Okay, this is going to be a chaptered story, so don't panic at how short it is. This is chapter two of A Foxes Den
Disclaimer: I don't own any of Naruto's characters, not even Akamaru.
Summery: To escape Valentine's day and all that comes with it, Sasuke uses an untested jutsu and lands himself in the foxes den.
Warning: This story will contain language and sasunaru. Buyers beware.
A Foxes DenSasuke had never been one to make mistakes. All his life, he had always had to be the best and brightest in order to live up to expectations of those around him. So for him to make five whole mistakes in only one day had to be some sort of record. Sasuke usually tried to leave the mistakes to his blond companion. The companion who was currently lugging Sasuke towards his house post hast. Who would've guessed laundry was that important to Naruto.
What am I going to do know? Pondered Sasuke, shivering as the cold rain soaked his newly found fur. What if the dobe recognizes me? I'd never hear the end of it!
Naruto made a sharp turn down an alleyway, quickly clearing it and emerged in front of a small housing complex. He ran up the stairs and stopped in front of a door to fumble with some keys. Sasuke was surprised that Naruto bothered to lock his door. The people of Konaha village rarely had to worry about such things. When Naruto had finally found the key and unlocked the door, Sasuke braced himself for the state he was sure Naruto's home would be in.
My God! It's horrible! It's awful! It's…clean? What in hell?
Naruto walked inside, took off his sandals, and carried Sasuke to his bedroom, where he placed the cub on his bed.
"Sit tight little one, I've got to bring in the laundry, and then I'll be back with some towels," said Naruto, closing the door and leaving Sasuke alone in the bedroom.
I need to get out of here! Quick! Thought Sasuke jumping off the bed and heading towards the only window in the room. He jumped, trying to reach the window, but just ended up falling flat on his snout.
Putting his paw on his throbbing nose and emitting a low whining sound, Sasuke tried to think past the pain and find a solution to his window problem.
I need to get out of here! If I stay here, there's no way he wouldn't find me out. If only I could reach…the window…and…crap! Sasuke mentally slapped himself, wondering if Naruto was finally rubbing off on him. I'm not really a wolf; I'm a bloody ninja!
Sasuke swiftly released the chakra holding the technique together and waited to revert back to his human form. And waited. And waited. And waited some more. Nothing's happening! Why is nothing happening?
Damn it, no wonder this jutsu was locked in a trunk!
"Knock, knock!" called Naruto, entering the bedroom with some fluffy, dry towels, only to find the wolf cub he had found earlier moping on his bedroom floor.
"I brought you some towels, so you can stop dripping water on my floor anytime now". Sasuke looked up, still gloomy at the prospect of being stuck looking like a wolf. Why would he care if I drip on the floor? What does it really matter?
"I know what you're thinking, but I clean too much as it is. I'm trying to break the habit," said Naruto, leaning over to dry Sasuke with a towel. By the time he was done, Sasuke looked as if he were an over-sized cotton ball. Sasuke sat glaring at Naruto, who was trying his best to keep a straight face. He was failing miserably.
"On the (snrk) bright side your (hahahe) dry now" giggled Naruto, before completely dissolving into a fit of laughter. If looks could kill, Naruto would be dead and buried by now. Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on who's side you're on), glares are a lot less effective when one is a wolf.
When Naruto had finally caught his breath, he scooped up Sasuke and headed down the hall to the kitchen.
"See, I personally can't work on a empty stomach, and I'm almost positive you could also go for a bite to eat" said Naruto, making small talk as he bustled around the kitchen. "I put off my studying to train with Sasuke today but the bugger ditched me to play with his fan club."
What does he mean 'study'? Thought Sasuke, watching Naruto fish through the cupboards for a pot. Oh joy, we're going to have ramen. Is that all the idiot eats?
"How does filet mignon on a bed of baked clams sound to you?" Naruto asked, not noticing how the cub's mouth hung open, catching flies. Taking Sasuke's silence as a 'yes', Naruto turned back around to prepare dinner for his guest.
…I must be caught in a genjustu…
One hour later and Sasuke sat in front of a delicious meal he would never have believed Naruto capable of making if he had not watched with his own eyes. Turning his head away from his plate and towards Naruto, he tried to keep from gawking. There stood Naruto, covered from head to foot in spices and other baking ingredients. If Sasuke had been human, he would have been laughing out loud. And it must have showed because Naruto lifted an eyebrow, before grabbing a jar of spices and pouring it all out on the wolf cub.
"Who's laughing now?" said Naruto with a smirk, kneeling down and leaning close to Sasuke with and evil glint in his eye. Sasuke flushed slightly at the closeness of his friends face, turning away. Not that you could tell if he was blushing. Thank God for fur.
Naruto stood back up and grabbed his own plate of food, before plopping back down again on the spice covered floor. Sasuke once again wondered if Naruto realized he was eating dinner with wolf (on his kitchen floor none the less). As if sensing where Sasuke thoughts were heading, Naruto abruptly slapped his forehead and groaned loudly.
"I'm sooo sorry! I never introduced myself! Oh, Naruto you idiot, no wonder he was confused" sighed Naruto, rubbing his temples. Naruto stayed quite for a moment, before extending his hand with a sheepish grin on his face.
"Sorry for the late introduction. My name is Naruto, but most the forest knows me by my nick name; Kit." Sasuke glanced at the outstretched hand, trying to believe what he was seeing. Then, slowly, (when he realized that his brain would simply implode if he tried to think this through) he held up his paw and dropped it into Naruto's (Kit's?) open hand. Naruto shook it firmly, his face breaking into a wide grin.
Naruto then turned back to his food, leaving Sasuke in a very confused state. What the hell just happened? Deciding to shrug it off, Sasuke returned to the task of trying to eat with no thumbs. It was even more difficult than it sounds. Finally getting fend up, Sasuke threw caution to the wind and dug his face into the platter of food. Thank God Naruto didn't know his best friend/rival Sasuke and the wolf cub were one in the same. He knew he would never live eating in this manner down.
When Sasuke had finished eating, Naruto began to scratch him behind the ears, lulling the wolf into a state of bliss. Sasuke leaned into the hand, feeling drowsy warmth envelop him. Sasuke's eyes were drooping, his belly was full, and sleep sounded like welcome notion.
"Now, all that's left is for us to take a bath and then get you to bed. Lets go, I've even got bubble bath."
Sasuke's eyes snapped back open and only one word entered his mind; shit!
Thank you for reading part three of A Foxes Den. I'd like to thank everyone for the reviews, and also apologize if the storyline is a tad confusing. Hopefully, it will all come together in the end. The reviews were all positive, which is always nice, but feel free to add criticism, so that I have a guideline for what I need to improve on.