Chapter 11: Naruto' Birthday

I felt bad Monday night. I washed the dishes like Kakashi told me too, but I also went to go interrupt them. That's when I heard them. Their "I love you's" so full of truth and honestly.

I didn't mean to eavesdrop but it's hard when they are so loud. I shook my head and went to bed after that.

Then Kakashi pulled that dumb prank on me. I can't believe he would actually do that. I guess that's why he was so surprised to see me come out of Iruka's shower. It was a pretty cool idea I give him credit.

I haven't been able to think if one for him but he will be pranked.

I woke up tired, and to the smell of heaven. I jumped out of bed and ran to the kitchen.

"I told you he would come out on his own," I heard Iruka giggle. They come into view holding a large bowl of ramen.

"Oh, my god. Is that for me?" I ask staring hungrily at the bowl.

"Yes it is. Happy birthday Naruto." Iruka smiled happily and handed the bowl to me. "Kakashi made it for you, enjoy." He adds.

I set the bowl down and tackle them both.

"Thank you so much!" I had an arm wrapped around Iruka and the other around Kakashi. We laugh and I stand back up.

"Well, I have to get to school early so to stay and Kakashi will take you." Iruka kissed my forehead. "Oh, and you will get your present after school today." He smirked at my pouting face and stepped back.

Kakashi walked him to the door and I heard them kiss before Iruka left. I slurped on my ramen. It was perfect I swear.

The broth was flavored perfectly and the noodles cooked wonderfully and I liked the small pieces of bacon every now and then.

"While Iruka's present will be after school. I have yours right now." Kakashi smiled and pulled out a square box.

I reach for the box but he laid his pale hand on top of it. "I wouldn't open it till you're done eating." I chewed on a piece of bacon and swallowed.

"Why?" I asked slowly, narrowing my eyes. Suspicion rose its ugly head.

"Just wait till you're done eating." He simply added and eyed the ramen.

I finished in record time and asked for the box. "Alright, let me open it now." I stated, looking at Kakashi curiously.

He slid it slowly to me and smirked. I unwrapped the small orange bow and pulled the lid off.

Looking at the contents, I felt my face and ears heat up.

Inside was multiple different things. "Honesty Naruto, the good ones are expensive." Kakashi stated bored.

One item was a bright red vibrator. It was laying next to what looked like a remote, I'm guessing.

Another item was a simple orange rubber dildo, probably ten inches.

Damn Kakashi. "Use it to stretch yourself out before the real thing. Trust me, it will make everything easier." He instructed and I blushed furiously.

I snapped the lid back on and glared at Kakashi. "I can't believe you actually got me this!"

"Look Naruto, it's not disgusting to play with yourself. Sometimes you have to, to know where you liked to be touch and were you're not comfortable. And if you want it to hurt your first time be my guess. It's going to hurt nevertheless but this will at least make it easier for you." Kakashi relaxed voice hardened and I stared speechless at him. I never thought about it that way.

I look away shyly and thank him. "You know? I seriously hate it when you're right." I mumbled before retreating back to my room.

"Might as well as look nice today." I sat to myself as I close my door.

I start with a shower, scrubbing my body and hair. After that, I towel dry my hair and body. I pull on clean briefs and a tighter pair of jeans. They were a dark blue and hugged my butt perfectly.

Next I pulled on a white wife beater and tucked it in my jeans.

I went searching for the nicer shirts Iruka got me this one time when we went to visit Kakashi's father.

I chose the darker blue button down shirt. I left it untucked and folded the sleeves up to my elbows. I fanned the shirt out and grabbed socks. I put on a pair of white high top converse and tucked the jeans inside them, lacing them and tying them.

I stood up and looked at the only mirror in my room.

I jumped back in shock. The shirt brought out my eyes and settled nicely against my skin tone. My hair was unruly and would stay that way, my teeth white as pearls. I traced my whiskers and for once don't feel any pain that came with touching them.

I dabbed on some cologne and grabbed my school bag. They must have let me sleep in because school starts in ten minutes.

"Kakashi, lets go, or I'm going to be late!" I call out as I leave my room shutting the door.

"Well, maybe if you didn't take so long, you wouldn't be la-" he didn't finish his sentence upon looking at me. He smirked.

"I told Iruka that color would suit you perfectly. Now let's go birthday boy." Kakashi smiled slyly and grabbed his car keys.

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We got to school a minute late. "Is it me or is it hot in your car?" I ask Kakashi as he pulled in next to Irukas car and parked.

"It's just you, now help me carry something to the office and get a pass," Kakashi dead panned and I sigh.

"Alright," I eventually say and get out of the car, hoisting my bag onto my shoulder and tugging it on securely before grabbing the box of tools for Kakashi.

We walked to the office and I set the tools down and someone else takes them. Kakashi leaves me, wishing me a good birthday.

I ask for a pass and tell her I slept in. The receptionist smiled and signed the pass for me.

"Happy birthday Naruto," she said and I flashed her a bright smile.

"Thank you!" I call out and run to first block. Orochimaru sensei is going to kill me for being late.

I knocked timidly on the door before opening it. With a joyous smile I enter the room. Orochimaru's snake like eyes pierce my skin. "You're late Naruto." His voice was ice and his eyes followed me all the way to his desk.

"Iruka sensei forgot to wake me up and I have a pass from the office." I lay the pink piece of paper on his desk and walk to mine.

"Just this once Uzumaki," he hissed. He turned back to the white board. "Oh, and Uzumaki," he stated and looked over his shoulder and at me. I look up at my last name "Happy birthday," a small smile crossed his face before facing the board again. A huge grin spreads across my scarred face.

"Thanks, Sensei!" I call out and get a sharp 'get back to work' in reply.

I hear a bunch of mumbled happy birthdays and smile. I thumb the blue jewel resting on my chest. I inhale sharply and exhale slowly. I couldn't help wondering where Granny Tsunade was at the moment.

Trigonometry was next, and I didn't even get the chance to enter the classroom and arms wrapped around my neck. Pink hair rubbed against my face making me sneeze.

"Happy birthday Naruto! Now as a present, I shall give you something you always wanted when you were younger." She quickly placed a kiss on my cheek and I hugged her back.

"You're lucky I forgive easily with that stunt you and Ino pulled." I condescended. She giggle and slapped my arm playfully.

"Aw, don't be like that. You had to come out some how and not only did you come out but so did your snugglekins, Sasuke." She winked suggestively and I shied away.

"Yeah yeah, let's just get inside before the bell rings." I change the subject as said ice prince walked past us in the hallway, ignoring us.

It sent a ping of sadness through me but I knew he didn't forget. There's no way, we have been friends since preschool.

The bell rang as I sat in my seat and sighed slightly annoyed.

Second period passed quickly since I dozed off, and so did third. Now, here I am, clad in nothing but boxers and socks in the boys locker room. Today was a running day in gym. I smirked as I slipped on my gym shorts, thinking about racing Sasuke. I will win this time.

I pulled on my shirt and tucked it in, and headed out to the track field.

"Why didn't you tell me it was your birthday?" I heard Gaara ask, walking next to me.

"Because it's not important." I answer immediately, not even realizing my own venom in my voice. Gaara jumps slightly at my tone and shoots me a questioning look.

"Usually people are excited that its their birthday." He states matter of factly.

I grimace and look at him, my strides slowing down. "It's a difficult subject, I will tell you later I promise," I smile at him and I notice his blush.

"You know Naruto? I don't have any parents either. Both dead and my siblings left me. When I heard they went here, I moved to see them. But I haven't had any luck with that at moment. They never liked me, feared me. They couldn't understand my demons and left. I'm here to show them I have changed." Gaara spoke softly and calmly.

"Who are your siblings?" I ask. "Maybe I can find them for you?"

"Kankaru and Temari," he answers and I halt in place.

"No way, you look nothing like them!" I tell and flail my arms.

He smirks and looks at me. "Yeah, you can say I take mostly after my father. But they are, we were separated at the orphanage." He spoke sadly now. I wrapped an arm around his shoulder and crushed him against my chest.

"We'll have to set up a date for the three of you, I'm positive they have missed you Gaara. But right now, we have laps to run," I said as I noticed Sasukes challenging glare directed at me.

Our gazes collide and stick, sending wordless threats and disses. Gaara followed my gaze and tensed. He removed my arm and put some space between us.
It took me by surprise and I look at him in confusion. "Gaara..?" I went to touch his shoulder but he shied away.

"It's nothing, just looking for something I lost." He tried to smile but it wasn't really his forte and he jogged away with some other people. I didn't question it, I knew all about his small crush, and though I hate to hurt him, I have my own crush on Sasuke. I look at as I reached him and settled next to him. Before Gai started the laps, I glance over at Sasuke's determined face and cool expression. Looking for something I lost, me too Gaara.

Gai yells start and we take off, in a slow jog that is.

"Get ready to lose dobe," Sasuke commented.

"I have a good feeling about this race," I reply. "So I hope you're ready to lose," I smirked and began to pick up speed. Sasuke caught up matching my stride. We are pretty much the same height, I'm just off by a few inches.

Sasuke pulled ahead slightly and I took the time to check his ass out, jeez I could get a boner from this.

"Come on slow poke, I know you can run faster than that." Sasuke teased.

Embarrassment flooded through me, "don't call me a slow poke, slow poke!" I yelled back passing him and sprinting forward. Once I put enough distance between us, I slowed down so I could ride out all four laps. Jumping in the air, I spin around and begin jogging backwards. I search for Sasuke and see him weaving in and out of people. I watch him squeeze between two people by twisting his body in ways I couldn't and smirked thinking, he's really flexible.

He looks up at me and I feel his burning gaze run up and down my body. Instantly, I shy away and slow down even more. Some of the other students pass me, one of them Lee who encouraged me to keep running.

But my eyes were locked on Sasukes and he was the only one there, no one else mattered. He was getting closer, but I didn't care. I found myself wanting to run to him, and into his arms.

"Dobe, pay attention." He whispers as he passes me, his breath warm in my ear. I didn't even realize I stopped moving at all. I was so eager for Sasuke that I didn't realize that he stopped in front of me and told me to pay attention.

I shook my head, spun on my heel and took after him. I bumped into a few people, trying to get around them, but not as graceful as Sasuke. I could see his smirk even if he wasn't facing me. We finished our first lap with him in the lead of the whole group, passing Lee. I have a lot of distance to cover.

Groaning, I widen the stride of my legs and push my speed faster. I push past the bulge of people and catch up to Lee.

"That's it Naruto!" He whistled as I raced past him, seeing only a green blur.

Sorry Lee, but my one and only goal right now, is beating Sasuke. Then I remember out last race, and couldn't help but think that that's what was fueling him again.
I probably should have joined the track team even if my dad said no.

But the idea of beating the track captain filled my head and I couldn't help but chuckle to myself. I couldn't wait to see his reaction when I crossed before he did. We finished our third lap and were way ahead of every one else who were still on there first.

I passed Gaara who was walking, I flicked him on the head as I passed him. He grumbled but at least went into a jog.

I look ahead and notice I'm only a few strides behind Sasuke. "Alright teme, today will be the day I beat you!" I cheered loudly. I heard his amused snort and watched the sweat drip from his hair.

Taking deep breaths of air, I strain my legs further, feeling my muscles pull and contract. The burning sensation plowing me forward. I didn't even take the time to notice that Gai sensei was watching us intently.

I was close enough to the raven, that I could touch him. I titled my body forward and pushed past Sasuke. We were neck and neck. Strides matching each other, looking like two blurs.

A thought came to me in that instance. "Today is the first time I actually thought that it was my birthday, and not my parents death date.." I say harshly, not from anger but because I could barely breathe at the moment. All my oxygen intake was going to my muscles and I was wasting it by talking.

I felt his curious look set on me, I listened to both our harbored breathing. The finish line was getting close and Sasuke was going to win by a hair.

"I was going to visit them today, and I don't think I can do it alone." I started, panting. I pushed myself as far as I could and barely pulled just ahead of Sasuke and won by one stride. I tripped when trying to slow down and we crashed into each other and rolled into the soft grass of the football field. "Will you come with me?" I asked looking down at him.

I landed on top of him and bumped my head on his chin. I don't when it happened, but he wrapped his arms around me and broke my fall by using his body to protect me. I blushed but didn't look away.

He groaned painfully and slowly opened one eye, a scratch on his cheek. I looked into that one raging charcoal eye and knew I was in love. I had to be, this wasn't merely a crush. This was love, and with every beat of my heart and pump of blood, I knew I loved the man underneath me with everything I have.

"Of course I would go with you," he answered and opened his other eye. I noticed a drop of blood run down his cheek. Though it was small, I felt scared that I hurt him. I knew my eyes were wide and my face pale.

"Oh, I'm so sorry Sasuke." I exclaimed and he gave me a confused look. So he didn't even know he hurt himself for me.
I shook my head and climbed off his body, and stood up. I helped him up and grasped his hand.

"You got hurt," I simply told him and tugged him back to the boys locker room.
I passed Gai sensei who complimented are run and he and Sasuke shared a look. I shrugged and kept pulling him along.

Upon entering the locker room, I released his hand. "Sit," I tell him.

He looked amused as he sat and gingerly touched his cheek. "It's just a scratch dobe," he pointed out. I huffed and searched for the first aid kit in Gai senseis office.

"That's what Mercutio said before dying." I puff my cheeks in annoyance.

Turning back to him, and kneel down in between his legs and set the kit on the floor with me.

"Since when do you read Shakespeare?" He questioned, amused smirk in place. I grabbed a cotton pad, alcohol wipe, cream, and a bandaid.

"Freshman year for language arts," I answered, grabbing the cotton pad first. Scooting closer to him, completely focused on the scratch and not my position.

If I were looking from Sasuke's position, I would be sitting in between his thighs, one hand on the left thigh the other reaching up at him, tongue sticking out a bit, and a concentrated look at my face, and a little too close to Sasuke Jr.

I dabbed the scratch, cleaning up the blood and causing Sasuke to wince slightly. Once all the blood and dirt was gone, I clean it with the alcohol wipe and slowly smear the cream across his cheek. My touch gentle and caring, my breathing slow as if he was an injured animal.

"Naruto..." He groaned slightly when I placed the bandaid on. I flicker my eyes at him and hold my breath.

"...Yes?" I cautiously look him in the eye and see a painful, pleading expression raging in his dark eyes. I tilt my hand in confusion and wait for him to speak.

"Your...hand," it was barely over a whisper. I look down and noticed it had slid up his thigh and was rubbing the inside, as if working on its own. Embarrassment spreads like wildfire in my body and I look up at him and into half lidded eyes.

I jump back and hit my head on the metal of a locker, and wince. "I'm sorry, I didn't even realize what I was doing," I shake my hands in front of me and quickly explained myself.

I heard him swallow hard and even out his breathing. I stare at his face, studying every dip and curve of his cheeks, the orange bandaid sticking out on pale skin. That's when a small drop of blood runs out from under the bandaid and I frown. Crawling back in between his les, forgetting what just happened, I grab the cotton pad and wipe the blood away. I lean in to examine the cut better, though I couldn't see much with the bandaid on. My face was extremely close to his and I noticed the goosebumps where my breath hit his face.

This time, my hand was planted next to his hip, but occasionally our chest would brush when we took a deep breath, still hot from the race. Which I won. But neither of us said a word, our faces leaned in to the others and I closed my eyes, feeling his lips ghost over mine when someone cleared their throat.

Our eyes snapped open, breaking our trance. I scrambled backwards and again hit my head. I looked up to a room full of males all staring and watching us with knowing looks in their eyes. Kiba was the one who cleared his throat and have us both a suggestive eyebrow wiggle and I blushed brightly.

"Oh, I'm sorry. Did I interrupt something?" His voice oozed with sarcasm and I stood up. Angry at Kiba for actually interrupting something.

"Actually, you did interrupt something." Sasuke calmly spoke, standing up.

"Naruto was about to brag about beating me in a race, and you interrupted him. So I should thank you," he smirked and walked away to his locker.

"Teme!" I yell at him, flustered. He looked over his shoulder. "I won," I smiled brightly and felt butterflies in my stomach when I received a small smile in reply.

"It was only a stride dobe," He replied and took his shirt off, folding it neatly and placing it in his locker. I followed suit, but stuffed the shirt in the locker. i reapplied deodorant and cleaned the sweat from my body. I watched Sasuke's back muscles rippled and stretch as he bent over to pull his jeans back on.

I dressed quickly and ran a hand through my messy hair. I turned around and watched Sasuke dress. I couldn't believe that I actually beat him a race. I watched the muscles contract and stretch as he dressed and bent over to tie his shoes. Then he stood and stretched and I found myself swallowing and getting aroused as I skimmed over taunt skin pulled tightly over rippling muscles. I watched a drop of sweat slide slowly down his face and licked my lips wanting to enjoy the taste of his skin.

"You keep staring like that, I will start calling you a pervert." Kiba's annoying loud brash voice whispered in my ear.

"Shut it dog breath." I hissed and looked away. He barked with laughter.

"Aw, is the kitten blushing? Why don't you just grow a pair and ask him out already?" Kiba spoke loudly and fear gripped me. I slapped a hand over his mouth a shh-ed him.

"Shut up! He could have heard you!" I frantically search the locker room and find no one listening to us. I sigh and look at Kiba.

He licked my hand and I instantly wiped it on his shirt. "That was gross Kiba. Acting like a dog now?" I tease. He growled and then laughed.

"No. I just don't understand why you haven't asked him out yet. Today would be the perfect day being your birthday and all." He started, the bell rang and we walked out together. "And everyone knows that you are both gay. Sakura and Ino have already made your fanclub." Kiba rubbed his temples, still speaking loudly.

I felt my face heat up. "Really? Wow." I didn't really have any words to describe how I felt about that. All the way to the cafeteria, Kiba and I -mostly Kiba- talked about the best sex positions, and the ones he wanted to try with Hinata.

"Ah, c'mon Kiba! I don't want to know that shit!" I groaned loudly, sitting down with a loud thump.

"Yeah, but these are things you can try too when you finally lose your virginity." Kiba chuckled and the rest of the table stared at me with wide questioning looks. I groaned again.

"Kiba will you please shut the hell up before I get Hinata?" I glared at him. He choked on his laughed and looked at me, fear coated in his eyes. I smirked. "Yeah, that's what I thought." He pouted but stopped talking about it.

"Woah, Naruto, you're 19 and still a virgin?" Ino gasped. I rolled my eyes and nodded.

"Well, you're the only one at this table." Sakura added. I blinked and dropped the sandwich I was eating.

"No freaking way." I said slowly, not wanting to believe her.

"Yup." Ino answered quietly and then in a loud -like the other few tables could hear loud- voice, "Naruto is the only virgin seating at this table!" I gaped at her and wanted to throw something at her.

Finding a plastic fork on Shikamaru's plate, I pick it up and fling it at her. I hit her cheek and bounced in her own plate. She and Sakura giggled when other people from other tables turned to look at me. I ducked under my lunch box.

Gaara sat with next to me, and all eyes turned to him. He sat slowly and looked at everyone, one by one. "Did I miss something?" He would ask.

"We need to know if you are a virgin or not?" Choji spoke up. Gaara blinked and then smirked.

"Of course not, that was lost a while ago." He smirked as stared off into space as if he was remembering it.

"So that officially makes Naruto the Senior Virgin." Kiba hollered, spraying food everywhere. That's when Hinata showed up and sat in his lap. I couldn't even watch them after what Kiba told me. Scarred for life.

Gaara barely spared me a glance, and scooted a little distance away. I wouldn't have noticed if I wasn't watching him for his reaction. I sighed, he probably saw what happened in the locker room. Speaking of locker rooms, that remind me of Gaara's siblings. I jumped up on the bench and cup my mouth.

"Naruto, what are you doing?!" I heard Hinata asked, surprise evident in her voice.

"You'll see." I answer her and then turn back to the cafeteria. Kankuro and Temari would sit all the way on the other side. "KANKURO! TEMARI!" I wave one arm in the arm and catch everyone's attention. "YOUR LITTLE BROTHER, GAARA. WITH THE BRIGHT RED HAIR. YEAH HIM! HE'S SITTING RIGHT HERE!" I point to Gaara and I watch their eyes widen and then follow where I was pointing and Temari began to tear up.

Her and Kankuro quickly sat up and ran to where we were sitting. They pushed people out of the way and I looked down at Gaara. "Come on Gaara, stand and greet your long lost brother and sister." And just as I sat back down and Gaara stood, Temari appeared and wrapped her brother in a bone crushing hug. She spun him around and cried.

"Oh, Gaara. It really is you. We have missed you so much." She sobbed. She placed him down and Kankuro hugged them both. I smiled at the scene and felt extremely happy for Gaara. He will no longer be alone, ever.

"Temari.. Kankuro.." Gaara whispered, burying his face in Temari's shoulder.

They released each other and Temari got a good look at her brother. "Damn Gaara. What the hell happened to you?" She playfully asked.

Gaara's eyes widen in fear. "What do you mean Temari?"

"You're fucking hot! You definitely got to good looks in the family. Poor Kankuro with purple hair." She pouted and hugged Gaara again.

"Hey! Don't be calling my ugly. Fatty." Kankuro yelled. The air froze and we all stared silently at Temari. There's no way she was going to let that slid.

"I would kill you, but we just got our brother back, so I'm too happy to care," She smiled, and brushed Gaara's hair from his face. She looked over her shoulder back at Kankuro. "Ugly."

The table burst into laughter, and Shikamaru commented how troublesome this was. "Oh, lay off Shikamaru. Your her boyfriend, and we all wonder how you handle such a beast." Kiba pointed a fork at Shikamaru.

He smirked and flicked his eyes at Temari, who was also glancing at Shikamaru. "That's easy. If she disobeys, no sex. If she's good, then her award is a good fucking." Shikamaru answered.

I stared in horror at him. "What the hell man?!" I yell and put my sandwich down for a second time.

Temari leaned over me and winked at Shika. "That's not what really happens. Not when I have you begging me to suck you off or ride you." She replied.

I really didn't want to hear how awesome my friends sex lives were compared to my nonexistent one. "Seriously, everyone here that is horny, the locker rooms were left unlocked. Leave." I demand and watch Kiba and Hinata leave. I didn't actually think they would. Temari left with her brothers, and I sighed.

"Jeez, what a day." I say to myself.

"I might have something that will cheer you up Naruto." Choji said as he slid a plate to me. On the plate was three cupcakes, the three best damn cupcakes ever. They were vanilla flavored, but the frosting was shaped like ramen noodles, and a piece of white chocolate that was shaped and colored to look like a piece of naruto fish cake, laid on top of the ramen frosting.

I stared hungrily at all three of them and squealed - a manly squeal of course. "Choji, they look absolutely delicious. Thank you so much!" I look at him with sparkling eyes.

"I hope, I made them in my father's bakery for you." He smiled and added, "they're all yours."

I stuffed the first one in my mouth and moaned loudly. "Oumh myph gaphd." I said with my mouth full. I swallowed. "These are amazing." I stood up and gathered my stuff.

"I'm going to give one to Iruka, see you guy's later." I waved bye and made my way to Iruka's classroom. I hurried to him, he really needed to try one. I ate the second one and savored the amazing cake.

The corner that turned to Iruka's classroom appeared but I was too absorbed in the cupcake that I ran into the student that just walked out of the classroom. The third cupcake smashed on to my face, smearing my nose, cheek and chin.

"Aw, that was the last one..." I pouted and looked at the very little frosting left on the cupcake. The white chocolate fell to the floor in a heap of frosting.

The person I ran into made this choking sound, like they were trying to hold in a laugh. I felt my anger rise in my body as I looked up to glare at the person, but I faltered slightly.

"Would you like a napkin dobe?" Sasuke asked, hand clasped to his mouth.

I balled up my fist, and pouted stubbornly at him. "No teme! But would you like one?" I asked sternly. His hand dropped to his side, eyebrows furrowed.

"What do you mean?" He asked. I quickly wiped some frosting off my face and smeared it over his cheek.

"That's what I meant." I smirked at his outraged look.

"I can't believe you did that." He simply stated, both of us glaring at each other. After a few seconds of staring at Sasuke with icing smeared over his face, I couldn't help the urge to laugh. My lip twitched, and so did Sasuke's. In a second, we roared in laughter. I leaned forward, resting a hand on his chest so I wouldn't fall over laughing. He placed an arm around my waist, laughing over my shoulder.

My stomach hurt and my eyes had tears in them by the tie we calmed down. My breath was shaky as I took in deep gulps of air. "So, were the cupcakes good?" Sasuke asked, still leaning over me.

"Yeah, they were amazing. I loved the frosting the most. You should try it." I said, hand still on his chest.

He straightened up, arm still on my waist. I noticed that the icing had spread to his lips and I so wanted to lean in and kiss them, licking the icing away. That's when a pink tongue slipped in between his lips, slowly licking the frosting away. My eyes were glued to his lips, and my hand on his chest, gripped the clothing, tightly.

"Hmm," he hummed and leaned forward. I felt his slippery muscle slide up my cheek and flick my nose. I gasped and clung tightly to his shirt. "This really is good." He whispered hotly in my ear. I shivered slightly and closed my eyes.

I could feel his smirk and picture it perfectly. He probably thinks he won something. I tilt my head up and glare at the frosting still on his cheek. I climb to my tip toes and stick my tongue out, but didn't lick him. Instead and flick his nose, and kiss it. "It is my favorite part for a reason." I whisper against his closed eyes. I flattened my tongue and licked a tantalizing trail from the corner of his mouth to his cheek, cleaning all if the frosting. "Taste even better on you." I whispered more to myself but I know he heard it when the hand on my waist tighten significantly.

"Hn," he growled. I glance at the door and remembered why I was even here. I pulled myself away and hurriedly opened the door. "Well, you tried it, and I have to get cleaned up, see you later." I quickly excuse myself and escape inside Iruka's classroom where I thought I was safe.

But when I turned around, I was greeted with a pleased Kakashi and disappointed Iruka. "We saw that Naruto." Iruka started. "All of it." Kakashi giddily finished.

I felt my face heat up in embarrassment and I stammered to get an explanation. Instead I thrust the squished cupcake at Iruka. "It was for you, but -um- something happened." I fumbled with the wrapper.

"No, that's quite alright. I lost my appetite." Iruka mumbled.

I nervously laughed and rolled my eyes. "So you know how it feels when I have to hear you go all night." I come back. Iruka halts his shaking head and turns beet red.

"Just go get cleaned up Naruto." Iruka stated before walking back to his office, Kakashi following but not before giving me a thumb's up. I slump against the door and think about what just happened. Where the hell did I get that much confidence? I shook my head, not wanting to answer that. All I know is that this is the best birthday ever.

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I spent my free period hanging out with Kakashi in Iruka's office. He complimented me on coming back on Sasuke after his whole licking part. Said he could see our sexual frustration from where he was standing. He still threatens to lock us in a room and let nature take it's course.

"Whatever you say dad." I laugh loudly, causing Iruka to stick his head inside and hush us.

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Nothing important happened in Sex Ed. Just a little "happy Birthday" from Yamato sensei and all the answers to all the questions I had, even though some where a little embarrassing.

"Well, what do you expect from the only virgin senior." Kiba spoke up, so that's when I started asking about gay sex, and asked for details. I reveled in the discomfort Kiba was going through.

"I sure do love dick Yamato sensei, could you explain anal intercourse all over again." I hummed playfully, and Kiba groaned painfully.

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Seventh period finally came around and I was excited for once to be in English. Everyone said they would pass out their presents in that period, so here I am, skipping down the hall to Iruka's classroom. I burst in the door, being the first one to show up. I threw my stuff in my desk and bounced around happily. Kakashi was sitting at Iruka's desk, reading. Iruka was writing something on the board, not paying a lick of attention to me.

"Iruka sensei, what are we doing today?" I ask in a sweet voice.

He looked over his shoulder and at me. "Why, work of course, Naruto." He smirked and I pouted.

"That's not fair, it's my birthday, let's have a free day." I suggested happily.

"No," Iruka deadpanned and I sulked back to my seat.

The bell rang and we worked on the lesson for the period when Iruka told us to stop working and out our stuff away ten minutes before the bell was supposed to ring. "Alright, now it's present time. Naruto, stand front and center." Iruka smiled playfully.

Kiba jabbed me hard in the side, and I jumped in my seat. When did I doze off? I rubbed the drool away and looked up sleepily at Iruka. "Huh?" I asked.

"The desk, Naruto. The desk." Kakashi pointed with his book, to a spot in front of him. I yawned and made my way slowly to the desk. I sat on top of it, moving some paper's out of the way.

"Alright, who's first?" Iruka turned back to the class.

I sat up straighter when I realized I was getting my gifts finally.

"Me!" Ino and Sakura cheered together. I flinched at their high pitched squeals as they got up and handed my two small wrapped packages, and a bag. "Open it when you get home." They winked and walked away. I narrowed my eyes and handed the boxes to Kakashi, who gladly took them and opened one. He quickly snapped it shut and gave them a thumb's up.

Choji and Shikamaru walked up together. They held out a card on cardboard. I grabbed it and read it the gift card. In bold letters, it said FREE RAMEN FOR LIFE. I squealed loudly and hugged it to my chest.

"Oh, my god! This is the best. Free ramen for life. Guess where we are going for dinner every night." I thrust the card in Kakashi's face and he takes it and puts it with Sakura's and Ino's. I turn back to Choji and Shika. "Thank you so much. That really is amazing." I smiled and fist pumped both of them.

Hinata walked timidly up to the front. She handed me a large book and I saw a picture of last years Halloween party on the front cover. I was standing in the center, in my Captain America costume, with everyone else surrounding me, all smiles and drunk. I look up at Hinata and give her a knowing smirk. "That was one blurry night." I smirk and she blushed.

I opened the cover and immediately know it's a phot album. The first picture was of me, Kiba, and Sasuke on our first day of freshmen year. Hinata was the one that took that picture. I flipped through most of the pictures and realized it stopped at junior year. I looked up at her and cocked my head to the side.

"I will have a separate one for senior year," she answered. I flipped to the last page, and nearly choke on a sob when I saw it was the picture of me holding an injured Kurama in my arms. I was smiling, perfectly happy.

I closed the photo album, and slid it to Kakashi. I stood and hugged Hinata, lifting her up. "Thank you so much Hinata. That means a lot to me." I whisper softly. She patted my head, and I set her back down.

"Anytime Naruto." She smiled and walked back to her desk.

I sat back on the desk and Kiba strode up, confidently. He had two small boxes, one smaller than the other. He handed the smallest one to Kakashi and then the bigger one to me. I squinted at him and he shrugged. "Open that one when you get home."

"Okay..." I drawled and opened the one in my hands. It was a red collar, dog tag and everything. I hold it up. It had dog prints on the material, and I smiled. Then I saw the smirk on Kiba's face and grew suscious.

"It's just in case, someone we know has a kinky side." He winked and dodged my punch.

"I will let this one slide, dog breath." I hissed at him, setting the collar back in the box, placing it with the others.

"Whatever you say, Whiskers." He grinned and walked back to his desk. That leaves Sasuke. I didn't expect Sai to get me anything.

I noticed Iruka's rather large smile and Kakashi's sharp intake of breath when Sasuke slowly made his way through the room and to me. My heart stopped when he stopped in front of me

He smirked and dropped a bag on the desk next to me. "Happy birthday dobe." He mused and nodded towards the bag. With shaky hands, I reached across and dug into the bag. I felt the material of a shirt, and instantly my eyebrows furrow. I pull out the shirt and unfold it.

It was a track's jersey, with my last name printed on it, and a large white 1 underneath my name. I stare wordlessly at the shirt and then at Sasuke. "Is this for real?" I ask. My voice soft, and quiet.

Sasuke chuckled slightly and smirked. "Of course it is. I'm the captain and I wanted you on the team. I talked to Gai sensei, and we had tryouts today during gym. When you beat me, he was convinced and handed the shirt to me. Then I got all the parental requirements from Iruka at lunch, I was leaving when we "bumped" into each other." I heard Kakashi giggle to himself and my heart fluttered wildly in my chest.

"You deserve to be on the team Naruto, as my co-captain." Sasuke added. I could have kiss him right then and there, but I frozen in place. Tears spilled from my eyes and I couldn't stop them.

"Thank you, Sasuke. Thank you so much." I sobbed loudly. He smirked and grabbed the shirt from me. He folded it and put it back in the bag.

"Come on now, stop crying, you wouldn't want to ruin the jersey already." He faced me again and brought a hand to my cheek. He wiped my tears away until I stopped crying.

"Yeah, you're right. So what's in the box?" I asked, glancing at the other box he was holding. He looked down and handed it to me.

"This is from Itachi," he grumbled in an annoyed way. "And he sort of went above and beyond." He added. I furrowed my brows and opened the lid carefully.

I gasped and looked up at Sasuke, tears threatening to come back stronger than before. Inside was two things. One was the green jewel that matched the blue one around my neck. Granny wore the green and Jiraiya wore the blue one. When Granny Tsunade lost hers, Jiraiya gave his to her.

The other item was a crystal Uchiha crest. I glanced curiously at it and then at Sasuke. He looked nervous and shifted his eyes away. "Well, my family consist of just me and Itachi, and maybe Deidara. We usually don't welcome people to our small family, and this is our way of saying that you are now considered family, an Uchiha." He explained. I took the precious jewel out and handed it to him.

"Put it on me, please." I say as I slid off the desk and turn around. He unclasps the hook and reaches around my neck and I hiss when the cool crystal settles on my hot skin. His body presses against mine as he reclips the necklace on me. I turn around and thumb the necklace. It sits beautifully against my skin.

I grab the green jewel. I pull it out and look at Sasuke. I motioned for him to turn around and he did. I unclasp the necklace and reclasp it around his slender neck. "I don't know how Itachi found it, but it's always resembled love in my family. Granny Tsunade went missing just before my fifth birthday and the blue jewel I wear now, was her birthday present to me. I haven't seen her since. The one I'm giving to you was hers originally. And now I want you to have it. You've always been a part of this weird, mismatched family, and you fit right in." The class laughed softly but remained silent for the most part.

I step back and he turns around, eyes wide, staring down at the necklace laced around his neck. The green shone brightly against his pale neck and chest. "I don't know what to say," he whispered.

"Nothing, you don't have to say anything." I reply and hug him. A few people gasp but I relax when I felt him hug me back. "Thank you for the best birthday ever." I say into his shoulder. He squeezes me and pulls away.

"Dobe."

"Teme."

So much love was held in those words, but neither knew that, while everyone else sigh at the two idiots standing in front of them.

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I held four white roses in one hand, and Sasuke's in the other. We were visiting my parents grave, and true to his word, Sasuke was walking next to me, holding me hand in comfort. We stopped in front of a polished grave stone. Kushina Uzumaki. "Mom," I spoke softly. I bent down and placed a white rose against her grave.

The one next to her was my father's. Minato Namikaze. I laid another one by his. I sucked in a deep breath of air and released it slowly. "Usually I would be crying, blaming myself for what happened. But you would have been proud to hear that after all this time, after all my suffering, I have moved on. You will forever be my parents, but I have Iruka and Kakashi now. And they are my parents like any other. They took care of me, raised me, and saved me from despair and harm. At first, I hated that I moved on, found someone to replace you, but I came to realize that no one could ever replace you, for you guys were to special and unique to be replaced. I simply found other people to call mom and dad and mean it with all my heart.

You have watched over me ever since that day, but when you couldn't protect me, they did and I'm probably the moat grateful kid alive. I lost all my family in a single night. I went from someone who was constantly loved to someone who was treated as garbage and a slave. It wasn't easy to accommodate to it, but I survived. Heck, I'm even using big words now. Something dad always wanted me to do, be smart and charming. Mom, you wanted me to be brave and kind, the perfect child.

As sad as if seems, I can't image a life with you guys. It would have been too perfect, to surreal. Every time I think about family, it's these dorks behind me that appear in my head." I laughed softy, and Iruka playfully punches my arm. "But every time I think about pain or the past, I'm always reminded of the suffering and abuse I went through to be here now. And I don't want that anymore. I want to be happy every time I think about you guys. We had many fond memories as a family. I don't want to think about the screams or blood from that night 14 years ago. I won't let you haunt me no longer. I love you, Mom and Dad. Continue watching over me, but stop the nightmares and fear. I will see you again one day." I kiss my hand and bring it to both their graves.

I move on to the next one. Fugaku and Mikoto Uchiha. I hand the roses to Sasuke, who has a dark, depressed look in his eyes. He squeezes my hand I squeeze back. He releases me to set the roses down on their graves.

"Thank you for saving something very precious to me." He stated and stood up. He laced his fingers with mine. I look at the graves, placed right next to my parents. Pain, and grief no longer surround me.

"Thank you for being a very special person into this world." I whisper to them before the four of us turned and left the graveyard.

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We dropped Sasuke off at his house. He leaned over and planted a kiss on my cheek. "Happy birthday Naruto." He simply stated and got out of the car. I was smiling the whole car trip home.

We had a huge dinner and cake. I was bouncing excitedly on the couch when Iruka told me to wait here while he got my present. I had opened Sakura and Ino's present; condoms and a bottle of lube. I placed them by the toys from Kakashi and thought about using them tonight.

Kakashi was holding onto the collar and small box from Kiba. My leg was shaking with anticipation when Iruka finally reappeared, large box in tow. He set it down carefully in front of me and handed Kakashi a video camera. "Just want to get your reaction." Iruka stated.

I shrugged and opened the wrapped box. I heard a yelp come from inside and instantly know what it was. I tore the box apart and looked inside and met another pair of bright blue eyes. "Kurama!" I yelled and the kit leaped into my arms. He excitedly licked my face and nudged my hand for attention.

I laughed and hugged the kit. His leg was completely healed and working properly. Kakashi handed me the collar I noticed a new dog tag on it. It was the shape of a fox print with Kurama's name on it. On the back, was my name as the owner and our address.

"Kiba's mother owns a pet shop and hospital and made this for you. She was the one that administered all of is shots and cleaned him up for us. Iruka even got the Landlady to grant us permission to house a pet. He's all yours Naruto." Kakashi explained. I smiled and slipped the collar on Kurama. It looked great against his fiery orange coat.

"Thanks guys! This has been one hell of a birthday I love you both so much, I can't thank you both enough." I started but Iruka held a hand up.

"Naruto, just answer a question honestly for me." He stated. I was too focused on Kurama and Iruka to notice that Kakashi was still filming.

I nodded and he continued. "Tell me about Sasuke."

"Uh- tell you about Sasuke. Well, what about Sasuke?"

"Why you love him." Came the quick response.

I cleared at him, thinking about the right words to use. "Why I love him? -Well, there's many reasons why I love Sasuke. First, he was my very first friend, and that's something I can never forget. Though we fought a lot when we were little, I always considered him a friend. He acknowledged me and that's saying something. But I didn't fall in love until he literally came to my rescue when Mizuki was bullying me in the 9th grade. And to this day, he still sticks up for me. He was the first person that looked at my scars and accepted them as a part of me. He saved me Iruka. I mean, you saved me from abuse and loved me, but Sasuke, he..." I paused to think.

"He saved me from myself. I was ready to give up, Iruka. I was ready to go home that day, and await the final blow from my foster father. And if he didn't do it, I think I would have done it myself. It was terrible, being moved from place to place, different families each time. Some were nice if you got lucky, but mostly they were mean people who didn't want you. They told me I was forced upon them and made their lived a living hell. I was treated like trash and often thought that, that was all I was.

My last family was great until the mother passed away and the father went crazy. He called me by his wife's name and made me roleplay as her. He touched me and did things he probably shouldn't have done. He brought home all of the mothers stuff from work and one night while I was asleep he tied me down and drew an ancient symbol on my stomach, claiming it was her favorite thing to do. Then he mentioned how cats were her favorite animal and cut these whiskers on my face.

The next day, he made it permanent by suing a tattooing needle to trace the scar he made the night before, thus giving me a tattoo at an early age. I was always looked at in disgust after that. But Sasuke looked at me like I was any other human being and that really did something to me.

There never was any pity, disgust, never. But sometimes, there would be love and admiration. Like he was proud of me or something. Proud that I smiled even if I was dying on the inside. Proud that I was strong and survived, and never gave up. That's why I love the teme. I love him with all my heart.

But I'm scared he doesn't feel the same. That if I tell him and he doesn't feel the same, then our friendship will be over. But whenever I think about him with someone else, it always brings a greater pain from the past, and I don't like it. But I'm too scared to do anything." I took in a large breath of needed air.

I just confessed everything. Everything. Iruka opened his mouth, but Kakashi stopped him, handing him the camera.

"Iruka, I got this one. Naruto, I know how you feel. Laugh all you want, but it's true. I too, once worried about the same thing you are right now. I know, silly right? Kakashi Hatake, scared of rejection. But it's always been a big fear of mine. My father always pushed me to do my best and I proved I was the best when I graduated top of my class, and early. I went to college and studied chemical engineering, and passed once again, top of my class. I also studied photography and graphic designs.

I was going to take after my father's company, but when he passed away, I handed it over to someone with far more capable hands than me, and took a job in pornography. It's something I enjoy, not the sex, but the lighting and filming. The editing and acting. I hit rock bottom Naruto. My father committed suicide, and then I killed my only two friends in a car accident." I watch Iruka grab and hold Kakashi's hand tightly.

"I was the driver, I should have died with them, but God is cruel and kept me alive and taught me a lesson. To live and never regret a thing. Another friend of mine, Gai, from the school, told me that they needed someone who could repair and fix the computers, so I took up the job at the school and that's where I met Iruka for the first time.

For me, it was love at first sight. But it took a lot of work and convincing on my part to get Iruka to go on one date with me. At first, I thought he was straight and that set me back a bit, but I never gave up. I spent the next few months getting to know him and eventually got him drunk. He literally flew into my lap and wildly confessed his love for me. We made love that night, and ever since than we were always together and a couple.

So, don't be scared that Sasuke might be straight, when he was already confessed to being gay. I sit in Iruka's classroom most of the time and I know that he is crazy about you Naruto. I just don't understand how neither of you have seen it. The way you look at each other when the other isn't looking. I have seen him do it all the time. Like me, he has a hard time expressing himself, he too, had a hard life growing up. But trust me Naruto, he really is into you. You just have to make the first move."

Iruka leaned over and kissed his clothed cheek. He perked up as if he remembered something.

"Oh, and I too, have something to ask you Naruto." I blinked the tears from my eyes, having no idea when I started crying.

"It's very important to me, and I won't do it without your blessing." I looked at him confused.

"I want your permission to ask for Iruka's hand in marriage." His voice serious and full of desperation.

I nodded furiously. "Yes, yes of course, you have it, you'd always had it."

He nodded and turned back to a shell shocked Iruka. "Iruka Umino, I have loved you ever since I laid eyes on you. You saved me from my darkest hours and brought light to my world. I couldn't be happier without you and to call you mine. And I sit here, wanting to know if you will make me, once more, the happiest man by marrying me. Iruka, will you marry me?"

The room was encased in a silent void. Iruka was crying, hands trembling. Suddenly, he threw the camera on the couch and tackled Kakashi.

"Yes, of course I will marry you. I thousand times over and over." Iruka answered, yanking Kakashi's ski mask down, and passionately kissing him.

I took that as my cue to leave. I picked Kurama up, who had fallen asleep in my lap, and excused myself from them. Iruka broke their kiss to wish me another 'happy birthday' before going back to his kissing.

I smiled and closed my bedroom door.

Tomorrow.

I will tell him.

No going back.

Either go big, or go home.