Disclaimers: I don't own Naruto…I once a dream that I did and I killed Sasuke…Mwhahahaha!
"Behind the Scenes…"
It's 5:30pm now. Naruto is heading home. After treating Konohamaru to 3 treats of Fried ice cream, he had about 5 dollars left.
"…damn…I practically wasted all of the money Hinata gave me…Hope Hinata won't get angry at me…"
Naruto started walking towards his condo, only to be greeted by Sakura.
"You're late, Naruto!" Sakura pointed at him.
"Yea, well…I had to treat Konohamaru ice cream after that stage he was going through…" Naruto rubbed the back of his head.
"What? You mean when Moegi rejected his little ass?" Sakura said.
"Must you say it like that? You make it seem like you hate him…" Naruto said.
"Yea well, after that episode where he called me a witch, I just didn't like him anymore, even if it was just acting…" Sakura said as Naruto went to his door and opened it, letting Sakura and Hinata in.
"What episode was that?" Hinata asked.
"You know…that episode where they showed you the second time. That scene where you, Kiba, and Shino were on the ground, supposedly tired from training. That episode with that bird thing." Sakura tried explaining.
"…Oh…I think I remember it…but that was so long ago…" Hinata said, ashamed that she doesn't remember.
"Well, it's ok. You didn't have a big part in that episode anyways…" Naruto said as he took out some ramen from the cupboard.
"Hmm…" Hinata agreed shyly. Sakura looked at Hinata and then looked back at Naruto.
"Hey Naruto, do you remember what Masashi-san told us last week?" Sakura said.
"Um…He was talking about throwing a party for Iruka-san. It's going to be his birthday soon, right?" Naruto turned to face Sakura while he was boiling the water.
"Yea. Do you know when his birthday is, exactly?" Sakura asked.
"Er…June…or something?" Naruto said as he went to fetch a cup of water. Considering the fact that the birthday party is about a month away, he could always get the present in between that month.
"…no…his birthday is on May 26, which is…" Sakura said until she was interrupted by Naruto choking and spitting out the water that was in his mouth.
"WHAT! ISN'T THAT TOMORROW!" Naruto turned a hard 180 degrees around to face Sakura as he was choking on the water.
"No shit, Sherlock. Didn't Sasuke tell you about this last night? When I called him, I told him to tell you about it…It happened last night, remember?"
"…" Like I said before, Naruto couldn't remember things that well. So once again…
Flashback
Since Sasuke had nothing to do last night, he decided to chill with Naruto about how Sasuke was going to practically kill him.
"This is probably going to be as tough as that episode where we fought with Zabuza…" Sasuke said as he looked at the screenplay.
"Don't worry, Sasuke. If we were able to get through with hell before, we'll manage again…I think…" Naruto said as he handed Sasuke a cup of root beer.
Just then, Sasuke's cellular phone started to ring. (A.N.G- Just so you know, I decided to make his ring tone "Avenger." I think that's the theme song for him, anyways…)
"Hello?" Sasuke said into the phone.
"Good evening, Sasuke. How's it going?" Sakura said on the other side.
"Oh, hey. I'm talking with Naruto on the episode we're going to work on. Want to say hi to him?" Sasuke asked.
"Er…no thanks. Anyways, can be sure to remind him about Iruka-san's birthday party on Friday (1), ok?" Sakura asked.
"Is that all you want me to tell him?" Sasuke said, as he was sipping his root beer. (A.N.G- If it's alright, I decided to make Sasuke a root beer man… ))
"Yea, that's it. I just called you to remind you, but since I'm also reminding Naruto, I don't need to tell you now. So, good night!" Sakura said.
"Good night…" Sasuke said. And they both hung up their phones.
"Who was that?" Naruto asked as he sat across from Sasuke. But he wasn't paying too much attention to Sasuke, since he was reading the screenplay.
"It was Sakura. She wanted me to tell you about Iruka's birthday party on Friday…" Sasuke said.
"…"Naruto didn't bother responding.
"Hey, Naruto. Did you hear what I just said?" Sasuke put down his empty glass down hard enough for the boy to pay attention.
"Huh? Oh yea, sure. I heard you…" Naruto said. But to be honest, he wasn't paying attention.
End of Flashback
"…" Naruto thought about it, and should really start paying attention more.
"Well, did you get him a present yet?" Sakura asked.
"…" Naruto didn't bother answering that question, because Sakura already knew the answer to that one.
"Once again, you're always doing the important things last minute, idiot…" Sakura said as she shook her head.
"…Shit…what am I suppose to do?" Naruto said quietly.
There was an awkward silence in the room. The water was already boiling and started to over flow.
"Well…I have something you might be able to give him, Naruto-kun…"
Naruto turned and faced Hinata.
"…Really?" Naruto said.
"… Good, Hinata. You're one step closer." Sakura thought to herself.
"Yea…if you want, you can come over now and pick it up. I could…um…have somebody wrap it up now and it'll be done by the time we get there…" Hinata said a little fast as she was twiddling her fingers.
"…YES! I'M SAVED! THANK YOU SO MUCH, HINATA! I CAN ALWAYS COUNT ON YOU WHEN I'M DOWN!" Naruto said when he threw his fist up in the air.
He ran to the stove, shut off the fire, grabbed his jacket and shoulder bag and grabbed onto Hinata's arm.
"Come on, Hinata! We have no time to waste!" Naruto said, as he was dragging Hinata out the room.
"…"
Say, I think he's forgotten somebody…
"NARUTO, YOU IDIOT!"
"…Oh, I forgot about Sakura…" Naruto and Hinata ran back into the kitchen and grabbed Sakura to come along.
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After about a 30 minute walk, they finally arrived at Hinata's house…or should I say…
"HOLY CRAP! YOUR HOUSE IS HUGE!" Naruto exclaimed as he looked at the big mansion in front of his eyes.
"You've never been to her house before?" Sakura looked at Naruto.
"No! I haven't had time to be hanging around, since Old man Masashi kept telling me to stay behind, since I'm the main character and everything. I've never been to anyone's house except Sasuke…" Naruto said as he was examining the front of the house.
They all started walking and then the front gates open.
"Wow, Hinata. Did you plug in some cameras or sensors or something?" Sakura said to Hinata.
"No. I think somebody saw us…" Hinata said.
After the greetings from the security guards by the front gates, the front doors open. And it was...
"Hinata-san…"
"Neji- nii-san…"
After a few minutes or so, they settled onto the couch in the living room. The servants offered some tea. Sakura decided to drink some and Naruto refused. He didn't favor tea that much.
"Neji-nii-san, do you know if the…" Hinata asked Neji until she was interrupted. Neji handed her a neatly wrapped box. There was a tag stuck on it that said "To: Iruka, From: Naruto"
"Oh, thank you…" Hinata said as she took the box and handed it to Naruto.
"Here you go…"Hinata said. Naruto took the box and examined it.
"…Say, what is it, anyways?" Naruto asked Hinata.
"Oh, it's…" Hinata started to say until once again, she was interrupted by Neji.
"Why don't you find out for yourself tomorrow, Naruto?" Neji said.
"…Well, I guess I can see it then…" Naruto said as he took the box and stuffed it into his shoulder bag that he had brought along.
Just then, his cell phone rings. (A.N.G- I shall make Naruto have the theme song "Foolish" or something…)
"Hello?" Naruto said on the speaker.
"Hey, Naruto. You busy?"
It was Sasuke.
"Er, no, not really. What's up?" Naruto asked.
"We still have to talk about the next episode, remember?" Sasuke said.
"…Sasuke, you know me, I can never remember anything anymore…" Naruto said as Sakura, Hinata, and Neji giggled/smirked. (A.N.G- Who do you think "smirked"?)
"Well, whatever. Are we going to discuss about it or what?" Sasuke asked.
"You mean now?" Naruto asked.
"No shit. Why else do you think I asked if you're busy or not? Meet me at Frankie's Café Shop. Later. (A.N.G- I'm actually listening to some Frankie J. now...)" Sasuke said and hung up the phone before Naruto got to say anything.
"…I know he did NOT just hang up on me…" Naruto stared at his phone.
"Something wrong, Naruto? Neji asked.
"Er, I got to go and meet with Sasuke somewhere. I'll see you guys tomorrow, ok? And once again, thanks Hinata for the present!" Naruto said as he grabbed his stuff.
"I'll show you the way…" Neji said as he got up.
"Nah, it's alright!" Naruto said as he waved his hand.
"No, it's not alright. You're going to get yourself lost, and I don't need you to run around the house, lost. Who knows where you'll end up…" Neji said as he practically pushed Naruto out of the living room. Hinata and Sakura just sat there.
"…Aw, I don't believe it. Why didn't you say anything, Hinata?" Sakura looked at her with disappointment.
"…What do you mean?" Hinata stared at her, puzzled.
"What do you mean "What do I mean"? You were supposed to tell Naruto about…you know…" Sakura said.
"…Who said I was going to? ...Does that mean you planned this?" Hinata said with a shocking face.
"Duh! I thought if his stupid kiddy face was too kiddy, it would make you splat it out…" Sakura said as she leaned her back onto the couch and crossed her arms.
"…What do you mean by "kiddy"?" Hinata asked.
"…You know…When he gets all happy and loud and what not…like what a little kid usually is…" Sakura said as she scratched her face.
"…" Hinata looked at Sakura.
For what ever reason, Hinata really liked that word, "Kiddy". (A.N.G- Who wouldn't? It sounds so cute…)
AznNarutoGrl- That's it for now. It's a little longer. Only by about 300 words…
Sorry. There was a reviewer who wanted more Neji. I'll give you Neji maybe in chapter 3 or maybe even in chapter 2.
Thanks to the people who did review though…Hope the story won't turn out to be crap later on.
-AznNarutoGrl-