Hekki bottom everybody,

Reviews:

Guest; Kodo: He didn't destroy her the way everyone thinks just give it time and you will see. The karma for him is not being able to claim his daughter and seeing his brother raise her as his own. Yes, he gave up the baby but that doesn't mean he wanted to.

Guest; Nana: la vida continua. La gente sigue adelante, no se aferran a cosas asi para siempre. Espero que les guste mas ya que la historia continua.

Streema: Yes he is the person for the prince roll. I don't understand why you would want the little girl to know the truth that just makes it another problem for Itachi and Naruko along the road because if Asahi finds out the truth I can guarantee that this story is going to take a turn that no one wants. She is better off not knowing the truth because she is happy with her parents. Sasuke's punishment is to know that his daughter will never think of him as her father but his brother instead.

sparkling red: Thank you. Itachi will soon but you got to remember he is still scared to confront his feelings for her. If they stay together then you can bet there will be another child.

Titania1796: no, no lo haran porque eso anula el proposito.

Mkayemolina: I already told you why for everything so this is just me saying hello.

Guest; flo: Je vous remercie.

yuzukikuran476: Thank you so much considering everyone has been so focused on Sasuke not being punished to see who it will really punish if everything comes out.

PinkiePieParty122894: Thank you. :)

MESSAGE TO EVERYONE: I will explain to you the best way possible why he hasn't said his feelings despite the time skip. He hasn't told her because he is scared about her response and not only that he is worried about her feelings for his brother. There are so many categories to this that it's not about just admitting you have feelings for someone like in a normal setting. He doesn't know if she still loves his brother. She doesn't want excuses she wants him to straight up tell her he loves her and doesn't give her those excuses that he wants to be there because their family which granted they are but she wants to know that he is there for her and not the situation his little brother put her in. As for Sasuke, he does love Naruko, not in love but he does still care for what happens to her that's why there were so many pushes with him to Itachi.

Naruko really did catch onto what Sasuke was doing that's why she was okay with him and not so angry. Yeah, she is scared to see him again but their connection was never fake so she knows where he was going with everything. With the whole pregnancy episode with him telling her what he told her while she was pregnant, he made it seem worse than it actually was because he knew Itachi wouldn't tell her what he said. When the two talked on the phone like Sasuke said he gave her a gentle tap yes it wasn't the right time to tell her but towards the end of pregnancy anything can stress you out and make you have the baby. He explained how he was happy and he wanted her to be happy too but with Itachi and some other things, I won't say right now. As for what he told Itachi it was to push him forward into telling Naruko how he really feels about her.
When Sasuke first made that promise with Naruko in the beginning about them being together he was honoring it but his insecurities got the best of him because he knows how Itachi is toward people he really likes and he also knew that his brother could do things for Naruko that he couldn't and that intimidated him a lot. As for Itachi, he feels the same way but he feels it because he can feel that if Sasuke wanted Naruko back she would go to him because she loved him to begin with and she wouldn't want to burden Itachi.

As for telling Asahi who her real dad is will only destroy everything she built with the person "Itachi" who raised her from the beginning. I know everyone is upset but I refuse to let Asahi know who her real dad is because I think that is the best Karma on Sasuke. He will forever see her and know that she is his daughter but he will never be able to claim her because in her eyes and everyone else's she is Itachi's. That alone makes it karma especially because he will say it in later chapters. Just give it time.

Enjoy the chapter everyone.


The week was up and Naruko was shaking with nerves of fear and slight excitement as Asahi and her were at the airport. Itachi went back before them with the truck and their stuff but she wished he was with her right now. She was terrified to go back and she could feel herself backing out.

"Mommy don't worry I will protect you," Asahi said grabbing her hand.

"I know you will my little light bulb," Naruko said with a warm smile poking her daughter in the forehead like Itachi used to do in the beginning before it became kisses.

"FLIGHT 474 TO KONOHA WILL BE BORDERING RIGHT NOW!" The intercom called out making Naruko and Asahi get up.

They were both nervous well Naruko was more but thankfully she could only feel fear and her sixteen-year-old self-came back to her. She didn't want to be under the stare of Fugaku Uchiha again it would scare the life out of her right back to Suna.

"Mommy, is grandpa really that mean?" Asahi asked.

"He is terrifying but I heard he is good with kids. He is nice to your cousin so you might get it better than mommy." Naruko explained never one to be a liar aside from the father fact.

"I will still protect you, mommy," Asahi said making Naruko smile.

"And I you, my dear," Naruko said ruffling her daughter's hair as they got onto the plane.

The plane was shockingly quite peaceful which both of them seemed to sleep through it all. When it was time to get off they had to be awakened up by a flight attendant but once they were both awake the two practically flew off the plane wanting to get to Itachi. They both missed him immensely.

Itachi was waiting for them outside the airport by his car. He was excited and scared to see them also and his mother wouldn't leave him alone about today so she was going to be the first one to meet Naruko and Asahi together.

"ITACHI!" Naruko screamed for him making him turn around to see them running to him with their bags.

"My girls," Itachi said pulling them both into him giving them a big warm hug.

He really did miss them as he was in Konoha listening to his family talk and talk it was annoying to him. They asked a lot of questions and he didn't know how to answer them all because he didn't talk to Naruko about it all just yet.

"We missed you, daddy," Asahi said with a smile.

"And I missed you two more," Itachi said getting a glare from her.

"We should get going," Naruko said not wanting to be out in the open right away pulling her suitcase and the little bag she carried on the plane.

"I can take those," Itachi said in a sweet voice.

"Daddy," Asahi said softly.

"What is it?" Itachi asked.

Naruko was looking at what her daughter was looking at and couldn't believe what she was seeing. It was Itachi's mother Mikoto. Asahi knew who she was the moment she saw her because Itachi showed her many pictures of the woman.

"Mother, what are you doing here?" Itachi asked shocked walking in front of them in a protective stance.

"I wanted to see my other grandchild and I knew you would take long to show me her," Mikoto said walking to the three.

Naruko tensed up immediately and wanted to retreat which her daughter could feel and made the move to a protective stance in front of her mother.

"Oh sweetie you have nothing to worry about," Mikoto said trying to calm Naruko to make her granddaughter calm too.

Mikoto knew Naruko had it rough with her husband and she didn't want that for her because she knew Itachi would keep them away from her grandchild and she didn't want that by no means. Not only that she never really had a problem with Naruko.

"Mother we aren't ready and this was why I didn't want you to come." Itachi snapped a little.

"It's okay," Naruko said taking a step forward. "Hi Mrs. Mikoto," Naruko said.

"Hi, honey I wondered what happened to you and why Itachi was so determined to stay home. He made a family," Mikoto said smiling at the little girl then knelt down. "Hi my name is grandma Mikoto, what is your name?" Mikoto asked.

"My name is Asahi Hikari Uchiha Uzumaki," Asahi answered.

"Both last names?" Mikoto asked looking up at both of them.

"Yes, I decided it," Itachi said.

"That is nice," Mikoto said. "Well we should get out of here should we not?" Mikoto asked gesturing to the cars.

"Yes we should," Itachi said nervously.

"Itachi how is Asahi going to ride in the car?" Naruko asked pulling his arm.

"I have a seat for her," Itachi said as he put the bags in the car.

"Okay," Naruko said with a smile as she opened the back door.

"Itachi, do you think Naruko can drive with me while Asahi goes with you? I would really love to have a conversation with her." Mikoto asked.

Itachi didn't want to do it and he was going to voice it but Naruko stood before him and spoke.

"I don't mind," Naruko said squeezing his hand before going toward his mother.

"Call me when you two are done," Itachi said nervously.

"Daddy where is mommy going?" Asahi asked as she watched her mom go with Mikoto.

"Mommy is going with grandma really quick," Itachi answered.

Naruko drove off with Mikoto and at that moment Itachi knew things could go really bad or really good. He never knew with his mother and that's what scared him the most.

"Daddy I don't want mommy to go, take me to mommy," Asahi cried remembering how her mom reacted earlier while coming here.

"She will be right back I promise," Itachi said trying to calm his daughter.

He never had this problem before with Asahi so this was quite shocking. She never cried before aside from when she was a baby this was something he really didn't understand.

"I want mommy," Asahi cried.

"Okay we will go get her," Itachi said knowing he would have to give his mother some time to talk to Naruko before going there so that left him with driving around the block a few times before slowly making it to the family estate.


On the other side of town, driving was Mikoto and Naruko. Thankfully by the time they got there, no one was at the estate or Naruko would lose her composure.

"Would you like some tea?" Mikoto asked.

"No thank you," Naruko said politely as she sat down next to Mikoto.

"So you were who my son was hiding?" Mikoto commented.

"I guess," Naruko said unsure of herself.

"I didn't expect you to be with Itachi after your break up with Sasuke," Mikoto said.

Naruko was about to start but was stopped.

"Don't worry I'm not judging you by that because Sasuke is quite happy with who he is with now and you make Itachi very happy. He has never argued or fought for someone or something so hard in his life and you were the one to bring that out of him. If he wasn't with you I think my son wouldn't show any emotion. You know this whole thing explains why he argued with his father for so long. The last night my son was here before his graduation he snapped when Fugaku talked about you and kids in general." Mikoto said looking at her hands. "I never have seen my son so angry before that day. He looked like he was ready for war. I am curious though how do you feel about my son?" Mikoto asked looking up at Naruko.

"I... he means the world to me. If he wasn't around me I would have given up. He made me feel something again when my heart was shattered. I care about him more than myself sometimes and I am happy when he is happy." Naruko said.

"Then I am happy that you two found each other," Mikoto said as the door opened with a little child coming in the house.

"GRANDMA!" A little boy screamed running to the woman.

"Mother we're here," Sasuke called out.

Naruko felt her heart drop she was scared and wanted to run away.

"Who are you?" The little boy asked.

"Sakurai you know how to introduce yourself properly," Sasuke said as he walked into the living room expecting to see one of his mother's friends only to come face to face with Naruko.

He almost wanted to run out of the room he was scared to see her again. He hasn't seen her in so long and he wasn't ready for this. He really wished his brother would have warned him that she was coming but what did he expect considering his brother didn't even want to talk to him.

"Hi, my name is Naruko I'm your aunt," Naruko said with a smile.

"My aunt?" Sakurai asked confused.

"She is with your uncle Itachi," Mikoto said filling him in.

"OH my cousin's mom," Sakurai said.

"Yes," Naruko said with a smile. "Hello Sasuke," Naruko said her smile turning into a sad smile.

"Hey," Sasuke said with a small wave.

"Sasuke why are you just standing there go inside the room," Sakura said pushing him forward to see the blonde. "Hello, who are you?" Sakura asked with a smile setting down bags.

"Hi my name is Naruko Uzumaki, you must be Sakura Uchiha I heard so much about you," Naruko said walking up to her giving her a respectful handshake.

"How?" Sakura asked confused.

She heard bits about the blonde in front of her but she never got the real story from anyone.

"Shikamaru is my best friend and of course he hangs out with you and Ino," Naruko said with a smile.

"Oh that's nice," Sakura said feeling a bit indecisive in front of the blonde.

"Sorry Mrs. Mikoto but I really have to get going," Naruko said leaving the room after Mikoto told her they would spend some time with each other later.

Naruko wanted to leave before she ran into Fugaku that was one person she wasn't ready for. Naruko remembered something she didn't want to from a year ago when Shikamaru and her were hanging out.


(Flashback)

"So how are they?" Naruko asked as they watched a movie.

Itachi and Asahi were asleep.

"He looks happier with her than he ever did with you," Shikamaru said honestly not wanting to hurt her feelings but wanting to be honest.

"I'm glad, he deserves to be happy. I just wonder if I ever will be." Naruko said.

"I'm sure you will be one day," Shikamaru said thinking she was already happy if he was being honest.

He just thought she needed closure but he could be wrong.

"Thanks," Naruko said.

(Flashback End)


Naruko got to the door just as Itachi was opening it with Asahi. The moment Asahi saw her mom she jumped into her.

"Mommy, I was so worried about you," Asahi said hugging her mom as tears wouldn't stop falling from her eyes.

"I thought you were going to the house," Naruko said as she picked up her crying daughter looking at Itachi who looked stressed out.

"I was but she wouldn't stop crying until I said we would go to you," Itachi said.

"Itachi," Sasuke said.

"Is that my cousin?" Sakurai asked running into the hall toward Naruko.

Asahi looked down to where the little boy was.

"Who are you?" Asahi asked.

"Lightbulb," Itachi reprimanded.

"Sorry daddy," Asahi said as Naruko put the little blonde down. "My name is Asahi," Asahi answered.

"My name is Sakurai," Sakurai said putting his hand out.

"We don't do that, we family," Asahi said hugging the little boy.

Naruko and Itachi turned their heads not being able to help the laughter. Sasuke had to control his laughter as his son tried to get out of the hold the little girl had him in. That was definitely Naruko's child.

"Asahi let him go," Naruko said with giggles in between.

The little girl let him go and went to her mother.

"Asahi this is Sasuke your uncle and the woman behind him next to your grandma is your aunt Sakura," Naruko introduced which shocked Sasuke.

It hurt a little but not because he didn't expect this but because she was the one saying it. He expected Itachi to say it but not Naruko. He guessed he should have expected this especially when he was the one to ask for it.

"It's nice to meet you all," Asahi said bowing then walked to Sakura. "You have weird color hair but I think it's pretty." Asahi said.

"Thank you," Sakura said with a smile.

'Honest like Naruko,' Sasuke thought to himself as he watched the little girl walk around.

"Daddy where was your room?" Asahi asked running to Itachi.

"It's upstairs," Itachi said with shining eyes as he looked down at her with a smile.

It was rare for Mikoto, Sasuke, or Sakura to see Itachi smile but it was nothing but smiles when it came to the little blonde and the older blonde.

"Can I see?" Asahi asked.

"Not today we have to get going," Naruko said softly.

"Okay mommy," Asahi said running up to her next. "But mommy is you okay?" Asahi asked looking at her mother's face to get a smile and a nod.

"We will see you all later," Itachi said waving goodbye as he picked up the little girl and grabbed Naruko's hand to show how serious he was about her in front of Sasuke.

Naruko closed the door and they both sighed with relief.

"Oh god, that was terrifying," Naruko mumbled as they walked to the car.

"I wanted to run out," Itachi said chuckling making Naruko giggle too.

"I felt the same way," Naruko said holding tighter to his hand.

"Itachi," Fugaku said looking at the display.

"Father," Itachi said looking to his father.

Naruko inched behind Itachi not wanting to be seen by the man that haunted her dreams. She was scared of him. He had the power to put fear in people.

"What is this?" Fugaku asked in a snappish tone.

"Do respect my family father," Itachi said in a low tone that was aggressive.

"Itachi let's just go," Naruko whispered alerting her daughter to the problem.

Asahi looked up at her father then at the man behind her then glared at him.

"Asahi don't glare it's rude," Itachi said reprimanding her.

"Daddy he is scaring mommy," Asahi whispered.

Itachi noticed Naruko was practically hiding behind him.

"Explain," Fugaku demanded.

"Asahi this man in front of us is your grandfather," Itachi introduced setting his daughter down in front of the man.

"Hello," Asahi said in a cold voice that sounded like Itachi.

"This is my granddaughter?" Fugaku asked genuine shock.

"Did you not listen to the rumors of me having a kid?" Itachi asked slightly annoyed with having to explain himself again.

"I did but I didn't think it was going to be with her," Fugaku said glaring at Naruko.

"Don't glare at my mommy," Asahi snapped getting in front of Naruko and had a glare of her own for Fugaku.

"Okay little light bulb it's time to go," Naruko said picking her up and grabbed Itachi's hand then made the move to get away.

"Dinner here tonight at eight, you both should come," Fugaku demanded.

"We will think about it," Itachi said as he got in the car.

"We will come," Naruko said making Itachi look at her with a glare.

The moment she glanced at him it said something only he would understand and he nodded his head.

"We will be here," Itachi said nodding his head sighing because he really didn't want to do this.

Fugaku nodded his head and walked back to the house.

The car ride at first was quiet not even Asahi dared to make a sound. It was like she could sense the tension of her parents.

"Naruko why are we going there tonight?" Itachi asked annoyed.

"Because we have to face them eventually why not get it over with?" Naruko said.

"We aren't even ready," Itachi snapped.

"We are as ready as we're ever going to be. If we keep pushing back the time we're not going to get anywhere just trust me," Naruko said softly making him glance at her really quick then turn back to the road.

"Fine I trust you but if he makes you uncomfortable we're leaving," Itachi said sighing.

"I expected you to say that," Naruko said grabbing his hand.

"Mommy is being brave," Asahi said.

"Yes I am," Naruko said nodding her head.

"Okay let's go to the house then," Itachi said.

Itachi didn't say anything after that he didn't even know what to say considering he knew she was right and he didn't want her to start thinking that he wasn't serious about her. He just needed to do this he just needed to get through the night so he didn't lose it. He couldn't lose it in front of Asahi he just knew how Naruko gets when something happens in front of her.

They all got out the car and walked up to the restaurant. The two adults seemed nervous.

"Let's go inside," Itachi said taking his daughter while Naruko walked behind him.

The house he bought was connected to the restaurant he bought for her. It was actually quite amazing and he put a lot of detail in it. The floors were brown and white tiles while the walls were white with a hint of light brown. The tables were a dark brown while the seats were a nice soft black. At the opening stood a podium where people get directed to their seats. It was an English style restaurant just like Naruko talked about. There were paintings on the walls that made the place look lively. The kitchen in the back almost made Naruko have a heart attack it was so beautiful stainless steel and white. It was so impossibly clean.

"So what do you think?" Itachi asked fidgeting.

"I love it," Naruko said starting to tear up.

"I'm glad," Itachi said setting his daughter down and going up to Naruko. "Do you want to see the house now?" Itachi asked as he stood in front of her.

Naruko looked up at him and he wiped the tears out of her eyes kissing her forehead then grabbing her hand going to two doors in the back of the kitchen one led outside while the other led upstairs to where the house was. The backyard was also big but it was fenced off perfect for Asahi. The backyard had a play area along with a patio. It was beautiful with also a place to have a garden which Itachi knew Naruko would make use of that.

"Daddy is that mine?" Asahi asked jumping up and down by the door to go to the playground area.

It had a swing set along with a slide connected to it. There was also a little sand area so she could play in the sand.

"Yes it's yours," Itachi said with a smile.

"YAY thank you, daddy," Asahi screamed hugged him then ran to the area.

"You went over the top again," Naruko said grabbing his hand.

"I don't think I did, she deserves it," Itachi said with a smirk.

"You know that's not what I mean," Naruko said.

Itachi pulled her into the kitchen real quick out of view and pushed her gently to the wall.

"I don't overdo it I just give you both what you deserve," Itachi said looking her in the eyes.

"You overdo it and she is going to be too spoiled," Naruko said tapping him on his chest pushing him gently to call her back inside.

"Your right about that but it was the least we could do right? Give her something she can play with while we are both busy." Itachi said with a smirk that annoyed Naruko.

"I guess your right on that one," Naruko said.

"Daddy! Mommy!" Asahi screamed running into the house.

"What is it, baby?" Naruko asked.

"Look what I found," Asahi said pulling them both by their hands to her slide area.

It was a baby fox. What was a fox doing in this area? It wasn't a baby but it wasn't an adult.

"OH MY GOD, IT'S A FOX!" Naruko screamed running toward the fox.

The fox shockingly approached Naruko without any trouble but it refused to go by either Asahi or Itachi.

"He is so beautiful," Naruko mumbled as she pets him.

"Are we going to go upstairs?" Itachi asked as he watched her play with the fox and his daughter play on the swings. "I guess not right now," Itachi said and went to the patio area to sit down.

Itachi just watched his girls as they did their own thing. Asahi seemed quite happy about the playset while Naruko played with the fox that seemed quite attached to her. Now, what was he going to do with a fox?

"Itachi we should go upstairs and get ready for dinner tonight," Naruko said as the fox followed her toward him.

"Mommy, can we keep him?" Asahi asked looking at the fox.

"Itachi?" Naruko asked looking at him.

She was leaving him to decide about the fox that meant she wanted it.

"We can keep him but I have restrictions about him. One he can never be in the restaurant." Itachi said and he didn't get past that before both of them attacked him hugging him tightly.

"Thanks, daddy," Asahi said and ran back to the yard playing with the fox.

Naruko pulled away slowly but gave him a smile that was worth a million foxes.

"You have a weird taste in pets," Itachi said as she held onto him but was looking at him.

"Yeah whatever, I remember when you wanted that crow when I first met you," Naruko said as they walked back inside the door to go to the other door which Itachi unlocked.

"No fair I was fifteen then, I can't believe you even remember that," Itachi said.

"I remember that especially because you found that one crow in the park and it followed you everywhere and you named it after your cousin," Naruko said.

"Oh my god, don't bring that up," Itachi said as they walked up the stairs.

Itachi was holding Asahi in his hands chuckling about the past that he was shocked Naruko remembered. That was one of the first times he met her and it was actually around the time that he fell in love with her too. He was happy that she remembered but very shocked that she did. He wasn't going to bring that up while Asahi was around but he would ask her when they were alone.

The house was like a maze and she loved it. The building alone was five floors if you include the basement. The house and restaurant looked like a castle and Naruko couldn't help but feel like she was in a fairytale and didn't want to wake up. She was so happy and the kid part of her wanted to run around and check out the whole house that's when she noticed all the boxes still everywhere.

"Why isn't anything unpacked?" Naruko asked.

"Because I wanted to let Asahi pick her room. I also wanted to let you put your library together. I already picked out my study. I do have something to show you though," Itachi said whispering the last part.

"I get to pick my own room." Asahi said excitedly that she got to pick it.

The main floor of the house had only one room and that was going to be Itachi's study. Then it had the living room, dining room, a bathroom, and the kitchen. There are six rooms in total for the house and Itachi was excited when he found the place let alone buying it for them. The next floor has three rooms on one side while literally across there was two. Down the hall was the master bedroom with its own bathroom where Itachi and Naruko were sharing. That room had two walk-in closets which are perfect for both of them. There was also a bathroom on this floor. Now the last level on the top floor was an antique looking area where Itachi felt like it would be perfect to give to Naruko for her library and study area. He knew she would like the windows and the little balcony she could sit on while reading.

They all went to the floor where all the rooms were and the boxes that were Asahi's were all in the hallway.

"I can look now?" Asahi asked.

"Yes, the only room you can't have is the furthest one straight ahead okay?" Itachi said.

"Yes," Asahi said excite and started to run to the rooms.

Naruko noticed another staircase that wound up next to the staircase and was really curious about what was up there.

"Do you want to see it now?" Itachi asked looking at her with a smile.

"Yes," Naruko answered biting her lip.

Itachi took her hand with a smile and led her upstairs where it was all wood and shelves everywhere perfect for a library.

"Oh my god, is that a seat by the window?" Naruko asked.

"Yeah, I thought you would love it up here so I left it alone," Itachi said softly as she moved around the area.

It was perfect in her eyes.

"Are these bookshelves new?" Naruko asked rubbing her hand against the wood.

"Yeah the wood was bad before so I and Kisame worked on it together," Itachi said and before he knew it he got a soft kiss on the cheek shocking him.

"Thank you Itachi," Naruko said with a smile so beautiful that he just wanted to pull her into him and kiss her and just as he was about to do it Asahi called for them.

"We're coming baby girl," Naruko said grabbing his hand and pulling him along.

Itachi pulled her back quickly and kissed her on the cheek near her mouth shocking her making her turn a bright red making him smile. They both walked down the stairs after that and they were both nervous but the nervousness was broken by Asahi.

"I found my room." Asahi said as she picked the one with the biggest view aside from their room.

They put all her stuff in her room so she could set it up the way she wanted to and she was completely happy with that. The moment Naruko went into their room she was ecstatic that she didn't have to share a closet with Itachi anymore and that she had her own area. The closet was bigger than her room at her first apartment here.

It was coming to the time where they had to go to dinner and the nerves were starting to get to Naruko. Itachi and Asahi could tell that she was unnerved but didn't say anything just let her be as she played with the fox.

"Daddy we have to protect mommy," Asahi said looking at her father.

"Yes we do but I also have to protect my little light bulb," Itachi said with a smile.

It was time and they needed to go before they were late. Naruko wasn't sure how she was going to be able to do this but she tried to put on a brave face but it was a farce and the two in the car with her knew it was.

"Naru," Itachi called to her as they pulled over in front of the estate.

"Yeah?" Naruko asked turning to him.

Itachi pressed his lips to hers gently shocking her because this was their first kiss. When he pulled away she was blushing bright red and so was he ironically.

"Do you feel better now?" Itachi asked trying to keep his tone calm as he tried to get the blush off his face.

"Yeah," Naruko said grabbing his hand.

"Ready Asahi?" Itachi asked looking back at her.

"Yes," Asahi said but no one made to exit the car.

"We have to do this," Naruko said as she was the first to open the door.

Fear left her the moment she felt Itachi next to her holding her hand with Asahi on his side holding his hand also.

"We will leave if you get uncomfortable," Itachi said.

"I am already uncomfortable," Naruko said.

"Should we leave then?" Itachi asked hoping for a yes.

"No," Naruko said as they got to the door.

Itachi was the one to open the door but still was hesitant to walk inside the house.

"Finally you came, the food is done and we've been waiting for you three," Fugaku said in a snappish tone that got him a glare from Itachi. "Everyone let's eat," Fugaku said going to the dining room.

The first ten minutes of the dinner was silent and everyone seemed to be okay with that. But that was more of the calm before the storm and it scared the hell out of Naruko. She knew what was coming because it always did when it came to Fugaku.

"So how old are you?" Fugaku asked.

"Four," Asahi answered politely.

"Are you in school already?" Fugaku asked.

"Yes I was in school in Suna and I passed." Asahi said.

"She is one of the smartest children in the class," Itachi said proudly like a doting father making Mikoto, Sakura, and Naruko smile.

It was a light conversation at the moment and Naruko was relieved but she didn't know it was going to get worse when her daughter was away with Sakurai.

"So you went to my older boy," Fugaku said and Itachi saw the flinch Naruko did.

"Father," Itachi growled.

"Fugaku please stop it," Mikoto said but it was stern.

"What she was with one then got with the other," Fugaku said.

Tears started to well up in Naruko's eyes as she sat there.

"Father don't start," Sasuke said feeling bad because he knew everything.

"She is obviously only after the money you two bring," Fugaku said and that made Naruko stand up slamming her hands on the table shocking everyone.

"I never met a more spiteful man in my life more than you. Just because I am an orphan doesn't mean I want money. You egotistical bastard, you need to really get off your high horse and stop trying to control the people around you or you WILL be alone bitter and old." Naruko said getting ready to move out of the room. "I'm sorry Mrs. Mikoto but I can't bring my daughter around here. He is toxic," Naruko said pointing to Fugaku and walked out the room grabbing Asahi and leaving out the house with a slam.

"Now Fugaku why did you start with the girl?" Mikoto asked irritated.

She understood why the girl and Itachi never wanted to come around. She even understood why it was kept a secret for so long. They didn't want to encounter Fugaku and that was going to be a problem in the long run because she wanted to see her granddaughter.

"Mi... she is just using them," Fugaku said.

"I'm done," Itachi said the killing intent in the room was high.

"What? What do you mean done?" Fugaku asked eying his older son.

"I am done with this; you pushed my buttons to fucking far this time. I held my tongue long enough but if you want to keep nagging at MY family I will destroy you. I am not your son and if you keep toying with me I will lose my last name and ALL my assets and just move back to Suna where I actually feel like I have a home there. I am done with you treating her like she did something wrong when it was YOU that destroyed everything, to begin with. Killing someone's hopes and dreams just because YOU'RE FUCKING BLIND!" Itachi snapped as he slowly got up from the table. "Mother I'm sorry, but I don't care to try with this anymore. Sasuke, Sakura your more than welcome to come around to visit but Asahi won't ever come here or your house. Bye," Itachi said walking out the room and slamming the door shut.

"I never saw Itachi that angry before," Fugaku mumbled thinking it was impossible for Itachi to be serious with Naruko.

"It's your damn fault he's mad, do you want him to really hate you father? Stop talking about her like she is doing something wrong because she's not. You didn't even give her a chance or even try to get to know her when we were younger. Do you have any idea the people that were around her from a very young age? Yeah, she's an orphan so what? What is wrong with being an orphan? She can't help it her parents aren't alive," Sasuke snapped shaking his head.

Everyone in the room was shocked because out of everyone they didn't expect him to say anything because he never did before but this was the first time they even saw Sasuke angry at Fugaku.

"Sakura let's get going, bye mother," Sasuke said and walked out the room.

Sakura bowed and walked out the room going to Sakurai as they walked out the house but unlike Itachi and Naruko he didn't slam the door.

"Fugaku your wrong and you're sleeping on the couch until you fix this with our boys and Naruko," Mikoto said getting up from the table and walked away.


Outside was a different story. Itachi walked up to his car to find her crying and Asahi trying to comfort her.

"Naruko," Itachi said softly climbing into the back seat where she was with Asahi.

Asahi looked at Itachi then climbed to the front while Itachi got in the back with Naruko while she cried. Itachi just started kissing her on the head and the forehead.

"Naru don't let it get to you, we never have to come here again. Don't worry," Itachi said softly in her ear.

Naruko didn't hesitate to wrap her arms around him hugging him tightly. Sasuke walked up the car obviously annoyed. He was kind of shocked to see how the two were but ignored it to talk to her and make sure she was okay.

"Are you okay?" Sasuke asked.

"I will be fine," Naruko said as she tried to wipe the tears away still holding onto Itachi.

"That pissed me off," Sasuke said shocking both of them.

"Me too, I almost hit him," Itachi said.

"After you said something and left I said something and left. Just don't let what he said get to you because we both know it's not true by no means." Sasuke said ruffling Naruko's hair then walked away.

"You feel better now?" Itachi asked as he kept holding her even when they heard Sasuke's car drive away.

"Yeah, I think I will be fine till we get home," Naruko said.

"Okay, but for now let's just sit here like this," Itachi said putting his face into her hair.

He loves her so much. Just so much. He was happy that Sasuke finally gained a backbone but it didn't matter in his head because he wasn't doing it to be in a relationship with her or anything.

"You can start driving Itachi before we fall asleep," Naruko said softly pushing him away.

"Okay," Itachi said getting out of the back as he put Asahi in her seat because she already fell asleep in the front.

The ride to the house was quiet and no one knew what they wanted to say. Itachi was nervous but he wanted to tell her he loves her but he didn't know how she would react to it.

The moment they got home Itachi gave Naruko the keys so she could unlock the doors while he carried Asahi up the stairs. The fox yipped outside in the back hearing them coming inside the house area from the side door making Naruko shush it. Shockingly the fox kept quiet after that like it knew it was Naruko that told him. Itachi watched as Naruko moved up the stairs. It kind of seemed like she didn't want to go upstairs. He started to hold Asahi up with one hand and grabbed Naruko's hand pulling her up the stairs so they could get it done faster. He knew what she was thinking and it was starting to make him anxious.

He quickly opened the door then took Asahi up the stairs and to her room laying her down giving her a kiss then went back to pulling Naruko to their room.

"Itachi stop pulling me around," Naruko snapped.

"Sorry, but I felt like your thoughts were somewhere they really didn't need to be," Itachi said as he let go and his hand went behind to rub his neck.

Itachi didn't look at her he was scared. Oh, he was so scared that she would reject him at the moment.

"What do you expect?" Naruko asked.

"I expect you to have faith in me," Itachi said with a pleading face that said he was giving what this was all his heart and not because of Asahi.

"Itachi I can't help but feel like I break you away from your family," Naruko said not like his desperate plea.

"YOU ARE MY FAMILY! How many times do I have to tell you that?" Itachi snapped irritated.

Naruko was shocked but it was something that she wanted to hear from him and she didn't really understand why.

"What do I have to do to make you understand that?" Itachi asked sitting on the bed.

"Maybe I just want to know how you feel," Naruko said. "Stop making this all about me and giving me vague responses and tell me what you really feel," Naruko said standing by the door looking straight at Itachi.

"You will listen," Itachi said looking up at her.

"Yes I always do," Naruko said.

"I love you," Itachi said making eye contact with her.

"And I love you," Naruko said with a warm smile.

"Not like that," Itachi said.

"I know what you mean you love me as in want to be with me and marry me," Naruko said shocking him.

"Yes," Itachi whispered standing up. "How?" Itachi questioned.

"I knew for a while," Naruko said putting a couple strands of hair behind her ear nervously.

Itachi walked till he was right in front of her.

"I thought you loved Sasuke," Itachi said.

"I haven't been in love with him since we lived in Suna after a few years. I am glad he is happy and yes we have a lot to talk out but I am okay now." Naruko said.

"What does that mean for me?" Itachi asked softly as he leaned closer to her.

"It means I love you the same way you love me," Naruko said looking up at Itachi making eye contact with him.

Itachi's heart wanted to leap out of his chest he was shocked more than anything but he was happy and it showed on his face.

"When did you start loving me?" Itachi asked because he really needed to know.

Naruko bit her lip nervously, "When Asahi was around a year old." Naruko said. "I couldn't picture my life without you," Naruko whispered but he heard her and that snapped the string that was holding him back.

He couldn't hold back after that confession gently pulling her chin up and kissing her with the passion that he hasn't given anyone in his whole life. She was shocked but didn't resist and put her arms around his neck.

"I love you," Itachi said kissing her again.

He pulled her toward him more kissing her more and more making her groan in his mouth.

"I will never let you go Naruko Uzumaki," Itachi said as he put her on the bed with a smile.

They didn't need to do anything else other than cuddling they could wait because they were going to be together forever so they just laid in the bed together. It was a beautiful thing it really was. It was something that made them both happy because they were finally complete.


Reviews...

So they both confessed and Sasuke finally stuck up for Naruko. The two really need to talk it out and that is the plan for Naruko and Sasuke to talk and express why their relationship didn't work out with each other.