A/N: Not much I can say about this chapter at the moment. It was a tough one to write though and took a little reworking here and there to try and get it right at last. I'm sure everyone's eager to get back to the party, but all I can say is: don't expect this instalment to be like the others. You'll see why….

Enjoy!

"Hey, Sasuke!" Naruto shouted, his speech slurring a little. In the end, Obito had coerced him into having some alcohol- promising to look after him if he did- and now he was feeling just a little strange. It was an odd and foreign feeling that made him tingle all over but he liked it. After consuming some alcohol, his inhibitions had begun to fade and he was no longer clinging to his boyfriend like a needy puppy. Instead, he was moving around and dancing and talking and laughing and having a good time without depending upon Kiba. The alcohol had helped him be more independent and confident in a social setting- so much so that he and Kiba had actually separated not long ago. The older teen had headed off to find his basketball team whilst Naruto went with Obito.

The eldest Uchiha was damn amazing. His sense of fun was infectious and he had taken it upon himself to show Naruto a good time. He was a very touchy person and Naruto wasn't sure if he had ever received so many hugs in one night alone. The confused blonde really didn't understand why Sasuke complained so much- Naruto would LOVE to live with someone so cool and fun.

"Hey, loser." The young ravenette said, joining his friend. It was obvious that Sasuke had been drinking as well- although he remained steady and in control, his eyes and flustered face told all. "I've just been in the kitchen."

"Was Sari-" The blonde giggled at his own inability to pronounce his redheaded friend's name. "in there?"

"Sure was. And it looks like Ino got her wish. From what I saw, they were in the middle of an intense make out session." Naruto's jaw dropped, eyes widening in shock.

"No way! You sure?"

"Only saw them briefly but I definitely saw him kissing a girl with blonde hair. Same hairstyle as Ino." Sasuke explained briefly, shrugging it off as no big deal. Naruto, however, was horrified. He couldn't believe Sasori would do such a thing with Ino of all people! That was ridiculous!

"Is he about to lose his virginity!?" Obito interjected, lunging forward to wrap an arm around Naruto's neck. He steadied his shaky body against the small blonde whilst interrogating Sasuke, unwilling to actually admit his drunken state.

"I doubt it, though they did seem pretty into it." The ravenette murmured, seeming to be slowly losing interest.

"Awww, I love it when an innocent kid loses his virginity."

"You sound like a pedophile." Sasuke snapped, glaring at his cousin. Yup, despite his newfound appreciation for the man, he was back to his old self once again. "Anyway, where's Kiba?"

"I dunno…." The blonde answered, starting to wonder about that himself. He hadn't seen his boyfriend for some time now. "I…I think I'll go look for him."

"Aw, what? You're leaving me, Naru?" Obito whined, putting on a childish pout- the kind that should never be seen on a fully grown man's face.

"Just for a bit. I promise to come back, Obito!" The blonde said, grinning happily.

"Alright then, I guess it's okay. Maybe lickle Sasu here can help me find 'Kashi?" The older Uchiha suggested, glancing over at his cousin with a pleased smile.

"Not a chance." Sasuke retorted, scoffing. "Think I'll go track down Shikamaru. Guys owes me anyway."

"Owes you what?" Naruto asked curiously, having never seen the two of them together before. When did they ever get a chance to interact long enough for the lazy teenager to owe Sasuke something?

"Made a bet about whether Ino would get her way with Sasori or not. Once I prove to him that I won, he owes me more than just a couple of drinks." At that statement, Obito let out a melodramatic, shocked gasp.

"Sasu! I thought you hated alcohomol!" He shouted in disbelief, appearing quite cute in the midst of his drunken daze.

"No, I hate you and alcohol together."

"Meanie."

"Loser."

"Jerk." Naruto added with a grin, waving to the other two before slipping out and disappearing through the crowd. He was starting to miss his Kiba, he had to find him and kiss the hell out of him right now! The alcohol was making him…well…horny and Kiba was the only cure for that! And if he didn't get his cure soon, the poor blonde was gonna lose his mind.

"Naruto?" The blonde stopped in his tracks at the sound of his name, almost falling on his face as he tried to halt himself. Someone had barely whispered his name as he ran through the house but it was just loud enough to catch his attention. Had he not been under the influence, he would have probably recognised the voice right away, but it took him a while to work it out in his current state.

"Sasori!" The boy shouted happily, his grin widening to a large beam. He hadn't seen the redhead much since their arrival due to Ino's kidnapping- in fact, this was the first time all night. His happiness, however, was short lived when he remembered what his friend had been up to! "You were snogging Ino!" He shouted accusingly, pointing a finger at the bemused artist. "How could you!?"

"I….Well…I…."

Kakashi was getting nervous now. Although he hid it will, ever since his talk with Sasuke he had been worried out of his mind. He knew he was probably just being stupid but he genuinely felt irked by the night. It really did feel like something terrible was going to happen. This was the same horrible feeling he had just before finding his father's body….Was is normal for one to lose their cool over a stupid instinctual feeling? Was he really just being stupid?

'Is it just coincidence that Sasuke and I both feel this way? I may be overthinking this but Sasuke himself looked…'

Kakashi stopped mid-thought, eyes widening ever so slightly as he remembered a few important details which he shouldn't have overlooked.

'Sasuke was staring directly at Naruto's apartment when he leapt up. As though he saw something or someone. If I remember correctly, Kyuubi escaped from prison not too long ago. Could it be…? Is that possible? Would he really come back here…?'

The silvernette considered it, trying to process it in his mind. The more he lingered on the thought, the more worried he grew. He had known Kyuubi. Minato had been his teacher and friend, as a result he had met the flame-headed man on many occasions. However, just like with Itachi, he just couldn't work him out properly. Despite having met him repeatedly, Kakashi was unable to judge whether or not the man would really return.

'So what do I do? I can't raise my concerns with Naruto- the poor guy would be horrified. And I can't sneak over there and search the place. The last thing I want to do is cause a panic based on my mere assumptions and instincts. But I can't sit back and do nothing either. What would Minato do?'

The man silently considered it, trying to remember everything his teacher had taught him at once. It made his head hurt.

'I suppose I could try and set things up so Naruto spends the night with Kiba, or better yet us. If he stays round the Uchiha estate then he'll have the protection of myself, Obito and Sasuke. But how do I organise that without looking suspicious? Obito and Naruto may be clueless but Sasuke is sure to sense something's wrong and he's so stubborn, he won't let anything go.'

Man he was in a predicament. Kakashi let out a frustrated sigh, reaching up to rub the back of his neck soothingly. He was willing to admit he was rather lazy and laid-back, not as much as Shikamaru but still enough to make this whole situation a nuisance. The man had lived a very stressful life and there was a time when he was very uptight and proper. But being with Obito had helped him let go of that and relax- thus making life a lot easier and simpler. That was why stressful and difficult situations were annoying- they reminded Kakashi of the way he used to be. And now, here he was, at the biggest party of the year and he couldn't properly relax because of this stupid feeling that kept pestering him. He'd had fun so far, yes, but that didn't change the nagging on his mind.

'It's not like I can keep protecting Naruto until his uncle is either caught or dies and it doesn't help that he lives alone. To be honest, safety measures should have been implemented the moment Kyuubi escaped. The most notorious serial killer escapes from prison and no one thinks to place the only survivor of his last assault under police guard?'

Kakashi inwardly growled, wondering why this couldn't be someone else's job.

'Ah, who am I kidding? Naruto's classmates may have begun accepting him but adults tend to be far more set in their ways. The truth is people don't think Naruto deserves protection- the majority of Konoha still hates him. Minato's only son being treated like a monster…that's just sad…."

The silvernette sighed again, resting his head in a hand lazily as he stared out at the night. He just wanted to enjoy himself, but he knew someone had to figure something out before the party ended. And if he didn't then who would? It made sense…he had been Minato's favourite student and friend, so why shouldn't he repay the man for everything he had done by protecting his son? After all, if it hadn't been for Minato then he and Obito would have never become friends and Kakashi would probably be leading a pitiful and depressing existence.

'Minato…I'll figure something out….'

"Well? How could you go off with her?" Naruto demanded, scowling at the redhead. He didn't want his best friend to be with Ino- she was a bitch.

"Er…" Sasori clammed up, fidgeting slightly under the blonde's questioning gaze. His first true display of nervousness. He was hiding something- it was obvious. The boy gave out an awkward chuckle, rubbing the back of his head the way Kiba would and averting eye contact. "That…that wasn't Ino I was kissing…."

"Huh? But Sasuke said-"

"It was Deidara." The boy cut in bluntly, wanting to just get it over with already.

"…" Naruto froze, blinking in bewilderment as the words slowly sunk in. In his tipsy state the boy couldn't really get his head round the idea. It took a few simple calculations to finally get it right:

Sasori + Deidara = Kiss

Sasori + Deidara = Gay?

Sasori + Deidara = Together!

Naruto burst out into uncontrollable laughter, literally holding his sides as he shook with amusement. Sasori immediately glared at him, grey eyes narrowing coldly and his mouth thinning into an irritated scowl- the most emotion that had ever graced his youthful face.

"What's so funny?" The redhead asked with bitterness. It was a bit hypocritical to laugh at him and Deidara being together when Naruto himself was doing goodness knows what with Kiba behind closed doors.

"Sasuke…thought Deidara was…a girl!" The blonde explained between giggles, tears beginning to form in the corners of his shimmering, blue eyes. He was laughing at the thought of how damaged Deidara's pride would be if he heard that he'd been mistaken for a girl. Once he understood, Sasori dropped his nasty look and allowed a gentle smile to creep onto his lips. As long as Naruto wasn't mocking his relationship, he didn't care. And it was rather funny. He couldn't wait to tease his blonde boyfriend with the fact he looked like a girl. "I'm glad you were kissing him and not Ino though." The boy mentioned, his alcohol-infused brain still not completely taking in the idea that the Sasori was in a relationship…with Deidara. But he didn't care for now, he'd find out all the details and ask his questions when he was sober. "Anyway, I gotta go find Kiba. See ya around!" The blonde said, grinning as he ran through the house again. What Sasori had told him had put him in a good mood. Not that he wasn't already in a good mood, but in an even better mood!

Naruto really was glad he'd come along. Dancing and joking with Obito, seeing Sasuke in a more social setting, meeting new people, being acknowledged as more than the nephew of a murderer…all that was needed to top it off was some quality time with his amazing, wonderful, incredible, sexy, perfect boyfriend. Though finding the brunette was proving somewhat difficult. The house was packed full of teenagers, quite a few of them with brown, spiky hair so identifying Kiba wasn't easy. Naruto was dashing from room to room, scanning so quickly and impatiently that he could have easily already passed the older teen without realising. He spotted several people in the crowds- including those he arrived with- but not Kiba. It was just as the poor blonde was starting to get extremely frustrated that he finally located his boyfriend…though he wished he hadn't.

Kiba was in the dining room, sat on one of the luscious chairs. But he wasn't alone. Ino, having failed at her pursuit of Sasori, was now clinging to the Inuzuka. The sight made Naruto stop in his tracks, freezing him to the very core. The girl, of whom he wasn't a great fan, was sat on his boyfriend's lap- obscuring Kiba's face from view. But what was visible was the way Ino was trailing kisses down his neck- so similar to how Kiba had done it to him. So tender and intimate…so sickening. Naruto could feel his stomach tighten into a disgusted knot, his entire body beginning to tremble and his little heart starting to race. He couldn't believe it. How could Kiba do this to him? After everything? With Ino of all people!

Unable to handle the situation properly, the boy broke down and sprinted out of the room, desperate to escape the nightmare. He felt so betrayed, lost, alone and ill…and this time, Kiba couldn't help him feel better. Kiba was the one who had made him feel this way. After how wonderful and kind the older teen had been, after all the comforting words and loving embraces, after the intimate and sensual moments between them and the love they shared…he was happy to go and share the same thing with some trashy whore. Naruto couldn't have meant all that much to him, not if he was able to do this. Did he think he'd get away with it? Did he plan on telling Naruto? Or would he have just lied? Maybe this had been going on for a while. Maybe…Kiba had been lying all along.

"Hey, loser. What's up with you?" Sasuke asked, staring at the blonde with just a hint of concern. The joy had seeped from the boy's face, having transformed into nothing more than horror. The whole thing had gone so quickly that it didn't feel real. His mind just wasn't absorbing the situation properly, just a brief yet mortifying memory.

"Where's Obito?" He muttered, almost as though in a trance of kinds. He had made a decision- on his own for once. He knew what he needed to take his mind off things. It had been staring him in the face all night.

"Bathroom. Why-?" The ravenette's question faded out as he was ditched where he stood. Without a second to lose, Naruto rushed in the direction of the bathroom. He wasn't thinking properly, but he still knew what to do. At least, it seemed like a good idea.

'They're not home.'

Itachi concluded sadly, staring up at his old home. The Uchiha estate. The place he had grown up and lived for a good deal of his life. It still looked the same, felt the same. Except this time he wouldn't be walking through those doors. His little brother wouldn't jump out to greet or try and scare him. His mother wouldn't fuss over him and his father wouldn't ask about his day. They wouldn't sit down to a family dinner before Itachi put his brother to bed. Even if Sasuke and Obito had been home that night, it's not like he'd receive a warm greeting anyway. Sasuke probably hated him by now…loathed him. And Obito…he probably felt the same.

'They must be at the same party as Naruto….'

The ravenette thought to himself, lifting up his hood to cover his face once more. He'd been hoping to catch just a quick glimpse of Sasuke- just for a moment. He knew it was risky and stupid, but it had been so long….He just wanted to see if his little brother was safe. If he had grown and changed. That's all…

'I hope you're taking care of him…Obito….'

Naruto knocked on the door hurriedly again and again with no rest until he received his reply.

"Seriously, just come in already! You're giving me a headache!" The voice of the eldest Uchiha rang out from inside, irritation and annoyance evidently lacing every word. Without a second thought, the blonde pushed the door open, stepped inside and closed it again. He knew he had to do this- it was the only way. "Oh. Hey, Naruto!" Obito grinned happily when he recognised the boy. He was stood by the sink washing his hands but quickly towelled them off. "You okay? You don't look so good."

"Obito, I-" Naruto began, his voice betraying him before he could even think of what to say. He was completely lost for words as he stared at the man. The Uchiha really was damn attractive. Even in his drunken state. His body looked so strong and toned, even beneath the clothing, much like Kiba's. Would being in his arms feel just as safe as being in the brunette's? Would Obito make him feel the same way? Or was Kiba the only one? He had to know. If Kiba was able to experience all of that with another person then he should be able to as well, right?

"Hey, what's wrong?" The man asked, eyebrows furrowing in concern as he took a step forward. Instead of receiving any verbal response, Obito instead watched as the blonde shuffled forwards hesitantly. He was beginning to doubt himself now. But no. He had to push on and go through with this. He had to know how his boyfriend was able to just forget about him and share that passion with someone else. He had to know if he could do it too. Without a word, Naruto pushed the larger male until the back of his knees connected with the toilet seat. He fell back, his ass landing on the lid of the seat thus bringing him down to a height Naruto could reach without problem. "What are you-?" His question was instantly silenced…

By a kiss.

Naruto forced their lips together, his hand pulling Obito's head forward to make it easier. The man's lips were soft, though slightly chapped, and warm…like Kiba's. It felt good. It sent the same fluttery feeling through his stomach as when he kissed Kiba. The Uchiha mumbled a protest against his lips, unconsciously opening his mouth. With unbelievable determination, the young blonde forced his tongue inside Obito's mouth to explore inside. Admittedly, he had never really been the dominant one in a kiss, but he had no choice in this scenario. Closing his eyes, he allowed himself to be consumed by the pleasurable sensation of his tongue delving into the warm cave of the man's mouth- finding it to be just as arousing as his boyfriend's. It really was the same. It felt so good. Naruto slumped against the man, falling into his strong body. And he felt safe and secure. With his eyes closed, it was just like being with Kiba. The only differences were the cologne and slight tang of alcohol…but Naruto liked it. Obito smelt as nice as he looked and the alcohol on his breath wasn't too bad either.

So Naruto kept going, his tongue battling with Obito's eagerly as he wrapped his arms around the man's neck to deepen the kiss. So desperate for more contact, to be closer, he climbed up and seated himself on the Uchiha's lap and continued. It took him a while, but he was almost giddy to discover that Obito was actually kissing him back! His strong arms, even more defined than Kiba's, wrapped around the blonde and pulled him close- bringing with them that same embrace Naruto had experienced many times since his relationship had begun.

It was a mix between the alcohol and the hurt the boy felt over discovering his boyfriend's secret actions that stopped his mind from working the way it normally would. Never in a million years would he have done this before tonight, but now he couldn't stop himself. Now that he'd started, he wanted more than a kiss. If Kiba was going to cheat on him then maybe he should as well. Then the Inuzuka would be able to feel the same sting of betrayal that he felt now…and better yet, Naruto would feel loved and comforted again. Yeah, that was right. Obito, the only other male the boy found himself attracted to…Naruto was going to sleep with him. Right there. Right then. In Ino's bathroom just to add insult to injury. Deciding he needed to say something to the poor, confused man he had just assaulted, Naruto pulled back and opened his eyes.

"You feel bigger than Kiba." He murmured gently, staring into those pewter eyes- another difference between him and the Inuzuka. The blonde ground his backside against the ridiculously large bulge in Obito's jeans to emphasize his point, earning a gasp from the Uchiha.

"Naruto, are you insane?" The man said between panting breaths. "You're with Kiba and I'm with Rin! Why the hell are you doing this?"

"If you didn't like it then why are you holding me?" The boy asked innocently. He watched as one of Obito's eyebrows rose questioningly.

"I didn't want you to fall." Was the blunt response.

"Then why did you kiss me back? And why are you hard?"

"Because I'm bloody drunk!" The man explained hurriedly, realising just what exactly he had done. He was an adult! And he'd just made out with a kid! A male kid! He could definitely be arrested for this… "I completely forgot it was you kissing me!" Ouch. That struck Naruto hard and hurt him a bit. Just a bit. But not enough to deter him.

"Can't you just forget it's me again and let me do more?"

"Are you crazy?!" The Uchiha exclaimed, eyes widening at the proposal. Was the boy actually offering to give him a…. "No way! I think you've had waaayyyy too much to drink. The best thing to do is find Kiba and get him to take you ho-"

Naruto broke down.

The mention of Kiba's name brought tears to his eyes, causing him to fall forwards and bury his face in Obito's chest. The boy started to sob uncontrollably, his tears leaking onto the man's shirt, his fingers clutching to the material. He just cried and cried…in the arms of a man he had met just hours before. Obito instinctively wrapped his arms around the boy and began rubbing his back soothingly, trying to calm him down.

"Hey, just tell me what's wrong."

"Please…please don't take me to Kiba." The blonde wailed, trying to just block it all out. The loss of trust, love and happiness. The loss of everything.

"It's okay, dude. Just tell me what's up." Hesitantly, the boy looked up and stared at the handsome man through teary eyes. His plans to be intimate with Obito had gone now- a fleeting scheme to let out the pain he felt after his discovery and nothing more.

"Kiba's cheating on me." He muttered sadly, sniffling.

The best night of his life had just turned into a disaster.

He took in a breath, stepping out into the cold night and away from the hubbub of the party. It had taken much debate and inward conflict, but he had made up his own mind. His goal was obvious now. With a sigh, which let out all his frustrations and inhibitions, he briefly glanced back at the house in which his friends were continuing their celebrations and his heart almost let out a faint cry. Why did all the difficult jobs always fall upon him?

'No use complaining, I suppose.'

He mused, turning his head to stare off at his destination. Naruto's apartment, in the distance, and whatever lied within was his target. He knew he was absolutely out of his mind to even consider this. Either his suspicions turned out to be false and he'd feel like a fool or they'd turn out to be correct and he'd end up dead. One or the other- he just couldn't win. But, choosing to ignore the lingering thoughts, he stretched out his body and prepared himself for the most hurried and rushed journey of his life. Boy was he a prat.

'Well…if you're there, Kyuubi, I guess I'll be seeing you soon.'

And with that final thought, Kakashi headed off into the night…leaving all his friends behind….

A/N: Well, there we go. Parties aren't all fun and games, as I'm sure many of you will know. Things go wrong as well. Naruto is a teenager, so his murderous uncle isn't the only worry. Now he's going through the pain of being cheated on.

So, lots of stuff happened in this one chapter:

-It is now confirmed that Sasori and Deidara are together, which is something many of you were begging for to happen. Did you really think I wouldn't get them together? Or worse, get Sasori and Ino together? *Shudder*

-Naruto believes Kiba is cheating on him so he went and sexually assaulted Obito in his grief and despair.

-Naruto has also gotten drunk for the first time (yay?)

-Itachi is showing concern for Sasuke (big surprise)

-Kakashi has headed off to confront Kyuubi one-on-one. What will happen?

Thanks for reading guys, review and let me know what you think!