Rivals Or More? A SasuNaru Story

Chapter 7: The Punishment

A/N: *This chapter contains some swearing. So those who are against it please don't complain later.*

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Naruto's POV (continuation of last part)

"Where is Itachi?" I change the subject to clear the awkwardness I feel.

"Huh?" He says, as though lost in thought. I repeat myself. "Oh, brother is sleeping right now. He had a long and tiring mission so he just came home and instantly fell on the bed. It was really unusual for him but I guess that happens when you are on a mission for so long." He sighs. "He is in a real deep sleep and I doubt even shouting could wake him up right now. He is normally a light sleeper." Sasuke shakes his head.

Aha. So Itachi is having a deeeeep sleep. A devilish idea pops to mind. It is really common but fun. We can apply paint on Itachi's face and he won't even know it! I grin evilly.

"Hey Naruto? May I ask why are you smiling like a psycho creep?" Sasuke snaps me out of the awesome art pictures I was creating for Itachi in my mind.

I just grin wider while rubbing my hands and relaying it to Sasuke.

Sasuke looks a little hesitant. "But then Itachi will be very angry."

"Chill it, Sasuke. It's not like he is going to kill us. And don't you want to see how the serious Itachi will look in all the comical paint? You can even snap a photo of it with your father's new camera and then use it against Itachi to train you. Just think about it." I coax him. It works. I know that by the eager look on his face when he hears the word 'training' that also by Itachi whom he practically worships.

"Um, okay." He finally concedes.

"That's the spirit!" I say cheerfully, push aside the Shogi board and pull him up with enthusiasm.

"Dobe you have gotten stronger." Sasuke says with surprise.

"Thanks! It is all because of Hinata. She is helping me train. She is so amazing!" I say with awe in my voice. Hinata is like a sweet angel who decided to help me. One of my closest friends. Of course Sasuke is first.

Sasuke has some weird look on his face. "Who the hell is Hinata?" There is some harshness in his voice which surprises me.

"You really gotta chill Sasuke. I mean it. Like right now. If you don't, I am going to dump you in the huge ass bucket of ice that I had previously planned for Iruka Sensei." I say, my voice grim but also a little naughty.

"Try that and you will know your plan is flawed. You have grown strong. Quite a bit. But your wimpy arms don't have enough strength to carry me." He says smugly and turns around. I know he is trying to hide his smile. Stupid teme! As if I don't know him at all. And how dare he underestimate me? I will show him.

I rush over to him, put my hands around his waist in a tight hold and then lift him. Or at least try to. The dude is freaking heavy even though he doesn't have an ounce of fat on him. I use all my might and am able to lift him up a few inches. More, I think and apply some more might. Sasuke isn't fighting back. Maybe he is too shocked to react. Hehehe.

Just as I start to feel triumphant, I lose my balance and land on my back, bringing Sasuke with me. I just lay there on the floor for some time since lots of parts of my body hurt like hell.