Chapter 5 of MSU. So guess what, I'm feeling better, so this was written in a good mood. =)
Enjoy.
Main pairings: Sasuke, Naruto. Kiba, Shino
"Kyubii speaking"
"Naruto speaking to the Kyubii."
Normal thinking
Warnings for this chapter: Fluff between Naru and Sasu. Mother hen Iruka
Chapter 5
After several hours of questions, Naruto was moderately educated on his pregnancy and some do's and don't s. Also, he found out that if someone touched his abdomen with chakra, his body would absorb it, causing him to fall unconscious as the fox converted it to his own.
He lived in a somewhat state of denial for the next week. He didn't talk about it, didn't go out side, hardly ate, and saw none of his friends. Sasuke became his light, which was strange for the both of them because Naruto was always the bright, sunny one.
Naruto was now sitting on the two seater couch, waiting patiently on Sasuke to return from the market. He tried not to accept that Sasuke was the only person he trusted not to hurt him. As much as he wanted to open the door and meet him out side, he had the nagging feeling that all the villagers and his friends would plunge several kunai in his body and kill him. The thought made him curl into a defensive ball, his arms covering his middle protectively.
He desperately tried not to think about anything. How could be pregnant for his ex-boyfriend who 'raped' him two weeks ago.
"Boys can't get raped." The voice of the Kyubii grated on his nerves,
"Yeah, well what do you call it?"
"Non consensual sex."
"Big difference. If I can get pregnant, then I can get raped."
"Technically, you didn't get pregnant on your own, so…"
"Shut up, this is nothing for you to gloat about." The blonde felt tears sting his eyes. He groaned miserably as seconds away from Sasuke passed. He tried not to dwell on it, but the thought that maybe he was a little bit vulnerable when his teme wasn't around rested on his heart heavily.
He wriggled his toes rhythmically to pass time. He sensed a familiar chakra behind the door. He tensed. He knew he had no real reason to be afraid, but he was.
He slowly got up and quietly made to walk away as Umino Iruka knocked on the door, "Naruto, I know you can hear me, open the door." He called out softly.
Naruto bit his lips, building his courage, "No ones here at the minute, please leave a message at the beep… Beeep."
"It's Iruka. When someone gets my message, please tell Naruto that I love him like my own blood, that I miss him. Oh and I saw Sasuke he said he'll be held up…"
Naruto flung the door open at the mention of Sasuke's name.
"Oops, I lied." Iruka walked past him and then settled in a spot in the kitchen, leaning against the counter.
"Hi, Iruka – Sensei."
"Oh, so I'm 'sensei' today. Do you want to talk?"
"I-I don't want to bother you…"
"Trust me when I say that I wouldn't have come here if I didn't want you to bother me." That and Kakashi is being extra perverted since this morning. He shuffled around until he found the kettle. "Tea?"
"No. thanks though." Naruto moved closer to him, assuring himself his father like figure was no harm to him. "I just had some milk."
"Oh, what kind?"
"Cows'." Naruto felt his eyes getting watery, "I only drink cows' milk." He imagined never being breast fed.
"I see, well since you have tea in the cupboards, I'll have some."
"No problem, drink it all; I hate that stuff."
"So what's eating you up like this? Boy problems?"
Naruto smiled a little, "Not exactly, I mean me and Sasuke are good – I think.."
"What? Stop breaking off your thoughts like that. Talk to me."
"Iruka," He sighed deeply. "It's an A class secret." Naruto rolled his eyes and tears fell. "Something happened to me two weeks ago when I went on a mission." He gave the man time to ask questions.
"What happened?" Iruka settled the pot down and turned to give him his undivided attention.
"Kiba was sick… and then I tried to help him feel better. But – he attacked me instead. And Kyubii – the oversized rabbit in me, fucked p everything… Anyways I'm pregnant."
Iruka watched the younger man as he broke into sobs; his hair was wild without his head band, it hung over his eyes as droplets of tears rolled down his cheeks.
Iruka hummed, "I see." He reached out to the blonde, "Come here."
He however walked over to the blonde and then pulled him closer. "It's ok…" he patted his back, he felt tears soak into his shirt. "I'm here, like always."
And then they felt Sasuke's chakra signature getting closer. Naruto pulled away from Iruka, then wiped at his eyes quickly. Iruka moved and continued to make tea. Iruka had always been a touchy topic when ever he was over with the blonde. Sasuke didn't like him, and the Chunin didn't like him much either.
The Uchiha was greeted with a hug from Naruto at the door. He smirked, and then pecked his lips, "Dobe."
"Teme."
Those words had come to mean so much more to them, it conveyed their love for each other, and made them that much closer. Naruto took the largest bags and made his way to the kitchen. Sasuke clenched his teeth when he saw Iruka. The man smiled 'warmly' at him
"Sasuke."
"Hn." He rolled his eyes in his head. He liked having Naruto to himself.
The blonde was oblivious to the tense atmosphere as he rummaged through the bags. He pulled out a bottle of ginger ale. He got a cup and poured some into it. His face a sort of bliss at tasting it that made Sasuke happy. He always wanted Naruto to smile like that. He would do anything to ensure he was in high spirits.
It really hit him hard when they found out Naruto was pregnant. It was like Kiba had taken something precious from him, like he would always have to share Naruto with that insufferable mutt. He wanted Naruto to abort the Inuzuka heir. The child was not going to be Uchiha blood, it was a bastard, the result or rape … no doubt its life would be miserable. But, Naruto said that he wouldn't do it. He said the baby would be Uzumaki as well, and if Sasuke still loved him, then the baby would be the Uchiha heir.
Sasuke loved Naruto, but he didn't want to father Kiba's baby, not now, or ever.
"Naru-chan?" He called out playfully, distracting himself from unwelcome thoughts.
"Hmm – and don't me call me that." The blonde turned to him quickly, a frown slowly forming.
"You don't have to grip the bottle that hard, nobody's going to steal it."
Iruka slurped loudly to interrupt the moment, "Naru – kun," he smiled in a way that made Naruto want to hug him for the support, and Sasuke want to strangle him, " How about me and you go talk on the roof, ne?" And Iruka had some how picked up and Kakashi's uncanny timing and choice of words.
"Ok." And they both walked past the young Uchiha, Naruto bouncing him purposefully on his way out.
Sasuke walked to his room, and then proceeded to close his room firmly – Uchihas did not slam doors in irritation.
(-_-) (-_-)
Later that night, Naruto was practising his aim when Sasuke showed up. Instantly, he relaxed.
"Hey."
"Hey." Naruto responded.
"Are you getting better?"
"Nope." He popped the 'p'. "It's like my limbs are conspiring against me." He moved over to the tree to remove several kunai. He kept hearing the nagging thoughts that next week was the jounin exams. He felt daring enough to still do it, but he knew he wouldn't even last five minutes against Konohamaru like this.
"Are you hungry? We can um – go out?" The Uchiha couldn't help sounding hopeful, Naruto smiled radiantly, for a moment forgetting all about his concerns as he punched the air comically.
"Yeah!"
"Then let's go." Sasuke was willing to do anything for Naruto to return to his normal idiot self. Even if it meant sweet talking, and loads of ramen.
They headed out together and Sasuke gently linked their fingers.
"So what's for dinner?" The blonde sang loudly.
"My treat. Whatever you like." He mentally prepared for some yells about ramen.
"How about – Choji's uncle's restaurant? They have awesome ribs and…"
"Soo… you don't want ramen?"
"Of course I do.!" The blonde scoffed.
"B-but you said – Choji's uncle?"
"Yes, for dinner. Ramen's for desert." Naruto laughed at him, and then pulled his hand away so he could cover his mouth. "Y-you thought-hehehe – that – hahaha – I wouldn't eat – Bwahahaha – ramen?" Most of the passing villagers shook their heads at the outburst. "That was so ridiculous! Ramen is a god."
He got deadly serious and Sasuke could feel some killer intent coming from the blonde.
Sasuke face palmed. "Just shut up." And a vein started to throb at his temple. The dobe was laughing at him. This was a first.
Naruto smirked all the way to the Akamichi's Restaurant.
There were most of the rookie nine there, and a lot of other familiar ninja. There were no civilians at all.
"Oh, Hey there!" And Sasuke deflated. The infamous Uchiha glare poised on Ino.
Naruto slowly raised a hand in greeting to them, unconsciously moving closer to Sasuke. The Raven put a hand protectively around his waist.
Sakura who was sitting across from Ino, swallowed a mouthful then beckoned for them to come closer
"Come over here with us Sasuke and Naruto."
They obliged. Ino was ogling Sasuke and Sakura was smiling tenderly at Naruto. She felt so much closer to the couple than anyone else because she knew a secret no one else did.
"Hey girls." Naruto was looking at his feet. The way Ino was now looking at him made him cringe on the inside.
"Were here for dinner." Sasuke said coolly "What do you recommend?"
"Oh Sasuke, you're so formal and cute." Ino squealed, "We recommend the barbecue ribs and onion bread."
Naruto scrunched his nose at the mention of onion bread, "Onion bread? Who eats that?"
"Every one," Ino rolled her eyes. "But all you eat is ramen so you wouldn't know."
Sakura reached forward and took hold of one of Ino's hands, "Stop Ino, Naruto's right." She smiled sweetly at him, and then nodded at Sasuke, "Now if you'll excuse me, I have to run a shift for Shizune chan tonight."
"See ya later." Ino waved her off, Now, Sasuke Kun, care to join me, and of course, Naru-kun as well." She batted her lashes.
Naruto scoffed at the nick name, "No thanks, we have private issues at hand." Flirty bitch. And Naruto stalked away to a different table with Sasuke in tow.
The raven was taken aback by his blonde's hostility. "Are you ok?"
"Yes." Naruto was scowling, "Where's our waitress?" He banged his fist on the table to get attention.
Sasuke was slightly embarrassed by Naruto's outburst, but he remembered Lady Tsunade telling him something about hormones.
A waitress appeared. "Hi, good night, welco…"
"Where's the menu?" Naruto cut her introduction short. She curtsied apologetically, then handed them two menus.
"I want the extra large coleslaw and the sweet and sour chicken wings, a medium squid salad, and the Schweppes. Anything Sasuke?"
The raven blinked once then cleared his throat, "A vegetable salad, with extra tomato servings and a small barbecue rib meal. Fruit punch."
"Ok, thank you for coming." She disappeared with their orders.
"You know, being mean is supposed to be my thing. Not yours."
"I'm mean?" The blonde looked at his partner, his eyes cloudy with tears. "I'm not mean, what did I do this time; I'm sorry for always messing up everything." he looked down then pouted cutely.
"You don't always mess up everything. But you were 'hormonal', not mean. It was my honest mistake." Sasuke brushed at his cheek tenderly.
Neither was aware of the small bug on the floor by their feet.
A/N: How was it? Hope it met your expectations? Lol.
You guys have to tell me what you expect, because right now, I don't know what imma do. =)
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