The 𝙲𝚑𝚘𝚒𝚌𝚎 [SasuNaru]

Ｃｈａｎｇｅ

"The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance."

-Alan Watts

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A quiet dinner usually involves just him and Itachi. However, as soon as they sat down to eat, Madara entered the dining room looking vexed, his shadow covering the table. It looked as if his long raven hair snaked behind him.

There was a plate already made for him and the others they would be there soon enough unless they were to appear somewhere. 

The Specter's diet was a simple one which consisted of rice, fish, and leafy vegetables. Madara took a position at the head of the rectangular shape table as soon as he had a seat Sasuke spoke. He did not look at either of them.

"I'm tired, I will have my meal in my room. Thank you." He stood grabbing his plate before stepping out of the dining room. There was no protest by his elders, they believed him.

He had no reason to lie...

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As he returned to his room a brief thought passed his mind. What if he got caught? They never said humans were not allowed in here, but he knew it was an unspoken rule and that he was breaking that sacred rule.

Sasuke swiftly lit a lantern on his dresser and then walked over to the closet. He quickly slid the door open to his closet and found what he was looking for. He noticed Naruto was sitting with his knees drawn up to his chest as he embraced them.

His head was down. If his steady breathing was an indication he appeared to be asleep. Sasuke had crouched down to the blonde's eye level.

"Uzumaki..."

"Hmm?"

"You awake?"

"Mmhm." He lifted his head giving Sasuke a heavy-lidded smile.

"I brought you food." He placed the plate under his nose to emphasize his point.

"Oy, you didn't have to do that." He yawned.

"Yes, I did, you are my hostage, for now, my elders are here, and it would be too... Risky to leave now. I'm afraid you're going to have to stay the night."

Their eyes locked.

"I'm sorry Sasuke my curiosity tends to get me into situations like this." He huffed.

"No need to apologize I invited you in, now come and join me on my bed. I'm sure sitting on the floor in my closet was not ideal." He rose to move to the spot, as the blonde climbed out of the closet, stretching his arms over his head as his back started to crack, yeah that floor did suck.

A feeling of nervousness bubbled up inside him as he looked at Sasuke. The two of them would have to share a bed if he slept over here!

"Well, what are you waiting for?" Those crimson pools reflected the light from the lantern making a shiver travel down his spinal cord. While Sasuke moved the plate closer to him, their arms brushed against each other.

He enjoyed the meal. It was refreshing it was up there with ramen which was the meal of choice. He observed Sasuke leave and then return. He watched Sasuke keenly to see if he was annoyed with him it was kinda his fault that he would be staying the night. However, The specter's stoic expression gave no outward sign of annoyance.

"They are still awake; I might have a second pair of Pajamas."

"Cool, where will I sleep?"

"Right here." He patted the bed