A/n: Aside from a HakuNaru, it also has subtle hintings of ZabuHaku and SasuNaru. Because you can't escape the canon. Please enjoy my AU rendition of..."THE MEETING IN THE WOODS!" Ha ha. And remember, feed the author. He's hungry.
Precious People
" So, do you have a precious person?" Haku asked softly, pulling a flower gently from the ground.
'It's not the proper kind.' he thought suddenly, before Naruto responded to his question.
"Yeah! I got one!"
The blonde grinned widely, very happy with himself. Not only had the hottest girl he'd ever seen talk to him once, she had stayed and enjoyed his conversation!
"What are they like?" Haku asked again, raising his eyes to watch the blonde closely.
Naruto continued to grin. "Brave! Great..."
"Naruto, I'm sorry...I...I...I didn't know the pain you were going through! I'm sorry Naruto!"
The bravery Iruka had shown him would forever remain embedded in his soul.
"..and Kind. I wanna be a great ninja for him! I'm gonna make him proud!"
Haku cocked his head to the side, his long chestnut colored hair slipping over his shoulder. Naruto blushed, 'She's way cuter than Sakura-chan...'
"He gave you strength?" Haku questioned. Naruto nodded with vigor. "Yup, Yup!"
"He gave me strength to go on with my life! He saved me."
Haku returned his gaze to the grass and flowers around them. He caught sight of a herb he was looking for, and picked it up and laid it gently in his basket.
Naruto watched Haku work in worry. 'Did I say something wrong? Did I offend cutie?'
he wondered. He opened his mouth to inquire about Haku's sudden silent demeanor when his companion spoke softly again.
"It must be nice."
Naruto blinked, then nodded slowly. "Um...yeah. I wouldn't be a shinobi without his help." Naruto then broke into a grin again. "It's a good thing your not a shinobi! A cute girl like you could get hurt."
Haku looked into his eyes with a gentle smile. "So I've heard." he mused.
He then rose to his feet, brushing his pink skirt out. "H-hey, your leaving?"
Haku nodded. "Yes. I've found everything I need."
"Oh..." Naruto sighed, suddenly feeling very disappointed.
The older boy caught on quickly and kneeled down to be on eye level with the blonde.
"I enjoyed our conversation, Naruto-kun."
Naruto turned a bright shade of red. "M-me too!" He grinned shyly. Haku chuckled, and then leaned his body forward. Naruto's bright blue eyes widened as Haku's mouth connected with his own.
When their lips parted, he couldn't make a single sound.
Haku stood to his full height again, and turned, walking away.
He glanced over his shoulder as he walked and chuckled, "Oh, and Naruto-kun...I'm a boy." He turned to face his direction again and vanished behind the trees.
Naruto stared in shock. 'A BOY!' He brought his tanned hands to his lips. 'A kiss?'
The only two people Naruto had kissed had been boys! Sasuke and Haku...
'What's wrong with me?' he pondered, finally heaving a heavy sigh.
'I guess my wired got crossed wrong or something."
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