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Chapter 5: A Different Kind of Feeling

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Sasuke sat on his honorary chair, a small smile playing on his lips as he watched his father chatting with his teachers and a small number of his classmates. So far, nothing has gone wrong and although he still didn't know why he invited his father to the party, he did know that he was thankful for it. The party seems to be more alive and the freshmen who barely knew each other were now talking like old friends, all thanks to his father who got bored at Sasuke's silence and decided to roam around and entertain his son's constituents.

The newly-elected president smiled at this and before he knew it, his thoughts wandered back to the scenery on Saturday, when he saw a side of his father he never saw before.

Flashback...

Naruto led Sasuke to a rather steep cliff, it's way littered with columns and flowers. Some columns were broken down due to weathering but many still stands sturdy beneath the beating sun. Sasuke himself could feel the untouched state of the area and felt a sense of respect to the sanctuary.

It feels as if no one has visited this area. And the effect was further enhanced with a run-down and crudely made altar atop the cliff. Naruto and his son stopped in front of the altar. The altar is quite simple. It is made entirely of stone, with a small roof. On its wall, were two framed pictures pinned by a nail. The first picture shows a blond man, a clone of his father so it seems, or rather an aged version of his father.

The second picture shows a wrinkled man, grinning stupidly and holding a pen and a hardbound notebook. The man possessed an unnaturally long and spiky silver hair and has a frog's head pendant hanging on to his neck with a silver chain.

After a long silence, Naruto's voice rang through the altar and a nervous laugh comes out.

"Hi Dad! Grandpa! I'm sorry I haven't visited you in a while. It's just that, things have been busy. But guess what? I haven't been alone all along. Ever since you've left, a special someone came into my life and filled the void that you left." Sasuke felt his heart beat faster as he heard that but continued to listen to his father.

"I'm not replacing you guys or anything. I owe you a lot. But someone keeps me going on and gave me the courage that I lost after the incident." The writer paused and looked at Sasuke before he grabbed his son's hand gently and ushered him in front of the altar.

"Though I nearly lost the will to live you should not worry. I have someone that's always with me"

Naruto grinned, breaking the solemnity of the meeting.

"Dad, Grandpa, allow me to introduce my son, Sasuke. He's my reason for everything." He glanced at Sasuke and smiled. "Sasuke, say hi to your grandfather and great grandfather. They are great people, too. But you're even greater!"

Sasuke can't contain a faint but thankfully, unnoticeable blush as his father continued to chat, introducing him further to the character of the most influential people in his young father's life.

End of Flashback.

Sasuke's unending train of thoughts was interrupted with a loud laughter and an excited shout. His head snapped at his father's direction who is now surrounded by the boys and his teacher, Kakashi. He glared at them who were gently touching his father in inappropriate areas, and sighed as his father laughed oblivious to the attention he was getting.

Sasuke was about to stop them when he listened in to their conversation and decided that they are merely doing some innocent chatting. He came to a nearby table pretending to get himself a drink to listen more closely to the conversation.

"So Naruto-sama, you really are the author of Lovely Passions? I am a huge fan of the series." A boy with glasses grin as he leaned closer to Naruto's chest.

"But Naruto-sama, your "Weeping Paradise" is truly epic. I loved every moment of it, especially when Haruhi tried to kill his best friend Naoya in his lust for power! And then in death they still managed to reconcile! I was so touched!" A long-haired boy chimed in, unconsciously touching Naruto's hips. But of course, Naruto did not mind. He was used to these kind of advances, especially with more influential people at the writer's guild. Of course nothing went too far.

Sasuke nearly broke the glass of apple juice he was holding but restrained himself. However, when he saw his teacher advanced and made his students leave, his eyes narrowed, suspicious at the man's motives, especially with the way his eyes curved.

"Ah, Naruto-san. I'm glad you're spending time with your son, Sasuke." Sasuke slammed the glass on the table as Kakashi placed an arm around his beloved father's neck. But the pair did not notice.

"Hehe. Of course I would. I only lived for him." Sasuke's heart softened at his father's confession but kept a watchful eye on Kakashi.

"Really? By the way Naruto-san, I would really love a signed copy of your latest work, 'Dying Paradise'. Can I?"

"Of course you can!" Naruto grinned in reply, but it seems like Sasuke's teacher have other things in mind. He cupped the blond's chin with his hands and smiled.

"You're so cute Naruto-san. Can I come over at your house to pick up my copy?"

"Eh?"

"Come now, Naruto-san. I have other---" But the teacher has no time to continue when he felt himself being thrown to a wall, a huge fist embedded on his left cheek.

"You may not, sensei. Come on Naruto, we're leaving." Naruto merely looked at his son in a confused way as he felt himself being dragged back to the parking area of the school.

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"Sasuke, why did you do that to your teacher?" Naruto finally regained his senses as he sat on the driver's seat.

"That's none of your business, moron, now drive!" His father winced at his son's tone and turned the key, setting the engine to life. Sasuke saw his pained expression so he quickly caught his father's wrist. "I mean, I'll tell you when we arrive home. Now drive."

Naruto grinned at this as he continued to drive, parking the car in a vacant space next to the massive gate of their house.

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When they entered the house, Sasuke, immediately found himself in the gateway's dining hall, with a bowl of hot steaming ramen shoved in front of him.

He noticed Naruto sitting in front of him, drinking a glass of milk.

"Eat up. I noticed you didn't ate at the party."

Sasuke muttered a soft thanks as he ate his ramen. When he nearly finished his bowl, Naruto gently placed his glass and made a soft sound, signifying he has something to say.

"Err... Sasuke... Are you sure it's alright to leave the party so early?"

"Hn." Sasuke continued eating the ramen.

"What about your sensei?" As soon as the question reached the son's ears, he harshly placed the bowl on the table and and turned his back away from his father.

"Sasuke?"

Sasuke merely walked through the door. "Thanks for the food."

"Wait, Sasuke..."

"I'm going to bed."

"But Sasukeeee!" Naruto whined. "I want to ask you something."

After hearing this, Sasuke faced him, eyes glaring, he pushed his father up by the collar and slammed him against the wall.

"What?" Naruto started sweating, but his curiosity got the better of him so he fired up his question.

"Is there something between you and Kakashi-sensei? You looked so mad at him. I mean--"

But Sasuke interrupted him and glared straight at his eyes.

"This has nothing to do with Kakashi at all Naruto! The fact that you allowed all those guys to touch you irritated me. And what's more, you don't even try to stop them! Are you really that desperate to allow random strangers to touch you?"

"What are you---" Naruto's eyes widened as he remembered the party. No! Does this mean that he had lost his son's respect?

"But Sasuke, listen---" He was interrupted again when Sasuke tighten his grip. "Just SHUT UP, YOU IDIOT!"

Then Sasuke did something that took Naruto by surprise. Before he could reply, his lips was claimed in for a needy kiss- a kiss so needy, so desperate... so hot that it drove Naruto mad. But all of a sudden, his butt hit the floor as Sasuke stared at him wide-eyed, before shaking his head and running up for his room.

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