Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
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Kiba handed a paper, a flash light, and a camera to each person outside. They were to go into the school and complete the list of tasks as a team. The first team to win would be treated to dinner by the other team.
"I'm totally eating Ramen tonight!" Naruto exclaimed.
"Dobe it's a free dinner, can't you think of something a little bit more expensive and tasteful?"
Naruto stuck out his tongue.
Arguing ensued as to who would be on each team. All the girls wanted to be on Sasuke's team. Kiba, Shikamaru, and Neji wanted to be on Sakura's and Ino's team.
It was finally resolve by this. Sasuke refused to be on any team that didn't have Gaara. This was only because Naruto and Gaara were refusing to be separated. On the outside it appeared that he was just being frustrating for the girls. Ino had insisted, rightfully, to be on her best friend's team so she was with Sakura who had pointed out that she should be on her boyfriend's team to which no one would verbally disagree. Sasuke allowed it on the off chance that he could screw with her mind.
Neji explained the rules:
"Rule one: no lights may be turned on in the school at anytime. Only your flash lights are allowed to be used for light."
They all looked at the flash lights. They were pretty small. There wouldn't be much light.
"Rule two: A picture must be taken of each thing being completed on the list. If there is no picture then it does not count.
"Rule three: Disrupting the other teams from completing their tasks is allowed.
"Rule four: All members of a team must return to this spot in order for the win to be valid."
Alright, look at your tasks, and begin."
The all looked at the list of tasks. Neji and Kiba were particularly proud of themselves considering that the whole event was planned in order to get some action.
1) Find something that a teacher seems to be hiding in their class room
2) Steal a book from the caged section in the library.
3) Hide something important
4) Scare one of the other team members
5) Kiss under the Basketball whoop
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Sakura new exactly were she wanted to go first. Sasuke had been so shy to kiss her but, under the pressure they would have to be the ones to kiss in the gym. Who cares if they lost as long as she got to kiss him?
Ino had a much different idea. She needed Sasuke and Nartuo to spend some time alone together. But first she needed to give Sasuke the idea that he was to continue his and Sakura's prank. She had prepared for this. She would not have the chance to talk to Sasuke alone so she had written a small note for him to read when he had the chance.
Naruto was a bit nervous about the fourth task. First, he was the easiest to get scared, but second his response to being scared was either to fight full force back or to run like a little girl. Neither of which would have a happy outcome for him.
Gaara just wanted to protect Naruto from Sasuke and Sakura. What was this guy playing at, insisting on being in a group with him? Shikamaru probably could figure it out. What was Sasuke's motive to this move?
Sasuke was in a tree waiting for the sixth member of their team to arrive. He closed his eyes carefully and listened as her heart beat came to the school's foyer. Time for his plans to be set in action. Lonely people were easy to manipulate.
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Kiba's group entered the building.
The second group stood outside for a moment. They all looked at each other for a moment. Sasuke got down from his high perch and walked straight to the doors.
He was about to pull away from the feminine hand that had breeze by his, but he felt a piece of paper. With as little motion as possible he turned so that he could see who had given the note. Ino? He was not the only one with an objective for tonight. What was she thinking? He put the note in his pocket. Now it would be too obvious to read. All the others would want a peek too.
"Well I think we should go to the gym first." Sakura claimed.
"No." Sasuke stated.
"But baby, it's okay if they see." She walked over to Sasuke. He put his hand up catching her on her forehead. Its size made for an easy target.
"I'd rather not." She was leaning in a little too hard. He could tell. After finishing his rejection he stepped back and released his hold on her. She fell forward landing on her knees.
"Owe." Ino went over to help her up.
"Sakura, that's the dumbest plan we could do. Have you forgotten that the other team is the one that set up this event? They are going to know that the last task is the most appealing to some of the participants. They've set up a trap. What we need to do is work fast, which means splitting up.
"Gaara, you go to the gym and figure out what kind of stupid traps have been step up in there. Remember the forth task is to scare someone. You seem pretty cool headed, but still don't get scared what ever happens is fake. They probably were the ones that set off the air conditioner this morning so that we would all be on edge tonight to begin with.
"Sakura you and I will have a better eye for something that a teacher doesn't want others to know about. We can also hide something from one of the teachers while we are in the rooms. So we will go to the class rooms and look for that.
"Naruto and Sasuke will go to the library. Kakashi is known for staying late so there is a chance that it is not rigged. Sasuke, if there is something make sure to keep Naruto calm, he will be the primary target to be scared."
Naruto pouted, "Am not."
"You are," She stated defiantly, "Anyways, there is also a chance that Kakashi is there so don't get caught. Any questions?"
"Yeah, I'm not going anywhere with out Naruto. So why don't you read just your little plan?" Gaara stated. No way was he going to leave Naruto alone with the bastard now that he new what was going on.
"Fine then Naruto can go to the gym and get scared out of his wits, the picture of him scared as a girl will probably will be all over the school tomorrow too."
"Gaara, it's cool. Ino's right."
"But"
"I said it's fine."
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Sasuke took a few steps back during Ino's speech. He didn't really need the light from the flashlight; the light cast from the outside into the foyer was enough for his eyes to read the note:
Continue with Naruto like you were going to at the party. I'll make an opening. Best of luck that he gets all he deserves.
Whoa! This girl must bleach her hair, because she was no blond if she picked up on how he felt about Naruto. Though, she's a terrible best friend. Shouldn't she be trying to help Sakura?
He doubted that this was about dong a good deed. Plus, yuck, charity. It's was so good. No, she had other motives, evil ones. Sasuke being evil would not accept something as good as an act of charity, unless he followed it up with some great pain for the giver. That would teach them to be nice.
Kabuto seemed to be getting antsy the last few weeks. Maybe they could have a game of hunt the good hearted blond and eat her together. Anyways, she must be angry at Sakura and wants to crush her heart or something. That works out well for him.
"Let's go Sasuke." He only half paid attention to the plan. But having his dobe summon him was irresistible.
"As you wish." The boys went off down the hall towards the library. Before he left Sasuke made a motion toward Sakura. He had planned on using the girl to get the dobe and him in a room alone together, but Ino had already taken care of that. All he needed to do now was fulfill his promise to the girl. That was let her hurt the pink hair terror. Apparently she had played a number of jokes on the shy girl, before ignoring her completely.
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Naruto was scared and nervous. Not from the dark but from being with Sasuke. He tried not to speak to him ever since the party. Naruto hadn't had an opportunity to explain why he had jumped onto Sasuke earlier that day when the 'ghost' appeared either. The truth though was that Naruto really did want to be close to Sasuke, even if he would get more hurt from it. Until Sakura had messed things up Sasuke had… well been great. He treated Naruto like he never had been before. Naruto had to hope, maybe just maybe that nice Sasuke could be found again.
Naruto pulled out his flash light. He shone it down the hall where the light finally landed on the door to the library. He looked over to Sasuke who had put his hand over the one holding the light.
"Your eyes look red." Naruto whispered and he looked at Sasuke. Sasuke's eyes were fixed down the corridor looking carefully.
"It's just the light. Turn it off. We're not the only one's in the school right now, and remember the other team maybe looking for us."
Sasuke pulled then both to the right side of the hall. And then knelt using his grip on the blonde to force him to do the same. "Naruto you're going to have to trust me. Keep your voice very low. Kiba is at the other end of the hall. He has dressed up into a costume so he looks pretty grotesque. Whatever you see down there don't get scared. I'm not going you leave you."
The way Sasuke was speaking was sweet. Naruto loved the softness in his voice. The concern for him. It seemed so real.
"What are we going to do?" Naruto inquired.
"The science rooms are all connected in the back. We'll use those rooms to get into the other hall."
"Then sneak up behind Kiba and scare him."
"Yeah, I think you've gotten smarter from being in my presence."
"Ha, don't flatter yourself, bastard."
"Fine you can flatter me later."
"For what?"
"Hn. Now is not the time to make you blush."
Naruto did blush though, as thoughts of what would make him blush flashed in his mind. Darn, why was Sasuke acting like this again? He was really confusing.
The boys crept up to the closest door. They worked together to open it with out making a sound.
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Ino and Sakura went into Ikura's room. It was close to the front of the school so it made an easy target. They quickly accessed that the room was empty. They didn't need any surprises.
Ino started. "So, Naruto and Sasuke sure seem to get along well." They walked over to the teacher's desk.
"Don't be ridiculous, Sasuke knows that that loser is a loser. We've agreed on it all along."
"So you decided to play a little game with him?"
"I prefer to interact with the loser as little as possible. You know that Ino." Sakura opened the top drawer.
"So it was Sasuke's idea? I can see that, I think he just wants actions from both of you."
"What do you mean?"
"Don't be coy with me. I know about your little game with Naruto. You can be so cruel sometimes Sakura. Allowing him to think Sasuke has a crush on him. Brilliant though, you make him fall in love with someone that doesn't care for him and make him question his sexuality at the same time."
Ino missed Sakura's expression of surprise. They were both glaring down at the drawer. Sakura thumbed a picture. "Yeah," she replied weakly.
"But that game is all over now isn't it? Your planned failed the night of the party because of the earthquake."
"Sure."
"Sakura, I can hear it in your voice. This wasn't your plan. I know you like a good prank, but have you considered that maybe he suggested it because he likes Naruto? Seriously, if I caught the guy carrying on that prank any further I would dump him right on the spot."
Sakura got defensive. "Don't be ridiculous, Sasuke loves me. He tells me every night, and shows me with his actions. He just likes to joke around." Her voice was sharp but started to trail off. "Hey how about this picture. It's of Iruka with Kakashi."
"It doesn't seem very suspicious." The picture had the two in it laughing, but nothing particularly scandalous.
"Sure it is. It's in his drawer. That's questionable enough, we'll make up something if it secrecy is questioned." They then took a picture of the picture in the draw.
There was a sound at the door. The girls looked up, but they could not see the terror that had just entered the room with them.
"I'll go check it out. Wait here." Ino stated and walked off to the door.
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Naruto had asked if he could use the light. The boy really didn't like being blinded. Sasuke would have to help him get over that. For now they slowly moved together through the room.
They had glimpsed the back rooms. They were glorified chemical stock rooms. The edges of the rooms were covered with shelves which stored chemicals and different apparatuses for experiments. In the center of the room there was a counter with a sink at the far end. They felt their way using the central counter as guide.
Sasuke pretended to hear something. He grabbed Naruto around the waist and pulled him down. He covered the blonde's mouth and with one hand. He could hear the boy's heart beat start to race. Naruto squirmed a bit. But stopped moving after a moment and turned his head to listen.
"Sorry I thought I heard something."
"It's ok bastard, just be sure next time."
"Dobe, better safe than sorry."
"Stop calling me that."
"Dobe. Dobe. Dobe." Sasuke started to make swirlly motions on the blonde's stomach.
"Stop it."
"What are you going to do to make me stop?" Naruto turned to his knees to get up, causing him to kneel in front of Sasuke. Sasuke didn't want the moment with Naruto to end yet so he held on to Naruto's shirt and pulled a bit causing Naruto to lean forward.
"Come on make me stop, dobe, dobe, dobe, dobe."
His voice was cut off. Naruto had covered his mouth with his hand. A muffled "Hn." Came through. He let go of Naruto's shirt and they continued to the next class room.
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Gaara didn't like the situation. Ino was Sakura's best friend after all so they could all be planning on doing something to Naruto. It seemed really weird for Naruto and him to be invited to this.
Then again few things seemed to be what they were here. He wouldn't have put it past Sakura to pull a prank on Naruto. She had purposely given him a zero on that quiz. But Gaara had seen the way Sasuke looked at Naruto. He figured he was one of few the really noticed it. When you liked someone it was just easier to pick up on the other people that liked them too. He guessed it was some sort of natural ability people had towards threats.
There was also the way Sasuke treated Sakura. He was not sweet to her ever. She followed him around as he denied her again and again. If there was a prank going on he suspected it was on Sakura.
He had a decision to make, trust what he suspected about Sasuke and go to they gym like a good teammate or follow the two and make sure Naruto was okay.
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Sasuke and Naruto made it through the back room and to the class room door. They once again worked together to open the door. The plan was to creep up to Kiba as close as they could. Then Sasuke would jump up in front of Kiba turning his light on. The suddenness should scare him as long as he had not heard them. Naruto would stand by the side and get the picture.
The boys had left anything that might make noise in the class room. It was their home room so they could get the stuff either after the game or in the morning. The last thing each got rid of was their shoes. To likely to make noise, socks would be far more quite.
It was dark. Kiba stood close to the wall on Naruto's and Sasuke's left. This was concealing Kiba from any one coming from the main foyer. They knew this from what Sasuke had seen before.
Naruto took a quick glance down the hall away from Kiba. The corner for the next hallway could be barely seen. The light came from the windows in the other hall. Kiba would have seen anyone coming from that direct if they had used the hallway. However, where they were light did not reach. They were completely concealed in the darkness.
Sasuke had Naruto's hand. Naruto didn't believe that Sasuke could really see in this much darkness, but he decided to trust him anyways. For that matter Naruto had to trust him that Kiba was even there.
Sasuke led the way forward. There wasn't enough light to see even for him. He could sense the boy's heart beat, could feel it getting closer to him as they approached. He moved the pair until they were only a foot away from the unsuspected boy.
Just jumping up would be frightening, but he wanted to make sure the boy would be scared. He allowed his teeth to grow. His face became bumpy. He let his eyes turn red. Sasuke would be a frightful thing to behold.
He pushed Naruto into a spot where the boy could get a good picture; they had turned the screen on the back off so that it would not give them away. Sasuke lifted Naruto's hand a little, signaling him to stand.
It was time. Sasuke quickly stood turning on his flashlight to illuminate his face and he growl.
The guy pushed back into the wall, pure terror running through his veins. "AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH"
Click. Click. Click.
Kiba ran down the hall.
Naruto laughed so hard his knees started to buckle. Sasuke caught Naruto to keep him standing as he let his face return to normal. It certainly was a funny sight. Different than the fear he usually caused people. He smiled at the joy it had brought Naruto, but he found he could not completely hold back a small laugh himself.
Naruto showed him the pictures, and the both erupted laughing falling to the floor as they lost control.
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Ino took a look into the hallway. She couldn't see anything but as she turned to go back into room she was pushed into the hall. The door was pulled closed and locked.
"Loooooooser. Loooooooser. Loooooser…." The voice was chastising.
"Ino?" Sakura inquired.
"No I'm the voice in your head."
Sakura held her flashlight up to look around the room. She saw no one.
"You think you're so much better than everyone well let me tell you the truth."
"Ten Ten?" She stepped out from behind the desk to get a better look at the class room. Loud banging came from the door. She jumped a bit and looked over to it. Ino was locked out.
"You're so ugly. Not even the expensive clothes you wear make up for it."
"Temari?" Her eyes went wild, frantic to find the source of the voice.
"Your voice is the ugliest sound in the world."
"Stop it." She was sure the voice came from right in front of her, yet she still saw nothing.
"You're completely desperate to be wanted you would do anything to keep popular. Pathetic."
"This is a trick. You're just speaking on the intercom.
"You're such a faker. Do you think anyone actually believes that you're with Sasuke? He hates you. Can't stand the sight of you. It's all a game to him. See how much the dumb pink witch will take before she gives up. But you hold onto him because it makes you more popular? You're pathetic. You only care about your image."
"That's not true, I love him."
"Liar. You lie to everyone in school. You lie to yourself. You are unloved, and unwanted." The voice came from Sakura's right she turned to face it.
"Who are you?" She said. Tears started to come down her checks as she felt the truth of the words.
Sakura felt the presence of some one behind her.
"What's the matter Sakura? Can't you see me anymore? You forgot me too. But I'll make you remember me."
Sakura was pushed from the back. She stumbled forward. She turned around as she was kicked in the stomach. "That's for all the times you put gum in my hair."
She was kicked again. "That's for pouring milk on my head during lunch."
"I'm sorry. I'm sorry." Sakura started to repeat the words; she was so scared she didn't want to get hit again
She took a punch to the face. "That's for stealing the guy you knew I liked. You didn't even care for him."
She got tripped out by a kick to the back of her leg. She started to crawl to the door. "That's for forgetting about me."
"Hinata?" She saw the girl looking down at her. Her eyes blazed in fury. "I'm so sorry." She meant it that time. The girl in front of her stopped. Sakura got up and ran to the door. It was unlocked from the inside. So she opened it easily and started to run to the library.
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Naruto was finally given permission to use a flashlight. Kakashi was obviously not there since all the lights were off. Sasuke looked around for a bit.
Honestly both boys knew where the key to the cage was kept, but neither wanted the other to know that they knew. So they scanned the room. Naruto went to the back book cases. He had spent a lot of time in the room but never really felt the need to explore it. It actually had two levels. He walked up the stairs to the second level. There were a few small windows up there. The view wasn't anything special. Just the side parking lot of the school. It must have been a while since they started. The moon was peaking over the mountains in the distance.
Sasuke walked up behind him. He looked over and saw the raven looking through the window. Naruto turned the flash light off. He wanted to see how the ambient light from the moon would look on Sasuke's skin.
It was magnificent. The guy was so perfect. The paleness of his skin. The way the light was absorbed by his sunken dark eyes. How his hair framed around a perfect face. His abs tight. Naruto had been too excited for the game to really pay attention to what Sasuke wore before. He always wore something hot, but in the moonlight it looked hotter.
Sasuke turned his gaze. Naruto quickly looked back to the parking lot. He hoped that he hadn't been caught in his stare.
He certainly wasn't over the guy and being so close to him in a dark room all alone was not helping. Sasuke was really close, we wanted the raven to kiss him again. To look at him with lust. Naruto took a peak over to the other boy. He was staring at Naruto, but he did not turn his gaze away. What did it mean? The past few weeks left Nartuo's mind, he was lost in the gaze of those perfect dark eyes. Naruto saw him move closer. His heart started to race. His hand was touched. Then his fingers spread apart and his hand held. He turned to face the raven completely, which leaned into him. Their lips touched. Sasuke moved his lips against Naruto's.
Naruto pulled away slightly. He was confused. Was this still part of the game? Or was this the real Sasuke? "What about Sakura?"
"Delusional, I hate her, and I never want to hear that name come of you lips again when were together."
Naruto didn't care why Sasuke was Kissing him. Truth or lie, it didn't matter only that he was. Naruto leaned into a another kiss this time being more daring. He grabbed the sex god's butt, getting a sound out of him. They stayed together as long as possible, only parting when Naruto pulled away for air.
"A little more adventurous today, aren't we?" Sasuke smiled.
"Where's the fun with out a little danger?" Naruto kissed him again. Sasuke moved his hands around the blond's waist making sure that Naruto would not be able to leave. Sasuke's tongue pressed against Naruto's lips, who opened them to allow the other's wet organ in. Sasuke dove in letting his tongue explore the cavern in greed. Naruto moaned into the kiss and played with the tongue in his mouth with his own. Sasuke slowly pulled away allowing the other to breath again.
"Are you just doing this for the danger?"
Sasuke lean back to Naruto's lips but just pecked them. Instead of another passionate kiss, he trailed kisses along Naruto's check, down his chin until he could suck on his neck, the blood pulsing beneath.
"What if I just eat you up?" The husky voice whispered just below the blond locks. He nibbled at Naruto's ear, then whirled his tongue around all the edges, finally sticking it into the hole. Sasuke's hands moved lower, one slipping one into the back of Naruto's pants and the other to the front playing with the button.
Naruto breathed deeply. "Sasuke."
"Yes?" He quickly returned to make another mark.
"I want you."
At that moment the door could easily be heard opening and closing. Two flash lights pointed towards the boys, one on each and two loud gasps were heard.
"I told you Sakura."