Sleeping arrangements.
Tent one: Kakashi & Iruka. - Sasuke & Naruto. - Deidara & Sai. - Kiba & Shikamaru. – Neji & Gaara
Tent two: Shizune & Kurenai. – Ino & Sakura. – Temari & Ten Ten. – Hinata & Tayuya. – Rin & Ayame.
Tent three: Izumo & Kotetsu. – Utakata & Pein. – Suigetsu & Haku. – Choji & Shino. – Kankuro & Sasori.
Tent four: Anko & Tsume: - Karin & Guren. – Yagura & Misumi. – Hanabi.
While Iruka and the others had set up the tent Sasuke and Naruto had snuck in to prepare their beds. They unrolled their sleeping bags and pulled out their self inflating pillows. Naruto laid out a book and a flashlight besides his pillow along with his medication and a bottle of water. Then he pulled out the mosquito net, he unpacked it and frowned.
'' Did you bring a mosquito net? '' Naruto asked.
'' No I didn't. '' Sasuke replied as he put his bag in the corner of the tent.
'' W-we can share mine, I accidentally bought one for two. '' Naruto replied softly.
Sasuke smiled. '' I'd like that. '' He said.
Together they hung up mosquito net, they shoved their so called beds together and draped the net over the beds. After everything was settled they silently headed out the tent, they still hadn't been discovered. They headed to the campfire the teachers had made, it seemed everyone was still in their tent. Except for three.
Naruto and Sasuke sat down on the logs in front of the campfire, on the other side Iruka was turned with his back to them listening to the two yapping girls in front of him who still hadn't noticed Naruto nor Sasuke.
'' But Sensei, we want to share a tent with Sasuke-kun. '' Sakura whined.
'' We don't even know if Sasuke will come, he wasn't in the bus. '' Iruka replied.
'' But if he comes, I want to share the tent with him. '' Ino said.
'' It has been said before, the sleeping arrangements will not be changed, even if he doesn't come. '' Iruka said frustrated.
Iruka sighed, he should just give up talking with girls when it comes to Sasuke.
'' He shares his tent with me and I think you should let Iruka- sensei breath for a minute, we just arrived and your already yapping his head off. '' Naruto said agitated.
Iruka, Ino and Sakura looked who had talked to them, they were surprised to see Sasuke and Naruto sitting there on the logs.
'' When did you two get here? '' Iruka asked.
'' When you did obviously, we were in the same bus. '' Naruto said.
'' No, you weren't on the bus I looked for you. '' Iruka said.
'' We were in the VIP room. '' Sasuke said.
'' Is that the room in the back of the bus? '' Sakura asked.
'' Yes. '' Sasuke replied.
'' How did you get in there? You didn't pick the lock, did you? '' Iruka asked.
'' Ibiki let us. '' Naruto answered. He noticed that Iruka was confused.
'' Ibiki works for my father, I only had to ask. '' Naruto explained.
'' Oh. '' Iruka said.
'' Wait … he shares his tent with the likes of you! '' Sakura screeched as if it just dawned on her. '' That is just … discrimination. '' She said.
Naruto just razed a blonde eyebrow, he didn't understand how that could be discrimination.
'' You are wrong, it would be an honor to share a tent with Naruto. '' Gaara said.
Gaara looked deadly serious … as always, but to the girls it meant RUN! So both girls took off as fast as they could. Gaara took a seat on the logs as well. Both Iruka and Sasuke were very confused as to why it would be an honor to share a tent with Naruto. Of course Sasuke didn't mind sharing it with his new boyfriend.
Iruka inhaled deeply before letting out all the air, he pinched the bridge of his nose and closed his eyes. After a few seconds he opened them again,
'' Thank you. '' Iruka said as he looked at Naruto. Naruto nodded and smiled in response.
Not much later everyone had taken a seat by the fire, some were surprised to see Naruto and Sasuke there. They chatted or played simple mind games. The time passes quickly when one is having fun.
Naruto, Sasuke, Kakashi, Iruka, Deidara, Shikamaru and Neji where in a heated conversation about Konoha and how they would run it and what would be changed. Shikamaru and Neji would make cloud and bird watching a priority.
'' Excuse me. '' Naruto said as he stood up and walked away. Sasuke was confused about the sudden change, he thought that Naruto was having fun.
Iruka looked form Naruto to Sasuke and back, he watched until Naruto was out of sight. Iruka looked to Sasuke again, who was now counting on his fingers.
'' Shit. '' Sasuke muttered. He stood up and quickly walked in the same direction as Naruto.
Iruka frowned, he had been watching them closely, and he hoped that Naruto was okay, but he knew when to stay away. Sasuke entered the tent and walked to their compartment and over to Naruto, who was curled up on top of his sleeping bag. Sasuke pulled the mosquito net away and sat down behind Naruto, he pulled the blonde closer to his body and held him.
Naruto opened his eyes when he felt someone pulling him, he saw Sasuke, a look of worry on his face.
'' You don't have to do this alone. I'll be there for you when you need me. You know that, right? '' Sasuke asked. Naruto nodded against his chest.
Sasuke held Naruto until the medication worked, Naruto's body calmed, then they just sat in each other's arms for a while in complete silence, just enjoying the company. After twenty minutes they went back to the campfire and sat down on the seats they had occupied earlier. Iruka saw them coming back so he stood up and brought them their dinner.
'' Thank you. '' Naruto said. Sasuke only gave a small nod of appreciation.
Dinner was eaten, games were played and after a few hours Sasuke and Naruto went to bed as the others continued until late into the night.
Slowly one of the two weeks had passed and Naruto and Sasuke had really gotten to know each other. They almost knew everything about the other.
Naruto learned that Sasuke's favorite band was One Republic and that his favorite food was sushi and that he had the strictest dad in the world. Sasuke's father, Fugaku had tried many times to get Sasuke to work for the family business, but that wasn't what Sasuke wanted, he didn't like desk jobs. Although Sasuke didn't know what he wanted to do, but working for his father was deffinatly not it. Naruto also learned about Sasuke's mother, Mikoto she was the sweetest of the whole family. And then uncle Orochimaru, Naruto didn't know why but the name alone made his skin crawl.
Sasuke learned that Naruto had stopped making music when his friend died, he couldn't make music after the pain he had gone through, his father though taught him to make music from the emotions he was feeling and that if he didn't continue for himself then he should for Kyuubi. He also learned that Naruto was the most forgiving person in the world, besides his mom, that's probably where he got it from, Sasuke decided after he heard all the pranks Naruto had played on his parents.
Naruto and Sasuke had agreed to keep their relationship secret because of the huge amount of fan girls, who actually didn't know Sasuke was gay, even though he never looked at a girl longer than absolutely necessary.
The group had played several trust and simple mind gamed or they had difficult discussions. In this week people grew fond of Naruto, but some had grown to hate him, especially when they noticed how close Naruto was to Sasuke … it was of course a mob of fan girls.
Sasuke awoke early in the morning, he looked through their compartment. Naruto was on the other end of their so called bed, as far away as he possibly could and he had been there all night and had not cuddled to him, as he thought about it Naruto hadn't done so for several days. Maybe Naruto was having second thoughts about their relationship.
'' Naruto. '' Sasuke called out softly.
'' Naruto, wake up. '' He said after a few minutes had passed.
'' I don't want to. '' Naruto mumbled into his pillow.
'' Come on. '' Sasuke said as a smirk grew on his face, he sat up so he could see Naruto's reaction.
'' Or else the fan gir- ''
Sasuke didn't even had to finish his sentence at the evil F word Naruto was as good as dressed. They both finished dressing and then went to the logs by the campfire. A lot were already up except for a few … picky girls who wanted to look great … on a camping trip.
Most of the logs were taken except for a tiny space. Naruto sat down on the log and Sasuke in between his legs on the ground. It wasn't uncommon though they did it every time when there wasn't enough space only sometimes the other way around.
They waited for the last of the girls before they would hand out breakfast. Naruto was already getting stares and glares from a club of evil fan girls, but he was as always oblivious to them or really good at ignoring them and hiding that he knew they were staring at him. It took a while, but breakfast was finally handed out and eaten. After breakfast Iruka addressed the group of students.
'' Today we'll have a canoe race, each tent will be a team, the team that wins will have the privilege of luxury … no dishwashing or no hunting or fishing, it is up to you. '' Iruka said.
Most of the group cheered and then rushed off to prepare for the race. Naruto walked to Iruka, who was standing in front of the lake.
'' Sensei? '' Naruto asked.
Iruka turned to look at the one who spoke to him. '' Yes Naruto. '' He said.
'' I would like to sit this one out, I'm not feeling so well. '' Naruto said.
'' Alright. '' Iruka turned to Kakashi, who was not so far away. '' Kakashi, you'll have to do it with eight, Naruto's out. '' He said somewhat louder.
'' Out? '' Kakashi asked.
A look of worry created on Iruka's face, it was obvious that Naruto was their favorite student. '' Yes, he's not feeling well. '' He replied. Kakashi nodded and walked to the rest of his team.
Iruka counted down and then they started the race. Naruto walked around, slowly gathering fire wood. He was carrying a large amount of sticks, when his world started spinning.
'' Iruka s-sens- '' Naruto said before he fell forward. Iruka turned to Naruto to listen what he was about to say when he saw him falling forward, into the sticks he was carrying. Iruka rushed to Naruto and knelt down on his knees. He felt the blonde's forehead.
'' He's burning up. '' Iruka thought.
'' KAKASHI! '' Iruka yelled as hard as he could. He saw Kakashi turning in the seat of the canoe in response.