On one summer eve

By cs-ayeka

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Chapter 5

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"He is yours, Naruto. Yuta-kun is our son." Kurenai said more like a whisper.

Naruto looked dreary as he woke up from the dream he had. He noticed that he had slept in his office. He didn't have the will to stand up. He just sat there, waiting at his couch, waiting for whatever will come his way. It has been two days since Naruto hadn't got any communication with Kurenai or even with his son, Yuta.

'Since when does Uzumaki Naruto give up? Don't tell me you've already given up on Kurenai-san too?' But then, Ino's words rang.

Was he already giving up on Kurenai?

Was he already giving up on Yuta?

Was he already giving up on his family?

But then, what else could he do?

"Being a Hokage is nothing…" He said to no one in particular.

"Then again, you really must have given up on Kurenai-san, Naruto." A voice rang from behind.

Naruto looked back and there he saw Tsunade, clad in her Hokage robes. It was Naruto's wedding day with Sabaku no Temari. Even the said female blonde was no where in sight. Naruto hadn't seen nor heard of Temari ever since they went to prepare the things needed for their wedding.

"Naruto…" Tsunade started.

Naruto looked at the previous Hokage. He tried to give a small smile, he was trying at least. "You better get ready for your wedding." Tsunade said as she pulled out a suit from the furniture. Naruto just complied. He was trying to tie this black ribbon. Tsunade watched her successor. She couldn't help but to feel a little sad for the 'brat' she once called. Even in her power, she couldn't help him well at least she could try to help him tie this 'stupid' ribbon he was calling.

"Are you ready?" Tsunade asked.

"I'm ready to run off, what do you expect?" Naruto said in a more Naruto-ish style. This caused Tsunade to smile at the said Rokudaime.

'Even at a time like this you still managed to joke around, Gaki.' Tsunade thought. "Give the biggest smile you can muster." Tsunade said.

The moment they walked out the office, some people were greeting them; some were congratulating the Rokudaime, while some cheered for the Rokudaime. At the start, Naruto could be seen the happiest man alive but when he and Tsunade walked to the stairs his face showed the deepest despair anyone could see. They were heading to the town's hokage monument. They could see the decorations on their way. It clearly showed that there will be a wedding.

Naruto looked at the people around the said venue. He could see some familiar faces like, Hatake Kakashi (who was still reading the Icha-Icha series), Ebisu (who was trying to peep at the said book), Jiraiya (who was talking with Tsunade), Shizune (who was standing next to her mistress), Sarutobi Asuma (who was smoking his favourite cigar with an unknown lump on his head), Mitarashi Anko (who was just… quiet), Haruno Sakura (fawning over Uchiha Sasuke), Uchiha Sasuke (who was ignoring the said kunoichi), Yamanaka Ino (who was talking with her fellow team mates, the Ino-Shika-Cho), Aburame Shino (who was obviously quiet), Inuzuka Kiba (who was talking with fellow team mate, Hyuuga Hinata), and Sabaku no Kankuro and Sabaku no Gaara (who were silent the whole time). The only ones who weren't here were Kurenai and Yuta, as Naruto observed.

When the wedding bells were heard, people started to seat in front of the preacher. He was one of the elders in Konoha. Naruto took notice that the preacher looked like the 'old man' (Sarutobi) minus the eyeglasses. Naruto looked down as he waited for his soon-to-be-wife, Sabaku no Temari. He didn't have the will to look at her. It just took him several seconds to get and store all the will power to look at her. But when he did, he was just thankful that the veil was blurry enough to conceal her facial attributes namely, her whole face. (A/N: Ouch!)

Once the preacher saw that everything was settled and cleared. He started to tell the vows needed for the ceremony.

"Dearly beloved, you are here today to seal your love with an eternal bond before the Church. I assure you of the prayers of our community that God may pour his abundant blessing on your love and help you to carry out the duties of the married state." The preacher said to the Bride and Groom.

The preacher looked at the people and said. "And you, dear brothers and sisters, Is there anyone of you who oppose for this marriage to continue… may you speak now or forever carry this burden." The preacher said.

Surprised to say, someone… err… blew her nose. Everyone looked at the culprit and then sighed. "Oops… my bad" It was Tsunade. The said Godaime was controlling her tears when the ceremony was starting.

The preacher sighed and continued with the ceremony. "And now, my dear brothers and sisters, may I ask you to help them with your prayers and accept them as a new couple in our community."

The preacher continued on again. He was currently looking at both Bride and Groom. "May I ask you now to answer truthfully to the following questions?" The preacher said. He looked at the Bride and said. "Did you come here of your own free will to bind yourself forever in the love and service of your husband?" The preacher asked.

Naruto looked at the Bride as if praying that she'll say no or so he thought. "Yes, Father." The Bride said.

The preacher looked at the Groom and said. "Did you come here of your own free will to bind yourself forever in the love and service of your wife?" The preacher asked.

The Groom looked at the preacher then to the floor. "Yes…, Father." He had said.

The preacher looked at both Bride and Groom and asked. "Are you both ready to raise good children whom God will give you?"

"Yes, Father." (Bride & Groom)

The preacher continued on again. "Now, since you wish to contract Holy Matrimony, please join your right hands and express your intention before God and his people." The preacher looked at the bride and said. "Do you take this man to be your lawful husband according to the rite of our holy Mother the Church?"

The Bride didn't have to think for an answer, she automatically answered. "Yes, I do." She said.

The preacher asked the Bride again. "Do you give yourself to him as his wife?"

"Yes, I do." The Bride replied.

"Do you accept him as your lawful husband?" The preacher asked.

"Yes, I do." The Bride replied.

The preacher looked at the Groom and said. "Do you take this woman to be your lawful wife to the rite of our holy Mother the Church?" The preacher asked.

The Groom looked at the floor, then to the bride. 'Is he going to say no?' Gaara thought.

"… I…Yes, I do." The Groom replied.

"Do you give yourself to her as her husband?" The preacher asked.

"… I…Yes, I do." He replied again.

"Do you accept her as your lawful wife?" The preacher asked again.

"Yes, I do." Naruto replied.

The preacher smiled in response. He asked namely, Hyuuga Hinata, to give the wedding rings for the ceremony. The preacher asked the Bride to get one which she promptly complied.

"I want you to follow the words that I will say…" The preacher said which in turn earned him a nod, coming from the Bride. "I, …, take you, …, to be my husband. I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, sickness and in health. I will love you and honor you all the days of my life." The preacher instructed but before the Bride could say the words being given by the preacher another disturbance was heard.

Everyone could hear a faint noise that seemed to be crying and once again someone was blowing her nose. They all turned around to see who that was or were. Before them were Tsunade, Shizune, and Anko, crying for whatever who knows what. The preacher coughed to make his presence known again. He looked at the Bride as if telling her to continue which she did.

Naruto could swear he could hear Temari inhale as she looked at the ring she was holding. Was that a sign of letting go? He thought. Another sigh was heard once again. Before him was Sabaku no Temari covered by a veil she was wearing. He could see the figure of her face but not clearly due to the veil. It was as if she was looking at him. She looked down again and took Naruto's left hand. She put the ring at the ring-finger and said.

"I, Yuuhi Kurenai, take thee, Uzumaki Naruto, to be my beloved husband. I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. I will love you and honor you all the days of my life." Naruto immediately looked at his Bride. He had the mix look on his face which stated: happy, joy, shocked, surprised, and did I mention surprised awhile ago?

"Hokage-sama, it's your turn." The preacher said.

Naruto looked at the preacher then to Kurenai over and over again. He took the ring and looked at Kurenai as he gently held her hand. He slowly placed the said ring to her ring-finger. He cast one last look at her and said. "I, Uzumaki Naruto, take thee, Yuuhi Kurenai, to be my beloved wife. I promise to be true to you in good times and honor you all the days of my life." Naruto said, still holding Kurenai's hand.

Meanwhile, Tsunade, Shizune, and Anko were still… err… crying. Well, at least, it was tears of joy. As they cried, someone walked from behind. It was Temari with Yuta in tow. They were sending weird looks at the three women. They managed to get to the part where Kurenai said her speech and placed the ring on Naruto's finger. Temari had to admit, Naruto was a big catch even though it was just an arranged marriage. He was still the perfect gentleman a woman could ask for.

"By the authority of the Church, calling on all those present here as witnesses, confirm and bless the bond of marriage which you have contracted. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. You may now kiss the Bride." The preacher said.

Naruto happily complied and undid the veil. Before him was the woman he loved on one summer before and even as the season rotates, he will still be in love with this woman before him. The moment he took off the veil, it revealed a smiling Yuuhi Kurenai. Naruto was able to see those red orbs once again but this time it wasn't by accident or by coincidence.

Kurenai saw Naruto pulled up the said veil. Before her was the man she loved on one summer before and even now or tomorrow, she will still be in love with this man. The moment Naruto managed to took off the veil, she saw a smiling Uzumaki Naruto. Kurenai was able to see those cerulean eyes once again. She had to admit, she fell for it the first time they've met.

Naruto held Kurenai by the cheek but before Naruto could kiss his Bride, someone interrupted him. Surprised to say, it was Kurenai. "Not a single sorry?" She asked.

At first, Naruto looked at her with a confused look on his face. Then, suddenly, he remembered the first time they've met. He bumped in to her and he didn't even say a single sorry at that time. Naruto smiled as he remembered what had happened six years ago but then frowned. "Even you have a lot of explaining to do, Anata." Naruto said to his wife.

"Maybe I do but then maybe…" But before Kurenai could continue with whatever she was about to say. Naruto kissed her at the lips which she gladly partake in. Their kiss didn't last long since someone interrupted them. A small boy namely, Uzumaki Yuuhi Yuta, ran to the married couple.

"Hey there, buddy!" Naruto said as he ruffled Yuta's spiky hair, letting Kurenai go in the process.

"Daddy!" Yuta said.

Naruto looked at Yuta with wide eyes then to Kurenai. It was as if he was waiting for her to explain. "I… told him about us, surprised?" Kurenai said.

Awhile ago, Naruto was the most miserable man alive but now, he could proclaim himself as the King of the World. He was happy beyond words. He looked at Kurenai then to Yuta, his son. The said Rokudaime had a smile on his face as he carried the one he calls 'his son' on his shoulders. He looked once again to Kurenai. "Me? Surprised? Let me think…" Naruto said playfully which made Kurenai smile at him. That was one of Naruto's traits that she had missed oh-so much.

The wedding ceremony ended with Naruto and Kurenai getting married. People cheered on to the newly weds even the Sand siblings were cheering too. Villagers all over Konoha congratulated their Hokage and his wife. The said newly-weds were at a hotel room which was intended for their honeymoon. Sad to say, Yuta was in their room, sleeping. The said boy slept at his parents' room because he was saying awhile ago that he was scared being alone in a big room. Currently, Naruto watched his mother & son from a couch before them.

"Say… how exactly did you… I mean…" Naruto started but Kurenai interrupted him. "How I managed to switch places with Temari-san? Is that what you're trying to ask?" Kurenai said.

Naruto nodded and said. "Un"

Kurenai grinned which made Naruto's eyebrow raised up. "Well…" She said.

"Well, what?" Naruto asked.

"Well, that's a secret." Kurenai said as she stuck out her tongue.

"A secret, eh?" Naruto said. He stood up from his seat and did something unforgivable in Kurenai's opinion. Naruto started to ran after Kurenai. He tickled the said brunette as he tried to weed out some information from her.

"AHAHAHA… Naruto, stop! We'll wake Yuta-kun up…" Kurenai said as she tried to breathe from the lack of air she had awhile ago.

"Oh you want me to stop, eh? But what if I tell you that I won't unless you tell me what happened between you and Temari." Naruto said, still not letting go of Kurenai.

"Okay-okay, let's go to the other room." Kurenai said.

After several seconds, Naruto was inside Yuta's room. He was currently waiting for Kurenai since she was checking up on Yuta for the last time. By the time she entered the room, she saw Naruto seated on the bed, casually.

"I want you to start from the very beginning please…" Naruto said.

"Do I really have to?" Kurenai asked.

"Well… I can just tickle you until you pass out since we're alone in this comfy room." Naruto said with a grin.

"You'll do that to me?" Kurenai said as if she was pouting or something.

Naruto looked at her then he immediately looked away. He remembered before how Kurenai manages to get personal information on him, it was because of that cursed pouting! Men were easy prey when women pout.

'Mental note to self: Don't look when a woman is pouting.'

"You know, Naruto? Temari wasn't that bad at all…" Kurenai said which made Naruto looked back at her again.

"Will you tell me what happened between you and Temari?" Naruto asked which earned him a nod.

Kurenai started to tell what happened two days ago. "It started when…

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Two days ago

Yuuhi Kurenai was on her way to the Academy. She was going to pick up her son, Yuta. It was one of her routines since Yuta started to study. By the time she got there, she was greeted by several shinobis. She just simply greeted them as well as she made her way to Yuta's classroom. Once she knocked and opened the door, she saw Umino Iruka, Yuta's sensei, and there was no Yuta on sight.

"Oh hey… Kurenai! How may I help you on this fine day?" Iruka asked. He was checking on the test papers awhile ago.

"I'm here to pick up Yuta-kun, Iruka. Do you know where could he be?" Kurenai asked.

Iruka looked at her with a raised eyebrow. "Um… Yuta-kun is not here… he was already picked up just awhile ago. Why? Is there a problem?" Iruka asked.

'Someone already picked him up but… who could it be?' Kurenai thought. "I hope there isn't…" Kurenai said as she immediately walked out the said classroom, leaving a dumbfounded Iruka to his work, once again.

Kurenai looked everywhere she knew where Yuta could be, she even asked Anko's help for it.

"Maybe he is already home." Anko said.

"I hope so…" Kurenai said. After several seconds, she saw Anko left. Kurenai was currently walking at one of the streets of Konoha. It was already pass seven and still she hadn't found Yuta. She just hoped that Anko's proposal was correct. She was now in front of her door. By the time she opened it, she saw something… very unexpected.

Sabaku no Temari in her house! She was beside Yuta, who was eating dinner, probably, Temari prepared it for him. Kurenai looked at the said kunoichi.

'What the heck is she doing here?' Kurenai wondered. As Kurenai continued to look / stare at Temari, Temari too was looking / staring at her. Yuta was still oblivious at what was happening between his Mom and this guest of theirs. He just continued to eat at the living room.

"Mind if we talk, Kurenai-san?" Temari said.

Now, Kurenai was wondering 'what the heck does she want now?' "Sure, why not?" Kurenai said as she led Temari to the kitchen, where no one can interrupt them.

"What is it that you want, Temari-san?" Kurenai asked.

"Direct to the point as always, no wonder Naruto-kun likes… oops correction loves you." Temari started with a smile. "It's just simple… I want you to marry Naruto-kun, that's all." Temari finished.

"Me? You want me… to marry your fiancé?" Kurenai asked, pointing at herself.

"He won't be my fiancé anymore… besides, you're his family." Temari said as she looked down, avoiding Kurenai's look.

Kurenai didn't reply. She just looked at Temari who was still looking at the floor but then her head bolted up. "All the preparations are set up. Wait till you see Naruto's face… HAHAHA…" Temari said.

"My Mommy will marry Naruto-san?" Yuta asked.

Everyone in the kitchen except Yuta we're almost in panic. "Um… Mom, are you okay?" Yuta asked as he saw his Mother who was as frantic like she wasn't used to be.

"Yuta-kun?" Kurenai started.

"Hai?" Yuta asked.

"What do you think of Naruto-san?" Kurenai asked.

Yuta looked at his Mother then the next thing he was on his thinking position something like what his Father usually do as Temari thought. "I think… he's so cool!" Yuta replied.

Kurenai smiled as she heard Yuta's response even Temari did too. "Yuta-kun, I want you to listen to me, okay?" Kurenai said.

"Sure, Mom!" Yuta replied.

"Yuta-kun, …Naruto-san is your father." Kurenai said. She was waiting for Yuta's reaction which was a mix of inter-related emotions which were: joy, shock, happiness, and surprise. "Yuta-kun, are you alright?" Kurenai asked.

"Wow… even his reactions are the same with Naruto-kun." Temari said.

Kurenai glared at her at first then she just said. "You're not helping here."

"Oops… sorry." Temari said.

After several minutes, Yuta was fully awake. He no longer had the signs of shock on his 'cute' face. He was definitely back to normal.

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Present Time

"Well… that's about it." Kurenai said. She looked back at Naruto. She saw him sat back to the bed as he too was looking at her. In Kurenai's opinion, Naruto did something she definitely loves. Naruto pulled her down for a kiss, enjoying every flavour Kurenai had. Even Kurenai was enjoying this moment.

"Déjà vu?" Naruto said.

Kurenai looked at him with a smile on her face. There she was seated on Naruto's torso and Naruto was holding her by the waist. It was like what had happened six years ago. Kurenai took Naruto's left hand and placed it on top of her chest. "Do you… feel that?" She asked.

Naruto looked at Kurenai then to the place where his hand was set upon over and over again. "It beats… so loudly." Kurenai continued.

Naruto could see Kurenai's cheeks were starting to get red. "I… I…" Kurenai started but Naruto cut her off.

"Sh… you don't have to say it. It's like what you have said earlier… it beats so loudly, but to tell you the truth, I can feel it whether you say it or not." Naruto looked at his wife as he cupped her face with his own hands.

"Naruto…" Kurenai said but once again she was interrupted by a… kiss. Naruto kissed her passionately on the lips. It wasn't like before. This was different, different in every way. Kurenai could feel Naruto move up as she saw him on top of her. Her hand placed on his cheek then to his neck, his chest, and then to his chiseled abs. She looked up, back to his cerulean eyes. "I love you." Kurenai said as she caressed Naruto's cheek.

Naruto smiled once he heard those precious lines. "I love you." Naruto stated. He was trying to be gentle as possible. It was like Kurenai would break if he didn't touch or hold her with care.

'So fragile… the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.' Naruto thought.

After several hours, they both slept close with one another, Kurenai snuggled up on Naruto's chest, Naruto's arm wrapped around Kurenai's waist, and both smiling.

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Author's Notes: Shall I continue or leave this as the end?

Disclaimer: Naruto™ is not mine.