DISCLAIMER:I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE NARUTO CHARACTERS.

TEAM NINJA, TOTAL FIFTEEN

CH 5

ISSUES.

"You're not a virgin. You lost your virginity to me, Sasuke." Sakura said. The two of them were up at six a.m. in the morning. For one, Sakura didn't want to hear that annoying alarm clock go off so she decided to beat it by getting up early.

"You know that, I know that, and every one else knows that, but Naruto doesn't know that." Sasuke told her. He had a calm steady voice so as he wouldn't wake the others up from their slumber, especially Naruto. "Besides, my body may have had sex with you, but my heart didn't. And if Naruto thinks I'm a virgin then it shall be done."

"He's going to find out," she assured him. "Come on, now."

"I skipped happily out of the boys' restroom after Gaara stating that I can still lose my virginity to Naruto and that is what I shall do."

"But you lost it to me and I to you!"

"Does Ino know?"

His dark eyes stared into her pink ones. The brunette knew he got her there.

After a few silence..."You didn't answer my question. Does Ino know? Because it seems to me that the two of you are getting more intimate with one another. But then again, Sakura, you get intimate with everyone, isn't that right?"

"No, she doesn't know." All of a sudden her bare feet became the center of attention. If Ino found out it would be the same as Naruto finding out.

"So tell me, Sakura. Did you and me have sex or am I still a virgin?"

Sakura gave in. If someone would have told her that she would come to despise Sasuke she would have called them a lie.

"You're a virgin." She was beginning to not be so fond of him now.

"Which means I can still lose my "virginity" to him, right?" Sasuke asked to make sure.

"Sure." Sakura said.

Sasuke got up from the chair by the counter top and began to exit the kitchen.

"All this lying is going to get you in the end." The pink headed girl added.

"Yeah, just like loneliness will grasp you if you keep being a slut, Sakura."

He made his way to the stairs bumping into Gaara as he went up. He didn't bother to apologize, he thought he had no need to.

The fifteen ninjas stood in the middle of the woods on a path. Kakashi was reading his novel has Iruka began talking to them. Iruka sensei told them of the obstacles they would have to get past as a whole team within a certain amount of time. At each obstacle they would be given their directions and when the instructor says "time" they begin.

"And you're off. Just go down the trail and you will get to your new destination each time." Iruka said. He watched as they made their way down the dirt trail leading deeper into the woods. The missions that they would be doing would test their teamwork, supposily.

They slowly stepped up to the first mission, The Raging River. An instructor wearing a camouflage outfit known as a BDU, Battle Dress Uniform came from behind a ten foot wall.

She began to talk. "Hello, this is The Raging River. Here you must find a way to get everyone over the wall in less then ten minutes. But for you, five. By the way do not touch the ground over the wall until you get to the big bolder. TIME!"

That mission was too easy for them, they all easily jumped the ten foot wall and landed past the bolder. But then again, the instructor knew they were going to do that. But also she notice how every one by themselves made it. No help or anything. They were all so independent. Not that it's bad or anything but there was no team work involved.

"Hmm, this will be tough for them." She whispered.

When she walked across the other side, she saw them sitting upon the bolder relaxing. Sasuke appeared pretty upset, in fact, they all did. Maybe they were expecting something more, DUH!

"What the hell was that? That was too easy for a ninja like me. I need something more challenging because I'm more strong, believe it! It may not look like I'm stronger than these guys but I am, believe it!"

The instructor didn't bother to listen to that hyperactive little brat instead she just told them to move on to the next mission.

"Hopefully the next mission will actually be a real mission." Neji said. Hinata just nodded her head. She knew that they were doing this for a certain reason, but the others haven't caught on yet, well; Shino did, but of course, he's not talking.

Getting Across.

They were getting pissed. Sasuke and Naruto especially. In the mission Getting Across all they had to do was get across one big wooden table to the other. The tables were only five feet about, how easy is that! Iruka was watching from the sidelines. But then again, this is what they were taught. He was beginning to think that these two months were going to get worst. He watched as they easily got past the third and final mission. When it was all over he saw the looks in the teenagers face. Naruto was first to step up.

"HEY-!"

"Naruto-please." Hinata pleaded. Naruto assume too much, he certainly didn't understand why they were here. It was at the end when they all began to realize what they were doing. Even Sasuke though he hated it, he thought it was plain up stupid for them to work as a team. It was wasteful, they were all well manage, even Naruto.

"It only took you all no more then a minute to finish all three missions combined, but then again, what do I expect?" He stopped. "Today later on, you will be going to Hunt, and there you will learn to be a BUDDY. You will hear things that will shock you. There will be other teenagers there. But they aren't ninjas. You will join their world and see how they live and see how some of them suffer. You will be with a school with thirty-nine BUDDYs."

Sakura was curious to know. "What is a BUDDY?"

"Believing, Unique, Dedicated, Determine, Youngster." He looked at them all. "Go back to the cabin and rest up. You all will be leaving at 5."

"Do we have to pack anything?" Sakura asked.

Iruka shook his head no.

The walk to the cabin was silent and long. They all were thinking about someone or something. Naruto was wondering who could have suffer more in life besides him and Gaara, and Sasuke. He talked too much and he knew he did. He was conceited and only see what he can do. But he cares, a lot.

Naruto mumbled a few words out of his mouth that only he heard. "Maybe I should listen more to what people have to say." He paused and looked up towards Sasuke who was walking in front of him. His face held a sad impression, the blonde looked down at the ground as he walked. Watching his feet take one step in front of the other. This whole experience will make them more mature. They were growing up, and things didn't just evolve around them anymore, but everyone.

Kiba left Akamaru at the cabin. The last thing he wanted was for his dog to get ticks from being in the woods. Him and Shino didn't talk much, but when they did, they were soft spoken. Shino was always so calm and cool, his bugs could do anything for him. Those bugs of his could probably even beat Naruto. Kiba's cat like eyes soon pondered onto Shikamaru's head from the back. He was walking with Chouji...

"Man, I don't know what to do. I don't even really like her. She's just fun and hot to be around. I didn't mean to mess up her and Ten-ten's relationship. She told me they were over."

Chouji nodded as he ate his chips. He looked behind him to see Rock Lee in the very back all alone. Fuzzy brows was depressed, he knew it, all because of Gaara...

The red headed boy tried to talk to Lee but Lee didn't want to listen. He was being too stubborn. What if Kankurou was right? What if he ends up alone? He looked back at Lee again, this time meeting each others eyes. Fuzzy brows glared at the pale green eye boy.

Ino opened the door to the cabin and they all slowly began to spread out around the house. Gaara made his way to the computer to download more tunes for his iPod. Temari watched as Ten-ten went up the stairs and soon afterwards followed her. Naruto did the same holding onto Sasuke's hand as they enter Sasuke's room.

The lights were low and the windows were shut. The bed was messy but other than that, it was a clean room. Naruto fell upon Sasuke's bed with a thud. He was soft, moving his hands and legs throughout the bed to get the feel of it.

The brunette crawled onto the bed next to Naruto. The two were now looking up at the ceiling with their arms behind their heads.

"Sasuke?"

He looked at Naruto whom seemed unsure.

"Yes."

"Are you a virgin?"

That question was so random but Sasuke had plenty of time to prepare for it in which he did. "Yes."

"You lie." His eyes widen when he heard Naruto call him that so calmly. How did he know already? "You had sex with Sakura. I always knew you did, but I wasn't proven right until you spoke to her this morning."

"Who told you? Gaara?" Sasuke was now sitting up on the bed scooting away from the fox demon. He could tell Naruto was getting frustrated and was just trying to keep himself under control.

"What makes you think he did! Uh!" The yelling wasn't plan, it just came of his mouth. "No! I heard you talking to Sakura like I said! Why didn't you tell me? It would have been easier just to tell me."

The Uuchia didn't answer. He was dumbfounded as he clasped onto the sheets on the bed. He glared into the patterns that were imbedded into the silk. Naruto didn't wait for an answer, instead he just got up and left. But before he closed the door-

"I can careless that you had sex with her, it's just the simple fact that you never told me and when I asked, you lied. The easiest question in the world and you lied to me." Uzumaki shook his head and closed the door softly, leaving.

He was under a tree, the leaves slightly in the wind; swaying back and forth-not much was spoken but the thoughts within his mind: love and like were two different things, yet they were so similar; like a bolder being compared to a rock; nevertheless, they are similar though not alike, are they not?-no, because they have their own different qualities that made them unique; at the time, Lee seemed to have none. Sounds were not heard, objects were not seen, he felt only the wind upon his lips that closed tightly. His back was against the tree supporting his weight and behind the tree was Gaara whom also was sitting under the tree. He's been there for at least an hour, so Lee thought. Why was he there? Hopefully, not waiting for Lee to say something because it would be like a hawk dying from a mouse that struck it's heart with a spear; impossible.

His eyes were closed but he listened closely for any sign of movement from the boy with green spandex. Before he sat under the tree he mumbled a soft sorry, but Lee didn't reply. He simple ignored the fact that Gaara was there. The black linen eye lids open revealing pale green eyes, that were filled with confusion, sorrow, and hurt; once more he was hurt. Once more, the pain was being held within the heart. Suddenly, Gaara heard a rustle, he peered over at Lee who was standing up. He too arose to his feet and stood beside the tree, watching.

"I'm going to go train. I haven't train in at least a week. I need to catch up. I'll be in the weight room if you need me." Lee had his back to Gaara when he spoke, when he was done he left towards the trail that led back to the cabin.

Gaara wanted to ask if he could train with him but he knew what the answer was going to be. He sat back down under neath the tree and closed his eyes. Crossing his arms across his chest to get comfortable. However, he was soon interrupted when Temari approached him. He knew it was her because of the style the wind blew.

Keeping his eyes closed, "Yes?"

She didn't bother to sit down when Gaara suggested her to.

"I know I did something wrong. But I don't know how to fix it. I apologized but she wouldn't take it. She's a excellent friend that I don't want to lose." The wind nin was having difficulty, the red head could tell, but he couldn't give her any suggestion when he didn't know how to fix his own problem.

"Just sit down quietly next to her, that's all I can say."

Temari watched Gaara fidget a little against the tree, she then sighed and placed her palm upon the tree to relax her.

Akamaru laid straight out so Kiba could continue to rub his belly. Shino watched as they listen quietly to some hip-hop. It was just a few minutes ago that they had a argument on who was a better rapper, 50 Cent or The Game. One could only wonder! Kiba asked Shino if he could come into the bug boy's room just to relax. Being in Shino's room gave Kiba a ease of creativity. A weak smile crept over his face. Kiba was at a time in which he really couldn't understand himself or feelings of emotion for others. He wasn't ever really attractive to girls though he did and still does care deeply for Hinata. He protects her, just like a older brother would do for a younger sister. But that's has far as the feelings will go. He glanced at Shino. His head bobbing to the music that was playing. Shino doesn't speak much and when he does it's about his powers or some one else abilities. Maybe one day Shino will take the glasses off so as to reveal his eyes that will reveal his soul. Akamaru soon became restful and jumped off the bed. He found a nice spot to lay upon the floor near Shino's closed door. The puppy soon fell asleep.

Kiba looked over at Shino. Headphones were covering his hears. Maybe he had to listen to two different songs at the same time. Whatever floats the boat. Dog boy got up from the bed and walked over to Shino. Kiba softly took off the headphones. Shino turned off the music and looked at Kiba as if wondering why he did such a thing.

" Mind if we talk?" It sounded corny, yes, but Kiba wanted to be polite and have a good starting point at the conversation. Shino nodded his head and walked over to the bed sitting on it. Kiba watched, it wasn't long before Kiba was sitting next to him. The moment was awkward since Kiba was thinking of what to say. He didn't have to think for long because Shino did him a favor and spoke first.

"This is getting interesting, uh?" Kiba nodded in agreement. "Something is troubling you, no doubt."

Kiba loved his soft voice that was so calm. He could be face to face with death but still be calm as a ocean on a warm summer day. "I've never seen your eyes before, show 'em, because I want to see. You hide them so often that people don't think much of it, for one it's apart of your clan, but let me, please. I wanna see." He didn't want to sound whiny, but he did want to see Shino's eyes.

Shino hesitated before putting his hands to the rim of his glasses tips. He pushed downward taking the specks off revealing eyes that were held with truth, maturity and livelihood.