There's a Reason He Doesn't Sleep

Happy Birthday, Naruto

Setting: Art museum
Characters present: Naruto, Deidara, Sasuke, Sasori, Kurama, Itachi, Sakura, and Kisame
Current Activity: viewing abstract pieces of art
Time left: 8 hours

"Naruto, check this one out!"

"That piece is absolute garbage, how could you show him something like that?! Come here, Naruto, I'll show you what real art looks like."

Art museum- that's where they were. Originally, they were supposed to go out to eat, Itachi and Kisame had invited a select few to join them in celebration of Naruto's birthday, but unfortunately for them, they brought along two huge art freaks and now they found themselves staring at incomprehensive works of art. They were clueless as to why Deidara and Sasori seemed to be in bliss, but then again, the two had walked in as if they owned the place, so they must've known what they were admiring. They gave Naruto a full tour of the museum.

It was fun. Naruto enjoyed it.

6 hours...

Characters: Itachi, Naruto, Sakura
Setting: Downtown Halloween festival

"Well, it is October." Itachi chuckled nervously as they walked the decorated streets of downtown Konoha. Deidara and Sasori had left after eating, Sasuke and Kisame disappeared, and Kyu just left because he was bored.

"Maybe we should have some fun before we get back?" Naruto asked, making light of the moment as the three walked around the death themed street.

"Yeah! Let's take lots of pictures so we can show Deidara and Sasori what they've missed for leaving us!" Sakura jumped up and down, taking out her phone and documenting the lively- or deathly- decorated streets.

"Kisame and Sasuke haven't called back though, where are they?" Naruto asked, walking side by side with Itachi as the Uchiha walked over to a stand selling pumpkin fried treats.

"Hm?" The Uchiha asked, paying the man his money for the snack. "Oh, don't worry, they'll be here soon." He smiled, leading Naruto towards an excited pinkette.

4 hours...
Setting: Naruto's house
Characters: Itachi, Sakura, Naruto, Kiba, Shikamaru, Ino, Sai, Hinata, Konan, etc...

"Well, that was fun. Though, I'm still wondering why everyone left so early." Naruto said, grabbing his house keys while Sakura and Itachi walked behind him, both fighting over the last piece of orange cotton candy. "Guys."

"Hm?" They both looked over at him. "Oh. I don't know." Sakura smiled, Itachi biting the last of the cotton candy and shrugging.

"It just seems weir-"

"Surprise!" The blond jumped in surprise as he opened the door to a mob of people in his house. They all swarmed towards him, showering him in confetti and hugs. Sakura and Itachi laughed, high fiving each other as their plan to keep Naruto distracted worked, the two were even a bit surprised themselves.

"Happy birthday, Naruto!" Sakura cheered. "Now you know why we insisted on staying a bit late."

"You guys..." Naruto laughed, hugging his friends back and clearly touched by the people present. Music started playing and soon everyone was spread around the house having fun. "You didn't have to do this."

"Are you kidding me? Sasuke's been planning this since last month!" Itachi shouted over the loud music, placing his hand on Naruto's shoulder and pushing the blond over towards the steps. "He's around here somewhere." He said, raising his voice a bit higher as the music took over the entire bottom floor and barely anything could be heard.