Chapter 18

You guys must want to KILL me. I think the last time I updated this story was like….what, April of last month? Well I just came across my drafts of the story and thought "I should totally update my stories! So here is the 18th chapter of Birthday Disaster. Hope you like it, after this there is only one more chapter :P

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, but I do own the plot Hahahaha!

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Naruto was finally able to get out of the hospital. He first went to his apartment, to see what shape it was in, since he hasn't been there in a couple years. He couldn't imagine how dusty the place was, or how bad the food in the fridge was going to be, let alone smell. He cringed at the thought. As far as he knows, he left nothing in the house besides a few left behind clothes and little things like that. When he opened the door, he never expected what he saw…

"Surprise!!"

Naruto took a step back, totally drawn back at the site. His house was completely clean and in perfect condition. In the main room, he saw streamers hanging from the ceiling, balloons in the corner hooked onto lamps. Everyone that was close to Naruto was in his house, welcoming him back home. Kakashi was actually on time, and not late!

After realizing that he was still standing in his doorway, he walked inside and shut the door

Iruka-sensi walked up to him and gave him a huge hug. Naruto returned it with new found strength. It wasn't the hug that was exchanged between friends. It was a hug that was felt between Father and Son. Naruto felt loved once again.

"It's good to see you up and about, Naruto. I hear those hospital beds aren't very comfortable," Iruka-sensei said, smiling

"It's good to be up and about," Naruto laughed. "It's no wonder people brought in hospitals are always having back problems."

Iruka laughed. "I'm glad that your humor is still intact and that your okay."

After everyone had told him how great it was to see him out of bed, the music started and people started to party. Naruto's eyes happened to find the most interesting parings: Jiraya and Tsunade, Neji and Ten-Ten, Chouji and Ino….even Shikamaru and Temari were dancing! Well, not actually. Only Temari was dancing. Shikamaru just stood there, with his hands in his pockets, head turned to the side, probably thinking 'Dancing is too troublesome' while Temari danced in front of him.

What had happened while he was gone? He asked himself, silently laughing to himself.

He walked around and also saw Sakura and Sasuke. They weren't dancing, they were just drinking some punch from the bowl on the table and talking to each other. He smiled and walked into his room. While sitting on the bed, he realized that all his clothes and things he brought with him to the Sand village was still…in the village of sand. He'd have to go get them sooner or later.

He walked to the window to step out and sit on the roof and get some air when a hand on his shoulder stopped him.

"Kakashi-sensei?" He turned around, and saw the man himself.

"Where do you think you're going?" Kakashi asked.

"Well, I was thinking about going to go get my stuff from Gaara's house. I left all my things there. Everything important to me. But I was just going to go sit out on the roof."

Kakashi nodded, knowing what he meant also understanding what he meant by important things. Iruka's head band, the picture of Team 7 back in the day and the necklace that Tsunade gave to him.

"Why don't you go tomorrow, when Gaara and the rest leave. That way people won't worry about you, and be looking for you in 10 minutes while your gone"

"There is no one looking for me. Thy are all dancing and talking. It's okay, I don't mind. It's a party after all."

"Naruto, I'm surprised at you. You never doubted how many people cared about you before," Kakashi said. Naruto looked down at his feet.

"I guess you're right." He said and they both walked out.

Kiba and Akamaru were playing some old dog tricks, so everyone was in a circle watching them. A few people were even laughing.

Naruto sat in the corner of the room, letting people have their fun. He really wanted to go get his things,

Naruto put his elbows on his knees, leaning over and putting his head on his hands. He started to remember the day Iruka gave him the head band, when he had stolen that scroll. He had been so happy.

He also remembered the many great times Team 7 had with missions and everything. He distinctly remembered when they tried to find out what was under Kakashi's mask.

Sakura was talking to Sasuke when she saw Naruto sitting in the corner. She walked over and when Sasuke figured out where she was going, he followed her. They stood in front of him and asked.

"Naruto, what's wrong?"

He looked up from his hands and saw Sakura kneeling in front him him.

"Nothing, I just was thinking. I was also thinking about going to get my stuff back from Gaara's house. There are a few important things I would like back."

"What kind of things?" Sakura asked. He explained the few things he wanted back. "I also have Sasuke's old forehead protector. The one he left, before going to Orochimaru, after our fight. Do you remember the scratch I put on it, Sasuke?"

Sasuke nodded, looking to the side.

"Yeah, I put that there after you said 'You'll never out a scratch on my forehead," Naruto said, laughing. Sakura joined in laughing and Sasuke just smirked.

"So yeah, I'd really like those back, I'm leaving early tomorrow with Gaara, Temari and Kankuro when they head back. Kakashi said people would be worried if I had left earlier…"

Sakura looked at Naruto like he was crazy. She took her fist and hit him on the head.

"You Baka! Of course we would be worried!" Sakura screamed.

"Ow! Sakura, my head still hurts from the fight...Owwwww," Naruto whined.

Sakura's face dropped. She had completely forgotten about that. "I'm so sorry Naruto!!!!"

"Heh, it's alright." Naruto got up and hugged her and she just returned it. Then he pulled back and yelled,

"Now who's up for some limbo?!"

So that was Chapter 18. What did you think? Again, sorry everyone who's been reading my story from the beginning, and I haven't been updating. Hope you can forgive me!!! Also, anyone reading Two Lives, I will be updating that later tonight as well. Review!!!!!!!!!!!

~Crystal