Hi people!
I know it's been a while and I'm really sorry for that.
Work has been hellar stressful since it's coming into the back end of the year and we have just had several key people quit, so the rest of us are having to not only pick up the slack but try to train new people at the same time. Sadly because of the stress I haven't been in the mood to write at all. So I can't guarantee this chapter, but I did try.
On another note my hand is doing well, I have minor nerve damage in one finger, (I laughed at this when I was told).
Shout-outs!
diamanteuzumaki - Thank you! I understand that everyone has their own opinion and that some people were upset by it but the support I received is very reassuring.
Amby28 - Don't worry, this will continue.
Kayla LoveAnime - You're right and I feel better now. And the steamy stuff will come soon.
xXx - That is an interesting concept and I may add it for future writings, but due to child pornography laws I would change it a bit and anything sexual would change from middle school to late high school early collage/university.
and thanks to everyone else for their love of this story and support.
Moving on with the story I hope this turned out, again, I'm sorry if this chapter is shit.
Naruto had been home now for three days and in those three days he had moved into his own small apartment near his parents and his 'work' had been understanding enough to let him work from home. It wasn't easy and worse, it was lonely without his parents' presence and his body was craving the Alpha that wasn't there, but he was managing.
As he sat on the couch his body was itching all over and his thighs kept desperately rubbing together for some kind of friction, while he outright denied his hands the pleasure of touching himself. He would not give into his urges, he would not give into his bond and he would not give his son over to a man he barely knew.
Menma's cries rang out throughout the apartment startling him back to reality as the young boy woke up from his nap. Quickly, Naruto put his laptop down and ran towards the crying child, scooping him up into his arms.
"Is my little man hungry?" He cooed as he changed Menma's diaper then danced out of the room towards the living room. There he made himself comfy and began to feed the hungry boy while going back to his work.
A little while later while the blond Omega was burping his raven baby, the pair was interrupted by a knock at the door. Walking over with Menma still on his shoulder he looked through the peephole and saw the bane of his existence.
Instantly he felt the contraction deep within him that was the precursor to slick leaking out and that incessant itch was back again, making his thighs rub together. Sighing he lent his head on the door before taking a deep breath and unlocking it to let the raven Alpha in.
"You're early." Naruto mumbled as he walked away, leaving Sasuke to shut and lock the door behind him.
"I caught an earlier flight." He answered, following the blond Omega into the small apartment, placing his overnight bag on the floor of the living room.
"I don't have a guest room, so you'll have to sleep on the couch." Naruto mumbled as he went back to the couch and back to work, while still burping Menma.
"The couch is fine." The raven answered as he stood in front of the blond looking awkward.
"Do something, don't just stand there." Naruto hissed as he moved some of his work aside, making room for the raven on the couch.
Sasuke hesitantly took a seat next to the pair, his nervous energy instantly affecting the small child in Naruto's arms making him restless and begin to cry.
"Sorry." The raven whispered, "I don't know what to do."
Sighing, Naruto turned and grabbed a cloth from next to the couch then threw it onto Sasuke's shoulder, there he placed the whimpering baby on the raven and quickly re-arranged the raven's arms so Menma was secure. "Pat his back gently till he burps, then rub small circles to keep him calm."
"Like this?" Sasuke asked as he tried to pat Menma on the back but ended up with his hand too low.
"Higher." Naruto answered as he moved the raven's hand up to the middle of Menma's back. After several more attempts, Naruto laughed. "You're shit at this."
Glaring at the blond, Sasuke hissed, "I've been in a crazed state for just over a year and when I finally come to my senses, I suddenly find out I'm a father. Give me a break, I'm trying here."
Rolling his eyes, Naruto stood, taking Menma with him. "I'm going to make dinner."
Panic filled the raven as his inner Alpha went into overdrive at the sudden loss of the small child. Quickly he stood and followed the pair into the small kitchen. "I could take him while you cook."
"Sure." the blond Omega laughed sarcastically. "You can barely burp him."
Dead panning Naruto, Sasuke lent against the door frame to the kitchen. "How am I meant to get better if you won't let me?"
Naruto stared at him for a while before nodding, "Fine, but you have to stay in the kitchen where I can see you."
Sasuke agreed and Naruto carefully passed the wriggling baby to the raven Alpha again. Menma stared up at Sasuke for a bit before glaring at him and beginning to cry, arms reaching out for his mother.
Naruto came over and cooed Menma until he was calm again, before going back to cooking. During this time Menma alternated between glaring up at the raven Alpha and snuggling into him.
After an awkward dinner - which consisted of mostly small talk - Naruto showed Sasuke how to bathe Menma before putting the small child to bed. This found the pair sitting on the couch together in an uncomfortable silence.
"I think it's time for bed." Naruto said as he stood to get a pillow and blanket for the Alpha.
Sasuke's hand reached out like a whip and caught Naruto around the wrist. "The doctor said we needed to have some sort of physical contact, else we want to end up back in the hospital."
Naruto wanted to argue, it was written all over his face, but he chose not to. Instead he turned around and stripped off his shirt before depositing himself down onto the raven Alpha's lap with a huff.
It took Sasuke a moment to register what was going on, but when he did he was quick to remove his own shirt. Once the garment was gone, Naruto leant back into the raven while Sasuke wrapped his arms around the blonds waist.
"Don't get any funny ideas." Naruto growled as he squirmed a bit to make himself comfortable.
"Wouldn't want to even if you offered." Sasuke mocked, rolling his eyes as his hands automatically began to caress the blond.
To that the raven received a slap on the arm. "Watch it."
Sighing Sasuke's hands fell away as his head dropped onto the back of the couch. "How do you expect to do any form of physical contact without the contact part?"
Taking in a deep breath and puffing out his cheeks as he held it, Naruto lent back further onto the raven, his head tilting back over the raven's shoulder as he crossed his arms. Deflating completely he growled, "Better?"
"Much." Sasuke sighed quietly as he took in the Omega's scent, with Naruto subtly doing the same. Neither would admit it out loud but the other's scent was comforting to them, in more ways than one.
After a while though Naruto couldn't take the silence of the room any further and reached over grabbing the remote off the arm of the couch, flicking the TV on to some random reality show, something - anything - that would give ambiance to the awkwardness that had befallen them.
As one show turned into another and the night became later and later, Naruto found himself nodding off to the pleasant scent and warmth surrounding him, his head resting back onto Sasuke's shoulder, the raven's arms tightly wrapped around him.
"We should go to bed." Sasuke whispered as he jolted the blond slightly.
"Hmmm." Naruto mumbled as he turned more to face the Alpha, his eyes half lidded as he snuggled into Sasuke's neck, taking in more of the Alpha's scent.
Sasuke smiled softly as he gently picked up the smaller male, walking him to his bed. There he tucked Naruto in before turning out the lights, checking on Menma and making his way back out to the living room.
On his way he passed what looked like a linen closet and found spare pillows and blankets. Dumping them on the couch he changed out of his work suit and into his boxers, leaving the shirt covered in both Menma and Naruto's scent, out. After turning the lights off, he grabbed his business shirt and made himself comfortable on the couch, then fell into a peaceful slumber.
The next morning Naruto woke up to a pleasant scent and a weighted warmth surrounding him. Slowly cracking open his eyes, he was met with a familiar porcelain chest. Once his mind caught up with him, he screamed, pushing away from the Alpha and ending up on the floor.
"What the hell are you doing in my bed, Sasuke?" He screamed from the floor.
Jolting up, Sasuke looked around. "I'm not in your bed," he sighed with a yawn. "You're on the couch."
Before Naruto could respond to the raven, Menma started to scream. Scurrying to his feet, Naruto ran to Menma's room. "Shh, shh." He hushed the whimpering baby as he picked him up. "Mommies sorry, mommies sorry, he didn't mean to yell." Making his way over to the change table, he began to prep everything he would need. Sensing someone behind him, Naruto turned and saw Sasuke leaning against the door frame, staring at them. "What?" he growled.
"Want some help?"
Taken aback by the offer, Naruto could only nod.
Naruto spent the next fifteen minutes helping Sasuke change Menma's diaper and get the baby boy dressed for the day. After what seemed like forever, Naruto sat down on the couch and began to feed Menma.
While looking at the clock Naruto commented, "Shouldn't you be getting ready for work?"
"Yeah." Sasuke sighed as he looked at the time. "Mind if I borrow your shower?"
"Sure." Naruto answered, waving his hand towards the bathroom.
Sasuke grabbed his overnight bag and disappeared into the bathroom and within minutes the water was running. Naruto let out a long sigh as he began to gently pat Menma as he fed.
By the time Sasuke exited - all ready to leave for work - Menma was done feeding and well on his way to burping.
"Ready?" Naruto asked as he stood, continuing to pat Menma gently on the back.
"Yeah." Sasuke sighed.
Naruto watched as Sasuke grabbed his things and made his way to the front door. Something in the blond wanted to stop him, but he ignored it, holding the door for the raven.
Sasuke stood in the doorway awkwardly before leaning forward and kissing the blond.
"What are you doing?!" Naruto hissed, a blush spreading across his face.
"Kissing my mate." Sasuke smirked as he left. "See you on the weekend."
Puffing out his cheeks Naruto growled, "Well…. Well….. Gah! Whatever, see you on the weekend." He growled, before shutting the door and leaning on it.
He only needed to survive this for a couple more months. He just needed the bond to settle, then he could go back to his perfect life. Sighing he pushed off from the door, till then he had work to do and an adorable baby to keep him company. He could do this.
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Again, I'm sorry if this chapter turned out really shit, with that don't be surprised if it takes me a while to write, but don't fear! I have no intention of dropping this story.
On another note, since this story will be wrapping up in a couple of chapters (I estimate 4/5ish) I wanted to open the floor to you all to help decide what I work on next. On my profile there is a list of my current story titles I'm working on. Tell me what takes your fancy. Story with the most votes across here and AO3 will be my next work.
Well, until next time.