Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto nor its characters. They all belong to Masashi Kishimoto.
The 4th Great Shinobi War has finally ended. After a harsh and long battle, Naruto and Sasuke were able to defeat Kaguya bringing peace to the Shinobi world. Sasuke had been forgiven due to his efforts during the war. Konoha soon returned to normal.
Sasuino: Together
Chapter 1: Storm
It was a cloudy day in Konoha. Gray clouds as far as the eye could see, however that didn't stop team 7 from training. Sasuke and Naruto just finished practicing some new jutsus, while Sakura was looking for medicinal plants.
-Sakura has taken too long don't you think Sasuke?- asked Naruto with a worried face.
-I guess- responded Sasuke not too worried.
-Let's go look for her- said Naruto preoccupied.
-She'll come, just wait- said Sasuke who had no real desire to go look for her.
-You suck- said Naruto.
-Hmph- muttered the Uchiha.
Sasuke sat down next to a tree. Meanwhile Naruto, who was getting more worried by the second, couldn't stop walking back and forth.
-Would you stop! You're getting on my nerves!- exclaimed an angered Sasuke.
-It's not my fault that you don't care about anyone Sasuke!- replied Naruto.
-Hmph- muttered Sasuke again.
-And again you just stop talking! You really suck!- yelled Naruto.
Sasuke just ignored him and started looking at the nearby forest. Naruto and him fought like this most of the time, so he was accustomed to Naruto's character.
-Hey guys!- yelled someone from the forest.
-Finally Sakura!- yelled Naruto while running towards her. -You had me so worried-.
-I'm sorry- apologized Sakura with a laughing tone. -Those plants are harder to find than you think.-
They got back to the tree where Sasuke was waiting.
-So are we going to Ichiraku's? I still have 3 coupons left- asked the Uzumaki.
-Yeah, I'm starving- answered Sakura.-How about you Sasuke?- she asked with a flirty tone.
-What the hell, I don't have anything to do anyway- replied Sasuke in a dull tone.
-You're sooooooo negative always Sasuke, we need someone to cheer you up, I wonder who could do that- said Naruto while laughing.
-Hmph
The trio started heading towards Ichiraku's. Naruto and Sakura talked the whole way. Sasuke occasionally muttered a few world along the way. They finally arrived. Ichiraku greeted them with a joyful expression as sat down, Sakura in the middle of both. Naruto ordered his usual meal, Sakura ordered a ramen, and Sasuke two meat soups. They began eating when a familiar face entered. Ino.
-Hey Ino!- exclaimed Naruto while waving his hand.
-Hey Naruto!- said Ino with her usual smile.
-Hi pig- said Sakura.
-Billboard brow- said Ino in a funny tone.
Sasuke remained silent until Ino addressed him directly.
-Hi Sasuke- said Ino with a cheerful tone.
-Hmph- muttered the Uchiha.
-Sasuke, when someone greets you,at least respond with a hi.- said ino while puffing her cheeks.
-Hi Ino, is that better?
-Nope,but at least you tried - sighed Ino.
-Hmph- muttered Sasuke with a slight smile on his face.
-One beef ramen please Ichiraku- said Ino.
-One beef ramen coming right away-
-Mind if I sit next to you grumpy old man?- Ino asked Sasuke in a teasing way.
-You'll seat anyway so whatever- said Sasuke in a sarcastic tone.
-You have to stop being so bitter Sasuke- tapping him on his forehead.
Sasuke smiled lightly. This remembered him of Itachi. He tapped his forehead that way since they were children. He mostly teased Sasuke by doing that, same thing that Ino had just done.
The four continued to eat. To Naruto's, and even Ichiraku's surprise, Sasuke spent the whole time bickering with Ino who teased him during the whole meal. They had never seen Sasuke like this before. He was always silent, but for this whole meal he couldn't stop talking, well bickering, with Ino. All of this, while Sakura stared at them with a bit of jealousy.
They finally finished eating. Naruto gave Ichiraku his 3 coupons, and Ino asked how much was it for her meal.
-50 ryo- answered Ichiraku.
-Okay, let me just look for them in my pocket-
She looked on both her pockets, but couldn't find anything. You could see the change in her expression as she began to worry.
"I must have left them on the counter when I went for the keys to close the shop" Ino thinked to herself.
-Is there a problem pig?- asked Sakura.
-I think I forgot my money on the shop's counter- said a worried Ino.
-I only have 3 coupons.. sorry Ino- said Naruto.
Ino's face grew more worried by the second, until finally Ichiraku said:
-Don't worry Ino, you can pay tomorrow-
-Really? Thanks!- said a more relieved Ino.
-I'll pay for her-
There was a brief silence after Sasuke said that. Everyone was awed by his statement.
-Really, you would?! Thaaaaaaaaanks Sasuke!- exclaimed Ino with a huge smile on her face. -I promise I will pay you back-.
-Hpmh-
Sasuke gave the 50 ryo to Ichiraku. The four talked a while more until Ino had to return to the flower shop.
-I have to get back to the shop, my break is over, thaaaaaaaaanks again Sasuke, see you around guys- said Ino while leaving Ichiraku's.
On the way back to the shop Ino couldn't stop thinking about what Sasuke had done. Sure it was a common thing any friend would do, but Sasuke? She was grateful, but confused at the same time. "Oh Sasuke", she thought. Sasuke. She wasn't obsessed with him anymore. She debated whether she still liked him or not. He was still good looking, but to a mature Ino that didn't matter a lot. She couldn't like him without truly getting to know him, which was something improbable, so it didn't worry her much.
Back at Ichiraku's….
-So Sasuke, if I didn't know you better I would have thought you and Ino were flirting with each other!- teased Naruto.
-Don't be ridiculous Naruto- said a jealous Sakura.
-I'm just teasing him, of course I know he doesn't really care much for girls, or do you know Sasuke?- asked Naruto while laughing.
-Hmph
-Agaaaaaaaaaaaaaaain! Can't you answer like a living person for a change!- said Naruto giving up on the conversation.
As soon as they stepped out of Ichiraku's , the wind started howling. The clouds were becoming darker. Everyone knew sooner or later it would rain.
-I better get going- said Sakura.
-Come on Sakura, a little rain doesn't harm anyone- Naruto said trying to convince Sakura to stay a little longer.
-It's not that I promised my mom I would be back at 3 to help her clean the house a bit.-
-Oh well, then I also better get going- said a disappointed Naruto.
-Bye Sasuke, bye Naruto- said Sakura.
-Bye Sakura- said Naruto.
Sasuke walked slowly, staring at the sky. He knew this was no normal storm. He activated his Rinnegan just to examine it better. Far away he saw huge lightning strikes. He decided to go home, knowing the Uchiha residence was a bit far away.
With Ino…..
Two hours passed. It was already 5 in the afternoon. Ino saw the gray clouds through the shop's windows. It still wasn't time to close but she needed to deliver some flowers. Seeing how the climate was she closed the shop and decided it was better to deliver the flowers before it started raining heavily.
She put on her raincoat and was about to leave when she remembered something.
-Sasuke's money!- she said out loud. "Might as well stop by his house and give it to him after I deliver the flowers" she thought. Sasuke's house was relatively close to where she had to deliver the flowers. Relatively, since the Uchiha residence was a bit separated from the main village.
There was a small drizzle. Nothing harsh though. She managed to deliver the flowers before it started raining hard.
"Now I just need to give Sasuke his money"
She walked at a fast pace, she could hear thunder far away, but thunder none the least. "Damn you Sasuke why do you have to live so far" was the only thing she thought of.
She had finally arrived. The rain had began to increase significantly. Se could now hear thunder nearby. The place was isolated. No one lived in this part of the village but Sasuke. She wondered why he wouldn't get a place in town.
-Sasuke are you there?- yelled Ino while knocking on the door.
-Opeeen Sasuke! It's raining a lot!- said ino while shivering.
As soon as he heard this Sasuke ran for the door.
-Are you crazy? What are you doing here in the middle of this storm!-
-I'm alright thanks for asking Sasuke- said Ino sarcastically as he entered the Uchiha Mansion.
-I came to return you your money-
-You don't have to repay me Ino-
-But I want to-
-Hmph-
-Well I guess that's that.- said Ino while leaving for the door.
As soon as she opened the door she saw a huge lightning strike accompanied by a roaring thunder. Two more in less than 5 seconds. The thunder was so loud it made Ino jump back closing the door as a reflex.
-This is no normal storm, why would you go out at this time?- asked Sasuke.
-In all my life here there has never been a storm like this! How was I supposed to know!-
-Hmph-
-Either way I have to go now before it gets worse-
Lightning continued to strike. Nearby it seemed. The thunder became louder and louder. More and more rain poured down from the sky.
-You can't be outside during a storm like this Ino-
-What am I supposed to do? It's already 6 o'clock, I have to go now before it gets darker.
More lightning. More thunder. More rain. Awkward silence…
-I guess you can stay here until it is over….- said Sasuke with a nervous tone no one had ever heard him speak with.
-I guess…- said Ino
There was awkward silence once again… Ino lowered her gaze towards the floor and blushed. Sasuke was nervous. He had never experienced this feeling before. He was a lone wolf, he had a cold heart, he was seen as an emotionless person by many people, but know he was nervous, embarrassed…This small moment seemed to last forever for Sasuke.
-Sasuke…- Ino broke the silence.
-Yes?...-
-Will the storm end soon?...-
-It doesn't seem like it will...-
-So will I spend the night here?...- said Ino as her face turned red as a tomato.
Sasuke couldn't take it no more. He blushed.
-I guess…-
Please review and let me know what you think! :D This is my first fan fic. I love Sasuino. This is just the first chapter.