Calm Steps Part 2

Set 3 years after Calm Steps. The gang all get prepared for the future. What will happen? Have they matured in anyway? Who's different? Who's the same?

Hope you enjoy this story!

"Oh Fuck! I'm late!" Screeched a teenager with spiky blond hair, as he ran down the street towards a large school building, with Konoha High School labelled upon it. The boy rushed past several students who were all opening large brown envelopes with nervous anticipation.

"Hey watch it Naruto!" A student angrily said when Naruto pushed pass.

Naruto simply grunted as he weaved his way through the crowd of teenagers awaiting their final results which would get them into universities or colleges. Naruto busted through the main entrance door and ran up to the office desk, panting with exhaustion he said "Naruto Uzumaki! Number 123." He smirked at the simple student number.

The man sitting at the desk simply nodded before sifting through countless piles of envelopes. "123…ahh here we go. Good luck Naruto!" he smiled politely as he handed the boy the papers.

"Thank you." Naruto cracked a faint, feeble smile. The fear was setting in.

Naruto stepped outside, shaking with nervousness, afraid to open the results. Thinking back to his exams he realized he had done terribly and these results would soon prove that. Looking down at his scribbled name on the envelope he took a deep breath. But suddenly before he had a chance to open he was stopped by another teenager.

"Naruto! You okay?" The boy asked with worry

"Oh…Sasuke! Yeah I'm good. How are your results?" Naruto tried to regain his confidence but was failing miserably.

"Oh um…I was going to wait to open them with you." The teenager blushed slightly, his raven like hair drooping down his pale cheeks.

"Really…?" Naruto looked at the boy with hope. Sasuke simply replied with a nod. "Oh well I um…okay." Naruto said sheepishly, not wanting Sasuke to see his results.

Sasuke smiled brightly as he raised the envelope to open. "Ready?" He smirked at Naruto.

Not really…Naruto thought to himself while tearing open the large sheet and pulling out the result papers. With a gulp he flipped it over to view the results.

Sasuke gasped at his own results. Naruto felt the boy give him a hug, while he was still trying to comprehend his own results. "I PASSED! I should get into Hebi academy!" Sasuke cheered happily. Naruto however was worried. "Naruto what did you get?"

Naruto froze at the comment while staring at his results paper. Sasuke grinned, pleased with Naruto's pass. "Well done Naruto!" Sasuke applauded. Naruto did better than he expected, but however, that wasn't the reason he was upset. It was the fact that he didn't get good enough results to join Sasuke in the same college. He was really overestimating his intelligence, thinking he could ace his exams to get into the prestigious university. Naruto didn't want to leave Sasuke after all the years they spent together, Sasuke however had other plans; focusing more on his own studies and future rather than staying with Naruto.

"What's wrong Naruto? You passed!" Sasuke asked with a curious look.

Naruto smirked. "Yeah…I know, Konoha University here I come…" Naruto replied with hardly any enthusiasm.

Sasuke laughed slightly "Indeed! Come on let's see how the others did." With that, the raven grabbed the blond by the wrist and pulled him in the direction of the front gates. Naruto sighed loudly as they approached a group of people.

"Sasuke, Naruto! How did you guys do?" A girl with bright blonde hair asked with bubbly enthusiasm.

"We both passed! I'm sure I'll get into Hebi academy!" Sasuke beamed.

A lazy boy walked around from behind the blonde girl to give Sasuke a pat on the back. "I'll be joining you there hopefully Sasuke..." The teenager grinned contently.

"Haha hopefully Shikamaru!" Sasuke smiled, not realizing how much Naruto was hurting from this.

"Guess it's you and me in Konoha University then Naruto eh?" Another boy approached Naruto with a wolfish grin as he placed his arm around the blond.

"Greaaaatt….stuck with dog boy Kiba in university should be fun." Naruto sighed, which earned him a scowl from the other teenager.

"Sakura seems like she'll be going to Hebi academy, as well as me of course!" The blonde girl boasted slightly.

Kiba looked up sadly at this. His relationship with Sakura had been awkward for the last few years. They had just started to get things right, but now she was going to Hebi and he was going to Konoha.

"Where is Sakura now anyway?" Kiba suddenly asked.

Ino gave the boy a smirk. "Missing your girlfriend eh Kiba?"

Kiba's face turned a bright red at the remark "WHAT? She's not my girlfriend…"

"At this rate she'll never be it!" Ino rudely insulted.

"Woah Ino that was a bit harsh?" Shikamaru turned to his girlfriend.

"Someone had to say it!" Ino smirked. Everyone gave her warning glares apart from Kiba who had his head looking down in sadness. In a way Ino was right, he wasn't really getting anywhere with Sakura. The last time they were properly together fully was 3 years ago when Sasuke joined the school and their feelings were expressed a fair deal, even though Sakura was reluctant to admit it as she was obsessing over Sasuke.

With Kiba's bad luck, just as he was about to leave this awkward situation the pink haired girl came rushing over to the group "Hey guys! How did you all do?" Sakura beamed excitedly. Kiba sighed quietly and woefully to himself, still reeling over his intense feelings for her.

A chorus of 'great thanks!' and 'really well!' Was said amongst the group. Sakura smiled before turning to Sasuke "What did you get Sasuke?" She asked politely which made Kiba slightly jealous, especially when Sasuke reeled off the amount of A's and A*'s he earned.

Surprisingly Sakura then turned to Kiba to ask him how he did. Kiba gulped nervously before mumbling incoherently, embarrassed by his low scores. Sakura giggled which always made Kiba smile inwardly. "Come on Kiba tell me what you got!" Sakura insisted as she moved closer to the teenager, trying to sneak a peak of his results.

Kiba blushed at the closeness while Ino simply scoffed at the awkward air between the pair. "Okay…I got a few C's…one B. Rest are D's…" Kiba sighed unhappily.

"That's really good!" Sakura genuinely smiled.

"Come on no it's not…it's crap. No way I'll get into Hebi with that." Kiba complained. Sakura just placed a comforting hand on his shoulder.

"It'll be okay Kiba." Sakura smiled brightly at the boy. Kiba couldn't help but crack a small smile at the innocence of it all.

"SOOO! What's the plan after this?" Naruto broke the awkward moment with his obnoxious loudness.

"I dunno about you guys but I'm gonna check if I got in first." Shikamaru said coolly, which earned him a flirtatious look from Ino.

Both Kiba and Naruto sighed sadly as it was almost definite they'd be left behind in Konoha University whereas everyone else would enjoy Hebi Academy. "Yeah that's true, I hope I got into Hebi!" Sasuke smiled with anticipation.

"I'm sure you did Sasuke…" Naruto said with scorn.

"Woah, what's with the attitude all of a sudden?" Sasuke asked.

"It's nothing…come on let's go. I'll see you guys around." Naruto dismissed himself as he walked off in a hurry.

"Hey wait up Naruto! Bye guys!" Sasuke yelled while scrambling after the blond. The others simply laughed at the display before departing themselves.

Kiba and Shikamaru walked together while Ino and Sakura were slightly further ahead talking as they all headed home. "So dude, what's actually going on between you and Sakura?" Shikamaru mumbled lazily.

Kiba breathed out. "I dunno man…I really like her and stuff but, I just don't think she likes me still. She's so uninterested."

Shikamaru kept a calm demeanour "Why do you think that?"

Kiba raised an eyebrow. "Dude, you've seen how we are. We can barely have a proper conversation without it becoming extremely awkward."

"Is this about that other night when you got really drunk and told her you loved…" Shikamaru began but was cut short.

"Shikamaru shut up! She'll hear you…" Kiba hushed the boy as he noticed the girls up ahead glance back slightly.

"Kiba man you can't let that bother you so much. You were stupidly drunk, she'd understand." Shikamaru reassured.

"You think so?" Kiba asked slightly worried.

"I know so dude. Don't take this the wrong way, but Ino pretty much tells me everything Sakura tells her." Shikamaru smirked slightly.

"Crap…" Kiba cursed lightly

"Don't worry man, it's mostly good stuff."

"Mostly?" Kiba gave the boy a look.

"Chill out dude! You're sounding like my girlfriend…" Shikamaru sighed.

"Speaking of Ino…what's her problem with me?" Kiba questioned with a sharp tone.

Shikamaru practically choked on the words. "What are you on about? Just cos she snapped at you earlier doesn't mean she hates you."

"I don't know man I really have the feeling she doesn't like me." Kiba exhaled.

"If you want the truth. It's not you she doesn't like. It's the fact you're not…working hard enough for Sakura."

Kiba almost burst out laughing. "Coming from you dude, that's hysterical."

"Hey I may be a lazy bastard but I put in my share of effort with Ino. No matter how troublesome." Shikamaru smirked. "But seriously, Ino feels you don't play the part of boyfriend. You're too reclusive around her. Sakura wants you to be more enthusiastic with her. Kinda like that time at your place a while back. Well this is what Ino tells me anyway." It was obvious this got to Kiba as the scruffy haired boy paused in his step.

"I guess…I just don't want to be…that guy." Kiba simply said, although it did nothing but confuse Shikamaru.

"What guy?"

"You know…a twat. That obnoxious jock who doesn't really have feelings for his girlfriend." Kiba sighed as he continued to walk.

"You are not that guy Kiba. Far from it."

"I know…but apparently that's what Sakura wants from me." Kiba said coldly.

"Hmm…We gotta sort this out before university. I'd hate to see you guys fight and not patch things up. Not to sound patronising…but you two make a cute couple." Shikamaru muttered.

"Heh…yeah. Any ideas then genius?" Kiba smirked.

"We could arrange something over summer. I'll ask Ino what she thinks." Shikamaru grinned at the concept of the summer holidays.

"Thanks Shikamaru, you're a good mate." Kiba smiled kindly.

"I get that a lot" Shikamaru kept his proud grin as the pair of them caught up with the girls.

"Hey guys, what's up?" Sakura asked with her usual positive attitude.

Shikamaru glanced at Kiba before answering, who gave back a look implying he wasn't gonna say. "Okay basically we were talking about the summer holidays and stuff. We got to do something before we all go off to university. Ideas?" Shikamaru said coolly.

Ino and Sakura both beamed excitedly. "DEFINITELY!" They replied in unison, causing Shikamaru and Kiba to chuckle lightly. "Okay! How about…we all go abroad!" Ino boasted.

Shikamaru coughed loudly. "That's a bit out of my budget Ino…As I'm sure everyone else would agree."

Everyone nodded with Shikamaru's statement. "How about we go have a house party?" Sakura suggested.

"We can't have a summer long house party…I'm sure whoever's parents would have something to say." Shikamaru butted in again.

"That's true. I'd have one at mine but my mums still pissed off about the other night when we got drunk…" Kiba began but petered out as it reminded him of the embarrassing conversation he had with Sakura in a very intoxicated state. Sakura blushed slightly before hiding her face from Kiba.

"Come on we need something that'll last a while. Something like a mini holiday…" Shikamaru said with a pondering look.

Suddenly his blonde girlfriend was struck with inspiration. "I'VE GOT IT! Let's go to the beach! You know rent out a beach house and go nuts!" Ino was practically bursting with excitement.

Sakura scoffed at this proclamation "Tch…right, any excuse to wander around in a bikini Ino!" Sakura teased

"Now now I think this is a really good idea" Shikamaru added, not realizing how his comment sounded.

"You would Shikamaru you dirty bugger!" Sakura laughed.

"What? No! I didn't mean it like that!" Shikamaru's face turned completely red.

Ino was enjoying this a lot as she watched her boyfriend squirm. "So what you don't think I look good in a bikini Shikaa?" Ino joined in with the teasing.

Shikamaru exhaled. "Stop twisting my words Ino! Man…what a drag" Shikamaru mumbled with irritation.

Kiba however was oddly quiet throughout, while staring into space. "What do you think eh Kiba?" Sakura asked, bringing him back into the present.

"Huh oh yeah…really good idea." Kiba said blankly.

"Damn right. Kiba wouldn't mind seeing Sakura in a bikini as well." Ino smirked, but wasn't received well by anyone as Kiba blushed and looked away, while Sakura gave the girl a deadly glare. "Whoops…my bad" Ino apologized to Sakura.

"So yeah summer holiday sorted then at a beach house. Are we bringing lover boys along as well?" Shikamaru asked, implying Sasuke and Naruto.

Everyone gave each other a look before laughing. "Yeah might as well, they're always a laugh!" Ino grinned a little deviously, which worried Shikamaru slightly.

The four of them finally split up to head home. Shikamaru and Ino however decided to both go to Ino's, mostly forced by the blonde who seemed to be incredibly feisty about the whole deal. "Okay we'll see you guys soon! Come on Shika I've got something to show you at home!" Ino winked suggestively at the lazy boy who wasn't too enthusiastic about the effort, but complied anyway.

This left both Sakura and Kiba standing there awkwardly. "Bye guys!" Sakura smirked at what Ino had in mind. She then gradually turned to face Kiba who was already making a move home. "Hey Kiba!" She rushed up to him. "What's wrong? You weren't gonna say goodbye?" Sakura raised an eyebrow at the strangely acting boy.

"It'd be easier this way" Kiba muttered silently.

"What?" Sakura asked not quite catching what he said.

"It's nothing. I'll see you around Sakura." Kiba tried to dismiss himself.

"Okay…seriously now." Sakura forced her hand as she grabbed the boy by the arm. "What the hell is wrong? Have I done something?" Sakura asked.

"Don't be so full of it…You know what's up. It's me apparently. I'm sorry if I'm not the dick who treats you bad and is more worried about his fucking gym membership rather than his actual…friend" Kiba suddenly blurted out, dropping the 'girl' from girlfriend as he didn't want to imply they were going out. With that Kiba pulled his arm away and stormed off. Sakura simply just stood there in shock as she watched Kiba rush home.

"What the fuck…?" Sakura whispered to herself. Not understanding at all what just happened before she decided to head home.

Meanwhile Shikamaru and Ino finally got back to Ino's, the girl still very pent up about something. Shikamaru finally caught on when he realized the house was empty. "No Ino…" Shikamaru simply said firmly.

"No what?" Ino poked her tongue out cheekily trying drag the boy upstairs.

"We can't…" Shikamaru bit his lip nervously.

"We can…Come on you know you want to. We've waited for so long. You promised if I got good results you would! Now as you can see." Ino pulled out her results paper and gave it to the teenager. Shikamaru reluctantly held the paper and read the incredible marks, which were rivalling his own results.

"That is very good…but…where are your parents?" Shikamaru asked anxiously.

"Out. They wont be back until tomorrow." Ino giggled.

"Don't lie…they're back later aren't they?" Shikamaru smirked.

"Nooo…." Ino shook her head in an adorable manner.

"Then why are you rushing me?" Shikamaru caught on.

"Dammit…okay they're back in a few hours, honest. Come we can be quick and quiet!" Ino purred seductively.

Shikamaru couldn't help but feel himself tense up at the thought. "Ino we can't…I don't want to be forced and rushed." Shikamaru exhaled sadly.

"Just wait till you see what I've got upstairs. I'm sure it'll change your mind." Ino grinned deviously.

"That's what I'm afraid of…" Shikamaru laughed lightly while he was getting pulled up the stairs. Finally entering the room, Ino pushed the boy down onto her soft pink bed. Lying on his back he just sighed loudly as Ino went into her bathroom.

After a while she returned. "Hey Shikaaa…what do you think?" The girl said in a cute tone.

Shikamaru sat up and gazed upon his girlfriend with wide eyes. "Wow…" was all the response he could muster. The girl stood there half naked, covered only by a matching set of lacy purple lingerie. Shikamaru couldn't help but nod in approval to the outfit.

"That good huh?" Ino giggled. "Want a closer look?" She purred while biting her lip seductively. Shikamaru didn't have to say anything for Ino to walk up in front of him. Ino then pushed the boy back down and began to mount him on the bed. Shikamaru looked up, the girl's breasts hovered provocatively over his face, a mere few inches away. "I've waited a long time for this Shikamaru." Ino pouted.

"I know…but…" He began, interrupted by a sudden buzz next to them. It was Ino's phone ringing. "It looks like you're going to have to wait a bit longer." Shikamaru smirked which earned him a gentle slap from the girl.

"Damn it who the hell…?" Ino cursed angrily as she picked up the phone. "WHAT?" She said with burning rage. Shikamaru was having second thoughts about the whole deal now with her attitude like that. "Oh Sakura? What's wrong? He what? Slow down! What? You're not making sense…Alright I'll be down in a bit. Bye." Ino hung up and slung her phone down onto the bed before getting changed into her clothes again.

"What's up?" Shikamaru asked, although not really interested in the girl problems.

"Kiba being an ass…as usual." Ino gritted her teeth.

"Why? What did he do?" Shikamaru gave a puzzled look.

"I dunno! Whatever it was it's really upset her. I think she's crying." Ino said in a serious tone.

"Crap…Kiba what the fuck man." Shikamaru said under his breath.

Naruto and Sasuke made their way back home in an awkward silence. Sasuke wanted to ask Naruto what was on his mind but felt like it would upset him more. Opening the door Naruto pretty much slammed it in Sasuke's face. "Hey! What was that for?" Sasuke shouted at Naruto as he gently closed the door behind him.

"You were in the way." Naruto coldly replied.

"Hey guys how were your results!" Came a voice from the kitchen.

"FINE!" Sasuke and Naruto both angrily said in unison.

"Oh god here we go…" Naruto's dad came out from the kitchen to approach the two boys. "What's wrong now?" He said with irritation.

"Ask Naruto, he seems to be moaning about nothing. He did really well on his exams!" Sasuke said with bewilderment.

"I did really well? Yeah right Mr, A fucking plus!" Naruto whined like a spoiled brat.

"Hey Naruto! Watch the language." His dad lectured. "You both maybe 18 but you're still in my house right now, so respect my rules!"

"Sorry Minato." Sasuke apologized, whereas Naruto just scoffed before heading to his room.

"What did you do?" Minato turned to Sasuke.

"Nothing! We both opened our results and then all of a sudden he started acting strange!" Sasuke answered with confusion.

"Hmm…well it's your job to cheer him up." Minato said.

"You're his dad!" Sasuke accused.

"Yeah…you're his boyfriend." Minato replied with a cheeky grin.

"Not for long at this rate…" Sasuke mumbled sadly.

"Hey! Don't ever think like that okay? Naruto loves you to bits. He's probably having a rough day, stressing about the exams and what not." Minato reassured. "Just go ask him if he's okay. I'll start making dinner. It'll be ready for half 6, if that's okay?"

"Yeah…fine. I'll go ask Naruto. Thanks Minato." Sasuke smiled politely.

"No worries Sasuke." Minato smiled back just as polite before Sasuke walked upstairs to Naruto's room.

Sasuke stood just outside the blonds door. Thinking about what to say he exhaled and pushed the door open. "Naruto? Are you okay?" Sasuke asked softly.

Naruto was sitting on his bed looking at something, but quickly hid it when the raven entered. "Get out." Was his cold reply.

Sasuke winced at the remark. "Naruto…seriously. What's wrong? Have I done something?" Sasuke tried to get the blond to open up.

Naruto sighed sadly. "Don't go…" The blond breathed out.

"What? I'm not going anywhere?" Sasuke said with utmost confusion.

"Not now…But you will. You're going to Hebi…I'll be left behind…" Naruto started to tear up slightly. Even after all these years he still had a real soft side to him.

Sasuke however changed a great deal, hardly shy around anyone now, almost as confident as Naruto at times. "You should of thought of that when you did your exams." Sasuke said, not realize how harsh that sounded.

Naruto shot up and stood toe to toe with the raven. "Just cos you find everything easy doesn't mean I do! I'm not a fucking genius like you!" Naruto shouted.

Sasuke looked away. "No you're right. You're an idiot." Sasuke smirked lightly.

Naruto clenched his fists. Sasuke was expecting a punch at any moment, but it never came. Naruto walked pass towards his door. "Get out. Now." Naruto said firmly.

Sasuke sighed. "I'm sorry Naruto."

"No…I'm sorry." Naruto looked down, almost shaking.

"What? You're sorry…?" Sasuke began.

Naruto slammed his door shut, turned the lock and edged his way over to Sasuke. "Do you still love me?" Naruto suddenly asked, catching Sasuke off guard.

Sasuke coughed. "What?"

"Answer."

"Do you?" Sasuke avoided

Naruto laughed before sitting down on his bed, holding his head in his hands. "What's funny?" Sasuke asked.

"You…everything about you. Is what's funny. Sas…gay." Naruto mumbled.

"Why are you such a cry baby?" Sasuke said, still standing over the blond with his arms folded.

"I'm not! Shut up! Just get out!" Naruto waved his arms around comically.

"Heh…I was until you locked the door. You want me here. For some reason." Sasuke scoffed.

"Just tell me."

Sasuke daren't ask what. He knew now what was up. "Do I love you? Why are you acting like this? We both know the answer."

"Why can't you say it? Is it so embarrassing to be in love with me? Admit it you can't wait to be rid of me. You knew you'd only be able to by acing your exams and going to fucking Hebi!" Naruto exclaimed.

"Right…okay that's enough." Sasuke moved forward sharply and pushed Naruto onto his back on the bed. Sasuke pinned the blond down whilst mounting him

"Get the hell off me!" Naruto squirmed around trying to break free from Sasuke's strong grip.

"No. You need to listen, this seems like the only way you find appealing." Sasuke smirked cheekily.

"You little pervert" Naruto couldn't help but grin, even though he was still angry.

Sasuke leaned in close to Naruto's ear. "Out of all the time's you've embarrassed me…do you really think I care what others think now?" Sasuke placed a gentle kiss on Naruto's neck, causing him to shudder. "I'm sorry if I've been acting terrible to you lately. I just need to focus on my studies. I hate the thought of being without you in university. I'm sorry but I don't want my knowledge to go to waste. I've worked too hard to stop now. I was hoping you'd join me in Hebi…guess I overestimated you…" Sasuke mumbled sadly, finally releasing his grip and falling down gently on top of Naruto.

Naruto looked up at the ceiling with woeful expression. "I'm such an idiot aren't I?" Naruto whispered

"Just a bit…" Sasuke said with a blank tone.

Naruto smirked a little. "I was sort of saving this for University…but since I won't be in the same one as you."

Sasuke got up slowly with his face hovering over Naruto's. "What?"

Naruto blushed at the closeness. "Can we…since…we're both 18…now…?"

Sasuke stared at Naruto with an intense blush. "But…Naruto…we can't…"

Naruto placed a tender kiss on Sasuke's lips before moving away to open his bedside draw. "Come on…" Naruto smirked as he pulled out a packet of condoms.

Sasuke almost fainted with the heat filling his cheeks. "When did you get those!" Sasuke shouted.

"SSH!" Naruto placed a hand over Sasuke's mouth. "Recently…I was waiting for the right moment. This seems alright."

"You really…are…an idiot. Your dad is in the house!" Sasuke stuttered nervously.

Naruto giggled slyly. "I know silly…you're just going to have to be extra quiet!" Naruto whispered before pulling Sasuke into another soft kiss. Sasuke couldn't help but moan when he suddenly felt his crotch being stroked firmly by Naruto's hand. Sasuke grabbed the invading hand and moved it away gently. Naruto smirked after pulling away from the kiss. "Do you want this?" Naruto asked lowly.

Sasuke gulped. "Umm…I don't know. Maybe…" he replied shyly.

"What happened to you being a confident asshole like earlier? You're still the same." Naruto grinned smugly.

Sasuke turned bright red at the remark. "Shut up…idiot." Naruto just simply laughed at this. Sasuke forced his hand and kissed the blond passionately. Naruto wrapped his arms around the raven's neck and back, moaning with each tender kiss that was placed around his own neck.

Sasuke suddenly stopped and sat up, whilst panting heavily. "What's wrong?" Naruto asked but was halted when he heard his phone start buzzing from his pocket.

Sasuke sighed before rolling off Naruto and lying on his back on the blonds bed. Naruto reluctantly pulled it out of his pocket to find it was Kiba ringing him. "WHAT DOG BOY?" Naruto shouted harshly. Sasuke chuckled slightly but was cut short when Naruto turned completely serious and almost apologetic. "Kiba? Are you…crying? What's wrong man?" Naruto asked worriedly.

Sasuke sat up to listen in. Naruto however stood up and moved away, biting his thumb anxiously. Sasuke accepted that Naruto wanted to focus on Kiba now so the raven just sat there waiting for the conversation.

After a few minutes Naruto finished talking and hung up. In a hurry he slung a jacket on and opened his door. "Woah! Naruto? What's wrong?" Sasuke halted the fleeting blond.

Naruto stopped at the door and turned with a glum expression "Kiba's very upset. I'm going to go see him." Naruto briefly summarized.

"Should I come?" Sasuke asked sheepishly.

"No. I'm going." Naruto replied coldly, before slamming the door shut.

Sasuke was speechless from the comment, frozen stiff on the bed.

Suddenly a knock at the door, Minato entered. "Sasuke? What happened?" The man asked curiously.

"I…don't know…we were talking, fine, he was happier. Then Kiba rang…he's upset or something. Then Naruto just ran out. I think he's still slightly angry with me." Sasuke sighed, before getting up to go to his own room.

"Sasuke. Kiba is…well was Naruto's best friend before you. It's understandable that he wants to be there for his friend." Minato reassured.

"I guess…still. Why do I feel like crap?" Sasuke muttered.

Minato laughed. "Jealous?"

"Shut up I am not!" Sasuke blushed with a slight pout.

"Haha, don't worry so much Sasuke. Give him time. Anyway…dinner's ready. I guess I'll save Naruto's for when he's back." Minato smiled kindly before departing.

Sasuke simply nodded and followed Minato down the stairs to have his food. His mind suddenly surprised him. If Kiba hadn't of called then…Minato would have…caught…me and…Naruto?...SHIT!

Calm Steps 2. Now I'm not sure whether to continue this in a new story or what? So I'm posting it as chapter 26 on Calm Steps. Did you guys enjoy it? Was it crap? Was it good? Was it…crood/grap? Hope you did enjoy as it was very fun writing it ^^ Advice please whether to make it a full-fledged story or just leave it as extra chapters? Thank you, much appreciated! :D