Winter Nights - Chapter Two
Written by Kyoki Hinote
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto… If I did, they wouldn't be showing it on Cartoon Network, and the English voice actors would actually sound like they should, and not make me want to tear my eardrums out of my head.
Warnings: Uh… slash. But, you know that by now. Boys KISSING! Oh no! RUN AWAY!
A/N: Damn! I should hold chapters hostage more often! That worked really well! Usually, I have more than twenty times the readers as I do reviewers… Oh, by the way, this takes place when they are about 17-18, but I'm ignoring the time skip. Story rating changing to T because of... I'm not telling!
Pairings: ShinoxKiba, KibaxShino
When he woke up, Shino noticed three things. First, that he was warm. This was odd, because his room was always cold. So, he wasn't in his room. The second thing he realized, was that his glasses and coat were gone. That meant he wasn't on a mission. Both of these realizations, of course, led to the third: If he was not in his room, nor on a mission, then… he did not know where he was.
As he woke up, and his brain began processing things at a faster rate, he started noticing other things, like the warm arms around his waist, the earthy, strangely familiar smell, and the feeling of something soft, furry, and warm lying against his chest.
Where am I?
Slowly, he opened his eyes, and was greeted by a familiar boyish face.
Kiba?
His teammate was asleep, and responsible for the warmth around his waist. The soft, furry thing against his chest was Akamaru, who had snuggled up between Shino and Kiba and was snoring lightly.
How did I get here?
It was then that he remembered.
I was at the bench, in the park. We were talking… I must have fallen asleep…
Carefully disentangling himself from Kiba, he silently walked to his friend's kitchen.
When he turned sixteen, Kiba had insisted for his own house. It wasn't far from the rest of the family, but it was his own. Shino had been over a few times after returning from a late-night mission, not wanting to disturb his sleeping family members with his arrival. Nin needed sleep where and when they could get it.
Upon reaching the kitchen, Shino noiselessly set to work preparing breakfast, as a thank-you to Kiba. Fortunately, Kiba had the ingredients for pancakes, even maple syrup.
By the time Kiba and Akamaru arrived in the kitchen, yawning, noses filled with the sweet aroma of blueberry pancakes, there were two empty plates, two forks, a plate filled with blueberry pancakes, butter, and maple syrup on the table, and a plate on the floor for Akamaru.
Spotting the delicious food, Kiba gave a shout of delight, Akamaru barked happily, and they both ran to their respective plates, Kiba serving Akamaru four pancakes before serving himself.
Shino, carrying two glasses of orange juice, set one in front of his plate, carefully sat down and served himself quietly.
Mouth full of pancake, Kiba grinned.
"Fanks, Shii-o! Dese aw goo!"
"Swallow."
Kiba did.
"Thanks, Shino! These are good!"
Shino nodded, wishing he had his glasses. It was… unnerving, to say the least, knowing Kiba could see his eyes. They say eyes are the window to the soul, after all.
"You know…" Kiba chewed on a pancake thoughtfully, "you should start wearing your glasses less. It's not like there's anything wrong with your eyes. I like them. They're… uhh…" Kiba tried to think of the appropriate word. "They're… brown."
Shino smiled, despite himself.
Seeing that smile caused Kiba to grin wider, and throughout the breakfast, Kiba carried on random conversation, with Shino nodding at correct intervals and occasionally adding a comment of his own.
Over the years, Shino had opened up more, especially to his teammates. He was still quiet, it was in his nature, but he talked much more compared to the past.
After breakfast, Shino cleaned up the table, partly because he knew Kiba wouldn't, but also adding to his silent thanks to Kiba for bringing him inside from the cold.
Suddenly getting a devious idea, Kiba smirked, fangs gleaming. As Shino's back was turned, he lumped up, wrapping his arms around Shino's waist. Shino stiffened, an almost inaudible gasp escaping the confines of his lips.
"Thanks for the breakfast, Shino…" Kiba whispered, his breath ghosting over Shino's ear. "It was delicious." The tip of his tongue lightly traced the sensitive cartilage.
Shino's eyes shut, his breath coming in light gasps, and his face heating up. Kiba kissed the flushed cheek, then ran to his room with Akamaru, leaving a stunned and flustered Shino speechless.
Slowly, Shino's hand rose, fingers lightly touching the place on his cheek Kiba had kissed.
Meanwhile, Kiba was lying on his bed, attempting to suffocate himself with his pillow.
What the hell was I thinking? He hates me now! I know he does! He's going to kill me! And if he doesn't, I'll save him the trouble and kill myself!
Akamaru whined, nuzzling his friend's hand with his nose.
A quiet, almost shy voice came from the doorway.
"Kiba?"
Sighing, Kiba spoke, though his voice was slightly muffled by the pillow. "Yeah?"
"May I come in?"
"Yeah…"
Kiba clenched his eyes shut, hearing his door open. Footsteps came closer, and the bed dipped a little as Shino sat down. Feeling the pillow be removed from his face, Kiba braced himself for the worst - - rejection.
"Kiba, I…" Shino hesitated. He sighed. Deciding actions spoke louder than words, especially when dealing with Kiba, Shino placed a gentle kiss on Kiba's lips. He was about to pull away, but a hand grabbed onto the back of his head, pulling him back down.
Shino gasped in surprise, and Kiba took advantage of the opportunity, exploring Shino's mouth with his tongue.
Kiba's tongue swept over Shino's teeth, tickling the roof of his mouth, which caused Shino to moan, his hands gripping Kiba's shoulders.
When they parted, both were breathless and gasping. Kiba opened his eyes, gazing at Shino.
Shino's eyes were closed, a delicate blush across his cheeks and nose. He was panting, and he just looked…
"Beautiful..."
Shino's eyes opened. "What?"
Kiba smiled, blushing a little. "Nothing."
Giving the dog-boy a curious look, Shino laid down next to Kiba, arms wrapping around him in an embrace. Kiba laughed, hugging Shino tight and adjusting their position so Shino's head was resting on his chest.
Kiba snickered. "Who would have thought your ears are so sensitive?"
Shino's face flushed slightly, and he glared at Kiba, flicking him on the nose. Kiba grabbed his "injured" nose and whined.
"What? They are." Kiba traced the shell of Shino's ear with his free hand, relishing in the black-haired one's shudder.
"I wonder what else on you is oversensitive…"
OWARI
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