PRC- I IS BACK BABY!
Naruto-2 chapters in one day. I'm impressed.
PRC-Don't forget the return of Kira has a new chappy as well. All in one day. I'm on top of things today!
Naruto-XD
Sasuke-Did you do your homework?
PRC- O.O
Naruto: :/
PRC-There was homework? o_O
Naruto- DX
Sasuke- -_-. yes. yes there was.
PRC- =.O
Sasuke-Go. English. Now.
PRC- X( *walks with head down
Naruto- :'(
Sasuke-NAruto? U ok?
Naruto- I had hopes.
Sasuke- I know. Come on. Lets get the disclaimer over and we can go goofy off.
Naruto- mhm. Ok. PRC does not own anything. This belongs to some Japanese guy who's name I absolutely hate to spell. She owns nothing but the plot. So there. :(
Sasuke- Kay. Now that that is doen lets go get some ramen.
Naruto- OoO. YES! I HAVE NOT HAD RAMEN IN 8 CHAPTERS!
Sasuke woke up on Monday morning not surprised to find himself curled into the blonde's chest again. he'd been doing it all weekend in his sleep. They would both fall asleep on the couch and Sasuke woke up the next morning having rolled into Naruto's side. Not that it bothered him that much. He was just glad Naruto never noticed, and if it did it didn't bother him.
Sasuke looked over at the clock. 7:30 on the dot. He shifted, attempting to get up, only to have Naruto tighten his grip.
"Naruto. I have to get up. We need to get ready for school."
"No we don't." he replied sleepily.
"Naruto? What do you mean? It is Monday."
'Ya well we always get time off due to stunts like Friday. Keeps the Akatsuki from hitting the school during our weakened state. This includes you."
"Well that explains why you always miss school. So what are we going to do today?"
'We, Sasuke, are going to make you an official member of the gang."
Sasuke jumped to his feet. "Seriously? But I thought everyone was on the defensive side."
"Sasuke. You killed an official member of the enemy in order to protect the gang. Can't get more proof then that."
"hm. So what do i have to do then?"
"Like I said, you've already proven yourself with the death of Sasori. All that's left is the official mark."
"What does that mean?"
"Ever wonder why we don't get hit by other gang members. Because they know who we are. They are to scared to hit us. And we are identified by that tattoos on our arms"
"You mean the numbers?"
"Well yes but only the nine original members get those. It's a tradition. But every single member, no matter hwo old or young, gets the official mark of the jinjuriki."
"What's that?"
'You'll see." Naruto grinned evilly.
Sasuke stood with the nine people who had become his family: Gaara, Yugito, Yagura, Roshi, Utah, Hadan, Fu, Killer Bee, and Naruto. (1) he turned to the blond.
"You must be crazy if you think I'm getting a tattoo."
Naruto smiled. "But if we do it this way we don't have to worry about scarring or fading."
"No way. I'm not getting a tattoo...wait why would it scar?"
"We could always brand ya." Replied Yagura with an evil glint.
"Tattoo it is." Said Sasuke darkly.
Sasuke sighed before walking into the parlor. He couldn't say no to the blonds optimism. He didn't know if it was the blonds charm or that he feared for his life. he did not want to piss of any of them but naruto and Yagura were the last om his list. Suddenly Sasuke heard a deep voice.
"Sorry kid. We don't serve minors."
Sasuke smiled. "Damn. looks like I get out of it this time."
'Don't even think about it Sasuke. Hey Joey, your not turning down your best customers are ya?"
Suddenly a large man appeared. He had a few dozen tattoos scattered around his body. "Naruto. I didn't realize you were there. What can i get for ya?"
"Nine touch-ups and a full for duck-butt."
"Ah you got a newbee. Whatever happened to the last one. What was his name? Higashi something? Ah who cares. It's not important. So who's first?"
Sasuke stepped forward. "Oh How old are you?" "16. 17 in about a month."
"Awesome. Kay do you want?"
Sasuke stepped out of the parlor with a bandage on his neck and his arm. His arm held the standard swirl flame that marked him as a member.(2) His neck held an extra he wanted for himself to replace the lack of his own number. It held three small swirls in a circle.(3) He had seen it in the catalog.
He walked with the others. They each held a bandage or two. While he had a fresh start theirs were simply touch-ups to prevent fading. All the guys had decided to hang at Naruto's place to kill plopped on the couch. Gaara gracefully sat at his left with Sasuke sitting gingerly at his right. Yagura had leaned behind the blond. No one seemed to notice it but Yagura. Sasuke had taken his place as Naruto's right hand man. Even Gaara had recognized him, to some level be, whether it be consciously or subconsciously, everyone had acknowledged Sasuke's place in the gang. He hated to admit it but Sasuke earned that spot. he had saved Naruto's life when no one else could. Yagura firmly believed now more then ever, that Sasuke was different from his predecessor. Sasuke had opened the blond in a way no one has ever been able to do. Since Sasuke came around, Naruto lost that 'I'm the big bad and I need no one' attitude he had gained. He deserved that spot more than anyone and Yagura was happy to give it to him.
Suddenly Yagura walked in front of Sasuke. the raven stood and stared into his eyes, unflinching, not showing the fear he felt behind the famous Uchiha mask. Then Yagura did something that truly marked Sasuke's acceptance. He held his hand out to the raven. Sasuke didn't even blink before taking the outstretched hand into his own. They each gave a firm shake, accepting each other as teammates and as friends..
"Welcome to the gang Sasuke."
"Thank you Yagura."
Sasuke hid it well, but he was stunned beyond belief. Yagura, Mr. Your not good enough, the one guy Sasuke was sure would never accept him, had done just that. But there was not a doubt in Sasuke's mind of the under lying meaning. The gesture clearly stated 'I accept you for now. But you screw up and I'll flay you alive.'
After the others clapped them both on the shoulders, they began to leave, one at a time. Finally it was just Sasuke and Naruto. They sat in companionable silence, each lost in his own thoughts.
Sasuke thought back on his life for the past few months. he thought of all the days he had sat with Naruto and the others. All the times they had laughed until the cried. Then he thought of all the times Naruto had been there. There when he was lonely, confused, depressed, or angry. he always knew just what to say when Sasuke woke from another nightmare. How he always knew when to talk and when to listen. When to comfort and when to advise. Naruto had become a huge part of his life. He thought of what his life would have been like had he not taken that empty table that day. had he followed Kiba's advice and left. he never would have met the blond and his friends. He thought of what would have happened had he not shot Sasori. Naruto would have died. he had almost lost his best friend then. That was why he had to stay. he couldn't run away. he had to keep his friends safe, and he would do it if it killed him. Knowing them it just might.
Naruto thought of how his life would be different had he never met Sasuke. His life would probably still be in the dark pit that the weasel had left him in. he thought ogf how dark his life had been since the traitor left him, broken. he had sworn then that he would never get close to another person again, yet here he was with Sasuke. He thought of how his life would be if he had Sasuke lost his nerve and left.
Sasuke was the first to leave his looked up at the clock realizing it was about time for him to turn in.
"Naruto. It's about time for me to hit sack."
"Mkay."
Sasuke walked over to the kitchen to take car of his new tattoos. Taking off the bandages he began to clean them with the solution he had been given at the parlor. (4) He had begun to clean his arm when Naruto stood up.
"Let me do that."
Sasuke looked up to find the blond standing over him. he tried to swallow past the lump in his throat, nodding while Naruto took the cloth, emotions hidden behind the mask. But in reality his heart rate had spend to about a mile a minute. Naruto took the cloth and began to genitally rub clean the tattoo of any residues. Sasuke could fell narutos breath on his face, the blond was so close. It smelled surprisingly minty.
Naruto looked into Sasuke coal black eyes. His mind just shut down. he didn't think when he leaned forward to capture the other boys lips with his own. Sasuke froze as he was pushed against the counter. he hesitated for a moment before melting into the kiss. He slipped his arms around the blonds shoulders. Naruto's mind was in overdrive. Sasuke was as amazing as he had dreamt. yes he admitted it, the raven had been showing up in is dreams quite often as of lately. His tongue slipped from his mouth, gliding slightly across Sasuke's lower lip asking for entrance. Sasuke gasped at the sensation, and Naruto took advantage of the situation, deviling his tongue into the moist cavern. he roamed, tasting every inch before pulling Sasuke deeper into the kiss. Sasuke suddenly grasped the blonds waist, turning him into the counter. Naruto gasped at the sharp pain in his side as his hip hit the edge. Sasuke slipped his tongue into the blond mouth, taking control and dominating the kiss. Naruto fought back for a while before giving Sasuke full range. Finally they both pulled back, breathless.
"Sasuke. i thought you were straight."
"So did I Naruto. So did I. Can't say the same now. Where did you learn to do that?"
Naruto began to walk towards the stairs. He turned his head over his shoulder.
"What can I say Sasuke? I am quite good at tying cherry stems." He grinned evilly before running up the stairs, leaving a stunned Sasuke behind him.
1. listed in order of the tails. I think those names are accurate. I wrote that part before the rest of the names were listed but I couldn't find some so i looked it up online. :)
2. Anbu Black Opps tattoo. :)
3. His curse mark
4. never had a tattoo so I used what I had to do when I had gotten my ears pierced. I asked a friend and she said it was fairly accurate. Please don't hate if it's not.
So that's the chapter. feeling pretty good about this one. So I have decided that I wad ging to have them rotate. I would like to thank Okiesmokes for the suggestion. I have to agree with what you say. SO I think I'm going to have em rotate. I want to thank all the guys who took the time to vote comment on my fic. Naruto is most likely going to top first but I will create a bonus chapter for those who want some Sasuke seme action later on. :) So that's my chapter. Hope the double update makes up for my lack of of the past week or so. You know the drill now. RATE & REVIEW PLEASE!
