NEW STORY!!!!
WARNING: YAOI, crosdressing, language
Disclaimer: if I owned Naruto everyone would be gay and having wonderful buttsmex...
Naruto's favorite smell in the whole world was cigarettes and old spice, the way their house smelled, the way his bed smelled, the way Sasuke smelled. It was comforting to him. Sasuke and Naruto were best friends since forever. After they graduated from high school they moved into Naruto's godfather's rental house, Sasuke went to college and Naruto started working. Now at 26 Sasuke had worked his way up to managing director of his family's business and Naruto was the headliner of the local drag bar. They had a good living arrangement, Naruto did chores during the day while Sasuke worked and at night Sasuke did whatever he did but always made sure to go to the drag bar to watch Naruto's act before going home with the blonde. Walking home with Sasuke was definitely Naruto's favorite part of the day, usually he could get away with holding Sasuke's hand or hanging on him because he was 'drunk' and more often than not he could convince Sasuke to sleep in his bed. And that was exactly what had happened the night before. Naruto smiled slightly when he opened his eyes that morning to see Sasuke laying next to him.
"Sas, shouldn't you be getting up for work?" He asked as he poked his raven haired friend's cheek. The other man grumbled sleepily as he tried to swat Naruto's hand away.
"Shut up, I'm off today." He mumbled.
"Bull shit, you haven't taken a day off since you started that job." Naruto rolled his eyes.
"I'm off because Karin has a show across town in the middle of the day and it would have just been easier for me to take the day off." Sasuke explained sleepily. Naruto laughed softly and turned to stare up at the ceiling.
"She's got you whipped, man." He sighed.
"Hn." Sasuke said in an amused tone. The blonde turned his head back to looking at the man laying beside him. Slowly, long black eyelashes lifted to reveal onyx eyes. "You think I'm whipped?" He asked.
"You took off from work for her." Naruto smirked.
"True." Sasuke smirked. He turned over to look at the clock on Naruto's bedside table. "I should probably get up though, I need a shower and stuff." He sighed as he slowly got out of the bed.
"Yeah, you do that. I'll make breakfast." Naruto nodded as he sat up and ran his hands through his hair, trying unsuccessfully to get his bangs out of his face.
"Okay. I'll be out in about half an hour for breakfast." Sasuke smiled and left Naruto's bedroom. Naruto sighed heavily as he fell back onto his bed in the spot Sasuke had occupied moments before and took a deep breath of Sasuke's scent. He had figured out he was in love with Sasuke back in high school, but unfortunately for him Sasuke was straight. Naruto took another deep breath of Sasuke's scent before he got up. He went to the kitchen and began making their breakfast, blueberry waffles and bacon because it was his favorite. Sasuke came out half an hour later dressed in a suit.
"You look nice." Naruto smiled as he handed Sasuke a plate.
"Yeah, Karin's art show is in the Harrington Gardens." Sasuke said as he put a few waffles on his plate. Naruto laughed and nodded.
"Yeah, I don't know if those rich snobs would let you into their fancy country club unless you were in a suit." He smiled. Sasuke smiled as well and sat down.
"What are your plans for today?" He asked as he poured a bit of syrup on his waffles and began eating.
"I gotta do laundry, but that's it. I need to go shopping because Shika's birthday is coming up soon so I need to get him a present." The blonde said as he started eating. Sasuke nodded and picked up the paper and began reading. Naruto watched his raven friend as he read the paper, because of his job Sasuke always needed to be aware of what was going on in the news so Naruto didn't mind him reading the newspaper during breakfast.
"The waffles are delicious." Sasuke commented, turning a page in the newspaper.
"Thanks." Naruto smiled brightly, he always enjoyed when Sasuke praised him.
"Hey, your act is in the entertainment section." Sasuke said as he showed Naruto the article in the paper.
"What? Really? They gave me four out of five stars." Naruto smiled excitedly as he read the article praising his drag act. Sasuke smiled at Naruto's excitement. Naruto occupied himself with reading the article about him and Sasuke finished his breakfast and the newspaper.
"Well, it was delicious as always." He said as he put his dishes up. He opened the fridge and pulled out a bottle of water and an apple.
"Do you want me to make you anything for lunch?" Naruto asked.
"Nah, I'll eat out with Karin." Sasuke shook his head as he left the kitchen. He came back a few minutes later with his jacket and shoes on. "Have you seen my cigarettes?" He asked as he pat his pockets.
"Did you leave them in the entry last night?" Naruto asked. Sasuke ran to go check the entry.
"Yeah, they're here." He called. Naruto got up and went to the entry.
"How long is Karin's show supposed to last?" He asked.
"Not very. It's an outdoors show so it can't go on when it starts getting dark." The raven explained.
"So you'll be at my show tonight?" Naruto smiled.
"Aren't I always?" Sasuke asked. Naruto laughed and nodded.
"Yeah. Then I'll see you tonight." He smiled as Sasuke opened the front door.
"See you tonight." Sasuke waved and left. Naruto waved as Sasuke got in the car and drove off. Naruto smiled sadly as he shut the door and started his chores for the day. He was about halfway through the laundry when the phone started ringing.
"Hello?" Naruto answered the phone.
"Naruto, what's up, man?" Kiba said loudly.
"Nothing, just doing laundry." Naruto answered.
"Sounds boring. Do you want to get something to eat before work?" The dog boy asked.
"Yeah. Sounds good." Naruto said.
"Cool, I'll pick you up in a few hours." Kiba said before hanging up. Naruto rolled his eyes and was about to put the phone down when it started ringing again.
"Hello?" Naruto answered.
"Naruto." Kiba said.
"Yeah." Naruto rolled his eyes.
"I forgot to say congrats on the article in the news paper." He said. Naruto laughed softly.
"Thanks, Kiba. You got a mention in there too." Naruto smiled.
"I'm not sure if saying the bar has good drinks is really a mention." Kiba scoffed. Naruto laughed and nodded.
"But you are the bar tender, so anyone who wants those good drinks would have to go to you." He smiled. He knew Kiba was rolling his eyes.
"Whatever. Anyway, I've got to go. I'll see you in a few hours." Kiba said.
"Yeah." Naruto nodded and hung up. He heard the dryer buzz and went back to laundry. A few hours later Naruto was getting ready to go to work when his doorbell started ringing incessantly. Naruto sighed, knowing it was Kiba, and quickly went to open the door before the dog lover broke the bell.
"You're gonna break it, dumbass." Shikamaru hissed, pulling Kiba's hand away from the bell as Naruto opened the door.
"He's right." Naruto smirked. The two men looked up at him. "What's up?"
"You ready to go?" Kiba asked.
"Let me grab my bag." Naruto nodded and quickly ran to grab his bag and left with Kiba and Shikamaru. "What are you doing here, Shika?"
"I was hungry." The lazy boy shrugged.
"Makes sense." Naruto nodded.
"I read the article about your show. Congrats." Shikamaru told him. Naruto smiled brightly.
"Thanks, Shika. I didn't even know they were writing the article." He blushed.
"Well, it's not surprising. Everyone raves about your show, the house is full almost every night." Kiba said.
"Yeah, I mean everyone knows about your show no matter who they are." Shikamaru agreed. Naruto laughed.
"Yeah." He smiled.
"Okay, besides Ichiraku's, where's a good place to eat?" Kiba asked.
"Why not Ichiraku's?" Naruto pouted.
"Because, we've eaten there every night for the past week." Shikamaru answered. Naruto sighed.
"Fine, there's the family restaurant down the street from the bar." He suggested. The other two men nodded.
"Sounds good to me." Shikamaru said.
"Yeah." Kiba agreed. They went to the restaurant and sat down.
"Hey, guys." Neji nodded at them as he walked into the restaurant.
"Neji, come sit with us." Naruto smiled as he waved the brunette over. Neji nodded and sat with them as well.
"I saw the newspaper article." Neji told him.
"Oh yeah?" He smiled. Neji gave him a look.
"Don't be jealous, Neji." Kiba rolled his eyes.
"I'm not." Neji scoffed.
"I'm sure." Kiba rolled his eyes.
"Be nice, you two. Neji, you know that your show is just as good as mine, so don't feel so bad." Naruto smiled. Neji sighed.
"Yeah, whatever." He rolled his eyes. Naruto laughed softly and pulled out his cigarettes.
"Can I bum one?" Shikamaru asked.
"Don't you always?" Naruto smirked as he pulled one out and handed the pack to Shikamaru. "Anyone else?" He asked and offered the pack to the other two men. They both shook their heads. The four men sat and ate and talked until they had to go to work. Kiba was the bar tender at the bar, Neji had the drag act right before Naruto's, Shikamaru worked backstage helping everyone in the dressing room and of course Naruto was the headliner. So, when they got to the bar, Kiba went to the bar and Neji Shikamaru and Naruto went back stage to hang out until their show was up.
"So, what did you do today?" Shikamaru asked as he helped tie Naruto's corset.
"Laundry." Naruto sighed. "I was supposed to buy you a birthday present, but I didn't have time."
"Thanks." Shikamaru rolled his eyes.
"How did you not have time? You didn't have to be here until 5." Neji asked.
"Well, Sasuke and I slept in." Naruto answered.
"Sasuke?" Neji asked.
"Naruto's roommate." Shikamaru explained.
"Just a roommate?" Neji asked. Naruto smiled somewhat sadly.
"Yeah. He's straight." Naruto explained.
"You have a straight friend?" Neji laughed softly.
"He's been my best friend forever. You know, before I became a flaming drag performer." Naruto laughed.
"Speaking of performing, I have to go." Neji sighed.
"Have fun." Naruto smiled and waved as Neji left.
"Yeah." Neji rolled his eyes. Naruto looked at the clock and sighed.
"You want to go smoke real quick?" He asked.
"You can't smoke in costume and you know it." Shikamaru shook his head. Naruto sighed and looked at himself in his mirror.
"I'm getting wrinkles." He sighed as he looked closely at the lines around his eyes and mouth.
"That's because you don't sleep enough, don't eat right and smoke a pack of cigarettes a day." Shikamaru rolled his eyes.
"I don't smoke that much." Naruto snapped. Shikamaru rolled his eyes.
"Sorry, half a pack." He corrected himself sarcastically.
"I guess I should cut back and eat better to hopefully get rid of these wrinkles." Naruto sighed as he looked at his face.
"Yeah." Shikamaru nodded. Naruto laughed softly.
"Hey, do you think you can run and get me a drink from Kiba?" He asked.
"Not in costume, dumbass." Shikamaru snapped. Naruto sighed.
"But I'm bored and thirsty and still have ten minutes before I have to be out there." Naruto pouted.
"Then I'll get you some water." Shikamaru sighed. "You really are a queen." He muttered as he walked off. Naruto smiled.
"I love you Shika." He called. Shikamaru came back with a small cup of water and handed it to him.
"You're so troublesome." He sighed and sat down.
"Hey, why was Neji so weirded out by me being friends with a straight guy?" Naruto asked. Shikamaru sighed and shrugged.
"I guess most straight guys find it weird to have a friend who's gay." Shikamaru said.
"Really? Sasuke's never said anything about it being weird." Naruto frowned slightly.
"Well you're lucky that he's such a good friend." Shikamaru smiled. Naruto smiled sadly and nodded.
"Yeah, he's a great friend." He smiled. Neji came back to the dressing room and flopped tiredly down on the chair.
"Your turn." He sighed heavily.
"Yeah. I'll be back soon." Naruto smiled and quickly went to the stage for his show. He started to smile when he saw Sasuke but grimaced when he saw Karin sitting with him. Naruto forced himself not to look at the raven as he performed a few songs. The audience roared with applause after his act and he had to bow for nearly a minute and a half because they kept clapping.
"And that's why they write the articles about you." Kiba smiled as he came backstage.
"Thanks, I felt a little off today. I'm glad no one noticed." Naruto smiled with relief.
"Naruto, there's a guy outside asking for you. He said to tell you to hurry up, dobe. You know him?" One of the bouncers asked.
"Yeah." Naruto smiled softly. "Can you tell him I'll be out in like ten minutes?"
"You really need ten minutes?" Sasuke scoffed as he stepped into the dressing room.
"You're not allowed to be back here, sir." The bouncer said.
"It's okay, he can be in here." Naruto told the bouncer as he took Sasuke's hand and pulled him further into the room.
"Will you hurry up, dobe?" Karin's super drunk and I don't want her throwing up in my car." Sasuke sighed.
"Yeah, yeah. Just give me a minute." Naruto sighed as he started undressing.
"Sasuke, how are you?" Shikamaru asked.
"Can't complain." Sasuke shrugged.
"Did you like the show?" Shikamaru asked.
"I always do." Sasuke smiled at Naruto. Naruto smiled brightly before frowning as he struggled to get out of his corset. "Need help?" Sasuke asked.
"Please." Naruto nodded. Sasuke helped Naruto out of his corset. Shikamaru sighed as he watched the way Naruto watch Sasuke in the mirror. Shikamaru knew how Naruto felt about Sasuke, he was the one who told Naruto he was in love with Sasuke in the first place. In one sense it was great that Sasuke didn't have a problem with Naruto being gay, but Shikamaru knew how much it really tortured the blonde.
"Let's go." Sasuke said as Naruto finished getting dressed.
"Yeah. I'll see you tomorrow, Shika." Naruto smiled as he wrapped his arm around Sasuke's arm and hung on him. "Let's go Sasu." He smiled. They walked out the back door of the bar and towards the parking lot. "Sasu, do you feel weird being friends with me because I'm gay?" He asked.
"Why would I feel weird? You're my best friend, that's not gonna change just because you like guys or whatever." Sasuke told him. Naruto smiled brightly and let his head rest on Sasuke's shoulder as they walked through the parking lot towards his car. Naruto got into the car to see Karin passed out in the back.
"I guess she'll be staying the night." Naruto smiled.
"Yeah." Sasuke nodded.
"Well, if she starts throwing up everywhere, you can come sleep with me." Naruto smiled.
"I wouldn't abandon my sick girlfriend." Sasuke rolled his eyes.
"That's because you're a gentleman." Naruto smiled. Sasuke laughed. They made it to their house and Sasuke carried Karin in while Naruto helped open the doors. "Good night, Sasuke." Naruto smiled.
"Night, Naruto." Sasuke smiled back.
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