A/N: Earlier in the week, I asked KagamiPINKAgreste if there was anything I could do to help her feel better, and she wanted me to write NaruSaku and Adrigami fics for her today. Well, me being me, I had to bring Gaara in this one too. I was originally gonna make him a girl, but PINK probably would've had a hissy fit over that. That aside, enjoy, and Happy National Ramen Day!

It was a cool Friday afternoon in The Village Hidden In the Leaves, and Naruto Uzumaki had a boiling pot of broth for one reason only: he was making his favorite chashu pork ramen. However, he wasn't the only person this batch was being made for, for today was National Ramen Day, and he invited a couple of friends over for today. He wasn't sure exactly when they'd arrive, but he had faith they would. Much to his good fortune, he heard knocking on his door.

"Coming!"

Naruto hustled on over to the front door, and…

"SAKURA!"

"Hey Naruto!"

Sakura Haruno and Naruto gave each other a big hug and kiss. While not his first time kissing her, the hot, sensual feelings he got from it never got any less hot or sensual. In fact, this was one of his favorite kisses he'd gotten from her. Eventually, they broke away.

"Come on in, my sweet Cherry Blossom!"

Sakura followed Naruto inside, where they headed to the kitchen/dining room.

"You know, Naruto, it's not often I come over here to eat ramen, but considering you make the best homemade ramen, and considering I needed an escape from worrying about Daddy all the time, I figured I'd make the best of this afternoon."

Naruto smiled. "Well, I'm glad ya could make it! We're also having someone else over! Believe it!"

Sakura's eyes widened. "Oh? Who could it be now?"

Naruto chuckled. "I'm not telling, but it's one of your favorite people! Believe it!"

Sakura giggled. "Come on, you can tell me!"

"OK, I'll tell you, but only 'cause…"

Just then, Naruto was interrupted by knocking on the door.

"Coming!"

Naruto made a break for the door again, and…

"GAARA!"

"Hello, Naruto."

Naruto and Gaara each gave each other a couple of cheek kisses and a big hug. Even if Gaara wasn't Naruto's romantic partner, they still loved each other very much, plus Naruto enjoyed feeling Gaara's strong, manly arms around him. Eventually, they let go.

"Come on in!"

Naruto led Gaara to the kitchen/dining room, and almost immediately, Sakura reacted to Gaara's presence:

"GAARA! YAY!"

"Good to see you too, Sakura."

Gaara and Sakura hugged each other as well. Gaara was more of a brother to Sakura but still, they loved each other very much. Eventually, they let go.

"Anyways, Gaara, you're just in time!" said Naruto. "Should be just about done!"

Naruto checked the ramen, and sure enough, it was done, so he grabbed some bowls and chopsticks for everyone, and then he proceeded to serve Sakura and Gaara before serving himself.

"Bon appétit!"

Everyone dug in and began eating. Sakura commented on this:

"Naruto, you've outdone yourself again, honey! This is still some of the best ramen I've ever had!"

"Thanks, Cherry Blossom!"

Sakura giggled. "You're welcome!"

Gaara slurped some noodles. "These are indeed really good, although I would've preferred them with tongue or gizzard."

Naruto and Sakura made faces of disgust, and then Naruto smiled and chimed in:

"Oh well, maybe I can make a special batch for ya next time! Believe it!"

Gaara smiled. "That would be nice. In the meantime, I brought my own special brand to liven this up…"

Gaara pulled out a bottle of Xtreme Regret hot sauce, poured some in and mixed it with his ramen before eating it.

"Ahhh, now this is divine! Who knew that Pepper X would go so well with chashu pork ramen? Naruto, my friend, you truly have…Naruto?"

Gaara looked over, only to see Naruto and Sakura making out. He paused as he wondered how those two could be so frisky with each other.

(I really should leave those two to their own devices, but at the same time, I can't abandon this super-delicious spicy ramen.)

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