys stood in the silence of the bathroom for a moment and Naruto let it set in.
“You chased me. I didn’t want anything to do with you and now you’re trying to leave me?” Naruto questioned. “You’re being heartless and I guess I should just expect that from you shouldn’t I? You couldn’t have waited until tomorrow to break my heart?” Naruto sighed and shook his head. He didn’t feel much like partying anymore.
“Naruto it’s for the both of us.” Sasuke got louder. He had been having all kinds of mood swings the last few days. Naruto tried to pretend it wasn’t happening but who was he kidding? Sasuke needed some help. But Naruto didn’t care. He didn’t want Sasuke to get help if that meant they had to be apart.
“What do you mean for the both of us? You’re getting time away from me and I’m getting what? Dumped for no reason? You sit here and whine and fuss that you’re not sad about your brother but you are and you’re…” Naruto tried to calm himself. He couldn’t be angry with Sasuke about something like this. It was pointless, like spilled milk.
“I’m hurting you. I know I am. I don’t want to end up like Neji and Gaara, hating each other for no reason.”

“Neji cheated on Gaara and drove him to insanity! Are you planning on cheating? Are you…interested in someone else?” Naruto asked as if he was confused. He honestly did not believe that Sasuke could want anyone other than him after all that they had been through but then he remembered how close Neji and Gaara had been before Neji developed feelings for Haku. Could it be possible?

Gaara found himself nestled up against Neji smelling his jacket. This was very unlike Gaara, Neji noted as he pushed the boy back and looked into his eyes. Gaara looked solemn as usual so the Hyuuga brushed his hair away from his face.
“You’re hair is too long, cut it a bit more.” He mentioned to the younger who shrugged. “I like to see your eyes.” Neji admitted. Gaara did have the most beautiful eyes next to Neji’s hollow ones. The two of them were a rare match and they both knew it.
“Since when do you care about my hair, Hyuuga? You’re the one with the long hair. I like mine this length. I am going to leave it that way.” Gaara said with a slight tone of anger even though he wasn’t the least bit mad.
“Would you like me to cut my hair?” Neji asked. He watched Gaara closely for an answer. Sure the redhead would not say yes. Neji knew Gaara loved to pull on his hair when they were in bed together. The younger could never keep his hands to himself but Neji liked the fight so he pressed on. “I was thinking of cutting it to my shoulders anyway. It’s way too much work and it will be Spring soon.”
Gaara grabbed Neji around the neck and pinned him to the nearest wall very quietly. “If you cut even a single strand I won’t be happy about it. I make no qualms about your hair.” Gaara fussed. “You seem to be picking fights with me. I don’t like it.” Gaara growled. Neji forced Gaara’s hand free of his neck and gave him a gentle head-butt.
“I like you when you’re angry. You’ve been so sweet lately. It’s off-putting and I don’t like it.” Neji confessed with a grin. He leaned close to Gaara and whispered in his ear, “It’s worth it in the long run.” He lightly licked the rim of Gaara’s ear. He felt Gaara shuddered against his chest and he smiled at the thought of being able to get Gaara to do what he wanted. Neji fingered through Gaara’s hair and the redhead let his head fall forward to Neji’s chest.
Gaara couldn’t remember the last time he had felt so vulnerable around the Hyuuga and in the midst of everyone around he felt safe and warm. He didn’t realize how much he had really missed that.
“Will you be coming home with me tonight? Neji asked.

“Is that an invitation? Because if it is then I’m willing to leave now. I’m not comfortable here.” Gaara grabbed onto Neji and squeezed. He knew what Neji was implying so he did not pretend that he wasn’t interested. He wouldn’t mind a bit of alone time especially since they had not had any since before Itachi had passed.

Neji hadn’t wasted any time once he realized that he and Gaara were thinking the same thing. He threw his expensive blazer on the floor of the west campus biology room and quickly un-tucked his shirt. He unbuttoned the first half and slid it over the top of his head.
Gaara looked on with lust as he watched Neji undress down to his briefs. The Hyuuga flipped his hair and motioned for Gaara to turn around. The redhead reluctantly turned around and took off his shirt as well. Within moments he could feel Neji’s warm chest against his back with the Hyuuga’s heart beat.
“I’ve missed you.” Neji purred and nuzzled the back of Gaara’s neck with his nose. Gaara learned back into him and took a deep breath. He could feel Neji’s length behind him, pressing against his body and that excited him. Neji reached down in front of Gaara and gently gave his manhood a little squeeze. Gaara groaned and pushed against Neji’s hand.
“Don’t tease me.” Gaara breathed. “If you’re going to fuck me then just do it.” Gaara shuddered and a chill slid down his spine. He could feel Neji’s body against his and he burned for the other boy. It had been a while since the two of them had been together but it had never been like this. Neji was a prude and he always liked to be in the comfort of his room when he was with Gaara.
“Why can’t this be special?” Neji teased him anyway. “We’re in a new place,” he lightly kissed Gaara’s neck, “we’re together,” he kissed him again, “-and I’ve missed…every single inch…of… you.” He turned Gaara around as quickly as he could and bent him backwards on a table, leaning over him and licking him up his bare chest.
Gaara tried to push up on the Hyuuga but he felt so weak. His arms were weak and his legs didn’t work. The feeling Neji invoked on him was unlike any other. Gaara didn’t feel this kind of fire for anyone else. So he laid there, panting, trying to fight the need to cum so early. But he couldn’t help it. Neji’s lips were hot on his skin and Gaara fidgeted beneath him.
“I want you to be mine again.” Neji sounded like he was pleading. His hands shook as he felt the sides of Gaara’s slender frame. He was so anxious that he could feel his own heart pounding. He paused momentarily before he looked up at his lover’s face. Gaara was flush. He looked like an innocent boy begging for attention.
“Neji…I can’t...” He growled. He didn’t know what to say. It almost felt like they had never done this. He was so excited he couldn’t stand it.
Why am I so nervous? Neji thought to himself. He had done this so many times. He had touched Gaara in every way possible. Why is this so hard now? He stood up and looked down at Gaara as he propped himself up on his elbows. They looked at each other, worry in their eyes.
“Neji?”
“I want you so bad it hurts. I want to be all over you, on top of you, with you.” Neji grabbed his head and closed his eyes. “It feels like something is preventing me from taking you the way I used to.” Neji grabbed his slacks off the floor and jumped into them. “We haven’t done this since before…” He trailed off at the thought.
Gaara knew he was talking about what Itachi had done to him that night he had been held hostage alongside Haku. He started to feel regret fall over him. He hadn’t been very sensitive to the fact that Neji was probably hurting for other reasons other than his best friend being dead.
“Neji-”
“Gaara its fine. I know what you’re going to say. Just forget it.” Neji put his shirt back on and turned away from Gaara. “I’m sorry. I thought things would be okay but I’m just too much of a mess to do this. I thought being out of my room would be enough since there are so many bad memories there but every time I touch you I feel,” He turned around and Gaara was standing right in his face. “I feel like-”
“Stop making excuses. This isn’t the you I know. I have been fighting to win you back for months and now that I have you that dead bastard is stopping you from feeling any kind of pleasure.” He was angry now but Neji was not paying him any attention. “Look at me.” Gaara roared. “I may be your solemn weak little pet usually but I’m different now and I want you to do whatever it is you want to do to me.”
Neji stood silent. He wanted to say something but he knew Gaara was right so what could he have said? So instead, he leaned down and rested his forehead on Gaara’s forehead. Neji stared into his eyes and felt the pain of need in his gut.
The Hyuuga smiled to himself. He would just have to finish what he started. He began to unbutton his pants and lean forward to kiss Gaara when the redhead’s cell phone started buzzing violently in his pocket. Neji growled at the horrible timing but he ignored it and wrapped his arms around Gaara taking him into the deepness of a kiss.

Don’t answer it,” Neji breathed into him, “if you want me to do this.” He tugged at Gaara’s pants and the younger stepped up into the kiss, racking his nails down Neji’s chest. Neji bit down on Gaara’s lower lip and groaned.

Meanwhile, Naruto was roaming the halls of the west campus. Several of his friends had hinted that they had seen the couple heading out the doors and through the halls. Naruto couldn’t believe the nerve of them. Ditching his party to run off into the halls? It was bad enough that Sasuke had let go of him over nothing.
He silently remembered the first time they had kissed in the hotel Sasuke had confessed that he had liked Naruto for so long. Who knew it would come to this? He took a deep breath and slowly slid down to the floor. He wanted to cry but he didn’t want Sasuke having the satisfaction. He would cry tomorrow when his birthday was over. Right now he just wanted to….
His thoughts were cut off by the sound a steady pounding. He could vaguely make out small grunts and an almost feminine moan. Naruto quickly rolled his eyes. Like the two of those bastards couldn’t wait until his party was over to do what they were doing.
He got off the floor and peaked into the little window of the door to the classroom e was closest to. He blushed quickly and moved away but he was so curious he bothered to take a longer look. He bit his lip and leaned his head against the glass for a better look.
Gaara’s pants were at his ankles and he was bent over the front of Kakashi’s desk. His face was being smashed against the polished maple wood and his eyes were closed gently. Neji had two of his fingers hooked in Gaara’s mouth and with his other hand he was palming Gaara’s beautiful hair, forcing his head down. Gaara’s grunts were what sounded so sweet. He was singing beneath Neji as the Hyuuga slammed against him.
Naruto watched closely at the lack of concentration on Neji’s face. His head was back and his eyes slightly fluttering with the rocking motion. The older boy’s cock was bigger than Naruto had imagined, not that he had imagined….
Naruto’s eyes lowered as he swayed to Neji’s motions. Unknowingly, the blond grabbed himself through his slacks and rubbed the tip of his throbbing penis. He groaned suddenly and forced a hand over his mouth. He looked at Gaara who was clawing at the desk and then at Neji who was casually spreading Gaara’s ass wider so he could sink into the boy even deeper.
Gaara’s ass was bruised red and his cheeks were flush as he pushed back against Neji so that the Hyuuga’s chest was against his slick back. Neji cursed under his breath and grabbed Gaara around the waist. He slid his hand down to Gaara’s manhood and began pumping his erected member. Gaara leaned back into Neji and wrapped his arms behind him and around his lover’s neck.
Naruto marveled at them. This was so much more than what he and Sasuke had (not that they had much experience). They were sloppy and they were always in a rush. Gaara and Neji were different. It was so intriguing, so beautiful. Naruto felt his body clench and he suddenly felt sadness for Sasuke. He wanted the boy to be next to him. He wanted Sasuke to do to him what Neji was doing for Gaara. He watched his friends continue to dance in each other’s arms.
Neji leaned down and whispered something into Gaara’s ear and then proceeded to feed on the young boy’s neck with the sweetest precision. Just as Naruto had gotten his hand into his boxers he heard footsteps behind him come to a halt. He looked in the room to see Gaara’s eyes fixed on him but the redhead never broke away from Neji, not even for a second.
Naruto immediately felt embarrassment and ceased his jerking motion to whirl around and see Sasuke standing at the other end of the hall. He had his eyebrow raised and his hands in his pockets. He tilted his head and began walking toward Naruto. The blond knew Sasuke didn’t know Neji and Gaara were in there so he began walking toward Sasuke to escape embarrassment of being caught masturbating to his friends.
“Ha ha, uh…what are you doing following me, Sasuke?” Naruto rubbed the top of his head and smiled deviously. Sasuke shrugged and looked down the hall toward the door Naruto had been next to.
“Neji and Gaara seem to be missing and so was the birthday boy once everyone wanted to sing happy birthday so I volunteered to find everyone.” Sasuke looked at Naruto suspiciously. His blond was a horrible liar and he had it written all over his face.
“Well you found me. Here I am. Let’s get going back to the party. I was looking for Neji and Gaara but I haven’t found them either.” Naruto sort of half laughed and began walking back towards the gym.
“You do realize I just caught you jacking-off in the middle of the school hall?” Sasuke grabbed him and slammed him against the wall.
“Well I was lonely. I’m single, I can do whatever I want, Jerk.” Naruto tried to fight him off but Sasuke pinned him harder. The blond gulped as he felt Sasuke’s slender hand against his newly acquired bulge. Sasuke caressed him and as he leaned into the boy he heard a crash from the room down the hall. He raised his eyebrow curiously and turned his head toward the mystery sound.
“Must be the rats, heh. God this school is filthy. Come on, I want some cake. My day, my day, my day remember?” He pulled Sasuke toward the gym but the other boy yanked himself free and began a different route. Naruto had no idea what to do. He was biting his nails and looking around for a quick escape.
Dammit. Ugh, why am I such a perv?! He watched as Sasuke stood in front of the door and looked inside. The Uchiha witnessed a couple of desks knocked over before he noticed Neji leaning over the front desk panting heavily and Gaara ass naked on the floor beneath him. Neither of the boys were dressed and Sasuke could almost make out someone’s seed all over Kakashi’s desk and papers.
Sasuke turned to Naruto and the blond dropped his head shamefully. “You were about to jerk-off to Neji and Gaara fucking.” He stated. Shaking his head, he then knocked on the window. Neji only turned his eyes to the window, unashamed of his freshly satisfied appearance. Sasuke only wanted to alert them to hurry and get out. He then turned to Naruto who was leaning against the wall.
“Sasuke…I was feeling so hurt about you and all I could think about was how good it feels when you touch me so I touched myself instead. It’s no big deal. I barely got a grip before you showed up. It’s not like-”
Sasuke put his hand over his mouth. “If I could fuck you right now I would.” He leaned down to the blond and bit his neck as hard as he could. The younger boy screamed and felt his body get hotter. Sasuke pulled away and licked the boy’s neck like a mated wolf. He then grinned and began walking away toward the gym.

“We’ll talk about this later,” said Sasuke.

The night ended with a lot of laughter and happiness. Naruto enjoyed the rest of his party with his friends by his side. Sasuke had made plenty effort to make known that he was still interested in Naruto by occasionally planting kisses on the birthday boy.
Nothing was weird until they all arrived back at Naruto’s house for coffee. Naruto flopped on his bed and kicked off his shoes. He had not looked Gaara in the eye since they had seen each other through the classroom door. The redhead sat on the bed right up against Naruto making things extremely uncomfortable for the blond.
“Did you like the show?” Gaara questioned. His face was blank but Naruto could hear the mocking tone in his voice. Naruto buried his head under his pillow and tried to push Gaara away with his leg. He didn’t want to remember and he didn’t want anyone else finding out.
“What show?” Neji asked as he entered the room with two cups of coffee and curious look on his face. Gaara turned his eyes to Neji but the blond threw himself on Gaara and covered his mouth.
“If you want to live you had better never speak of the things you saw tonight.” Naruto glared. Gaara only blinked at him uncaringly. He licked Naruto’s palm with the tip of his tongue and as rewarded with a shriek and a release from Naruto’s grasp. Gaara turned to Sasuke who grinned and the he took the cup Neji was handing him.
“Naruto was watching you fuck me.” Gaara said it like it was something he said often.
“And he was jerking-off to it in the hall,” Sasuke added. Gaara hadn’t known that. He and Neji both turned to Naruto who grew redder by the second. He threw up his hands in defense but he couldn’t think of anything to say without incriminating himself even more than he already had.
“Who were you looking at exactly Uzumaki?” Sasuke wanted to know.
“No one! I just like the sound…” Naruto admitted and the immediately realized what he had said. “You guys are all jerks! God, can’t a guy masturbate in peace?!”
“Well you weren’t alone since you were watching me and Gaara. You must be missing it from someone else.” Neji turned his eyes to Sasuke. “You may as well have been watching too. You’re both pervs. My cock isn’t a circus.”

“Well as big as it is it could be in one.” Naruto mumbled and received a look from all three boys. “Well what? Don’t act stupid like you didn’t see that thing. Gees.” Naruto got back under his pillow. “Put a movie on. I need some distraction.”

The boys were all settled into their movie by the next hour. Neji and Gaara huddled up on the couch near Naruto’s window and Naruto hugged up with his pillow while Sasuke laid at his feet. Naruto made sure to make no evidence that he knew Neji was stroking Gaara through his pants. The blond kept to the tv until he heard a knock on his window.
They all turned to look at the closed window that was directly behind Gaara and Neji. It was well passed one in the morning so they were all a bit confused. Neji got on his knees and leaned over the back of the couch to pull the curtain open. No one was there. Neji turned back around to all of them and slid back in his seat.
“Well that’s not creepy.” Naruto said and shrugged. They all ignored it but Neji remained interested. He kept an eye on the window but soon the movie caught his attention and he too ignored the eerie interruption.
*Knock…knock…knock*
The delayed knock was followed by a wiping sound against the glass, as if someone slid their entire palm from one side to the other. All four boys jumped and turned toward the window. Naruto grabbed his pillow tighter and Sasuke sat up straight. Gaara looked at Neji and the Hyuuga reached for the curtain.
Opening the curtain again Neji came across no one. He looked at the hand print on the window and slid back a little. He touched it and slid his finger along the smudge. It rubbed off as he went over it. Neji immediately jumped off the couch and grabbed Gaara nearly tossing him across the room toward the door.
“What?! What?! What is it? Naruto stood on his bed half screaming. His heart was pounding as he looked at the Hyuuga. Neji gulped and blinked as if it would clear his mind. He took a deep breath and exhaled running his hand through his hair.
“The smudge is on the inside of the window.” He whispered. “Something’s in here.” He said as he went to stand near Gaara.
“You’re kidding right?” Sasuke said approaching the window. It’s probably just Naruto’s hand print. He’s constantly in and out of that damn window.” Sasuke pulled back the curtain and then sat on the bed. “We’ll just watch the window for awhile. No one freak out.”
So they watched and they watched. After a half an hour had passed Sasuke yawned and laid back down.
“This is ridiculous. What the hell are we expecting will happen anyway?” But as soon as Sasuke decided to talk there was the knocking. This time it was so loud that it rattled the window.
“Alright. I’m creeped out! To the living room!” Naruto jumped off the bed and opened the door swiftly to see Itachi standing in front of him. With a shriek Naruto slammed the door and leaned against it.
“What the hell was that?” He tried to breathe with the expression of fear molded on his face.
“What are you doing Naruto open the damn door.” Sasuke barked.
“You’re kidding right? Naruto shouted. “Nobody saw that?” He looked at all of them and they all frowned at him. “You’re dead brother standing in my doorway! You didn’t see that?!” Naruto looked at Sasuke and the Uchiha rolled his eyes.
“It’s a little too soon to be making jokes Naruto.” Sasuke walked to the door and opened it but there was no one there. “It’s late, you just need some sleep. No more horror before bed. Come on, I’ll sleep with you.” He forced Naruto toward the bed but the blond fought him.
“I know what I fucking saw Sasuke. Don’t baby me!” They all quieted down at the next knock on the door. Turning, they all watched the handle turn and the door creek open but no one could move. From the darkness of the hall Iruka popped his head in.
“Are you boys okay? There’s a tornado heading this way.” He opened the door all the way and stood in the frame. “The windows are rattling so we need to board them up quickly. Neji and Sasuke you’re both going to have to remain in the house. I wouldn’t want anyone getting hurt.”

“It’s a storm?” Naruto asked. I know what I saw… It couldn’t just be a storm. How would that explain the print on the window or Sasuke’s brother appearing out of nowhere? Naruto hushed himself from the thoughts. Everyone was on edge. His mind must have been playing tricks on him and Neji may have imagined what he saw too, right?

The boys quickly began boarding up the house and Iruka set up a spare mattress for Neji and Gaara to share on the floor of Naruto’s room. The boy’s sat in the room not speaking. It was almost four in the morning by the time they were all settled in.
Neji was breathing gently in his sleep while Gaara nuzzled up close to him. He wasn’t the least bit tired so he held on to his, whatever Neji was to him, and thought about their experience in the school’s biology class.
Sasuke and Naruto were sleeping next to one another. Sasuke slept on his back with one hand under his head while Naruto rested with his head on Sasuke’s chest. The blond rubbed Sasuke’s arm and tried to wake him.
“Sasuke…” Naruto whispered. He heard the older boy babble something so he began shaking him lightly. “Sasuke wake up.”
“Ah, what? I’m sleeping Naruto. You should be sleeping too.” He leaned to the side and absently kissed Naruto’s forehead. The blond gripped Sasuke’s shirt and snuggled closer. He couldn’t sleep. He was afraid and he also wanted to know what was going on with the two of them. Sasuke seemed to be acting casual, like they were when they had been a couple.
“We need to talk. You said we would talk later and I know it’s late but I need to know how you feel about me. You were a little unclear at the party and then you kept touching me and now you’re sleeping in my bed. I need to know what this is, Sasuke.”
Gaara was listening as Naruto tried to whisper but Naruto was naturally loud. The redhead felt for the boy. He knew what it was like to be the woman in the relationship. Neji and Sasuke were perceived to be in charge and as it was they usually called all the shots. Naruto was no more different than the other women on the planet that had been led on by a man with no intention of carrying out a relationship, if that’s what Sasuke was doing.
The idea is to half break up so that the submissive partner will still consider sex as a way to fix the broken relationship that they want. Gaara knew about that. It was happening to him too. He and Neji weren’t together but Gaara willingly gave up his body in the hopes the Neji would remember how great it felt and run back to him.
“Naruto,” Sasuke yawned, “you worry too much. Sleep.” He turned over and wrapped his arm around the other boy’s waist. Naruto sighed and melted into Sasuke’s arms. Sasuke was no good to him exhausted. He would just have to wait. The storm would probably be around for a couple days so Naruto could wait. He got comfortable and closed his eyes. At least Sasuke was at his side.

Sasuke groaned as he smothered his face in Naruto’s soft hair. “I love you, Naruto. That’s as clear as it gets.”

The next morning (a few hours later) it was pouring rain. The house was being beaten up by the storm and the boys were forced to endure each other. Even though it was raining it was very humid and the moist heat was unbearable.
Naruto was sprawled out over the couch in the living room, Gaara was up against the wall near the door, Sasuke was laying on his back on the living room floor and Neji was in the love seat with is feet up on the coffee table reading some book he found on the shelf. They were all shirtless and fanning themselves.
“Some storm this is.” Naruto whined. “I feel like we’re on top of a volcano.”
“You know that’s physically impossible right?” Sasuke said as he stood up. “There has to be a reason for this heat.” He walked toward the basement. “Maybe the heater is broken.”
“You shouldn’t g down there alone.” Neji said, looking up from his book. They all turned and looked to him as if asking why. He closed the book and set it on the table before he got up and followed Sasuke.
“I’m not superstitious or anything but I’m not stupid either. Just a precaution.” He stopped suddenly when Sasuke turned around and they almost bumped into each other. The younger boy raised his eyebrow and shook his head.
“Since when do you care about my well-being?” Sasuke snorted. Neji had never given a shit about him before. If anything Sasuke had felt like Neji thought he was a nuisance, preventing Itachi from going out and doing what he wanted since he had to always take Sasuke with him.
“It’s my fault your brother is gone. If I had paid more attention to him…”
“We don’t need to have this talk. I’m not interested in the least. Itachi being gone doesn’t make you my babysitter Hyuuga. Stop feeling responsible for things you can’t control.” He was almost shouting.
“Sasuke he’s just looking out for you.” Naruto said. Sasuke shot him a look and Naruto slid down into the couch hiding behind his knees.
“It’s not your business to look out for me. I’ve had enough of that in my lifetime.”He turned around and headed down into the basement slamming the door behind him. Neji sat back down on the couch. He was done helping.
“He just needs some time.” Naruto said. “I’ll go with him.” He got off the couch and walked into the basement, careful to leave the door cracked just in case. When he got down the stairs Sasuke was sitting in the computer chair leaning all the way back.
“You know he was just trying to help? He didn’t mean to make it seem like he was watching you or anything.” Naruto pulled up a chair and sat next to him. “What’s wrong with you, really? All that bullshit you gave me last night wasn’t believable.”
“I don’t know what’s wrong with me Naruto. I’m angry. I…” He turned around and took a deep breath. “I lost my brother. I’m not really sure how I feel. Last night and the last few days have been a blur. I was mistreating you due to all the confusion. That’s why I said I needed time. I don’t ever want to hurt you Naruto.” He stood and knelt down in front of Naruto’s chair.
“Sasuke I’m no girl. I can handle myself. You haven’t been hurting me.” He lied. Sasuke had been sending him all kinds of mixed signals and to make matters worse he was constantly making Naruto feel like he was responsible for all his pain.
“I’m sorry anyway.” He laid his head in Naruto’s lap and the blonde boy stroked his hair. “I forced you to do things with me. I regret a lot of things but nothing more than forcing myself on you.” He looked up and stroked his lover’s face. “When I kissed you in the hotel at the dinner party I felt something I’ve never felt. I swore I would never hurt you but that’s all I’ve done.”
Naruto stood up and Sasuke stood up as well. The older boy grabbed his blond and kissed his lips. Naruto took a deep breath as Sasuke kissed his neck and then his chest and then his stomach. The boy’s hair tickled Naruto’s skin as he continued to slide lower.

“Let me make it up to you.” Sasuke whispered.

Neji had tried to pick up his book but he was uninterested now. He stood up and towered over Gaara. The redhead didn’t look up at the other. He just silently sighed and pretended he was alone.
“You haven’t said much of anything to me today.” Neji frowned when Gaara paid him no mind. He slightly kicked the younger boy to get his attention. “You’re being your usual self. That’s what I like to see.” Neji squatted down so he was at eye level with Gaara.
“I can’t get enough of you. Every time I look at you I want you.” Neji confessed. “Since the other night I just feel this intense desire to be with you. I love you, I’m quite aware of that but whatever it is I am feeling for you now is hard to explain.”
“It’s the sex.” Gaara said bluntly as he looked up at Neji. “We haven’t had sex like that in a really long time. You were always thinking about Haku. The time we had sex after meeting in the park was pity sex. You just wanted to prove to me that you loved me and I was desperate to feel something. Last night was the first time I’ve felt that you loved me the way you used to love me.”
Gaara touched Neji’s face. “Things are different.”
(A/N: I am going to be randomly skipping between SasuNaru and NejiGaa for this part so read carefully. I will put SasuNaru in italics.
Neji nodded at that and fell forward to catch Gaara in an unexpected kiss. The redhead forced him back and climbed on top of him, grinding his hips into Neji as sensually as he could. He nipped at Neji’s lips and forced his hand across the Hyuuga’s slick chest.
Sasuke made small circles across Naruto’s stomach with his tongue as he pulled Naruto’s shorts down to uncover his hardened member. Naruto moaned softly as he felt Sasuke’s hot breath on him. He couldn’t believe they were going to do this with everyone in the house.
“Iruka will be furious.” Neji whispered as he felt Gaara’s hand sink into his pants and capture him. The redhead made no sign that he cared. He grabbed a hold of Neji’s hardening member and gave it a small squeeze. Gaara was rewarded with a slight arch from Neji’s hips and a low moan.
Naruto was gritting his teeth while he clenched and unclenched his fists. Sasuke touched Naruto’s cock with is hand so lightly the blond got chills. With is other hand, Sasuke grabbed one side of Naruto’s exposed butt and squeezed it fiercely. He pulled the blond boy closer and licked his partner’s tip with the faintest touch.
Gaara pumped Neji slowly, watching the older boy rock against him. Neji reached for him but Gaara moved away and started a quicker pace on his lover’s throbbing manhood. Neji growled at the attempt to catch Gaara. He slowly raised his leg and kicked Gaara in the chest. The younger boy fell back and Neji hopped on top of him, quickly flipping him over and forcing down his pants. He sloppily licked two of his fingers and eased them inside of Gaara’s body. The redhead cursed and turned his head so he could look at Neji. There was lust in the Hyuuga’s eyes and he rubbed his own aching cock while he massaged Gaara’s passage.
Sasuke took his tongue around the rim of Naruto’s cock and then licked the underside of it. This made Naruto bucked against Sasuke’s face. The younger boy held his head and cried out in the darkness. He could feel his body screaming for Sasuke. He grabbed a handful of Sasuke’s hair and shoved his rod inside the Uchiha’s mouth. Sasuke chocked and coughed but he willingly slurped up all of Naruto and began slowly bobbing his head.
Neji took his thumb over the tip of his own cock and then presented himself at Gaara’s entrance. When skin met skin Neji could hear Gaara whimper in frustration. “Is this what you want?” Neji tapped Gaara’s exposed ass with his penis. He was impatient but he wanted Gaara to ask for it.
“Yes.” Gaara’s voice shook. “Fuck me already. You’re wasting time.” He looked back to see Neji grinning. “If you don’t fuck me I will gladly fuck you.” He started to move but Neji forced his head down and pushed himself into Gaara. He heard the younger boy moan as the pleasure of the penetration overtook him.
Naruto was slowly pumping himself into Sasuke’s warm mouth. He could feel the Uchiha’s tongue moving wildly over his tightened skin as he hit the back of the boy’s throat with his length. Suddenly, Sasuke stopped and stood up. He stripped out of his shorts and ordered Naruto to lay down. Sasuke leaned over with his hands on the sides of Naruto’s waist. The poor Uzumaki took deep breaths. He was dripping with precum all the way down his body as Sasuke waited at his entrance with a guilty smile.
“Sasuke we can’t….Iruka might walk in on us.” He whined but his voice betrayed him. He sounded like he was waiting for this. Sasuke sort of uncharacteristically chuckled.
“I am going to fuck you, Naruto.” Sasuke positioned himself above Naruto then he leaned down and licked the tip of the boy’s nose.
Neji fell forward over Gaara’s back and held him around the waist as he thrust into the young boy. He couldn’t stop ramming Gaara as hard as he could. The smacking sound of their two bodies colliding roared through the house and Gaara gently elbowed Neji to warn him about their noise. The Hyuuga grunted and cursed as he slowed to prevent the clamor.
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Naruto sat up quickly. As much as he wanted this he knew they couldn’t do it down in the basement with his friends in house and Iruka upstairs. He would be so embarrassed. Sasuke looked up at him and frowned. The blond looked at him and shook his head.
“I’m not feeling too comfortable about this Sasuke. I feel like we’re rushing into trying to fix all this mess. Maybe we just need some time together.” Sasuke sat back in his knees and scratched his head. He was confused. Naruto had never turned him down in the middle of things.
“What are you talking about? This is us having time together. Why are you pretending not to want me?” Sasuke pushed Naruto back down and climbed on top of him. “If you’re not going to let me have you then I will unboard every window in this house and walk out. Do you want me to die in the storm, Naruto?”
The blond shook his head. “Please. I just don’t want to do this like this. We’re in this gross basement, your feelings for me are kind of here and there and…”
“You’re still on that? I thought we fixed this already. I’m sorry okay.” Sasuke could feel his manhood soften and he knew he wasn’t going to convince Naruto to go any further so he sat up and pulled on his pants. “You’re really a piece of work Naruto. You don’t even notice when someone is really trying to do something for you.” Sasuke turned and headed for the door.
“Coming from the guy who just bit Neji’s head off for being concerned! You’re a real piece of work Sasuke!” Naruto dressed and followed Sasuke up the stairs whining and fussing behind him the entire way.
As soon as they got up the stairs and into the living room they found Neji completely naked leaned over Gaara. Sasuke’s eyes widened and he turned away looking directly at Naruto who stood there blushing. Sasuke pushed Naruto and the blond huffed.

“Still think we’re gonna get caught? Everyone else is fucking and we’re arguing about not getting caught!” Sasuke said as he waited there for Neji and Gaara to dress since it was clear that they knew they weren’t alone anymore.

By the time the storm let up all the boys were sleeping peacefully. Even Gaara had drifted off after all the sex he and Neji were having. The Hyuuga was the first to stir in the dim morning. He slowly opened his eyes to a sleeping Gaara on his chest. This was a sight to see. It was rare for Neji to see Gaara resting, breathing easy, and peaceful-like so he took in the moment. He took a deep breath and nuzzled Gaara’s hair. The boy smelled like sage. It was different than his usual smell.
Neji was just settling into going to back to sleep when he heard something move across the room. He was afraid to look but he slowly turned his head and looked over to the window. As the curtain swayed with the air of the fan Neji thought he caught a glimpse of Itachi. He blinked a few times as his heart started to race. He had to have been seeing things but…
“You’re dead brother standing in my doorway! You didn’t see that?!”
Neji remember what Naruto had been saying. Was Itachi really haunting them? Neji didn’t really believe in ghosts. Maybe it was his guilt. He continued to look toward the window when he felt Gaara stir again.
“You’re heart is keeping me from resting the one time I need it.” Gaara sat up. “What’s wrong with you?” He asked. Neji hadn’t looked at him as he eyed the window closely.
“Remember when Naruto said he saw Itachi in the door?” Neji was whispering. He could feel his throat getting dry. Gaara rolled his eyes and looked at the window too. He couldn’t see anything. Everyone was just paranoid because of all the crazy stuff that had been going on.

“I saw him, Gaara. He was there, I swear it.” Neji sat up and looked in Gaara’s eyes. “I’m not scared of anything but if he’s back it’s not because he wants to visit.”

Neji was a little more cautious in the passing weeks. He tried as hard as he could to make sure that he was with someone at all times. He wasn’t scared of anything he just wanted to make sure he wasn’t alone with any of the undead. He never believed in ghosts because he never saw his father after he had passed. Neji was certain that his father loved him and if he could he would have visited Neji as much as he could have…but he never did.
October 30^th was a quiet day despite the big party Naruto had been planning at his house for the trick or treaters. Neji was helping decorate the haunted house along with the rest of the usual group. Haku had been invited despite all Gaara’s huffing and puffing during Naruto’s phone call to him.
Neji hadn’t spent any time with Haku so when the boy arrived Neji tried not to be awkward. Haku approached him with a big hug and Neji returned it, a little reluctant. He could see Gaara glaring in the corner but he knew that the redhead would have to get over their relationship sooner or later. No matter what Gaara thought about Neji and Haku, the Hyuuga’s feelings for the feminine boy were more than finished.
“We haven’t had a real chance to talk since all that bad stuff happened. Maybe we can go for coffee before tonight or maybe tomorrow before things get too busy around here.” Haku smiled up at Neji but Gaara was at the Hyuuga’s side is mere seconds.
“He’s busy.” Gaara said, yanking Neji in the opposite direction. Haku shrugged it off but he felt a rip in his chest. He and Neji were still friends and even though he and Neji had done horrible things to Gaara in the past he did not care for Neji like that anymore. He was only interested in Zabuza now.
“That was a little childish.” Neji said once he and Gaara were in the kitchen alone. The redhead grunted and turned his back to Neji. How could the older boy be so rude and oblivious after all this time? Gaara had been dying to be with him and there was always one person standing in their way. If Neji loved Gaara like he said he did he would leave the bitch alone.
“Childish? Whenever you’re alone with him I get cheated on. I’m not going to wait around for that this time.” Gaara spoke in a low voice with anger in his tone. He wanted Neji to know he meant every word he said. Neji spun Gaara around and looked in his eyes.
“What Haku and I had is over. You should know that by now Gaara. No matter what happens between us I just need you to understand that I only have feelings for you.” Neji said. He knew it would be hard for Gaara to get over this though. Fact is that Neji had been sexually attracted to Haku and that probably meant that he was still attractive to him. Gaara knew that might never go away. He looked nothing like Haku. He wasn’t feminine at all and his hair was short and he was always in loose jeans and t-shirts. Gaara wondered if Neji liked the thought of cross-dressing.
“Listen to me when I tell you this,” Neji pulled Gaara close and the younger boy laid his head against Neji’s chest, “I am going to go to lunch with Haku. You’re going to stay here and not pout about it. I have some things I need to discuss with him. It cannot be avoided.” He looked down at Gaara and pulled the boy’s face up, kissing his soft lips. “If it makes you feel any better I will take Naruto along with me.” Neji said.
Gaara looked up at him confused-like, “Naruto? Why him?” Gaara folded his arms. Neji had been acting really weird lately. He had been asking to spend more and more time with the blond and Gaara knew for a fact that the two of them were polar opposites…not that Neji and Gaara were anything alike.
“I’ve been meaning to talk to him too and it’s not like Sasuke and I are on good terms anymore. Naruto won’t be able to keep anything from you with his big mouth so just relax a bit more.” Neji kissed Gaara again, this time slowly and he let his lips linger. “When I come back I’ll have a proper talk with you about whatever it is we are these days.” He ruffled Gaara’s hair and turned to leave. Gaara quickly grabbed his hand and stepped up to him.

“We don’t need to talk. You know what I am to you, Neji.” Gaara kissed him just beneath his chin and then walked off in the other direction. Neji slightly blushed. Gaara was so direct that it was almost cute. He smiled and whirled around to find Naruto.

The café Haku chose was cozy and very dim lit. It was just nearing dusk when the three boys arrived at the coffeehouse. Naruto whined and fussed about not liking coffee too much but he was honored to be hanging around Neji.
“So what’s this about anyway? I mean you’ve been calling me out a lot these days? I hope for Gaara’s sake you’re not hitting on me too. We don’t want a Haku repeat now do we?!” Naruto chuckled and then looked at Haku who was blushing and looking down at his shoes. “What, too soon?”
The boys walked in the double doors and sat at one of the booths in the back. Naruto made sure he slid in right between Haku and Neji per Gaara’s wishes otherwise the redhead had promised to skin him and use him as a temporary carpet near the fire for sexy time. Haku didn’t seem to notice as he picked up the small menu and smiled at all the delicious treats.
“What can I get for you?” Neji looked at Haku from his seat next to Naruto. The femi looked up at Neji and his eyes seemed to glow a bit but he quickly shook his head and dismissed the invitation.
“I’m more than capable of buying my own coffee and cake, thank you for asking.” He cleared his throat as he hid behind the menu. He knew Naruto was going to be keeping a close eye on him so he better be on his best behavior. He wasn’t out to ruin anything Neji and Gaara had….again.
“I’ve been meaning to ask you, “Haku started, “Have you seen Itachi anywhere? I thought I saw him walking around the square last night. Zabuza and I were out late after battle of the bands and I swear I saw him. When I tried to point him out to Zabuza he was gone. Has anyone else seen him around?” Haku seemed completely oblivious.
“Oh we’ve seen him around alright.” Naruto said and received a nudge from the Hyuuga. No one had wanted to tell Haku what had happened to Itachi. It was enough that the boy had been locked up in that warehouse and nearly killed. Neji lowered his head for a moment. He wanted to spare Haku all the hurt he could but it was inevitable now. If Haku and Naruto had seen him then Neji couldn’t deny it anymore.
“Haku,” Neji’s voice was firm but he sounded very concerned, “Itachi is gone. He hasn’t been around for at least a month or so.”
“Well maybe he came back.” Haku frowned like he was unhappy about that.” He looked a little, beat up almost. I wonder what he was doing. Wonder if he was looking for you, Neji.”
“He knows where Neji is, he’s been-”
Neji hushed Naruto with a hand to the mouth. He and Naruto had discussed what they had seen in the house over a week ago. Neji was still skeptical about it but Naruto insisted he knew what he had seen.
“What Naruto is trying to say is,” He took a deep breath. He didn’t even know how he was going to say this. It was like telling Haku his best friend had died…even though that had been the case months ago Itachi was no more than a burden these days. Neji hardly wanted to remind his friend of their hardships.

“Itachi’s dead. Gaara killed him.”

End Chapter
How was it? Eh, there needed to be some down time form all the drama I decided.
I already wrote chapter 19, I’m editing it. I will submit it next week. I’m working on chapter 20 right now since I’ve been out of commission for years. So so so sad. No excuses, just writing!

I’m not working anymore, my son is 4 so he leaves me alone most of the day, and I’m almost done with school so I’ll have SO much more time to write. Yay!
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