You Belong With Me

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Naruto Uzumaki sighed as his best friend, Kiba Inuzuka, picked up his cell phone and answered after the tenth ring, the blond was about to blow his friend up with a RC car.. The two were having an intense two player match on Call of Duty: Black Ops. Frustrated Naruto just put his controller down after pausing it. He followed Kiba’s every move as he argued with his girlfriend Karin, the cheerleader captain.

The blond rolled over onto his back and stared at the ceiling. He knew the gist of the oncoming argument. Karin would call on their Thursday game night and complain to Kiba that they didn’t get to spend anytime together as a couple. The truth was that Karin and Kiba spent every evening together except Thursdays.

Naruto’s eyes snapped to Kiba when the brunet yelled. The blond raised an eyebrow and Kiba waved that he would explain it later. Getting bored and knowing that this conversation could last at least two hours; the blond got up and made his way to the kitchen. He rummaged through his cabinets until he found a package of ramen. He grabbed a pot, poured water in it, and started to heat the water. He leaned against the counter thinking.

Naruto and Kiba had been best friends since they were in diapers. Naruto had been an orphan until he was adopted by the gay couple that lived next door to Kiba’s family. The two families would set up play dates and babysit for one another when they needed. As the two boys grew up, they grew closer. And by age fifteen Naruto knew he was love in with his straight best friend.

Naruto sighed as he turned around and opened the ramen and dumped the noodles into the water. Kiba knew he was gay; he would tease Naruto about it but in a friendly way. He had no issues with it since he knew Naruto forever.

“I swear to god Naruto, if she doesn’t quit harping on me I’m gonna have to break up with her.” Kiba said as he plopped into a kitchen chair.

“What was she bitching about now?” Naruto asked as he inspected his noodles.

“What we did for her birthday. She apparently thought I got her those shoes she wanted that were one hundred and twenty dollars. I may be rich, but shit! I ain’t paying that much for a pair of shoes.” Kiba answered as he ran a hand through his shaggy hair.

“I liked the idea, a romantic picnic on a hilltop. How could she not like that? I thought girls were into that shit.”

“You would like the idea ya fairy.” Kiba grinned.

“Ha ha. Anyways, you know my feelings on the topic. I’m not gonna lecture you cause are close to being eighteen and can make your own decisions.”

“Thanks Naruto. I hate that she interrupted our gaming night. I don’t know why she has to call.”

“Maybe she’s just jealous that you’re paying more attention to my sexy self.” Naruto said as he struck a pose.

Kiba laughed. “Yeah right Nar. You may be pretty, but you got the wrong equipment.”

“Yeah I know. You’re my best friend and I respect you too much to hit on ya.” Naruto explained as he drained the noodles. He found the flavoring packet, poured it on the noodles, and mixed it in. He then sat down opposite to Kiba.

“Too bad you weren’t a girl. When’s your cello recital?” Kiba asked as he got up to grab a soda from the fridge.

“Whatever, I like being a guy thank you very much. And I’m not one of those girly boys so don’t ask me to dress up asshole. The recital is May seventh, it’s on a Saturday.” Naruto said as he pulled noodles to his mouth. He ignored the girl comment. It hurt to know that he couldn’t have Kiba as a man.

“How’s the song writing coming along?”

Naruto snorted. “It’s coming along okay. It’s just hard to get the last part of it done. I’m totally rocking the first part of it, but I’m just not sure how to end it. The bastard won’t stop harassing me.” Naruto said, referring to his ex boyfriend, Sasuke Uchiha.

Kiba shook his head. “I have no idea why you decided to date him. He wasn’t right for you. You need someone who’s as energetic as you are and gets you.”

“Why Kiba are you proposing to me?” Naruto grinned wildly, knowing that the question would rile the brunet up.

“Nope. Not even if you were the last person on the Earth and it was the horniest moment of my life.” Kiba shot back.

“Well let me tell you that you need to heed your own advice. That’s all I’m gonna say on the Karin subject, take it as you like. She’s too stuck up for you. You know what? She and the bastard would be perfect for one another.” Naruto laughed.

“Are you done talking trash about my woman?”

“Yeah, just remember I’m here if you need me.” Naruto said as he put the empty bowl in the sink. “You wanna play another match or what?”

Kiba shrugged. “I can go for more one round. You wanna check out that new restaurant downtown next Thursday?”

“Yeah I do actually. It’s a date!” Naruto exclaimed as he took off for his room, laughing as he heard Kiba’s protests.

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Naruto glared at the back of Karin’s head as she was flirting with the bastard. It was the homecoming game against Suna High, Konoha High’s rival. Naruto clenched his fist. Konoha had barely pulled the win out of their ass for the game. And the star of the game was Kiba for making a critical sack on Suna’s quarterback.

“You know she won’t combust.” A voice came from Naruto’s right. The blond turned and smiled as he saw Gaara Sabuku, the only kid from Suna High he knew. The two had gone to an arts camp together and connected. They looked forward to these football games to see one another.

“Yeah,” Naruto rubbed his head. “But she’s flirting with the bastard when Kiba’s not even five yards away. It’s so fucking irritating.”

“You have to leave it alone Naruto and let things develop on their own. If you push him, you’ll lose him.” Gaara laid a hand on Naruto’s shoulder.

Naruto smiled at Gaara. “Yeah you’re right. It’s just…well you know. You want to get some food? Or do you have to ride the bus back to Suna?”

“No. Temari and Kankorou are here. You won’t mind them tagging along?” Gaara asked as they made their way off the bleachers.

“Are you kidding me? I love your siblings!” Naruto exclaimed. “Let me go grab Shikamaru.”

Naruto bounded away from Gaara to go find his other friend. He loved the fact that Shikamaru Nara was always unnerved by the blond woman. The two were always going at it, debating over the smallest things. It was entertainment for Naruto because the debate always ended in a draw and it irritated the Nara.

Naruto bumped into a solid body. He looked up and saw that it was Kiba. “Hey man! Congrats on an awesome job! I gotta go! Gaara’s here! Text me!” And with that Naruto took off. He didn’t want to hang around Kiba, knowing that Karin was lurking about and would bitch at Kiba.

He found Shikamaru near the exit of the stadium and grabbed the other teen by the back of his shirt. “Shika! Me and Gaara and Temari and Kankorou are going out for burgers! You’re coming along!”

Shikamaru gave an ignored protest while Naruto drug him to the other stadium where the siblings were waiting for them. Naruto found Kiba again and noticed that he was arguing with Karin. The blond tried to catch the brunet’s attention but Kiba was too into the argument. Naruto decided not to intervene figuring that the football player would text him later.

A few minutes later found the group leaving for burgers. They had all piled into the Sabuku’s SUV and headed for the local joint that was just down the road. They knew there would hardly be anyone there since everyone else went to a popular diner that was on the other side of town.

As the SUV was parked, Naruto’s phone started ringing. He told the others to go ahead without them and he answered it. “Hey Kiba! What’s up?”

“Sasuke kissed Karin.” Was the grunted answer.

“Say what?” Naruto asked in shock.

“He planted one right on her! And she let him! She didn’t clock him or anything! We just had it out. Do you mind meeting up at your place? I need to be away from her right now.”

“Um the thing is we’re at the diner already. You can stop by and pick me up if you want and we can get some to go food.” Naruto suggested.

“Yeah, that’s good. Just get the usual for me, I’ll be there in fifteen.” Kiba hung up after that and Naruto shut his phone.

He went into the diner and sat down with his friends. “I won’t be staying long guys. Kiba just called, apparently the bastard planted one right on Karin and they had it out.”

Shikamaru raised an eyebrow. “Are you sure you should put yourself in such a position Naruto?”

“He’s my best friend and he needs me.” Naruto answered simply.

Shikamaru looked concerned. “You’re only going to be able to handle this for so long Naruto. It’s been like this ever since he started dating her. Every time they have a fight he calls you and expects you to just drop everything and help him. Then that bitch will call him and he drops you to go to her. I just hope you know what you’re doing Naruto.”

The blond smiled at Shikamaru. “I know Shikamaru, but he’s my best friend and I hate not being there for him.” He turned to Gaara. “Are you free next Saturday? I thought we would see a movie or something.”

“That’s fine. I’ll text you.” Gaara said as the waitress came over and started to take orders. Naruto told what he and Kiba wanted and told her that they were to go. Naruto only had to wait a few minutes until the food came out and he paid just as Kiba pulled up.

Naruto waved bye to his friends and took off out the door with the food in hand. He opened the door to Kiba’s pick up and slid into the truck. He placed the food on the seat between them and put his seatbelt on.

Kiba didn’t say anything and took off, heading to Naruto’s house. His parents had gone on a weekend getaway so he had it all to himself. Naruto didn’t say anything to Kiba. He figured he would hear all about it once they were in the blonds’ room. Naruto glanced out the window and watched the city as they drove through it. He knew Shikamaru was right, but he couldn’t help himself. Whenever Kiba needed help he was always there. He never ignored Kiba when the brunet needed help.

They pulled into the driveway a few minutes later and Naruto snatched the food before getting out of the car. He dug his keys out of his hoodie and opened the front door, slipping his shoes off in the process. Kiba had followed behind him and done the same.

The two made their way to Naruto’s room. The blond sat on his bed and separated the food. He handed the Styrofoam container to Kiba. The two ate in silence. It wasn’t an awkward silence like the blond would have thought.

“She said she didn’t enjoy the kiss. That she had tried to push Sasuke away before I had gotten there. I want to believe her Naruto, but I don’t know if she was telling the truth. I don’t know what to do Naruto.” Kiba finally broke the silence.

Naruto sighed and fell on his back. “Well, you can both believe her and continue the relationship or you can break up. But if you really want to believe then set some ground rules or something. Like if she has to be around Sasuke, make sure someone is there in case he tries something. I know that sounds stupid, but maybe you should try to work it out on your own.”

“I guess. It’s just she said that I was always distracted when I was around her and that’s why she didn’t push Sasuke away.” Kiba said.

“Are you distracted around her?”

“Not that I know of. I’m usually thinking about gaming strategies to finally kick your ass on private match. She doesn’t get that I’m not thinking about another woman.” Kiba explained.

There was a comment on the tip of Naruto’s tongue, but he refrained from saying it. He would scare the shit out of Kiba if he said that. “Then stop thinking about that asshole. You have plenty of other opportunities to think about kicking my ass, like class!”

Kiba snorted, holding back a laugh. “Yeah right fucktard. I guess I can do that. It’s just we don’t get to spend a lot of time together. I’m always at football practice and then with Karin. And then when the season is over, I’ll be with her all the time.”

“As long as she doesn’t take Thursdays away, we’ll be okay.” Naruto answered as he tackled Kiba from the bed and the two began to wrestle.

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Naruto’s head shot up as he heard clapping. In the doorway stood Ino, the blonds’ best friend that was a girl. “It’s coming along beautifully Nar.”

“Thanks Ino.” The blond girl sat down beside Naruto in the music room.

“Have you figured out another title besides ‘Kiba’s Song,’ I know you don’t want to stick with it…but it fits him so well.” Ino offered.

“I haven’t. I may just name it ‘Wild Heart.’ It’s the better alternative anyway. I haven’t been able to finish it yet. I have two months until the recital. I just haven’t had any inspiration. Kiba hasn’t been around lately.” Naruto explained as he placed his cello in its case.

“What do you mean? Kiba always spends Thursdays with you!” Ino exclaimed surprised.

“Karin has insisted they have dinner with her family on Thursdays. Her parents are doctors or some shit like that and the only time they’re really home is conveniently Thursday. I haven’t been getting many texts from him either.” Naruto ran his hand through his blond hair.

“I’m sorry Naruto! I wish there was some way I could help.” Ino gave Naruto a quick hug.

“It’s okay. I’ll be fine Ino.” Naruto lied. He was already feeling the strains of being second to Karin when it used to be the other way around. But he knew that if his friends caught wind of his slightly depressed state, they’d kick his ass.

“Naruto! Dude there you are!” Naruto snapped his head at the familiar voice he hadn’t heard in a while.

“Dog breath! Where the hell have you been?” The blond went up to Kiba and punched him in the shoulder.

Kiba shrugged. “Here and there. Hey you wanna walk downtown with me? The weather is actually nice today and Karin hates walking with me.”

A smile lit up Naruto’s face. “Yeah! Can we drop my cello off at my house first?”

“Sure man!”

Naruto grabbed his cello and waved bye to Ino and followed Kiba out the door. He was excited that he finally got to spend time with Kiba. He hadn’t had the chance since they had talked that night after the football game. There were always a few texts here and there and that was it.

Naruto carefully placed his cello in the back seat of Kiba’s pick up and sat up front. He grinned as they took off out of the parking lot, not missing the pissed look on Karin’s face. Naruto wished he had given her the middle finger, but knew she would whine to Kiba about it.

It didn’t take long for the two to drop off Naruto’s cello and head to downtown Konoha. Naruto wanted to whistle but knew that it would annoy the brunet. The weather was pretty nice for March in Konoha. The sun was warm and bright.

“So, how’s that masterpiece coming along?” Kiba asked as he shoved his hands into the pockets of his worn out jeans.

“I have part of the last bit written, but the end is just driving me nuts. Nothing has inspired me lately.” Naruto explained as glanced at the ice cream shop across the street.

“Sorry I can’t help you. I’m no good at that shit.” Kiba chuckled as he caught where Naruto’s gaze went.

“Yeah it’s fine. I’ll get it figured out. It’s hard and fast and then I slow it down…but for the finish, I have no idea what I want to do. I have two months until the senior recital. I should have just picked a piece and been done with it.”

“You would not have been satisfied. You want to get into the Arts Program at Konoha University. When you finish I know it’ll be so awesome you’ll get in. I believe in you!” Kiba flashed Naruto a true smile that the blond hadn’t seen in months.

The inspiration suddenly hit and Naruto fished a small note pad out of the back pocket and began to the write the notes down. He smiled in satisfaction when he was done. He turned a smiling face to Kiba. “Thanks Kiba. You’re just fucking awesome.”

The brunet laughed. “Thanks! I knew it all along. You wanna stop and get some ice cream? It’s warm enough for it.”

“Yeah. So how are things with Karin?” Naruto asked as they crossed the street.

“She’s still being a bitch. I actually caught her and Uchiha together the other day. I dumped her. She just went ballistic. She accused me of cheating on her with you. I told her she was fucking nuts. Then…she said something to me that shocked me.” Kiba scratched his cheek.

“What’s that?” Naruto cocked his head as they waited in line.

“That I never looked at her the way I looked at you. She said she was jealous of you because I gave all my attention to you, even when you weren’t around.” Kiba answered.

They had moved to the front of the little ice cream shop by now and the two teens ordered two chocolate cones. They moved away from the shop and headed further down the strip. Silence had fallen now since they were eating ice cream.

“What did you tell her?” Naruto asked curiously before he took a lick.

Kiba shrugged. “I didn’t really say anything. I realized at that point she was right. I was always wondering what you were doing when I wasn’t around so I’ve spent the last two nights peeking through your window. I’ve got to say Naruto, I never knew you could move your hips quite like that.”

Naruto sputtered. “Why in the world would you spy on me asshole? Why the fuck didn’t you just ask me?”

Kiba laughed. “Because you wouldn’t have told me the truth, anyway it was then I realized that you hardly went out. You were always at home working on that song and you hardly answered your cell unless I was texting you.”

“You’re a fucked up individual Inuzuka.” Naruto huffed.

“Yeah but those two nights told me a lot Naruto. You never went out in case I needed you and you ignored your other friends if they called for me. I’ve heard Ino and Sakura ask you to go hang out with them at the roller rink, but you refused. You did all this for me why?” Kiba asked, his gaze burning Naruto.

“Because you’re my best friend Kiba and Karin was such a bitch that you needed therapy. I had to make sure I had time for my favorite patient!” Naruto joked.

“Please don’t joke around Naruto. Ino came to me yesterday and told me I was crushing your heart. I didn’t understand what she meant until I observed you. You’re in love with me aren’t you?”

The blond froze mid step. “Fuck Kiba. What makes you say that?”

“It’s the way you reserve time no matter how much you want to go out with the others. And the way you’ve always been there when I needed you. I never realized it until recently. You’re not that way with the others. I mean Ino’s your best friend that’s a girl and you don’t clear an evening for her so she can bitch about her boyfriend. Just tell me the truth Naruto.” Kiba pleaded as they stood in the middle of the busy sidewalk.

“Fine, I had a crush on you when we were fifteen and fell in love with you shortly after that. The song I’ve been working for is about how you make me feel. I’ve been working on that fucking song for years.” Naruto had to fight the emotions warring in him. He just didn’t which one he wanted to feel at that moment.

A cocky grin crossed Kiba’s face. “Good, cause if it was about anyone else I’d be fucking jealous.”

Naruto felt like ice water had hit him. “The hell you mean dog breath?”

Kiba chuckled as he shuffled closer to Naruto, the ice cream forgotten in his hand falling from his grip. “It means fucktard you’re mine. We’re gonna have to take this slow. I was just recently straight.”

“Are you fucking with me? ‘Cause I swear to God I will kick your ass if you are.” Naruto growled out.

Kiba’s hands shot forward, grabbed Naruto, and pulled the blond close to his. Naruto had dropped his ice cream in shock. Kiba then placed a soft yet firm kiss on the others lips. “That answer your question? I want to hear that song too.”