Auditions

AN: It's not the best and it's an overly done idea, but I don't care. Most of these stories have probably all been done at some point, but I don't care. They were all fun to write and I did it for my friend, and now I'm posting this series of one shots for you guys. Enjoy

Naruto had to question Tsunade and Iruka's sanity sometimes. The two had been scheming for a while now, and could constantly be seen talking together. What had brought such a friendship around, no one really knew. Plus the two had been extra careful not to be overheard, causing everyone more questions to arise.

Then it happened. The announcement which would change the shinobi's lives. The original 9 genin from Iruka's class were there, even Gai's team had made it.

"Okay, now that I have all of you here, I'm going to tell you your mission," Tsunade was standing in front of all of them, a scarily big smile on her face. Iruka was standing right beside her, a smile on his face also. "There's a big director willing to pay you guys' money if you perform in his play. The two main roles pay more than the supporting characters, and you all have to audition."

Sanity? Obviously the two didn't have any. But that wasn't the worst part of the deal. Oh no, not only did everyone have to audition, but they had a shortage in girls. So, who else got nominated for a girl spot? Well, apparently both Iruka and Tsunade had agreed on Naruto taking the spot. Why? Because he was the shortest and slimmest of all the guys there. Besides, who really wanted Lee, as a girl? That was how Naruto's day had gone. He had been nominated as a girl! His pride was mortally wounded. No matter how many times he beat the other ninjas, he would never hear the end of it.

The next couple of days everyone practiced their scripts. It was uncanny how much they studied, but their ninja pride would not let them fail. It was just another competition for them, another way to prove they were better than the others in some way or another. Although Naruto was against the part originally, he still couldn't bring himself to half-ass the play. Something deep within him wanted him to get the league. That might have been Iruka's taunts though. The teacher had convinced Naruto on how much ramen the kid could buy if he got the lead, and had promised his student an all paid trip to Ichiraku. The way to Naruto's heart? His stomach.

Then the audition day came along, and there was no way the director was taking it easy on them. The director had ordered that everyone be fully dressed and ready like they were going to act for real. Naruto had been in the change room all day, and was very embarrassed as he walked on stage. All of the guys had been ready for a while, but all heads raised to eye the blonde.

What met them was a very cute image, and many of their fantasies come true.

Naruto's hair had been flattened down against his head, headband gone, mascara, hint of eyeliner, and deep crimson colour on his cheeks, but that was nothing compared to what he was wearing. The blonde was sporting a very old fashioned dress. It was a red colour and was tight at the top half, but puffy at the bottom. It was considered a pretty dress for girls, but on Naruto, it just looked adorable.

"Oy dobe. You sure you're a guy? You suit that dress too much," Sasuke taunted, not really realizing he had complimented the blonde. Naruto had, and it caused him to go into a deep blush colour, it matched his dress.

"Shut up teme!!!" he yelled, glaring at the avenger with his best heated glare. It seemed to lose it's effect though. Who could take Naruto seriously wearing that, anyways? Certainly not the other boys, they were too busy enjoying the view. That was when a young adult female walked in, with Tsunade in tow.

"Aw!!! You're so cute! I can see why Tsunade-sama picked you!" squealed the girl, pinching the blonde's cheeks. She did note the jealous gazes she got, but stored it away somewhere in her brain.

"And who are you?" Neiji was as blunt as usual, his expression was somewhere between irritated and mad. The girl stood up straight and gave them all a thumbs up and a brilliant grin. Gai and Lee were in love.

"I would be the director! Now we're going to get the auditions on the way as soon as the girls are here," oh yes, the other gender. Many of the boys didn't care, they were just happy Naruto was there. "I'm going to pair you off to a girl, or boy," at the boy part, she gave Naruto the most mischievous smile grin she could muster. "You will practice together for an hour, then present it to me. If I don't like the pairing, then I'll pair you up with someone else and get you to perform again. Simple as that."

Then she was gone, probably to describe the happenings to the girls. The boys however, stood in an awkward silence. Well, awkward in Naruto's case. The others were just enjoying themselves, staring at the fidgeting kyuubi. He could bring himself to look up at any of them, so they just stood there until the girls came, and soon the auditions were underway.

The guys were all in rather casual wear, a button up (or down in some cases) shirt and loose pants. The girls, and Naruto, were all dressed up in some outstanding dress. Obviously the director preferred dressing up girls, and dressing down guys.

At first Naruto was paired with Kiba, which did not turn out very well. Every time the Inuzuka looked at Naruto, he'd start giggling, which caused Naruto to blush and yell at him to concentrate. By the time the hour was done, they had only gone through the lines once.

"I'm doomed... bye ramen..." the blonde muttered to himself, a very gloomy expression on his face. The two got called up first, the director practically beaming in her chair.

"Oh, go ahead Naru-chan! I'm sure you'll be great!" came the encouraging shout from the girl. The statement just seemed to make Naruto go an even deeper red. Why couldn't he be taller? Or why couldn't Konoha have more girls? The two turned to each other, for once, Kiba's expression was serious as they started the lines.

"Why did you betray me, Takuto?" Naruto wasn't making it overly dramatic, he just refused to. He refused to look at Kiba, and tried his best to look hurt. Kiba however, not seeing the blonde like this usually, actually had a guilty look on his face.

"I'm sorry... but I had to go. If I had a choice, I would never leave you," Kiba's voice seemed to reflect a tone of sincerity, but the director just didn't feel it.

"Okay! Kiba-kun, could you go pair up with the short haired girl with white eyes? Hinata was it?" she asked, cutting into the serious scene. He nodded, just leaving the stage silently.

"Oy, Sasuke-kun! Get up here!" she yelled louder, facing the side of the stage. Naruto couldn't help but avert his eyes. There was no way he would do this with his rival. It wasn't long after he had brought him back to Konoha. Saying such lines was too... real. Sasuke however, showed little emotion on his face, just staring at Naruto blankly. "Okay! Start from the top!"

"Why did you betray me, Takuto?" this time around, the blonde was more or less looking at Sasuke with a look of anger and sadness. These lines were close to heart. He had never actually confronted Sasuke about what had happened over the last 4 years. Naruto had brought him back and never had talked about it again. It was almost nice to let it all out.

"I'm sorry..." this time Sasuke looked away. He was having the similar problems Naruto was. Was this how the blonde really felt? Was this his emotions running through the lines of the play? "I had to go." Naruto looked away as well. Neither could look at each other in the eyes. "If I had a choice... I would never leave you," Naruto refused to look at Sasuke. The words made his heart beat faster, and he felt sick all of a sudden. Sasuke however, was looking at Naruto with a longing emotion showing through his eyes.

"I was hurt Takuto... I missed you..." Naruto turned around to face Sasuke anyways, looking him in the eyes. Sasuke saw the sadness in those blue eyes, and it hurt him deeply to see them in that state. In the back of his mind, he made a mental note to never ever hurt the blonde again, brother or not. The Uchiha very gently held Naruto's whiskered cheeks in his hands, giving the kyuubi a very guilty gaze.

"I missed you too... my lover," the last bit rolled off Sasuke's tongue way too easy. How long had he fantasized saying those two words to Naruto. But never had he imagined him saying them in this kind of situation. Both gazed into each others eyes, both trying to read the others' emotions. They both leaned in, their lips were just millimetres away from each other.

"And cut! Man you guys were awesome! You made it feel so... real! I knew you were going to be amazing, Naru-chan! Sasuke-kun, you surprised me!" the director let out a loud laugh. Sasuke however, was not amused. He was so close. It just wasn't fair. Naruto, however, had noticed just what he was about to do.

"Aiya!!! Teme!" he yelled, running off the stage, a very deep crimson on his cheeks. Sasuke let out a sigh, how was he supposed to explain this one? He too walked off the stage in a huff, leaving behind a very happy director.

"I know who I want to be the leads. Get the others to perform... I still need supporting characters after all..."

A few days later, the results were posted on a billboard outside of the Hokage's office.

"What!?!? How did Naruto get the female lead role!?!? He's not even a female!!" the enraged yells could be heard half way across Konoha. On top of the Hokage monument, Naruto sneezed.

"I have a bad feeling..."