A/N: Hiatus has sucked for me, I've not been able to get much writing done because of the eternal shit storm that is my life and I just wanna drink myself under the table while listening to some emo goodies like SKSK or summin' like that. But here is chapter twenty eight, no it doesn't start out with a 'bang' like I promised, because I saved that for number twenty nine ;). Enjoy, drop a review, favorite and follow if you wish, here we go!

DISCLAIMER: I do...god damn it y'all get it by now, I don't own Naruto except the obvious OC's, nor do I own the lyrics (something else that should be obvious by now), they belong to La Dispute and Mayday Parade, because they're the musicians and I am just a measly, lonely write that tries to churn this story out for you.


SAKURA-POV


August 6th, 2:45 pm.

Ah, we needed some girl time for sure! Even if it's just me and Hinata it's still good to be out and about with my best friend, who is my best friends girlfriend, who in turn is my boyfriends best friend...god why do things have to get this confusing? Eh, who cares, we're having a pretty good time right now.

Her dad was out on business until later this evening, closer to ten, so we had the house to ourselves since Hanabi left a few minutes ago with Konohamaru. We're all getting ready for this upcoming school year, Hanabi and the young Sarutobi being freshman and me and Hinata being seniors. Seniors! How time has passed man.

Seems like just yesterday we were bullshitting and pissing away time, now we're all getting our shit together, so to speak. Shika is married, Ino and Asuka are engaged, the two couples have their own houses and jobs, and the rest of us are getting there. Needless to say but we're all ecstatic with where we are in our lives and wouldn't trade it away for all the gold in the world.

Even though some of us have had to start from the ground up, like Asuka, and some of us have battled demons, like Hinata, we've persevered to overcome and conquer this.

I guess I have to peg it on our inability to know when to give up and let go. I mean, look at the idiot Naruto, when the lavender lover left him he didn't cry and give up, no, he fought like hell to gain her back and in the end it's worked. Today marks a month since they've been back together and she's happier than ever.

Her medication has been working like a charm, Naruto has been more supportive than ever, her dad was disappointed and upset but nonetheless he showed his support for her and making her feel better. All in all we've all bonded together to strengthen our ties and throw some supports on the roots planted inside of us all.

So now me and Hinata find ourselves up in this position, laid out on her bed with our feet dangling down like a bunch of children and just talking about life. "Yeah, he's been so nice and sweet and has backed me up. Why he ever came back I have no idea but he did, and I can't thank him enough." Well said, Hinata, well said.

And to be honest she has a point when she asked why, because if he didn't have the patience, love and especially smarts he would've just let her slip away, never to return to him or us. "I know how you feel, hun. Have y'all even, yano...?" I trailed the question off, not wanting to straight up ask her if they've fucked yet.

Hinata giggle a little bit and nodded her head giving me an inaudible 'yes'. "Mhmm, even though it took me almost forcing him to do it. He was afraid to touch me after all this went down and was afraid to anger me, but little did the know the lack of sex was the thing that angered me." True that, I don't think I'd ever be able to have a relationship if it didn't have good sex and even better cuddles.

Then out of the blue something just hit me, and it's something I think we all forgot about. "Hey, you know me, you, Sasuke and Naruto never did that little thing we talked 'bout back at the beach house, right?" I don't know why it just hit me, but it did, and instantly a lightbulb went off in our heads.

She looked over at me and grinned madly, and for a moment there I was a bit worried about her but just laughed it off. "Ohhh yeahhh, we didn't at all...are you thinking what I am, 'Kura-chan?" Oh yeah, I definitely am thinking what you're thinking, 'Nata-chan.

For the next two hours we brainstormed ideas to get them to do it, settling on one thing and one thing only. And no, it's not killing Nazi's, whatever that means. Sometimes I can't help but worry about Hinata, but then I remember we're both crazy bitches with crazy ass ideas. Now it's just time to work it right.

One of the things that is a key factor is clothes, so we found ourselves in her closet digging through some of her lingerie. "Why do you have things in my size again? Oh yeah, you held them here for me when I bought them when I lived with my parents and I never came and got them." My parents...it's the first time I've thought about em in a long time, and it hurts...

But it's not the right time considering I'm in my bra and panties with a woman who is also in her bra and panties, sitting in her closet looking at more clothes. I think that I'm finally done growing for now, hitting a good sized 38C, while Hinata stopped at a 36DD. Lucky her, but also unlucky her, it's a double edged sword to be honest.

It was when she dropped her bra that made me feel jealous, as the shape and tone she had on them blew me away. "So, are you gonna stop staring at my tits and help me pick out an outfit or what?" Hinata's voice broke my train of though making me blush and smile a little bit.

"Sorry, it's just been a while since we've seen each other naked and it's astonishing to see how much you've grown since that first time in the sex shop." Ah, good memories.

How could we ever forget that? It was the first time either of us had done anything like that at all considering we were both still virgins to everything except ourselves and we had never even thought about sleeping with another woman, let alone each other.

I heard a happy sigh from Hinata, which was accompanied by a smile of remembrance. "I remember that day like it was yesterday, god how the times have flown since then, all of us have found our own separate love lives. And then there was my first party ever, like I was gonna forget that night anyways even if we didn't sleep together." True.

Admittedly it was weird having her initiate it, but there's no complaints here in the peanut gallery. "No way I'd ever forget that night, it was amazing in so many ways. Kinda insane to think that we're taking this a step further and combining our sex lives, even if it's a temporary one night thing." Swinging is what it's called, I believe.

She settled on a outfit after a few minutes, picking out a lavender lingerie set with black trimming, and sat down right in front of me with her back to me. "Hey 'Suka, can you help me get this bra on? It's a bit tight on me since I grew but it'll still fit, I just need your help latching it." Like I was gonna say no, crazy woman!

Obliging her wish I took the bra from her and slid the straps over her shoulder before running the main strap behind her back, where I found it harder to latch than it really should be. I tried for a few minutes to get the strap to latch, but to no avail. "Hmph, this isn't going anywhere, unless..." I trailed off, getting an idea in my head that just may work, and if it doesn't, it'll at least be fun.

Hinata turned her head back to me and looked at me with a puzzled look. "Wha-oh!" She couldn't even get the whole question out before she realized what my plans were. I let the lacy bra fall off her shoulders before quickly wrapping both of my hands around her tits, squeezing and massaging them gently.

Tiny little moans of pleasure escaped her throat and passed her lips as I continued the motions that were similar to a cat kneading its paws on things. She let out a little yelp when I pinched her nipples, twisting them to either side and rubbing them. "Mm, maybe they needed to be loosened up, don't you agree, 'Nata-chan?" I love myself honestly.

All the dark haired woman could do was nod her head and whimper quietly as I reached my head around and kissed the side of her lips, making her turn and lock the kiss in fully. The taste of her lip gloss filled my mouth, a nice cinnamon flavored one, while I worked on 'loosening her up'. But all good things must come to an end, of course.

We broke the kiss and gasped for air, my hands ceasing the motions they once were doing. Hinata huffed a little, trying to get her bearings straight. "I-I think they're loose now, Sakura-chan." She breathed out, laughing a little with me at the moment we just shared.

I picked up the bra from the floor of the closet and slid it back over, finding it easier to latch than last time I tried. "Heh, what do you know, it actually loosened them up." I laughed out, kind of shocked at the fact that what I did worked, but also not really. It's been done before, just seldom and rarely does it work.

She giggle a little bit before standing and sliding on the matching panties. "So what are you gonna wear, 'Kura?" I honestly didn't think about it too much given the situational circumstance, but one thing caught my eye; a black with pink trim and designing lingerie combo.

We put our secret undergarments on and put back on our regular clothes, mine being a pair of light blue jeans and a purple shirt with some flip flops and Hinata's being kind of similar to mine, but she had on some athletic shorts, basically sporty booty shorts, and a bright blue tee shirt that had a chest pocket with a pug wearing sunglasses just hanging out designed to make it look real.

Taking a look in the mirror I spun around, giggling like a little school girl, before something caught my eye on her dresser. It was a small figurine of a tiki doll wielding a big shield and longsword. My hand reached out to touch it before a voice from behind cut me off, making me jump a little.

"It's a gift I got from Neji-nii the last time I saw him around thanksgiving. After he and Tenten moved away for work related things we've lost touch with him." Oh...woops.

My body swiveled to look at the dark haired angel of a woman before me, my face donning a sad smile on it. "Hey, look up doll, you know everything has a reason and what the reason for you two's separation is will be revealed in due time." I spoke some sage-like advice, trying to cheer my friend up.

She just gave me a small smile in return and sat down on her bed, sighing deeply. "I don't know, Sakura, I've messed up with all of you, my parents and Neji-nii before, I'm just afraid I'll mess up again and this time it'll be too much to recover from." Hina...

A low sigh came from me as I took a seat next to her and wrapped my arm around her shoulder. "Look, you know we'll never give up on you, Hinata, and we mean it, all of us mean it. If we didn't want you around we would've given up by now, but we didn't, so here we are, together." I squeezed her into me, donning a meaningful smile.

Hinata sniffled a little bit but embraced me, coming to terms with what I had to say and understanding it. "Yeah...together...it's not something I ever saw happening, but we got here together, didn't we? So it's only natural we keep going together. Thanks, 'Kura-chan." Any time, friend, any time...

I wonder what the boys are up to right now.


NARUTO-POV


August 6th, 3:00 pm.

It was a warm and sunny day, perfect for a little bit of fishing. Today just worked out perfectly for me and Sasuke, we get to have some man time and the girls get to do, er, whatever girls do when they have 'girl time'. Unfortunately we already know what those two will do together when alone.

Doesn't mean I'm worried about it, just wish we could be there to witness it with our own eyes. Some part of me is worried about them trying to pull something and force our hands, but if it is what I think it is then I definitely ain't worried about it. Sasuke, maybe, but I don't think the thought has crossed his mind since the beach house.

Either way I'm focused on the task at hand which is catching a fish. We propped up our chairs on the bank of the Senju river in the designated fishing area and cracked open a ice cold...soda, because the police around here are ridiculously cautious and watch-dogs.

We had been here for an hour and so far all we caught was a couple of rainbow trout and some piggy perches, opting to keep the trout and throwing them in the ice chest so they can be cleaned and filleted later on in the day when we were done. Lure fishing is a tedious sport but so far it's gone okay, but now that the evening is setting in the fish should be biting better. Emphasis on should.

I looked over as Sasuke yanked his rod up, setting the hook right in the side of the fished mouth. "Shit son, this is a big one!" He said as he fought with the fish that was on his hook. When it surfaced we saw the size and the type, a massive 24 inch rainbow. The sucker must weigh close to fifteen pounds 'cause he's thrashing like no other.

Reeling my line in I set the pole down and helped Sasuke in his attempt to haul in the humongous aquatic species. I grabbed the gaff from the ground and gaffed it in it's gills right when it got close enough. From there I pulled it in and drug in more inshore, far away from the water to prevent a possible escape.

"Damn Sasuke, I'm surprised your line held tight while taking in this damn thing." I whistled in amazement, grabbing the scale and tape measure. Twenty four and a half inch and sixteen pound, four ounce behemoth. It was a real sight to see, hence why we were picturing it.

Some of the other anglers came over and gawked at the impressive haul, congratulating and taking pictures of the intake. "Man I'm sayin', I didn't think the damn thing was coming in any time soon, thanks for gaffing it for me though, I don't think I would've gotten it in without that." I mock saluted the dark haired friend of mine with a smile.

Returning to my pole I lobbed my line and lure back out there, attempting to keep things rolling. "Say, you don't think that it's weird, me and Hinata being this close after all that happened, do you?" Ever since we reconciled and got back together no one would give me a straight answer, but I know Sasuke will. He's, er, blunt sometimes.

Sasuke coughed a little, clearing his throat before he spoke. "Man don't worry about it, if you and her are happy you know we're happy for you." He said before heaving his own rig out there. "Personally I don't think she's gonna mess up again, she loves you too much and I know you love her just as much." Not wrong at all, buddy.

With a shake of my head I agreed with Sasuke's point. "Yeah, I have faith in her, always have, sure there's some doubt lingering but I think we're gonna be just fine." That's the dream, at least. "What say we pack up around seven and head back in? I know the girls will miss us by then and call us anyways." Knowing them, yeah they will.

A laugh escaped Sasuke's mouth as he nodded in agreement with me. "Not a bad idea, then we can go eat and shower off for the day. We can fry these fish tomorrow and chow down." Sounds like a plan, all I can think about right now is catching more fish and relaxing before school starts Monday morning.

My parents are gone for some stupid convention on marriage with the Nara's and they won't be back till tomorrow evening so I have the house all to myself.

Still, Hinata was always on my mind, and no matter how much I tried I couldn't get her out of my head. I constantly think of that night when I saw just how much she was truly hurting and how much I missed out on. Why wasn't she honest with me? Was it so hard that she turned to leaving and essentially starting a whole new life again? All of these questions and no one has answers.

Maybe it's one of those things where I don't want the answer, but I don't know that I don't want the answer. Who knows. She's been on this drug called lithium which has a whole host of side effects, the only one not effecting her is the loss of sexual interest. Doc said it's her age, something about you 'can't beat teenage hormones'. Whatever.

But the loss of appetite, which led to weight loss, drowsiness, the nausea, vomiting, skin paler than usual, it's all hitting her. And the cold feeling she has about an hour or so after taking her pills is the worst according to her, and I kinda don't doubt it, she hardly ever complains about anything, so when she does it's usually pretty damn bad.

It's helping her, though, she sleeps at night now, doesn't crave any drugs besides pot which even then she doesn't fiend for it. Neither do any of us, but that's not really my point right now. Her moods have been happier, less angry, but I kinda...I kinda miss that part of her. She's like a caged bird right now, a happy one, yet caged nonetheless.

Sometimes I just want the old her back, no matter how much she hurt me, threatened to leave me, messed up and relapsed or whatever. She hasn't relapsed in what's about now a month, which is the longest she's gone without withdrawing in forever, even when we were together.

I promised to stay with her no matter what happened and by god imma stick tight to that though, and no one can blame me.

Would they? That's a question for another day.


ASUKA-POV


August 6th, 4:30 pm.

How I got suckered into this is anyone's guess, but I'm here so I might as well do it. I made my way into the shop and looked around before spotting what I was looking for, a black pistol that was behind the case. Things in our area of town have been getting bad and we're not ready to move any time soon, so might as well stock up and prepare.

Who would rob us though? It's not like we have much of anything, we keep to ourselves for the most part and don't fuck with anyone bad anymore. I think Ino is just a little bit paranoid, but then again so am I. We've fought to get here and make our loves stable, so I don't want anything getting in the way of me and out little piece of heaven that me and my fiancée have created.

Getting the device wasn't so hard, both me and Ino took part in the free handgun safety course the village put on in the end of June just incase an instance came up like this and we wanted to purchase a firearm for whatever reason we may possibly have wanted to. Like right now, for instance.

I purchased the weapon and stocked up on rounds, getting four clips total and two hundred rounds. What? If imma buy the damn thing I'm gonna stay stocked and you best bet your ass I am gonna go to the range and shoot it. It wasn't the most expensive one but it wasn't cheap at all. I think the guy thought I was hot and gave me a deal.

Perks of being good looking, I guess. What are the cons? Well, one of them is every manly man in the gun shop staring at me as I buy a gun, practically creaming their pants at the thought of a hot chick shooting a gun. Luckily both me and Ino aren't here or we would give them a little show via kissing.

Honestly at that point I'm convinced they'd literally cum in their pants, which is sad the more that I think about it. Making my way out of the shop I stowed the gun and it's various accessories in the back seat and got in, cranking the engine over and letting the A/C assault me and cool me off from the sweltering summer heat on the outside.

And then I was on my way home to my beautiful hime and fiancée...man, I have to admit that I never saw this day coming, marriage was never on my mind when I was busy running the streets and being just a bad person in general, but now that my previous has died and been buried I have the chance at a new life where I'm not alone.

Sure it was nice, being by myself, no one to worry about pleasing besides myself and my clients, parents out of the equation, it was fine and dandy, but such as life goes...

...everything good must come to an end, and my end was fiery and passionate surprisingly. I figured it would be filled with fire and brimstone, but it was shockingly mundane with very little theatrics. Why was it like this when my entire life was basically a living hell? Maybe god was just being nice to me for once...maybe he thinks I'm hot and gave me a deal. Ha, as if, deities aren't known for deals and patience.

Now imagine my surprise when a saga in my life ended with a simple kiss on the lips from my favorite blonde woman in the entire universe. Yeah, it ended that day when we first expressed our romantic and sexual interest in each other. Lucky me? Possibly, but she's lucky if I say so myself...okay no I'm the lucky one here.

After everything she's done for me there's no way that she's lucky with me, she gave me a home, a bed to call my own with her, supported me through all my issues and the times I was trying to heal from what happened in the past. Even when my parents passed away she was there for me, giving me a much needed shoulder to cry on.

Hell, the woman moved out of her parents house with the drop of a pin when they tried to screw her and me because I was a bad presence for them. I mean they weren't exactly incorrect, I did get their house shot at by gang members and highly trained Konoha military forces for the sole reason of my past.

I cracked the window to let the smoke of my cigarette out when I heard that fated sound and saw the flashing red and blue lights. Cursing I pulled over and tried to figure out why I was being pulled over but I couldn't find a reason for it.

"License and insurance, ma'am." Was all the lone officer said as he watched me fetch my license and Ino's insurance card. I handed it over to him and watched him walk back to his patrol car to run the information and find, well, nothing. Surprisingly, again, I have a clean record but a bad reputation.

When the officer returned I saw one more car show up with another cop getting out, setting off alarms in my head. "Sir, may I ask why I'm being pulled over?" I asked with a quiet and polite tone. The law enforcer just snorted and handed my license and insurance back to me before wiping the sweat off of his head.

He cleared his throat before speaking in a stern voice. "No, and I'm afraid we have to search this vehicle for any drugs, I notice there's a pistol in the backseat, is that hand gun registered to you ma'am?" I nodded to the question. "Well, as protocol dictates we're going to have to search the vehicle for any other illegal contraband. Step out of the vehicle and stand in the alleyway, please." Not like I had a choice, amirite?

This decision proved to be a bad idea as the second that I made it into the alleyway in the shade, the second officer threw his hand over my mouth and tackled me, and not so surprisingly overpowering me easily before handcuffing my hands behind my back. All I could do is yell out a muffled cry for help as I was dragged behind a dumpster.

First cop joined us a second later and squatted down to my prone body, smiling sickly. "So, do you know why we're doing this?" Honestly no, I have no clue. "See, we're very good at remembering faces, and we remember when you thought you were such the thug. Where's your gang at now?" He asked, kicking me in the ribs harshly.

I coughed out in pain and agony as he repeated the process another three times. "We both lost a brother to your stupid gang, to the fucking drugs and violence, so consider this a little payback for all the pain you caused us." W-wha...oh no...tears filled my eyes when I heard his zipper coming undone and his pants drop to the floor rapidly.

My muffled cries got louder when I felt the second cop start feeling on my chest, and then I heard a loud bang, and then two more loud bangs, and then the weight on my back seceded, toppling over to the side of me. I looked up to see that the officers weren't actually shot, just...knocked out?

"Yano, I hate when officers get a power trip and think they control everything." I looked over to the entrance to the alleyway and saw a man with dull but also long silver hair standing there, just munching on an apple and smiling brighter than the sun that occupied the sky right now.

Fresh tears filled my eyes when he walked over to me and undid my restraints. Filled with happiness I leapt up and wrapped the toad sage in a tight hug. "Thank you so much Jiraiya-san, I owe you majorly. I don't know how I would've gotten out if you did-" I guess it's his right to cut me off and just laugh.

He chuckled a little bit and made a waving motion with his hand. "Don't sweat it, I just did what was right. If I'm right, though, you have a fiancée to get home to." Wait, how did he know..."Oh, Naruto told me, we've been meeting and corresponding with each other regularly." Ah, makes sense, I'd tell someone too if I were him.

How am I gonna explain this one to Ino, though...


SHIKAMARU-POV


August 6th, 5:00 pm.

I've been wracking my brain day in and day out trying to make sense of this, but nothings come of it so far. Shino can't be the killer, but at the same time he actually can be the one we're looking for. And it's not my personal preference saying that he can't be the ripper, it's evidence and logic, but evidence and logic also say he can...

And it's hard to argue with evidence and logic...so why the fuck do I wanna find evidence and logic, grab them by their throats and slowly, agonizingly slowly strangle them to early deaths for each of them? Hmm, the world may never know to be honest. All I know is I'm a hares breath away from shooting everyone myself and running away.

Where would I go...hmm...maybe Kumo or Oto, they have a reputation for not caring about their citizens being psychopathic motherfuckers...nah, I quite like my life here, running away would mean having to leave my wife and child behind and that's not something I can see myself doing in any situation. Thick or thin, through hell or high water, this is our fight to win.

Speaking of fights, I can't believe Anko and Temari managed not to rip each others throats out and feast on each others esophagi. Esophagi or esophagus's? Or esophagus'? I don't know and quite frankly-oh, it's esophagi, thank you internet! Where would this world be without the internet?

Probably fighting wars against each other using secret ninja techniques that involve a lot of stupid shit like chakra and stuff...why am I having a feeling of Deja Vu right about now? Eh, it's probably nothing, let's just focus on what I have in front of me, which is multiple spread sheets, an open and encrypted laptop and a bagel. Yes, a bagel.

It's a five pm bagel, so it's okay guys, don't worry. "Dinners ready Shika-kun!" I heard my wife yell from the other room, prompting me to close everything I was doing, after saving it of course, and rush out of the room. This has me so frustrated that I was looking for any excuse to leave my office area in the garage, and this is it.

I made my way into the kitchen and planted a kiss on Temari's forehead before taking a seat at the table. One thing I don't fuck with is letting her cook no matter how tired she may be. It's the one thing she holds on to dearly with a death grip that rivals a tick latching onto you and sucking the life out of you. Okay, that's a bit exaggerated.

But I'm not gonna complain, she cooks really, really good, and tonight's palette of meatloaf, green beans and homemade mac and cheese will do me just fine.

Asa was already down for a little nap after being fed by Temari so she should be good until she wakes up at eight like usual. She'll be up for another two hours or so until she gets another 'baba' and then a bath before being laid down. Her sleep habits are on track, but still doesn't change the weirdness of them.

Personally my thoughts were she slept too much, but then I looked at myself and just laughed a little but. She usually gets up about seven-ish, stays up until eleven or so, then naps for a few hours, gets up around two, stays up until her dinner at five-ish, sleeps a few more hours and then it's the final round of feeding, bathing and more sleep.

Must be nice being a baby, no worries about the killer running loose, worrying about maintaining a happy relationship with their partners, worrying about money, work, rest and trying to balance their time equally so they get enough sleep to make it through the day, but not too much so they don't sleep too late for things.

In my case it's wake up for school at six, shower, eat and go to school by seven thirty, get out after lunch and hightail it to I&T by noon so I can do my internship from noon till six, where I'd go home, eat and wash up only to have to be in bed to sleep for the next day by eleven or so. At least Temari got a helluva deal from Konoha.

She can do schooling at home while the baby is napping and still graduate as a Konoha student when we graduate, and she's smart so I know she'll figure things out. As for me, well, I know I'll figure things out, maybe it won't be so easy at first but Temari won't let me slip, and if I do, she'll catch me with ease and pick me back up. Isn't that one of the perks of being married?

"Hey baby, how was your day?" I asked the blonde haired woman I call wife, who sat my plate in front of me and sat to my right side. "Thanks for cooking again, I don't know what I would do without tasting this every night, it's a real lifesaver." And I wasn't lying, I actually look forward to eating every night now.

I got a smile and a peck on the cheek from her, something I've grown to love over these few months. "It was actually great, Asa's finally getting into a good rhythm and she's not so grumpy during the day. As for the food, yeah you'd starve, the first time you cooked will be your last until you get some damn lessons." Thanks for reminding me, hun.

Yeah, the day I almost burned the house down was the day I knew I wasn't destined to be the worlds best cook. I laughed a little alongside her as we dug into the meal, and as I figured it was the best part of the day. Speaking of sex, which we weren't, do you know how many times we've done the dirty in the past two months?

Twice. Yep, twice, when compared to the six to eight times a week before Asa came along, it's an astonishing number. I guess in the time spent with Asa and Temari relaxing and being a 'normal' family has taken the drive away. It's not like we needed it to be happy, but...it's like somethings missing in bed, and I don't know how to revive that.

And it's not like it's one of those things that I feel comfortable just asking someone, not even my parents nor a professional doctor or anything. Why is it such a weird thing to talk to someone about when it van legitimately make or break a lot of relationships? Maybe that's why it does, honestly, and that's why it does what it does to peoples love.

So where do I go from here? We're just eating dinner and Asa is in her room, and being out of the sexual game for so long has, admittedly, thrown me off my game. Anything I try to do right now I'm afraid it'll feel forced or unnatural to both of us.

And I find myself here, sitting and eating with thoughts of my nude and horny wife playing through my head. I guess you could say I'm having a hard time focusing...okay no yeah that was bad even for me, but still what's a man to do? Hopefully she'll make her move first so I don't have to stress out over that.

I heard Temari clear her throat and start to speak, something we rarely did while eating. "Shika, uh...do you mind if I ask you a question? It's one I probably shouldn't ask at the table but I feel like I need to ask it before I explode." Strange, but I'll bite, giving her a nod to continue. "Er, I don't wanna offend you, but after Asa was born I feel like I don't, like, turn you on anymore." Ne, she doesn't turn me on? That's news to me.

Looking over to her I just smiled and laughed a little bit before replying. "What makes you think that? Is it because we haven't had that much sex since Asa was born?" She gave me a nod tentatively, as if she was afraid to say yes. "I know we haven't done it that much, but for the longest time I thought you just weren't in the mood and I wasn't gonna push you baby." Her face showed excitement, subtly but it was there, making me happy.

We found ourselves finished with dinner rather quickly tonight, moving ourselves to the couch in the living room, deciding that the dishes can wait for one night. Before she could make it to the couch I wrapped my arms around her and kissed her neck, making her moan a little bit at the sudden feeling.

"S-Shika, what're you doing?" The question came out, but I gave her no answer, instead continuing what I was doing in the first place, suddenly finding a good sexual boost.

Maybe it's the fact that it's the first time we've actually put our thoughts into actions in the past three weeks. Her moans and pants got stronger as I worked on her neck, and it made me feel accomplished hearing her react so positively to my actions. Maybe I still have it after all.

It didn't take a long time to work her into my hands like putty, forming her into the shape I wanted, and within a few minutes she was in just her bra and panties, sitting on the couch with her legs spread and an innocent look on her face. She bit her lip and looked me in the eye, practically begging me to come over and handle the situation.

After all, I am the one who started it, and by god I will finish what I've started, mark my words. Diving to my knees my teeth latched on to her panties and dragged them down her legs and to her ankles, where I finished taking the off with my hands before getting a nice, long look at the dessert provided to me by my lovely life partner.

Licking my lips at the soaking wet treat before me and preparing myself I dove my tongue into her, eliciting a cry of pleasure from her, one I haven't heard escape her lips in, er, even I don't know how long it's been since I've heard that from her. It was a hearty, passionate exclamation, one I'm hoping to recapture tonight, and it's working so far.

I ran my tongue in and out of her entrance, running my tongue up her flaps and to her clit where I flicked it with the tip of my tongue, getting more moans and whispers for me to continue and to never stop. Even I have to eventually, I have my limits too, the same as almost any other guy. Sadly that came quickly, but not before my conquest to make her cum all over my face came to fruition.

The loud of ecstasy she let out was one that I hadn't even heard in the past, well before Asa was even a thought. But it worked, and my first quest was complete, but that didn't mean she didn't have her own quests, and that realization came quickly when I found myself on the couch now, with her taking my place on the ground.

Her hands gripped my pants, taking them down an off before she did the same with my boxers, letting my unrestricted cock spring free, sticking out and forward as hard as it's been in what seems like eternity. I saw her bra pop off, exposing her easily DD chest, somewhere in the vicinity of thirty eight to maybe even forty.

With no words she gathered up saliva in her mouth before spitting it out onto my shaft, lubing it up and spreading the spit with her hand, stroking up and down and causing me to throw my head back in pleasure from the touch of her hand. She did this for a few minutes before taking the tip of my erection in her mouth.

She swirled her tongue around the tip while I grabbed the couches cloth, gripping onto it and holding on like I was on a rollercoaster. And honestly it felt like I was on one in this moment, the feeling of pleasure and joy building up in me. Her tongue and mouth worked up and down my cock, taking it all the way in and releasing it with a loud pop.

Five more minutes passed and my ending was growing closer and closer with each thrust of her head, bobbing as if she were at a fair and she was dunking her head in a tub to get an apple. She knew it was coming soon too, and a light went off in her head. I saw this and began to question what was running through her mind right now.

Before I knew it my limit was within sight and Temari knew it was coming as well, removing my member from her mouth and placing it right in the middle of her large, soft and silky tits. I knew there was a reason for the lotion on her skin. I could barely contain my grunts as she grabbed her breasts and bounced them up and down on my cock.

A minute later my pleasure train came to an end when I stood up, took my cock in my hand and rubbed it while she leaned back onto her hands after pointing to her chest, signaling to me that she wanted me to finish on her tits, and I wasn't opposed to the idea at all, it's something new after all, and new is good...sometimes.

It only took thirty seconds before my cum erupted from me and my erection, shooting out and landing on her chest, covering her supple boobs with the white and sticky stuff, some of it landing closer to her stomach and as high as her neck. What she did next kind of surprised me, she reached down and gathered as much of the semen as she could before stuffing her fingers in her mouth, licking my seed off of them before returning for more.

Soon enough her chest, neck and stomach were clean of it and she opened her mouth, showing me that she swallowed all of it. We sat in our places silently until one of us found the right words to say. "Ne...are you just gonna sit there or are you gonna come fuck this pussy, boy?" She asked, sparking the drive in me again.

No one asks me that and calls me 'boy' and she knows it...clever woman indeed.

This is why I married her, after all. Well that and I love her, so yeah. Privacy, please?


HINATA-POV


August 6th, 9:00 pm.

The stage was set and the time was right for this to happen, so why not? Neither me or Sakura, after six-ish hours of debating, could come up with a logical reason to say no to trying to get this going. Now the only worry is getting things going. How are we gonna do that? Well, just watch and see, they'll be home in the next thirty minutes.

Or at least that's what they said, you never know with boys. For all we know they could be coming home earlier than that. Hell, they could walk in the door right now and just catch us off guard. Not that I want that at all, but it's a possibility. We've prepared for this, talked it over, thought it over, and we're ready as ready can be in this moment.

We were in Sasuke and Sakura's room, the light was dimmed, we were in our daily clothes concealing the spicy outfits we were donning underneath and the scene was ready to go. We didn't need any music, but it may just help de-intensify the situation if it gets a little out of hand. Thank god Fugaku and Mikoto were out for the night.

I looked Sakura in the eye and smiled, kissing her on the cheek gently. "You ready, 'Kura-hime?" The question came out quietly but still strong, getting a strong nod.

She's ready, and so am I...or so I think...look, things have been intense since me and Naruto got back together a month and a day ago, I just don't wanna risk angering him or making him feel like things are moving too fast for us. Our relationship has escalated since the fourth, but it's still not the same as it used to be.

But time was running out and soon it was fifteen past nine o'clock, leaving us with just a few minutes to prepare. "Ne, you okay 'Nata? You seem a little tense and nervous, I mean it's normal to be like that but it's kinda out of character for you." Fuck man, why does she have to notice everything wrong with me? It's a reoccurring theme with us.

Sighing I put on a small, soft smile, preparing to spill the contents of my thoughts. "I don't know, Sakura, I just don't wanna piss Naruto off. We're already making progress, good progress, and I don't want him to think we're moving a little too fast in our relationship. I hope this ends well..." I trailed off, sighing sadly and trying to smile.

My pink haired friend looked at me and smiled, her face brimming with happiness and gladness. "Hina, things will be just fine, Naruto is glad to have you back no matter what and you know it. Actually, I think he's more afraid of moving too fast and startling you, so you're gonna have to buckle up and take control of situations like this, okay?" She asked me, putting a hand on my shoulder and squeezing it.

A real and genuine smile found it's way onto my face as I nodded to the girl in bed with me. She brought up a good point, as usual, and I couldn't really argue with it, I guess this is why I listen to her more than I listen to anyone else. Well, besides Naruto, of course. Duh.

We passed the time playing rock-paper-scissors to decide who would be the best to initiate the foursome, but after twenty games and tied at ten a piece we just called it a unanimous tie and came up with the idea to just do whatever we wanted to do, pretty much whatever felt natural and right, as right as a foursome can feel I guess.

I heard the front door jump open and hopped off the bed with Sakura, going out to inspect who it was even though we already knew it was the two boys. We were right, and they came swooping in before our respective lovers planted kisses on our cheeks. "We need to shower 'cause we're gross, Hina, so give us a minute please." Works for me.

All this meant was we can rework the plans and this one seems like it'll work out better than the other one. Naruto was in the guest shower and Sasuke was in his moms right now so that meant it was time to conquer and divide. I made my way into the guest restroom, sneaking in quietly so to not startle the man in the shower.

My hand grasped the shower curtain as I tugged it back, shocking Naruto and leaving his mouth agape. "H-Hina, what're you doin'?" Is that really a question that he needs to ask? He already knows what this means, so why is he even asking what I'm doing. What a doofus.

Putting on a sly smile I prepared to speak, but something stopped me. Whatever it was, a mental block of sorts or something, it was strong. "I...I don't know, Naruto, me and Sakura were planning something but...tonight isn't a good night and I just now realize that. Can I get in with you?" He nodded and I started undressing to my nudeness.

Just before I got in my phone buzzed on the bathroom counter, and the text I read made me giggle a little. "Hinata, abort the mission I repeat abort the mission. Sasuke is onto me and I'm sure Naruto is by now." Sighing a little I hopped in the shower ready to wash off whatever the day has left on me, whether it be sweat or just bad juju.

Hopefully the rest of tonight goes smoother than it just did.


11:45 pm.

So far it has, the boys were understandably tired so we let them sleep and set up a little back porch smoke sesh, featuring my acoustic guitar. Inhaling the smoke into my lungs I pushed it out with a little bit of force, feeling the onset of the effects of the THC coursing through my veins. Thank god I don't have to worry about work or anything like that right now.

Out where the stones lay like bones by the ocean, out where the waves crash contempt on the land;

Someone was trembling for fear of the tempest, somebody silently reached for their hand.

Said "Understand that if you're cold I'll keep you warm and besides, there's so much beauty in a storm,

so come down with me to the shore and once more, I adore you."

It was a somber ballad, the song I wrote, about a love like a storm that can wash away even the strongest of ties. Emo, amirite? I guess the one positive thing I can take away from my stint of being an idiot was the music I wrote. I never liked tabs, mainly chords, but this song deserves more than just chords.

So tell me what is there to fear? You think some seraph up above is trying to rob us of our love because the skies not clear?

My dear, you know there's not, now listen to the rain upon the rooftop. But the wind picked up...

Maybe I should try my hand at songwriting more, it's a good way to escape all the bullshit and put thoughts onto paper and then subsequently into song form.

Out where the stones stand up like thrones beside the ocean, out where the waves make a grave of the sea.

The lovers struggled in the middle of the tempest, and water angrily crawled up onto the beach.

Said "Hold my hand, and stay with me-we'll be released." But the tide clung like an anchor to her feet.

And though he tried to make the water line recede, it pulled her out into the sea.

To me this is a metaphorical way of saying that he tried to keep the relationship together, but the tempest-whatever was pulling them apart-clung onto her and dragged her away from him, splitting them up, and this next part is more despair than anything.

He could not break apart the waves to bring her safely back in, he watched her hand break through the surface one then disappear again.

Forever wait inside the sea for me, my dear, I hear you. You speak in every curling wave and sing in every violent breeze.

Someday not far away from here, my dear, I swear I'll see you. And we will hear the seraphs cry, they will still envy you and I.

How they envied you and I, how they envied you and I, how they envied you and I.

I let the song ring out as the last stanza rang in my head. He watched as the love died, drowned in the sea and swallowed by the tempest that overtook a love that had such strength and compassion. A love that stood strong until a simple storm shook it to it's foundation and tore it apart, leaving both of the parties lost, alone and distraught at having to start over again.

Hmm...kinda reminds me of a certain relationship...oh well, whatever, never mind. It's time for the next song. I kind of ignored Sakura's praise momentarily because...well...I don't know. I have my reasons. Doesn't mean they're all good, just most of the time they are...I hope.

I had a dream last night we drove out to see Las Vegas, we lost ourselves in the bright lights, I wish you could've seen us.

Begging for change to get home, or at least San Francisco, let's put a ten on the high card, and spend a summer on the west coast.

Down and to the left (here's a map and a pen, the place you pointed at), be California's best (all I ask, all I ask).

Man, I don't know what it is about emo music right now but it's setting me off. Sakura helped sing the backing vocals because hot damn this song is excellent and emo and just the ultimate summer song. I don't blame her for not being able to resist the urge to burst out in song along with me.

And please don't tell me that I'm dreaming when all I ever wanted was to dream another sunset with you.

If I roll over when it's over, I'll take this Cali sunrise with me and wake up with the fondest memories.

Yeah, we're teenaged emo pieces of trash but we love it, and who cares? Not me, and not her, so deal with it...meanie ass mean pants...bleh...

We made love by the ocean, as the waves crashed around you, sunsets were never so bright, and the skies never so blue.

You opened up into my arms, and we laughed as I held you, I'll never go back to Georgia, at least not till I have to.

Down and to the left (here's a map and a pen, the place you pointed at), be California's best (all I ask, all I ask).

The one thing I never understood about pop punk besides the recurring themes and shit was the rinse and repeat dong structure. Verse, bridge, chorus, verse, bridge, once more chorus, and then maybe switch it up with another bridge...wow, so innovative...but I love it.

And life is good right now, so I can't complain that much, not for the first time in forever...


A/N: Well, it's over, and here we are, slowly but surely coming up on thirty chapters of this story. Thirty chapters. I never, not even once, thought that this was ever gonna get this far but it has. As much as a struggle it's been to put out chapter after chapter on a weekly basis every Tuesday (barring any interruptions or hiatus') I'm glad it has gone this way. And sorry that my typing is stuck in italic, I don't feel like fixing it so meh. Review, favorite and follow, please, ja ne!