AUTHOR'S NOTE: Finally school is out! Here's the chapter you guys are waiting for!!
RECAP:
AN HOUR BEFORE (UCHIHA RESIDENCE)…
Itachi had just finish packing the last of his things, he's on his way back to the barracks after a long month of vacation, all that is left to do is say good bye to his family and had dinner with them when he got a call from General Gai asking him to return to camp at once.
'So much for spending the few hours remaining with his family.' Itachi thought as he explained to his family before leaving for the barracks.
Chapter Four: Never Fall In Love
KAZAMA MANSION… (Naruto's Room)
"What happen?" Naruto asked once his dad had sat on his bed near him while Jiraiya sat himself on the couch.
"Someone tried to kidnap you, it's a good thing that the security guard in the stadium saw it and did their best to help you." Arashi said and without warning he hugs his son in relief. Finding out that his only son was nearly kidnap had nearly drove him to the edge. That's why he is really thankful to all the deity for making Naruto safe.
"Its okay dad, I'm fine except for the pain on the back of my neck." Naruto said hugging his father back for reassurance. "So, what is it you want to talk to me about?" Naruto asked after he and his father broke the hug.
"I just want to inform you that I've gotten you a bodyguard, after what happened today, I can't risk it, you're important to me and you're mother wouldn't want anything bad happen to you. Beside I promise in your mother's grave that I would protect you for as long as I live." Arashi said looking at his son with sincerity.
"I understand dad." Naruto answered, he understand where his father is coming from, also a part of himself admits that he was scared for his life as well and that's why he is agreeing with his father on a bodyguard thing as long as it's only one. "When would this bodyguard be coming? And we're talking about just one bodyguard right?" Naruto asked looking at his father.
"His on his way now and yes we are talking about just one bodyguard but don't worry he is an expert marine, efficient in hand to hand combat and weaponry." Arashi said ensuring his son that his bodyguard is very capable.
"Where did you find him?" Naruto asked with interest.
"I have a friend in the marines and he chose this person to be your bodyguard." Jiraiya answered for Arashi.
"I see, thanks ero-sennin." Naruto said with a big grin, he knows very well that calling Jiraiya ero-sennin would make the old man mad at the same time it was assuring Jiraiya that he was okay since the old man had been giving him worried looks.
"Don't call me that Gaki!" Jiraiya said in a loud angry voice but then smiled at Naruto understanding the hidden message of the blonde.
"Demo, ero-sennin." Naruto whine with his innocent look while sending another hidden message to Jiraiya.
"Fine, you can call me that." Jiraiya said that made Naruto grin, "At least we know his okay." Jiraiya added looking at Naruto who mouthed the words thank you while Arashi wasn't looking then to Arashi who is finally reassured started to laugh.
JAPAN MARINE HEADQUARTERS…
"So, how was your long month vacation?" Gai asked looking at Itachi who had reported for duty.
"It was very relaxing and quiet sir, unlike here in the camp." Itachi answered honestly with no hesitation.
"Ha ha ha…" Gai laugh then looks at Itachi in his I-have-an-important-mission-for-you look, snapping Itachi in his marine mode. "You heard of the legendary marine Jiraiya right?"
"Sir, yes Sir!" Itachi answered as always.
"I got a call from him, he is the head of security of the Kazama Family and he asked me to send someone reliable to protect the only heir of the Kazama Clan." Gai said looking at Itachi who was listening attentively.
"When shall we be leaving?"
"After I finish briefing you on the mission and the kidnap attempt on Kazama Jr. By the way you're the only one who had been assigned to the case." Gai said and proceeded to brief Itachi.
30 MINUTES LATER…
"Itachi, I know how you feel for spoiled brat and bodyguard duty but keep in mind a lot is at stake if something happened to the Kazama kid." Gai said reminding Itachi.
Itachi nodded and took his leave, going back to his quarters to get his unpack bag and leave for the Kazama mansion immediately.
'Why do I have to take care of a spoiled kid who happens to be a star soccer player too.' Itachi thought as he got in on the military jeep that would take him to the Kazama Mansion.
INSIDE GAI'S OFFICE…
'Trust me Itachi, sending you is not only good for Naruto but also for you.' Gai thought as he watches Itachi got on the jeep and leaving camp for God knows how long.
'The power of youth!' Gai thought as small tears started to fall from his eyes.
KAZAMA MANSION…
Naruto is sitting on his study table in the corner of his room with his introduction to political science book lay open on top of the table; he is doing his advance reading as he waited for the bodyguard his dad had hired. Naruto sigh as he flips another page in his book when he heard the gate opened followed by a sound of approaching car.
'That must be him.' Naruto thought, 'why is this all happening?' Naruto added in his thought before going back to reading.
ARASHI'S HOUSE OFFICE…
"I must say, your credentials are impressive but aren't you too young?" Arashi said as he handed Itachi's file together with the recommendation letter and personal letter Gai wrote for Arashi and Jiraiya explaining Gai's reason for choosing Itachi.
"I might be young but I'm very reliable Sir." Itachi answered in his professional way.
'I'm not worried about your reliability but your self-restraint especially when it comes to my son.' Arashi thought, "Very well, we should see then. Jiraiya would explain everything to you." Arashi said looking at Itachi with a smile.
"Thank you sir!" Itachi answered as he bow to Arashi.
As Itachi followed Jiraiya who was about to leave the room, Itachi was stop by Arashi's voice.
"Before I forgot, I got one favor and one rule for you Itachi." Arashi said rising from his chair.
"What is it Arashi-sama?" Itachi asked curiously as he looks at Arashi in the eyes.
"My favor is, take good care of my son, and don't let anything happen to him." Arashi said looking at Itachi's eyes as well, "And the only rule I had for you regarding my son is never fall in love with him."
Itachi after hearing the rule was shock; you won't see it in his face only in his eyes. "I understand." Itachi answered seeing that Arashi is waiting for one.
"Thanks." Arashi simply answered and sat back in his chair.
Itachi seeing this as a dismissal followed Jiraiya out of the room completely and followed Jiraiya as he made his way around the house.
"The maid already brought your things in your room, before I explain to you some of the rules around the house and out, I'll introduce you to your charge." Jiraiya said as he stop in front of a door and knock.
"It's open!" someone called from the inside of the room.
Jiraiya opened the door and went in motioning Itachi to do the same. As Itachi entered he saw the biggest room ever. The Uchiha's are rich, he himself has a big room in the Uchiha Estate but not as big as his charge's room. The room is twice the size as his. A big bed on the middle of the bed. A couch and a loveseat on one side of the room, two bedside table, a coffee table, two big walk through closet, one for the clothes while the other is for shoes and some accessories near the door, and a study table with an apple laptop on top, where at the same time is a certain blonde was sitting holding a book and looking at them, scratch that, a very cute blonde.
'Now, I know why I had that rule.' Itachi thought thinking about said rule Arashi had given him. 'Okay Itachi, keep in mind that this blonde kid is just a spoiled brat who thinks about nothing but himself and you know how we hate spoiled brats.' Itachi added in his thought and gotten his self control back which he wasn't aware he had lost. (A/N: In here Itachi is aware of his sexuality and in here he knows that he is bisexual.)
"Itachi, I want you to meet your charge Kazama Uzumaki Naruto." Jiraiya said as the blonde looks at Itachi and wave at him. "Naruto, this is Uchiha Itachi, your bodyguard." Jiraiya said while Itachi said 'Uzumaki-sama'
"Wait ero-sennin, did you say Uchiha?" Naruto asked with interest.
"Yes, why?" Jiraiya asked looking at Naruto.
"Do you happen to be related with Uchiha Sasuke?" Naruto asked Itachi instead of answering Jiraiya's question.
"Yes, his my brother." Itachi simply answered and something in his head. The Uzumaki Naruto Sasuke had been talking about for the past month he was home, that Uzumaki Naruto, captain of his brother's soccer team and Japan Jr. League semi pro-soccer player is in fact none other than Kazama Uzumaki Naruto, his charge.
"That's weird, Sasuke said that his brother is a marine and that he has only one brother so if you're his brother and you're a marine then what are you doing here as my bodyguard?" Naruto asked thoughtfully.
"A friend of mine in the marine assigned him to us. Now, I have to show Itachi around the estate and explain some stuff to him. You guys can talk later." Jiraiya said looking at Naruto who nodded.
"I'll be on the field by then." Naruto said standing up and approaching the two closet door Itachi had seen and when Naruto opened both, Itachi found that he was right one of the closet is full of clothes while the other is shoes and accessories.
'Spoiled brat alright.' Itachi said before following Jiraiya to God knows where.
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