Hekki bottom everyone
Seriously before I go to the reviews I can't help but wonder why no one has commented about my opening. I have been saying it for a while and I even say it out loud when I am talking to people and I got asked what it meant only once. But anyways I will let it go...
Reviews:
Guest: There will be eventually a wedding but not just yet.
yuzukikuran476: Yeah they are amazing parents. I was actually thinking if I ever wanted Asahi to find out who her real dad is. The thing with telling his mother is then he would have to admit to other things and he really doesn't want to.
Guest; Jasmine: He is already on the birth certificate so it would be pointless to adopt. Thank you.
PinkiePieParty122894: I am not sure she ever is going to find out because Itachi and Sasuke are keeping their mouths shut about the whole thing because it is going to hurt Asahi in the end if she was to find out the truth. It's not really about protecting him its more about Itachi wanting to be with Naruko and letting everything and everyone goes to be with her. You will understand more as the story goes on.
Guest; Nana: mucho odio. El bebe no nacera muerto.
Mikuqueen: I appreciate that. Honestly, I think as the story progresses you get more of an understanding on why Sasuke did what he did and who he did it for.
Neoh: I think a semi-confession happens in this one but not a complete confession.
Mkaymolina: As for the way Sasuke did it no one knows what he said but Naruko that particular night. He doesn't try to play hero but at the time he does want to push his brother toward Naruko more so they could be together and she can be happy with Itachi and forget her feelings for him. She really does care for both of the brothers but in different ways on both past and future chapters. Well you will see.
Enjoy the chapter everyone.
Four years have passed since the snowy day and Itachi was getting ready to go back to Konoha to get the business established. His father still refused to acknowledge him but he didn't care. Sasuke always sent pictures of his baby boy but he didn't care to listen to Sasuke's bullshit. He also didn't go to the wedding when they got married. As for Sasuke, he had to take over the company now that Itachi didn't want it so it amazed him how much things change when he stepped out of the way for Sasuke.
"ASAHI I AM LEAVING NOW!" Itachi screamed as his daughter ran down the hall to him.
"Daddy I don't want you to go, how long you going to be gone?" Asahi asked.
She was in k4 now and was learning quickly. It helped that she went to school because Naruko worked a lot at a restaurant during the day as a chef.
"You and mommy will see me when mommy graduates, I will be back down here in two months I promise," Itachi said poking her in the forehead.
Naruko walked up to them with a smile on her face happy to see the two. Naruko changed a lot in the years she got more controlled and independent but she still depended on Itachi for just about everything. She liked to be around him and was happy when he was around. They weren't together in each other's eyes but to other people, they were together and they seemed to be the happiest couple in the world.
"Are you sure it's okay for me to be gone for two months?" Itachi asked as he stared at her.
"It will be hard but I can always have Asahi by me if I get lonely and I can always call you. Shikamaru is down here for school too so I should be fine for the most part." Naruko said looking sad.
Shikamaru was the only person that knew the whole situation about Sasuke and Itachi but didn't plan on saying anything. It was sad that Hinata was going to be lied to but it had to be done.
"But daddy I don't want you to go for that long. Who is going to protect us if bad people come?" Asahi asked.
She has been watching too many gangster movies with Gaara if she is starting to talk like that.
"No bad people are coming after you and if they try I will hurt them all," Itachi said softly as he picked his baby up nuzzling in her hair. "I love you little light bulb," Itachi said kissing her nose.
"Daddy I'm not a light bulb," Asahi said giggling.
"You're my little shining light bulb," Itachi said as he set her down. "I have to go now though," Itachi said looking at Naruko.
"I will see you later daddy," Asahi said as she ran back to the living room.
"You can call me anytime you want I will always answer for you," Itachi said.
Naruko walked up to him and hugged him tightly.
"I feel like the moment I let you walk out that door I will never see you again," Naruko said softly as she hugged him tightly.
"I would never do that to you or Asahi," Itachi said pulling her away so he could see her face. "I promise," Itachi said kissing her forehead.
The love he had for her grew stronger as the years went by and he could barely keep it in sometimes and it was hard but he wanted her to be ready and if anything, he wanted her to make the first move.
"Be safe Itachi," Naruko said kissing him on his forehead.
It was something between the two of them that they got used to. It was slow but they were getting somewhere. They didn't know where it was leading them but it was something that both were used to.
"I will and I will call you every night. I don't really like the fact that I have to go back to that house but I guess it happens when you don't plan on going back." Itachi said pulling Naruko into another big hug. "I am going to miss you so much," Itachi said in her ear.
"We have been together nonstop for so long that it is hard to say bye even though it's only going to be for two months," Naruko said a tear slipping from her eye.
"Call me every night," Itachi said as he wiped the tear as he pulled away getting ready to leave the house.
"Itachi don't fight with Sasuke while you're there," Naruko said.
Naruko wasn't in love with Sasuke anymore but she didn't want them fighting anymore because it has been far too long and they were finally going back now. They all needed to be on the same page. She knew though that Sasuke wasn't going to say anything considering he didn't want his own name to be soiled but if he really wanted to he could lie to them and they both knew Itachi had more influence over people then he did plus Itachi probably had proof of everything.
"I can't make any promises," Itachi said as he opened the door going to his car.
The two months in Konoha without Naruko and Asahi were really hard on Itachi more than he cared to admit. He really wanted her to come back to Suna already. He already set up a house for them and the restaurant was ready to go he was just waiting for her to come. He missed them both but then he had to go to her graduation. After that, she was still going to be down there for a week working out the lease and her job that she has down there. It was okay though because he was going to be with her soon after that.
"Where are you going Itachi?" Mikoto asked.
"I am going back to Suna," Itachi said as he got ready to leave the restaurant he was at with his mom.
"Are you really going back?" Mikoto asked sadly that her older son was never around anymore.
"I am coming back after the graduation. Then you will be able to meet my baby and the woman I am in love with and that I plan to marry." Itachi said admitting his love for Naruko.
"That's good I always wondered who she was considering she caught your heart. A lot of things have happened within the years but I am glad to see you're settling back here again." Mikoto said with a warm smile.
"Mother," Itachi said softly hugging her before he got back into his car.
Itachi was relieved that Kisame was letting him use his truck and trailer because he was going to bring everything back with him aside from a few things for Naruko and Asahi. He didn't really care he just wanted to get over to them.
Itachi was on the road before he knew it. He loved the drive but it was going to take at least two days to get there. He should have flown there but he didn't want her to have to worry about anything when she came back down here aside from flying back.
When he finally got to the house he could see Asahi playing with the neighbor boy who was around her age and couldn't help but feel the overprotective father part of him kicking in.
"Asahi," Itachi called out to her making the little one turn toward him and charge at him.
"DADDY!" Asahi screamed running to him.
He didn't hesitate on picking her up with a smile and then walked toward the door to the house.
"Who is that little boy? Is that your little boyfriend?" Itachi teased.
"NO! I only like daddy, mommy, uncle Shika, and uncle Gaara." Asahi said counting on her fingers making Itachi chuckle.
"Then why were you playing with him if you don't like him?" Itachi said teasing her.
"Itachi your back," Naruko said with a smile as she carried boxes down the stairs.
"Hey," Itachi said setting Asahi down and hugging Naruko. "You packed the whole house already," Itachi said as he looked around.
"Yeah, I wanted to be ready. I also was bored," Naruko said.
"Mommy made a lot of cakes waiting for daddy," Asahi said drawing Itachi's attention to the kitchen.
She always had a habit of baking whenever she was nervous or annoyed. Also when it was related to Sasuke his mind added which annoyed him but he ignored it.
"Are you nervous going back?" Itachi asked rubbing against her arm.
"Yeah, I haven't seen anyone since that day," Naruko said thinking back to five years ago at his graduation because that was the last time she saw his whole family.
"Yeah, you don't have to worry though. I will protect you," Itachi said kissing her forehead.
"I WILL PROTECT MOMMY TOO!" Asahi screamed getting between the two.
"Yes, you will, now show me all the cakes your mommy made," Itachi said grabbing his daughter's hand.
Naruko followed after them because she knew what Itachi's reaction was going to be when he saw the Dango she made.
"DANGO!" Itachi screamed and ran back out the kitchen right into Naruko making them both fall on the floor. "You made Dango," Itachi said as he leaned off of her.
"Yeah," Naruko said with a smile.
Before both of them knew it, Asahi ran out the kitchen into them making Itachi fall on top of Naruko with their lips landing near each other's making them both blush and Itachi jumping off her.
"Daddy are you okay? Mommy?" Asahi asked looking between her parents.
"Yeah we're fine," Itachi said helping Naruko up surprisingly she acted normal but he could tell from her eyes that she was just as embarrassed as he was.
Naruko walked back to the kitchen and started cutting the cakes plus splitting them all up.
"Naru what are you doing?" Itachi asked.
"We're having a bake sale," Naruko said.
"OH YEAH! Daddy mommy said we can have a bake sale and then give the money to whatever charity we want to and we decided to give half of the money to Suna Or-... mommy I can't say the word." Asahi said.
"Suna's orphanage and Konoha's orphanage," Naruko answered.
"Yeah," Asahi said.
"You want to help kids your own age that's nice of you," Itachi said with a smile proud of his little girl but he was sure it had to do with Naruko's influence.
Itachi sat at the table then looked at Naruko who was walking around the house like she didn't have a care in the world. Then he noticed her wrapping up the Dango.
"Naruko what are you doing with my Dango?" Itachi said standing up grabbing her hand making them both blush but he didn't let go because that would be even more awkward.
"I am putting them away Itachi," Naruko said with a laugh and walked to the microwave putting them away.
"Oh," Itachi said putting his face in his hand blushing immensely.
"You're so funny daddy," Asahi said with a laugh like Naruko's.
Asahi looked so much like both of them that it was funny. She had Naruko's hair while Itachi's family trait dark eyes. She even had similar lines on her face like his which were odd considering Sasuke didn't have them. She had Naruko's tan though and her warm smile along with the softness in her eyes that didn't come from being in the Uchiha family. She could do the glare though if she was really mad had Itachi didn't see it himself then he would have believed the person was lying to him but he saw it and couldn't help but laugh at his daughter.
Naruko looked at the two and couldn't help but smile. They were her world now. Asahi was her blood that she would never give up on while Itachi was the one person she couldn't let go of. She felt like she was being selfish about it but then moments like this made her feel like it was all worth it because Itachi seemed like he wanted to be there with her and Asahi.
"Asa go outside and play while I talk to daddy," Naruko said.
"Okay mommy," Asahi said as she was getting ready to run out the room.
"Don't leave the yard," Naruko screamed after her daughter.
"OKAY MOMMY!" Asahi screamed.
When the two knew they were alone and heard the door shut did Naruko sit next to Itachi.
"What are we going to say?" Naruko asked bluntly but in a code that only Itachi would know.
"Well, my mother is the one that's going to be difficult," Itachi said.
"Wow, I didn't think that would come out of your mouth considering she liked me before... she actually seemed like the only one to like me," Naruko said pulling a Dango off Itachi's plate getting a baffled look on his face.
He tried to take the Dango out of her hand making her jump out her seat when they heard the door open with Asahi running in the house with Gaara.
"Naruko?" Gaara called out as he walked toward the kitchen and watched the two fights over Dango.
Naruko was laughing as she ran around the table and went under it when Itachi was to close then ran out of the kitchen. She ran up the stairs so quickly that Itachi had to jump over boxes to catch up to her but it was too late because she made it to the room and was about to eat the last one before he jumped on her both of them landed on the bed.
"Caught you, that's mine," Itachi said out of breath.
"All for Dango, you do extreme things," Naruko said with a laugh that made him chuckle at her.
"It's because what's mine is mine," Itachi said making her laugh more.
"Don't be greedy," Naruko said slapping him on his chest softly.
"I can't help the things I'm greedy with," Itachi said with a small chuckle as he eyed her laughing form.
"I'm not greedy with my favorite food," Naruko said looking at him with playfulness.
"That's because you would rather share it with the world. I would rather eat all of my favorite food so no one else can have it." Itachi said leaning up so he could grab the Dango from her.
It was too late though she already ate it with a laughing face.
"You little shit," Itachi said with a voice that said he was having fun and enjoyed the little display of affection.
She pulled it out of her mouth.
"Do you still want it?" Naruko asked holding it to him.
Itachi didn't say anything just leaned to her hand and ate it.
"Thank you," Itachi said getting off of her and walked out the door.
Naruko stayed on the bed blushing putting a hand on her face.
'What is he doing?' Naruko questioned in her head.
The next day was her graduation and she was prepared to graduate. She couldn't be more proud of herself than she was right now.
"Mommy proud," Asahi said happily jumping by her mom.
"Yes, I am," Naruko said looking down at her daughter.
"Me," Asahi said.
"Thank you," Naruko said picking up her daughter.
"I'm proud of you," Itachi said kissing her forehead like usual but at the same time it wasn't.
The two felt it but choose to keep quiet about it. What could they say about it anyway? No one knew about their weird relationship aside from the two.
"Thank you," Naruko said with a smile he was used to.
"We need to go out tonight," Kankuro said graduating with Naruko.
Gaara was still in school so he didn't graduate with them but he was still there to support them.
"I'm not going drinking with you guys again," Gaara said right away refusing.
"Then can you watch Asahi?" Naruko asked.
"YAY uncle Gaara!" Asahi screamed jumping onto him.
"Yeah just bring her to my apartment before you all leave," Gaara said.
"I just go with you now," Asahi said following him.
"Okay, Naruko is that alright?" Gaara asked.
"If it's okay with Itachi you and Asahi then it's fine," Naruko said.
"I'm fine with it if you are," Itachi said to Naruko.
"I'm okay with it so we will be going now," Gaara said and walked off with Asahi in toll talking about all the movies they were going to watch.
Gaara is the one in Suna who became closest to Naruko. Then Asahi came and she became his closest friend which was weird to say seeing as she was four and he is twenty-one. But he was close to the family and he was fine with the way things were. He was even planning on going to Konoha with them but his father wants him to become the next head and that amazed him enough to want to stay.
"So where are we going then?" Naruko asked.
"We got to go out drinking since you two never do," Kankuro said happily putting his arm around Naruko.
It didn't stay there long before Itachi pulled her away from Kankuro.
"Someone is jealous," Kankuro joked but both tensed at the thought and blushed at the thought but neither pulled away from each other.
Things were getting weird between the two and it didn't make either feel good or bad. It made them feel normal like it was always there and it was something that made the two feel guilty also. They needed to get past it or they were going to have a problem when they got to Konoha especially with what his mother was expecting.
Marriage was one thing neither was jumping to talk about but both of them knew it was going to come the moment both of them went back to the village.
"Naruko are you ready to go?" Itachi asked grabbing her hand which was the most natural thing between the two of them.
"Yeah," Naruko said as they started walking out the building only to get stopped by one of Naruko's teachers.
"If you ever want to come here and teach the class a time or two you most definitely can and I would recommend it." The professor said.
"Thank you so much I will consider that once I get settled back at home," Naruko said hugging the teacher because she was happy to have connections more than before.
The drive back to the house was quiet but it was filled with unspoken feelings and tension. The moment they walked into the quiet house the only thing that was heard was Itachi setting the keys on the table next to the door.
"Itachi we really need to talk," Naruko said and Itachi oddly held his breath as she walked past him to the living room.
"What is it?" Itachi asked scared.
He didn't know what she was going to say but he knew a part of him wasn't going to like what it was. They both sat down on the couch and didn't say anything just fidgeting with confusion and pain.
"I care about you Itachi I really do and... I don't think I would have been here or where I am without you. I probably would have quit school and traveled with Jiraiya, Tsunade, or just went to live with Gramps... I am happy that you are here that you even took claim of my daughter when you didn't have to. I will always have a special place in my heart for you but..." Naruko stopped looking away in a moment of sadness.
"Naruko..." Itachi started.
"I want you to be happy and have a family and grow into a wonderful man which you already are but I don't want to force you with me. Us going back to Konoha made me realize one day we're going to have to tell Asahi the truth because out of everyone she deserves to know it. You deserve a family in a proper way and to have your own kids and not be tied to me. I don't even know what I would do if you wanted to be with someone else but I don't want to hold you back." Naruko finished not looking at him until he softly caressed her face so she had to look at him with no choice.
"You're not forcing me to be here I chose this for myself. I told you we're family and you told me the same so... just... stop counting yourself out. I want to be here if I didn't I wouldn't. I would have never done this for Sakura even if Sasuke put her in the same position. I care about you and there is nothing in the world that would stop me from being there for you and Asahi." Itachi said so softly that the words rang in Naruko's head. "Nothing in the world is more important to me than you and her. I was down there for two months and all I could think about was you two and how much I missed you. You became a constant in my life to the point that I can't even sleep alone without tossing around or just sleeping on the couch." Itachi said with a sweet chuckle shaking his head. "I need you in my life Naruko as much as I don't know where this is going to take us I need you in my life," Itachi said softly taking her hand in his making her look at him. "You are one of the most important people in my life and nothing you say will ever change that," Itachi said pulling her into a hug they both seemed to need.
The hug was long and both didn't want to pull away from each but they knew they needed to get ready for tonight. Naruko was the first to get up but she had a smile on her face.
"I should let you know that my mother is going to talk to us about marriage just giving you a heads up," Itachi said.
"Oh dear," Naruko whispered but he heard her and couldn't help the chuckle that came out his mouth.
He knew what was going to happen the moment they got down to Konoha and it was going to be trouble she just didn't know how much it was going to be. He was nervous for her and his protective instinct was telling him to just live here with her away from everyone. He didn't want her to be in pain from seeing Sasuke again happy and with a baby when he knew that he wouldn't even take care of Asahi. Then next his father was going to go through hell and high water to destroy Naruko and possibly himself along with her. It was going to be a lot of trouble but he didn't care as long as he had her. He would do everything to be with Naruko now no matter what.
"I'm serious though, she is going to talk to you about it and she is going to want to know how serious you are about me," Itachi said as they walked upstairs.
He was happy that last night they decided to put the boxes away in the trailer so he didn't have to do it tomorrow when he left.
"What are we going to do if they find out everything is a charade?" Naruko asked as she got dressed in the closet while he dressed in the room.
"It doesn't have to be a charade Naruko," Itachi said but a part of him regretted it the moment it was said because he wasn't sure how she felt about him.
"Itachi," Naruko said in the doorway of the closet in her jeans and shirt already ready in complete shock by what he said.
Itachi knew he had to look at her but he was scared and he wasn't ashamed to admit it but this was really bad for his heart. Naruko walked up to him when he wouldn't answer him and turned him around he was blushing a bright red.
"Itachi do you mean that?" Naruko asked shocked.
His hand went to the back of his head to his face covering it up only his eyes were seen.
"Yes," Itachi said.
"Are you saying that you wouldn't mind being with me? You're giving up your future life and you're okay with that?" Naruko asked shock still on her face.
"It's only giving up or a sacrifice if someone doesn't want it and it's given to them and they regret what they have. I will never regret this and I want what we have." Itachi said hugging Naruko because he didn't want her to see his blush.
He hated that he was showing so much of his vulnerable side to her but he guessed it was fair considering all the times she showed her weak side to him.
"Do you want to try and be serious about this now or do you want to continue this charade of us being together?" Itachi asked her in a serious tone.
"Would if you fall in love or want to get serious with someone else?" Naruko asked as he pulled away to look her in the eyes.
"Impossible, all I ever think about is you two and how to make OUR life better," Itachi said.
"Itachi... would you ever tell me if you loved someone else that you would want to be with them?" Naruko asked.
"Yes, I am always honest with you," Itachi said.
Yes, he kept secrets but that doesn't mean if she asked he would lie about it. He would tell her everything if she asked him the questions.
"But you keep secrets," Naruko said.
"Doesn't everyone? But if you want to know my secrets I would tell you them all." Itachi said with a smirk.
"No privacy is important and you can tell me your skeletons as we live on," Naruko said.
"So, does that mean you want to take this seriously?" Itachi asked.
"Yes, we will take it seriously that means you can't be with another woman," Naruko said nodding her head she turned but didn't miss the way Itachi's eyes seemed to light up from her answer and that alone made her smile.
She would do everything to make the man in front of her happy because that's all he has been doing since her breakup with Sasuke and she was going to make sure of his happiness. She saw something in Itachi's eyes that she never once seen in Sasuke's and that was a reassurance to all the words he said.
"Then don't be shocked if I get jealous when you're around other men," Itachi said.
Naruko laughed and looked at him with a smile on her face.
"Are you talking about earlier with Kankuro?" Naruko asked chuckling as his face went bright red.
"So?" Itachi said as dignified as he could.
Naruko laughed as he put on his shirt not caring that she was laughing. The two were going to be better now but that didn't mean all the problems that came with her coming back to Konoha wasn't going to go away it just meant that their problems were gone. He would make them all go away and that was promised.
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They are now going to take their relationship serious. They haven't really admitted to having feelings for each other yet but it will happen soon. Not only that but they now have an established relationship where they can actually claim each other but they will still have a lot of awkward moments because they don't know what to do with each other and where the boundaries are with each other. But we should all have faith in them.
