Kankuro/Reader New Years Eve
It was New Years Eve and you were at an impasse. You see, Konoha village was having a New Years party for the entire Shinobi world to attend. Your best friend Temari had been begging you to let her set you up with her brother Kankuro for weeks now and it wasn’t that you didn’t want her too, it was that you were too shy to even think about attending the party, let alone going with the guy you liked.
“Come on (Y/N).” She asked again. “You and Kankuro would be perfect for each other. And I know that you like him.”
“I don’t know Temari, I’m just too shy.” You replied with a sigh. The thought of going to a party that large made you sick.
“You can do it (Y/N). I’ll be there, Gaara will be there, and your other friends from the leaf will be there too.” Finally, after lots of convincing, you decided to take Temari up on her offer and go to the party with Kankuro. Shikamaru had already picked up Temari so now you were waiting for Kankuro to come and get you. Temari had done your hair a makeup, nothing too bold, just how you liked it. You opted to wear a pair of jeans and a purple long-sleeved shirt. Looking in the mirror, you had to admit you looked great. A knock on the door made you jump. He was here. You walked to the door and took a deep breath and opened it to see Kankuro. His face was free of face paint tonight.
“Hey (Y/N).” He greeted with a smile. “Ready to go?” You nodded, unable to speak. He smiled again as you began the walk to the hall.
The walk wasn’t as bad as you thought it would be as Kankuro filled the silence with small talk. You and Kankuro had known each other since you were children but because he was the Kazekage’s son the two of you drifted apart for a long while. But then, once Gaara became Kazekage you became good friends with Gaara, Temari and Kankuro. But being out with him like this, as a date, was what made you so nervous.
“(Y/N),” Kankuro pulled you out of your thoughts.
“Yeah?” You asked.
“I know that you like me.” Your face lost all its color. Temari told him. “Don’t worry (Y/N). I wouldn’t be here unless I liked you back.” You stopped in your tracks. Kankuro turned and smiled at you. “You know you’re really cute when you’re flustered.” You blushed deeply as Kankuro held out his hand. “Come on, were going to be late.” Biting the inside of your lip you grabbed his hand and walked beside him. You couldn’t help but smile to yourself at the revelation. Kankuro’s thumb absentmindedly brushed the back of your hand as you arrived at the party and your stomach tightened. The two of you entered hand in hand and made your way over to Temari and Shikamaru.
“Hey guys!” Temari greeted loudly over the blaring music. She glanced down at your clasped hands and smiled widely.
“I’m going to go get drinks,” Kankuro said into your ear, his warm breath tickling your neck. “Do you want one?” You nodded and smiled shyly at him. Shikamaru went with him which left you with Temari.
“You told him!” You said and glared at her.
“Well yeah!” She said back, rolling her eyes, “I knew he liked you, so I couldn’t just do nothing.” You punched her arm.
“Well then why didn’t you tell me that to begin with?” You asked.
“It would be no fun if I did that!” She laughed as the men came back. Kankuro handed you a drink which you practically guzzled down. Kankuro and Shikamaru looked surprised at how fast you finished your drink while Temari just laughed. Since both men knew that you were shy you simply said,
“Liquid courage.” This got a laugh out of the group which made you feel better.
By the end of the night the alcohol had gotten to you and Kankuro made sure that you didn’t drink any more. You were outgoing and talkative when you were drunk which was a drastic change from your regular personality. After dancing for a while, you told Kankuro that you needed to get some fresh air. He led you out of the hall and onto the balcony.
“I'm so drunk.” You laughed as you leaned against both Kankuro and the railing to stay standing.
“That you are.” He laughed quietly. You turned to Kankuro and smiled brightly.
“I’m glad you told me that you liked me.” Just as people shouted Happy New Years you stood on your tiptoes and gave him a kiss on the cheek. Even as drunk as you were you still weren’t brave enough to kiss him on the lips. He smiled gently and embraced you.
“I’m glad too.”