A/N:

I have next chapter ready but I am going to try to make a schedule instead of post and vanish. LOL

Keep me accountable please!

The following week had been uneventful, Naruto knew he would soon be traveling to the Uchihas kingdom but he tried not to think about it. Instead he tried to think of ways to make Sasuke understand his appreciation. Naruto had already taken the raven to his favorite restaurant and they hadn't taken up sparring again - Naruto still didn't feel up to it and felt fatigued.

The blonde prince found himself lazing about with his family and maids while Sasuke sparred with Kakashi in the mornings and took studies in the afternoon. Naruto appreciated the Uchihas strong will to stay in good health and knowledge but he just hadn't felt up to anything. Sometimes he would wake and feel nauseous and wondered if a visitor had left a bug in his castle. A couple of maids had come down with some cold after the event and Naruto was just hoping the bug would pass through him quickly.

Today he found himself lounging in his room on the couch and focused on things he could do with his now husband, as a thank you. As he moved to the window to look out at the fields below he came up with a plan. Naruto would take Sasuke on a stroll through the fields to the pond where he discovered who he truly was. Naruto felt like sharing something so important could convey his appreciation without too much effort.

With that in mind he went off to find Kakashi, and then Iruka to inform them of his travel tomorrow. Since he knew both would need to know and would find accommodations for the travel. Although when they suggested horseback riding Naruto denied them, feeling like his stomach wouldn't be able to handle it with the sickness he was currently experiencing. Once they had agreed on plans Naruto went to the kitchen to grab snacks, then to his room with a book from the library. He only needed a fresh cup of tea to make his day any better.

As if on queue Sasuke came in with Sakura following behind carrying a tea pot and two cups on a platter.

"I was thinking I wanted some tea! It's like you are both mind readers!" Naruto exclaimed and sat up excitedly, he was feeling much more like himself now that his deep depressive state was pushed away.

"Prince Sasuke requested tea and I figured you'd be in here, Prince Naruto." Sakura explained and set the platter on the table in front of the couch.

"I just got here. Thank you so much Sakura, and you too, Sasuke." Naruto said with an appreciative smile.

Sakura nodded and asked if they needed anything else before departing, leaving the two princes sitting on the couch with fresh tea.

"I have a surprise for you." Naruto suddenly announced, unable to keep the secret for more than an hour.

"What's that?" the brunette asked in between sips.

"Tomorrow we're going out. Just wear sturdy shoes and we'll pack a lunch. I want to bring you somewhere." the blonde prince replied excitedly.

"Where?" Sasuke asked as he set down his tea cup and looked to the bookshelf, eyeing for something to read.

"That's the surprise. I'm not telling." Naruto retorted in a childlike taunt. This caused the other to snort in response before getting up to grab a book that interested him.

"Well, tomorrow can't come soon enough then." Sasuke replied as he sat down directly next to Naruto. This caused the blonde to blush and try to bury his nose in his book as a distraction, but suddenly his feet were being pulled to his let out a started squeak before he realized Sasuke was laying the blondes legs across his lap.

"I'm cold." he stated in a matter of fact tone, then grabbed his tea cup, taking a sip before continuing to read.

The next morning Naruto woke early and forced his body to stay awake, he had grown accustom in the few short days since he had fallen ill to sleeping in. He rolled over and found the brunette in his bed half awake looking unfocused in between them.

"Good morning! Ready for my surprise?" Naruto asked with sleep still in his voice. This caused the other prince to look at the blonde before closing his eyes.

"Have you been sleeping so much to save up energy? It's too early to head out." Sasuke mumbled with his eyes still closed but brow furrowed.

"Well yeah, but we can eat breakfast and have the kitchen prepare our lunch." Naruto responded with a yawn. "And I'm sure I caught some bug so excuse me for sleeping more than usual."

Sasuke mumbled some response but Naruto didn't hear it as he got up and moved to take a shower then get dressed for the day. He had found himself not wearing his corset tops as he just didn't want to deal with the pain in his ribs while being sick, instead he wore loose tops and wrapped bandage around his chest to bind lightly. It wasn't his preferred method of binding because it was wasteful and was less effective in hiding his chest but it worked for now.

"Get up sleepy!" Naruto called out into the bedroom upon his return, startling the onyx prince awake again.

"Fine, I'm up. Meet me in the dining hall." Sasuke said as he rubbed at his eyes and sat up in the bed. Naruto agreed to this and headed to the hall wondering what they would bring as a lunch.