Title: Never been kissed
Rating: pg 13
Pairings: SasuNaru, InoShika, KakaIru, one-sided sakunaru & hinanaru and... kibashino! (now you know! lol... like it wasn't obvious before though...)
Warnings: shonen ai (YAY!)
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. hee hee hee... this chapter was a little more fun. i made everyone more creepy. and now... the magic of cat fighting xD
Disclaimer: if i did... sasunaru (cough)
Chapter Six:
Six days till...
"Are you sure it's alright if he knows?"
"Don't worry about it."
"It's just like you not to worry. What if he says something?"
"Shino..." Takes hand, "I trust Naruto, he wouldn't say anything."
"I trust you."
"You better." Silence. Kiba places his head on Shino's chest, "Besides..."
"What."
"I think..."
"Naruto... is..."
"With."
"Yeah." Shino runs a hand through Kiba's hair gently,
"Does he-"
"No."
"Soon?"
"Definitely."
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Shikamaru Nara lay peacefully on a hill as he watched the clouds, away from the noise of the village. That is, until Uzamaki Naruto found him.
"Oi! Shikamaru! Got room for another there?" Shikamaru grunted,
"No." Naruto didn't notice and sat down next to him anyway.
"It's a little cloudy today," he said suddenly.
"Yeah, so?" Naruto joined Shikamaru and lay down.
"Yet you're still here on this hill staring up into the sky."
"And your point is?" Naruto didn't answer back which Shikamaru thought strange for the usually loud, rambunctious nin. "Naruto."
"What." Shikamaru sighed,
"I like the peace and quiet." He hoped that was enough to answer the blonde's question. Besides, Shikamaru didn't want to bother with long explanations that were too tiresome.
"Ne, Shikamaru?" The other grunted in reply, "How come you're going out with Ino-chan then? She's the opposite of peace and quiet!"
"I like her," answered Shikamaru bluntly.
"H-How did you know when you liked her?" asked Naruto. Shikamaru sighed, he was beginning to get too tiring. Why is Naruto asking all these questions anyway, thought Shikamaru.
"I guess, I knew when I thought about her all the time. Her face, her smile, even that annoying voice. But the main reason, I knew I would risk my life for her, no matter how troublesome."
"Risk your life?" squeaked out Naruto. Shikamaru closed his eyes.
"Yes. Is that all? Are you finished? I would like to rest," Shikamaru said to the blonde. He could hear as Naruto opened his mouth to say a word but then stopped,
"Yeah... That's all..."
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Hinata sadly walked around Konoha wondering what to do. It was almost Naruto's birthday and she wanted to show him her affection before then. But how? Her last attempt hadn't worked out very well and he didn't seem to have a clue about what she was trying to tell him. If only Hinata were brave enough to say it out loud.
"Hinata-san!" called out a voice. The girl turned to the side to see Rock Lee and her cousin Neji walking up to her.
"Ohayoo, Lee-san," she turned to him and gave him a slight nod and then turned to Neji, "Neji-ni-san."
"Why the sad look on your face earlier?" asked Lee. Hinata slightly shook her head and looked down,
"Ah, no... it's nothing." She could feel Neji staring at her and kept looking down.
"Are you sure?... Or is it just love problems?" asked Lee seriously. Hinata could feel her face beginning to flush,
"Ah..."
"So it is!" cried Lee, "Is there something I could help you with?" The guy with the really big eyebrows wanted to help her? Hinata was about to shake her head but she stopped herself before she could. Her earlier attempt hadn't worked earlier, maybe Lee could give her a good suggestion. It might just work.
"L-Lee-san," she stumbled nervously, "maybe you can..." Lee gave a huge grin and his 'nice guy' pose,
"No problem! With Rock Lee here to help you, everything's going to be fine now!" Hinata couldn't help but giggle.
"Lee..." came from Neji who obviously didn't want to be talking about this but the other boy ignored him.
"So, who is it?" Hinata shook her head too embarrassed to say. "That's ok," said Lee, "Are you having trouble trying to tell him you like him?" She nodded shyly,
"I-I've tried... b-but he never notices..." Lee nodded along intensly,
"I know what you're talking about, it's hard isn't it?" Hinata looked at him,
"Lee-san too?" The chunnin sighed and his eyebrows lowered,
"I always try to let her know that I like her but Sakura-san never seems to notice. Even though there was this one time-" he stopped and looked at the two Byakugan users embarrassed, "Sorry! Here I am talking about my troubles when I'm supposed to be helping Hinata-san."
"It's o-okay," replied Hinata, "Y-You shouldn't give up, Lee-san. I'm sure Sakura-san would like you too." The eyebrows lifted up,
"That's right! I just have to show her my love!" he exclaimed pumping a fist into the air. He then turned back to Hinata, "You too! We can't give up yet! We have to fight till the end!" Hinata nodded.
"R-right!"
"Okay! Let's go and show them!" he delcared and began walking off gesturing Hinata to come with him. Neji sighed and looked at the two love sick shinobi and slowly followed hoping they would snap back to reality sometime soon so he could train.
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Naruto lay on his bed with his hands behind his head, staring at the ceiling. He was glad there were less requests for missions at the moment. It was nice to get time to himself for a change but lately that time alone had led to thinking. And there were exactly two things on Naruto's mind right now.
Love.
And Sasuke.
Naruto was still confused about what exactly Kiba had told him. Kiba had said he was in love, whatever that means, but more importantly it was who he had said he was in love with. Shino. Naruto had remembered the shock that went through his mind, in fact it was still going through his mind. Kiba was in love with Shino! Kiba had asked Naruto not to tell anyone because not everyone would accept this kind of thing.
Naruto promised but he still had some questions of his own. It wasn't the fact that Shino was a boy, he just wanted to know why Shino. Was it his personality? Attraction? The only thing Kiba had said was, 'You'll find out soon enough' and that was it. What did Kiba mean by that? Naruto had no idea.
The second thing running through his mind.
Sasuke. He hadn't had a chance to speak with him since that time.
"Would you rather spend time with her than me?"
Those words rang through Naruto's mind over and over again. It wasn't everyday the Uchiha showed his emotions and for that split second, Naruto had seen it in Sasuke's eyes. Naruto sighed, didn't Sasuke know that his feelings for Sakura were different. Sakura was like his sister, someone Naruto watched over and took care of. Though lately, Sakura had been acting a little weird. That kind of touching wasn't normal between the two. But other than that, Sakura didn't give Naruto that drive that Sasuke did. That burn. That passion.
Sasuke was the only one that sizzled his fire. Naruto coughed aloud, what the hell was he thinking. Sizzle his fire? Man was he a sap or what. He groaned and turned on his side. It was true though, not only did Sasuke provoke him in a rivalary sort of way, he provoked him in another way as well. A turned on way...
Man oh man did Sasuke really 'sizzle his fire' with his godamn gorgeous face and flawless skin... lean, tight body... silky, beautiful hair...
Naruto mentally smacked himself and started a mantra in his head. 'He's your rival, he's your rival, he's your rival...' over and over again. Why exactly did he have to do this every single time? And keeping his distance with the other shinobi wasn't doing anything either.
"Keep your mind out of the gutter," he murmured to himself and buried his face into his pillow. How the hell did he exactly face the other everyday and not have jumped him yet. He groaned, one way or another he would have to talk to Sasuke. He still had to settle the whole 'spending time' business thing anyway.
I'm just going to have to go and find him tomorrow, thought Naruto, get it over with and then leave before my mind runs away with me. If I wait, the anticipation of seeing Sasuke would probably kill me. He sighed and cursed his hormones and let himself drift off to sleep. That is, not before letting his vivid imagination one more peek at the beauty that is Sasuke.
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The next day...
5 days till...
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Dammit! No sign of him anywhere, thought Sakura as she crouched up on a rooftop. Normally she would have been chatting with Ino, having a nice girl's day but lately, Sakura hadn't been normal. The realization that she had no boyfriend. The realization that Sasuke would always be impossible. The realization that Naruto wasn't. Sure, last time she had tried to make a move on him, he bailed, but he was probably shy. Sakura was pretty sure she had never seen Naruto with another girl.
The pink locks swayed in the wind, which was picking up some speed. The clouds were forming overhead, spelling countless possibilities of a storm. An omnious feeling perhaps?
Now Sakura, being the determined girl she was, jumped off the rooftop and continued her search for the scruff of blonde hair. Motivation of the fact that Naruto hadn't turned her down, drove Sakura on.
That's right girl! screamed inner Sakura, you're going to find him and when you do, you're going to pin him down. He's going to be your boyfriend by the end of today and that's that. A determined look and sly smile found it's way onto Sakura's face.
Come out, come out wherever you are... Naruto...
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Where is he, though Hinata as she walked around. Ever since the talk she and Lee had, the Hyuuga had felt a little more confident that usual. This time is going to be different, she thought to herself and began to search some more.
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Sakura! cried inner Lee, just wait till I find you. I'm going to make you mine... (Inner Lee strikes an overly confident 'nice guy pose')
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Dobe...
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While everyone was looking for him, they all failed to look in the most obvious place. Naruto's apartment where he was sleeping peacefully, except for his constant sneezing in his sleep. He would later get up in two hours and realize how much he had slept in. Then after having a, uh... well... graphic dream involving Sasuke, he would jump out of bed.
Hopefully, he would make it in time...
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Sasuke struck the stump in front of him over and over again. Dammit, he thought. The dark hair boy was getting impaitient, hoping that the blonde would show up. If Naruto didn't show up soon, a lot of trees were going to die that day.
Deep down Sasuke was still angry that Naruto chose to be in Sakura's presence rather than his sometimes. He wanted Naruto's undivided attention and his focus to be on him. Sasuke threw a kunai at the stump, hitting it dead in the center.
He hadn't fought Naruto in a while and was itching to do so. Sasuke wanted a challenge and almost missed that rivalary that went on between them. But lately, Naruto didn't seem to be keeping up his end. He was in a daze a lot, tried not to look Sasuke in the eye and even... blushed.
Why, thought Sasuke, is there something about me that embarrasses him? The boy sighed, he wanted to know what was going through that blonde head and set it straight. He wanted Naruto to realize that he should working on defeating Sasuke and thinking about him constantly (little did he know Naruto already was...)
Sasuke suddenly spun around as he heard a rustle of leaves behind him.
"Naruto?" he said at the same time as the person walking into the clearing. It was Sakura. What was she doing here.
"Oh, Sasuke-kun," she smiled. Here it comes, thought Sasuke and mentally groaned. "Where's Naruto?" Sasuke felt a little taken aback, since when had Sakura started wanting Naruto?
"Not here."
"Oh," came out her deflated answer, "is he meeting you later or something?" Sasuke shrugged and didn't answer. "Sasuke-kun?" He went back to assulting the stump before him, ignoring her completely. A moment passed before she spoke again.
"So is he or is he not?" she asked with a sharper tone than usual.
"Why don't you ask him." A hint of a glare was sparking behind her eyes,
"I would but I don't know where he is," she replied through clenched teeth. Sasuke rolled his eyes, she was beginning to get annoying.
"Go look for him." Out of the corner of his eye he could see her fists beginning to clench.
"Why don't you just tell me where he is," she snapped. Sasuke turned towards her with a cold face,
"Why would I." Sasuke knew she was his comrade and somewhat friend but for some reason he didn't want her finding Naruto. He didn't want her all over the blonde, touching and flirting. His glare deepened and she returned it.
"Sasuke." She left off the 'kun'. The pink haired girl was obviously getting pissed. "You'll tell me where Naruto is even if I have to get it out of you." Sasuke could have laughed, was the girl actually trying to threaten him? Over Naruto?
"Hn." She didn't even deserve a response, that was ovbiously the stupidest thing that Sasuke had ever heard.
"Why don't you want me with Naruto? Is it because he might want to spend more time with me than you?" Sakura taunted at him. Sasuke could feel some heat coming into his face, he didn't care if the blonde would want to spend time with her or not. Well, that was what Sasuke's mind was saying, but his heart was a different issue.
"Those things don't matter to me." The fire in their eyes growing.
"Well, when I become Naruto's girlfriend, he's going to be spending less and less time with you. I know it will matter to you then. Sasuke." Sasuke could feel his inner bitch slowly rising to the surface (not that it wasn't there the whole time...)
"Boyfriend? Even he's not that stupid." Sakura stamped her foot angrily,
"That's it! You know, all those years I loved you, you never returned my affections one bit. Instead, you ignored me. Sometimes even insulted me," she spat. Sasuke only scoffed. What was she getting so riled about.
"You're annoying," he said and turned around to walk away.
Suddenly, a kunai flew right by his ear to hit the tree right in front of him.
"Don't walk away from me," cried out Sakura furiously. What the hell does she think she's doing, thought Sasuke angrily, throwing a kunai. At me.
He spun around to face her.
"You should leave now." She pulled out another kunai and stepped into a stance,
"Fat chance."
wow... this was a fun chapter to write. xD once i got started, i realized i couldn't stop. So part of the next chapter is already written O.o hehe... anyways, i hoped the tension between Sakura and Sasuke was built and not too rushed. and like i said earlier, i couldn't help but make everyone just a little creepier. Now to my wonderful reviewers:
Dasuiside: thanks! i'm glad you like it! (grins)
tyranimo: i wil, don't you worry. xD
SasuNaru-kun: ur muses O.O kill! lol... don't worry, I updated! xD i loved Shino x Kiba too! (hugs plushie)
Little Fox Kit: don't we all think preverted thoughts? i know i do... xP i mean come on, it's sasunaru!
Smoking Panda: Go Shino!
Azamiko: aren't we all supposed to be doing homework? lol, cause i know i am -.-" glad you think it's in character, i think fics are better that way :)
hujin: i know, i feel bad for sakura and hinata too... but sasunaru has completely clogged my brain.
RubyLove: thanks for your advice, i really appreciate it. you were right about the sakura thing (last ch.), i went and changed it. but i should really get someone to beta... does anyone know anyone... xP...
well, now i'm off to sleep cause tomorrow's my birthday! xD and i have a feeling next chapter will be out soon... lol. review?
Azamaria-chan