Author's Note-What's Your Point; this is for you because of your AWESOME review. Yes I did yell that and my class still doesn't know why….yeah. I'm glad you love my story and I will keep writing until I come up for an ending. Or maybe there will be a sequel O.o Thanks again for your review! XD

Chapter 25- O.O

Bored; that's all I felt. All of them knew I hated hospitals. And staying put. And reinforced confinement. I let out a sigh that hurt more then I let it show and stared up at the ceiling tiles and began counting. Again. Stupid wounds that WON'T. FREAKING. HEAL. I don't know how long I sat there but I got up to thirty seven tiles before a nurse came in and stepped to one side to allow in visitors. I turned my head slowly as they appraised my current set of bandages; they finally met my gaze and gave me a small half-hearted smile. She made no sound as she stepped out of the group and sat down next to me.

"Hey sweetie," she kept her voice soft, "how are you feelin'?"

"I'm fine," I used my loud voice that I know that they haven't heard in a very long time, "Except for the fact that I'm still here of course." I graced them with my classic smile and started to sit up; they held out their hands as if to stop me or to get ready to help me if it hurt too much. Like I'd even show it; she started stroking my hair in a soft gentle way that I have only allowed her to do. I knew the others were smiling when I let out a soft sigh and closed my eyes to enjoy the feeling of comfort that she was bringing. They must have left, however, because when I opened my eyes we were the only ones there…and I must have fallen asleep because it was dark.

"Just relax…" she got closer and closer, "I'll take care of you now." I felt a surge of warmth go through me and a series a teasing kisses added fuel to the fire. "Naruto?" I looked at her and her confused expression. "Naruto are you ok?" The world was bright again and I wasn't alone with Narelle; I focused on her and nodded.

"Yeah, I've just been here too long."

"Aw, we know you hate this but it's for your own good." She smiled and kissed me gently, "We'll be back with some ramen around lunchtime." I watched as she followed the others out of my room; her legs lightly hit the floor, her hips swayed in perfect rhythm. The door shut as did my eyes again, but my imagination took over from there.

DREAM

She walked in and closed the door slowly and stealthily made her way to me. She wasn't wearing much but the smile she wore told me that would change soon. Crawling onto my bed she fiddled with THE zipper like a cat with a ball of yarn; she buried her head on my chest and I wrapped my arms around her and held her tightly. She started to kiss my stomach and I rubbed circles on her lower back. Every once and a while I would go lower and squeeze and receive a low moan from her; she would return the favor and get a moan from me…it was bliss. But not Heaven.

REALITY

The smell of my favorite food drew me back to consciousness…I wasn't sure it was worth it…then again it was just a dream. I cracked my eyes open to be met by large purple eyes covering my whole field of vision. I let out a cry of surprise earning a laugh from everyone.

"I knew that would work!" Kixur was on a chair near my bed holding a cup of my beloved ramen. "Here you go Naruto." He held out the steaming cup as I sat up and took the chopsticks that Sasuke offered me; raising it slowly to my nose, closing my eyes I inhaled the scent deeply. The motions from the cup to my mouth were so ingrained that I had no need to reopen my eyes, but I had the feeling that a lot of eyes were on me. Opening them slowly I slurped the noodles that were hanging down and met their smiling gazes.

"What?"

"You've been released today." I froze, they knew what would happen now…and it did. The window was opened and I disappeared with all my gear before they could even register what to do. I finished the ramen on the roof and a new thought popped into my head. Slinking silently back to the window, I threw in a smoke grenade and waited for the surprised gasps from my comrades before I cupped my hand over Narelle's mouth.

"Don't try anything and you'll get out of here in one piece beautiful." I knew she was smiling as we both made our way out the window and onto the clearing above the hokage memorial,

"Okay Naruto-kun; you've got me here. Now what?" I walked slowly towards her getting no reaction until I wrapped my arms around her and pulling her close to me. Smiling she wrapped her arms around my neck and kissed me long and passionate; I could feel the emotions stir within me as I returned the love. I sat down and placed her on my lap without breaking the kiss and she intertwined her fingers into my hair pushed me into a reclined position; somehow deepening the kiss she unzipped my jacket and slipped her hands in. She rubbed my chest before pulling away for air; as we both panted she rubbed my shoulder as I did small circles on her lower back before nibbling on her shoulder and neck. She moaned and a laugh came from the forest nearby causing us both to snap into a battle-ready position.

"A few weeks in the hospital and now that you're out you've got to compensate for the lost time." We both relaxed; we knew who it was.

"Hi M.A." I sighed before walking over to him, "I'm sure you found that last scene….uuuhh….entertaining." I rubbed the back of my head while stuttering through the sentence; Narelle came up and wrapped her arm around my waist. M.A. smiled and put his hands on our shoulders and breathed in deeply,

"Yes." His smile got wider, "Yes it was." He winked at me and vanished as quickly as he came…leaving us together again. I looked at her and she looked at me; we both smiled at each and knew it was only the beginning.

Author's Note- Short. Sweet. And to the point. Sorry my heart just wasn't in this chapter. I really try harder next time. Once I figure out what to do with it; and I'm sorry that it's short…and late. I couldn't do anything with a computer that keeps disappearing into my sister's room. XP