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Crossing Boundaries for You	By : Sasunarufan13 Category: Naruto > Yaoi - Male/Male > Naruto/Sasuke Views: 12499 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto nor make profit of it. Kishimoto owns it.

Chapter List
- 10
- 11
- 12
Author's note: So we finally get to meet some other Uchiha XD It only took us an extra couple of chapters to reach this event LOL
Warnings: none that I can think of
I hope you'll like it!
Special thanks to Meehalla for giving me the ideas for some of the gifts!
Chapter 11
Naruto startled and whirled around; his heart skipping a beat at hearing his name unexpectedly being called out. Baby blue eyes looked back at him in surprise.
"I'm sorry, un," Deidara said apologetically. "I didn't mean to scare you."
"It's fine. I just hadn't expected to bump into someone I know," Naruto chuckled ruefully; glancing quickly at the way Deidara's jacket clearly couldn't hide his bulging belly anymore. "How are you doing?"
"I'm doing fine, un," Deidara smiled, stepping closer. "You?"
"Can't complain." The younger blond shrugged; eyes drifting back towards the display in the shop.
"You starting on the nursery?" Deidara's smile was knowing as he followed the other man's gaze towards the shop.
"What? Oh no! Eh, it's not … I'm not going to make the nursery. Well, I suppose I could help but …" Naruto trailed off, feeling flustered as he tried to figure out how he should explain that he wouldn't be the one putting together the nursery for the baby.
The older man blinked bemused, obviously unable to follow Naruto's rambling. "Why don't we go get a drink, un?" he suggested lightly, nodding at the little café on the other side of the street. "I could do with something warm now."
"Yeah, sure," Naruto muttered, casting another look at the onesie before he followed Deidara towards the café.
While Deidara ordered a cup of Earl Grey tea, Naruto chose hot chocolate milk and as soon as they both had their drinks they made their way to the back of the café. Some people looked up when they passed their tables, staring wide eyed at Deidara's stomach, but the older blond appeared unbothered by it.
"So," Deidara started when they both had taken a seat. "Seeing as you're not putting together the nursery – is your partner going to do it, un?"
"Oh, eh, I don't have a partner," Naruto blurted out and his cheeks heated up. Instantly he was ready to hit himself. Instead of going along with Deidara's assumption and making this all easier for himself, he just had to go and be honest. He was only making it more complicated.
Great. Just great.
The older blond was visibly surprised by that answer and he stopped stirring his tea. "Oh. Sorry, I didn't mean to assume, un," he said and his cheeks darkened a bit. Then he furrowed his eyebrows and sat up a bit straighter. "Wait, didn't you have an appointment with Tsunade-sensei under the name Uchiha?"
"Eh, yeah, I did," Naruto admitted and winced. Yep, he was stupid. Crap, why couldn't he have just made up some partner?
"But Itachi's brother is married to Haruno-san," Deidara continued slowly and he appeared perplexed as he tried to fit the pieces together. "Did you sleep with another Uchiha then?" Immediately he reddened fiercely and his eyes widened. "Oh god, forget what I asked, un! I'm sorry, that's really none of my business! Sometimes my brain to mouth filter is absolute shit, un."
His last remark startled Naruto into laughing. "It's fine, really. I'm not that much better to be honest," he confessed with a grin.
"Still, I shouldn't have asked that, un." Deidara shook his head, looking embarrassed.
Naruto fiddled with the ear of his mug and cleared his throat. "It's not … I didn't sleep with another Uchiha," he murmured; all traces of laughter vanished.
"But the appointment was under Uchiha," Deidara repeated confused and his eyes grew wide once more. "Are you in a polygamous relationship with Haruno-san and Itachi's brother, un?" he blurted out.
"What?!" Naruto screeched and his face went up in flames when everyone swivelled their head into his direction. He grimaced and waved apologetically. "Sorry!"
Some people threw him a glare and the barista was eyeing him warily, but after a few seconds the conversations in the café resumed and people turned around again.
His face still feeling hot, he hissed, "No, I'm not! They're my best friends!"
Deidara held up his hands. "Sorry, un. I just figured …" he trailed off and shook his head with a grimace; his ponytail swishing back and forth across his back. "No, I'm really sorry. This is none of my business even if you had a relationship like that with them. I apologise, Uzumaki-san; I went too far with that question."
He tugged at a lock of his hair and sighed. "Seems like I'm better off keeping my mouth shut because I seem to put my foot in it every time I open it," he murmured ruefully.
Naruto considered him thoughtfully, wrapping his hand around his mug. It would be easy to shut this train of conversation down right now. Deidara was right: it wasn't any of his business who the father of Naruto's baby was and why he had an appointment under the Uchiha's name when he wasn't together with any of them. They were also still basically strangers. They had only talked to each other once and that time hadn't ended on a particularly good note.
He didn't know Deidara and Deidara didn't know him. He had no obligation whatsoever to explain what was going on. Yet …
There was a part of Naruto that wanted to confide in the older man. A part which wanted to explain what was really going on and longed to hear the blond's opinion on it. A part of him – larger than he liked to admit – that just wanted to know that someone would be on his side in all this.
Sasuke and Sakura didn't count; they were too involved after all. Both Jiraiya and Gaara had made it quite clear what they thought about the situation. Even Iruka had reacted weakly towards it when Naruto had finally come clean about the pregnancy a couple of weeks ago. He still met up with his former teacher occasionally and it would be difficult to hide his weight gain after a while. Iruka hadn't reacted angrily – something Naruto had secretly feared – but instead had been quite worried about the impact it would have on Naruto.
It was as if everyone who knew about it thought that he couldn't handle it. Just once he'd like to hear someone support him wholeheartedly without any if's and or but's.
But could he trust Deidara with this? Sasuke and Sakura didn't like other people knowing they were having trouble conceiving – which was normal of course. The best thing to do would be to keep his mouth shut now and just change the subject.
It was just …
If Itachi was with this guy, he couldn't be that bad, right? Despite the shitty way he had treated Sasuke these past ten years, the older man did know how to read people well.
He just needed someone to talk to, someone who didn't know him well and could be objective – was that so bad?
"It's … Sasuke and Sakura-chan are having trouble conceiving," he murmured, rubbing his index finger over the rim of his mug.
"Oh." Deidara appeared taken aback by the admission. "I'm sorry to hear that, un."
"Yeah, so when they told me … I offered to be their surrogate," Naruto admitted hesitatingly.
The older man inhaled sharply. "So your baby is Sasuke-san's?"
He nodded silently, wrapping both his hands around his mug; feeling the warmth of it sting his palms. He steeled himself for the inevitable judgement that would follow now.
"Well," Deidara said, sounding thoughtful. "I don't think I would be able to hand over my baby to other people, but they're really lucky to have you as their friend, un. It's amazing that you're doing something like this for them."
The sincerity in his voice made Naruto snap his head up and he stared in disbelief at the other man. "You're not going to tell me I'm being an idiot for doing that?" he asked perplexed.
Blue eyes gazed at him bemused. "Why would I call you an idiot, un?" Deidara questioned surprised. "I don't know you that well and I don't have any say over your decisions. If you think you can handle it, then I believe you, un. Like I said I think it's great that you're willing to do this for your friends!"
"Thanks," Naruto said and smiled gratefully, finding himself relax completely in the older man's presence. At least someone believed he was able to handle this. Even if that someone was a person he didn't know that well, that didn't diminish the warm feeling Deidara's words called up in him.
"You're welcome, un," Deidara smiled back confused.
When Naruto went home that evening, there was a new number added to his phone together with the promise to meet up soon.
Taking public transport on a Sunday was always quite the hassle, but Naruto managed to reach the Uchiha Manor by taking three buses and walking for twenty minutes. Sasuke had offered to pick him up, but Naruto had declined to the dark haired man's immense frustration. He appreciated his friend's offer, but he couldn't keep relying on him for rides. He had managed to get by with public transport before, so he didn't see why he couldn't continue doing that now.
Sasuke's cousin, Shisui, opened the door with a small smile. "Naruto-kun," he greeted warmly, ushering him inside. "It's been a while since I saw you."
"Yeah, I've been busy with classes," Naruto answered with a nervous smile. That and avoiding your uncle and aunt, he added mentally.
Today he could no longer avoid them, though. He couldn't say he was looking forward to seeing them again, even if Mikoto would be the least of his worries.
"Well, it's great to see you again," the older Uchiha stated sincerely before he was whisked away by yet another Uchiha cousin named Obito.
Obito offered a hasty wave at the blond before he pulled Shisui with him. "Dude, you have to come with me now," the spiky haired man babbled nervously. "If mum finds out what I accidentally did, she's going to kill me!"
"What," Shisui said flatly, but Obito refused to say anything else and merely dragged him along to whatever mishap he had created this time. Last time he had smashed a ball through a window when he had been playing baseball with some of the younger children. Naruto was a bit afraid to ask what he had done now.
A long haired brunette passed by him, offering him a smile and a wave. "Hello, Uzumaki-san, it's nice to see you again!" Izumi chirped before one of the younger children – maybe nine year old Akira, Naruto wasn't certain – snatched her hand and dragged her off, exclaiming, "You've got to see this, Izumi-nee-san!"
Well, at least the manor was lively today. If Naruto was lucky he could escape in the crowd before Fugaku would get a chance to talk to him.
"Excuse me, where do I put the presents?" Naruto asked when an older man appeared in the hallway. It could be Setsuna, a distant older cousin – or was it uncle? Naruto couldn't keep track of all the ways the Uchiha were related – of Sasuke, but frankly the Uchiha clan was so big, the blond man had trouble remembering the name of each member. He had never talked with Setsuna before, though, so he supposed he could be forgiven for not really recognising him.
"You can leave them on the table in the dining room," the older man drawled before disappearing into the kitchen.
"All right then," Naruto mumbled underneath his breath as he slipped into the aforementioned room. He couldn't help but raise an eyebrow at the sight of the small mountain of presents towering on top of the table. Well, he supposed that many gifts was natural when you had married into such a large family.
After adding his own gift to the pile he made his way outside, through the kitchen where the second door led to the huge backyard. A sea of mostly dark haired people greeted him when he set food outside. There were several small groups mingling around the garden, chattering to each other while children laughed and ran between them, playing something that looked like tag.
Pink hair suddenly entered his vision and Sakura grinned widely at him; her cheeks dusted a deep rose. "You made it!" she exclaimed excitedly, pressing her light green dress down when the wind started playing with it.
"Of course I did. What, you think I would miss the birthday of one of my best friends?" Naruto grinned and kissed her cheeks. "Happy birthday, Sakura-chan."
"Thanks," she smiled and her gaze briefly dipped down to his stomach, which was hidden in a loose shirt. "You feeling okay?"
"Can't complain," he replied and over her shoulder he spotted Sasuke coming towards them. "Hey, Sasuke."
"I see you managed to make it on time," Sasuke smirked; his hair taking on a bluish hue in the sun.
Blue eyes rolled in exasperation. "I've been taking public transport for years. I know what I'm doing," he pointed out with a huff.
Sasuke clucked his tongue, crossing his arms. "Yes, but in your state, I'd prefer - "
"Naruto-kun? Is that you?" a delighted woman's voice interrupted Sasuke and Naruto swivelled his head to the left, eyes widening a tad when Mikoto approached him with a warm smile.
Despite nearing her fifties she still looked like she could pass for someone in her early thirties – a gene that most Uchiha seemed to share. Her long, black hair was done up in a simple bun and her diamond earrings glittered in the sunlight. Her long, dark blue dress flared open around her knees with each step she took.
"I'm so glad to see you again," she said joyfully and before Naruto could react she was hugging him, filling his nostrils with the scent of peaches. "It's been too long."
"Yeah, sorry about that," he smiled sheepishly, returning her embrace hesitatingly. "I've been busy with my classes." He shifted a bit and he knew the moment she had felt his stomach brush against hers because there was a soft intake of breath.
She placed her hands on his shoulders and glanced down at his belly. When dark eyes looked back up again, they were shining with unshed tears and he shuffled his feet uncomfortably.
"Thank you for doing this, Naruto-kun," she murmured, squeezing his shoulders gently before pressing a kiss on his cheek. "You have no idea how much this means to us."
"Eh, I can guess a lot," he chuckled nervously, running a hand through his hair.
She shook her head and opened her mouth, but before she could say something, she was cut off by Obito, who was beckoning everyone to the large table set up in the middle of the garden.
"It's time to eat!" he called out and the children cheered before clambering on their seats, eager to stuff their faces full. The adults followed at a more sedate pace and Naruto caught sight of Fugaku sitting down next to the old man Madara.
Hastily Naruto clasped a hand down around Sasuke's left shoulder and steered him towards the end of the table; Sakura following bewildered.
"What the hell, Naruto?" Sasuke asked surprised, but willingly let himself be tugged to a seat.
"No offence, but I'd like to stay clear of your father," Naruto muttered and sank down on a chair, pulling Sasuke down with him.
"Don't you think you're overreacting?" Sakura sighed, smiling in thanks at one of the Uchiha members when he passed her the can of fresh lemonade.
"Considering we're talking about the man who kicked out his oldest son for being gay, I'd say I'm not overreacting at all," Naruto retorted flatly and next to him Sasuke sighed, but didn't protest, knowing the blond man was right.
Fugaku had been quite clear in the past what he thought about men like Naruto; Naruto thought it unlikely that the older Uchiha would change his mind simply because he was carrying his grandchild. He could only hope that Fugaku would change his attitude somewhat once the baby was born. Nobody deserved to feel unwelcome, even by a grandparent.
"You okay?" Sasuke murmured, nudging his shoulder.
"Hm?" Naruto blinked and stared down, frowning when he noticed how tightly he was clenching his glass between his fingers. He forced himself to relax his grip before the glass would shatter. "Yeah, I'm fine, don't worry."
"You're sure?" Dark eyes studied him intently and Naruto looked away, uncomfortable underneath the scrutiny.
"Yeah, I'm sure. Pass me the mashed potatoes, will you?" he asked and concentrated on the conversations going on around him, instead of on his worry of being cornered by Fugaku. He was here to celebrate his best friend's birthday; he wouldn't allow an old bigot to ruin this day.
That was easier said than done, though, and if Sasuke noticed how Naruto kept one arm in front of his belly throughout the entire lunch, he didn't remark on it.
"Is this a hint to say that I smell badly?" Sakura raised an eyebrow, but grinned when she pushed the paper down, revealing a small, white basket filled with soaps and shampoo bottles.
Obito shrugged unapologetically and grinned in return. "You know how much I suck at buying presents for lovely ladies like you, Sakura-chan."
"Careful, Sasuke-kun, if you don't watch out, Obito-kun might steal your wife," Shisui smirked, slapping Obito's back.
"I very much doubt I have to worry about that," Sasuke riposted dryly and Obito dropped his mouth in mock outrage.
"Just for that, I'll try out all my best pick-up lines," he threatened, wiggling his eyebrows. "Sakura-chan will be swooning and picking me before you know it!"
"If your pick-up lines were that great, you wouldn't be single now, Obito-san," Izumi retorted cheekily and danced out of his reach when he swatted at her.
"Why you - "
"Why don't you open your next gift, Sakura-chan?" Mikoto interrupted, quirking an eyebrow.
"Here, why don't you open mine?" Naruto suggested, handing her the dark green wrapped gift.
"So you managed to buy something on time? I'm impressed, usuratonkachi," Sasuke remarked with a smirk; his eyes glinting amused.
"Oh shut up, bastard," Naruto huffed, punching his friend in his shoulder.
"Don't tell me you waited until the last minute again," Sakura sighed, shaking her head.
Naruto rubbed the back of his head sheepishly. "You're a difficult woman to shop for, Sakura-chan," he defended himself.
"Or you should start searching for gifts earlier," she countered, but removed the wrapping paper with a smile. Surprise flitted across her face when she saw what the package held inside. "Oh, Naruto," she said softly and looked up at him with large eyes.
She held a thin, pale pink box in her lap. The plastic window offered a view of a white baby onesie with the words 'World's Best Mum' stitched into the middle of the suit in bright blue thread. It was the onesie Naruto had noticed in the shop before he had gone to the café with Deidara. By the time they had said goodbye the shop had closed for the night, but Naruto had gone back yesterday to purchase the onesie, thinking it would be the perfect gift for his friend.
He had actually bought one more gift when he had been in that store, but that one was still at his place, waiting for the day it could be handed over to its rightful owner.
Faced with those big, shining, green eyes, Naruto felt awkward and he smiled uncertainly, starting, "I know it's not really for you, but I figured that - "
The next moment he had to spit out pink locks when she suddenly embraced him tightly, the box pressed between their chests, burrowing her face in his shoulder. A weak tremor went through her body and he hugged her back bewildered.
"Sakura-chan? If you don't like the gift, I can - "
She slapped his shoulder and while it was a weaker slap than she usually doled out, it still stung a bit. That didn't matter, though, when she pulled back and smiled brightly at him, sniffing a bit as she brushed the back of her hand across her eyes.
"Are you an idiot? I love it! Thank you so much, Naruto!" she exclaimed, laughing wetly, as she hugged the box with the onesie tightly. "I can't imagine a better gift than this!"
Relief filled him and he smiled back, reassured in her excitement. While at the time of purchasing it he had thought he had chosen the perfect gift, he had started doubting himself when he had been back home. He hadn't wanted to cross any boundaries and buying a baby onesie for someone who couldn't conceive might have given the wrong message. He was immensely relieved, therefore, that she was happy with the gift and not sad or offended.
Her happiness certainly made up for the weird way he had felt when buying the onesie. He still didn't know what that odd feeling had been, which had stuck to him throughout the entire day yesterday, but that didn't matter anymore.
Not with how big Sakura's smile was now.
"Wait, what did Naruto-san give you?" Obito asked curiously, breaking away from the argument he and Izumi had been having the whole time.
"Wouldn't you like to know?" Sakura smiled sweetly, before putting the box in her large bag.
"Well, I guess for once the idiot here is better than me," Sasuke mused aloud, holding up his own gift, which was something in an envelope. "I thought I had the best present, but I guess I have to concede defeat."
"What? What did you get me?" Sakura asked excitedly and Sasuke allowed her to snatch the envelope out of his hand, as he came to stand next to Naruto.
"Oh my god, this is amazing!" she gasped, holding something akin to a ticket in the air. "A spa trip to Lady Terumi's Resort? You shouldn't have!" All the same she threw her arms around his neck and pressed a deep kiss on his lips, eliciting several catcalls in the room.
Naruto looked away, the sight of the happy couple next to him making his heart clench with pain. Well, really, what had he expected? He should be used to their physical affection by now, but …
"I'm going to get another drink," he excused himself and walked away before either one of them could react.
The kitchen was blessedly empty; everyone was gathered in the dining room now, watching Sakura opening her presents. Releasing a soft sigh, he walked to the fridge, hoping there was something like apple juice left instead of the bottles of champagne and white wine which were practically customary when celebrating an adult's birthday in this family.
"Thank god," he mumbled, spotting a bottle with apple juice lying down on the second shelf and he snatched it out of the fridge; the cold glass instantly leaking its coldness against his warm hand.
When he turned around, intent on finding a clean glass as he didn't know where he had left his first one, he froze at the sight which met him in the doorway.
"Uzumaki-san," Fugaku stated coolly.
Well, shit. The last person he wanted to see today.
AN2: So you finally got to see some other Uchiha LOL Better late than never, right?
Please leave your thoughts behind in a review; should you spot any mistakes, please point them out to me.
I see you all back on the twenty-fifth for the next chapter!
Cuddles
Melissa
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