Hi guys, sorry for the long delay for this chapter, real life hasn't been too kind to me at all. Lots of things happening, including the attempted murder of my father :( Luckily it wasn't worse, or I don't think I would have been able to continue doing this. Also, I'm a participant in the help_japan auction on LJ, so because the winner bidders money would be donated to the japan red cross, I had to give the fic that that person wanted preference since it's essentially paid for.
Anway, enjoy. I hope this chapter was worth the wait :^^
Kyuubi sighed while lying on the very uncomfortable examination table. It was some weeks later and both he and Naruto were brought to the hospital by Shizune for an ultrasound. The room had various medical machines; some beeping, some humming and some were just silently there, looming and mocking. Kyuubi was now two months pregnant and Naruto three weeks, though there was hardly any evidence to the naked eye due to how small the actual 'bump' was. The Doctor, a man Shizune introduced to them as Doctor Kaede; a middle aged, tanned, stocky with thick cropped hair, was currently smearing some sort of gel on Kyuubi's exposed stomach, which he explained would allow the scanner to run freely across his abdomen.
It felt a little too cool, very uncomfortable.
The scanner was attached to some type of contraption hanging over his head and he felt exposed lying there with his shirt up and the waist of his pants exposing the top of his pelvis. The scanner started to move and he followed the Doctor's eyes to one of the monitors close by. First there was some sort of static on the black screen, then blotches of white started being revealed. He watched, fascinated as the outline of a fetus came into view on the monitor.
"Looks like a girl," Dr. Kaede mentioned off handedly while observing the fetus nestled in the amniotic fluid.
"How do you know?" Kyuubi asked, never taking his eyes off Itachi's spawn. It was as much fascinating as it was irksome. He swore that thing was glaring back at him with Itachi's eyes; endless pools of black.
"Certain organs are starting to develop," the man answered.
Shizune had explained that the purpose of the ultrasound was to make sure everything was progressing alright with the baby since both he and Naruto were high risk patients, due to being men. A woman would have done this a little later in her stages of pregnancy.
Naruto watched, starry eyed at his brother's fetus. It was beautiful and he felt so proud. It's exactly what he wanted to see, and hopefully after seeing the miracle inside himself, he hoped his brother would become more conscious of the fact that this child was also his creation, his to cherish and love and protect for as long as he lived. He squeezed Sasuke's hand affectionately while his lover stood beside him looking on.
Sasuke just took this all in passively. He knew what Naruto was expecting, but the near skepticism on Kyuubi's face painted a different story. Even after countless explanations, his lover still didn't understand his brother's feelings completely. He held back a sigh.
Haku, who had appointed himself Kyuubi's unofficial police protector since he doubted Itachi was just relaxing on the beach somewhere, stood between Naruto and Shizune, looking on in wonder at the phenomenon that was a male pregnancy. It was unbelievable and incredible at the same time, he couldn't look away. There was actually a life, and he was looking at it for the first time, inside a man he knew.
The Doctor suddenly pulled the scanner back and put it on a table beside him. "Alright Mr. Uzumaki, Based on the scan, we'll use it along with a variety of other tests to make sure the fetus is progressing normally. We'll also test for any indication of Down's syndrome, Cystic Fibrosis or any other anomaly. All this information will be passed on to your mid-wife in the next twi weeks, who will then pass it on to you. Next."
"Fine," Kyuubi answered. He watched as the man thoroughly wiped the gel-like substance from his stomach before he was allowed to leave the table. Pulling his shirt down and fixing his pants, he walked pass Naruto to head over to the other three on the other side of the room. His brother seemed a little too happy for his liking.
"Are you alright?" Haku asked and Kyuubi nodded. He was offered a chair by Sasuke so he could sit while watching Naruto go through the same procedure.
Naruto's fetus, as far as he could tell, looked a lot less sinister than his had.
"This one seems to be a boy," Dr. Kaede announced.
Kyuubi watched as Naruto looked to Sasuke with a smile so bright it pissed him off. He doesn't remember ever smiling about his own pregnancy, or being genuinely happy about any of this. He knew it wasn't the case, but sometimes he felt like Naruto was taunting him with his happy family circumstances; like when they were kids and Naruto would stick his tongue out at him and laugh because he'd won something he himself couldn't. He could hear the hushed voices of both Shizune and Haku congratulating Sasuke and he just stared ahead, because if he opened his mouth he might say something he'd regret later.
Right now though, he was also pre-occupied with the knowledge that Itachi might visit him soon. The fact that nobody heard Itachi's threat but him meant the police couldn't help him. They wouldn't have him under protection for hear-say and two days after the trial, there was no police looking out for him anymore. As far as the judicial system was concerned, Itachi Uchiha wasn't a threat; he was free to go back to his daily life.
That's where Haku came in. Haku decided that he would help protect Kyuubi no matter what and ever since then, the younger officer had devoted much of his free time to him.
At the end of the examination they parted ways, him with Haku, Naruto with Sasuke and Shizune heading home with a promise to contact them when she got the information.
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Deciding to stop by the supermarket and get some groceries, Sasuke and Naruto entered the establishment about fifteen minutes after they left the hospital.
Sasuke smiled at how hyper and happy Naruto was the entire time, secretly stealing kisses whenever he could and chattering about the joys of having his baby.
When they stood pushing a trolley between the expanses of aisles housing a variety of edible items, Naruto couldn't wipe the happy expression off his face. Sasuke pushed the trolley while Naruto walked ahead, picking up what he wanted. In the cereal aisle, Naruto grabbed a box of frosted cereal and Sasuke told him to put it back.
"Why?" the blonde whined, clutching the box to his chest protectively while watching Sasuke.
Sasuke gave his lover a stern look. "Because my child eats what you eat, and I do not approve of a bowl of sugar in the morning. Put it back and take the bran flakes."
Naruto looked where Sasuke pointed and frowned. "But that one doesn't taste good."
"It's a lot healthier. Take it or you won't be eating any cereal, period," Sasuke announced with an air of finality.
Naruto pouted, "Can't I keep the frosted for Kiichi?"
The glare Naruto received had him quickly putting the frosted flakes back in its original position and took the bran; they both knew Sasuke would be the one eating it anyway.
Next was the aisle with the noodles and Naruto took off like a happy puppy to the ramen display stand; he took up a case and was about to throw it in the approaching trolley since Sasuke took his time catching up to him.
"Naruto…" Sasuke growled warningly.
"What…?" the blonde asked confused. He always bought a case of ramen and it was never a problem before.
"A case has in twenty four packets of ramen and I'm sure you'll finish that within a week…" Sasuke pointed out.
Naruto quirked an eyebrow, "Yeah, as usual, so?"
Sasuke released an exasperated breath. "You can't expect to feed on ramen all the time anymore, you're eating for two. And if my son comes out to resemble a noodle in any way, shape or form you won't like it."
"So, how much should I take?" Naruto asked hesitantly, he was afraid of the answer.
"Half dozen, one per day for the next six days," Sasuke answered.
Naruto's eyes widened in disbelief. "What? Sasuke, you can't! Ramen is my life and…"
"You're expecting Naruto, don't be selfish and think about only yourself, you need a balanced diet for your health and for the baby's."
Naruto pouted, he knew Sasuke was right. He grudgingly put the case back and took up six packs.
Next was the vegetable aisle.
Sasuke was the one to pick the vegetables Naruto was never fond of the food group. He took up dried seaweed, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, and a slew of other items important to Naruto's diet.
Next was the meats, Naruto's favorite and he picked the beef, pork and poultry from the fridges. They then went through the miscellaneous items like snacks for Kiichi juice, baby food and nuts.
Sasuke was inspecting a can of dried plums when he heard a screech behind him.
"SASUKE-KUN!"
The brunette cringed he instantly recognized the owner of the voice. Not in front of Naruto, not in front of Naruto, not in front of Naruto.
"Sasuke! Aren't you going to go out with me yet?" the voice asked caustically. "I don't know how much longer I can wait on an ass like you to be with me."
The woman stood, staring at his boyfriend and Naruto was shocked, who did she think she was?
Sasuke took a deep breath, willing himself to calm down and turned around to look at Sakura.
"I'm sorry Sakura, but kindly fuck off and go lie in a ditch somewhere."
Sasuke walked over to Naruto, who stood a little away and gave him an apologetic look.
That's when the blonde realized the girl was staring at him questioningly. She had extremely bright pink hair, green eyes and wore very tight clothing.
"Who the hell is that, Sasuke?" Sakura asked annoyed when she spotted the blonde eyeing her from head to toe.
Sasuke ignored her completely.
"I keep asking why did you lead me on by kissing me if you didn't want me?" Sakura asked evilly, and as she suspected, the other one turned around to look at Sasuke with confusion and hurt in his eyes.
"Naruto…" Sasuke growled. "Don't you dare listen to a word she says, she's full of shit."
"We're in the same class Na-ru-to, he can't escape me. One day I'll have him for myself, leaving you out in the cold," Sakura laughed before walking off.
"Did you kiss her?" Naruto asked without looking at Sasuke. He felt nervous and confused.
Sasuke dreaded answering that question, especially since Naruto was in such an emotional state, but he wasn't going to lie. "I didn't kiss her, she kissed me."
Naruto's head dropped as his shoulders slumped.
Sasuke grabbed Naruto's chin and forced those miserable blue eyes to gaze into his stormy dark ones while he pressed their body close. "Naruto Uzumaki, don't you dare question my loyalty to you. You're having my child, you make me happy and there will be no one else because you're the only one for me."
A chaste but sweet kiss followed and most of Naruto's insecurities vanished at Sasuke's actions and words. He didn't feel the need to linger in the establishment any longer though and he quickly grabbed what he wanted and left, in case the pink haired girl was still around.
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"Pickles…?" Naruto asked with raised eyebrows as Sasuke handed him the glass jar. His boyfriend was currently rummaging through the grocery bag to put the items away and he sat on a stool in the kitchen while Kiichi played with building blocks on the floor.
"'Suke, food!" Kiichi shouted happily before leaving the toys behind and walking over to the man surrounded by a barrage of edible items.
Sasuke picked the baby up and held him with one hand while the other still rummaged around in the grocery bag.
"Yes, you wanted a pickle, sardine and tomato sandwich the other day," Sasuke acknowledged. He had to juggle holding Kiichi back, who was dead set on getting his hands on the groceries while he tried to unpack.
Naruto shrugged. "That sounds so ew, can't believe I wanted to eat that."
Sasuke chuckled, but frowned afterwards when Kiichi suddenly wanted to sit on top of the kitchen table as his cherubic hands stretched for the bag of potato chips.
"Let me help," Naruto offered before walking over to the two.
Sasuke shot Naruto a grateful look when he wrestled the baby out of his arms.
"'Suke food!" Kiichi kept yelling.
Naruto held the baby's pointing hand and told him firmly, "Kiichi, behave."
Those blue eyes turned and looked at him with something akin to annoyance. "Mommy, food."
"Maybe he is hungry, what can we give him?" Naruto asked Sasuke.
Sasuke stretched out a hand with a bottle of pureed fruit; Naruto went to get a baby spoon.
Setting the high chair near Naruto's first sitting position; he put the baby in it, sat and then started to feed him.
Sasuke was methodical about how he packed the fridge, and for that reason Naruto was never allowed to do it, he would put anything anywhere and Sasuke didn't like his fridge messy.
"So…we're having a boy…"
Sasuke smiled at Naruto's words. "Yes we are."
"Would you have preferred a girl?"
Sasuke shrugged while putting the bottles of soda on the third shelf in the fridge. "Whichever would be fine by me, I'm not picky."
Naruto laughed while still feeding Kiichi. "I guess you aren't."
Kiichi spat the food on Naruto's shirt when he tried to imitate his parent's laugh.
Naruto chuckled.
There was suddenly a knock at the front door and Sasuke went to answer it. He gave his brother a generic greeting while he stood in his doorway.
"Hi Sasuke," Sai answered. "I'm taking my son to the theatre with me, is he ready?"
Sasuke frowned. "Naruto didn't mention you taking him out today…"
Sai's eyebrow rose questioningly. "So, are you telling me I need your approval to be with my son?"
"I didn't say that," Sasuke answered in an annoyed toned.
"Sai…? Crap, I forgot, I'm so sorry!"
Naruto rushed over to the door and ushered Sai inside. "Please sit and wait, I'll get him ready right now."
"No problem, Naruto," Sai answered while taking a seat on the couch Naruto indicated.
"Shai!" Kiichi giggled after spotting the man.
They disappeared around the corner and Sasuke glared at his brother with his arms folded across his chest.
Sai glared back. "Will you stop treating me as if I'm out to ruin your life?"
"You might be, I wouldn't know," Sasuke answered indignantly.
"You're not the only one Naruto has a child for, he's bound to me too whether you like it not!" Sai spat. Sasuke was just so unbelievable with his jealousy; he should get an entry in the Guinness book of world records for the most jealous man alive.
"That's the problem," Sasuke answered matter of factly.
Sai put his face in his hands and sighed. He really wanted to have a good relationship with his brother, but Sasuke was the one making it hard.
"Just the fact that you still love him makes me put my guard up around you," Sasuke added.
"He only wants you," Sai pointed out angrily.
"You're an Uchiha whether you like it or not, which means I'll have a hell of a lot more problems with you if you decided to try something. Plus, I don't even know if he's completely gotten over you, I'd rather not find out. What is it they say about not putting butter in the cat's mouth…?" Sasuke trailed off.
Sai didn't want to admit that his heart sped up when Sasuke mentioned he was afraid Naruto might have lingering feelings towards him. But that was besides the point; he wouldn't be as low as to behave like Itachi did; selfish and cruel.
"I can't believe you, you're my brother and you're acting like I'm your biggest enemy..."
"If you think about it, in a way you are, when it comes to Naruto anyways. Besides, I can't forgive you for breaking Naruto's heart and hurting him even though I didn't know him at the time," Sasuke answered.
Sai's eyes narrowed as he glared at Sasuke. "And that worked out well for you, didn't it? Because if I didn't hurt him he'd still be mine and you'd have no chance with him."
Sasuke wanted to laugh. "You think you having him would have stopped me from getting him once I laid eyes on him?"
Sai was taken aback, would Sasuke really have done that? He watched, frozen, as Sasuke walked over and lowered his head so his mouth was by his ear.
"I'd get him, and the lengths I'd go to to have him under me, in my bed, pregnant with my child would make Itachi seem like the nicest man alive," Sasuke sneered.
Sai had to try and hold back a shiver as Sasuke pulled back, stood and met his eyes with a look so cold and dark he knew beyond a reasonable doubt he was serious.
"I…I…how could you even do that?"
"That's why I don't trust you not to, because I would destroy you to get him," Sasuke answered coolly.
"Does he know you're a sociopath, not much different from Itachi?" Sai asked coldly.
"I'm nothing like Itachi, I'm just extremely possessive about passionate about things that belong to me," Sasuke answered blandly. "Don't you ever try to come between us, you might not live to regret it."
Sai just stared at Sasuke, knowing that the man would do all those things if provoked. He'd spent years around both Itachi and Sasuke, and while Itachi might let you know he's about to strike, Sasuke was silent and deadly. Sasuke had always been way too jealous and protective of his things for it to be normal. And even though Sasuke has never, and he doubted he ever would hurt Naruto, this was the man his son was living with, a man that even though he gave Naruto the best, was liable to snap if things suddenly took a turn for the worst. He decided he'd keep an eye on Sasuke, for Naruto and his son's sake.
"Sorry for keeping you waiting Sai, here he is," Naruto mumbled apologetically after rounding the corner with Kiichi freshened up in shorts, shirt and a tam on his head.
"Thank you, Naruto," Sai smiled after taking Kiichi into his arms. He reached a point where he didn't need Naruto's baby bag anymore; he had his own things for his son in his apartment.
"Mommy!" the toddler cried out, reaching for Naruto after he gave him up and the blonde chuckled.
Sai smiled while tightening his hold and Naruto walked over, standing close to him as he tried to calm the baby down. Naruto was so close as he stood before him, like the significant parents they were and when he took a look over at Sasuke, the dark aura was almost palpable.
"I have to go," Sai pointed out quickly, wanting to avoid any probable confrontation.
Naruto smiled. "Alright, have him back by 8."
Sai glanced at Sasuke when he turned to leave. The guy was looking at Naruto, and the warmth he saw in those dark eyes only confirmed that Sasuke was bipolar…when it came to anybody but Naruto anyway.
Feeling possessive, Sasuke decided to make use of their alone time and pulled Naruto close to him before kissing him passionately.
Melting under the feel of Sasuke's warm lips on his, Naruto wrapped both hands around his lover's neck while Sauke held his hips and he pushed up against the brunet, already feeling himself getting hard. It was weird though, how he couldn't push as hard as he wanted because of his baby bump, he was afraid it would inadvertently hurt his unborn son.
The two stumbled their way to the bedroom, never breaking their lip lock or hold over each other and when they collapsed on the expanse of soft silk sheets, Sasuke straddled Naruto's legs while kissing along his creamy, tanned neck, making sure to suck on the flesh and leave a hickey; marking him.
"Sasuke…" Naruto moaned when those hands snaked under his shirt, pulled it over his head and toss it to the side, then proceeded to pinch and pull his nipples. All he could do was pleadingly ask Sasuke to suck them, because that's what he loved and it felt incredible.
It flew straight down to Sasuke's groin every time Naruto would call his name in that lint that never failed to arouse him. He grazed his teeth over Naruto's stiffened buds before shoving a hand down his pants and gripping that hard, hot length, pulling and stroking as the pre-come slicked his palm, for which he stroked harder, faster.
"Naruto, God, you're sexy," Sasuke whispered sultrily from between licks. After pulling Naruto's pants off in a rush, he positioned himself so he was between the blonde's open legs and he started kissing his way down his tanned chest, over that swollen abdomen that housed his future and down to the cock that just begged to be molested.
Naruto's lips opened in a silent gasp of ecstasy when Sasuke covered him with his hot mouth, fervently pulling and sucking on his length. He felt even more sensitive than usual and he gripped a lock of Sasuke's hair while his head bobbed and his eyes watched him. Throwing his own head back, he bucked into that willing mouth until Sasuke stopped him by steadying his hips. His lover then crawled over him and looked into his eyes.
"Don't push too hard," Sasuke whispered against those addicting lips before pulling them into a kiss.
Naruto had to roll on to his side so Sasuke didn't lie on top of him. He ran a hand soothingly through Sasuke's hair while they gazed at each other between kisses, conveying how much their feelings ran deep. The blonde would occasionally feel Sasuke up, squeezing and rubbing his balls and cock in a teasing way.
Sasuke would return the favor, but Naruto was far less patient; a few light touches and the blonde was ready to get down and dirty.
"I want you to fuck me, Sasuke…" Naruto whispered heatedly while his breathing sped up and his body became even more flushed. With a kiss to his crown Sasuke turned him on his other side so his back was to the man. He waited for a few moments, listening as Sasuke shed his own clothes completely, then the bed dipping as the brunet retuned to his laying position before feeling a slick finger finding its way inside his ass, then another was added to loosen and stretch the muscle.
Sasuke's finger was good, but there was something even bigger, more amazing in wait and when he felt the head of that thick cock ready to penetrate, he mewled like a tiger in heat.
"Tell me if I'm hurting you," Sasuke whispered into Naruto's ear while angling himself in such a way so he could see the expressions on his lover's face. He knew Naruto wouldn't tell him immediately if he was hurting him, so he needed to be able to tell for himself.
"Fuck me harder Sasuke…" Naruto moaned when his prostate was hit, sending the most electrifying jolts of pleasure through his entire body. He had his head propped on a pillow and he bit the edge in a silent scream when Sasuke complied, pounding him harder but at the same time being careful.
One of Sasuke' hand rested on Naruto's stomach, and even through the haze and warmth of sex he couldn't stop thinking how lucky he was to have found such a gem in Naruto Uzumaki. Trailing his hand down the blonde's stomach to stroke his aching sex, Sasuke couldn't hold back as Naruto's pitch became high and his ass muscles gripped him like a vice. He would have loved to fuck him into the mattress, widen his ass and imitate a jack hammer like earlier in their relationship, but he refrained, because there was another to consider.
"Fuck, Sasuke…" Naruto salaciously moaned as his body tingled with the signs of a near ejaculation. He was pushing back to meet Sasuke's forward thrusts and he could tell Sasuke was trying to keep him still by holding his hips, but he was too far gone to pay heed. When the familiar constricting of his muscles settled in and the feeling coiled in his stomach, a choked sob escaped his lips. Sasuke started to jerk him off and it was the straw that broke the camel's back. Burying his face in the pillow, he screamed out his orgasm and rode the wave of his rapture like a man high on drugs.
"So fucking good…" Sasuke whispered as he thrusted mercilessly into Naruto's backside. When Naruto had come and his ass muscles tightened around him it sent a wave of euphoria over his entire being, a high so intense it felt ethereal; heavenly.
Naruto listened as Sasuke grunted shamelessly into his ear before the warmth of his love was released inside him, coating his insides until he could feel it when Sasuke pulled out, running out of him and on to the bed. He turned around and faced Sasuke, watching his face as he slowly came down from his high. Sasuke was a very handsome man, even more so after sex with his mussed up hair, slightly sweaty skin and musky scent…
"Naruto…" Sasuke whispered when he opened his eyes to two oceans of blue staring back at him fondly.
Naruto smiled, then kissed his lover passionately on the lips while hugging him.
Sasuke returned the tongue lock with equal ferver, holding Naruto close and he allowed one of his hands to slip down to those firm mounds of flesh before he pushed his middle finger inside, loving the way Naruto gasped into his mouth.
Sasuke Pulled back, then he brought said middle finger to his lips, still coated in come and he licked it off, much to Naruto's horror.
Sasuke frowned when Naruto suddenly turned green and he clasped his hand over his mouth before bolting off the bed and running to the bathroom. A moment later he could hear his lover heaving…
Sasuke honestly forgot that ever since he got pregnant Naruto was disgusted by the sight of him doing what he did before. Hopefully he'd remember not to do it next time, because it's something he enjoyed to the fullest.
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"You don't look too good," Haku pointed out after he followed Kyuubi into his apartment. He looked on, worried, as Kyuubi threw himself down on his couch and release a deep breath.
"I'm fine," Kyuubi answered wearily before waving off Haku's concern.
Haku didn't agree, but he was in no mood to disagree with the redhead, so he left it at that. "Want something to eat?"
Kyuubi scratched the back of his head lightly. "Sure."
Haku stood and made his way towards the kitchen. He'd been coming over so much it was like his second home. He and Kyuubi had gotten really close, and even though the man still made sexual advances on him occasionally, he wasn't as irked by it as he was in the beginning. He'd learned to accept Kyuubi Uzumaki for who he is.
Kyuubi accepted gratefully the bowl of chicken soup Haku handed to him a moment later. He took a sip while Haku took a seat beside him.
"You know, I could tell by the look on your face when you lay on that table what was going through your head? But your brother…you always complained about how dense he could be, but I'm only just seeing it for myself," Haku lamented wile picking at the edge of a cushion idly.
"That's Naruto for you," Kyuubi chuckled before taking another sip.
"Are you scared?"
Kyuubi took a sideways glance at the man averting his gaze. "About what?"
"Itachi keeping his promise..."
Kyuubi scoffed, "I'm hoping he does, I'd love to kill him with my bare hands."
"What if you or your baby gets hurt?" Haku asked hesitantly. Just the thought of that happening made something churn badly in his stomach. Kyuubi's the first person he'd taken a liking to after his partner, he didn't want to see him hurt.
"Don't worry; you're here to help look after me, right?" Kyuubi smiled, hiding how much he didn't care if Itachi did hurt him, because he'd accepted that the man wasn't a pushover, but he had to, just had to try and at least get him out of the way.
Kyuubi had enlisted Haku's help to try and find out Itachi's background, if he had any files pointing to mental instability of any sort, but unfortunately all of Itachi Uchiha's records were sealed, save for what little positive reviews he got as a handsome bachelor and rapidly rising business tycoon in the corporate world.
Something was wrong, very wrong with that man and he intended to not fall victim to his insanity, not a second time around.
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One week later, Haku and Kyuubi had planned to go out for a late dinner at a restaurant close by and Haku rushed home from work just to get ready; he didn't want to cancel even though it was after 8.
"Zabuza!" Haku shouted out in frustration while in his room. He was getting ready for the dinner and he couldn't find his socks.
The older man rounded the corner with a dish towel over his shoulder and a glass of water in his right hand. "What is it?"
Haku looked pleadingly at the man with the raised eyebrow. "I can't find my only clean pair of socks, have you seen it anywhere?"
"You know, if I didn't have to clean your room for you you'd know where your things are," Zabuza pointed out while walking over to Haku's dresser drawer, backed against the wall separating their rooms. He pulled out the one down the bottom and took out, then held up Haku's socks.
Haku took the item gratefully. "I don't normally keep my socks down there, so I wouldn't have think to look there," Haku pointed out while sitting on his bed and rolling the socks up on his feet.
Zabuza watched Haku as he got ready for the umpteenth time to go out with his friend. He didn't see what Haku could see in such a man; a pregnant and vagrant man at that, but he saw something and he just hoped in the end he wouldn't get hurt.
"You're alright, aren't you, Haku?"
The younger looked up while pulling on his boots and gazed questioningly into Zabuza's grey eyes. "I'm fine, why are you asking such a question?"
"No reason…" Zabuza shrugged and turned around to walk away. "Don't stay out too late, you have work tomorrow."
The thing was, Zabuza was happy Haku was becoming a little more social, even if he wouldn't have picked Kyuubi Uzumaki as somebody for the younger to get close to if he had any say in the matter. But he didn't, and he didn't have the heart to try and force his opinion on Haku; it just felt so wrong to force anything on the younger man.
Haku checked himself over in the mirror, making sure he was presentable. He sported blue skinny jeans, a close fitting t-shirt and a red leather jacket along with black boots. It wasn't anything formal, just two friends hanging out for some late night eating and Haku had been the one to instigate it, because he realized that if Naruto wasn't around to feed his brother properly, Kyuubi would feed off take out and junk food after classes. There was this amazing place ten minutes away that was like a restaurant and bar. It had an upstairs balcony with tables and chairs and was a great place to just relax; he'd wanted to take Kyuubi there for a while. Check to make sure there was no strays from his ponytail, he grabbed his keys and headed out, borrowing Zabuza's keys for his silver Toyota Prius since he would be at home the rest of the night.
After driving to Kyuubi's apartment, he picked up the redhead dressed similar to how he did, except for the varying colors and track shoes instead of boots. After getting into the car they drove off to a night of relaxation and kicking back.
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"This place is amazing," Kyuubi exclaimed thirty minutes later while they sat on one of the lounge chairs on top of the bar/restaurant called 'Everything Nice'. The not too chilly night breeze caressed them softly as they sat with drinks in their hands and their stomach full.
Kyuubi's drink of course was sparkling wine; much to Haku's insistence while the young officer took a sip from a light cocktail mix.
"I have to come here again," Kyuubi smiled while looking around. He had a clear view of the darkened skyline and twinkling stars, the myriad of city lights blinking and dancing all around and the beautiful city below.
All the other people around them were also just there, no drama or fuss.
Kyuubi hadn't felt so relaxed around others in a while.
Haku smiled before sipping his drink.
"I still can't believe you got me sparkling wine though…"
The young officer rolled his eyes. "You're telling me you expect me to sit and watch you drink alcohol while…?"
Haku's head nodded towards his stomach and Kyuubi just shrugged him off. "Like that matters. Anyway, thank you for getting me out of the house."
Haku smiled, "Anything for a friend."
The younger raised his glass in a salute, but slowly lowered it when he saw Kyuubi's raised eyebrow. "What's the matter?"
"Friend…? I'd still love to find out how your pretty face would look writhing under me…" Kyuubi answered coyly.
Haku wanted to laugh. Now instead of irked, he just found Kyuubi Uzumaki's half ass advances funny. "I don't think you'll be finding that out any time soon."
They both took a sip of their drinks.
Kyuubi shrugged. "We'll see about that…"
The two continued their friendly banter for another hour, until they felt it was time to go home. Kyuubi had classes in the morning and Haku had work, so neither wanted to be too buzzed to perform the next day.
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Unbeknownst to Kyuubi, there was currently a man using a key to enter his apartment. It was a little late in the night and the man used the cover of darkness to get into the building undetected. The hunting knife he held in one gloved hand glinted menacingly in the moonlight shining through a window as the man walked past.
His intention was to hide in the shadows until Kyuubi Uzumaki was alone, or better yet sleeping, and then he would kill him before slipping back out into the night, where a car would be waiting to take him away.
It wasn't ingenious, but it was effective as far as the man saw. He would leave no trace he was even there at all.
/tbc
Cliffhanger? Didn't seem like one to me. Anyway, review and let me know what you guys think, I really like to hear from you :))
