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Chapter 4: The Hotsprings
Sasuke's P.O.V.
"Do you understand your mission?" Lady Hokage asks.
I nod my head and the other team members affirm in their own way. We walk out of the building and go our seperate ways to get ready for the mission. So our mission is to shut down a man who runs a secret business that houses prostitutes under the guise of a bar. In my opinion, it's not that big of a deal if everyone is consenting, but if we get paid, then whatever. At my apartment, I dig a black zipup hoodie out of my hallway closet for Naruto. Knowing him, he still hasn't bought one yet and we don't need him getting sick again. Soon we all meet at the Village Gates and I throw the jacket at Naruto. He just smiles and slips it on. "Thanks Sasuke."
I shrug and look away.
Naruto jumps up with a fist pump and laughs. "This mission is going to be fun!"
By the glint in Kakashi's eye, I can tell he thinks the same while Sakura looks disgusted and rolls her eyes. I decide it has to be me to ask. "Naruto. Do you even know what a prostitute is?"
Naruto looks offended. "Of course I do! I'm not stupid!"
I smirk. "Sure, Dobe."
He gets in my face and I have to keep myself from blushing. When will these feelings leave? "Teme, I know a lot more than you think when it comes to sex."
That's when I blush. Did he just say that? And so close to my face too? Apparently Kakashi and Sakura are just as shocked as I am, because they both just stare at the blond in shock. I clear my throat and force away the blush. To cover, I smirk again. "O-oh yeah? Then what is a prostitute?"
Naruto backs away from my face to answer. "A woman who charges men to have sex with her."
I shrug my shoulders and start walking in the direction of the Hidden Village of the Dark, trying to shake off the awkward moment. "Hn. Looks like you did know after all."
Naruto starts walking, grinning because he thinks he won a battle. Sakura realizes I'm walking ahead and runs to catch up with me. Kakashi watches as his team walks ahead. He smiles under his mask and follows his little knuckleheads.
Sakura and Naruto start asking for a rest after several hours of walking, but Kakashi pushes us for another hour before he stops. "There is an inn nearby with an attached hotspring fed bath. We can rest there for the night and warm up a bit."
Naruto cheers and laughs as he hugs Kakashi. I clench my fists. Stop it, Sasuke. It's not like that. Maybe a soak in the bath would be good for me.
We reach the inn soon and right away we all go to our room to put our gear up. It didn't take us long to hit the bath. Sakura goes to the female baths and I glimpse Naruto staring after her. Ugh. I am quick to go in and hop in the warm water, hoping the steam would release some of my tension. So far, it's not working.
The door opens and I freeze. Should I look? What if Naruto catches me looking? That'd be way too embarrassing for me! Maybe just a quick glance, it's only natural for someone to be curious as to who enters. Okay, one, two, three! I glance quickly, then snap my head back to the water with an angry scowl and a deep blush. That wasn't Naruto! Granted, Kakashi is well endowed, but still! Damn it!
Kakashi sits down in the water next to me, sighing as he lies back. "This feels good, huh?" he asks, his voice not as muffled through the small towl.
I can just nod, his member still fresh in my mind, making me feel awkward. My face only gets hotter. I sink my face into the water. Why couldn't it have been Naruto that walked in? Where the hell is he anyway? The sound of the door opening again makes me realize I'm still blushing. I shake my head slightly and force my heartbeat to calm down. Just relax.
Quick footsteps are heard right before a huge splash of water hits me in the face. I turn to the source and see Naruto's head come up out of the water. I analyze Naruto's golden hair, dripping wet and plastered to his forehead. My mouth drops open a little as he seems to glow.
Naruto swims over with a huge smile and sits on the other side of Kakashi. I clench my teeth together. Kakashi! Why must you even be here! This bath is not working at all! Where's the relaxation? I glare at the water at my lap, imagining how great it would've been if it was just me and Naruto.
Naruto's P.O.V.
I love going to hotspring baths! The warm water caressing me, the steam purifying me, the whole thing just seems magical. I look over to see how the others are liking it. Kakashi-sensei looks asleep, but Sasuke looks angry, staring down at the water. He doesn't seem to be enjoying it at all. Frowning, I try to think of a reason as to why he's so miserable.
The sound of moving water makes me turn and I blush deeply. Sasuke is bent over the edge of the bath, a soft moan drifting through the air. My throat dries out and I turn my head the opposite direction to look at the wall. What the hell am I feeling? My heart is beating fast and my face feels hot and my member is twitching which feels weird but exciting. I hear Sasuke climb out and I have to force myself not to turn around to see him. Wait! Why am I even wanting to see Sasuke naked! I'm not gay! And... and I like Sasuke, I mean Sakura! Damn it! I drop my head into my hands. Man! I'm so confused!
Sasuke's P.O.V.
I look around in embarrassment. I hope no one noticed me slip as I was climbing out. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't live down that pained groan I let out when I hit my stomach on the edge of the bath. In my defense, the floor was slippery. Very slippery. I grab a towel and wrap it around my waist. I guess it's time to go to bed.
Taking one last look at the bath, I notice Naruto's face is extremely red and he looks sick. I walk over and tap him on the shoulder. He flinches and looks at me. "Dobe, I think you've been in too long. Your face is starting to get red."