He could feel his heart beating so fast and hard that it was hard to catch up with it. He had to keep himself under control but it looked like Naruto wasn’t trying to keep himself as much under control as he could and that worried him. He watched in silence as Naruto’s markings darken and his expression become more wild. A frown came across his face as he saw those red eyes staring him down and as those words were spoken he slightly flinched. “What are you talking about?” “If you meant me harm, I would have killed you already.”
He knew that was true, it would be very easy for Naruto to kill him when he was in that state. The growling freaked him out a bit as he felt his own Neko side starting to itch for a fight but he refused to fight Naruto. “What do you mean by what do I mean? If you’re talking about the way I look…I can’t help it…and I’m not doubting you anymore…I never did I was just making sure you knew what was going on behind closed doors…I believe in you more then anyone else does Naruto…you’re my best friend Ya know.."
When he heard those growls intensify and heard him say ‘prove it’ That was all he needed as he fell to his knees and stared at the ground. "Go a head and pull on my ears and tail beat me up and see how real this is and how much you mean to me…I—I keep my true self hidden for a reason Naruto…there are people who use Nekos as slaves and servants…objects to use and abuse as they wish…the elders have told me this over and over again…i’m worthless and stupid….unstable.." He took in a shaky breath as he suddenly felt his submissive side take over and fell over and just laid there.
"Do as you wish to me…I’m sorry for lying to you…."
「 ℕ」— Kill him. Remove him from this world. Kurama’s voice sounded loudly within the blond’s head, demands that he wanted so desperately to be put to use. But Naruto refused. For the longest time he stood, taking deep breaths and getting his chakra under better control. Eventually his eyes slowly returned to the usual blue, the lines upon his cheeks lessening and overall mood calming. Kurama was having too much say, and that was enough to force Naruto to fight back.
The raven just seemed to talk and talk, explaining himself when it wasn’t necessary. No matter what had changed about his friend, it shouldn’t have mattered. They were friends regardless of appearance. After all, Sasuke had stood by whilst the blond was often taken over by the beast inside, so what made this situation any different? Awaiting the other to finish, he merely lowered his head to hide his eyes in case the fox dared interfere. He didn’t want to scare his friend further, not when that little display was startling enough.
Feeling he’d calmed enough, the blond moved forward and pulled Sasuke into a tight embrace, holding him to his chest with a hand atop his head to ensure no movement. He needed this, just a moment of pure serenity. "I’m sorry, Sasuke.. I don’t want to hurt you, or upset you, yaknow? I’m just.. being a bit weird lately. This whole ANBU stuff, isn’t really for me. But I can’t back out now ‘ttebayo.. ” He began, a rather long sigh escaping his lips. “It’s no excuse, so I’m really sorry.. but yaknow, ya kinda look cute with an ears and tail.” He teased with a nervous laugh, hoping they could return to as they were.