Holy crap, It's time for the first time skip. We get to meet one character you'll all find (hopefully) cute and though his part is small, he brings it all together... You might not get what I mean now but you'll see in the end lol.
A small summary of what's happened during the break: Naruto is still training to be Hokage. Sasuke and Ashurii had their child. Neji and Ten-Ten had their kids too. Um... Naruto and Sasuke's relationship... they have an awkward time trying to talk to each other and that's when they even try to talk. In other words, Naruto hasn't even tried to get Sasuke to love him. The rest should make itself obvious as we go on. Oh, and it's only been around a year.
Onward biznitches!
Disclaimer: HAHAHAHAHA! You think I own Naruto?! Well you are dead wrong! I only own Ashurii, the kids, and Shino's girlfriend.(Though she might say different.) (Oh! You didn't know about her yet huh?)
Warnings: Yaoi. Lemons. Cursing. And the usual sexual tension. lol
And he kept missing his chance. Will he ever find a way?
The laughter in the ramen stand was loud and hearty. The group of friends sat in their usual booth for thier weekly dinner.
"When I got to the nursery room, I found Neji-chan soaked in pee," Tenten laughed. Her husband Neji just rolled his eyes.
"I swear, Taka waits for the exact moment I'm lifting his butt for the wipe," Neji sighed. "And Nita just watches and laughes.
The Hyuuga twins were born early December. Taka looked just like Tenten, as Nita bore the eyes of her father. Now, well into September, the infants had grown healthily.
"Ne, teme?" Naruto grinned and elbowed Sasuke at his left. "Little Ryou-chan pee on you yet?"
Sasuke sneered.
"I'll take that as a yes," Naruto laughed. Everyone (but Sasuke) joind in, but not as loudly. "I would pay to see that, dattebyo."
The raven looked at the sunny blonde and softly smiled. But as quick as the smile appeared it disappeared. Only one set of green eyes caught it. Sasuke loved the loud laughter that Naruto had and the childish way he always had around most. Oh, how more than a year had made Sasuke realize his love more clearly. But, so much had happened that he never got to admit it.
Sakura watched Sasuke's expression go soft back to a cold mask. She had a suspicion for awhile about Sasuke liking Naruto, but never really acted on it. She had been so busy recently with her wedding plans. The mere thought of it made her gently squeeze the hand around her shoulder. Lee looked down at her and smiled.
"How a teme like you got the cutest kid in the world is still beyond me," Naruto grinned. It couldn't be any more faker. His blue eyes looked over the couples around the table and suddenly felt so lonely. Everyone had someone.
Shikamaru was off in the Suna to visit Temari. Kiba had Hinata. Shino had met a girl a month ago and was with her now, on their date to the forest to study bugs. Neji and Tenten are married with twins. Ino and Chouji were dating. Sakura was getting married in a month to Lee. And Sasuke.... He had a baby's mama and an adorable six month old baby boy.
Naruto was alone.
"Well, we better get going," Tenten sighed, as she stood, Neji following. "Don't want to leave Taka and Nita with my grandfather for too long."
Sakura then stood, pulling her fiance with her. "Yeah, me too. I have an early shift tomorrow."
After that everyone seemed to have an excuse to leave. Ino remembered she had a shipment of sunflowers coming in bright and early. And where Ino went, Chouji was sure to follow. Hinata mumbled out an "I'm not feeling so well," and Kiba escorted her back to the Hyuuga estate. And so there were two.
Naruto, trying to ignore an awkward situation, ordered another miso-ramen bowl. It had been so weird since the notebook situation. Said situation, though, hadn't been mentioned yet. The kitsune could only pray to Kami that Sasuke never brought the subject up.
When the waiter brought the food for Naruto over, Sasuke asked for the bill. The raven's heart pound quickly in his chest. This could be his chance to tell Naruto his true feelings. "Dobe, I-"
"Uzumaki-san!"
Sasuke went face fault for a moment before going back to cold and cursing his luck. Every time! the Uchiha screamed in his mind. Everytime Sasuke found a chance, something always happened. Sasuke turned his head around to glare at the intruder.
Shizune fidgetted under the mean icy stare. "Excuse me," she said. Naruto looked up at her, noodles still slurping in. "From Tsunade-sama."
She handed a folded piece of paper. Naruto took it and thanked her. As the woman turned away, the blonde stuffed the letter in his sweater pocket. He didn't even bother to read it.
"You're not going to look at it?" Sasuke asked as Naruto continues eating.
The blonde swallowed some noodles and wiped his mouth with the back of his hand. "Eh, if it's really important, Shinzune-san wouldn't be so calm , believe it." Naruto grinned at Sasuke brightly and it made the raven forget his composure.
Sasuke caught his face. he always seemed to lose himself around Naruto. It was like the kitsune had something on him. And he technically did, love. "Hn."
"Uchiha-san," Ashurii bowed to the man as he entered his home. "I will leave Ryou-chan here. I have a mission to attend tomorrow."
Sasuke removed his sandals and walked over to the play pen his son was laying in. He took the boy into his arms, placing a kiss on the babe's head. He then turned back to Ryou's mother and nodded. "Hn, understood. Be safe then."
Ashurii bowed again before walking out the door and back to her home to pack for her mission.
Sasuke walked down the hall into the den, Ryou wriggling in his hold. He sat in the leather chair and smiled at his son. "Hello, Ryou-kun." His voice had no ice to it, instead it was kind. "How was your day?"
The baby gurgled happily. Tiny saliva bubbles blew out of the tiny mouth. Sasuke chuchled. Ryou brought a tiny hand up and it grapped his father's raven bangs. Sasuke winced in pain as he tried to remove the baby's hand.
"So strong already," Sasuke smiled. He pulled the lever on the side of the seat and his feet went up as the back leaned back. Taking a fleece blanket from behind his head, the raven covered himself and the crow. Ryou looked at him with curious onyx eyes. "What is it, musuko?"
The raven baby placed a hand on his father's chest, right over the heart. It was like Ryou knew his father so well from his short six months of life so far. "Geh?"
Sasuke closed his eyes and leaned into the comfortable chair. "Yeah, almost. I almost told him today."
We always seem to be alone,
Your words, small, chill me to the bone.
Naruto wrote into the trashy looking notebook that was filled with poetry.
And yet, your silence means more,
\line Like everything is just like before.
Naruto closed the book and placed it on the floor to his side. He shifted on his futon to look out the window. The night sky was clear ans the stars twinkled brightly. The window was open a bit so it allowed cool late summer air to flow in. The contradiction of the cold air and warm blankets reminded Naruto of Sasuke. But, everything reminded him of the raven either way.
But as usual his mind went blank, just like he taught himself to do when he didn't want to think randomly on missions. Instead of Sasuke, his Kyuubi strengthened senses listened to his surrounding. The sound of soft crickets playing far off. The rythm reminded him of an ANBU song, usually sung to keep aware of things. br>
"Silver stones and red bones, an Anbu's nightmare. Cold chills and silent kills, is my nightmare."
As creepy as Naruto found it, the song brought him into an uncomforting sleep. Soon enough his eyes lulled shut and his breathing became heavy.
Naruto's missions had become so gory and horrific as they became more dangerous. He was sent to kill rouge ninjas and assassins. Blood spilled everywhere and splattered against tan skin. Many nights, the blonde came home dazed in the scene of murder and all he could manage was a shower and bed.
Being an Anbu made his nights cold and he knew it would, right from the start. It didn't help Naruto had no one to comfort him.
And it went, his mind left the image of Sasuke before falling into the REM stage of sleep. The kitsune once again dreamed of the only man he's ever loved.
God for such a short chapter, it took me some time to update. Sorry, everyone, my first set of classes ended Wedsnday and it was a bit hectic some days.
Well, that was the first chapter after the first time skip. Not really what you guys expected right. Don't worry it'll move really quickly now, lol. Well kinda. *smirk*
Itachi: So I was looking on your myspace the other day and you wrote about someone who did some stuff on the AMA awards. What's that about?
Nati: One, You know what Myspace is and how did you see it if it's private? Two, You mean Adam lambert? *Itachi nods* Okay so I start it like this. I don't watch American Idol, and never will unless someone I know will be on it *Looks at tourniquet* (yeah so when are you gonna go for it Kae?)
Tourniquet: When it comes around here next and I have the actual money to afford it. lol. I'll probably get to Broadway first.
Nati: Well, anyways, Adam Lambert peeked my interest when I saw his picture on Yahoo and the caption saying that his performance was edited. I looked it up found out he was Gay. Sure he went a bit far with the whole crotch to face thing but the fact that they edited other stuff in his perfomance like the kiss with his keyboard player, who is a straight man, is just discrimination. Madonna has been making out with chicks on stage for a decade now, so one guy kisses another guy with out any warning and 1500 people have to call in and complain. Close your eyes if you don't want to see it. *gasps for air after rampage*
Itachi: Right. Sorry I asked. Geez you get too worked up about gay rights... I swear.
Tourniquet: If it makes her look better, I watched the video, read the article, and then threw my old phone at the computer.
Nati: Shut up Itachi or I'll cut your parts in the future of this story just like how you cut the throats of your famil-
Itachi: Oh look is that Bill Kaulitz? *points randomly*
Nati: Where!? *fan girl mode* BILL!
Itachi: She is so stupid, I swear. That was just some guy with eyeliner, manicured nails, and cool hair... Maybe it was Bill. Hmph Please review.
Nati: Have a happy belated Thanksgiving everyone! (and if you don't celebrate it, happy random Thursday at the end of November)
Tourniquet: Happy Native American Oppression Day! *wide smile*
Nati: that coming from the uke who cooked thanksgiving dinner in her WWE fanfic. *shakes head* Anyways, GO REVIEW NOW!
Love Natsuki Lee\par