Part 4. "The path to my happiness"
"So... Naruto when did you come back?" Sakura asks to break the awkward silence that hang in the air ever since they all seated down in Naruto's cozy living room. Sakura had been surprised to find her teacher here and understood that whatever Naruto had to tell her, it was important. It's not hard to see though that Naruto is extremely nervous so she thought of starting a casual conversation to break the awkward silence.
Naruto clears his throat before he answers Sakura's question. He sits in the lazy chair left of her while she sits in the middle of the couch and Tsunade is seated on her right in another lazy chair. A low table stands between them and across from it is a fireplace where a small fire burns to warm the room.
" A-A couple of days ago." Naruto answers without looking up at Sakura.
"I see..." She replies, not knowing what else to say as she fears that Naruto has news about Sasuke, and taken his nervousness It's not good.
Tsunade watches the two without saying a word. She wants to help Naruto out but knows that it's best for him to do this himself. He will have to tell others eventually as well after all.
Naruto panics on the inside. He had thought through a plan, a way of telling Sakura but due to his nerves he's forgotten what he had intended to say. Of all times to have a black out now... Damn it! I had such a good idea on how to do this why can't I remember?! Naruto thinks. Come on, come on, think dobe! think! Argh don't call me that! Damn it Sasuke why the hell did you have to leave?! I could really use your help right now! Naruto has his eyes closed and takes a deep breath, ordering himself to breath slowly. Calm down... I guess I've got no choice... Just have to say it. Just gotta drop that bomb. Naruto swallows hard before he stands up and turns to Sakura.
"Sakura-chan, I-I am pregnant!" Naruto shouts with closed eyes as his voice hits over. When it remains silent Naruto opens his eyes to see that not only Sakura's jaw has dropped but Tsunade's as well. Naruto's face turns crimson within seconds as he sits down again, wanting to disappear in his chair, while the two females look at him with surprise, shock, amusement and disbelief. With still her mouth open Sakura turns to look at her master who had gotten control of herself, having only the amusement glittering in her eyes.
"Ah... I-Is this a joke?" The confused girl asks and looks at Naruto again. "If this is a joke it is not funny Naruto. I-I mean, guys can't get pregnant... You can't just-" Tsunade decides that now it is time to interfere and help Naruto out a little taken that he seems to grow smaller with every word Sakura says.
"Sakura, you should hear him out. I know it's unbelievable but you should really listen to Naruto's full explanation." She says and Sakura closes her mouth as she turns to face Naruto again. She observes him and concern takes her over. Taken Tsunade's reaction on this she has to take this seriously.
"Ah.. Yes, well.. You see..." Naruto says but his thoughts wander off elsewhere. Explain? How am I ever gonna explain? There is no way anyone would believe me... Just look at her reaction. She's my closest friend here in Konoha and knows me better than most people do. Naruto's thoughts are interrupted by Tsunade.
"Naruto? Come on tell her, you know what to say." She says as she sees that she as his attention. She can tell though that Naruto is stressing himself out.
"Yeah, sorry. Right, of course I know what to say." If even Sakura-chan doesn't believe me then why would others react any different. "It's.. It's because of Kurama." Why would Sasuke react any different? "Y-You know, Kyuubi. He's the one responsible for this." Everyone would just think I'm some freak. The guy who got pregnant. Who would ever want a relationship with someone who doesn't know his own gender... "H-He used DNA from me and someone else..." Sasuke would never dare to look at me again... My friends would call me a liar... "I-I am..." Naruto stops as Sakura lays her hand on his cheek and wipes away a tear.
"Naruto..." She says and the blond can read the concern in her eyes. He quickly wipes away his tears and sniffs. "What do you mean with DNA from someone else, Naruto? Did... What happened?" Sakura asks as she swallows. She can't remember the last time she saw Naruto's tears and fears what might have happened to him. Their bond might not be as strong as it used to be, she still really doesn't want her precious friend and teammate to get hurt.
"N-No.. I... Couple of months ago I lost my virginity while being drunk. I don't remember much but I do know I liked it." She believes me? Naruto can see the curiosity and concern in Sakura's eyes which encourages him to go on. "Kurama took any chance he got to combine my and this person's DNA together and create a new life within myself. He knows I've always wanted a family and gave me just that... I-I love this child and I want to keep it. B-But I'm probably gonna need help. Baa-chan says it's better that you keep an eye on me as well for the sake of the health of my unborn child and me..." Naruto sighs deeply and wipes away a few more tears. Sakura leans back on the couch and with her head on her pulled up knees she observes her friend a little longer.
"Naruto, can you come over here." She says as she gestures to the space beside her. Naruto nods and sits down on the couch as well, next to his pink haired friend. "Pull your shirt up." She says as her hand gets a green glow around it. Naruto blushes and looks away as he pulls his shirt up just enough to expose his stomach. Gently Sakura lays her hand on it to try to find any trace of life in it.
"It's still too early. He's pregnant for about two and a half month." Tsunade says and Sakura retreats her hand. Naruto lowers his shirt but doesn't dare to look at either one of the woman who are both lost in their thoughts as well.
"I-Is it... Was it a guy who... you know..." Sakura asks shyly on which Naruto nods. She looks at him as she gets worried again. "And you're sure he didn't force you?" Sakura looks at Naruto sternly, wanting him to tell the truth. Naruto's eyes widen at her question, not suspecting her to ask him something like that.
"I'm sure, Sakura-chan. I-I'm sorry if I ever gave you the wrong impression. But it... it seems I'm not really all that much of a ladies-man after all... " Naruto looks away again after showing her the determination in his eyes. Sakura just smiles at him. Sure she loves Naruto a lot but he is more like a brother to her. Though at one point she did fall for him after Sasuke had left and Naruto had grown more mature, she realized that her feelings for either one of the boys had grown to be nothing more than sisterly love. After the war she soon grew to miss the old, hyperactive, clumsy and always happy Naruto who had been replaced by his darker side. How powerless she had felt to have to watch him change. By the time he truly started to change it was already too late to stop it. Naruto grew up to fast and had far too much responsibility resting on his shoulders. He keeps blaming himself for so many things but no matter how hard his friends tried to change his mind about it, Naruto would only grow more bitter to them and himself. Looking at Naruto now Sakura can see a change in him, though she doesn't know what or why. All she knows is that this change was good for him. Showing his trust in Tsunade and herself means that Naruto is opening himself up again even if it's for just a little. Sakura is convinced that his love for his child is the reason he's opening up some more. From the depths of her heart she is Kurama thankful for it.
"Sakura, I want you to keep an eye on him. You should be the first person Naruto goes to whenever he has problems or questions handling this. Report to me every once in a week." Tsunade says as she stands up and turns to look at Naruto sternly. "And you, Naruto, make sure not to worry too much. Too much stress isn't good for your child. Make sure to get plenty of rest. We will talk more when you come for your check-up next week." Naruto nods and stands up as well to escort the Hokage to his front door.
"Thanks obaa-chan, for... You know... Everything." Naruto says with a shy smile as he scratches the back of his head. Tsunade smiles back at him and nods before she turns around to walk to the streets.
"You better stay out of trouble brat." She says over her shoulder.
Naruto smiles and closes the door behind him to lean against it with his back, looking at the floor in thought. His grin widens and he laughs softly while closing his eyes.
"What's so funny Naruto?" Sakura asks, standing before him. Naruto looks up to her and she's overwhelmed with the feeling of nostalgia as he shows his usual goofy grin at her, which she hasn't seen in a long time.
"I'm just glad. I'm really glad I don't have to go through this alone. That baa-chan and you are willing to help me out and not be freaked out over this... I'm just really, really grateful." Naruto pushes himself of the door and walks over to Sakura to hold her hands. "Thank you, Sakura-chan." He says smiling.
"That's what friends are for." Sakura answers not wanting to push the subject. "I guess I should head back home to. If there is anything at all, just come to me Naruto. I will help you in any way I can." Naruto nods and lets go of her hands to guide her out.
After Sakura has left he takes a shower and goes to bed where he thinks over everything that was said. That could hardly have gone better. I'm glad that Sakura-chan accepts me being pregnant. Though if she knew the child is Sasuke's, I doubt she will accept it this easily. I don't want to break her heart like that. It's best she doesn't find out. Nobody aside baa-chan is allowed to know. I'm already lucky that she allows me to keep searching for him... Naruto sighs deeply as he thinks about the good times he had with Sasuke as he slowly drifts of to a peaceful sleep.
The half-full moon is nearly at its highest point while the stars are softly flickering around it. Down on the dark ground beneath, most peaceful animals and humans have gone to sleep while the dangerous and sinful ones are out to play. In the dark forest near Konoha runs a dark shadow towards the village where the unknowing guards are having trouble to keep their eyes open. The shadow easily teleports past them towards the house of his target. Silently he opens a window and slides into the bedroom of a ignorant blond who is currently still fast asleep. Step for step he gets closer to the bed, careful to not make a sound and wake the blond. Naruto softly mumbles meaningless words in his sleep and turns his head a little while smiling softly, causing eyes black as night to slightly flicker like the stars in the night sky. He softly sits down next to the blond while letting one hand rest on the side of Naruto's head, stroking his cheek gently with the other multiple times. Naruto smiles and leans into the touch as he slowly starts to wake up. Deep blue meet night black eyes as the two look at each other for a bit.
"S-Sasuke..." Naruto softly says as his eyes widen and fill with tears. Sasuke nods with a soft smile on his lips as he keeps stroking Naruto's whiskered cheek with his thumb. He leans in a little and Naruto pulls him close to smack their lips together. Before Sasuke could even ask for entrance by softly biting the blonds lips, Naruto already opens his mouth for him so he can enter. Whit his tongue Sasuke explores every corner of Naruto's mouth before he turns it around Naruto's own. They kiss each other fiercely and deeply, wanting to make up for the time apart and show the other through their actions how much they have missed one another. Sasuke breaks the kiss in order for them to get fresh air and catch their breath. They look at each other for a bit, not needing any words to explain their feelings for one another before Naruto pulls the love of his life back in another passionate kiss. He moans softly into it and wraps his arms around Sasuke's neck as he tries to kick the blanket of him. Sasuke smirks softly into the kiss at Naruto's desperation and pulls the blanket away from him himself.
"ahhah... Sasuke..." Naruto moans as Sasuke starts to kiss his neck after having himself positioned between his legs. He softly nibs at Naruto's earlobe and slides his tongue down his jaw line towards his neck. He gently kisses, softly bites and leaves hickeys all around Naruto's neck as he slowly goes lower. In a swift move Naruto pulls of his sleeping shirt and kisses Sasuke deeply after wards. They enjoy tasting each other's saliva and Naruto tilts his head so Sasuke can slide his tongue in even further. Sasuke's hands roam all over Naruto's chest and stomach, touching as much skin as he can reach. Naruto moans and whimpers as Sasuke starts to play with his nipples.
"Naruto..." Sasuke whispers between his kisses as he goes lower. "My Naruto..." With his left hand Sasuke starts to pinch his uke's right nipple and Naruto hisses loudly when Sasuke sucks hard on his left one. Tanned hands hold onto black locks as Naruto arches his back every now and then while Sasuke keeps attacking his nipples. Sweat shimmers on his body in the moonlight while his face is covered by a blush. His lips are parted as he pants and moans so erotically, causing his seme to get hard instantly.
"God, Naruto you're so sexy... so beautiful..." Sasuke says as he kisses Naruto hastily while quickly pulling of the blonds shorts. Naruto breaks the kiss and moans Sasuke's name with a voice filled with lust as Sasuke strokes his member. "Oh Naruto... keep doing that..." Sasuke pleads as he pulls of his own clothes. "When you moan like that you just drive me crazy!" Not wasting any more time Sasuke pushes his body close to his lover's and they both moan into their kiss as their members are being pushed together.
"Oh Sasuke... Gheh... J-just fuck me... nhaa..." Naruto begs between his moans and their kisses. Sasuke doesn't need to be told twice as he holds his fingers before Naruto's mouth who starts to suck on them eagerly without breaking their eye contact. Sasuke can see the lust and desperation in Naruto's beautiful eyes and he swallows hard at the sight as Naruto sucks hard one more time and licks them provocatively as the finishing touch. He grins as he leans up some more and lays his hands on Sasuke's chest, still never breaking the eye contact. Sasuke is mesmerized by those lust filled, deep blue eyes and is hardly aware of how Naruto pushes him into a sitting position, though at the same time he is curious to see what Naruto intends to do. Naruto kisses him teasingly and starts to lick his chest in a straight line down. Sasuke can't help the soft moan that leaves his lips as Naruto gently and teasingly kisses the top of his hard shaft. Naruto gently lays his hand around Sasuke's hard member and places soft kisses to the sides of it. Sasuke's breaths quicken as he takes a firm hold of Naruto's blond hair and has his eyes closed while he enjoys his ukes gentle treatment. Naruto licks his member up from the bottom to the top and softly bites the side of it on which Sasuke hisses, causing the blond to smirk. Whit his hand he gently rolls his seme's balls causing him to moan a little louder which satisfies Naruto greatly.
"Damn it Naruto.. Don't be such a tease..." Sasuke says as he pushes Naruto closer to his throbbing member. Naruto smirks and licks Sasuke's cock again while looking him straight in the eyes. Sasuke growls but can't help the loud moan that leaves his lips as Naruto finally takes his member into his hot, wet mouth. Unconsciously Sasuke starts to thrust his hips forward, wanting Naruto to deep throat him already and move faster. Naruto circles his tongue around the hard shaft while slowly sliding up and down as he listens to Sasuke's moans and satisfied sighs. With his teeth he softly scratches Sasuke's member on which Sasuke pleads him for more, and fast. Finally Naruto gives into his pleads as he starts to deep throat him faster and faster, knowing that his seme is close now. "Fuck Naruto... I'm gonna... ghnn..." Sasuke manages to say as pleasure takes him over when Naruto starts to hum around his member. With a low moan Sasuke finally lets his seed out which get eagerly swallowed by his horny uke. Out of breath Sasuke lays down beside his blond with closed eyes and a satisfied smile on his face.
"Don't think you can get some sleep now that you've actually got me into the mood as well." Naruto says on which Sasuke smirks, knowing where he got that line from.
"Don't worry... I will ravish you so hard you can't walk for weeks..." Sasuke softly says back as he waits for his breath to take a steady rhythm again. No answer comes on that and as Sasuke opens his eyes he is surprised to see the ceiling so clearly as it appears to be day already. Looking around the room which is clear to see thanks to the sun that shines through the curtains, he sighs deeply as he realizes it was all just a dream. Sasuke closes his eyes for a moment and frowns as he thinks back to the blond he lost his virginity to. God, how could I have fallen for him so deeply... I can't be with him... Naruto... He has to move on. He's far better off without me. He will become the best Kage to have ever existed... He will fall in love with someone else... Marry that person and have a family on his own one day... Sasuke swallows hard at the pain that he feels inside his chest. I can't have him no matter how much I want to. The life style that I'm living isn't suitable for that dobe, traveling from one place to the other out of fear of getting caught... No doubt that he will come with me if I'd ask him but I don't want to separate him from his friends either. Naruto needs people around him while I'd better avoid others since I don't know whether I can trust them... I just have to get over this. Naruto is better off without me, so I will have to move on as well. Even if our paths cross again, I won't make that mistake twice.
Determined Sasuke opens his eyes and gets up to head to the bathroom where he takes a shower to clean himself up. After that he packs his stuff and leaves the inn as he heads towards the gates that signal the end of the small village where he had spent the night. On the road he quickens his steps while he pulls the hood of his black cape over his head.
I shall take the path that leads me to my own happiness as well, though I don't know where it will lead me. I guess I'll just take the nearest one and see where it will take me.
Heya everyone! I really apologize for the late update! Collage has started again so I don't have that much time to write anymore... :( (that and I'm still addicted to the SasuNaru fanfics of others... Yeah.. Sue me...) XD
Anyway, I wanted to thank those who gave me their opinion on whither I should switch to Sasuke's POV. By now you probably found out what I choose right. XD Thanks for your Ideas and I would like to read more suggestions, feedback 'bout what went right/wrong, or just your opinion. =^.^=
Hmmm... I've realised that this is rather a short part compared to the previous ones... Guess I'll have to do something about that with the next part. I've got plenty of ideas on what I'm gonna do with Sasuke so it might be a while before I get back to Naruto. It will be worth it though!
Also about the last line of this part: I can imagine it to be a bit confusing as to why Sasuke says he takes the nearest path. It's in episode 115 of shippuuden that he says that... Well not literally, but something like it, ya know, where he had just retrieved Zabusa's sword with Suigetsu.