Naked
The sun had passed and the day had left him an exhausted heap of red and white fabric on the edge of a familiar pier. Naruto was sprawled on his back, limbs spread apart, the thick material of his robe forced up to reveal his tawny legs.
He figured the cloth must have caught in between the one of the planks.
Though he could care less. Nothing and no one could take this sensation away from him. He couldn't remember ever feeling this warm before. A flame kindled in his chest, and flickered like a candle in the breeze.
The ninja dangled a leg over the edge of the deck and let it bob lazily in the cool water. His lashes fluttered open to reveal a pair of glossy azure eyes. Naruto gazed deep into the starry and dark sky above, enjoying the chilly breeze of the October evening on his cheeks. The rotted wood shook and groaned as muted, rhythmic footsteps suddenly approached him.
The blonde shifted his stare to a familiar array of pale toes bundled in onyx sandals.
"Congratulations." The words floated smoothly from above a teal and white robe, almost identical to his own.
To others, it was a mild and polite idiosyncrasy that almost everyone had donned him a few hours ago after his coronation had ended. However, Naruto could hear the smile inside the voice. He didn't need to see this man's face. The Leaf shinobi was convinced if he ever went blind, or even deaf he would be able to feel the Kazekage's smile.
"Naruto?" The voice inquired quietly, through what sounded like barred teeth.
He could also tell when his friend was thoroughly embarrassed about something. The redhead's words always wavered slightly when this happened.
Propping himself on his elbows, the blonde finally turned his head up, causing a tuff of unruly golden hair to fall over his lids. "Hm?" A grin played on his features as he noted the constant changing of hues across the Kazekage's cheeks.
The other male cleared his throat and swallowed audibly as Naruto continued to look unyieldingly into his aquamarine orbs. "You know do you it is customary for Kages to wear clothing under their robes." The pale man was shifting his gaze around and biting down on his bottom lip.
The Leaf shinobi fell back to his former position, laughter erupting loudly from his lips and his hands gripping his stomach as he writhed back and forth. After a few moments of the redhead staring horrifically down at him he puffed out a heavy breath from his lungs and stood up.
In one fluid motion the Hokage tossed his singular piece of clothing over his head onto the pier.
"Swim with me."
He didn't get a peek at his fellow Kage's expression, but he became rather delighted at the sight of the teal and white robe against the wooden planks.