Chapter 13

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Sasuke's heart pounded against his chest, the tension between them growing unbearable as Naruto's warmth seeped into his skin. Their bodies were pressed together under the blanket, naked, a necessity to survive the cold night, but for Sasuke, it was far more than that. He could feel every inch of Naruto's body, his strong arms wrapped around him, their skin touching everywhere. It was overwhelming, and try as he might, Sasuke couldn't stop the response his body was having.

The heat between them was more than just physical now. Sasuke clenched his jaw, trying to will his body to relax, but the longer they stayed this close, the harder it became to control his thoughts. He cursed under his breath, his mind racing with panic. This wasn't supposed to happen. Not like this. He could feel himself getting excited, and the fear that Naruto might notice made his stomach churn.

Naruto, oblivious to the storm raging inside Sasuke, shifted slightly, pulling Sasuke even closer. "You're still shaking a bit... Just stay still, I'll keep you warm," Naruto whispered, his breath hot against Sasuke's neck.

Sasuke's breath caught in his throat. His body stiffened, panic flashing through him as he felt his arousal growing, the press of their bodies making it impossible to hide. He could feel Naruto's warmth, every part of him, and his own reaction was betraying the calm he was trying so desperately to maintain. His heart raced, the fear of being discovered eating away at him.

What if Naruto noticed? What would he say? Would he laugh? Be disgusted? The thought made Sasuke's chest tighten. He couldn't let Naruto know—he couldn't risk it. But no matter how hard he tried to push the thoughts away, the closeness, the heat, and the deep feelings he had been burying for so long only made it worse.

Sasuke's mind whirled, desperately searching for a way to calm himself down, but Naruto's hand shifted, resting on his bare back, and that simple touch sent a shockwave through him. The closeness, the intimacy—it was too much. He clenched his fists, trying to focus on the cold air around them rather than the heat building between their bodies. But it was useless.

Naruto's voice broke the silence, soft and reassuring. "Sasuke, are you okay? You're so tense..."

Sasuke swallowed hard, his throat dry. "I'm fine," he muttered, his voice tight, praying Naruto wouldn't notice the way his body was betraying him.

Naruto shifted again, adjusting his position to get more comfortable, but the movement made their hips brush together, and Sasuke's breath hitched. His pulse quickened, and he squeezed his eyes shut, hoping Naruto hadn't felt it—hoping beyond hope that Naruto wouldn't realize what was happening.

The panic rose higher in Sasuke's chest. He had trained for years to control every aspect of his body, to never show weakness, to never let his guard down. But this—this was something he couldn't control. His feelings for Naruto, the love he had tried to suppress, were surfacing in the worst possible way, and he couldn't stop it.

"Sasuke?" Naruto's voice was soft, but there was a hint of concern in it now. "You're acting weird."

Sasuke's body went rigid. He couldn't respond. His mind was screaming at him to pull away, to put distance between them, but they needed the heat to survive the freezing night. He was trapped, both by the situation and by his own emotions.

"I'm just cold," Sasuke lied, his voice barely a whisper, his entire body tense as he prayed Naruto would accept it and leave it alone.

But Naruto's arms tightened around him, and Sasuke could feel his warmth even more acutely now. "Don't worry. I'm right here."

Sasuke's heart pounded harder. He wanted to believe Naruto's words, but the fear of being found out gnawed at him, threatening to unravel everything. He loved Naruto—more than anything—but he couldn't let Naruto know. Not like this. Not when his body was reacting in ways he couldn't control.

He forced himself to stay still, trying to breathe evenly, but with every passing second, the tension between them only grew stronger.

Sasuke shifted uncomfortably, his heart still racing as the tension between him and Naruto mounted. His mind scrambled for any way to ease the situation—something, anything, to create a little more space between them. But, at the same time, a part of him didn't want to pull away. The warmth, the closeness, it was intoxicating, and the thought of losing it made his chest ache.

Then, an idea struck him—something that might ease the tension without making it obvious. He cleared his throat, keeping his voice steady. "Naruto," he began, glancing at him over his shoulder. "I think it'd be better if I sat between your legs. Chest to back."

Naruto blinked in confusion, his brows furrowing slightly. "Why?"

Sasuke, trying to sound calm, shrugged. "It'll conserve more heat. You know... less surface area exposed to the cold."

Naruto scratched the back of his head, clearly thinking it over. "Huh. I guess that makes sense." He shuffled back a bit, creating enough space for Sasuke to move.

Sasuke exhaled, relieved that Naruto hadn't questioned it too much. Slowly, he repositioned himself, slipping between Naruto's legs and leaning his back against Naruto's chest. The sensation of Naruto's body pressed against him, even through the blanket, sent a shiver down Sasuke's spine. He could feel every breath Naruto took, the steady rise and fall of his chest, and it was both comforting and maddening at the same time.

The cold air stung for a moment as their positions shifted, but just as quickly, a surge of warmth radiated from Naruto, flooding Sasuke's body. It was strange—unnatural even—how quickly the heat intensified. Sasuke could feel it spreading from Naruto's core, wrapping around him like a blanket far more effective than anything they'd managed to cobble together.

Naruto blinked in surprise, his brow furrowing as the warmth spread. "Whoa... it just got a lot warmer all of a sudden," he mumbled, looking down at Sasuke's head. "Did you feel that too?"

Sasuke nodded, a slight frown forming on his lips. He could feel the change too, but it wasn't just normal body heat—it was something else entirely. "Yeah, it's strange," he muttered, though he didn't dare turn around to look at Naruto, the fear of his body betraying him still too strong.

Inside Naruto's mind, the familiar voice of Kurama rumbled, deep and almost possessive. You're welcome, the Nine-Tails growled.

Naruto blinked, confused. Wait, that was you? he asked internally. Why are you giving off so much heat?

Kurama's chuckle reverberated through Naruto's mind, low and almost mocking. You need to keep him warm, the beast responded lazily.

But why now? Naruto pressed, confused by Kurama's sudden generosity. He could feel the warmth intensifying, far more than necessary to survive the cold night. What's your deal?

There was a long, tense pause before Kurama finally answered, his voice dark and final. Because you need to keep safe what's mine.

Naruto's eyes widened, his mind reeling from the words. Yours? he echoed, utterly baffled. He tried to piece it together, but Kurama's cryptic answer only left him with more questions.

Sasuke, still oblivious to the conversation in Naruto's head, tried to relax as the warmth continued to spread, but it was impossible. He could feel Naruto's heartbeat against his back, the heat only amplifying the tension that had already been simmering between them. His heart raced, not just from the physical proximity but from the surge of emotions threatening to overwhelm him.

Naruto, for his part, remained quiet, but his confusion lingered. He stared down at the back of Sasuke's head, Kurama's words echoing in his mind. What does he mean by 'mine'? he wondered. But for now, he let it go, simply holding Sasuke closer, hoping the warmth would be enough to keep them both alive through the freezing night.

Sasuke felt save and warm now. He couldn't remember the last time he felt so save and warm. The nine tails chakra felt familiar and good. Sasuke's eyes became heavy.

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