The next day Naruto and the others went back to Konoha. Naruto didn't say much and stayed occupied with his thoughts. Sakura looked at him worriedly. He would usually be talking nonstop and questioning every little thing, but ever since the encounter with the Akatsuki he had been quieter.
"Is something wrong Naruto?" Sakura asked. Naruto snapped out of his daze and turned to look at her. "N-No. Hehe. Why?" By now Kakashi and team Gai were looking at him and neither one of them bought it. Sakura knew that if he wanted to talk about it he would but she wouldn't push him.
Naruto thought he had gotten over his feelings for Deidara but realized that all he did was block them. Once they arrived, instead of going to Ichiraku's like he usually did, Naruto went straight home since it was late anyways.
Naruto opened the door to his apartment and found Deidara sitting casually on the couch. "Deidara! What are you doing here!" Naruto shouted. Deidara turned to look at him and smiled. "Nice to see you too." Naruto stood in the doorway, mouth opening and closing. Deidara smirked "You look like a fish doing that you know." Naruto snapped his mouth shut. "What are you doing here? How did you get in? What if someone sees you? How did you remember where I lived?" All these questions came one after another and Deidara didn't have any time to answer.
"Calm down Naruto! Everything's fine. I just…I didn't think we had much time to catch up last time." Deidara looked to the side and Naruto blushed. "Well that still doesn't explain how you got in." Deidara grinned. "I'm a ninja. Not only a ninja but an S ranked missing nin that is part of the Akatsuki. I don't think I would have much trouble breaking into a house.
Naruto huffed and walked to the kitchen and Deidara followed. "So, what's been going on? Who is on your team? Make any new friends. Have any relationships?" Deidara's voice got darker when he mentioned relationships and Naruto blushed. "Not much. Kakashi sensei and sakura are on my team and I have plenty of friends I guess." He answered purposely avoiding the last question. Deidara noticed this. "Naruto. Any relationships?" he pressed, his mouth set in a frown. Naruto sighed knowing he wasn't going to drop it. "W-Well before Sasuke left we might have had a thing but…not anymore. He's gone now."
Deidara's gaze darkened. "The Uchiha kid? Itachi's younger brother!" Deidara hated Itachi and had been working on a secret technique that was sure to defeat him, and now he hears Naruto dated his younger brother? What if Naruto still loved him? What if Sasuke still loved him? Naruto noticed Deidara's silence and turned to look at him. He was looking at the floor, a frown set on his face. It seemed like he was thinking hard. "Deidara,you ok?" Deidara's head snapped up and his eyes locked on Naruto. "Do...do you still like him?" he asked carefully. Naruto looked down and blushed. "I-I'm not sure…" he mumbled. Deidara stayed put, looking at Naruto for a couple more seconds before stalking off into the living room.
Naruto felt horrible. He knew that he had known Deidara longer than Sasuke but he and Sasuke had something special. They had been through so much and he couldn't just let his feelings go. Naruto sighed and went to the living room. Deidara was lounging on the couch, flipping through the channels on the T.V. (Let's just pretend Naruto has a T.V.) "I-I'm sorry." Deidara's gaze didn't leave the screen. "Forget about it. What's for dinner?" Naruto was a little thrown off guard but quickly regained his composure. "Ramen." He chirped happily. This time Deidara looked at Naruto wearily. "You're still addicted to that crap?" Naruto's face turned red "It's not crap! It's heaven on earth!" he sputtered. Deidara scoffed. "Come on. We're going out to eat."
Deidara made sure to take off his headband and dress in some casual clothes he brought along. They walked along the street full of people and loud restaurants and bars. After a couple of minutes Deidara stopped in front of a relatively quiet restaurant. Naruto, who was not watching where he was going, bumped into Deidara's back. "Ouch." He mumbled rubbing his nose. "We're eating here." Deidara stated. Naruto looked up and gasped. "B-But this place is so expensive! No way you can afford it!" Deidara grinned. "Working for the Akatsuki pays off." Deidara walked inside and Naruto followed.
Inside it was fancier than the exterior. The carpet was red with swirled patterns and the walls had a golden paint, shining with the soft, dim light that the huge crystal chandeliers were giving off. A young waitress of about 20 came up to them smiling. "Table for two?" she asked in a forced sweet voice. "Yes. Thank you." She led them to a table in the back. All the Tables had a single candle, illuminating the area with a dim glow. They sat across from each other and the waitress but down their menus. "A waiter will be with you shortly.
Naruto scanned the menu and when the waiter came ordered randomly. He gave his menu to the waiter and turned to Deidara whom was staring at Naruto, his chin resting on his hand. Naruto tilted his head. "What? What's wrong?" Deidara shook his head and looked away, a light blush on his cheeks. "Nothing. Just thinking." Naruto stared at him questioningly before shrugging it off.
After dinner they went back to Naruto's apartment. "Thanks for dinner Dei." Naruto smiled. Deidara's head snapped to look at Naruto. "What? What did you call me?" Naruto's eyes widened and he looked down blushing. "D-Dei. Is that alright?" Deidara smiled and leaned down. He pressed his chapped lips to Naruto's smooth ones and slowly pulled away, staying inches away from his face. "Of course it is." He whispered. He stepped back and went to flop down on the couch, leaving a flustered Naruto at the doorway.
I'm sorry I didn't update last week. I was really busy. I swear! But anyways I'm sorry this chapter is so short. I promise to try to make them longer and work harder to update on time. I don't want to be one of those people that just cut off a fanfiction when its getting good. I cannot tell you how many times that has happened to me. Anyways I hope you like it…I know it's not much but I'll keep trying. I know not many people have read this so far but the people that favorite and alert this fanfiction are the people that keep me going. :D so REVIEW PLEASE! I would like to know how I'm doing and if I should change anything.
~randomchick22