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A/N: Hi, welcome to my second story. The idea for this one came from me listening to a song called Figure You Out by Nickleback. That first sentence is always gonna be there for my props to Nickleback... get used to it!

-tear- Last chapter... even Tsunade would win a bet if she thought it'd be a long one. Yup, I'm not going down without a fight! DATTEBAYO!

Kiba: Oh man, that means Naruto is going to kill me this chap!

On with the fic! And FYI, there will be a suprise at the end! -evil happy face of doom-

Figure You Out

First question, the one he'd been wondering ever since the kiss. "Tell me something," he said casually. "Do you like me?" A beet red blush and he had his answer. He leaned in closer, so that Kiba could feel his hot breath on his face. "How much do you like me?"

He gulped and answered in a shaky voice he tried to make strong, "I think you know already."

He slowly grew closer to the shaken Dog-ninja. "I'm not quite positive I know the extent of you attraction. Mind complying with that last request I asked?" Kiba almost blacked out upon realizing just where this was going.

He backed himself up against the wall putting out his hand to keep a non-approaching Kankuro at bay. "Y-you better not be thinking what I think you are!" He tried to back up more, but didn't seem to be able to move through solid walls. He knew his face was bright red and that he was dead, whichever path he took. He thought about all the possible outcomes if he did what Kankuro wanted, they didn't seem too bad. Of course, he couldn't get to all of the possibilities because Kankuro had somehow bypassed his stationary hand and was just barely and inch from him face.

"Well," he slipped an arm around Kiba's waist, "I'm waiting for an answer."

The Inuzuka gulped. "I think you know what my answer is." He had given up, 'What's the worst that could happen?'

Kankuro moved in and kissed the Dog-nin, deepening it quickly. He tugged him closer to himself as he heard Akamaru leave the living room. Even the dog approved, this whole ordeal was turning out to be worth it. He slid his other hand under the younger man's shirt and began tweaking an already hardening nipple. And that wasn't the only think going erect. Both men had the tell-tale signs of an on-coming erection. Kankuro was the first to notice and take advantage of this. He slipped in between Kiba's legs and ground into him at a slow and steady pace. The smaller boy moaned into his mouth and pushed back, wanting more the wonderful friction the puppet master was causing.

Grinning the Suna Nin began to take off the other's black jacket, when he was done he tossed it aside and began removing the fishnet underneath. Kiba assisted in anyway he could. When he was bare-chested he grabbed Kankuro's hood and tossed it near the growing pile of clothing. He grabbed a handful of unbrushed brown hair and pulled him down into a kiss. Kankuro moved away from the kiss and began kissing his way down Kiba's neck, stopping to suck and lick occasionally. Beneath him he could feel the younger boy going crazy, wriggling and squirming with every touch. He slid lower and licked the other nipple he'd been neglecting. Kiba moaned his name, pushing his chest forward for more.

Kankuro grinned, "What an excitable puppy you are."

"Hmph," Kiba seemed to catch the teasing remark, "Shut up and fuck me already!"

The Suna ninja chuckled deeply before he began to remove his own clothing, allowing Kiba time to take off his pants. A split second after he'd tossed the pair of pants to the side Kankuro jumped on him. He began to suck on his neck again, this time hard enough to leave a mark. When he was sure the hicky wouldn't be going anywhere for a while he moved south, at a slow and unbearable pace. When his destination was finally reached Kiba was firm and ripe for the picking. Without warning he took the Dog-nin into his mouth and suck like there was no tomorrow. He swirled his tongue around the head as he began to lick up and down the other's shaft. He loved the sound of the younger ninja panting as he pleasured him. After a few more seconds he pulled back though.

Kiba groaned in protest. "Relax, I'm going to do something else."

The Inuzuka didn't have time to ask what, nor did he need to. Kankuro flipped him over and slowly inserted one finger into his entrance. The smaller man gasped at the sudden intrusion. Before long there was a second digit added. Kiba whined a little at the slight pain. He stretched, pulling his fingers apart and putting them back together again over and over until Kiba was moaning his name once again. He removed his fingers and positioned himself at the other's entrance. Slowly he slid in until he was buried deep within the Inuzuka. He thrust in deeper as he pulled out slightly. Before long Kiba's hips were moving with Kankuro's thrusting movements. Kankuro could feel himself coming close to the edge, Kiba was also panting out a warning. After several more thrusts he came followed by Kiba.

He pulled out and collapsed beside his equally tired lover. He opened one eye and glanced at the little cross dresser. He was covered in sweat and panting like a puppy. Kankuro couldn't help but think he was cute. "So mutt, fun as I said it was?"

Glare. That was all he got for nearly a minute. Finally, Kiba growled out, "My ass feels like it's on fire..."

The older man burst out laughing. Tears began to form in his eyes and his sides hurt but he couldn't stop. "Heh, there's not a romantic bone in your body is there?" He grinned lopsidedly at the younger boy.

Kiba scooted closer and began to snuggle with the puppet user. "You're the one being a jerk and laughing at me!" He rubbed against his chest and nuzzled him with his nose. Kankuro smiled slightly and flicked the Dog-nin's nose. Quick as lightning Kiba bit down in his arm.

" ARG!" Kankuro kicked him in the leg and pried his arm free. While Kankuro complained about yet another bite wound Kiba got dressed. The older man soon followed suit. They still had awhile before they had to meet up with the others again. Akamaru walked back in just as Kankuro zipped up his outfit.

Kiba was too busy rummaging through his couch to notice his dog in the room again. Both creatures (ones not digging through furniture) stared at the Shinobi's ass and it swayed from side to side along with the rest of the body it was attached to. Finally, a cry of triumph was hear as he flipped over, landing on his ass beside the den table. In his hand was a dirty looking book. It's tattered pages pushed apart, making the tome seem thicker than it really was. The leather binding and cover were scratched and in major need of repair. From the sight of things it used to have gold letters printed elegantly across the front. However, only small chips of what was once written remained.

Kiba hopped up, patting his huge, white dog on the head as he passed it. He continued towards Kankuro as he opened the book and flipped through it's ancient pages. He found what he was looking for just as he closed in on his company. Be bit his thumb and pushed it to the paper. Within a second the room filled with smoke. When it cleared Kiba was holding an overstuffed fluffy brown bag, tied close with a string.

"What is that?"

"This," he bounced the bag in his hands a few times, "is what I make in four days."

The puppet master's jaw dropped. "Even with my freebees?" Kiba nodded, a huge grin on his face.

"So, unless you want to pay Naruto and I this much each, you better keep that mouth of yours shut!" There was a small glint of threat in his eyes and he shared a gaze that assured the secret was safe.

- With Naruto -

"Having no missions is killing me! I get so bored, not to mention the fact I can't get paid!" The blonde complained to his friend.

"Suna's very unhappy with this business as well. We have hardly any inflow. Twenty percent of the merchants have had to close down until things pick back up." Gaara sighed, pushing a hand through his messy red hair he peered over at his friend.

They had been walking the outskirts of Konohagakure ever since they'd left the group. Both had started off catching up with each other, then talking about if Naruto was worried about the Akatsuki, soon the topic hit missions and almost immediately switched to the lack there of. Naruto was walking beside the Kazekage, hands behind his head. His blue eyes gazing absently at the endless sky. It was a bright day out and the sun, although it was setting now, set the forest atmosphere ablaze with light. Silence stretched on for a few minutes before something hit Gaara.

"How do you make due?" His companion looked over ta him. "The non-Shinobi villages are doing very well, but not us. Do you have another job?"

The other paled slightly at this. "Uhh... I wouldn't say that... I just, um." He glanced the other way, busily observing the shrubbery. They had stopped walking at this point and Gaara stared pointedly at the blonde, who could feel his aqua-green eyes on his back. "Yeah, but I can't tell you what it is."

"Oh, really?" Gaara glared at his friend, arms folded, a slight air of threat around him. "Why not?"

"Well, for starters I could lose the job," he blinked back at the other, "Secondly it's a matter of pride. If I told you, you'd lose all respect you may have for me."

The redhead scoffed and took another step towards him. "Come on Naruto, nothing could me me lose the respect I have for you. Just tell me, I won't say a word about it ever again." This was Gaara begging. Naruto could see it though, he'd want to find away to work there. Until he found out he'd have to be a stripper that is.

"Gaara," he whined. "Please don't do this to me! I promised my partner I wouldn't say anything." His face fell. "Oops..."

"Who's your partner?" Gaara was going to grasp at anything he could. He might not scare Naruto, but there were plenty other that he could scare the shit out of and make it look like an accident.

"Now, Gaara, I'm not spilling the beans on him." A pause, "Damn you..."

Gaara was good at this, making people unintentionally tell him what he wanted to know. Something about his cold stare and bloody past made people do what he said. Everybody except Naruto. He stepped closer, "Him? Him who?"

Naruto made a displeased face and folded his arms as well. "No, I'm not saying another word!"

"I'll hang you upside down until you talk if you don't do it now." The orange clad boy scrunched up his nose and looked him up and down.

"You wouldn't dare..."

Gaara scoffed and let some of his sand creep out of the gourd. Naruto back up a step and put his hands up. His grin fell as he realized he only had a choice of blabbing to Gaara or being strung from his toes until he passed out. The latter was not the most pleasing of options.

- At The Memorial Stone (AKA the meeting place) -

Shikamaru and Temari stood side by side as Gaara and Naruto appeared beside them. The first pair took a double take at Naruto, whose face was bright red and eyes refused to extract their attention from the ground below. The group of four stood in silence for another five minutes before Temari's irritated voice rang out, "Where the hell are they?"

The other two shrugged, Naruto was too lost in his own little world to notice anything else. "Oi, Naruto, you okay?" Shikamaru popped his head under the blonde's, making him scream like a little girl.

The brunette laughed and shook his head at his friend. It wasn't even three seconds later before another shout was heard over the trees. A rush of wind and the loud thudding of something large and four legged hitting the ground announced the arrival of Kankuro and Kiba. Kiba was laughing hysterically while Kankuro was pale faced and had his arms wrapped tightly around Kiba's waist. Shakily, the Suna Ninja dismounted the white dog and stood beside the other boy, who was still laughing his little ass off.

A small growl escaped the older Shinobi's lips as he kicked the Dog-nin, who yelped like a puppy being squirted with water. They shared a breif glaring match before Temari lit into them. Both shrunk back, hoping for dear life she wouldn't attack them. She was at it for a quarter of an hour when she saw a bandage wrapped sloppily around her younger brother's forearm.

"And how the hell did that happen?" She gestured to his arm with her free hand. The other one was busy holding her large (and probably very heavy) fan at the ready. They took turns explaining about a spar match that had occurred out of boredom and that Kiba's fangs were very sharp and could easily pierce human flesh. Satisfied with her answers she turned, replacing her fan.

When Shikamaru was sure the blonde woman was done, he took charge. "Everyone is clear with where they'll be staying this week?" A group nod and he pressed on. "Okay, tomorrow will be a personal day, for you guys to get better acquainted and settled in. after that there will be plenty of meeting to attend if you don't like each other by then." He smiled as Kiba and Naruto chuckled, used to his failure at comedy.

Kiba tapped Naruto on the shoulder lightly before everyone said their good nights. They walked off to the side, Naruto's face shaped in curiosity. Akamaru stayed behind, already knowing what the conversation would be. From where the four Shinobi stood, the chat was taking an interesting turn.

Kiba had begun a sentence only to be cut off by Naruto, who looked embarrassed and troubled at the same time. Kiba smiled and shook his hand back and forth. He resumed speaking to his friend. Said companion's face went from relief, to shock, to disbelief, to anger during Kiba's speech. The blonde started waving his arms all over the place at the other Ninja. At first, he was shocked, then mad. He shouted back at the blonde, but they were too far for any of them to hear. However, Akamaru's whine was enough for Shikamaru to head over and try to break it up. The other's followed.

As they approached, Kiba's voice was heard first. "How the hell would you know! I trust him enough to not do that!"

Both boys gave a snarl as Naruto retorted. "It'll happen moron! All you are is a quick fuck! As soon as it's over with he'll spill the beans and be on with his life!"

"You don't know that!"

"Why can't you just listen to what I have to say for once! It'd make your life easier you dumb mutt!" The blonde scowled at his friend, who was baring his canines.

"Because, what you have to say now is a load of shit! I don't have to do what you want you know!" Both had clenched fists, ready for action at any second.

"I'm just trying to help! Gods are you that thick!"

"Your help sucks ass, do your teammates listen to the crap that comes out of your mouth?"

"Yeah, they do! They always have!"

Kiba was at the edge, he was going to do or say something he would wind up regretting. Shikamaru took a step towards Kiba, who was easier to calm than Naruto ever was. "Hey, just chill you two."

"Oh really? Maybe that's why Sasuke wouldn't listen when you told him not to leave with Orochimaru!"

"KIBA!" Shikamaru threw a nasty look at the Inuzuka.

Naruto face lost all traces of anger and any other emotion. Kiba turned around, argument won by a hit below the belt, and left. All eyes the turned to the blonde, who was on the verge of tears. Suddenly, his face contorted in anger and he screamed at Kiba's retreating back, "FUCK YOU KIBA! GO BURN IN HELL!" The next second he was gone in a puff of smoke.

"Naruto!" Shikamaru called, worried. "Gods damn it Kiba! What the hell!" But the Dog-boy was long gone, his pet as well.

"I'll go find Naruto and calm him down; you go get him to apologize." With a show of understanding, they all dispersed to find the two.

- In the Woods -

Tears flowed freely from his blood red eyes. The claws that always appeared dug into his legs that were held closely to his chest. His whole being shook with sorrow at what his friend had said. The pain of it all ripped at his heart. That pain was far worse than any flesh wound he ever received. How could he say that? He never thought Kiba was able to hurt him so much. What made him say such a thing?

"It's the truth..." he muttered to himself more than to the figure growing ever closer to him. He was high in a very tall tree that over looked Konoha. It stood just behind the five Hokage faces. He had come here when Sasuke had first left, he had never returned since then.

"You know that it's not the truth" Gaara's voice was clear and straightforward, but also held the slightest trace of sympathy.

Naruto took a shaky breath and glanced up at the Kazekage. Tears streaked down his face, more gathered in front of his still red eyes. He wasn't afraid to show Gaara this face, he knew too well what it was like to live with this cursed power. They locked eyes, but only for a moment as Naruto couldn't even look him in the face. Sighing Gaara removed his large gourd and sat beside the distressed blonde.

"Care to explain the first half of the argument?" He looked the boy up and down, "After you calm down of course."

There was another hollow intake of air and a pulse of chakra before blue eyes peeked out at Gaara. "I told him about you knowing. He was okay with it because he told Kankuro, too. Then he told me he'd figured it out on his own. I asked what happened after that and he told me they had sex and then he promised to keep his mouth shut." He seemed to have had lost the redhead after he announced his older brother being gay.

"We're still talking about Kankuro and Kiba here, ne?" Naruto slowly shook his blonde mop, the lower half of his face still buried in his arms. "Well, damn."

- In Kiba's Backyard -

"Go away!" growled Kiba as he smelled the group approaching. He was curled into a circle, similar to a dog.

"Kiba, you know damn well that was way out of line to say! You were on the mission! You saw him in the hospital! How could you say that?" Shikamaru was standing over the sulking boy.

"I know that! Fuck off!" KICK! "Ow! What the hell man!"

Temari was on the Nara's left. "You get up and say sorry! Didn't you see his face when you said that! He could do something really stupid!" To Shikamaru's right Kankuro nodded, a frown on his face.

A low growl, "I said fuck off! I don't have to say anything to him."

The brunette sighed and pinched the bridge between his eyes. Sighing again, he scooped up the Inuzuka and hauled him towards the forest, kicking and screaming like a child.

- Back to the Forest -

Naruto had calmed down considerably, and set everything straight for the redhead. Blue eyes turned up towards the luminous moon, its light making them and the few remaining tears glow with soft light. Gaara nudged his shoulder, knowing something was still on his mind.

"I've thought along those lines too." He didn't take his eyes from the night sky. "But what is really awful is that, for a second, I truly considered killing Kiba." He blinked slowly, letting a single drop cascade down his face. "I really thought about it. I really am a monster. Thinking about killing my friends because they said something I didn't want to hear."

"No, you are by no means a monster. Take it from someone who once was." Gaara's green eyes met Naruto's cerulean ones. They shared an understanding that many other people they knew could only imagine.

They sat there in silence for a while longer until a faint sound caused them to turn their heads. It sounded like someone screaming and cussing over and over at the top of their lungs. Soon Naruto scoffed and stood. Recognizing Kiba's voice he turned and hopped from his perch in the tree. Silently he landed; Gaara was next to him almost immediately. Naruto made to turn but was caught by Gaara's hand.

"Why not just hear him out; your friend went through all of the trouble of carrying him here." For a moment, the blonde could have sworn he'd seen the smallest trace of a smile on his friend's face.

"I can't, not after I contemplated killing him..." Gaara scoffed.

"I almost did kill you and a few of your friends, and we all converse when convenient." Giving in with a grunt, he turned and awaited Kiba's delivery.

Shikamaru seemed glad that Naruto hadn't run off as he plopped the Inuzuka on the ground in front of the blonde. The two glared at each other, neither making an attempt at speech towards the other. Finally, having had enough of the staring match, Naruto turned on his heel and began to walk away. When he was confronted by Gaara he gave him a look the other's couldn't see. He reached the edge of the clearing and paused. It was almost as if he was giving Kiba one more chance to apologize. He hardly waited a second whne he turned his head just enough to see his friend.

"I'm sorry, Kiba." His messy blonde hair fell lightly in front of his eyes. However, they couldn't hide the blood red glow that resinated from them. "Maybe I shouldn't have said those things, but I was just worried about you."

"Naruto, uhh," Kiba stumbled for words.

"Forget it. I just need to be left alone for awhile." Without another word he disappeared in a wisp of smoke. The clearing was silent for a good amount of time. Not even the chirps of crikets were heard as they all sat there, speechless. Gaara finally made a move to leave, hinting with a stare at his siblings they should all do the same. Taking the hint Kiba finally stood and walked off, Kankuro trailing just behind him. Temari and Shikamaru set off in the other direction, not bothering to say good-bye. When he was sure they were alone and out of ear shot of all those who mattered Kiba glared at Kankuro.

"Traitor." Was the only thing he huffed at his new lover.

"Sorry mutt, but you were so out of line I couldn't just side with you. It'd look bad, and you were wrong to do that so..." Not one bit of shame or remorse was found in his voice. Maybe Naruto was right, maybe he didn't care about him. Was all that for nothing? Did he say those things to his friend for some jackass using him for a quick fuck? "And quit thinking he was right too."

"Huh?" Had he said those things out loud? No, he was sure it was all internal monologue. They were at his front door by now. Kiba threw open the door and walked to his room. He flopped onto his bed and bit his pillow. Right now, if he gave into his normal habit of biting himself he'd gnaw a hole in his arm. Kankuro sat on the foot of his bed, his puppets leaning against the wall on the opposite side of the messy room. When the Dognin refused to make eye contact he prodded him in his ass.

"We need to talk. About this thing we might have. Please Kiba." His pleading eyes met with the younger man's skeptic ones, which softened considerably when he realized the puppet user was dead serious.

"Fine, but," he propped himself up on his elbow and gave a strangly erotic look to his lover, "if there is a next time, I get top."

"Heh, maybe, if you can hack it, mutt."

END

A/N: I know, it was short. But there is a plus, I'm writing an epilogue. It'll be out in a while so if you feel like waiting I'll have it out around April or so. Well, -sob- until then. Please review and give me love! Take a look at my other stories and keep an eye out for a new one called, Seven Minutes in Heaven Makes Every Sleepover Fun. It's a yaoi and that's all I'm telling you. Buh-bai!