Disclaimer: I'm not Naruto's soulmate, am I?

Warnings: AU, Mpreg, Yaoi, Shounen-ai, unbetaed -please forgive the mistakes.

A/N: Welcome to the new chapter! Thank you so much for your reviews, I'm glad that you're enjoying the story. Now, I need to clear a few things I guess. I have written Naruto's age wrong in the last chapter. He was eighteen when he married Sasuke. Now, he's twenty-one, Sasuke's thirty-one. Sorry for the misunderstanding! Dear readers who were saddened by the last chapter, I hope this will make you feel better. Also, to Ashley and all the readers who like my story Monday. I'm glad that you really like it. But I don't think I'll be writing more of Monday. I think it's perfect as it is, short and sweet. But if you like the idea, you're always welcome to write your own story out of it, I don't mind.

Wiuv, sorry that was long. Please enjoy this chapter!


Naruto walked into the company with slow steps. He smiled at the security guy, and walked further inside. It was big and bright. Glasses covered almost all of the walls so the winter sun filled inside and gave a warm feeling.

"Good morning, Naruto-san," The secretary at the entrance greeted Naruto.

Naruto smiled back. "Good morning. How are you?"

Naruto was kind of on top of the whole secretaries in the company. He was the owner's secretary after all, and everybody respected him. Naruto didn't know what they would do if they knew he was married to their boss. A part of Naruto wanted them to know. Because Naruto always heard other employees gossiping about Sasuke's private life, and if they knew Sasuke was married they would leave him alone. Then again, if Sasuke wanted them to know he would let them know. Obviously, he didn't, because in the end, marriage was nothing but signatures on a paper, right?

"I'm fine, thank you!" The girl chirped.

Naruto smiled. Waving to the girl, he went to the elevators. Naruto was thankful that they had more than enough elevators, because walking to the top floor would surely kill him.

Naruto greeted the employees at the management floor and he walked to his room directly. He took off his coat, and bag and placed them in his hidden closet. He sat down in front of his desk, and started his computer. First things first, he took his agenda and checked Sasuke's schedule for today. There wasn't anything important, only except a meeting with a small company in the afternoon.

Naruto took the cases which were neatly placed at the corner of his desk, and started working on them. He was supposed to find out the main point of them, and then take notes to make Sasuke's job easier. He worked on the cases till his neck protested the lack of movement. Rubbing his nape with a hiss, Naruto checked the time. He frowned as he realized that it was nearly eleven, but Sasuke still hadn't come to work.

It was odd. Sasuke always come around the time Naruto arrived. Sometimes, he got late, stuck in traffic or something, but if it was the case, he always called Naruto to let him know he wasn't going to be there on time. Naruto frowned as he gazed at Sasuke's closed door. Did something happen? Last night, he hadn't come to see Koichi either. What if they had a fight with Mikoto? What if Fugaku didn't like Naruto living with them? Naruto would hate it if he caused a fight between the father and son.

Naruto huffed as he turned to work. Why he was worrying for the bastard? He didn't deserve anything from Naruto. Nodding to himself, Naruto started analyzing another case. After ten minutes, his eyes went to Sasuke's closed door again. Stupid, stupid Sasuke. Naruto stood up, and then walked to the door. He leaned his ear against the wooden door but couldn't hear anything from inside. He knocked on the door gently, but heard no response.

Taking a deep breath, Naruto pushed the door open slowly. He peeked inside and the first thing he saw was the empty desk of Sasuke's. Frowning, Naruto walked inside, and his eyebrows rose as he saw Sasuke sleeping on the leather couch of his. Closing the door, Naruto walked to Sasuke with soft steps and then kneeled beside him.

Naruto's heartbeat quickened suddenly. Sasuke's mouth was slightly agape, and his pale cheeks were rosy. He looked so beautiful that it reminded Naruto of the past. Years ago, when it was just Sasuke and Naruto, when they were back in their village, in Sasuke's futon, Naruto would watch his beloved when he slept like this. He would caress his flawless cheeks, Naruto started caressing Sasuke's cheeks without realizing. He would stroke Sasuke's healthy locks, Naruto's hands went to Sasuke's hair. He would kiss his fair forehead, Naruto leaned over and placed a small kiss upon Sasuke's exposed forehead.

Naruto took a shaky breath. Why things couldn't go back to way they used to be? Naruto missed the times when his only care was to play a little more, and to eat more fries than vegetables. A tear left one of his eyes, but he was quick to wipe it away.

"Naruto?"

Naruto's eyes widened as he heard Sasuke's soft voice. He drew back immediately, and his back collided with the low coffee table. He yelped in pain as he landed on his ass.

"Shit, babe," Sasuke stood up immediately, taking Naruto on the couch beside him. "You okay? Be careful, you could hurt yourself really bad."

Naruto nodded quickly, cheeks red. What he was thinking? Touching Sasuke easily like that?

Sasuke had a soft smile on his face. He had felt every single touch Naruto had given him, he wasn't sleeping deeply anyway. His heart soared with happiness with the feeling of Naruto's willing touch after so long. It meant Naruto still wanted him. Yes, Sasuke was a dick. But he was a persistent dick, and there was no peace for him till he got Naruto and Koichi with him. Still, Sasuke wasn't going to embarrass Naruto about this, Naruto didn't need Sasuke's teasing. Yet.

Sasuke wrapped an arm around Naruto's waist, and glued him to his side. "Did you need something, love?"

"N-No," Naruto shook his head quickly, not liking how close they were. "I just… I thought you weren't here, so I wanted to check up on you."

Sasuke smirked softly. "Were you worried about me?"

Naruto's eyes widened, and he shook his head wildly.

Sasuke's smirk widened. "It's okay to worry about your husband and the father of your baby," Sasuke said. Caressing Naruto's soft hair, he repeated again. "Were you worried about me?"

"A little," Naruto admitted softly. "After Mikoto-san's visit… And you didn't come to see us."

Sasuke frowned. "Mother came to you?"

Naruto looked up to Sasuke with raised eyebrows. "You didn't know?"

"No, no," Sasuke shook his head. Then again, he should have suspected something when she wanted to learn where Naruto lived. "What did she want? Did she do something to hurt you or Koichi?" Sasuke was getting angrier by seconds. "I swear if she told you something stupid, I'm going to-"

"Sasuke," Naruto stopped Sasuke from saying more. He was honestly surprised. Sasuke seemed to have a cold spot for his mother. "She didn't hurt us, okay?"

"Okay," Sasuke nodded. "What did she want then?"

"Uhmm…" Naruto scratched his cheek. "She wanted me to move in with you."

Sasuke's eyes widened. Mikoto had suggested such a thing? The one who had coldly separated Naruto and Sasuke, the one who ignored Sasuke's pain for years, the one who tried to settle him down with Sakura, invited Naruto to live with them?

"Are you sure?" Sasuke asked slowly.

"Yes, I am," Naruto said, and averted his eyes. "But if you don't want me there, then I won't do it."

"No, love, of course not," Sasuke hugged Naruto tightly. "Of course I want you and our son to be there with me, right before my eyes… I was just surprised that she offered such a thing."

"Yeah," Naruto nodded against Sasuke's shoulder. He didn't want to admit it, but he felt good when Sasuke hold him like this. Like he was so fragile, like he was something to be cherished and worshipped, like actually Naruto meant something to him…

"So, I take it as you said yes?" Sasuke drew back to look at Naruto's face.

Naruto nodded softly. "Yes…"

"Naruto," Sasuke smiled heartedly. "Thank you my love, thank you so much… You don't know how happy you made me."

"I…" Gulping, Naruto nodded. "I just want what's best for Koi and everyone…"

Sasuke nodded with a gentle smile. "I know… I know how big and beautiful your heart is."

Naruto blushed softly and looked away. "Your mother told me you're not good."

"No," Sasuke kissed Naruto's forehead lingeringly. "I'm alright, don't worry."

Naruto looked at Sasuke with soft eyes, and then touched his forehead. "You a have slight fever."

"It's nothing," Sasuke said quickly.

Naruto shook his head. "When did you come here? You were sleeping."

"Earlier than usual, I just didn't want to stay at home," Sasuke shrugged.

"Why…" Naruto cleared his throat. "Why didn't you come to see Koichi last night? He asked you..."

"He did?" Sasuke's eyes widened with happiness. "I wasn't feeling good so I decided to rest a little. But why didn't you call me? I would have flied there immediately."

Naruto sighed, and then looked up to Sasuke. "I don't know your personal number."

Sasuke frowned. How? But… "Shit. I'm hopeless," Sasuke cursed to himself. "Give me your phone."

Naruto gave Sasuke an odd look, but still, taking his phone from his pocket, he gave the device to the waiting hand.

Sasuke frowned as he looked at the mobile Naruto was using. "This looks really old."

Naruto shrugged. "It works."

Sasuke sighed, and stood up. He went to his desk quickly, and taking his phone and charger, he returned to Naruto's side. He took off Naruto's sim card, and then changed their phones.

"What are you doing?" Naruto asked as Sasuke handed him the shiny phone after adding his number.

"Use this," Sasuke said casually.

"I don't need you to give me things," Naruto frowned. "I don't even know how to use these touchy things!"

"You'll get it quickly, I'm sure," Sasuke smiled softly as Naruto pushed the button at the top and his eyes widened.

"Th-This is me?" Naruto stuttered as he saw the screensaver of the phone. It was an image of him. An old one. Showing Naruto with a beautiful smile, his cheeks are rosy and eyes shining. He was wearing a white kimono, and a few flowers adorned his mussed hair.

"Yeah," Sasuke mumbled, and drew Naruto closer to his chest. "I took it on the night of our wedding."

Naruto was stunned. Sasuke had pictures of him?

"You were so beautiful," Sasuke breathed against Naruto's ear, causing him to shiver. "The most beautiful bride one could have the chance of seeing, and all mine…"

Naruto gulped hardly, unwanted memories coming back along with tears.

"I have more," Sasuke whispered. His fingers worked quickly, and opened the gallery section. He found a case which was named private, and entered a password to open it.

Naruto's eyes widened as he saw countless photos filling the screen. When did Sasuke take all of these? Naruto blushed as he saw a few of his naked photos. They were probably from the times they went to swimming in the lake. Naruto gasped softly as he saw Koichi's photos. One of them took his attention, and Naruto touched the photo to see it bigger. It showed his baby as he slept peacefully. He looked like an angel. And he was. He was Naruto's little angel.

"You two are the most important things in my life," Sasuke whispered. "You can't know how I want you, Naruto… I want you beside me, I want our son to know that I'm his father. I want you to two to be mine. Do you understand Naruto?"

Sasuke cupped Naruto's cheeks, and tilted his head. "Tell me what you think. Tell me what you feel."

Naruto was silently for a while. What Naruto thought? What Naruto felt? When he was leaving, Sasuke didn't consider Naruto at all. He disregarded anything Naruto felt, and just left. Now he was asking what he felt?

"I…" Naruto's eyes were teary but fierce as he looked at Sasuke. "I hate you."

Sasuke's eyes widened.

"Oh, you can't imagine how I hate you," Naruto hissed, a hand clawing at his heart. "But you know what?"

Sasuke could only look at Naruto, he wouldn't be able to speak even if he wanted to.

"I hate myself even more for still loving you like this," Naruto wiped away his tears furiously. "I hate how I think of you with every breath I take. I hate how you occupy my mind. I hate how I can't let go of you…" Naruto took a few deep breaths. "Bastard, it's all your fault!"

Sasuke took an erratic breath to understand everything Naruto said, and then took his wife in his arms tightly. "Your love," Sasuke whispered as he squeezed Naruto in his hold. "Your hatred. Your care. They all belong to me… It's okay to lean onto me. I won't let go, I'll bear your burdens for you…"

They were silent for a few minutes, and then Naruto broke the embrace and stood up.

"Lie down," Naruto commanded, and Sasuke complied immediately. "I'll bring something for you to drink. Like it or not, you still have fever."

Sasuke nodded quickly, not wanting to upset Naruto. Shaking his head, Naruto left the room, and headed to the kitchenette of their floor.

Sasuke smiled after Naruto. Naruto still loved him. They could still be together. It was only a matter of time, and trust. Things that Sasuke would work on and solve eventually. But he wasn't going to hurt Naruto in the process. Even if a part of Naruto hated Sasuke, he still thought of his wellbeing, so Sasuke was going to do the same. Things were going to be just fine.

When Naruto returned he had a mug with him.

"Here," He sat down, and handed the mug to Sasuke. "Drink this."

Sasuke nodded. It looked like milk. He took a sip, and then winced. "What is this?"

Naruto scoffed. "It's milk, lemon, honey and dark pepper. It's gonna help you feel better."

"Dobe, this tastes terrible," Sasuke said. "How in the world could this thing help me?"

"Don't speak like a teme and man up," Naruto hissed. "Even Koichi drinks it without complaining!"

They fell silent as they looked at each other with wide eyes. It was so, so easy to fall into their old rhythm. But in a silent agreement, they decided not to dwell on it. Not when they hadn't solved all of their problems.

"Drink," Naruto urged.

Sighing, Sasuke shut his eyes tightly, and gulped down the whole mug in one go.

"There," Naruto smiled. "Wasn't so hard, right?"

Sasuke had a distasteful wince on his face. "Yeah, if you say so."

Naruto nodded with a satisfied smile, and stood up. "I need to work now. You rest, okay?"

Nodding, Sasuke lied down again. "Don't close the door, okay?"

"Okay," Naruto nodded, and then left the room silently.

He couldn't help but smile stupidly as he sat down in his seat. He just couldn't help but hope. For what, he wasn't sure yet.


"Hmm…" Naruto looked around in their small bedroom. "Do you think we got everything?"

Koichi looked around as well, and then nodded. "Evvitin!"

Naruto smiled and then hugged his baby. "Okay then. Let's get going."

Smiling, Koichi run to the other room where Sasuke was waiting for them. Naruto stood up and followed after his baby, all the while checking around. They were leaving their home to live with the Uchihas. Naruto could only hope that things were going to be fine. If Koichi didn't like it there, Naruto wouldn't hesitate to come back here.

When Naruto entered the living room, he stood still to admire the image that greeted him. Koichi was in Sasuke's arms and he was talking without stopping. Sasuke was smiling, and answering back, and hugging or kissing Koichi time to time.

"Sasky whewe?" Koichi asked, touching Sasuke's jet black hair.

"Now we're going to our new home," Sasuke answered, kissing Koichi's forehead lingeringly.

"Mommy?" Koichi questioned this time.

"Of course your mommy is coming too," Sasuke smiled at his son. "We can't leave mommy behind."

"No!" Koichi nodded, agreeing with Sasuke.

Sasuke smiled warmly, and hugged Koichi tightly. "My smart son."

Naruto smiled softly, and then walked inside.

"Ready?" Sasuke questioned, as he grabbed the big suitcase which was prepared by Naruto.

"Yes," Naruto nodded.

"Is this all?" Sasuke asked.

Naruto shrugged. "We don't have much to take."

Sasuke nodded, noting that he should take his family to shopping, and get them new things.

Sasuke was the first to leave the apartment. He was carrying Koichi with an arm, the other carrying the suitcase. Naruto had a one last look at his home. Despite everything, he loved it here. When he was so broken and all alone, this small apartment had become a haven for him. Naruto could never forget here, and what he went through between these walls.

Sighing, Naruto locked the door and followed after Sasuke. He found them waiting by a white jeep, suitcase already placed inside.

Sasuke opened the door, and Naruto got in first. Sasuke placed Koichi in Naruto's lap, and fastened the seatbelt over them both.

"I'm going to get a booster seat for him," Sasuke said. "Until then, this should do."

Naruto nodded, and watched as Sasuke went to the front seat. Koichi was silent after getting in the car, but as soon as Sasuke started the engine, he started crying loudly.

"Oh, Koi," Naruto hugged his baby tightly. "Sasuke, can you stop the car for a moment?"

Sasuke died the engine quickly. "What's wrong? Is he hurting?"

Naruto shook his head. "He's just afraid of cars."

Sasuke raised his eyebrows. "But, he's a boy. Boys like cars."

"Well, my boy is special like that," Naruto said, and rocked his baby till he calmed down.

"Hey, Koichi," Sasuke took his son's attention. "Why you don't like cars?"

Koichi whined, and mumbled a few things.

Sasuke unbuckled his seatbelt, and gestured Naruto to do the same. Leaning over, Sasuke took Koichi from Naruto, and put him in his lap. "Now, tell me why you don't like cars."

Koichi was still teary eyed as he looked around. He held onto Sasuke's coat and then looked at him pleadingly. "Sasky no go. Caw eat Sasky."

Sasuke blinked several times. "You think the car's going to eat me?"

Koichi nodded, and then patted his tiny legs. "Caw eat."

"Cars eat legs?" Sasuke questioned, and Koichi nodded quickly.

Oh. It was such a simple thinking of a child. When people sat in the car, Koichi couldn't see their legs, and with the loud noises of the car, he was assuming that the car was eating them.

Sasuke smiled lovingly. "Look here," He patted his legs, and helped Koichi to see his feet. "See, the car didn't eat me. Car doesn't have a mouth."

Koichi touched Sasuke's knees and looked at his feet. "No eat?"

"No," Sasuke shook his head. "Do you wanna make the car alive?"

"Aliv?" Koichi questioned, looking at Sasuke.

Sasuke smiled, and showed the start button. "Push it."

With a tiny finger, Koichi pushed the button and the engine started. Koichi was startled with the sudden vibration, and roar, so Sasuke hugged him tightly, and showed him his legs again. "See, my legs are still here."

Koichi groped Sasuke's legs again, and then looked up to him. "No eat? Caw no eat Sasky."

"That's right," Sasuke smiled. He couldn't get enough of his baby son. "Now you go back to mommy, okay?"

Koichi nodded, and didn't resist as he was handed back to Naruto.

Naruto's cheeks were rosy, and he had a warm smile as he looked at Sasuke. "Thank you…"

Sasuke shook his head with a smile, and then started the car, driving to the Uchiha house.


Naruto sighed as he stood before his new home. It was really big, and luxurious. There were gardens around the two story house, and it was surrounded by tall walls, heavily guarded. There were closed parking lots, and Naruto wasn't sure how many cars were hidden there.

"Let's get inside," Sasuke said. Koichi was in his arms, looking around closely.

Naruto nodded, and didn't resist as Sasuke wrapped an arm around his waist, and guided him to the door. He rang the doorbell, and they waited for a few moments, and then the door was opened by a maid.

"Welcome, Sasuke-sama," The girl bowed down deeply.

Sasuke nodded at her, and guided Naruto inside. "My spouse, Naruto, and my son Koichi. They will be living with us from now on. Attend to their needs before anything else."

"Yes, sir," The girl replied without straightening.

"Naruto…"

Naruto looked up when he heard his name being called, and he was greeted with Fugaku's smiling face.

"Father…" Naruto took a step forward. He had missed his father-in-law. Things had happened, years had passed, but, still, they were a family.

"Naruto, my son," Fugaku closed the distance between them, and took Naruto in his arms.

Naruto hugged back tightly. He needed this. The reassurance one could only get from a parent.

"Look at you," Fugaku cupped Naruto's cheeks. They were both teary eyed. "Look how you grew up… Will you ever forgive me for what happened?"

"F-Father…" Naruto sniffled, and then smiled at Fugaku. "I was never upset with you to begin with."

Fugaku smiled softly. "Welcome."

"Thank you," Naruto smiled back.

"Whewe? Sasky whewe?" Koichi questioned as he looked around.

"This is your new home," Sasuke said softly, caressing Koichi's thin hair. "Koichi, mommy and Sasuke will live here together."

"Hom togetew," Koichi nodded.

Fugaku watched with wide eyes as he saw his son and grandson talking to each other. Sasuke saw his father watching them and lowered Koichi on the floor, Fugaku kneeling in front of him.

"Who yu?" Koichi asked, small hands cupping Fugaku's cheeks.

Fugaku took a shaky breath, and then held Koichi's tiny hands in his big ones. He looked at them as if fascinated, and then kissed the pale skin he found there. "I am your grandpa."

Koichi was silent for a moment, weighing Fugaku's words. And then, he smiled brightly. "Papa!"

"Yes," Fugaku gasped, and hugged Koichi to his chest. "I'm your papa."

Koichi giggled. "Papa whewe?"

Fugaku blinked. "I'm here."

"No, no," Koichi shook his head, and asked again, "Papa whewe?"

"He's asking where you have been," Naruto said softly.

Fugaku shook his head, and then hugged Koichi again. "Your papa was in a deep sleep. But, he's awake now. From now on, you have him right beside you no matter what."

Koichi couldn't understand most of Fugaku's words, still, he smiled and nodded.

Fugaku smiled back, and then stood up. "Let's have dinner, and then we can talk more."

Naruto scooped Koichi up, and with Sasuke's help, they took off their coats. Naruto noticed that they didn't take off shoes in the house. Well, not in Naruto's room. Naruto decided to clean the room he was given before taking Koichi inside.

"Gess!" Koichi shouted as he saw Mikoto, coming to sit by Fugaku at the table.

"Good evening, Mikoto-san," Naruto greeted tightly as he sat down across from her.

She nodded at Naruto, and then started with her dinner.

"What does Koichi eat?" Sasuke asked, pointing the table. There were all kind of dishes on the table, Koichi didn't know what they were mostly, so he was more interested with playing with the hem of Naruto's pullover.

"Uhmm," Naruto blushed softly. "Maybe some soup?"

Sasuke nodded, and ordered the maid to serve soup. Immediately, a bowl of hot soup was placed in front of Naruto.

"Thank you," Naruto smiled at the girl, and then started feeding Koichi with the soup.

"You should give him some meat," Mikoto said.

Naruto raised an eyebrow. "My baby can't eat solid food. They harm his mouth."

Mikoto frowned. "How he's going to grow up or get healthy if he doesn't eat anything?"

Naruto gulped, and held his baby tighter. "I'm breastfeeding him."

"Still?" Mikoto asked unbelievingly. "You should stop. It's not normal at his age to still get milk from you."

Naruto gritted his teeth. "Mikoto-san, my baby is not a healthy boy. Our doctor says that what helps him to go on is the mother milk he gets from me. And my baby still wants it, so I won't stop till he regains his health, and wants to stop."

"Mother," Sasuke hissed. "Koichi's mother is my Naruto. He knows what to do better than you. Don't interfere with him."

Mikoto pursed his lips, and then turned back to her meal.

The rest of the dinner was silent. Naruto couldn't eat anything. He didn't want to eat anything that was from Mikoto. Maybe it wasn't from her, but still, Naruto didn't want to be indebted to her in any way.

After the dinner, they moved to the living room. Naruto sat down on a couch with a slumbering Koichi in his arms. Fugaku sat beside him, while Sasuke opted for the coffee table in front of them. Mikoto was nowhere to be seen.

"So, Naruto," Fugaku smiled. "How is Minato and Kushina? We were actually waiting to hear from them, but Minato… he never called us."

Naruto took a shaky breath. "W-Why would dad call you? I mean no offense but, you're the one who left us."

Sasuke blinked. "Your father didn't tell you?"

"Tell me what?" Naruto was genuinely confused.

"I…" Sasuke rubbed his nape. "Before I left, I talked to your father. And, we both agreed that you were too young to be trapped in a marriage. That's why… That's why, I left. I thought maybe you could get over me, and keep on with your life with the least harm. And your father promised to inform me if you couldn't deal with our break up. He promised that he would call me to come back and take you with me," Sasuke looked at Naruto with painful eyes. "But, he never did… And I thought you forgot about me, I thought you didn't want me anymore…"

Naruto's eyes were wide with disbelief. "B-But… You said all those things... You said our marriage was nothing, that –that I was just a onetime t-thing."

"No, no," Sasuke shook his head desperately. "I lied, baby. I lied so that maybe you would realize you actually didn't like me."

Naruto took a few erratic breaths. All these years, all the pain he felt, all the loneness he went through… They were for nothing? Sasuke actually was thinking of his wellbeing? He was ready to come back for Naruto?

"D-Dead people can't make phone c-calls," Naruto whispered hardly, tears living his eyes.

Sasuke gasped loudly.

"N-Naruto," Fugaku's eyes were wide. "What are you saying?"

"After y-you left, I wasn't good," Naruto started talking softly. "I fell ill. I c-couldn't stop crying, I couldn't e-eat, I couldn't s-sleep."

Sasuke tugged at his hair. How could he put Naruto through all of that?

"Into the s-second month, I was worse," Naruto said hardly. "I w-was throwing up frequently. I was r-really sick, I don't know... M-Mom suspected something, and they took m-me to hospital, and –and it was confirmed that I was p-pregnant."

Sasuke closed a hand over his mouth.

"D-Dad, said e-everything was fine," Naruto said hardly. He could remember that day like it was yesterday. "He said everything was g-going to be f-fine and I sh-should trust him."

Naruto stopped a moment to collect his thoughts, and wipe away tears that were falling without stopping.

"H-He took us in the car, and -and he was driving out of the village, and h-he was telling me I shouldn't be afraid, th-that he was going t-to set everything r-right, and then… and th-then, it was all dark," Naruto held Koichi tighter. "Dark and dark, and then I was alone. I was all alone…" Naruto didn't try to stop his tears anymore, and he suspected that he wasn't alone, if Fugaku's ragged breathing meant something.

"A drunk man crushed into our c-car," Naruto kept telling, he felt like he wouldn't be stop even if he wanted to. He needed to talk. He needed to tell what had happened. "Dad d-died instantly. Mom died on the w-way to hospital. Only I survived. M-My left arm w-was stuck in the car. Most of my nerves were damaged, and my sh-shoulder was broken again, th-that's why my arm is partially paralyzed."

"Naruto…" Sasuke dropped to his knees in front of his love, and wrapped his arms around him loosely, trying to give him some sort of reassurance.

Naruto shook his head, and kept talking. "I-I wanted to die. I w-wanted to go with them. I wasn't r-ready for anything that happened… But, then, there w-was my baby," Naruto kissed Koichi's forehead with his shaky lips. "I didn't know wh-what do, so I thought it w-would be better if I wasn't pregnant. But, then… I realized that t-the only one in this world that's left for me was my b-baby. So, I apologized to him again and again," Naruto leaned over and whispered to his sleeping baby. "Forgive me… Forgive me for even thinking th-that I could live without you…"

Naruto breathed shallowly, and then kept talking, "After I was released, I found someone to sell our h-house and farms," Naruto's eyes were wide, like he couldn't still believe what he did. "I didn't have my p-parents. I didn't have my h-husband, s-so the villagers w-would never let me l-live there w-with a b-bastard child," Naruto close a palm over his mouth to silence his sobs. He couldn't talk for a few minutes. "S-So, I s-sold e-everything, and m-moved to Tokyo. I f-found a small home, and s-started working. I d-did any job th-that was offered. I w-worked till m-my baby was to born. And then," A warm smile found its way to Naruto's face. "And then I fell in love with m-my baby. I realized that the r-reason I'm in this world is to meet my baby, and look after him, l-love him… I was good for a f-few months. It w-was just my b-baby and me, but I w-was happy -I think… And then, m-my baby fell ill. H-He was only eight months a-along," Naruto held Koichi against his chest tightly as he cried. "My fault…" Naruto moaned in agony. "I c-couldn't feed him enough. I couldn't l-look after him p-properly. Because of me, he g-got c-cancer…" Naruto tried to breathe properly. "Actually, I-I accepted it… My baby c-can leave at a-any moment, and if -if that h-happens, I will f-follow a-after him. It's just… he's h-hurting too m-much, he's suffering t-too much, and I c-can't take it a-away… Why?" Naruto moaned. "Why my baby?"

Fugaku wiped his tears quickly, and then stood up on his shaky legs. "Show Naruto his room, Sasuke," He whispered roughly, and then left quickly.

Sasuke stood up, and helped Naruto to stand up. Naruto was so exhausted, both emotionally and physically, Sasuke could see it, so he scooped Naruto up with Koichi still in his arms, and started walking upstairs.

Naruto didn't have any energy to protest, his head fell onto Sasuke's shoulder, and he held his baby a little tighter.

Naruto's room was across from Sasuke's. He pushed the door open with a foot and stepped inside. It was a simple room. There was a big bed, a closet, and a bathroom for Naruto and Koichi's use.

"No," Naruto protested weakly, eyes barely open. "N-No shoes. Microbes are bad for my Koi."

"Okay," Sasuke whispered. "I'll take them off after you got in the bed."

Naruto shook his head. "I n-need to clean here first."

"No, Naruto," Sasuke whispered as he put Naruto down on the bed. "Sleep now. Tomorrow one of the maids will clean up for you."

"No," Naruto shook his head. "I'll d-do it now."

Seeing Naruto's stubbornness, Sasuke took of both Naruto's and Koichi's shoes, and tucked them under the heavy covers of the bed. "I'll clean up now. You go to sleep."

Kissing Naruto's temple, Sasuke went to the bathroom. When he was back, he was carrying a small bucket, and cloths in his hands.

Naruto watched Sasuke with barely opened eyes. The last thing he saw before falling asleep was Sasuke on his hands and knees, wiping the floor thoroughly. For some reason, his shoulders were shaking, and once in a while he was wiping his eyes. Reality was harsh.


That's it for now. As always, I would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks for reading!