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Naruko

The days flew by. Those days turned into months. Naruko didn't know how or when she finally let the idea of Sasuke go, but she did. She was happier. At least she felt happier. Then again maybe it was just a slow numb feeling that had overcome her senses. Similar to the numbness you would obtain after many days of a loved one dying.

"Get out."

"But…why?"

She shook her head violently. Why the Hell was she thinking about him now? That was done. In the past. She had Kiba now. She was happy…yeah happy.

"Wanna play some marbles?" He looked at her like she was an idiot.

"Hn. You're a child."

"Yeah but you love me." Her come back received a slight curve at the side of his mouth.

"I do."

She breathed out slowly. Maybe she just needed some air…Kiba was coming over soon and she didn't need an ex on her mind. Speaking of Kiba- he was late.

"Some things never change." She laughed to herself softly. Closing her eyes she wondered why he kept forgetting about their plans. "I think I told him…" Opening her eyes she decided she would try his cell again. She paced her small apartment living room before heading back over to her kitchen. After grabbing her cellphone from the counter she scrolled through her contact list before pressing the 'call' button next to his name. Her chest rise was steady as the phone rang and rang…and rang. His voice seemed distant when the voice mail started to grind out his message.

"Hey this is Kiba. I'm not by my phone right now…"

Sasuke

He was searching through his bag when his partner's phone buzzed on the seat. Looking over at the wood bench he could see the digital screen read back in large bold lettering 'INCOMING CALL: NARUKO'. Sasuke quickly looked away and mumbled to Kiba that his phone was going off.

"Oh thanks man." The brown haired man picked up the phone and made an exasperated face as he sent the caller to voice mail. Sasuke noticed from the corner of his eye and wondered how many months had it been since the damn dog started this bullshit routine with Naruko.

"Not in the mood?" His voice was clipped and cold. Kiba's head shot up and he turned the other way as his eyes stared straight through him.

"Pft. I thought you got over the whole 'I'm dating your ex' thing." He rolled his eyes.

"I did."

"Liar."

"Hn." Silence stretched between them as they geared up. Sasuke was setting the oxygen timer on his watch when Kiba spoke up.

"You know…I know you're mad about us. I get it. But dude…she is freaking hot-"He quickly cut off after Sasuke shot him an icy glance. "-but….it's been so long…and we're doing well…plus you of all people can't judge me. AT LEAST I'm not dating my ex's bestfriend." Sasuke rolled his shoulders fixing the oxygen tank against his rash guard properly.

"We're not dating." Kiba put up his hands.

"All right…all right man…whatever that's your business, but I need to know that I'm going out there with a partner…someone I can trust to get me out with my life-"

"I'll make sure you come back in one piece." Maybe. Maybe not. Kiba let out a pent up breath of relieved air unaware of Sasuke's own mind.

"Good to know man…you know on the last couple of missions you've made me wonder." Sasuke thought he did too. He looked out of the window. The dock looked so peaceful. Hopefully it would stay that way.

"We better go." Kiba was stuffing his bag in a secure locker as he spoke.

"Time to bring home the bacon."

Author: Hey guys sorry it's been so long. I could give you many excuses: school, writing a novel, death in the family…blahblahblah. But, I won't bore you with my life xD I think I know where I want to go with this story now…Let's just hope you all enjoy it!