Iruka Umino and his new wife Faith Umino which they decided to drop Charlotte since she is to start a new life in Konoha, a different name was to go with it. Anyways the Uminos along with Naruto Uzumaki stood outside of the apartment complex that Naruto already lived in for right below Naruto's apartment was the place that the newlyweds were to call home.
"There it is you guys...So what are you standing around out here for, Grandma Tsunade done paid the landlord your first few months rent as a wedding gift...So, we might as well see what the inside is like." That of course came from Naruto Uzumaki who was already at their front door with Iruka's keys unlocking it and letting himself in as he spoke.
Iruka stopped at the doorway and turned to face Faith who was behind him, his cheeks were a deep shade of red because what he was about to say was a bit embarrassing to him.
"I don't suppose you'd want to be carried over the threshold by any chance do you?"
"What for?" asked Faith because she didn't understand the concept.
Iruka ran his hands through his brown ponytail in a nervous sort of way, his scared face growing redder by the minute.
"It's just that when two people marry the groom which would be me, carries the bride, You in this case over the threshold of their new home to bring good fortune to their new marriage...It's just an old tradition and it would mean me having to touch you, So if you don't want to then I fully understand since this marriage was only brought about to keep you in the Village."
Faith didn't say anything to him for a long time, she just stood there watching Iruka who moved uncomfortably before her awaiting an answer.
She was debating with herself, since she didn't fear Iruka like she had so many other men, something was different about him compared to every other man she has had to deal with this far in her life. Faith even found herself trusting in him but not entirely for after all she has been through, Faith had sworn that she would never trust anyone fully ever again.
"It's only a one-time thing right?" She finally asked him and Iruka nodded his head yes.
"Fine."
It took Iruka a minute to get that she just agreed to be carried but once it set in, He gently picked her up in his arms and stepped through the threshold joining Naruto on the inside.
Naruto Uzumaki looked at them funny but didn't say anything, however a smile did spread across his whiskered face because even though he didn't really like Faith that much yet, He loved Iruka more than anyone in the Village and to see him happy was enough for Naruto.
Just about as quickly as he picked her up, Iruka set her back down on her feet as they both took in their new surroundings. The apartment was quite roomy and a bit modern at least compared to Iruka's old place. It had been fully furnished just as Naruto said and had two bedrooms so that Iruka and Faith both got their own. There was a large kitchen area connected to the living room, with a laundry room and lastly a bathroom.
"Pretty nice isn't it Iruka Sensei?" Once Kakashi Sensei and Captain Yamato gets back here with all your stuff, it will be even nicer but if you ask me that is a pretty lame wedding gift...Offering to move your crap for you instead of actually giving you something and I bet Kakashi Sensei smoothed talk Captain Yamato into doing all the hard work Ha Ha...Oh yeah speaking of gifts, You still never got mine...Hang on I'll be right back, left it at my place." after saying that Naruto ran out of the apartment up the stairs to his own leaving Iruka alone with Faith.
They could hear Naruto's every movement above their heads coming down through the ceiling and were starting to understand a little more as to why no one stayed very long in this apartment.
"You know I'm not even sure how to be a husband...I have never really been someone's boyfriend for very long and this is supposed to be allot harder then dating...To be honest, I'm kind of nervous that I will screw it up somehow." said Iruka trying to make small talk with his new wife.
"Don't think that you can." was all Faith got to say because at that moment Naruto came back in handing his gift to Iruka. It turned out to be a small set of teddy bears wearing bride and groom outfits. Iruka hugged Naruto and thanked him before handing Faith the bears to examine.
"That's not all of my gift ether, There is one more thing and I think you know what that is Iruka Sensei, HeeHee."
"Knowing you Naruto, It has to be a trip to Ichiraku for some Ramen."
"Aww, Iruka Sensei you know me to well, Ha-Ha but yeah you're right, It's yummy Ramen!"
Faith set the bears down on the kitchen table before asking:"What's Ramen?"
Both Naruto and Iruka's mouths dropped wide open as she asked that, They looked like they were just punched in the gut very hard knocking the wind out of their lungs.
"WHAAAT! How could not know what Ramen is...Iruka Sensei, We gotta leave right now and fed this lady Ramen on the double!" yelled out Naruto before dashing out of the apartment again with his frogy coin-purse in his hand. Iruka and Faith joined him not long after and they set off to Ichiraku.
Iruka and Faith joined him not long after and they set off to Ichiraku.
Naruto Uzumaki was a great deal farther up ahead of the Uminos chanting Ramen over and over again completely oblivious to everything else around him.
Iruka purposely stayed behind Naruto because he didn't want to leave Faith's side for to long since she was still new to the Village and was still technically wanted for arrest by the Knights.
Faith on the other hand tried to hide behind her new husband as much as possible with her hood up taking in the sights and sounds of the busy Village streets because it was nothing at all like the Iron-Fist Kingdom. Where she came from hardly anyone could be seen outside and if they were they sure were not carefree and playful as most of the people here seemed to be, if anything they were fearful and cruel to one another.
It wasn't long before they reached the little noodle shop, where Iruka pulled the flap open to reveal a line of stools with Naruto Uzumaki already seated at one talking to an older man behind the counter wearing a chef's outfit:"I mean can you believe it old man Teuchi, Someone actually not knowing what Ramen is...It blows my mind!"
Iruka took a seat next to Naruto and Faith slipped on to the one next to his.
"You know that's because she is not from our country Naruto...Every country is not the same, They all have different ways of doing things and in Faith's former country us Shinobi are very much disliked and anything to do with us is banned and I am guessing that means Ramen shops as well...Although I don't see how that could possibly be connected to Ninjas but if that is their way then who are we to say they are in the wrong."
"Iron-Fist is nothing like this Village." was all Faith said as she sank lower on her stool because of the way that the shop owner Teuchi was looking at her. It was obvious he was trying to see her hidden face under her hooded cloak.
"Naruto told me you got married Iruka...Didn't even know you were dating anyone let alone planning a marriage...However I don't recall seeing this one in the Village before now ether and since you just said something about another country I'm assuming that would be the reason why...She's a bit of a shy one, Isn't she? Hiding behind that cloak like that...Anyways, what will it be and since It's your wedding day,The first bowl is on the house." said Teuchi with a smile still trying to get a good look at Faith Umino.
"Alright! Thanks Old Man...I want the usual only with extra pork." called out an excited Naruto Uzumaki.
Teuchi nodded at Naruto then looked to Iruka next. Iruka was more focused on Faith rather then the old man, he picked up a menu and opened it up holding it in front of her before saying:"You can have anything that is listed on this menu, Just give it a good read and let us know what sounds the best to you." When Faith didn't take the menu from Iruka, Teuchi took that as a sign that they needed a few minutes and so he set off to go make Naruto's Ramen.
"What's wrong? If it's the taste of the food, Don't worry just about everything on there taste's fantastic, Naruto and I have tried all of it over the years...Teuchi is a really great cook." Iruka offered her the menu again but Faith still refused to take it from him but this time she did say something:
Iruka offered her the menu again but Faith still refused to take it from him but this time she did say something: "It's not that...Can't read it." this time Faith's cheeks turned a shade of red under her hooded cloak but since Iruka was so close to her he could see it.
So when Naruto want to open his mouth to undoubtedly say something stupid that would most likely hurt Faith's feelings even if it was unintentional, Iruka quickly placed his hand over Naruto's mouth stopping it and instead he spoke to her:
"It's okay and I'm sorry if I offended you in any way, I just wasn't aware that you were unable to read...It seems there is allot I don't know about my new wife but luckily for you, You've married a Teacher and if I could teach this knucklehead..."
He stopped long enough to give Naruto a noogie and to remove his hand from over Naruto's mouth before he continued:
"Then I think it should be no problem teaching you...That is if you want me too."
Faith didn't say anything, she just nodded her head which Iruka took as a Yes. Not long after that Teuchi came back with a large bowl full of Ramen and set it in front of Naruto. Iruka let him go and then ordered two of the same for himself and Faith since she couldn't do it herself yet.
When Teuchi brought them the Ramen, Iruka noticed that Faith was copying his every move from him picking up his chopsticks to even the way he moved his mouth to eat his Ramen, however he didn't call her out on it.
Once they were done with the Ramen and the bill was settled by Naruto paying, All three of them headed back to the apartment complex where Kakashi Hatake and a worn out Yamato were awaiting their return.
By the time everything was moved into the apartment, The sun had already set and night was falling so everyone decided to get some sleep and call it a day, However Kakashi did pull Iruka a side to warn him that the ANBU would be keeping a close watch over Faith due to the Hokage's orders and would take action should she do anything that was considered hostel towards the Hidden Leaf Village and then everyone took off to their own homes to get some shuteye.
Faith couldn't stand to be in her bedroom it reminded her to much of a cage, so she ended up falling asleep on the sofa in the living room. Where she would remain until morning.