Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.

Warning: Still incest between a father and his son.


They look at him weirdly when he says "because I said so."

They leave without a sound and then it's just him and Naruto. His son is avoiding eye contact, clutching the mission report in his hand.

"How did that happen?" Naruto flinches and then answers with silence. A drop of blood falls down on the floor.

"It just did." he finally says when he takes a step towards him. A glance is offered and he has to lick his lips because the scent of weariness and hard work still clings onto his son.

And he raises his hand and touches the bleeding on Naruto's forehead. It makes the boy turn his head away in shame and he takes this opportunity to lick the blood on his fingers.

"Just be careful next time."

Naruto gives him a bright smile, squinting his eyes so that the blood won't get into them.

(And Minato mutters "cock tease" when Naruto steps out of the door. Next time, the boy might not be so safe around him.)


To Be Continued...