"Granny Tsunade! We have the decorations!" Naruto burst into the house with a Santa hat on and five boxes in hand. Sasuke walked in behind him with four boxes and three bags that looked as if they were going to explode.
"Let me help you." Sakura said to Sasuke as she pushed Naruto out of her way and took a box and bag from Sasuke. Naruto regained his balance, "Where should we get started?" Tsunade shut the front door and turned up the thermostat, it was getting colder this year. She tightened her robe and replied, "Depends on what you brought."
"I'll go make hot chocolate." Shizune scooped up Ton Ton and walked into the kitchen, with Ton Ton's collar and Shizune's hat jingling.
"We have tons of mistletoe, paper plates, napkins, cups, and eating utensils in this box. Then we bought garland, huge ornaments, snow flakes, and great party music provided by me." Naruto snickered as he grabbed two bags full of confetti.
"How much of that did you but?" Tsunade asked eyeing the confetti.
"Unfortunately, there were only twelve bags, but look, we also got the bed sheets, spreads, and pillow covers that you asked for."
"But I didn't ask for bed fixings." Tsunade rubbed her head as Shizune walked in with a tray of hot chocolate. She began to distribute the cups to every one but just as she was about to hand Naruto his, Tsunade spoke up. "Don't give him one, he's already jacked up. We don't need to give him any more sugar."
"There's nothing wrong with being jacked up on Mountain Due (I used this idea from the movie Talladega Nights and I don't own Mountain Due). Just give me a little sip." He reached out for the cup but Shizune turned around and went back to the kitchen. Tsuande walked over to her coat rack and began to put on her favorite long jacket while giving orders out. "Naruto, start hanging the garland and snowflakes up. Shizune, can you call up Iruka-sensei and tell him to bring some card tables over tomorrow? Sakura, Sasuke, I'm leaving you two in charge of the bedrooms and mistletoe," Tsunade eyed the young couple as Sakura blushed while Sasuke stared longingly at her. "maybe Naruto should be in charge of the mistletoe. I'm off to find Jiraiya and figure out just how many people he's inviting to this party." Tsunade wrapped a scarf around her neck and left the mansion.
"Sorry it took me so long to retrieve all of this info." Kurenai said as she took a seat across from Jiraiya at a small restaurant. "Spying with a little toddler isn't easy."
"That can be expected." Jiraiya stared at the child as it began to play with its mother's hair.
"We have tons of singles in Konoha, Genma, Kakashi, Anko who's actually in the market for a guy, some of the kids, Gai of course, Iruka, Shizune, some of our ANBU and proctors as well. Shizune and Iruka might start something though, because I've seen her visiting Iruka's classroom a lot and I've caught them at lunch together. Then all the couples are Asuma and I, Naruto and Hinata, Tenten and Neji, and Sakura and Sasuke have just started dating recently. Don't tell any one though because they don't want the word to spread to those damn fan girls. Temari and Shikamaru as well, they're goanna spend Christmas together at his house."
"What about Tsunade?"
"She made me swear not to tell any one." Kurenai sipped some hot tea.
"C'mon Kurenai, you can trust me. Besides it's-"
"I made a promise to her, besides if you two really are good friends then I'm sure she'll tell you herself. All the other information was asked for or it was right out in the open to tell you."
"Tell him what?" Tsunade walked up to their table and sat down beside Jiraiya.
"He wanted to know if-" Jiraiya jumped up and covered Kurenai's mouth. "If you like the decorations that Naruto picked out?"
"That's why I came to find you, how many people are coming to this party? And yes I like the decorations."
"Oh just thirty or forty." Tsunade turned so fast in the booth that she almost knocked Jiraiya out of it. "But some of them might be busy, so not all of them are going to show."
"And I'm sure you told them that it would be fine if they could spend the night too?"
"That's just common curtsey if you're throwing a party. You don't want your friend walking home drunk now do you? You want them to stay warm and same over the holidays." Tsunade knew that Jiraiya was giving her the guilt trip and that it was working. She sighed and picked up a menu, she was hungry and ready to eat.
"I'd love to stay and eat but unfortunately I have a prior engagement that I have to attend to. See you soon." Kurenai picked up her sleeping child and left.
"So why do you need to know who's dating?" Tsunade said before ordering a soup.
"Hime, I'm trying really hard to bring this village together, honestly. People have been a little lonely lately and that's why I'm going through all of this trouble to make special outfits and assigning rooms for those who wish to stay." Jiraiya put his warm soft hand on top of Tsunade's small hand. "Just trust me for this one time."
"Alright then, if the guests want to order outfits and are fine with have room partners, then I guess I am too. But FYI, you're paying for lunch."
"C'mon outside guys, I finally finished it!" Naruto yelled from the roof of the house.
"Hold on, Naruto-kun. I have to finish the last of the lights in here." Shizune called back.
"Good thing it's dark now, or else we wouldn't be able to see your so called master piece." Sakura said as she began to fix her hair and watched Sasuke walk over to her.
"What'd you and Sasuke do? Because what ever he did, he needs to do it again. You're actually being nice to me." Naruto jumped down from the roof and landed in front of the couple.
"Naruto you baka!" Sakura hit him in the face and Naruto flew into a huge pile of snow.
"Okay I'm ready, now where's Naruto?" Shizune walked into the front yard with Ton Ton just as Naruto was digging his way out of the snow. Naruto finally got out of the snow and plugged in the lights. As soon as the electrical current was sent through, it was like the whole house was as bright as the sun (background music is Hallelujah by Handel). The four of them stood in amazement as the lights, blow-ups, and ornaments shone around them.
"It's…beautiful." Naruto said before passing out in the snow. None of the others figured out that he had passed out until Ton Ton began to squeal. Shizune bent down and began to talk to him but Sakura interrupted, "Shizune, you're being too gentle." Shizune moved and Sakura began to violently shake the poor blonde haired boy.
"Why can't we just leave him here?" Sasuke asked.
"Because it's too cold." Shizune replied.
"I got it!" Sasuke shouted as he knelt down beside his long time friend. "Naked Hinata!" Naruto's eyes flew open as he shouted "Where?" every one began to laugh as Naruto searched the area for Hinata.
Sorry if this was a long chapter but there was nothing for me to cut or add to the next chapter. I'll update soon and please review!