A/N: (Clears throat obnoxiously) Ahem! Did someone order some drama with a side of possessive Naruto? 😈

Just want to say enjoy this chapter... I'm at a bit of a crossroads with it, but I think I did a decent job on this baby. It's super long so get ready!

MOOD MUSIC FOR THIS CHAPTER: Crazy in love by Beyoncé ft Jay Z

There is A LOT OF early 2000's r/b and rap songs through this chapter... yes my age is showing I will also add links were songs go through the story, in case you want to listen to them... ❤️

SONGS USED IN THIS CHAPTER IN ORDER:

Grind with me by Pretty Rickie

Hot in Herre by Nelly

Check on it by Beyoncé

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE CHARACTERS THAT ARE ABOUT TO BE USED.

~ Chapter 9 ~

PART THREE

Naruto and Sasuke were over 30 mins late to Naruto's party, but they sure knew how to dress to impress. Naruto was wearing a navy blue button-down, his sleeves rolled up showing off his strong forearms. He was wear black jeans that seemed to be tailored to fit him perfectly, and on his feet were a pair of navy and gray air force ones. The shoes were definitely limited edition. To complete the look, he had the top three buttons undone showing off his strong collar bone and his necklace he received as a gift from his Sasuke the previous night on his actual birthday.

Sasuke was wearing a black fishnet long sleeve shirt with a burnt orange silky vest with Chucky silver buttons that made his waist look smaller and his hips look wider. He was wearing a pair of black ripped jeans, and on his feet were black combat boots with a chunky heel and silver spikes. He also had on a black belt with silver spikes, and his hair was in a half up half down do, the style done artfully wild giving him the bed head look. To complete the look, he had a pair of diamond studs on each of his ear with his matching necklace. The silver necklace had his dobe's cocky smirk on it, while the necklace Naruto wore had Sasuke's soft smile on he's.

"You look real good tonight kitten." Naruto said as he pulled his Sasuke close, his lips trailing up and down Sasuke's pale neck.

"Thank you handsome." Sasuke said with a soft blush before giving his dobe a kiss, as they exited the town car they used to get to the location of his birthday party. Naruto's party was being hosted at one of the hottest new restaurants that money could buy. It was called Choji's Place, which was said to be a very exclusive eatery, despite such a casual name. Not only was this party going to be top tier, but it was all about privacy. You had to sign a NDA, just to get into said party.

This party wasn't going to be in the public area of the restaurant, I mean why would A-listers, known business men, and society's most covenant members be in the public area? Especially when we all know there will be copious amounts of liquor and dancing involved. The event was being held in the back area of the restaurant in a very secluded event space that only few knew about.

Naruto and Sasuke made their way through the back alley way, through a maze of doors and hallways to enter into a wide open space. Right when you walk in, there is a bar with bright golden lights circling around the area, giving it a warm inviting glow. Walking further into the room, you take in round tables scattered around a huge wooden dance floor. The space was luxurious, airy, and flirty, making anyone who enters feel as if they could drink and dance the night away.

As the couple walked in further, making their way to the bar, they were immediately stopped by Tsunade and a pretty woman with shoulder length dark brown hair and sweet eyes. The woman immediately introduced herself to Sasuke as Shizune, all while smiling and giggling drunkenly.

The party has only been going for about 45 mins, and she's already drunk?

Sasuke thought as he gave Tsunde and the young woman a smile, all while they conversed with Naruto, wishing him a 'happy birthday'. Sasuke couldn't help but take notice that the woman was holding on to Tsunade affectionately, while Tsunade had her close to her, her arm around her waist.

I mean I know she's drunk, but how drunk is she if she needs to put all of her weight on Tsunade?…

Sasuke thought as Naruto gave them each a polite smile, as he watched the two women hold each other closely giggling to one another. Tsunade gave her waist a squeeze and a kiss to her temple, making the woman giggle some more telling her that she wanted another drink. The two scurried away, and Sasuke couldn't help but raise a brow at the endearment he noticed Tsunade gave to the woman… willing.

They all walked over to the bar, and Tsunade and Shinuze immediately got their drinks before a song that the two women loved, sent them flying to the semi-crowded dance floor. Naruto couldn't help himself when he too raised an eyebrow. His O bāchan went to the dance floor willing, all while smiling and laughing as if she was having the time of her life. Her smile made him his lips move to form his own.

She deserves happiness, even after Pervy Sage's death.

After the two women left, the couple decided to order a drink as they sat on tall but plush bar stools. The too cuddled close in comfortable silence, honestly Sasuke was surprised that no one hadn't bombarded them yet, since he was with the man that the party was being thrown for. The two grabbed their drinks, thanking the bar tender as they each clinked their glasses before kissing each other slowly, sweetly. Leaning away from those addictive lips, Sasuke let out a soft sigh in content, before taking a sip of his drink of choice.

"So… is it just me or are they…" Sasuke spoke with shifting eyes slowly and hesitantly, before taking another sip with a satisfied hum.

"Fucking?" Naruto took a swig from his glass while a smirk was on his lips. Sasuke started choking from the bluntness, his face turning red as he choked causing Naruto to rub his back soothingly with a chuckle.

"Fuck, dobe, warn me next time." Sasuke said as he thanked the bartender for the napkin, wiping his mouth while glaring at Naruto.

"Sorry." Naruto said with an all knowing smirk, still sipping on his drink. Silence rained down on the two as Sasuke took his time taking another sip of his drink trying his best to sooth his throat, before clearing it softly. Big hands continued to rub up and down Sasuke's back causing him to lean into the touch.

"So… are they?" Sasuke asked softly

"Fucking?… Yes. At first they didn't want me to know about the… arrangement." Naruto said clearing his throat, running his hands through his hair sheepishly.

"They as in Tsunde and Shizune?" Naruto shook his head quickly, as he finished up his drink quickly.

"No, no, my grandparents… Pervy Sage and O bāchan had been married for a while, and the two were… uh… a bit on the open and wild side. They decided a long time ago to add someone into their… bedroom to spice things up every once in a while. Don't get me wrong… they loved each other… really loved each other, but they also enjoyed sex… and well… they decided a long time ago to add Shizune into the mix. 'It keeps life interesting' Pervy Sage would say." Naruto imitating his grandfather with a chuckle, his eyes glazing over as if he was recalling the conversation in detail.

"Oh…" Sasuke was speechless, he really didn't know what else to say.

"Yeah… after Pervy Sage died, O bāchan really leaned on Shizune more. I think she feels like she is the last connection to Pervy Sage she has left… well besides me." Naruto waved the bartender over for another drink. Sasuke drinking down the rest of his drink also signaled for another. The bartender immediately went to work as the two locked eyes lovingly, pale hands reaching and grasping big tanned ones.

"And… how do you feel… about that?" Sasuke asked, his eyes searching those vivid blues.

"I just want her to be happy… to find whatever peace she can… with whoever she can." Naruto said softly looking over to see a laughing Tsunade as she danced with a giggling Shizune, both women with their arms in the air as they did silly dances to make the other smile.

"Then… that's what I want too." Sasuke gave the big hand an encouraging squeeze, before leaning in for a kiss. Their lips danced as they tasted each other's drink on the other's tongue, pulling back with a pant, two drinks were sat down right in front of them.

"To being happy" Sasuke lifted his drink towards Naruto's.

"To being happy" Naruto answered with a smirk on his face, his glass clinking with Sasuke's as they each took a sip, their eyes shinning and dancing under dim lights.

You make me happy.

With fresh drinks in hand, the couple made there way over to the tables were most of the guest were all hanging out. Itachi and Deidara hadn't made it yet, and Sasuke couldn't help but feel a little panicked to be thrown in to a sea of new faces, new names, and new people.

My Naru loves these people. They are important to him. I just have to put my best foot forward. I can do this.

Sasuke reminded himself as they approached the first table that held a man with deep brown hair up in a spiked ponytail and tired brown eyes with a woman with sandy blond hair that was spiked up in a half up half down hair do that looked a bit simplistic but still complex somehow.

They both greeted Naruto with a smile, even the man with the sleepy eyes gave Naruto a soft lazy grin. Naruto and Sasuke both sat next to the couple after introductions were made, and Sasuke made sure he went over their names a couple of times in his head, so he can recall it quickly during conversations.

It would be extremely embarrassing if I got their names wrong.

Sasuke thought, his body releasing a slight shutter at the thought of embarrassing himself and Naruto in the process. His anxieties silently spiked, which Naruto noticed right away bringing his Sasuke baby close to his strong warm body in a comforting embrace. Naruto gave Sasuke a sweet kiss to his temple before taking a sip of his drink, his eyes still watching Sasuke.

"Yo Shika! Where's Kiba?" Naruto asked after introductions were made, hoping he could introduce his Sasuke to Kiba early on.

I wonder where that rowdy knucklehead is?

"I don't know where that asshole is." Shikamaru said making Temari, who also knew Kiba pretty well, chuckle.

"Hey! That asshole is my best friend, and last time I checked he is your friend too."

"Yeah, I guess." Shikamaru answered nonchalantly making Naruto frown a bit as he looked at Shikamaru.

Shikamaru was Naruto's best friend and Kiba was Naruto's oldest best friend. He thought that if his two best friends met they would be like the three musketeers, thick as thieves. But that didn't really happen.

Kiba was loud and abrasive, while Shikamaru was chill, quiet and more thoughtful before opening his mouth. They were complete opposites, and they constantly clashed. Naruto remembering the two constantly fighting a lot in the beginning, but after about a month of bickering and snide remarks, one day it just stopped. Naruto had always been curious about what happened, but the two would just say they came to an agreement and that was that.

The thing that bothered Shikamaru was how he always tried to one up or make a competition out of any and every thing with Naruto. The Nara never minded that Kiba was a dick to him, but he didn't like how he was with Naruto. Shikamaru tried multiple times in the beginning to tell Naruto that he sensed that Kiba was jealous of him, but Naruto would always dismiss Shikamaru's claims. Until one day, Naruto told Shikamaru that he didn't want to hear it anymore, and from then on Shikamaru had learned to keep his trap shut about Kiba.

Naruto just thought that Kiba did things because he didn't ever think it through or that he was simply a bit forgetful. He never thought once that Kiba's actions were ever created out of spite. Naruto knew that Kiba was just Kiba, and he accepted him for who he was. He never tried to change him or make him into something that he wasn't. Naruto couldn't lie, he had always been a bit bitter that Shikamaru couldn't see that.

"Ignore Shika! Kiba's awesome. I can't wait for you to meet him Sasuke." Naruto said giving Shikamaru a warning glare making Shikamaru huff lazily.

"They say first impressions are everything, and the dumb ass is over an hour late." Shikamaru said with a raised brow.

"Well… he never was good with being on time for things." Naruto said sheepishly making both Naruto and Shikamaru chuckle.

"Ain't that the truth. He has never been on time, even when he worked for you." Shikamaru said while taking a sip of his drink all while lazily chuckling.

"Kiba worked for Uzumaki-Namikaze Corp?" Temari asked making even Sasuke raise his eyebrow.

"A long time ago, when I was just getting my feet in the door." Naruto said with nod, as he took a sip from his drink, his eyes glazing over as if he was lost in a memory.

"I didn't know that." Temari chimed in as he took a sip from her glass.

"Yeah… it was a long time ago." Naruto cleared his throat as his eyes shifted to his glass, his face changing from excited to melancholy. Sasuke gave his Naruto's strong thighs an encouraging rub, which made Naruto's lost eyes snap up to he's shinning with gratitude before giving Sasuke a sweet peck on the lips.

"I'm sorry Naru-" Shikamaru said, his eyes focused on the table in guilt.

"No, it's okay. No need to apologize. Like I said, it was a long time ago." Naruto said with a reassuring chuckle making Shikamaru nod in understanding, but underneath that nod Shikamaru still felt real shitty.

I'm fucking up my best friend's party. Nara you have hit a new low.

Shikamaru thought with an inward grimance, self pity wrapping around his thoughts as he cleared his throat, looking over to Sasuke before turning back to Naruto.

"Speaking of bastards who are late to this party. How come you are late? You do realize this party was planned with you in mind." Shikamaru said with a knowing smirk trying to raise the mood at the table. Shikamaru felt guilty, he knew that he should have never brought it up but he really cared for Naruto and wanted what was best for him. Temari snickered under her breath as she leaned into the Shikamaru, giving her man some comfort, while helping to lighten the mood.

"What can I say? I find it hard to resist my Sasuke." Naruto said coyly as his fingertips trailed along Sasuke's cheek making him blush a bit before letting out an annoyed "Tch" shooing away his hand, which made everyone at the table laugh at the interaction. The mood quickly took an uplifting turn, and everyone at the table was thankful for it.

"God, Naruto you're too much." Temari said with a smirk as she took a sip of her drink.

"Tell me about it." Sasuke mumbled under his breath with an eye roll. Naruto taking this as a challenge decided to but his arm around Sasuke, his hand gliding up and down the Uchiha's collarbone.

"You weren't saying I was too much last night, this morning, or a couple of hours ago… Sasuke." Naruto said kissing Sasuke face, neck and ear making the couple across from them guffaw loudly as Sasuke's cheeks burned even brighter.

"Damn, Naruto give the poor guy a break!" Temari yelled through her laughter making Shikamaru snicker as he watched the two.

"I'm sure Sas probably begged for some of those rounds, hmmm." Deidara chimed in behind Naruto and Sasuke making the couple across them laugh even louder at the new comer.

"You always knew how to make an entrance." Sasuke said sarcastically with his arms crossed, a slight pout on his lips. He didn't even bother to turn to greet his brothers. Deidara and Itachi greeted Naruto wishing him a 'happy birthday', and informing the blond that they placed their gift over on the gift table, which was starting to look a bit cluttered already.

"I wouldn't be me if I didn't." Deidara said with a chuckle, one drink in hand as he gave Sasuke a one armed hug after greeting the birthday boy.

"Hn." Itachi said with a soft smile and nod, giving Sasuke an encouraging shoulder squeeze before sitting at the table, introducing themselves to Shikamaru and Temari.

"Ah… so you're the other Uchiha." Shikamaru said with a lazy smirk as he leaned back into his chair, his arm lying casually over the back of Temari's chair

"Yes. The oldest and smartest." Itachi said cockily as Sasuke rolled his eyes, sipping on his drink with a soft smile.

"So that means, you have stories." Shikamaru raised his eyebrow lazily making Naruto chuckle next to him.

"Oh, I have plenty of dirt." Itachi said with a smirk as he looked over at his baby brother with a wink.

"Nīsan, No!" Sasuke couldn't believe his brother would sell him out like this. Actually, he could believe it, but he hoped that he would have at least a little restraint.

"He asked Otōto. It would be incredibly rude of me to not supply."

"Yes. It would be." Temari said with a formal nod as she sipped her drink.

"Incredibly rude." Deidara chimed in already half way through his drink, his smile beaming with mischief.

"But- but… it's not even my birthday! Shouldn't we be spilling the tea about this dobe?" Sasuke asked with wide pleading eyes as the many chuckles next to him all of a sudden went dead silent.

Sorry dobe, but it's every man for himself!

Sasuke thought as he looked around the table, avoiding the eyes that were boring into him from his dobe's direction.

"He's right." Temari nodded finishing her drink.

"He does have a point." Deidara also finishing his drink with a flourish before magically grabbing another for him and Temari, without asking her, from a passing by waiter. Sasuke could feel himself relax, his nerves calming down a bit.

Did they take the dobe bait?

Sasuke thought as he silently bite his bottom lips waiting for the results nervously.

"How about we take turns." Shikamaru said casually, as he looked over to Naruto with a winking smirk.

"Yes! Dirt for dirt. I love it. Who wants to go first?" Deidara nodded his head excitedly taking a huge sip from his fresh drink.

"Shika!"

"Dei, Nīsan… please don't do this!"

Naruto and Sasuke tried their best to get the two couples to not dish any old dirt, but nothing worked. Not begging, not pleading, and not even bribery, which both wailers were prepared to pay any price, but no price was worth all that delicious drinkable tea that was about to be spilled all over the table.

"Sorry kids, you've been out voted." Shikamaru said dismissively, leaning back in his chair lazily as he took a sip from his glass, clearly amused from all the groveling Sasuke and Naruto were doing.

"You are so not getting that raise this year." Naruto said with a huff

"And you can forget about me not wearing white to your wedding, Dei." Sasuke said as he rolled his eyes with a scowl. The table erupted in laughter not at all worried about the threats being spewed out in defense. Naruto and Sasuke, fearing for the worst, turned to each other in horror both holding each other dramatically.

"I hope we make it out of this alive, dobe." Sasuke said in an over the top whisper, one hand on his chest holding his heart measuredly, his other hand cupping Naruto's whiskered cheek making everyone at the table groan loudly. Phrases like, "So dramatic", "Hn", and "You are such a drama queen Sas", the last one was definitely Deidara, being thrown at them from all angles.

"If we don't survive, just know this… I love you." Naruto said just as dramatically as Sasuke, pulling his raven close their noses touching sweetly.

"Kiss me." Sasuke sighed against his lips as their lips met into a passionate kiss making everyone at the table groan once more throwing their napkins at the couple.

"I think I'm going to be sick Otōto" Itachi said dryly as Deidara and Temari snickered.

"Are they always like this?" Shikamaru asked the table with a shake of his head his tired eyes actually fully open for once, watching in complete disbelief at his best friend and this unfamiliar behavior.

"Yes. Those two are alway so fucking dramatic." Deidara said with a loud cackle as his napkin hit Sasuke right in the face making the Uchiha flinch, his middle finger raised in a salute, making the table erupt in laughter.

Conversation flowed at the table, quite a few people popped by wishing the blond a 'happy birthday'. He thanked everyone graciously as he encouraged everyone to drink and have a great time. Naruto finishing his drink, which he needed after being thoroughly embarrassed with all of the many stories that were told about his youth. Naruto was secretly glad that Kiba hadn't made it to the party yet, because he had stories that even Shikamaru didn't know about. Naruto was ready to blow off some steam from all that dirt, and what better way to do that than with his Sasuke baby in his arms.

"Come dance with me kitten." He said hotly into the raven's ear making him shiver from the deep timbre of his voice. Sasuke nodded finishing up his drink quickly, before standing.

"Hey, where are you two going, hmm?"

"We're going to dance." Sasuke watched as Naruto smirked at the way Sasuke's eyes didn't stray from his blues.

"But I wanted to dance with Sas." Deidara said with a pout making Itachi and Naruto chuckle at the the statement.

"You can dance with him later, right now… I need him." Naruto's gaze turning intense as he wrapped his arms around his kitten. Sasuke's breathing hitched as he was lead away like a moth to a flame. As the two left the table, Temari couldn't help but stare at the couple, completely fascinated.

"Damn, should we call the fire department?" Temari asked with a smirk before taking a sip from her drink. Her eyes looking like she was half serious though.

"Why?" Shikamaru asked, his head laying lazily on his hand as he watched the two as well. He was so happy that his best friend had someone that he was head over heels for.

"Because it's about to get hot in here!" Temari and Deidara said at the same time, laughing loudly clinking their glasses. Itachi let out an unenthused "Tch", while Shikamaru rolled his eyes, his lips forming a small smile.

"Smoky!" Temari wiggling her brows at Shikamaru in mock seduction, making Shikamaru chuckle under his breath.

"Steaming!" Deidara said as he fanned himself dramatically leaning against his fiancé with his eyes fluttering, making Itachi chuckle at his blond.

"Sizzling!" Temari said turning to Deidara, while she licked the tip of her finger touching Shikamaru's shoulder making the sound for something sizzling.

"It's going to be a mother fucking scorcher!" Deidara said making Temari cackle as she scooted closer to Deidara finishing her drink.

"I like you. You're fun." Temari stated loudly as she watched the long haired blond male finish his drink as well.

"I like you too. You're hot." Deidara winked at her, causing Shikamaru to mockingly glare making Temari and Itachi chuckle.

"Oh hey! Can we get a round of shots please?" Deidara asked sweetly as one of the wait staffs walked by. The waiter poured up four shots placing them at the center of the table, leaving with an "enjoy" and a crisp hundred dollar bill that Itachi discreetly placed in the gentlemen's hand.

"I take back what I said." Temari said as she watched Deidara pass out each shot expertly, not wasting a drop.

"What?!" Deidara said a bit shocked, one hand over his heart while the other hand brushed away his long bang from his left eye.

"I don't like you… I fucking love you!" Temari said grabbing her shot to clink with Deidara's before the two threw them back with a loud cheer.

Naruto wasn't the best dancer, far from it, but he found himself enjoying dancing with only his kitten as his partner. In all honesty, he never really danced with others, and even in his college days, he spent majority of his time at the bar and never on the dance floor.

Naruto didn't know why he found himself always wanting to dance with his raven, but now that he had before, he was very hooked. Could it be the way the raven would grind on him, how he seemed to ooze sensuality without even trying. Naruto could sit and pounder it all day long, but at the end of the day, he just knew that dancing was something that was special between him and his Sasuke baby.

The couple had been on the dance floor for only a couple of minutes before the music changed to a song that the blonde was very familiar with. I wonder who was in control of the music list: Shikamaru or (gulp) Kiba? The latter was most likely the answer as every song that had been played so far had been all songs that they had enjoyed and listened to in their youth, when bar hopping and clubbing was a thing.

{Grind with me by Pretty Rickie}

The music was sensual, and the beat was hypnotic making Naruto grip Sasuke tightly, his dick starting to raise from the sway of those hips. Naruto couldn't help but give a little payback for all the times the raven had song those lyrics to him and drove him wild. His arm wrapped around his kitten pulling him extremely close, no space between the two, as he leaned into Sasuke's ear, his breath hitting Sasuke's ear making him whimper.

{Sas Baby, grind on me, relax your mind, take your time on me

Let me get deeper, shawty, ride on me

Now, come and sex me, 'til your body gets weak

We're slow grindin, baby,}

Naruto song softly into his ear making the raven's breathing hitch as he felt the fire burning from inside of him, pulsing for only his sun. Naruto chuckled darkly into Sasuke's ear at the reaction before biting his ear making Sasuke let out a soft moan. His raven's cheeks burned bright from the action and his reaction, but Naruto didn't care if anyone heard or saw.

It is my birthday after all. Everyone knows you get lucky on your birthday.

He thought with a smirk as he turned Sasuke toward him. Their erections brushing against each other making them both gasp against each other's lips, before their tongues devoured and feasted on each other. Sasuke felt lustfully hazy as their lips released, his lips now wet, red, and slightly swollen, and his eyes were blown wide with desire.

{Starin' in your eyes,

'bout to lick them thighs

Got ya hypnotized,

do you feel the vibe?}

Naruto sang softly against Sasuke's lips as his tongue traced over his kitten's swollen lips as if he was teasing him before destroying him. Sasuke whimpered from the lyrics, his hands grabbing Naruto's biceps desperately as his head fell forward to his neck. Sasuke hide his red cheeks into the crook of Naruto's neck, his lean body rubbing against Naruto's like a cat in heat. Naruto leaned back his hand capturing Sasuke's chin.

"I need you kitten." Naruto said as his hand trailed down Sasuke's face, caressing his neck down to his hand, leading him away from the dance floor, away from prying eyes. Sasuke wished that his mouth worked because, he would have responded with 'I need you too', but it was no use. He was gone, captured by a blond dobe who was leading him away to most likely ravish him.

Hinata was inching along the restaurant, she had all of the information she needed to crash Naruto's birthday party. She was prepared to go in there, cause a huge scene telling the love of her life that he was hers and that she loved him, and she didn't give a damn if Sasuke Uchiha was there.

That was what she was prepared to do, at least what she had planned to do when she left her home, but as she stood outside of the restaurant in her tightest and sexiest red dress, she had in her closet, she was starting to have second thoughts.

… he's made it known multiple times to stop

… but I love him.

… but the way he would kiss and hold him…

… but he did say he's love me… once

… but that was a long time ago.

…maybe he just needed to be reminded.

Her thoughts circled and contradicted themselves over and over until she finally decided to just go back home.

Maybe, it's time for me to move on with my life.

She thought as she collided with someone, she was prepared to be knocked on her ass flashing everyone in the vicinity her tiny black panties, but that's not what happened. Two strong arms caught her, and she was righted quickly, her feet gaining stability.

"Sorry about that. I guess I need to watch where I'm going." A rough voice said as she pulled back looking up into deep brown eyes.

"Kiba?"

"Hinata… I thought that was you. What are you doing here?" Kiba asked as he released his hands from her waist with a sheepish chuckle.

"Oh… I was… um- in the neighborhood." She said stumbling over her words, his cheeks growing warm under his gaze.

"Uh huh… you were in the neighborhood… wearing that?" He said with a smirk as watched her cheeks grow even darker. He couldn't help letting his eyes roam up and down taking her all in.

"Oh… um-"

"It's okay. You don't have to tell me." Kiba said with a raised brow, he already had a good idea what she was doing here, he didn't need her explanation.

"I'm sorry… God, I'm such a mess." She said tears beginning to form in her eyes. Kiba not exactly sure what to do, steered her to the back alleyway entrance away from prying eyes.

"It's okay-"

"No, it's not okay… I'm such a horrible person. Selfish… I came here to crash Naruto's party. I was going to tell him that I love him-"

"You do know he's gay right?" Kiba asked as he tried to comfort her.

"Yes… I know. I know this sounds crazy… but I really didn't believe him when he told me." She said quickly, before slapping a hand over her mouth. At that statement Kiba couldn't help but guffaw loudly. Hinata's cheeks grew hot at the laughter, but a part of her really loved the sound of it.

So rich and deep

"I know what you mean, but trust me… my boy is full on gay, and has been for years now. I'm suppose to be meeting this guy, Sasuke, that my boy has been completely drooling over… and I was suppose to have been here hours ago, but I have this bad habit of being late for everything. Hell, I probably would have been late to my own funeral, if that was even remotely possible. " Kiba said with an eye roll and a causal shrug making Hinata giggle.

"So… do you want to come? As my date?"

"What?!" Her cheeks growing hot at the bold offer. Kiba wasn't offended at all at the response, he shrugged with a smirk as he rubbed her cheek, rubbing away the tears that had fallen.

"Do you want to be my date to the party of the century?" Kiba said with a cocky smirk, his eyes turning intense as he watched her take him in. Her eyes grew wide, and she couldn't help the smile that graced her lips. Biting her bottom lip, she nodded slowly, as she wrapped her arm around his when he offered her his arm. Before making it to the back door, she stopped a bit unsure.

"Why would you invite me, a woman who was planning to ruin your best friend's birthday?"

"Many reasons… but I won't go into all of them. I just felt like you deserve a second chance. Plus I would be crazy not to invite you when you're wearing that dress." Kiba said as his eyes roamed up and down her body before settling on her face. He watched as many flitters of emotions cover her face, and her pale lavender eyes, all of which made Kiba quite curious.

That dress on her looks sinful.

He thought with a smirk as he watched her struggle through her thoughts. She didn't answer but after some time she gave him a nod, her eyes looking determined and strong.

"Now, I have to ask… you don't plan on fucking shit up, do you?" Kiba asked bluntly, his choice of words making Hinata eyes go wide.

"No Kiba… I'm not planning on um… fucking shit up." Hinata said, her voice growing soft into a whisper at the end of the sentence. Kiba couldn't help but chuckle at the action, her cheeks a permanent red at this point.

"Such vulgar language to come out of such a pretty mouth." Kiba said with a tsk making Hinata giggle as they made their way to the door.

Maybe I will get lucky too.

Shikamaru was surprisingly having a good time talking with Itachi. He really didn't think they would have much in common, but since they were both intellects who enjoyed biographies and playing Shogi, they found common ground.

"Yo! Shika!" Kiba's loud voice broke conversation as Shikamaru groaned loudly at the sound of his friend's annoying voice, not even glancing in his direction.

"Don't groan at me you bastard!" Kiba said with a chuckle, a drink in his hand as he pulled a hesitant Hinata over to the table.

"Kiba, you were suppose to be here 2 hours ago to help me get everything set up. Where the hell have-" Shika turned meeting Kiba's smiling face and Hinata's cautious one.

"Is that-" Temari leaned towards her husband to whisper, but Shikamaru was honestly speechless, he had never thought he would be speechless before in his life, but here he was.

"Hinata?" Shikamaru questioned in disbelief.

"Y-yes?" The dark haired woman responded, her eyes shifting around nervously.

"What are you doing here?" Shikamaru asked, he couldn't help that his eyes went a bit narrowed, he found this to be quite suspicious and honestly he didn't like it. Especially not at Naruto's party.

Is she planning something?

Shikamaru asked, as he continued to take her and Kiba in cautiously.

"She's my date." Kiba responded for her, his smirk as cocky as ever.

"You're dating Hinata." Shikamaru said slowly, trying to make the words make sense to his now going haywire brain.

"Yes, is that a problem?" Kiba asked, he couldn't help that he had a bit of a bite to his tone, he really didn't like how Shikamaru was speaking to him.

"But isn't Hinata-" Temari started to say, but her words dropped.

"Nope, no problem. I was just wondering… found it odd is all. Plus you've never mentioned it before tonight." Shikamaru said as he leaned back casually, his eyes still locked in on the two.

"Well, it just sort of happened." Kiba said with a noncommittal shrug.

"Hm" Shikamaru hummed as he took a sip from his drink, his eyes still not straying from the couple that stood at the table in front of him. Staring them down as if he was trying to call their bluff in a game of poker.

The table experienced their first real awkward silence of the night, Itachi and Deidara were looking at each other with curiosity but their lips didn't move to fill the space. Hinata looked nervous and Kiba looked annoyed but he was trying to cover it up with a smirk, but it wasn't really working for him.

"Have you seen Naruto?" Kiba asked suddenly his mouth moving into an even wider grin.

As cocky as ever Kiba.. What are you doing?

Shikamaru thought silently as he finished his drink, before rubbing his temple on one side of his head, his eyes still taking the sight before him in.

"No." Shika answered as Temari rubbed his thigh soothingly under the table. She knew that Shikamaru always had a soft spot for Naruto, and did not like his best friend being treated any kind of way. Shikamaru was a loyal friend to the end, and he cared deeply for one of his longest and oldest friendship. Even though he wasn't Naruto's oldest or longest friendship, the value was still there.

"The last time we saw him, he was on the dance floor." Temari chimed in, her eyes also watching the two curiously but she made sure to put on an inviting smile.

"Really? I didn't know that knucklehead could dance." Kiba said with a chuckle as he took a sit, bringing Hinata to the seat next to him. Shikamaru chuckled at that, it was true, their friend was never much of a dancer.

"Oh yeah, him and Sasuke were getting very hot and heavy on the dance floor. They must have went off somewhere to um… cool down." Temari said with a wiggle of her brow making her and Deidara chuckle.

"I swear our Sas must be a bad influence on him." Deidara said watching the couple with sharp eyes and a wide smile. He was cautious, he may not have all the information, but he knew the name Hinata and he definitely was not a fan of hers.

"Or a very good one." Temari answered piggy backing off of Deidara which sent both of them into a fit of laughter. They continued to laugh, but they both knew exactly what they were doing, they were watching Hinata's face and body language for reactions.

Hinata better watch her step within this crowd, there were multiple eyes watching her tonight.

Sasuke and Naruto had reemerged looking a bit unkempt, but nothing too crazy that anyone would notice a difference. The couple made their way over to the table, and it was an extremely awkward exchange. It all started with Kiba opening his big fat mouth, which had been a reoccurring theme in Naruto's life.

"Wow, I see why you guys snuck off… he's pretty fucking hot, man." Kiba said as he gave Sasuke's body a roam with his eyes making Naruto clench his fist and Sasuke harden his gaze.

"I'm just kidding! Geez… lighten up will ya." Kiba said as he patted Naruto on his back heavily, wishing him a 'happy birthday'. Naruto tried to relax, he knew that Kiba had an odd sense of humor, but he also knew that Kiba was bisexual and that his raven was a very attractive male.

Naruto dismissed his worry, reminding himself that Kiba was most likely just teasing him, since he has someone he truly loved. Sasuke rolled his eyes with a chuckle, as he introduced himself. Kiba, deciding to fuck with his best friend even more, pulled Sasuke's hand up to his lips giving Sasuke's knuckles a couple of kisses before Naruto snatched his raven's hands from his grip.

"You maybe my best friend but you better watch yourself fucker!"

"Kiba… please stop antagonizing Naruto." Shika chimed in, his voice sounding drained and tired.

I've only been dealing with him for 30 mins and I'm already mentally exhausted. Send help.

A mini Shikamaru was at sea, the waves rippling wildly, as he sat on a tiny little life raft.

Shikamaru thought as he continued to watch the tension between the two men grow. Kiba let out a loud chuckle looking as if he was having the time of his life, and not pissing everyone in the vicinity off. Sasuke wasn't really sure what to do, and he definitely didn't know if he liked Kiba.

Hn, he must be an occurred taste.

Sasuke thought as he gave his dobe a peck on his lips, trying to calm his fiery blond from kicking his best friends ass.

"I'm sure he's just messing around." Sasuke said softly into Naruto's ear, giving his tense back a rub up and down. Naruto began to relax a bit as Sasuke's hands roamed up and down. Taking a deep breath, he gave Sasuke a kiss to his temple.

"Thank you Kitten." Naruto said tiredly into Sasuke ear, making Sasuke cuddle him close, but the environment still felt strained. The couple could still feel Kiba's eyes on them, and Sasuke could still feel those eyes checking him out, but he tried his very best not to react. Deidara seeing that the situation would stay awkward if he didn't intervene, decided to step in.

"We're going to go refresh our drinks Ru!" Deidara yelled as he pulled Sasuke with him, his face shifting from his usual friendly smile to worried as he dragged Sasuke along.

"Who the fuck is Ru?" Kiba and Shikamaru asked at the same time making Naruto groan while Itachi chuckled. Sasuke was so very thankful for Deidara and the diversion, he could literally sing.

"Fuck that was awkward." Sasuke mumbled as soon as they were no longer close to the table.

"Uh, you think?!" Deidara whispered back making Sasuke chuckle as he was pulled along through the dance floor straight to the bar. The two sat, ordering their drinks just taking a moment to breath in fresh air from the chaos cloud, they had just left. The bartender sat their drinks in front of them, as they tipped the gentleman generously.

"So where do you want to start first, Hinata or Kiba?"

"Both are absolutely disastrous conversation topics. You pick." Sasuke said dryly with a calm hum making Deidara giggle as he sipped on his drink.

"Too true… Let's start with the one that won't last as long. Kiba… what the fuck is up with Kiba?" Deidara said as stirred his drink with a face scrunched in disgust.

"I swear I thought Naru was going to kill him." Sasuke said taking a huge sip of his drink, before stirring the drink lazily.

"Same! Ru is easy going, but I've never seen his eyes get that deadly before."

"I have with Hidan…" Sasuke said with a shiver making Deidara smirk at the gesture.

"Yeah… and I bet it turned you on." Deidara said whispering into Sasuke ear making him chuckle loudly, a blush coloring his cheeks as he pushed the blond away with his hand in his face.

"Ahh… you don't have to pretend… we both know you do." Deidara said with a knowing smirk and a deep sip from his cocktail.

"A feral Naruto… is a hot Naruto" Sasuke said casually as he sipped his drink making Deidara cackle loudly almost choking on his drink.

"Bitch… warn me next time."

"You asked." Sasuke said with slight twirl of his neck making Deidara smirk.

"You've been hanging out with me too long… so what are you going to do about Kiba?" Deidara asked, he was slightly concerned about Kiba's behavior, honestly if Naruto didn't kill him Itachi might, and leaving him alone at that table might not have been such a smart idea. But at the time, Deidara thought removing Sasuke from the situation would have been best solution.

"I'm just going to keep my distance. Don't ignite any contact, and stick close to Naruto. It's weird… I don't necessarily like Kiba… Plus Shikamaru, before you and Nīsan showed up, kind of said Kiba was a complete dick. I don't think Shikamaru likes him very much."

"He said that?" Deidara said as his eyes grew even more concerned.

"He didn't say those exact words… but it was definitely implied." Sasuke said with a nod, his eyes on his drink as he stirred the contents inside the frosted glass.

"Wow"

"Yeah… It seems like there's always been a strain between Shikamaru and Kiba and Naruto's just been in the middle of it." Sasuke said as he took a sip, his eyes turning to meet his brothers..

"That has to be tough for Ru… damn, I hate to say this…but I think Shikamaru was right… Kiba is-" Deidara said as he leaned in close to Sasuke, his voice turning into a concerned whisper.

"Sure, Kiba is a dick, at least he has been one so far… but I don't think he would go too far. He just seems childish and immature, but not a real threat. Plus Naruto really trust Kiba… so I have to believe that he's not all bad. Right?" Sasuke said as he shrugged, a bit unsure what to make of the situation.

"Yeah, but you did just meet him… and honestly Sas, that behavior was just… gross and unacceptable." Deidara said with a shutter while stirring his elixir with his cocktail straw.

"Agreed" they both clinked their glasses before sipping at the agreement, making silly faces at each other making the other laugh.

"Now for the main problem… problem number one brought problem number two… Hinata. What are you going to do Sas?" Deidara was really worried that all of this would end up being too much for Sasuke, but he tried to remind himself to not underestimate Sasuke. His brother was strong, Deidara knew that. Plus he had support, Deidara, Itachi, and especially Naruto wasn't going to let anything happen to him, not on their watch.

"Honestly, I think I'm just going to focus on Naruto and have a good time. It's his birthday, and I really don't want to make a scene or embarrass him. I already warned her once… but at this point all I can do is trust him. We'll figure it out together." Sasuke said drinking down majority of his drink with a reassured nod.

"Ahhh my baby… They grow up so fast." Deidara said as he mocked cried wiping his fake tears making the bartender who was nearby chuckle.

"Fucker!" Sasuke said, bumping Deidara's shoulder making both of them laugh loudly, both feeling relief and comfort start to work into their tense shoulders. As Deidara finished his glass asking for another, a hand landed on Sasuke and Deidara's shoulder giving each of them a squeeze.

"Otōto, you okay?" Itachi asked his voice ringing with concern.

"I'm fine Nīsan. How is Naruto?" Sasuke asked as he turned from the bar, facing his brother.

"About to commit a murder… hell, I'm about to commit a murder." Itachi said dryly, but the two could tell he really meant it. Only a few could truly read Itachi and all of his phrases, facial expressions, and body language.

"Good thing I got both of us a drink then, hmmm." Deidara said as he placed a drink into Itachi's hand with a mischievous smirk. Itachi pulled Deidara close giving him a sweet kiss. The two began to make there way back over to the table, but Sasuke didn't move, he remained seated at the bar.

"Sas, you coming?" Deidara asked with a tilt of his head, looking at his little brother in concern.

"I think I'm going to get my Naru and I a fresh drink. You guys go ahead, I'll be over soon." Sasuke said as he turned facing the bar sipping on the last little tiny bit of his drink. Once he finished the glass he asked for a glass of water, drinking it down quickly. Once the glass was finished, he handed back the glass to the bartender thanking him.

He looked over to see a man who was tall and lean, almost about the same height as Sasuke. His hair was a deep red, reminding Sasuke of a strawberry, he couldn't help but let out a chuckle at the thought. As he looked closer, he noticed that the strawberry man looked sad. No, he looked defeated and downtrodden. He was gripping his glass tightly and even though his stance and face was relaxed and expressionless, but his hands gripping his glass said that he was anything but calm.

He looks so lost.

Sasuke thought as he turned away, but something inside him was nagging him to make conversation, to see if he could help in some way.

Plus this is Naruto's birthday party, no one here is truly a stranger. It would be good to make the effort to show that he wanted to get to know all of his dobe's friends.

He thought as he scooted down the bar a couple of seats, sitting a few seats away from the strawberry man.

"Are you okay?" Sasuke tried his best to make his voice sound sincere and soothing.

"No… but it's my own fault anyway." The man said, his eyes never straying from his glass, his lips twisted in a self loathing scowl.

"I know all about fucking yourself over." Sasuke said as he asked for another drink making the man next to him chuckle a bit.

"So you know that… there's nothing that could be done then?" The man said bitterly, his eyes leaving his glass meeting Sasuke's. Sasuke didn't know who this man was, but one look at those sea foam green eyes and he saw recognition from them.

"Well… that's a matter of opinion. Maybe you just need a second set of eyes." Sasuke said as he saw the man look at him then away quickly, his eyes shining with guilt.

"You don't want to talk to me." The man mumbled, drinking down his drink with a darker scowl than he had before.

"And why is that?" Sasuke asked curiously

What does this man, that I don't even know, know about me?

Sasuke thought as he watched the man struggle to find his words, his mouth opening and closing before shocking words finally came out, spilling all over Sasuke making him feel his own anger and bitterness.

"Because… I'm the man that Naruto showed interest in all of those years ago… and I turned him down all while shoving a goddamn contract in his face." The man said with a biting tone shoving his glass away, all while trying to calm himself. Silence filled between them, even though the room was filled with drunken laughter, and clinking of glasses.

Sasuke was at a crossroad. He never thought coming here would cause him to have such a moment like this. A part of him wanted to berate this guy, tear him to shreds for hurting his dobe all of those years ago, but the another part of him, the rational part that he hardly listened to, told him to help, because even though he hurt Naruto he was also friends with him. He was still an important person to his Naru, and the strawberry man really seemed to be in pain and hurting. Sasuke couldn't help that his eyes roamed all over the strawberry man's face, taking in his slumped posture and his lowered eyes.

"You should be ripping me apart right now. Why aren't you?" The guy said with a tilt of his chin, his eyes never raising to Sasuke's. They stayed on his drink, as he watched the cool liquid swirl around in his glass.

"Huh?" Sasuke asked still debating with himself on what he should do.

"You should be yelling and cursing, telling me what a fucking idiot I am right now."

"… and why would I do that?" Sasuke asked with a cock of his brow. This conversation felt so different from his previous conversations with Hinata though. Hinata always made it seem as if she was sorry when she actually wasn't. Her eyes would show that she wanted his Naru at all cost… at least they had looked that way for a while before tonight, now her eyes only shown genuine hesitancy.

This guy, Sasuke wasn't completely sure, but this red headed man seemed like he was feeling a tremendous amount guilt and remorse. He felt genuine even though his face seemed emotionless. His lack of expression made him instantly think of his brother, Itachi.

Good thing, I'm great at reading expressionless faces. Thanks for all the practice Nīsan.

Sasuke thought as he watched the man's eyes lift to Sasuke's locking with his with earnest shinning bright.

"Because, I deserve it." The man said matter of factly as his gaze never shifted or wavered.

"I could do all of those things… In fact I have done all of those things before…" Sasuke said cautiously, he wasn't exactly sure how he would be able to help him, but he was curious on how he felt about his Naruto.

"I know. You and your blond friend were, very loud." He responded dryly, his eyes going back to his drink. Taking a sip from his glass, Sasuke found himself snorting at the tone despite his best effort.

"We were weren't we?" Sasuke said slyly not at all caring that he and Deidara had talked shit about Hinata and Kiba.

"Hmm." The man said softly as he drank down the rest of his drink. He put money down on the bar, preparing himself to leave, but the words that came out of the raven next, caused his motions cease.

"I don't think I need to though… rip you apart I mean." Sasuke said casually as he turned to his drink, giving it a stir.

"Well, you should." The man said once again, part of his body turned away from the raven facing the door.

"And what good would it do?" Sasuke asked as he took a long sip of his drink. Silence rained once again, and the strawberry man was at his own crossroad. He felt like he shouldn't be here, talking about the one that got away with the man that was with him currently. This was never suppose to happen.

"Look… I know what you did. Yes, Naruto told me… but I also know that you two have become good friends… well decent friends after that."

"That's why I'm over here drinking the night away. I doubt he wants to see me on his birthday. Hell, I was surprise that I was even invited. I guess it comes with the territory, Tch." The man said annoyed, his arms crossing defensively.

"What do you mean?"

"My sister would have invited me, even if I didn't get an invite. My sister is Shikamaru Nara's wife, Temari."

The guy said with a self loathing chuckle, turning back towards the bar meeting Sasuke's surprised face.

"I know, she's fun, loud, and blond… and I'm a emo red head with heavy black liner and an attitude problem." The man said with a slight shrug making Sasuke laugh before turning to the bartender to ask him to give the gentleman another drink. The strawberry man looked shocked that Sasuke wanted to keep talking with him, but Sasuke waved it off as the bartender place down a fresh drink in front of the red headed man.

"To self awareness" Sasuke said clinking his glass with the guys fresh glass making the unknown gentleman snort, before picking up the glass taking a sip.

"Thank you for the drink. You really are kinder than I thought you would be, Sasuke Uchiha."

"You just caught me on a good day." Sasuke said with a smirk taking another sip from his glass.

"I'm not here to start any problems with-"

"I know."

"I came because I treated Naruto like shit, disregarded him as if he was just some loser, but he's not. I feel so much guilt on how we met, and now…"

"Now you want him."

"Uh… I'm not really sure, but in a way yes I want to be a part of his life. When we did our first business deal together, I did start to gain some sort of feeling for him, but my guilt just wouldn't let me see it through. I didn't want to dig into what that feeling was, when all I could focus on was the guilt. Over time, as we've became more friendly I realized that I just enjoyed a genuine connection with him. I enjoyed his presence." The guy said strongly, bits of emotion leaking into certain words making Sasuke start to wonder if he made the right decision or not.

"I see." Sasuke said softly as he took a sip from his glass.

"I've never felt anything for anyone before. I've always felt so numb, dismissive, and uninterested. My mind was always on the family's company, my father made sure that that was all I thought about, lived about, dreamed about. Now after his death, I am still a living robot that is following my father's orders from the grave. I'm so sick and tired of feeling so… fucking…."

"Alone. Isolated."

"Yeah." His voice dropping low, dejectedly. Sasuke and the stranger sat in comfortable silence, each one coming to terms on what was being said. The many words swirling around in two brains.

"You know when me and my siblings hit our teen years, they both started to become attracted to other's and… I just didn't….I thought something was wrong with me. I thought why is it that I'm just not interested in anyone. I dismissed everyone, couldn't give glance at them. But after getting to know Naruto…"

"You've realized that you found attraction in a connection. That you have to get to know someone to gain attraction."

"… and that's not normal." The guy said lowly and begrudgingly as he took a large gulp from his drink, wincing at the strong taste.

"Wrong!" Sasuke said with a snort also taking a large gulp from his elixir his glass hitting the bar with a dramatic thump.

"What?" The man's head snapped over to Sasuke's so quick, Sasuke was surprise he didn't hear a pop.

"Let me, let you in on a little secret my new strawberry friend…"

"Call me that again and I'll kick your ass." The guy said with a grunt making Sasuke chuckle scooting down a seat to get closer. Sasuke was not at all worried that the man would actually kick his ass.

"It's perfectly normal… what you are going through. It just means that you are most likely demisexual. You need to gain a strong bond with an individual for you to be able to find an attraction… and that's completely normal. There are even different levels of attraction as well." Once Sasuke finished speaking with a soft smile, he saw the man's eyes snap to he's in shock. He looked as if he had never heard of such a sexuality at all in his life time.

"No one's ever told me that I was normal before."

"Well I'm happy to be the first." Sasuke finishing his drink with a cocky smirk making the red head next to him chuckle at the response.

"You should talk to him… about the guilt. I know he can seem kind of blunt sometimes, but he really is a great listener." Sasuke said as he watched the man next to him sip on his drink slowly in thought.

"Shouldn't you be steering me away from your man." The man said with a smirk finishing his drink before turning to Sasuke with mocking challenge in his eyes.

"I'm not worried. Plus if you tried anything, it would then be my turn to kick your ass." Sasuke said making the man chuckle once again. Sasuke could tell that the man he was speaking with didn't laugh too often. His laughter felt underused and rough making Sasuke watching him closer with slight concern.

I don't know why, but he reminds me of… me. My younger self, but more desolate.

Sasuke thought as he asked the bartender for a glass of water.

"Part of me also feels guilty because I'm glad it didn't work out. I don't think we would have been compatible, and I enjoy him more as a friend."

"I see… you didn't want to be topped… at least not all the time." Sasuke said gulping down half of his water.

"Damn, are you always this blunt?" The guy asked before also asking for a water making Sasuke choke a bit causing the red head to laugh.

"Yes." Sasuke said with a nod as cleared his throat.

"See what I mean… you're perfect for him. I wish I could find that. Someone who just fits me, balances me." The guy said as he drank down his water just as quick.

"It's never too late to try, but you have to be willing to put yourself out there." Sasuke said finishing up his water.

I've been away from my Naru for too long.

Sasuke thought as he ordered Naruto and him a drink before pulling out bills to place on the counter as a tip for all of his service. Even though the party was an open bar, everyone was strongly encouraged to tip.

"Are you only here with your sister?" Sasuke asked casually as he watched the man finish his water as well.

"No, my idiot brother is also around here somewhere probably chasing some poor woman's skirt." The man said with disgust in his tone, his face pinched and annoyed making Sasuke chuckle at the second expression he has seen on the gentleman's face all night.

"I think the foods about to be served… why don't you come with me. You can wish Naruto a 'happy birthday' and meet my brother and his fiancé." Sasuke said as two fresh drinks were placed on the counter.

"I don't know…" The man said hesitantly, his eyes glancing around the room and to the door.

"Trust me, you'll have fun talking to them! Plus, leaving the party would mean that you could miss out on an opportunity to meet someone. You have to keep putting yourself out there… even when it scares you half to death. You can't stop trying."

"Okay, fine… You didn't have to get all after-school special on me, Sasuke." The guy said asking the bartender for a fresh drink, while fishing out bills from his wallet and thanking the man.

"You're such an asshole." Sasuke snorted as he turned facing the tables and the dance floor, his eyes locking with blue eyes across the room that had been watching him expectantly. Sasuke watched as Naruto's eyes went from the guy next to him and back to Sasuke. Naruto's brow cocked in question as he lifted his hand making a come here motion with his index finger signaling Sasuke over. Sasuke seeing the gesture, grabbed the two drinks and began to stand.

"This asshole has a name… I'm Gaara." The strawberry man said with a small grateful smile, grabbing his drink and standing also.

"Gaara, the asshole. It has a nice ring to it." Sasuke said with a smirk making Gaara chuckle before walking along side of him to the table. Food carts with servers were making their way into the room, which means that they would be sitting down right on schedule. Before making it to the round table that sat: Naruto, Itachi, Deidara, Temari, and Shikamaru, with an empty seat between Naruto and Itachi, Gaara stopped Sasuke.

Their eyes met and Sasuke could tell that Gaara wanted to ask him something privately but was struggling to get the words out. Once the red head did speak, what came out shocked the raven.

"Can I sit next to you… at the table?"

"Uh… sure. Of course." Sasuke answered a bit unsure, making Gaara wince a bit. Seeing that reaction made Sasuke feel like he had to say something, but Gaara beat him to the punch.

"I just… I don't think I can sit directly by Naruto… I'm sure he wouldn't want to see me anyway." Gaara said, his head lowered in shame.

"I'm positive that my Naru will be glad you came."

"You really think so?" Gaara said in disbelief.

"Believe it." Sasuke said with a chuckle.

Gara gave a nod as the two continued to get closer to the table. Sasuke sat the two drinks down, placing Naruto's in front of him making him smile widely. Naruto leaning his head up, Sasuke took the hint, placing a sweet peck onto his lover's lips with a sigh. Releasing his dobe, he moved to a nearby table, grabbing an empty chair to place right between himself and Itachi.

"Happy birthday Naruto." Gaara said simply with his usual expressionless face making Naruto chuckle.

'Thanks Gaara. I'm glad you could make it." He responded with a brief smile, making Gaara nod in response. There was a moment of resettling in conversations, but it didn't last long, not with Deidara at the table grabbing Gaara into a conversation about some famous designer that he was interested in. Sasuke was about to chime in that Gaara wouldn't be interested in such a topic, but Gaara responded right away that the new designer was an absolute genius making Sasuke's mouth gap open a bit in surprise.

"Should I be worried about my kitten spending so much time with another man?" Naruto asked with a whisper to Sasuke's ear making Sasuke turn to face his dobe. Their lips were so close they were practically touching, the feeling of a fire brewing between them made Sasuke's cheeks grow warm. Sasuke leaned forward into Naruto's ear, his half up half down hair do making his strands brush along his dobe's peach collarbone that was on display.

"No daddy, you know I only have eyes for you." Sasuke said softly against Naruto's ear making his face turn towards his slowly. Their eyes locked and they no longer heard the chaos or the noise. They only saw and heard each other. Naruto's hand cupped Sasuke's cheek lovingly before pulling Sasuke in heatedly for a kiss. The kiss was short, sweet, but powerful making Sasuke stifle his whimpers that were being released involuntarily against warm lips.

"Hey, would it be okay if I invite someone?" Sasuke asked softly their eyes still locked and searching.

"Are you playing match maker, Sas baby?" Naruto said with a smirk making Sasuke giggle a bit under his curious gaze.

"…Maybe" He said with a shrug making Naruto chuckle.

"I love you." Naruto growled softly against Sasuke's pink lips, capturing his raven once more into a passionate kiss. The table, the clinking of glasses and silverware, the people and their laughter and cheers, it all faded away until there was nothing left but each other.

The room was filled with clinking of glasses, scrapping of plates. The music was no longer pulsing but a soft hum, and the over head lights were a tad bit brighter making it easier to see as they enjoyed their delicious meal.

Laughter was heard as plates were taken away, music was brought back up to a roar, and seats got shuffled around so much, but no one minded. The atmosphere was light, friendly and everyone was connecting with people that they hadn't seen in a long time, while other's were meeting people they haven't met before.

Sasuke was sitting with Naruto on one side and on the other side sat Gaara and Deidara, who were talking about different fashion icons through the ages, celebrity gossip, and art that was and is to this day, to die for. Sasuke could vaguely feel Naruto's finger glide along his neck, sometimes his hand would end up in his hair. Sasuke was having such a great time, the ambience was a bit addicting.

He was glad that he found someone else that he could get along with in Naruto's crowd, besides Temari and Shikamaru. Sasuke's phone vibrated against in his pocket, pulling his phone out he saw a simple text that made his lips turn into an even wider smile.

| 'I am here at the bar. Where are you?' |

Sasuke looked over at the bar seeing someone seated at a stool, a drink in his hand, his legs crossed, and his long dark hair swept over his shoulders.

"The mission is a go." Sasuke said softly into Naruto's ear making the dobe chuckle, giving his Sasuke a squeeze around his waist before letting him go. Sasuke already told Deidara his plan, through text of course, so when he saw Sasuke get up and walk to the bar dragging along Gaara, he didn't even question it.

Making there was to the bar, Sasuke greeting his friend Neji with his usual Uchiha smirk, making Neji roll his eyes.

"This is a nice party. You said it was Naruto's birthday right?" Neji said as he watched Sasuke bring over a male that was slightly taller than Neji, with sea foam green eyes and a 'love' tattooed over his left eye. Neji's took a sip from his drink, his eyes casually racking over the new male, who he decided was quite attractive, before him.

"Yeah, actually… I hate to do this, but I completely forgot Naruto's surprise in the car. Can you keep my new friend, Gaara, company while I go get it? I'll be right back." Sasuke said sweetly making both males look at him with a cocked brow. The male with pale lavender eyes looked at his long time friend with a smirk.

Ah… so this is a set up.

He thought as he looked back at Gaara who was staring at Sasuke with suspicious eyes.

I think I'm being set up.

Gaara thought dryly as he turned meeting the pale lavender eyes of the male in front of him, now known as Neji. Gaara couldn't lie, visually he thought that Neji was aesthetically pleasing, but what he found most intriguing was the color of his eyes. He really wanted to know if it was Neji's natural eye color or contacts.

"Sure, Sasuke. I don't mind keeping him company." Neji said slowly, his words measured making Gaara extremely curious on what exactly those words and their intentions mean. Gaara gave Sasuke a nod of confirmation, as Sasuke gave them both pats to their shoulders before making his way to the exit.

Turning, making sure they were no longer paying attention, Sasuke slipped behind a clutter of decorative trees right by the entrance to watch. It looked as if it was a bit rocky at first, but he smiled softly when he saw Gaara and Neji both laugh after talking for 5 mins. Feeling good, like it was a promising start he released a breath he was holding, letting out a whispered 'yes!' His fist pumping into the air a bit.

"They look like they're hitting it off." A rich husky voice said in Sasuke's ear making him jump preparing himself to scream when a big hand slapped over his mouth. Turning his body, he was face to face with the love of his life, who had a huge smirk on his lips.

"Dobe!" Sasuke whispered harshly giving Naruto's firm chest a wack, making Naruto groan out a soft "Ow" while chuckling rubbing his chest.

"Don't abuse your man."

"Well don't sneak up on me." Sasuke said back sassily crossing his arms letting out an annoyed huff. Naruto put his hands up in surrender, with his smile still wide across his lips.

This dobe doesn't even look sorry.

Sasuke thought as glaring eyes watched his Naruto pull him close slowly, peppering kisses all over his face. Sasuke could feel his nerves and annoyance start to melt away, dripping down into the floor until there was nothing left. The couple was hidden well by the bushel of trees, as Naruto pushed Sasuke against the wall, plunging his tongue into Sasuke wet cavern. Sasuke moaned softly against his lips, he could feel Naruto's knee right between his knee, rubbing him mercilessly. Before Sasuke knew what was happening, he was dragged from the bushel quickly, before being thrown across his dobe's strong shoulders making Sasuke let out a squeal, which he tried to cover up with the palms of his hand.

So much for hiding…

Sasuke thought sarcastically as his dobe walked them towards the main entrance they had just came from, but he felt his dobe stop in his tracks.

"Naruto?" A voice called out from behind Sasuke.

"Iruka?"

Iruka?!

Sasuke mind yelled as he propped himself up across his dobe's shoulders to see a man with brown hair in a low ponytail, a scar over his nose, and sheepish grin. Next to whom Sasuke assumed was Irkua, stood Kakashi with his wild white hair, his lower face was cover with it's trademark mask and his stance was as casual as ever.

"Sasuke. Yo." Kakashi said indifferently, but his eyes seemed to be dancing around in mirth.

"Sasuke? It's so nice to meet you." Iruka said walking closer to the side of Naruto, reaching up to shake his hand, as if Naruto didn't have him across his shoulder with his ass in the air.

"Uh… It's nice to meet you as well." Sasuke said shaking the man's hand. This man that was super important to his dobe, and he was shaking his hand from his blond's broad shoulders.

What is life?

Sasuke thought as he tried his best to smile through the situation, while Kakashi let out a snort, which he tried to cover with a cough making Naruto chuckle.

"We were um… just going out for some fresh air. We'll be right back." Naruto said as he turned, all while he still had Sasuke flung along his shoulders like a rag doll.

"Babe, when can we 'go out for some fresh air'?" Kakashi asked with a chuckle, putting his arm around Iruka making the brown haired man groan.

"Stop embarrassing them, Kas." Iruka said sheepishly with a grin, which sent Kakashi into hysterics. That was the last thing the couple heard as they were making their way out the door into the many corridors.

"He's never going to like me now!" Sasuke wailed as he was put down into a dark corner that was free of people and prying eyes.

"Just relax Sasuke, I promise you. Iruka already likes you." Naruto's arms brought his stressed out Sasuke close to his firm body, his hands resting softly on Sasuke's sweet ass.

"Really?" Sasuke said softly, his eyes looking up at Naruto's for reassurance.

"Yes!… Trust me Sasuke baby… He loves you… because I love you. He knows how I feel about you. He knows about how we met, how we've grown together. Him meeting you tonight is just a formality at this point."

"Thank you dobe… I really needed to hear that." Sasuke said with a relieved sigh, as Naruto pulled his kitten in for a deep passionate kiss. Releasing his kitten, his lips trailed down to Sasuke's jaw line and pale neck.

"Now… where were we kitten?" Naruto said huskily into Sasuke's ear making Sasuke shiver from the tone, his hard warm body, his strong arms around him.

"I think you were just about to devour me." Sasuke said while biting his bottom lip, his arms shrugging off his silky vest to show his strong pale chest that was only covered in black fishnet, making Naruto moan at the sight.

"Yeah… I think you were right." Naruto said with a growl, his hands roaming over Sasuke's body as the two lips came back together, making the world tilt on its axis just for them.

The couple re-enters the event space for the third time tonight, both looking even more unkempt than the last re-entrance. Sasuke and Naruto looked over to the bar and saw that both Gaara and Neji were talking and laughing, with glasses in their hands.

Damn, Sasuke, you really are the shit.

(Mini Sasuke dusts shoulders off, with shades on.)

Sasuke thought with a smirk as he eyes met with Gaara's green. Gaara gave Sasuke the middle finger salute, which in turn made Neji look over, to also give the middle finger salute. Seeing both of them give Sasuke the bird made Naruto chuckle, while Sasuke put up both of his middle fingers flicking them both off with a smirk. The two men at the bar laughed loudly leaning into each other, not at all signaling Sasuke over, which Sasuke was very glad for, because he now had to impressive Naruto's number one supporter.

Iruka

His mind whispered as they made their way to the table were Kakashi and Iruka sat, which also happened to be the same table Deidara and Itachi were both sitting at alone.

Shikamaru and Temari must be dancing or something.

Sasuke thought vaguely as they made their way to the table taking a seat by the two older gentleman. Conversation ceased as Naruto and Sasuke were greeted and brought into the conversation as everyone got new drinks from the waiter. Sasuke was extremely nervous to be sitting directly next to Iruka, but he also thought that this was his opportunity to make the best impression.

"Naruto tells me that you two met in a coffee shop." Iruka said as he took a sip from his drink before making a face, causing Naruto and Kakashi to chuckle.

"Lightweight." Kakashi said as he chuckled giving Iruka a mask covered kiss to his temple making Iruka lean into the affection with a soft smile.

"Yes, I work at Tsunade's coffee shop part time. I just finished school." Sasuke said wincing a bit at the thought of him only just finishing school and being someone who works at a coffee shop.

Kami, I don't sound impressing at all.

"My Sasuke baby just graduated with honors and was recognized as one of the top 5 honor students out their entire graduating class." Naruto said giving Sasuke a kiss to his temple making him blush a bit at the praise, but in all honesty he was super grateful.

"Wow, that's impressive." Iruka said as he took a couple of more sips before shaking his head, passing the full glass to Kakashi. Kakashi chuckled, before pouring his husband's drink into his already almost empty glass.

Wait, when did Kakashi drink over half of his drink?

Sasuke thought as he watched Kakashi suspiciously, before turning back to Iruka with polite smile.

"Thank you sir."

"Please call me Iruka." He says with a big reassuring smile making Sasuke feel more confident. He could feel a smile forming on his lips as they continue to converse, every once in a while Naruto or Kakashi would chime in, but Sasuke felt so comfortable and relaxed talking to Iruka.

It's so easy to talk to him. Like we've known each other for years and not just mer minutes.

Sasuke thought as he found himself chuckling along with Iruka as Naruto rubbed his back soothingly. Hearing that Itachi and Kakashi's conversation topic turned into business, Naruto stopped the conversation with a pat to the table.

"Hey! No business talk you two, I even had a sign put up and everything." Naruto said pointing to the sign right at the door. The two chuckle as they looked over seeing the big sign, both shaking their heads. Kakashi decided to ask about Mikoto and Fugaku instead, which Sasuke and Itachi took turns on filling him in. The conversation flowed and it eventually got to Itachi and Deidara's wedding.

"Congratulations by the way on the engagement." Kakashi said with a salute with his raised glass, his mask still in place as if it hadn't been moved all night.

"Thank you. You will be attending correct." Itachi said as Deidara sipped on his half empty drink with a big smile and a nod.

"Yeah! I got their RSVP."

"Yeah. We'll be there." Kakashi said with a casual nod. Of course talking about the wedding of the century sent Deidara into a rant about the location and their explosive theme, making Itachi chuckle holding his blond close. Iruka turned to Sasuke giving him a small smile as his eyes took in his adoptive son's lover.

"Hey, you want to go get a coffee with me at the bar?" Iruka asked softly to Sasuke, who in turn looked a bit nervous and surprise.

"Sure" Sasuke said hesitantly as he began to stand, which of course caused Naruto to hold his Sasuke a bit tighter.

"No, don't leave me." Naruto said with a pout making the table laugh.

"I promise I'll bring him right back. We're just going to get coffee." Iruka said with a chuckle as he watched Naruto still pouting release the raven he had in a tight embrace.

"Fine. How did you know coffee was his weakness old man?" Naruto said as he crossed his arms as he watched his lover stand to leave.

"You told me." Iruka said with a smirk, while Sasuke licked his tongue out at Naruto mockingly making Iruka chuckle at the interaction. Walking around the dance floor instead of through it, Sasuke passed Gaara and Neji, who were actually dancing with drinks in their hands smiling. Sasuke was shocked, he honestly didn't think Neji would have been able to get Gaara on the dance floor. Sasuke rubbed his eyes, but the visual didn't change, making Sasuke smile at the two, before he sat down at the bar, right next to Iruka.

"You're good for him. I've never seen Naruto look so light and happy. And that pouting thing! Does he do that all the time?" Iruka asked as he sat down, ordering a small coffee, which made the bartender do a double take before filling in the order.

"Not all time, but this isn't the first time I've seen him do it." Sasuke said giggling as he too ordered a coffee, but made his a large.

Sasuke really did love his coffee.

"You're good for him. You make him happy, and I can tell that you love him just as deeply as he loves you." Iruka said after thanking the bartender.

"I do, love him. He's my sun." Sasuke said with a soft smile and a matter of fact shrug. Sasuke and Iruka sat in comfortable silence, each one sipping on their coffees as they enjoyed each other's company. Iruka placed his hand on Sasuke's shoulder with a big smile giving his shoulder an encouraging squeeze, making Sasuke freeze for a moment in surprise.

"You don't need it, but I approve… if that's what you needed to hear. All I want is for Naruto to be happy. I've seen him in so much pain… hurt too many times to count, and I know, with you he has found…. Peace, happiness, and love."

"We both finally feel like we can truly rest." Sasuke said softly with a smile making Iruka place his coffee down to hug the younger man.

"I'm so glad he's found you." Iruka said as he tightened his embrace, holding Sasuke close before patting his back softly. Sasuke could feel all of his anxieties, his stress, and the tension crumble, his walls falling creating a rumbling mess.

All of my still standing walls seem to be coming down tonight.

"I just want to thank everyone for coming out and all the love you have given me as I turn a year older. It has been truly a treasure to have all of you here to celebrate with me. Please enjoy the atmosphere, the open bar, the food, and at the end of the night… which was also on your invitations I believe… feel free to have one of our town cars take you home on us tonight. Let's have a great time everyone!"

Naruto said confidently into the mic, as everyone drunkly cheered. The music kicked back up, and the food carts were still off to the side in warmers, in case anyone wanted to grab some more food. Just as Naruto sat back down, Sasuke was pulled close into Naruto's arms with a sweet kiss placed to the top of his head.

"Oh by the way, Naruto, I've been meaning to speak with you about the novel you submitted to me anonymously." Kakashi said as he leaned in, so that Naruto could hear him over the now pumping music.

"I didn't know you did that, Naruto. How was it? Was it good?" Iruka asked as he leaned into Kakashi's shoulders, Kakashi's arm casually wrapped across Iruka's chair.

"It was by far one of the best reads, I've read in a long time." Kakashi said with a satisfied nod, making Sasuke's eyes pop open, staring at Kakashi with bright hopeful eyes. Naruto pulled Sasuke close whispering in his ear, "I told you" making Sasuke giggle softly, pushing Naruto away with a sassy "Hn".

"Really!" Iruka chimed in, as Kakashi watched the couple across from him with all knowing amused eyes.

"Oh yes. It will definitely be one of our best selling novels… It may even top Jiraiya's in sales. Well, if we market it right." Kakashi said with a confident nod, as the table went silent to take in that huge information.

"Wow." Iruka said in awe as if he wanted to read it next.

"Exactly! Who is this author Naruto, I must have them before they decide to sign with another publishing company." Kakashi said leaning in further, to get any tea he could get from the blond.

"Kakashi, no business talk at this party remember." Naruto said with a chuckle, his finger pointing to the sign mockingly making Kakashi groan loudly.

"Fine, I will make sure to give you a call on Monday, so we can set something up. I want this book, Naruto." Kakashi said as he playfully glared at Naruto, who simply glared back playfully.

"Sure thing!" Naruto said with a wide smirk, Sasuke leaning in to give his blond dobe a kiss on his cheek. Sasuke felt weightless and light, like he could fly.

Someone loves my story. Someone wants to publish my work!

His mind screamed in excitement, in his head multiple little Sasuke's were having a party, and he couldn't help but feel like celebrating even harder than before.

"I think it's time for us to get a new drink." Words whispered into the other's ear, making the other smile wide with a grin.

{Hot in Here by Nelly}

What started as a fun and light event, soon turned into a drunken night of laughter and dancing. Naruto and Sasuke were currently on the dance floor with Deidara and Itachi, each one of them with glasses in their hands.

"It's getting hot in here. So hot. So take off all your clothes." They were singing the lyrics loudly, Sasuke, who's vest was now thrown open, was grinding on Naruto, while his dobe had his arm around Sasuke's waist keeping him close. Naruto had his head buried in Sasuke's neck singing the dirty lyrics to Sasuke hotly in his ear, making Sasuke feel extremely overheated. Naruto would nibble or bite on Sasuke ear between lyrics, his hands roaming up and down the raven's fishnet covered chest, making Sasuke's eyes flutter from red hot desire.

They all spent hours on the dance floor, all while they took turns getting each other drinks, the night feeling young when in all actuality it was way past midnight. Sasuke was dancing, his vision slightly blurred, but he felt safe with his people, and most importantly his Naru. After the last drink was handed to him by Deidara, he told the group that he was switching over to water because he was "complete fucking shit faced".

"Ha! Sasuke's drunk as fuck!" Deidara yelled in celebratory his drink raised high making Sasuke roll his eyes before making a face, pushing Deidara playfully. Sasuke turned laughing loudly and he was surprise to see Hinata talking with a tall guy over at a table in the corner. The guy was not Kiba, but he had brown hair and he was suspiciously wearing shades indoors. He saw the man lean into Hinata ear making her cheeks blush a bright red. Sasuke shook his head, but the vision didn't go away.

"I must be really fucking drunk." Sasuke said with a shrug, making Deidara pull Sasuke closer to dance with him. Hinata falling away from his mind, as he became distracted with singing with Deidara, and dancing on his sexy tall blond. After the song ended, Naruto and Itachi stated that they were going over to the bar to get some water and rest a bit. Sasuke was about to join them, when Deidara held him fast with a loud whiney, "Noooo" making Sasuke laugh at his drunken best friend.

"It's okay Sas baby. You stay and have fun." Naruto said giving Sasuke's body a tight caress, his hand gliding up and down Sasuke's back before landing on his ass.

"Are you sure, Naru?" Sasuke asked, his eyes glazed over as his finger trailed along Naruto's peachy collarbone were the necklace, he had gave his dobe the night before, sat.

"Yes, kitten. Keep dancing, have fun. I'll be watching you." Naruto said in Sasuke's ear before giving him a sweet kiss with intense eyes that made Sasuke shiver. Sasuke's dark eyes watched as Naruto left the dance floor, making his way to the bar right across the way. He watched how those big hands run up and down his thigh subconsciously, making Sasuke get lost in just watching him. Sasuke's eyes roamed up meeting Naruto's gaze, his bottom lip being tugged on by his bright white teeth.

Fuck this man… I get lost every time.

Sasuke thought, before Deidara's loud voice pulled him away from the fucking gorgeous site.

"Sas! Stop eye fucking your man, and dance with me!" Deidara said bouncing up and down with a big smile, making Sasuke look back at Naruto's intense gaze with a smirk.

Turning back to Deidara his smirk turned mischievous.

"Let's dance bitch!"

"This is why I love you!" Deidara said yelling back over the loud chatter and the music. The DJ's music began to shift, and Sasuke had only one thought in his head.

Fucking perfect!

{Check on it by Beyoncé}

He made sure to give Naruto the perfect view as he and Deidara danced. Sasuke twirling his hips seductively all while glancing over to Naruto over his shoulder. Sasuke couldn't help mouthing the lyrics as their eyes locked.

{Ooo Boy you lookin' like you like what you see

Won't you come over check up on it}

He said as he twirled his hips, all while sipping on his drink seductively. Naruto eyes zeroed in on Sasuke's lips and pink tongue making Sasuke feel so incredibly attractive and sexy. Feeling a bit like teasing him, Sasuke licked his lips as he turned back toward Deidara dancing, but he could feel those eyes still on him, watching him.

{If you got it flaunt it, boy I know you want it

While I turn around you watch me check up on it

Oh you watchin me shake it, I see it in ya face

Ya can't take it, it's blazin, you watch me in amazement}

Deidara and Sasuke were drunkenly singing the lyrics loudly now, shaking their asses all while giggle, not at all paying attention to the several eyes that were on them. Sasuke didn't care, he was having fun. He felt free, light, and he knew that if he embarrassed Naruto at all he would have came over to get him, but every time he would glance over he only saw lust filled eyes and bitten lips. He never once saw embarrassment.

Sasuke decided to add fire to the already hot situation, by turning around facing Naruto as he grind his hips, his hands gliding up and down his feverish body, giving the birthday boy a hot show. Sasuke would have never done this for anyone else, but he was drunk and he was dangerously in love.

"I'm going to go get another drink Sas!" Deidara said in Sasuke's ear,

"Can you take my cup, and bring me a water too?" Sasuke asked, his eyes still locked in as he handed his empty cup to Deidara. Deidara just chuckled, shaking his head before making his way over to the bar.

{If I let you get up on it, you gotta make a promise

That you gone put it on me, like no ones put it on me

Don't bore me, just show me, all men talk but don't please

I can be a tease, but I really wanna please you}

Sasuke was wrapped up in Naruto, his eyes, the way his lips seemed to subconsciously move as if he was trying to stop himself from coming over. Sasuke felt elated in his intoxication that he didn't even notice when Naruto's eyes went wide, right before big hands grabbed at Sasuke's hips. He was roughly pulled towards a body, a tall wide muscular body, that didn't feel like his Naru's.

Whoever grabbed him, held him from behind tightly, too tight as he began to grind his erection against Sasuke. The stranger turned him around quickly after, grabbing him by his neck before plunging his tongue deep into Sasuke mouth roughly. It all happened so fast, and with Sasuke not exactly coherent, it took him a few seconds longer to realize what was going on. Sasuke pushed the face away harshly, and saw Kiba standing in front of him with a lewd hungry expression.

"Kiba?" Sasuke asked in disbelief, but the man pulled him back in plunging his tongue into Sasuke's mouth, all while holding him extremely tight.

"Let go of me! Fucking let go Kiba!" Sasuke said angrily, his hands pushing him away, his hands balled into fists, but Kiba's hands were everywhere. It's like he was a fucking octopus pawing and grabbing at Sasuke. Sasuke continued to drunkenly push and stumble, his hands and arms stretching out wide to create some distance.

"Don't act like you don't want it Sasuke." Kiba said with growl to his ear making Sasuke want to puke from the sound. Using all of his drunken strength, Sasuke pushed the body away stumbling back from the force. Sasuke was prepared to land on his ass, or on another party goer, but he ended up landing against a chest.

Dobe

His mind sighed in relief as he felt the strong chest of his Naru. He knew the feel of that fucking chest from anywhere, he could feel Naruto's arms circle around him, before pulling Sasuke behind him.

"Sorry, Naruto man. Sasuke was asking for it… I can't help that every person you date wants me. You must not be doing something right. Not satisfying them-" Kiba said cockily with a shrug, half of the dance floor watching the scene unfold. Naruto didn't waste any more time, his long legs propelled him forward, his fist colliding into Kiba's face with such a strong force that Kiba fell to the floor hard.

At that moment, the music was cut, there were a few screams from guest who witnessed the punch. Silence, for the first time since the party started, there was absolute silence that rained down. Naruto was straddling Kiba still punching the unmoving body, while he screamed in rage. Shikamaru and Itachi both were trying to hold his arms, trying to get him to stop, but he was like a man possessed.

"Don't you ever put your fucking hands on him again! He's mine!" Naruto was screaming at a motionless Kiba, his fist still pounding away angrily.

"Naruto, you got to chill man." Shikamaru said as he tried once again to pull Naruto away, but nothing was working. Sasuke, not being able to stay away, made his way over to Naruto slowly, placing his hand on the center of his Naru's broad back. The action caused Naruto to stop mid punch, his bloody and bruised fist inches away from Kiba's swollen blood splattered face.

"Naru, it's okay. I'm fine." Sasuke said softly into Naruto's ear, he could feel Naruto's arms and back trembling. His teeth grinding together as he gritted his teeth in anguish.

"No, you're not." Naruto said lowly, deadly. His voice sounded like something from out of Sasuke's nightmares, but Sasuke pushed through, giving Naruto what he needed most: love.

"Look at me, see for yourself. I'm fine daddy." Sasuke said softly into Naruto's ear making sure he caressed and hugged his back close to him, his face buried into Naruto's neck. Naruto still trembling turned slowly, his eyes roaming over Sasuke's face.

"There's nothing to see here. Let's get the music back up and going. Thank you." Shikamaru said loudly, trying to draw the party goers away from the scene. Moments later, the music was put back on. Some people, who were really far gone, were cheering, while other's still watched from a distance. Some people even decided to grab a plate and got some food thinking, we get dinner and a show, but the people who were directly involved or connected in some way stayed put, watching with weary eyes.

Naruto's arm dropped back to his side, as Sasuke wrapped his arm around Naruto's shoulders hugging him and raining sweet kisses down on any of that peachy skin he could reach.

"I love you Naru. I love you so much." Sasuke said softly as he turned Naruto's face toward he's giving Naruto a sweet peck.

"I love you too kitten." He said back fiercely before capturing Sasuke into a kiss that was deep, passionate, and completely indecent for all who were watching, but Naruto didn't care. He needed his Sasuke, he needed to claim him, own him, and he needed it like he needed oxygen at this very moment in time.

"I need you, now."

"Of course, Nar-" Sasuke said as Naruto stood abruptly, placing Sasuke over his shoulder like a cave man, making Sasuke's face turn red in embarrassment, but he didn't dare complain.

Kiba was still lying the the middle of the dance floor, and Naruto couldn't lie, he wanted to go back over there and stomp him. He wanted to keep his Sasuke across his back as he tore Kiba, his best friend, limb from limb, but he resisted. Shikamaru and Itachi were both still standing by Naruto, both still on alert.

"Are you okay?" Shikamaru asked as he approached the blond cautiously.

"Can you just… get him out of my sight? Please?" Naruto asked, ignoring the question. Shikamaru looked over to Kiba, the man who he felt conflicted about for sometime, with a sigh of defeat. Naruto watched as Shikamaru grabbed him, preparing to move him over to the tables or a safer location when Itachi stopped him. Itachi walked over to Kiba's face slowly, and everyone who was nearby watched with bated breath. Itachi leaned down, his face as dead pan as ever.

"You got knock the fuck out." Itachi said dryly making everyone in the vicinity laugh loudly.

"That's my man!" Deidara yelled making the laughter around them grow in volume. Itachi turned to Deidara giving him a smirk, and in return the explosive blond gave him two thumbs up. Shikamaru and Itachi worked together to remove Kiba from the dance floor, while Deidara and Temari cleaned up the spilled alcohol and blood.

As all this was going on, Naruto held Sasuke close, his hand rubbing Sasuke's ass possessively and unconsciously, making Sasuke bite his bottom lip to keep any moans from coming out. The dance floor was back up and crowded with drunken dancers and just like that, the incident was forgotten. Shikamaru and Itachi made their way back over, Shikamaru patting Naruto's opposite shoulder.

"Good thing I made everyone sign an NDA before they could enter." Shikamaru said lazily making Naruto chuckle, shaking his head.

"It was a good party, Naruto." Itachi chimed in, his face in a dead pan but his eyes and voice ringing in sincerity.

"Yeah, It was a good party." Naruto said contemplatively, before making his rounds to say goodbyes quickly, all while Sasuke was tossed over his shoulder possessively. No one said anything, or even glanced Sasuke's way, because the gesture was obvious to all.

Sasuke is mine. Don't fuck with me.

As Naruto was saying goodbye to Kakashi and Iruka, Sasuke took the opportunity to speak with Shikamaru.

"Hey, Shikamaru?" Sasuke said as he leaned over the opposite shoulder to talk to the man.

"Yeah?" Shikamaru said lazily his arm around his wife, as she talked excitedly with Deidara.

"I just wanted to say thank you… for covering for Naruto yesterday so he could come home early." Sasuke said with a soft smile

"Of course. Sometimes the knucklehead works too much." Shikamaru said making Sasuke chuckle with a nod.

"I also want to say thank you for throwing this party for him. It really was awesome."

"Yeah, for majority of it at least." Shikamaru said sheepishly, the gesture making Sasuke smile at the fact that there was at least one of Naruto's closest friends that he liked.

"Can you do me a favor?" Shikamaru asked softly as he stepped closer, trying to make sure no one else heard them. Sasuke, unsure what the favor might be, nodded hesitantly.

"I'm worried about him. Can you make sure he's really okay? It's easy to pretend you're cool with your friends, but… Kiba was one of his closest and oldest friends… even before me…" Shikamaru's voice trailed off, as he looked at Sasuke completely lost in words.

"Yes. Of course Shikamaru. You have nothing to worry about. I will take care of him." Sasuke said softly nodding firmly to show he meant every word.

"Thank you." Shikamaru said looking as if he could finally breathe. Sasuke was sure that this was probably very hard on Shikamaru, and the raven could see how angry those brown eyes were at the situation, at kiba, at a friendship that had lasted for so long for it to be fucked up all in one night. Sasuke felt compelled to say something to make the man in front of him feel better.

"You did a good job, Shikamaru. I really think he had a great time tonight."

"I did have a great time tonight, but I'm about to have an even greater time once we get home." Naruto said with a chuckle making Sasuke's cheeks turn red, letting out a whined, "Dobe!" making Shikamaru chuckle at the two.

"I'm glad you had fun man. Happy birthday again, and Sasuke feel free to call me Shika. Everyone else does." He said with a shrug as he kissed Temari on her temple.

"Don't be flirting with my Sasuke, Shika. I already knocked one person out tonight." Naruto said with a chuckle raising his fist mockingly making Shikamaru snort before letting out a laugh that Naruto joined in. Sasuke could tell that this laughter, this moment was just for them, and it was laced with Naruto's pain and Shikamaru's uncertainty.

If I don't laugh, I would be crying.

Sasuke thought the common phrase soddenly as he gave Naruto a kiss on the cheek making Naruto's pained smile turn into a soft genuine one.

"Thank you Shika, for everything."

"Of course, knucklehead. You're my best friend." Shikamaru said dismissively but everyone could hear the truth and the sincerity, especially when he said the words 'best friend'. The two fist bumped as Naruto waved his goodbyes making his way to the door, all while Sasuke waved a goodbye as he swayed behind Naruto's broad shoulders.

Missing his face, Naruto shift Sasuke around and carried him out bridal style all while people cheered the birthday boy and his lover on, yelling heartfelt goodbyes.

Good thing Shika had them all sign NDA's. Because tonight not only did I make out with my kitten, do sexually indecent acts in a semi-public place, but I beat the fuck out of one of my best friend since elementary school.

People were probably speculating that Naruto was getting reckless or not fit to be seen as a public icon anymore, but Naruto had never felt better.

Fuck em.

A/N: I hope you enjoyed this chapter!

So a few updates, I know I said I would be done in 3 chapters... but... I didn't expect the things that happened in this chapter to happen. 😂

my original plan was the write Kiba and Hinata ending up with each other at the party, I never and I do mean NEVER planned for Kiba to get handsy, or for Hinata to end up with... You'll find out next chapter... but I'm sure a lot of you already know from just the description alone.

Anyway what I'm saying is... I was just typing, and I couldn't help it, Kiba just came off as someone who was jealous, bitter, and envious as I was writing him, so instead of trying to hold the character back, I just let him do his thing.

which means... that there will be 4 chapters before it ends... Not three... sowwy 😬 because I have to type an aftermath after all this went down... my author mind just won't let me glaze over this drama without some type of closure.

Next chapter will hopefully be posted in a week.. Maybe two ... I haven't even started on it... so it's going to take some time lol. I just want to say thank you so much for all the love and support I've been getting on all these platforms (fan fiction, wattpad, AO3)... I was super nervous when I first posted, but you guys commenting and adding it to your reading list/favorites/bookmark has been making me feel super supported... so thank you!

I hope you all are doing well, and are being showered with love constantly... you deserve it! Believe it!

xoxo Ci Mai