Home at Night (Please Keep Reading~)

Late that night, Yuhi Kurenai cautiously opened Yuki Yuichi's bedroom door.

Yuichi had told her he wanted to show her something cool, and she hadn't forgotten.

Seeing Yuki Yuichi sleeping soundly, Yuhi Kurenai's little mind went completely blank.

Wasn't he supposed to show her something cool?

Why was he asleep?

She tilted her head and thought for a moment, then crept up to the bed and carefully poked his cheek.

"Yuichi's skin is so soft..."

Yuhi Kurenai murmured to herself, smiling as she poked Yuki Yuichi again.

As if he'd sensed something, Yuki Yuichi furrowed his brow and smacked his lips.

Seeing that, Yuhi Kurenai decided to poke him just one last time before leaving. But as she reached out, Yuki Yuichi moved.

He grabbed her hand and pulled her onto the bed. Yuhi Kurenai instinctively almost yelped, but quickly stopped herself.

If she woke Yuichi or her father, she'd die of embarrassment.

Yuki Yuichi pulled her onto the bed, then turned over and wrapped his arms around her.

Feeling his breath against her face, Yuhi Kurenai blushed scarlet and buried her face against his chest.

Girls always matured earlier than boys, especially in the generally precocious world of Naruto.

It's not like I wanted this. Yuichi's the one who pulled me into his arms... Yuhi Kurenai made an excuse for herself, then settled in comfortably against Yuki Yuichi and fell asleep.

The next morning.

Yuki Yuichi slowly opened his eyes. The first thing he saw was Yuhi Kurenai curled up in his arms like a kitten, and his mind instantly went blank.

I... she... sigh... no...

Yuki Yuichi hadn't even fully woken up when the sight of Yuhi Kurenai jolted him completely awake.

Just then, Yuhi Kurenai smacked her lips and murmured, "I like Yuichi best, too... Hehe..."

"She's even talking in her sleep..." Yuki Yuichi shook his head at Yuhi Kurenai and glanced at the alarm clock. It was still too early to head to school.

I'll sleep a little longer!

With that thought, Yuki Yuichi hugged Yuhi Kurenai and closed his eyes again.

Yuhi Kurenai cautiously opened one eye and smiled triumphantly.

Sometimes, the hunter appeared in the guise of the prey. Like right now.

Seeing Yuki Yuichi close his eyes, Yuhi Kurenai closed hers again.

But she didn't notice the corner of Yuki Yuichi's mouth lifting.

She was right. Sometimes, the hunter appeared in the guise of the prey.

Last night, he'd only meant to show Yuhi Kurenai how amazing his recovery was, but he hadn't expected to fall asleep without realizing it.

"Ring, ring! Ring, ring..."

The alarm rang, and Yuki Yuichi and Yuhi Kurenai opened their eyes at the same time. They looked at each other, and Yuhi Kurenai rubbed her head against Yuki Yuichi's chest.

Yuki Yuichi, meanwhile, sat up with Yuhi Kurenai in his arms.

"Red, how did you end up in my bed?"

"Wasn't it you who asked me to come over?!" Yuhi Kurenai pouted. "You clearly told me to come find you last night."

"But you were already asleep when I got there."

"And you pulled me into bed with you!"

Yuhi Kurenai looked a little annoyed, but her voice was full of happiness.

Being with Yuichi was just wonderful!

Hearing her words, Yuki Yuichi recalled the hazy memories of last night.

He really had grabbed someone and hugged her while they slept.

Thinking of that, Yuki Yuichi gave an awkward smile.

"I was going to show you how fast I recover." As he spoke, Yuki Yuichi took off his pajamas and pointed to his unblemished chest.

The bruises on it had disappeared not long after they got home the day before.

For an ordinary person, they wouldn't have gone away for at least four or five days.

The Uzumaki Constitution was truly terrifying.

Looking at Yuki Yuichi's abs, built from years of running around, fighting, and training, Yuhi Kurenai swallowed hard and reached out to stroke them.

Only after she'd touched them did Yuhi Kurenai realize what she'd done. Her face turned bright red, and a puff of steam seemed to rise from her head.

She was practically a little steam engine.

Yuki Yuichi froze for a moment, then calmly changed into another set of clothes.

Yuhi Kurenai had already fled while he was getting dressed.

Thinking of how soft and supple Yuhi Kurenai had felt in his arms, Yuki Yuichi couldn't help sighing. "I really wish we could grow up faster."

Once Yuhi Kurenai had changed, the two of them headed to school together.

Neither of them brought up what had happened that morning.

By the time they got to the classroom, most of the students had already arrived.

Seeing Yuki Yuichi and Yuhi Kurenai walk in hand in hand, Kakashi Hatake merely glanced up. When they reached him, he asked, "Shall we go?"

Sarutobi Asuma was watching them from nearby, seemingly ready to follow the moment the three of them moved.

Hearing Kakashi Hatake, Yuki Yuichi scratched his head. "Isn't that a little too soon?"

"Red and I just got here."

"Besides, the teacher told us to come to school first every day."

"But we've already come, haven't we?" Kakashi Hatake asked, looking at him in surprise.

Yuki Yuichi: "..."

Did "coming to school" mean not even looking at the teacher?

"Won't it be hard to leave once the teacher gets here?" Seeing his bewildered expression, Kakashi Hatake explained, "The teacher can't exactly let us skip class right in front of him, can he?"

Yuki Yuichi nodded at that.

He had to admit, Kakashi Hatake made a lot of sense.

"Then shall we go?" Yuki Yuichi pointed out the window.

"Let's go!"

Kakashi Hatake jumped out first.

Yuhi Kurenai and Yuki Yuichi exchanged a glance, then followed. Sarutobi Asuma was right behind them, moving like a gust of wind.

Just as Yuki Yuichi was about to jump out too, Might Guy stopped him and said seriously, "Yuichi, skipping class isn't a good idea."

"The teacher will get angry."

Might Guy was completely serious. Seeing that, Yuki Yuichi put an arm around his shoulders and whispered, "The teacher told us to leave."

"Do you want to come with us?"

Might Guy froze.

The teacher told them to skip class?

He could understand every word Yuki Yuichi had said, but not when they were put together like that.

Even though he didn't understand, Might Guy could tell Yuki Yuichi wasn't joking. He hesitated, then nodded.

He trusted that Yuki Yuichi wouldn't lie to him.

Seeing him nod, Yuki Yuichi smiled.

"Then let's go together!"

With that, Yuki Yuichi jumped straight out. Seeing this, Might Guy felt everyone around them watching. He gritted his teeth and rushed after him.

Although Might Duy had been a Genin for ten thousand years, he'd never skimped on his son's early training.

So Might Guy was also one of those who didn't need to listen in class.

As they rushed out, Uchiha Obito was running toward the school.