When I upload this it will be a day late. Not because I didn't want to upload it, but because my account had been locked for 36 hours... Bitches... Sorry for the delay.

Now this is perhaps a not very interesting chapter, but it is Naruto's trip towards Holland. I tried to make it a little funny and I hope that worked out!

Also I made the first CtD - Extras chapter. Some of you found it already, but make sure to check it out if you're interested! First one is Itachi's POV. More on this in the end notes.

Now enjoy!

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Airports… In a way they make a lot of sense, but Naruto still always got a little lost. It could be because of all the stores he went into and then he lost his sense of direction, which resulted in him returning to the place where he had started out rather than moving forward to the right gate. At least he had some nice sweets for on the road. And he had to be here three hours in advance anyway. Three freaking hours! Who in the world needs that long to move through an airport?! Naruto did.

First the problem began when he went through baggage control. Where they check your hand luggage for stuff you are not supposed to bring and obviously Naruto still had a bottle of water right at the bottom of his backpack and getting it out was a very difficult job. The person who had pulled him aside was already giving him the evil eye for this. He should've known. Yes, yes, he was aware of this. But why must they make these dumb rules anyway? Nothing had happened in forever! After that the body scanner also sounded the alarm when Naruto tried to get through it and this person started feeling him up. Not really of course. It was their job. It still was uncomfortable. And would Naruto really bring something to the Netherlands? Wouldn't they expect him to come with something in return instead? That was still an option though. God, would customs be as bad in the Netherlands too?

After all that was over Naruto was happy to finally be able to enter the plane and take his seat. One would expect this would go quite smoothly, but who was he kidding? People on planes were assholes. Yes, not everyone, but those few that were ruined the whole idea for the rest. Standing in the isle to stuff three small suitcases in the upper compartment, that didn't exactly fit, but they would make it fit. And all the while the line got longer and longer behind them, other passengers trying to get to their seat as well.

Now Naruto understood why they started boarding an hour beforehand. It took forty-five minutes to get everyone to be seated. At least he had an aisle seat. A couple was sitting beside him, the girl by the window and the boyfriend beside her, cramped up in the worst seat of the three. He was also taller than Naruto and definitely didn't have enough leg space. Poor guy, but Naruto was not going to offer to switch. It would quite possibly get the guy into a fight with his girlfriend anyway if he dared to say yes.

Checking his phone one last time before take-off, Naruto found a message from Sasuke, making an instant smile spread on his lips.

I'll see you tomorrow

Yes, this was indeed the most loving message one could imagine, but it didn't matter. It was all about the fact the seeing part was not going to be through the camera. In a few hours, ten to be exact, Naruto would be in Holland and finally meet Sasuke in person. Touch him in person. Maybe kiss him? The idea alone made goosebumps rise all over Naruto's skin and he suppressed an even bigger smile coming up.

Finally the plane took off and Naruto braced himself in the chair. This part was definitely not his favourite part. The way the plane shook as it rode faster and faster over the runway and finally at the end, or what felt like the end, the plane finally lifted off the track, moving up higher and higher, crashing through clouds. The wheels were tugged neatly inside the machine again and then after another five minutes it finally seemed to cool down a little. Naruto was a little more comfortable in his seat at least.

The only thing he could think of was all this was worth it. First seven hours towards Paris. Then two hours in between and then he topped it off with an hour and a half towards Amsterdam. It wasn't too bad. He could've travelled far longer. Heathrow had been an option as well, but then he would have to wait even longer for a flight towards Amsterdam. This was better.

After spending a few hours watching movies on his little private screen in front of him, seriously they do have some great movies on there, the first food round came along. He soon found out that the couple next to him were in fact French and they shared a nice chat with the equally French steward. It was awkward with the way the guy was hovering over Naruto, talking about… things. Would it be like this in the Netherlands too? There they spoke a different language as well and Naruto knew no words. Well, maybe a few, but nothing significant. Nothing that would actually stand out. How was he even going to survive this?

It got even worse when after the steward left, the couple got in an argument. At least that's what Naruto thought with the way they were glaring at each other. Naruto had no idea what it was about, but they were both angry and not talking to each other. And now Naruto was forced out his chair, because the boyfriend didn't want to sit next to her anymore or he had to go to the bathroom. Good option and Naruto agreed. Bathroom sounded like a good idea. Getting in like behind all the other people who very much agreed with this great idea.

Eventually the flight ended and Naruto was glad when the plane had landed and was safely with its wheels on the ground, racing towards the airport. Then he remembered he actually had to get on another plane after this. At least the whole suitcase thing would be arranged by the people here. If he also had to pick that one up. Now he just had to go through customs again and heard all the people speak French. Honestly Naruto was a little scared. He was all alone, in Europe, for the very first time. Naruto hadn't been on an airplane a lot before. Perhaps a handful of times and then he had pretty much stayed inside the country, so this was definitely an adventure. A scary adventure. Hopefully the people were nice. Would they consider him a dumb tourist that has no clue what they are supposed to do in a country? What did Holland even have to offer? According to Sasuke literally nothing, which Naruto doubted, but what kind of help was he then?

After making it just in time to the next gate Naruto heard the first Dutch words spoken between people. Two stewardesses were talking to each other while letting the people board and it was such an odd sound like this. It must've been a pleasant conversation since they were smiling lightly, but the tone of their voice was no indication of that. The funny thing was that Naruto did catch some words. English words mixed in between as if it was the most natural thing they did. Stupidly blinking at them one of them let Naruto board, greeting him with a barely noticeable accent in English and then Naruto was on the next plane already.

This was a really short flight. The plane had barely lifted off or it was already setting in the landing. Since there were no movies to watch on this flight Naruto decided to listen to some random music, closing his eyes to envision Sasuke in front of him and imagine what their first greeting would be like. Obviously Naruto made it better than it would be. He actually didn't have high expectations at all since Sasuke already mentioned it wouldn't be very lovey dovey or whatever. But a guy can still dream, right?

And then Naruto was in Amsterdam! This was just! This was… Where the hell did he need to go now? So crowded… So many people… What time was it even? Naruto hadn't really even thought of the time difference and suddenly realised he was actually quite tired, which wasn't too odd. When one flies at five in the afternoon. His inner clock was now on three in the morning, but it was six hours later here, so… He had missed his sleep. Damn, he should've slept on the plane.

Perhaps following the people was a smart idea, but there were so many people. Who should he follow? The signs were maybe smarter. Yes, follow the signs. They are in English, so that should work. Schiphol airport rules!

Mind your step, mind your step, mind your step.

Yeah, we get it already! When is this thing over with?! Customs need to be here somewhere, right? He had been following the sign for a good ten minutes now. When does this end?

Escalator down and it's a lot more peaceful here. Only a few people, some he had seen on the plane here. And everyone was walking into the same direction. Just following the long hallway that felt like it was underground and it sort of gave Naruto the creeps, because what if the whole airport collapsed on top of them all? That would be very ironic. Naruto finally made the trip all the way over to Holland and dies at airport.

Passport control… Why did he always hide the thing somewhere at the bottom of his backpack? And the man didn't look very friendly either. Glaring at everyone around, hardly paying attention to the one in front of him, but more to the people who were still in line. Feeling very intimidated Naruto stepped forward and carefully handed the guy his passport. For a moment he looked in it, checked the picture, pushed down a stamp and then handed it back, still only looking at the people still in line. Quite impressive really.

Okay, which baggage belt did he need to go to? 23… And they were now in the hall with belts four till nine. With a heavy sigh Naruto lifted his backpack a little higher up on his shoulders and trudged on, because he realised he was nowhere near his belt yet and would need to walk for a very long time still. And he had been sure he would see Sasuke right as he got off the plane. Such a plane noob he was. This was just horrid. Why was this airport so huge? Wasn't this country like tiny? Why did they need all this?

And then after another ten minutes he finally arrives at his belt and guess what? No suitcases had arrived yet. Damn it, how could they not be here yet? And everyone was already here as well. How did they manage to do it that fast? Do they know tricks on getting here faster? Suspiciously Naruto glanced at some of them, but they all seemed quite ordinary. Father and mother with two children, business people and some guys that looked like the types to backpack places. Could one backpack through Holland? Asking Sasuke would be pointless since that would immediately result in a no.

Finally the belt started rolling and suitcases were being brought in. One after another came in, all black, because black was the colour apparently. This is why Naruto had an orange one. No one else would have an orange one. It was a strategy and Naruto just kind of liked to colour orange. He found out it is actually the national colour for Holland and immediately he felt at home. Orange really is great! But why wasn't his suitcase coming? Almost everyone had theirs already, but no orange thing had been rolling out of that thing.

Fear was creeping up already, because he really needed that suitcase. Everything was in there! If it was still in Paris, he was going to flip!

Thank god, there it was. His little orange thing with all his stuff that he definitely needed right away and couldn't have borrowed from Sasuke. With a happy smile on his lips he walked towards the exit, which was so much closer than everything else had been! At least that was something. Going through the nothing to declare part he guiltily looked at the people standing beside it, because somehow he felt like he was bringing something illegal in, which he wasn't.

And then as he turned the corner again, the orange suitcase rolling after him, he noticed a black fence where people could wait behind and indeed a few people were, but only one face stood out.

An annoyed looking black haired guy with the most beautiful features Naruto had ever seen.

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Characters © Masashi Kishimoto

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About the Extras: If there is any specific moment you'd like to see written from another POV or perhaps a whole other scene completely, let me know and maybe I can add it. Things I can't do are: Naruto's POV. Sasuke's POV when it comes to important details for the main story. I can do filler bits where he hangs out with friends or something. And this will stay T-rated. If you'd like to see more sexual times between the two boys, I can consider doing a smut fic on the side as well. That will not interfere with the main plot and won't add anything to it either. It will just be limes and lemons. But only when there is interest! So let me know!