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Just Ludicrous: Chapter 17
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As Sakusen approached the lantern-lit front of the establishment, the guards fingered the hilts of their swords, leering eagerly. The show was dropped, however, when Sakusen approached the Mama-san and withdrew a purse from his sleeve. It clinked as he rested it on her palm, and she nodded. "Pardon me, sir," she said graciously, "While I fetch Suikazura. I'm sure that's one you want." The woman strode away, leaving Sakusen kneeling in a tatami mat room with little decoration.
The woman returned with Neji trailing behind her. The blond looked terrified until she saw the boy. She relaxed, and they smiled at each other. The Mama-san bowed.
"Please follow Suikazura to your quarters for tonight." She said in smooth tones, as though this was the perfect place in the world. Then she glared at Neji. The girl bowed.
"Welcome. Please follow me."
Sakusen rose, and followed her to a room enclosed by sliding doors and walls designed to look like the paper doors. Neji closed the doors behind her, and they both gave sighs of relief. Sakusen knelt on the futon, while Neji sat cross-legged next to him.
"How did you get the money for this?
"Sensei just handed me the money."
Neji nodded. "Yeah, that was weird, earlier."
"Definitely." Sakusen leaned back, staring at the ceiling. "It looks like Kakashi's gonna get you and Iruka out of here soon."
"Yeah. I wonder where they know each other."
"You don't think Iruka-sensei . . ."
Neji shook her head violently. "Nahh, you say how he reacted when I used my Sexy no Jutsu on him. There's no way he would use that jutsu."
Sakusen reminisced how her teacher had had the violent nosebleed, and had consequentially shouted at Naruto about 'Stupid Tricks.' "I guess you're right."
Neji leaned back too. "I wish we knew what the Akatsuki is up to here, though. I haven't heard of any Jiinuriiki in the Mist Village before."
Sakusen nodded, and sighed. "At least we get out of here soon. I'm getting really tired of being a guy. I wanna go back to being a girl and hanging out with Ino."
Neji nodded. "Yeah, I wanna hang out with everyone again." But then she fell silent. If they went back, would they still have these feelings? Or would it go back again to how it usually was, him desperately trying to be acknowledged, while she chased after Sasuke?
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They ended up chatting, remembering together about missions they had shared, and other things. At one time, Neji attempted to brush her hair, but had failed miserably, getting the brush hopelessly tangled. Sakusen had taken over, and had sat, gently untangling the long hair while they laughed together. Long years of practice allowed for Sakusen to be able to work with the hair so that Neji hardly felt a thing. Neither of them were comfortable with where they were, though. The thought of what one usually does in a brothel loomed in their minds, making they nervous towards each other. Instead, they behaved strictly as friends. Even so, before they finally fell asleep, they shared one short kiss.
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About as mushy as this story will get. Sorry! It's short, and late. Sorry! Next chapter is promised to be longer, and funnier! Much Funnier!
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