Notes: If I was a fairy I'd grant all your wishes but since I'm not I can only pray that the practical ones, Dani's degree, comes true!
PSA: On the 13th zOMG! returns! If you know what it is then the hype is real :3 :3 :3
Adjustment
Control
Now that Naruto's head was clear he really sat down to give his choices some thought. Itachi was handsome. More handsome than Sasuke and that was a plus in Naruto's book but something about him just wasn't 'right'. Under normal circumstances he wouldn't ever choose to be Itachi's mate because of this one something. Naruto couldn't exactly pinpoint what is was: whether it was because he didn't smell just right or because he insulted Naruto's home or because he didn't give Minato the time of day. Sure he said he and his brother came to check on them but them was probably more general than actually caring for Minato's well being. Of all the things that felt 'wrong' that stood out to Naruto the most.
Then there was Sasuke and his 'let me touch your baby' creep vibes. Although Minato seemed to like the attention it made Naruto uncomfortably warm. As if liking his kid was he only requirement to have him as a mate. Of course if he hated Minato that would be a complete turnoff but being attracted to him just because he liked Minato seemed wrong...
Or was it just one of his redeeming features? His looks and charms added up to 4 and him giving Minato attention was a 6? Was that how it worked? Naruto had never been much attracted to the fatherly types because they reminded him of Kakashi and dating your dad would be weird but in this case it was confusingly attractive.
He groaned and flopped over on his side. Minato who was drooling furiously all over his teething ring discarded it in favor of him. He liked being Minato's favorite person, he thought. He liked that when his heat was over Minato clung to him and drenched the entire front of his shirt. Clingy post heat Minato was exhausting but he loved it all the same. What if he did choose Sasuke and Minato favorited him. Was that something to be jealous over? But on the other hand what if he chose Itachi and whenever Minato tried to get his attention he'd just brush him off. Minato may be 8 months old but Naruto was sure that would crush the pup.
He groaned and rolled over onto his back bringing Minato with him. The little one squealed with delight. Iruka cleared his throat, "I have some pudding here. I forgot I had it in my bag. He might like this flavor." Him and Iruka were on a one word answers base at the moment. Without a word he got up, passed Minato over to his outstretched arms and went to his room. He huffed, "Naruto-!" But the blonde was already in his room.
He paced the length of his room and groaned again. He couldn't think of a legitimate reason other than scent and his like for Minato to choose Sasuke Uchiha. And what if Sasuke was only acting like he liked Minato but he really actually didn't?
He threw his hands into the air and went back out into the hall for the landline. Iruka looked up hopefully when he saw Naruto but the young man paid him no mind. He dialed another familiar number and shifted anxiously from heel to toe as he waited out the rings.
The line finally connected, "is this my favorite son?"
"No. This is your only son," Naruto said with a chuckle. Just hearing Kakashi's voice sent a wave of relief all over him.
"Hey son. Iruka told me you were having some troubles and he may or may not have done something stupid..."
Naruto rolled his eyes and the landed squarely on Iruka's wide eyes and flushed cheeks. He forged ahead with feeding Minato as if he had not spilled his guts. Naruto made a mental note to buy whatever that pudding was in bulk because Minato was basically inhaling it. The only food he was so enthusiastic about was Naruto's milk. "Yea he may or may not. I called cause I have no idea what to do. I think I know which one would be... better? More beneficial? I don't know, than the other but my reason for him is... superficial and shallow..." he rubbed the back of his head. Both sets of parents had taught him the value of what was under the surface of a person, not just their dynamic or how pleasing their face was but there wasn't anything 'wow' about Sasuke's face. In fact he still believed that Itachi looked better but Sasuke smelled nicer overall and he was kind to Minato. That's all he had and he told Kakashi as much.
"Hmm..." the silver haired man hummed. "Well then go with your gut."
Naruto's shoulders drooped, "...my gut...?"
"Yep. Choosing a mate and getting married is all about compatibility. You can't over analyse it all. And while I don't want you mating with anyone I'd rather you have safe in the arms of one alpha than fearing for your safety in the company of many."
"Don't get philosophical dad..."
"What can I say? I'm a poet." Naruto rolled his eyes but laughed nonetheless. "So are you coming back with Iruka?"
"He said I shouldn't run away from it so I'm gonna face it or whatever."
"Oh. All this enthusiasm." Kakashi said dryly and Naruto snickered.
"Thanks for the advice dad I'll call you later."
"Forgive him won't you? It kills him when you two don't talk."
Naruto heaved a sigh, "...yea yea I already have."
"Did you tell him that?"
"Not yet."
Kakashi snorted, "Don't let him stew too long will you?"
"Yes dad. I won't. Byebye." He pressed the thing that ends the call when you press it and then set Itachi's card on the table and dialed his number. He picked up on the first ring.
"Hello," Itachi answered seductively and Naruto found it more annoying than enticing now that his heat had come and gone.
"Itachi."
"Oh! Naruto, my favorite omega. How was your heat? I'm dying to hear about your fantasies."
Naruto rolled his eyes and sucked his teeth, "you can go ahead and die." Itachi barked a laugh then simmered down. He seemed surprised by the sound too if the clearing of his voice was any indication.
"To what do I owe the pleasure? Made a decision with the help of mommy dearest?"
"As a matter of fact yea. I'm choosing-"
"A-tat-tat-tat." he said quickly cutting Naruto off. "This is something to be discussed face to face. Over dinner perhaps?"
"Dinner?"
"Yes! It's a cause for celebration Naruto. A welcome to the family sort of thing."
"Not dinner. Lunch maybe."
"Lunch is fine. I'll send a car for you. How does Thursday sound?
"You didn't ask if Sasuke would be free."
"Oh trust me, he'll make himself free."
"I can take the bus. You don't need to send a car..."
"Nonsense." Itachi said cutting him off. "The car will be by for you at 11."
"I-I really don't mine taking the bus you can just tell me-" he started but Itachi got the last word in.
"I'll pass the lovely news onto my brother." And then the dial tone. He stood there gaping listening to the monotone before he took the phone from his ear and set it down.
"So how was it?" Iruka asked airily acting as if he wasn't eager to know.
"It was fine." Talking to Itachi had exhausted him, "You think you can give Mina a bath I need to go lay down."
"Everything okay?" He was already getting up.
"No mom I'm okay. I just didn't know that dealing with an obnoxious alpha could be so taxing." Iruka snorted but Naruto ignored him. He needed a nap and maybe a beer or two.
To Aka-chan: No threesome. The brothers are close but not that close ;)
Added: I'm still looking for some more wishes~
