Just one chapter remaining guys. I made this a normal length chapter, and will try to make the last one the longest.
Chapter 21: Waking up
Naruto's POV
I awoke to see Kiba by my side staring at me with a happy face. I guess he was happy to see me awake. "What happened, where is Sasuke" I yelled in a scared voice. Kiba got up and hugged me and assured me that he was safe and Sasuke had died from his own stupidity. I then proceeded to ask how long I had been out. Sakura, who was sitting at the other side of the room told me that I had been out for about 3 days. All I remember was passing out and then seeing this white light, and Kiba telling me not to go. I'd be damned if I was going to pass on when my life just started to improve. I wouldn't leave my Kiba alone when we've been through so much.
The doctors came in and started to examine me, and they said I should be good to go home. I would just need to be bedridden, which was fine with me. After the doctors took their last notes and handed me a prescription for pain medication I took a look at Kiba. He looked like he hadn't been sleeping well. Not only that but the poor thing appeared to be exhausted. When Kiba left to use the bathroom I started to ask Sakura all the details I missed that night. She told me that Kiba had also been shot, and wouldn't leave my side when we got to the hospital. That is until they forced him away.
I had also been informed that he had been having nightmares, the worst being the night that I died. I felt bad, our bond remained even when I was under. I remember when Kiba had that bad nightmare I just remember a rush of fear and overwhelming sadness come upon me in the darkness. The closer I got to the light, the more fearful I could sense Kiba become. Instead I headed to where I heard Kiba's voice the strongest. My flashback ended as Kiba entered the room. He took the seat next to me and just stared into my eyes, getting lost in the blue of them. Next thing I knew Tsume and Hana entered the room.
Kiba's POV
"What are you guys doing here" I spoke. My sister took a seat next to Sakura, and my mom went to the bedside to greet Naruto. "How you feeling?" Tsume said to Naruto. He responded with a I'm doing well. *Tsume begins to tear up* "Why are you crying Tsume?" Naruto said, a little confused. I saw my mom bring Naruto into a big hug, still crying. I had never seen my mom cry like this before. "Mom why are you crying?" I asked, because I too wanted to know why she was crying. "Naruto, I wanted to thank you. I wanted to thank you for saving my son's life. If you wouldnt have gotten in front of that bullet, who knows what would have happened. I know I can entrust my son with you." My mom said. "Mom." I said, because i was speechless; she had never expressed feelings like that before. I just couldn't believe it.
I saw Hana across the room also crying. "You to need to protect each other and we know you will get through anything that comes your way" My sister said when I stared in her direction. The rest of the time in the hospital we just sat and made small talk until a nurse came in. She handed us some papers to sign, and after that we were able to leave the hospital. Naruto had to be wheeled out in a wheelchair, but I was fine because my injury wasn't that bad. I helped Naruto into the backseat of my moms car, and then we were off. My mom thought it would be best if we stayed at my house just in case either of us needed anything. We of course agreed, and when we arrived we headed to my room. I was carrying Naruto, and Hana was carrying some of his cloths they had picked up from his apartment.
I laid Naruto on the bed and got bandages out of his bag. The doctor said that we needed to change our bandages daily, and that we would have to change them when we got home. I mean our wounds were almost closed and stitched, but they could still bleed. Therefore we would have to keep them clean. I then took my bandages off and Naruto's as well. I brought in some towels and made Naruto hold them. I picked Naruto up bridal style and carried him to the bathroom. He removed his clothes, and I did the same. Since Naruto wasn't allowed to move a lot I drew water so we could take a bath instead of a shower. There was plenty of room for us, even though we'd be a little close. When the bath was ready I lifted my Naruto into the bath. I listened as he sighed in relieve and enjoyed the feel of the warm water. I got in on the other side. Naruto blushed as our legs brushed against each other. I got the soap and wash cloths and began to clean my wound, and then moved onto Naruto. I then leaned over and kissed Naruto.
"Don't you ever scare me like that again." I said to my boyfriend. He smiled and said he wouldn't, and then brought me into a hug. A really awkward naked hug, where we both laughed after it was done. Once we were nice and squeaky clean we got out and I dried Naruto off. Then after I dried myself off I got dressed, and so did Naruto. "I'm sorry you have to carry me everywhere and help me with stuff, I know you are exhausted." Naruto told me in a sympathetic voice. "No don't apologize you idiot" I said while Nuzzling myself in the cleft of Naruto's neck. "I love you and its my job to take care of you when you are hurt. Just think it will be my sworn duty when we get married." I told my boyfriend while planting soft kisses on his neck.
Naruto's POV
"I know, buts its my job to take care of you too. I know how tired you are, now go to bed or I will have to knock you out. I wouldn't want to break this lamp over your head, it might hurt your pretty face babe." I told my Kiba in a playful voice. He just looked up at me and then closed his eyes. He squirmed a little, but then finally came to rest right next to me; his arm wrapped around me. If I didn't know any better I'd say Kiba was some sort of heat vampire. He loves to hold me and take my warmth. I thought to myself smiling. I turned my head around and plant a kiss on Kiba's forehead, and then fell asleep on my own.
~~~an hour later~~~
"No, no, no come back don't leave me. NARUTO! NO!" Kiba said in his sleep. *Kiba begins to shake and cry in his sleep. "Wake up *Naruto shakes his lover so he would wake up* Wake up Kiba its okay, I am fine." Naruto said. Kiba woke and held me tight, and cried into my shoulder. I told him that it was alright and that I promised to never leave him. I then proceeded to turn around and take him into my arms, slowly fisting my fingers through his hair. "Shhhhh its alright Kiba, just go back to sleep. I'm never going to leave you. We are going to be together forever. If anyone threatens it we can overcome them. I mean I beat death just to be with you, I think that means something. We are meant to be together, through the bad and through the good. Now shhhhhh and get back to bed and dream sweet dreams, dream about me." I said in a sincere voice into my Kiba's ear. Moments later I heard the soft breathing of him in my arms. I smiled and fell asleep once again, not to be disturbed again because Kiba didn't have anymore nightmares.