A/N: I hope you readers can forgive my lack of comedic talent—and for taking so long to post another fanfic. School's been overwhelming me lately, so I haven't had much time to do anything I want. ; w ;

Uchiha Sasuke and Uzumaki Naruto © to Kishimoto Masashi's NARUTO (Shippūden); Story is © to moi~

wardrobe malfunction [ naruto & sasuke ]

High tensions rose across the entire arena. The audience remained in the seats as they chatted amongst themselves, anxious to watch the next, most anticipated match of the Chūnin Exams.

The guests traveled from all over Konohagakure to see this specific match, mainly because Sasuke, a young prodigy from the famous Uchiha clan had been pitted against Sunagakure's most powerful Jinchūriki, Gaara. Both males possessed exceptional skills that garnered the attention of feudal lords and warriors from other lands. However...

Sasuke hadn't arrived.

Normally, a no-show combatant would be disqualified, but because of the crowds' anticipation to witness the match, Sasuke had been granted a few extra minutes to show up.

One of the combatants from the previous match, Uzumaki Naruto, waited impatiently for his comrade to arrive. He tapped his foot and groaned under his breath. The time drew nearer and made him more anxious.

"C'mon, Sasuke!" he whispered in annoyance. "Where the hell—"

A gust of wind and leaves spread like a tornado throughout the arena. Surprised gasps exited the lips of every guest and witness in the stadium, including Naruto. He squinted his eyes until he could see his teammate standing with their teacher, Kakashi. Finally, they had arrived!

"Sorry about that," Kakashi told the proctor. "I hope we're not too late for Sasuke's match. Did we make it on time?"

Naruto grinned as he rushed towards Sasuke. "Hey, Sasuke! What took you so long? How come you—" He stopped in front of him, almost tripping over his feet. A snort mixed with a stifled snicker left him when he got a good look at Sasuke's costume.

Clad in a dark gray one-piece and several bandages and arm-bands, he looked somewhat like an injured prison convict...in Naruto's eyes, that is.

Sasuke heard Naruto's snort and frowned. "What are you laughing at, loser?"

Just then, Naruto burst out laughing. "Aw, man, Sasuke! You look ridiculous!" he bellowed. "You call that a 'cool outfit?' Where did you get that? From a jailbreak or straight from a dumpster?"

"Naruto, now's not the time for jokes," Kakashi sighed. "We need to get to—"

But Naruto's laughing increased in volume. "I'm totally serious! That outfit is ugly! It looks like a messed-up bathing suit or something!" He grinned mischievously at the irritated Uchiha. "You'd probably look a lot better wearing a pair of footsie pajamas or even Sakura's clothes. You'd be so pretty, wouldn't you, Sasuke?"

One the veins on Sasuke's brown pulsed. "I swear I'm gonna kill you one day."

With a sigh, Kakashi hit Naruto upside the head with one fist. "That's enough, Naruto. Now, head upstairs so we can start the match."

Naruto pouted. "Fine, but one more thing." His grin returned, wider than ever. "Y'think I should take a mugshot now or later?"

"Shut up, Naruto!"