Am in a small village, which has only ONE main road, spending the most annoying vacation I ever had. On the positive side, all my family is here and since we are close, it as been somewhat good. But I found the most amazing thing. Here, on 'God-knows-where', I found a library with Internet!! Hooray for globalization!

And all this was to tell you that I didn't have the time to do the proof-readind, so sorry for any mistakes.

Warning: Chapter rated M for explicit sexual content between two males. Please, I don't want to get flames for this, so have my warning in mind when you start your reading. If you are uncomfortable with this, jump the scene with the '- Lemon Warning -'. Thank you! =]


Sasuke prepared for leaving the room. He would accept the other's choice, but he didn't have to be there to listen Naruto inform people who had nothing to do with it about the choice he made of destroying the raven's life.

"You see, I don't think I'm ever going to be Hokage." – Naruto said. Sasuke stopped death in his tracks and looked at the blond in shock.

"What?" – he said out loud.

All the heads snapped back at him. They hadn't seen those two interact the all evening, so they were drinking every word.

"I'm never going to be Hokage, because they asked Sasuke to fill the position."

"What the hell Uchiha?!" – Kiba snapped.

"Yeah, now you steal his dream?! What's wrong with you?" – TenTen intervened.

Ino yelled her agreement. Choji stopped eating showing how displeased he was. The rest of them didn't speak. Kakashi sighed. This had Council written all over. Iruka was kept in his place by the scarecrow, once he tried to launch himself at Sasuke. And while Shikamaru, Neji, Hinata and Shino could see that there was more to it than what was already said, Sakura and Sai knew for sure what was happening and were watching the development of the situation.

Sasuke ignored them all and was looking warily at Naruto.

"Please, listen to me." – the blond put in. – "The Council is blackmailing Sasuke. Sasuke put the choice in my hands. And I choose him."

"But this morning you said that this was the hardest thing you ever had to do…" – Sasuke whispered more to himself than for the others, he was dumfounded.

His shock, confusion and a bit of hope were clear on his eyes. Their friends were getting scared. Scared and confused, because they didn't understand what Naruto had said, but at least they knew that it was not the raven's fault. They should apologize. And Sakura would later explain since she was the official translator of Sasuke and Naruto language.

"Do you think it was easy to give up my dream for you, teme?!" – while the others were trying to catch up, the boys continued their conversation.

"Hn." – as usual when he felt vulnerable, Sasuke retreat to his private shell.

"You thought I hadn't chosen you, you bastard? Do you think I can lie that easily when I say…" - the blond hesitated. – "…certain things to you?" – this last sentence was amusing for everyone, regardless of their level of comprehension of the situation. Except for Iruka, who was having one of his mother-hen attacks.

"You said you needed time." – Sasuke stated, searching for a guarantee. He was getting more hopeful as the time went by. Naruto blushed and looked down.

"Even though I think I'm not going to regret my decision, I was resenting you a little. I'm sorry, S'suke."

Sasuke didn't need to hear anything else. Promptly, he dashed trough the room, forgotten of the audience, and pulled the blond for a tight embrace. The blond returned it gladly.

Everyone else gasped and gave a step back for seeing two of the most powerful people they knew looking so unguarded. It was a beautiful sight and they couldn't stop thinking how good they looked together. Even Iruka felt his heart swell at such a loving display.

"Thank God, Naruto, thank God!" – Sasuke said lowly, unable to contain a few tears, although no one saw them. – "I've been dying, thinking I'd lost you."

"Stupid teme." – Naruto said lovingly. – "How could I do that? And now with Mikoto as well."

"Thank you." – this sentence carried all of his feelings, relieve, happiness, appreciation. Sasuke then broke the hug, but kept his hand on the other waist, while Naruto had his on the raven's chest. The avenger glanced down. – "You keep making me happy, while I keep hurting you."

Was that a need for reassurance? Their friends were starting to think of leaving the room for a matter of respect, but their curiosity was greater than that.

"It was not your fault… this time, anyways." – Naruto joked. Sasuke chuckled simply yet happily. The sound made both the boys and the girls in the room blush from wonder and amaze. – "I wouldn't give this up for anything. You've made me very happy. We are a family and that's it."

"Oh, God, I love you so much!" – felling vulnerable from all the emotions, Sasuke leaned in and brushed their lips lightly. Naruto pushed back and Sasuke, unable to contain himself, slid his tongue on the other's mouth. Their kiss was so passionate that they forgot their surroundings.

"Hum, Hum!" – someone cleared his throat very loudly. The teens broke the kiss to look at a very angry and embarrassed Iruka. Behind him, their friends were looking at them awestruck. Both boys got very red in the face, even though Sasuke's blush lost its meaning at the sight of his glare, which was daring anyone to comment and die. Minutes later, Sasuke was back to his cold bastard self and Naruto was all sunshiny again.

"I think it's better if we leave now." – Sakura said and the other teens nodded their agreement. Sai and TenTen were talking lowly and then smiled at them smugly.

"Yes, I think it's better if you leave the alone. They must a lot of conversation to catch up." – TenTen said suggestively.

"Do you think they would give a detailed description for literary purposes?" – Sai asked faking innocence.

"Maybe Jiraya-sama could write a yaoi edition?"

"Bastard! Kakashi-sensei! Hag! What the hell?" – Naruto yelled, while Sasuke crossed his arms, glaring at them.

The blonde jounin and the Anbu were the first to leave, laughing their hearts out. Kakashi smiled at them, and gave his hand for Iruka to hold. The professor did so but glared at Sasuke one last time.

"I expect the two of you at Kakashi's tomorrow for lunch, are we clear?"

"Crystal." – they answered in unison.

The rest of the teens said their goodbyes and left. But before he left, Neji had the dare to express how lucky Sasuke was… and was presented with a not-so-deathly Sharingan.

- Scenery change -

Naruto and Sasuke were preparing for bed. Mikoto was already asleep after spending the rest of the afternoon playing with both her fathers.

The house was already cleaned; they had showered and eaten a late night snack. What they hadn't done yet, though, was talk. Very predictably they were avoiding the major changes that were about to happen the following day morning. Sasuke was going to accept the Hokage position, freeing himself from an arranged marriage and Naruto was going to loose his dream forever. However they weren't planning on talking. Talking was for girls.

Sasuke was already in bed waiting for Naruto to finish brushing his teeth.

"What's wrong?" – the raven hadn't noticed Naruto get in the bed.

"Nothing's wrong." – he said. The blond scowled.

"Yeah, right." – he said sarcastically. – "How many times do I have to tell you can't fool me?" – Sasuke looked away. – "You are always like that, you…"

"Naruto." – he called, successfully ending the other's digression. The blond was listening attentively now. – "I need you tonight." – Naruto gasped.

"What?"

"I said: I need you."

"I know what you said." – the blond interrupted. – "Do you want me, is that it?" – Sasuke nodded. – "Oh." – it finally reached the blond's brain and his eyes widened.

- Lemon warning -

He didn't say anything else and scooped closer to the raven. With one hand, he threw the sheets back. Slowly he put his hands on the other's waist while his mouth came closer to caress the other's cheek. Sasuke opened his arms to receive the blond. With one hand he tilt the other's chin up and pushed their lips together.

"Do you want me to top, right S'suke?" – the raven just nodded.

Naruto moved until he was on top of Sasuke.

He kissed the other deeply, letting their tongues swirl together. He brought his hands to the back of the raven knees and felt his way up, gently spreading the powerful legs apart. He placed one hand on the other's crotch, and started to stroke slowly. He felt the raven hardened trough the cloth. Sasuke whimpered and spread his legs wider to give better access to the other. Feeling how forward Sasuke was in this position, the blond moved his head to suck hardly on Sasuke's pulse point. He kept descending, while opening the shirt of the pyjamas with his hands. At the touch of his lover on his already heated skin, Sasuke moaned loudly. Naruto let his tongue trail the pale features of the raven's skin.

He brought his hands to the hem of the trousers and pulled them, freeing Sasuke's hard length. He closed his fingers around the erection and stroked leisurely. Sasuke thrust up, voicing his pleasure in a way that send shots of arousal through Naruto's body. The blond licked shallowly around the head. Sasuke fisted the sheets trying not to thrust up. Without much thought, Naruto swallowed everything Sasuke was. He bobbed his head up and down, making the pale body shudder from the pleasure waves his lover's motions were causing him. Slowly massaging the raven's balls, Naruto let his tongue trail the patch of skin behind them, until he was teasing the puckered hole.

"Oh my God!" – the raven arched his back from pleasure. Naruto smirked. Apparently, Sasuke hadn't been prepared for such touch.

"You like that, huh?" – he manage to say between licks.

"Naruto, don't tease." – the raven ordered in a hiss. 'Cocky bastard.' the blond thought.

Naruto complied nonetheless. The blond looked up to see the same vulnerable look he had seen last time on Sasuke. He guessed when Sasuke needed reassurance, he really needed reassurance. He reasoned that only when Sasuke wanted to be shown how loved he was he would bottom. And Naruto was more than happy to show him just how much. He would show him how mind blowing they could be together.

Deeming the other prepared enough, Naruto spread Sasuke's legs wider and brought the other's knees to rest on his elbows. He positioned himself and trusted swiftly all the way, hitting the sweet spot straight away. Sasuke cry out and arched his back, searching for contact. Naruto leaned in, making their erect nipples brush together. They moan in pleasure together, looking in each other's eyes, letting the orbs talk for them.

Naruto pulled back slightly and thrust again setting a slow pace that could pleasure them both. He put his hand on the pale shoulders and pulled Sasuke to sit on his lap, moving his hips, hinting at Sasuke to move as well, for them to share this moment. He stroked one cheek with his lips and planted soft butterfly kisses on every spot he could reach, whispering sweet nothings.

"That's it, love… ha… so good."

"Oh, yes, Naruto, I love you so much."

Their movements were harmonious, each knowing how to please the other from all those years learning how to push the other over the edge. Making love was just another way for them to show how deeply seated in each others hearts they were.

Sasuke kept riding the blond, in his own sweet time, wanting to feel him and to lengthen that moment. Naruto was thrusting up, loving Sasuke with all he had. They were so lost into felling each other that their orgasms took them by surprise, both of them gasping and moaning loudly into the kiss they shared.

- End of lemon -

They stood in each others arms, catching their breath, while caressing, nibbling, kissing, and just touching the other. Carefully, Naruto helped Sasuke into his back and laid next o him, bringing the covers up, resting his head on the raven's shoulder. He snuggled closer.

"How could I ever give you up, teme?"

"How could you give up your dream, dobe?" – Naruto smiled sadly, making Sasuke regret trailing down that path.

"I also had another dream." – the blond said. – "Having my own family and that has always been important." – the raven's eyes darken a little and Naruto very accurately guessed his feelings. – "Don't be stupid, S'suke! You know very well what I meant." – 'And that is why guys don't talk, because they suck at voicing their feelings.', crossed the blond's mind. Truth be told, if Naruto didn't knew Sasuke so well, the misunderstanding would have tear them apart… again. – "It's because I love you so much that you've became my family. I'm not using you to breed little blonds around, obviously. I wouldn't give up being Hokage for anyone but you."

Sasuke nodded, showing not only that Naruto was right in his assumptions, but that he had succeeded in reassuring the other. The blond grinned.

They stayed like that, cuddling happily for a long time, neither feeling tired. Hours later, very predictably, Mikoto cried.

"And here she is… right on time." – Naruto said, sighing, faking exasperation, but bounced blissfully dressing his pyjama pants and proceeded his path to the nursery.

Sasuke dressed as well, being it a good time as any other. He had given up offering to help, since the blond would just smile condescendingly at him and tell Sasuke just how useless it would be since Mikoto refused to be fed by him. It had irked the raven to no end but she refused to indulge him just so that he could shove it in Naruto's face.

Meanwhile, Naruto gathered the baby in his arms, reaching or the bottle with one hand as he took his place on the pink swing chair. Once she finished eating, she burped and started drifting to sleep. Naruto kept watching her felling his heart swell at love for her. Even if he and Sasuke were too young and knew virtually nothing about parenting, he wouldn't give her up for anything. It had been faith that put her in their path.

"She is a beautiful kit, kit." – he heard the Kyuubi say inside his head. He almost jumped. It had been a very long time since he last heard the deep voice of the demon. Even though they had merged, their consciences were still individual. He didn't talk to Naruto often, since it would drive anyone literally crazy.

"Yes, she is."

"So, their not letting you lead this village." – the demon sneered. The blond smirked, recognising the Kyuubi way of offering for advice and support. – "I told you this would happen, no matter how much they pretend they like you. You should just unleash me on them."

"Awww! You do care." – he teased, knowing that the monster had no real intention of destroying the village.

"Shut it, kit! You either want my help or you don't."

"I'm not going to unleash you and let you destroy the village." – Naruto said mechanically since he had said that many time before and the words had already lost their meaning.

"I don't know why, but I do know you are too nice to do such a thing." – he said with contempt. – "Therefore, that's not what I'm suggesting." – the blond quirked an eyebrow at the wall in front of him to show his scepticism, but the Kyuubi got it.

"Really? And what it's that?"

"I think it's quite appropriate." – he said, slowly, and the blond rolled his eyes at the old tasteful dramatics. – "I can make even you more of a woman…"

"I'm not a woman!" – Naruto interrupted indignantly.

"You let that Uchiha top you, so you can't argue with me about this." – knowing it was quite true that he couldn't argue, because the damn fox wouldn't listen anyway, the blond waited for the outcome. – "I can make you bear a child."

"Excuse me?"

"Dumb blond." – the Kyuubi rolled his eyes, but said nothing, waiting for the blond to process the information.

Naruto got up, placed Mikoto carefully on her crib and let himself fall on the chair. He stayed quiet for a long time, working things out. The monster waited for him to speak even though he could very well access to the blond's thoughts. His doubts and then acceptance; then, much more intense then anything, his fear for Sasuke's rejection.

"You're not kidding?"

"Nope. It's a forbidden jutsu, but you're hardly the first." – the demon answered dismissively.

"And it would be safe?"

"Like I would hurt my host!" – he said as if it was obvious. – "Besides, as I told you before, you're hardly the first and I bet that crazy busty old woman can be of use to me if we're going to do this."

"I need to speak with Sasuke."

"Such a good housewife. Sure, run along; go ask for your husband permission." – Naruto not only chose to ignore the mocking tone as he didn't mention that Sasuke was indeed to forewarn since he was going to be the father.

Sasuke was almost asleep, waiting for his lover, when said boy entered the room. Sasuke could tell something was wrong, by the way Naruto was fidgeting and how he wouldn't look at Sasuke.

"What?" – he asked trusting Naruto to understand what he meant. The blond fidgeted some more but his gaze met Sasuke's.

"If I said that I could make you have your family and still be with me would you be willing to make an effort?"

"Look, dobe, I know who're upset about the Hokage thing but there's no way. They were very insistent that it had to be a legitimate family. A surrogate mother won't do." – it was hard not to get annoyed if Naruto kept reminding him how this mess was all his fault. Was it going to be like this forever?

"I know, teme! And don't call me names."

They looked at each other and smiled at the familiarity of the situation. It was a confident smile of those who are sure of themselves. And they were sure of whom they were together. Slowly, though, the blond's grin faded as he sat on the bed near the raven. Without looking up he proceeded.

"It's possible for us to have our own children…"

"Dobe, men can't get pregnant."

"I know!" – Naruto exclaimed exasperated. – "Let me finish, for heaven's sake!" – he gathered his courage again. – "I can get pregnant."

"What? Naruto…"

"The Kyuubi can make me pregnant." – the blond interrupted quickly. They said nothing for a very long time. Finally, Naruto started to fidgeting again, moving back to his place on the bed. – "I know you love me, but I totally understand if you are not sure that you want to take that step with me. And I don't mind if you don't agree with this. I chose you over the Hokage position and I have no regrets."

And just like that, something clicked in Sasuke's brain. He wasn't being used by Naruto. The blond was fighting for his dream as he had always done, but he had deliberately chosen to marry Sasuke. If the blond thought he wasn't worth it, he wouldn't have decided to stay with him even though it had cost him everything he had worked for, or would he marry Sasuke just for a job.

"Naruto." – Sasuke called interrupting the rant. – "Would you like to marry me?" – 'What? Did that had just sounded like a proposal?', Sasuke thought. Even though he was just asking for reassurance, he didn't take back his words, because quite honestly he didn't want to. The blond blushed bright red.

"Y-Yes. Of course I do." – Sasuke allowed himself to smile brightly.

"Good, but I still don't like the idea of you getting pregnant." – he said. – "I want to talk to the demon alone."

"Okay, Sasuke." – the blond agreed, knowing that right now there wouldn't be a thing he would deny the other.

Sasuke activated his Sharingan and was transported to the limbo, where the Kyuubi rested. As soon as he faced the gates, a low chuckle was heard.

"So, we meet again, Uchiha." – the demon said mockingly. – "I expected you to have better manners than my host and wait 'till the morning."

"Is it safe?" – Sasuke saw no point in elongate the contact when neither liked it.

"Yes, it is." – the Kyuubi said distractedly, while nursing his paws. – "It's a forbidden jutsu, and I believe that your family had some insight on the subject, especially giving the need for a tailed-beast. That blond annoying sannin can help if you give her the scrolls." – Sasuke nodded hinting that he had understood.

"And what's in it for you?"

"The joy of helping my host…"

"If this is a scheme to free yourself…" – he let the rest of the threat hang in the air.

"Oh, please, I have more freedom in here than I ever had: I can put my power to use and no one tries to kill me. It's heaven, once you get used to the stupid conscience of the blondie."

"Getting lazy, demon?" – Sasuke asked, somewhat reassured.

"You can say that… got used to the comfort of the kit's body." – he smirked mischievously, much like Naruto. – "You sure know how comfortable he is."

"That's not your business." – the raven said without flinching. Then he flushed a little. – "How do we control the time of… uh… conception?" – the fox burst out laughing.

"Afraid you would go without the blondie?"

"Just answer it."

"When I think you're ready I'll do it."

"That's not saying much."

"I'll consider everything. Your own volition, the time you have, the Council's choice, money issues, all the things, I'll consider it." – the Kyuubi said.

"That still sounds very unpredictable." – the raven was not liking the plan.

"I'll give the blond a heads-up. Is that okay, Uchiha-sama?" – the demon sneered.

"Finally, you've learned some manners."

"Get out, Uchiha!"

And laughing his heart out, Sasuke did.

When reality downed on him, he faced an obviously concerned blond.

"So?" – said blond asked nervously. – "You were there an awfully long time."

"What do you want to do, baby?" – at the sound of that endearment, Naruto visibly relaxed.

"I love you and I would marry you even if this hadn't occurred." – Naruto said, seriously. – "It would make me the happiest if I could have babies with you, even if I have to carry them." – Sasuke quirked a brow at that. Naruto didn't want to bear the children? – "Don't look at me like that, teme! I'm a shinobi, I have to be in shape. Besides if the nature doesn't want men to have children, there must be a reason, and I'm not too fond of finding out why."

"It figures you would be worried about your looks." – Sasuke teased, earning a smack from the blond laying next to him. The room was dimmed lit, and a peaceful aura hanged in the hair. Naruto turned to lay on his side, so that he could face Sasuke.

"And you, S'suke? What do you want?" – the blond asked anxiously. – "Getting married and having children was never part of the plan."

"I want to marry you. So much! I want the all world to know to whom you belong." – he said impulsively.

"Possessive bastard." – Naruto said fondly. Then he sobered. – "Are you sure that that's what you want, S'suke?"

"Yes, now and forever, I'm yours." – he said solemnly, as he pulled Naruto closer and covered them both with the covers. They snuggled closer, basking in each other presence. – "Are you mine two?"

"I was never anyone else's."

They leaned in and closed the distance between their lips. The kiss was soft and sweet, as they were just caressing each other, touching each other reverently. Sasuke finally broke the contact.

"Tomorrow, I'm going to tell the Council, and then we could meet at Kakashi's for lunch."

"Okay."

Sasuke pulled the blond against his chest. He rested his head on the crook of the tanned neck and nuzzled it with his nose and placing soft kisses on the skin. It was a sweet gesture but Naruto felt the tension and shivered from pleasure.

"Are you ready for the next round, then?"

"Always."

- Time Lapse -

Sasuke straightened his clothes again while knocking on the door. For God's sake, it was like he was going to meet his in-laws for the first time. However, he already knew Kakashi and Iruka and they weren't Naruto's parents, even though the Chunnin sure acted like it. Finally he heard footsteps and the academy teacher opened the door.

"Hello, Sasuke."

"Hello, Iruka-sensei. Is Naruto already here?"

"Yes, come on in." – since he was acting normally, or at least as normally as he could act around Sasuke, Sasuke reasoned that Naruto was yet to break the news.

The blond was sitting on the couch, watching television, while Kakashi played with Mikoto who was sitting on his lap. As soon as he walked in, she stretched her tiny arms wanting to be held by her grouchy father, courtesy of Naruto.

He smiled and picked her up, blowing raspberries on her cheek. She giggled happily. He was standing in front of Naruto who grinned brightly at the scene. Sasuke looked t him and returned the smile, while taking his place besides the blond, who unconsciously leaned against the touch.

"The lunch will be ready shortly." – Iruka announced, appearing on the doorway of the living room.

"Such a good housewife, my little Chunnin is…"

"Shut it, pervert! Don't talk to Iruka-sensei like he is a woman!" – the blond yelled, appointing an accusing finger at the scarecrow. He then faced Sasuke and apparently didn't like the smirk he saw adorning the pale features. – "And you, teme, take that look out of your face! I swear, you semes think you are so manly that you can whatever you want…" – and he kept going, earning smirks from the other men.

Sasuke rolled his eyes and proceeded to play with his daughter, while Naruto lectured. He then noticed two expectant looks coming their way. Iruka had joined Kakashi on the loveseat by the window and both of their sensei were looking at the young couple. He swallowed hard and elbowed Naruto on the ribs trying to get his attention. Finally the dense blond was aware of the situation.

"So, how did the meeting with the Council go?" – Iruka asked.

Sasuke handed Mikoto to Naruto and faced the other two. A silent agreement between the blond and himself left clear that it was Sasuke who was supposed t break the news.

"I agreed to raise a family. Naruto is going to be the successor of Tsunade, even though it's not official until I have my first child." – he said quickly, as when who have to take some awful medicine and you do it the fastest you can.

Confusion could be read on Kakashi and Iruka's face, because they remembered quite well the dramatic scene of the previous day. They stared at the boys processing every possible consequence of that action. They exchange looks and at last Kakashi spoke.

"I have to say that you are both taking this surprisingly well. Have you decided on a fake wedding?"

"No, I would never do that to anyone!" – Naruto said quickly. He then blushed at his outburst and tried to hide it by appearing very busy nursing Mikoto.

"Well, you see…" – the raven started. He stopped to collect himself and put his professional persona back in place. It was for the best to treat this like an S-ranked mission, in fact he believed that at any moment his life would be endangered. – "Naruto and I talked and we are going to get married."

"I'm sure both of you know that men can't get pregnant." – Kakashi said gently as if they had lost their minds.

"Of course they know! I was their Biology teacher." – Iruka said loudly.

And for the next half an hour, Naruto tried to convince their teachers that yes, it was possible, and yes, it was safe, and yes, he was ready for it, and yes, he wanted to marry Sasuke and yes, he wasn't going to regret it, and yes, Sasuke was okay with it.

"Naruto." – Iruka called and the blond winced. The brunette had been awfully quiet and that was the voice he used when he was really upset. – "I don't think that's wise."

"It's safe, Iruka-sensei. My family worked on the jutsu who are going to use and the Kyuubi said he was going to help every step of the process." – Sasuke put in, trying to convince the other, but unable to be proud of himself and Naruto for figuring this out on their own.

"Oh, the great Uchiha clan worked on it! My concerns are gone." – the Chunnin said sarcastically. – "How do I know that this is not one of the crazy jutsus which made your family a burden to this village?" How do I know this is not a scheme to control the Kyuubi like Madara did?"

Naruto was gaping like a fish, not quite understanding what the hell had happened. Kakashi shook his head disapprovingly at his lover's behaviour, but he didn't step in, knowing that this needed to be resolved for the sake of both teens. But Sasuke was the worse. He paled and looked like the frightened teen he was, but soon he was already in control.

"I can assure you Iruka-sensei, that I mean no harm to Naruto. I love him and I plan to marry him and have many children. He is going to be Hokage and I'm going to be Anbu Captain and this village isn't going to know what hit it." – he spoke coldly, but they could see the anger in his eyes. Never once had Sasuke talked to Iruka like that or lost his temper with so little provocation. Naruto guessed that all the changes taking place the last few days had made the raven especially temperamental. – "You can either be part of it or not, but don't you dare to question my feelings nor will I allow it." – and just like that he turn to leave the house. But Iruka, who was shocked beyond words had other ideas.

"Don't you dare walking out on me, Uchiha!" – the Chunnin yelled. – "How could you be so stupid to agree with this?! Naruto is very trusting; we all know that, but you? I had taken you for someone smart!"

"Iruka." – Kakashi interrupted. – "They are both teenagers. Don't forget that." – the brunette glared at his lover, but his expression softened when realization finally downed on him. - "I understand that you want to have a happy ending, Sasuke, but this may not be the way."

"Don't make me loose my family again to that monster." – Iruka pleaded.

And Sasuke felt a warm felling spread to his chest at Iruka considering him family. But he was so certain he could make this work. Even though Iruka's wrath made sense now, he couldn't help but be angry at him and Kakashi for ruining their happiness.

"Hn." – he didn't know what to say, but he wasn't about to accede.

"Iruka, Kakashi." – a tiny voice, belonging to a scared blond was heard. – "I think you could give it a change. We could do some research."

How exactly could anyone deny such a hopeful request? Much to their dismay, both Iruka and Kakashi found themselves agreeing with that. As Sasuke gave them a nod from appreciation, unable to contain his happiness, the older men really wished that things would work out, because if someone deserved it, it was those two.


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