Chapter 24: First Date
-Genma's house-
*Knock knock*
''Coming!'' Genma called out as he walks over to the door to his house. Opening it he is greeted by Naruto. ''Oh, hey Naruto what are you doing here? I thought you were spending time with Kurotsuchi?''
''Yeah, I was but..I NEED YOUR HELP!" Naruto shouted.
''Help? With what?'' Genma asked.
Naruto then blushed and began to twiddle his fingers. ''Well, um..it involves Kurotsuchi.''
''Kurotsuchi? How so?''
''Well...I...um...I..'' Naruto's nervousness prevented him from properly articulating a sentence, seeing his obvious nervousness Genma pulled Naruto into his house and sat them both down on the living room couch.
''Alright bro, did something happen? What's going on?'' Genma questions.
''No! Nothing happened! It's just...it's just that...'' Naruto's nervousness took over once again as he was unable to finish his sentence.
Genma chuckled lightly before placing a hand on his brother's shoulder. ''Come on dude, spit it out. You said you needed help with something involving Kurotsuchi so what is it?''
Naruto looked at Genma and saw genuine desire to help him in his teammate's eyes. Taking in a deep breath he let out a long, drawn out sigh. ''I asked Kurotsuchi out on a date, we're going to have dinner at the Golden Dragon.''
Genma almost cried out in pure joy. ''Hold on a second, let me register what you just said. Did you say you asked Kurotsuchi out on a date, a dinner at the Golden Dragon?!''
Naruto nodded.
''FINALLY!" Genma bellowed with his arms held high.
''Huh? Finally? What do you mean?'' Naruto asked confused.
Genma placed both his hands on Naruto's shoulders. ''I mean finally because I've been waiting for one of you to ask the other out for five years already!"
''What? Really?''
''Oh yeah, honestly I was wondering if either of you would've done it at all, looks like you made the first move man, good work that's the first step.'' Genma said patting his friend on the head.
''Yeah...during my training trip with Jiraiya I've been thinking about these feelings I have towards Kurotsuchi.'' Naruto explained.
Genma smiled, he knew what the feelings his blonde friend was speaking of. ''Naruto, you love Kurotsuchi do you?''
Naruto sighed before gently scratching the back of his head. ''Yeah, I love her.''
Genma simply nodded his head in response. ''I knew it, I always freaking knew it. So tell me, what comes to mind when you think of her?''
Naruto gave that question a moment worth of thought before he gave his answer. ''Well, let's see. When she comes to mind I feel butterflies in my stomach and sometimes I can't properly speak when I'm talking to her. I get all red in the face. I have the desire to protect her at all costs and be around her at all times, honestly when I was training with Jiraiya all that was on my mind was Kurotsuchi and that's it.''
Genma, satisfied with Naruto's answer placed a gentle hand on his shoulder. ''You really do love her.''
Naruto then looked at his teammate straight in the eyes. ''Yeah, I'm in love with her, I've been in love with her since the moment I met her.'' He admitted.
''I see.'' Genma then got up and walked over to his room but stopped just at the door. ''I always knew there were feelings more than friendship when I met you two in the academy courtyard. I really did.''
''Really? You tried to pick a fight with us!" Naruto exclaimed while pointing his finger at Genma accusingly.
''Yo dude, I was a badly behaved brat then alright? Sheesh. The brown-haired Jonin snorted. ''Say, didn't you come here because you needed my help with something?''
''Oh yeah, I really do need your help.'' Naruto said.
''Alright then, what do you need help on?'' Asked Genma.
''I don't have a tuxedo or anything nice to wear.'' Naruto says.
Genma then had a sadistic smirk form on his face. ''I see then, come on, I have just the thing for you.'' He motioned Naruto to come into his room and the blonde followed.
''What would that thing be?'' Naruto questioned out of curiosity.
''Oh, I'm preparing you for the date is all. Get ready bro.'' Genma said before the room door closes.
-Uchiha compound, Mako's room same time-
At the same exact time we are brought to a certain part of the compound and we see Mako Uchiha sitting at her desk going over the recent missions she had completed when suddenly there was a knock at her window.
''Now who could be knocking on my window at this time?'' Thought Mako as she gets up to check the window. Looking at it she saw Kurotsuchi waving at her. Reaching for the bottom she then slides it upwards. ''Kurotsuchi? What are you doing here at this time? I thought you were with Naruto?''
''I was but..I need your help!" Kurotsuchi shouted.
The sudden outburst from Kurotsuchi caught Mako off guard. ''Help? With what?''
A massive blush formed on Kurotsuchi's face and she began to twiddle her fingers. ''It...involves Naruto.''
''Naruto? What do you need help with?'' Mako asked with an eyebrow raised.
''He...well he...'' Like Naruto was with Genma, Kurotsuchi's nervousness was preventing her from speaking proper sentences and seeing her nervousness Mako let Kurotsuchi into her room and let her sit on her bed.
''What's wrong Kurotsuchi? Tell me, did something happen?'' Questioned the Uchiha.
Kurotsuchi looked at Mako and saw that her sensei giving her a very concerned look. Finally having the courage to speak she sighed. ''Naruto...asked me out on a date!" Declared Kurotsuchi.
Mako was about to yell in joy at those words. However, she thought her bestie Kurenai Yuhi had put her in a genjutsu. Shaking her head to regain her bearings she then placed both hands on Kurotsuchi's shoulders. ''He did?! Finally!"
''I know! I've been waiting five years for him to ask me out, though I feel very nervous..'' Kurotsuchi said as her tone went from excited to nervous in a split-second.
Mako sensed this and smiled tenderly at her normally confident student. ''Well then, you did come here because you needed my help with something. May I ask what is it you need my help on?''
Kurotsuchi then looked at Mako. ''Mako-senpai..I need help with...Well, since we're going to eat at the Golden Dragon Naruto told me to wear something nice and I don't have anything that's nice like a dress or something at least.''
''I see, Naruto finally had the balls to ask you out! Tell me Kurotsuchi, what do you feel towards him?'' Mako asked making Kurotsuchi blush bright red at her question.
''Well, I would be lying if I said I didn't love him. I always loved him, when I think of him I feel butterflies, unable to speak properly and when he smiles at me I feel like I'm gonna faint.'' Kurotsuchi explained.
Mako smirked before she walked over to her closet and opened it. ''Alright then, since it's a dinner date with him I'll see which one of my dresses that I only wear on special occasions will do. Hope you're ready because I'm going to make you look so beautiful that Naruto will be left speechless.''
''I hope so Mako-senpai, I really want to look good for him I mean, I don't want go dressed in casual clothing or my usual attire, I want him to be left speechless.'' Kurotsuchi said as Mako walks over to her and grabs her.
''Oh believe me, he will.'' Said the Uchiha woman with a wink.
Genma is now seen rummaging through his closet going through his various tuxedos before picking one out and nods. ''Alright Naruto, I have the perfect tuxedo for you. ''Here you go, try this one on.'' He said handing the tuxedo to the blonde.
Naruto took the clothes and looked at Genma like he was an alien or something. He was holding an orange tuxedo. ''You really carried this?''
''Yeah, I have a lot of different colored tuxedos but since your favorite color is orange why the hell not right?''
Naruto simply shrugged. ''Well that's fair, though I hear tuxedos can be very uncomfortable.''
''Uncomfortable yes, but the ladies get all hot and bothered when they see a man wearing one. You know, when you were gone she would always talk to me and tell me how handsome she finds you.'' Chuckled Genma.
Naruto went bright red hearing that, ''D-does she really?''
''Oh yeah, all the time.'' Genma said with a nod. ''Like I just said, with that on you'll be making Kurotsuchi feel all hot and bothered. Now let's get you in that tux.'' Genma walked over to Naruto and helped his friend take off his regular clothes.
''Are you sure Naruto would find me beautiful in a dress?'' Asked an unsure Kurotsuchi as she looks through the various colored dresses Mako had stored in her closet.
''I know he will, he would always talk about how beautiful you are when he was with me.'' Mako said as she picked out a red dress similar to Kurotsuchi's usual kunoichi attire.
Kurotsuchi blushed at the information that Mako had given her. ''D-does he really say I'm beautiful?''
''Of course, he does it all the time. Now I know you like red so why not wear this one?'' Mako asked handing the dress over.
Kurotsuchi took the dress from Mako and looked over it momentarily. ''I like it senpai, let's go with this one.'' She said nodding in satisfaction.
''Good choice, alright, first I need you to take off the clothes you have on now. Then after I'm going to give you a little makeover.'' Mako said.
Kurotsuchi nodded and proceeded to take off her vest followed by her headband and then her kunoichi outfit.
Two panels would occupy the screen as we see Genma and Mako give Naruto and Kurotsuchi a makeover. Genma would give Naruto some cologne and he would watch him spray his body with it while we see Mako applying eyeshadow on Kurotsuchi before spraying a light perfume on her and going to apply a light touch of pink lipstick. With that done we see Kurotsuchi pucker her lips giving a kiss.
The next shot showed Genma combing Naruto's normally wild, spiky blonde hair so that it was just a tad bit neater so that he looked spiffy before helping the blonde Jonin into his tuxedo. Then we see Mako putting on a pair of low high heels shoes on Kurotsuchi's feet while we see Genma doing the same except putting on a pair of dress shoes for his blonde teammate.
One hour later.
''How do I look?'' Naruto asked.
The camera started by showing Naruto's dress shoes before slowly ascending up and we see his dress pants, then his chest with his black undershirt and orange tuxedo top and then finally, his head where we see him smiling in confidence. His hair was neatly combed but still retained it's natural wild look.
Genma placed both his index fingers and thumbs together to form a mock viewfinder and examined Naruto like a critic or something. After concluding his examination of his blonde friend Genma points both his index fingers together while saying; ''Looking good.''
Nodding, the two of them head for the door.
''You sure she'll like the way I look? I mean, shit this thing is uncomfortable!" Naruto exclaimed as he picks a wedgie. ''It rides up my crotch.''
Genma chuckled at his teammate's comment. ''Relax, it's suppose to be uncomfortable but you're looking good so that's all that matters right?''
Naruto knew Genma was right, despite it riding up his crotch the tuxedo did make him look good. ''You're right, I suppose I should go now.'' Naruto said before opening Genma's door.
''Alright then Naruto, go get her.'' Genma said.
Naruto smiled at the brown-haired man before making his way out the door. Closing it Genma pumps his fists into the air triumphantly. ''About damn time.'' He said before walking back to his bedroom.
With Kurotsuchi and Mako much like Naruto we see the camera start from Kurotsuchi's feet showing her low heels then slowly panning up showing that the dress she was wearing left her right leg slightly exposed showing how smooth it was before going up her chest revealing that the dress hugged her slim figure tightly before stopping at her face. She had pink eyeshadow that accentuated her pink eyes.
''How do I look senpai?'' Asked Kurotsuchi.
Mako, like Genma examined Kurotsuchi thoroughly before nodding in satisfaction. ''Kurotsuchi, eat his heart out.'' Mako said seductively with a wink.
Kurotsuchi giggled at Mako's comment before the Uchiha placed a hand on her shoulder.
''You really think he'll like the way I look senpai?'' Kurotsuchi asked.
Mako simply nodded. ''Of course he will. I wouldn't purposely make you look bad you know.'' Mako then used the kamui to teleport them back to her apartment.
-Naruto and Kurotsuchi's apartment complex-
After walking back to his and Kurotsuchi's apartment complex we now see Naruto standing in front of Kurotsuchi's door. Through the blinds at her window he saw that the lights were on which meant that she was home.
Naruto then raised his hand and formed it into a knuckle. He brings it onto the door to knock but his nervousness made him pull his hand away. He took a moment to take a few breaths before regaining his courage.
''Calm down Naruto, you can do this. It's a date with the girl of your dreams so it should be nerve-wracking. It's a very normal feeling.'' He thought to himself before he knocked on the door three times.
''Coming.'' An equally nervous Kurotsuchi said from the other side. Naruto heard her footsteps grow louder as she came close to the door and when she opened it what he saw left him absolutely speechless.
Standing before him was Kurotsuchi wearing a lovely red dress that hugged her slim figure very tightly and saw that her right leg was slightly exposed and Naruto saw how smooth her legs were. She had a light touch of pink lipstick that made them seem so kissable and her eyeshadow made her gaze more alluring and accentuated her pink eyes and her hair was shining. The light perfume she had on was close to making Naruto pass out. Kurotsuchi, simply put was stunning. Almost angelic.
''H-hey Kuro..Kurotsuchi. Y-you look b-b-b-beautiful.'' Naruto stammered.
Kurotsuchi blushed at his comment. She, much like he was for her was left marveled and entranced at his appearance. He was wearing a bright orange tuxedo with equally bright orange dress pants. He had a black undershirt and black dress shoes, his hair was neatly combed but retained it's natural wild look that she loved so much and the hint of cologne she could smell made it even better.
''Th-thank you Naruto, you're looking more handsome than you normally are tonight.'' She complimented. She then noticed that one arm was held behind his back. ''What did you get me Naruto?'' She asked teasingly.
Now it was his turn to blush at her comment. He moved his arm out from behind his back and bestowed the bouquet of flowers that he had bought from Inoichi Yamanaka. ''For you, Kurotsuchi.''
Kurotsuchi reached for the flowers and saw that they were bright red roses, her favorite color. ''Thank you Naruto.'' Kurotsuchi then walked back into her apartment and readied a vase to but them in before she headed back towards Naruto. ''Shall we go?'' She asked while reaching her arm around his.
''Y-yes, let's go.'' Naruto and Kurotsuchi then left their apartment complex and head for the part of Konoha where all the restaurants, the Golden Dragon included were.
-Streets of Konoha-
Naruto and Kurotsuchi are seen walking down through a quiet part of the food district, the two of them hadn't talked throughout the walk as they were busy still marveling over the other's appearance.
''He smells so manly. His hair better than it normally is. So handsome.'' Kurotsuchi thought to herself.
Naruto was thinking the same exact things as she was. ''Wow, she smells so nice, her hair is so shiny, her dress showing off her slim figure. She's so beautiful.''
''Naruto.''
''Hm?''
''You look really nice, more so than you normally do.'' Kurotsuchi said giving him a tender smile.
''Thanks Kurotsuchi, I can say the same thing for you. I always found you beautiful but tonight that dress, your shining hair and your eyeshadow make you just irresistibly beautiful.'' Complimented Naruto.
''You..you really mean that? You really do think I'm beautiful?'' Kurotsuchi asked with a minor blush.
Naruto began to blush himself and scratched the back of his head nervously. ''Heheh, of course. I wouldn't lie, I always found you beautiful.''
Kurotsuchi felt her nerves ease from his words. ''Thank you Naruto, I always found you handsome myself.''
The two of them continued to walk until they came to a complete stop. ''Here we are, the Golden Dragon.''
They both then walk in and walked up to the receptionist. Noticing them he gives the two Jonin a big smile. ''Why hello there, welcome to the Golden Dragon, dinner date I presume?''
''Yes, just a table for the two of us please.'' Naruto said.
Nodding, the man took two menus and motioned for the two to follow him. ''Alright then, follow me.''
The man then led the two Jonin to a small round table in the center of the restaurant before handing them the menus. ''I will go and get water, if there is anything else you need please don't hesitate to get me.'' Said the receptionist before walking away.
Naruto and Kurotsuchi then took a few minutes to look over the menu in silence. Several minutes would pass before they decided on what they wanted and placed their menus in front of them and looked at each other lovingly.
''You know Naruto, you didn't have to take me to someplace so expensive or lovely as the Golden Dragon.'' Kurotsuchi teased.
Smiling, Naruto places his hand on hers.''I know, but you know what? It's so worth it if I get to see your lovely smile.'' He said softly making her blush once more.
''And that's why I've always lov..appreciate you Naru-kun..I mean Naruto.'' She said quickly.
Her choice of words would not go unnoticed by Naruto but he decided to not bring it up. The two of them made light conversation before the receptionist came back with their water.
''Here is your water, have you both decided that you will be having tonight?'' He asked.
''Yes, I'll have the smoked salmon with onigiri and a glass of wine please.'' Said Naruto.
The receptionist nodded before turning to Kurotsuchi. ''And you ma' lady?''
''I'll have a medium bowl of pho and a glass of wine as well.'' Kurotsuchi answered.
The receptionist jotted down her order before nodding. ''Excellent, you orders will be here within twenty-minutes.'' He said before walking away.
Being left alone once more the two of them locked eyes and again, like the countless times they have before the past years blue eyes became entranced and lost in pink ones.
''You know Kurotsuchi, if there was one thing I've always loved about you it's your exotic eye color.'' Naruto complimented.
''And if there was one thing I've always loved about you it would be your whisker marks. Makes you look like a fox and I always have the urge to tickle you there.'' Kurotsuchi said making him blush.
''W-well, maybe you can, b-but not now, maybe later.'' Naruto added quickly.
Kurotsuchi pouted cutely. ''Are those whisker marks the result of having the Kyuubi sealed within you or were you born with those?'' She asked out of curiosity.
''Oh, Lord Third told me I was born with these birthmarks, weird birthmarks if you ask me.'' Said Naruto.
Kurotsuchi reached her hand over and almost managed to touch his whisker marks but her hand was gently swatted away by his. ''Hey I want to touch them!"
''Nope, you'll have to beat me in a spar first!" Naruto quipped and Kurotsuchi's only response was a snort.
''Don't I always do that?'' She said.
''Oh..yeah that's right...then...you'll...'' Naruto just couldn't decide what condition Kurotsuchi needed to fulfill to be able to touch and caress his whisker marks so he decided to give in. ''Fine, you can touch them.'' He then moved his face closer to hers and Kurotsuchi then placed a finger on his whisker marks and gently caressed them. What she got as a result was something she did not expect. Naruto closed his eyes and began quietly purr.
''Oh my god, that is so cute!" Kurotsuchi thought with joy.
Her caressing of his whisker marks and Naruto's purring was interrupted when the receptionist placed their orders on the table in front of them. ''Here are you orders, please enjoy your meal.'' He said smiling before walking away once more.
Naruto and Kurotsuchi looked at their dishes with smiles. Reaching for their forks they each took a bite of their meals, looking at each other they both smile and nod.
''This is amazing.'' Kurotsuchi said.
''Tell me about it, it is the best restaurant in Konoha.'' Naruto quipped.
''Well worth the money too.'' Kurotsuchi added.
For the next forty-five minutes they continued to enjoy their meal before they finished. After leaving the necessary pay (of course Naruto paid for it) they got up and left.
-Streets of Konoha-
After leaving the Golden Dragon the two Jonin were now seen walking through the quiet area of the shopping district. Naruto was going to bring Kurotsuchi to that new favorite place when suddenly a building Naruto didn't remember existing the last time he was in Konoha caught his attention.
''Hey, they have a dance club now?'' Naruto asked looking at the sign which read ''Konoha Dance Club.''
Kurotsuchi looked at Naruto and saw that he was looking in another direction, looking up she noticed that he was looking at the disco. ''Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you they built this and it became highly popular within a few days. I've never actually been here.'' Just then a thought struck her. She grabbed Naruto and ran towards the disco's front entrance. ''Come on Naruto, I've always wanted to try dancing with you!''
''W-wait! I don't know how to dance!" Naruto protested but it was too late, before he knew it they were already inside the club on the dance floor.
-Inside the Konoha Dance Club-
The club's interior was quite lovely, there was a snackbar, a regular bar and a small food court accompanied by a massive dance floor with flashing lights where they were accompanied by dozens of other people who were currently lost in the tune that was playing. The DJ had noticed the two walk in and saw that out of all the people on the dance floor they were the only ones who were together. Smiling, he then takes a CD and places it into the music player. The people around them noticed this too.
Kurotsuchi then took Naruto's hand and held onto it while pressing her body against his. The feeling of her body so close to his and her breasts pressed against his chest made him blush severely and his nervousness would not go unnoticed by her.
''On come on Naruto, just one song okay?'' She spoke softly.
''I-I'm not sure...I'm a horrible dancer..'' Naruto said looking the other way nervously before he felt Kurotsuchi's hand on his cheek and she moved his head so that their eyes were locked.
''Naruto, please? For me?'' Kurotsuchi said with a slight frown.
Naruto saw in Kurotsuchi's eyes that she really wanted this, as much as he didn't like to dance he knew he can never deny Kurotsuchi anything. So, with newfound confidence he gave Kurotsuchi a smile and nod. ''Okay, I'll try my best.'' He said.
Kurotsuchi smiled, ''All you have to do is follow the beat.''
Just then, the club went dark and a new song played. This song was a mix of pop and jazz. What they didn't notice however that while the lights were off everyone else, one by one exited the area leaving just the two of them alone.
The lights turned back on and the two of them were about to begin dancing until they noticed everyone else on the dance floor had left and that the lights were shining on them as the room goes completely dark save the lights on them.
''Crap, we're alone Kurotsuchi..I don't think I can do this anymore...'' Naruto said only for Kurotsuchi to pinch his cheek. ''Ow!"
''Naruto, you're dancing with me, don't worry about every one else watching, this is something between me and you. Be confident okay? As long as you're with me everything will be alright.'' Kurotsuchi reassured him but saw that he was still nervous. She then placed a hand on his cheek and gently rubbed it. ''I've never danced either so this is the first time both of us will do it and I'm just as nervous as you, let's learn together and let our instincts guide us.''
Naruto, hearing her words of comfort smiled and nodded. ''Hang on, just a second.'' Naruto walked over to an empty chair and took off his orange tuxedo top leaving him only in his black undershirt. Rolling up the sleeves he walked back towards Kurotsuchi. ''I'm ready.''
Kurotsuchi nodded and took Naruto's hand as the volume of the song turned up courtesy of the DJ.
When marimba rhythms start to play
Dance with me, make me sway
Like a lazy ocean hugs the shore
Hold me close, sway me more
Naruto and Kurotsuchi lock hands and pressed their bodies against each other before Kurotsuchi backed up a bit with her hand grabbing Naruto's and Naruto pulled her back causing her to twirl back towards him and into his arms once more. With their bodies pressed against each other once more they both step back and forth several times before they began to step to the side several mores times before Kurotsuchi took released her grip on Naruto's chin and trailed her finger across it getting a smile from the blonde before she runs her hand through her shiny hair.
Like a flower bending in the breeze
Bend with me, sway with ease
When we dance you have a way with me
Stay with me, sway with me
Now, the two of them grip each other's hands and stepped back and forth several more times and spun a few times before Kurotsuchi stepped back creating a bit of space between them. Kurotsuchi then spun under her own power back into Naruto's chest and she spun in place before hopping into the air. Seeing this, Naruto caught her and got her on her sides whilst carrying her bridal style and spun around several times with her in his arms. As they danced Naruto noticed one thing, Kurotsuchi was lip-syncing to the song's lyrics.
Other dancers may be on the floor (Be on the floor)
Dear, but my eyes will see only you (See only you)
Only you have that magic technique
When we sway I go weak (I go so weak!)
At the lyrics of 'I go weak', Naruto and Kurotsuchi at the same time placed the dorsal side of their hands on their foreheads and feigned weakness by leaning back and when the lyrics 'I go so weak' was sung they quickly reared forward and cupped each other's faces with both their hands. He then spins her before she comes to a halt he then sets Kurotsuchi down and quickly spins around before stopping in a way that her back was against his chest and both her arms wrapped around his neck while her face was mere centimeters away from his own. The two of them quickly move their heads away from each other and Kurotsuchi slowly turns around in place so that they were once again face to face.
I can hear the sounds of violins
Long before it begins
Make me thrill as only you know how (You know how)
Sway me smooth, sway me now...
Mi armor...
At the line 'Mi armor' Kurotsuchi leaned her head so that her mouth was close to his ears and whispered those two words into his ear making him shiver in delight. Naruto then placed his hands on Kurotsuchi's hips while she wraps her arms around his neck and the two spun around some more before Kurotsuchi then leaned back and Naruto caught her by wrapping an arm around her back and spun one-eighty degrees.
Sway me, make me (Yeah yeah!)
Thrill me, hold me (Ohhhh)
Bend me, ease me
You have a way with me!
Rearing herself back into position, Kurotsuchi then slowly wrapped her arms around Naruto's neck while he wrapped his against her waist once more. The two of them then turn slowly so their backs were against each other and they both in unison sat on the floor using each other's back as support.
Hey, yeah, sway me
Sway, sway, sway
They both then place their hands on their knees and spun their heads around together before Kurotsuchi spun herself around placing a hand on Naruto's chest. Kurotsuchi then gently pushes Naruto so that he was on his back and she quickly placed an arm beside him allowing herself to hover over him kicking her feet into the air before using the momentum to turn her body around so that she fell for a second prompting Naruto to put his hands up to catch her.
Other dancers may be on the floor
Dear, but my eyes will see only you
Only you have that magic technique
When we sway I go weak, I go weak
Then Kurotsuchi twisted her body around so that she would cause herself to spin away from Naruto who pulls her back towards him so they were once again pressing against each other so that she was in a position where she was laying on his lap for a second before Naruto pulled her towards him and they were face to face that they were able to feel each other's breaths.
I can hear the sounds of violins
Long before it begins
Make me thrill as only you know how (You know how)
Sway me smooth, sway me now
Naruto then quickly reached for her leg lifting it up slightly and moved his fingers across her leg gently like he was playing a guitar. Kurotsuchi then got back on her feet pulling Naruto up along with her and the two then pressed their bodies against each other and with their hands, gently touching each other's cheeks. Naruto then spun Kurotsuchi around. Reaching for her hands he picked her up in a way so that he was using her hands to hold her into the air with their fingers interlocked. He then ran across the dance floor for a few seconds before he set her down.
Make me thrill as only you know how (Sway me!)
Sway me smooth, sway me now (Sway me!)
Make me thrill as only you know how
Sway me smooth, sway me now
Setting her back down, Naruto wrapped his arms around her waist and nuzzled her neck gently, feeling this Kurotsuchi reached up with a hand and placed it on his head and pressed his face into her neck enjoying the pleasant feeling. Kurotsuchi spun her body around one more time and again, Naruto pulled her back towards him and positioned her on his right and both of them slowly sat on the floor. Then, with their final move Naruto spins her ten-eighty degrees at a fast speed before letting her go so she was spinning on her own, she then leans backwards so that Naruto caught her.
Sway me...sway me...
Sway me now...
With their dance complete the two of them were looking into each other's eyes catching their breaths. Then the lights turned on and the crowd that had been watching them erupted in applause at the skillful dancing.
''That was...amazing.'' Naruto said between breaths.
''Yeah..you were great Naruto.'' Kurotsuchi said as the two of them got up.
They then turned to face their audience and bowed before the various whistles and applause they were receiving.
''They're..they're applauding for us.'' Said Naruto.
''Of course they are silly, we looked amazing.'' Kurotsuchi said pinching his cheek.
''Ow, stop!" Naruto complained.
Kurotsuchi smiled and let the blonde go from her powerful pinch. ''Fine, only because you were an amazing dancer.''
Naruto gave her a smile before getting his tuxedo top and the two of them exited the disco. They began to walk off until Kurotsuchi remembered the other part of the date they missed due to Kurotsuchi wanting to dance with him.
''Say Naruto, what did you say you wanted to do for the second part of our date? You said something about a new favorite spot?'' Asked Kurotsuchi.
''Oh yeah! I almost forgot since I was having so much fun dancing with you Kurotsuchi. First I want you to close your eyes.'' Naruto said.
Kurotsuchi, feeling all giddy in anticipation about seeing Naruto's new favorite spot closed her eyes and felt Naruto's hand grab hers and together they walk off towards the direction of the place where they will spend the last part of their date.
-In the forest outside of Konoha-
''Naruto are we there yet?'' Kurotsuchi asked as they've been walking for well over twenty minutes. She then swore they were walking up a hill.
''Hang on! We're almost there!'' Naruto answered.
''Come on, are we there yet?'' Kurotsuchi asked in a whiny voice.
''Now we're here!'' Naruto let go of her hand and saw that she hadn't opened her eyes yet.
''Can I open my eyes now Naruto?''
''Of course.''
Kurotsuchi opened her eyes and was greeted to the sight of a place she had not seen in five years since the last time she was here with Naruto. It was the area of the forest that had a small pond and a waterfall that kept the pond regularly filled with clean water that glistened in the moonlight, added with the mass of fireflies that were hovering over the water's surface made it all the more beautiful that it already was.
Naruto saw the amazed look Kurotsuchi had on her face and chuckled. ''So? How do you like my new favorite place?''
Kurotsuchi was too busy being lost at the incredibly beautiful scenery before her. ''It's...more beautiful than the last time we were here Naruto.'' She managed to say.
Naruto let out another chuckle before taking Kurotsuchi's hand and led her to an area beside the pond where there was a picnic blanket and two cups with a bottle of wine in between them.
The two of them sat down on the blanket in a way that they were right next to each other. Naruto then took the wine bottle and opened it as Kurotsuchi took her glass and held it out so that Naruto could poor it for her.
''You know Naruto, you really don't have to take me anywhere so nice like this or the Golden Dragon. I mean it, you really don't need to.'' Kurotsuchi said teasingly while poking him in the chest.
Naruto poured his own glass of wine before holding it out so that they can have a toast. ''I really wanted this Kurotsuchi, you're the only one I'd ever do anything this nice for. As long as I get to hear you laugh and see that beautiful smile of yours it's all so worth it in the end.'' He said making her smile.
The two of them then gently touch their respective glasses of wine against the other's before taking a big sip from them.
''Well, Naruto, that's why I'll always love..'' Kurotsuchi realized what almost came out of her mouth, ''I mean, that's why I'll always enjoy being around you. You're always so thoughtful.''
Silence would befall the two Jonin and both used this time to admire each other's appearance. Kurotsuchi was still breathless at how handsome Naruto had really become over the last five years and the tuxedo he was wearing was making him to the point where she'd pounce him and kiss him like crazy. She marveled at how toned she could tell he was through his undershirt and his muscular arms weren't making things any easier for her.
Naruto was thinking and feeling the same exact way. He marveled at how beautiful and gorgeous she had become in five years. She was easily the definition of beauty and she was an angel, his Iwa angel. The dress was doing her justice in tightly hugging her very slim figure and showing off her chest.
A few more minutes would pass before Naruto broke the silence.
''I'm glad you feel that way Kurotsuchi. I always enjoy being around you too.'' He said, if there were three words he wanted to tell Kurotsuchi he took a deep breath but like many times before, he just couldn't bring himself to say it.
Seeing him look the other way with a nervous look and blush on his face Kurotsuchi set her glass down before she placed a hand over his. ''Naruto, what's gotten you so nervous? You seem like you want to say something to me.'' Said Kurotsuchi.
Naruto set his glass down and took both of Kurotsuchi's hand into her own and gently pulled her in close to him. ''Kurotsuchi, there is something, something I've been meaning to tell you for years now but I've never been able to bring myself to say it but..since I've trained with Jiraiya I realized that I simply cannot hold it in anymore.''
Kurotsuchi began to blush furiously. ''Is it what I think it is?'' She thought, ''W-what is it Naruto?''
Naruto swallowed a massive load of spit that had gathered in his throat and he swore he thought he was sweating bullets as well. ''Kurotsuchi, I brought you here tonight to tell you...these three words.''
''Don't tell me he... Thought Kurotsuchi who continued to blush like mad.
''But let me say a few more things first. I've felt this way the moment I laid my eyes on you in that alleyway. You're the most precious person in my life, all those nice things I did for you when we were kids I would never do for anyone else. I knew there was something special about you too, you were the first friend I had. You became my friend, then my best friend and I was wondering if I felt anything more than feelings of friendship for you and I was right. And these three words I will say to you right now..is the way I've felt about you for years.'' Naruto then steeled himself and prepared for to say those three words while Kurotsuchi was looking on with a massive blush plastering her face.
After bringing up the courage he desperately needed, Naruto took in a deep breath. ''I love you, Kurotsuchi.'' He said looking her dead in the eyes, to show that he was true.
Kurotsuchi felt her world get brighter when she heard those three words come out of his mouth. Three words...three words she had longed to hear him say to her and three words she had longed to say to him but never had the courage to. She felt her face heat up, the butterflies in her stomach going wild and her heart beating much faster.
They've known each other for over ten years now and out of those ten she had loved him for...how long? It doesn't matter now because she had always loved Naruto for as long as she could remember. He was her first friend when she came to Konoha ten years ago, in time she had grown so close to him and like him she was wondering if she felt anything more than friendship for him. She was right, eventually she had fallen in love with him. He was a selfless person and his kindness was his number one attribute. She always loved how, despite any sadness or failure that made him sad he would always go right back to being his cheerful self and that was something she loved.
The simple 'I love you' from him left her speechless and they continued to look at each other. Blue eyes stared deep into pink ones and the two of them remained in that position in complete silence. Naruto, seeing Kurotsuchi just staring at him turned his head to look away in shame until...
''I love you too, Naruto.''
Naruto immediately looked at her with hope, he hoped that he heard her correctly. ''Kurotsuchi did...you just say you love me?''
Kurotsuchi smiled at him tenderly and placed a hand on his cheek. ''Yes Naruto.'' She then looked away shyly while blushing. ''I..I love you too and just like you I've always wanted to say that to you.''
On the inside, Naruto was literally jumping for joy. He had longed to hear her say those three words to him as much as he longed for the strength to say it to her. Now, right here, right now they both had confessed their feelings for the other.
''I'm sorry..I couldn't tell you this earlier, I wanted to tell you the night before I left but I was afraid.'' Naruto said.
Kurotsuchi giggled at her beloved blonde's comment, boy was he always a shy one. ''Naruto, do you remember what I almost told you and when I kissed you right before you left with Jiraiya?''
Realization hit Naruto at that point. He now knew what she was going to say to him right before he left. ''You were going to say you love me..and...that's why you kissed me..''
''Yeah..sorry I couldn't bring myself to say it...I was too shy myself.'' Kurotsuchi said with a little nervous chuckle.
The two of them then smile tenderly at each other. Blue eyes met pink ones and became lost within each other like many times before.
''I love you Naruto.''
''I love you Kurotsuchi.''
They both said in unison but quickly laughed when they noticed they said their words in unison.
''We have a habit of doing that sometimes do we?'' Naruto chuckled.
''Well, I wouldn't do it with anyone else, you know that.'' Kurotsuchi said before they looked into each other's eyes once more. Blue stared deep into pink as they conveyed their feelings for one another through their gazes.
They both then slowly, very slowly closed the gap between them and their hearts began to beat sporadically and their eyes closed when the felt the other's breath touching their skin.
Then..
Their lips touched in a tender kiss. Despite sharing a kiss the day Naruto left, this one was filled with emotion. They've waited so long for their lips to touch once more and just the tender, pleasurable feeling of their lips touching again, this time with true feelings made them gasp into each other's mouths as they each placed a hand on the other's cheeks as they deepened the kiss.
Five years, five long years they've waited for this moment to share another kiss. They deepened the kiss even further allowing them to fully enjoy the other's taste, Kurotsuchi had waited five years for him to come home to her and Naruto had waited five years to come back to her because they felt incomplete without the other, their best friend. Now that they were together once again, they knew that at that very moment they were not only complete at best friends, but as two people in love.