Beneficial Friends

Naruto:

Beneficial Friends

Chapter 4

By Geor-sama

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"So."

"So."

"Yep."

Tenten focused intently on her cup of tea, determined not to me the other girls gaze. Haruno Sakura had been speechless for several minutes, then recovering had averted her gaze and demanded that Naruto and Tenten get dressed.

Now, with Naruto out on an errand of coffee for Tenten, the two females were seated at the battered kitchen table drinking tea.

Talk about uncomfortable, first there was the fact that Sakura was a friend; then of course there was the fact that she had discovered Naruto and Tenten in a compromising situation; then finally there was the fact that Sakura was Hinata's lover. It just didn't get any more uncomfortable.

"He's...uh...big..." Sakura said finally.

Tenten groaned and buried her face in her hands.

"Uhmm...can I ask..." Sakura paused and Tenten peeked up at her. "er...how long have you and he...been..."

"A while," Tenten admitted, deciding that there was no point in denying it "ever since...we went on that mission together."

"Ah," Sakura said, sipping her tea before glancing at her "Is he...any good?"

"Yes," Tenten said, blushing "very good."

"Ah," Sakura sat there for a minute. "So you're why he asked Hinata-chan how to go down on a girl?"

"Y-you know about that....?"

"Mhmm, funny thing about lovers...we don't keep many secrets from each other." Sakura said, a grin forming "besides, he's the first guy in this village I've heard of actually caring enough to do it."

"Ah, true...Neji never...well," Tenten paused and seeing Sakura's knowing look snorted. "Neji can't fuck worth a damn, never mind that."

"Not surprised," Sakura said grinning a bit more "from what I hear none of his girlfriends have been all that satisfied with him."

"Now if we can stop talking about my sex life," Tenten said after a moment, looking up at Sakura. "What the hell are you doing barging in here this late at night?"

"Oh, that?" Sakura said, taking a sip of her drink. "Well, Hinata-chan had told me about his 'request' and I wanted to know who exactly he was planning on surprising. I figured I'd just come over here and integrate him until he blabbed. Of course, the free show was nice too."

Tenten flushed at both the implication and the way Sakura's gaze swept over her now clothed body. Mastering herself Tenten pointedly turned back to her tea, until she felt comfortable looking at Sakura once more. The pink haired medic seemed to enjoy the silence, and both just sat there for a while before Sakura spoke once more.

"You know, he probably loves you," Sakura paused and looked at the startled Tenten "and not because your sleeping with him."

"...I...figured that," Tenten admitted softly, focusing on her drink. "I-I think I might..."

"Don't break his heart," Sakura warned her knuckles cracking as she stood. "You may be cute, but I love Naruto. Hurt him and I hurt you."

"Huh?" Tenten blinked looking up at the other girl. "Are you threatening me?"

"No, I'm promising." Sakura said, eyes narrowed before smiling fondly "take good care of him."

That said the girl left the table a moment later the door opened and closed. Tenten remained sitting and then stared down at her cup of tea. Mulling over Sakura's words, Tenten smiled to herself and sighed.

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Naruto was not a coffee drinker, it had always been bitter in his opinion no matter how much sweetener he used. However, Tenten had asked him to go buy some and considering the situation when asked, he had happily complied. Kami, what was Sakura thinking just barging into his place, did he do that to her and Hinata?

Pausing, Naruto grinned a tad perversely as he considered that idea. Then shaking his head to banish those thoughts selected the coffee Tenten had told him to buy and went to the counter. Paying for the item he stepped out into the street, wondering about the thing between him and Tenten. Could it be a relationship of any sort? They got along and both had large goals, but they had only gotten together for the admittedly great sex.

Naruto couldn't figure out if they had any future or not, he wasn't even sure what he felt for the weapons expert; Ino had been his first relationship and obviously that had blown up in his face. Tenten wasn't like Ino though, but he still wasn't sure he could accept they liked each other nor was he sure he really wanted to make this more than it was.

Sighing he tossed the container of coffee grounds from hand to hand, musing about things.

Twenty minutes later he reentered his apartment, only to find it apparently deserted. Frowning he paused, worried and then entered the kitchen surprised to find Tenten at the table sleeping. Setting the coffee grounds on the table he walked over and gently shook her shoulder, when she only grumbled and swatted at him he sighed.

With a little work and grunt, he managed to heft her out of the chair and in classic 'fireman's carry' put her back to bed. Kissing her forehead out of instinct he left once more and then, after a brief debate, decided to go out and train. It was strange, but when he was the heat of a fight he figured things out a lot easier.

Arriving in his traditional clearing, sometimes he wondered if they actually had any buildings for training, Naruto set about creating his typical twenty Kage Bunshin for the free for all battle royal!

Sometimes a Naruto would win, sometimes a Naruto would lose, but always a Naruto would have fun.

Twenty minutes and several dozen bruises later, Naruto was in the heat of battle. Clearing the field of at least seven more Kage Bunshins, Naruto paused, his chest heaving and then focused on the two charging Kage Bunshin. The first one that reached him was removed with a sidekick to the stomach; the second was dropped by a flying knee to the face.

Landing in a half crouch, he rolled forward and sprang up, his other leg coming around in a sharp round kick to a Kage Bunshin's temple. Soon, it all became a blur and Naruto started fighting on autopilot. He was in mid-move a moment later when he felt someone enter the clearing and the whole fight stopped as if on cue.

"Same Naruto," Ino said from behind him and when he turned to stare at her she smiled "always fighting."

"Ino," Naruto said, the few remaining Kage Bunshin disappearing in a massive poof of smoke. The two stood there for another moment before Naruto crossed his arms. Ino in counter point adjusted her hair before he gave up. "What do you want?"

"Nothing really," Ino said moving so that she stood an arm's length away "just wanted to talk."

"The last time we talked," Naruto said, not buying it for a minute "I told you about the Kyubi and you freaked before dumping me."

"Yeah not one of my better moments," Ino admitted, smiling weakly "I was a bit overwhelmed. You can understand that right Naruto?"

"I guess, you wouldn't be the first friend I lost when they heard about it." Naruto admitted, remembering a few people he had met and befriend that had turned their backs on him when they learned what he was.

"Well, I mean, you didn't exactly break the new gently for me." Ino countered frowning slightly "but that's in the past."

"So why do I get the feeling your just waiting to drop something on me?" Naruto asked, eyeing her for treachery.

"Well, not drop something, but...look, I wanted to know if you'd forgive me." Ino asked softly, rubbing at her elbow lightly "not that I really deserve it. But I accept you now and I'm not just using you like Tenten."

"...Huh?" Naruto managed articulately, blinking. What the hell was Ino saying about Tenten using him?

"Naruto, don't tell me you actually think," Ino murmured, then blinked in shock "think about it. You're favored by the Godaime and Tenten's been drooling for the chance at some personal training from that woman. Plus, you'd be a good political relationship since you know a lot of high rank ninja in key positions."

"You're crazy," Naruto said, shaking his head "Tenten isn't using me like that."

"So she's never asked, even indirectly, for you to introduce her to someone in ANBU?"

Naruto started to counter that, but stopped, remembering that Tenten had asked about someone they had met in the Hokage Tower. At the time it hadn't been important, but in hindsight could Ino be right? No this was Ino; she was just trying to mess up whatever happiness he had. Still the possibility was there and it wouldn't go away.

"Look, I'm not perfect," Ino said, moving in closer, body almost touching his "you probably doubt if you can trust me. I know I would if I were you, but I'm seriously sorry for how I treated you in the past. Right now though, I need you to take a look at the situation you're in and decide for yourself if I'm right or not."

"Ino, I don't believe this," Naruto said shaking his head, suddenly very aware of the warmth from her body "I-I mean, Tenten isn't using me..."

"Maybe you're right," Ino said with a heavy breath, locking her eyes with his "but maybe I am."

"In-"

"Sssh," Ino said, a finger pressing against his lips. "Think about it ok? I'm just trying to help." That said the blond smiled and kissing the corner of his mouth turned and sauntered out of the clearing and extra sway in her hips.

Naruto stood there for several long minutes and then let out his breath.

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Tenten felt the presence as soon as it came into the room, but the scents it carried told her that it had to be Naruto. The warmth of the blanket she as cocoon in and the soft mattress she was on coaxed her back to sleep. Then she felt the slight shift of weight on the edge of her bed, and opened her eyes with his hand inches from her shoulder.

"Naruto?"

"Yeah," He said moving back, giving her room, his face marred by a slight frown "you slept the whole day. It's about six now, I figured you wanted to go home..."

"Ah," Tenten murmured, collapsing back into the comfy confines of the bed. Eyes fluttering close she took a deep breath then let it out slowly "I'll stay here, the company isn't so bad...and I'm all comfy."

"Oh," Naruto said his tone odd and Tenten opened her eyes to stare up at him. His face was an odd mask, his gaze on something else, obviously thinking.

Shifting slightly she sat up; holding the blankets against her chest without thinking "is something wrong?"

"Huh?" Naruto asked, startled and looked at her "no, nothing. Just thinking, if you want to sleep over that's cool, I can take the couch."

"It's your bed," Tenten countered while blinking "Naruto, do you want to talk about something?"

"No, I'm fine." Naruto said shaking his head, gaze shifting away as he turned to leave. It was instinct that prompted Tenten to reach out and grasp his wrist, stopping him. Turning back he blinked at her "Tenten?"

"I said it was your bed. I think we can share it, nothing has to happen...and if you have something on your mind you can talk to me."

"I know," Naruto said, tone laced with reluctance before shaking his head "and I don't want to bother you. I mean you got up this morning-"

"That's 'cause you're a cover hog." Tenten said with a slightly teasing grin, tugging slightly on his wrist "come on. I think you need to sleep and I'm still sleepy and this bed is big enough for us both."

"I'm not sure..." Naruto temporized, eyes drifting away once more.

"Naruto, come on," Tenten said, giving him the pouty half-smile that he seemed to find irresistible "cuddling with me isn't that bad is it?"

He sighed, signaling that he had relented and she released him to allow him to take off his shirt and pants. Tenten almost giggled at his boxers covered with toads and then quietly he slipped into bed next to her under the covers. Snuggling close, Tenten turned on her side, arm resting across him and head on the crook of his shoulder as his arm wrapped around her.

Smiling semi-sleepily, Tenten's long fingers tracing imaginary symbols on his ribs thinking about the look he'd had when she woke up. The reluctance to talk, obviously he had something on his mind and it had to be serious for him not to want to talk about it with her. She could almost sense the tension in him, he needed to relax if not he'd only work himself into a frustrated state.

"That tickles," Naruto murmured, then shifted as Tenten half-kissed half-nuzzled his shoulder. He made a noise of protest but Tenten continued her nuzzling/kissing combo and concentrated on easing the tension from his neck and shoulders. His arm tightened around her shoulders, attempting to stop her "Tenten-"

"No," Tenten murmured, managing to wiggle free of his grasp and move to met his gaze "tonight, we don't talk."

Blue eyes stared into hers unblinkingly, his features softening slightly. Then one of his hands moved up the smooth column of her neck to her mane of hair. He pulled her face down gently, building the anticipation as he brushed his nose against hers and then claimed her lips.

Tenten half-moaned into the kiss, half whimpered, a delicious warmth spreading through her. He tasted slightly spicy, like the tea he drank and the ramen he ate. Her hands found the blankets and clutched them tightly, a leg slipping over his to place her in a straddling position.

Naruto's other hand ran up her shoulder, eliciting a shiver before she braced her arms on either side of his head. Then with a heavy breath she pushed herself into a sitting position, her hips pressing down against Naruto deliciously. The sheets they had been under slid down and pooled around her waist, exposing her breasts to his gaze.

Reaching up in response, he ran his thumb over her cheek for a moment, and then caressed her lips. A moment later his mouth enveloped one of her nipples. Breathe growing heavy; she cupped the back of Naruto's head, holding him close. A deep, guttural groan escaped her as she felt him tease and suckle at her nipple.

Eyes closing her hips moved against him without thought, the heat in her body building and then his mouth released her. The cool air washed over her in a pleasantly surprising manner, but his hands were already under the blankets, rough fingers stroking her thighs urging her to rise up slightly.

Opening her eyes slowly, she met his gaze. They were dark in passion, but a strange light in them that made her breath hitch. The feeling she saw, the fact that she felt it mirrored in herself, it went deeper than anything she had ever felt for Neji and it both scared and exhilarated her.

Complying with his silent urging, Tenten lifted her hips slightly feeling the hardness of Naruto's obvious arousal pressing against her own burning need. Reaching down, she aided his entrance a deep satisfying moan escaping her. Settling on him once more, joined completely she settled in place, never breaking eye contact.

Then with, hands on his chest to help with balance, Tenten started moving with a deliberate pace. Up and down, the pleasure mind-numbing, the feeling heaven. Her breath grew heavier, her skin prickled as sweat reacted to the cool air of the room, and soon enough his hips were rising to met her on every down thrust.

It was so odd, Tenten though in a haze, how so much of their feelings were passing between them despite the lack of words.

Then suddenly, unexpectedly her release was there. It overwhelmed her senses and with a sharp downward thrust she took him completely and went rigid. Naruto seemed to go rigid beneath her as well, his hands on her waists in a tight embrace and his breath mixing with her own.

Then, as if some inner-prop gave way, Tenten melted. Elbows resting briefly on his shoulders face slightly off center of his. Their breathing intermingled and then Naruto leaned up, kissing her chin so softly that it shocked her. Lifting a hand, he brushed her bangs away from her damp forehead and maneuvered her free, much to Tenten's disappointment.

Still, his arms encircled her shoulders holding her against him, head on his chest. Her breathing slowed and returned to normal, his heart beat a soothing sound as it took slowed to a normal pace. Floating somewhere between heaven and earth, Tenten smiled satisfied, knowing that this time they had made love.

"Tell me you want me." Naruto's voice said softly, his fingers caressing her bare shoulder.

"I want you Naruto," Tenten replied thickly through her passion and love "only you."

...and the rest of the night was spent in silence...

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Author Notes:

Well here it is, Chapter 4. I'll go ahead and say it, I can only see one last chapter after this (unless I do something I was tempted to do this chapter).

I'll go ahead and tell you all right now, I was oh so tempted to really complicate things and let Ino seduce Naruto this chapter. I decided not to because it wouldn't fit here and besides why would Naruto do it at this point.

Soul of the Phoenix:


No need to apologize, I'm not really upset or anything. Just next time ask, the version you uploaded wasn't quite ready to share hence why I hadn't put it here. But I understand why you did it.

The Metal Cowboy:


Its not that I don't like people making their own chapters, just that I like people asking my permission first. Anyway, I would have contacted you sooner but you left no way for me to do so which is now fixed.


Anyway, email me and we'll discuss the details.