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Parades and Party Games

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Author's note: The stat of this chapter is really crappy, but the party bit isn't so bad. There's a bit of romance here as well. As well as a game that leaves a certain dog boy with only boxers on…

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, so sad.

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The drums sounded every 5 seconds and around the corner came some dancers. They danced slowly down the road, and about 10 kids walked out with their fancy kites blowing in the wind.

Next were the Godaime, Tsunade, and a few of the higher ranked Jounins. Kakashi, Asuma, and Kurenai were all there, walking proudly, and for once, the annoying orange book was no-where in sight. AMAZING.

Well, anyway, the parade went on and on (I would describe it but I have no idea what they look like) for about 15 minutes.

When it finished, Sakura turned around and looked at everyone else. Ino was snuggled up to Shikamaru (they're not together, she claimed she was cold), Kiba, Chouji, Shino and Naruto were playing poker while Neji and Tenten were happily making out in the background. Hinata was sitting lazily against a tree trunk, scratching Akamaru's belly.

The cherry blossom turned back to her date, to find him staring at her. Caught off guard, he jolted and turned back to the road.

The fireworks began. And an awesome display of them might I add. The poker players stopped their game to watch and Sakura took this chance to snuggle into Sasuke.

Amazingly, he wrapped his arm around her and moved so he was slightly further back than her. She took this as a sign that she could rest her head on his collarbone, which she happily accepted.

When the fireworks finished, neither Sasuke nor Sakura made any move to get up. They didn't want to even say anything, in fear of breaking the sense of peace surrounding them.

SNAP! They were blinded by the bright flash of Ino's camera. She giggled maniacally and said she was having a party at her house. In answer she received twin death glares and scuttled off with an 'eep'.

Sasuke let out a sigh and removed his arm from Sakura and got to his feet. He turned and offered a hand to her. She blinked in surprise, but accepted the hand and pulled herself upright.

When she was standing they headed over to the others (still holding hands).

"Alright, since my parents are at a special party at a hotel, they won't be coming back tonight. AND, to make it even better… They. Left. The. Booze." As soon as the last word came out of Ino's mouth, Kiba and Naruto let out yells, wolf whistles, howls and other animal sounds.

Sakura found a book (a heavy one too) and whacked them both over the head, leaving Hinata to tend for them.

"Anyway," She continued, "First off I bought this book at the markets yesterday, and I've set it all out already. We're going to go around the circle and say our new year's resolution. After we do this we'll crack into the alcohol. Kay?"

Once receiving nods from everyone, she called out the first name; Hinata.

Everyone looked at her expectantly. Her face went red from the attention. "Um, I-I want to s-stop s-stuttering." She choked out. Ino nodded and recorded it.

Next was Kiba. "To beat Akamaru in a jerky eating competition." He stated proudly. Everyone looked at him weirdly, but slowly turned back to Ino.

They went through everyone like this until they did everyone. Here's everyone's resolutions;

Sakura- To become a great medical nin.
Naruto- To be Hokage! Believe it!
Shino- To kick Kiba's butt.
Shikamaru- Find a place where Ino-chan can't find me to watch the clouds. (Ino: Hey!)
Chouji- Eat more chips
Neji- Bridge the gap between the branches of the Hyuuga clan.
Tenten- Whip Neji-kun's butt in training and then have to take him home and nurse to good health in the special nurses suit she bought just for him… (cricket cricket) ehe… um… well… yeah.

Then only Sasuke was left. When it came his turn, he simply said, "To be a better, happier person."

This gained amazed stares from everyone in the room. After about 30 seconds Ino came out of her trance and recorded his answer.

She and Sakura headed into the kitchen to get the alcohol and talk about what just happened.

"Oh my god Sakura! Did Sasuke-kun just say that? That is so cute!" The blonde konoichi squealed, heart shapes in her eyes.

"Back off Ino-pig, you know he's mine! But yeah, that was pretty damn cute."

"I know he's yours. Besides, I want Shikamaru all to myself."

"He's all yours."

They grabbed about for bottles of some sweet tasting, but really strong alcohol (Ino's dad made it), which Ino said was great, but wouldn't go amiss since there was about 20 bottles in the cupboard, and more in the basement.

They grabbed some cups and shot glasses and headed back into the room.

"We're back and we have the goods!" Shouted Ino dramatically. "And I know exactly how to crack off. With a good old game of , dum dum dum, HAVE YOU EVER!" The only person apart from Ino in the room who knew about this game was Tenten.

But, nevertheless, they sat down around a round table to listen to Ino explain the rules.

"Okay, it's pretty simple. You each get a shot glass," she began, handing out cups, "and we go around the table saying a have you ever. Such as, 'have you ever danced around in your undies' and, if you have, you take a shot. The game finishes with the person who finishes 15 shots. I have a scoreboard so we can keep track. If I get too drunk, the least drunk will take over. Got it?" They all nodded. "Okay. I'll start. Have you ever kissed someone the same sex as you?" Ino took a shot, and after a few moments so did Naruto and Sasuke.

Neji and Tenten looked at them weirdly, before Kiba explained. When he finished Neji and Tenten were rolling on the ground in fits of laughter.

Next was Sakura's turn. "Have you ever had a naughty dream about anyone in this room? And I mean REALLY NAUGHTY!" Suprisingly, everyone took a drink.

They went on and on and at the end they found out that Sasuke had once dressed as a girl, Kiba had worn makeup, Ino had walked into the men's toilet, Shino ran off screaming (though he wouldn't say what), Naruto had sung Barbie Girl in the shower, Hinata had run through the house naked after the age of 7 (so did Naruto, Sasuke, Kiba, Naruto, Shika, and Naruto). Tenten had once screamed because of a bug on her arm, and Neji had such a bad hair day that all his hair stood up (I don't really see it happening but it just sounded so funny. I mean, what a sight that would be!).

First place was a tie of Kiba and Ino (you little cheeky things you). In second was Naruto and Suprisingly, Hinata was third (who knew).

Next they went on to a game of strip poker. The rules were that accessories were not included, shoes came off together, as did socks, they wouldn't go past underwear and bras, if you got to that and lost another hand, you're out. Person who loses the worst takes off the clothing. If you win, you can put one piece of clothing back on. There was no raising but you will all put in $1 each time. And at the end, they took a poll, and 3 people would have to stay in what they were wearing until the party ends, unless told to in a later game (you can guess what).

Neji was the least intoxicated so he dealed the cards. Here are the people's hands after exchanging and their thoughts;

Sasuke- Load of crud 'Shit.'
Sakura- Pair of 2s 'Aw, man.'
Naruto- Straight flush 'Yes! I might win!'
Kiba- Four of a kind 'Hehe, suckers.'
Hinata- Royal flush (Yay Hinata-chan!) 'Yes! IwonIwonIwonIwonIwonIwon! Naruto is looking fine. Break me off a piece off that sweet ass!' (And you all thought she was innocent. Pff)
Shino- Straight elevator music
Shika- Pair of fours 'damn.'
Ino- Straight 'This is no good.'
Chouji- 3 of a kind 'Where'd my chips go?'
Neji- 2 pairs 'damn it!'
Tenten- Full house 'not too bad, I won't lose at least.'

When the cards were shown they all looked expectantly at Sasuke, who held up his shoes defiantly, gaining groans from all the girls (yep even Hinata, remember, she's drunk).

They played for about 30 minutes. Sasuke was down to his boxers, Hinata had a fishnet top over her bra and underwear, Sakura was missing a shirt, Kiba was in his boxers as well (mmmm… yummmmmmyyyy…) and Naruto was minus a shirt.

Everyone else was out and watching. Naruto had and excellent poker face. It was blank. No, seriously blank. No eyes, no nose, no nothing. Just blank.

Neji had taken to throwing small paper wads at it. It got a vein pop every now and then but that's it.

In the end Naruto was going home a very rich man, and both Sasuke and Sakura were voted t stay the way they were, along with Kiba (mwahahahaha), and continued on to have a few drinking contests and had a few dances and played some other stupid games.

After the party had been going on for 3 hours Ino stood on her couch, very wobbly might I add, and shouted out, "Now, for the main attraction, the truth or dare game!"
And I'm leaving it at that peoples.

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