Naruto couldn't believe what he was reading. Sasuke was hosting a sleepover! Naruto knew that Sasuke was back only a couple of weeks and was trying to get on everyone's good side but this was clearly a Sakura or Ino idea.

Naruto decided he would go to support Sasuke. He was extremely close to the boy and although he hadn't forgiven Sasuke the blonde was glad to have him back. As was Tsunade, because thanks to information from Sasuke, ANBU were able to capture and destroy Orochimaru.

But the now Chuunin teams were less enthusiastic. Especially Shikamaru, Choji, Kiba, Lee and Neji. Lee and Choji were talking to the Uchiha but only just. Kiba just growled while Neji would walk away. Shikamaru would only watch Sasuke as if trying to work him out.

The girls had welcomed him back with open arms and Sakura had passed out when he had hugged her. He spent most of his time with Sakura and Ino, who had become his unofficial bodyguards. Hinata was worried about her cousin's reaction to spend a lot of time with Sasuke while Tenten was always being dragged off to train.

Naruto decided he would go and left his house to find his re-instated team member. Sai had been shifted to ANBU to keep him out of the way as Tsunade hated the boy. The elders weren't happy but she ignored them.

The blonde, sixteen year old ran through the streets of Konoha searching for his friend even though he knew where Sasuke would be. Sure enough, Sasuke was sitting next to the river with his knees drawn up to his chest. Naruto was about to call out when he noticed Sasuke was shaking. He walked slowly towards Sasuke who froze when he sensed Naruto.

"Sasuke? Are you ok?"

"I…I'm fine Naruto."

Sasuke's voice had cracked and Naruto guessed that Sasuke had been crying. The blonde sat down next to Sasuke and looked at him. The dark haired boy looked ok but Naruto could se that Sasuke's eyes were bloodshot. They both sighed and looked at each other. Sasuke smirked a little while Naruto laughed.

"So what's this about a sleepover?"

"It was Sakura's idea. She thinks it will get everyone back on my side."

"Do you want everyone on your side?"

"To be honest I just want you to forgive me."

Naruto looked at the water and smiled slightly. He could feel Sasuke's eyes on him and he looked up.

"I still haven't totally forgiven you…" Sasuke's head dropped "…but I will come to the sleepover."

"Thank you Naruto."

The blonde smiled at his team mate and they both turned to watch the river. They had been sitting close when someone flung their arms around both of them. Naruto laughed a pulled Sakura over but as she was holding Sasuke too he was pulled and they ended up in a heap of tangled bodies. They were all laughing along with Kakashi who had watched the little scene.

Sakura pulled herself out causing Sasuke to fall on top of Naruto who froze. They then laughed as Naruto pushed the older boy off. Sakura smiled as they helped each other up and she knew that she had her true team back.

Kakashi started their training and told them to focus on team attacks. As they came at him together he smiled. Considering Sasuke had been gone for three years it was as if he had never left. He and Naruto pulled off a great move after Sakura captured his attention by trying to slice his head off with her medical jutsu. Sasuke grabbed Naruto's hand and spun him in the air before throwing the blonde at their sensei. Sakura flipped out of the way as Naruto clashed with Kakashi which allowed Sasuke to flip over both of them and take Kakashi's legs out. Naruto sat on his chest and grinned.

He had no choice but to give up and Sakura stood holding both of the bells. He pushed Naruto off and stood up.

"That was well done you three. Now I'll let you off early as I know you have a sleepover tonight."

"You know about that?"

"All the jounin know Sakura. Thanks to Ino."

Naruto laughed and slung his arm around Sasuke.

"I guess we'd better get over to your place and get ready."

"You guys go on a head. I'm gonna go find out who is coming apart from Ino, Ten-ten and Hinata."

"Hinata's coming?"

"Yeah. She's really excited about it. And chances are Neji will come as well to keep an eye on her. Those two are like brother and sister now that Neji is allowed into the main house."

And with that the pink haired girl ran off. The two boys shook their heads and headed towards the Uchiha compound. It was dark inside but once Naruto pulled some of the curtains open it brightened up. Sasuke flung some cloths at him and they started to clean the main living room up to make it fit for humans.

Sasuke had neglected the house as he spent a lot of his time training. Add to the equation that he had been gone for three years the dust and dirt had really settled. They spent three hours cleaning and when Sakura and Ino arrived with the food the kitchen, living room, bathroom and three of the bedrooms were spotless.

Naruto was slouched in a chair and Sasuke was lying on the floor. Both boys were exhausted and just wanted to go sleep but Sakura sent Naruto to shower first. She sent Sasuke to get towels for both of them.

When Sasuke got back Naruto was already in the shower so he just sat the towel next to the sink. He was about to leave when Naruto turned the water off. Sasuke quickly held out the towel and Naruto took it a little confused. Sasuke couldn't help but stare. Naruto looked good. He had lost all of his puppy fat and had developed a nice muscular body.

Naruto raised his eyebrow before picking up his clothing and walking into the Uchiha's bedroom to change. Sasuke shook himself and got in the shower. When he came out and changed he could hear a lot of noise coming from the living room and kitchen.

He walked into the living room Ino was sitting with Choji and Shikamaru. Sasuke saw Neji out of the corner of his eye which meant that Hinata and ten-ten were probably here. Sure enough both girls were in the kitchen with Sakura, Naruto, lee, Kiba and Shino. All of the rookie class, though they were now Chuunin, were there.

Sasuke went to step into the kitchen when there was a knock on the door. Sakura pushed past Sasuke and opened the door to reveal the Kazekage standing there.

Sakura grinned and grabbed his arm, pulling him in. she pulled of the stupid hat he was wearing and hugged him. Sasuke's jaw dropped at this but it dropped even further when Gaara hugged her back. Temari and Kankuro followed their brother in laughing. Gaara smiled his strange little smile at Sakura before he looked up at a familiar voice.

"Took you long enough to make a trip here Gaara."

"Well Naruto, being Kazekage means I don't get much time off."

Naruto glared making Gaara laugh. The blonde soon joined in and they hugged before disappearing into the kitchen.

"Good to see you back where you belong Uchiha."

"Good to see you too Temari."

He turned to look at the blonde and found her smirking at him. She was the oldest of the three and had clearly gotten brains, beauty and skill from her parents. Kankuro on the other hand was too in love with himself to even use his brain to its full capacity.

"Well, well, well…you finally left that snake huh? Stupid brat shouldn't have left in the first place."

"Shut up Kankuro or I'll make you." Kankuro glanced at his younger brother who had just re-entered the room and nodded.

Sasuke took a good look at Gaara. He knew all about what had happened with Akatsuki and that a Sand village elder gave up her life to save Gaara's. He looked a lot healthier without Shukaku but he still held the same power and the same techniques. Gaara had to recover after each battle now but he still had no control over the protective sand.

The dark circles around Gaara's eyes were still there but now the green shone out though they were two lights of hope. Sasuke watched as the two jinchuriki laughed and realised that they were different from the others. Gaara for one had survived the removal of Shukaku. Naruto never let the fact he the container of Kyubi hold him back. He was loved for his heart, soul and personality. Only a few till hated him because they remembered the pain Kyubi had caused but most had realised that Naruto was more than just a container and couldn't hate him any longer. Gaara had found love because of Naruto who had always been loved by the third and by Iruka even if Naruto hadn't realised.

Sasuke was brought out of his thoughts when Sakura dragged him over to a newly formed circle. He sat between Naruto and Sakura and listened to Ino who was currently standing over Shikamaru, Choji, lee, Kiba and Neji.

"Right you five! We are all sick to death of you attitudes towards Sasuke! I know you all went through a lot but Naruto and Sasuke went through a hell of a lot worse that day! I know some of you almost died and if it wasn't for the sand the rest of you would have but it is time to put it behind you! And if you don't….I'll set Gaara on you!"

The Kazekage almost choked on his drink at that while the girls all laughed. Choji was staring at Ino while Neji, Kiba and Shikamaru glared at the floor. Lee as predicted started crying.

"Beautiful Ino you are of course correct! The youth of our life is not to be spent holding grudges! I am truly sorry Sasuke-sama! Please forgive me!"

Sasuke nodded at Lee extremely embarrassed. Sakura was giggling while the sand smirked. Naruto was smiling at Sasuke which the Uchiha returned.

Temari and Kankuro noticed this and suggested that once everyone apologised they start the sleepover with some drinking games. Lee went white which made Kankuro grin evilly.

Choji said sorry after a glare from Ino but it took a bit of work to get the other three talking. It finally took a combination of Hinata, Ten-ten and Temari to get them to apologise with just a little threat from Gaara.

They all took their seats as Kankuro came into the room carrying a tray of glasses and two bottles of sake. Lee gulped and knew that this was going to be a long night

What madness will ensue with the Sand siblings getting everyone drunk? Review and you'll find out lol.