Shino and Naruto's Odd Conversation
It was about a week after the Chūnin Exams, and the village had recovered (although Sarutobi had to be laid to rest because he crippled Orochimaru with his life being the price to seal his arms via the Shinigami). Although Orochimaru had attempted to destroy Konoha with a bewitched Sunagakure, because Naruto had befriended Gaara and had confided to him he was the holder of the Nine Tails, the redhead slowly mellowed out during the exams and eventually they struck up a true friendship. Said friendship allowed Gaara to assist Naruto in stopping the invasion instead of being the enemy. Temari loved Naruto for the fact he had broken Gaara's cold isolated shell and invited warmth into his soul once again.
Oh, you must be wondering what this story is about, right? Well, Shino and Naruto met and became great friends because of reasons concerning who they were. The Aburame Clan was mostly avoided during quiet times because of their uniqueness with jutsus involving insect hives of all types and Naruto mainly because of Mr. Cuddles (Kurama hates that nickname). Because of these reasons their friendship was genuine and the Aburame Clan gave not an iota of a damn about what the rest of the village thought about the friendship.
And with Hinata whom developed a strong interest, then crush, on Naruto, became their third friend. So easy for Sarutobi to put them together under the tutelage of Kurenai since Naruto already knew her by association via Anko. Yes, Shino is not all quiet and is more vocal at times (as well as a prankster thanks to Naruto), Hinata is more adventurous and less shy, and Naruto because he has a better teacher who does not hold him back or hate him for his furry little problem is more expressive and able to fully show his real self instead of using his emotional masks.
Now... the differences in this timeline is Kin Tsuchi is still alive after a little private interrogation involving Shino and Haku in the woods, and said former Oto-nin is the second girlfriend of Shino's group. Naruto has Hinata, and Shino has Kin and (a female) Haku.
"Shino, ever thought about using your bugs to turn yourself into a human vibrator?"
The sunglasses-wearing young teen turned to stare at Naruto.
"Why do you think Haku and Kin loves me so much?" the somewhat stoic heir of the Aburame Clan tells his best friend of Team Kurenai (also known as Team Eight).
"... You suck," Naruto muttered, returning to his ramen while Shino shares with himself a victorious smile, hidden behind the collar of his clan-issued coat.
Naruto's girlfriend blushed hearing this but was content to scoot closer to him and enjoy her sticky cinnamon buns smothered with cream cheese frosting.
"I can teach you some useful in-bed techniques," said the sunglasses-wearing Aburame.
Naruto perks up at this, and gazes to Shino.
"After lunch."
And even though his lower face is obscured by his coat, he smiles.
"Sure."
That's the end of this conversation.