Ch. 7

Sasuke sat with his friends during lunch. Someone at his table had said that Naruto was only graduating because of his sister. While his sister has helped the dobe, Naruto was far from stupid. He knew the blond was smarter than he let people think he was and it bothered Sasuke that it was so. He also knew the reason it bothered him. He liked the blond-headed, dobe. He liked fighting with him, whether it was actual fighting or a verbal argument. So he added his own thoughts to the argument on the dobe's intelligence. He liked the fire that blazed in the boy's angry, blue eyes.

It all started when he was twelve years old.

~Flashback~

Sasuke was participating in a karate tournament for twelve year olds. He had one final opponent left and Naruto entered the ring. He looked Naruto over from head to foot. He had blond hair, blue eyes and a natural tan. He must have been in good condition to have come this far in the tournament. Naruto was interesting to look at.

Naurto was the first to attack. Sasuke easily dodged and then counterattacked. His blow landed. Then Naruto made a move but it was a feint and landed a blow to Sasuke's side. He growled at Naruto and moved to punch him in the face, but Naruto blocked. It went on for what seemed like forever, when suddenly Naruto was on his back. Sasuke won and grinned at the boy glaring at him.

Sasuke had made the boy furious by grabbing him through his pants. No one saw him do it. Naruto then attacked him viciously but his anger clouded his judgment some giving Sasuke the upper hand. Sasuke took full advantage and victory was his.

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Sasuke took every opportunity he could to torment the dobe. Including when they played basketball one time.

Sasuke and his friends met with Kiba and his friends. Naruto was running late getting there. So Sasuke asked if they wanted to up the stakes. They said sure.

Sasuke's team would be the team with no shirts and Kiba's and Naruto's team wore shirts. Sasuke's team won. They were all hot and sweaty so they snuck into the gym and locker room to shower off. Then someone said that the losers should go first and let the winners watch. They all went along because it was part of the deal they had made. Sasuke stared at Naruto the whole time enjoying the boy's embarrassment while the others made fun of the losers' packages and asked if anyone had gotten any.

After they were done the losers left to change clothes while the winners took their showers. Sasuke was the last to leave and Kiba told Naruto to stay and wait for him. It was also a part of the deal. He came out in just his towel with his clothes in hand. Then the dropped the towel letting his package be on display in front of the blond's face. Naruto's face turned red and it looked as if a tent was forming in his pants. Sasuke put his clothes on as if it didn't bother him but he was definitely bothered. They left after Sasuke was dressed.

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~End flashback~

After school Naruto and Kiba went to Kiba's house to work on a project. Kiba rode on the back of Naruto's bike. At Kiba's house they went to Kiba's room to work in peace.

After they were done, Kiba asked, "So what has your boxers in a wad".

"What do you mean?"

"Man, ever since lunch you have been mopey and distracted. What gives?"

"I think I'm gay."

"No kidding. What was your first clue?"

"That time playing basketball and we took showers in front of..."

"Sasuke," Kiba finished.

"Yeah," Naruto said dejectedly.

"Sorry about that. We tried to beat him for ya."

"What?"

"Before you got there we upped the stakes. If we lost we would have to shower in front of them and you had to wait for Sasuke."

"And if they lost?"

"They would shower in front of us and Sasuke would do whatever you wanted him to."

"Man."

"So What happened after I left?"

"Sasuke came out of the showers in just a towel and then let it drop right there in front of me."

"No way! What happened after that?"

"He stood there for a moment then got dressed," Naruto said not looking at his friend.

"That's it?"

"Yeah."

"Oh come on, that can't be it."

"Well..."

"Well what?"

"I got hard," Naruto whispered.

"You what?"

"I got hard."

"From seeing his..."

"Yeah."

"Welcome to the club," Kankuro said as he suddenly walked into Kiba's room.

"Kankuro," Kiba gasped upon seeing his lover.

"That is not something I want to hear, not from you," Naruto said to the older boy.

"Too bad, Naruto. You have the hots for Sasuke and Sasuke has the hots for you. Just jump him already."

"Sasuke has the hots for Naruto," Kiba asked.

"He sure does. He is always watching him, fighting with him and glaring at the rest of us."

"That doesn't prove anything," Naruto said.

"Do you not remember him grabbing you during the tournament when you were twelve?"

"He Cheated," Naruto screeched.

"He saw something he liked and went for it. I would have done the same if I had faced Kiba that day."

"You would not," Kiba said.

"I would and you know it."

"You were there that day," Naruto asked.

"Yeah. So was Gaara, but he was sick and did not participate. He watched your sister. He has liked her ever since. Temari had wanted to face her but she is three years older than you and two years older than me. Gaara would have been the only one with that opportunity but she quit tournaments. She hasn't really been the same since that day. At least that is what Gaara says."

"Our parents died that day," Naruto mumbled but the others heard and did not comment.