I'M BACCCCKKK FROM VACATION! -throws confetti- It was such a good trip. I really needed it.

Guys, this is the end. D: I am SO sad to see this story end, it was so much fun to write despite what bad things I heard about it! But you know what? It's their opinions, and really I write for myself AND to please the readers that actually do enjoy my stories. I understand my writing style may be a little weird, I have constant spelling mistakes and simply stupid mistakes in general, but I'm growing as a writer. And mistakes help you grow!

I personally enjoyed this story. But I'm probably saying that because I wrote this and I'm in love with most of my stories... hehe.

ANYWHO! Two more things before I send you off to read. For my little drabbles collections for this universe, the more ideas and plots I get the better. I have a few so far, but I'd really like to hear what you guys want as well. It can be freestanding too, if you wish. But anything works.

And secondly, if I don't get the drabbles out early enough, I do have other Naruto fics in the work. If you'd like to see one posted here (or any other fic not related to Naruto) just check out my mediaminer account & tell me which one you'd like to see. The link's on my profile page. Sorry, they paragraphs are not spaced out D: idk how to fix that...

Alright. Very long A/N. I'm sorry! Now go read. You don't really need a warning and disclaimer, right? ;D

Akatsuki Cosplay Café

Chapter Thirty-Five: An Ending to End With

Itachi was serious. No. Scratch that and start over. Itachi was dead serious. No. Not even that. Itachi was sexy… uh, seriously serious! Yeah. That's what he was. Onyx eyes were narrowed at his fist. It was shaking violently; for today was the day the decision would be made! Dun, dun, dun!

"Soo…" Naruto leaned back and forth on his heels, an expectant look gleaming in his eyes. "Do we stay or do we go?"

There was a brief minute of silence before Itachi opened his mouth and said, "I don't know."

Another moment of brief silence ensued, more out of shock than anything else. Some had their jaws dangling near the floor. Others were cursing the man where he stood for being so indecisive – a trait that was totally unlike their leader. And people, like Gaara for example, wanted answers.

"What do you mean you don't know?"

"Exactly what I said."

"I'm not playing here."

Itachi narrowed his eyes at his unruly servant. How dare he speak out of line to the king? Off with your head! "I'm not playing, either. I really don't know what to do. Leaving for America has its benefits, obviously, but staying here could also benefit us as well. But with the many advantages, there are serious drawbacks as well. And if you haven't noticed by now—" Itachi paused to point at the bags under his eyes, "—the lack of sleep isn't improving the situation."

"So what are you going to do?" Sasuke cocked an eyebrow. He wanted Itachi to make a decision as quickly as possible, just like everyone else. What the hell were they supposed to do if their somewhat beloved leader and father-figure was having a mini-breakdown?

"After many grueling answers, I've finally come up with a solution." Rummaging through his pocket, the older raven fished out a quarter and held it up for everyone to see. "Heads we stay. Tails we leave. Sound good?"

"Weasel-san, I was joking about the coin toss!" Hidan whined. He knew Itachi could blow things out of proportion in a comically serious way (if that makes sense). And take things to the extreme on more than one occasion. But this? Actually taking his coin toss idea seriously? Hidan didn't even want to wrap his mind around what went around in his lover's mind.

"I told you I'd think about doing it." He did, actually. Obviously Hidan didn't feel like zoning in on that aspect. Lazily examining the coin in his hand, he raised his eyes to glance at his Cosplay members. "Well? Opinions, anyone?"

The Cosplay members looked amongst themselves, wondering who would be the first one to step up to the plate. Surprising most of them, Pein stepped up and simply shrugged his shoulders.

"It's better than standing here and arguing on what to do. I say go for it." Then he turned to Mr. Snuggles, because his opinion mattered too. "Mr. Snuggles agrees with me."

Kisame was next, lighting up his third cigarette today. Only to have it slapped out of his hands by a rather sour-looking Zetsu. Scowling, Kisame said, "I can't believe the fate of our business lies on a fucking coin." He sighed and ran a hand through his hair. "Well, whatever. As long as we make a decision."

Nods and mummers of agreements floated around the room and Itachi was seemingly pleased. See? The coin was the solution to everything! Long live the quarter!

"Alright then. So like I said before: Heads we stay. Tails we go." There was a brief pause. The whole world felt like it was placed on Itachi's shoulders to carry the burden. Their fate would literally be decided by a flip of a cone. Well… two out of three flips of a coin, but you get the point. Time seemed to stop moving all together as Itachi positioned the quarter over his thumb, ready to flick it in the air.

"What are you waiting for?" Sasori asked impatiently. "Flip the fucking coin already."

+Akatsuki Cosplay Café: One Week Later+

"There… all finished." Naruto released a sigh and plopped down on top of his suitcase. Itachi had said to pack only the necessities: a change of clothes, shoes, sunscreen, twelve condoms (Deidara's idea, not his) and the other things people need when they go away. It had been one hell of a day spent on packing, but Naruto could say with proud confidence that everything was packed and he was ready to leave Tokyo!

A knock on the door signaled Sasuke's arrival, and without much of a hello he walked in.

"What happened to a greeting?" Naruto asked innocently.

Sasuke scoffed, walking over to sit beside Naruto on the bed. With the extra leverage, Naruto was about a head and a half taller than Sasuke. The raven could have none of this, though! Most likely his superiority complex kicking into overdrive. So, with the grace of a prince, Sasuke shoved his love off the suitcase and chuckled at the oof Naruto made when he landed on the bed.

"Hello," Sasuke you are such a bastard, but your smirk is very sexy.

Naruto huffed, sat himself upwards, and not-so-nicely shoved Sasuke on the shoulder. "Hello to you too."

Then of course, Sasuke shoved Naruto right back in a 'friendly' manner. "Everything packed?"

Naruto snorted and shoved in retaliation. "Yup. And you?"

A shove, "Just got finished."

There was a moment of silence. A war at a standstill waiting to see who would make the next – and probably the finishing – move. Blue eyes clashed with onyx eyes, a skilled eyebrow raised mightily in the air watching his adversary closely. Judging by personality, Naruto would be the first to make the move. However, if we went by the unpredictability of one's nature, Sasuke would be the one to take the plunge. As it seems, Sasuke really was the first one to make the move. Though he didn't really shove. It was more of a push that lead to him leaning on top of Naruto with his lips pressed to the blonde's.

Yeah, funny how things happen like that.

"Why are you always horny…?" Naruto panted, cheeks flushed and eyes half-lidded as Sasuke gently attacked his neck. He left small bruises and electric tingles in his wake.

"Because I'm always around you." There was a damned smirk on Sasuke's face. Naruto could very well hear it.

"That doesn't justify any—mmm," gotta love that pesky little tongue. It's very skilled in the art of cutting people off.

Their tongues played with each other in a sensual game of tag. They slipped and slide in and out of the other's mouth, being sucked on once they entered the cave of the monster lurking inside, waiting to ravish its prey. Things were slowly starting to heat up, too. Hands were taking the time to explore every piece of skin as if it were unmapped territory. Mouths nibbled and sucked on plump, red lips. And hips were grinding wantonly against hips. The two would have gotten rather far too – Naruto's pants were unzipped and Sasuke's hands were getting dangerously close to his dick – but the door was rudely ripped off its hinges and a mass of fiery inferno stood at the door with a smirking Itachi standing behind him.

"Kit, I thought I told yah to dump the bitch! He ain't doing no good for yah."

"Fuuuuck," Naruto drawled. His head landed on Sasuke's shoulder, a sigh of complete annoyance escaped his lips. Just when he was getting in to the mood too, his freaking bastard of an Uncle had to walk in and ruin it! Who the hell invited him anyways? Naruto looked over the shoulder and glared at the raven who was responsible for this. 'Damn you, Itachi! Damn you to freaking Switzerland!'

"I thought I told you two to start packing, not fucking." Itachi shook his head in mock shame, reveling in the growl that came from both his brother's and Naruto's lips. Score one for Itachi! It was always a good day when he could interrupt his little brother's fun.

"We already finished packing." Sasuke grounded out. Being interrupted before his sexual desires could be realized was not helping the younger raven one bit. Reluctantly, Sasuke pulled himself off of Naruto to lean back against the headboard. Naruto followed his movements and positioned himself between Sasuke's legs, resting his head on the boy's shoulder while Sasuke wrapped his arms around his waist. Whether it was all for show, or a true declaration of Love, Kyuubi and Itachi didn't know – nor did they care to an extent.

"So you decided it was okay to start fucking?"

"Naturally."

"Hormonal teenagers…" Itachi muttered.

Naruto scoffed. "Like you're one to talk. And Uncle Kyuubi, why the hell are you here? You know Dad already gave up on taking me to America. Sasuke and I aren't going to break up anytime soon. So why do you find the need to interrupt us?"

Kyuubi unkindly whacked his ungrateful nephew on the head and went on a very long lecture on how kids should respect their elders. The lecture actually lasted for five minutes until Kyuubi quickly changed topics to more, pressing matters.

"You know, Kit. I didn't have to come here and walk in on you sucking face. But I did. Because that's what family does. And if you start to turn your back on family, boy—"

"Get on with it, Uncle!"

Kyuubi snorted and stomped into the room, jabbing a reprimanding finger at the boy's face. "Your father's getting married."

Naruto blinked. Once, twice, three times before he let out a very intelligent, "Huh?"

"Yeah." Kyuubi snorted and folded his arms across his chest, "That's what I said too! I swear my family is littered with homosexuals! Am I the only straight man left?"

"Don't worry. It's probably all in the genes. You'll realize you're gay sooner or later." You gotta love Itachi's pep talks, especially when their original intentions were to make the person feel worse not better.

"I hate you all. So much." Kyuubi spat out, slapping the offending arm that was squeezing his shoulder.

"Can we get back to the main issue here?" Naruto snapped. He wiggled out of Sasuke's grasp and stalked over to his uncle to glare at him. "Since when is Dad getting married?"

"Since he told me this morning. He said he asked his fiancé a few days ago, and the dude said yes." Kyuubi shrugged, "Your pops said he wanted you to be the flower girl, by the way."

"No way in hell am I going to walk up an aisle spreading flowers!"

"I don't know, Dobe. I think you'd look rather cute as a flower girl." Sasuke brushed off the blonde's death glare with a chuckle.

Itachi already had his trusted pen in his right hand, and his omnipotent notebook in the other. A wedding? How in the world had he not thought of such a brilliant idea sooner? The members were already paired and in love. It was only a matter of time until one of them decided to put the ring on. Everyone even had a part to play somehow. Mr. Snuggles would be the ring bearer. Deidara was definitely the flower girl. Kisame would be the wedding planner. Zetsu would be Kisame's assistant. Itachi would, of course, be the best man. Hidan would be the pianist because of his kick ass skills on the instrument. Pein would be the priest. Tobi would be the father of the groom, leaving Kiba, Gaara, and Sai to act as friends and family.

So where did that leave Naruto and Sasuke? Well, duh! Obviously they would be the bride and groom silly people! Couldn't you just see Naruto in a lovely bride's dress?

"Itachi don't you dare think about planning a wedding!" Sasuke hissed. The only reply he got was the sound of a pen clicking and a smug smile painting Itachi's face. He really wanted to wipe that look off.

"Too late." And that was that.

Kyuubi mumbled something under his breath about fairies and how they have no shame then turned to Naruto and motioned to his suitcase. "You packed yer whole closet in there?"

"No! Just the essentials like I was told." Naruto huffed.

"Yah could have fooled me." Kyuubi walked over to the closet and yanked it open, surprised to see that more than half of the clothes were still there. Also there were some unused game boxes littering the top self. And ohhhh… was that what Kyuubi thought it was? "Really, Kit? You keep your porn here?" he scoffed and pulled one of the DVD's and read the title. 'The Many Expressions of Sasuke Uchiha'. Oh… My… God…

"Don't look at that!" Naruto vaulted towards the man he begrudgingly called his uncle and grabbed for the DVD, only to have it moved higher from his grasp.

"I can't believe this shit…" Kyuubi shook his head and made a repulsed sound. The DVD felt like it was literally burning his fingers so he chucked it as far as possible. Which meant that the DVD hit the wall and slid down to the floor. "And to think I was actually considering letting you go to the beach with this Fairy Queen." The Fairy Queen being Itachi, obviously. The comment made the Fairy Queen twitch slightly. "That's it. I'm coming with yah."

"What? No! You are not! Do you hear me? Read my lips old man! You. Are. Not. Coming!"

"And what makes you think you can stop me, Kit?" Kyuubi asked, leaning down so he was face to face with Naruto. A wry smile tugged at his lips when all he got was a growl, a few choice words in his face, and a huffing Naruto. Oh yeah. He was definitely crashing this trip.

"As interesting as it would be having you come along with us, I must say that this trip is employee only." Itachi squeezed the man's shoulder a little too tightly, secretly enjoying how the man let out a small yelp and cringed under his grip. Overpowering for the win! He smiled like a pure gentleman and said, "I'll make sure to post the pictures of our trip on the café website if you're truly interested."

"Y-Yeah… I think I'll do that…" Kyuubi muttered weakly. He let out a huge sigh of relief when Itachi released his shoulder out of that death grip. Rotating his shoulder to make sure his shoulder wasn't dislocated, Kyuubi shot a glare towards the younger Uchiha and jabbed his finger in his direction. "If I see any pictures of yah screwing my nephew I will rip off yer balls and feed them to my Toy Poodle. Are we clear?"

Sasuke snorted, a devilish grin taking over his face. "You have a Toy Poodle?"

"Not the point here!"

"That Toy Poodle is a monster from Hell…" Naruto shivered, recounting the many, horrible, encounters he had with the demon puppy.

"A demon Toy Poodle?" Itachi asked with a smirk. Well, the man had simply heard everything by now, so a demonic Toy Poodle wouldn't be that much of a surprise.

Since the conversation was starting to go on a path Kyuubi did not like, the man excused himself, slamming the door on the way out. Naruto could have sworn he heard the man mutter something about fairies having very short attention spans…

"So…" Naruto plopped back on his suitcase, crossed his legs, and flashed his favorite ravens a brilliant smile. "Is the carpool here yet?"

"They've been here for the past ten minutes now." Itachi nodded. Walking over to the window, he opened it and stuck his head out to stare down at the ground below. Sitting at the front of Naruto's apartment were two black and green mini-vans both trying to out honk each other. So far, it seemed like the black mini-van was winning. Itachi shook his head and pulled out of the window. His employees were idiots. But he supposed since he was the person to hire them that he was at fault for it, barely.

"They're going to get themselves arrested." Sasuke covered his ears with a frown. Didn't they know that they were disturbing the peace? Where was their shame?

"I always thought a Jail theme for the café would be hot…" Itachi pondered on the thought for quite awhile as he made his way downstairs to confront his idiot employees.

With a sigh, Naruto jumped up and grabbed his way too heavy suitcase. The stairs looked like they were mocking him at the moment. They promised a horrible boo-boo if he tripped down the stairs carrying his suitcase. Thankfully, Sasuke saw his boyfriend struggling and gently eased the suitcase out of his grasp.

"Thought you could use some help." He said with a smile.

Naruto frowned, though it couldn't stay on his face for long. His smile was small, but spoke many volumes as Naruto linked his arm with Sasuke's. "What a gentleman. I do hope you'll also be opening the car door for me and offer a foot massage."

Sasuke chuckled, leading his blonde down the flight of stairs. Naruto had a horrible British accent but it was always entertaining to see him try. "I'll offer to massage something else." He purred seductively in the blonde's ear.

Naruto shivered vividly. And it took all his willpower to not drop his house keys as he locked the front door. "My uncle was serious about ripping your balls off and feeding it to his dog."

The raven shrugged as they made their way to the two mini-vans. They were going to be driving in the green one so he simply got the key from Deidara, the driver (oh boy), and opened the trunk. Once he had thrown the luggage inside, he slid into the back where Naruto was sitting and wrapped a loving arm around him. Naruto instantly snuggled as close as the seatbelt would allow and Sasuke rested his head on the blonde's hair.

"You know…" he said after the car started to move, the scenery rapidly changing behind the glass. "I think I'd risk the loss of my male parts if it meant I'd get to touch you as much as I pleased."

Naruto chuckled and played with Sasuke's fingers. "Sasuke Uchiha. You are truly insane."

+Akatsuki Cosplay Café: Beach Time!+

"Have you ever heard of the song that goes: We made love by the ocean, as the waves crashed around you. Sunsets never looked so bright, and the skies never so blue."

How could Naruto not know that song? He practically raped the replay button over and over again when he listened to Jamie all Over by Mayday Parade. Most people called that sort of music angsty and the chicken soup for the misguided teenage soul. But to Naruto and Sasuke, many of their favorite songs came from that band.

The two were walking on the beach; both wanting to get away from the craziness that always seemed to envelop the Cosplay members no matter where they were. If it wasn't Itachi going down on Hidan, then it was Deidara and Sasori finding new ways to fuck one another on the pearly sand. Everyone else was just being their psychotic selves. Sure, Sasuke and Naruto normally loved the turbulent atmosphere because anything and everything could happen, but today it all seemed… annoying. It had been so long since the two had some quality time together. Sure, they met up every time they were free from work and school, but that was very rare nowadays. Thankfully it was finally summer vacation. And their high school career was finally done! This was the perfect time to celebrate, right?

That's why, when Itachi did he coin toss and ended up with tails, the first thing to fly out of everyone's mouth was: "Vacation!" Of course Itachi was bummed watching his fantasy empire crumble before it could even stand, but with some serious comfort sex from Hidan he was able to overcome his disappoint and enjoy his beach vacation! It was the middle of the day when they arrived, so the beach was pretty crowded. Itachi had found that as his opportunity to put on the show, and Sasuke and Naruto had found themselves more than once put on the spot by an impromptu performance. Not that they minded being put on the spot of course… It was pretty fun for a while, but soon they both were getting rather annoyed with having to please other before themselves, so that's why when things finally quieted down and the beach was left to the Cosplay members, Naruto and Sasuke made their escape.

Now our favorite raven and blonde were walking hand in hand down the beach chatting idly and simply enjoying one another's company. The sun was setting over the ocean, and its rays of gold scattered over top of the ocean, leaving it glittering. Waves crashed against their feet, sand got stuck in their toes, and every once in awhile Naruto would bend down to pick up a seashell and put it up to his ear. He swore he could hear the ocean, but Sasuke told him that the only thing he was hearing was the air blowing through his empty skull. Score one for the raven!

"You're such an asshole." Naruto muttered, though he didn't throw away the seashell. Despite Sasuke's cutting words, the shell was very pretty and Naruto was going to take it as a memento of his trip.

Sasuke snorted. "Yet you chose to go out with me, the asshole? Does that make you the dumbass?"

"Okay. So you're in a really good mood right now. Or else you wouldn't be making all these jabs towards my pride."

"So you noticed?" Sasuke asked with a smile, though it was easily shot down when he was faced with Naruto's too-cute-for-words pout. Sometimes Sasuke vaguely wondered if Naruto was aware of his powerful trump card and used it whenever it was convenient for him. Sighing, he really was no match for Naruto; he leaned forward and placed a kiss on Naruto's inviting lips. The kiss started out innocent enough. Until Naruto got the crazy notion to wrap his arms around Sasuke's neck and run his tongue along his bottom lip. After that their lip lock turned a little more… intense.

Someway or another, they ended up on the sand. Legs and arms entangled, hands clasped, and Sasuke slowly rocking back and forth inside of Naruto, devouring those seductive lips and eating those delicious moans. The waves crashed around them, and the sunset never looked so bright as the boys got lost in their passionate romp. Their body moved in perfect harmony, and soon they were both coming, screaming out their partner's name. Sasuke threw his head back, hips slowly snapping back and forth as he rode out his pleasure. He collapsed on top of Naruto. The sweat clung to their bodies. Their breaths were shallow as they tried to calm down from their high. They had missed this. The feeling of being connected, experiencing pleasure together. It had been way too long since they've done this. And it felt way too good to finally have sex again.

Naruto chuckled weakly as he felt a small wave hit the shore and tickle his toes. He wrapped his arms around Sasuke's lower back and held him close, resting his head in the crook of his neck to inhale his lover's scent. Daaamn he smelled amazing… The scent was so intoxicating Naruto's cock twitched. Sasuke smiled lazily, leaning back so he could get a good look at the lustful face of his lover. He was so close to taking another taste of those delicious lips when a huge wave crashed over them and drenched them both.

"What the fuck!" Naruto screamed, shaking the water out of his hair, eyes, and ears. Way to go Mother Nature! You ruined a perfect yaoi moment!

Sasuke sputtered, glaring daggers at the ocean that was once his friend, but now a formidable enemy. With a sigh, Sasuke reluctantly pulled himself up and stuck out a hand for Naruto, one the blonde didn't refuse to take. Once they were fully standing, Sasuke went in search for their clothes. When they were both dressed, and the afterglow of their sex was sadly diminished, their fingers found their way and interlocked.

"I guess we better go back."

Naruto nodded slowly, not really wanting to go back to the others. He would have been fine staying here for the rest of the night as long as Sasuke was by his side. "I guess so… Last one there's a rotten egg!" he screamed, before running off into the distance.

Sasuke growled low in his throat. Firstly, they were having a beautiful sappy moment! One that was ruined by Naruto's child-like ways, mind you. And secondly… Naruto cheated!

"Cheater!"

Needless to say, Naruto won and Sasuke was a very rotten egg.

+Akatsuki Cosplay Café+

The stars had finally come out to play, and they painted the night sky in their celestial glow. The moon was in crescent shape tonight, but it was still beautiful nonetheless. A huge campfire was lit in the middle of their sleeping grounds and everyone took their place around the pit. Itachi had opted for them to stay in a nice hotel close to the beach, but Deidara and Sasori had adamantly stated that they wanted their first night on vacation to be held outdoors. Itachi was against it at first, of course, but Deidara could be one hell of a persuader when the time arose. With promises of glamorous night shots and scenery for the Cosplay site, the older raven had relented. Now everyone was laughing and joking about, each swiping a marshmallow off of someone's stick when the other wasn't looking. Itachi had to admit – to himself – that it had been a long time since he and his employees had gone out and done anything fun, as 'family' he loosely called it. The past couple of months had all been focused on making his café grow, snuffing out the competition, and beating down whatever comical conflict came their way. Now that everything was said and done, and since they weren't going to be moving to America anytime soon, Itachi felt like they could finally get the break they deserved.

"Hidan if I see you even look at my marshmallow I will gut you like a fish." Itachi warned.

Hidan merely pouted and flashed Itachi the big puppy dog eyes. "You're so mean, Weasel-san! Sharing is caring you know!"

"My parents never taught me such a philosophy."

"There's still hope!"

"No, Hidan, there's not. Now go back to roasting your weenie."

Deidara giggled, watching Hidan's shoulders slumped as he bent to Itachi's will. Poor guy still thought he could steal Itachi's marshmallows… silly boy. He turned to his partner and opened his mouth wide saying, "Ahhh". A gooey, nicely roasted, marshmallow entered his lips and he savored the taste of the rough exterior hiding the gooey texture on the inside. And to make matters even more fun Sasori had slipped his tongue inside and devoured Deidara's mouth. Needless to say both males felt very stick afterwards.

"So there was this group of teenagers camping out in the woods. One of them goes out to use the bathroom, but he never returns. The group gets all scared and shit and in a game of rock, paper, scissors the scrawny boy was sent to check what happened to their fallen comrade. Minutes turned into hours, and time just seemed to slither like a snail. Then, all of a sudden, they heard a scream. You know the girlish one that boys make when they get kicked in the balls. Smart little bastards they were, they decided that since there were only two of them left, that going out to search for their friends would be the smarter choice. Little did they know they were being followed…"

Kiba gulped and unconsciously huddled closer to Tobi. Not that Tobi minded of course. Oh no, he was milking the closeness for all it was worth. Sneaky little bastard.

"T-Then what happened…?" Kiba asked apprehensively.

Kisame chuckled darkly before reclining back on his log and gazed up at the sky, seemingly lost in thought. "Hmm… what did happen?"

"You better not hold out on me!"

"I don't know if you have the balls to listen to the rest of my story, kid. You'll be having nightmares for weeks."

"Lay it on me! I love scary stories." Lying doesn't make you any more of a man than you already are, Kiba. But it was really enjoyable to see Kiba's body shake and his voice squeak despite how brave he tried to be.

"Welll, if you insist." Kisame flashed him a toothy grin before continuing. "It was dark. Like, 'Oh shit! I can't see my own hands!' dark. And you know that all the creatures that go bump in the night love their prey scared and defenseless. The two boys traveled for what seemed like hours, but were actually only a few minutes. The older boy tried to be plucky in the face of danger while the younger one was trying to not shit his pants. Then, a twig snapped, and the older boy darted for the arms of the younger one. The shadows looked like beasts with horrible fangs and terrible snarls. Trees seemed to look more menacing then they already were. And the sounds of the dying filled their ears…" Can you tell that Kisame's enjoying himself right now? It's quite obvious by the way he smirked every few minutes because Kiba was trying his hardest to not squeal like a little girl. "Another twig snapped, and by then the two boys was so immobilized that their legs just wouldn't move. A growl echoed through out the night. The will to survive kicked in next, and the older boy was dragging the younger boy through the overgrowth. They couldn't escape their attacker though… and suddenly they found themselves pinned to the ground by the very beast that was stalking them…"

By then, Zetsu had taken his spot behind an unsuspecting Kiba. A wicked grin scarred his face as he wiggled his fingers in anticipation of a good scare. Normally he hated the crazy shenanigans Kisame got into, but tonight just screamed for him to unwind and cut loose. And what better way to do that than scare the living daylights out of a teenage boy?

"D-Did they die…?" Kiba's eyes were wide as saucers as he gripped onto Tobi's shirt like it was the very lifeline keeping his soul on Earth. Of course, Tobi was enjoying every minute of it if his occasional hip thrusts were any indication.

"Did they? I don't remember. Why not ask not ask the beast yourself?"

"The what—AAAHH! Son of a bitch!"

Zetsu was clutching his sides that were about to explode from all his laughter. The plan had worked brilliantly! All he had to do was put on a mask and a pair of gloves and Kiba nearly jumped ten feet in the air from the shock. Score one for them! Kisame was chuckling like a madman, and Tobi was doing his job as overprotective pervert trying to calm his little Kiba down. Needless to say, Kiba never again listened to Kisame's stories. His little heart couldn't take another scare.

The night went on with many awkward kisses, sweet kisses, playful touches, and not so playful touches, until everyone seemed to conjoin together around the huge campfire and enjoy one another's company. It was like one, big, family reunion. Everyone laughed and poked fun at each other. Embarrassing stories were thrown like daggers, and witty retorts were the bitch slaps. After the many months the Cosplay members had been together, it seemed as if this was the first time they really got to spend time together. As a family…

"Okay. Okay. So then Itachi turned into ChiChi, right? And he was all like: 'I ran out of cigarettes!' And I was all like: 'Well what do you want me to about it?' And then he went: 'Let me smoke you!' I swear to Jashin I was about to come right there and then!" Hidan reeled with laughter at the memory of his lovely ChiChi plainly telling him that he wanted to blow him. Sure, Itachi could be rather blunt with his sexual advances. But there was always that teasing undertone and just the right amount of sneakiness hiding beneath the surface. When ChiChi came out it was like all elegance was lost and all that was left was one, very horny, raven. Not that Hidan minded of course…

"I can't believe you have an alter ego…" Sasuke shook his head, though a smile was threatening to crack through.

"It's not an alter ego, Otouto. Think of it as… an escape route. It's not like I can freely adorn a frilly blue dress, a pair of heels, and a matching headband and parade around the café like I own the place."

Kisame scoffed and tore off another marshmallow from the stick. "You pretty much already do that."

Itachi smirked. "Yes. But I don't wear a dress when I do." Touché.

Naruto giggled at the easy banter everyone seemed to slip into. He thought back to the first day he worked in the café, and how he was resenting the idea of working in a place were men wearing frilly dresses was deemed normal and pastries were your breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Then he thought to the many times he was forced into a dress and hated it. Especially when someone like Iruka had come in and spotted him in one, that was rather embarrassing… But now he had to admit he rather liked the freedom of wearing a dress. Sure, he couldn't spread his legs as wide as he wanted. And yes, his manhood was dangling in a pair of girly underwear Itachi had slipped on him while unconscious. Dresses could be very comfy.

It amazed him how much he had grown from then till now. He had always dreamed of having a real family, not the ones that run out on you and leave you with a guardian until they randomly decide to take you to America one day. No. He always wanted the family that you could turn to when you cry, ask personal questions, turn for guidance, and just have one hell of a good time. Finally he had found that family in the Cosplay members. Sure, they weren't the most normal family around, but he loved them and their crazy quirks. They reminded him of the Brady Bunch… sort of.

"I've just realized something…" Itachi turned to our favorite blonde and raven and flashed them an award winning smile. "It's been exactly 365 days since you've two joined our café."

"Couldn't you have said one year like a regular person?" Sasuke asked in exasperation.

Now where would the fun be in that, Sasuke?

Itachi brushed off that comment like a ball of lint was on his shoulder and said, "Over the past 365 days since you've joined, a lot of things have happened."

"Tell me about it!" Deidara joined in. His head was resting on Sasori's shoulder and his hand was well… let your imaginations drift a little on that. "I mean. I never dreamed of getting the amount of customers we have now. Let alone such popularity. And then that snake bastard appears out of nowhere for a showdown and we thoroughly whoop his ass like nobody's business!"

"And then Naruto's demented father popped in, injured Naruto's leg, and demanded to take him to America." Sasori added in.

"Yep! Oh, and we can't forget that flashback montage! That was really fun, by the way. We should do it again sometime."

"No way!" Kisame barked out and nearly threw his stick right into Deidara's visible eye. "You were willing to feed me to the lion's pit after my flashback was done! Pein is one fucking madman when you interrupt his tea time!" and he had the scars to prove it too…

Pein innocently played with Mr. Snuggles 'Out to the Beach' play set.

"Pffft. You can't dictate when the flashbacks come!" Deidara wagged his fingers. "The higher powers laugh at you!"

"Anyways," Sasori stressed. "Then Itachi's and Sasuke's father had to make an appearance as well and nearly tear apart our family, though we came back stronger as ever after that. And then we had that movie." By the way, the movie also had a sequel, videogames, manga, and a movie premiere after its release on YouTube.

"We should do another movie too! I'm thinking of a spin-off of the Power Rangers, but this time with better dialogue and loin cloths! Only loin cloths." Deidara wiggled his eyebrows and nearly drooled at the sight of his lover dressed in only a loin cloth that left nothing to the imagination. Hmm… sexy.

Itachi chuckled and rested his head on Hidan's shoulder. He had noticed it – though he wouldn't say it out loud – but he had become more open with affection towards his lover than before. Back then, he would have threatened to stab Hidan in the eyeball if the man even looked his way. But now it seemed only natural to touch him so intimately and in public as well. He didn't know when the change occurred, or how it happened in the first place, but he couldn't say he was against it entirely. Itachi kind of liked being able to touch Hidan when he pleased…

"Power Rangers in loin cloths? That's certainly territory we must venture into someday." You could already hear the sound of a pen clicking and a new page being flipped to as the gears turned in Itachi's head.

"Ohhh no you don't! You are not turning my favorite childhood show into some perverse strip tease!" Naruto shouted, jabbing a finger in Itachi's general direction. He dared the man to oppose him, and he did.

"It wouldn't be a strip tease, Naruto. Maybe a little foreplay here and there to spice things up. A few scenes of you handcuffed and at the mercy of the villain…"

"I hate you." Naruto muttered darkly.

Itachi simply smiled.

"Mr. Snuggles says it's about time we brought out the cake." Pein said quietly, though you could see the not-so-innocent gleam in the man's eyes. He was quite happy, actually. Minato had proposed to him three days earlier and gave him another ring. This one had the first letter of their names intertwined on the band. It was simple and Pein loved it.

"We didn't bring any cake along…" Itachi had to shake his head at the statement. Leave it to Pein to already have the cake packed, probably made by Tobi, and ready to eat. "Well then, I'd say let's bring out the cake. After all we have to celebrate my otouto's and Naruto's 365 days working here."

"Wooot! I hope its chocolate cake. I love chocolate cake!" Naruto's mouth started to water at the blissful fantasies of being fed a wonderful slice of cake by Sasuke.

Pein grinned from ear to ear and pulled out the cake he had placed behind the log just in case. The cake was cut, and everyone got their own slice. Fortunately for Naruto, it was a chocolate cake, layered with butter cream icing and topped with strawberries. Of course, Tobi couldn't resist putting some of the icing on Kiba's nipples and licking it off seductively. And obviously Deidara and Sasori had to use the strawberries in very, naughty, ways.

Naruto found himself sitting in Sasuke's lap being fed small bits of cake. Every once in a while though, Sasuke managed to slip a little kiss that left Naruto's taste buds wanting more. They shared a smile, a laugh, and went back to eating the rest of their cake. Once they were finished, they were graced with the lovely image of Deidara riding Sasori and Tobi mercilessly attacking Kiba's chest. Really, it was just like any other day in the café.

"When did this start to become normal for us?" Sasuke asked in an amused tone.

"I think about the same time I accepted the freedom of wearing a dress." Naruto replied, equally amused.

"Oh. So that would mean since the beginning."

"I hated wearing dresses, Teme!"

"Suuure you did. That's why I found you gawking at yourself in the mirror one night. I must say, the dress you had on was very cute."

"Take that back! I was not gawking… I was simply… admiring how nice the dress looked."

"Yes. How nice it looked on you."

"Damn you to Switzerland."

"I still don't see why you find that a plausible comeback."

"Shut up and kiss me?" Another plausible comeback Naruto had come up with. It worked out rather well.

Once their lips parted, Naruto was finally aware of the hoots and hollers they were assaulted with. He had the decency to blush, a little, but then forced it down. It's not like this was the first time the others have seen them kissed. They just liked to be immature children about it. Yeah, that was it. Immature little children dominated by hormones…

"I think this calls for a toast." Itachi raised his stick adorned with a nicely roasted marshmallow in the air. Other sticks followed suit, converging to make a teepee-like thing over top the fire. "You know. I never thought I'd get something so… irreplaceable when I opened this café. Honestly I only wanted this for the money."

"No really? You could have fooled us." Hidan sneered playfully. The punch to the shoulder was well worth it, though.

"Now that I look back on it, I was seriously blind. Yeah, the money is great. Really great. Extremely wonderful…" he cleared his throat at the leers and glares he was getting from everyone and quickly went back on topic. "But now I found something that's way better than money."

The silent question of what floated around the air. And Itachi, being the drama queen that he was, had to hold onto the silence for a little while until a devilish grin captured his face.

"You guys."

"Awww, Tachi! You're such a charmer!" Deidara gushed.

Heartfelt smiles and soft awes floated around the campfire at the admission. It was sweet, cute, and caring. It wasn't half-assed either. Everyone felt pretty much the same way. Their little family was growing closer, tighter knit, and no one would trade such a feeling for anything else in the air.

Itachi pumped his stick in the air and threw his head back yelling, "Long live Cosplay!"

"Long live Cosplay!" everyone roared back before chomping into their marshmallows.

The End

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Sigh... the end ): I find this an appropriate ending, you know? Nothing too mushy but juts right for our lovely Cosplay Members. Of course they didn't go to America ;D But that'll probably be a "What if?" drabble one day...

Holds onto Naruto and Sasuke tightly- I'M GOING TO MISS YOU ALL SO MUCH! It was too much fun writing Naruto in dresses and making the Akatsuki completely... insane-ish... o.o. This chapter REALLY took on a mind of its own... -coughs-. I hope you all enjoyed Akatsuki Cosplay Cafe! If you miss me too much, you can always send me drabble requests and tell me which stories you'd like to see next ;D. OH! And go read Eclipse too! Tell me what you think :]. Mwahaha, I'm going to miss you guys! I hope we can become better friends, you know?

Till next time! Don't forget our wonderful times in the Cosplay Cafe!

LONG LIVE COSPLAY!