(1) There are descriptions of dresses in this chap and since I can't describe them as good as I wanted to, I sketched them (though I totally can't draw people!) You can find exactly how they look like here- (http)(double dots)(double slash)(higure-kaizen)(dot)(deviantart)(dot)(com) Just remove all the brackets and replace dot and slash with the real signs.
Warning: Lemon! It's around in the second part in here (no indication where it starts and ends) but skip it if it bothers you, won't make a different for the rest of the plot.
Standard disclaimers apply. Lemon beta-ed by Kaikouken but the rest is unbeta-ed.
Enjoy the final chapter! XD
Chapter 17: Spring
They made it a habit every night to watch Naruto's movie. It got to the point where Naruto screamed in frustration because both Sae and Sasuke refused to give him the television for him to watch his favourite shows.
"Come on, guys! It'll be the last episode tonight!" Naruto pleaded.
Sasuke looked at Naruto with laughter in his eyes. "Nope. We're going to watch this," Sasuke put up the DVD, "-tonight."
Naruto's eyes widened. "But you've watched that already!" Naruto whined.
"Oh, did we?" Sasuke asked lazily, bending down to pick another DVD. "How about… this one?" he put up another one; there was unmistakable twinkles in his eyes. Sae watched everything with amused expression. He had never seen his father so mischievous and devilish like this.
Naruto's face turned to one of a horrified. "Who are you?!" he shrieked. "What have you done to the arrogant Sasuke?! I know I was the mischievous one back then but this is not the way to repay me, Sasuke!"
Sasuke looked at Sae. "What do you think, Sae? Do you want to watch this?"
Sae looked at Naruto, who was looking at him with pleading eyes. And then he turned to his father; looking guilty. "I… uh…"
"Sae, I'll treat you ramen for the whole month everyday after school if you let me watch the show… And consider this as my birthday present; you don't have to buy me birthday presents- ever!"
Sasuke laughed. "I'll let you watch it if you promise not to cook ramen for dinner for the rest of our lives again."
"What?! No way!" Naruto glared at the raven-haired.
"Take it or leave it, Naruto."
Naruto bit his lips. It was indeed a tough choice and he didn't know Sasuke could be so evil. God, did he deserve this?! From the corner of his eyes, he saw Sae whispering something to Sasuke; he prayed that the child helped him out here.
Sasuke sighed. He did have a soft spot for Naruto and Sae's urge only made his heart softened. "Fine… no ramen for dinner for the rest of the month…" his voice softened.
Naruto's face brightened up. "Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!" he took the remote from Sasuke's hand and switched on the television. Naruto squeezed himself in between Sae and Sasuke, making himself comfortable, grinning from ear to ear. Sasuke rolled his eyes, but the obsidian eyes softened looking at the grinning blond.
He could never ask for more.
000
The next night as Naruto walked into the living room from Sae's room, the lights were dimmed and the television was on. Naruto arched his golden eyebrow at Sasuke's relaxed figure on the couch.
"Aren't you going to sleep now, Sasuke?" Naruto took a seat next to him, curling himself up so that he could get comfortable snuggling Sasuke, sharing the raven-haired's body heat. It spread on him slowly like a bush fire starting in the summer.
Naruto rested his head on Sasuke's broad shoulder, hearing the steady thud of the latter's heartbeat. It soothed him. Silently, Naruto trailed his lips on the long neck, loving the feeling of the smooth skin against his lips.
He could feel Sasuke smile above him with a content sigh. Naruto slowly and lazily licked the soft texture like a kitten licking water from its bowl; earning a low chuckle from Sasuke.
"I never pegged you as the romantic type, Naruto," Sasuke whispered, eyes still glued on the television; one hand however slipped into Naruto's shirt to caress the side of his ribs. The simple gesture made Naruto press himself closer to Sasuke.
"Now you know I am…" Naruto grinned amid the licking, moving his rough tongue faster.
"I mean as an actor, Naruto," Sasuke smirked; he had been waiting days for this moment, and tonight was just the right moments. That caught the blond's attention and his eyes shot onto the screen opposite them. Blue eyes budged out when he saw the scene; it was the sex scene in one of his movies- no wonder Sasuke waited till Naruto and Sae were gone to watch this.
With a horrified look, he eyed Sasuke's face, looking for any sign of anger or pissed. But there was none.
Sasuke looked down fondly, cupping Naruto's face in the process. "You didn't actually have sex with them on or off the scene, did you Naruto?" the raven-haired's voice was lowered, teetering on warning and wondering.
Lost into the deep onyx that was once unable to see his soul, Naruto shook his head, voice locked by the simple penetrating gaze.
"Good," was all Sasuke said before he dipped his head down and latched his lips onto Naruto's. The blond pushed himself upward, simultaneously deepening the kiss; the scene on the television was left forgotten.
Unsatisfied with the lack of contact of their kisses, Naruto boldly climbed onto Sasuke's lap, pressing and moulding his body closer onto Sasuke's which made the former grunt in pleasure. They teased each other's taste buds, inviting the other's pliant tongue into different erotic dances till both were dazed with nothing but pleasure and tingling on their skin.
Their kiss was halted as both gasped when Naruto rolled his hips forward. "Sasuke…" the raven haired heard part whine, part whimper from Naruto's lips; awakened a particular part of his body. He slowly stood up, taking Naruto along in his arms. The blond automatically wrapped his legs on Sasuke's waist, hands clung onto his neck.
"You're heavy, dobe," Sasuke said, flicking the television off.
Naruto licked Sasuke's sweaty temple in answer, making the taller man laugh. He maneuvered them into their bedroom; placing Naruto down on the carpeted floor as he locked the door.
Sasuke was about to turn around when Naruto's hands sneaked around his waist, fishing under his shirt, palming the toned abdomen. He leaned back so that Naruto's chest was pressed intimately on his back; the warm breaths of Naruto tickled his neck. Onyx eyes were closed as Naruto ran his hands upward, pausing on his nipples and played with them, flicking, thumbing and pinching them till they stood proudly erect in Naruto's hands. Sasuke grunted, moving his hips backward, silently telling Naruto what he wanted.
With one fluid movement, Naruto pulled the shirt up, tossing it carelessly onto the floor. When Sasuke turned, Naruto was ridding himself of his own shirt. The former helped the blond to remove his pants. They gazed into each other's eyes again before both met halfway, lips catching and teeth clanking; the temperature raised instantly.
Carefully, they made their way to the bed; roaming their hands desperately on the others' sweat slicked body. Naruto finally got rid of Sasuke's pants and boxer, just as Sasuke ripped off Naruto's undergarment at the same time.
"Hey! I like that boxer!" Naruto whined.
"I'll buy you another one," Sasuke growled, kissing Naruto hard again, not leaving a room for argument.
They fell onto the silky bed, wind almost knocked them out of their breath but they didn't pause or stop kissing. If ever, the kisses only got more desperate and passionate, both were trying to reach for something they weren't exactly sure what. It was bruising, and their lips were swollen, but both didn't slow down the pace of their dance.
Naruto ran his hand down Sasuke's spine, feeling the dip and curve of his lovers back till finally his hands kneaded the cool soft flesh of Sasuke's bottom, instantly warming it. He pulled Sasuke down, rolling his hips upwards; both gasped, their semi-hardened members instantly sprung into life at the skin-to-skin contact.
Sasuke nipped and nibbled on Naruto's skin; licking the salty sweat alternately as he made his journey down south. As repayment for Naruto on his nipples, he lavished Naruto's with his tongue, flicking and licking the nubs till they were as hard as his. Naruto's hands were buried in Sasuke's hair, fingers tightening on the locks every time he thought he couldn't take it anymore.
"Sasuke…" Naruto writhed wantonly as Sasuke trailed his lips lower, dipping into Naruto's belly-button and then made his way lower still when Naruto let out a long breathy moan, the body arched beautifully below him.
The raven-haired nuzzled his nose on the jutted bone of Naruto's hips, sending warm breaths over the tanned skin. Naruto tried to move his hips so that Sasuke's lips hovered at where he needed his lover most but Sasuke only chuckled teasingly, his hands pinned Naruto's hips and thigh down.
"Sasuke… please…" Naruto tried to buck his hips, without success it seemed. Sasuke nuzzled lower, moving more into the middle region, sending hot air on his groin. But the raven haired still evaded the spot where Naruto wanted him desperately. He pleaded again, gasping in process when Sasuke blew softly on his tip, making the pre-cum leak out faster and more.
Naruto bobbed his head, trying to see what made Sasuke lingered around at nothing; even his hands on Sasuke's head that were trying to press down made no results that he wanted. What Naruto saw however made him gulped and his body alert and tight suddenly. Sasuke was eying his dick intently, like it was something precious, something fragile and something delicious. The heated gaze burned Naruto's skin, making him more aroused and his member more erect and hardened more to the point of painful. He suddenly wanted so badly to feel Sasuke's mouth closed in on that particular organ and he wanted it now!
"Sasuke… just suck me off already!" Naruto finally said in a strangled voice.
With one predatory look that Sasuke gave Naruto, he engulfed the throbbing erection, taking it as far into his mouth. Naruto's head was thrown back in silent scream. Finally! His moans and groans only became louder as Sasuke ran his tongue on the vein at the underside of his dick and then the wet tip licked the slit vigorously, only making it oozing the salty precum more into Sasuke's awaiting mouth. Sasuke ignored the pain in his scalp as Naruto pulled and tugged on his hair. He took Naruto again into his mouth till his nose nuzzled the pubic hair; one hand boldly fondled Naruto's ball and then teased the skin below it. It made Naruto buck in unbearable pleasure.
"No! Don't stop!" Naruto whimpered when Sasuke let go of his cock with an audible 'plop'. Azure eyes slowly opened as he felt Sasuke hovered above him with lustful gaze. "Why did you stop, bastard?" he half-whined.
Sasuke swept down to kiss Naruto's forehead tenderly, stunning the blond at the weird gesture. He then sat up, straddling Naruto and Naruto almost screamed when his erection was being grabbed by a warm hand, moving up and down the slicked member that was coated with precum and saliva.
"Sasuke?" Naruto frowned slightly; face contorted in pleasure as the hand stroked him faster making him panted in short breaths. His eyes suddenly widened at Sasuke's weird angle, a realization dawned on him. He was about to protest when tight hot white pleasure clamped on him, making him fell back onto the bed with a long moan.
"Oh God! Ahhh!" Small spasms wrecked his body as again his erection was engulfed tightly, but this time it was better than Sasuke's mouth. He heard Sasuke's grunts of pain but he was too dumbstruck to do anything; he could only focus on the heat that swallowed him, holding himself from coming that instant.
When he was fully sheathed in Sasuke, Naruto opened his eyes, watching his lover's face carved in pain and pleasure. He knew the feelings because he was usually on the other end; Sasuke doing this was odd, but it was a good sense of weirdness because he really had forgotten how it felt to be on this end. He watched how Sasuke tried to control his breathing, making his own body hot at the sight; there was a sudden urge to thrust into the pale body.
Sasuke's hands rested on Naruto's broad bronze chest; he opened his eyes, willing the pain that stretched him to go. God, it had been so long! He had forgotten how painful it could be. "Sasuke?" he heard Naruto's voice below him, a bit with concern but there was more eagerness in it.
"Shh… just give me a moment to adjust…" he croaked.
"You should have just told me, bastard, I could prepare you thoroughly," Naruto forced himself to speak, when all he wanted was to flip their position and slam into Sasuke senseless. But he knew it was hard for the man above him; the last time they were in this kind of position was 10 years ago, when they first ventured into this.
Naruto gasped when Sasuke stretched above him. "What the hell are you doing?!" Sweat broke on his temples; Sasuke was taking his sanity away.
Sasuke gave him a small smile, giving him one long searing kiss before sitting up again. Slowly, yet seductively Sasuke moved, up and down, up and down. Naruto's eyes automatically shut, giving in into the pleasure that engulfed him, burning and dampening their skin at the same time.
Naruto felt fingers laced into his as the movement became faster; Sasuke's short pants turned into moans that teased his ears. He suddenly felt something cold on one of his fingers, his fourth finger to be more exact and it made his eyes snapped opened. The dark blue clashed with the midnight storm, but their movement never stilled.
"Happy birthday, Naruto…" Sasuke whispered lovingly, just as the clock chimed when the long hand stroke 12. Naruto felt his heart swell as his fingers intertwined with Sasuke, making him turned his head to see a white, shiny platinum band on his finger. Tears sprang into his eyes; it was a silent gesture of eternal promise that they would devote their life for each other, no matter what.
When Sasuke's face suddenly contorted in sudden pleasure, Naruto knew they had found the right spot. With a growl and a sense of protectiveness and possession, he flipped their position, making Sasuke stunned as he lied below Naruto.
Naruto spread the milky legs, propping both over his shoulder as he thrust into Sasuke, trying to find that spot that would make his lover scream in pleasure.
"Naruto!" Sasuke gasped, his moans became louder as he shut his eyes. Naruto's movement was so erratic and fast, it made Sasuke daze and spin; a tight coil forming low in him. "D-Deeper… Nnngghh!" Sasuke's moans were like musical notes in his ears. They soared higher, both knew they were close yet they both were waiting for the right moment.
It came soon, sending blinding white stars across their vision; spasms jerked across their bodies. They basked in the warm journey that slowly took them down back into the reality. Both had small smiles adorning their faces as they cuddled into each other that night.
000
Naruto gingerly put on his pyjama pants and fished a shirt on the floor as he made his way out of the room; smell of freshly baked waffle assaulted his nose, making him inhaled the delicious scent deeply. And then it woke him up. Hold on… Sasuke is still asleep, so who would be making…
"Sae?" Naruto saw the little man on a stool, making waffle on the marble countertop with the waffle maker. On his hands and face, butter, flour and thick cream smeared here and there, making Naruto grinned, brightening up the morning.
"Morning Chichiue!" Sae bowed, silky hair fell gracefully at the side of his face. The suffix always made Naruto's heart stood out in pride
"What are you doing?" Naruto walked closer, the crisply scent made his stomach growled loudly, stunning Sae and him at the same time.
"Making breakfast," Sae said, hands quickly opened the lid of the waffle maker and carefully took out the hot newly baked waffle onto a plate. Something stirred in Naruto's heart; back then when Sasuke still couldn't see, he knew on the weekends the little guy always helped his father. But now, they both had Naruto to do that for them.
"It's okay," Naruto took the plastic bowl that Sae was holding. "I'll make breakfast; you go and set the table."
"But you can't! It's your birthday!" Sae grinned back cheekily. "Happy birthday, Chichiue!" small hands circled Naruto's neck suddenly. Sae buried his face into Naruto's shirt, smelling Naruto and oddly, his father's scent was on the shirt.
Naruto smiled, affection was evident in his eyes. He put the bowl down on the top and hugged Sae back just as lovingly as Sae had. "Thank you…" he whispered softly. Sae pulled back with a big grin. He then noticed something on Naruto's finger. Gingerly, he pulled Naruto's hand closer to his face to inspect it. A shiny simple silver platinum band sat perfectly on Naruto's right fourth finger. A wider grin broke.
"Otousan gave you this already!"
Naruto arched a golden brow. "You know about this?"
Sae nodded his head excitedly. "Otousan and I went to choose for the ring. Have you look on the inside? It has engraving of Uchiha-Uzumaki!"
Naruto was surprised. "Really?" He carefully pulled it of and looked carefully the inside of his new ring. True to Sae's exclamation, there it was; Uchiha-Uzumaki engraved in elegant curly font. He felt his throat constricted.
"Otousan wants to give you personally, so I also made a present for you that I want to give to you personally!" Sae jumped down the stool and was instantly lost into his room. Naruto sniffed loudly, willing himself not to cry at what he had just learned. He pushed the ring back onto his finger; it might be simple band with no stones or gems attached to it but it was one of the most precious things Naruto had. He's going to wear this till the day he dies.
The sound of petite feet running towards him made Naruto spun around. Sae was clutching a small canvas drawing in his hands. "This is for you, Chichiue… Happy Birthday…" he said shyly, handing the piece outwards.
Naruto took it and almost let it go in shock. He looked at Sae; the boy was waiting for his approval with an obvious hopeful look. Naruto gulped and touched the painting oh-so gently, afraid that his fingers would ruin the beautiful picture.
Apparently Sae not only inherited the Uchiha's talent at playing piano, but also in arts and drawing too. There on the canvas, a beautiful hill with greenest grass and bluest sky adorned the background. Naruto realized it was the same background as the painting he and Sasuke had shared when they were 8; only this time, it was not animals that present on the grass, but three human figures- him, Sasuke and Sae to be more exact; having a picnic, Sae on a horse.
"I saw the drawing that you made with Otousan in the school back then so I just thought a present of the drawing of us with that background was perfect. Uncle Sai helped me to paint this. Do you like it, Chichiue?" Sae asked nervously. The look on Naruto's face was a bit hard to read.
"Like it?" Naruto looked up and Sae nodded in anticipation. "Sae, this is the most beautiful painting I've ever seen, I love it!" He hugged his 'son' affectionately, murmuring thanks for one of the most wonderful gifts.
"We can hang this on the hall at the living room, atop the pictures on the table; what do you think? That way we can always see it." Naruto suggested. Sae agreed, a glow of pride showed on his face. Naruto put the painting on the dining table, explaining that Sasuke should see it when he woke up.
"Okay, you go and set the table, I'll make the waffles."
"But I want to make the breakfast."
Naruto hummed. "How about… if both of us make breakfast?"
"But it's your birthday."
"Yeah, but I want to make breakfast for the two people I love the most because they've given me the most wonderful birthday presents!" Naruto grinned. It was so infectious that Sae grinned back and agreed.
It was almost half an hour after that and there was still no sign of Sasuke so Naruto decided to go and check. He asked Sae to set the table up while he went to see what went on.
Their room was still a bit dark, the curtains hadn't been pulled back so the morning sun wasn't able to creep in and lighten the room. The scent of their lovemaking the night before lingered around, making Naruto's gut coil in subtle desire to touch the man he loved since he was young. That was basically the main reason why he didn't ask Sae to wake Sasuke; it would arouse too much question from the curious boy.
The pale man who had willingly submit last night to him just because it was his birthday lay prone on the bed, thin sheet covered the naked lower part of him; already Naruto feel like submitting to the man now for his selflessness.
He didn't know if he deserved the man's love but he was thankful that he was given the second chance. Now he wasn't going to foolishly leave this man behind, 10 long agony years was enough of punishment for him.
Naruto kneeled on the side of the bed, watching how the long black lashes rested on the ivory smooth cheeks in perfect contrast. He trailed his gaze down onto the ridge of Sasuke's nose and then down onto the lips that had given him endless pleasure; be it from simple kiss to elaborate kissing full with emotions on different parts of his body. He watched how even in sleep, those silky midnight hair framed Sasuke's face beautifully, not one strand out of place. The calm, gentle breathing, making the milky chest rose up and down peacefully signalling that Sasuke was deep into slumber.
Naruto's heart suddenly constricted, making him fully aware of the weight of the platinum band of his finger. They didn't need words to confirm it. They didn't need witnesses to see it. They didn't need audible vows to tie their souls together; it already had, perhaps from long ago before they both were aware of it. The presence of the ring just symbolized what they had from long ago.
A small serene smile etched on his tanned face; maybe he could get Sasuke the same exact ring too. It would only be fair.
As if sensing that Naruto was watching him intently, Sasuke's lids fluttered opened; revealing obsidian eyes that focused on the blond moments soon. His eyes might have been changed a bit due to the operation but what important was he could see Naruto again- the features that sharpened, loosing baby fats only to leave charismatic aura and maturity painted on the face.
"Morning…" Sasuke croaked, feeling slightly sore from last night's activities.
"Morning…" Naruto smiled. "Will you be okay to walk?" He asked in concern moments later when he saw Sasuke's slight grimace.
Sasuke nodded. "I'll manage; if you could just help me to the bathroom." He sat up, pushing the thin sheet aside, showing the milky thighs and legs as he brought them to the side of the bed. Naruto stood up too, taking and supporting Sasuke with him in the process.
"I'll help you bathe too," he said mischievously; a playful grin adorned his face.
Sasuke turned hearing the cheeky tone, already feeling his body awaken by that sound alone. "You haven't bathed yet?"
"Nope. I was waiting for you; though we can't make it too long, Sae's waiting for us for breakfast," there was a grin in Naruto's voice.
Sasuke rolled his eyes. "Then no playing, Naruto; we'll only take quick bath."
"But I want to play- quickly I promised!" Naruto half whined, half pouted.
Sasuke shook his head. Naruto's evil roaming hands changed his mind soon after; things he would give in to Naruto, Sasuke sighed a while after that. But it was okay; it was the blond's birthday anyway- he was entitled to have his way after all.
000
It was a private and secret affair. Only invited guests were told where it would take place and the invitation only arrived a couple of days before the wedding- along with plane tickets and instruction what to do when they arrive at the airports.
For the town's people however, it was a different matter. It was a day where they celebrated the sweet couple. During the courting, the town people got to know the real soft-spoken actress; she was just like them, wanting to be the mother who spoil their children rotten, wanting to be the strict mother who teach her children what respect and independence mean, wanting to be a wife who attends to her husband when needed, sees to him when he's sick and wants to be love endlessly in return.
They decided to give her the easy way to go about the town and her wedding; keeping it in silence as she asked them politely. In return, almost the whole town people who could make it came down to the piece of land of the Inuzukas' on the day; most were volunteers to set up the lovely make-shift altar, to help to prepare the banquet of lunch for the reception and help designing the grand and lovely wedding.
Big white tents were set up on the green field at the back of the former Uchiha residence. That would be where the reception took place. Right next to it, the flat ground had been turned into lush rose and tulips garden, a white gazebo, circled with vines and colourful flowers decorated it, making it looked like fairies touched.
The gazebo in itself was raised a bit off the ground; on the lower ground, white chairs were placed on both sides of white carpet that had been put in the middle, leading down from the make-shift altar to the glass door where the bride would make her entrance.
That morning was a busy morning for everyone who's involved in the wedding. There were no official wedding planner; it was Hinata, along with some mothers (and Temari) that planned the whole thing and they took charge that morning the moment Hinata came in. Moegi ushered her into a room that used to be Sasuke's and laid down all the make-up cases as Temari came in with the wedding dress that she had hand-sewn for Hinata herself.
Temari and Kankurou, apart from Naruto were the only ones from Hinata's side that arrived that early. Neji and Gaara, who were the main sponsor of the plane tickets and in charge of the rest of their gang as well as the Hyuugas would wait for them at the airport and escort them to Greenbushes that day. Though most had arrived last night in the city, staying at the Hyatt; they would only be arriving simultaneously a couple of hours before the wedding.
"Can I watch you do her make-up?" Moegi asked Kankurou excitedly as he set up his cases.
"Sure; I could give you some tips if you'd like," he winked at her.
Naruto came in a while later, carrying a paper bag. He had put on his best tailor-made piece of suit; his cufflinks matched Sasuke and Sae's. "You look astonishingly radiant, Hinata-chan!" he beamed. "Like a princess!"
"She does, doesn't she?" Temari grinned; the glow from her own wedding was still on her. It was truly a spectacular day and Hinata's going to be just like hers; probably even more joyful.
"Our imouto is getting married," Kankurou teased as he applied the foundation on her ivory skin. "It makes me feel old."
Naruto laughed. "Maybe you should find a wife then!"
Kankurou scrunched up his face. "After seeing how Temari is with Shikamaru? Hah! Probably not till a few more years. Why not make yours next, Uzumaki?"
Naruto blushed heavily at this; refusing to answer that. He probably would have, if only this state allowed same-sex marriages. From how he was living with Sasuke now, they could be considered as married couple already. He turned to Temari, diverting his mind from Kankurou's question and what he saw made his eyes budged out.
"Is that….?" he whispered in awe, gaping at the most beautiful wedding dress he had ever seen.(1) It was a bare-shoulder purely white satin dress, the fabric flawlessly and delicately draped down like a river of sweet milk falling into the stream. Beads of crystals with occasional diamonds and amethysts swept across the chest to the waist and the gems swept across to the other side again down to the bottom of the dress. Some fell into the backside from the waist area. It was a simple dress, yet it was outstandingly breathtaking.
"Wow…" Naruto whispered again; his breath was taken away by the exquisite piece. "Y-You made this?"
Temari beamed. "She's a beauty isn't it?" she winked to Hinata when the bride saw her reflection from the mirror; Hinata hadn't taken her eyes completely off her wedding dress since she brought it in and zipped of the cover to display it. It wasn't only the bride who was still amazed at the gown, Moegi kept on stealing glances on the dress as well. Kankurou on the other hand had been gazing at the piece for the whole day yesterday while imagining how he'd want to make Hinata's face and hair to match the angel-like dress.
"Yeah… Temari, you are one hell of a designer!" Naruto grinned at her.
Temari beamed again, her grin widened. "You're from Kiba's place right? How's the groom doing?" Temari asked.
Naruto shrugged his shoulder. "Oh, he's fine… That brings me to this. Hinata, remember when I say don't buy any jewellery for your wedding?"
Hinata nodded; she was still a bit overwhelmed to join in their conversation; not to mention she was very nervous. And then Naruto took out a medium sized deep red velvet box from the paper bag and put it on the table in front of Hinata.
"I asked Temari to send me the sketch of your wedding dress and the fabric sample. This is your wedding present from us; Sasuke, Sae and I. We looked for this for you. Congratulation, Hinata," Naruto said softly, patting the girl's cold hand.
Hinata's eyes widened. She had similar suspicions as to why Naruto didn't let her buy her own jewellery to be worn on this day. Hinata blinked back the tears that started to form (which sent Kankurou shot Naruto a reproving glare). This was yet another unexpected wedding present she received so far and knowing her friends, they would do similar things.
Temari already made her dress and wanted no payment at all- saying it's her wedding gift. Kankurou insisted on doing her make-up hair as part of her wedding gift. Neji and Gaara wouldn't take no as an answer when they said they would sponsor her wedding. Kiba was against it at first, saying it's his responsibility as well so they settled on both sides paying for the wedding with a condition- Neji and Gaara sponsor the plane tickets to their personal friends over the Eastern States and Hinata's families.
Kiba had no choice but to accept.
And now… now Naruto, Sasuke and Sae gave her the most stunning pieces of jewellery she had ever seen- the spidery and delicate looking necklace encrusted with diamonds, pearls and amethysts all over, matching dangly earrings, bracelets and anklets made her throat constricted. She was really touched and no words could form on her lips. One glance at her wedding dress, she knew the pieces matched her wedding gown perfectly.
"I don't know what to say…" she finally whispered; swallowing her tears down.
Naruto grinned. "Just say you'll be happy with your husband." Hinata could only nod at that.
"Well!" Naruto straightened up, feeling his own throat swollen. "I better go and take some pictures while waiting for Jiraiya to come and take over. I'll go and take my camera in my car. See you at the altar, Hinata. Later, guys!"
"Naruto!" Temari called as Naruto opened the door. He paused, seeing her walking closer to him. "Can you help me bring in the rest of the dresses?"
"The rest?" Naruto was taken aback. How many dresses did Temari make?
"The bridesmaids' dresses, Blondie," Temari said; linking her arms into his and led him forward.
"Can I see them afterwards?" Naruto asked excitedly. When Temari got married, she designed the bridesmaids' dresses as well and they were really eye-catching; the teal colour made the girls glowed.
"Sure!"
When he brought in some and followed by Temari who was holding the rest back into the room where Hinata was getting ready, Naruto was the one who was over-excited about the dresses. Moegi asked Naruto what were those and as soon as the word 'bridesmaids' left his mouth, the brunette girls squealed excitedly; one of those would become hers!
Temari hung the dresses on the hooks that had been specially placed for the dresses. Four sets of eyes widened as she unzipped the black cover and revealed another seven dresses; all in deep maroon satin, French lace and organza.
"They're so beautiful!" Moegi's lips stretched in a big smile. Temari beamed proudly.
"I've decided whose who, if you don't mind, Moegi-chan," Temari said and the girl nodded vigorously, not minding any one of them for they all looked so delicate yet alluring. They didn't match Hinata's wedding dress of course, but even the bride loved the rest of the gowns.
Temari had used the same colour and fabric for the bridesmaids' attire but all were in different styles and designs; each was to emphasize and show the different kind of beauties of the wearer.
She took one off the hook and handed it to Moegi. "This is yours; go and put them, I'll see if it needs fitting and minor altering," she gestured Naruto to put her personal sewing case onto the bed.
"You're being so kind, Temari, giving all the dresses away just likes that."
"I let the girls kept the dresses from my own wedding too. 'Sides, these are all custom-made couture. It wouldn't fit other people as perfectly as it will be on the one I made for."
"I wish men have these kinds of style too," Naruto pouted.
"Oi, Neji designed your suit, okay? No one else have your design."
"Yeah, but woman's line is just so colourful!"
"I can make you a wedding dress too if you want!" Temari chuckled; Naruto blushed, mumbling something under his breath and turned away, only to look at Kankurou smirking down on him and Hinata giggling. He blushed harder.
Moegi came out; the maroon satin piece fit her body like a second skin. The knee-length gown fitted her body perfectly, Temari nodded at the fact that she didn't need to alter anything. Beads of small crystals were randomly thrown on the gown, the skirt ruffled like fairies gown. It was elegant yet hip seeing at how Moegi was the youngest bridesmaid in the group.
"I can't thank you enough!" she thanked Temari yet again. The dress showed elegance yet it also screamed youthfulness and young energy.
"I can do a bit of your make-up while you wait for Kankurou," Temari said.
"Sure."
"It's okay, sis. I'll continue with Hinata once I've done with hers and yours. Why don't you change too and I'll do yours while we wait for the rest of the girls."
"You know that Haku could help you guys in here; he picked up some tips from you some time ago, isn't it, Kankurou?" Naruto interrupted; offering some kind of help when he couldn't. He could however snap the serene yet busy scene. It would make such memorable pictures.
"Yeah, if you could just call him in."
"Sure."
When Haku came in and Naruto was snapping some pictures in the room after taking some outside on the make-shift garden and altar, Temari had already worn her deep plunging neckline dress. Two larger crystals than those on Moegi's were on each of Temari's shoulders. The design was such the gown flowed down like she's a Venus with Haku making her hair in big curls, softly framing her face.
Naruto whistled. "Like a Greek goddess!"
Temari laughed. "More like a pregnant woman!"
Naruto gaped. Kankurou's hands froze. Haku, Hinata and Moegi had a stunned look on their face. Temari looked at them amusedly. "What? I'm just hoping! I've only been missing my cycle once- can't a wife hope for a pregnancy?"
"Ewww! Temari, I don't want to know!" Kankurou's face scrunched up in disgust. "Just don't say another word! Today's Hinata's happy day and we'll gossip about it some other time!" he quickly added when he saw his sister's lips moved to argue. Temari shrugged, agreeing.
Naruto moved outside a while then, taking some more pictures before moving to Kiba's place to capture the equally chaotic scenes at Kiba's side. It was mainly the men who were left as Hana and Kiba's mother were in charged of the wedding site. He laughed to see Kiba's slightly pale and nervous face. When he got a phone call saying that the rest of the bridesmaids just arrived, the quickly dashed off to Sasuke's former house.
By the time he got there, Ino, Sakura and Tenten were already changed into their dresses. As soon as he saw Ino, he looked at Temari. "Change that, Temari. Ino looks more like a goddess than you!" his eyes held much laughter.
Ino's dress had thin spaghetti straps but the design was empire-waist and the rest of the gown fell beautifully downwards, more of the fabrics gathered nearing her feet. Her very slim figure was emphasized more with the cut. The top of her dress was lined with crystals. If only the gown was white, gold and silver; she'd really look like a Greek goddess, especially with her platinum blond hair and alice blue eyes.
"You think so, Gorgeous?" Ino asked, winking to Naruto.
"Yup, definitely!"
"Then do I have the power to snatch Sasuke-kun from you?" She asked teasingly.
"Oh, you wish, Venus. He's mine!" Naruto growled playfully.
"One and only for Adonis, huh?" Ino teased back.
"Okay, cut it, you too!" Sakura's hands rested on her waist. Naruto whistled at her favourite girl; maroon might not worked best for someone with Sakura's feature but Temari had somehow made it work. It was instantly Naruto's favourite dress of the lot- saved for Hinata's wedding gown- that's a different story.
"Sakura-chan!"
"Well, well, well…. I have to say I love your dress the most; though I could see it fits you better, Sakura," Ino eyed the simple yet charming dress. Sakura's left shoulder was bare but one wide strap was on her right one. Six large crystals forming a flower were on the upper side of her chest. The long gown had a slanted cut below the knee but there was another piece beneath it, making Sakura floated instead of walking.
"Thank you, Temari. It's wonderful." Sakura turned to Temari.
The girls' make-up had been done before they came to Greenbushes; Kankurou who had seen the dresses gave instruction to the three bridesmaids on how their make-ups should be before coming to save time.
Hanabi then came in; the room was reduced to complete silence. The younger Hyuuga gave a small smile to everyone in the room and then she walked slowly to her older sister, smiling widely before hugging her and whispered congratulation. Temari ushered the younger girl to change into her Maid of Honour dress- a bare-shoulder gown with thin v-strap from the middle of the top with crystals forming a flower much like on Sakura's dress.
Hana came in a while then for last minute make up and change, wearing maroon below-knee bare-shoulder satin gown with crisscross straps on the neck area.
000
The mid-morning was clear, blue sky with occasional wisp of clouds decorated the bright blue. Though the sun was shining brightly, the temperature was not hot; it was comfortable, not making the people on the wide garden sweating. They somehow had managed to bring in a medium grand piano and Pachelbel's Canon in D was played by none other than Sasuke himself.
On the long white carpet walked two girls in lavender fairy-dresses, sprinkling petals of roses, tulips, hyacinth and camellia; making the white ground sparkled with spring flowers. Followed behind the girls was Sae, in his hands a square pillow with two red velvet boxes. He was the official ring bearer for this particular wedding, on Kiba's request.
The bridesmaids came in one by one, starting with Hana and then Moegi. Tenten followed soon after, her below-knee-length dress with halter top and diagonal pattern of crystals caught attentions of some of the male attendees. Some of the audiences' eyes widened when Ino soon came out after Tenten; they recognized the model and they didn't know Hinata was a friend of Ino.
Though Shikamaru, Chouji, Neji, Tsunade and Jiraiya's presence should tell them much about what sort of a crowd that would come to Hinata's wedding.
Sakura then made her way in, Temari was close behind her. They noticed how the bridesmaid all wore the same colour and a white rose adorned their hair at one side. Hanabi as the Maid of Honour came in last and the piano sound dimmed slowly afterwards.
Naruto as the best man heard Kiba's sharp intake of breath; the man was nervous, despite the calm expression he had on his face. When the music turned into the bridal march, Hiashi stepped in with Hinata in his arms. Kiba's breath hitched at the entrancing sight of his soon-to-be wife. Naruto grinned, Hinata was practically glowing and even from afar, he could feel the happiness and joy radiated from her.
Kiba's eyes was transfixed to the bride, he couldn't tear his orbs away. Never in his life had he imagined that he would even have a chance to meet Hyuuga Hinata. But fate clearly had a different journey for him. What he had now was not an actress as a bride, but a gentle and strong spirit that would support him and give him strength when he needed it.
The groom nodded slightly when Hiashi passed Hinata into Kiba's arms. The bride suddenly decided to be shy, Naruto almost laughed at the sudden turn of event.
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here…"
000
They were busy taking pictures; Hinata's family and Kiba's family, followed by the couple and the bridesmaids and then the group pictures. Jiraiya was a busy man that day. A lot of other people then wanted to be in the pictures too; they changed spots and people were buzzing around, snapping photos with themselves or the beautiful now-husband-and-wife picture. Some even went up to Ino, Shikamaru, Temari, Chouji and Neji for some photos.
Naruto looked around, spotting Sasuke and Sae at one corner. Mischievously he grabbed the priest that was next to him and asked the old man to stay put; he had a favour he'd like to ask. Wildly he scanned for Sai, Haku, Zabuza, Lee, Sakura and Tenten- the people he knew wouldn't be in any spotlight at the moment to cause any arousal and suspicions. Slowly and carefully, he extracted the people he targeted before finally dragging Sasuke and Sae to the designated place he consider 'safe' and out of visible range of vision.
"What are you doing?" Sasuke asked, irritated. He was enjoying the beautiful atmosphere and Naruto just burst his happy bubble. The other eight people looked at him expectantly.
Naruto ignored Sasuke, his hands in tight grip on the Uchiha's arm. Sae suddenly had a sparkle in his eyes; a knowing smile broke on his face. His Chichiue after all took him when they ordered the ring, with the similar incantation on the inside as Naruto's ring- Uzumaki-Uchiha. The blond turned to the priest, taking in a deep breath and fought the blush that threatened to form on his face.
"I'm asking of a favour, Father," he started, tone and face serious. "Marry us," he said, pulling Sasuke forward a bit; the six people he pulled gasped. Lee almost shouted energetically but Sakura managed to cup her hand on Lee's mouth before any words came out. She hissed for him to be quiet. Sai and Haku blinked in surprise, a smirk already forming on Zabuza's mouth; cheeky Naruto, he thought.
The priest however was rendered speechless, his mouth gapping not knowing what to say.
"Marry us, Father. Right now, right here. I even have witnesses and the ring with me," Naruto took out one platinum band from his upper pocket. Sasuke was stunned; he didn't know Naruto went and make another ring; from a glance he knew it was exactly the same as the one he gave Naruto. The blond gingerly took off the one on his finger and placed it in Sasuke's hand.
"But-"
"Marry us," Sasuke instructed; a smirk was already on his face. His dobe was a genius after all. Same-sex marriage wasn't legal here but they didn't need any grand ceremony; just a small one like this would suffice. And they didn't need to officiate the wedding anyway; just the two of them, Sae and a couple of witnesses made it seemed like a real wedding.
The priest sighed. The tone in Sasuke's voice was too commanding and he didn't want to know what would happen if he refused. Besides, other people were too busy to notice about them. He prayed to God to forgive what he was about to do, giving in to the two men in front of him.
The priest cleared his throat, gesturing for everyone to take their places and took a big breath. "Who should I start with?" he asked, not knowing who he should address first.
"Him," both Naruto and Sasuke said at the same time. They were about to argue but Sai interrupted, saying he should start with the blond, earning a glare from Naruto. They wanted this to be as fast as possible, before anyone would notice that they've gone missing.
The priest nodded, a smug look was on Sasuke's face. Naruto rolled his eyes. It was his idea, damn it! "Do you," he looked at the blond. "Uzumaki Naruto" Naruto supplied grudgingly. "-Uzumaki Naruto, take this man-" he then looked at the the raven-haired. "Uchiha Sasuke," the man said without any hesitation
"Uchiha Sasuke to be your… er… spouse; do you promise to be to him, a loving and loyal" he cleared his throat again "-spouse, to cherish and keep him in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all others, to be faithful only to him as long as you both shall live?"
"I do," Naruto said, a grin already broke on his face, forgetting the slight dissatisfaction he felt as he took Sasuke's hand and pushed in the ring on Sasuke's slender finger. The vow in itself made him bloomed with pride and his heart swelled with limitless love.
The priest nodded slightly and then turned to Sasuke. "Do you, Uchiha Sasuke, take this man, Uzumaki Naruto to be your spouse; do you promise to be to him, a loving and loyal spouse, to cherish and keep him in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all others, to be faithful only to him as long as you both shall live?" he then said louder with more confidence.
"I do," Sasuke said, his eyes locked into Naruto tenderly, gently sliding in the platinum band for the second time. It was unplanned but he would remember these moments till the day he's no longer lives.
The priest cleared his throat, suddenly fidgeting uncomfortably. "You may… um… kiss-" the words were left unfinished as in a flash Sasuke took Naruto's kiss in one passionate, searing kiss that made even Sakura blushed and Sai raised an amused brow. Sae on the other hand cheered, not noticing the priest looked sideway, clearly not used to see the scene.
000
It was Kiba and Hinata's wedding; but all day long, till the moment Hinata threw the bouquet to the awaiting crowd and left after the reception, the smile never once left Naruto's face. He was feeling very giddy, like he was floating, not walking. Whatever people said to him went into his right ear and out from his left ear, not taking in the words carefully. His friends gave Naruto a weird look but he was too lost to notice it.
Sasuke on the other hand had occasional arrogant smirk on his face; though most of the time he kept it clean of any emotion. But one look he took at Naruto and the smirk was back in place. Sae was being overly sunny and too excited to stop talking.
"I have to admit, that was a brave stunt to pull, Naruto," Sasuke said on their way back to the city. He didn't let the blond drive seeing at how 'floaty' his 'wife' was being.
"I'm a genius, am I not?" Naruto's grin was plastered to his face; the muscles were starting to ache but he was too high in cloud nine to care.
Sasuke chuckled. "Should we consummate the wedding night then, tonight?" he gave Naruto a teasing glance, eyes showing much promise. Naruto saw this, his eyes suddenly darkened and the grin softened.
"Is that what you wish…. Spouse?"
Sasuke quirked an eyebrow. "Is that a sign telling me you'd top me, hmm?"
"I'm not going to submit, Sasuke. It was my idea, so equally I should top since you made me took the wife's role during the vows."
"We'll see…. Wife," Sasuke smirked. Naruto's eyes turned to slits, a sudden small smirk forming on his tanned face too. "We'll see, alright…" he repeated Sasuke's words.
Fortunately on the journey back home during the inky night, Sae was fast asleep in the back seat, dreaming of his perfect little family.
The End