Author's note: Naruto is not my property.


Ramen Dilemma

Naruto sat at home alone. He had rummaged through all the cabinets in the kitchen and grimaced at the empty refrigerator. There was nothing to eat and he didn't know what to do about it.

"Why does this always happen?" he moaned to no one in particular. His stomach growled in agreement. Suddenly, Sakura and Sasuke whirled through the front door.

"Naruto, get up. We're taking you to get food with us," Sakura commanded. Wide-eyed, Naruto obeyed.

They reached a well-lit restaurant and sat on three stools.

"Naruto, we're paying for you. Don't worry about what you get," Sasuke explained. Stunned, Naruto silently agreed, for once. He nodded dumbly.

To the waiter, Naruto said, "I want the best ramen you've got in the house!" As Sakura and Sasuke smiled at him, he dug into the huge, hot bowl of noodles that was set in front of him. Just before he took the first bite, the tasty noodles about to enter his mouth, he awoke.

"WAHHH! MY RAMEN!" His stomach growled again.