::In a Blink of an Eye::
by: Hk Ramos
September 01, 2014
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A / N:
Here I shall dump my contributions for the NaruGaaMonth!
Muse kittens are slave drivers, I swear. Enjoy reading~
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Disclaimer:
Naruto (Shippuden) © Masashi Kishimoto
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" ... Inspiration and motivation is what the pen is.
Reviews, criticisms, comments, suggestions are the ink of an author's pen.. "
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PROMPT: THE BEGINNING
"Hey! Bump fists with me before I go!"
Teal eyes looked at azure ones questioningly. Naruto ran a hand through his spiky blonde hair, grinning from ear to ear.
What exactly did this mean? It sounded like he was being challenged. But this person - whom he is slowly considering as a friend - his demeanor showed anything but. Or maybe this was a request for a spar? A practice session, perhaps?
Gaara crossed his arms as he faced the ninja before him. "...Very well Uzumaki. If you are up for it."
"Wait. No, no! I'm not looking to fight!" exclaimed Naruto, waving his arms frantically upon recognizing the auburn-haired teen's battle position. A breath of relief sighed out of him when Gaara dropped his stance.
"What is it, then?"
"Er, well. Since the joint mission is done, our team will be going back to Konoha now."
"Yes."
"I just.. wanted to thank you and say 'bye' to you?"
"... By 'bumping fists'?"
"Yeah! Like this!"
Naruto demonstrated it by lifting his arm to Gaara's chest level. They looked at each other for a while: Naruto's clenched fist hovered and waiting, Gaara staring and unsure of what to do. A small nod of encouragement for him to do the same.
Gaara hesitantly raised his own closed fist in line with the other's; their fists lightly hitting together. The smile on Naruto's face grew even wider.
"Hey, Gaara. If ever you need help, let me know all right? I'd be there in no time! See you again soon, eh?"
Gaara still had a lot more to learn about how friends interact. This was a small step, but a good way to start nonetheless.