AN-1: I've written this SasuNaru one-shot in 2012 as a spin-off but you can also consider this as a short sequel. Back then I used a different style of writing (all dialogues), so I decided to update this story.

AN-2: Let's just pretend today is Naruto's birthday

AN-3: English is not my first language. Unbeta-ed. You've been warned.

Perfect Celebration

"Sasukeeee~~~ c'moooon..."

Usually Sasuke had thin patience for whining, yet for someone you cared about so much, you changed your tune. And since this person was his other half, all Sasuke felt was amusement instead. But, he still had his pride, thank you very much, so with his trademark frown, the black haired ninja responded curtly, "What's the hurry, dobe? It'll still be there."

"He~~~y... Today is my birthday, teme. Be nice!" whined Naruto some more.

"I'm trying, but you refuse, remember?"

Was he still a little pissed that Naruto had ruined the romantic evening he had meticulously planned for a month? Damn right, he was. But, apparently, for someone special, you have unlimited patience.

"I'm so sorry, Sasuke," said Naruto cheerfully, clearly not sorry at all. "But, as far as I'm concern, this is the best celebration."

Sasuke rolled his eyes.

"Whatever."

And then pouted. Naruto just snickered.

The blonde shinobi then walked closer toward his boyfriend and cupped Sasuke's face with both hands.

"Now, now, stop pouting. I know you're trying to give me best treatment, but like I said earlier, this is the best."

Sasuke's pouts toned down a bit but still very much in there. Well, Naruto may have wrapped him around his 'lil finger, but that doesn't mean he has to admit it. Naruto's pretty head was too big already.

"Sometimes, I just don't get you."

Naruto's hands that are still holding Sasuke's face tightened their grip to pull him closer.

"Aren't you going to ask me why?"

"Should I?"

"Sasukeeeee~~~~" whined Naruto

GAH! Stop being so adorable!

"Dobe, stop it!"

Naruto stopped whining instantly but instead pleaded with his big, beautiful, blue eyes.

FUCK!

"Ck, fine! Tell me!" said Sasuke as he let out a big sigh. He knows he would never win, those blue eyes are too lethal. "I refuse to give Inuzuka a reason to accuse me of being the worst boyfriend."

"You're not."

"Just tell me the reason, Naruto, please."

"Okay!" responded Naruto, back to his cheerful self. "But, first, you have to answer my questions."

"Aaarrrgg, Naruto!"

"Please?"

Blue eyes starting to plead, red lips starting to pout.

"Fine, fine, ask away!"

Uchiha Sasuke, you are whipped beyond help.

"What's my favorite thing in the whole world?"

"That's easy," answered Sasuke arrogantly. "It's me."

"I don't think I like the tone of your voice, teme... But you are correct."

"Of course I am."

"OH, you little bas-"

"What's that?"

Naruto took a deep breath before responded, "Nothing."

"Cool. Next question?"

"What is my second favorite things?"

Sasuke smirked, he could play this game.

"I'll tell you, but I don't think it's appropriate to be said outside our bedroom."

"SASUKE!" yelled Naruto.

"What...?" asked the raven cheekily.

"Be serious, you pervert!"

"I am."

"Sasukeeeee~~~~~"

"Oh, blast it to hell! Stop all those whining and I take you there!"

"Where?"

"Icharaku Ramen., so you can eat your second favorite thing in the whole universe!"

"There's a reason why I love you so much, teme."

I love you too, dobe!

"Yeah, yeah, let's go!" said Sasuke quickly.

Too quickly?

Sasuke might look cold as ice on the outside, but it would be a lie if Naruto's umpteenth declaration of love didn't have an effect on him. Sasuke truly hoped he could respond with a love declaration of him own soon. Sometimes, he doesn't understand himself.

The Raven grabbed Naruto's right hand and pushed the blonde toward the door of their shared apartment.

"How many bowls of special ramen would you buy me?"

"As much as that bottomless stomach of yours could handle it."

"Prepare your wallet then."

"Bring it on."

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"Oji-saaaaan~~~ One special ramen, please!"

"In a minute, Naruto. And what can I get for you, Uchiha?"

"Same as him, thank you," answered Sasuke politely. "Hm, Oji-san?"

"Yes?"

"Keep that special ramen coming for the birthday boy here."

Oji-san looked up toward them and lifted his brows. He looked a bit confused. "Pretty simple celebration, if I may say."

Sasuke just snorted, while Naruto strongly denied Oji-san's statement.

"No, Oji-san, you're wrong," said Naruto firmly. "I have two of my most favorite things here. So, it's the best birthday ever!"

Oji-san amusedly looked toward Naruto before responded, "If you say so, boy. Here's one special ramen for you."

Naruto didn't waste a second and enjoy his ramen right away. "Itadakimas! *SLURP* Aaaaah~~~ so good~~~~"

It was the loudest slurping sound that Sasuke ever heard. But instead of feeling embarrassed - they're not alone in that ramen stand - in Sasuke's eyes, Naruto's antics made him look even more endearing.

Whipped!

But, of course, he won't let Naruto see it, well, at least, not fully.

"To think you refuse a candle light dinner in the best restaurant for this."

"Shut up, teme!" yelled Naruto, who then stuck out his tongue and continued to eat his ramen.

Sasuke clenched his hand. You wouldn't believe the restraint Sasuke had to put on himself not to catch that naughty tongue with his mouth.

But then out of the blue, the blonde said, umh, demanded more likely, "Kiss me, Sasuke!"

W-what!?

If he didn't know better, Sasuke swore Naruto can read his mind.

"It's not exactly the place, dobe!" whispered Sasuke with a low voice.

"I don't care! Give meeee~~~"

Naruto truly didn't give a damn about their surroundings, and other people at Icharaku starting to pay attention to them. Oji-san's face is red trying to hold his laugh.

"Naruto! Are you out of your mind?"

"Teme, kiss me!"

"Oooooooh~~~"

"Just give the birthday boy his kiss, Uchiha!" hollered one of the customer, while the others laugh out loud. Some even clapped their hands and cheered.

Sasuke could feel his face starting to get hot. "What's gotten into you, dobe?"

"Sasuke, please... Today is my-"

"Birthday!" cut Sasuke quickly. "I know that, okay? You don't need to tell me that fact every five minutes."

For a second there, Naruto kept his mouth shut, but Sasuke knew how stubborn his boyfriend can be. It couldn't be the end, he could see Naruto's determination in those eyes.

"Kiss. Me."

Sasuke lost his patience and decided to kiss his civility goodbye. He grabbed Naruto's yellow head tightly to pull him closer and kissed him hard. He thrust his tongue into his boyfriend's mouth and deepened the kiss.

Somebody let out a moan.

Oh, God!

He must have lost his mind, because their kiss was not a kind of kiss that was suitable for public consumption. It was something that should have done behind the privacy of a closed door. Yet, for the love of God, they couldn't stop.

The cheers around them got louder and louder, he even heard one or two catcalling.

FUCK!

Sasuke forced himself to stop the kiss. It was a miracle that he succeeded.

But, it was also unthinkable that his shameless boyfriend could continue to inhale his ramen like nothing happened before, whilst Sasuke still trying to fill his lungs with oxygen. The black haired shinobi didn't know if he should be shocked or amazed by Naruto's way of behaving. One thing for sure, he just couldn't feel angry toward Naruto.

Some people were still laughing at them, and Sasuke pretty sure this news will spread very fast all around Konoha. Ugh, the next time he comes to the mission room, it would be unbearable.

"Happy now?" asked Sasuke, pretending to be stern.

"Very happy, " answered Naruto joyfully, it looks like the orange clad ninja truly didn't give a damn how other perceive him. "You want to know why?"

"Hn."

"The ramen taste even better... Because it tastes like you now."

Sasuke stunned. And somehow, thing that kept preventing him from telling Naruto what he wanted to say ever since he came back from Oto to make peace with himself, disappeared.

"Dobe, you..."

"Hm?" asked Naruto, as he finished drinking his ramen broth.

"I love you."

There he say it.

It was Naruto turn to stunned now. "W-wha... What?"

"I love you, " repeated Sasuke.

"OH!"

Naruto jumped him and put his arms around Sasuke's neck tightly.

"Naa-Ruu-Tooo... I. Can't. Breathe... "

"Sasuke... Sasuke... It's perfect now... It's perfect celebration."

"Happy birthday, love."

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