In The Dog Box

I don't own naruto etc... My own crud :P

*Just edited this chapter a bit in order to get its pace in line with the rest of the story.*

P.S. First Story so please don't be harsh. This is also the shortest chapter, next chapters become longer.

Chapter 1: Unexpected News

It was another beautiful day in Konoha and Naruto was making his way to Granny Tsunade's office. He had just come back from a tiring mission where he had to escort some rich snobs back to their home country. For the past week, the blonde had endured dozens of snide comments, continuous obnoxious insults and far too many poor jokes too count.

I'm so glad I'm back, he thought to himself, as he crossed into the village. Hopefully Tsunade-bachan isn't too busy. I wanna hit Ichiraku's as quickly as possible. His stomach growled as he continued through the village. I haven't had ramen in ages!

As he continued his pace, Naruto spotted the familiar 5 faces carved into the mountain, below which was the Hokage's building. Naruto was all too familiar with that place, hoping the old lady was in a good mood for once. The building seemed further away than usual, so Naruto had to endure his hunger as he neared the red wonder. He made his way into the courtyard, waving to some familiar faces before he finally entered the building.

Naruto walked through the grand corridors before making his way up the stairs to the top landing. He was starting to feel happier about being back when he spotted Shikamaru on his way back from Granny Tsunade. The chunin was dressed in his usual flak jacket and had his hands buried in his pockets.

"Hey Shikamaru, long time no see.", Naruto said happily as he stopped to talk with the lazy ninja.

"Hey Naruto, back from your mission I see.", Shikamaru replied nonchalantly. "What'd you have this time?"

"I had to babysit some snobs on their way back to the land of vegetables. All they did was complain the entire way and I never even got to beat anyone up.", He complained, remembering those terrible people once again. "I'm just gonna be glad to go back home, have some ramen and start training again."

"Well then you might wanna change your plans. You're in for some troublesome news.", Shikamaru answered slyly.

"What d'you mean?", Naruto asked, slowly becoming worried.

"You'll see Naruto."

And with that, Shikamaru left down the stairs, quickly disappearing from view. The lazy ninja's comment started to worry Naruto as he walked towards Granny Tsunade's office. Wonder if something happened, he thought, as he admired the paintings on the walls. I'm sure it's nothing. No news could break the mood I'm in!

Abandoning all sudden thoughts, Naruto cheerfully opened the door and strutted into Tsunade's office.

He was met with the same old Japanese décor, the same old walls and the same old squeaky floor boards which he had come to find entertaining. And there, sitting behind her grand desk was Granny Tsunade, drinking some sake. Shizune stood alongside the leader, holding TonTon in her hands.

"Ah Naruto, so you've returned from your mission. I gather it wasn't too difficult for you?", Tsunade said sarcastically.

"Difficult? There was nothing to do! Those people just hurled insults at me for the entire mission! The hardest part of the mission was getting them to keep quiet!", Naruto fumed, his face turning red.

"Well, I thought you'd enjoy doing nothing...", Tsunade replied with even more sarcasm than before.

"Yeah right, you're just giving me easy missions to irritate me.", Naruto answered, folding his arms in front of him.

"Of course, it's the most delight I get out of our meetings."

Naruto narrowed his eyes at the Hokage. "Well I've finished the mission, so I'm going home." He turned to leave.

"Actually…" Tsunade trailed off with a fiendish grin.

Naruto turned back around. "Actually what?" He asked suspiciously.

"Tell him Shizune."

"Yes, Lady Tsunade. We're very sorry Naruto, but everyone in your apartment block has to be relocated to new residences, as a devastating infestation of poisonous beetles has infected the building.", Shizune replied nervously, as she didn't know how Naruto would respond.

"What! How does that even happen!? Can't you just get Shino and his family to get rid of them!", Naruto screamed as his entire day was ruined.

"Idiot! Don't you think we would've tried that!", Tsunade yelled at the top of her lungs. "The entire Aburame clan is on a reconnaissance mission in the land of stone and won't be back for a few weeks. As our knowledge of insects is limited, all we can do now is contain them in the area. That's why we need to relocate all the residences!"

Naruto felt as if someone had punched him in the stomach. "But, then where am I supposed to stay?"

"As a ninja, we are moving you to a fellow ninja's compound where you can continue training in a comfortable area. The problem is, many ninjas already had their homes full, so there was only one other family that was available for residence. We even took your personal belongings there for you, aren't we generous?", Tsunade said rhetorically.

" What! Who said you could touch my stuff?!", Naruto panicked, hoping to death that no one saw his porn collection.

"Th-That's hardly the point! Do you wanna know where you're staying or not!", Tsunade yelled back. At this point, Shizune looked as if she was going to die from a panic attack, while TonTon was grunting in delight.

"Fine, who am I staying with?", Naruto sighed, not really caring about his new accommodations.

Tsunade counted down while looking at her watch. "He'll be here in 3-2-1…"

And with that, the door was slammed wide open. Standing in the doorway was the wild and cocky shinobi of the Inuzukas. His brown hair was in its usual scruffy mess, while his leather jacket shined in the faint light. Naruto had been friends with the ninja since childhood, but dreaded the very thought of staying with him. Yes, standing in the doorway was none other than...

Kiba Inuzuka.

The blonde didn't have a problem with him, quite the opposite in fact. Naruto got along amazingly with Kiba, but the orange ninja had a problem with being around him. Whenever he and Kiba hung out, the blonde would always get an aching boner and he had no idea why. He had always told himself that he was in love with Sakura, but lately he had found himself checking out more guys than what a normal man should. The whole thing was really confusing for him and sticking him with someone who constantly gave him unnatural erections was not going to help.

Naruto quickly snapped out of his thoughts as Kiba came towards him. "Hey Naruto, great to see you again, guess Lady Tsunade told you the news already, huh?"

"Yeah, looks like we're roommates for the next few weeks.", Naruto replied with a concealing smile.

"Looks like it. Hope you like dogs, cause you'll be living with quite a few of them.", Kiba chuckled, in a way that already made Naruto's pants stir.

"Well, looks like you guys are sorted, if you need anything Shizune will be here for you.", Tsunade joked as she sat back in her chair and brought her arms behind her head.

"Wait, what?", Shizune screamed in confusion.

Kiba didn't like where that conversation was going, so he made a quick exit. "Well thanks Lady Tsunade, but I guess we'll be off."

Naruto followed suit. "Yeah, thanks for nothing Granny.", Naruto mumbled, closing the door to the screams behind him. Kiba stood by the stair platform waiting for the blonde before descending the staircase.

"Hope you're not too disappointed about staying with us. I know a lot of ninja have a problem with us Inuzuka, but we had an open bed, so I offered it.", Kiba explained, feeling a slight guilt towards Naruto's glumness.

Kiba had offered his home to Naruto? That didn't sound like the Inuzuka he knew, but the blonde felt comforted that his friend had offered him his home. "No, I'm really glad I'm staying by you guys, I just wasn't expecting so much to happen after such a tiring mission.", he replied, trying to sound a little enthusiastic.

"Well, hopefully you'll rest up quickly, cause I have tons planned for these next few weeks.", He answered with a sly smile.

Naruto couldn't help but stop and think about what Kiba was saying. First, the brunette had offered him his home willingly and now he was making plans for the two of them? This wasn't the Kiba he knew, but maybe this stay would do him good. Maybe it could help him get over his annoying boners that happened while he was around his friend. Naruto heard a faint shout and realized that Kiba was already waiting outside for him with Akamaru.

That's the first chapter, I'll probably write about 3 before I start to crave reviews, so please let me know of ideas, improvements or suggestions. Thanx :)

*Just redid a few parts and corrected the dialogue :)*