All I Want For Christmas II

SasuNaru/NaruSasu(not intended for children too young or/and homophobes.)

AU setting. Theme is Christmas and Genre is more drama than romance. Inspired by some Christmas song 2010 Britney Spears sang. Tell me if you know the title, I'm kinda' lazy. Oh, by the way, I stole some words from the movie "Eat, Pray, Love". Sorry for that! And I forgot to mention in the previous chapter, all the characters aren't mine.

All I Want For Christmas . Part Two

After slamming the door shut, Naruto wrapped the scarf around his neck tighter, while trying to well up his tears. 'Dammit, Naruto, you're a guy. Stop it.' He mentally slapped himself, before starting his walk towards Sakura's house, which was only down the street.

When he helped himself to open the front door, Kiba suddenly glomped him from the back of the door. 'Hiya, Naruto and…Naruto. Where's…'

'Don't ask. There's beer in the house right?' Naruto faked a smile. Kiba knew immediately that something was wrong.

'Okay, Naruto. Spit it. What did either of you do this time?'

But the blond wouldn't say anything and kept on smiling his fake smile. At this point, anyone would know that he didn't want to talk about it.

'You know what, forget it. It is Christmas, after all! Just don't get too drunk, okay?' So Kiba brushed the matter off. Maybe he could ask him what happened later.

Same time, Sasuke and Naruto's Apartment

Sasuke finally came to his feet. With a really gloomy mood, he showered, ate his dinner of pork ramen, finished the book he was reading, all the while thinking what Naruto was doing, and if he went to the party what would happen now. They would probably be cuddling, kissing while amazing the audience with Sasuke's rare smile, but only for Naruto.

He groaned again at the thought while changing into his night shirt. Due to Naruto not doing the laundry (sigh, again), he had to wear Naruto's orange shirt with some weird nine-tailed fox printed on both sides. Sasuke thought it ridiculous until that night.

He then stood before his own bed. The sheets were crumpled, but only because he sat on them in the previous hours. He sighed, and hoped no one was watching him, especially his own roommate.

He bent on his knees, and rested his elbows on the bed. He stared at the window for awhile, which panes were frosted with snow from the outside.

'Hi God. Santa.' He started, feeling awkward and stupid. 'It's me, Sasuke. This is my first time speaking to you. Either of you.' He felt so out of character, but he had to continue. 'I know I'm eighteen already, but take this as my graduation request. I've never asked for anything in my past life, so it's fair. I...' he took a deep breath. 'Earlier this week, I was thinking of asking for Naruto to love me back.'

He suddenly heard a thump outside his bedroom. Sasuke spun his head around, but found no one. He took a glance at the digital clock at his night stand, which indicated only ten minutes past nine, way too early in Naruto's opinion.

'As I was saying,' he turned back to stare at the window. 'I wanted him to love me back, but after what happened this evening…' the previous incident replayed itself in his head again, making him silent for another while before continuing, 'I just want Naruto's forgiveness, and I hope you can help me tell him that I love him too.'

He heard another thump.

After giving his silent thanks to God, Sasuke stomped out into the living room, looking around. 'Naruto?' he called out, scanning the messy surroundings. But his only reply was silence. He groaned for the hundredth time that night, and went back to his bedroom to sleep.

Next Morning…Half past two

Sasuke didn't sleep. All he did after praying to God in his bed was staring at his digital clock, his eyes never leaving it as the hours slowly ticked by. He hadn't heard the door opening at all, and wondered where on earth Naruto could be.

It could be possible he got drunk and stayed over at a friend's.

But the least he could do is call Sasuke, right? Even if he was pissed, he could've just sent him a text message.

Or what if…he was kidnapped? Or raped? Or kidnapped and raped?

No way, he would kick the kidnapper's ass for sure within mere minutes.

What if the kidnapper was stronger than him?

Oh wait, maybe Naruto didn't call back after all.

Sasuke kept arguing with his conscience as he slowly sat up in his bed, yawning. He decided to call Sakura despite the late/early hour, and ask Naruto's whereabouts.

He dragged his feet and slowly walked out of the living room, yawning again. If it weren't for the moonlight shining in from the kitchen window straight through the kitchen entrance, the room would've been pitch black. He saw the Christmas lights blinking back at him. Naruto insisted they buy a Christmas tree for the occasion earlier that month, saying it's 'kinda' neat'. Sasuke only agreed on it because it was cheap and Naruto was just being Naruto.

He sighed, and decided not to space out on flashbacks again. He was about to reach for the house phone when he heard ruffling sounds of a carpet. He frowned, and looked at the Christmas tree again.

Naruto was sleeping under it, hugging a present half his height as if it was a boaster.

'Naruto!' Sasuke jumped over the couch that previously blocked his view from the sleeping figure, and shook him by the shoulders. The man smelled faintly of alcohol, and his snoring wasn't that loud to give his hiding spot away. 'Naruto, why the heck are you sleeping under the Christmas tree? Wake up, dobe!' he slapped his scarred cheek, and Naruto suddenly jerked up. Their foreheads hit, and they both hissed in pain. They glared at each other.

Naruto laughed.

And when he laughed, Sasuke can't help but follow.

When their laughing ceased, they just stared at each other, smiling.

'God, I thought you were kidnapped.' Sasuke hugged his roommate, sighing in relief.

Naruto chuckled silently. 'I love you too.'

The raven frowned a little, and pulled back. 'Naruto?'

'I heard you speaking to God. It was me stumbling in surprise. I went to hide in the kitchen to take some pills.'

Sasuke cursed silently. 'I thought you would never see that, dobe.'

'Oh, believe it, teme. I'm the best ninja you'll ever set your eyes on!' Naruto gave him a thumbs up and his best smile, which sadly reeked of alcohol.

'Shut that mouth, Naruto, you stink.' Sasuke shut his mouth by pushing his jaw upwards. He was about to pull his hand away when Naruto held it by the wrist.

'Sasuke, can you say them again?'

Sasuke could feel his cheeks burning, but he said it nonetheless. 'I love you.'

Naruto leaned in, and Sasuke let his lips connect with his own. It was one simple but loving kiss, one initiated by two men, in a dark and messy living room two in the morning (sorry if the author is ruining the mood).

'And Merry Christmas.' Sasuke muttered.

'Merry Christmas too, Sasuke.' Naruto smiled into the kiss.