Chapter 7

"As you all know, Uzumaki Naruto is becoming more and more of a handful. Oshiro Matsu has done her best for the past 5 years raising him. Now it's time to give her a break, who is willing to take care of him?" Hiruzen asks in a meeting of all the Jonin."N-no way, I have a wife and kids to take care of, no way I'm putting them in danger." "Yeah, he's too dangerous to be living with me." "Why would any of us take care of the Kyuubi?" "It's just a stupid question."
"Enough!" Hiruzen snaps. "If there is truly no one, then maybe this boy might become more and more dangerous."
Everyone looks at each other, murmuring things. "Will no one become his guardian?" Hiruzen asks. No one spoke. "Fine, if he turns out to be a threat to the village, you'll all know who to blame." Hiruzen concludes his speech. "Dismissed."

We all leave the meeting and go our separate ways. Guy comes with me back to my house. "Looks like he'll be living on his own then." I sigh. "What made him this way?" Guy asks. "Lack of attention, I'm guessing." I say. Guy looks at me, rubbing his fingers on his chin. "I thought buying him toys and keeping him in his room all the time was good enough, I mean, I too don't trust him, so I didn't want to be near him. But his boredom is what started his mischievous side. Then he learned that everyone in this village hates him, things are getting worse." I explain. "You think too much." Guy sighs, leaning back on the couch. "It's not necessarily your fault, it's the Kyu-" Guy was cut off by the door swinging open. "Mom, can you tell me the truth?" Sobs the utterly depressed Naruto, staggering his way to the living room. I sigh, there's no way I'm going to tell him about the Kyuubi. I stand up, allowing him to sit on the couch. "Naruto.. How much did you hear from my conversation with the Hokage?" I ask. "That you're not my mom and you're trying to throw me out of the house!" Naruto bawls. I sigh, slightly relieved. "Naruto..." "And what happened to my real mom and dad?" He asks. "They died when the K-.. Whilst on a mission." I lie. Naruto looked down at the floor, tears flowing from his eyes, and dripping on the floor. "Then why.. Why are you tossing me aside?" He asks. I had to come up with a story, though I wasn't good at them. I sigh and put my fingers on Naruto's chin and make him face me, I use the sleeve of my free arm and wipe the tears from his face. "I'm not tossing you anywhere. Just, the Hokage and I are getting tired of your wrong doings. So this is more of a discipline.. You'll be moving into your own apartment, and staying there for a while. It's to try and teach you that you shouldn't do bad things to villagers." I explain. Guy looked at me as if he believed my story and I sweatdrop. I look back into Naruto's ocean-blue eyes. I could tell just by looking into them that he was suffering.
"It.. Won't be forever." I say. "You promise?" Naruto asks. I clear my throat and forcefully nod. "And during your time there, I expect you to change your ways, okay?" I speak in a slightly encouraging tone. A small smile comes across Naruto's face, and he jumps off the couch and hugs me very tightly. "Thank you.. Mom." He says. I look down. "Naruto, from now on.. Can you just call me Matsu?" I ask. "... Ok..." He replies. "Now go pack your things." I say, removing his arms from me. Naruto sniffles and runs into his room. I stand up and sigh. The poor boy has no idea what's going on. I almost feel bad for having to lie to him.
Guy stands up and gives me a smile. "Good work Matsu." He says with open arms. I go and accept his hug, and he rests his head on my shoulder. "What do you say I come over tonight?" He whispers. "Sure, this is basically your second home." I whisper back. I felt Guy smile as his cheek was touching mine. "You're not still living in that tent are you?" I ask. His smile disappears. "I've got no where else." Guy groans. "Then why don't you just move in with me?" I suggest. I felt him smile again. "I'd love that." He replies. "Well, you go pack your gear then." I say, pulling away from the hug. He, as usual, salutes me and bows. "I will be back.. Soon." He says, thinking about how long it will take him. I nod and he rushes. "No hurry!" I call out, wondering if he actually heard me or not.

"I'm ready, Mo-atsu." Naruto says, pulling a suitcase along behind him. "Alright, lets go." I say, twirling the keys around my finger.
I lock the door behind us and I lead him to his apartment. "Here we are." I say, browsing through the keys. "Why is it so far from the others?" Naruto asks. "I dunno, it was probably the only one available." I reply.
I find the key and open the door, letting Naruto in first. He runs inside, plops his suitcase on the ground and looks around astonishingly.
"Is this all mine?" He inquires. "Sure is." I reply. "Awesome!" He cheers. "Naruto.. Make sure you don't messy it too much, okay?" I ask. Naruto nods and continues looking around. "Well, Naruto.. I will see you.. Next time." I say. Naruto stops looking around and faces me. "You'll come to visit.. Right?" He asks. I sigh, I really hoped he wouldn't ask that. "Um.. We'll see. If you become a good boy, then I'll come visit." I say. Naruto nods and I walk out, I close the door but don't let go of the knob. I stare the ground. I feel like I'm doing something bad.. But he seemed happy enough. I let go of the knob and head back to my house, feeling quite happy. That went better than expected.

I get back to my house to see Guy with two large bags waiting on the door step. 'Hm, I don't remember locking it.. Oh well.' "I said there's no hurry." I say, walking up to the house. "Oh, yes, but the sooner I packed it, the sooner I got to see you again." Guy exclaims. I blush a little. "Alright, come on." I say, opening the un-locked door... "Guy, you know you don't have to wait for me to come back to go inside." I say. "Nope, I will not invite myself in without permission." Guy states, nodding his head at that.
"Well, you live here now, so, you have full permission to everything." I say. Guy grins. "What?" I ask. Guy rubs the back of his neck and chuckles. "How long have we been together now?" He asks. "I dunno, about 6 years I guess... Why?" I ask. "I was just thinking about that day, when I first laid my eyes on you.." He says, gazing at me. I chuckle to myself. "Yeah, I remember that day far too well." I reply.

~~Flashback~~

"Welcome to the academy everyone! I am your teacher and so I'd advise you to listen to me." Says the teacher. I got curious of other people, I look around. I saw him, Hatake.. He's soooo hot. My gaze was fixed upon him as the teachers words bounced back out of my ears as he spoke. Kakashi seemed to be paying full attention to the teacher. I continue looking around and see a boy sitting in the row behind him, he was looking at me and his face turned bright red, just like a tomato when he noticed me looking at him. I screw my face up at him, that ugly bob hairchut, those thick eyes that almost look like fat caterpillars, that.. Horrible green.. Suit thing.. Ugh, ew.
I look away from him and turn my attention back to the teacher.

After the say was finished, I was one of the last ones to leave the classroom. I was in no hurry to leave like everyone as they all basically jumped out the door. I stack my books up and get my bag when i accidentaly bump one them and they all fall on the ground. I sigh and go to pick them all up, when someone starts picking them up for me. I look up at him as he reaches them out to me. My eye twitches to see that ugly green dude.
"Here.." He says, his face still like a bright red tomato. I huff and take them, and put them in my bag. "Uh, may I know your name?" He asks. "Oshiro Matsu... Who're you?" I ask, not really caring. The odd boy raises his hand to his head, giving me a salute. "I am Maito Gai! Or you can just call me Guy, I don't really mind." He says, grinning so widely that his teeth sparkle. I sweatdrop. "Uhh.. Okay.. I'll be leaving now." I say, squeezing past him hastily.

~~End Flashback~~

I chuckle. "Maito Gai,the taijutsu professional." I say. He chuckles and comes up behind me, slowly wrapping his arms around my waist. "Oshiro Matsu, the genjutsu specialist." Guy says. "Nah, i think Kurenai beat me there." I chuckle. "No, I believe strongly that you are better." Guy argues. I smile and turn around. "Finally. You've argued against me." I say. A drop of sweat runs down his forehead. "Eh.. I didn't mean to-" "Shush." I say, pressing my finger against his lips. I move my hand and lean my head towards his and lightly pressing my lips against his. He holds me tighter, and deepens the kiss. I could tell tonight, was going to be one to remember.