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Author's Note: It appears as if in the last Two Chapters; I may have weakened the interest. I hope to restore it with this chapter. I read over the previous set trying to figure out; where the recent chapters lagged. I admit it's because I wasn't as invested into the details as the previous set. My apologies, please feel free to read, review or even share a few thoughts –Kiba Blackfire

Chapter 05:

Sorry

*Naruto Centric*

The stars were starting to come out. The sunlight was beginning to fade; they had walked for what seemed like hours. Naruto watched the sky as it turned to nightfall; only two days left to catch this guy. They were almost there, just a bit, Naruto's eyes began to get heavy. He was getting tired; he wasn't the only one; Sakura was walking a bit sluggish. Kiba was on Akamaru's back both of them taking caffeinated food pills to stay awake. Ino had borrowed some to help her stay focused on the mission.

Naruto wanted to request for a break; his feet were aching and well, he needed some rest. He could use a nap at least; Ino told him they had to make up for lost time. That bathroom break set them back, he had to stay awake. Come on, focus Naruto. He shook his head trying to fight the urge to pass out on the grass. Kiba's yawning was torture; every time he did it; it made Naruto yawn. This was like an ongoing chain; Kiba would do it, then him, then Sakura and then Ino. It was starting to really annoy all of them.

"Kiba quit yawning." Sakura shouted. "You're making me tired. I need to focus on the mission," Kiba yawned again; here we go. "I said quit it," She pulled him off Akamaru. Somebody was getting cranky. "I told you to stop,"

"I can't help it, you try staying awake after the kind of nights I have been having. Hell, my yawning is a great thing. Get used to it." Kiba yelled back. "I'm tired and I'm in no mood to deal with you, so just," He yawned again; Ino chuckled.

"I guess those herbs are working after all," Ino pointed out. "I'm glad, you're sleeping again Kiba." Wait, Kiba hasn't been sleeping; since when? Kiba was too tired to respond to her. He looked as if he were going pass out any minute now. "Now if only we could fix your other problem." Kiba blushed; Naruto glanced over at him. Other problem; what other problem? Kiba had many problems but that's just Kiba. This sounded like an actual problem.

"Drop it, Ino," Kiba yawned getting back on Akamaru's back. "I'm too tired for to deal with you or Naruto right now. So for now, Kiba is on standby; he'll get back to ya." Akamaru whimpered; Kiba pet him. He seemed to be pretty tired too. "I know boy, it's been a minute since we RESTED." He yelled the last part in Ino's ear. Somebody else is cranky.

"Kiba, don't test me," Ino countered. "I could snap at any minute; I need my beauty rest." She complained. "If Naruto hadn't faked a potty break, we would be asleep right now. Blame him, not me," She yawned. "This is your fault Naruto. You set us back," Naruto didn't hear her complain when he sucked Kiba's well, he did a good job.

"Yeah, Naruto," Sakura groaned. "I'm so tired, I can barely walk and it's your fault." She accused. "How am I supposed to focus on the mission when I can barely stay awake? We could be attacked right now; we would lose. I'm too tired to do anything, Kiba's barely moving; that is half our team gone. Why cause you decided to take a potty break."

"You gotta go, you gotta go," Naruto shrugged. Sakura drew her fists; she was going to hit him hard. Kiba got in the way; she stopped. It was nice having Kiba as a shield.

"Look we're all pissed," Kiba explained. "Yeah, Naruto fucked up the schedule. You don't see me complaining about it. If anyone should be; it's me. I'm took a whiff of a sleep herb earlier. I thought we were going to sleep tonight, I was wrong. Now, I have to try to fight this thing because he took a bathroom break. I'm pissed off, so if anyone gets to bitch at Naruto; it's me." He barked. "So shut your mouth and move your feet. I'm tired."

"If I wasn't so tired, I'd hit you." Sakura dragged her feet. "Ino, are we there yet?" Naruto was certain the team was going to last much longer without any sleep. They might try to attack him over it; it was his fault after all. Kiba was starting to have a pet turtle; Akamaru was barely moving.

"Actually," Ino stopped in place. "We're ahead of schedule." The entire team let a sigh of relief. Finally, Naruto dropped to the soft grass beneath him. Kiba got off Akamaru's back. The second he did Akamaru went to sleep; the ninja hound started snoring over there.

"Here, we should take these," Kiba handed out caffeinated food pills to everyone. "Sakura had a point earlier; we're no good if we're tired." They each took their dose. The second the pill took effect; Naruto felt a rush of energy hit him. It was like he just ate an energy supplement. He felt a jolt of adrenaline and was wide awake. These were powerful; how strong were those herbs? "Ino, you're leading us right so what's next?"

"We'll set up camp here," Ino stated. "It's dark so it's best we start again first thing in morning. One of us will have to keep watch. We'll draw straws or play game of rock paper scissors to decide who goes first. Sound fair?" They agreed on rock paper scissors. After the count of three, it was decided. Sakura played rock, Kiba played rock, and Ino played rock. He went with scissors; should have known. This might have been payback; he wasn't sure.

"Naruto you keep watch tonight, Kiba as his playmate, you're next to keep watch. So you get to relieve him for his breaks." Kiba agreed to the terms; it gave him an excuse to be alone with him. Of course, he'd take it. "Now then, you guys set up the tents." Ino and Sakura handed them their bags. Why did they have to be the ones to do it? Naruto decided to let it go; Kiba was already setting up Ino's tent anyway. The herbs were still making him sleepy; that's why he wasn't arguing over it. Kiba was too tired to even argue. Naruto started helping him; that way he'd finish faster. "Sakura, let's gather the firewood. We could use a nice warm fire," Ino went deeper into the Sakura followed her.

"Kiba," Naruto started setting up Sakura's tent. "You set up Ino's tent first does that mean you're sleeping with her tonight?" The second he asked; Kiba's face gave it away. He didn't know who he was spending the night with. So perhaps them sharing; didn't really solve anything. Kiba still was stuck in middle; stuck at the same crossroad. Nothing's changed. "I don't understand, I thought this would help you? That's the only reason I agreed to share with Ino. I didn't want to at first but I did it for you." Naruto explained.

"I still gotta choo-," Kiba cringed; he hated that word for some reason. "Decide," He corrected himself. "I'm glad you guys are getting along. I am, I want that," He confessed. "It's not that easy Naruto, if it were I'd already be with one of you. The longer it takes me to decide on this; the harder it's going to be when I do decide. One of you is going to get hurt, I can't change that. I wish I could but I can't." Naruto placed his hand on Kiba's shoulder.

"That's why I offered to let you go, I don't want you to get hurt either." Naruto confessed. "I tried to forget using Sai. Hell, I even poured your food pills down the sink. I really tried to forget you like I did my failures and even Sasuke. I couldn't, you caught me. Every time I tried you saw right through it." He let out a sigh. "I'm sorry, if I hadn't of agreed to this arrangement, you'd be with Ino right now."

"Sorry for what?" Kiba began setting up his tent. "I was one who asked you remember? I remember that day clearly," He stopped for a moment. "I guess it's more my fault than anyone's. If I had been stronger, if I had of done what I wanted to do; what I tried to do from the start. I wouldn't have hurt anyone,"

"What do you mean?" Naruto was confused; what did Kiba want to do? Kiba let out a sigh. "What is it?" Kiba sniffed the air; hold on he asked him a question. "Hey," He tried to grab Kiba and get his attention. "What were you-,"

"Shh," Kiba pressed their lips together softly. "We'll talk about it later, Ino's back." He whispered; Kiba didn't want Ino to know about this? She already knew they were having sex together; what more could he hide from her? Naruto accepted the terms; not like Kiba was going to give him a choice.

"We're back," Ino set the firewood down; Sakura began setting it. "Kiba have you figured out where you're sleeping tonight? I figured Naruto since you're grounded." She untied her gorgeous blond hair; it flowed from it ponytail into a flow of golden delight. Naruto again could see why Kiba struggled with this. Ino wasn't someone you just let go of, she stuck to you. Her beauty dragged you in and her charm reeled you in at the same time. These two forces were working together forming what could only be called; Ino Yamanaka. Kiba was but a fish, she was the fisherman or woman in this case. It was the same way he felt about Sakura.

"So I was thinking," Ino ran her fingers through her hair. It must have bothered her to have it tied up in that ponytail for so long. "I could let you off the hook, if you'd like to negotiate the terms," She offered; Kiba moved beside her. "Here," She handed him two rocks to make the fire. Kiba began striking them together; the sparks were forming as he did.

"I'm listening," Kiba struck them together again creating flame. "Whatcha got?"

"I was thinking that if you and Naruto," Ino blue green eyes glance at him. Naruto didn't understand how he fit into the terms. What did any of their arrangement have to do with him? "If you guys were to kiss in front of me and Sakura, I could erase your punishment." Kiss, she wanted them to kiss in front of her; what that's crazy. I mean sure, they've done worse but in front of her and Sakura; that was a first. They just came out and told them; they weren't prepared for full on exposure. "Well?" She waited for Kiba's response. Kiba decline it; accept the punishment. Naruto refused to kiss in front of Sakura; he still cared about her. Well he did do something else to Kiba and she saw it but still, he didn't want her to think he didn't like her anymore. That wasn't true.

"Kiss," Kiba thought on it. "You'd like to see us kiss is that all?" Ino and Sakura nodded at him. "Wow, that's a bit lightweight don't you think?" He sneered; what was he doing? Kiba what are you doing? Please don't do what he thinks, he knew Kiba's brain. He also knew that look he was giving them; that wicked smirk; the taunting eyes, the cockiness in his voice. Kiba was gearing up for a challenge. "I don't know maybe if you girls inspired us," He placed his hands on Ino's shoulder; rubbing them softly. "I could make out with him," Ino blushed; Sakura giggled. "I mean if you girls maybe kissed or even made out for us, who knows just how far I'll take it. Come on Ino, you know you want to." Ino bit her lip.

"I'm listening," Ino was going to accept this; Kiba appealed to her competitive side. "What did you have in mind?" She challenged. "Were you suggesting a game?"

"You bet your sweet ass I was," Kiba sneered. "Me and Naruto against you and Sakura; Guys vs. Girls, anytime, anywhere, winner gets to watch the loser make out with their partner." He did not just challenge her; they were supposed to be sleeping right now. What happened to being tired? They were going to stay up longer. No way, Ino please don't accept this.

"Is that a challenge?" Ino glared at him. "Are you challenging me? Kiba you better watch it, you know damn well, I got you by the balls. You can't beat me; you're having sex with me; that means I own you."

"Does it, I'm not so sure," Kiba teased. "Maybe it's me that has you. Maybe just maybe it's you who is enslaved by me; perhaps it's my body." He climbed on top of her. "My canines," He showed her his canines; so clean. "Or it's this." He pointed at his hunger. "Face it, Ino you can't beat me; I'm the king. I'm the master of seduction, the animal that can't be tamed." Ino nodded.

"Sakura, we got an ass to beat," Ino glanced over at her. "Game on, Kiba," She challenged. "Animal that can't be tamed. Well, he's about to be tamed by me." She pointed at herself. "Get ready Naruto cause Kiba is going to be kissing you before this night is over."

"Ugh, no, he's not," Naruto challenged. This game just got interesting; Sakura and Ino were going to make out if they lost. He'd have to be an idiot to fall asleep now; it was game time. Roll up your sleeves and get ready; it's on. "You girls are going down." He pointed at the ground. "Kiba and me, we can't be beat we're the next Hokage. We're unstoppable. Believe it."

"Ino, I'll handle this," Sakura approached Naruto. "Look Naruto, you won't win against us. We're smarter than you and Kiba combined." She stated as a fact. "It's better to just admit that you can't win. So you should just kiss Kiba and get it over with." Naruto glared at her; like hell he was.

"Kiss Ino and I will," Naruto got face to face with Sakura; he'd take her. Name the game; he'd win it. They exchanged glares. "In fact I'm so sure you're going to lose; that I will raise the stakes." He added. "If you beat us, I will make out with Kiba and we won't even wear a shirt. So that means you can't wear a shirt if you lose either. You have to kiss Ino in your bras. What's the matter Sakura," He noticed she was starting to back down. "Chicken, scared we're going to win." Kiba started making chicken noises.

"Game on," Ino shouted. "You boys are going down, I'm not a chicken. I will take you down and look gorgeous doing it," She flipped her hair back. "Let's raise them even higher," She offered; bring it; they weren't scared. "We're going to play truth or dare; if you pick truth you lose a piece of clothing. The first team to have both members fully naked loses. If you lose, you got to make out with Kiba naked; how's that?" She challenged. "You scared yet?" He's not scared; he'd do it. Kiba wasn't scared either; he was eager for this.

"Bring it, like I said anytime, anywhere," Kiba barked; he pressed his finger against Ino's upper chest. "Right Naruto," Got that right; they'd win and look bad ass doing it. Ino snorted flames from her nose like bull ready to charge. She stormed into her tent in a rampage.

"Ino, wait," Sakura chased after her. "What if we lose?"

"Sakura, shut up and get ready," Ino shouted from her tent. "They asked for this, we aren't losing. You know what to do." Sakura nodded going into her tent. What were they planning? Those girls were up to something; he didn't like it one bit.

"Naruto, we got a game to win," Kiba spoke. "Get ready put on your hottest clothes; let's give those girls something to look forward to." You got it; Naruto put his hand out; Kiba gave him a high five. "Let's kick some Ino ass," He barged into his tent.

"Sakura, please don't be mad," Naruto shouted. "But I gotta destroy you. You asked for it."

"Shut up, Naruto," Sakura screamed back.

Naruto rushed into Kiba's tent. "What are you," Kiba covered himself he was completely naked. Seriously, it's not like he hasn't seen anything before. "I'm getting dressed, what's wrong with you?" Naruto reached into Kiba's bag. "Hey get out of there, that's my stuff," Kiba rushed over trying to stop him.

"I just need to borrow some clothes," Naruto admitted. "Everyone knows your clothes are better than mine, you want to win this thing or not." Kiba smacked his hands; ou that hurt.

"Okay but let me do it," Kiba searched his bag. "Damn, you can't just start reaching into other people's stuff like that. I have things in here that are personal," Like what? Naruto tried to take a peek; Kiba pushed him aside. "Get away from my shit; I said personal that doesn't mean stick your nose in it." He took out a pair of black pajama pants and a wife beater; they were both were of a thin fabric. The girls would be able to make out his frame. "There and," He handed him a pair of boxers. "Wear those too just in case they get that far. I'd rather you wear dog bone boxers than Gama boxers." What he had a problem with frogs?

"Actually," Kiba smirked. "I got you somethin'." He pulled out an orange pair of pajama pants that matched his regular pants in color. They were still of a thin fabric like the other pants, and soft too. "Wear that instead," Kiba tossed him black muscle shirt to go with it. This shirt had a red swirl on front just like his jacket only bigger. "It's your welcome home present," Naruto blushed; he didn't have to do that. "It's not much but I had to do something for you. I figured you could wear it to impress Sakura; it's not that much different than what you usually wear just hotter." It was more of summer theme; so in a sense it was hotter.

"Kiba, I don't know what to say," Naruto stared at the clothes confused. He really did like his present; rather than getting him clothes; Kiba preferred. He always told him how he hated the orange on him. Instead, Kiba got him clothes that Naruto himself would have wanted. Kiba accepted him; bad taste and all, it meant a lot. It proved there was more to this; more to them than Kiba led on. "So ugh when did you buy them?" Naruto asked; there's no way these clothes came from the Hidden Leaf Village. He would have bought them already if they had.

"I ugh ordered them," Kiba explained. "I had a delivery ninja ship them to my house. I had forgotten that I bought them for you. That was until I got them in the morning before the mission. I had to guess on the size; I think I got it right?" Kiba showed him scratch paper; he was doing the math. No, that wasn't Kiba's handwriting. "I took the measurements of your twelve year old self, made it into some kind of game. Shikamaru of course, solved the game and I got the correct measurements. At least I think he did, I hope he did." Kiba confessed.

Naruto couldn't help but be impressed; he really put a lot thought into this. He managed to get measurements for the clothes while still keeping their secret. That was a risky move; Kiba thought it was worth it.

"Go ahead, try em," Kiba forced a smile; he was getting sweaty it had him nervous. Naruto understood why; this wasn't a move Kiba typically did; he never went this far for him before. He usually got him Ramen for his birthday; something he could easily sneak in. This was nothing like that, this took thought. "Aw you hate it, I knew it," Kiba groaned. "Damn, I'll fix it, what else you want just name it?" He went to take the clothes; Naruto pulled them to his chest. It wasn't that; he was just well, he just, he liked them so much. Naruto just wanted to minute to remain in the moment for a bit. Kiba's first time giving him something that wasn't food.

"Kiba, I like them," Naruto answered. "They're perfect, thanks you know you didn't have to-," Kiba blushed scraping his foot across the ground nervously.

"Yeah I did," Kiba spoke in a soft tone. "After several months of doing what we did; after everything I'm putting you through right now. I had to give you something, the note wasn't enough." Naruto placed his hand Kiba's shoulder.

"That's a lie, the note was enough," Naruto explained. "I clung to it the entire time I was gone. It kept me going; when you told me about how you wanted to help your clan. That this was why you're doing all this, it felt great. You gave me a reason, to be able to help your clan and change Konoha for the better. What more could I need? I still want to do that Kiba," He placed his hand on Kiba's cheek. "I mean yeah, you have Ino now. It changes pretty much the entire plan but even if your with her. You can still use me to fix your clan; that's what you want isn't it?" Why did these words seem to make Kiba so sad; he was trying to hide it but it was if he had hurt him somehow?

"It's what I wanted," Kiba spoke softly. "Not what I want," Does that mean he wants Ino? "Ugh," He ran his finger across his eyes was he crying a bit just now. No way not Kiba; he wasn't the type to do things like that. "You should try the clothes on, I gotta know if Shikamaru got the measurements right." Naruto had to have imagined the tear; Kiba crying, no way; not possible he put on the tough guy act. Kiba didn't have a weak side if he did; he never once showed it to anyone.

"Right, I guess I should," Naruto laughed. "It'd be pretty silly not to right?" Kiba replied with a nod. "Wait, does this outfit include boxers?" He asked; Kiba chuckled.

"No, that'd make taking your clothes off harder. I like easy access. Not buying you boxers. That's my gift to myself. " Kiba explained. "But you should wear the boxers I just handed you. We kinda need boxers for this." Naruto couldn't argue there; Sakura and Ino were out for blood. Naruto figured since he was here; he'd just change. Not like Kiba hasn't seen his naked body before right? Hell, Kiba was standing there naked too.

Naruto started to unzip his jacket; Kiba removed his hand. He took over lowering the zipper slowly; Kiba wanted to be the one to undress him. He wasn't going to stop him; why would he? Kiba's eyes the way they took everything in as his jacket came undone. Kiba was taking his time with this wasn't like him. Maybe it was because he too wanted to cling to the memory.

This was the first time he ever went this far for him; Kiba wouldn't take that risk again; he couldn't afford to. Kiba gripped tight on the jacket's sleeves bringing it down his torso. "I've never seen you," Naruto watched as that jacket dropped to the floor. He stood there in his mail; the only thing covering his bare chest. "Act this way Kiba." He smiled at him; it was nice to see him clinging to something for once. "I like it,"

"You talk too much," Kiba pressed their lips together. His tongue slipped into his mouth; Naruto let out a faint moan. Kiba broke the kiss taking the mail off him; he lifted his arms letting that mail slide right off his sunkissed skin. He placed his finger on Naruto's lips. "Quiet let me enjoy this, I just to want to hear." Kiba pointed at Naruto's heart; it was beating so loud. When did that start happening? He nodded if that's what the Inuzuka wanted. Naruto remained there in silence; his eyes watched as Kiba loosened the button of his pants; his finger tips clasping the steel zipper.

Naruto's breath grew heavy. Why did watching Kiba undress like this make him so…hard? Man it was the worst kind of torture imaginable. He was stricken with the urge to pounce on him; to force a kiss, it was unbearable. The desire to reach and take hold Kiba's hunger and jerk him until a mess was made. It was stronger than ever. Man, he could already see himself doing it. Hell, he'd lick the mess clean if Kiba would just let him do it. The zipper got lower and lower; he was forgetting to even breathe. Kiba grasped onto those pants pulling them down to his ankles. The second they did, Naruto's intentions became clear. His pride emerged out of the slit in his boxers; Kiba withdrew not expecting it so soon.

"Look who's excited," Kiba teased. "I'll deal with that later." He took it helping it back into the hiding spot. "We don't have time for that," He added. "We got a game to win remember," Naruto shrugged.

"You started it," He spoke playfully. "It's not my fault you make me all fired up like that." Kiba shook his head. "It's taking everything I got just to-," Kiba placed his finger over his lips; right he wasn't supposed to be talking right now.

"Step out of your pants," Kiba ordered; Naruto did as he asked. He took the pants adding with his jacket. "Now then," He grabbed hold of Naruto's orange and black boxers. He gripped the waistline tight sliding them down to his ankles. "Step out of these," Naruto again obeyed him. "Change," Kiba handed his new clothes. Are you serious? Not even a little bit of intercourse; come on he stripped for you.

"Naruto, be patient." Kiba pressed their foreheads together. "If I deal with it with now, I won't get to deal with it later. That's no fun; we got a game to play. Odds are; I'll be dealing with your problem very soon." Kiba kissed him. "So like I said, be patient."

"I guess you got a point," Naruto slipped on the boxers Kiba gave him. He pulled up the pajama pants and quickly slid on the shirt. Kiba was getting dressed while he was; by the time he was finished so was Kiba. "I better get some, I'm serious." He scolded. "After you did that to me, I better get a lot of it. That was by far the hottest and cruelest thing you have ever done to me Kiba." Kiba patted his head.

"But you liked it didn't you?" Kiba teased; Naruto's cheeks flushed; well duh. "So do the clothes fit okay?" Naruto turned getting accustomed to his new sleepwear. The muscle shirt fit just right; the pants were perfect too. The clothes really shaped his figure. Shikamaru's measurements were right; was there anything he couldn't figure out? If turned into a game; Shikamaru could solve anything.

"Yeah, they fit," Naruto smiled as he stared at Kiba. Well, well, look who's dressing to impress. Kiba's was looking pretty damn hot in that thin grey wife beater. He looked even better in those thin puppy dog printed pajama pants. It was mixture of adorable with a side of sex appeal. Naruto could make out his muscles in that shirt; it was that thin. "What boxers did you pick?" Naruto gasped as he checked; it was either the coolest most awesome thing Kiba ever did for him or insulting that he did it. Kiba was wearing his Gama boxers; Naruto was wearing Kiba's boxers and he was wearing his; they switched. They were wearing each other's favorite boxers. "Guess Gama's hanging with you."

"Don't worry Gama is getting some action." Kiba smirked. Gama better get some action after what Kiba did earlier. Naruto rushed to the see the girls; he was fired up now ready to win this thing. However, Kiba grabbed his shoulder stopping him. "Naruto, I'm sorry,"

"Sorry for what?" Naruto faced him. "What are you sorry about? For stealing Gama," He nudged his stomach. "Don't worry about that, I'll be getting those back later." Kiba wasn't laughing; hey that was so funny. At least he thought so; come on Kiba; that was funny.

"Just sorry," Kiba said it again; but why? Naruto laughed bringing him close to him.

"Kiba, you're so weird sometimes." He hooked his arm around him. "Come on we got to kick some Ino ass remember," Kiba smirked and led the way. That's better; at least he was smiling again. Now then; it was time to win a game of Truth or Dare. Bring it on Ino and Sakura. Their team was going to win for sure. What could Ino do that Sasuke couldn't? They've played this game with the guys several times. There's no way she'd win. This game was playing to their strengths…

End Note: The three dots are there because originally I was going to put their game on the same chapter. Of course that would have made this chapter lengthy; trying to avoid that. The next chapter is coming really soon. I promise. It just needs a bit of touching up. So what is Kiba hiding? Will Naruto find out during the game or not? What else is being hidden? Find out in the Next Chapter... – Kiba Blackfire