Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, but someday, I'll own a nifty show of my own!

I saw Hannibal Rising last night and I have to say, it was really good, and Hannibal was played by the hottest guy :Swoon: I just loved how he played the character and he had nice lips and pretty blue eyes... and a nice ass :Grin: When he murdered the first guy that had eaten his sister back in the war, he looked just oh so delicious! Tugging himself along on that rope... :Squeels: If you haven't seen the movie, go do so! He's the smexiest thing ever and the movie was really good.

This story is dedicated to the lovely and handsome devil known as Xaayp. You rock my world, baby!

And sorry this is so short, but I have school stuff :sweatdrop:

Naruto ran the many grocery items over the scanner, humming a tune to himself as he did so. He was in an exceptionally good mood today and nothing, absolutely nothing, was going to ruin it. If something or someone tried, he'd just have to slit their throats before they were successful.

"What's got you so elated, Gaki?" Jiraiya asked as he passed by, on his daily check of the store, "I haven't seen you this happy in a good while."

The blond bagged the groceries quickly and placed them in the customer's cart, smiling and bidding them a polite farewell before turning his attention to his boss, "Why, I received a phone call from a certain raven-haired bastard this morning," he grinned, "and do you know what he told me? Hmm?"

Jiraiya lips formed a tight line and he raised a brow, "That he'd like to take you out to dinner?"

Naruto narrowed his eyes, Remember, Naruto, no one's going to ruin your good mood!

"No, that I made it to the finals!" he threw his arms up in the air and let out a resounding "whoop".

Jiraiya chuckled, "I'll be damned. You might actually get that life you deserve, after all. So, the finals, you say?"

Naruto nodded eagerly, closing his register momentarily so he could converse with the old man, "They're not really finals... it's more like I just have to act in front of some other people and see if they think I can do the part or not... So, basically, I got the lead role!" his grin widened, "I just have to prove my acting skills to some other people, is all!"

Jiraiya ruffled Naruto's hair with a large, wrinkled hand, "Good for you, kid."

Naruto looked up at his boss with clear blue eyes, "Are you sad that... I'll probably have to leave?"

"Hell yeah, I'm sad," Jiraiya frowned, "you're like my son and you're going to end up leaving this job, of course I'm upset."

The blond's smile faultered, That's right... I'll have to leave this place, leave all of my good friends behind...

"But I'll get over it. You're moving on to a better life, so I should be happy for you."

That's right, Silo and I are going to have a better life... That's reason enough to give everything up here.

For Silo.

xXxXx

Sasuke sipped his mineral water as cheers errupted all around him. Large football fans watched the Redskins game from their seats at the bar, their dark red jerseys annoying the raven's eyes. Next to him sat Naruto, the blond downing his fourth bottle of beer. He was laughing merrily with Sai, who was standing behind him, his hands deep in the pockets of his black hoodie. Glancing away from a quick moving bartender, Sasuke noticed how attractive Sai's smile was. It wouldn't matter if someone was gay or straight, that slight upturn of lips would draw anyone in.

That's when he thought of something. He only ever smiled so sweetly to Naruto.

"Gimme anotha beer!" Naruto slurred, his tan cheeks flushed a lovely rosy red. He swayed on his stool, but Sai quickly moved his hands to the man's arms, keeping him from falling backwards. The blond grinned and craned his neck back, giving Sai's chin a long, wet lick.

Sai looked stunned, but his dark eyes seemed to suddenly turn into dark seas, the salty waves ready to crash over boating docks, wanting to spill over the wood. He let go of Naruto's arms and moved to his side, "I think Uchiha-san and I should take you home now, Naruto-san."

Naruto shook his head stubbornly and gripped onto the bar, "No! I wanna stay here an' drink 'til I pass out," he giggled like a small child and threw Sasuke a sugary sweet smile, "you'll lemme stay, righ' Sasu-chan?" he purred.

The raven smirked and tossed his empty water bottle in the trash behind him, "It would be better if you let us drive you home. Silo's waiting there with your pink-haired friend, remember?"

"Mmm, Sakura-chan can watch 'im a lil longer," he leaned against Sai and closed his eyes, "Saiiiiiii," he whined, "order me anotha beer!"

Sai refused, "We're taking you home. Besides, I'm sure you'd enjoy sitting around on your couch figuring out ways to get Silo and Jack together, correct?"

Naruto's eyes slowly fluttered open, blue orbs hazy, "I s'pose..."

Pulling out his car keys, Sasuke stood up, "If I would've known you'd get drunk, I wouldn't have brought you here in the first place. Even though it is a celebration."

"I'm gonna be a super star! I'm gonna be filthy rich! Rich, bitch!" he hiccuped and giggled again, falling back, but being caught by both Sasuke and Sai. He blinked up at them, then grinned devilishly, "ya know... we should have a threesome. Mmm, yeah, that'd be fuckin' hot."

Sasuke rolled his eyes and hoisted his friend off of the stool, moving him up until he was over his shoulder. He and Sai walked out of the restuarant, Naruto not even putting up a fight, choosing instead to stick a hand down Sasuke's jeans, grinning when he gripped a firm globe(1).

The raven growled and shoved Naruto off of him, giving him over to Sai, "Let him molest you," he then unlocked his car, pulling open the back door.

Sai smiled a bit and placed his drunk best friend inside, yanking the seatbelt over his chest and pushing it into the buckle. He turned to look into blue eyes when two strong hands gripped his arm, "Naruto-san?"

Naruto gave him a large smile, "Ya wanna have a threesome, right?"

Chuckling, Sai pulled away and shut the door. He wouldn't admit that he actually wanted to, though. Getting into the car and shutting his door, Sai buckled himself in.

"Drop Naruto-san off first. The both of us will need to carry him inside," he commented.

Sasuke nodded and started the engine.

In the back, Naruto wriggled around and huffed, "I'm horny," he complained loudly.

Both Sasuke and Sai shook their heads.

xXxXx

"Chichiue!" Silo ran up to his father and pouted worriedly when he saw Naruto being pulled in by two ravens.

Sakura got up from her spot on the sofa and approached them, taking Naruto into her arms, "He always drinks too much when he's happy," she laughed softly, then saw Sasuke and blushed a bit, "Hi, Sasuke-kun!" she chirped.

Sasuke nodded to her and brushed himself off, "I think we should be going. Take care of the dobe for us."

Sakura nodded eagerly.

"Of course!"

Naruto blinked open tired eyes and wriggled aroun in Sakura's hold, "N-no, don' leave ye'!" he whined, "I don' wanna be 'lone!"

Sakura steadied him and began to guide him to his bedroom, Silo following them like a baby duckling, "You won't be alone, Naruto, Silo and I are here," she smiled, but knew that Naruto really was feeling lonely. A few months ago, Naruto had told her that almost every night, even though he was always with Silo, he felt alone. That's why (when he wasn't busy) he would always go out with new women every night. He wanted to feel needed and he wanted people surrounding him.

"We should leave," Sasuke stepped out of the apartment .

Sai nodded in agreement, then hesitently closed the door behind him as both he and Sasuke walked back to the car.

xXxXx

Waking up with a splitting headache, Naruto groaned and rolled over, wanting nothing more than to fall into a deep, black, numbing hole. He felt something wiggle around beside him and saw Silo looking up at him with worried blue eyes. Never breaking the gaze, Naruto pouted.

"How'd I get home?"

Silo sat up, the blankets falling over his shoulders, his black hair in messy tangles, "Uchiha-san and Ro-chan brought you back."

Blinking, Naruto huffed, "I can never hold my alcohol when I'm happy," he mumbled, getting out of bed. Gripping his head, he hissed, "shit, I need some medicine."

"I'll go ask Sakura-nee for some!" Silo jumped out of bed and ran out of the room, calling out for Sakura, who had apparently stayed the night. Not even a minute later, the boy scurried back in and held up a bottle, a large smile plastered on his face, "here!"

Naruto took it with a small smile. Popping off the cap, he took two of the pills and swallowed them without water, his tongue running out to lick his dry lips, I must've drank a lot because this is one hell of a hangover.

"Oh, Sakura-nee said breakfast was ready," Silo said quietly, knowing his dad's head hurt.

"Mmmm, food," Naruto practically drooled, "that sounds good right about now," he watched Silo, once again, run out of the room, and he unconsciously smiled. His son was just too adorable and caring...

A large smirk spread from ear to ear on the male's face, memories of Silo's crush on Jack resurfacing in his mind. Oh yes, today was going to be the day that he got those two kids together. Well, he'd make plans as soon as his headache went away.

xXxXx

Sasuke had his hands tucked deep in his pockets, snow falling all around him and his blond companion that was crouching down in the bushes, peaking into the daycare through one of its large ground-level windows. He refrained from rolling his eyes and sighed, not really understanding why he had to be there in the first place.

"Ok, the coast is clear," Naruto stood up and grabbed Sasuke's wrist, intent on dragging the raven inside with him, "the kids and workers always have their lunch in the room next door, but Silo and his friends like to stay in the playroom while they eat. That fact is a major step in my plan," he laughed idiotically.

The raven narrowed his eyes, pulling his wrist away, "Exactly what are you planning on doing? And what is the purpose of me being here?" even though he asked this, he still stepped inside next to the blond.

"I'm going to lock both Silo and Jack in the cubby closet together," the blond grinned, "until my cute little crow spills his guts."

Sasuke would've laughed if it were funny, "Locking children in closets? I'd call that abuse, Dobe."

"It's not abuse if it's helping someone," Naruto stated, spotting his son and his friends sitting at a corner table. Jack was beside Silo, smiling and laughing with him as they chatted about something. Stopping and shoving Sasuke forward, he muttered, "get the others to go into the other room with the other kids."

Glaring back at his friend, Sasuke growled, "I will do no such thing."

"Do it or I'll sick the entire Frederick female population on you. Believe me, I'll do it," Naruto threatened happily.

Grumbling and moving forward, Sasuke eyed the children until they all looked up. There were two small girls next to Silo, and another boy across from them, the kid working on what seemed to be a truck made out of clay.

"Uchiha-san?" Silo asked, confused.

Sasuke pointed to the girls and boy, "You're needed in the other room."

One of the girls blinked, her large steel eyes staring down the raven, "What for?"

"Yeah, what for?" the other girl, who looked like the other's twin, asked.

Sighing, Sasuke crossed his arms, "Candy."

The three childrens' eyes lit up and they all stood, "Candy?.!"

"Yes, candy, now leave," not even a second later, the two girls and the boy ran into the next room, leaving a stunned Silo and a confused Jack. The little chocolate-haired boy furrowed his brows.

"Who are you?" His voice was a bit deeper than Silo's, and silky smooth. Sasuke felt his lips twitch upwards, No wonder he likes him.

"It's Uchiha-san," Silo said, "he's my Chichiue's friend... Uchiha-san," he started, looking up at the actor, "why are you here?"

Sasuke gently wrapped a hand around both of their arms and lifted them up from their seats, dragging them to the cubby closet. Truthfully, he didn't want to be doing this, but thinking seeing the squirming Jack and pouting Silo, he decided to change his mind. He loved going against other people's wills.

"Let go!" Jack struggled, but was easily tossed into the closet, Silo being pushed against him. Then darkness covered them as the door was closed and locked.

From the other side, Sasuke spoke, "Silo, blame the dobe."

Flushing five different shades of red, Silo moved as far away from Jack as possible, his back hitting a large section of cubbies, Ch-ch-chichiue! he inwardly whined.

"Silo?" Jack asked, squinting his eyes to adjust to the darkness, "are you ok? He didn't hurt your arm, did he?"

Pulling his arms to himself, the crow stayed in the corner, afraid of being near Jack. This scenerio was similar to many others. When Naruto wanted to catch him in a lie, he would stick him in the coat closet. Then, in a matter of minutes, he would confess and all would be well, "I-I'm fine..."

Chichiue wants me to tell him I like him... he swallowed, his cheeks burning from the dark blush, b-but what if he doesn't like me back? Then it won't be ok... he felt his eyes water and he sniffled.

Thinking that his friend was in pain, Jack stumbled through the darkness and felt around for his friend, "You don't sound ok. Silo, where are you?" his hand then fell upon a shaking shoulder, "you're crying!" he drew his hand back.

"I-I am not," Silo tried to convince his the boy, but failed miserably, his thin frame shaking, Stop crying, just tell him... "J-Jack, I--" he squeeked when hands were placed on his shoulders, the presence of his crush right in front of him. He looked up and saw Jack's dark brown eyes gleaming in the small, thin strip of light that came through the crack of the door. He closed his eyes, his cheeks continuing to burn.

"Silo?" the brunette asked worriedly when the crow stopped shaking.

"Jack, I-I..." he swallowed and tightly shut his eyes, "Jack, I like you!"

(1) Hah, Naruto's gay when he's drunk XD

Next chapter- The results of Silo's confession, Sakura's desire to make Sasuke her boyfriend, a visit from Itachi, and a very pissed off Naruto.