A/N: Here you go, Rules Of Engagement. A story I know many of you have been waiting for ;) The sequel of MTU will revolve around, as implied in the name, their engagement. But trust me, there's more to it than just that. New problems arise, funny and dramatic ones, and the awaited Minato-Fugaku clash!
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto. Gah.
Rules Of Engagement
Chapter 1: I Think It's Romantic
Someone kissed him on the forehead. A voice followed the gesture, whispering softly, "Wake up, sweetie."
Sweetie? No one called him that, except his mother. It didn't sound like his mother, though. Who was it, then?
It was too much of an effort to open his eyes and see who it was, so he'd just wait until he/she/it did something else. It wasn't long before the person/animal/object moved to place butterfly kisses on Sasuke's neck, making the brunette smile slightly. That felt good.
"Come on, baby, wake up." Spoke the creature once again. So many endearments… Naruto would be jealous if he found out.
Wait a minute…
"Naruto?" He slurred, opening one eye to make sure he was right. Ocean blue eyes stared back at him, "What time is it?"
"Five in the morning."
"And what the fuck are we doing fucking awake, damn it?" Sasuke immediately turned to other side, shutting his eyes tightly, "Go back to sleep or leave me the fuck alone."
He heard Naruto chuckle, "No need to curse so much, S'uke. We're awake 'cause it's a special date."
Sasuke, even in his sleep, was a curious cat. What date was it again? It was February already, right? What happened in February that was so important to Naruto, enough to wake him at such an ungodly hour?
"I don't careee…" He drawled out, burying his face in his pillow. Naruto started stroking his messy ebony hair, "Yes you do, bastard. Make an effort."
"No."
Naruto sighed heavily, "Come on! I'll describe the scene for ya… February 14th, five am. We're standing on your porch and we're both crying our eyes out. The neighbour's garage band is playing Freebird and they are really good at it. I'm asking for forgiveness and you're actually accepting it, against all odds. We hug, we kiss, and we end up cuddling in your bed and freaking out Kurenai and Asuma when they come to wake you. Does it ring any bells?"
It was familiar, he admitted. The couple that had taken him in when he moved to Konoha was the most familiar. But not really.
"No."
Naruto huffed, "Good Lord. It's our anniversary today!" He planted another kiss on Sasuke's neck, "The valid one."
Naruto counted the day they got back together after their biggest fight ever as their anniversary, even though they had been sneaking around for a year before that.
The Uchiha groaned, "Our anniversary is on Valentines Day? How corny is that?"
"I think it's romantic," Naruto answered, "But anyway, you won't have to put up with that much longer." His voice was giddier when he talked again, filled with contained joy, "We're getting married and we'll have a new anniversary."
They had gotten engaged on Christmas at Oto, in the hospital after Sasuke got stitches because of the street fight he found himself involved in. He still didn't have a ring, and they hadn't told anyone about the engagement, but still.
Sasuke felt himself smile as a warm sensation filled his chest. Married.
They had gone through a lot to get to that. From an extensive cheating problem to issues between both of their fathers, and all in three days and surrounded by Sasuke's hectic family, but it was done.
"Now wake up, please. We have the whole day to ourselves. And I have everything planned."
Sasuke contemplated the idea. Spending time with Naruto sounded nice. And they wouldn't be interrupted at all? Even better. But the blonde didn't wait for his answer, as he took the sheets and pulled them away, uncovering Sasuke's naked body. The brunette hissed at the contact of his skin with the cold air and he curled up in a ball.
"Idiot, I'm naked!" He exclaimed, his voice a bit hoarse. He could feel Naruto grinning, "Just the way I like you, believe it." There was some shuffling and then Naruto spoke, "Here, your boxers and my shirt. Wear that."
Sasuke sat up on the bed with some difficulty, and pouted, "Dress me."
Naruto snickered, "I'm used to going the other way around, you big baby, but I'll try. Now open your eyes."
Since Naruto was doing as told, Sasuke figured it was only fair if he did as told, too. He opened his eyes slowly, but in a first instance he only saw the black fabric of Naruto's shirt, until it was slipped on and he saw Naruto's face. The blonde smiled lovingly at him, "You look adorable in my shirt."
Sasuke loved when Naruto praised him in any way. He leaned in and kissed Naruto sweetly. They broke apart with their noses touching, "I'll get the boxers then."
He stood up and took the boxers from Naruto, and then put them on swiftly. He kissed Naruto again once he was done. The blonde pulled away and took Sasuke's hand in his, "Let's go. I made you breakfast."
Sasuke raised a sarcastic eyebrow at him, "Is it ramen?"
"Hey, I can cook other stuff if I follow the instructions on the cookbook, asshole. I just choose not to." Naruto defended himself, pouting a little.
Naruto stroke many people as a hopeless romantic. In a way, he was. Not a traditional hopeless romantic, however, as Sasuke had managed to learn over the years. Things like anniversaries and dates weren't his thing, and Sasuke, ever since they got together in high school, was fine with it, because he wasn't too much for it either. But he liked that stuff, and had always hoped Naruto would see it.
He had finally seen it. Sure, it had taken his imaginary friend talking to him again to realize it, but he finally saw it and that was what mattered.
Naruto had made onigiri for Sasuke, his favourite food in the world. It was sublime, if you asked him. After the breakfast, they decided to take a long hot shower together, which led to, of course, sex. Afterwards, they dressed and undressed a thousand of times, and made and unmade the bed a thousand more ---if you know what I mean---, until it was nearly noon and Naruto, being the responsible one for once, made them stop so he could take Sasuke to enjoy the rest of their day.
It was snowing softly, and the streets of Konoha looked lovely. They went to the park, where Naruto paid for a carriage which took them around for two hours, while they kissed and caressed and hugged and mumbled sweet nothings in the back. To get some late lunch, they went to the new restaurant of their chef friend, Akimichi Choji, who gave them a special anniversary treat just for them in a secluded table, and it was obvious Naruto had spoken to the guy beforehand.
Fully awake, Sasuke remembered he had bought a present for Naruto. He gave it to him after they finished lunch. It was a simple silver bracelet with different charms, charms that represented stuff only Naruto could figure out, and thankfully he did, and started wearing it immediately after giving Sasuke a tango kiss.
When they were out of the restaurant, they went to a special place to make t-shirts. Sasuke couldn't help to find it odd--- it wasn't the normal place one took their loved ones on Valentines Day/Anniversary, but he wasn't complaining. Naruto was odd. They made themselves a couple of hippie shirts, but then Naruto took a plain white one and told Sasuke to make a simple red spiral on its front. Sasuke did, and he was surprised with Naruto giving him a black t-shirt with the Uchiha crest in the back as some sort of thank you gift for the shirt. They left laughing with their four new shirts.
They went back to their apartment, and after lots of discussing about it, they decided to order a pizza. After eating it, they decided to rest while watching their favourite movie, Across The Universe. They sang every song together with the movie, softly, singing just for the other to hear. It was a very romantic moment, and Sasuke's favourite so far. During the credits, Naruto joked, saying he was Jude, and Sasuke was Lucy, but the Uchiha disagreed. After all, who was the foreign of the relationship? He was by far more artsy than the blonde, and whenever he absently drew on his notebooks, it was always a strawberry. Naruto was an idealist like Lucy, ready to fight for what he believed in. Besides, they were both blonde.
"Fine, Jude," Naruto answered, "You win." 'Jude' smirked, tasting his victory. 'Lucy' pulled his lover closer to him, nuzzling his neck. He hummed, pleased, "I love you." He informed the other, and then grinned a little, "And I want you so bad."
Sasuke smiled and kissed the top of Naruto's head, "I love you and want you so bad, too."
"By the way, I haven't given you my present yet," The blonde cleared his throat, a bit nervously. Sasuke raised an eyebrow at him, "You don't really have to. This day was amazing, and I couldn't ask for more."
"I do have to," Naruto retorted, pulling out a little black box from the large pocket of his hood, "How else are we gonna be officially engaged?"
Onyx eyes widened, and Sasuke found himself frozen in the spot, as Naruto opened the little box, revealing the ring. The blonde cleared his throat yet again, "I wanted to get you the biggest diamond in the store… But my budget wasn't the greatest and I saw this one and thought it was perfect for you. If you don't like it, we can go change it…"
It was a silver band, with an shining diamond in the middle, and two smaller diamonds on each side. It was simple, but Sasuke had to agree--- it was perfect and he loved it.
"Put it on my finger." He told Naruto, who was blushing a pretty pink. The blonde nodded, and did as told with shaky hands. When the ring was on, Sasuke couldn't help it, and shrieked with joy as he threw himself against Naruto, glomping him. He had never been so happy in his life! The only happiness that could compare was the one that filled him when they first kissed, even though it was such a clumsy and rough one.
The moment was cut short surprisingly, as their doorbell was rung. Both sighed simultaneously, as they stood up to answer whoever was calling. Naruto looked through the peephole, surprised at who he found.
"Who is it?" Sasuke asked. Naruto didn't answer, and instead opened the door to let Sasuke see for himself. The brunette's jaw dropped.
"Obito?!"
"Wazzup, Little Rave'?" Uchiha Obito chirped with a big goofy grin plastered on his face. Sasuke kept looking shocked, "What are you doing here?!"
His cousin shrugged, "I came to Konoha for the day to see Kakashi. I'm going back to Oto now, and I'd thought I'd stop by and say hi to you two before I left! How's it going, Naruto?"
"Great, never been better," Naruto answered, grinning back. He wasn't lying. He let Obito in, "Welcome to our home sweet home." Obito looked around the room and smiled.
"Nice place you've got yourselves here. Mind if I sit down?" He didn't wait for an answer and just sat on the couch, but winced. From behind him, he pulled out a little black box, "What the---?" His eyes widened like saucers, "---I have seen this box before."
What? Obito was figuring it out? No! He couldn't! They weren't ready to tell everybody yet! Sasuke hid his hands behind his back, while Naruto shoved his hands on his pockets, the former because of the ring and the latter because his hands were shaking terribly.
Obito opened the box, but as he found nothing in it, he shrugged and left it on the table next to the couch. Both Naruto and Sasuke let out a breath they hadn't realize they were holding in.
Sasuke cleared his throat, "I'll just take this pizza box to the kitchen…" He mumbled, already making a move to get the carton from the table, but Obito stopped him, "No, it's okay! Come and sit next to me!" He grabbed the ring hand--- he was going to find out! But Obito didn't say anything as he made Sasuke sit next to him on the couch, while Naruto sat on the other side of Obito.
"So," Obito began cheerfully, "It's the international day of couples! What did you two lovebirds do?"
"Well, uhm, we went to the park, then had lunch, made some t-shirts, then came here, ordered a pizza and watched Across The Universe." Naruto answered. Put like that, it really sounded like nothing, and he winced, "With lots of other stuff in between."
"Cool," Obito seemed satisfied with their day, "Kakashi and I spent the day in bed. And did you get each other presents or you leave that for when it's your anniversary?"
"Actually, our anniversary is today." Sasuke said. Obito raised an eyebrow, "You're anniversary is on Valentines Day? How corny is that?"
"I think it's romantic," Naruto muttered.
"If it's your anniversary and Valentines Day, I suppose you got each other something, right?" Obito asked, "What did you get?"
"I got Naruto a bracelet with charms." Sasuke answered. Obito nodded and turned to Naruto, "And what did you get my cousin, Naruto?"
Naruto gulped, "I-I… I got him what was in the box." The Uchiha didn't seem to be understanding at first, tilting his head to the side and looking confused as he was. But then, his eyes diverted to the little black box he had encountered before and then to the hand Sasuke was so eager to hide from view. Something in his mind clicked.
"Oh my God, you two are engaged!" Obito exclaimed, bewildered. He made a pause, "Engaged on Valentines Day, how corny is that?"
"I think it's romantic!" Naruto protested.
The next day was a normal day. The night before they had made Obito swear he wouldn't tell anyone about their engagement until they were ready to do so, and Obito had accepted ---"Engaged since December?! You know how to keep a secret, eh?" He shook his head, "Okay. Let's keep it that way."---, so there was no danger there.
No one seemed to perceive any change. Even though Sasuke wore the ring around, none of their friends noticed it, and if they had, they didn't comment on it. They had no reason to be staring at the Uchiha's hands anyway, so why would they notice unless the couple told them?
Naruto and Sasuke had made themselves a break from classes at the University to discuss which family to tell first. It would be a delicate subject, after all. But they agreed that each would tell their own family the good news when the time was right for them to tell.
It was nice to be secretly engaged. They knew something nobody else knew, a secret between the two of them, and it made them feel a little powerful and very special.
That night, they reached their apartment, and so far, no one knew anything. It felt good. But of course, when they got home, there was a surprise waiting for them.
"Our message machine is full, Naruto," Sasuke whispered, noting the red light coming from the object in question. Naruto went over to it, and pressed the button to hear the messages.
"Hiya! This is Sasuke and Naruto you're reaching. Right now we can't talk to you because we're having hot steamy sex."
"No, we're not."
"Don't ruin the tape, you asshole! Uh, anyway, y'all know what to do, don't ya? All you have to do is leave your thang right about… Now!"
BEEP!
"Hey, it's Kiba. So I heard you two are engaged since your trip in Oto! Were you planning on tellin' us about it or you were gonna get married secretly, too? Congratulations. It was about time."
BEEP!
"It's me, Sakura, and you two are in so much trouble! How could you not tell me you guys got engaged?" A huff, "Well, regardless of that, I'm really happy for you! Congratulations!"
BEEP!
"Shikamaru here. Kiba told me you got engaged and didn't tell anybody. How troublesome. Can't say I didn't see it comin'."
BEEP!
"Hey, you, it's Anko and Iruka! You got engaged! We're sooo happy for both of you! So, Sasuke, I'm guessin' you're the bride?"
BEEP!
"Hi, I'm Kakashi. Obito called me last night and told me you were engaged now, so congratulations and my best wishes to both of you. Am I invited to the wedding?"
BEEP!
"NO, SASUKE-KUN, WHY DID YOU HAVE TO GET ENGAGED?!"
BEEP!
"Hey, Fishcake and Raven, it's Shisui. So like, Obito ran his tongue. Anyway, our whole family got on their cars and are going to Konoha right now, and Tekka, Inabi and I are leaving to go there now. Just thought I'd warn you. By the way, congratulations. We promise we won't wreck your wedding that badly. I hear your anniversary was yesterday, on Valentines Day. How corny is that?"
BEEP!
"I think it's romantic." Naruto mumbled absently.
A/N: That's the first chapter. It was easy and fun to write, and you get an idea of what it's going to be like :) Where's the Uzumaki family, anyway? Don't worry, you'll hear from them too soon enough! 'Till then, buh-bye!
---Not Really Yours