A few weeks have passed since Kakashi's and Naruto's fight, the rift between them was still raw, but the wound began to heal. Tsunade didn't let them off easily, oh no, for the next foreseeable future the pair have to preform D-Rank missions and teach snot noise Genin's. The first time they tried to do any of the work with shadow clones, thinking they could save what sanity they had left, was crushed before their eyes when Tsunade confiscated their most precious possessions:
Kakashi's Icha-Icha Paradise collection; every single copy and Naruto's orange jumpsuit and his small fox toy. Both tried on several attempts to retrieve their belongings but to no prevail. On the seventh attempt both ended up in hospital for a few days due to the arse kicking they received from the Fifth when she collared them ransacking her private draws.
"Why don't you simply buy a new one?" asked the teen from his hospital bed. Kakashi sighed for the umpteenth time that day.
"I would but the Hokage has ceased every copy in Konoha, and asked Shikaku to hide them." The older male pouted, earning a round of laughter from the other male. "I don't know what you find so funny Naruto, but I could easily let slip to the Hokage about what you did on her desk." The laughter stopped instantly, in a blink of an eye Naruto was at his bed, a look of pure horror and dread on his face.
"What do you mean?" trying to look neutral, but the Silver haired man has known the boy too long to know when he is lying.
"You know exactly what I mean." Wanting to watch the teen squirm, he went a little further. "You Fucking Kiba, on top of the Fifths desk while wearing her Hokage robes." Oh, the emotions running ramped across the teens face was priceless, for the icing on the cake, he handed the boy a white envelope. Shaking hands took the envelope, his nerves on brink of being fried. On the outside he was calm but on the inside, Kakashi was laughing away, at the look on the boy's face as he pulled out the contents.
All together there were three photos of the young couple in very compromising positions. It didn't take long before the teen collapsed on the floor muttering to himself over and over again.
Kakashi simply eye smiled at the boy as he continued to mutter to himself. He knew it was really sadistic of him to do that, but what he wasn't going to say there were a "few" more copies of the photos. His musing was cut short when the door to the room was opened; he looked up and saw Kiba walking in.
"Now, this is going to be interesting." Hoping that the brunettes' reaction was going to be just as good as his partners.
"What's up Naruto?" asked the brunette as he knelt down next to the still mumbling teen, noticing the photo's he picked them out of the boy's hand. This snapped the blond out of his funk, as he tried to take them back.
"Kiba, don't!" but it was too late. Kakashi couldn't help but giggle as a blush spread its' way up the teens neck, putting Hinata's blushing to shame.
"H-How?" stuttered the tattooed teen, looking at his mate, trying to stop his nose from bleeding.
"The Pervert over there somehow took pictures of us." Pointing a finger at the pervert in question, "Or one of the Anbu did." Smashing his fist into his other hand, a revengeful glint flashed across his darkened ocean blue eyes. "When I found out which one took them, I'll prank them into the next century!"
"Hey Naruto." Whispered Kiba in the others ear, earning the boys attention. They stayed like that for a few minutes; Kakashi tried listening but couldn't really make out anything the teens were saying. A shiver ran down his spine when Naruto turned and looked at him with a fox grin, his eyes sparkling with mischief.
"Say Kaka-Sensei." Now the older male was worried when the teen walk towards him, with the same expression on his face. "How many copies of those photos are there?"
"Only the one set." Lied the Jōnin smoothly, Kiba coughed, which sounded a lot like "Bullshit." Obviously Naruto heard him. "Damn that boy!"
"Are you sure, Kaka-Sensei?" giving him an eye smile, which earned another snort from the older teen. "Well then I guess I'll have to burn this." Holding up an Icha-Icha make out Paradise, with a lighter lit underneath it.
"Ma, Ma. There's no need to get hasty." Sweating as he tried to pacify the evil teen that somehow got hold of a signed copy of the newest one. "There're two more copies in my apartment."
"Are you sure?" bringing the flame closer to the book. "Are you absolutely sure there aren't anymore, stashed away somewhere." Now the flame was beginning to lick the corner.
"Yes, Yes! I'm positive!" His coal coloured eye wide with horror as the corner began to smoke. He knew his student was watching him closely, after what seemed like an age, the flame was extinguished, and a sigh of relief passed his clothed lips.
"This is how it's going to work Kaka-Sensei." Getting his teachers attention, "I'll give you this pervy book, and not say a word to Baa-Chan, if and only if you give me all the copies of these photos and tell me who took them."
"Black mail!" his eye still on the book.
"Business!" shaking his head, laughing slightly at getting one over his superior, handing the book back over to his mate. "Ohh, if you fail to uphold your end of the deal, I'll make sure that you'll never get your hands on this copy or any future copies of the book." Smiling evilly at the distort look on Jōnin's face.
"Deal."
True to his word, Kakashi handed over every copy of the teen's photo and the name of the pervert who took them. Naruto's mind began to formulate a prank against the culprit, a foxy grin in place.
The days that followed the 'Business' deal the pair agreed upon, Kakashi was a very happy pervert, reading his new book. He performed all his missions; be it D-Rank or train snot nose Genin, he did it with a smile. After a while Tsunade began to suspect something was up, the older man was far too happy doing the tasks she assigned, even the Genin weren't complaining about him. So she began to double his work load to the point where he had to create three shadow clones to cover the work load, but he still had that stupid smile on his face.
It was several days before she found out the pervert somehow got hold of a copy of Icha-Icha. This pissed her off to no end as she didn't have anything to hold over the Jonin's head. So reluctantly she gave the order to release all the confiscated books back to the perverts of Konoha; that night a mini celebration was held, and Kakashi Hatake was the VIP.
Kiba walked up to the Fifths office, a proposal in mind. Knocking on the door he waited to be called in.
"Enter!" taking a deep breath he opened the door and walked up to the Blonde haired Sannin.
"Sorry to bother you Hokage-Sama, but I have a proposition for you."
"What do you have in mind?" inquired the Fifth lacing her manicured hands together.
Naruto walked through the village after completing his eight D-Rank mission that day; he was getting sick of doing them and really wanted to get back doing higher grade missions. All he could think of now was a hot shower and lounge around in his pjs. Walking up the steps to his shared apartment, he noticed Kakashi leaning against the wall next to the door.
"What brings you here, Kaka-Sensei?" asked the teen as he fished out his key, and inserted the metal item into the lock.
"Can't I come and see my student, with no ulterior motive?" replied the silver haired Jonin, giving the younger male an eye smile. Naruto snorted as he held open the door for the other male, inviting him in.
"Do you want anything to drink?" inquired Naruto as he walked towards the kitchen. "Make yourself comfortable, I'll bring us something to drink."
Doing just that, Kakashi walked down the hallway, observing his surroundings noting the boys were starting to make the place their own. Bits and pieces here and there, a soft smile graced the older mans clothed lips as he thought of Iruka doing the same in his apartment.
"You have a fine home here, Naruto." Commented the older man, as he joined the teen in the kitchen.
"Thanks." Replied the boy as he gave his teacher a bright smile, handing him his beverage he asked; "So, what do you really want Kaka-Sensei?" The copycat-nin, with one hand unclasped a scroll pocket, catching the scroll effortlessly he handed it to the teen. Noticing it was a storage scroll; Naruto unravelled the scroll and activated the seal in the middle. Once the customary explosion of smoke cleared, it revealed the boys old orange jumpsuit jacket and his cuddly toy fox.
Naruto stood there shocked for several seconds before enveloping the older man in a crushing hug. "Thank you." He whispered as he tightened his embrace.
"You're welcome." Simply stated the older male as he returned the boys embrace; bringing up a hand, he finally ruffled the teen's hair. Naruto leaned into the gesture, his arms holding the older male tighter. A few tears escaped the boys blue eyes as emotions filled his fractured heart. The two stayed like that for a few minutes longer, until they pulled away from each other.
"Say Kakashi." Stated the Chūnin as he wiped away his tears. "Why don't you join me and Kiba for dinner tonight?" offered the boy, giving the man a bright smile.
"Not tonight I have other arrangements that I need to keep." Giving him an eye smile, "I need to get going." With a mock salute he disappeared in a swirl of leafs. Sighing happily, the smile still on his face, Naruto picked up his precious items and took them into his shared room. Kneeling down in front of the wardrobe, he pulled open a small draw; inside were a few bits and bobs that were precious to him. Running his hand over the neatly folded jumpsuit, he sat there contently reminiscing over the happy and bitter times. He sat there for a few minutes longer before a knock on the front door pulled him out of his memories. Putting both items away safely, he walked to his front door, peeking through the spy hole; there standing on the other side were Sakura, Ino and Hinata. Opening the door to his friends he greeted them with a sun kissed smile.
"Sakura, Ino, Hinata, what brings you here?" inquired the teen as he looked at each of the Kunoichi, both Ino and Sakura looked at each other seemingly having a conversation, while Hinata looked nervously around.
After what seemed like an age, the pair smiled at each other before locking the whiskered teen with a gaze that sent a shiver running up his spine.
"Nothing good ever comes of when those two have that look!" gulped the boy as he began to get rather nervous.
"Say Hinata." Said the pink haired shinobi, getting the Byakugan's users attention. Hinata looked at her friends nodding to them; the nervous demeanour gone. Now the whiskered teen began to nervously fidget at the sight before him.
"Err, guys. What's going on?" just as the question passed his lips, darkness enveloped him.
"Hinata, I think you killed him." Said an amused Ino, as she poked the unconscious teen.
"G-Gomen, Ino-chan." Stuttered the Hyūga heiress, going red from embarrassment, Sakura on the other hand was pissing herself with laughter. "It's not funny Sakura-chan!" cried out the dark blue haired teen.
"Come on; let's get him to the rendezvous point." Chuckled Sakura, giving a whistle, Sai and Lee came into view, and picked up the unconscious teen.
The group got strange looks as they took the spiky haired teen to an unknown place. Reaching the rendezvous point, they walked into a shop. There inside Ten-Ten and Tsunade stood waiting for them.
"You were supposed of brought him here willingly not unconscious." Retorted the Fifth as she walked over to the group.
"You know as well as I do, that he wouldn't have come here willingly, and it's supposed to be a surprise Sensei." stated Sakura, while the boys deposited their knocked out friend on a chair.
"A surprise not a kidnapping! Now it'll be harder to get him to cooperate."
"If he knows what's good for him he will cooperate." cracking her knuckles emphasising her point. "Time to wake him up." giving an evil smile, she walked over to the downed boy.
"OIT NARUTO! WAKE UP!" shouted Sakura in the teen's ear; this got the reaction she wanted as the boy jolted upright. Naruto clutched at his chest, his heart pounding wildly, his eyes blown wide.
"Don't do that Sakura! You almost gave me a heart attack!" complained the boy as he tried to slow down his racing heart. A few seconds past his heart back to its normal rhythm, he looked around taking in his surroundings. "Why are we in a clothes shop?" he asked tilting his head to the side. The girls all looked at each other and giggled; a shiver ran down his spine.
'This is Déjà vu all over again.' Thought the teen gulping audibly, looking wirily at the girls.
"I'm here Uzumaki Naruto, to inform you of an S-Rank mission that I need you to go on tonight!" Said Tsunade in her no bullshit voice; handing the teen a mission scroll. The boys' eyes sparkled brightly at the thought of no more D-Rank missions. "I need you at this location by twenty-one hundred hours, for a briefing, then your mission will start!" with that she left the youngsters to it.
Once the Hokage left he was grabbed hold of by Ino and Sakura and dragged to the men's changing rooms, Lee and Sai followed diligently. Ten-Ten and Hinata began going through the different clothes racks, drowning out the shouts for help from the Blonde. Once they selected their choice of clothing for their friend, they made their way to the changing room handing the items to Lee and Sai, who in turn went to give them to a still shouting Naruto.
"Shut up Naruto!" shouted Sakura as she brought her fist down on the boys head.
"ITAI!" crumpling to the floor clutching his head, tears of pain rolling down his cheeks, a lump growing on his head. "Sakura-Chan." Whimpered Naruto looking up at his scary team mate giving his best wounded look, all he got was a raised eyebrow from her. This lasted for a minute before he let out a defeated sigh, grudgingly getting up off the floor he walked into a changing room where the selected clothes waited for him. Lee and Sai stood guard just outside the occupied changing room, just encase he decided to try anything.
Two teeth pulling hours later, an outfit was chosen and bought, still Naruto was confused as to what was going on, no one was saying anything, all he got from Ten-Ten was "Mum's the word." This annoyed him to no end; he hated not knowing what was going on. It was coming up to half five by the time he got home, it didn't stop there, as soon as he crossed the threshold he was pushed into the bathroom, told to be showered and dressed in twenty minutes.
"Oit, Naruto!" called Sakura as she hammered on bathroom door, "If you don't get out here in the next ten seconds I'm coming in and dressing you myself!" the door opened, revealing a freshly showered Naruto; his spiky locks still damp, his new clothes fitting him perfectly.
"How do I look?" nervously asked the boy as he looked down at his clothes then to his friends.
"You look amazing Naruto-Kun!" exclaimed Lee doing his Guy-Sensei thumbs up pose. A small sweat mark ran down his sun kissed hair.
"I say we done a job well done girls." Said Ino excitedly, high fiving the females of the group.
"Sakura, we're going to be late." Said Sai as he moved to his teammate; taking out a length of orange material, walking behind the slightly older boy placing the material over his eyes.
"Where are we going now?" asked an apprehensive teen, his ears twitching side my side, a feeling of uneasy began to feel his body. Taking in a deep breath, he began to calm his nerves down. A warm hand rested on his shoulder, muscles tensing automatically.
"Trust me."
In seconds he felt the tale-tale signs of being Shunshin, one second he was in his apartment the next he was standing outside somewhere; the feeling of the cool evening breeze on his whiskered cheeks. The orange blindfold was removed, revealing a dirt pathway flanked by lanterns softly casting their light on the ground. He began to walk down the path, taking in his surroundings, the soft ambience of the hanging decorations made the atmosphere feel calm and magical. Fireflies danced through the darkening sky, over blades of grass and through the proud trees.
Nearing the end of the path a pair of Bamboo Tiki-Style Torches stood lit, walking between them; Naruto stepped out into a large clearing, his ocean blue eyes widened at the side before him.
Hanging in the trees where dozen of lanterns, similar to the ones flanking the path. Bamboo torches stood around the perimeter, and there, in the centre of it all was an open picnic basket, sitting on top of a large blanket; an open bottle of wine standing between two full glasses. Looking around he couldn't see anyone, he walked cautiously to the centre were the picnic was laid out.
"Do you like it?" came a familiar voice, doing a one eighty on the spot he stood there surprise written on his whiskered face as he looked at other person.
Kiba stood there dressed in a slim fit crimson red dress shirt, black jeans, wearing pair of black and white converses. Words failed the Blonde haired Chūnin as he stared at his boyfriend, nodding was the only thing he could do. The older male walked over to the Blonde admiring the way he looked in the glow of lanterns and bamboo torches; wearing similar footwear and trousers to himself, but for his top half, he wore a light blue shirt done halfway up, exposing a plain white t-shirt, Tsuande's pendent resting against the shirt. "You look amazing, Naruto." Praised the older boy; wrapping his arms around the younger male's waist.
"Thanks." Replied the teen, "You don't look to bad yourself." Giving him a cheeky smile in return.
"You know, I was half expected you to be wearing something orange."
"Ten-Ten and Hinata chose my outfit for me." Pouting slightly, "They said the blue would make my eyes stand out." Kiba chuckled lightly at the younger boy, leaning down he gave the boy a sweet kiss on his pouting lips.
"They were right. I find it best not to argue with women, when it comes to those sorts of things."
"That maybe so, but orange is still the best colour!"
"If you say so." Taking his hand he led Naruto to the picnic, motioning him to sit down. Once the pair was settled, he handed Naruto one of the glasses of wine while taking the other one, raising it in the air he toasted;
"To our first date."
"To our first date."
A soft clink of the glasses followed the toast, each wearing big smiles on their faces. Kiba watched Naruto sip the burgundy coloured liquid, while taking a sip of his own.
"What do you think?" he asked curiously, watching the others facial features.
"It's sweet." He replied smacking his lips together, still trying to figure out if he liked it or not. Shrugging his shoulders Naruto downed the rest of the glass, setting the glass down he let out a belch, barely managing to cover his mouth in time. "Sorry." Looking sheepishly at the other male, Kiba began to chuckle;
"Better out than in." his eyes shining in merriment, "Top up?"
"If I knew you were going to ask that, I wouldn't have bothered wearing a shirt." Sassily replied the Blonde as he wiggled his eye brows at the Brunette. The hand holding the open wine bottle stopped mid pour, brown eyes widened as his brain registered what was said.
"You bloody pervert!"
"You love it."
"Just drink your wine, and keep you mind out of the gutter for two minutes." Reprimanded Kiba, barely keeping the smile off his face, in response to his reprimand was a stuck out tongue. Settling down a bit, they dug into the picnic, fireflies dancing through the forest.
A million stars filled the night sky, a warm breeze whispered through the land carrying the scents of the night. Paper lanterns moved lazily in the breeze, an empty bottle of wine leaning against an empty picnic basket. Naruto and Kiba were lying on their backs, looking at the diamond sky above, their stomachs full and their hearts light.
"Hey Kiba?"
"Hm?"
"Can we do this again?" asked the Blonde, turning his head to get a better look at his boyfriend.
"Yeah, we can." Giving the boy a gentle smile, "It's nice to just relax and not worry about anything." Turning fully onto his side, he pulled the younger male flush against him, getting a squeak in surprise. Before Naruto could say anything, his lips were covered by the older male's ones. Wrapping his arms around Kiba's neck as much as possible in their current position, subconsciously he began playing with Kiba's spiky hair, while granting entrance to the wet muscle running along his bottom lip. For a few minutes they stayed like that, both lost in the kiss, rolling them over, Kiba laid on top of his boyfriend, breaking the kiss, he rested his forehead against the younger boys', the light from the lanterns bringing out an array of blues in his eyes.
"You really do have the most amazing blue eyes, Naruto." Softly stated Kiba, as he stared into the ocean of blues swimming in the boy's eyes.
"And you are such a sap." Naruto said smiling fondly at him; giving him a peck on the lips as he ran his fingers through the brunette's hair.
"It doesn't feel like half nine." Mumbled Kiba as he glanced at his watch. The fingers in his hair ceased their movements; the body underneath him going rigid. "What's wrong?" concern lacing his words. Azure eyes widened like saucers, a look of horror filling his whisked face.
"Shit!" exclaimed the Blonde as he pushed the older boy off him, scrambling off the blanket. "Shit, shit, shit!" looking around making sure he didn't forget anything else. "The old bat is going to have my hide for this! I was supposed to meet her for a mission briefing! Fuck!" with that the pancaking teen fled the clearing in a blur of colour.
Trees whipped by the boy as he pushed a tremendous amount of Chakra into his feet propelling himself faster, as he raced to the rendezvous point which he was already late for. Clearing the tree's he began to fly over Konoha's roof tops, dislodging several roof tiles as he went, in seconds he was at the rendezvous point, the faint beating of Chakra from Konoha's invisible guardians.
Making his way into the building, he slowed his paced down into a fast walk, as he got closer to the door he slowed down into a leisurely walk. Reaching the door, pausing briefly to calm his beating heart, he knocked on the door, waiting to be called in. A few minutes passed still no answer, his patience dwindled into nothing, and letting out an exasperated sigh he forcefully opened the door.
"Oit Baa-chan, answer the door!" shouted the boy as he walked other the threshold, "Are we going to have this.…..meeting?" the room was in total darkness, only the artificial lighting from the hallway lighting up a small portion of the room. Cautiously he walked further into the darkened room, his senses on high alert.
SLAM
Naruto jumped out of his skin when the door slammed closed, plunging him in complete darkness. A Kunai clutched ready in his hand, muscles posed to spring into action. Taking a cautious step forward, he moved further into the dark room.
"SURPRISE!" lights thrown on revealing a room full of people. Naruto gave a shout of surprise of his own, the shock of everyone appearing suddenly, caused him to fall onto the floor clutching his chest, his heart practically exploding out of his chest. The room filled with laughter, his tenant included. Lee came bounding over hauling the speechless teen to his feet, patting him rather harshly on the back, snapping him out of his stunned stupeur.
"Congratulation Naruto-Kun, for becoming a Chūnin! The last Genin of Rookie Nine is no more!" ecstatically proclaimed the spandex cladded boy. "This is a party to celebrate your youthful promotion."
"Huh?" was the only intelligent thing that came out the Blonde's mouth, as he surveyed everyone in the room. All his friends were there, their sensei's, Tsunade, Jiraiya, Tsume, Hana and even the Raman stand people, were among the faces.
"Surely I trained you better than to say 'huh'?" said Kakashi walking over with a cup of sake in his hand.
"Shut up Kaka-Sensei!" pouted the boy, folding his arms in a huff.
"Oh, come on Naruto, I'm only teasing." Kakashi stated merrily, ruffling the golden locks, chuckling as his hand was swatted away, at the same time as getting the evil eye.
"Quit your pouting Gaki, and enjoy yourself. Although by the looks of it you already have." Pointed Jiraiya to the dishevelled state the boy's clothes were in.
"We didn't do anything pervy old man! We had a picnic; nothing more, nothing less." Said the boy throwing his arms up in air in exasperation. "I'm getting myself a drink!" walking away from the teasing adults.
The party was in full swing, conversations and laughter filled the room. All of rookie nine sat around a table, each had several shot glasses filled to the brim of colourful liquid.
"Right the only rule for this game: The first one to give up losses and so on." Said Ino, watching everyone nodding in agreement, except Naruto, "What's with the confused look Naruto?"
"How come I have double what everyone else has?"
"That's because of your tenant." Hearing this, Kyuubi perked up, a sly foxy grin spread across her face.
"Let me out to play Naruto, so I can show these youngsters how it's done."
Naruto mimicked the foxy grin, chuckling as he looked at Kiba.
"Kiba, grab another chair." Seeing the look on his mates face he went to grab another chair, returning he placed it next to the still smirking boy. In seconds a shadow clone occupied the seat, everyone watch as the clone changed; gone were the spiky golden locks, replaced with long, fiery red hair. The once ocean blue eyes turned crimson red, the whisker marks becoming more prominent on slender cheeks.
"Here you go Kyuubi." Stated Naruto, his eyes glistening with mischief as he passed Hinako her share of the drinks.
"Shall we begin?" said Hinako as she raised a shot glass, looking at the other people around the table. Either side of her, both Naruto and Kiba raised their glasses, Kiba laughed when Shikamaru muttered something about troublesome blondes. Once everyone got over their initial shock, glasses were raised and then downed. The remainder of the shots were downed in rapid succession.
Two shot glasses were slammed down on the table, Kyuubi glanced over at her challenger;
"Had enough Akimichi?" raising an eyebrow at the large boy sitting opposite her. "There is no shame in admitting defeat. You have done well keeping up with me, a lot better than my sorry excuse of a host." Pointing her thumb to the slouching teen beside her.
"I may be tipsy, but I can hold my alcohol better than the rest of my teammates." Confidently stated Chōji.
"Shall we make this more interesting?"
"Don't even think about it, Hinako." Slurred Naruto, giving the demon his best warning look, Hinako however ignored the teen.
"Let's up the stakes." Forming a single hand sign, in seconds a dust covered bottle appeared on the table accompanied by to decorative shot glasses.
"Hinako." Warned the Blonde again, yet again he was ignored. Ignoring the boy, she proceeded to fill the glasses. Black liquid oozed out, hissing and spitting violently as soon as it was poured into the glasses. A few seconds passed and the liquid settled down turning from a black to a teal colour. Everyone was staring at the steaming liquid, then to the smirking demon.
"All you have to do is drink this." Indicating to the steaming drink.
"Chōji, I won't drink that stuff, if I were you." Warned Naruto, looking between the challengers. "Those glasses aren't even glass, they're made from quartz. The only thing strong enough to withstand the acidity."
Silence followed as the two challengers stared at each other, both refusing to break eye contact.
"I accept your challenge." Stated Chōji, indicating for one of his friends to pass down the unknown drink.
"Perfect." A foxy grin plastering Hinako's face, her glass raised, watching the boy raise his as well.
"Three, two, one."
The liquid was downed rapidly, both slamming the empty shot glasses onto the table. Everyone watch Chōji with baited breath; his round face turning a mild green, a violent ripple coursed through his body. Once his body calmed down, he looked at an impressed demon. Opening his mouth to say something instead a giant belch escaped, quickly slapping his hand over his mouth, his cheeks pinking from embarrassment. Silence followed from the blast of air, on the opposite side of Hinako, Naruto snorted as he tried to keep from laughing out loud. The more he tried to hold in the laughter the more his shoulders shook, unable to take it anymore he through his head back and laugh, slapping his hand on the table, tears streaming down his cheeks. Naruto wasn't the only one unable to contain his laughter as the majority of the youngsters were laughing. Chōji's ears burned a bright red colour as his embarrassment increased.
Soon the laughter began to die down, until only the odd burst of giggles as everyone calmed down from their merriment. The infectious beat of music filled the air beckoning people to the dance floor. Unable to resist the beat of music, the teens removed themselves from the table and made their way to the centre of the room. They let the music take them, feeling carefree, they danced the night away.
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