OK, ok I know that it's been a long time but I'm sooooo sorry! It's just that school re-opened and then they took our first tests and that just got over yesterday…So now I'm going to try and be regular again. So I'll try t update every Sunday from now on! Also I'm in dire search for a beta who can help me keep the afore mentioned promise of updating regularly…so if u think you can help, then please do!
Disclaimer stands from first chapter, warning stands…More Temari bashing going on….Oh! And some shounen-ai love to!
Previous Chapter:
My, my, someone's quite eager
Naruto's POV:
I whipped my head around and came face to chest with Itachi. Damn my height.
"Itachi! What the heck do you think you're doing?" I asked blushing at the fact that 1) I hadn't noticed his chakra and 2) I had been caught as Sasuke's secret santa. I shuffled my feet and looked down until I heard Itachi laugh.
"Relax, I knew that you were Sasuke's secret santa. So no worries there and you know there are people other than Sasuke in this house so I would suggest masking your chakra next time you come around." He said ruffling my hair a bit. I sighed and hung my head in shame. Itachi chuckled and threw his hands around my shoulders.
"Since he's practically at the door by now, why don't we move downstairs where Deidara has made some really good sweets. You know how much he appreciates your input." Itachi said turning to go back downstairs. I took one last glance at the present that I had put down before leaving and let a soft smile quickly grace my lips before I turned around, determined not to let Sasuke in here before I left!
I followed Itachi downstairs at the kitchen only to hear the sounds of a panicky Hidan and Kisame. Apparently Deidara had started to get over enthusiastic again. Itachi and I quickened our paces and ran into Sasori halfway to the kitchen.
"He's at it again with his huge chocolate creations…I think it's some sort of deranged version of Santa Claus." He said giving us a look that said 'FIX IT!' I let out a sigh and jogged to the kitchen to find that Deidara had indeed created something akin to Santa Claus.
"Deidara…exactly why is Santa wearing a bikini, and Sunglasses?" Itachi asked slowly approaching Deidara.
"Because, I decided that he can't wear that stuffy coat all year long so I decided to change his outfit." A chipper Deidara replied as he came out from behind his sculpture of Santa.
Sasuke who had just entered stood behind Itachi with a giant question mark on his face and I couldn't help but giggle at the sight. Deciding to calm Dei-Dei's hurt feelings; I skipped down the rest of the step and joined a pouting Deidara.
"Dei-Dei chan! That looks sooooo yummy! Where did you get the idea for the female body though?" I asked circling the Christmas monstrosity.
"Actually that was from Naruko; remember the summer beach thing…" Dei-Dei replied with a smirk. I felt my face heat up at that comment while Kisame and Hidan burst out laughing in the background. From my peripheral vision, I saw Itachi's barely concealed laugh and Sasuke's amused face.
"Right, um well was hat necessary to say out loud?" I shrieked flapping my arms in a wild manner.
Deidara smirked at me before responding and I knew I was in a lot of trouble. "But Naru-chan~ you looked so cute in that blue bikini! I mean you even got the attention of those normal people playing nearby!" I hung my head and felt my face heat up…whether from anger or embarrassment I wasn't to sure.
"You talk about Naruko again…and I-I won't eat your sweets! I" I said feeling a smirk form I bested Deidara this time around and he knew it. He looked aghast and run forward to catch me in a hug.
"You wouldn't dare leave me hanging like that would you Naru-chan?" He wailed out loud. Then lowering hi voice so that only I could hear it, he whispered "It seems as though a certain Uchiha is jealous!"
I scoffed at such a thought. Itachi wouldn't be jealous of me since he has a major crush on Hidan…and there's no reason for Sasuke to be jealous now is there. So I smiled and turned to Deidara.
"Ok, so what concoctions have you baked this time 'round Dei-Dei?" I asked following Deidara into the kitchen. Itachi and Sasuke followed us to and upon entering I could almost hear Sasuke's silent scream. His usually pristine and organized kitchen was a mess of flour, cocoa powder, gooey chocolate and a couple unidentified edible objects.
"What the hell did you do to MY KITCHEN!" Sasuke hissed his voice getting scarier with every word. I hid behind Deidara who was hiding behind Kisame.
"I made it Color~ful." Deidara sing-songed while peeking his head out from behind Kisame's back. I poke my head out from behind Deidara's and looked at the pissed of Teme.
"Yah, Teme don't be mad at Deidara! I'm sue He'll clean up your kitchen and make it perfectly neat again!" I said smirking towards the end of the sentence. A shocked Deidara an amused Itachi and two crying-laughing monkeys were what met my sight when I opened my eyes along with a smirking Sasuke. I quickly let out a smile and snatched a couple of the treats Deidara had set out. Then with a smile and wave I made my exit…in cloud style!
Sasuke's POV:
I chuckled as Deidara threw a fit about having to clean up the kitchen. I slowly slipped upstairs thinking about the rather busy day that I had. After giving Naruto his gift I had found Kakashi and gotten him to train me. He was a little more brutal than normal though, wonder what's wrong with him. Most likely something to do with Iruka.
I walked upstairs into my room and opened the door only to find out that apparently my secret santa had visited me sometime during the day. A small gift was placed on the bed with a bouquet of flowers on one side and a card on the other.
I went to my bed and sat down opening the card first. Inside was the picture of a black wolf howling at the moon all alone in a forest. Beside that in the clear white space was a small letter written in the neatest handwriting that I think I've ever seen.
The dark wolf rests beneath the moon
Cold and lonely in the winter snow
Howling at the moon at night in sadness
For he does not know that in the next clearing
Lives a small lonely fox
Who hears these lonely howls at night
And hopes to one day befriend the wolf that sings it.
Sasuke, I know how lonely you feel I've found you sitting by the lake or in the forest clearings at night just looking at the moon so I thought this suited you. You may not know I'm there but I'll always be watching and listening for you from a distance.
~Your Secret Santa
I couldn't help but gape at the poem. I was sure that no one was around when I went to the lake or the clearing so who was my secret santa that had snuck up on me during these times without me knowing? With anticipation making it's way into my head I picked up the orchids only to see a card fall out. Without bothering to spare a glance at the actual flowers, I picked up the card and opened it inside was scribbled writing.
'A night orchid opens only at midnight these black flowers open to show the world that the petals that was concealed are as pure as the whitest snow. A little bit like you. Cold and indifferent on the outside but on the inside you are kind, sweet and generous. Helping people behind the scenes. So a War Merry Christmas to you.~'
I was stunned I had been sure that no one could figure out that I helped behind the scenes. I smiled as I looked down at the flowers. I put them in a vase that had magically appeared on my bedside table (A/N- Naruto knew Sasuke didn't have a vase so he kept one there) I picked up the box and opened it slightly only to find inside of it a set of Shuriken with the Uchiha crest, a set of Kunai again with the crest and a small card that said 'under the bed' I checked under my bed to find a Fuuma Shuriken covered in transparent paper. I couldn't help but smile. Obviously, my secret santa knew me well. I smiled and wrapped them up and was about to put them inside my closet when I heard Itachi chuckle behind me.
"What do you want?" I asked slightly annoyed.
"Oh nothing, I never thought that he would be able to get you so well." Itachi replied a smirk evident in his voice. I whirled around at once.
"You know who my secret santa is?" I asked astonished. Itachi came into my room and sat down on my bed. Before replying smugly.
"Not only do I know that, I know that you're playing secret santa to Naruto." I did feel like punching him but I decided against it. With a sigh I watched as he went out of my room. I sighed and lay down on my bed planning on catching some sleep before I played santa again.
3rd person's POV
You could hear giggles coming from the training ground along with a bunch of sighs. Being the curious person he is, Neji approached the training ground only to find a sight that made him want to puke. Shikamaru was there lying underneath the shade of the trees apparently trying to get some rest while Temari sat next to him trying to flirt. Neji could feel his left eye twitching at the sight. He would love to go and rip that girl away from Shika but he knew he had no right to.
Apparently, he didn't need to. He watched as Shikamaru sat up and seemingly yelled at her causing Temari to walk away pouting. He nodded and was about to go away when he heard a voice.
"I know you're there Neji." Shikamaru said with his eyes still closed. He cringed and jumped down from the tree he was on landing next to Shika. He sat down and replied with a short
"Hey."
Neji POV
Shika turned around facing him with an elbow on the ground.
"You know girls like her really get on my nerves. I meant I think a woman would understand that asking me every five minutes doesn't change my mind. Besides I already have some one I like." He said his eyes half open staring at me. I felt upset when I heard he already liked someone. So I decided to humor him since he seemed to be talkative today.
"Oh really? Who is the lucky girl" I asked putting my arms around my knees.
"Hmm…well I wouldn't call him a girl; he gets upset when you mistake him as one." Shika said sitting up. I startled at the information that he likes a guy. I felt despair rather than hope. I mean if he liked a girl it would be alright since he was straight. Now he tells me he's gay. I'll probably spend the rest of my time torturing myself on how I could have been that guy.
"Alright then, who's the lucky guy?" I asked feeling slightly nauseous. I watched from the corner of my eyes as he sat up and moved so that he was in front of me. I closed my eyes and felt rather than saw as his hands slowly lifted up my chin. I slowly opened my eyes only to realize that I am looking straight at him. I felt the heat running to my face and my heart pounding faster. I could feel my hands becoming clammy as I slowly opened my mouth to try and say something.
"Shi-Shika-mmph."
My words were cut of as I felt Shikamaru's lips land on mine. I couldn't help but close my eyes at the feeling of his warm lips on mine. I felt my arms automatically wrap around him as his lips began moving against mine. I was shocked at his actions but not to the point where I couldn't respond. I felt myself respond to his kiss. It was soft and sweet until I felt a tongue lightly swipe at my bottom lip once, and then again almost begging for permission. I slowly opened my mouth enough to let his tongue inside. I wrapped my hands tighter around his neck as his hands slowly slipped onto my waist and tightened there. His tongue was doing wonders in my mouth. It seemed to be trying every nook and cranny that my mouth had to offer. His tongue raked over my teeth before finally finding my tongue. I moaned at the feeling of our tongue's meeting and lightly raised my tongue to meet his. He slowly licked my tongue and wrapped his around it and began sucking on it as though it was some kind of candy. I felt a moan escape me at the feeling and I could feel our saliva mixing in my mouth. I felt a slight burning sensation in my lungs telling me that I was out of air and apparently so was he. He pulled back and looked at my face.
"Does this answer your question he breathed with his lips still connected to mine. I knew that I couldn't answer his question so I simply nodded. He let out a soft smile and said with a chuckle.
"Well then I think my sleeping and cloud-watching times are going to be cut down. But I don't mind provided that extra time is spent with you." He said. I smiled at the thought and decided to respond.
"Hmm…so does that mean that when I'm concerned, you're not that lazy? And you better not be asking me to date you like that!" And as soon as the last bit left my mouth, I felt my face flush more than it already was. How could I make a silly assumption like that! Shikamaru chuckled and pulled me closer.
"No that wasn't me asking you to date me…" I was about to close my eyes before Shikamaru decided to continue his sentence. "Neji Hyuuga, will you please go out with me? That would be me asking you to go out with me." He added with a chuckle. I felt my face flush for what seemed to be the millionth time. I finally nodded my head. He kissed my forehead lightly before finding my mouth again.
The two of us started our little making out session again, sitting underneath the tree in the training field. We forgot the whole world around us and were lost in the feel of each other until it was shattered.
"WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?"
