CHAPTER 6

Smiling to him Shino once again ran around the village telling everybody about the news. After he finished that he went back to the hospital, and went to sleep, with Naruto curled up against his chest. Smiling to himself Shino stroked Naruto's blonde hair. 'I will never let anything hurt you again.'

Normally Shino hated Mondays. They started the week and it usually meant he had to listen to his teachers talk about diligence and discipline. But not today, nothing could spoil this day. Why you may ask? Quite simple, Naruto was 'waking' up today. Shino hummed a little tune as he got ready to start his day. Shizune had said that Naruto would wake up in the evening. so he was not worried about not being there when he woke up. Smiling to himself Shino kissed Naruto on the forehead and cheek, then left. If he had stayed any longer, he would have seen that Naruto smiled in his 'sleep'. As Shino walked out of the hospital he had a good feeling about today. Naruto would wake up and nothing could change that. And when he did Shino would be there to greet him. As Shino went through the day his sense of excitement grew. Finally when he was done training he ran full speed to the hospital.

When he got there he went to see Shizune. He found her in her office looking over some charts. "Hey Shizune. How are you today?" Shizune looked up. "Oh Shino. I'm fine. Naruto should be up within the hour. here." she dug around in her pocket for a moment before pulling out some money. "Why don't you go and pick him up some ramen. He has had nothing to eat but liquid food for 2 months." Shino nodded, took the money and went to the ramen house. (Cant spell it) when he got back he went to Naruto's room. He had just put his hand on the door knob when he heard speaking behind the door. Pressing his ear to the door he listened. "Naruto. Time to wake up." Shino frowned for a moment and then pushed open the door. Iruka their old classroom teacher was sitting on the edge of Naruto's bed stroking Naruto's hair. When Shino walked in her looked up and quickly withdrew his hand from Naruto's hair. "h-hey Shino. How are you?" Shino chuckled. "I'm fine. Am I interrupting anything? Maybe I should come back later."

Iruka turned crimson. "n-n-no there is no need to go. I was just visiting a former student. when I got here Shizune said that you had gone to get some ramen so I came up here and decided to keep him company. I remembered that Shizune said he could feel things, and I know he likes having his head scratched so..." Iruka broke off a slight blush running across his face. Shino laughed. "Iruka don't worry I'm not mad. I'm happy that someone thought to make Naruto happy even though he is 'sleeping'. he should be waking up in a few hours would you like to stay and greet him with me?" Iruka smiled. "I would like that very much." for the next few hours Iruka would tell Shino about all of the pranks Naruto had played on him and the other teachers. Shino listened to every word said. occasionally he would smile or chuckle. most of the time though he would look at Naruto with a loving face, and scratch his hair.

it was 8:00 p.m. when Naruto showed signs of life. at first it was hardly noticeable. a small smile graced his lips after Iruka told a particularly funny story involving Naruto itching powder and the ANBU restrooms. after a few minutes had gone by he shifted in his sleep. at this point Shino went and got Shizune. when he told her she smiled. "well it looks like I win the poll. the doctors and nurses had a bet going on, for when Naruto would wake up. I guessed 8:00 to 10:00 p.m., and it looks like I win." Shino chuckled and walking with Shizune reentered Naruto's room. Iruka looked up from his seat, hastily got up and offered it to Shizune who took it at once. smiling to himself Shino sat down on the edge of Naruto's bed and lightly scratched his hair. after a few moments he stopped and looked at Shizune and Iruka. "thank you for both of your help. I can not tell you how much it means to me to see that Naruto has friends in this village." Naruto let out a small groan and opened 1 of his eyes. in a weak hoarse voice he spoke. "Hey Shino, Iruka, and Shizune. sorry if I worried you." Shino pulled Naruto into a hug. after a few seconds he felt Iruka and Shizune join the hug too.

when Shizune and Iruka broke away they both blushed. Shino had pulled Naruto into a very passionate kiss and had his hand on the back of Naruto's head. Iruka made an 'ahem' sound and they broke apart. Shino was blushing furiously. Iruka starred. in the 4 years he had taught the blonde but user he had never seen him blush. Naruto just crossed his arms and said. "Iruka, why did you make him stop. it was getting to the good part" Iruka laughed, that was Naruto for you. "well Naruto I stop you and Shino for 1 simple reason. we got some ramen and thought you might like some." Naruto's whole face lit up. "ramen? as in the food of the gods ramen? god gift to mortals' ramen? the gift of great kami himself ramen? hell yes I would like some." Iruka rolled his eyes. yep Naruto was back in all his hyperactive-ramen eating- loud mouth glory. the next few minutes were spent making the ramen. Shizune vanished for a minute or two and then reappeared with a small vile and a fold up table. "this should help restore you strength, and prevent any pain from moving around. you have been asleep for about 2 months. It would be a miracle if you did not have rigamortis (1)."

as they ate Shino, Iruka and Shizune told him about all of the things that had happened while he was 'asleep'. Naruto was shocked. a lot had happened. team 7 had gone on maybe a dozen missions. Shino had spoken to hinata about their relationship and found out it was OK with her. Konohamaru (can't spell it) had pulled of a dozen or so pranks in the name of the great prankster Naruto. when Shizune had finished putting everything away she looked at Naruto. a look of pure concern on her face. "well Naruto I believe we all have 1 main question for you. what happened? who attacked you?" Naruto looked up at her for a moment, and then looked away. "I don't know who attacked me. they were wearing an ANBU mask, but it was different. It was not an official one. it was more like the ones that little kids play with when they play ninja. he never spoke so I could not tell what he sounded like. I wish I could tell you more, but I just don't remember anything else. it's just a blur of pain a cold."

when Naruto was done telling them, Shino put his arms around him. "well, don't you worry. it will never happen again. I'll protect you. so will Iruka and Shizune." Naruto smiled and kissed Shino's neck. "thank you Shino and thank you Iruka, Shizune. I feel much better. by the way Shizune I think you should keep an eye on the nurses who were looking after me. They seemed to think that my manhood was filthy. they sure washed it enough." Shizune nodded a faint blush on her face. Shino on the other hand was slightly upset. Naruto was his boyfriend. only he was supposed to see Naruto in that way. Naruto leaned in so he could speak directly into Shino's ear. don't worry though Shino-kun. I liked it better when you touch me there." Shino looked away a faint red blush on his face. even after being in a kind of coma for 2 months Naruto could make his blood hot. shortly after that Shizune said she needed to get back to her work. Iruka nodded and said he had over stayed as well. as he left he muttered. "I need to give the little brats an exam tomorrow. I still don't know what it will be over." finally Shino and Naruto were alone.

Naruto looked at Shino then looked away. when Naruto spoke most of his happiness had vanished. "Shino... I'm sorry. I could not stop him." Shino looked at Naruto. "why would you need to be sorry?" Naruto looked away. "I said only you would see me like that but..." Naruto was cut off as Shino pulled him into a hug and a very passionate kiss. after several seconds they broke apart. "Naruto I don't care if someone else sees you like that. I will always love you and nothing will change that." Shino pulled Naruto next to him and pulled the covers over both of them. "but now is not the time. sleep my little kitsune." Naruto smiled and nuzzled Shino's neck" as Shino turned out the light he thought, 'who did this to him?'

A:N) well folk there is chapter 6. secondly, if you want me to update then you need to review the chapters. so far I only have 12 reviews for this story.

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(1) rigamortis the stiffening of joints and muscles after a period of not being used.

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P.S: next chapter has a very big event in it that will blow your minds. so if you like your mind, then DO NOT READ IT.