Hey everyone! Thanx SO much for the reviews! They make me happy ! And I'm very sorry for the long delay... I really didn't mean for it to take this long at all! But please, no more swearing. That makes me upset :(. Anyway, I'm sure you all just want to read it and not my rambling, so on with the story!

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto T-T.

Demon Child

"RAMEN! Hurry up! Man, you're all SO slow!" Naruto exclaimed to the three other men walking behind him.

Naruto, Sasuke, Kakashi and Iruka-sensei were all on their way to get some ramen at Ichiraku's. . They had decided to walk there, since it was close to the school. Well, Sasuke, Kakashi and Iruka were all walking; Naruto was running. He would run up ahead a little bit, then backtrack and yell at the other three for being slow.

"Yes, we're finally here!!!" Naruto yelled excitedly. He rushed through the entrance and jumped into one of the booths, since the stools and table were all taken. It would be better with so many people any way.

During the time that it took for the others to catch up and get here, Naruto looked around the room at all the hateful faces. Just as he was about to get up and go see what was taking so long, the rest of the group walked in. He eagerly waved them over to the table, glad that he would no longer have to be alone.

"Jeez, what took so long? I wasn't that far ahead!" exclaimed Naruto as the others sat down.

Sasuke, who had sat down next to Naruto, answered him. "Well, we were almost at the restaurant, when Kakashi-sensei spotted something in the window of a book store... he just had to stop in and get it."

"What was it that he bought?" Naruto asked out of curiosity.

"Icha Icha Paradise." said Sasuke, a very slight blush staining his cheeks. Kakashi's eye just turned up into a happy arch. You could tell he was happy about his new book, even though a black band covered one eye and his mask covered up the rest of his face. No one knows why he does that, but after a while you get used to it.

Iruka sighed. "I tried to talk him out of, because you were waiting for us, Naruto, but he just had to have it."

"Well, it is the new issue! And I've been waiting forever! Besides, it'll give me some new ideas for us try, eh, Iruka?" said Kakashi. You could practically here the smirk in his voice.

"Iruka-sensei, what is he talking about?" asked Naruto innocently. He had obviously never seen what was in those books.

Iruka just looked away and blushed, his eye twitching slightly, which caused Naruto to sport the cutest confused look on his face, or at least that's what Sasuke thought.

Naruto was about to question Iruka further, when the waiter came over to their table to take their order. He immediately forgot about his questions and placed his order (pork ramen). When he was done the others placed theirs as well.

While they were waiting, Iruka was talking to Sasuke about what Naruto and him had been up to together, Naruto noticed something. Kakashi- sensei was sitting very close to Iruka-sensei. Very close. Their thighs were touching. Naruto wanted to investigate this further, so he pretended to drop his forks, and leaned over to get it. Under the table he could see that Iruka-sensei's hand was on his thigh, and Kakashi-sensei's had was intertwined with his. Naruto smirked a bit before he sat back up.

Naruto wasn't bothered by the obvious relationship between his two teachers. After all, he had pretty much come to terms about his feelings for Sasuke. Though, he couldn't see what Iruka saw in him. Oh well. His choice.

"So, Iruka-sensei, how long have you and Kakashi-sensei been going out?" Naruto suddenly asked, smirking once again.

Iruka had been drinking some of his soda, when Naruto spoke. He immediately choked on it and started coughing. Kakashi patted his back, trying to help him in his coughing fit.

While Iruka was still trying to gather more oxygen, Kakashi spoke to Naruto. "You know? How did you find out?"

"Well, by the way you two are sitting, I'd say that it's pretty obvious. Though, I don't see what Iruka-sensei sees in you."

"Oh, well, that answers that." Kakashi stated his eye curving into a happy arch.

Sasuke was shocked. They were going out? How could he have missed it? Now that he knew, it was so obvious. And Naruto was okay with it?

Iruka had finally stopped choking and coughing, and conveniently voiced Sasuke's last thought. "You're okay with us being together, Naruto?"

"Of course I am! I'm totally happy for you guys! Who cares who you're with, as long as you love them and they love you?"

Sasuke was extremely happy about this. Naruto was open-minded! He might have a chance...

Naruto was smiling brightly. He then looked over to Sasuke when he spoke up.

"I'm happy for you both as well. What Naruto said is definitely true." He even gave them a small smile!!!

'Sasuke never smiles at anyone! Well, maybe except myself' thought Naruto. That last thought made a warm happy sensation spread throughout his body. It was true. He had seen Sasuke smile at him at times, but never the other people around him. He was also happy at the fact that Sasuke was okay with homosexuality. If Sasuke ever learned of Naruto's feelings for him, at least he wouldn't scare him away. Hopefully.

Naruto gave Sasuke his best smile, making Sasuke practically melt.

"Here's your food!" The waiter had just come over, their food on a tray. He set the food down in front of each person. The last to get theirs was an extremely impatient Naruto. As soon as his ramen was set in front of him, he immediately dug in, savoring every bite of it.

The others just stared at Naruto for a minute, wondering if he was getting enough oxygen, then started eating their own as well.

The whole time they were there they talked about random subjects, while Naruto would comment now and again while coming up for air. All and all, the whole night was comfortable and enjoyable. They didn't even notice the stares they got from the other customers.

After Naruto's 10th bowl, he was extremely stuffed, and was starting to get a bit sleepy. He was slumped over in his seat, and his head was drooping down onto his chest.

"Well, I guess we better get going, before the dobe falls asleep," said Sasuke.

"Don't call me a dobe..." Naruto said, definitely not as forcefully as he intended it to be.

"Yes, your right." said Iruka. He called the waiter over and paid for their food. "Okay, we better be going now. Are you sure you can make it home alright, Naruto?"

"Oh, don't worry about him. He's sleeping over my house tonight. I'll make sure he's okay," said Sasuke.

"Alright then, see you both tomorrow!" said Iruka, while Kakashi waved goodbye.

"Goodbye," said Sasuke, while Naruto managed a small wave through the sleepy haze that had settled in his mind.

"Well, we better get going too, dobe."

"But Sasuke, I'm too tired," Naruto whined.

Sasuke sighed. He then got up, helping Naruto up after him. They managed to make it out of the restaurant, but when Naruto tried walking by himself, he fell over. Sasuke just shook his head, then bent down and straightened Naruto up.

"Sasuke, can you carry me?" giving Sasuke puppy dog eyes. He didn't care if that request sounded weird or not. He was just so tried.

Sasuke sighed once again and complied. He picked Naruto up piggyback style, and started for his house.

Naruto sighed and snuggled his face into Sasuke's neck, and tightened his arms around him. This was much better than walking. He could fall asleep right now even...

"Dobe, what are you doing?" asked a blushing Sasuke, though Naruto thankfully couldn't see that.

All Sasuke got in reply was a small snore. He sighed, then smiled a bit. Having Naruto so close to him was nice. And it made Sasuke feel good that Naruto was so comfortable around him that he could just fall asleep. He allowed himself another smile, then quickened his pace for home. He was feeling a bit tired himself, and even though Naruto might be cute as hell, that didn't make him weigh less.

Sasuke stumbled through his door after unlocking it. He was really starting to feel tired. He made his way towards the bedroom through the darkness, for he was too lazy to find the light. He finally got to the bedroom a few bruised shins later (from bumping into stuff), and stumbled over to the bed. He dropped Naruto onto it, and before he climbed in as well, he took off both their shoes. After completing that task, he crawled over the still sleeping Naruto (who looked simply adorable) and laid himself down. Almost as soon as his head hit the pillow he was asleep, but not before he wrapped his arms around Naruto's waist, pulling him closer so that they were snuggled together.

Naruto then turned over in his sleep so that he was facing Sasuke, and snuggled even deeper into his chest, letting a sigh of contentment once again escape his lips.

Naruto lazily opened his eyes as the morning light hit them. He ducked his head so that the sun was blocked out. Wait. What was shielding him from the sun?

Naruto opened his eyes, and was met with the sight of Sasuke. 'Oh well. Might as well enjoy this while I can.' Naruto sighed happily and snuggled into Sasuke, who he just realized had his arms wrapped around waist. Familiar, ne? Although, he could definitely get used to this.

He was just about to fall back to sleep, when he heard the alarm go off. 'What?! I thought Sasuke trashed his alarm clock yesterday?'

"Hmm, I really wish I hadn't replaced that yesterday."

'Well that answers my question. Uh-oh. Sasuke's awake. Isn't he gonna get out of bed like the last time?'

"I set my alarm clock pretty early so I can make a good breakfast. We can just have cereal or something today, so go back to sleep for a while," said Sasuke, tightening his hold on Naruto and laying his head back down.

"Oh, um, okay." Naruto blushed, and settled back down as well. Sasuke wanted to stay with him? And in this position? That made Naruto blush even more. Oh well. He liked this, so why argue?

But wait. Did that mean that Sasuke liked him too? 'I guess it's best not to jump to conclusions. If he does like me, I'm bound to find out sometime, right?'

Naruto then slowly started to drift back off into sleep.

"Dobe, wake up. Wake up! WAKE UP!"

"Wha-what?!" said a now fully awake and startled Naruto.

"Jeez, I've been calling you for the past five minutes. You could sleep threw an earthquake!"

"Shut up! Asshole!"

Sasuke just smirked.

'Oh you may have one this time, pretty boy, but not next time!'

Yup, everything was back to normal. They were arguing once again. But, for some reason, Naruto couldn't stay mad at him.

"Breakfast is on the table, so get dressed and hurry up and eat. We're gonna be late." said Sasuke who had disappeared through the doorway.

Naruto grumbled and got out of bed. He then got dressed and brushed his teeth, doing all the things he would normally do in the morning. He then went to the kitchen, where Sasuke was already eating. Hmm, cereal. What kind?

"YAY! Lucky Charms!"

"I know you don't need any more sugar, dobe, but that's the only cereal I had." said Sasuke.

Naruto just glared at him and sat down, poring himself a bowl.

A bit later they were out the door, and were on their way to school.

"Ne, Sasuke, when's our project due again?"

"This Friday, dobe. Is your memory really that bad?"

"Jerk."

Sasuke just smirked once again. He found that annoying and getting Naruto flustered was very fun.

A few minutes later and they were at the school. They walked in together and went straight to their lockers. As they walked by the other students they could hear them talking, though they didn't bother to listen. It was probably just gossip anyway.

When Naruto turned around from his locker, he noticed Sakura walking up to Sasuke. He frowned and was about to warn Sasuke, but he was too late.

"Hi, Sasuke! Look, there's a dance coming up, and I was wondering if you'd, ya know, go with me?" by this time Sakura's face looked like an over- ripe tomato.

During the entire time Sakura was speaking to him, Sasuke looked particularly bored. Though, Sakura seemed not to notice this because of the huge hearts dancing in her eyes.

Naruto was furious. Couldn't she see that Sasuke didn't like her? She just wanted him because he was hot and sexy. She didn't care about his personality or feelings at all. Dating someone like Sasuke would just make her even more popular. That's all she wanted.

"No, he can't go with you." Naruto was very surprised when he spoke. He hadn't meant to say anything, his mouth just had a life of its own.

He looked at Sasuke, who had let a small amount of surprise shine through his normally expressionless face. And also, a little happiness?

"Oh, don't pay attention to him Sasuke. He just has a crush on me. Probably wants me to go to the dance with him. But he just won't get that I don't like him. It just can't get through his thick head," said Sakura, smirking to herself.

"What are you talking about? I have absolutely no interest in you what so ever. You're just a stuck up little bitch, and I can't believe I ever asked you out." said Naruto. He was happy that he finally got that off his chest.

Sakura just stood there with an indignant look on her face, not believing her ears. No one said things like that to her!

"Sasuke, are you just gonna let him say those mean things to me?"

"Actually, yes. What he said is right. And I think that it's you who can't get it though your thick head that I don't like you. So if you would excuse us, we have to get to homeroom." and with that said, Sasuke grabbed Naruto's hand and started off toward the classroom.

Sakura just stood there, her mouth with open, disbelief written clearly on her face.

"That's not possible. No one can resist me. I'm the most popular and beautiful girl in the school. It must be Naruto. He's turning Sasuke against me. He's probably telling Sasuke lies about me behind my back to get back at me for not going out with him. But eventually, I'll make Sasuke mine." Sakura smirked at her revelation. She had convinced herself that it was Naruto's fault and that Sasuke would eventually be her boyfriend, thereby making herself happy.

"Sasuke, do you mean that? You really don't like her? I-I mean... she is the most popular girl in school..." Naruto asked while they waited in homeroom at their seats.

"Look dobe, I don't like her, and for more than one reason. And what about you? You don't like her? You even asked her out."

"Well, I used too, but I was just being shallow. It was just 'cause she was pretty and was popular. Now that I think of it, she isn't so pretty after all. I meant everything I said back there."

"Good." said Sasuke. He even gave Naruto a real smile.

'Damn, he's so gorgeous when he smiles. I wish he would do it more. But just think. His smiles are just for me.' Naruto smiled back. For the first time in his life that he could remember, he had a friend. And hopefully, one day, they could be more than that.

Well, hope you all liked it! Since it's summer now, I'll be able to get the chapters out much faster. Oh, once again, sorry if you don't like how Sakura's being portrayed in this story. It just fits into the plot. Then again, no one's forcing you to read it! But if you do, don't get mad at me! Ja ne!