A/N: Yes, my dear friends, it is I. And this is the sequel. I read through the first one yesterday and thought 'I love this story so much. I wish it never ended'. So here I am again, with writer's block on all my other stories, and one simple idea for a sequel. Enjoy
All For Our Best Friends 2
Chapter One: Introduction
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.
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The redhead smirked as another round was shot in front of him, looking down into the transparent liquid. The black haired punk next to him raised his own shot glass and stood on his chair, looking at the group of university students. Slowly they all started to raise their own glasses, grinning brightly. The black haired punk slapped the girl next to him on the shoulder.
"To Kin," he announced. "For getting through twenty years of life, and to another hundred years of the damn thing!"
"To Kin!" the crowd chorused, shot glasses emptying down their throats.
The redhead shot back his own, slamming the glass back down on the table and smiling widely, feeling the alcohol go to his head.
"I cannot believe I'm sat here right now, drinking and being merry," he said as his companion sat down next to him.
"You better believe it, cause I've been paying for half your drinks," the black haired male said. "Suck it up for the night and be happy for once!"
"You make it sound so easy, Fukazawa" Gaara said. "I don't know."
Fukazawa thanked the barman as their shot glasses were refilled. He raised his glass to Gaara for another toast, becoming more closed to the rest of the group. "To Sabaku, for saving my ass a thousand times over."
Gaara scoffed and raised his own. "And a thousand times more?"
Clink. "You bet'cha."
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Gaara rolled over in the small bed, looking around his tiny dorm room and rubbing his eyes. The first thing he saw was the picture on his shelf of him, Neji and Sasuke for their year 13 graduation, the brunet in the middle with a big smile. It had been two years since they'd broken up for university, and they'd gradually grown apart. Gaara couldn't say he'd regretted coming to university single; he had friends who'd tried it and failed within three weeks- he just wished they'd kept in better contact.
There was a new message on his phone from Naruto, making him smile softly. He got out of bed and left his phone where it was, pulling on a pair of trousers lying on the floor and treading out the room, dragging his feet.
"Why, look at who's finally awake," said a feminine voice. He yawned widely and looked around the kitchen. There was two of his fellow dorm mates sat at the kitchen table, a girl with chestnut ringlets and big brown eyes, and the same black haired punk who'd taken him out the night before sprawled across his half.
"What time is it?" came his tired croaky voice. The female looked at the kitchen clock and Gaara followed her gaze, seeing the large hands pointing to the heavens. "Twelve already?"
"You came back rather late last night. Have a nice time celebrating?"
The short redhead nodded silently and walked over to the fridge, pulling out the milk carton and sitting on one of the chairs around the table, unscrewing the lid and gulping down the white liquid.
"Chang," mumbled Fukazawa. "Can we shut the curtains?"
"You have a lecture in half an hour, so I'm leaving them open to wake you up," the brunette stated, patting the black spikes. "You feeling up to it yet?"
He shook his head.
Gaara slid the carton across the table, and Fukuzawa's tanned hand grabbed it, lifting his face up and attacking the drink. Chang sighed sympathetically.
"Gaara, your lecture is at two, so freshen yourself up in time and get over your hangover, I suggest."
"You should've come, Chang! It was so much fun!"
She smiled lightly. "I had work."
"You miss Kin's birthday for work?" he sighed. "I know where she stands on your priority list."
Rolling her eyes, the woman stood and brushed down her skirt. "Come on, Genji, let's get you ready for class."
"Yeah, Fukazawa, you don't want to be late, do you?"
The boy in question grinned. "I'm sure it wouldn't hurt this once."
Gaara watched the couple leave, relaxing back into the chair. He smile lopsidedly at the next person to enter.
"Hey," he greeted.
"Good morning?" Shikamaru tried with a grin. "Sorry I couldn't come out yesterday."
"It's fine, really."
The taller boy sat where Fukazawa was a moment before. "I've got so much work to do it's not funny."
"I have a lecture in two hours and a hang over," the redhead challenged.
Shikamaru chuckled. "Real nice. Aren't you meant to take your second year more seriously?"
"I am," Gaara replied with a shrug. "Besides, Kin's birthday was something I couldn't miss."
"I suppose," Shikamaru said with a sigh. "Say happy birthday to her for me."
"Will do."
Gaara had gone to the same university as Shikamaru more by chance than anything else. The University of Suna. Back home, with a clean slate. He knew Naruto had gone on from art collage to one of the two Konoha universities with Neji, and Sasuke was finishing his Esmod course and starting work soon. Everyone had scattered. It was hard to keep in contact with them all.
"You got your invite from Naruto yet?" Shikamaru asked.
Gaara frowned, remembering the text from that morning. "He smsed me this morning, but I haven't read it yet."
Shikamaru took the half empty carton from the table. "That was probably it."
"Please, expand," Gaara said, taking the drink from Shikamaru and having a swig.
"Naruto was talking about having you go back to Konoha for a Christmas visit," Shikamaru said. "You two haven't hung out in a while, and he misses you lots."
"I was going to last summer, but I have no where to stay."
"Iruka is staying in Konoha this Christmas, and offered to put you up," the brunet frowned. "Why don't you just ring him rather than asking me for details."
There was one question burning on Gaara's tongue. "Who else will be there?"
Shikamaru paused, dark calculating eyes analysing the redhead before narrowing. "I don't know. Why?"
"Just wondering I guess," Gaara muttered.
"Hinata's going on holiday with Itachi, I know that much."
"That's not what I asked."
"That's all I know about the Hyuuga's."
"I asked about everyone."
Shikamaru scoffed.
There was a long pause where the two shared the rest of the milk, looking out the window and to the grounds below.
It wasn't long before Chang came back into the room, a long fingered hand resting on Shikamaru's shoulder. "Good morning to you."
He looked up at her with a smile. "Morning."
"So, everyone is awake," Chang said. "Kin and Ino have already gone to a lecture. I have to say, Kin looked as bad as Genji though…"
"I'm sure she'll be fine," Shikamaru said, drinking the rest of the milk. "We need more milk."
"You can go today," Gaara announced. "You're the only one with a free day and no hangover."
"Troublesome…" Shikamaru muttered. "I'll see to it. Do we have a shopping list?"
Chang giggled. "I'll cook then, seeing as you're going as far as leaving the house."
"Damn straight," Shikamaru said. "You should take something for that hangover of yours, and I'll see you both later," he stood. "The sooner I'm out, the sooner I get back."
"Later."
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White eyes fluttered open and the man inhaled, the smell of strawberries filling his senses and the feeling of soft purple hair against his face. He slowly pushed himself into a lounging position, looking down at the beautiful female next to him. He smiled lightly and looked up, seeing his dark clock flashing the numbers '12:05' at him. He looked down curiously as the female moved onto her back, moaning a little and big blue-grey eyes looking up at him, smudged makeup around them.
"Morning," he greeted with a smirk.
She smiled sweetly and breathed in deeply. "'Morning babe. How was your sleep?"
Leaning down, the man placed a tender kiss against her lips. "Not as good as what came before."
Giggling, the girl got up and swung her legs over the edge of the bed, looking down at the floor and her clothing. White eyes took in the smooth back and he felt his arms running along the shoulder blades, placing delicate kisses along her neck. "Come back to bed."
"It's almost ten past, Neji! I have work, you know," she giggled, leaning back into his touch. "I'll come back to bed this evening…"
"Oh, this evening…is that a promise?"
Giggling, the dark haired girl pulled the boy down to a deeper kiss. "I swear."
There was a loud, rapping knock on the door. "Neji! I have something important to tell you!"
The girl's face fell and she groaned, getting out of the bed and going for her clothing.
Neji sighed with slight irritation and got out the bed, pulling on the boxers from the night before and going to the door, unlocking it and opening it. "What's wrong, Naruto?"
The blond was standing with a large grin on his face, holding his phone up in the air. "I just got a reply from an invitation! A certain someone is coming for a visit at Christmas and-" the childish happiness disappeared and was replaced with a cold indifference. "Oh. It's you."
The purple haired female flicked her locks behind her shoulders and huffed, adjusting her black tank top and hip hugging jeans, fastening her belt. "Naruto."
"Kitti."
Stormy blue eyes turned to Neji, a manicured finger running down his bare arm. "I'll see you later," she said suggestively, winking and walking out the room.
Naruto glared after her and Neji turned to the blond. "What was it you wanted, Naruto?"
"I don't feel in the mood to tell you," the blond stated, putting his phone away. "You should go get ready. It's lunch time."
Sighing, Neji grabbed Naruto's hand. "Come on, talk to me while I get ready."
"Whatever…"
The blond sat on the fluffy bed, watching as Neji went about getting changed.
"Why do you hate Mitsuki so much?" the Hyuuga asked. "She's never done anything to hurt you."
"You're wrong. She decided she didn't like me first."
Neji raised a fine brow. "Oh?"
"Remember that time you found me plastered to the kitchen wall?" Neji nodded at Naruto's question. "That was her cousins."
"For Christmas, can you at least try to get along?"
Naruto's face paled slightly. "She's staying for Christmas?"
"Yeah, we're spending it together."
"Ah…I see," Naruto cleared his throat. "I'm having a friend round, if you don't mind. For Christmas."
"Course not," Neji assumed it was Sasuke simply staying in the house. "Kane's gone back to his home country for the holidays, right?"
Naruto blinked a few times. "You think Kane'll mind if we use his room?"
"I doubt it," Neji said. "I'm staying here and looking after Hanabi, seeing as Hinata and Itachi are off on their honeymoon."
The blond was full of life again, springing up off the bed. "You're a genius, Neji! I'll go ask right now if we can use Kane's room!"
"It's not Sasuke staying, is it?" Neji asked.
Naruto paused at the door, looking straight into Neji's eyes before a grin broke out on his face. "Sure."
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To: Gaara
From: Naruto
Date: 13-11
Time: 10:46
I haven't seen you in so long so I was wondering if you wanted to spend the holiday with us. You can stay at Iruka's house for a couple of weeks and visit everyday!
To: Naruto
From: Gaara
Date: 13-11
Time: 12:23
I'd love to spend the holiday with you. If Iruka doesn't mind, that is.
To: Gaara
From: Naruto
Date: 13-11
Time: 16:52
That's awesome! One of my flat mates is going away and said you could stay in his room if you wanted?
To: Naruto
From: Gaara
Date: 13-11
Time: 17:01
Sorted. We'll work out the date and shit later, cool?
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Kin walked into the kitchen to the smell of vegetarian lasagne, yawning widely and grinning happily. "Hello food!"
Gaara was sat at the kitchen table, typing away at a computer, Shikamaru next to him having a doze. Chang was standing at the stove, cooking up something for them all while Fukazawa helped her.
"Happy birthday, Kin!" Chang exclaimed.
The others looked up at her, long dark hair all over the place and bright clothing standing against the plain cream and brown kitchen. There was a chorus of 'happy birthday's.
"I went shopping for your birthday dinner," Shikamaru announced.
Kin chuckled and sat next to him. "Wow, I'm honoured."
"You better be."
Chang set the food on the table and gave Gaara a look.
"I'm sorting out my holiday plans," he announced. "My best friend is inviting me back to Konoha for the holidays."
"Well sort it out later, we're celebrating!"
Shikamaru chuckled. "You do know who Naruto shares a flat with, don't you, Gaara?"
The redhead looked up, confused. "Some guy named Kane?"
The brunet rolled his eyes. "Someone we know…"
The green eyes widened slightly, and he shut the laptop. "Maybe going back to Konoha isn't the best thing…"
"Oh, what's this?" Kin smirked across the table at Gaara. "You have enemies in Konoha?"
Shikamaru laughed. "I wouldn't call Neji an enemy!"
Chang looked shocked. "Ah, Neji? I remember you mentioning him once."
Gaara flushed lightly, looking across at the curious Kin. "First boyfriend. Broke up before we went to university."
"They were in love," Shikamaru teased. "And he goes to the same university as Gaara's best friend."
Chang sat down, looking across with sad puppy eyes to Gaara. "What happened to make you brake up?"
The redhead sighed, glaring at Shikamaru for bringing it up. "We decided it would be best not to go to university as a couple. It was a mutual thing, no hard feelings."
"They haven't talked to each other in two years."
"One and a half," Gaara corrected, suddenly feeling defensive.
Chang and Kin looked on sadly. "What stopped you communicating?"
Fukazawa was already eating.
"I don't know," Gaara served himself a helping. "We just stopped coming on the computer the same time, didn't feel the need to text each other or ring each other as often. You know. Those things."
Shikamaru joined Fukazawa in eating.
"Oh, that's so sad," Chang said, sighing sympathetically. "I broke up with my boyfriend before I came too…so hard."
Kin wasn't as empathetic. "Do you still love him?" she probed.
Gaara stopped in starting to eat and stared at her. The others looked his way.
"No. I'm over it."
Shikamaru's eyes lingered on the redhead and the others got back to more happy topics.
When the meal was over, Gaara offered to wash up, which the others were thankful for. Shikamaru offered to dry.
"I know you still like him," Shikamaru said, not looking at the other. The sound of the TV in the background and Fukazawa with a couple of his mates sounded with a cheer.
Gaara didn't speak.
"What are you going to do when you get there?"
"I don't know."
"You can't keep avoiding him."
Gaara hesitated. "Who said I was avoiding him?"
Gaara would pass Shikamaru a plate. Shikamaru would dry it. It would get put to the side.
"You didn't 'loose contact'. You just stopped talking to him."
Sighing, the red head emptied the bowl and dried his hands. "Same difference."
"No, not same difference," Shikamaru stated.
"Look, I'll come to this bridge when I have to cross it, okay?" Gaara finished before walking off.
Shikamaru let out a sigh and shook his head. "Good luck with that."
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Kivea: -looks around- uh…I'm back?
I don't know what to say really. I haven't done a Naruto in a while, never mind a NejiGaa. I hope you like the opening chapter. It's just an idea atm. I don't know where it's going, but that's where most of my MASTERPIECES start out, huh?
Ja ne
Kivea
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