Calm Steps Part 2
Set 3 years after Calm Steps. The gang all get prepared for the future. What will happen? Have they matured in anyway? Who's different? Who's the same?
Hope you enjoy this story!
So I've decided to continue this story as a full thing instead of it continuing on as Calm Steps chapters. Thanks for reading it everyone, much appreciated! :D
Same Old Troubles
Ino and Shikamaru stood patiently outside Sakura's large house. The white tinted pink front door opened slightly. "Sakura?" Ino spoke out.
The door opened fully. Sakura stood there with tearful streaks down her cheeks, it was obvious she was really upset. Ino couldn't understand how this little argument upset her so much. "…come on in. Thanks for coming Ino." Sakura said with an unhappy tone.
"Of course Sakura. Are you any better?" Ino asked with care.
"Not really…" Sakura mumbled as she let the pair in.
Upon entering Shikamaru couldn't help but gasp at the house. Mostly shades of pink covered the rooms. How can the parents live like this? Shikamaru personally hadn't visited the pink obsessed girl's house before, whereas with Ino, it was a regular occurrence.
Shikamaru got so caught up with display he didn't realize the girls were already waiting at the top of the stairs for him. "Shikamaru! Come on!" Ino commanded with a scowl.
"Oh…Sorry Ino." Shikamaru gave the room a last quick glance before following the girls upstairs.
Once in Sakura's room Shikamaru couldn't help but laugh at the sight, which earned him deadly glares from the pair of girls. Not a wise move…He thought while examining the insanely pink room. Sakura must be the epitome of the stereotypical girl…Shikamaru chuckled to himself. "Shika…shut up. Stop laughing like a twat." Ino cursed angrily at her boyfriend. "Sakura. Are you okay to talk? What happened?" Ino quickly changed from her bossy irritation to a calm and caring tone, which Shikamaru found amazing.
Sakura just nodded slowly before exhaling. "When you guys left, he was already leaving before saying bye to me. So I just simply asked what was wrong. Then he…just snapped at me!" Sakura began twitching, Ino still couldn't understand why she was so upset about the whole deal.
"What exactly did he say?" Shikamaru asked in a very bored tone.
Sakura looked down. "He was ranting on about this nonsense, like he's not this forceful…jock? I dunno! It was all so fast! I couldn't understand what he was saying. He left before I could say anything." Sakura replied in a very rushed manner. Shikamaru looked up with shock. Kiba…you absolute ass…Shikamaru sighed to himself, which caught the attention of Ino, the blonde shot the boy a glance, implying she knew exactly what happened. Shikamaru was in the deep end now.
"Why would he say that?" Sakura mumbled all of a sudden. The couple looked at the distressed girl with guilt. "Is this my fault? I didn't want him like what he described…I just wished he'd make the first move…I'm such an idiot." Sakura held her head in her hands.
Shikamaru quickly analysed what happened before letting a smirk form on his lips. He then glared at Ino. The girl tried to avoid his stare but was finding it difficult. She was in the wrong, she messed up, she over exaggerated what Sakura told her to Shikamaru.
Ino moved over to Sakura to put her arms around her, anything to get away from Shikamaru's victorious smirk. "Sshh…you're not an idiot. Kiba's the idiot." Ino comforted her friend the best she could.
Sakura exhaled loudly before sinking into the hug. "I didn't want this to happen before University…I…Really want to be with him." Sakura said, which surprised both Ino and Shikamaru.
"Why?" Ino blurted out, not realizing how harsh that sounded. With that Sakura got up and pushed herself away.
"Because unlike you, I really like the soft and gentle Kiba! Stop trying to change him for me! Just because you and Shikamaru are the 'oh so hot couple' doesn't mean every other relationship has to be!" Sakura shouted loudly.
Ino scoffed. "Yeah right! You can only wish Kiba was as awesome as Shikamaru, can't you!"
Sakura was taken aback by the remark. Even Shikamaru couldn't believe how much of a bitch his girlfriend was being, to her best friend as well? "Get out…now." Sakura muttered with burning hatred.
Shikamaru was already leaving but Ino stood there for a moment. She looked genuinely upset but added the final blow to the situation. "Bitch…" She cursed under her breath before storming out, dragging her addled boyfriend by the arm. Shikamaru smiled weakly at Sakura before exiting the room against his will. That mute apology was all the damage control he could manage before Sakura was obscured from view.
Sakura sat there on her bed sadly. First Kiba…now Ino? What the hell is wrong with me? Sakura blamed herself for everything and finally broke down into heavy tears.
Outside Ino and Shikamaru were already half way to the blonde girl's house. Despite the protests from Shikamaru, the girl continued to drag him all the way. "INO! STOP! FOR FUCK'S SAKE!" Shikamaru finally mustered up the courage to stop his girlfriend in her stride.
"What?" Ino replied sharply.
"What the hell is wrong with you? You're acting like a total bitch!" Shikamaru said with anger.
"What? Me? The bitch? It's fucking Sakura who's whining like one, not me!" Ino defended.
Shikamaru scoffed lightly. "Right…either way. You're both acting stupid. More so you than her! Anyway what the hell Ino? You told me a whole different story to what Sakura had said just then!" Shikamaru shouted, demanding an answer.
"I…don't know what you're talking about." Ino blushed slightly.
"Don't give me that crap! You lied to me. You fucked everything up, I told Kiba exactly what you told me. I was hoping Kiba wouldn't mention it to Sakura, but obviously that was stupid of me to think that. So Kiba has just expressed how he doesn't want to be that twat jock, to Sakura, when really all Sakura wanted was him to make the first move. Fucking nice one Ino, you really know how to fuck with people's relationships." Shikamaru said with a firm and harsh tone. All the while Ino's emotions were flowing to the front in the form of different expressions on her face.
"I…I…I'm sorry." Ino started to cry. "I didn't know what I was doing…I…I don't know how to handle situations like that. Sakura talked back to me…so I took out my anger on her…I fucked up. Are you happy, huh?" Ino mumbled her words behind tears.
Shikamaru however approached her and wrapped his arms around her. The hug was caring and tender, just what Ino needed right now. Shikamaru seemed to always understand her pain and was always there to comfort the girl. "It's okay Ino…I'm sorry too…We need to leave them be for a while I think. Sakura will be okay…You guys need some space."
"Thanks Shikamaru. You're the best." Ino smiled, still crying.
Shikamaru smirked before whispering. "I guess the ship's sailed on that offer from earlier?"
Ino gasped and gave him a little playful slap on the cheek, before holding his hand to walk back to Ino's house.
Naruto was standing outside the large front door of Kiba's. Naruto sighed to himself before knocking the door. After a while his friend answered with a look of irritation. "Hey Naruto…come in." Kiba moved aside to let the blond past before shutting the door firmly.
"No Sasuke?" Kiba said, which surprised Naruto greatly.
"What? No? Why would he…?" Naruto asked.
Kiba simply shrugged. "Whatever. You okay?"
"I'm alright. Main question, how are you dude? You seemed quite upset." Naruto raised an eyebrow at Kiba's somewhat calm demeanour.
"Upset? Haha no way man, I'm fine." Kiba grinned, but Naruto could tell he was lying.
"Right sure whatever dude. Should I just go home now then or what?" Naruto teased.
Kiba grunted. "Okay okay sorry. Yeah I dunno what to do man." He began but was halted by the blond.
"First…what the hell happened? I didn't get a word when you were blabbering on the phone." Naruto chuckled lightly.
With a sigh Kiba explained exactly what happened, from Shikamaru telling him what Sakura thinks of him, to the actual incident with Sakura earlier that day. Naruto took it all in but kept a dumbstruck stare which didn't ease Kiba's troubles.
"So…what's the problem?" Naruto said earning him a punch from Kiba.
"Christ you're slow. I like Sakura, but if she wants me to become something I'm not then forget it. Too much trouble. Hell I don't even know if she likes me that way." Kiba exhaled sadly.
"For starters. I know I'm slow but so are you! Second I don't see what the big deal is. Sakura most definitely likes you. I can tell dude, I know the girl enough to know whether or not she likes someone. It must be awkward cos she used to like…Sasuke. But that was just stupidity, she genuinely likes you as a person, if not love." Naruto summarized.
Kiba cracked a faint smile. "Ya think?"
"I'm almost certain dude." Naruto grinned proudly.
Kiba nodded to himself. "Heh…thanks Naruto."
"Anytime. Now, after all this crap. Pub?" Naruto smirked. Kiba laughed.
"You're such an alcoholic Naruto, ever since that time at Tsunade's we can't get you off the stuff! But yeah sure, I could go for a pint." Kiba said with enthusiasm before getting up to grab a jacket. The pair hastily left Kiba's to go in search for a pub.
It was getting onto 8pm and Sasuke found himself lying on his bed, bored senseless. "Where the hell is Naruto? Surely he's done with Kiba?" Sasuke breathed out sadly. Still not sure where he stood with Naruto, he felt like the blond was avoiding him. Suddenly Sasuke's phone started to ring, which made him jump a little. Picking the phone up, he looked at the caller ID. "Naruto…" Flipping it open he spoke. "Naruto what's up…?" Sasuke was cut short as he was met by a loud shout from the blond.
"SASUKE! I LOVE YOU! COME TO THE PUB! DON'T BE BORING!" Naruto practically yelled down the phone. It was obvious he had a little too much to drink.
Sasuke laughed. "Naruto how much have you had?" he said firmly.
"Uh…hang on." Naruto paused, Sasuke could hear faint whispering, it sounded like the blond was counting. Sasuke was surprised at how the numbers quickly got into double digits. "17! I need…you here…to uhh drink with me my 18th…drink!" Naruto slurred his words comically. Sasuke couldn't help but burst out laughing at the boy's idiotic antics.
"Okay okay Naruto, I'll be there in a bit. What pub are you at?" Sasuke asked as he got up to put on a coat.
"KIBA! WHERE ARE WE? WHAT DO YA MEAN YA DON'T KNOW? Man I think Kiba might be drunker than me Sasuke. HELP!" Naruto laughed hysterically.
"Ugh this is gonna be fun to sort out." Sasuke muttered to himself before walking down the stairs.
"SASUKEEE! WHEN ARE YOU COMING?" Naruto bellowed. The noise from the phone caught the attention of Minato, who was in the kitchen when Sasuke walked past.
"Is that Naruto? What the hell is he doing?" Minato asked with slight irritation.
"Um…getting very drunk with Kiba at the pub." Sasuke smiled with embarrassment.
"Ugh fine. At least he's legal to drink now I suppose. Just make sure he's alright Sasuke." Minato scoffed before walking into the living room with a hot cup of coffee.
"Aye sir. Naruto! What pub have you gone to?" Sasuke demanded as he exited the house into the dark street.
"Oh wait I've got it! Weird name…Akatsuki's Hideout." Naruto mumbled.
"Okay…I'll see you in a minute Naruto. Don't drink anymore." Sasuke said.
"OKAY SASUKE! LOVE YOUU!" Naruto shouted.
"Love you too…" Sasuke muttered before hanging up. Sasuke paused for a moment before laughing. "That Naruto sure is fun to be with." Sasuke said to himself before continuing towards the pub.
Sasuke finally arrived outside the large pub. On the front was the name 'Akatsuki's Hideout' in big bold red neon lights. The raven laughed at the fact Naruto couldn't remember the name where it was displayed so proudly. Upon entering, the pub seemed more like a club rather than your everyday tavern, dark red and blue coloured lights illuminated the place. Sasuke felt nervous as he walked in, as he was quickly met by a group of girls who were slightly intoxicated. "Hey sexy want to buy me a drink?" A girl with bright red hair asked. Sasuke couldn't believe how forward this girl was. All the other girls swooned when Sasuke started to blush at the remark.
Luckily Sasuke was saved by the blond he was looking for. "SASUKE! YOU MADE IT!" All the girls turned to look at Naruto then glanced back at Sasuke in shock.
"You're Sasuke? You can't be boyfriend with that idiot?" The girls asked but were shocked even more when Naruto ran over and smooched Sasuke passionately. Sasuke knew it was coming but it still took him completely off guard when it happened.
"Hey Sasukee…." Naruto purred.
Sasuke went fully red when all the guys watching were making spiteful comments. "Naruto…" Sasuke breathed out.
"Now now Sasuke, you said you don't care what other people think." Naruto winked playfully.
"Tch…I'm surprised you remembered. How much have you really had?" Sasuke raised an eyebrow, Naruto still holding firmly onto his raven, gave him a cheeky smirk.
"I don't know." Naruto chuckled. "You need to drink…please." Naruto begged with a pout.
"Fine…I'll have a few and then we'll go. Deal?" Sasuke agreed with a sigh.
Naruto was more than excited and quickly grabbed the raven by the hand and dragged him over to the bar. All the other girls stood there gobsmacked at the whole scene, however most of them still curious to the relationship still persisted on getting with Sasuke, especially the red headed girl.
"2 pints please!" Naruto bellowed at the barman who happily obliged.
"Naruto I can pay for my own drinks. Besides I think you've had enough yourself." Sasuke exhaled.
"NO! I OWE YOU!" Naruto insisted.
"Alright fine! Sheesh." Sasuke couldn't argue over a free pint. With that Naruto handed Sasuke the pint a little shakily.
"There now we're downing this right?" Naruto suggested, which earned him nothing more than a scowl from Sasuke. "Awwww…boo." Naruto pouted all too cutely for the raven.
"You make me do the stupidest things Naruto…" Sasuke sighed. Naruto gasped and raised his glass.
"You're so going to get it." Naruto winked cheekily.
"Not until you're sober." Sasuke whispered back with a smirk before clinging his glass against Naruto's. "Cheers." They both said as they downed their pints.
Naruto had quickly demolished his while Sasuke struggled slightly, as he wasn't that good with his drink the alcohol buzzed to his head straight away. To the surprise and irritation of Sasuke, Naruto was already onto the next drink, ordering two shots for the pair.
Sasuke noticed the girls from earlier were approaching. "Great…" He muttered to himself, because of the annoying girls and also the disgusting looking shot he was just handed.
"Bottoms up Sasuke!" Naruto beamed before necking the colourless shot.
"Fuck…okay." Sasuke cautiously eyed the shot before quickly drinking. Naruto laughed loudly at Sasuke's reaction, he was not pleased with the taste at all.
"UGH! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT?" Sasuke practically screeched, as he searched for a drink to wash down the horrific taste.
"Um…a bit of everything I think. Heh…" Naruto swayed slightly, the shot hit him hard, along with all the other alcohol he had consumed that night.
"Okay…I think you've had enough now Naruto." Sasuke clutched his temples, the shot had gone straight to his head.
"Kiba! We're going!" Naruto slurred.
Kiba ran over. "What hey? No! Going already? It's not even closing time!" Kiba protested.
"Naruto has drunk way too much. I'm taking him. I think you need to stop too Kiba." Sasuke suggested.
"No way man! I came here to forget about that fucking girl. I'm drinking until that happens!" Kiba growled angrily before storming off towards the bar.
Sasuke sighed. "Naruto sort your friend out please."
"Huh? Oh Kiba is fine, don't worry. Come on let's go Sasukeee...We can Finish what we started earlier." Naruto whispered lowly. Sasuke shuddered slightly at the arousing thought before accepting the offer and leaving with Naruto. Kiba however watched the pair leave before sighing to himself as he ordered a few shots.
The group of girls who were stalking Sasuke, now focused their attention to the lonely Kiba. "Hey sexy, want to buy us a drink?" Again it was the red headed girl with the same forward approach. This time working as Kiba grinned deviously.
"Sure thing babe." Kiba said with a chuckle as he paid out for a couple of shots for the three girls. "Okay? Ready? Three! Two! One! Go!" Kiba counted down before downing the liquid with ease. The other girls struggled and coughed slightly, the main red head however shook her head and grabbed Kiba forcefully. "Woah! What?" Kiba began.
"Do you have a girlfriend? Or boyfriend…?" The girl whispered as she was now embracing the boy.
Kiba blushed and gulped nervously. "Uh…no not really." Kiba said, still ashamed as he was thinking of Sakura.
"Good enough for me." The girl smirked sexually before pulling Kiba into a smooch. All the girls gasped and cheered.
Kiba however felt numb. What happened? What was he doing? Did he want this? All these questions buzzed around his head until he finally gave into the kiss, he did find this red head extremely attractive but he still felt guilty. Even though Sakura probably hated him now, he couldn't help but feel like he was betraying her.
The kiss ended and the girl wiped her lip before asking another question. "Fancy going someplace quiet?" She winked suggestively as she stroked Kiba's cheek.
Kiba stuttered. "O…okay…" The girl pulled Kiba off the stool and led him to the back of the pub/club. Kiba looked around and noticed they were in a secluded off room. It was darkened, with dim red lights, there was a leather sofa at the far end of the room, which the girl pushed Kiba down onto. Kiba sat there and watched as the girl started to unzip the purple jacket she was wearing. Kiba gasped when the girl removed the jacket and was just wearing a very lacy red bra, which expressed her breasts a great deal. The boy almost drooled at the beautiful sight, feeling himself rise up, he touched his crotch gently. The girl chuckled as she looked down at the black skirt she was wearing. She then moved her hand down to unbuckle the buttons. Kiba blinked rapidly, he had never experienced anything like this with Sakura. Why wasn't Sakura like this? Maybe she wanted me to…start? Kiba started to ponder but his thoughts halted as the skirt fell down and the girl was wearing nothing but her bra and panties. She then walked over to Kiba and mounted him, pressing her breasts against his face. "Do you like?" She moaned slightly as Kiba mumbled a yes. "Good. Now…your turn." She smirked.
"Me?" Kiba said sheepishly.
"Yes you. Get undressed so the fun can really start." She laughed while moving down Kiba's body, kissing his cheek and neck.
"Oh…Okay…" Kiba nervously agreed as he started to pull off his shirt. When he was topless a thought suddenly surged into his head. It was when Shikamaru told him what Sakura wanted him to be like, followed by the argument with Sakura. With this in mind his body felt a rush of adrenaline and he grabbed the girl and pulled her into a firm kiss. "This is taking too long! Let's fucking go!" Kiba growled excitedly. The girl was shocked by this new attitude.
"Woah where did this come from?" She smirked.
"Shut up! Come on let's go!" Kiba insisted as he hastily removed his jeans which left him just in his boxers which expressed a large bulge.
The girl licked her lips in anticipation. She then got pulled down onto her knees by the boy. "Fucking hurry up! I need this so bad!" He practically yelled. The girl blushed slightly, she was now feeling very nervous, she had intentions of being the dominant but now they had both switched roles.
"Okay…" She mumbled as she pulled the boxers down, exposing Kiba's throbbing member. Kiba gasped loudly as he was grasped tightly by the girl and slowly licked.
"This…FUCK! Go! Not fast enough come on!" Kiba growled which each lick. He moaned loudly when the girl agreed and enveloped it whole and started sucking. "OHH YESS HARDER! HARDER! FUCK! SA…SA…SAKURA!" Kiba suddenly screamed out. He was close, but the girl suddenly stopped.
"Who the fuck is Sakura?" The girl asked, still holding Kiba.
"…No one! Don't fucking stop bitch!" Kiba growled in an almost animalistic tone.
The girl stood up and grabbed her clothes before quickly getting dressed. "You fucking creep. Don't call me a bitch!" The girl slapped him hard across the cheek before exiting the room.
Kiba stood there naked, still ready to explode. "Fuck…what am I doing?" Kiba shook out of a sort of daze he was in, not realizing where he was. "What's the hell is going on!" Kiba cursed as he nervously put his clothes back on.
Sasuke had practically dragged Naruto all the way home, while Naruto mumbled affectionate words. "No way are we doing anything when you're like this Naruto." Sasuke sighed.
"Awww man…I was looking…forward, to, fu…fu…fucking you." Naruto slurred.
"How romantic…" Sasuke smirked as he opened the door to the house. Minato just caught them as he was about to head off to bed.
"Evening boys…Sasuke how much has he had?" Minato asked quickly as he focused his attention on his blond son.
"Too much." Sasuke smiled faintly before carrying the boy in question upstairs to his room
"Never thought I'd raised an alcoholic…" Minato laughed lightly as he followed upstairs before proceeding to his room. "Goodnight guys." Minato said with a yawn.
"Goodnight!" Naruto boomed out, causing the other two to twitch at the sound.
"Ssh Naruto! Goodnight Minato." Sasuke nodded to the blond before taking Naruto to his bed.
Naruto seemed to perk up with renewed energy once he entered his room. He then smirked and with a slight gleam in his eye he grabbed Sasuke and embraced him in an awkward smooch. Sasuke pushed away firmly. "What the hell Naruto! I had to carry you when all this time you were fine?" Sasuke said with anger.
Naruto grinned and nodded. "Thank you Sasuke, it was really nice. I should…return the favour." Naruto whispered sensually as he moved towards his bed.
Sasuke couldn't help but tense up at the thought. I can't…he's still drunk. I want it to be perfect…I'm sorry Naruto. Sasuke thought to himself. About to speak he was halted when Naruto started removing his top slowly, revealing the blonds toned chest.
"You're making me nervous Sasuke…" Naruto pouted cutely.
Out of pure will power alone, Sasuke shook his head out of the daze and spoke. "No, no…Not now Naruto. I'm sorry. Goodnight!" Sasuke rushed out of the room not letting Naruto get a word in. Naruto kept the same pout as he sat there half naked.
"Dammit. So close." The blond sighed before getting changed into his pyjamas and going to bed.
Sasuke was fighting back a bulge which wanted to burst free from his trousers. He cursed lightly as he entered his own room. "Dammit…Too close. I want to so badly…but I want it…to be perfect." Sasuke sighed as he slumped down onto his desk chair. Flipping open his laptop he decided to check his results online. He laughed at how he almost forgot that this day was about results. Quickly scanning down he checked his application to Hebi academy. With a proud grin he was happy to see that they had already accepted him. His mind however veered off to Naruto. Hmm…I'd wish he'd get into Hebi too…I can't imagine university without him. Sasuke thought to himself while tapping his finger on the desk. "I can only hope he does…" Sasuke mumbled. He then turned off his laptop and got ready for bed. Lying down under the covers he smiled contently at the comfortably soft bed. "Hopefully…" He whispered to himself before shutting his eyes and drifting off to sleep.
Chapter two! Here we go again I suppose? I don't think this will manage 25 chapters like the former though! We shall see I guess? :P ANYWAY! Sorry for the long delay, been a busy bee but I hope you enjoyed this chapter, it was really enjoyable to write. Hopefully my writing will pick up a bit as the story is delving into more interesting territory now. Also I'm sorry about the characters being very different to what they were in Calm Steps 1. But I feel like after all these years they've progressed slightly, more so than others. Don't fear though as most will revert back to them old selfs soon enough! (Mostly talking about Ino and Kiba here btw) ^^ But yeah hope you liked this chapter and hope you continue to read this story! Thank you for the reviews as well! Much appreciated! :D
