A/N: Yo! I just want to start off by saying that I love you all! I smile every time I see I have reviews in my inbox. Gosh, I love you guys. I can't believe so many people read my stories. I didn't they were that good. lol.
Okay, with that out of the way, I want to say this came from no where in particular. It was one of those drabble prompts I got. And, I do not own "Can I Have A Kiss" by Kelly Clarkson. If you haven't heard it, I highly recommend it. Hell, I highly recommend any of her songs and CD's. She's my hero.
Enjoy!!!


One-Shot #34
Music (Can I Have A Kiss)

It was a recent development, Sasuke's obsession with music. He wasn't even really sure when it started, just that he'd developed a penchant for the rhythm and lyrics floating through his head. Surprisingly enough, the stoic teen didn't take to one type of music, he was more into variety. He would listen to almost anything, as long as the lyrics or music spoke to him.

While browsing through the music saved on his computer, he decided it was time he bought something so he could take his obsession with him. The next time he went into the center of Konoha, he bought himself a slim black iPod. He figured it would be sufficient space for his music, and it would be useful while training. Something to keep his attention focused on his ninjutsu or taijutsu.

Sakura noticed over the next few weeks that Sasuke never left his music player out of his sight. He constantly had it on him, listening to it, playing with it. It seemed to make him happy, so she didn't say anything. But that didn't stop Naruto from voicing his opinion upon taking notice…

"Sasuke, can I listen?" Naruto asked, pointing animatedly at the small black device currently in Sasuke's hand.

"No."

"Come on, bastard! We can share ear-thingies…"

"And then I'd have to sterilize it before putting it back in my ear." Sasuke crossed his arms, keeping his iPod close to his body. He looked away from the blonde, waiting for the insult to take effect. As soon as Naruto remembered what 'sterilize' meant, he drew his eyebrows down in a tight frown and growled.

"Argh, you are so…so…so emo!" Naruto exclaimed, flailing his arms around as he spoke.

"I am not emo." Sasuke glared back, his having more intensity than Naruto's did. It came from years of practice, though.

"Sasuke, what harm would come from sharing with him? Could keep him quiet…" Kakashi said coolly from his position ahead of the three genin. This brought a frown out of Sasuke and a grin from Naruto.

After losing the argument, Sasuke took one of his ear pieces from his ear and held it out to Naruto, who all too excitedly placed it in his own ear.

To Sasuke's surprise, Naruto didn't say one word about his choice in music. He just silently walked the duration of their walk, never even making a noise. It was actually quite a shock to Sakura and Kakashi, Naruto not talking was making the trip frighteningly boring. Sakura kept breathing heavily, wishing she would have thought of Naruto's idea. Oh, what a chance to be that close to Sasuke, because, let's face it, those ear pieces only stretched so far.

That night, the tents were pitched and the four of them were supposed to be taking turns keeping watch. Sasuke, who wasn't really tired, took first watch. His fingers twitching at the loss of his iPod, but he was a diligent student and never faltered from his current job. Time was nearing for Naruto (who was taking second shift) to emerge from the tent. The first thought crossing Sasuke's mind was that he'd have to wake the blonde up, but miracles happen. Naruto emerged from the tent by himself. He took his seat on the log, sitting next to Sasuke. He smiled sleepily at the raven-haired teen beside him before eyeing the iPod in Sasuke's hands.

"Have you been listening to that all night?" Naruto asked.

"No, it has games on it." Naruto nodded and yawned. "There's no activity anywhere out there." Sasuke motioned to the woods before him and began to get up, but was stopped by Naruto's hand on his arm.

"That song, the first one that played, what was it called?" Sasuke had to think for a minute. The first song was a long time ago. He glanced down to his player, thinking maybe the answer was written on it somewhere, but couldn't find it. He looked back up, meeting Naruto's eyes, and shrugged.

"I don't remember." He was going to stop his answer there, but he was beginning to get curious. "Why?"

"It just, um, reminded me of someone, I mean something." A slight blush crossed Naruto's cheeks at his mistake before continuing. "Nothing important, I was just wondering."

"Who?" Sasuke asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Who what?"

"Who did the song remind you of?" Sasuke asked, rolling his eyes. Sometimes the blonde could be such a moron.

Little did he know the blonde was just playing 'moron' this time, he was trying to get the older teen to change the subject. "No one…important. Aren't you sleepy, Sasuke?"

Sasuke smirked slightly, catching on instantly to Naruto's game. "No, not really. I'd much rather listen to some music. Let's see…" Sasuke put his ear piece in his ear and handed the other end to Naruto, who looked confused but put it in his ear. "…what could we listen to?" The Uchiha wasn't an Uchiha for nothing, he was smart and strategic. So, cycling back through the songs until he was at the first one he played when they first set out, he came to the song Naruto was talking about.

Excuse me for this

I just want a kiss

I just want to know what it feels like to touch

Something so pure

Something I'm so sure of

What it feels like to stand outside your door

I'm unworthy

I can see you're above me

But I can be lovely given the chance

Sasuke looked at him, raising his eyebrow once again. "Is this the song? 'Can I Have A Kiss' by Kelly Clarkson?" The blush creeping across Naruto's face, accompanied by the incoherent stuttering was proof enough for Sasuke. "Aw, who does little dobe have a crush on?" He said, using his baby voice, smirking the entire time.

"Shut up, bastard!" Naruto's growled, annoyed at being mocked.

"Don't yell at me, you're the one who asked about the song."

"Well…well…you're the one with the girly song on your player-thing." Naruto growled, pointing at Sasuke.

"It's called an iPod. And, still, you're the one who likes it." Sasuke smirked. "Besides, you still never said who it was about."

"No one." Naruto said, dropping his head as the blush returned.

"Dobe, you're a liar." The tone in Sasuke's voice fueled a fire deep within Naruto. His hands gripped into fists as he gave an intense glare toward the Uchiha.

"Would you stop, dammit?" Sasuke, a little taken back, eyed him curiously. "Stop talking down to me. I'm sick of it." He growled out, fisting his hands in his hair.

"Dobe…"

"See, just like that!" Naruto jumped up, causing the ear piece to fall from his ear, hanging limply beside Sasuke's shoulder. "You always talk to me like I'm a child! I can't believe that after all this time, that's all I am to you! God, why do I even like you?"

At this, both boys just stared at each other. Sasuke shocked at what he heard, Naruto shocked at what he'd let slip. Witnessing a very rare event, Naruto took in the look of pure confusion and shock on Sasuke's face before turning and running deeper into the forest. Sasuke jumped up, watching where the blonde ran to.

"What is going on out here?" Kakashi's voice boomed through the forest.

"I…I think I…Naruto…" Sasuke stuttered out, still trying to see where the blonde boy ran off to.

"Listen, Sasuke." Kakashi put a hand on the boys shoulder, taking a lower, softer tone. "You need to take it easier on him. Stop talking down to him. As you can see, it's having a pretty negative effect. And you and I both know he's stronger than you let on. Besides, he looks up to you…" The jounin let that sentence hang there; giving Sasuke a gentle push in the direction Naruto ran.

Nodding, Sasuke ran in the forest, using his Sharingan to feel out Naruto's charka. He found the boy in front of the same stream they used for bathing earlier in the evening. He was just standing there, his fists clenched at his sides, his head dropped down.

"Do-…Naruto?" Sasuke caught himself, but not soon enough. Naruto let out a low growl before turning to face him.

"Dobe? Yeah, it fits, doesn't it? I really am an idiot." Contrary to his appearance, Naruto's voice was surprisingly calm.

Sasuke didn't really know what to say, but he was trying to think of something quickly. The very real risk of losing the only friend he'd ever had was beginning to affect him. Sure, he'd made Naruto mad before, angry even, but after a spar or some insults, they'd been fine. Not this time. This time, Sasuke thought sparring would only make it worse. This time, Sasuke had really screwed up. This time, Naruto was the one who wasn't joking around. He just looked…sad. So, instead of words (which he knew could only make things worse), Sasuke decided to put one ear piece in his ear and the other in Naruto's ear. Naruto jumped slightly at the contact, but allowed the ear piece to stay in place. Sasuke started the song all over again, the song that started all this in the first place.

Naruto turned his head to look at Sasuke, catching the boy in his eyes. The gaze held there for a moment before Naruto attempted to look away.

"Naruto…this song…is it about…me?" Sasuke spoke slowly, choosing his words carefully. When the blush returned to Naruto's cheeks, ten-fold, Sasuke smirked slightly. "Well then, in that case…"

All I have

All I can give to you I will

Just promise this

If I can't have forever

Can I have a kiss?

Sasuke leaned forward, catching Naruto's lips with his own. The younger boy jumped back, shocked, but Sasuke caught his face with one hand. It was quick, almost chaste, but it was their second kiss.

"Wha…what was that for?" Naruto asked; his breathing slightly uneven.

"You asked for it." Sasuke smirked, motioning toward the player in his hand.

Naruto smirked slightly before his expression turned serious again. "Sasuke, I-uh…"

"I'm not against it, Naruto. I'm not sure where it will, or can, go. But I'm willing to give it a try if you are."

Naruto's eyebrow rose slightly. "Really?"

Sasuke shrugged. "Yeah."

"Are you sure? Because, um…this actually means something to me, you know. It's not just a game. I really mean it. I…I like you…Sasuke…" Naruto was kicking at invisible rocks on the ground as he spoke, his eyes never meeting Sasuke's.

"Naruto, I know I'm hard on you. But I think it's because I just don't know how else to act around you. And, recently, I've started thinking of you…differently." And, finally catching Naruto's eyes, he added, "Besides, if I didn't want to I wouldn't have. You didn't force me…you're not that good."

Naruto drew his eyes down slightly, gauging Sasuke's words carefully. After a moment, he lightened his expression and smiled. "Fine, 'suke. But don't even, for a minute, think that I'm always the uke. Because, my dear, it's only fitting you are. It is in your name."

Sasuke glared at Naruto's retreating form, gauging what the outcome would be of a spur-of-the-moment sparring match. If only to prove he was truly the seme, no matter what his name spelled out.


Cute ending, I hope. Just a little play on the word hidden in Sasuke's name. And, um...once again Sasuke's a little OOC again in this one. But, we can just pretend that his sexy ass didn't go all emo way back in the day.
I recently read the 377 chapter of the Naruto Manga, and I have to say...Jiraiya is awesome!!! lol. If you haven't read the manga, I highly suggest you do. I downloaded them all from and I've been reading them for the past four days. Manga is my new favorite past time. Oh, and I'd also like to add that fifteen year old shirtless (and wet) Naruto is my favorite thing. As well as Konohamaru's "Boy on Boy Jutsu". Don't know what I'm talking about, read the damn manga!