Chapter Nine

February 5th 2016

Naruto grit his teeth as he did his seventh push up. He had on only a pair of shorts, sneakers and his headphones as he continued the exercise. He had yet to schedule a fight but that wouldn't stop him from keeping in shape.

Play Lord Knows by Meek Mill and Tory Lanez

Uh, niggas can't see me with binoculars on
Back of the Maybach, shottas on
And all my niggas keep choppers on
Don't reach round me, that's a chopper zone
Every time you be on count, what the topic on?
250 thou what I dropped it on
See y'all think it's a game 'til FOX be on
CNN, momma picking out boxes for 'em

Naruto pulled his left hand up and started doing his push ups with just his right hand.

I want everything, got my own boxers on
Own headphones to get my popping on
I got my own Pumas that I designed 'em for 'em
Stick and moving on these niggas, get my boxing on

He put his left hand down and pulled his right one up never stopping his stride.

All I ever hear from niggas is what they prolly doing
But they be really talkin' 'bout what I be doing
All black Rottweiler, that Givenchy on
Drop top Rolls Royce but the top is on
And the windows down like see y'all later
Mirror tint on that bitch so you could see y'all hating
Champagne cork pop like we all made it
Ya'll looking from the sideline we all hate it

He put both his hands down and pushed his body up before clapping his hands together and putting them back in front of him just in time to stop himself from crashing to the floor.

Money don't make it real
Don't give a fuck if its 80 mil, pussy
And just cause you got a Bentley
That Bentley won't make you thorough, pussy
Still hating me from my city
I'm thinking is they for real, pussies
Cause all I got to say is kill
They'll come in like Navy Seals
That's word to my momma, I promise I ain't doing no block

Finally took a deep breath before doing a handstand. He steadily held his balance before doing vertical push ups.

And we shoot at you robbers and kill all you fuck niggas talking
Lately I've been on this money
Don't run it back up just to come and put you in a coffin
I heard you said you was running this city
I seen you in traffic and you was just walking
Niggas be popping that shit like they with it
When niggas start hitting all you did was talk it, you pussy

When he finished he stood on his feet and smirked when he saw Taylor watching him with a large blush on her face.

"Like what you see?"

Taylor unconsciously nodded her head which made the fighter laugh as he put a shirt on which made his girlfriend pout.

"So what's going on today?"

"Nothing, I just want to stay in before we head to L.A. tomorrow."

Naruto nodded. "Well I'm going to take a shower, then we can just kick back for the day."

Taylor nodded, still wishing that he'd take his shirt back off.

After his shower Naruto joined his pop star girlfriend on the couch.

"You know I don't think I've ever seen you this tired before."

Taylor sighed as she laid her head on his lap and he played with her hair as they watched some random show on T.V.

"Just wait a few days. I love the Grammy's and all but they can be exhausting."

Naruto nodded. "Yeah I get what your saying, same can be said about me and fighting."

Taylor nodded and the couple watched T.V. in silence as Naruto formulated an idea. When the show ended he heard Taylor's light snores and he carefully got off of the couch without waking her.

He grabbed his hoodie and left the apartment but not before telling one of her bodyguards to call him if she woke up.

He was gone for almost an hour and a half and when he came back he was glad to see Taylor still asleep on the couch cause he needed help from her bodyguards to carry something up to her room. Their trip wasn't exactly quite but it showed Naruto just how tired she was cause she didn't even make a peep.

It took them almost thirty minutes to properly set up his surprise and when they were done the pop star was still asleep. Naruto sighed as he thought about any other things he could do and that led him to the kitchen were he was actually looking for a snack.

While going through the refrigerator on a hunt for something the UFC fighter found some salmon and another idea popped into his head.

After searching for a recipe on Google he found a suitable one and quickly went to work. He knew he wouldn't have time to make a dessert one of Taylor's bodyguards had no problem heading out to pick up her favorite dessert.

It was around eight o'clock when Taylor woke up on the couch by herself. She got up from the couch he started looking for her boyfriend.

She entered the dinning room and gasped when she saw it. The room was dark and her dinning table had been moved to the side and a small circle table sat in its place. The table was covered in a white tablecloth and had a candle in the middle with two plates under covers. Naruto stood next to the table with a smirk on his face.

"Sup sleepy head."

Taylor stared at him in shock.

"What is all of this?"

Naruto laughed. "This is me being the best boyfriend in the world to the best girlfriend in the world. You've done a lot for me so I decided to repay you. Now sit down and see what chef Uzumaki whipped up for his favorite pop star."

Taylor smiled as he pulled out the chair for her.

"So what's on the menu, chef Uzumaki?"

Naruto smiled. "I wouldn't say it's a menu more like pre selected meals."

He took the covers off of the plates and showed her the food.

"Tonight we have Citrus Salmon Fillets with Raspberry Salsa."

"I didn't know you could cook."

Naruto smirked. "How do you think I've survived on my own?"

Taylor shrugged. "I just thought you lived off of instant ramen noodles."

The two laughed and Taylor reached across the table and took a hold of his hand with her eyes fixated on his tattoo.

"What gave you the idea for this?"

"A story that my mother used to tell me when I was little."

"Can you tell it to me?"

"Sure. Long ago when the world was in its early stages Nine beast roamed the earth. These beast were feared by man because of their immense power but everyone wished to harness their power. The beast were ranked by their tails, one being the weakest and nine being the strongest. Eventually man learned the secret to harnessing the power of these beast. Sealing it into a newborn child. All the beast were hunted down and sealed away and as time moved on the beast were forgotten except by the jailer clans. Those clans weren't allowed to forget because they were tasked with containing their designated beast. My mother's clan, the Uzumaki's were tasked with containing the Nine Tailed Fox Demon Kurama."

"So you named your pet fox after a demon fox?"

Naruto nodded. "Yup. And then I tattooed the legend onto my arm because Kurama was the strongest of the tailed beast. He had anger and rage that could never be satisfied. I see a lot if similarities between us."

When they finished dinner Naruto surprised Taylor with her favorite dessert, strawberry cheesecake.

"Are you sure you made this?"

"Yes."

"I don't know, this taste just like Junior's."

Naruto shrugged. "Then I'll have to take legal action if their stealing my recipe."

Taylor stared blankly at him making him sigh.

"Fine it's Junior's happy."

Taylor smiled and took another bite.

After finishing his slice Naruto told her to wait before heading up stairs. He came back down after about ten minutes with a black cloth in his hand.

"I need you to put this on."

Taylor took the blindfold and looked at him.

"Why?"

"Cause, I've done a lot of planning and it can't be ruined by you seeing too much."

Taylor complied with his wishes and put the blindfold on before allowing Naruto to carry her up the stairs. He took her to her bathroom and took the blindfold off.

The bathroom was lit by candles and the tub was filled with water and rose petals.

"Now what your going to do is take these clothes off and enjoy your nice relaxing bath. And when your done your going to put that robe on and step out for your last surprise."

Taylor nodded and Naruto left her alone.

While she took her bath Naruto sat down and playing a game on his phone. Halfway through his game a number that he knew all too well.

"Gato I thought I told you to fuck off."

The businessman chuckled. "Naruto my boy it's good to finally hear from you again."

"What do you want?"

"I'm in a little predicament that I know you can solve. I was planning this year's Beat Down but our ticket sales are at a all time low."

"What does that have to do with me."

"Come on Naruto, you were the winner of the past two Beat Down's, fans want to see you. Think about it you can go out on top, surpass your father. He was the fourth man to win back to back Beat Down's when he was only twenty years old. After that he could never win the third and it became his obsession. You are currently the seventh person to win back to back Beat Down's and with your talent I have no doubt that you can do it."

Naruto sighed. He knew how important that third Beat Down was to his father. After the second he never made it past the third round. He was predicated to win the Beat Down a few years ago but he was killed two weeks before the tournament.

"No."

"Excuse me?"

"I said no. I don't need to win that third Beat Down. My father passed up a chance at the UFC to do this and look at where it got him. I'm not about to throw everything I have away for this stupid tournament."

Gato sighed. "Too bad, I'd hate for something to happen to the pretty blonde that you've buddied up with."

Naruto growled. "If you touch a hair on her head I'll destroy you!"

Gato laughed. "I have no doubt that you will, that's why I won't touch her but for the right price Zabuza would."

"And I'd rip him apart."

"Of course you would but how long can you protect her. I'll just keep sending more and more until she is dead. This can all be avoided if you agree to fight."

Naruto clenched his fists. "When?"

"The sixteenth."

Naruto shook his head. "I can't do that?"

"Ahh yes it's the day after your girlfriends special night, too bad it could be her last. But don't worry this year's Beat Down is in Los Angeles so you should have no problem checking in at noon. I'll text you the address."

He hung up and Naruto neatly crushed the phone. He sat in silence mulling over his options until Taylor came out.

"You okay?"

Naruto nodded. "Yeah, you ready for your final surprise?"

"Yeah, but I don't think it's a surprise anymore."

She pointed to the massage table setup and Naruto smiled.

"Yeah I guess your right. Ready?"

Taylor nodded and while Naruto gave her massage he was also formulating a gameplan on how to keep her safe.

And Done!

Short chapter but just letting you guys know this story is not being abandoned. New chapter are, hopefully, coming soon.

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