Disclaimer: Naruto characters dont belong to me. This is a fic created by a fan, for the fans
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Fugaku crossed the hallway with swiftness, he did not want the press finding out he was in this middle class apartment building, he signaled his bodyguard telling him to stay out of the way and knocked on the door marked with a thirty one, he heard hurried footsteps and the door opened wide.
"You forgot the keys again?" – a loud voice came from behind the door, the blond boy standing there looked up and his tan skin paled considerably at the sight of the older male.
"Sir?" – he whispered, he had never met Sasuke's father but he didn't have to be a genius to know it was him, he was all over the news and of course, Sasuke looked just like him.
"You're the boy my son is screwing around?" – Fugaku asked with disdain, Naruto felt his world fall apart.
"My name is Naruto, I am Sasuke's boyfriend" – he saw Naruto turn his sad eyes to the floor but in a matter of seconds his expression changed to one of defiance. Fugaku crossed the entrance while shoving the blond boy to the side; he looked around with disgust and once again focused his eyes to the boy dressed up in a white double breasted jacket.
"What do you want boy? Is he giving you any money?" – Fugaku was very direct with the questions, Naruto thought. The older man pulled out his wallet to take out money but Naruto stopped him.
"He is not giving me any money, I have a part time job down the block and I might struggle sometimes but I don't want his money, I am not with Sasuke because of his fame and money"
"You might be after something, boy, to have this disgusting homosexual relation with my son, what do your parents say about this thing"
"My parents are dead sir, I never met them. I was raised in Konoha's public orphanage since I was a newborn baby and my tutor is always traveling around" – Fugaku felt his resolve crumble a bit but he couldn't back down now.
"You might know that even though I kicked this ungrateful son of mine out of the house I still pay for his school tuition, but I will stop Naruto if you don't leave him, I will cut all help to the boy, I will leave this check here in the table, it's enough for you to relocate in another city, Sasuke deserves much more than you, to marry and have kids and continue the Uchiha line, you on the other hand have nothing to offer, I expect you to leave by the end of the week, I'll at least give you that much time" – Fugaku placed the check on the table and turned to leave but the voice of the blond boy stopped him in his track.
"I won't leave him; we will find a way to make things work, we always do. I love Sasuke with all my heart, I have loved him since we were in high school and I will never stop. Sasuke is a good man, he is gentle and caring, he even took a part time job to help with house expenses; and even though he has been away from you for over a year now he always checks the news and the papers to see if you are ok, he gets happy with your triumphs and frets when he sees a critique, he loves you and it hurts him to be away from his family." - Fugaku didn't turn around, he left the apartment without a single glance.
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Fugaku returned by the end of the week but he did not go to the apartment as he had planned earlier that day, he waited patiently a few blocks away until he saw the blond boy adjusting his uniform, a few seconds later his own son came into sight, he had taken the blond's hand tenderly and had brushed away a few strands of blond hair; the two boys shared a kiss and each departed to their studies.
Fugaku could feel his blood boil, he knew Naruto had promised he would never leave, but deep in his heart he had wished the stupid boy was tempted to take the money. The old Uchiha had his chauffer follow the blond boy close by, until the bus stopped in front of culinary school; he saw the boy greet a few friends, he left the school and made his way to a new place. Fugaku Uchiha was taken to the restaurant where Naruto worked. It had not been hard to know where the boy worked; he had paid a detective to stalk the boy for a few days. He was received by the loud voice of the owner when he entered, and immediately he felt annoyed, it had been such a long time since he had come to a ramen shop so below his standards.
"Take a seat sir, welcome to Ichiraku ramen" – the old man gestured an empty seat and Fugaku sat down. "Anything special for you, sir?"
"No, I was told a boy called Naruto Uzumaki is working here"
"The boy in trouble again?" – Fugaku raised a questioning eyebrow "Had a fight yesterday with a thug, bastard was molesting a young girl" – The old man clucked his tongue and placed a glass of water before Fugaku.
"What's the boy like? Aside from being a wild, violent animal"
"Violent? I don't think so, but wild, oh heavens save us. Naruto was such a prankster when he was younger, I have known him since he was a kid, got out of the orphanage thanks to an old and lonely writer that lives a few blocks from here and he pretty much begged me to let him work here, my wife and I gave him a sort of second home"
"Is he coming today?"
"I don't know, probably not, he is always busy with his school work, I don't see him much now that he lives with you son" – Fugaku placed the glass over the table with a loud clatter and looked at the old man with a frown.
"I knew it was you since I saw your face sir, I might not know your name but you sure look like Sasuke" Fugaku remained silent for a moment. "I know what you are trying to do and believe me you are in for a fight, they love each other and they are willing to go through hell and back to be together. Naruto's a great kid you will love him, a bit of an idiot sometimes but he's a nice kid"
"That's idiotic"
"Give him a chance"
Fugaku had gone to the restaurant every once in a while, he always sat down at the very back, hidden by some decorations and a cheap plastic plant, and there he watched for long hours how the blond boy laughed with the customers and played with their kids, he helped the elderly with their food and more than once snuck around to feed someone in need. The restaurant owner had made sure the old man remained hidden; he was determined to help the blonde boy because he believed the two lovers deserved to be together.
Fugaku was angry, he was so angry he had not found a monster he intended to see, but instead he had found a gentle and hardworking man. The older Uchiha could not take the sight anymore, he left the restaurant without being noticed and walked back to his car. He never returned to the restaurant, at least not for a few years.
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"How do I look?" - Sasuke asked his boyfriend, Naruto stood up from the couch and walked towards him, his hands deftly fixing his boyfriend's tie.
"Impeccable" – Naruto kissed him softly, he was about to kiss him again when the doorbell interrupted.
"Go answer, I need to give the last details to my presentation before heading back to college" – Naruto sighed and playfully spanked his overly serious boyfriend.
Fugaku was standing behind the door, he did not smile but he bowed down as a greeting; that simple gesture made Naruto's heart beat a thousand times faster.
"Who is it?" – Sasuke asked from their room
"You might want to come outside" – Naruto called, Sasuke came out of the room a few seconds later, and froze in his spot.
"Father?" – Sasuke hurriedly made his way to the blond and stood in from of him, shielding him from the older man.
"I… I am not an eloquent man when it comes to these situations. I can't say my heart and my mind have changed, but I am willing to try. I want you both to come to a dinner party at the Uchiha mansion, I'll leave the invitation here" – Fugaku placed the envelope on the dining table and left without another word.
Naruto and Sasuke exchanged looks and burst out laughing out of joy or nervousness, they did not know, the only thing they knew was that Fugaku had accepted them, if only a little.
"Baby steps" – Sasuke whispered against his boyfriend's lips before diving in for a kiss.
