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Forgive my lame attempts at first person narrative in some of this chapter. I've never written in first person before so…sorry if it's horrid. I also attempted present tense too. It's probably just as bad. I have a tendency to switch back to past tense but I will check this over many times to try and make sure it's good.

"Kakashiiii! I have to doo thiiiis!" Iruka whined from his place in his boyfriend's arms. They were on Kakashi's small couch with Iruka in his lover's lap while trying to get free. Though it was to no avail; every time he tried to get off, the strong arms that were wrapped protectively around his middle would tighten and force him back against Kakashi's chest. Although he would never admit it but he was enjoying it a bit – he knew from the bulge in the Jounin's trousers that he was enjoying it to – especially the way he was being slammed back onto his lover's crotch. But he had somewhere to be.

He needed to tell Naruto about Mijime and Sasuke before the latter came back from his mission. It was only a few days until the jinchuuriki's birthday and Iruka thought it only right for the boy to know as soon as possible. He had also forced the test results to the back of his mind. Tsunade had given him the task of telling the blond what was wrong with him. He had refused - convincing the Hokage successfully that it would be better coming from her since she was a doctor.

That was another reason why he wanted his 'son' to know about the cheating as soon as possible. He didn't want Tsunade to tell him before he knew about Mijime. Of course…he had no idea when she was planning on telling him – though it didn't seem to be any time soon.

"Please…Iruka-dolphin-chaaaan…just tell him another time." Kakashi purred into the brunette's neck, making Iruka squirm. But he shook his head and peeled the others arms away from around him. They had been spending a lot of time together recently and it was taking Iruka a while to get used to such changes, but he was truly starting to enjoy being around the other male. The possessiveness got sweet after a while.

"Sorry Kashi…I'll come back later on to see you, I promise. I just think I need to tell him. He deserves to know."

Kakashi frowned, "I thought you wanted Tsunade to let him know."

"Not that! The girl who Sasuke is seeing. I want to tell Naruto about her."

"Ahhh…" Kakashi smiled coyly, "but you don't even know if he is actually cheating or not…you don't have any evidence."

"Yes I do!" He snapped back as he tore himself away from Kakashi, fully prepared to run out of the flat and to his favorite student at that very moment. "I heard her talking about the dates they have been on! I heard her! So don't tell me I'm wrong!" He watched as Kakashi lowered his eye and sighed, allowing his angered lover to think what he wanted. It was probably the truth anyway.

Iruka didn't appreciate the treatment and made sure Kakashi was aware of that as he stormed out of the building and made his way to a familiar Uchiha mansion. What did Kakashi know anyways…sure they were his students recently and he did know them pretty well. The silver haired man had even said he wasn't surprised that Sasuke was cheating; although that was before details of the account had been divulged. But Iruka was sure – so very sure – that the Uchiha was unfaithful. He had found himself wishing it wasn't so…especially once they had been told of Naruto's present 'concern' as Tsunade had dubbed it. The Chuunin mentally snorted; yes…because that's what you label pregnancy as.

He stopped dead in his tracks as the realization hit him – Naruto was pregnant. He was really carrying Sasuke's child. This was not another one of his tricks - as he had fooled himself into thinking at the back of his mind – and there was no going back. Was he really going to tell Naruto that Sasuke was cheating on him right before he found out the man was the father of his child? Could Iruka really do something like this? He sighed as he continued walking. He'd decide once he got there.

Stepping up onto the front porch, he rang the doorbell and waited patiently for an answer. He knew the blond was in; he had been allowed a week at home for his birthday and to practice a few techniques and tasks he had been given by Tsunade.

He heard someone yell something from inside. He had no idea what it was that was shouted but knew the blond would arrive at his aid soon enough. What he did not expect were the sound of footsteps running towards the door quickly before it was swung open and a half naked Naruto stood for all to see.

If Iruka had noticed he might have seen that not only was his favorite student only dressed in a towel – predictably orange – he was also dripping wet and panting, it may have been obvious that the boy had just ran half ways across the mansion to reach the front door after taking a shower, or perhaps a bath due to the prune wrinkled fingers. But Iruka just couldn't lift his eyes from the boy's stomach. Which was soon noticed and Naruto flushed a brilliant shade of red before scurrying off through the house, leaving a startled Iruka facing an open door.

It took a few moments before the brunette was able to step into the house and close the door behind him. He had not needed a reality check; he kept wishing this was not happening; wishing that Naruto was not pregnant. 'Oh god…' Iruka made his way to the guest lounge. Most who knew Naruto and Sasuke would immediately make their way to the kitchen or the living room, but Iruka always preferred to wait here.

Naruto reappeared through the door, fully clothed and sporting a large shirt of Sasuke's yet again. The boy rarely wore any of his own clothes now; it was always his lover's larger ones, though he still wore his own jeans, it would do no good wearing his boyfriends because although in length they were larger, his hips were much wider than Sasuke's. Iruka sighed and looked to the floor, a tell tale sign that something serious was about to be said.

"Naruto…it's Sasuke-"

"Oh my god! Is Sasuke okay?!" Naruto yelled with wide eyes, giving Iruka no time to continue. "Nothing bad has happened on the mission right?! Who else did he say was going with him?! Kiba was…and Ino too! Nothing has happened has it?! And oh my god…" He ranted on as Iruka closed his eyes; his attempts at stopping the blond were futile. Until of course, he lost his patience, and did something he probably shouldn't have. He interrupted him.

"Sasuke!" He started loud enough to drown out the blonde's antics and grab his attention. Iruka turned to desperate eyes and murmured the words, hating the heartbroken look that flashed over his 'son's face.

"Sasuke is cheating on you…"

I wish I didn't feel this way. The pain in my heart and the feeling of self betrayal. I want to be happy but I don't know how to fulfill that. I am on my way to see her. The one who is confusing me so much. I'm not supposed to like her, but I just can't help it. She really does grow on you when you spend so much time with her. I frown as I continued my walk towards her small shack. She lives in a little house just outside Konoha; a five minute walk and I'll be there.

Since when have I liked girls anyways?

…Never.

So why her? I shouldn't be complaining…this is good. Maybe she can make me happy after all. Maybe…but still…

My thoughts are interrupted as I realize I've arrived. Her house really is run down, I think as I knock on her door. She appears moments later, slightly shocked that I'm already back. I smirk at her and she smiles widely at me. I adore her smile, it's bright like the sun. I hadn't realized that I've begun to think of the little pieces of her as opposed to the larger, more noticeable qualities. There are a lot of things I have missed of her while being away.

"You're back early! I take it the mission was successful." She says as she leads me into the house. I like to hear her talk, she never annoys me like the others do and she doesn't treat me like a piece of meat.

"Of course." I reply confidently and she giggles, I can't take my eyes off of her.

"Have you given Hokage-sama your report? I see you still have the missionary bag," She points to my bag that is still upon my back – I haven't bothered to take it off yet – a gorgeous smile creeps onto her pale face, her smooth skin taking on a small blush; the sight is breathtaking. When had I begun to see her this way? "Don't you want to go home first?" She continues shyly, I know what she's hinting at and I smirk again. I want her. Just her. Everything else can wait.

"I had my team mates deliver it…and I'd rather be here." I say as I approach her but before her mind can comprehend what is happening my lips are upon hers. The kiss is light and when we break apart, our lips still touching, I murmur my next words; the ones I know will make her happy. I want to make her happy. "With you…" I say softly and we kiss again, our fingers touch and I make my way through her house, slipping my bag and cloak off my shoulders as I continue through the small building, she has no choice but to follow. I've been here a few times already and know the house inside out.

I make sure to kick the door shut when we enter the bedroom, I prefer making out when the outside world is completely shut away. When I don't have to think about right and wrong, what I should be doing or who I should be with.

It takes me moments to strip her of her clothing, and me partially of mine. She seems rather surprised by my blunt actions – it is usually her who takes control - but I want her. I have made up my mind and I choose to be with her. It won't take me long to dispose of my problems and then we will be together. I kiss each and every part of her body that I can, wishing more than anything to be closer to her. My deep eyes watch as we touch, our pale skin matches blissfully. Her dark hair is scattered around her perfect face. A light sheen of sweat glistens on her flushed body.

"Mijime…" I whisper her name as I reach in for another kiss. I know now…what I have to do.

Iruka waited for a response. He tried not to let the boys quietness get to him. The blond was bound to be in shock – or horror. But he did get rather worried when Naruto started laughing, and not a giggle either, this was proper laughing; hysterics. The future Hokage was struggling to breath by the time he had finished the seizure. Iruka tried to tell himself that this was normal behavior – he was just having a hard time grasping the situation – but even Iruka couldn't persuade himself that this was normal by any means.

Naruto calmed himself gradually and eventually leapt onto the couch next to his former sensei, he found the expression on the mans face rather amusing. But this was definitely a mistake. There was no way Sasuke was cheating on him. Just no way. There would be a reasonable explanation. It was impossible for his Uchiha to two-time; the guy was too proud.

"Sasuke isn't cheating on me." He gasped out as his lungs relished the air they were finally being allowed. "You have definitely made a mistake Iruka-sensei! Sasuke wouldn't do that." He watched as the brunette shook his head vigorously. He really did find this amusing. "I know you think he's a bastard – which I'm not denying – but he isn't that bad. He would never cheat on me…I know about the whole clan deal but he would have no reason to cheat." He said confidently, though in the back of his mind a voice screamed at him for being so naïve and trusting.

It told him to look at the facts. Sasuke had frequently lied about his whereabouts. Not that Naruto distrusted him but…there had been an incident around two months ago. Sasuke had told Naruto that he wouldn't be home till well after mid-night as he was filing reports which he, as ANBU captain, was required to do once in a while. But the next day as Naruto had been training with the Hokage he had enquired as to how Sasuke had done; if he'd finished all the reports. Tsunade had looked at him strangely before informing him that there had been no outstanding reports to be filed since they had been updated only a few weeks previously. Since then Naruto had made little effort in checking whether Sasuke was really doing what he said he was doing, but he did notice the few times when Sasuke had not covered himself up very well.

"Naruto…I'm very sure. There is a girl who I saw in the Hokage tower and she was talking about a date she had been on with him. She spoke of it as if it were a regular occurrence. I'm not telling you to hurt you, I'm trying to look out for you. Please just…think about it." He said, his tone regrettably sympathetic, Naruto despised it. But thankfully Iruka spoke no more; just wished him well in his studies that had been given to him by Tsunade and left.

Once Naruto was alone he found it much harder to believe what he had said. He hated doubting his boyfriend but there was a lot of evidence. The thought made him ache in places he never knew could. Deciding to get his mind off of such things, he returned to the cellar – he had been trying to learn some of the techniques set for him - but it was hard.

Kyuubi had been surprisingly helpful, she had explained to him which were the hardest to do and which should be done first. In some cases he would have to learn a certain one before others could be mastered. The first he had managed to complete in little time – it was a simple technique but opened the basics of other, stronger jutsus. Thankfully the last he would learn would be the Shiki Fuujin as it was the most advanced of any of the kinjutsus; he was glad, he didn't really approve of it in the first place. Though the one he was working on now was the Hakke no Fuuin Shiki – it was also one of the best jutsus to date and he knew that if he mastered this seal then he would be able to seal anything at any time. That didn't stop him glaring at it with all his might. He had begun to get a headache and had decided to stop for a break and treat himself to a soothing bath when the doorbell had rung.

But now that he was faced with the task at hand yet again, he found it even harder to concentrate. Not only did he have a certain fox interrupting him every so often, he now also had his lover to think about. He really missed Sasuke. He hoped the older male would return soon. The mission had been set for a month, but he could always hope they would finish early.

Sasuke always used to try his hardest to be back to Naruto in less time than predicted. Lately he hadn't been doing such things. It had started a while before the camping holiday they had gone on but Naruto couldn't stop the dread that filled his stomach at the thought of loosing the Uchiha; the thought of his boyfriend with another; holding another; kissing another; loving another. He felt the tears on his cheeks before he realized he was crying.

He scrunched his bright cerulean eyes closed until he felt like he could move again. He was shaking; he could feel himself trembling. This whole situation was making him feel weak. Sighing, he stood, he wasn't going to waste his time staring at a scroll he couldn't concentrate enough on to even read let alone learn…

He realized only once he was half way there that it had been a few days since he had seen Sakura, because he had been given time off he hadn't seen her at the Hokage tower. When he thought about it though…she would be there just now! So that meant that she wouldn't be at home. 'Darn!' He could still go but he didn't think talking with Lee would be as helpful. He didn't need to hear about the joys of youth right now. He needed some good, cold advice. 'Let's go see Tsunade-baa-chan!'

I watch her as she lays beside me. She is sleeping. I wish I could sleep too, but I can't, I have to go. Although my heart tells me to stay here I know I mustn't. Not yet anyway. I have to go and see him…I'm still trying to figure out how to get rid of him. I sigh and leave the warmth of the bed. Picking up my clothes and redressing myself as I head to the door, I can't take my eyes away from her form. She really is beautiful.

It makes me slightly bitter to think that I have been missing this all along; that if I'd just opened my eyes more I would have seen what was right in front of me. Then I wouldn't have been with him and this predicament would be far from what it is now. I just want to be happy…

I exit the house as quietly as the old floorboards will allow, making sure to pick up my bag and cloak, and make my way home. Where he will undoubtedly be. I ask myself why I'm still with him, but I cannot give an answer. Surely this whole mess will come to an end soon; surely I will stop hurting soon. I won't talk of this problem to anyone; it is mine to deal with and I'll deal accordingly. Now all I need to do is get him out of my life and Mijime will be mine.

I smile at the thought of just me and her for eternity together. It makes me feel a lightness I've never felt before. I notice now that I've arrived at the village and that means it won't be long until I'm home. I want to postpone it more – I don't want to go back to lying yet. I often wonder if I'm a bad person. At times I think I am, but perhaps it's just the selfishness, because I am selfish for sure.

Yeh… it must just be the selfishness.

"Tsunade-baa-chan!" A voice boomed from outside her door. 'Oh jeez, could he have come at a worse time?' was all she had time to think before the door burst open and a grinning Naruto stood. He took a moment to register who was in the room and then he frowned. It was the team who had been sent on the mission to Kazanakure. The one Sasuke was on. Guess who wasn't in the room…

"Where's Sasuke?!" The blonde gasped. As team captain – which he had to be since he was not only captain of the ANBU, but also the only ANBU in the group – he should have been there; he had to give the Hokage the mission report. So he must have been in danger. Naruto panicked.

Tsunade just sighed and shook her head, unconsciously making Naruto even ore worried. Luckily, Kiba laughed and brought everyone back to the room. It was then that Naruto realized that Kiba was, in fact, the only other person in the room…'where's…'

"Haha!" Kiba laughed, "The other two never came to hand in the report…sent me here all on my lonesome! Don't know where Sasuke was going but Ino had missed her boyfriend, psh! As if! Everyone knows they change every week! He's probably forgotten who she is!" But Naruto wasn't paying attention. Was Sasuke with that girl? Was he with her instead of him? Had he rushed home for her? 'Oh god,' he suddenly felt very nauseous.

Tsunade growled, "Kiba, get out!" and the dog lover did as told, excusing himself in mock politeness. Naruto didn't register anything until He heard the Hokage scream his name. He immediately snapped his eyes to hers. She was not happy. She opened her mouth and Naruto thought she was going to scold him. But nothing like that happened, surprisingly. In fact she sounded very sweet, caring and almost mother-like.

"Are you ok, brat?" The jinchuuriki lifted his brow; this wasn't what he had expected. He had wanted to have a little heart-to-heart chat…but he had a feeling this wasn't going to end well.

"Um…I'm ok. I just found out that something might have happened…well; that something is happening…maybe…and it's kinda…not good. I was wondering if you knew anything about…Sasuke…cheating on me?"

The busty blonde drew in a breath and closed her eyes. If Naruto suspected his boyfriend of cheating then she couldn't keep his 'concern' from him any more. He needed to know, and she would tell him, although she didn't want to.

"Naruto. I'm not sure about Sasuke cheating, but there is something else; something…more important…that I need to discuss with you."

"Um…okay." He said rather hesitantly. What could be more important than the one he loved most being in love with someone else behind his back? He was about to find out…

"Well…let me start at the beginning…I'll explain what we saw as signs and then tell you what's going on with you…okay?"

"…okay…"

For those who don't know:

Hakke no fuuin shiki is the sealing jutsu that was used on Naruto to trap the nine tails. Shiki fuujin is the jutsu used to remove Kyuubi's soul from its body; the same one that the third used in his battle with Orochimaru. Kinjutsu are forbidden techniques. Kazanakure is the hidden volcano village in the land of mountains.

Sorry for the shortness of this chapter but it seemed like a good point to stop at. Sorry if I'm being horrible about Sasuke and Mijime. Hope you enjoyed the chapter.

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