Post by DoodlySaph on Dec 24, 2005 15:17:51 GMT -5
(Warning: SasuSaku, hints of NaruHina and appearances by Kakashi Claus and Shikamaru the Red-Nosed Ninja. xD Also, it might be a bit OOC because I've never tried my hand at writing a Naruto fic before.
Note- This is about 3 years later, when everyone's around 15-16 or so, after the whole Sasuke going evil with Orochimaru thing..
;; Just.. pretend everything's fine for the sake of the mini-fic)'Twas the eve of Christmas, a happy time in Konoha. A fair blanket of snow covered the ground and roofs of houses, with another sheet yet to come as light snowflakes gently cascaded upon the Hidden Leaf.
While nearly all of the people of the village were having a merry time with their families, laughing and drinking, our story takes us to the apartment of one Hatake Kakashi, where the rooms were covered in festive holiday decorations - with a large Christmas tree in the center of the living room - and filled with guests as they chatted and enjoyed themselves this night before Christmas.
Many had shown up for the not-so-little gathering that Uzumaki Naruto had dubbed 'the best Christmas party in Konoha!'. Of course, the whole of Team 7 were there - even the normally serious loner, Uchiha Sasuke, who was currently seated upon the sofa, arms crossed and silent. In the kitchen, an animatedly talking Naruto was having some ramen with a blushing Hyuga Hinata, accompanied by Akimichi Choji, who was cleaning out Kakashi's refridgerator. Meanwhile, a bored Tenten was trying to get Neji - whom was watching his younger cousin somewhat overprotectively - to spar with her. There were giggles coming from one corner of the living room, where Yamanaka Ino and Haruno Sakura stood with Umino Iruka, all staring at an annoyed Nara Shikamaru who seemed to have a pair of antlers upon his head and a blinking red light taped to his nose. The host himself, donning a red and white Santa hat that was perched on his mass of spiky silvery-gray hair, was seated on the other side of the same sofa where Sasuke sat, predictably, reading another one of his Icha Icha novels, ignoring Maito Gai's attempts to try and start another competition between the two rivals.
Soon, the giggles subsided as Shikamaru stalked off to another room, grumbling and muttering under his breath, his appearance attracting the attention of Aburame Shino, Inuzuka Kiba and Rock Lee, all of whom burst into laughter, causing the newly dubbed 'Red-Nosed Ninja' to fume even more. Ino smirked at the display while Sakura shook her head in amusement and broke away from her friend, heading towards a straight-faced Sasuke.
"Hey Sasuke," the pink-haired girl greeted cheerfully, a soft smile on her face in contrast to the Uchiha's emotionless expression. "I just wanted to wish you a merry Christmas."
"You too," he replied, in an even tone that said Sasuke was clearing not enjoying himself in this happy environment.
Sakura's smile slowly changed into a frown as she raised an eyebrow, folding her arms to match Sasuke. "What's wrong?"
"Nothing."
"Seriously. Really?"
"It's nothing."
"...Are you sure?"
Sasuke gave the medical nin a short glare. "Yes, I'm sure."
Sakura sighed in response, unfolding her arms. "Fine.. but lighten up Sasuke. It's the holidays!"
"Hn," came the dark-haired one's reply.
Rolling her eyes, Sakura groaned as she clasped her fingers around his wrist. "At least have some of the Christmas cookies I made.. I just hope Choji hasn't eaten them all yet."
It was Sasuke's turn to roll his eyes as he was dragged towards the kitchen, where Sakura let go of him to retrieve the plates of cookies she'd brought for the party. Shifting his gaze to the side, he wondered if he could escape from the kitchen before he was noticed and turned on his heel. Unfortunately, a prominent squeaking of his shoe alerted Sakura to his attempt to leave and she set the plate of cookies down, crossing the kitchen to grab Sasuke by the wrist again, just as he was about to pass through the doorway.
"Oh, no you don't, Sasuke! You have to do something besides sit around and mope all day," she declared insistently, looking him in the eye with half mock-seriousness. However, it was hard to look someone in the eye when their line of vision was directed upwards, and more specifically, towards an innocently hanging mistletoe above the two's heads, red berries gleaming in the light.
A small blush crept onto Sakura's cheeks as both lowered their gazes.
"...."
She didn't know why, but just then, a sudden impulse hit Sakura as she released Sasuke's wrist, placing a hand on his shoulder instead. Sasuke's body tensed, mouth slightly open in surprise as Sakura leaned towards him.
As this was happening, Naruto grinned, whipping a camera - which he had brought just in case - out from under the table he sat at with Hinata and snapping a picture of his two friends. This was certainly going to be an interesting Christmas...
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Owari.
o-o;; Well... that didn't come out as I planned, but it fits the picture I drew, ne?
If you can't tell, it's supposed to be the snapshot that Naruto takes of Sakura and Sasuke under the mistletoe. The proportions, perspective and stuff on Sasuke and Sakura aren't exactly all correct but oh well. I also redesigned their outfits because, well... I felt like it. ^^
Happy Holidays everyone!
