Papa Chapter 7

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto. I wish I did though,

AN: Hey I finished another one yay!

Previously: I could feel everyone's gaze on me making my skin prickle uneasily. This was too much attention at one time. I sighed and lay my head down on the desk pretending to go to sleep.

Present:

Something rubbed against my nose making me sniffle a bit. I blinked my eyes open and lifted my head up to look around. Iruka-sensei seemed to be in the middle of a lecture. I wasn't sure what we were learning today so I listened for a moment.

"The Kyuubi attack happened…." I stopped listening at that point because I knew whatever was going to be said was most likely a lie and there was no point in hearing something that was so useless.

I looked down at my desk to see Kurama laying there curled up in a ball with his tail wagging gently like you would see a cat doing. I realized that this must've been what was tickling my nose. I sighed and rolled my eyes petting him once from head to tail. I began thinking about what had happened to me before, and I was relieved that my classmates were no longer staring at me.

I looked over at Shikamaru to see he had laid his head down to take a nap. Glancing around I leaned closer and whispered:

"Shikamaru are you still awake?"

"How troublesome." I heard Shikamaru sigh. "Yes I'm still awake. What do you want?"

"I just wanted to thank you for being so nice to me. That… doesn't happen too often, so thanks."

"Your welcome Naruto."

I gave him a smile and laid my head down on my crossed arms. Listening to Iruka-sensei's voice drone on about something the people didn't even know fully about. I stayed awake for the rest of the class but didn't really pay attention to what was said.

'Class end'

I heard the bell ring and I sighed a bit in relief. Hopefully there will be something more interesting to learn about tomorrow. I stood up and gathered my things and began to walk out of the classroom.

I saw Sakura stand up and walk towards me.

"Hey baka what do you think you were doing telling Iruka about what happened? Who said you could tell?"

"It doesn't matter if you told me I could or not ya banshee, if you don't treat me the way I should be treated I will do everything within my power to make sure that you are reprimanded to the full power of whoever is in authority." I said that knowing at some point she would make me snap to the point I kill her.

She glared at me and and huffed before turning around and stomped to her desk flipping her hair over her shoulder. She gathered her stuff glared at Ino and stomped out.

Ino growled and glared at Sakura's back and then glanced at me.

"Naruto me and Sakura used to be friends and I know we aren't now but I'd still like to apologize for her bratty behavior towards you."

I stared at her with wide eyes for a moment in complete shock before shaking myself out of it.

"Thank you Ino that's very kind of you to say." I bowed to her and began walking away. I opened the door and walked down the hall towards the exit. Today has been a strange first day of school.

'Dad?'

'Yeah Naruto?'

'Is school gonna be like this everyday?'

'I don't know Naruto I haven't gone to a school for humans before but I hope that not every day is this strange.'

I nodded my head looked up and ran straight into someone.

I gasp in shock but stop myself from falling. Looking at the person I ran into I realize it was Sasuke.

"What do you want Sasuke?"

He stared at my face for a second before making the one sound that the Uchiha are extremely famous for.

"Hnn."

I blinked because as he said that I swore I actually heard the sentence 'Are you okay?'

"Excuse me?" I said looking at him intently.

He rolled his eyes and did it again. "Hnn." I blinked again because this time for sure I heard 'Are you okay?'

I nodded yes at him gave a nod of his head before he turned around and continued walking towards the exit.

I looked at Kurama who had sat down on the floor to watch the confrontation.

"I actually understood what he said Kurama, that is extremely weird considering I haven't talked to him before."

Kurama shrugged his shoulders. I sighed, that was no help at all in the explanation of suddenly being able to understand the Uchiha language.

I tap my shoulder. "Hop on." I said. He jumped up and sat on my shoulder and I continued my walk out and began the long journey to my apartment.

'Later that night'

"You heard what happened right? Didn't you? I made a friend, I'm so happy!" I state with a sunny grin.

""Yes you did Naruto and I couldn't be more excited for you!" He grabbed under my armpits and swung me around. I squeaked at the unexpected movement. "Hey! Stop please!" His eyes saddened but he sat me down.

"I'm gonna head to bed now." I said to him. I gave him a hug and made my way to my room. I changed quickly and pulled down the covers and hopped onto the bed and yawned. Shortly after my head hit the pillow I fell asleep.

After that day I sat next to Shikamaru for the rest of the school year. He and I became really good friends, best friends even. He figured out I was wearing a mask not even twenty-four hours later and then asked to see how I truly act around people I trust. He knew I was really first in our class although the stupid council made it to where Sasuke was always seen as first. But Iruka-sensei was nice and always gave me the correct grade. He was pissed off at the council and wanted to give them a piece of his mind. This made me love Iruka like a father figure, and made Kurama fall in love with him.

I decided I needed to introduce Kurama to Shikamaru and Iruka.

"Iruka-sensei, will you come over to my apartment later?" I ask looking at him with wide, sad eyes.

Iruka caved. "Sure thing Naruto, I'll come over around seven thirty."

I nodded excitedly. "Okay Iruka-sensei. Bye!" I shouted as I ran home to tell dad.

I decided to introduce Iruka separate from Shikamaru, not sure of how they would react.

'7:30 pm'

'Naruto's pov'

I watched my dad pace the kitchen nervously. He was in his nicest set of clothes. The oven dinged signaling the food was done. He flew over to the oven and pulled it out. He sat it down and ran to set up the table.

I heard a hesitant knock on the door. I ran through the living room and flung the door open and dived outside to give Iruka a hug. I backed up and gestured him into the house. I let him look around before gesturing him to follow me to the kitchen.

My dad sat at the table waiting. I could feel the nervousness through our link. I noticed has leg was twitching under the table like he wanted to run. I gave him a stern look before looking at Iruka and pointing at Kurama.

"Iruka-sensei this is the man I consider my father."

"Ah h-hello." Iruka stuttered.

I pointed to a chair and he sat down.

"H-hello, Iruka-san. Naruto's talked so much about you and how he considers you family." Kurama said.

"He-he does?" Iruka glanced at me. I could see pride in his eyes.

I nodded.

"Iruka-sensei when we're alone or outside of school can I call you Iruka?"

Iruka looked shocked. "Y-yes you may."

"Yay!" I shouted. "That means Iruka will be marrying my father! After I tell you something I'll leave you two alone!"

Dad and Iruka were blushing profusely.

"Daddy's the kyuubi no kitsune in human form and is the only one who would take care of me before you came along. Please don't turn on me. His chakra is still sealed inside me and he's only got one tail!"

Iruka looked shocked for a moment, but then nodded. "I understand Naruto, I won't leave you."

He bowed to dad. "Thank you for taking care of him."

"See my adorable son Everything worked out in the end!"

Iruka looked shocked to see that reaction.

"Now I can take advantage of the fact that he's my mate!"

"Thump"

"Oh dear, I've caused him to faint."

I giggled and left the room to get on some new clothes.

I walked back out and hugged my dad.

"Dad, me and Shikamaru are going cloud watching."

He nodded absently as he was bent over papa watching for signs of him waking up. I shook my head and walked out the door.

I looked up at the sky noting the sun would set in a few hours. I began running to get to Shikamaru so we could watch the clouds before it got too dark.

I finally reached the clearing where Shikamaru normally was and saw him laying there already. I walked over and plopped down next to him.

"Shikamaru tomorrow you are coming over to my house."

"Troublesome."

I grinned because I knew he would come no matter how troublesome.

I layed back and watched the clouds in silence with him.

This was an amazing day.