A/N: I'm really sorry everyone! I don't know how to atone for my sin. I was really really busy with school these past few weeks. We had exams, I had quiz bee, Christmas preparations, Dance rehearsals, etc. I'm so exhausted, but I finally found some time to continue my fic. I'm so sorry, I really am. I hope you guys understand. Please enjoy this chapter! ^_^

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.

Chapter 15 - Festival Plans

Naruto headed to the faculty room to talk to Sir Iruka. He slowly opened the door and saw him sitting at his desk. Naruto breathed deeply and went to Sir Iruka.

"Uhm, Sir Iruka, I'm here. What did you want to talk about?" Naruto lightly leaned on the table.

"Naruto, I think that you should, well…skip the school festival, or at least leave the preparations to your classmates." Sir Iruka said hesitantly while fixing his documents.

"But sir! I promised Hinata and my friends that I'd help them out! I never break my promises!" Naruto yelled which made the other people in the room look at him.

"Keep your voice down Naruto." Naruto looked ashamed. "I know you don't like breaking promises, but if you insist on doing it, your grades would go down, and you don't have the best grades as it is. More importantly, you will strain your body, I'm concerned about your well-being." Iruka looked worried.

"But I can handle it! I'm strong and healthy. I'm just gonna help with the props and other stuff, it's not a big deal." Naruto insisted.

"I know, but you also have work. I'm worried that your body might not take it." Sir Iruka pointed out.

"I'll be fine. Please, I can take care of myself. Besides, my friends and everyone there will help me." Naruto almost looked like he was pleading.

Sir Iruka thought about it for a moment. "Fine, but don't be too hard on yourself. If something bad happens to you, I'll remove you from the festival. Understood?" Sir Iruka finally gave up.

"Yes sir!" Naruto gave him a large grin. "I'll be as healthy as possible."

"Good to hear, now go have some lunch." Sir Iruka smiled and focused his attention on his paperwork.

Naruto left the room and went to the cafeteria. He searched the place but he didn't see Sasuke and the others which meant that they were already at the rooftop. He went to the counter and got some beef ramen for his lunch and some sweets for dessert. With that he went to the rooftop where his friends were.

"Hey, what took you so long?" Kiba asked, looking at Naruto.

"Sir Iruka told me that I shouldn't participate in the school festival." Naruto sat down.

"So what did you say?" Kiba was worried.

"I bet he kept on saying that he could handle it." Sasuke leaned on the wall.

"Yeah, but Sir Iruka said that if something bad happens to me because of the preparations for the festival, he'll remove me." Naruto's tone was sad.

"But we're here, so you don't have to worry about it." Sai encouraged.

"Yeah, I guess so." Naruto gave his friends a grin.

"Now start eating your lunch, or I'll eat it for you." Choji teased. Naruto laughed and began eating.

They were enjoying themselves and the rooftop was filled with laughter and some minor arguments.

Class passed by quickly and it was already time to go home. But Naruto and his classmates still needs to make props and costumes for the festival which was only a few weeks away.

"Okay, we will do the costumes for the parade so you guys do the props, okay?" Sakura said while looking at her notebook.

"Alright, but are we gonna have a food stand or something else for the festival?" Shikamaru inquired.

"Yes, we were thinking of having a café here in the room, but we're still open for suggestions. If everyone votes for the café, then that's what we'll be doing this year." Ino explained.

"Hmm, a café sounds nice. What kind of café are you thinking of? A maid café? Or maybe some kind of cosplay café." asked Naruto.

"I'm not too sure about the maid café, but the cosplay café sounds interesting. Besides, in a maid café, only the girls can participate. And I heard that the other class is going to have a maid café." Sakura pondered.

"Then let's have an election. If anyone here wants a different class activity for the festival, please suggest it now." Hinata said politely.

Everyone in their class seems to like the idea of a café, so no one gave a suggestion for a different activity.

"Okay, please raise your hand if you are in favor of a cosplay themed café." said Kiba. The majority of their classmates prefer a cosplay café better.

"So a cosplay café it is." Sakura started writing it in her notebook. "We need to be creative in order to make this a success. Please cooperate with us, everyone!" Sakura gave them a cute smile. Some boys and girls had light blushes on their face.

"We will only make the costumes for the parade, and the costumes for the café will be decided by yourselves. Your character should be unique and creative. If you need help, you can come to us." Tenten smiled.

"This will help promote our school, so let's do our best." Hinata gave a light smile.

"And I heard that there were prizes and awards." Choji mentioned.

"Yes, that's why we should give our all!" Ino cheered.

"Okay, now that everything about that is settled, let's proceed to making plans for the parade." stated Sasuke, while reading his manga.

"We only have less than a month to finish everything, so we should work quickly." Kiba added.

"Hmm, girls, take everyone's measurements. Boys, think of the materials that we are going to use and the props we are going to make." Ino ordered, and everyone did what was told.

It took around 30 minutes for the measuring and the planning.

"Well, now, we have to calculate everything. We will have to give some money in order to have enough funds. Is everyone okay with that?" Kiba asked. Everyone agreed.

"Alright, let's go home, everyone. That's all for today. See you tomorrow." Hinata thanked everyone for their cooperation and they started packing their stuff.

"Hey, Naruto, our bet starts tomorrow. Don't chicken out." Sasuke mocked.

"Hmph! I should be the one telling you that." Naruto stuck his tongue out. Sasuke rolled his eyes.

"Off to work?" asked Kiba.

"Yeah, better start early, so I can go home earlier to prove to that jerk that I am punctual." Naruto grinned.

"Good luck with that." Sasuke smirked.

"Okay, see you later guys!" Ino waved and gave Sai a hug before leaving with the gals.

Naruto and his friends walked out of the school and headed to different directions.

Naruto has to work in a restaurant a couple of blocks away from his house. He began his shift early. He always attract customers because of his cheerful smile and cute face. He is also quite handsome and he is polite to the customers. It was already 10 o'clock when he finished his shift. He went home and prepared for bed.

"I'll adjust my alarm clock. Hmm, I'll make it 30 minutes earlier." Naruto winded his alarm.

He laid in his bed and turned off the lamp.

"I'm going to win our bet, Sasuke!" Naruto was so determined to win.

So…how was it?

Did you like it, or did you not? I was in a bit of a hurry when I made this so it might not make that much sense…

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