A CHANCE ARRANGEMENT
PROLOGUE – PART 2
THE UZUMAKIS
Disclaimer: I don't own "Naruto" in any way, shape or form, just thic fic :)
Warning: This fic contains yaoi/slash/boyxboy, so you don't like, don't read
"But Kyuubi …" whined Naruto with the best puppy-dog eyes he could manage, directing them towards his older brother, who seemed set on ruining Naruto's life (at least social-wise) by forcing him to go to town and get the groceries, when he could instead be hanging out with his friends and having a good time.
Kyuubi sighed exasperatedly and ran his hand through his red hair, reminding himself that he wouldn't fall for the puppy-dog eyes again. Seriously, whenever Naruto did that, he looked identical to a fox, mostly on account of his blonde-red hair and "whisker" scars on his cheeks.
He shook himself before answering, "No Nar! We're running out of food, and unless you want to starve to death, go and get some groceries!"
He almost felt bad for being harsh on Naruto, but it had happened often, ever since he had been forced to take care of Naruto more than a decade ago, and he had learned by now that it was something you had to get used to when taking care of somebody like Nar.
Sending his brother a death-glare, Naruto stomped out the door, and began the long half-hour trek down to the supermarket. As he walked down the country lane, he began to calm down somewhat. That was a good thing about living out in the countryside; a long walk is often the best way to calm down.
He walked into Dunnes, and reading the list of groceries his brother had sent him, he almost leapt for joy when he saw they were all ingredients for Kyuubi's special homemade ramen!
A minute later, he received another text from him;
"That help you feel better? :P"
He quickly tapped out a reply;
"Believe it! :D"
And as fast he could, he made his way around the store, gathering the ingredients for the food of the gods, and talking to a few friends that passed by, who smirked in understanding when they heard that Kyuubi was cooking ramen.
Fortunately, just as he reached the checkouts, one opened and he managed to be the first in line!
He piled the ingredients on the belt and walked to the girl behind the desk, rummaging through his pockets for the credit card that he and Kyuubi shared and their club card.
"That's some … interesting groceries," the girl said conversationally, whilst also stealing a confused glance at Naruto's strange hair colour.
"The ingredients are for my bro's special ramen recipe," he replied enthusiastically, and then took the cards back, before noticing another glance she stole at his hair, "And as for the hair, I just like the colour."
Nodding, the girl (Róisín on her nametag) added a few shopping bags to the load before fiddling around with Naruto's change, and handing him a receipt. She then said hopefully, "You know I get out around 7 if you're free…"
Naruto looked startled for a second, before smiling awkwardly, "Yeah, sorry but I don't swing that way!" And then walked away before Róisín could say anything more.
Why are all the cute ones gay, she thought to herself glumly, upset that she had struck out again tonight.