Save me (Naruto fanfic)

Chapter Twenty Four

Naruto POV
It took ten minutes to find Gaara's stuff. I could tell that this was not his mistake but I had no proof. Shika had worked out who it was too. This was definitely the work of Shiro but the question is what was his new plan? Normally they always ended in my embarrassment and his entertainment.

"Thank you Naruto, Shikamaru. I don't what I would've done without you. I'm sorry for the trouble." I didn't know it was possible but his face turned brighter. Now it looked as if he was about to explode.

Shikamaru patted him on the shoulder, knowing exactly who had made him feel that way. " It's fine, we all know who is responsible. What a drag this is turning out to be."

I smiled at him.

" Anyway Gaara we are going back to our room, Shiro shouldn't be too far away. We see you in about half an hour for dinner with the rest of the genins." I pulled on Shika's sleeve a bit so he came with me.

We finally unlocked the door to our room and entered. It was a good size with the traditional onisen layout. Everything was perfect apart from one thing. There was only one futon.

Shiro you...

I growled in annoyance. I knew it. This was his entertainment at Shika's and mines expense. I know he wouldn't be Shiro if he wasn't like this but why did his target always have to be me and even dragging my Shika into this. What did Gaara even see in him? He'd be dead by now if I was him. He was the only one he loved to embarrass more than he did me.

Storming out of the room, I walked down to reception, Shika fast on my tail.

"Can we have a spare futon for our room please. You see we only have one and we are uncomfortable with the arrangement." I smiled at the receptionist.

"I'm sorry but the spare futons are all wet and will take at least a day to dry. I'm afraid that the arrangement is all we can offer." She apologised.

A pang of guilt hit me. Maybe we could put up with the sleeping arrangement after all, I am no stranger to sleeping on the floor after all so everything would be okay.

"Thank you. It's fine. We are both male so it will be fine. A bit troublesome but not too bad." Shika beat me to replying to the lady.

We both walked back to the room in a comfortable silence. Maybe this stay wouldn't affect us or embarrass us as much as we thought. Shiro wouldn't be so harsh as usual, would he?

Shiro POV
I grinned as I emerged from the shadows. Luckily Naruto had put his guard down while he was here. Especially around Shika, with him feeling safe around him and focusing on him.

If only they knew what I had in store for them. Chuckling darkly to myself, I walked over to the kitchens, where I met a young waiter.

" How may I help you Sir?" He asked.

"In our group we have a blond male and brown haired male who will sit together at the table. We want to give them a surprise so please bring a shared barbecue between them and for myself and a red haired male. It is too celebrate our first mission together. If they protest please deny any of their requests against the food." I took out my wallet to prepay.

"Okay, that is no problem. We have had joint meals ordered before. If you'd like to follow me to pay." I paid and thanked the waiter.

Stage 3 was set up. It was only a matter of time now and a few other stages and they'd be together. I grinned, this was going to be so much fun!

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Done! Sorry for the wait but it is an extra long chapter. Enjoy

Until next time