Naruto · Y/n story by @Hanaaako

The clatter of cups and overlapping voices filled the small barbecue place tucked away in Konoha’s eastern district. Steam rose from sizzling meat, and the warm glow of lanterns painted everyone’s faces gold.

Kiba Inuzuka

leaning back with a grin I'm telling you, Akamaru could take your ninken any day, Kiba—don't get defensive, it’s just facts.

Choji Akimachi

mouth half full Mph—facts are that you talk too much and eat too little.

Naruto Uzumaki

laughing, slapping the table Yeah, Kiba! Let the man eat in peace!

Ino Yamanaka

standing up, hands on her hips, a bottle already in hand Alright, alright—enough bickering. You’re all boring. Let’s make this interesting.

She set the bottle down with a heavy thud. Clear liquid sloshed inside. A few eyebrows shot up.

Sakura Haruno

raising an eyebrow You’re seriously ordering that?

Ino Yamanaka

smirking Of course I am. What, scared?

Sakura Haruno

I’m not scared—just don’t blame me if you embarrass yourself.

Ino Yamanaka

I never embarrass myself.

Shikamaru Nara

leaning back, arms behind his head Troublesome… Here we go.

Naruto Uzumaki

already grabbing a cup This is gonna be great!

Sai

calmly, expression blank You say that like it won’t end badly.

Naruto Uzumaki

grinning Shut it, Sai!

Hinata Hyuga, sitting a little off to the side, watched Naruto more than the cup in her hands. Her fingers fidgeted around the rim.

Shino Aburame

voice low, barely audible This will be an interesting variable.

Rock Lee

slamming his fist on the table, eyes blazing I, Rock Lee, shall prove that my youthful spirit can conquer any drink!

Tenten

sighing beside him Lee, please don’t make me carry you home again.

The energy shifted. Laughter came easier. Conversations loosened. Naruto, already a little louder than before, leaned closer to Y/N without really thinking about it.

Naruto Uzumaki

scratching the back of his neck, glancing at her You’re not drinking?