Hello, again. I'm on fire these days. I can see the ending so clearly I just have to put it into words. That's why I'm updating so soon. I had no time to proofreading again. Still in this godforsaken village.
Also, 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! =]
You really must be tired of reading this warning by now... I'm tired and I just do the copy-paste thing.
It was the Tenth of October.
The entire village of Konohagakure was celebrating the eighteenth birthday of the Kyuubi defeat. Fireworks could be hear, people singing and partying. All of them wore their best clothes and told heroic stories of how the Yondaime Hokage defeated the monster. His father. Who convicted his own child to ostracism.
Naruto shook his head to send away any bitter thoughts that were sure to appear on this day. It wasn't like that anymore. Twenty-one people had relinquished the amazing festival in order to celebrate his birth. The Rookie 9, original team Gai and Gai himself, Sai, the two sannin, Iruka and Kakashi, Genma and Raidou.
And that's why, this year he found himself sitting on the head of a big table in an expensive restaurant, closed only for them thanks to Sasuke's influence and, Naruto suspected, his Sharingan, instead of being closed up on his own home eating a cake baked by Sakura, annoying the living hell out of Sasuke, dealing with a drunken Kakashi who couldn't keep his hands of Iruka. He chuckled. He really had have fun since he became a Genin.
On his right side Sasuke looked at him questioningly, while giving a piece of bread to Mikoto so that she could chew on it. Naruto just shrugged.
They were now waiting for dessert. It had really been a fun dinner party. They had talked about work like true shinobi, but the conversation had been light. They had talked about Naruto, remembering his early years: Genma and Raidou and told some of the pranks he pulled that Naruto thought no one knew about. Iruka had narrowed his eyes at him, and the blond grinned sheepishly. Kakashi had amused them all with stories from their team and now Jiraya was telling some stories of their missions. Naruto was dying from embarrassment.
" So, you see, the only way to enter the building was placing someone in there." – he was saying. – "And the blond there sure looks like a woman." – Naruto groaned and hid his face in his arms. Sasuke was listening carefully though.
"You made the idiot disguise himself as a courtesan?!" – Kiba asked, dumbfounded.
"Yes, I was laughing so hard I couldn't help him tie the obi…" – and he laughed as he remembered the situation.
"So troublesome. It could have been a failure." – Shikamaru gave his professional opinion.
"But it wasn't." – Jiraya said triumphantly. – "On the fourth night the guy finally requested the blond. Then, everything went smoothly." – everyone burst out laughing at the innuendo. Except Sasuke. Sasuke was glaring at Naruto.
"Is there anyone I have to kill, dobe?" – Naruto narrowed his eyes in which was supposed to be menacing, but ended up being adorable. Everyone laughed.
"Possessive bastard." – he muttered, but didn't answer.
In that moment dessert came and they changed subject. Then they sang 'Happy Birthday' and cut the cake. Naruto took a bite and knew immediately who had baked it. He smiled at the pinkette.
"Thank you, Sakura-chan."
"I know how you like my cooking." – she said, as she gave him a wink. She then cleared her throat. – "I think it's time for the presents. Don't you think Sasuke?" – the raven smirked and nodded. He put the asleep Mikoto on the her chair, and with the help of Sakura he brought the presents.
Naruto had so much fun. His presents were from practical things like weapons to books, to more symbolic things like photo albums and plush-foxes, mostly given by the girls. When he opened the rectangular box Sai gave him he almost fainted. It was a sex toy, of that he was sure, he just wasn't sure how did one use it.
"What is it?" – Neji asked, intrigued by the blond's reaction. Naruto shook his head too embarrassed to talk. Sasuke peeked over his shoulder and his eyes widened owlishly. He glared at the older raven who had a fake innocent expression on his face.
"I believe you and I have to talk." – the avenger said coldly, but then his face broke into a smirk.
"Interested?" – Sai asked, enjoying his new found relationship with Sasuke.
"Very."
"I hate you both so much." – Naruto put in weakly.
"Liar." – the ravens answered together. They looked at each other and smiled at Naruto frustrated groan.
Naruto had another surprise at Gaara's present. It had a card.
'Hey, Naruto. I couldn't be there, sorry. Thus I tried very hard on my present. Hope you like it. Best wishes for you, Uchiha and Mikoto.'
It was a scroll. Just a scroll. Seeing Naruto's confused stare, TenTen rolled her eyes. She violently took the scroll from his hands and smacked his head with it.
"Ouch! What was that for?" – the blond whined.
"You don't know what this is, right?" – she didn't wait for his answer and proceeded. – "It's a very powerful seal. You can store any type of weapons in this. It's very useful. Not many people can do it. Gaara is very resourceful." – she was both amazed and jealous. Naruto smiled and placed the scroll carefully on the box, ready to take really good care of it.
Only then he noticed that Sasuke was not in the room. He looked around and then remembered that Sasuke was yet to give him his present, maybe that's why he was gone. Naruto smiled. He was about to be wooed, he just knew it.
Suddenly, Sakura turned off some of the lights, making his friends focus on his place on the top of the table. She then knocked on a side door and returned to her place.
Sasuke gave her time to get back and then swallowed. Why did he let her convince him to do this? This should be happening in the privacy of their home and then followed by a really satisfying love-making session. But no! Sakura convinced him that Naruto would love a big gesture like this. And if in any other subject Sasuke was a man certain of himself, when regarding Naruto he was ready to listen to anyone that could make any sense… except Gai, maybe… or Lee. 'Argh! Whatever! What it's done is done.'
Naruto kept looking at the door expectantly.
Then Sasuke walked in.
And Naruto gaped, slowly getting up, genuinely wooed.
His beautiful, tall, smart, annoying and perfect lover walked in with an amazing bouquet of full bloom blood-red and white roses. Sasuke was nervous, Naruto could tell. He smiled shyly to the blond as if asking for approval. Well, he had it; he had Naruto's full and unconditional approval.
As if he was walking on clouds, Sasuke approached the blond and slowly and very deliberately, as if giving Naruto time to stop him, he propped himself on one knee on the floor.
The blond paled, not believing that Sasuke would do this in such a public fashion. Besides how dare he act as f Naruto was a woman… Oh, the hell! Not even mentally, Naruto could find the strength to pretend that he wasn't the happiest man alive seeing his lover go out of his way to show how much he loved the blond. And if he was true to himself, and he was, albeit reluctantly, he was not being treated like a woman, he was being treated like someone who was deeply loved. He allowed himself to split his face in the brightest smile he had ever given anyone.
And just like that, Sasuke relaxed. The raven smiled too and nodded to Sakura to proceed with the ceremony. Sasuke had been raised in a traditional family, so there were things that needed to be done, even though most of the traditions he considered stupid, there were things that he truly believed in.
The kunoichi got up in her beautiful traditional maid kimono, and placed herself between them. Naruto accepted the roses, burying his nose in them to smell their lovely scent, as Sasuke got up.
The pinkette took the flowers and placed them in a table behind her. She reached for a little box and took two red silk strings. Naruto just watched, feeling overwhelmed by all these beautiful traditions. She tied the strings on both of their right wrists, symbolizing the red string of faith that united them. The blond was felling so happy that he felt tears polled in his eyes. Feelings the emotions curse freely from his lover, Sasuke hold his hand in a simple but great gesture.
Sakura then gave Sasuke a velvet box, in which Naruto knew would be a family heirloom meant for him. And sure enough, Sasuke handed him the box, his lips twitching as he fought the urge to break a heart-breaking smile. In there, there was a beautiful white gold ring, ages old, he knew, because he had seen it many times in old Uchiha photo albums. It had some symbols on it for protection and happiness. Very plain and beautiful, as an Uchiha. Leisurely, as if to elongate this moment, Sasuke put the ring on Naruto's right hand, and then brought it to his lips, he kissed the back for respect and then the palm for a promise. He let his fingers trace that hands that belonged only to him. And with that, the blond lost his fight with the tears. He didn't even know what was tradition and what was Sasuke's own volition, since everything felt so made for them. Sasuke cleaned the tears as soon as they fell.
"It's okay. You mean this much to me." – he whispered soothingly, even though everyone heard what was meant only for Naruto's years.
"Stupid teme." – Naruto sniffled. – "Making me look all girly in front of the girls." – quiet giggles could be heard. Sasuke smiled when he just wanted to gather the blond in his arms, but he had to complete the 'Yui-no' ceremony.
Sakura gave them a moment, and them reached for two wrapped boxes and handed each one for each boy. Naruto opened his and was presented with a bright orange obi, with golden swirls and spirals giving it a beautiful tone. A grey hakama was also on the gift. Naruto ran his hands trough the fabric.
Sasuke had done the same, hiding his surprise at the content. Even though he had idealized the ceremony, it had been Sakura, as the matchmaker, who had taken care of everything. His obi was dark blue, with red stripes creating a pattern. His hakama was black. He looked at his female friend questioningly.
"There is no bride and groom in this couple." – she said, addressing her audience, more than the two teens. – "So, there is no such thing as traditional gifts. Both of you received an obi, given to the bride as a symbol of virtue…"
"Too late! Their virtue is long gone." – Kiba yelled. Most of the boys laughed, even Naruto did, but Hinata smacked him in the head for interrupting the ceremony. It was a good thing, because if she hadn't done it, Sasuke would and it wouldn't be pretty. Sakura glared, but continued.
"And the hakama, as a symbol of fidelity, that even if it lacks on other aspects of your life…" – Sakura teased. Everyone exchanged knowing looks. – "… it is unquestionable how loyal you are to each other."
Naruto wasn't sure at what to say, but he figured that if Sasuke hadn't spoke yet, there was nothing he had to say. The pinkette proceeded. Sasuke took a deep breath. The next gift was the most beautiful thing he, as a child, had ever seen. She grabbed a rectangular box and she gave it to them. Reverently, the raven opened the box, and extended it to Naruto to take what was inside. It was a beautiful fan which opened end to end with flowers and swirls and abstract symbols. It was mainly red as the Uchiha fan. Naruto ran his fingers trough it as Sasuke did the dame. Their hands touched and without breaking the contact they looked at each other.
"The suehiro symbolizes happiness and a bright happy future for you two, and those are the wishes of all your friends. You are now officially engaged." – Sakura said and it was obvious by her tone that the ceremony was over. Their audience burst in applause.
Oblivious to anyone that wasn't the other, Sasuke and Naruto kept staring at each other. Suddenly, unable to contain his feelings anymore, Naruto launched himself to his lover arms and held him tightly.
"I love you so much, you know?" – the blond said in the other's ears.
"Yes. I love you too."
- Scenery change AND Lemon warning -
And, of course, as soon as they step into their house and Mikoto was nicely sleeping in her own bed, they jumped each other. Naruto wasn't even sure how they got to the bedroom.
"Oh, yes, yes." - the blond encouraged as Sasuke broke the kiss to nibble his jaw, his neck, as he ran his tongue to he shell of his ear, planted open mouth kisses along his neck.
He pulled Sasuke's head to cover the pink lips with his own, coaxing the mouth open and sliding his tongue in, clashing the muscled organs, touching where he knew it would drive the pale man crazy. Their bodies were fully pressed together and Naruto could tell they were both getting hard. He ground against Sasuke, seeking pleasure.
The raven had a hand on his waist and was guiding them to bed. Soon enough, Naruto fell onto the bed, meeting Sasuke's heated gaze. The raven was kneeled between his spread legs, as they looked at each other. They smiled.
"You know, S'suke, we're supposed to keep our virtue." – Sasuke smirked, as he leaned and opened Naruto's shirt. He let his tongue trail the erect pink nubs. Naruto moaned and his eyes rolled to the back of his head. His chest arched from the bed, leaning into the contact.
"So, do you still want to keep our virtue or you want to try that amazing gift Sai gave us?" – blue eyes snapped opened and his cock twitched with interest. But he didn't think he was that comfortable with his own sexuality yet. His fear must have been clear, because Sasuke chuckled and leaned in to kiss his lips. – "Don't worry; the only thing I want right now is you and only you." – Naruto blushed a little and pulled Sasuke to his arms. For a moment the raven returned the hug, but the tight on his pants was screaming for attention. He pulled back. – "How do you want me?"
"As quickly as possible."
"So demanding."
They looked at each other. Their feelings were clear on their gaze. Both teens sobered, as if the mood had changed somehow. And it had, because they now felt as if what they were about to do was a consummation of some sort.
Sasuke reached down and let his fingers caress the scarred cheeks, and then his mouth followed the path. He let his tongue trace the features of his lover as he approached his target. He unbuttoned the pants and pulled them down. He teased the growing erection beneath the cloth of the boxers.
"Oh, Sasuke, more." – the blond moaned loudly. Never one to deny is beautiful lover anything, Sasuke did a he was told and pulled the boxers down, freeing Naruto from them. Without hesitation, he took the hard length on his mouth and started to bob his head up and down not putting enough pressure on his lips to really satisfy the other. The blond rocked his head on the pillow, too lost to be coherent, trying o trust, wanting to be satisfied.
"Pillow." – Sasuke asked.
Naruto complied, half-conscious of it and gave the raven his own pillow, since his blond head rested on his. Sasuke pulled back slightly and let Naruto trust up, down his throat. Taking advantage on Naruto's lifting form, the raven shoved his pillow under the tanned hips. This new angle allowed the blond to rest and focus only on the feelings Sasuke was giving him. Sasuke freed the hard cock, and brought his pale fingers to Naruto's swollen pink lips.
"Suck." – blindly, Naruto complied, as if Sasuke's fingers were the best thing he had ever tasted, as he swirled his tongue between them and sucked, coating them with his own saliva.
Sasuke shifted back until he had his mouth on Naruto's balls, sucking them and massaging them with his free hand. He moved down tasting his lover, slowly pushing the testicles to the side so that he could access the puckered hole. He let his tongue trust a few times, loosening the muscles; before he let his fingers do the same, reaching further and hitting the blond's sweet spot.
"Sasuke, Sasuke… again… ngnh." – the blond could only moan lost sentences, feel and let himself be pleasured, as it seem that Sasuke was firm in his resolution of giving his everything to the blond that night. – "I'm ready for you. Please." – he pleaded.
Sasuke complied. Easily he took his own clothes. He was distracted taking his own boxers that he didn't noticed that the blond had sat up, until a hand softly reached to stroke him. He looked up. Sasuke was high propped on his knees and the blond scoped closer, facing a huge erection. He smiled mischievously and looked up. Without breaking eye contact, Naruto ran his tongue along the shaft. Sasuke almost came at such a sight.
"Just to slip in easily." – the blond explained, even though it was obvious that he was teasing Sasuke.
The raven almost lost it. He groaned loudly, losing the little control he had. Oh, it would slip in alright, Sasuke would make sure of that. Intertwining his fingers in the blond locks, the raven pulled Naruto's head up, reaching down to shove his tongue in the other's mouth and take everything he could. He broke the kiss and gently pushed the other on his back, his hips still high thanks to the pillow. Sasuke reached at spread the thighs apart, exposing the entrance to his eyes and his cock. He teased it a little with the head of his leaking cock, and slowly pushed in.
"Yes, yes, yes!" – Naruto whimpered. – "You always feel so good."
Angling his thrusts, Sasuke set up a slow pace, that hit Naruto's prostrate every time. The blond crossed his ankles behind Sasuke's back, bringing him closer at each thrust. He rounded the pale chest with hiss arms, placing his hands on the back of the broad shoulders, and rested his forehead on Sasuke's shoulder, inhaling the sweet scent of his lover. Sasuke leaned in into the embrace propping himself on his elbows so that he could keep his angle. He let his cheek caress the side of Naruto's head and whispered loving nothings in his ear, meant for Naruto but also meant for himself, as if he wanted to know that Naruto was actually there.
"Faster, please… almost there!" – the blond pleaded.
"Yes, love, everything, anything…"
Sasuke quickened their tempo, both of them losing their remaining coherency, moving in harmony, seeking pleasure but also to pleasure the other. Sasuke reached between them and closed his fingers around Naruto's twitching erection. He felt himself close, ready to release his seed in the heat of his lover. And with a few strokes, Naruto was ready. Sasuke thrust in with all is passion and the blond came hissing his lover's name. Sasuke then let himself go.
- End of lemon -
The raven collapsed on top of his lover, exhausted, catching his breath, while he caressed Naruto's neck with his nose. The blond stood there, panting, drawing circles on the pale back.
"This was…pant… good, right?" – Sasuke asked.
"Yes, everything was! The party, you, the ceremony, you, the unbelievable fuck, you, oh, and did I mention you?" – the raven chuckled, moving to lay besides Naruto and cuddling him, intertwining their fingers.
"You're getting sappy, you know?"
"I'm in love; I'm allowed to be sappy." – Sasuke chuckled again happily. – "By the way, S'suke, not that I'm complaining and I'm not…" - he emphasized, looking serious for a moment and relaxing in the next. – "… why did you propose so soon? Not getting enough of me as it is?" – Sasuke hesitated for a while.
"Just to shove it in the Council's face." – he murmured into Naruto's shoulder, afraid he would get chastised. The blond just sighed relieved.
"Good." – and at Sasuke quizzical expression, he continued. – "It's just, for a moment, I thought we had a timeline or something. I'm not ready to have children yet. Mikoto is handful by her own."
"Well, we do have a timeline… but it's five years, so we're cool." – Sasuke answered a bit sleepily. Naruto, of course, was still wide awake, but he cuddled nonetheless and prepared to drift off to sleep until Mikoto woke up.
"I guess we can get married by then…"
And that's precisely what they did.
Of course the Council had been against it, but they were force to back down and bite their own tongues for coercing people into doing their bidding.
For the next three years, they fought, they improve, they loved each other and their daughter. Their careers shot up, and they gained the respect of the village as a couple and as Anbu captains, even when people said they were too reckless to lead. It turns out they weren't… the only thing they had problem leading, was each other, because, even if they were oh-so-in-love, they still fought like cat and mouse.
Three years after their engagement, Sasuke and Naruto finally decided to tie the not.
So, it's smaller. It's sappier. It's predictable. But I'm so happy! It's not over for two or three more chapters, so no worries! =]
By the way, full bloom red roses mean 'I love you' and white roses mean 'eternal love', 'heavenly hapiness'. So sweet, isn't it?
