Hello to my most wonderful readers! First, I'd like to thank everyone who reviewed. I loved reading them and it made me want to update this story as fast as I could! I had this chapter finished Sunday but I couldn't post it because...I LOST MY INTERNET CONNECTION DUE TO A FREAKIN' BLIZZARD! I've been cut off from the internet for the past two days and it's finally back up and running. Hallelujah! *down on knees*
This chapter is not beta'd so please excuse any grammatical mistakes you may find.
Chapter 2: The Candy Brigade
Naruto collapsed onto his bed as soon as he got home from work. He kicked off his shoes and stared up at the white painted ceiling. His eyes glanced at the clock hanging on the wall. It was a little after six and Kiba and Shikamaru both had classes until ten. Naruto decided now would be a good time to grab a quick shower and take a much needed nap. His blue eyes came to rest on the orange backpack sitting atop his chair. There were fifty papers waiting to be graded and a graduate exam that needed writing. He scowled, maybe he could squeeze that in after his nap? He thought about it for a few minutes. If he took a shower now and set his alarm clock for ten, he could get some needed rest than have enough time to do all the work he needed. It was a brilliant plan.
Naruto jumped off the bed and began stripping off his clothes. Off flew the white button down shirt, down came the iron pressed dress pants, the brown, big buckled belt Sakura had given him for his twentieth birthday was hurled onto the bed. Socks flew to the floor and down came the orange boxers with yellow polka dots. The blonde grabbed a towel hanging from the hook on his door, and ran stark naked to the bathroom.
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Shikamaru shoved Kiba into his jeep and grumbled something incoherent under his breath. Kiba threw his friend a wicked glare before buckling his seatbelt. The psychology professor rolled his eyes and got into the car.
"We're making a quick stop at the electronics store," he said.
"Why?"
"I need to get a few things."
"Oh," Kiba sighed, "What for?"
"The plan."
"The plan?" Kiba wrinkled his nose, "What plan?"
"Operation malt balls," Shikamaru said, voice border lining on boredom.
"Operation malt balls?" Kiba furrowed his brow, "What the fuck does that mean?"
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The loud beeping of the alarm clock had Naruto sitting straight up with eyes wide open. He reached out a tan hand and slammed it hard against the blasted clock. Slowly, he slithered out of bed and walked over to feed Gamakichi, his orange pet frog.
"Hey Gamakichi," Naruto tapped the glass with his finger, "Want some grub?"
The frog let out a loud croak, hopped closer to the glass, and pressed its face to the smooth surface. Naruto chuckled lightly as he let in some live flies into the tank. Gamakichi's long pink tongue wasted no time in pulling the little winged insects into his mouth.
"Now I need something to eat."
Naruto made his way into the kitchen and opened the refrigerator. When was the last time Sakura had been over? The fridge was in serious need of some real food. Naruto scavenged the shelves looking for something to appease his growling stomach. There was Temari's casserole…some leftover fried shrimp…a bunch of fried rice and Akamaru's dog food. The blonde sighed and grabbed the fried shrimp, putting it in the microwave. Then he waited patiently for his dinner to be ready. The soft ding went off soon enough, and Naruto quickly began devouring his measly meal. He looked up at the clock after finishing and frowned. It was already half past ten…where were the guys? They only lived a five-minute car ride from the campus…and if the two had decided to walk, they should have already been here by now. Naruto grabbed himself a glass of water and made his way back to his room intent on getting some work done.
The next morning Naruto awoke to the loud banging on his door. He lifted his head from his desk and groaned.
He had fallen asleep grading the stupid papers!
He chanced a look at the clock and swore.
"Naruto what the fuck is taking you so long?" Kiba yelled, "We're gonna leave if you don't get your ass out here in five minutes!"
The blonde jumped from his desk and began running about his room throwing on clothes left and right. He glanced at himself in the mirror, patted down his hair as best he could, grabbed his papers, shoved them into his orange backpack and ran out the door. Shikamaru was standing in the hall jingling the set of keys. Naruto ran outside, unaware he had put his shirt on inside out.
"Troublesome," Shikamaru muttered before heading out to the car.
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Naruto had made it just in time for his graduate writing class. The students were already sitting in their seats waiting for him to begin. Fuka was sitting in the front row again, her breasts nearly spilling out from the low cut blouse she wore. Naruto shuddered. He had to remember to get out of the class fast before the red haired woman could stop him. Fuka smiled flirtatiously at her professor. It didn't matter that she was older than he was. She wanted the blonde professor all to herself. Nothing turned her on more than a man with an intelligent head on his shoulders.
"How did the writing assignment go?" Naruto began.
The class quickly started in on a discussion. Some students decided that journalistic writing wasn't one of their strong suites. Other students had found the assignment to be quite endearing. Shun, a young man with cropped hair, said that he had greatly enjoyed scouting out information about his topic. Naruto was thrilled with the responses he was getting. The students were all so enthusiastic, even the ones who had trouble with the assignment were contributing a great deal.
When there was a half hour left, Naruto split the class into six groups so the students could have some time to study for the exam he was going to give them on Friday. Everyone got to work as Naruto began writing the key themes on the board. The blonde was nearly done scribbling when his cell phone vibrated in his pocket. Quickly, he drew it out and read the text from Shikamaru.
Sasuke is in the Staff lounge.
Just letting you know.
Naruto sighed and put his phone away. Damn, he had planned to grab a bite to eat in his forty-minute break. Grumbling under his breath, he decided he would have to make do with a piece of fruit from the student's dining hall. He was so concentrated on his thoughts he didn't even notice the students packing up and heading to their next class. What made him finally come to was the slender hand wrapping itself around his waist. Naruto jumped.
"What are you doing?" he brushed the chalk dust from his clothes as he stared pointedly at Fuka. The voluptuous woman smiled slyly as she took a step forward, "Professor…I'm having some trouble studying for the exam."
"Really?" Naruto shifted so that the desk stood between the two of them, "What areas are you having issues with?"
"The lower regions," she pursed her lips, "They need your strong guidance."
Naruto visibly swallowed.
Fuka grew even more excited.
"Professor I need you to teach me," she ran a hand through her hair, "I need you to tutor me in private."
"T-that's n-not a v-very good i-idea Fuka," Naruto stammered as he saw the girl grab his backpack from the floor. She hugged it close to her chest, her breasts enclosing the orange backpack as she moved it up and down. The gesture caused her breasts to move quite erotically.
"Why professor?" she dropped the bag and launched herself at Naruto, grabbing the tail of his shirt in her hand as the young professor tried to flee. Naruto felt himself pulled back by a surprisingly great amount of force. He collided with her body, the soft breasts pushed hard against his clothed chest. Fuka pushed Naruto hard into the chair. The blonde gasped as the air escaped his lungs. He had to get away without hurting her. However, her grip was unexpectedly strong.
"I need you to tutor me right now," she purred into his ear as she trapped him in the chair, straddling the panicking English professor.
"Fuka, please get off me. This is highly improper," Naruto choked out before the girl crashed her lips on his. Naruto began to thrash in his seat, trying desperately to lodge his student off himself. His frantic behavior proved useful. With enough random hand and foot movements, he was able to switch his position and plant Fuka into the seat. Quickly, Naruto grabbed his backpack and ran out of the classroom, not even noticing the two students who had stood guard outside the door. The woman and man entered the room to find Fuka steaming in the chair gritting her teeth.
"I'm guessing you failed?" the dark haired woman snickered.
"Shut up!" Fuka snapped.
"Let's go," the man grumbled.
"I'm going to get him," Fuka snarled, "I've got only a month and a half left until I graduate! I have to have him before I do!"
"Of all the men at this campus," Fudo grimaced as Fuka stood up, "You had to go after a gay one?"
"He's not gay!" yelled an angry Fuka, "He's bi, which means I still have a chance!"
Fuen and Fudo shared a look before exiting the classroom with Fuka in tow.
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"I expect to be reimbursed fully," Shikamaru said as he handed out the small walkie-talkies. Sakura took hers and stared at it thoughtfully. So, this is why Shikamaru had asked her to dismiss her class early.
"How much did it cost?"
"Thirty."
"Thirty!" Sakura's voice rose in pitch, "For this lousy piece of-"
"They have long range," Kiba interrupted.
Sakura glared at the man who sat beside her.
"I do not understand," Lee looked up at his friends, "Why do we need these?"
"Because," Shikamaru sighed, "This is how we're going to make the plan work."
"What plan?" Kankuro asked.
"Operation malt balls!" Kiba grinned, "We're fucking going to rip this shit!"
After Shikamaru explained the plan he and Neji had come up with yesterday evening, the crowd of friends began humming with excitement.
"Do you think it will work?"
"If everyone does as I say," Shikamaru said dryly looking pointedly at Kiba.
"How about Sai?"Sakura asked, "Why isn't he here?"
"That is because Sai would tell Naruto," Neji stood gracefully from his seat, "I have no doubt in my mind that our dear art instructor would like nothing better than to see our efforts crumble."
"But Sai is always hanging around him," Ino pointed out, "How is this supposed to work if Naruto's shadow follows him everywhere? Sai would end up ruining our plans without even knowing them."
"True," Shikamaru said offhandedly, "That's another reason why we have these." He wiggled the small technological device in his hand with a slight grin.
"You want us to become ninjas?" Choji asked, tilting his head slightly.
"I want you to be super ninjas," Shikamaru clarified, "Teach and spy all at the same time."
"We won't be able to pull this off with just us," Shino said, "The campus is too large."
"That's why I brought in reinforcements." Shikamaru turned to the door.
No one came in.
He scratched his head, "Troublesome."
Neji was just about to go open the door when it flew open and everyone's eyes landed on the most hideous shade of green their retinas had ever had to process.
"Hello my youthful subordinates!" Neji swallowed hard and began backing away as quickly and quietly as possible. "Kakashi!" the green giant bellowed.
When there was no movement, Gai excused himself and rushed out the door. Roughly two minutes later he came running back in with a haggard looking Kakashi slumped over his back.
"Lost him for a moment there," Gai chuckled as he slid poor Kakashi off his back.
Sakura's eye twitched.
Kakashi leaned heavily on the wall taking large gulps of air through his mask. Lee was standing up clapping loudly as Gai took a dramatic bow and flashed everyone in the room his blinding smile. Tenten recoiled as memories long since buried started to resurface. She clamped her hands over her head willing the memories of her first year at Konoha University to go away.
Neji stood in the corner glaring at the man who had unconsciously made his first year here, hell on earth.
"The representatives," Shikamaru shrugged his shoulders.
"What can those two do that we can't?" Kiba asked.
Kakashi straightened and patted himself down ensuring nothing was damaged or broken. He then proceeded to take lead of the conversation, "It's not just the two of us. We're here representing roughly twenty people. Tsunade has taken a particular interest in this," Kakashi scratched his head, "Eh…I guess you could call it a mission. I quote, 'Damn blonde brat and that Uchiha better stop breaking things in my University! Get the two of them together so I could get back to more important things!' So you see, many of the Heads have been pushed into this…scheme that Shikamaru has concocted. I being one of them. Tsunade even has a bet going. So if any of you care to place wagers…feel free to stop by her office."
The next day everyone was going about his or her daily business as if nothing out of the ordinary was now in play. Naruto was freaking out however; he had yet to write the exam for his graduate class. Today was going to be an exceptionally long day. It was looking like there was going to be an all-nighter in his near future. Naruto entered the staff lounge and sat himself down at the table, hitting his forehead against the smooth cool surface. Gaara eyed him warily as he lowered the chopsticks away from his mouth
"Gaara," Naruto said glumly, "I need a break."
The red head frowned, "Yes. It seems so."
"I'm supposed to give an exam Friday except I still haven't written the blasted thing yet!"
"You still have today and tomorrow," Gaara offered.
Naruto slumped his shoulders, "I also have a student who's intent on molesting me."
Gaara choked on his rice. He began coughing hard.
Naruto sat up and looked oddly at his friend. His eyes widened when Gaara's face began turning a dangerous purple color. The blonde slapped the chocking professor hard on the back.
It took a few minutes for Gaara to get back his coloring. When he was finally feeling somewhat okay he turned his full attention on Naruto.
"What did you say?"
"You sure you won't choke this time?" Naruto said jokingly.
Gaara let out a low growl.
Naruto swallowed, "Joke Gaara. It was a joke. Laugh."
"Oh," Gaara's mouth softened.
"This student of mine," Naruto rested his head in his palm, "Fuka, has been making advances. Yesterday she went further than she ever did. She's been a student of mine for nearly two years now and I can honestly say I will be glad when she leaves after graduation. I've told her to stop on countless occasions but she just won't leave me alone."
"Have you talked to Tsunade about it?" Gaara suggested.
Naruto nodded, "There isn't much she can do. It's really my word against hers."
Gaara thought for a moment, "I could take care of her for you."
The blonde shook his head furiously, "No Gaara. No taking care of it like that. I want her to stop molesting me, not have her killed."
"I still have my contacts Naruto," Gaara waved his hand, "It wouldn't be me doing the actual taking care of."
Naruto gulped and shook his head again more venomously.
Gaara sighed, "Fine then. What do you propose to do?"
"Run out of my class and install a peep hole in my office door?"
Gaara furrowed his brow, "That is no way to live your life. Have you forgotten what you taught me?"
Naruto sighed, "No…but I think this is the best way. She will be gone in two months tops."
The door to the staff lounge flew open and in came Sakura, sporting a rather deadly aura. Gaara and Naruto chanced a look at each other before Sakura plopped in between them.
"I am seriously considering committing a felony," Sakura said darkly.
"W-what happened Sakura?" Naruto stammered. A trickle of sweat ran down his face as he wearily eyed the Anatomy professor.
"Those brats," Sakura leered, "I will show them who can play games."
Gaara wisely chose to go get himself a drink from the juice bar. The door opened again and in came Kiba and Shikamaru.
"Hey Naruto!" Kiba said loudly. Sakura's head snapped to the door and Kiba got a good look at the fire blazing inside Sakura's eyes. "Fuck, what crawled up your ass and died?"
Sakura was up in a heartbeat. She grabbed Kiba by the collar and started shaking him for everything he was worth, "I WILL RIP OUT YOUR PURKINJE FIBERS!" (1)
"What are purkinje fibers?" Naruto whispered to Shikamaru who was now occupying Sakura's seat. The psychology professor shrugged.
Kiba was trying to loosen Sakura's grip on his collar. The constant snapping back and forth of his head was making him dizzy, not to mention…nauseous. He really needed to learn how to keep his mouth shut around the short fused female.
The door opened and Lee bounced inside. He took one look at the violence taking place, accessed it, nodded his head and proceeded with caution. The bushy browed speech professor took a seat beside Shikamaru and cleared his throat.
"I ate a malt ball for lunch."
Sakura stopped throttling Kiba.
Kiba stopped moving and shifted his eyes to get a better look.
"Is the licorice at the counter?" Shikamaru asked.
"Yes. The Licorice is sold separately," Lee nodded.
"What are you talking about?" Naruto frowned.
"The dollars are also on the table," Lee continued.
"How about the Twizzler?" Shikamaru asked.
"Waiting to be bought."
"Does anyone else think they've gone crazy?" Naruto looked around the room.
"Oh Naruto," Lee said suddenly, "Kakashi was looking for you just now. He's upstairs."
The blonde sighed and got up. "This better not be another, 'I-was-late-on-your-paperwork-can-you-send-it-in-again' speech." If Kakashi lost his stuff again, he was seriously planning on breaking a few of the man's bones. As soon as Naruto had left the staff lounge, Shikamaru pulled his walkie-talkie out of his pocket.
"The orange is out of the fridge. I repeat, the orange is out of the fridge."
Everyone waited with baited breath.
The walkie-talkie crackled, "Target in site. Orange is within range."
"Do we have visual on the Painter?"
"…Target in sight," Hinata's voice echoed through the room.
"Alright ninjas," Shikamaru said, "Do your thing."
Kakashi tucked his walkie-talkie into his pocket and turned his back on the approaching blonde.
"Here goes," Iruka said as he watched the younger man approach.
At the sound of a throat clearing behind him, Kakashi turned around with a smile plastered onto his face, "Why Naruto, how are you?"
"Fine," Naruto shrugged his shoulders, "Hey Iruka."
"Hello Naruto," Iruka smiled at the young professor, "What's up?"
"Lee told me Kakashi was looking for me," Naruto said as he looked at the Head of his department, "What is it?"
"Oh its nothing," Kakashi waved his hand, "I thought I lost your paperwork but it seems I had just misplaced it. Iruka was so kind in helping me look."
Naruto frowned, "Oh. Well okay then."
The blonde turned to go but was stopped by a hand on his shoulder, "Say Naruto, how about we take a little walk, hm?"
"Kakashi, I'm not having this discussion," Naruto shook off the older man's hand, "I'm not a kid anymore."
"Still," Kakashi led the blonde down the hall, "It will only take a minute." The silver haired professor cast a look in Iruka's direction and held up three fingers.
When the two of them were out of sight, Iruka grabbed his walkie-talkie, "The Orange is on the go, dollar is with him. I repeat the Orange is on the go and the dollar is with him."
Neji listened to the message and sighed. How did he get himself into this mess again? Oh yes, he wanted peace and quiet. Nevertheless, if it hadn't been for Shikamaru's awfully persuasive argument he wouldn't even have considered doing what he was about to do. He just had to keep telling himself it was for the good of the people.
"Kakashi it's not my fault! That bastard always tries to pick a fight with me!" Naruto said angrily, "How come you don't give him the talk?"
Kakashi patted Naruto on the head, "Because I know who the smarter one is." With that said, Kakashi quickly left before Naruto could read too far into his comment. The blonde frowned and continued walking down the hallway himself. He was about head down the stairs when he spotted Neji pacing furiously up and down the corridor.
"Hey Neji what's wrong?" Naruto called.
Neji's head snapped up. He looked around before his eyes landed on Naruto.
"What's wrong?" Naruto repeated.
"Not here," Neji said and motioned for the blonde to follow him.
Kakashi watched as Neji led Naruto outside the building. He brought the walkie-talkie to his mouth and sighed, "Twizzler has the Orange. I repeat, Twizzler has the Orange."
Shikamaru grinned at everyone huddled around the table, "Time to go get me some licorice."
Naruto let himself be led to the wooden bench sitting amongst the oak trees. The wind was cool but not harsh enough for him to feel chilled. He watched as Neji sat on the bench and motioned for Naruto to do the same. Once he had done so, Neji began to speak rather morosely.
"I'm in love Naruto."
Naruto's eyebrows shot up, "That's great...but why do you look so upset?"
"Because I do not know how to confess my love," Neji said quickly.
"Ah," Naruto nodded, "I see. Who is it?"
"…"
"Well?" Naruto waited.
"Um…I'd rather not say."
"Oh," Naruto scratched his ear, "Okay then. Why don't you practice in front of a mirror then?"
"I have already done so but it doesn't feel right," Neji was wondering if maybe Naruto wasn't as bright as he would have the others think.
"Well how about you practice on me," Naruto said, "I can pretend to be the person you're in love with. Do you think that will help?"
Neji took back his earlier thought. Naruto was a genius and deserved every honor he received, "I suppose…maybe."
"It will be fine. I promise I won't tell anyone. It will be our secret alright?" Naruto grinned, "Just let me know how it ends okay?"
Neji nodded his head.
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"What is it Shikamaru?" Sasuke said, not trying to mask the boredom in his voice.
"Take a walk with me."
Sasuke scowled but got up from his chair and picked up his coffee cup. It was unusual for Shikamaru to ask him for anything. Was it work related? The wheels in the Uchiha's brain began whirling as he thought of all the things that could have gone wrong for Shikamaru (of all people) to need to speak with him in private.
When they had walked outside, Sasuke began to grow irritated. If the man was going to tell him something, he should spit it out already. His break was ending in twenty minutes and Sasuke wanted to get some work done. The raven stopped walking when he spotted a blonde mop of hair sitting on a bench. Shikamaru smiled and continued down the path leaving Sasuke to watch the scene before him.
Neji was cursing Shikamaru to hell right now. Naruto was sitting in front of him patiently, waiting for some confession to tumble out of his mouth. Damn it where was that lazy Nara! Just then, he spotted the pineapple haired man pass a couple of trees. All right, it was now or never.
"There is something I've been meaning to tell you for a while now," Neji started as his eyes darted from the rock by Naruto's foot to the squirrel climbing up the tree.
"What is it?" Naruto grinned.
"I…have…" damn it, this was turning out harder then he thought, "I am in love with you…I think about you all the time these days and well…what I'm trying to say is," Neji took Naruto's hand in his, "I want us to be together. I know you have work and so do I but I think this could be good for us-"
"Say some things about her eyes, her face," Naruto said.
Neji nodded, "Your eyes are like…like waterfalls over a mystic plain, your skin is as soft as the finest tea roses and your lips, "Neji cupped Naruto's chin, "They are like magnificent rubies shining more precious than any diamond in this world." Neji slowly ran his thumb against Naruto's bottom lip, "I have come to greatly admire your beauty and the time we spend together. When I'm with you, it's as if time itself has stopped moving. I want you in my life. I want you to be with me." Neji leaned down and gently placed a kiss on Naruto's slightly parted lips.
A few feet away, Sasuke Uchiha spilled his coffee as he watched his best friend kiss the blonde man. His eyes widened further as the Hyuga's arms wrapped around Naruto and pulled him closer. Sasuke blinked, unsure of what the feeling inside him was.
Was he angry?
He wasn't sure.
Upset?
Slightly, but why?
Moreover, why was he feeling this uncontrollable bout of jealousy? Surely, he couldn't be jealous of Neji. That was preposterous. No…why was he feeling jealous? Why did he want to rip the Hyuga off Uzumaki?
Sasuke blinked again.
Why did he care?
Just then, he saw Naruto slowly push Neji away. The Hyuga straightened his back and stared at the blonde professor.
Now why was Sasuke feeling this strange sense of elation?
Why was he happy?
He didn't care about what went on with Uzumaki.
So…why the feelings?
"Ehm," Naruto gave his head a little shake, "Very good. Very convincing."
"Sorry about the kiss," Neji added blinking furiously, "I must have imagined…"
"No! It's not a problem," Naruto smiled hesitantly, "I-I just wasn't expecting it that's all."
"Well thank you Naruto," Neji stood from his seat, "You are a great friend. I will let you know how my confession goes." He bowed his head and walked briskly back into the building.
Naruto sat still on the bench letting the wind blow at his hair. He decided to stay outside for a while to let his body cool down. It had been a long time since someone had kissed him in such a way. He heard a twig snap and looked up.
In front of him stood Sasuke Uchiha.
Naruto sighed, blaming the heavens for his accursed luck. The raven didn't say anything as he sat beside the blonde professor. Naruto eyed the Uchiha warily. They hadn't seen hide or hair of each other since their fight earlier this week.
"Dobe."
"What?" Naruto responded cautiously.
Sasuke looked at the professor sitting next to him. The man's whole body was tensed up in a defensive way.
"I'm not going to hit you moron," Sasuke rolled his eyes, "Relax."
Naruto stiffened even more, "I am relaxed bastard."
Sasuke raised an eyebrow. Naruto cursed as he realized Sasuke was right. Slowly, he relaxed his muscles.
"What?" He asked again.
"Must I have a reason to sit on a bench?" The Uchiha inquired.
"This is quite out of character for you," Naruto said, "Usually you would never sit next to me freely."
"Hn."
"I hate it when you do that," Naruto growled.
"Do what?" Sasuke asked.
"Hn at me."
"Hn."
"Bastard," Naruto mumbled darkly.
"I don't," Sasuke started, "Like wasting words. I find it unnecessary."
"Really," Naruto said, "I love words. If you haven't noticed…I'm an English professor."
"If you hadn't noticed," Sasuke smirked, "I'm a Math professor. We do numbers not words."
"I don't really like math," Naruto said slowly, "Wasn't very good at it in high school."
"I remember."
"You would wouldn't you," Naruto smiled, "That was the base for most of your lowly jabs at my intelligence."
"Hn."
"Wonderful," Naruto rolled his eyes, "The grunt again."
"You know you could have asked for my help in high school," Sasuke said slowly, "I would probably have helped you. After all, I did help Sakura."
"Yeah," Naruto scratched the back of his ear, "Probably. However, I didn't want to give you the satisfaction."
Sasuke smiled, "I thought as much."
Naruto grinned, "Is that a smile I see Sasuke Uchiha?"
Sasuke glared at the blonde, "What? Am I not allowed that form of expression?"
"Geez," Naruto glared back, "It was just a joke."
"It wasn't very funny."
"Hn."
Sasuke frowned, "I thought you hated it when I grunted at you."
"Thought you'd like a taste of your own medicine," Naruto stood and glanced at his watch, "Damn it. I have a class in ten minutes."
He looked at Sasuke in surprise, "I think this might have been the first time I've walked away from you without some sort of injury."
Sasuke nodded, "Same."
"Well I can't say it was a pleasure," Naruto stuck his hands into his pockets, "But it wasn't too bad. I'll see you around." Naruto gave Sasuke a curt nod and headed back towards the building. The raven watched Naruto disappear inside before standing up and heading in as well. He also had a class waiting for him.
Shikamaru brought the walkie-talkie close to his mouth, "The Snake has played with the Fox. No bodily injures. Mission success. I repeat, mission success."
Everyone in the staff lounge let out a long held in breath. Sakura nodded at the walkie-talkie in her hand. Maybe, just maybe things were looking up.
Today had marked a very important day. It was the first time, in fifteen years, that Sasuke Uchiha and Naruto Uzumaki had managed to have a civil conversation without inflicting any injuries on each other.
This was progress.
This was progress indeed.
(1) Purkinje fibers are important fibers for electric signals on the outside of your heart.
Second chapter done!
Now a word from our genius…Shikamaru!
"Yeah yeah," Shikamaru throws the crowd a bored look, "We'll see how this plays out. Don't get your hopes up kids, we're dealing with a pair of morons. I'm going to try to-hey!"
"Who the fuck are you talking to Shikamaru?" Kiba pushes the brown haired man out of the way to inspect the place, "There's no one here!"
Shikamaru frowns, "Troublesome."
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