Well it seems there were a lot of you who liked the story so I guess I can continue it lol. I'm glad you guys like the first chapter so I hope you like this one too.

Warnings: Oocness, abuse, Boys love

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto~

"Naru! Naru! I want up! Please?" A young child about 4 or 5 yelled at the man, clenching his hands open and closed to put emphasis on his words. Naruto looked down at the young boy, a smile caressing his lips. He put down the dishes that he was currently doing, lucky for him he just finished that last cup, and turned around to pick the little bundle of Joy. "Why do you always bother me when you see me being busy with the chores?" Naruto laughed with a shake of the head, grabbing the last cup and putting it on the dish rack to dry. He turned with the boy in his arms and headed out of the kitchen towards the living room where Naruto sat down on the leather couch and moved the boy to sit on his lap. "Kai you are something else you know that?" Naruto commented on the bubbly joy that was pulling on his hair, but not hard enough to hurt the blonde.

"You really like my hair huh?" Naruto grabbed the boys' hand and moved it side to side. "Yes! Narus hair sun!" Kai yelled in excitement, his blue eyes sparkling with admiration. "Haha, well I'm glad you like it so much," Naruto laughed. He heard the sound of keys and looked towards the door, Kai getting excited at the sound. "They home!" He yelled, "Would you like to greet them in?" Naruto smiled, pushing the black hair out of his eyes. Kai nodded excitedly and Naruto got up holding onto Kai, placing him on his hip as they went towards the front door.

The door opened after a click and a woman who wore business attire walked in, her eyes quickly moving up when kai yelled, "Mommy!"

"Kai! Oh You scared me!" The lady yelled, happy that it was only his son. "Kai wanted to greet you," Naruto spoke up. "Welcome home mommy!" The child screamed happily. "Haha. And greeted you did. How are you Naruto? Did he give a hard time?" The woman asked, taking Kai into her arms after removing her shoes and moving inside more. "He was as peachy as usual, Ms. Hiroshi. No casualties," Naruto answered.

"That is so weird. All the other babysitters I would get would always complain that he was always causing havoc. I think kids just like you," Ms. Hiroshi commented as she walked towards the living room. "Well it might be because I am a kid at heart," Naruto laughed. "Well keep up the good work. Ever since you came into our life, my life has been so much easier," She put Kai down onto the sofa and reached into her bag, pulling out her wallet. "I'm glad that I am able to help you so much," Naruto chuckled to hide his embarrassment, lifting his arm to scratch the back of his head. Ms. Hiroshi took Narutos free hand and slid some money into it.

"Here's the money for today. Thank you so much Naruto," She smiled, picking up Kai when a soft yawn left his mouth. Naruto looked down to see that there was a hundred-dollar bill, scrunching up his brows in confusion he looked up and said, "Ms. Hiroshi, you gave me the wrong amount,"

"I did not. You earned this Naruto. I mean it when I say that you are the best thing that has happened to me recently," Ms. Hiroshi complimented, touching his face lovingly. "Naru best," Kai yawned into his mother's neck. "And Kai loves you. That's good enough of a reason to give you a tip. So stop complaining and just take it!" She reprimanded, putting her hand on her hip to emphasize the end of the conversation.

It was clear that no matter what Naruto said she wasn't going to take no as an answer so the blonde just smiled and put the money in his pocket. "I should be heading home now. Gaara will start blowing up my phone if I'm not home soon," Naruto gestured as he took out his phone to look at the time. "You…Is he treating you well?" Ms. Hiroshi questioned, her tone that of a worried mother.

Ms. Hiroshi is one of Narutos' long time customer for babysitting. They met at the daycare Naruto works at part time when he's not in school. Kai had really taken a liking to him and was telling him all about his mother. Explaining that she was always tired when she got home so she couldn't play with him. When she came to pick him up, Naruto explained to Ms. Hiroshi that he was a part time babysitter and was wondering if she needed help at home. Ms. Hiroshi took his offer and has been grateful ever since. Naruto had explained to her that he had a male lover but Ms. Hiroshi accepted him with open arms, saying that what he was didn't matter to her.

One day when Ms. Hiroshi came home early she has saw Naruto on the couch, watching T.v, knowing that Kai must be asleep. She saw the blonde stretch and noticed the small bruises that were creeping up his arms. She gasped, making the blonde turn to her as he quickly put on his sweater. She asked if Kai had done that to him but Naruto reassured her that it was not him and that he was lifting some boxes and they fell on him. Ms. Hiroshi knew a liar when she saw one and called bullshit, excusing her mouth afterwards. Being the smart woman that she is, she brought up Narutos significant and the look he gave her told her everything. She threatened to call the police on him but Naruto said she couldn't. And when asked why Naruto explained that he can't call the police on someone who was to be the leader of the city.

Ms. Hiroshi, amazed that the man in front of her was dating the son of the city's' leader was also angered that there was nothing she could do. Naruto reassured her that it was an accident and that he is a very sweet man with a not so well temper, and that it doesn't happen often. It wasn't a lie, it just wasn't all of the truth. Ms. Hiroshi wanted to keep pestering him but Naruto stopped her when he said he needed to get home to cook dinner. The mother handed Naruto his pay for the day and told him that if he ever needed a place to get away then he was welcomed to stay there when needed.

Naruto spent a few times sleeping on her couch.

"Oh, Yes. Everything has been fine lately. Gaara has been working more so I don't see him as much," Naruto smiled, grabbing his jacket from the coat rack when they made their way towards the door. "I only really see him during the weekends if I'm not at school working or here babysitting and sometimes dinner when he finishes all his work," He continued putting on the piece of clothing to keep him from the cold. "I think that's a sign for you to leave him," The mother grunted, her eyes looking to the side in displeasure.

"Ms. Hiroshi, please," Naruto chuckled. "And how many times do I have to tell you to call me Hana? You've been working for me for almost a year! You're practically family," Ms. Hiroshi complained. "I don't think your boyfriend would like it if we got to familiar," Naruto smirked, opening the door and stepping outside after he put on his sneakers. Ms. Hiroshi blushed and looked to the child sleeping in her arms. "He likes you too you know. He wouldn't mind," She spoke silently, a bit embarrassed and thoughtful of not wanting to wake up Kai.

"I take it things are going well then,"

"Yes. We are having dinner this weekend. Why don't you stop by and join us?" Ms. Hiroshi insisted.

"Now you know I can't do that. You barely get to see him as is, why would I ruin your night together?" Naruto crossed his arms, shifting his weight to his left side. "He wouldn't mind,"

"But I would. Maybe next time. You enjoy your weekend with him. And if Kai gives you trouble, give me a call," Naruto smiled, looking down at the boy who shifted in Ms. Hiroshis arms. Said woman let out at sigh, knowing she wasn't going to win this one. "But come for dinner one day?"

"One day. Good night Ms. Hiroshi," Naruto waved as he headed down the stairs towards the gate. "Good night Naruto. Be safe,"

Naruto walked up the block and made his way towards a Black Mercedes-Benz GLS450. He grabbed the handle, the car unlocking itself, and jumped into the driver's seat, closing the door after him. He let out a breath, the cold winter air making it visible. He pressed the button to turn on his car, his baby roaring to life. He quickly turned on the heater, sitting and basking in the warmth that was now hitting his face. He laid back into the seat when he was brought out of the comfort when something in his pocket started to vibrate. He quickly took his phone out of his pocket and slid the phone to answer already knowing who it was.

"Yes?"

"Where are you?"

"I'm in the car, about to head out right now," Naruto answered as he slid on his seatbelt. "Why does she always keep you so long after she gets back?" The man grunted from the other side. "Gaara, she's a sweet lady. I like talking to her. Plus, she always comes back from a long day of work. The least I can do is keep her company for a bit so she's not lonely all the time," Naruto complained. "So you like spending more time with her than me then?" Gaara asked, his tone slipping to nothing but suspicion. Naruto let out an annoyed sigh. "Love. You know that your company is always wanted. I love spending time with you more than anyone else," Naruto smiled, knowing that he'll be a bit lenient now that he used his pet name. It was silent for a minute and Naruto pressed down on the break, pressing the button until it was on reverse.

"Hurry home," Gaara finalized as he hung up the phone, making Naruto listen to the dead tone. Naruto threw his phone onto the passenger seat, his head hitting the steering wheel. He didn't hate Gaara, but the man was suffocating. He lifted up his right hand to look at the golden ring that was perfectly fitted onto his ring finger. He let out a shaky sigh. He was bounded to the man. And this was the only time, besides the time when Gaara was home late from work or when Kai was asleep in bed, he had to himself where he can really sit down and think. Think about their relationship, think about his friends, think about Sasuke.

After that fateful night Naruto wishes he could forget, they had packed their bags and moved to Sunagakure. Trying to explain why to his mother while sporting nothing but bruises on him was one of the scariest things he had to do.

"Naruto! What the hell happened to you?!" The blonde mother yelled as she stood up from her desk and made her way over to her child, lifting her hands to grab his face, smoothing over the bruise on his cheek. "Haha, I got beat up," Naruto chuckled as if it was nothing.

"Why are you laughing? This is serious. Who hurt you?" Tsunade yelled, angrily that someone would hurt someone so precious, of course she would never tell him that. It would give away her tough look. "It was last night. It was dark so I didn't see who it was," He lied.

"They attacked you last night? Weren't you at the hot springs?" She asked confused but still looking at his injuries. She turned to his neck to see a bite mark there, and squinted her eyes, analyzing the mark. "Yea, uh, I went out for a walk, and they….yea…" Naruto couldn't really find the words to say, the thought of lying to his mother hurting him greatly. "Naruto," Tsunade spoke up, Narutos hair sticking up in the back of his neck because he was scared whenever she used that threating tone with him. "Y-yes?"

"What did they do to you?" Tsunade stepped away and got a good look at Naruto, said man averting his eyes to the side so he didn't have to look at his mothers angry, yet knowing eyes. "Naruto!"

"Nothing! They only hit me!"

"Then explain the bite marks," She spoke calmly, her sons hand shooting up to said bite mark. Naruto stayed silent, not knowing what to say. "Naruto look at me,"

Naruto looked up into her eyes, tears wanting to beak free but he held them back, he made the woman in front of him worried enough. "Naruto were you…. Were you raped?" Tsunades eyes hardened with anger and sadness. Naruto shook his head, "No," He lied. "Gaara and I, we um…" He started, not knowing how else to explain the bite marks. "Oh," Was all she said, walking up to him and cupping his cheeks. "And you aren't lying to me?" Tsunade asked, knowing fully well that her son was lying, and there must be a reason as to why. "Yes. I'm telling the truth. Gaara got mad and said he didn't want it to happen again…so we came home," Naruto grabbed his mother's hands, removing them from his face. "But this isn't the reason why I came to you," Naruto chuckled, Tsunade looking at him a bit skeptically.

"I'm going to Sunagakure for school," Naruto smiled, looking into the shocked eyes of his mother. "What? I thought you were staying here. We have the best school, and you already got accepted to the college you wanted to get into. Why throw that away?" Tsunade asked, confused as to what was going through the blondes' head. "I know, but I thought it would be nice to expand my horizons. Plus, you are the one who would always tell me that I need to get out of the city more. So, I thought now is a good chance as any," Naruto explained, playing with the hair on the back of his neck, nervous of what Tsunade might say. "Is Gaara making you move? I already don't like him and if I find out he's the one behind this-"

"Mom, please. I just want a change of scenery. Believe me okay?" Naruto sighed with a smile, happy that his mother cared about him so much. Tsunade stared at him for a few more minutes before she let out a defeated sigh as she stepped back to lean on her desk. "Fine. I get it. But if I find out that he's behind this-"

"He's not," Naruto lied, hating that his mother was so perceptive. "When are you leaving?"

"I thought I'd check out the school first before applying so we'll be leaving sometime this week during the weekend. We already started packing and the pick up guys should be here Thursday," the blonde explained. "So soon?" The leader frowned. "Yea, the sooner the better. Need to make sure everything is in order, isn't that what you taught me?" Naruto smirked. "Don't use my words against me boy," Tsunade grunted, emanating a chuckle from the boy. "So, you are really set on leaving?"

"Yea, I'm sorry it ended up this way,"

"No, you're an adult now. Who am I to keep you from your dream. Just make sure you keep those grades up understand? If I find out you failed a single one you are coming home. No one needs to know I raised an idiot," Tsunade lectured. "Ow, that hurts," Naruto pouted, tapping his heart for emphasis. Tsunade stood back up and walked over to Naruto stopping a few inches away from him. She lifted up her hands to cup Narutos face again, rubbing her hands against the small whiskers he had on his cheeks. "You make sure to take care of yourself. I already lost one important person. I don't need to lose another," Tsunade sighed, staring in the ocean blue eyes that belonged to Naruto. With no warning, Naruto threw his arms over Tsunades back, hiding his face in the crook of her neck. One of Tsunades hand moved to the crook of Narutos back, soothing out the wrinkles of his shirt, the other one going to move across yellow locks.

"I'll miss you," Naruto breathed in, wanting to remember everything about his mother before he leaves. "I'll miss you too. Call me whenever you can. I'll always pick up for you," Tsunade smiled an uncharacteristic smile. Naruto pulled away, and looked her in the eyes, his eyes twinkling with unshed tears. "Thanks mom,"

"Of course, son,"

After that Naruto had gone home, continued packing and left on that upcoming Thursday without telling any of his friends, leaving it to Tsunade to tell them when they got back from their trip. He knew they didn't take it very well when his phone started to blow up with angry texts from them calling him a jerk and the likes. He knew they didn't mean it but it was nice to know they cared. Even now he still talks to some of them. Shikamaru and Kiba being the people he talks to the most since they know him so well. He hasn't talked to them in a while, Gaara being jealous of the communication so he had to change his number, the only person he could call was his mother since Gaara had to have relations with her since they were both leaders and they were in a treaty. He also had Sasuke in his contact, saved under a different name. He knew his number by hard but the man had texted him, before Gaara got to his phone, explaining that he did not regret kissing him but he regrets that he was the cause of him leaving. Naruto didn't know how to reply so he simply sent back an "It's okay."

He saved his number after, but never talked to him again.

Naruto was brought back from his thoughts, his eyes opening, confused of when he closed them. He leaned up, and removed his foot from the breaks. He removed himself from the parking spot and set the car to drive to be greeted by his loving husband.

Naruto walked into the house, quickly making his way over to the heater and switching it on. Afterwards he took the time to look around realizing something was missing.

Where's Gaara? Naruto thought, his face scrunching up in confusion. "Gaara?" Babe?" he shouted as he made his way back to the living room, looking towards the veranda to see the lights off. Not there, He thought, turning on his feet as he made his way towards the bedroom. He opened the door and flicked on the lights, to be treated to absolutely nothing, a questioning gaze towards the big suitcase sitting at the end of the bed. Naruto was starting to get angry due to the fact that the man wanted him to rush home and he wasn't even there to greet him. He walked back towards the kitchen and stopped when he noticed the figure sitting at the island. He walked closer to it, their red hair telling Naruto who it was. He let out a sigh when he saw the empty bottle of beer and was reluctant to wake the man up.

He knew Gaara wasn't the best type of person when drunk, a bruise on the side of his leg reminding him that. He watched the man breathe before deciding otherwise and going to the stove, deciding that he'll let the man get up himself than get hit because he was woken up. Naruto looked at the time and decided that instead he'll go ahead and start dinner.

About an hour passed and Gaara started to wake up, the smell of a cooked meal making his way to his nose. He slowly leaned up to see that Naruto was standing in front of the sink watching the dishes he used to make dinner.

"Naruto," His hoarse voice spoke up, said man turning and smiling at the man before turning back and finishing up the dishes. "Hello, sleepy head,"

"Why didn't you wake me up?" The red head man said, standing up and walking over to the garbage can, throwing away the bottle. "You looked so peaceful, I didn't want to wake you up. Plus if I did, you would have gone to the bedroom and I would have to go get you so it saved me the walk. That and I liked watching you sleep. It's cute," Naruto half lied. The blonde jumped when he felt hands wrap around his waist, the man leaning back into the warmth. "Dinner smells delicious," Gaara commented as he nuzzled his head on Narutos shoulder, turning his head and kissing the man's neck.

"Gah! Gaara no!" Naruto chuckled. "Let me finish so I can serve dinner," He said as he wiped down the last plate and put it on the drying rack. Gaara continued to kiss the crook of Narutos neck, the blonde letting out a quiet moan as he turned his head to the side giving his husband more access.

"We can eat later. Today was a stressful day for me. Won't you help me relax?" Gaara complained, his hands moving underneath Narutos shirt and upwards, a small gasp escaping the blondes mouth. "What-What happened?"

"I'm being forced to go to Kirigakure. The leader, Mei Terumi, wants to talk about a treaty. Our cities haven't been in the nicest terms and everyone thinks it's a good Idea if we try to make peace with the new Mizukage," Gaara kissed his neck more, his pants becoming tight, Naruto feeling the tight problem on his back. "So then, you're leaving?" Naruto breathed. He was caught by surprise when he was flipped over and met with sea green eyes looking down at him.

"That's right. I'll be gone for about a week. So you better not try anything funny understand?" Gaara squinted at the man in front of him with stern eyes. Naruto shook his head enthusiastically, knowing that if he didn't answer him right away nothing good will come of it. Gaara let out a small sigh, lifting his hands and touching his lover's cheeks.

"It's really hard to trust you, you know. You're always around other guys. I get scared that they might take you away from me. And when I think about that it gets me so angry," He spoke silently as his hand roamed down the side of his arms, the red head grabbing onto Narutos left hand and holding it up, pressing his thumb hard onto the palm of his hand. Naruto didn't react.

Since he wasn't able to feel the pain Gaara was probably inflicting on him.

"We wouldn't want a repeat of last time. I'm glad the burn marks didn't leave a scar on your beautiful hands," He brought up the hand he was holding to his face and placed a small kiss on it, staring into the sea blue that were Narutos eyes. Narutos breath hitched, not wanting to remember that night.

"I love you so much Naruto, and I'm all you have. So you need to promise me. Promise me that you won't let another man touch you while I'm gone,"

Naruto shivered in his grasp from fear, hating the man standing in front of him right now. Gaara grabbed onto his wrist and held it tight making the man wince. "Promise me!"

"I promise!" Naruto yelled. "You promise what?" Gaara edged.

"I-I promise I won't let another…Another man t-touch me…" Naruto whispered underneath his breath, but loud enough for Gaara to hear. "Good. That's a good boy," Gaara smiled as he leaned down to take Narutos lips. A sick emotion started to accumulate in the Uzumaki's stomach. He reluctantly opened his mouth when Gaara bit down on his lips, Naruto not even putting up a fight and letting the man do whatever he wants. Naruto hated that his body was sensitive to the touch that even when he didn't want to his body would still react.

The blonde let a moan escape when Gaara slid his leg between Narutos legs. "Ga-Gaara. The food. I…Hn…I need to turn it off or it'll…It'll burn," Naruto got out, one hand trying to reach for the stove, the other pushing at Gaaras chest. "Let it burn," Gaara whispered as he continued attacking Narutos neck.

"What? No! You called me to get over here to cook for you and now you're just going to let it burn?" Naruto cried angrily, finally pushing the man away, Gaara squinting at him. "I spent my time cooking that for you!" Naruto walked over and turned off the stove.

"And since it's my food I can choose what to do with it,"

"Gaara that's not how it works," Naruto turned around to stare angrily at the man, the red head staring at him like he's lost his mind. "Naruto," He spoke in the tone that made the Uzumaki shiver. "Come here," he demanded. Naruto stood in his spot and crossed his arms. He hated this. He hated whenever he fought with Gaara because it only leads to one direction.

Him getting hurt.

Of course, he tries to fight back, but most of the time it never works. For someone a bit skinnier than himself, Gaara was strong.

"I said come here. Don't make me go over to you," Gaara demanded once again with the point of his finger. Naruto huffed out a breath and made his way over to the man standing right in front of him. Gaaras hand shot up and grabbed onto his chin. Naruto grunted in pain, one of his hand grabbing onto Gaaras wrist, trying to pull the hand away from his face. "Why are you being so disobedient?" Gaara whispered, his see green eyes glaring down at the vibrant blue. "I'm not some dog," Naruto spat.

"Don't talk back to me!" Gaara yelled gripping Narutos chin harder, his other hand going to the back of his head and grabbing his hair. Naruto winced at the pain. "Fine, you want me to eat the food? I'll eat it." Gaara let go of Naruto and went around him to get to the stove. He took out two plates from the cabinet and started to serve the food. He took both plates and set them on the Island, taking a seat afterwards. He looked up to meet Narutos confused look and smirked at the man.

"What are you waiting for? Come over here. I'm going to eat," Gaara sighed. Naruto was skeptical, freaked out at his sudden mood swings. He stepped over to the seat next to Gaara and sat down. Gaara pushed one of the plates to him and he started digging into his food. Naruto grabbed the fork that Gaara had grabbed for him but quickly dropped it when Gaara smacked his hand with his spoon. "What are you doing?"

"Ok, OW! What the fuck Gaara? I'm about to eat, what does it look like?" Naruto tried to pick up his spoon again, but Gaara took his fork and slammed it next to his hand, missing Naruto by a few inches. Narutos eyes widened when he saw the fork that was now residing a few inches from his hands. "You aren't eating. You said the food was mine and I said I was going to eat. You're going to wait till I'm done," Gaara started, removing the fork and continuing to eat his food. Naruto was about to speak up but Gaara slammed his fork into a piece of meat, all while staring directly at Naruto.

"Do you have something to say about that?" Gaara questioned. Naruto stared out him and then let out a shaky sigh.

"No, sir," He answered underneath his breath.

"Good. Is this how you want to spend our last night together? You know you do this to me? You just get me so angry. Why can't you just do what I say?" Gaara sighed angrily.

"It's so hard to trust you sometimes. I tell you to stay away from guys and you always make friends with them. Why do you keep doing this to me, Naruto?" Gaara continued to eat, staring at the man who wasn't meeting his eyes. "Look at me when I'm talking to you!" Gaara smacked his hand down making Naruto jump in his seat. He turned his eyes to look at Gaara. "I leave tomorrow morning. You better not try to get close to anyone while I'm gone. Remember that I'm the only one left for you. You don't have your friends. And your family is far away. I'm all you have and you better remember that. And don't think I won't have people keeping tabs on you," Gaara finished, eating the last piece of meat.

Naruto didn't notice he was shedding a few tears when he lifted his hand to scratch at his eye. Gaara got up and walked over to Naruto, cupping his cheeks. "I'm only this hard on you because I love you so much. Whenever I think someone is about to take you from me I just get so scared," Gaara rubbed circles on Narutos skin. "You understand, right? Why I do what I do?" he asked, wiping the tears from Narutos eyes. The man nodding his head in understanding. "Good. You're my first love and I wouldn't give you up for the world. I love you my wonderful wife," Gaara leaned down to peck Naruto on the lips.

"Eat, then come to bed. I want to feel all of you before we go to sleep," Gaara whispered into his ear before straightening up and heading out of the kitchen.

Naruto breathed in heavily and let out a breath he didn't know he was holding. He looked down at his food and knew it was cold. He stood up, grabbing some wrapping and putting it over the plate.

He lost his appetite.

He put the plate in the fridge and just stood in front of it, feeling the small breeze leaving the thing. Naruto genuinely didn't know what to think. Yes, he understands why Gaara was the way he was. Yes, he understands that it was his fault. Gaara wasn't this bad before. Yes, Sasuke was one of the reasons he got a bit worse. All the men that would come onto Naruto making the man turn much much worse.

After that one incident where Gaara had caught him holding hands with one of his friends, Sora, he promised himself that he would never let another human of the same sex touch him. And besides, after that he never saw Sora again. The smell of burning skin was the worst thing he has ever smelled and he would like to stay away from that.

He's happy that he doesn't abuse him as much, which to him means that he might be getting better. But the word abuse doesn't. Naruto loves Gaara, he's his first love and he helps him with all his problems, even if he might be the cause of most of them. But he can't leave him. He has no one. And he's afraid of what the man might do if he tried.

Naruto turned around slowly, holding onto his right hand, feeling at the padded skin. Not like he could actually feel anything with his left hand. He slowly made his way over to his bedroom not noticing when Gaara walked out of the joint bathroom in nothing but a towel. He walked over to the bed and stared down at it, still lost in his thoughts. Gaara grabbed onto his waist and laid his chin onto his golden locks.

"I don't know how I'll live for the next week knowing that I won't be able to touch your soft skin," Gaara started to whisper, his voice husky as he slid his hand underneath Narutos shirt, sliding up his toned stomach. "Or smell your beautiful scent of an ocean breeze," He continued as he sniffed his hair holding him tighter. Naruto turned in his embrace and looked into his sea green eyes that showed nothing but love for him. A small blush appearing on his tan skin. "Or your beautiful eyes," Gaara finished as he kissed Naruto above his eyes.

"When did you become such a flirt?" Naruto chuckled, forgetting all his problems and smiling up at his husband. He lifted his hands and ran them through Gaaras hair. "Ever since I first laid eyes on you in that club. I don't know what I'll do if you were to ever leave me. I'd go crazy. I just love you so much," Gaara whispered once more. Naruto wrapped his arms around his shoulders, loving that Gaara was acting like the man he fell in love with.

"Well, you better give me a weeks' worth of loving so you don't forget me," Naruto smirked, Gaara returning it with one of his own, his eyes heated.

"My pleasure," Gaara agreed, his lips smacking onto his lovers.

::+::

"Sasuke!" Sakura yelled from across the hall. The raven head let out an annoyed sigh and turned to her, knowing it was no use trying to ignore her. "What?"

"Is it true you were chosen to be one of the exchange students to go to a neighboring school and attend classes at their college?" Sakura cried sadly. Sasuke sighed once again as he turned and headed to his class, not answering the woman. "Wait, so it's true?!" Sakura followed. "Are you going to go? You can turn it down, can't you?" She questioned. "And what if I don't want to?" Sasuke answered with a question of his own.

"So you're actually going? Why can't you just stay?" Sakura pouted, not like Sasuke was looking at her to take effect. "Because I don't want to? Honestly, I'd rather be elsewhere than have to be here with you," Sasuke sighed for the umpteenth time. "Seriously Sakura, back off," Sasuke grunted as he walked into his class. "Aww, you're only saying that. You don't mean it!" Sakura laughed, walking behind him.

"Hey Sasuke," Shikamaru greeted, the man giving him a nod to show he acknowledged his presence. "Congrats by the way. For being chosen to be an exchange student I mean," Shikamaru yawned. "Must be exciting to leave to another school for a week. I'm jealous. You'll be able to try new food!" Choji spoke from beside the tired man. "What do you mean? I'll be lonely here without him," Sakura cried once again. "If that's the case, I think Sasuke needs this little impromptu vacation," Ino laughed from the seat over. "Shut up Ino Pig! What do you know?" Sakura glared the blonde down. "No need to bite, you flat chested freak. I'm only saying that it'll be good for him since he has been working so hard. Over there he doesn't have to focus on work as much as see what the kids there do with their time and the sort," Ino explained.

"And how would you know that?" Sakura questioned, confused that the girl knew so much. "Cause, I was chosen to go too you Bozo," Ino grinned, holding up two fingers in victory. "What? Are you two going to the same place?!" Sakura shouted, not caring about the others in the class staring at them. "No. Each student is chosen to go to a different place to learn more about the city and its people. And by the end of it we need to write a paper to the Hokage about our findings. Lucky for us, the Hokage is Narutos mom and she's a pretty laid back, so we won't have to right too much," Ino sighed happily.

"So then where are you goin?" Sakura continued with her questions. "We have a choice of weather we want to stay close or far, so I choose Yukigakure in the Land of Snow. I wanted to go somewhere people don't usually go, and that one sounded pretty," Ino smiled in a daze. "Make sure you bring me back some food, Ino!" Choji smiled around a bag of chips. "I'll think about it," Ino grunted.

"So then where are you going Sasuke?" Sakura asked wondering where the raven was heading off to. "Sunagakure," was all he said, looking at the teacher that walked in. Sakura looked at him, her eyes a bit dilated.

"Oh! You'll be able to see Naruto! It's been almost 3 years since we last saw him. Kiba'll be angry when he finds out your going there. Haha, he'll probably give you a message to give him," Choji commented. "Yea, and it'll be nothing but hate words, how annoying," Shikamaru added.

"Actually, I heard something the other day about Naruto," Ino spoke up quietly.

"What is it?" Sasuke turned to the girl who piqued his interest. Everyone else kept quiet and looked at her giving her the go ahead to speak. "Well, working in a flower shop you tend to hear a lot of rumors. So the other day this business guy walks in with a bunch of other people and I thought it was weird cause they looked so classy and-"

"Get to the point Ino," Choji spoke up over his mouth full of chips, knowing the girl can go hours with talking before getting to the point.

"Fine. Well, it turns out that those guys just came back from Sunagakure and were talking about Gaara and his husband," Ino explained.

"Husband? Surely you don't mean?" Shikamaru questioned skeptically. "Yea, I thought so too, but they said his name loud and clear. But when they described him it didn't sound like him at all," Ino answered a bit concerned for her friend. "Gaara and Naruto are married?" Choji coughed on his chips. "Yea, and to top it off, Gaara is the leader of Sunagakure," Ino continued. Sasuke kept a stoic face, but he was seething on the inside. He can't blame Naruto for not telling him, but it would had been a little less painful to hear it from him and not some girl who heard it from strangers. There's also the question for how long? How long had those two been married and how come there wasn't any type of news of Gaara becoming the leader or the two of them getting married. Did it happen before or after Gaara became leader? There were so many questions going through his head and instead of saying anything he turned around and leaned onto his arm as he stared at the nothingness in front of him.

"Wow…To think Naruto is living the life over there. When do you guys leave?" Sakura spoke up, wanting to change the subject, not liking the fact that Naruto was better off than her in some way.

"Tomorrow," The raven and blonde answered in unison, Sakuras eyes widening in sadness.

"All right class, take out your textbooks and turn to page 325!" The teacher yelled. "Class is starting so get out of here Sakura," Ino whispered to the shocked Sakura. The pink haired girl turned around and headed out of the class room.

Sanugakure? Sakura thought as she made her way to her locker. Naruto is there, she continued in her head. Sasuke is going there to see Naruto? She questioned. After Naruto had left them, Sasuke had become more secluded, one of the few people he talked to was Kiba, but it was mostly him yelling at Sasuke for being such an idiot.

Sasuke has never gone to Sakura after that, but that didn't stop Sakura from pursuing him. He knew that there was something going on between the two of them but she never questioned it. She was just happy that she was useful to him when he came looking for him. But that was only because Naruto was out of the picture. Or was it because of Naruto, she thought to herself once more. She didn't know what was going on but she was determined to find out. A small smile appeared on her lips when she thought of how she was going to get over there. Opening her locker, she grabbed her bag and headed to the Hokages office, whistling happily all the way there.

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Naruto woke up the next day, his back sore from all the loving Gaara gave him last night. He looked at the alarm and saw that it was 8 in the morning. He didn't have class today so sleeping in was the only option he had for the rest of the morning.

A few hours passed when Narutos body was screaming for release. He yawned, his arms stretching above him in the process. He shoved the quilt off his body as he stood up from the bed and headed to the bathroom, lifting the toilet seat and relieving himself from the liquid that was about to burst out. He pulled his pants back up, flushing the toilet and making his way back to his room, throwing himself onto the bed once again. He looked at the clock to see that it was now a few minutes to 12. He sighed and thought he should start getting ready for the day. He leaned back up and grabbed Gaaras towel off the chair, looking at it for a bit.

The Gaara he saw last night was the man he fell in love with and he wonders what exactly causes him to switch between that Gaara and violent Gaara. He really wished he knew so then he can find a way to keep his Gaara around more. He shook the thought out of his head. He had a week to himself where he doesn't have to worry about anyone being violent with him, and he was going to enjoy it to the most. And the first thing he was going to do is take a shower.

Naruto was sitting on the counter drinking some juice while he was going through his mail on the computer. He saw a few from his art club members telling him about an exhibit that was going to happen soon and they wanted his opinion on what they should do. I should probably go today and help them out…, Naruto thought to himself, taking a sip from his cup. He continued to scroll down when one of the emails stood out with the "Very important" exclamation points blinking red. He looked at it quizzically, opening to realize that it was from his English professor.

"Dear Naruto, I wish to inform you that you have been chosen to further the studies for one lucky student who will be attending our school for the next few days as an exchange student. Please arrive at school this Thursday before 12:30 in the teachers' office to meet the student so that you can be acquainted with your new friend. Sincerely, Professor Masutani. P.S. If you're late you're dead?" Naruto read the last part in a question, confused by the whole ordeal. He looked at the time on his laptop to see that it was 20 minutes after 12.

"AH!" Naruto yelled quickly getting up and running to the door, grabbing his keys and putting on his shoes. He yanked the door open and ran towards his car on the driveway, thankful that their door was an automated lock. He quickly jumped into the car seat, started up the car and pulled out of the driveway, rushing to his university.

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Naruto ran down the hallway to where he will meet this new student. The blonde boy didn't even know his school had an exchange program. So, he was even more confused as to why they decided to choose him. He kept a low profile in the school, his only friends being those in the art club. He decided he'll bombard Mr. Masutani with questions and hopefully the man won't be too annoyed with him to give him some answers. He knocked on the door telling his name and hearing a not so please "enter". He opened the door to see his English professor staring at him with the "I knew this would happen" face.

Naruto couldn't help but chuckle nervously at the man glaring daggers at him as he made his way over to stand in front of him, his hand going behind his head to scratch at it.

"Hello professor. Sorry I'm late. I didn't see the email till this morning since I was busy all day yesterday,"

"You had one job and you couldn't even deliver Naruto," Mr. Masutani grunted as he rubbed at his temples. "I don't want to hear an excuse. I already sent the boy to his class. You are to meet him in the art room at exactly 6:30pm. Do you understand me?" The professor reprimanded. "Yes sir," Naruto answered above a whisper. "Good,"

"But if I may a question?" Naruto spoke, the man in front of him nodding his head giving the confused blonde the go ahead.

"Why me? And since when did we have and exchange program?"

"Hmm, it started last year, but since it was new we didn't really advertise it as much. Now that we have participants thought we are making sure they have a good experience here so that when they report back it's nothing but noteworthy stuff. And to answer you first question, why not?"

Naruto tilted his head, more confused by that statement. The professor sighed and continued his explanation. "Not only are you the son to the Hokage but you are also married to the Kazukage. You have two powerful leaders in your life making you the best choice to show off our city. Plus, for an annoying brat you do have the highest grades in your department and the school so we must show off our greatest asset to the school," The professor grunted the last part embarrassed of what he said.

Naruto smiled, a blush becoming clear on his cheeks. "I understand. Thank you for choosing me," Naruto bowed. "Whatever. Just don't be late again. Now get out of here. I got work to do," Mr. Masutani shooed as he turned in his seat to tend to some papers. Naruto bowed again and walked out to of the office feeling giddy. He made his way to the art room, wanting to paint his feeling down. Plus, maybe he could finally help his friends with that small problem they emailed him about.

Naruto walked into the art room, and stepped to the side when he saw a bucket was heading his way.

"So, I take it you guys still don't know what to do for the exhibit," Naruto chuckled as he walked towards his classmates, his sentence coming out more a statement than a question. "Of course we don't! The exhibit is next Thursday and we don't have any good ideas," Ami, his female classmate, yelled at the blonde, as she continued to throw things over her shoulder while looking at some paintings. "We don't have any new paintings to show because everyone has been so busy with classes and work that they don't really have time to come over and paint stuff," Hosei, one of the first people he met at the school spoke up as he walked out of the supply room.

"Why don't we just take all the good paintings we have and put them up?" Naruto suggested as he grabbed onto an empty canvas and put it on an easel. "That's not good enough, Uzumaki! We have to do something grand! Show them something beautiful!" Ami cried as she stood up and went to the supply room and to get some paints for Naruto. All the club members knew that Naruto loved to paint while he thought, and they were okay with that because Naruto was the best artist in the club. Ami walked out of the supply room and handed the blonde a plate with an assortment of colors and a cup with different brushes.

"Ami is freaking out because there's a sponsor coming to the school next week while the festival is taking place and they are hoping they'll stop by the exhibition. She wants to make sure we have something so good that they'll have no choice but to check it out," Hosei explained as he went to stand next to Naruto as he started to make some marks on the canvas. "There's a festival next week?" Naruto asked as he continued his mark making.

"Yea. Did you not read any of the emails we sent you?" Ami asked annoyed. "Ah, well, with Kai, and school and Gaara it's really hard to have time to just sit down you know?" Naruto chuckled. "How's that going by the way?" Hosei asked. "What? Kai or Gaara?"

"Both," Hosei chuckled. "Ah well Kai is still a cutie and Gaara is out of the city for a week," Naruto smiled. Hosei was about to question the smile on Narutos face but Ami beat him to it by yelling "Well it doesn't matter now. You need to help us think something up!". "Hey, I'm just a member. You're the president so you need to come up with the ideas. I just follow," Naruto continued to paint. Hosei shook his head knowing that Naruto just dug his own grave.

"Fine! Then as president, Naruto Uzumaki, you are to have an Art demo in the exhibition," Ami smirked. Naruto stopped his brush stroke and turned to the girl, looking at her like she was crazy. "What?"

"You heard me. You are to do a live demo of your painting. As president, I can say that you are the best painter here at school and it's a waste you're trying to pursue a "career" as a teacher," Ami explained, Naruto grunting at Ami for making fun of his dream. "So, you can help the club by putting your artistic skills to good use! If the sponsor sees your painting it's a definite yes!" Ami continued. "I'm gonna have to agree with her on this. It was your paintings that raised us the money to continue this club," Hosei spoke up, defending Ami.

"Yea but they only bought them because I was dating Gaara and was afraid he'll come after them if they didn't. That was blood money," Naruto fought back. "Yea, but regardless, it saved us the club. So just imagine what it would be like when the sponsor is here and he finds out your married to the man in charge? That's like an open door for us," Ami smiled, grabbing onto Narutos hand and looking into his ocean blue eyes.

"You're using me Ami. You know I don't like being used," Naruto sighed at the woman in front of him. "What? No! Never!" Ami gasped. "You're just going to use your artistic creations to get the club what it wants," Ami smiled. "Still doesn't sound good," the blonde sighed. Ami let go of his hand and put them on her waist. "Come on! It'll be exposure! We're the only ones who get to see how awesome you are when you paint and it's only right the rest of the world gets to see you too!" Ami clapped her hands in excitement.

Naruto stared at her for a while then turned back to his painting, continuing his brush strokes. "Do you…Do you really think I'm awesome?" Naruto asked silently. "The awesomest!" Ami replied. Ami and Hosei knew the blonde was blushing if his red ears told them anything. "Well, I guess I could whip up a little something for the exhibition…" Naruto gave in, liking the compliment. Ami and Hosei gave each other and underhand victory high-5, happy that they knew Naruto so well.

"That's great! I'll send you an email with all the details you should know this weekend!" Ami clapped as she went to the side to grab her bag. "I have to head to class now, so I'll see you guys later! Bye bye! And thanks again Naruto! You're the best! You won't regret it!" Ami yelled happily as she left the room. "She always finds a way to get what she wants huh?" Hosei chuckled to himself. "So, what are you going to do now?" Hosei asked, grabbing a seat from the side and plopping it next to Naruto so he can watch him make his next creation. "Hmm, well, I don't have any classes today but I can't go home yet," Naruto hummed. "Why's that?"

"Well to put it short, I was chosen to babysit the exchange student that will be here for a week. He answered silently. "Ah, I forgot about that. You were chosen huh?" Hosei smiled, knowing exactly why. "Yea, I just hope they aren't an asshole," Naruto sighed as he removed the brush from the canvas, staring at the dark piece in front of him. A man was sitting down with blood dripping down his eyes, a broken wing on his back as he stared directly at the person in front of him.

"You always draw things like this. Not saying it's bad but is there a reason?" Hosei questioned, looking at the man who was staring strongly at his painting. "I dunno. Guess it's a subconscious thing or something…" Naruto answered. "By the way, I wanted to ask," Hosei started, getting the blondes attention when he turned to look at him. "Why did you look pleased when you said Gaara was away from the week?"

Naruto tilted his head to the side and stared at the man. Hosei knew what was going on between the two because he was the cause for one of Gaaras breakdown. It led to Naruto not being able to attend the club for a while due to a broken arm. Hosei being the caused because he had hugged the blonde in front of his fiancé. Naruto let out a sigh as he got up and headed to the sink to rinse out the brushes.

"It's just nice having a breather. Time to myself without anyone trying to hurt me, even if it's just a week," Naruto answered. "He hurt you again?" Hosei spat as he turned towards Naruto, never liking the man he was married to.

"No he didn't. He had his moments, but he hasn't hit me in a while which is good. I feel like he's turning back to his old self," Naruto smiled, setting the brushes in a cup on the side. "You can't trust him. You said that before and you came back with a black eye," Hosei reminded. "That was my fault. I did something I shouldn't have and got him angry-" "Bullshit Naruto!" He spat, standing up from his seat and walking over to the man, grabbing onto his shoulders. Naruto quickly shoved him back startling Hosei. He let it go to ask, "Why can't you see that none of this is your fault? He's holding you in his grasp and it's not healthy. I get it, he's your first love, but it shouldn't be like this!"

"Stop it, you don't know anything," Naruto moved around him and headed back to pick up the paint palette. Hosei huffed angrily knowing that everything he ever tries is futile. "Then why don't you go back home to visit your friends and family? Your grades are good as is so missing a few days won't hurt," Hosei suggested. "That's impossible," Naruto sighed as he remembered what Gaara said about people keeping tabs on him. "Why?"

"Can you just…drop it?" Naruto sighed. "I appreciate that you're worried about me but I don't need you butting in on my marriage alright?" Naruto complained as he walked back to the sink to drop the palette in. "But you-" "I said drop it!" Naruto turned to glare at the man in front of him. Hosei glared at him and sat back down in his chair in defeat. He hated that Naruto was stubborn and just wishes there was someone out there that could help him.

"So, you're just going to stay here until that guy shows up?" Hosei asked, deciding to drop the subject like Naruto wanted. "Yup! They should be here in another few hours. So I'll just paint till they get here," Naruto smiled, happy that Hosei gave up on their last conversation. The man looked at the time and looked up back at Naruto and huffed out a breath. "I need to get to class so I guess I'll leave you to your haven," Hosei started as he got up from the seat and walked over to a wall to grab his bookbag. Naruto walked into the supply room and came out with a bag full of nothing but paint tubes, a roll of paper underneath his arm. "I'll see you later then. Have fun in class," Naruto yelled out as he dropped the bag and started to roll out the paper roll. Hosei shook his head and turned to leave the art room.

Naruto tapped down the large piece of paper he removed from the roll. He got up and took off his shoes, his shirt following. He went back to the supply closet to grab some buckets of paints and giant brushes and placed them where the tubes of paint were. He reached into his back pocket when he felt a vibration. He unlocked his phone to see that Gaara had texted him saying that he was still on the train but he should be there early in the morning. Naruto quickly sent back a text saying that he wishes him safety and an "I love you" and opened his music app. He pressed play and Issues by Julia Michaels started blaring in the classroom. Naruto took a brush and started to smash the paper with different colors of paint.

A few hours passed and Naruto continued to work on his painting as he sang along to For You by Azu. He heard the door open but paid it no mind thinking it was probably Ami or Hosei. He continued to paint, dabbing his brush in a bucket and marking the paper. "How was class?" Naruto spoke up as he continued his paint strokes. It was silent for a while, Naruto still not looking up. The blonde believed it was Hosei and he was giving him the silent treatment. "Are you still mad at me about the whole Gaara thing?" Naruto questioned, grabbing his phone and turning on his music. "I'm really glad you care for me but you can't but into my marriage like that. What happens between me and my husband doesn't concern you," He continued as he stood up. "So can you stop worrying and just let it-" Naruto turned to be met with a set of ebony eyes he knew to well, his own widening large enough for the lights to bounce off his blue eyes. The brush slipped from his hand as the two continued to stare at each other.

"Hi Naruto," The man spoke up, breaking the deafening silence.

Narutos mouth opened and closed, the blonde not really knowing what to say. He stared at the man in front of him for a few more minutes before he opened his mouth and said,

"Hi Sasuke…"

Welp there you have it. What did you think. Leave a review telling me you want more and I might be able to get the next chapter out faster, teehee. Hope you enjoyed it!

Ciaosu~