Hey Folks!

I'm so sorry! I feel so bad...! But... but... I can make up! First, here's the next chapter, and second, I've got a little belated Valentines Present for you! Remember that story with Naruto in a fox costume that I told you about? I rewrote it. Problem is, I'm a bit unsure about some parts of it, so does anyone who's good at English want to beta it? I'd be very happy :)

So to this story, I want to know if you still want me to continue this... because, well, Christmas is long over, and I'm having difficulties with the last chapter... I'm definitely gonna make a story like this next Christmas again (and I'm gonna have it finished at least two weeks beforehand... ::sweatdrop::), and now I could concentrate on other projects...

Please give me your opinions!

Warnings: Yaoi (boy x boy), OOCness, fluff

Pairings: Sasuke/Naruto of course, and minor Sakura/Lee, Kakashi/Iruka and Shikamaru/Temari

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.

22. Last minute shopping

It was that day when Sasuke was walking around in Konoha aimlessly, not paying attention to anything, because he had too much free time and Naruto went to a bar with Kiba, when he suddenly bumped into Kakashi.

He looked up at his former sensei and wanted to apologize, but was interrupted by the other, who grabbed his wrist and pulled him sideways into a dark side street, pushing his hands onto his mouth. He gave Sasuke an urgent look and watched the main street.

The only one there was Iruka, walking there with a stack of papers in his arms and casually humming a tune, not noticing the two figures hiding in the shadows.

When he finally was out of sight, Kakashi pulled them both out of the alleyway again, seemingly relieved.

Sasuke looked at him slightly curious.

"You didn't have an argument again, did you?"

Kakashi glared at him.

"That was only one time! And no, we are fine. I just don't want him to see me here."

"What did you do?"

"It's what I'm gonna do," Kakashi smiled and pointed at the store on the other side of the street. A jeweler.

Sasuke grinned.

"And what exactly, if I'm allowed to ask...?"

Kakashi looked at him pondering.

"Okay, but don't tell anybody..."

He pulled out a small, black box from one of his many pockets, and showed the contents to Sasuke.

Sasuke's eyes widened.

"Congratulations...!" he brought out in awe, but Kakashi laughed nervously.

"He didn't say Yes yet..."

"But I'm sure he will," Sasuke encouraged him and patted his shoulders, "Don't worry."

"Yeah..." Kakashi sighed again, then looked at his watch.

"Oh, gotta go now, Iruka will be done in a few minutes, and if I'm not home, he'll get suspicious... See you on Christmas!"

"Bye!" Sasuke called, and Kakashi was away in a poof.

Sasuke stared at the spot where he disappeared, then at the shop. Making a decision, he smiled.

So, I'm debating whether Sasuke bought a simple but nice necklace, or a ring, too? Lalala, so much sap!

Anyway, don't forget about my beta-request, and if you want me to continue this...

Till next time! (I'm afraid to say 'tomorrow...')