Disclaimer: Please read either my profile or the very first chapter in this story! Thank you!

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A/N: Thank you for those of you who reviewed. I hope I surprised you on who the uke was in the relationship between Iruka and Kakashi! In this chapter we will get to see just who Sasuke's partner is! I wonder who? Not really! I already know and I bet most of you do too! In this chapter I will be introducing a few more characters. I hope you enjoy this chapter as much as I loved writing it!

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Chapter 9: Surprise!

A shrill screech could be heard in a dark room. A screech so loud that it could wake the dead. But alas it wasn't going to wake the dead…just a hard-to-wake-up Uzumaki. After slamming his fist down on his alarm clock, Naruto snuggled deeper into the cocoon of cover on his nice, warm bed, ready to go back to sleep. Only fate was against him yet again. Just as he was settling back into the dream world, Iruka charged into the room and ripped the covers off him and deprived him of the warmth that he had previously been seeking.

"Naruto Uzumaki! Get your tan ass up right this instant or you won't get breakfast and you'll be late to the meeting place!" Naruto just grumbled and searched for his missing blanket so that he could warm up again. He just hated mornings. Seeing that Naruto wasn't going to get up, Iruka brought in the big guns, a.k.a Kakashi.

"Oh sweet little Naruto." Kakashi sung lightly to get the blonde's attention. Naruto just grumbled some more and rolled over on his other side presenting his back to his adopted parents. "Ah, such sweet sorrow thy heart will feel when thou misses thy love on the trip." Kakashi said over dramatically.

That got Naruto moving. He was up and showered then dressed in record time. Both Kakashi and Iruka looked at each other and blinked owlishly. "What are you guys waiting for? Hurry up! I'm starving and I want to go pick Gaara up early so we can hang before everyone else shows up!" Naruto yelled as he ran down the stairs. He put some bread in the toaster to get toasted and then went to the refrigerator to get out his favorite orange jam. Once the toast was done, he slathered it with the jam and scarfed it down before washing it down with some apple juice.

Iruka came down with Naruto's suitcases and headed to his car to put them into the trunk. Walking back in he saw Naruto putting on his shoes and grabbing his jacket ready to head out. Sighing, Iruka, Naruto, and Kakashi all got into the vehicle and started off towards Gaara's house after getting direction's from Naruto. After coming to a complete stop, Naruto bolted out of the car and ran up the short steps to knock on Gaara's door.

Gaara didn't answer. Instead another man did. He was taller than him and had dark brown hair and nearly black eyes like Temari. His hair was a mess and looked like he just woke up. Looking at his attire, Naruto surmised that he did just wake up. He was wearing draw string sleeping pants and no shirt. As Naruto looked up at the man's face, he could tell he was pissed.

"Who the fuck are you? And why the fuck are you banging on my fucking door at-" He paused and looked at his watch on his wrist. Who wore a watch to bed? Naruto thought. "At 3 in the fucking morning?!" The man growled.

"I'm sorry to have disturbed your sleep sir, but I am here to pick up Gaara for the trip." Naruto said calmly. He was surprised to see the angry scowl slip off the man's face and quickly be replaced with a knowing grin,

"Naruto Uzumaki. Yes, Gaara told me all about you. Sorry for just a moment ago. I had just gotten back from the office at midnight and just got to sleep. Please do come in." The man said, moving to the side to let him in. Turning back to his waiting parents, Naruto held up a finger to tell the to wait a moment. Walking inside, Naruto admired the artwork that made up the house.

"You know my name, but I do not know yours. Care to give me a name to the body I disturbed from sleep?" Naruto questioned.

"It's Kankuro." A voice said from behind them. Naruto turned with a smile on his face knowing who the voice belonged to; only to have his jaw drop in awe. There at the base of the stairs was Gaara wearing a tight black shirt that slashes here and there with fishnet undershirt. His pants were tight around his ass and had what looked like homemade cuts on the upper thighs and fishnet cloth sewn where the holes were. His hair looked like he just came from having hot passionate sex. All-in-all Gaara looked eatable. Mmmmm… what I wouldn't give to be able to eat him. Naruto thought lustfully.

Gaara was in no better shape. He was having a hard time from drooling. Naruto's hair looked like he ran his fingers through it repeatedly. The royal blue shirt that said "You know you want this!" on the front was fitting across his broad muscular chest like it was made for him and the faded jeans made his ass look more squeezable. (a/n~ sorry about description of clothes. I'm not very good at that yet!)

Kankuro just looked on in amusement. He could clearly see the attraction between the two. Kankuro couldn't wait until the trip ended. It was sure to be a juicy tale! "Are you guys going to just stand there drooling at each other or are you going to get going. You have like a half hour to get there." Kankuro stated trying to embarrass the two teens. Which succeeded since they turned their faces away from each other and blushed profusely. Gaara ran up the stairs to grab his suitcases and came back down.

Naruto grabbed the suitcases and walked out the door with a 'come on' and a 'see ya' to Kankuro. Gaara followed him all the while blushing as he took glances at Naruto's ass. What I wouldn't give to caress that sweet ass of his! Gaara thought as he took another look at it. After putting everything into the trunk, the teens got into the back and they were off.

~*~DESTINED MEETING SPOT~*~

Sasuke was waiting by the charter bus waiting for Naruto showed up. He was going to steal the seat next to him so that they could have a little chat…and so that Gaara couldn't sit next to him. Yes, Sasuke Uchiha is still trying to get one Naruto Uzumaki. He drawn from his thoughts when a metallic blue 2004 Mach 1 came up beside his car and shut off. The body that came out was none other than Sai Sakka. Sasuke's heart started beat faster and his breath shortened.

He didn't understand it. Why was he reacting this way? His own body was betraying him! Just as these thoughts started to run through his head, he saw that Naruto had arrived. Before Sai could get any closer to him, he hurried over to Naruto only to freeze mid-step. Gaara was also getting out of the car! Oh, he was furious!! Before he could do anything, the instructor in charge of the whole trip cleared his throat to get everyone's attention.

"Now. My name is Ibiki Morino for those of you who do not know me. I am the one is in charge of this whole trip. These 10 men behind me and the 8 women beside them are here to help me keep track of you students. Each of you are going to have one partner you will bunk with, one group that you stay with when off of the ship, and one teacher that you will report to at the end of each day. Failure to stay with your partner and/or group will cause you and your partner to be put in your room for the rest of the night and unable to participate in any of the activities for that day. Failure to report to your assigned teacher will cause you and your partner to be put in your room for the rest of the following day. The only times you or your partner will be allowed out is when it is breakfast, lunch, or dinner time. You will have your own bathroom with showers in your room so there is no need to be let out for that. If one of you are caught sleeping in another room other than the one assigned to you, all four people, whether or not you were involved, will be confined to your rooms. You may think I am being harsh, but I am doing this for your safety." Ibiki said to the students gathered. Some snorted in disbelief while others just rolled their eyes.

One brave soul raised his hand to ask a question. "So what you are saying is if one person messes up then both partners are punished?" A brunette with his hair up in a spiky ponytail asked lazily.

"Yes." Ibiki confirmed.

"What a drag." The brunette sighed.

"Hey! That's not fair!" Kiba yelled from the back. Murmurs of agreement were heard from the students around him.

"Tough. My rules." Ibiki said with a smug smirk on his face. "Now listen for when you and your partner's names are called. You will go to the front and receive your number for the room you will be staying with along with the name of your assigned teacher. When you get that, go to the bus and pack your things up. You will sit with your partner on the bus. No trading seats. For those of you who did not pick a partner one was assigned to you. Male or female it didn't matter."

Everyone was listening for their name to be called while they mingled amongst themselves.

"Sasuke Uchiha." At that he started to walk up to the man that called his name and listen for his partner's. "And Sai Sakka."

"WHAT?!" Sasuke ran to the front and grabbed the list to make sure he had heard right. "What is the meaning of this? I want a new partner!" Sasuke demanded.

"Sorry kid. No way to switch the partner you chose." A woman with long black hair and red eyes said from behind the man that called out the names.

"What the hell do you mean 'the partner you chose'? I didn't chose anyone!" Sasuke fumed.

"That would be because I wrote your name down as my partner." Sai's voice came from behind him. A shiver ran up his spine again at that velvety voice. Turning to glare at Sai, he demanded why.

Sai leaned in close to Sasuke's ear and whispered lustfully, "Why to get inside of you, Sasuke-kun." He then licked the shell of his ear quickly before pulling away to go put his bags up. Sasuke followed dumbly.

"Naruto Uzumaki and Gaara Sabaku." They grinned at each other before going to the front to get their things.

"Shikamaru Nara and Choji Akimichi." That was fine with them. Both would leave the other alone.

"Ino Yamanaka and Sakura Haruno." You could hear the screeching from across the world along with an earthquake in California.

"Neji Hyuga and Lee Rock." Neji just sighed while Lee was punching the air in happiness of getting his "youthful friend".

"Shino Aburame and Kiba Inuzuka." Both boys had silly grins on their faces as they made up to the front.

"Hinata Hyuga and Tenten Heiki." (1) The two girls just shrugged at each other. They weren't friends nor were they enemies.

"Now that is everyone, lets get on the bus and go!" Ibiki cheered.

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A/N: Sorry about not including everyone. I just wrote who was going to be paired up on the trip and their reactions to the other. Everyone will meet each other later on the trip. I hope you liked this chapter! Please read and review!!

(1) Her last name means weapons.

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