Hey there ;) I brought you another chapter of the story. This time it's mostly around naruto and Itachi, i think :P Anyway, enjoy ;)
Previously on Black Guardian:
"Excuse me, but what is going on here? And who are you?" Iruka, finally having enough cut himself in the discussion.
"Ah, Umino Iruka." Itachi said in a kind of 'I just discovered something' voice.
"How do you know my name?"
"Oh, but I know everything about you. All of you. Now Naruto-kun, let's go."
"He won't be coming anywhere with you!" the brunette shouted. Sasori and Deidara backed away a little. Kakashi saw it and quirked a questioning eyebrow at them, but they only waved their hands dismissively.
"I believe that won't be possible." Naruto having enough of being ignored and left alone in confusion decided to spoke.
"Hey Itachi! How is it that you know them? Who are you and what exactly are you going to do here?" The raven looked at his wrist watch and smirked.
"Why Naruto-kun I thought you would never ask. As of now, from the 9 pm I am, officially, your personal bodyguard."
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The hallway was silent except for the sound of constantly quickening breathing coming from Naruto. Other man's, except for Kakashi and Deidara were gaping in pure shock and confusion at the raven, who was smirking slightly, obviously satisfied with their reaction. Finally the heavy silence was broke by a loud laugh.
"That was a good one, Itachi. You really got me fooled. Ne, Kakashi?" the teen said looking at the silver haired man. Kakashi on the other hand had an apologetic, almost sorrowful expression on his face.
"This… is not a joke, right?"
"No Naru-chan it isn't. This is the man I recommended to your father back then." Naruto nodded dumbfounded, ignoring Sasoris' voice screaming at his 'boyfriend' for hiding something important like that from him.
Iruka on the other hand was watching carefully, almost scarily as Naruto change his expression and clenched his fists. A loud gulp was heard right before the outburst came.
"What the hell is the meaning of this?! You! You better explain it to me right now mister!" the teen screamed, pointing his fist at Itachi.
"There is nothing to explain. I am your personal bodyguard Naruto-kun."
"You better not tell me that you knew the whole time! Especially when you were talking with me back in the garden." The smirk that played on the pale lips was more than enough for an answer.
"You… you… bastard! You pretended to be some guy working here! You tricked me!"
"Oh, did I? From what I recall you never asked me if I was the one chosen to be your bodyguard."
"Well, uh, yeah… but still! Why didn't you tell me?!" a perfectly shaped black eyebrow rose up.
"Isn't it obvious? I wanted to know who is the person I am going to risk my life for."
"Tch, well now you know. Happy?" Itachi put one finger to his chin, pretending to be thinking deeply about something.
"Not quite. It would be such a waste if my life would end because of you."
"Watch what are you talking about!" Kakashi hissed in, sending a deadly glare at the raven, who in return seemed completely unfazed by it.
"Well then, I will see you back in our room, Naruto-kun." And with that the new bodyguard turned on his heels swiftly and left the hallway.
"Naru-chan I really am sorry." Deidara whispered in a pleading voice.
"You better be! I can't believe that guy! Who does he think he is anyway? Some kind of god or something?"
"Well, to tell you the truth, in our previous job, Itachi is a legend." Sasori said not missing the little freeze of Naruto's frame.
"Even so… can't you do something? Like, I don't know, beat him to a pulp or put him into a coma?"
"Sorry Naruto, but Itachi is my friend even after all those years."
"And I was the one who requested his presence after all."
"I'm not too much into violence." Iruka replied quietly. The cerulean blue eyes turned almost helplessly to Kakashi.
"I'm sorry kid, but this are your father's orders. You know I can't disobey him."
The teen sighed in defeat, leaning against a wall.
"Who knows Naruto, maybe this person turned out to be a good one and you will get along with each other." The brunette said trying to sound reassuring. The masked male 'tsk'ed' at a mere thought of that happening. Deidara and Sasori kept it quiet. Oh, they knew just what exactly their friend is capable of.
Though I must say he did quite changed. Or maybe it is Naruto's doing again. The blond ponytail male thought exchanging glances with Sasori in mutual understanding.
"Oh yeah, we will be, like, best friends ever." Naruto bit back a groan trying to get out of his throat.
"Don't be so pessimistic. I'm sure it will all work out well. Besides, you still have us, right? So it's not like you will be only able to spend your time with him."
"That's true, but… this… person will probably follow me everywhere I go. This is really hopeless." The teen sighed loudly.
"Well then, instead of beating the crap out of him, why don't we spar a little?" Deidara asked and smirked when the cerulean eyes lit up instantly.
"Really?" the nod was his only reply.
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Few minutes later the group was in the training room. Sasori was waiting on the ring while Kakashi was helping Naruto put the boxers gloves on.
"Ready to go?" the red haired male asked when the teen climbed inside the ring.
"Yeah, though I didn't practice for so time, so go easy on me." Sasori copied the smirk plastered on his opponent face.
"Yay! Go for it Sasori!" The blond ponytail agent shut up instantly when a pair of quite angry eyes landed on him.
"Is it me or am I not the only one who wish to hurt Deidara?" Naruto mumbled, more to himself though the other heard him.
"He really frustrated me. Hiding something like that from his boyfriend."
"Well then, shall we start?" Naruto grinned and took the stance. The red haired man followed suit.
"Ready, go!" Kakashi said, hitting the small, rounded gong.
They spar for good two hours, dodging and hitting. The silver haired man wasn't surprised when after one hour Sasori was worn out. Even though Naruto was short, his height was advantage when it came to avoiding the punches or the speed. Ah yes, Naruto was one quick fellow when it came to running. Kakashi suspected that he gained this ability due to running away from school, the agents or the so called 'places of crime'; which was where his pranks took place.
So, much to Naruto's delight, Deidara was the next one on the ring. A loud gulp was heard before they started. And this time, Naruto had no intentions of holding back. He took out all of his anger and frustration build up for these past few days on the poor blond. Deidara being the main reason for all of this, took it all like a man.
"Idiot. You could at least block half of the hits. Now you ended up beaten. Well, not that I am complaining or anything." Naruto said breathlessly, sitting on the floor and drinking water.
"That's ok. It only looks that bad." The older blond replied and while shrugging he could sworn that he heard 'that's too bad' mumbled from someone in the room.
"Ok, I'm ready for round three! Kakashi you coming?"
"Sorry Naruto, but as much as I would love to spar with you, I think that this is enough for today."
"But-"
"You said it yourself; that you haven't trained for some time so it's best to stop or else you won't be able to move tomorrow." Naruto sighed loudly getting the gloves off.
"Now that you mention it, my legs did quite hurt." Kakashi smiled.
"See, I told you. Better go to your room and take a bath. We can always practice tomorrow if you want." The teen beamed and hugged the agent cheering happily 'yes' over and over again.
"Well then, see you tomorrow guys!" he waved at them and run out of the room.
"Do you think he really will be okay?" Iruka asked concerned. The silver haired male sighed.
"I honestly don't know. But, at least we were able to take his mind off the case, even if for a little while."
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Naruto was walking slowly from corridor to corridor. Even though his body ache all over he was satisfied and oddly enough, felt light in mind. The sweet oblivion would last a little longer if not because of the older version of himself.
"Naruto! Where were you the whole time?"
"Does it matter? I was with the guys."
"Guys?" Minato asked, blue eyes narrowed.
"Well yeah, Kakashi, Iruka, Sasori and Deidara." He smirked remembering how the last one looked after they finished sparing.
"Where were you then?" The man pushed further and Naruto knew he really had no choice.
"Tch. We were in the training room." Minato blinked surprise.
"Well, that's good I suppose. Oh, there is someone I would like you to meet." The president said while looking to his left. The teen followed his gaze and almost howled in frustration; blissfulness after sparing long forgotten.
"Naruto, this is-"
"We've met." Naruto spat back, without thinking much.
"Oh? You have?" Minato looked from his son to the bodyguard.
"Yes, earlier this evening, sir."
"I see. Well, that's good."
Pff and what is so good about it, huh? Naruto took a quick glance at his father to see if he accidentally didn't said it out loud.
Where to go now? Guys are probably tired and asleep since they are 'off duty'. The jerk probably drew himself a map of the house or something. There is no use going to my secret place since it's not secret anymore too. Although it may be worth a shot. Ignoring the two males talking to themselves, he run off without as much as a quick 'bye'. Looking behind his shoulder every few seconds Naruto finally made it to his room. Throwing one last glace he entered, closed the door and locked them.
Now what? He thought and then looked at the window.
Well, that's the only way to get out of here. With the experience he gained over the years, the blond was quickly running through the garden to his favorite place. After a few minutes he sat comfortably on the bench, breathing heavily. Surprised, when something wet landed on his cheek, the teen looked up to see the half clouded night sky. Then he looked down and saw that the grass was glistening. Immediately he smiled and took off his shoes and socks. Putting them aside, he touched the wet ground with his bare feet and leaned back, letting out a content sigh. God, how he loved that kind of nights. Peaceful silence, only broke by the wind and no stuck up jer-
"You will get sick sitting like that." He didn't need to open his eyes to see who it was. Not caring about anything he groaned loudly, showing just how much he's displeased by the interruption.
"How long are you here?"
"Since you got here."
"And how did you knew I was here?"
"I followed you right after you took off."
"That's nice but you can leave now."
"I'm sorry but I cannot do that." Naruto opened his eyes and looked at the intruder with a scowl on his face.
Sorry my ass. You sure as hell don't look like someone who is sorry to me!
"And why not?" Itachi stared directly at him.
"It is my job to watch you." And he kept staring. The scowl on Naruto's face only deepened.
"You don't have to take it so seriously. And stop staring at me already!" The right end of pale lips curled slightly upward.
"After you ran off it is only natural for me to keep a sharp eye on you."
Ugrhh he is so wretched! Rotten to the core bastard!
"You really are weird you know that?" Stop staring!
"Is that so?"
"Yeah, and pretty creepy." Just go away!
"Maybe." Itachi kept his voice flat, keeping his eye contact.
"Not to mention mean." What can I do to make you go away?
"Possibly."
"Jerk!" I don't want you in my life!
"Thank you." Naruto let out a long and frustrated sigh.
"You really are freak you know that?" it was supposed to be mumbled quietly but the raven heard it anyway. And the teen immediately regretted his words when the black irises narrowed at him, like he was some kind of soon-to-be-eaten prey. Naruto gulped loudly at the suddenly heavy air.
"Just why are you so… difficult?" Itachi blinked a little surprised at the question and his own behavior, before the same sadistic smirk returned on his face.
"Which one of us is difficult here, Naruto-kun? Because as far as I remember, I am here to watch for you mainly because you are difficult."
"Are you always like that?" This time, the black eyebrow rose pretty high.
"Like what? I am simply honest with you. Is that a bad thing?"
"Tch. If you are so honest, you would told me who you are when we first met."
"I wanted to know more about you before you hated me for who I am. Which you must admit, was a pretty good move." The last part was said more to himself. Or so the teen thought.
"Not only mean but also narcissist. Just how people respect you is beyond me, really. Some legend you are." Itachi's smirk turned into small grin.
"They respect me for my abilities and talents. Which, I have quite a few if I might add. One of them is being bodyguard and the best tracker. It is as simple as that. I worked for my position and people are obligate to respect me." Naruto was silent for a moment, repeating what he just heard in his head. After a minute he stood up and brushed past his bodyguard.
"It is also fun to watch how you get angry." That was the last straw for the teen. Even though his back was facing the raven, he just knew, felt it in his bones, that the guy was smirking like there was no tomorrow. Without a thought he run off once again. Itachi looked for a second before averting his eyes to the ground.
"And pretty ignorant huh?" he mumbled quietly picking up the shoes with socks and following after the boy.
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Naruto leaned against his door breathing like there was no tomorrow; his legs aching even more. Putting the hand in the pocket, he searched for something, finally putting out a small silver key. He unlocked the door with one last glance and closed and locked them again, from the inside.
The guy is already making me paranoid. At least now he won't be able to enter. With a satisfied grin the teen decided to follow Kakashi's advice and take a shower. As much as the bath sounded nice, he was too tired and afraid of dozing off in tub. Taking of his clothes, he entered the large glass cabin and turned the knob. Immediately hot water fall at his form. Naruto leaned his forehead against the wall and with closed eyes he simply enjoyed the soothing feeling which made his muscles relax. After god knows how long he stepped outside and dried himself, putting simple light blue boxers on. Once again, in blissful state, he opened the door and blinked. When the vein popped on his forehead, Naruto knew that this 'nice state' was once more shattered, by the same person no less.
"..Here?" the teen hissed through his gritted teeth.
"I'm living here." Itachi simply replied, opening the drawer and taking a pair of black boxers and black t-shirt.
"That's not what I mean. How did you get in here?!" The black eyebrow rose slightly.
"Isn't it obvious? Through the door, of course."
"But I locked them!"
"And you thought that it would be enough?" the teen growled under his nose and stormed to his bed. Only while sitting on it he spotted another one, with black sheets across from his own.
"So Dad was not joking. You really are sleeping here." He mumbled. Itachi just shrugged his shoulders and went inside the bathroom. That's when Naruto registered something.
Bathroom? The jerk will be using my bathroom! Oh god what did I do to you? He groaned once more, burying his head in his hands.
"Kiba sure as hell would be more than happy about it." That's when he spotted that the man left his black bag open on the bed.
A little peak won't hurt anyone. Naruto thought just as the door to the bathroom unlocked and Itachi stepped outside.
Dripping wet.
Shirtless.
Yeah, Kiba would definitely be in heaven right now. Then he blinked.
Don't tell me he sleeps only in boxers?! Well, sure, I am sleeping too, but this is my room and besides that didn't he took the shirt with him? The cerulean eyes took a quick glance on the other bed and sure enough the same garment was laying there.
"God! Put something on!" Naruto groaned unable to hold his frustration any longer. Itachi merely send him a bored glance and without another word, he put the towel off from his head and dried his hair. Naruto sat there, sending draggers at his roommate, who was, of course, completely unaffected by it. Although the cerulean eyes softened when Itachi took the brush and began stroking his hairs. And as much as the blond hated to admit it to himself, the sign was, for the lack of better words, mesmerizing. The way his raven hairs were contrasting with pale but built body, and the way said body, especially upper part, was moving while putting them into low ponytail. This was the moment where Naruto realized that his bodyguard was very, very attractive man indeed.
Forcing himself to avert his eyes, the teen leaned back a little, thinking what Kiba would said or do, when something brushed his right elbow. With a started sound coming from his mouth he shoot up from the bed. In a flash Itachi was next to him, creeping slowly to the other side of the bed. Naruto gulped, something was moving under his covers. He looked at the raven, whose whole attention was on the bulged. Without any warning, the bodyguard lifted the red material and the teen took in a sharp breath.
"Kyuu? What are you doing here?" with relieve washing over him, Naruto sat next to his dog, patting his head, while Itachi returned to his bed without another word and took some kind of book from his bag. Half laying on the bed, finally with the shirt on, the raven began to read silently. That's when something buzzed. Naruto blinked and looked at his night stand to see that the small square monitor was lighten up.
Kiba. Oh god, why now of all times? Nevertheless, he flipped open the phone and pressed the 'answer' button.
"Hello?"
"Yo man, what's up?"
"Ah… nothing really."
"So, how is that bodyguard of yours? Some new hot meat?" Naruto put a hand to his forehead, massaging the temples.
"I really don't want to talk about it right now."
"I see, you're under the watch huh?"
"Yeah, something like that."
"So, are you up for some night out? It must have been pretty hard day for you bro."
The teen shot a quick glance at Itachi through his fingers. The raven seemed to be completely oblivion to his existence.
"Yeah, that might be interesting. What about it?" there was a moment of awkward silence on the other end.
"He's here with you right?"
"Ah, so tell me more about the girl Chouji." Kiba laughed loudly.
"Ok, I get it bro. He knows we are crime duet eh?"
"I see. That sound nice actually. Something more?"
"I get it. Detail, detail. Well, hm, how about another movie marathon? They play pretty good ones this time actually."
"Seriously? When did it happened?"
"I take it as a yes then. Be in the same place at the 11.30. Can you manage? Bring you some clothes?"
"Wow, you really went out of your way Chouji. And yeah, I would love to meet her as soon as possible."
"Ok bro. Let me know if something goes wrong. See ya."
"Yeah, bye." He closed the phone and looked at the raven who was still reading.
It was 10 pm now, so no reading. He really need to play it out nice if he want to get the hell out of here tonight. Putting the phone back to its respectful place, Naruto faked the yawn, stretching his arms above his head.
"Um, Itachi…"
"Just go to sleep if you want to." The teen frowned.
The hell? Is he some kind of psychic? Tch. Never mind.
"Goodnight." He murmured angrily.
"Goodnight Naruto-kun."
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For what seemed to be like the millionth time, Naruto glance at the clock on his night stand. While laying he carefully calculated how much time he will need to get out this time; and window was no more an option. At least not the one in the room. He noted that his bodyguard went to bed about half an hour after him and was now sound asleep, which was confirmed by his even breathing.
11 pm. Ok it's time to go. He thought and carefully slipped from under the covers hoping that Kiba will bring him a spare set of clothes. The night might be warm, but even so, walking freely around with only boxers was not only inappropriate but also uncomfortable. Silently he took his phone and walked on his foot fingers to the bathroom door. Just as his hand rested on the handle he almost jumped in surprise.
"Isn't it a little too late for a stroll?"
"I just wanted to use the bathroom." Naruto replied, cursing at himself mentally for answering with a wavering voice.
"Oh? With the phone?"
"Y-yeah, it takes some time, you know?" he gave a nervous laugh.
Well, it's not like he will tell dad or anything.
"If you don't wish for your father to knew I suggest you walk back to the bed right now."
Naruto couldn't help but groan.
I was silent the whole time. Not even the slightest sound! So how the bastard knows, still laying in the same position?!
"Fine." He spat angrily and went under the covers.
"Good night Naruto-kun. I hope this one will be the real." The teen 'hn'ed' and flipped open his phone.
It's not like I will be able to go to sleep anyway now. So might as well talk to Kiba a little. Seriously, that guy is the jerkiest jerk I've ever met! I will show him someday! He won't be able to always catch me!
With that he choose the right icon and started writing the text message.
So, how was it? Do you like it? I promise that the plot will thicken a little soon ;) And i will try to update ASAP ;D See you until then ;)