I just thought- [He hasn't bothered to go looking for Taco, much less to pick him up and tuck him under his arm in turn. Naruto knows he isn't always the most observant guy. There are lots of things he doesn't pick up on right away- he's all heart and not enough head. But there's something about the dynamic between them right now, the way they're sharing the space maybe, or that they're hovering here- on the edge of his bed, that reminds him of a few nights ago.

One hand moves to the nape of his neck, rubs there thoughtfully.]

Maybe you just wanted to be together for awhile.

We don't gotta do anything, if you're feelin' sad.

I haven't really lost any friends here yet so I can't really know what you're going through. But.