Title: Never been kissed
Rating: pg 13-ish? Not in this chapter, but perhaps in later chapters :)
Pairings: who else but SasuNaru and ... InoShika (hehe just cause I like them ) and Sakura and... guess who?
Warnings: hints of shonen ai
Summary: It's almost Naruto's sixteenth birthday and Kiba tells him a couple of things that he needs to do before then...
Author's Notes: thoughts and 'inner Sakura' are in italics
Disclaimer: ummm naruto's not mine? but... muhahahah sasuke is XD
Chapter Two:
Nineteen days till...
Sasuke didn't know if he could take it anymore, Naruto was just getting on his damn nerves. It was always, 'Sasuke, tell me!' and 'Come on Sasuke!'. It was so bloody annoying. It had almost been a week since Naruto had started bombarding him with endless questions about this and that, Sasuke didn't see why did it matter anyways?
Continuing to pound into the poor helpless tree in front of him, Sasuke finally came to a conclusion. Tonight he was going Shikamaru and Ino's birthday party (whether he liked it or not). And sadly, the dark haired boy wasn't planning to go have fun, no no no, he was planning to go and murder Kiba for ever mentioning that horrid topic to Naruto. Kissing…
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"Slutty blue dress that says, 'I'm-a-slut-take-me-now?' or revealing green dress that says, 'I'm-easy-so-come-and-get-me'?" Sakura asked herself holding up two dresses in front of her looking into the mirror. Her pink hair was hair pulled up, half done with bobby pins holding it in place and the other half lightly grazing her shoulders.
She sighed; she did look good... if only she could just pick out the right dress. Was this too much? Would he ever recognize her? Deep, deep, down, Sakura knew the answer but she didn't want to admit it to herself. She had gotten so used to the idea of having Uchiha Sasuke that she had never really considered anyone else.
"God, he'll never see me that way..." she muttered to herself. Looking in the mirror once again she rolled her eyes, she knew she could be so ridiculous at times. Sakura tossed the two dresses back into her overly large closet and settled on her usual dress. She quickly pulled it on. Be yourself, she thought to herself, don't try so hard and maybe for once he'll come to you.
Once she finished dressing, she looked back in the mirror checking herself over one last time. Dammit, she said to herself, just be yourself! Finally content, she smiled at her reflection only to notice a familiar face looking back at her through her bedroom window.
"NARUTO! YOU PERVERT!" she screamed.
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Shikamaru sluggishly walked through the streets of Konoha in the direction of Ino's house. He didn't really want to go to a birthday party that he hadn't even asked for but she had begged him to. Begged, begged, begged. It was almost amusing. No, it was amusing. Ino had always acted high and mighty and never would resort to begging around, but apparently Shikamaru was a different case.
"Our birthdays are only a day apart, it's a perfect occasion for me to throw a kickass party to liven up all 'em tightasses," insisted the blonde blue-eyed beauty he had grown to care endlessly for, "Don't forget it'll be lots of fun… And," she put on her best "seduction eyes" and pouted her lips, "Trust me, you that you will be… handsomely rewarded."
In the end, Ino had won him over. She always did.
The lazy nin put his hands behind his head and walked carelessly while staring into the clear sky. Fall may not have been his favourite season but it was just as beautiful as any other, and Shikamaru always had a weak spot for perfect days. That was exactly what that day was, practically perfect. Not too hot, and not too cold. Maybe this was a good sign. Maybe it was a good idea to go. Then he lightly touched his lips as he remembered the way his promise was sealed with that kiss. He smiled to himself, it was going to be a hell of a birthday party.
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Sakura's scream had sent the startled Naruto slipping off the windowsill and sprawling onto the street.
"I think, I broke my back..." groaned Naruto as he lay motionless in a crumpled heap. It wasn't before long when Sakura came running out of her house to her fallen teammate.
"What the hell, Naruto! Knock on the door like a normal person! I think you've been hanging around Kakashi-sensei way too much lately..."
Naruto smiled sheepishly. "I didn't ah... want to disturb you parents." Sakura sighed and rolled her eyes but still offered the blond her hand to pull him up. He was grabbing his back in pain. "You didn't have to scream so loud you know."
"Then next time, don't scare me like that!"
"Ok, ok... Geez." With that said, Naruto and Sakura began walking towards Ino's house. A grin crept slyly on his lips as he realized he really was taller than his female teammate. It had taken a while, but he was finally growing. Maybe all those years of drinking milk really did help... but then again, he was still shorter Sasuke. Sasuke... thought Naruto, I wonder if he's going to come tonight.
Of course the Uchiha had been invited to the party, especially one that had been planned by Sakura and Ino. The brooding brunette probably wouldn't come though, because he knew that Naruto would be there, and lately, he had been avoiding Naruto like the plague. Naruto wasn't sure why his rival was so touchy on the subject and wouldn't answer his questions, was there something he was hiding? In all, it only made Naruto more and more curious.
There was also something else. Everytime the blonde mentioned the words 'kiss' or 'kissing', now he wasn't positive, but he was almost sure that he could see the other boy beginning to turn a slight pink. Though it may have been very, very slight, it was still there.
"Naruto."
The blonde snapped out of his thoughts. "What is it, Sakura-chan?"
The pink haired girl smiled. "Are you still worried about what Kiba said last week?" she asked.
Naruto crossed his arms. "Well, no... Not really," he answered, "the first few things he mentioned are going to be easy to accomplish... but..."
"You're still thinking about a kiss, huh?" Sakura said giggling at him.
"Hey! Kiba said everyone! How would that make you feel, if everyone had done something, and you hadn't! Everyone!"
Sakura rolled her eyes. "Well if it helps, I'm not part of that 'everyone'."
Naruto looked at her confused. "Wh-what do you mean?"
"I mean what I said," she replied and looked ahead.
"You mean you've never been kissed!" cried Naruto looking at her surprised.
"I never said that... and why are you so surprised?"
Her teammate smiled at her. "Cause, Sakura-chan's so pretty and lots of guys like her. I thought you would have kissed lots of boys by now," explained Naruto.
The pink haired girl shook her head. "I haven't kissed boys. I just kissed a boy." When she realized what she said, she covered her mouth. Great job, screamed Inner Sakura, you just blurted out something no one was supposed to know!
"EHH! WHO?" asked Naruto eagerly, looking at her like a little kid who was waiting for a cookie from the cookie jar. Sakura mentally slapped herself.
"No one," she said quietly.
"But you just said-"
"I take it back." Waiting for the blonde to pout immaturely and get mad at her, Sakura looked towards the ground. When she heard no reply, she turned her gaze back towards her teammate. He had this sad and defeated look on his face.
"That's not fair..." he said slowly, "I told you... last time..." His eyebrows furrowed, his bold blue eyes cast down, his lips pursed in a thin line; this time Sakura mentally punched herself.
She let out a sigh. "It was... kind of a mistake... really..." she began.
"How so," prompted Naruto.
"Well, I actually wasn't kissed before I was sixteen... but I have been kissed before. It was a mistake... well..." She paused, "Because it wasn't with Sasuke!"
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Ino paced her kitchen angrily. "Where is she!" the blonde cried aloud. Sakura hadn't showed up yet and the party was almost about to start. Any second now, and people would be-
Ding Dong!
"The door's open!" yelled Ino as she stirred the punch in the bowl once more and then carried the beverage into her living room.
"Hey Ino! Happy Birthday!" called out Kiba as he came into Ino's house. The blonde haired girl walked to the entrance to greet him and found Shino with him as well. She watched as Kiba gave Shino a slight nudge.
"Happy Birthday Ino," he said.
Kiba handed her a wrapped box. "Here, this is for you."
Ino smiled. "Thanks guys! Come on in!" She was about to follow them inside, when she saw more following quickly behind them. "Hinata! Neji! Come in!"
Hinata smiled shyly and passed Ino her gift. "Happy Birthday!" the Hyuuga heir peeped out. The other Hyuuga only gave Ino a slight nod. Ino smiled and let them in.
Soon, Ino found many had milling around her house, all except her best friend and the birthday boy. Where are they? she thought as she walked around her living room. A couple of the partiers were playing some games, many others were scattered around chatting here and there were those who were beginning to get drunk.
"Ino! Come join and play!" invited Chouji, who was flicking the spinner for a group deeply concentrated on winning at the game 'twister'. "Left hand green!" her teammate announced. Ino laughed as she watched Lee ungracefully crumble on top of Ten Ten who in turn fell on Kiba and began a 'domino' effect. Laughing and shaking her head, she walked towards the kitchen.
Wanting some privacy, she realized the kitchen was not the place to go. There were girls who were attempting to mix some drinks. The girl instead decided to get some fresh air, she opened her back door to go outside.
"Shi-shi-kamaru?" Ino cried stunned when she found him lying on his back in the backyard. Unsurprisingly, he was staring into the sky.
"Come here." He spoke with a softness as he pointed to the spot next to him. Ino quietly obeyed and joined him as she lay down on the grass.
"You were here the whole time?"
"It's a beautiful day," he said bringing his hands up over his head. Ino smiled, this was the way Shikamaru always was. She looked into the sky, which was swirl of pink and orange haze. "And, I was waiting for you," he added.
"Happy Birthday," she said and planted a gentle kiss on his cheek. Then she turned her gaze back to the sky but out of the corner of her eye she could see his smile. Wait... out of the corner of her eye she could see something else too. If she wasn't mistaken, was that Uchiha Sasuke? In her tree? What the hell was he doing?
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"Why don't you talk to him," said Naruto, "You can't just leave the poor guy hanging like that... even though it has been a couple of months..." Sakura turned towards Naruto who actually had on a serious face.
"I don't know..." The girl answered back quietly.
Naruto sighed. "I know you think you are in love with Sasuke, but… it's not the same for him." As Sakura's face began to fall, Naruto continued, "You two are teammates and I'm pretty sure Sasuke doesn't want a girlfriend. In fact, I think he's asexual! But that's another story. Anyways, take your chance with someone else for a change, Sakura-chan." He let out an infamous Uzumaki grin, "And if anything ever happens... I will always be here for you."
"Now when did you become so wise," said Sakura with a small laugh.
"I'm not as dense as you think I am, I do think in my spare time."
Sakura giggled. "Sure, what about, ramen and Sasuke?" Sakura stopped laughing when she saw the slight blush that covered Naruto's cheeks. Whoops, she had meant to say 'defeating Sasuke'.
"No!" he cried in his defense. Before Sakura could say something she felt Naruto pulling on her hand.
"Come on, we're late for the party already! We've been talking this whole time! We better go," she said dragging her along. Sakura stopped Naruto right before Ino's house.
"Thanks," she said as she looked off to the side, "for listening and talking with me."
Naruto grinned cheekily. "No problem Sakura-chan, I mean we're frie-"
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Sasuke wasn't sure what was wrong with him. He wasn't sure why he felt this way. Why? It didn't matter that Sakura was hugging the dobe. That was a hell of a long hug, he thought to himself almost bitterly. Some stupid part of his being was getting angry at Sakura for hugging Naruto and even angrier at Naruto for accepting her hug. Why? Why was he was getting worked up over something as stupid as Naruto being hugged and touched by Sakura? It didn't make sense.
Sakura usually made fun on Naruto and didn't respect him. Why was she even hugging him in the first place? And why did Sasuke care? Carefully blocking out his thoughts, Sasuke was about to leap from the tree and leave when Ino called out.
"Sasuke-kun! You came!"
Reviews! (squeals) wowie! hehe... i was planning to continue regardless, but now you give me hope. (corny...) lol. see how quick this came out? now... see what happens when more people review... :D hope everyone had a good new years and wasn't too hungover! XD
Autumn-Firefly : grr... give sasuke back to me! lol if you ask nicely... i might let you borrow him... muhahaha... MIGHT. anywho, glad you like it!
LyMizukage : well, sadly Naruto doesn't like to think of that accidental kiss as an actual kiss, but if he plays his cards right, he will be getting some action with a certain... and nope, this is not an AU (ack... don't really like those )
LordLans, King Chaos and my anonymous friends XD : thanks for reviewing! it gives me motivation to write :D see? I brought you moreeeeee
Azamaria-chan
Edited September 13, 2005