Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Sleeping on Sasuke ❯ Chapter 2

[ T - Teen: Not suitable for readers under 13 ]

Sasuke waited. The sun came up. Color was restored to the world. Birds were singing. Squirrels chased each other in the trees. People walking by were giving them strange looks. Naruto was drooling on his shoulder.

Sakura should be showing up any minute and if Sasuke wanted to talk to Naruto about that dream alone, he was quickly running out of time. Every time Sasuke made decision to wake the blonde up however, he couldn’t bring himself to do it. It wasn’t that he was enjoying Naruto drooling all over his shirt, quite the opposite in fact. Naruto just look so…content sleeping there. It was very rare to see Naruto like this. After that dream, he just fell into a peaceful sleep, completely relaxed.
“Sasuke…”
“So you finally woke up, sleeping beauty” Sasuke accused. Naruto mumbled something he couldn’t quite make out. “What was that?” He looked down at his teammate and saw that Naruto was still asleep. He’s dreaming about me? The blonde ninja snuggled closer into the sleeve of Sasuke’s shirt and before he had a chance to react, he heard the end of his chances at a solo confrontation with Naruto about that dream.
“Sasuke-kun! Good morning!” Sakura cheered as she jogged up the bridge. “Isn’t it a great day!? It’s finally not so hot out-- why is Naruto sleeping on you?” She asked incredulously as she got closer and saw Naruto leaning on Sasuke’s shoulder. This was way outside of the normal team meeting agenda. They might be bickering, fighting, or even just plain ignoring each other, but Sakura had never expected to see this. Naruto’s guard completely down and Sasuke being considerate. And to Naruto of all people! Just then, Sasuke elbowed Naruto in the side effectively pushing him off. Instead of waking up however, Naruto just slumped back into his position on his Sasuke pillow. Shocked that the hit didn’t wake the slumbering boy up, Sasuke hid his surprise and acted like he knew it would happen.
“The dunce is out of it,” he explained to Sakura. She walked over and whapped Naruto on the head. Hard.
“WAKE UP!!” she growled at Naruto. He was awake now, but Naruto didn’t even open his eyes as he held his head.
“Ow Sakura. That really hurt.”
“You shouldn’t sleep on people like that Naruto. It’s weird!” she explained calmly as if she hadn’t just smacked him on the head. “I’m sure Sasuke doesn’t want you drooling all over him like that.”
“Sasuke…?” He opened his eyes and saw who his comfy warm pillow was. And the little wet spot on his sleeve. “Oh…heheh...sorry ‘bout that bastard.
“Whatever,” Sasuke replied. “That means I win though. Falling asleep after you get here is definitely grounds for disqualification.”
“Jerk! We never agreed on that!” Naruto argued. “I refuse to agree with that.” Sasuke smirked. Later. I will find out about those dreams, Naruto. Both of them.




The day went by pretty quickly after Kakashi finally arrived. There were no jobs available when they went to the mission room, however, so they just trained. At about one o’clock Kakashi dismissed them for lunch and to spend the rest of the day training individually. As usual, Sakura asked Sasuke to eat lunch with her, which he declined as usual as well. Sakura didn’t really expect him so say otherwise, it was just sort of tradition to ask him. To be honest she’d be shocked if he ever said yes. She was okay with this, it was just her way of saying goodbye. Naruto had stopped jumping in and offering to eat with her almost two years ago. She never asked him about it, but even though she never planned on accepting his offer and he was still really nice to her, it hurt her feelings just a little bit. As she watched her two teammates walk off in opposite directions she felt a little sad. She wished her team was more like Ino’s sometimes. They all got along really well all the time, not just for missions. Naruto and Sasuke were constantly at each others throats. There was no way they could all just hang out casually. With a sigh she turned and walked in a third direction towards her house to see what her mom cooked up for lunch.

Naruto was almost at Ichikairu’s when he remembered he was nearly out of cash for the month. He took out his wallet and poked through it.
“Only enough for two bowls,” he mumbled. “I’d better ration this for when its really important…” With that he turned and bumped smack into Sasuke. “What the hell, Sasuke!” He shouted. “Do you have to sneak up like that always?” Naruto shoved his wallet back in his pocket and made to walk around the dark haired ninja.
“Idiot. I didn’t sneak anywhere, you’re just not paying attention.”
“Whatever, Bastard. Do you need something? It’s unusual to see you on this side of town so there must be a reason.” Naruto kept waking back towards his house. Sasuke followed after his blonde teammate.
“You’re not going to Ichikairu’s,” he stated, half questioning.
“No, I’m not. I’m pretty much broke so, not that it’s any of your business, but I’m skipping today.” Sasuke stopped. Skipping? Naruto skipping a meal? It was unheard of.
“Well, that’s where I was headed. If you want to come, it’s my treat,” Sasuke offered casually as he turned around and headed back to the ramen stand. The best way to get Naruto to talk was through his stomach. Everyone know that. Sasuke had planned on footing the bill, but he hadn’t expected to have to actually invite the guy to eat.
“For real, Sasuke?” Naruto asked cautiously. It seemed strange that Sasuke would be eating there, let alone offering to treat. Sasuke shrugged and kept walking.
“Come or not, it’s up to you,” he replied. There was no way Naruto would pass on free ramen.
“Alright! Free ramen!” he shouted predictably and ran to catch up with Sasuke. “I don’t know who you are or what you did with the real Sasuke, but you can stay as far as I’m concerned!” he laughed. Sasuke rolled his eyes.
“You shouldn’t insult the person who is about to but you lunch, Moron.”
“That wasn’t an insult. That was a….suggestion,” Naruto reasoned. “I was just saying you should be your nice self more often. Things are better that way, ya know?”
“You’re just happy to get free food”
“Yeah that too!” Heh!

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& #8220;Ah Naruto! I haven‘t seen you for a few days,” the owner of the ramen stand greeted them. “And you’ve brought company too. What can I get you boys?”
“Hey! Yeah…I‘ve been pretty busy recently. I guess I’ll just have a miso,” Naruto replied. No missions means no money.
“Just one, Naruto?” the owner asked. Naruto usually ordered several bowls at once.
“Yup!” Naruto grinned. “I’m good with one today.” Even though Sasuke offered to pay, Naruto wanted to pay him back later.
“Well, make sure you don’t get so busy you forget to eat! Heh!” The owner smiled and turned to Sasuke. “And what will you be having young man?” he asked
“I’ll have a bowl of beef. And get him whatever he usually orders” Sasuke said pointing his thumb at Naruto.
“Right away guys,” the owner left for the kitchen.

“Ok Sasuke, what’s going on?” Naruto accused. “Treating is one thing, but do you know what I usually order?” Sasuke shrugged.
“Ramen is cheap, it can’t be that much,” he reasoned. “Besides, it isn’t like you have to pay, what are worried about?”
“I’m worried about what you want. You’re obviously after something here. No one, and I mean no one, just treats me to ramen for nothing! Since we became gennin and started getting paid for missions, even Iruka doesn’t just buy me lunch anymore.” Naruto slammed his hands on the bar. “So what is it you’re after?” Sasuke kept his face carefully blank. No one treats this guy? People were always asking to treat Sasuke, he hadn’t thought it was a big deal. I should have figured, everyone hates Naruto for some reason, of course they wouldn’t be treating him. But not even Iruka? That’s strange.
“Well then you should just enjoy it, Dead-Last, and worry about what I want later.”
“AH HA! So you do want something! I knew it!” Naruto exclaimed. “Well, I hope whatever it is, it’s worth it to you, cause I’m about to leave a big dent in your wallet!” He turned towards the kitchen and yelled. “Hey! Double my usual, gramps!” Sasuke’s eye twitched. Was it worth it? He looked at Naruto’s smile. The blonde looked genuinely happy. “Like you said, Sasuke,” he leaned towards the dark haired boy, “I might as well enjoy it now! And its so much more enjoyable when were being honest here.” Naruto propped his head up on his hands and swung his legs back and forth like a little kid. “So what is it you need, Bastard?” he asked. “Do you have some incredible opponent you need me to defeat or something?” Sasuke just stared at Naruto. This isn’t how it was supposed to happen. He’s too damn unpredictable. I was supposed to catch him off guard. He’s defiantly not supposed to be asking me what I want to know. Sasuke thought about how to salvage the situation. Just put it off till later. Retreat for now then counter-strike at an opportune moment.
“Like I also said, ‘worry about that later’,” Sasuke replied smugly. Before Naruto could reply, the food came out. The old man had a tray full of bowls. He set one down in front of Sasuke and the rest in front of Naruto.
“Round two will be out in a few more minutes, Naruto. You guys enjoy,” he said as he walked back to the kitchen. Sasuke eyed the blonde ninja as he began scarfing down the noodles.
“Round two? How many rounds are there, Naruto?” he asked. Naruto just shrugged and continues slurping up the noodles with a mischievous grin. ‘Heh!’