Disclaimer: I sadly don't own Naruto.

Warnings: AU, Shounen-ai, OOC, Mpreg, unbetaed -please forgive the mistakes.

A/N: Welcome to my new story! Yay! As always, it's SasuNaru, wouldn't expect something else from me, lol. So, this story's going to be multichaptered and angsty. For the sake of the plot, our boys will have to be with different people, but I promise you a happy ending.

The poll's closed, thank you for voting! Most of you said you like SasuNaru strictly. And to Rhea: I don't know if you're reading this, but I already have an idea for a royalty SasuNaru fic, so you can look out for it after Be Forever.

Wiuw, this turned out long. Enjoy!

"I didn't come here of my own accord, and I can't leave that way. Whoever brought me here will have to take me home."

Naruto's eyelids stirred and he opened them slowly. He stared at the ceiling for a while and then shut off his annoying alarm clock. With a sigh, he stood up and looked around in his room. It was small and bright. He had just a bed, a closet and a desk inside. He had a bathroom connected to his room with a second door. It was messy as always. He tiptoed around the photographs that covered the floor and entered the small bathroom of his.

He was quick with his morning refreshment. When he turned back to his room, he collected the mess on the floor and left them on his desk beside his camera. Walking to his closet, he pulled on tight jeans and wore a white t-shirt. He left his room and walked to the room across from his.

He pushed the door open and found his home-mate sleeping heavily under his thick covers. Naruto smiled at Sasuke's mussed hair and left to prepare the breakfast. They lived in a small two floored apartment. On the second floor they had their bedrooms and on the first floor, there was a big, bright living room and a kitchen.

He was quick to carry breakfast food to the table in the living room and he run up to Sasuke's room. Sasuke's room was bigger than Naruto's. They had played jan-ken to decide who was going to take the bigger room and Sasuke had won. Naruto still thought that Sasuke somehow cheated. Naruto walked to the bed and smiled wickedly. He jumped on the mattress right beside Sasuke's sleeping form.

"Wake up princess!" Naruto shouted and started bouncing on the bed. He giggled merrily as Sasuke groaned.

Sasuke opened an eye and grabbed Naruto's ankle and tugged him, causing him to fall down on the bed.

"Teme!" Naruto cried as he changed his position, so that he was facing Sasuke.

"Dobe," Sasuke whispered with closed eyes. He threw an arm across Naruto's slim waist and held him tightly. "Let me sleep a little more."

Naruto's heart stopped for a moment. He gulped slowly and raised a shaky hand to touch Sasuke's flawless cheek gently.

Ah, how he loved this man.

Both Sasuke and Naruto were twenty-six years old. They were friends since their diaper days, and there hadn't been a day they spent without each other's presence. Naruto wasn't exactly sure when he had fallen for Sasuke, but they were sixteen when Naruto confessed his love, and that was the age he had been turned down.

Naruto's heart ached in that painfully similar manner. That day, Sasuke hadn't outright rejected Naruto, he had opted for staying silent. So to this day, even if Naruto knew it was in vain, he still carried a small hope in his heart. A hope that he kept alive carefully. He lived with the dream of Sasuke returning his feelings. He found the strength he needed to live on with that tiny, hidden hope. It was all in vain, Naruto knew it, but he still fooled himself with a childish sense.

"Teme," Naruto whispered, pushing back the thoughts that were threatening to overcome him. "We're going to be late for work."

Sasuke was a lawyer at a big company. Day by day, he was getting more successful, years of hard work was paying off. Naruto was a wedding photographer at a monthly magazine. He enjoyed his job, and he could easily say that his job was the only thing that gave him satisfaction in his life.

"I'll drive you," Sasuke whispered and held Naruto closer.

Naruto blushed and pressed his cheek against Sasuke's hard chest. Like a man who was lost in the deserts, craving for a drop of water, Naruto craved a little touch that Sasuke would bestow upon him. He listened to Sasuke's heart beat and enjoyed the warmness his best friend provided.

They stayed cuddled up under the sheets together for a while and then Sasuke opened his dark eyes finally.

"Morning, dobe," Sasuke said with his husky voice.

"Morning," Naruto smiled as he sat up. "Breakfast's ready."

Sasuke nodded as he stood up. "I'll take a quick shower."

"Okay," Naruto climbed out of the bed. "I'll prepare the tea then."

Sasuke nodded with a smirk. "Thanks wife."

"Teme!" Naruto cried with a deep blush. He grabbed the nearest pillow and threw it at the young lawyer who run into his bathroom with a carefree laughter.

Naruto huffed and then walked out with a small smile.

By the time Naruto prepared the tea, Sasuke joined him at the table. They chatted away easily like usual. Even if they were the opposites of each other, it seemed like there was an unseen bond between them, always pulling them together.

"Dobe," Sasuke shouted as he put on his shoes. "We're going to be late!"

"Your fault!" Came the muffled reply.

After a minute, Naruto was racing down the stairs to Sasuke's side with his backpack.

"Did you take your camera?" Sasuke asked as he helped Naruto to wear his coat.

"Yes!" Naruto nodded wildly.

"Your lenses?" Sasuke reminded as he bent down to tie Naruto's sneakers –Naruto couldn't tie them properly. "Your hard disk and presentation?"

Naruto was a hardworking employee and the owner of the magazine, Tsunade, liked Naruto more than her other workers. Today, Naruto was going to make a presentation about the future of the wedding fashion industry and if he could get the approval of the board, he would be promoted.

Naruto gasped loudly and run upstairs quickly.

"Dobe!" Sasuke shouted after him. He knew the dobe better than he knew himself. "How many times have I told you not to get inside with shoes on?" There was silence. "Are you even listening?"

"Yes, yes," Naruto came back running as he put on his bright yellow backpack. "Sorry Sasuke. You know it was an emergency!"

Sasuke sighed deeply and then opened the door. "Let's go."

Naruto nodded and locked the door, following after Sasuke into the car.

"Stop it, Naruto," Sasuke said. Naruto was stirring his legs without stopping, a clear sign that he was nervous. "I know that you are going to do great with that presentation."

"But, what if I can't?" Naruto asked as he started chewing his nails.

Sasuke sighed softly. Holding the wheel with a hand, he held Naruto's hand with the free one to stop him from harming himself. "I trust you. I'm sure that you will do perfect. And if not, you will keep working to prove them what they missed and they will beg you to be their CEO."

"Pfft," Naruto laughed, clutching his stomach with his free hand, the other holding onto Sasuke's bigger one tightly. "Manager? Me? Come on teme! I'm just a photographer!"

"The best one," Sasuke said confidently and squeezed Naruto's hand before letting go.

Naruto pressed his hand to his chest, wanting to keep the warmness just a moment longer. "T-Thank you."

Sasuke chuckled and pinched Naruto's blushing cheek quickly.

"Teme!" Naruto shouted. Blushing deeper, he rubbed the spot Sasuke touched.

Sasuke laughed softly as he stopped in front of the Naruto's workplace. "Just keep calm and be yourself, okay? I'm sure it's going to be fine."

"Okay," Naruto nodded, taking a deep calming breath. "I keep calm."

"Yes," Sasuke nodded with a soft smile, watching Naruto's nervous face. "Don't forget to give me a call."

"Okay," Naruto nodded as he opened the door. "See you tonight."

"See you," Sasuke waved at Naruto and then drove to his own company.

Taking another deep breath, Naruto smoothed out his t-shirt and zipping up his coat, he walked into the building. They weren't a big magazine, so every worker knew each other. Naruto smiled and nodded at the other employees as he passed by them.

"Good morning, Naruto," Tenten, another photographer like Naruto, smiled at him.

"Morning!" Naruto smiled at the girl. "Your hair looks so beautiful," Naruto commented. "You should let it out more often!"

Tenten touched her loose hair with a smile. "Thanks Naruto!"

Naruto nodded at her and then headed to his section. Their magazine wasn't about just wedding. They subjected anything that was about celebrating; weddings, baby showers, birthday parties and time to time, home decoration.

Naruto left the elevator and came face to face with Ino. She was the best model they had. Naruto loved photographing her in wedding dresses.

"Ino, good morning!" Naruto smiled happily.

"Morning Naruto," Ino replied with a smile. "How are you?"

"Good," Naruto smiled. "A little nervous, you know the promotion thing," Naruto waved a hand.

Ino smiled softly. "You are my best photographer! You deserve to be at top!"

Naruto blushed softly. "Thanks…" Coughing a little, Naruto decided to change the subject. "How about you? How is the things between you and your prince charming?"

Ino blushed deeply and Naruto smiled smugly, knowing that he was on the right track.

"You hide him from everyone," Naruto said. "Are you sooo jealous of him?"

"No!" Ino blushed even deeper if that was possible. "He doesn't like to socialize that much. But, we… we are talking about marriage."

"Ino!" Naruto gasped happily. "That's wonderful news! You have to let me be your photographer at the wedding!"

"Yes!" Ino squealed happily and the two blonds hugged each other tightly. "Thank you so much!"

"It's gonna be my pleasure," Naruto replied with a smile. "Now, I better get going. I don't wanna be late."

"Oh, yes," Ino nodded quickly and brushed Naruto's shoulder length, messy hair with her fingers. "Good luck. May the force be with you!"

"Thank you!" Naruto smiled happily and walked to his office.

He had a small room. He could only fit in his necessary equipments. He took off his coat and grabbed his laptop before leaving for the meeting room. He knocked on the door gently and entered inside.

There was a white curtain against a wall for projection and a long table was placed in the middle of the room. At the end of the wooden, black table three people were sitting. In the middle was Tsunade, the owner and the manager of the magazine. To her left, was Jiraiya, the head of the wedding department and on her left was Orochimaru, the head of the baby department.

Naruto cleared his throat. "Good morning."

"Morning brat," Tsunade nodded at him before taking a sip off her sake.

"Are you ready?" Jiraiya asked with a kind smile.

"Yes, sir," Naruto nodded quickly.

"Start when you are ready," Orochimaru commented.

"Yes," Naruto nodded again and prayed that everything was going to be fine as he started preparing his presentation.

Sasuke was working on his latest case as his phone ringed. He ignored it for the sake of reading a few more lines but when it kept ringing annoyingly, he had no choice but to answer. "Yes?"

"Teme!"

Sasuke winced as he held the phone away from his ear. "Dobe, don't be so loud."

"Shut up!" Naruto shouted. "Why are you not answering?"

"Maybe I was working?" Sasuke said, a small smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.

"Ohh, I'm sorry," Naruto apologized quickly. "I didn't think of that."

"Yeah, that's a problem you have in general," Sasuke said with a smirk.

"Teme!" Naruto cried again. "Stop putting me down. I called because you wanted me to. I should have thought not to share anything with you!"

"Wait, wait," Sasuke said hastily. "I'm sorry, okay? I was waiting for you to call actually."

Naruto giggled happily. "I made the presentation."

"And?" Sasuke was as excited as Naruto, maybe even more.

"Annnddd," Naruto dragged out happily. "I did it!" Naruto exclaimed finally. "I'm the coordinator of the photography department now!"

"Naruto!" Sasuke gasped happily. "I knew it. I knew you could do it. I'm so proud of you."

"Thank you," Naruto mumbled and Sasuke could imagine his blushing face.

The young lawyer smiled softly. "How about I treat you ramen tonight?"

Naruto gasped happily. "As much as I can eat?"

"Yes," Sasuke confirmed as he scribbled on the pad he had under his hand.

"Thank you!" Naruto shouted. "I love y-" There was a sudden silence at the other end of the line. "I-I mean, I love ramen, yeah?"

Sasuke's heart twisted painfully for some strange reason. "Yeah, I know… You will get as much as you want."

"Thank you," Naruto mumbled. "Oh, my colleagues want to have a celebration party tonight. Wanna come?"

"Sure," Sasuke nodded.

"Good, I'll talk to you later, okay?" Naruto asked.

"Okay, see you tonight," Sasuke replied.

"See you!" With that, the line went dead.

Sasuke looked at the small pad as he put the phone down. He had written Naruto's name over every possible surface. Naruto was the other half of Sasuke. Sometimes, he thought they were like brothers. But then, he decided that it was something beyond that, because Sasuke already had a brother and what they shared with Naruto wasn't anything like that. So, Sasuke let it be. He didn't question. He didn't think deeply. He only lived the days as they came to him. He had Naruto's undivided attention and affection on him. He was content with his life.

Putting the pad away, Sasuke returned to his case.

"Congratulations!" Everybody shouted as they lifted their glasses.

Naruto was standing in the middle of his friends. They had filled up a bar earlier in the evening and they were celebrating Naruto's new position. Naruto was smiling brightly and talking to everyone, thanking them, illuminating the dimly lit place with his light.

Sasuke was sitting by the bar and consuming more than healthy vodka quickly.

Why did everybody have to like Naruto? He was like a ray of sunshine, warming people's hearts. And Sasuke… didn't like it that much. He didn't like it when people tried to get closer to Naruto.

Naruto was disowned by his family. When his father learned that Naruto was gay and fertile, he had deemed Naruto unworthy of their family name and a shame to have as a son.

Sasuke couldn't forget that day. He couldn't forget how Naruto lost the light in his eyes. These people, calling themselves as Naruto's friends now, they knew nothing about him. They couldn't see how Naruto was slowly dying each passing day. Sasuke wasn't exactly sure why, Naruto would never mention what bothered him, but a tiny voice inside of Sasuke shouted such a coward he was once again.

Sasuke put down his glass on the counter and ordered one more drink.

"You're going too fast."

Sasuke looked up with the voice and saw Ino sitting down beside him. He shrugged and took his glass to take a big gulp.

"Something bothering you?" Ino asked gently.

Sasuke shrugged again.

Ino sighed deeply. "Sasuke, I'm your girlfriend, right? Why you are not sharing your thoughts with me?"

Sasuke sighed. They had met through a party like this. Ino was immediately captivated by him and Sasuke hadn't mind dating, he had a thing for blondes anyway. They had been together for a few months now but Sasuke hid his relationship from Naruto for some reason. It didn't really matter anyway, because he always had relationships and Naruto was aware of them, though he never commented. But with Ino, she wanted more. She was two years older than Sasuke and felt like she needed to get married before it was too late.

And, well, Sasuke said why not? As Ino pointed out, their ages weren't getting any younger.

"I talked to Naruto about our marriage plans," Ino said.

Sasuke frowned dangerously. "Did you tell him?"

Ino was taking aback by Sasuke's behavior. "I didn't tell him your name, just told him that we are planning marriage with my boyfriend."

Sasuke gave a short nod.

"What's with you?" Ino demanded, getting angrier by seconds. "Naruto's like a brother to you. He deserves to know."

Sasuke sighed deeply as he rubbed his face with his palms. "Fine. Tomorrow night, I'll bring you to our place and we can have dinner. Naruto's an amazing cook."

Ino smiled brightly. "Yes, sounds good!"

Sasuke nodded and returned to his drinking as Ino left to join her friends to dance.

Life was so dull, empty. Sasuke searched for some unknown thing but couldn't find it and he always returned to his starting point. Nothing made sense, nothing gave Sasuke satisfaction. The stupid drink he was having, he even couldn't get the taste of it. Maybe he was getting ill? Could be. He needed to talk to Naruto. He always looked after Sasuke when he fell ill. He always knew how to make Sasuke feel better.

Sasuke ordered another drink.

The night wore on and it was Naruto who found Sasuke nearly passed out against the bar counter.

"Teme," Naruto frowned. "Was it really necessary to drink that much?"

"S-Shut up," Sasuke slurred. "I do what I want."

Naruto sighed softly. "Give me the keys."

Sasuke searched his pockets for a while but was unable to locate the keys with his uncoordinated hands.

Naruto sighed deeply and requested some water and coffee from the barman. He helped Sasuke to drink the coffee and then the dark haired man drank water as much as he could handle.

"Lean onto me," Naruto said. He wrapped one of Sasuke's arms around his neck and wrapping his arms around Sasuke's waist, he dragged him out of the bar. The cold autumn air hit their faces and Sasuke blinked a few times, feeling better with the fresh air.

"Come on, Sasuke," Naruto led them to Sasuke's car and helped his friend to get in.

Sasuke pressed his forehead against the cold glass as Naruto started the car. "Dobe, make me soup."

Naruto shook his head an amused smile. "Yes, your highness."

"And, drive slower," Sasuke murmured. "You are making me dizzy."

Naruto sighed. "Why I'm putting up with you?"

"Because you love me," Sasuke murmured, falling asleep quickly.

"Yeah," Naruto whispered to himself, his heart aching badly. "Yeah, I do…"

The rest of the way was uneventful but the hardest part was to wake Sasuke up when they reached their apartment.

"Come on Sasuke," Naruto shook Sasuke's shoulder and the dark haired man finally opened his eyes. "Can you walk?"

Sasuke locked his dark eyes on Naruto and nodded slowly.

"Good," Naruto smiled and stepped away, letting Sasuke get out of the car.

Despite claiming that he could walk, Sasuke wrapped an arm around Naruto's shoulders and held him against his side tightly. Naruto looked up to Sasuke and smiled softly. Sasuke didn't return it, only kept watching his best friend's face. Naruto blinked, not understanding Sasuke's behavior, thinking that it was simply because he was drunk.

"Come on, let's go home," Naruto spoke gently and guided them inside.

"Naruto," Sasuke spoke after a while. "You are so good to me."

"Of course, teme," Naruto smiled at Sasuke. "We are friends after all."

"Are you friends with other people too?" Sasuke asked as they entered their apartment.

"Of course, I am," Naruto replied, not understanding where Sasuke was trying to get. "What's with-"

Naruto gasped as he was pushed against a wall and Sasuke was pressing against him hardly. "S-Sasuke, what?"

Naruto's eyes widened as he felt lips upon his own. He tried to push Sasuke away, but Sasuke was stronger than him and he easily pinned Naruto against the wall. Sasuke sucked Naruto's pouty lower lip in his mouth as his hands started touching Naruto's sides roughly.

Naruto didn't know what to do. All of his life, he had been waiting for this. To feel Sasuke close, to feel him holding him like this. Naruto had never been with anyone, Naruto had never had a boyfriend before. He craved the feelings only Sasuke could give him. But now, his love was drunk. He would never do such a thing if he was in his right mind. So, with all the strength he could muster, he pushed at Sasuke's chest.

"Sasuke, stop," Naruto gasped for breath. "You don't want to do this."

"You know nothing," Sasuke snarled and kissed Naruto again.

What could Naruto do? He was just a human and he was totally weak when it came to Sasuke. Letting out a sigh, Naruto kissed Sasuke back as he wrapped his arms around Sasuke's neck.

Naruto opened his eyes slowly. He gazed at the ceiling for a while and tried to swallow the dryness in his throat. His eyes widened as he felt a stir in the bed and an arm was thrown across his naked waist and held him tightly against a hard chest.

Naruto looked to the side with wide eyes and came face to face with Sasuke's sleeping face. His mouth fell open and he clasped a hand against it to hold back a scream. A quick peek down to their bodies let Naruto know what happened last night was indeed real.

Carefully, Naruto untangled himself from Sasuke and picking up his discarded clothing, he went to his room. Entering the bathroom, he dumped the cloths to a corner and looked at himself in the mirror. A small smile found its way to his face. He started giggling with rosy cheeks. He loved Sasuke! He loved that bastard. And, and, Sasuke loved him back! Only people who were in love would make love, right?

Naruto took a quick shower and then left for work as fast as possible. He was so happy, but he wouldn't be able to face Sasuke. He was way too embarrassed.

Around noon, Naruto got a call from Sasuke. Naruto's heart started beating at his ears as he gazed at the screen. What he was going to say? What did he expect to hear?

Taking a deep, calming breath, Naruto answered, "Y-Yes?"

"Naruto, why did you leave without waking me up?" Sasuke demanded angrily.

"I'm sorry," Naruto shivered as he heard Sasuke's husky voice.

"Anyway," Sasuke kept on. "Can you cook something special for tonight?"

Naruto's heart skipped a beat. Sasuke wanted to celebrate! "Of c-course!"

"Cool, I'll see you tonight," Sasuke said.

"See you," Naruto answered and put away his phone with shaking hands.

He was going to prepare Sasuke's favorite dishes and maybe buy a bottle of wine. And then, they could talk about the future of their relationship. Maybe Naruto could move to Sasuke's room, since it was bigger and they would sleep together and dream the same dream for the rest of their lives.

The rest of the day was a blur to Naruto. He wasn't sure what he did all day and he left earlier than usual to go shopping for food. He reached their home in the late afternoon and started preparing the dinner quickly.

He made sure that everything was perfect as he sat by the dinner table, waiting for Sasuke to come. He jumped in his place as his phone started ringing loudly in the silent apartment.

He picked it up quickly. "Hello, Gaara."

"Hello," Naruto's best friend answered. Because, after all, Sasuke was the love of his life. "What's up?"

"Good," Naruto answered slowly and then blurted out, "Sasuke and I are together now!"

There was a sharp gasp at the end of the line. "Naruto! That's awesome! God knows for how long you lusted after that man."

"H-Hey," Naruto blushed. "Don't say it like that."

Gaara chuckled. "Okay, okay, I'm happy for you. Can I come to get your game console? Temari and I have an unfinished business."

Naruto giggled. "Okay, I'll be waiting."

"See you," The line went dead.

Naruto put the phone in his jean's pocket and started waiting again. He wasn't sure for how long he waited but when he heard the lock moving, he jumped to his feet and stood by the table with a bright smile. His knees were shaking as Sasuke pushed open the door and stepped inside… with Ino.

"Ino?" Naruto blinked. What she was doing here? Naruto's eyes widened and his stomach started hurting as he saw the joined hands of Sasuke and Ino. "W-What?"

"What, no welcome?" Sasuke joked but closed his mouth quickly as he saw Naruto's big, cloudy eyes. Taking a deep breath, Sasuke started talking quickly, "Naruto, Ino and I have been dating for the last few months. Things are getting serious between us, so we wanted to let you know."

In that small moment, Naruto felt like the entire world collapsed and he died under it. It meant nothing, their love making… Wait, why Naruto had made a big fuss out of that? He knew Sasuke didn't like him like that since forever. Then why? Why his heart was screaming in pain? Why his soul was dying quickly?

"C-Congratulations," Naruto whispered out, hardly holding back his tears. He gazed at the table he prepared with such care. Funny, he had thought there was going to be a celebration here tonight, and well, he wasn't mistaken. "I…" Naruto looked around and then took a step towards the door. "I n-need to go."

Sasuke frowned and Ino looked uneasy. "To where?"

Naruto swallowed the lump in his throat. "Uhmm, t-to Gaara's. H-He's waiting m-me. H-Have a nice e-evening."

With that Naruto run out of the apartment. He heard Sasuke shouting his name but he didn't stop. The weather was cold and he was wearing just a t-shirt. He had forgotten to put on shoes and people looked at him strangely as Naruto run by them, all the while sobbing loudly.

Naruto run and run. He didn't seek for shelter when it started raining heavily. His tears were blinding him. He only stopped when he couldn't carry himself anymore with his bruised, bleeding feet. He looked around and realized that he was in a park. Panting heavily, Naruto collapsed onto his knees and then lied down on the wet grass.

Rain was still pouring down and Naruto was shivering badly. He wrapped his arms around his body, and curled up.

What he had hoped for? Nobody loved Naruto. He was just a freak. His father had told him so, he had said no freak could be his son, he was right, he was right… What Naruto was doing? Thinking that he deserved anybody's affection?

Stupid, stupid Naruto. Naruto started caressing his own back gently. If you let yourself believe that you are more than what you are worth, you get hurt like this. But, but, you should see the bright side of the things! You only know how to love, you only know how to give, you only now how to forgive. You have never been loved, you have never received, you have never been forgiven, so… so, you wouldn't know what to do anyway! People come to this world alone and they leave alone. You have always been alone from the start, saves you from trouble!

Naruto wasn't sure which was rain, which was his tears anymore. He curled up tighter and closed his eyes, letting the blissful darkness overcome him.

So, that's it for now. Hope you liked it, thanks for reading!