AN: Hey everyone! I got a lot of reviews asking for a sequel to Child No Jutsu. Well, I actually don't do sequels. I've seen too many stories ruined by sequels to really want to attempt one. But here is a oneshot that is somewhat like a sequel! It is a look at what is happening four years after the end of Child No Jutsu. Think of this as a gift for those who wanted just a bit more.
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto. How many times do I have to say it for you guys to get the message?
Pale fingers moved studiously through sunny yellow locks, parting and ruffling them. Sasuke smiled softly at the quiet sigh that escaped the small figure below him. A small, tan face was tilted up towards his, eyelids covering bright color blue eyes, hiding them from the raven. A wide, sleepy smile was painted on the whiskered face as the hand continued to pet and stroke his hair. A warm, soft sigh escaped before blonde lashes fluttered for a moment as brilliant aqua eyes blinked open. Sasuke's hand paused as he gazed down at the small child seated on his lap.
Naruto looked up enquiringly at the raven, brow furrowing in confusion. A dark brow arched in return, silently asking what was troubling the blonde.
"Um, Sasuke?"
"Yes?"
"Why do you have me henge into a child sometimes? I mean, I know I was a child before the jutsu was broken," Naruto blushed, remembering the botched attempt at a new jutsu that had resulted in him being turned into a child for a few weeks, "but, why? Didn't you get sick enough of having to deal my younger self to not want to deal with it again?"
Sasuke was silent for a few minutes, staring straight ahead thoughtfully as his hand resumed its petting motion. When he spoke, his words were measured and chosen carefully. "Naruto, I never get tired of any part of you. I love you as a child and I love you when you're grown, although in different ways. And as for why I ask you to henge back into a child every now and then…" here he hesitated, searching for the words, "I just like to take care of you. I enjoy feeling needed. We have been together for four years now. In the first year, right after the jutsu was lifted, you allowed me to help you and care for you when you. But after that, it seemed like you began needing me less and less. I just… I've just missed taking care of you, I suppose."
Naruto stared up with wide blue eyes before a soft, tender smile tugged at his lips. A cloud of smoke obscured him for a few seconds, as he dispelled the henge, before clearing away, leaving an eighteen-year-old Naruto seated on the raven's lap. A tan hand curled up and brought the pale face closer to his own, pressing a soft kiss against the surprised raven's mouth.
"And you call me a dobe!" Naruto laughed, rolling his eyes and pulling away. "I like it when you take care of me too, just like I like to take care of you when you need it. But I never want to be a burden to you." Naruto stopped the oncoming protests with another swift kiss, silencing his boyfriend gently. "Yes, I know. "You're never a burden". But I never want to become one either. Besides, I like taking care of myself every now and then too!" Naruto gave a cocky grin before grabbing Sasuke's arms and wrapping them carefully around his waist. "But I promise to let you take care of me a bit more, if you agree to let take care of you as well."
Sasuke smirked before leaning down and stealing Naruto's breath with a kiss. Drawing back, he stared into crystalline blue eyes.
"Deal."
AN: Well? Leave me a review!
*holds up chibi-Naruto*
Naru-chan will be sad if you don't...