Permission To Seek

CHAPTER 22 DO NOT HESITATE!

Naruto set off for the meeting spot only to find no one there. Not sure what to do he went to Kiba who’s mother forced him to eat dinner and then the merriment of old times began. It took the better part of the night, by the time he left. Naruto felt he always learned the most from going to dinner at Kiba’s. On top of that, Kiba would not tell him one word about the new captain. ‘Naruto if I tell you, he will beat the snot out of me, he said he will deal with you in his own way; it was scary when he said it; you better be prepared.’

Now late evening he walked home, wondering if the guy would ambush him and beat the snot out of him for not showing up. Imaging a huge ninja performing signs and attacking him with deadly force, “Oh my imagination is too active, that won’t happen.” He laughed then jumped as his voice echoed back at him in the empty streets.

Naruto felt a familiar ache as he considered his other problem with Sasuke saying those things to him. ‘That guy is an idiot, to tell me things when I can’t do anything about them. Why didn’t he say those words before…?’ He looked up at the full moon and the stars around it filling the dark sky; wondering about the outcome of Shino’s case. ‘I should go see him, even if it’s just to give him a punch!’ His brow knitted, making up his mind he turned away from his apartment building; running at top speed to Shino; knowing if anything Kimi could tell him what happen with the case.

Neji watched from Naruto’s apartment as the blonde ninja suddenly ran off in the opposite direction. ‘Did he sense me? That’s not possible, next time Uzumaki, I will get you.’

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(((SLAP!))) (((SLAP!)))

“NEXT TIME DO NOT HESITATE!” the Elder roared as his former lover enters the Kuni-te’s office.

Shino sat passively, his face a flame of anger and abuse from his deranged uncle.

“Kuni-te, do not hit Shino-kun he did what was necessary at the time…”

“Stay out of it!” he raged, his gold eyes popping at the white-hair shinobi, a purple vein throbbing at the side of his head.

“Uncle I have received a promotion, which should be some…”

“ARE YOU AN IDIOT? THAT IS JUST HER WAY TO MAKE YOU NOT KILL HIM! IF YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS LIFE YOU CAN’T DISSECT HIM!” Kuni-te hollered looking on the edge of total mental collapse. A deathly silence hung in the air in the wake of his rampage.

“You are getting as stupid as that Naruto…!” the Elders words cut short as Shino stood and walked out slamming the door behind him despite the order not to leave.

Kimimaro stepped forward preventing Kuni-te from following the teen. ‘Why am I still here, I should have gone back to the Hot Spring Village, but I linger.’ Sitting in the seat across from the Elder; the man still fuming that his nephew left him to stew in his own juices. ‘Tsunade-sama only wants to hear about sexy encounters; she will not move forward into a relationship; she’s just baiting me along. I need to find some reason to remain in the Hidden Leaf outside of peacemaker between this crazy bastard and Shino. “He’s not as patient with you anymore; you are going to need to find another way to direct his path. This abuse will not be tolerated any longer.” Kimimaro understood that the Elder is half-crazy do to his lack of sleep.

“Kimi, will you spend the night with me, I am in need of the comfort only you can provide.” Kuni-te asks solemnly his voice gravelly from the shouting and the stress of the prior week.

“I can accommodate that; you are a good lay.” He grinned at the man knowing as soon as he fell asleep he would be back at work and waking the boy to shout at him again. ‘Sex can relieve the boredom; even if it is only with a friend.’

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Shino crouched on the high roof; a place he went to hide from his uncle when he did not leave the area all together. ‘I love you too Sasuke... .’ He took a deep breath; the voice in his head telling him that he should have suspected as much. Naruto usually bothered Sasuke more than would be necessary when they were in the Village together; Shino knew because he watched. He just did not want to see the obvious; Naruto like Sasuke and now the bastard wanted to return his feelings. He wished inwardly that he killed the person, had not hesitated; even if it were so he never heard those words come from Naruto’s mouth. He turned as he sensed a strong presence; then stood.

“How did you get in here?”

“I walked isn’t that how everyone gets in here?” He scowled, “I owe you a punch in the mouth for…” Naruto growled, “A Whole lot of STUFF!” he raised his voice. Then leaping forward punched Shino with a right hook; landing in a crouched position prepared for the counter that never came.

His eyes widened at his friend; the dark shades knocked off when he punched him; violet eyes glared back wet with tears; spiting blood over the roof edge. ‘The tears must have been there before, what?’ “Why didn’t you protect yourself?” he stormed resisting the urge to ask why the tears.

“I deserved it, now we are even. Please leave.” He turned around, crouching down; the dull ache in his heart twisting painfully; he could not bare to look at Naruto, the pain cutting deep as he fought to bury his emotions.

Naruto stood, somehow he did not expect that reaction; “Well can you tell me how the case went I really came to find out about that.” ‘What’s his problem?’”

Naruto growling, clenching his teeth he grabbed the front of Shino’s jacket pulling him to face him. “What the hell is your problem, or do you want another punch!” Naruto balled his fist preparing to deliver another hit.

In a quick and powerful move Shino whip both the blondes hands in a one hand grip; the front of the orange jacket in the other; slamming him hard on the roof top glaring in his face. “Keep your hands off me!” Shino shouted his heart rate dropping, a sign of danger.

Naruto’s eyes widened; ‘Why is he so angry?’ He thought as he struggled to get free of the iron grip that continued to tighten the more he tried to free himself; clenching his teeth he roared; “You don’t have a right to be mad at me…!”

“Shut up!” he yelled in Naruto’s face; still holding him painfully tight; his violet eyes now a dark purple, reflecting anger and pain. ‘He is beautiful, but he does not care about what I feel.’ He released him turning his back. Feeling he needed to put some distance between the two of them before he truly hurt him. “Just leave Naruto; don’t touch me.” His voice deep and calm a subtle tremble underneath.

Not understanding what could have happen, Naruto sat up watching the back of Shino’s profile. He feels a tightness spreading in his chest the look in the darkened eyes worried him. ‘Well they don’t call me an idiot for nothing.’ At the risk of his life, he wrapped his arms around the back of Shino’s neck embracing him around the shoulders; pressing his chest firmly against him while he spoke softly in his ear.

“I have always been a blockhead. So if you are going to beat me to death I can at least tell you I love you; so it will make this all worth it.” Shino began to tremble; the strong arm around his back and shoulders tightened reflectively. “I’m not mad anymore; I just don’t like people to trick me. I do not like people to hurt my friends. I guess you feel the same way, that is why you kicked his ass so badly; and he deserved it but not from you; that is my job. If the same thing happen to you; I would do just what you did and try my best to rip them apart.” Naruto fell silent as Shino turns gazing at him a deep sadness evident in his dark eyes. “Thanks for not telling everyone what he did.” Naruto smiled at the violet eyes, the face still full of sadness. He grinned nervously, not knowing what to say; “Can you kiss me?”

Shino lean into the beautiful full lips he desires those lips more than anything else. Heartbroken from Naruto's words to Sasuke, ‘What have I become to still need him while he loves someone else?’ Their lips met, Naruto moans softly closing his eyes halfway as Shino presses forward tentatively. The blonde ninja lips vibrated against his lover. “Open your eyes.” Naruto said. Shino complied. “They are beautiful; I love to see them when we are this close.” Naruto deepens the kiss his tongue sliding into Shino’s mouth and sucking on the others tongue while savoring his lips before he moves back with a sparkle in his eyes. The grin now mischievous; “Can you wash my hair, I don’t think I have since you did it; that is gross right?” He smiled, while Shino stared and nodded, unable to come up with any sign of happiness other than the brightness of his eyes. Their vibrant color retuned.

The roof has a secret door that leads to Shino’s changing room. Which, adjacently connected access to his master bath suite, not only a eight by eight shower with multi-shower heads wrapped in privacy glass blocks; but also a whirlpool, tub nine feet long and three feet wide. Shino rarely uses content with quick showers when he did not have a mission. However, taking a deep breath he ignores his heartache fills the tub while he undresses the only person he has ever loved in this manner. He kissed Naruto with more intensity with every passing minute. His heart jumped in his chest as Naruto pressed his fully naked body against him. Grinning at him lustfully, Shino could not help to wonder if he gave Sasuke the same look; since he only heard the words, his mind tormented him; causing his heart to ache more. He step back, he had not spoke to Naruto since he told him to leave. Now he felt mute as Naruto put his hands behind his head raising his eyebrow expectantly. The golden ninja said he wanted to meet his partner, not always be led. Tonight Naruto did not seem hesitant at all, or nervous; like an empowered person moving forward to get what they want.

Well I’ll get in you got the stuff?” Naruto said eyeing his lover with a sneaky grin. His heart worried, Naruto completely unaware Shino overheard Sasuke’s confession. Therefore, he presumed the trial had not gone well he wanted to cheer Shino up if it were possible.

Finding his voice, “Yes, just get in.” Shino said softly watching Naruto stepped into the deep bath. He wanted to confront him, ask direct questions and get fast answers. However, he did not trust his temper to maintain control; he needed another day calm his emotions. Deciding this is the best course of action he reasoned to keep your mind off the pain for now.’

He eased in the tub behind Naruto, his mind again wondering how he got so lucky to have this guy where he wanted; although he may need to share. ‘Don’t do that to yourself, just wash his hair and listen with all your senses. You must have missed something; perhaps more was said before you arrived.’ He added the soap, the strong scent of orange blossoms fill the air.

“Oh you are truly the best friend I have ever had, Shi, I so love when you wash my hair.” Naruto mused easing his back against him.

“Naruto you say the sweetest thing, sometimes I don’t believe a word of them.” He said mockingly. Before the blonde could respond he shoved him under the water and watched as he popped back up, wiping his face and staring.

“What is that supposed to mean?”

Shino bit back the thoughts eating his heart; knowing it would come out angry. “Your hair is not so dirty, did you really need your hair washed or did you just want to get me naked?” he flashed a fake half smile.

‘This guy is funny, but I’m not falling for it; something is bothering him.’ “You got me!” “I just wanted to see those pecks one more time.” Grinning he eased back in place so the washing can continue.

“You should have just asked I would be happy to comply.” He tried to feel happy as Naruto eased back against him; adding more soap to the golden hair. Working it into a foamy lather. “What do you want to know about the case?”

Moaning softly as the long fingers massaged his scalp; easing down the back of his neck he thought; ‘This guy sure knows how to make me feel good, this week has been a pain in the…’

“Uzumaki?”

“Hummm.?”

“I asked you a question.”

“Oh sorry, your handy work is really good; I feel so relaxed. I wanted to know what happen with the case.”

Shino pushed the blonde under the water again, the soap spreading throughout the large tub. Naruto bobbed back up, glancing at him, sneaky smile in place. ‘I am helplessly in love with him; no matter what I will not let that Uchiha take him without a fight; in this I refuse to hesitate.’ “You look very beautiful.”

“Uhmm, what about the case?”

“Your eyes have the most amazing color I have ever seen.” He wrapped his arms around the blonde pulling him back to his chest. “I will never stop loving you, did you know that Naruto?”

Very surprised with the mood swing, Naruto’s eyebrow began to twitch. “Uhmm, Shino thank you so much; but you really need to take a good look in the mirror. Your eyes are awesome.” He snaked his arms around his neck tilting his mouth up to his lips. The guy didn’t move toward his kiss, just stared at him as if lost in his own thoughts.

As if he never heard the words Sasuke spoke to his blonde, he lifted a hand to the tan face, gently stroking his cheeks. “You look like you have whiskers; it’s very cute on your beautiful face.” He smiled as Naruto blushed.

“Are you making fun of me? I don’t know why or how I got these lines on my face; but it’s not cute.” His voice full of fake offense; “It’s masculine, don’t be jealous because your face is as smooth as a mushroom.” He tweaked his eyebrows at the violet eyes.

Shino raided an eyebrow grinning; “Mushroom?”

“Perhaps I should say toadstool, you know what that is right?” Naruto snickered unable to hide his amusement.

The brows knitted together; “Well, as far as faces are concerned you got some nice whiskers; however the rest of your body is a bare as a Chuubi.” His grin widened as Naruto sat up straight releasing him looking completely embarrassed. “Shall we compare the differences?”

‘This guy is funny, and I am great!’ Naruto thought inwardly. “That won’t be necessary; just tell me what happen with the case.” He crossed his arms in front of him; pretending to be serious.

“Because you would loose.” Shino prodded, feeling the happiness overshadow the pain in his heart. “I began puberty at about age nine; so I believe I look much more masculine than you. Your sexy Jutsu is almost certainly so effective because of your feminine qualities; although you have yet to show me the technique.”

Naruto growled; “I don’t have feminine qualities! It is funny to pretend to be a girl; and make perverted old bastards pass out. I also get lots of stuff as a sexy babe that people would never give me as a dude.” He eyed the bug user arrogantly. “If I showed you my sexy Jutsu you would just pass out; that won’t be any fun for me.”

“I doubt it.” He stood offering a hand to Naruto. “What kind of things would you need as a girl that you would want as a guy?” smiling as Naruto took his hand.

“Stuff, like uhhhh, I get free packages of Ramen; or movie tickets, one old bird gave me a basket of flower and vegetable seeds, invited me to have dinner at one the nicest places in Suna and promised more gifts.” He grinned pleased with himself.

“Like I said, it’s your feminine qualities that make it so effective.” He stepped into the shower stall turning on the water, Naruto directly behind him. “Only a woman would appreciate that sort of attention from man; unless you are interested in the ‘old bird’” he glanced in Naruto direction the hot shower water beating against his skin.

“No not at all, we were on a mission and Kaka-sensei said it would be a good way to get close.” His eyes looking out of focus as he thought back.

“Well how did it work out for you?” Thinking the pervert just wanted to see Naruto do the technique, knowing there are plenty of ways to get close without such extremes.

“Oh it worked out well; until he groped me.”

“What?”

Naruto turned grinning guiltily, “I have this thing that…well let me show you.” He put his hands together. “Henge!”

((SEXY JUTSU))

Shino shut off the shower as smoky clouds filled the stall. As the smoke cleared he raised his eyebrow at the beautiful long hair naked blonde accept for a ring of clouds wrapping her breast and privates. He began to twitch as Naruto’s overlarge blue eyes gazed seductively at him. “Oooo Shino-kun you are so sexy!” she wrapped her arms around him pressing her large boobs against his chest. ‘Hehheh this guy is going to fall out, better get ready for the nosebleed.’ Naruto thought deviously.

Looking down her body Shino frowned “The technique is not complete and I am not impressed.” He took hold of the blonde’s arms pulling him off. ‘Although his eyes are as beautiful as ever.’ He smiled at him “You are a funny guy anyway; change back.”

Embarrassed that Shino saw the problem so quickly he maintained the illusion. In a sickly sweet simper, he asked, “What is a girl to do with a problem like this?” Naruto said shaking his hips side to side and everything else below his waist. “Can you help me perfect the technique; I really want to make it realistic.” She pouted, putting her hands together under her chin her eyes overlarge and pleading.

Twitching again, remembering that the eyes are the same Naruto gave him during their first pillow fight he swallowed a desire to punch him; no longer amused by the look on his blonde. “Change back or leave, we can discuss it in your normal form.” He walked away not wanting to see her anymore.

“HENGE!” ‘What a grumpy person, I thought it was funny.’ He snickered following Shino to the changing room. ‘Maybe he will tell me what’s bothering him now.’

Shino stood with a towel on his waist going through some older clothes as Naruto entered. “Here.” Tossing him a blue tee shirt. “You can where this for tonight, I can’t fit it anymore. Have a seat I’ll dry your hair.” His own hair pulled back in a short bun.

Pulling the shirt over his head it hung long pass his hips. Naruto positioned himself on a stool in front of a dressing table with multi compartments. “Hey, look who’s got feminine qualities!” He grinned at Shino’s reflection in the mirror. “This is something a chick would use.” He laughed loudly.

“Yes it belonged to my mother.” He said quietly. Naruto fell silent.

“I’m sorry.”

“Don’t worry about it.” He turned on the hair dryer, running his fingers through the blonde locks, firmly. The sound of the dryer made regular conversation difficult so both remained silent in their own thoughts as he worked.

Soon the dryer shut off; the long fingers push a few more times through the golden hair than glanced in the mirror. Naruto’s eyes are half-open as he yawned widely. His sun-drenched hair hangs in shiny waves around his face his features striking. Shino can feel his heart rate rise the longer he gazed at the beautiful blonde-ninja. “Come; you’re tired we need to get some sleep.” He quickly pulled on his long briefs.

Naruto nodded distractedly, following Shino to his bedroom. ‘How did I end up spending the night?’ “Uhmm, Shino is this alright? I don’t want to get you in trouble.” Naruto watched as the bug master pulled the top blankets off the bed putting them in a chest Naruto had presumed only a fancy bench.

“Don’t worry about it, I want you to stay so come sleep with me, I will treat you with respect. I have no expectations of you.” He offered his hand; guiding him to climb on the far side of the bed. “A relationship like ours is not frowned upon in my Clan; you are welcome to live with me if you like.” Shino then climbed into bed next to Naruto pulling him in his arms placing gentle kisses on his forehead as he inhaled the scent of the clean hair.

‘Wow, that is something, but people would talk and I’m not sure how the Fifth would take it anyway.’ “That’s a generous offer, Shi, I’ll keep it in mind; besides we just started our…” Naruto blushed sitting up trying to clear the sleep from his mind. ‘This guy just asked me to live with him!’ “Uhmm!”

Shino smiled at the vibrant color in his face. “I am ready to make it official whenever you are; so don’t wait for me to ask again just tell me you are ready.” He leaned forward pulling Naruto into a deep kiss the blonde melting in his arms. ‘I will show you how deeply I care for you that Uchiha will not beat me to claiming your heart.’ Lifting his mouth, Naruto’s eyes glassy full of happiness. “You are the most important person to me; I will do my best to make you happy.” With that, he pulled the smaller ninja back into his embrace.

‘This guy a little while ago told me to not touch him, now he’s just like before. Why does he keep changing, I don’t get him.’ “What happen with your case?” Naruto said sleepily, enjoying the feel of the silky sheets and pillows; the broad warmth of Shino’s body and the soft hum he now associated with the Kikai; all lulling him asleep.

“Its over, all charges were withdrawn by Hokage-sama. She gave a long explanation, but it does not matter. I suspect you had something to do with it.” He kissed the forehead again.

“That’s good, I was worried.” Naruto said trying to hold on to consciousness. “You know Sasuke woke up today, just before I was to meet the new team captain.” He yawned widely.

“Really?” The burning in his heart retuned.

“Yeah.” Looking up from his comfortable position into Shino’s face; “He started talking all kinds of nonsense and grab me; made me late to meet the new captain; I just know I’m going to get clobbered by that guy.” Yawning again as he settled down on his lover.

Shino felt his eyes sting he blinked rapidly to clean them and then tightened his grip on Naruto swallowing the questions plaguing his mind.

Naruto began to snore then mumble. “Yeah that idiot told me he loves me wouldn’t let me go until I said the same.” The golden ninja fell silent, breathing deeply.

“What are you going to do about it?” Shino said softly unable to stop the words from coming out.

“Nothing, I love you.” He fell into a deep sleep; his snores sounding like a purr.

The bug lord laid there for several minutes feeling a calm relief fill him. ‘I should have just confronted him from the beginning and I would not have suffered.’ Now that he understood, Naruto made his decision thoughts of Sasuke slipped to the back of his mind. ‘I can’t stop the guy; if he wants to burn a torch for my blonde that’s just his problem Naruto is with me.’ He kissed his forehead again considering the life he would like to build with the young ninja. The first thing he wanted to do is help Naruto learn better control of his chakra and then critical thinking skills. The mission they get the next day would be a valuable lesson in determining which skills need more work. ‘Kiba will be an excellent sparing partner to get a nice cohesion before Sasuke joins the team. That way everyone’s place will be established perhaps pair Sasuke with Kiba; force the bastard to deal with the worse personality for an arrogant person and keep him well away from my Naruto.’

He considered what he would do if Sasuke openly flirted with Naruto; the thought caused a dark feeling to fill inside him; ‘what indeed.’ His mind continued to plague him as sleep finally came. The comfort of Naruto in his arms he did not want to worry about Sasuke anymore Naruto chose him.

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o_O How did that happen? I lost track of time and did not update, blushes, sorry, Today 3 update that should put us where we need to be. But if I dont move my butt now I will be late for work. *nods* I got a real job, bills, and real life drama. BTW am I doing a great job? Only one person comments, with each update, *Lol sneakyfox* Does anyone have anything to say? Please need to know if this is heading in a good direction....V_V dont worry, I never hold updates hostage, A_A. More to come in about 10 hours, thats after work for me, Thanks for Reading..xD