AN/: Hello there fellow readers and writers. JuniorAfro here. er...Jun is more like it. Sorry being a goofball there. Starting to sound like Tobi there. "Jun is a good boy." cough...cough...sorry.
Um well...this is my first short drabble. And I'm just testing waters here. Trying to see if I get criticism in my work. As well as praise. I like to know where I stand in writing before I attempt to move into more elongated and complex creations. You know...long chapters, lemons. Oh yes. There will be lemons. But again...just testing waters here. I would like to hear reviews from you guys. I mean read reviews. Damn. Getting carried away again. Any who enjoy this tid-bit piece and tell me what you think. Even flames are welcomed.
Have I Ever Told You...?
She had not once felt a warmth like his. Not once. The sudden feeling of being embraced and cared for, let alone, be loved and respected, overwhelmed her sense. Smiling. Blushing. Giggling. Stuttering. All newer and renewed sensations that flourished within her. Exuding throughout her eyes. Those deep chocolate eyes that held hidden emotion hidden by years of solitude, hate and fear. She had sat there in the middle of the room staring the corner beside her.
"I want to feel that embrace again", she whispered to herself. Of course she couldn't do it now. The man that sat there in the corner was a very surprising individual. He had constantly surprised her, continued to do so. He had been the one to plant the seeds of happiness and companionship. All for her. She looked him over. Picking up his silent breathings of one whose fallen asleep. His body rigid against the wall. Being lenient as his head laid over his chest. His legs sprawled on the floor as his hands rested above his thighs. The blond hair gently draiping over his eyes. His slight mumbling whispers of content echoing in her ears.
'He's really...cute...wait...what am I thinking...?' thought the redhead as she eyed him closer. An evident tint of pink in her cheeks. Quickly composing herself, she tucked a wild strand of her crimson hair behind her ear in order to view him completely. An act she unknowingly did.
'Well you are a heavy sleeper.' giggled the girl as she brushed her small hands through the boys golden yellow hair. 'I want to know...if that was truly...what I felt...' she thought again, bringing those peculiar and very...enjoyable warming sensations to mind. As she continued her doubted mind, the blond mewled and adjusted himself in a more relaxed composure. His arms coming to rest by his side. The sudden movement woke the redhead out of her thoughts. Looking him over again, she couldn't help but feel slight curiosity and...a new emotion draw itself out. Taking into consideration her thoughts, she decided to go with a small little gesture. Or so to her it was. It seemed the more she thought of it, the more innocent her take on it was. Not realizing the full nature of what she was doing.
"I hope you don't mind Naru-baka..." said the redhead with a friendly tone as she approached said boy. Silently and carefully she reached out to his hands and gently swung them over her shoulders.
" I just..." she paused as she turned her back on him and sat down between his lap as gently as possible, motioning his hands around her waist before settling in completely. The still sleeping boy, stirred gently causing her to have a small panic and fluster at the unexpected tickling of his breath on her ear. "not...there...baka." The boy soon shifted his breathing outwards, away from her, despite a slight disappointing smile from her. " I just want to feel...loved..." she spoke to him as if he were up and awake listening to her and being understanding of her torments. Naruto had always been there for her. Despite contrary actions by her. He always understood what she went through. What she hides. But she never truly opened up. Neither did she try to socialize. But the boy was just persistent. That alone, caused her to be a little more receptive of him. The hug itself, was the key to the lock so to speak. She felt herself indulge in his gesture, and couldn't help but enjoy the warmth the blond radiated. His grin always plastered on her face. Crazy what someone who you barely know, can sometimes do. She smiled shyly and leaned her back against his chest. Clasping his larger, gentler hands with hers. Tightening the embrace she placed him into.
'Warm...is it really from him?' she thought, blushing slightly." I wonder if its oka-". She was interrupted by the blond's sudden movement behind her. She figured he was still asleep seeing he didn't feel her. They were trained to be aware of their surroundings. But he didn't move. Typical same old Naruto. As soon as all motion stopped, came a few words that she never expected.
"Ne, Yuya-chan..." where the first words uttered by the blond. His eyes shut. It appeared to her, he was still sleeping. And she hoped he was. "Yuya-chan, you don't have to be scared anymore." Gently, he snuggled up against her back as if it were a pillow. Her nickname echoed in her mind. It always bothered her that he mentioned it as 'Yuya', or even added '-chan' to her actual name. But this time, she couldn't help but smile and blush as he softly spoke it. His deep, childish tone, and audible happiness hit her home. It was a very subtle, tender kindness that hid a more potent love she would ever know. Something unknown to her, but nonetheless perplexing. " I'm here. Don't be afraid." His embrace closed their distance further as if he knew she was there and had accepted her actions. The lean muscled arms, tenderly placed around her as his chin laid on her feminine and delicate shoulders. Her petite frame seeming infinitely small in his large, well-built and firm body. The boy sounding out his rhythmic breaths. Sleeping...
Tayuya blushed a whole new level. Something she had no real control over. Its as if those words struck her as embarrasing in a way. Like a child would to a mother whose overprotective when it came to boyfriends and girlfriends. Or the usual 'My child is #1' kind of thing. But to her, it was more along the lines of an emotion she yearned for. Something that even though still far from complete understanding, was more interesting and grasping than her mind could comprehend. Something her...heart...yearned for. Her lips tucked upwards in a very embarrased smile, still registering the words that she had just heard. Her heart beats still racing and thumping against her ribcage. Almost to the point of bursting. 'I never...I...why...I-I...how does...he...why...am I...' she stuttered inwardly. That in itself was something beyond what anyone would guess. That was a feat many who met her, rarely, if any, saw. And yet, the blonde in his dazed sleep, managed to do so. She sighed trying to sort her thoughts out." Why..." was all she could utter when she felt the warmth breath from him tickle her ear, causing her body to shiver in the process. Her reactions becoming a somewhat domino effect as the shudders worked their way down to her toes. She hated and loved that sensation, but then surprise brought her out of that pleasure. Blue eyes stared back into hers. The glimmering light of the room reflecting off his dazzling blue orbs. Her eyes widened at the realization that Naruto...was now awake.
"Ummm...ano...I-I..." was all she could respond with. She had accomplished a new feat in her character-hidden self. No words formed under her lips. No reasonable valid excuse came to mind. She thought of telling him honestly, but that alone would be somewhat of a misunderstanding on his part due to the fact that she IS sitting on his lap. That and the fact that she knew of his rare and still minor contact with women. A part of her ached with guilt but another with fear. Fear of rejection from his embrace. Shocked. Embarrased. Confused. Such emotions framed her face. A girl who has known no companionship, sincerity, affection, care...LOVE...does not know how to properly react in the situation. Especially close to a 'very handsome man', (or so she recalled from other women she has talked about him with had mention), she was close friends with. Despite general insecurities around him, she had grown fond of his antics. His behavior. His overall...friendship, or so she thought. She felt nice being around him.
"Ah Tayuya...?" he yawned as he slightly snuggled closer, trying to grasp all the warmth he felt then and there. " You're so warm..." He then gently gave a small sniff as if enjoying her as she is. "Strawberries..." was the word that came forth. It was her natural scent. And that alone, knowing he had mentioned it in itself, made her blush. A few MEN, as she would always hiss that word, came to mention that she smelled of strawberries. Feeling that Naruto had mentioned it now, and this close, brought in her a rare emotion she constantly felt around him. 'Admiration'. As she quickly glanced at him, she felt his silky blond hair caress her shoulders, as if they had a mind of their own. Or if he was controlling them. She hoped it was the latter. But even so, it didn't stop her from stuttering a bit.
"Na-Naru-baka?" she proceeded to gasp softly as her skin crawled under his touch. Her hairs stiffening giving rise to goosebumps all over her neck and shoulders. The eyes of the blond male slowly gaining their trademark brilliance as he yawned trying to grasp his breathing. 'He really...is...' thought Tati before shaking her head. She wanted to say it. Acknowledge it. But it scared her. How can you react to a new sensation without having known it? As she thought more about it, a small movement brought her out her dilemma. She soon panicked. Her eyes widened and her cheeks blushed. Her lips puckered on their own. What had caused all this was the closed distance between them. Merely centimeters from each other, their noses came into contact. That and the fact that her body felt slightly mushed, without her completely knowing it, created a huge dilemma for her. Their lips were an inch apart from contact. Their eyes staring into each other. Her chocolate eyes wanting to question why this was happening. And Naruto's...well, more so wanting to know if she was sick due to seeing the slight tint of her cheeks. Tayuya was just burning up, as she quickly tried to find her words. She then turned her head forward and stared down at her bare toes. Fidgeting them, as if they were her fingers. Her hands currently laced with Naruto's own.
"Is something wrong Tayuya-chan? Why are you..." The blond suddenly realized what was going on. Why she adverted her gaze. Why her face turned red when he spoke. But it didn't bother him that much as it did with other women. He came to appreciate the redhead's own acceptance of him. And her doing this meant that she had somewhat opened herself up to him. He did wish to be near her, even this close. But he had always hoped he would be the one to do it himself. Never could he be more happier than now. But even so, there was one thing that bothered him. She was currently sitting in his lap. He still had to get used to it. Even after that fiasco he had with Lady Tsunade when she almost crushed his hips sitting on his lap...er...straddled him during one of her 'Moody' days.
The redhead noticed his calm demeanor and took a chance to cuddle her legs up in a defensive posture, and resting her head on top. The evident blush on her face only deepened as thoughts came forth in her mind. 'Wh-...I...don.-this...aaagh...'. Trembling, stuttering and utter confusion sometimes prevail in innocent minds. They can also do a lot to an inexperienced individual in the affections department. Quickly regaining some composure, Tati let out a small sigh to herself. 'Why...why does he make me feel like this...? I'm a strong girl dammit. He shouldn't know this side of...me. But..." she paused to recall certain memories of his and her somewhat 'growing' friendship. 'but his smile...his eyes...his warmth...wait what am I thinking...?' Soon all thoughts were forced to be thrown out, but failed miserably as she heard a slight chuckle come from behind her.
Naruto laughed as he watched in amusement. His grin and the mirth in his eyes gave him a mischiveous aura. 'It wouldn't hurt to push her a bit' he mused. He was never one to tease. That comes from constant punches and bruises that his fellow teamate, The Cherry Blossom of Death, Sakura, gave him everytime he tried to flirt, tease, joke, or glance at her. The pink woman would always reprimand him if he ever pulled one of those around her. But she wasn't around him now. So let freedom run free. 'And besides, I want to stay like this a bit further' He sure wanted to keep his embrace around Tati. He knew of her past. Her conflicts. Her pain. The sorrow and hatred that accompanied her. He was there when the Past caught up to her. People can only endure so much, before completely collapsing into themselves. But Tayuya was never one to show it. And he knew why. 'Hope she doesn't mind' he chuckled lightly, forgetting all the negative thoughts.
Tayuya, who was in all words, lost in her thoughts, was interrupted when she felt the embrace the blond had, tighten gently, further into her waist. His forearms resting across her now tucked legs. His hands grasping a tender hold on her feet. Caressing them as to try to comfort her. Or ease her tension a bit. That to her was funny, in a sense. She expected, well to her utter denial, he would grasp her thighs first. She didn't expect her feet. But who was she to mind. There was tender care in his decision to do so. The blond in response, trailed his fingers up to her ankles and to her bare knees. That earned him a shiver. Which he liked, but was hoping for more of 'Stop it.' The redhead, meanwhile, enjoyed that feeling of warmth again. His hands becoming more delicate as he trailed back and forth. Her shoulder becoming a head rest for the blonds chin. Such close proximity that she never felt before. She could take in the details of his face more clearly. His trademark scars on his cheeks that made him look like a fox. His deep blue eyes that showed more emotion than any others she has met. He sun-kissed skin becoming ethereal to the sight. Mind captivating. She was to focused on him.
'W-w-wha...' She couldn't think straight as she felt a slight ticklish sensation hit her again. Her eyes darted to where it originated. Her tummy. In the time they were both together, not really talking or communicating, she never thought Naruto would find her weakness. She would never let him get that close to her for fear of it. Sure she was close friends with him, but that was on a communicational level.
"Stop!" she stifled a small giggle, that continuously increased. "That tickles. Not there..." She couldn't control her slight jerking movements that her body responded with. How can you when your most ticklish spots are assaulted?
"Oh no I won't. Besides have I ever told you..." He stopped his words as he continued to tickle her tummy, then shifting his attention to her feet. "...that you smell nice...like strawberries." She blushed at that, even though he mentioned it before. " Have I ever told you...I love your smile?" She further flustered and nodded lightly still struggling her stifled giggles and jerking movement. " That I love your giggles, your laugh, even though you keep a tough exterior?" She was silent when he finished mentioning that. His tickling stopped as well, much to her gratitude. " Your eyes. Those beautiful chocolate eyes. That crimson red hair. Your silky..." He began his fingers on her arms and legs up to her cheeks. "...creamy skin?" She couldn't believe what she was hearing. Then again, she never ever heard someone say that to her. Comments. Praise. Admiration. Adoration. ...Love...
"I know I'm crazy...and I might get punched sooner or later...but..." he paused for a bit as he returned his hands to her feet. "I'm being honest Yuya-chan. " he added playing lightly with her toes, nervously. It had been a while since he ever said words of that caliber. Rarely so, due to his troubles with the Pink one, Sakura. Still, he couldn't help but smile at what he said. He truly felt that way. The redhead just giggled as she felt his fingers trace her feet tickling in a more subtle manner. As if being cautious around her.
She smile to herself. A true genuine smile, that she rarely showed anyone. Here was a boy. A blond knuckled-head. An idiot to some. Here he was making one of the most beautiful girls in his village, fluster. Stutter. Giggle. Showing a true side of her. A window in a sealed off room. Something that now, she was sure, wouldn't mind sharing or showing him. The boy just drilled his way into her. But still there were her thoughts on the whole feelings she got around him. Quickly she started laughing as she noticed he continued to tickle her toes.
"Also, Tayuya-chan..." he mentioned as she nodded with a slight blush. He smiled at her as he returned his attention to her feet. " what cute little toes you have." That earned him the deepest blush he ever saw in her. It was then and there, that she realized what she felt. Love...
"B-B-BAKA!" were her last words before she elbowed him and pouted. Something Naruto had always found cute. With a quick kiss to her lips, he bend over to laugh at her flustered expression . Deciding to unravel and straighten her thoughts, she smiled and giggled as she recalled that last phrase. She would attempt to get to know him better. It was for better sakes. She did love being around him. Naruto had truly grown on her without realizing it. She finally could admit that fact.
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Hope you guys enjoyed this. As well as correct me on errors I might have. I could use some pointers here and there. Thank You for those who read it. And an even bigger thanks to those who review. Much appreciate it. Jun here out.