Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto. Please don’t sue me.
WARNING: THIS FIC CONTAINS YAOI. Meaning it has boy-boy loving. If you are not cool with that, then please close this browser or press the back button now. Please do not say that you have not been warned!
Major pairing: SasuNaru
The story so far: Naruto's pregnancy prevented him from taking the jounin exam that year, but that doesn't mean that he'll allow himself to be left all alone in Konoha! With Tsunade's help he was able to get to the Hidden Village of Rain in time for the exam, but with one condition though --- he had to dress up as a girl. Slight trouble occurs when Naruto caught the Rain Lord's son's attention.
Other Notes: The whole chapter is narrated via 1st POV alternating between Sasuke and Naruto unless otherwise stated. The ************ signifies a change in POV.
Oki everyone! Enjoy the fic! ^___________^ (WARNING: This chapter contains fluff. Lots of it. Proceed with caution. XP)
Nine Months
by macy
Chapter 5 The Night Before
Sasuke scooted his chair back to stand up. He lazily stretched his neck by moving his head from side to side before he began massaging his nape for a few seconds. Who would have known that such a mundane action can look so darn sexy? My quick side track was rapidly put on hold as he leaned down to say something to Neji before leaving the table. I didn’t really catch what he said and I really don’t care. What I care about is that Sasuke is leaving the table, giving me a good chance to sip something while he’s away.
“Ey Kiba, can you pass that bottle to me?” I asked quite urgently. Finally! I can taste some, now that Sasuke’s in the bathroom or wherever he went!
“Huh?” the drunken boy replied like an idiot. I sighed exasperatedly before I reached for the bottle myself. My fingers have started to brush against the mostly full beer bottle at the end of the table when I felt someone swat my hand.
“Awww!” I whined. “What’s your problem Neji?!” I added while tending my red hand. He actually swatted my hand pretty good!
“You’re not supposed to drink that,” he supplied calmly.
I squinted my eyes at him, suspicious at his sudden concern over alcohol. “Well, if that thing’s so bad, then maybe you shouldn’t drink it yourself!” I puffed while I pointed at the can of beer he had on one hand.
The white-eyed bastard just ignored me. I tried to reach for the bottle again, more like a challenge this time, and I was just about to snatch the bottle’s neck when Neji grasped my wrist tightly.
“A---waa-waaaw!! Neji! What’s up with the excessive violence! It’s only a freaking bottle, unless…” I let my sentence fade when I realized why Neji’s being unusually persistent about what I drink.
“Damn that bastard. Don’t tell me Sasuke told you to baby-sit me while he’s away.” I grumbled loud enough for Neji to hear.
The said individual only shrugged his shoulders before swallowing a good amount of beer, as if mocking me. Argh.
“Don’t be mad Naruto-kun..Heeeheeeeheeee…” I heard a drunken Hinata say. “I think it’s really cute how Sasuke-kun can be overly protective towards you.”
“Yeah, yeah, like a mother hen! Hahahaha!!” Kiba added.
Argh…that comment was unnecessary. I looked around the table to see how the others were keeping their alcohol. We’ve been celebrating the end of this year’s Jounin exam for about 4 hours now, so I bet everyone’s at their limit. Lee had already passed out a while ago. Sakura’s in the brink of passing out I think. She’s kinda just staring into space. Shino’s still drinking but I don’t think he’s anything close to sober anymore. Shikamaru and Chouji had gone back to the hotel an hour ago to get a plastered and quite loud Ino to bed. Hinata’s now singing karaoke songs with Tenten who seems to be enjoying the singing just a little too much. Neji’s just sitting there contemplating and making sure that my hand does not “accidentally” reach something. It amazes me how he can actually have enough mind to even keep an eye on me, seeing he’s already working on his 5th beer.
Hrm..where’s Sasuke anyway? That bathroom break’s taking such a long time. I pushed my chair back noisily and decided to look for my bastard.
“Where are you going?” Neji asked.
“Sasuke,” was my simple answer.
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I sighed for the tenth time since I got outside. After using the bathroom, I decided to get some fresh air and sit at the restaurant’s patio for a bit before I returned to the others. I tilted my head and rested my palms behind me, against the concrete of the fountain ledge I was sitting on, as I stared up at the sky. It was a clear night. The waning moon almost looked pretty to me.
I heard the door open so I shifted my head to look at the newcomer. I grinned at him before I returned my gaze at the sky. I spoke first.
“Clear night huh? It feels almost as if we’re back in Konoha.”
Typically, the night sky in Rain isn’t as clear as the ones we see in Konoha. There are usually clouds scattered across the sky in any given day. I guess tonight is a bit special. I leaned my head to one side to look at the slightly shivering occupant of the space next to mine.
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“Sit on my lap instead, dobe.” I heard Sasuke say out of the blue. I blushed at his words, totally caught in surprise. Sasuke does not usually say intimate things at random. I kept my head down before answering, “What are talking about? Here’s fine!”
“The concrete’s cold. I can see you’re cold. Come on.” He said before tapping his lap for emphasis.
I refused to move. Instead I continued to keep my head down and tried to control my shivers instead.
“I’m fine.” I lied.
I heard him sigh tiredly before I felt a pair of strong arms pull me into his lap by surprise.
“Iyaaaa!!! What do you think you’re doing Sasuke!” I protested as I tried to push myself off his chest.
“Trying to keep my family warm, what else does it look like?” he grumbled, as if automatic, unaware of how those words made an impact to me.
His family? I slowly smiled like an idiot against his chest, stopping my protesting movements.
“Naruto?” I heard him whisper.
“What is it?” I asked quietly.
“You haven’t changed your mind about having a baby right?” I heard him say with slight quiver in his voice. Well, Sasuke and quiver doesn’t actually sound right together so I shifted myself so I could see his face. I guess that made him even more nervous as told by the way he combed his hair with his hand.
“I mean, you’re still cool with this right? You still want to have a baby with me---right?” he said, finally deciding to look me in the eyes.
I smiled lovingly at him before answering the most stupid question he’s ever asked. “Of course you idiot. What’s with the insecurity all of a sudden? What made you think that I may have changed my mind?” I asked with a curious pout.
“I don’t know. I was just thinking…” he tried to explain with a light blush on the bridge of his nose. I couldn’t resist anymore.
I kissed him lightly on the forehead to ease his uncertainty. It really isn’t like Sasuke to act all unsure. Of course, it isn’t like me either to be all soothing and calm. I wonder what I ate.
“I can’t really imagine myself with anyone else Sasuke. I can’t think of anyone else I could make a mini blond Naruto replica with.” I ended with a chuckle.
I saw Sasuke’s eyes narrow at my last remark. Unable to comprehend what the stare was for, I blatantly asked, “What?”
“Our kid will have black hair, black eyes and the Sharingan. No way am I going to allow him or her to look like an idiot,” he huffed arrogantly at me.
Why this little!! Arghhh!!! Bastard!!! I growled at my human seat. I ought to--- “Yeow! What was that?!”
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I saw Naruto’s face form a cute scowl after hearing what our kid should look like. I was just about ready to hear his comeback when I heard him screech out of nowhere.
“What was what?” I asked him, just as confused as he possibly could be.
“My tummy. It felt weird.” He mumbled quietly, face scrunched up, trying hard to figure out whatever the problem was. Do all pregnant people look this adorable when perplexed?
“Is there anything wrong?” I started to worry. I automatically settled my hand above his belly, and shortly felt a slight pressure.
“Yaa!! There it was again! You felt it too Sasuke, right? What the heck was that? You think it’s something I ate?”
I stared dumbfounded at him. How could he think it was something he ate, unless he has turned into a live-animal eating predator now? I opted to remain quiet while I concentrated on his belly once more. There! I felt it again! Unable to control my surge of happiness, I embraced Naruto tightly and released a full round of laughter.
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“Sasuke?” I asked, confused about his sudden burst of emotion. Just what was it anyway? Why is Sasuke suddenly super happy?
“Sasuke?” I asked again.
“This is so exciting Naruto!” He managed to release before crushing me with his arms once more.
“What is exciting Sasuke!? Spill!” I asked impatiently as I pushed him away from me.
“Dobe. We just felt the baby’s first kicks!” he answered me affectionately while rubbing my hair quite a bit.
Baby kick? Was that what that was? “Really?” I whispered before an equally broad smile broke on my face.
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“Really, you dolt. You’re the one who has the baby inside your body, you should know these things!” I really don’t know how Naruto can be so slow sometimes. I felt him pounce on me violently almost causing us to fall into the fountain if not for my excellent chakra control that glued us to the concrete.
“The baby kicked! The baby kicked Sasuke!!! That’s so awesome! How cool could this possibly be?! And you felt it too! Sasuke~~~!! The baby~~~!! Hahahaha!!!”
I smiled even wider after seeing Naruto’s reaction, and was about to join his laughter when I noticed a group of shocked individuals standing at the door. Apparently Shikamaru and Chouji came back after making sure that Ino was ok, because both of them are now staring at us together with Neji and Kiba.
“Sasuke! You’re smiling! Man, I’m really drunk huh?” Kiba muttered to no one in particular.
Naruto immediately hopped off me and tackled an unsuspecting Neji.
“Neji!!!! My baby!! My baby just kicked! Like right now! It felt sooo weird. At first I didn’t know what it was and I was all weirded out by the feeling but then Sasuke felt it too and he told me that it was the baby! The baby!!! Kicking, Neji! Kicking! The baby!!!”
“Hey… Naruto wasn’t supposed to drink right?” Chouji asked Shikamaru as they continued to stare at the hyperactive blond.
“He hasn’t drunk a drop. Amazing isn’t it?” Shikamaru replied with a light smile on his lips.
“Shikamaru! Did you hear what I told Neji?! My baby just kicked! Like right---” Naruto started his testimony again after jumping in front of his next victim. I smirked at his actions as Shikamaru placed a hand over Naruto’s mouth.
“Yeah yeah. Congratulations. I heard it loud and clear Naruto, no need to repeat it again.” He replied quickly before mumbling. “Is there really a need to be so loud and active at 2 in the morning?”
Neji picked himself from the ground before dusting off the dirt from his clothes that resulted from Naruto’s tackle. “The bar’s closing. We came out to get you guys. The others are already pretty wasted. We need your help carrying them back to the hotel.” He explained before turning to Naruto. “Congratulations Naruto.”
“Ey Naruto! Can I feel it too?” Kiba asked excitedly before placing his palm over Naruto’s belly.
I released a growl unintentionally.
“Oy! Come on Naruto, make it kick again!” Kiba insisted.
“Oi…baby? Kick already, Uncle Kiba wants to feel you.” Naruto talked to his tummy.
“Baka. You can’t just order the baby to kick. It just happens ok?” I explained tiredly before I tried dragging the still hyper blond into the bar.
“Ne, ne.. Sasuke? I wanna feel it again. When do you think would it happen again? You wanna feel it too right? Ne? Ne?” Naruto continued with light hops in his steps.
I released a heavy sigh. This is going to be a long night.
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A perfect scowl was on my face as Naruto and I stood in front of a lavish front door. I wanted Naruto to spend the night at the hotel, but he insisted that he had all his stuff at Sakuraga’s mansion so it would work better if he spent his last night at Rain in that house. I growled once more as Naruto rang the doorbell.
“Sasuke, would you stop pretending to be a bear? All this growling is really getting annoying.” I heard him say.
Well excuse me for being pissed. It’s not everyday that I drop my lover at another man’s doorstep. I growled once more as I heard footsteps approaching the door. I was hoping everyone would be asleep by now, so that Naruto would be forced to go back with me. Damn.
“Welcome back, Naruto-sama!” A young girl dressed in a black and white maid’s uniform answered the door.
“Good morning Hikari-san. I apologize for coming back this late.” Naruto said as he scratched the back of his head sheepishly.
“No need to apologize Naruto-sama.” The maid supplied politely before turning to me.
I saw a light blush cover her cheeks before she continued, “Good morning sir. Please come in, both of you. It’s quite chilly outside.”
I shook my head lightly. “There’s no need for that. I’m actually leaving.”
“You sure, Sasuke? Well, thanks for walking me then.”
“No need to thank me for that dobe. Of course I’d have walked you back.” I answered lightly before messing his hair a bit.
“Heeey!!! Would you stop that annoying habit of yours?” He pouted cutely at me as he tried to swat my hands away.
I smirked at him before I bid my goodnight. “I’ll be picking you up at exactly ten in the morning. Have your things ready before then.”
“Yes mother,” he replied sarcastically as he crossed his arms across his chest.
Damn adorable dobe. I stepped closer to close the distance between us before I placed a soft kiss on his cheek.
“Good night my Naru-chan.” I whispered before I quickly turned my back and started to walk away.
A few seconds later, I heard the maid, who was still standing at the open doorway, invite Naruto once more to enter the house. I looked back discretely to see a still blushing Naruto slowly make his way into the house.
I whistled a light tune as I headed back to the hotel.
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My head was still floating in Cloud 9 as I was following Hikaru-san in the hallway. Sasuke kissed me in front of Hikaru-san!!
“Your boyfriend’s a real head turner Naruto-sama.” I heard Hikaru-san say.
A new wave of redness passed my cheeks as I processed that thought. “H—hai…” I muttered quietly unsure if she even heard what I just said. Trying to change the embarrassing topic, I asked her where she was leading me to.
“Sakuraga-sama told me to bring you to his room when you got back. He wanted to talk to you regardless of what time you came back.”
I flinched at her answer. Alone with Sakuraga--- in his own home one late evening, or early dawn, just didn’t sound right to me.
“Don’t worry too much about it Naruto-sama. Sakuraga-sama’s not a bad guy. I’m sure nothing bad would happen. Besides, I’ll stay right outside the door if you need me for anything.” The young maid reassured me as she stood in front of a huge set of double doors. I’m assuming this is her master’s room. I just nodded lightly at her, grateful for her concern before I knocked and stepped into the room.
“Sakuraga-sama?” I asked as I opened the heavy door.
“Ah! Naruto-san! Please come in.”
I stepped in slowly eyeing my surroundings suspiciously. Sakuraga was sitting at his desk scribbling something.
“They said you wanted to see me. If you’re busy I could come back some other time.”
He gently put down his pen before licking an envelope seal. “It’s alright. I’m done. Well, why don’t you take a seat?” He gestured at his bed.
I squinted my eyes at him before declining his offer. “I’m fine standing right here. Thank you.”
“Hrm?” He raised one of his eyebrows before he continued. “But the bed is much better Naruto-san, unless…maybe you like it better standing up? Against the door or a wall maybe?”
“Perverted asshole.” I muttered, not caring about his rank at the moment. I clenched my hands and gritted my teeth.
“Oh? But you’re the one who declined the bed just now.” He added as he made his way towards me.
“Oh, don’t you even think about it Sakuraga-*sama*.” I spitted his name with much sarcasm. “I’m pretty sure someone would not even hesitate to inflict harm on you if you did anything to me.”
Screw this. The pretending ends tomorrow, so I don’t need to take this, especially since he’s throwing a bunch of sexual innuendoes! I turned around unceremoniously and was headed straight for the door, when I heard him speak again.
“It’s that Uchiha, huh? You love him, is that it? But I really do think that I perform better in bed than him Naruto-chan. Care to test it?”
I turned around and glared at his disturbing challenge. “Yes it is him! And honestly speaking, he didn’t like you at all from the very beginning, and from experience, a pissed off Sasuke is already a pain to deal with. I wouldn’t even want to describe what an angry Sasuke would be like, much less if his anger is geared towards you.” I threatened blindly aware that my voice has now become remarkably louder.
Sakuraga just stared at me. I was still panting because of my burst of threats, and the consequences of my actions were just starting to flow through my brain.
Fuck. Did I just cause trouble for Konoha by threatening another land’s lord? I could not mask the expression of regret and fear that drifted my features. The asshole must have noticed this as indicated by the satisfied smirk on his face.
“Why don’t you take a seat beside me Naruto-san?” He said as he patted the space beside him on the large bed. “Don’t you think you’ve caused Konoha enough trouble as it is? Don’t make this even more difficult.”
I growled angrily but complied with his orders, making sure I sat a good distance away from him.
The distance didn’t go unnoticed. He took a couple of deep breaths as he stared at the large gap between us. He began speaking once more. “I’m not that crazy to rage a war against Uchiha much less Konoha. I know how powerful Konoha is. So why don’t you try and breath normally again now, would you?” He said seemingly sincerely, with only a light tinge of taunt on his voice.
I peered at him curiously unsure of the sudden change in his tone. Just what the heck is going on here? What’s up with the calmness and maturity? Where did the perverted asshole go?
He looked at me, apparently waiting for me to say something, but I opted to remain quiet. I saw him rub his temples before he continued.
“I apologize for the vulgarity I exhibited just a moment ago.” He looked as me with soft eyes, but I forced myself to remain stern.
“I…I’m just tired and stressed. I didn’t mean to come across like that.” He added shortly.
I was starting to believe his apology. He looked really sincere.
Hell. When did I get all soft and gullible?
“My father’s in a really bad condition. The pressure for me to marry is really getting to me. My family is very traditional and would much prefer if I married someone from the same country, but I thought a Fire Lord’s daughter would work just as well, if not better since an alliance will be made with the marriage.”
He glanced at me, waiting for some kind of input from me, which I denied once more.
“But that really couldn’t happen now would it?”
I didn’t know why he asked that with a playful tone, but it got me a little on the edge.
“Yeah, I don’t think Uchiha-san will like that idea.” I decided to include Sasuke’s name on that sentence just to put a subtle threat. Can’t hurt to be a little on the safe side now.
“Hrm? I would assume. Besides, my people want me to have heirs you know.” He added with a light knowing grin.
Hmm…well of course, it’s natural for a Lord to have heirs. And since I’m a …. Waaaaait second. My eyes widened in shock and denial as I searched his grin for answers. “What do you ---” My incomplete question was answered quickly as he spoke once more.
“My people will certainly not be happy if I married a boy.”
My mind went on panic mode to say the least. Like shit!!! This is not good, for me or for Konoha! He just discovered that I’ve been deceiving him all this time. So not good. Thanks for the brilliant plan Tsunade-baa-chan!! I tried to scramble whatever wit I have left and spurted out a lame excuse for a denial. “No I’m not! Are you saying I look like a boy??!! What an insult!!”
I huffed as Sakuraga burst into chuckles. “No need to deny it anymore Naruto-san, or should I say Naruto-kun.”
“I’m telling you, I’m not a boy!” I exclaimed waving my arms in huge circles for emphasis, and also because of my distress.
“Right. You’d have to lie better than that.” He mocked me, with a smirk on his face.
Asshole. Why do I always have contact with bastards who like smirking anyway?
I glared at him for some long minutes before I released a sigh of defeat. “How’d you find out?”
“Oh, well, a… curious visit in the bathing area did it for me.” I heard him say with a mischievous glint in his eyes. “Even with the unexpected turn of events, I would have to say that it was still time well spent though. The view was quite… enjoyable if I may add.”
My eyes popped out at his rather disturbing confession.
“You’ve got to be kidding me!!! Pervert!!!” I couldn’t believe it! I wanted to pound him to the ground, but then I did play him so I couldn’t really do that to him without feeling guilty.
The next minutes were spent in silence, and since I couldn’t handle the uneasy feeling I was having I asked with downcast eyes, “So now what?”
“Well, why don’t you start by saying who you really are and why you’re here?” He said, as he shifted his position in bed, to get more comfortable. Is he expecting a long story here?
I glared once more, debating whether I should make up some story or just tell him the truth. After long agonizing moments of just staring each other down, I sighed and started to swing my legs against the bed. “My name’s Uzumaki Naruto. As you already know, I’m not a girl and I’m not a member of the noble court.” I glanced at him looking for any sign of outburst. Seeing none, I continued. “I’m a chuunin, and since all my friends are taking the Jounin exam this year, I decided to come to Rain to see their matches and support them.”
“Hmph. You’re a chuunin? Riiiight.” He said with raised eyebrows.
“I’m telling you I am!!!” I exclaimed, offended by his doubt. I certainly didn’t expect him to try and dissect that part of the confession though. I would have thought he’d be more concerned about the fact that he just let a commoner stay at his mansion for free.
“Then how come you’re not taking the exam then? You’re probably just a genin.” He snickered.
Argh!!! Where did this other personality of his come from?! It’s seriously obnoxious.
I fumed some more before I muttered with a red face. “It’s because I’m pregnant.”
“Huh? What did you just say? I was so busy laughing that I didn’t hear you.” He added tauntingly.
Argh!! “I said I’m pregnant you asshole!” I exclaimed before a heavy blush covered my whole face. Did I just scream that?
Genuine shock covered his face, not that I expected anything else. “You’re what?”
“You heard me. Don’t let me say it again.” I scowled.
He still sported an unconvinced shocked look on his face. Who would really blame him now? “But you’re a boy…” He smartly observed.
“We’ve already established that with your awesome observation skills.” I answered sarcastically, a little amused at his dumbfounded expression.
“Is it some sort of jutsu?” He tried to comprehend.
I scrunched my eyebrows in thought before I answered, “Yeah…sorta like that.” I decided to keep the explanation short and simple. I’m really not in the mood to explain Kyuubi to him.
“Well, I guess marriage is still on the table then? Having heirs with you turns out to be not an issue after all!” He exclaimed.
What the heck?? I was shocked by his remark. Weren’t we over this? I tried my best to close my hanging jaw. My shock and confusion wasn’t helping me though.
I heard him chuckle before explaining himself. “I was just kidding. It’s really fun to toy with you.”
I was about to growl and spit out a comeback when he walked briskly towards the door and asked for the maid, Hikaru-san, to take me back to my room.
“I had a good time Naruto-san. I hope you enjoyed your stay as well.” He said as he held the door open for me. I eyed him curiously unsure if this really was it. No punishment no anything for pretending to be a noble lady?
“Yeah, thanks for having me.” I nodded politely, eyes still suspicious, before I walked towards the waiting attendant.
I had just started walking down the hall when I heard my name being called. I turned around slowly and asked what he needed.
“Please invite me at your kid’s first birthday party. I should have an overdue vacation at that point.” I heard him say cheerfully with a light smile.
I nodded at his unusual request, before I let a goofy smile out. I exclaimed, “Sure thing, you asshole,” before turning my head once more, ignoring the look of shock on the maid’s face.
About damn time I dropped the whole polite façade.
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“Naruto!!!! I wanna ride on the carriage too!!!”
“If you ride it, then I should get to ride it too Ino-pig!”
“Shut up forehead-girl! I asked him first!”
“Ano…I don’t think it’s fair if Naruto-kun lets anyone ride with him.”
“Hinata’s right. Besides, are any of you pregnant anyway? Nooo..”
“Argh, Tenten, why do you have to be such a stickler to the rules!”
“This is so troublesome. We are here to see Naruto off and not to fight for the seat next to his on the carriage.”
“Just where the heck is the stupid carriage anyway?” I grumbled, having enough of the lousy argument already.
“I don’t know. Keji-san should have been here already.” Naruto answered thoughtfully.
“I see a carriage approaching Naruto-san. Is that it?” Lee pointed out.
I followed where Lee was pointing at and scowled at the sight of the carriage. It was way too grand to be a regular carriage for hire. Even the horses looked grand.
“Huh? This isn’t the same.” I heard Naruto say as the carriage stopped right in front of us. The said vehicle’s door was opened by the footman and revealed the last man I wanted to see right now.
“Naruto-san, would you care if I had a moment with you?” Sakuraga said as he motioned for Naruto to enter the carriage.
I had sidestepped in front of Naruto when I heard the bastard add, “In private please.”
I growled as I felt Naruto’s hand touch my shoulder. I moved out of the way albeit reluctantly and continued to glare at the offending presence.
“This will only take a moment.” He said before closing the door.
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“So, what do you want Sakuraga-sama?” I asked as soon as I got in.
“I don’t believe I’ll be seeing you anytime soon, so I just wanted to say goodbye to my new friend.” He said rather cheerfully.
His friend? I eyed him suspiciously before asking again, “Why the grand entrance? You could have said goodbye this morning at the mansion. Your maid said you were unavailable.”
“I overslept, that’s why I was unavailable. Besides, it’s more fun to get the Uchiha agitated. I bet he’s planning on ways to mutilate me right about now, judging by the way he was glaring at me.” He chuckled at his own thoughts.
Well, hello messed up friend. What kind of person chuckles at the thought of someone mutilating him? I couldn’t disagree with his assumption though.
“Come on, you enjoy playing with your Uchiha right?”
I let a grin form on my lips before I joined his chuckles. Sasuke is pretty cute when he gets all protective. Hehe.
“Care to play the game with me before you guys go?”
I raised an eyebrow at his suggestion.
“Come on Naruto-kun, please humor me.” I heard him add with a playful smirk, before I complied with a large grin.
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What the hell is taking so long? I am going to burst open that carriage if they don’t come out in 30 seconds.
“N---no I really can’t Sakuraga-sama, and there’s Sasuke also so---” I heard Naruto say as the door swung open. He remained inside though so from my angle, all I could see were Sakuraga’s feet.
“Think about it Naruto-san. I’m willing to pay however much it’ll cost.”
“You can’t put a price on such things! It’s something I should give you on my own.”
Such things? And just what are those, huh? I could feel my eyes start to change color as I continued to listen to them.
“And with my current condition, I--- I can’t! I just can’t Sakuraga-sama.”
“Just this once, Naruto-san. I promise you, I’ll never bother you about this again.”
“I --- Sasuke will really not like this ---“ I heard Naruto falter. I took a step closer to the carriage.
“Just one night Naruto-san. One night is all I want.”
I felt my sharingan spin at his request. One night he says? I’ll make sure he never gets to say that again to my Naruto!!
“Fi-fine… One night it is. Just…don’t be so eager ok?”
That’s it!!!!!!!!! I charged at the open carriage, ready to pounce on my target and get back my Naruto, when two pairs of surprised eyes met my glare. “Sasuke?” I heard Naruto say.
“No way is Naruto warming up your bed.” I growled at the man as I grabbed Naruto’s wrist.
“Huh? Who said anything about using the bed Uchiha-san?” he feigned innocence at me. “I really would much prefer such activities in the kitchen, preferably… on the table.” He added cynically, humming the statement’s every syllable. I swear I’m about to rip his throat right now.
“Sasuke! What are you talking about? That’s such an embarrassing statement! Take it back right now, and apologize you bastard!” Naruto reprimanded me much to my surprise.
“Why should I apologize? Wasn’t he just asking you that right now? One night, remember?” I yelled at him, my eyes still burning red.
“He meant dinner! I told him about my special ramen and how you didn’t want me to be eating ramen while I’m pregnant, that’s why I’m so hesitant about it!”
I stared at him in disbelief. Are you fucking kidding me? That conversation was about ramen?
“Geez Sasuke, please pull your mind out of the gutter.” Naruto added as he pushed me off the carriage.
************** Shikamaru’s POV
“I apologize for Sasuke’s behavior. He’s normally very reserved. I don’t know what got into him.” Naruto added before he stepped off the box.
I raised my eyebrows curiously as I noticed Naruto and the Lord exchange winks before closing the carriage door. My suspicions were confirmed when Naruto failed to keep a quick bark of laughter when he faced Sasuke. Sasuke seemed too immersed in his own thoughts to even notice Naruto’s blatant loss of composure.
I guess Naruto found a partner in crime? Good thing he lives miles away from home, or else I couldn’t even imagine how troublesome that would even be.
A/N: I actually had to research when a pregnant mother can actually feel movement from her baby, and when the dad usually gets to feel it too! Heehee..so yey..for kicking baby moments! ^^ And if you’re curious why they both felt it at the same time --- it’s not because Naruto’s just plain insensitive or dumb or anything! Normally the mom would feel it first since the baby’s inside her after all, but in Naruto’s case, remember that the baby’s right under the seal and not in Naruto’s non-existent womb. This is why Sasuke and Naruto were able to feel it at the same time.
By the way, I already know the baby’s gender, name, personality, and what he or she will look like.
And on a random note: Has anyone read the latest chapters of Naruto? Have you guys seen 15-16 year old Neji? Well, in case you haven’t--- here, I uploaded one of Inane’s colored inserts to see what I’m talking about (don’t worry no spoilers) :: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/zalawny/naruto_ch253_p20-21special4.jpg ::
Holy crap. He grew up to be such a bishie. Made me want to write a Neji/someone fic. LOL. Kyaaa~~~ Neji~~~~!!! Ahh…the suspense in the Naruto manga is killing me. Killing me!!! Haaa… I wanna read what happens next chapter, and the next, and the next. Of course there’s D-Grayman too…(other than the fact that I wanna read the next chapter ASAP as well), don’t you think the exorcist Kanda is Sasuke in an alternate universe? ^^ He has the same personality, he bickers incessantly with the main character, and he kinda looks like Sasuke (just with long straight hair tied up on a high ponytail). OK, I’ll stop here before this becomes a full blown ranting.
Now on to the responses!
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*Evvy: Sasuke’s price just has to wait until the next chapter ^^
*Kaiyo No Hime: Mwahahaha!!! Kaiyo No Hime’s boyfriend fear meeeee! LOL. How can yaoi be bad? Tsktsk…I’ll lend a hand next time you throw him out the window, hehehehe XP
*Christina: I’m glad my fic didn’t scare you away from the Naruto fandom. Hahaha…
*Raven: Thanks for the long review, also thanks for giving this MRPEG fic a try. As for the baby…well…hehehehhe…I have plans.
*Mistune: Erm, being able to frustrate a reader is a good thing right? LOL. At least in my case, it’s make me want to read the next chapter more, to the point that the anticipation almost kills me, hahahaha (especially if I really like a fic).
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Preview for the next chapter: Baby supplies shopping or treasure hunting?
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