The Fox's King

Kurama

Naruto's P.O.V

I groaned as my head pounded and my stomach lurched dangerously, threatening to relieve itself of its contents. I moved my arms tighter around my pillow and buried my head into its warmth more, blinking when it groaned in protest. Since when was my pillow this warm and since when did it groan? I lifted my head slowly and blushed as my eyes landed on Gaara.

He looked peaceful laying there as he slept; his face was so cute when he was relaxed and not scowling at people. Wait... what?! I couldn't have these sorts of thoughts about my friend!! What the hell was going on here anyways!? I thought quickly as my heart raced.

"Kit, calm down!" I flinched at the harsh voice that intruded my mind this early in the morning.

'Kurama... what's going on here...?" I asked slowly as I kept my eyes on Gaara, slowly looking up to his Kanji.

"You were blind drunk last night Kit, if it hadn't been for the Raccoon then you'd still be passed out on the sidewalk or WORSE!" Kurama rumbled as he growled low at me.

I stared down at Gaara, blinking as I took him in. Last night... what had I done last night? Ah yes, that's right I went out drinking to get rid of the pain I was feeling because of Sasuke! Despite it having been two months since I had confronted Sasuke about him cheating on me with Sakura, I still felt pain but I knew it wasn't because I loved him; it was because he had betrayed me and it made me so angry!

My eyes darkened as I dropped them down to Gaara's chest and then blinked quickly. Gaara was still fully dressed in his suit. His dress shirt was all blotched in some placed which told me that last night I had been crying on him. Great... just what I needed to do in front of this guy... I thought as internally groaned. Wait... did I pull him into bed last night at some stage? Heat rose to my cheeks as the memories from the night before flooded my mind.

Strong arms carrying me, the alluring scent that my best friend had given off; which I had somehow thought was sweet! His tender and soft fingers on my cheeks as he had wiped my tears away! I frowned slightly as I recalled that bit. That doesn't seem like something Gaara would do, he should have told me to suck it up like he normally did... I thought as all of it had come flooding back to my mind.

"Oh... I see..." I murmured as I watched him and then frowned.

'W-Wait... what... what do you mean Raccoon?' I queried as I looked up at Kurama.

Kurama chuckled as he closed his eyes and sighed. "Honestly boy, are you sure you even know the man that you're in love with?" Kurama chortled before falling into silence.

Wait, love...? I was in love with Gaara? What the hell was Kurama on about?! I didn't have a crush on my best friend, did I?

I frowned as I shook my head to dislodge the thoughts and then tried to move legs. I tensed up and looked down at our legs; they were completely tangled into each other's. As if that wasn't bad enough; MY erection was pressed against Gaara's thigh! Curse Kurama, he could have at least warned me! I complained internally.

"N-Naruto..." The husky voice drifted down to my ears and caused me to snap my head up. God, please don't talk! That's just making it worse! I thought as my erection got more painful, my blue eyes locking on to Gaara's green ones and my cheeks heated instantly.

I slowly lowered my body back down onto Gaara's chest and looked up at him. I acted naturally as I tried desperately not to alert Gaara to the fact that Naru Jr was apparently very happy to be with him this morning! "H-Hey... what's going on?" I murmured casually.

"I could ask you the same question, Naruto!" Gaara said as his non-existent eyebrows knitted together.

The heat left my cheeks instantly as I cast my eyes down and darkened as I stared at the blotched on his shirt. How much had Gaara pieced together the night before? I was fairly certain my house was still trashed from three nights ago after Sakura had rung me to tell me to move my stuff from Sasuke's house in a rather rude manner!

"Naruto..." Gaara's voice reached my ears and invaded my recollection just as his hand touched my cheek.

I looked up at him just as he pulled his hand away, his finger tip glistening slightly. I wanted him to touch me more, to leave his hand there on my cheek. Wait, tears? Was I crying again? I moved my hand and touched my cheeks; sure enough they were wet from my tears.

"Sorry..." I choked out as I wiped my eyes furiously and then hid my face in his chest. "I'm Sorry!"

My body shook as silent sobs racked through my body and my tears kept rolling out of my eyes. Why wouldn't they just stop?! These stupid eyes of mine kept crying these useless tears for that worthless ass that cheated on me! What couldn't I make them stop?!

"Kit, you're going to end up passing out in a minute if you don't friggen breathe!" Kurama growled as he watched me.

'Why? Why does it feel like I'm drowning? Like someone ripped something away from me?" I snivelled to Kurama.

"That's what happens when someone you love betrays your trust, Kit!" Kurama said calmly as he closed his eyes.

'If this is love... then I don't want it!' I screamed as a louder sob racked my body.

Kurama snarled as he opened his eyes and glared at me. "CAN YOU REALLY DO THAT TO GAARA?" He snarled as he watched me.

I flinched back from his words and cast my eyes down. He was right! As much as I didn't want to love, it was already too late! I had gone and fallen in love with Gaara; I had a very long time ago.