I loved writing this chapter. It's so… -cries-

Aishiteru- I love you

Temari sat down in the blanket next to Shikamaru. He was lying down and gazing at the stars. She looked up at them too; there were thousands of them sparkling in the sky like diamonds. Temari was in awe.

"Beautiful…"

"…Yeah."

Temari assumed Shikamaru was talking about the stars but when she turned around he was looking straight at her. She felt her face heat up unintentionally.

'No! Bad blushing, bad! Damn, I hope he doesn't think I'm some sappy girly girl… no!'

While Temari was mentally berating herself Shikamaru looked at her with amusement.

'One compliment and she acts like I said something embarrassing… how troublesome.'

He chuckled slightly and Temari turned even redder.

"What!"

"It's funny, that's all. One minute you're acting all tough and in control and the next you're blushing over being called beautiful."

"I'm not blushing!"

"Your cheeks are red."

"…So!"

"Heh, I think this is why I like you. You're interesting; troublesome at times, but still interesting."

Temari smirked slightly.

"Do you find everything troublesome?"

"Mostly everything."

"What about this?"

Then she kissed the surprised Nara on the mouth.

Naruto and Gaara lay side by side with their hands behind their heads and stared at the stars. Naruto's eyes strayed to Gaara and he was left almost breathless; moonlight was pouring over him, accentuating his blood red hair and making his pale skin glow. The dark circles around his eyes accented their vivid green color, and the green of the kimono and red of the obi brought out his eyes and hair even more.

'Gaara is… beautiful.'

Naruto turned around and hugged himself against Gaara chest, soaking in the warmth and comfort that was Gaara. Gaara started to stroke his hair and when Naruto looked up Gaara smiled at him. It was a small smile, but Naruto knew that it was a smile reserved for him.

"Gaara…"

Then Gaara was kissing him, his hand entangling his blonde hair. Naruto gave in willingly, wrapping both arms around his neck and moaning softly into his mouth. When they broke apart Naruto only had one thing to say.

"Aishiteru Gaara."

Gaara smiled that small smile again. The one only Naruto could get out of him.

"…Aishiteru."

Iruka looked at the two boys and made an 'awwwww' noise. Kakashi looked at the two boys wistfully.

'I wish we could be like that…'

Iruka lay back on the blanket, happy for Naruto.

'…So why does seeing them like that make me happy and wistful at the same time?'

Kakashi looked at Iruka; the moonlight illuminated his tan skin and made his scar stand out, but that was okay because Kakashi thought that it looked cute. Everything about Iruka was cute… even though he was a full grown man. Kakashi bit his lip underneath his mask and wondered what to say. He took a breath and sat down next to Iruka.

"You know, I've never really been attracted to anyone before I met you."

Iruka turned to look at him and Kakashi took that as a sign to continue.

"I don't know what it is… but I really like you. A lot. It's not a joke or infatuation, I just… You make me feel like a person. Like Kakashi; I can act like myself and you accept it, like you accept everyone. I guess I just wanted you to know… my feelings are real."

Kakashi mumbled the last part and looked down at the ground. He'd said what he wanted.

"Kakashi."

He looked up; Iruka was staring at him intently.

"…I feel the same way. It's a mutual attraction, so don't worry or be all awkward. Just be yourself, because that's what I like about you."

"Just be myself?"

"Hai."

Kakashi let that sink in for a moment. Then he pulled down his mask and leaned over Iruka, showing him the genuine smile in his lips.

"Okay."

Lips locked with each other as Kakashi showed Iruka what he learned from reading his beloved orange books. Iruka was breathless.

T.C. lay down on the blanket and sighed contentedly; she loved looking at the stars at nighttime, cold and all.

'I hope they start the fireworks soon…'

Hinata looked at her friend. T.C. had her long black hair out of its usual ponytail and it was spread around her, giving her an almost angelic appearance. The moonlight caught on the gold hoops in her ears, and her dark tan skin stood out against the lavender of her yukata. Her dark brown eyes behind her green glasses were focused on the sky, and she was smiling slightly. Hinata felt a blush rise to her cheeks.

'Beautiful…'

T.C. looked at her and was slightly concerned by her friends red cheeks.

"Are you okay Hina-chan? You look a bit flushed… Do you have a fever?"

She sat up and put her hand on Hinata's forehead.

'Her temperature feels normal…'

Hinata could feel herself grow redder at the sudden contact.

'Her hand is warm…'

Then T.C. pulled her had away. Hinata shivered at the loss of heat; she also felt a sudden pain in her chest... T.C. noticed the shiver.

"Oh, you must be cold! Here…"

She dug in her bag for a second and pulled out another smaller blanket with Pokemon characters on it; then she draped it around Hinata's shoulders and smiled at her.

"Is that better Hina-chan?"

"H-hai."

Hinata wrapped the blanket around her tighter.

'She's always nice to me… Really nice. And her smile is so kind. This feeling reminds me of what I felt for Naruto-kun.'

Suddenly T.C. wrapped her arm around Hinata's shoulder.

"The fireworks should be staring soon!'

Hinata looked at her cheerful face and blushed. T.C. was so warm… Warm and kind.

'Is this… love?'


Kankuro sat on the blanket and buried his face in is knees.

'Why did I have to get stuck with the sadist Hyuuga again? I swear this is a conspiracy!'

Neji looked at his behavior with amusement.

"If I didn't know better I would say that you don't enjoy my company."

Kankuro looked at him, annoyed.

"Well obviously you don't know better because I really don't."

"And why would that be?"

"Oh I don't know. Maybe because you insult me every chance you get?"

"I had no idea you were so sensitive. Maybe you should go crying to your sister."

Kankuro gritted his teeth.

'This guy really knows how to get under my skin…'

"Will you just shut up? Gods, why did I even bother to help you out it's obvious you don't appreciate it! Are all Hyuuga's stuck up bastards, or are you a special case?"

Neji was shocked for a moment; he didn't know that Kankuro would get that worked up over his insults.

'He thinks I'm a stuck up bastard? Maybe I could be a little nicer to him… He did help me out after all.'

"…Sorry. It's just… I'm not used to accepting help. From anyone. I guess I should say… Thanks for caring."

It was Kankuro's turn to be slightly shocked; who knew that the Hyuuga would apologize?

"Well... you're welcome I guess. Hey, is that your tiger plushie?"

He pointed to a lump under the blanket. Neji brought it out.

"Yeah. Thanks for giving it to me by the way."

"What are you going to name it?"

Neji looked at him like he was a moron.

"…Name it? What, do I look like some little kid?"

"Hey! I have a puppet named Karasu. There's nothing wrong with naming things! Jeez, why do have to act so superior to everyone all the time? Its like you have some huge stick shoved up your ass!"

"WHAT?"

Neji glared daggers at Kankuro.

'Fucking paint-faced baka! How dare he insult me like that! Saying…'

Neji suddenly got a mental image of himself with a stuck up his ass. His lips twitched. Then he snickered. Then the Hyuuga Neji was laughing. Laughing. Kankuro stared in utter amazement.

'What the hell? He can laugh? At an insult?'

Neji stopped laughing and tried to compose himself. He then noticed Kankuro staring at him with a stupid look on his face, and that set him off again. When his laughter had subsided he lay back on the blanket trying to catch his breath. Then he turned to Kankuro.

"...I like you, you amuse me. I'm going to name the tiger plushie Kankuro."

Before Kankuro could react to that certain statement the fireworks went off, turning both of the boys gazes to the sky.

Temari made out with Shikamaru with the fireworks going off in the background.

Naruto was cuddled up to Gaara, with them both looking at the vibrant display.

Iruka sat on Kakashi's lap, both of the men enjoying the show.

T.C. had her arm around Hinata, the pale eyed girl basking in the warmth of the other and both of them looking at the sparks flying through the air.

Kankuro gave up trying to comprehend Neji's words and watched the fireworks while Neji used tiger plushie Kankuro as a pillow and did the same.

TBC

I loved writing this… especially the GaaNaru part! -sigh- fluffy… Thanks to all my wonderful reviewers, I love you all! Ooo, I just posted a funny GaaNaru oneshot. Read it if you want some laughs! Hee, hope you guys liked this chapter, see you next time!

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