Decisions

The first thing he noticed, or actually remembered, was that there were a lot more people than there should be at that party and he didn't even seem close to meeting someone he knew. Apparently, all his friends had disappeared to some unknown place, leaving him alone to resolve this tense situation. Luckily, he believed, Kiba's house wasn't that big, so he could just go looking for his friend around; she must be somewhere close. Or not.

He walked slowly, casting a watchful eye on everyone in the room. Being relatively tall gave him an advantage in his task, which allowed him to see, from afar, a familiar hair. The acquaintance was leaning against the wall, his arms crossed and his head down, totally random to what was happening around him. If I didn't know him at all and didn't know about the situation, I would have thought he was sleeping.

He began to think for a moment, stopping in his path. Should I go talk to Shino? Or was it too indiscreet, practically exposing that her friend had told someone? I mean, at the time of the championship, did he really care about being indiscreet about it? When had TenTen looked so desperate and he hadn't been able to find her? You didn't have to think twice.

He approached with uncertain steps and did not need to alert his presence to the man in front of him. However, the Aburame, even aware of Sasuke's gaze directed at him, did not raise his head. The brunette cleared his throat; what should he say at that moment, to Shino, someone who didn't even talk properly? Did he have the right to demand an explanation or something? I just wanted TenTen to be okay. So, I needed to do it.

"Hn, hi." He tried to start the dialogue, thinking that this was perhaps the worst possible way. Should I go straight to the point and forget about all the bullshit and formalities?

"What you want?" Direct and bluntly, the insect man addressed him. He looked bored. This gave the Uchiha enough courage to react in the same way.

"TenTen came out crying, I don't know where she is. What happened between you two? " He managed to get the man in front of him to lift his head and look at him with an incredulous face. The reason for such a surprise was misunderstood for Sasuke; Didn't Shino know that he and the brunette were part of the same team and were, like, really close friends?

Now that he was really talking and had the full attention of the person to whom he needed to say a few words, he just poured out everything he wanted to say.

"Look, Shino, honestly, I don't even know what I'm doing here talking to you. But TenTen has consequences, you know. It is not unknown to you how much she suffered, and still suffers, with Neji's death. Even so, despite all the fear she had about it, she encouraged us and myself to move on. I don't know what went through her head, but she was just trying to find her own way. She was under Hyuuga's shadow for a long time and I believe her attitude made her think a lot of bad things about herself. "

How difficult that conversation was! First, because Shino was looking at him strangely, confused, but at the same time as if he wanted to run away. Second, because he had no morals to meddle in other people's affairs, he hated that, but this time, he just couldn't stand still. When his eyes were covered with confusion, and fear, Mitsashi tried to make him see that good things could happen to him too. At the very least, he owed it to her.

He sighed, finding words to continue speaking. He felt mentally tired just imagining the situation unfolding. "I just want to find you. Or that you want to find her and resolve this situation. It was very painful to see her so sad. And TenTen is like a sister to me. I always want to see you well. And what I saw a few minutes ago… that was anything but good. "

After he said everything he needed, he retired to his silence. Now, Shino was the one who needed to resolve himself. If he would overcome his fear and run after a woman who was interested in him or if he would let the fears take over his mind and disrupt what could have been a beautiful romance.

Five long minutes passed before Aburame decided to take any action. Sasuke was already getting nervous, as he looked at the man for some emotion or action on his part. She was about to shout something at him and run after her friend, but, as she believed from the beginning, it was up to him.

"I will go after her." Finally, thought the Uchiha, already tired of so much indecision. Although, as expected, he couldn't even say anything, as it took him about weeks before he made the decision to try some involvement with Sai. Now I knew how TenTen had gotten nervous while encouraging him.

"I will trust you." The master of the insects barely waited for him to finish speaking before running off in anguish to find the kunoichi. Well, there wasn't much he could do now. I just hoped that Shino could work things out in the best possible way and that her friend would be fine. For now, he had his own problem to solve.

With his eyes, he found Sai sitting on a sofa a little away. Surprisingly, he was alone. No Sakura or Naruto or random people sitting nearby. It was strange, but, well, apparently the guests were more interested in dancing or drinking around. In the end, that was a good thing, he thought, they could talk quietly. Or do other things, too.

I should never have tasted that mouth. Because I wanted more and, even though I kissed him a little while ago, it didn't seem like enough. That way, she approached him calmly, taking the place beside him. Sai was laughing at something in front of him and as he looked at the reason for the laughter, he could see that it was Lee in the front, with Sakura and Ino. Well, Ino was there, but at the same time she wasn't, since the fellow bowlhead seemed to be singing the pink-haired woman heavily, leaving the blonde a little excluded.

He looked again at the brunette beside him. His gaze instantly moved to his lips, which showed an amused smile. The other hadn't noticed it yet, probably thinking it might be someone random from the party. Maybe the ex-Root member wasn't expecting him to come back or show up there? It was inevitable to smile. Maybe I should surprise you.

She used her hand to pull his face towards her, capturing the moment when the master of the drawings gasped in amazement. He brought his lips close enough to feel the nervous breath of the one in front of him, who seemed a little paralyzed by the situation. I wanted to laugh, despite knowing that this was not the right time. Teasing him was extremely fun.

"W-what are you doing?" Shaken was little for Sai's state. After leaving the kitchen, he didn't imagine that Sasuke could show up anywhere in the party, much less by his side and even more wanting to pull him into a kiss. So much so that, for a moment, his brain seemed to freeze. Gradually, he came back and then, in some unknown way, he managed to articulate some words and move away a little, even though the brunette's hand was still on his face and they were still close enough.

Then, he became aware of the loud music and where they were both. That was Kiba's house, on his birthday. Virtually all the young people in the village were there. Had they just "started" and were they ready to reveal it to everyone like that? Had the Uchiha not even thought about that situation? Was he aware that they were not alone in the room, as had happened in the kitchen? Where had his prudence gone? And finally, the shock: could even Sasuke Uchiha be reckless and inconsequential from time to time?

"Do you mind?" Questioned the owner of the Sharingan, referring to being in the middle of everyone. Being so close, with the Uchiha whispering like that, in a way that should be banned from being so sexy, with a tone of voice that seemed to say that he was really looking forward to kissing him, he really cared to be in the middle of all? I already knew the answer. "Don't worry, for those who look from afar it will seem like we are just talking close to each other."

Saying this, the ex-nukenin brought the faces together again, this time pasting his lips without hesitation. After the first initial contact, the one that made them shiver with surprise, they allowed themselves to kiss hard. Not with the rush in the kitchen, after all the situation was different, but it was intense. Sasuke kissed really well and that hand on his neck setting the pace was more exciting than the moment allowed. Sai could spend the whole day kissing him like that. Kissing him and not wanting to go to a room automatically with him was impossible. What would it be like if they could play freely, preferably with more privacy?

He even forgot about the people around him. But only for a little while, because Kiba made sure to bring him back to the living room and remind him exactly where they were and, mainly, that they were not alone, sitting next to them on the couch, leaving his presence well clear with a loud laugh.

"Things are kind of hot around here ..." He could clearly see Sasuke's irritation as soon as he walked away from him, even withdrawing his hand that touched him. Well, I wasn't surprised; it was the second time they were interrupted. And if it was an interruption of something bad, fine. But it was good on a level that he couldn't describe. He hoped the other's annoyance was because he felt the same way.

The team ninja took a deep breath, directing his sharp eyes to Kiba. He was visibly upset, but he didn't seem at all surprised by the person responsible for the action. "Okay, admit it, you and Naruto combined that, didn't you?"

The Inuzuka expressed the most innocent face that he managed in that situation, although he still left exposed a big excited smile. "I do not know what you're talking about."

"Forget it, there is no point in discussing something that is already lost."

"You know, if I could I would offer my room, but, well, Ino and I will use it later."

"Don't worry about it, idiot. What are you thinking, anyway? " Akamaru's companion's sly smile said it all, which made Sai a little uncomfortable. The idea of ​​being in a room with Sasuke, alone, had already crossed his mind, but he felt a little wrong for thinking about it. Maybe Uchiha didn't even imagine something like that, so, in a way, at that point, it seemed a little wrong. Maybe later on, someday, who knows? However, just imagining something like that, he was already extremely nervous, which made him close his expression and verbalize:

"Kiba, you are an idiot."

"Excuse me." The culprit tried to justify himself, but his mocking laughter made it clear that his intention was not the most sincere. "I couldn't help myself."

"I think it's my time to go." Sasuke got up from the couch, leaving both of them beside him in surprise. Both wanted to ask why, but only the birthday boy spoke.

"What do you mean, time to go? But already? You can only be kidding! We are going to dawn today! "

"Only in your dreams, Inuzuka." He replied, laughing with mockery. "See you later."

Sai didn't expect Sasuke to kiss him passionately before he left or something, so they just said goodbye. When passing through Kiba, however, the brunette insisted on hitting the head of the house owner, whispering something like "baka", as he made his way out of the room. It was the Uchiha, after all. They should be surprised if he wanted to dawn there, as the other had suggested.

"Well, I'm going back to my party. You come?"

"I'm right here, don't worry. Feel free to go. " As soon as the ninja left, Sai's mind filled.

It had been a night he never imagined would happen, but it had been incredible. Despite all the euphoria caused by memories of what happened earlier, he couldn't help wondering what it would be like for him and Sasuke from then on. How would they take that, in the midst of missions and other things?