Chapter 9: The Kiss

With the summoning Naruto made himself appear directly inside his apartment, avoiding any and all people that he would otherwise see in public. While he had told Fukasaku that he would deal with the girls, he didn't say he would do it right now. Besides judging from the windows it was raining outside rather badly and he didn't want to go out there anyway. Rain had always been Naruto's least favorite weather, thanks to the times in his childhood when he hadn't been allowed or able to sleep indoors. One time was his own fault, he accidentally lost his keys to the apartment and was afraid to admit it to Sarutobi, but the old man wasn't mad when he found out and replaced the keys telling him to be more careful.

Once inside he sighed in relief at being someplace that felt safe. Or at least, as safe as he ever could feel. As a kid even this place got scary sometimes, which was natural when you were alone, but fortunately he had grown past that. Still... it couldn't hurt to peek out the window and make sure no one was around to bother him.

Before he could he heard a knock at the door. That made him freeze up, but instead of going to the window he went to look through the peephole. Through it he could see pink, yellow, and black.

'Great, even Kami-sama won't give me a break.' He thought, mentally groaning. 'Might as well get it over with.'

He opened the door and sure enough there was Sakura, Ino, and Hinata there, looking like they hadn't been there very long and were actually a bit surprised that he was there too. Most of his annoyance went away when he saw that all three were a little wet from the rain.

"Well, whatever it is you want, you might as well come inside and dry off first." He offered.

"Thank you." All three said and came in. Naruto went and grabbed his towels, only having a few to begin with but enough for all three, and allowed them to dry off.

"So, why exactly are you here? Didn't the fact I ran away tell you I didn't want to be followed?" He asked after they were drier.

"The thing is Naruto-kun, the three of us owe you an apology." Sakura started.

Naruto raised an eyebrow, looking skeptical of all this. "For what?"

"For scaring you off for starters." Ino said. "You were right there telling me how little experience you have with girls and how people are so dismissive of you, and there I am playfully flirting as if none of that had been said. I scared you because I ignored how you understand things and didn't think about what I was doing. I'm sorry I scared you Naruto."

Naruto slightly smiled. "Thank you Ino, that means a lot."

"By the way, I'm sure you were too scared to do it, but if you want to see my tits again I'll let you, so you can actually enjoy it this time." Ino added, blushing a bit but putting aside the part of her that was embarrassed by this. Naruto needed to learn to cope with his fears, and part of that was getting him to see that having a libido wasn't the end of the world. If that meant she showed off a little more skin than usual, it was for his own good, but done on his terms of course.

Naruto again looked skeptical. "Nice try, but you seriously expect me to believe that if I asked that that you or the others here wouldn't have a problem with that?"

"What if all three of us do it?" Sakura asked. "We will, if you just say the word."

Hinata was blushing up a storm, but she nodded. "If... if it's for Naruto-kun, I'll... I'll show myself."

Naruto still looked unconvinced. "Okay then, all three of you, take it off. All of it."

Ino threw away her towel and started by unwrapping the bandages on her arms and legs. Naruto was unsure why she'd do that but let her continue. Once her limbs were bare she unbuttoned her top slowly as if wanting to tease him a bit until she could open the front fully, exposing the bikini she had been wearing earlier under it. She shook off the sleeveless top and let it fall to the floor, then pulled the bikini top over her head, exposing her breasts to him for a second time that day.

While this was going on Sakura simply grabbed the bottom of her red blouse and pulled it over her head. It got stuck for a bit halfway up her face, resulting in her struggling for a bit with her arms straight up, making her small bra-clad chest look a little more pronounced. Said struggle didn't last long and she removed it entirely, dropping it to the floor then unclasping the bra in the back. It too fell to the floor with the other garment.

Hinata moved a little slower and she had her eyes closed. First her jacket came off, showing a simple purple mesh shirt underneath that fit very well against her body. Naruto found his eyes drawn to her the most, comparing her size to Ino's and winning. Hinata then pulled her arms out of her sleeves and out from under the shirt, moving to take it off over her head much like Sakura. To Naruto's surprise, she didn't have a bra on underneath, making her breasts exposed quicker by comparison despite the fact she technically had more layers to remove. All clothes ended up on the floor as well.

The three girls stood there letting Naruto see their bosoms, hoping he was pleased by it. Though Ino didn't seem to be done, she unzipped her skirt and let it fall to the floor.

"Uh Ino you can stop now." Naruto said, seeing her step away from the discarded outfit.

"You did say take all of it off." She mentioned, putting her thumbs in her panties to remove them.

"You can stop there. You might make Sakura-chan and Hinata uncomfortable if you get completely naked."

The platinum blonde shrugged but kept her panties on. "Okay, but if you want more, just say so."

"Okay Naruto-kun, you've got three topless girls right here in front of you that are trying to make you feel comfortable. What do you do now?" Sakura inquired.

He leaned against the wall. "I wait until one of you hits me and calls me a pervert, that's what."

The girls were a bit upset to hear this, but not surprised. They knew that Naruto had every reason to suspect such a thing, and it was likely he was only cooperating because he thought he could call their bluff. Now it was their turn to make sure he knew they were not bluffing.

Sakura stepped forward. "Naruto-kun, how about instead we touch you in more pleasurable ways?

"And call you more flattering names?" Hinata added, stepping forward too.

Naruto gulped, wishing that the wall behind him was a little further back. "Like what?" He nervously asked.

"Only what you want Naruto-kun, only what you want." Sakura assured.

"We want you to feel good. To feel safe. To feel... loved." Hinata started, stepping a little closer. "We all appreciate everything you do for us and this village Naruto-kun. You do so much, you inspire so many, and yet you're afraid to see it."

Sakura and Ino smiled seeing the shy heiress continued to get closer to the whiskered blonde. It was like she wasn't even aware of what she was doing anymore, which was good for her. The less she thought about it, the more natural it would be for her to finally confess to him.

"I know what it's like to be afraid of rejection Naruto-kun." She continued, getting close enough that all she had to do was reach out and grab him if she wanted to. He was still nervous but not trying to escape, which they took as a good thing. "I know what it's like to be so used to being put down that you don't believe praise is sincere when it's given. I know what it's like to want something, but be afraid to go after it. I know what it's like to want love, but believe you don't deserve to have it."

She took one step closer, and wrapped her arms around him. Her breasts pressed against his chest, and while she liked the feeling she was too focused on his captivating blue eyes. "But I'm tired of being afraid. I'm tired of wanting but never getting. I'm tired of dreaming but never trying. Please, don't be afraid anymore Naruto-kun. Let me help you, let me inspire you."

She then reached up and gently kissed him. Sakura and Ino smiled, mentally cheering for the white-eyed girl. Naruto was too surprised to react at all, be it positive or negative, but Hinata expected that so she made it a quick kiss.

"I love you Naruto-kun. I have for a long time. I will do anything to convince you that you deserve to be loved. And if that means letting you find love elsewhere..." She paused, looking like she was about to cry. "No one deserves love more than you, so please, give me, give us, a chance to teach you what love is."

"Hinata..." Naruto whispered, staring into her lavender pearl eyes like he was seeing them for the first time. None of his protective instincts were telling him to dismiss her, to distrust her. None of the feelings he associated with others showing him hostility were there. That meant she was either the best damn liar he had ever seen, or she was telling the truth. And quite honestly, Naruto wanted it to be the latter.

He put his arms around her, which she didn't mind in the slightest. "You really mean that?"

She nodded. "With all my heart, because you are my heart."

"I... I don't know what to say." He confessed.

"Don't say anything. Just kiss her back." Sakura told him.

He hesitated, but leaned down and did exactly that. He didn't really have any idea how kisses worked other than lips touching other lips, but remembering Hinata had applied a small amount of pressure when she first did it he tried the same. She returned the pressure and tightened her hold on him, moaning a little while doing so.

Ino nudged Sakura a bit to get her attention. Sakura saw her friend have a mischievous look in her eyes and gesture to the kissing couple. Ino gestured for her to go around, which she did, then she grabbed the top of Hinata's pants. Getting the idea, Sakura grinned and did the same. Then the two yanked her pants down.

Hinata didn't notice a thing, though it was a good thing she was wearing panties if not a bra.

"Wonder how long until she notices." Ino whispered, snickering a little.

"Let's go two-for-two." Sakura quietly suggested, then reached for Naruto's pants. Ino hesitated, hoping this wouldn't trigger the boy they were trying so hard not to trigger, but the playful side of her won out and she complied. The two girls succeeded in yanking down his pants too, and he didn't notice either.

Both girls naturally took a moment to stare at his crotch. Sure his boxers were covering it, and Hinata's own waist was in the way, but both hoped to get a glimpse of what to expect. Neither could really see though, which bummed them both out.

After a bit the kiss ended and Naruto and Hinata both breathed deeply.

"Wow, is it supposed to feel like that?" Naruto asked.

"I sure hope so. If that was doing it wrong, I don't think I can survive doing it right." Hinata replied.

"Mind if we have a sample Hinata?" Ino asked, coming up and trying to act inconspicuous.

"Yeah, I want to see how good 'doing it wrong' feels too." Sakura added, carefully removing her own skirt so all three would be in just their panties. While risky, it was also in some way thrilling.

Hinata was of course hesitant to let the whiskered blonde out of her arms, but she complied and slowly released him. He looked like he was as willing to let her go too, but did the same. Sakura tried to move forward, but Ino got in front of Naruto first and locked her arms around him. Like Hinata, she too pressed her breasts against him, but she was doing it a little more deliberately.

"Hey!" Sakura protested.

"Wait your turn." Ino replied, then grabbed Naruto's head and pulled him into a kiss. He was surprised by the forcefulness but went along with it and kissed her back. Ino moaned like she was stretched a muscle that sorely needed it and practically dry-humping him while doing so. She then felt his growing erection, making her moan with a lot more joy and then she started truly dry-humping him, no 'practically' about it.

Hinata stepped away and watched this. A part of her was jealous that she wasn't still doing what Ino was now, but another part of her was curious if this was what it looked like when she had been kissing Naruto.

"Was it everything you wanted?" Sakura softly asked the white-eyed girl when she came up to her.

Hinata nodded. "And I want more."

"If things go well, you'll get all you want." Sakura added. 'Good, she still doesn't know she's not wearing pants. Hopefully this will help her relax more.' She got another idea. 'Speaking of relaxing...'

Sakura stepped up behind Ino and gently took one of Naruto's hands. He didn't object, or seem to notice, so she carefully adjusted it to Naruto's hand was right on Ino's ass, almost grabbing her left cheek. Naruto on reflex tightened his hold, likely unaware of what he was doing, and Ino practically squealed with joy and arousal into the kiss.

"Sakura, what are you doing?" Hinata quietly asked.

"This is for Naruto-kun's own good. The best way to help him get more comfortable with showing us affection and arousal is showing him we want it."

Ino and Naruto broke their kiss, and Ino was practically gasping for air. She stopped humping him, but she leaned her head into his shoulders. "Damn Naruto, I've heard of smoking after sex, but not kissing. You're almost too good."

"Thanks?" He said, not sure how flattering that actually was. That was when he noticed where his hand was and swiftly removed it. "I am so sorry Ino."

She looked him right in the eyes. "No way Naruto. I enjoyed that a lot. So put your hand back on my ass and leave it there."

"You sure?" He asked.

"Sorry Ino, it's my turn now so your ass will have to wait." Sakura said, coming up towards her teammate. Ino pouted a bit but removed herself from the blonde boy, coyly winking at him before sitting down in front of him with her legs spread. Naruto could briefly see a small stain on her panties this way.

Sakura got in front of him, blocking his view, and wrapped her arms around him. Her breasts pressed against him too, but they weren't having the same impact as those of the other girls. "C'mon Naruto-kun, show me what I've been missing out on all these years."

"You sure you don't want Sas-?" He started, but she put her finger on his lips to silence him.

"Don't say his name. Right now it's just you and me and our audience, no one else even exists. Now shut up and take my breath away."

Naruto nodded and moved to kiss her, feeling a lot more confident and carefree after already kissing two other girls. Sakura's lips didn't feel any different to him compared to Ino or Hinata, but he was still glad to finally get some affection from his favored teammate after all this time. Sakura was enjoying it greatly too, and she could feel his erection poking into her waist as well. Unlike Ino, she refrained from humping the boy but she did press herself against him more, certain that had their underwear not been in the way he would be inside her right now.

A part of her wished that was the case, but now was too soon for that. He still needed a few reservation removed.

Naruto rubbed her back but kept his hand away from her posterior. Sakura hoped he would go for it, but admitted that the backrub felt very nice as well. She opened her mouth a little and rubbed his lips with her tongue. Naruto slowed down the kissing, likely confused by this, so she didn't press on and withdrew her tongue. Poor boy probably had no idea what a French kiss was so she wouldn't teach him like this. Not just yet anyway.

Still feeling playful and horny, Ino was wondering how to spice this up a little. Her best ideas involved removing Naruto's clothes, but she had a feeling she couldn't do that without getting caught.

The kiss ended and Sakura smiled, leaning into his body like the others had done. "Anytime you want more Naruto-kun, just ask. I will never refuse you."

"You sure?" He asked. "What about when you're at the hospital? Or with Baa-chan? Or with family?"

"I'm sure you'll know when the time isn't right, but yes, any time you want a kiss, or to touch my body, or do anything else, just ask. I will not say no."

"Same goes for me." Ino added, coming up to give him a hug from the right.

"Me too." Hinata agreed, hugging from the left. "Anything so that you can be happy Naruto-kun."

Naruto smiled and shedded a tear, moving his arms so he could hug all three at once.

"Thank you. Thank you so much."

"Is it okay if we stay a bit longer? I don't think any of us want to go home just yet." Sakura asked.

"My home is your home. Stay as long as you want."