The Quiet Life We Could Have

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Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto

Warning: OOC, AU, Typo, Lemon, Non incest.

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Enjoy it!

Naruto Uzumaki has just set foot in the city of Tokyo after living in a small village for several years after graduating from high school. Tokyo is a bustling world, full of speed, and a different narrative from the village he grew up in. But behind all the hustle and bustle, he feels a loss—a part of himself that he doesn't know how to put back.

As a 28-year-old young man, he finds comfort in simplicity. There is no longer the tension of being a ninja, only everyday life that seems harder than he imagined. However, there is one thing that always accompanies him in his solitude: Kushina Uzumaki, his former teacher who once rejected his expressed feelings of love.

Years have passed since they last spoke. Even though he was rejected, Naruto still held deep feelings for her. However, their lives had drifted apart too far, and the past seemed like it would only remain as a memory.

However, fate sometimes brings us back to the starting point.

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Naruto walked into the apartment building, which looked plain from the outside, but the atmosphere inside was somewhat different. The lobby was simple, with a few old chairs and dim lights hanging low, creating a quiet ambiance. In the distance, the sound of a door opening echoed from one of the units, and a name he knew so well reached his ears.

"Naruto?"

Naruto turned his head, hardly believing what he had just heard. In front of him stood a woman who was all too familiar—Kushina. Only this time, she appeared older and much different than he remembered. Her red hair was now slightly shorter, and her once bright eyes now carried a weariness, reflecting exhaustion.

"Kushina-sensei?" he answered in a surprised but warm voice.

Kushina smiled, though it was a little forced. "I didn't expect to see you here. It's been a while, huh?"

Naruto nodded slowly, feeling as though time had momentarily stopped as they faced each other once again. "Yeah... it's been too long," he replied, a bit nervous, but also happy. However, something felt off. "How have you been, Sensei?"

Kushina took a deep breath, as if carefully considering her answer. "I'm fine, just... working hard, as usual." Her voice sounded strained, as though there was a hidden burden behind her words.

Naruto looked at her seriously. "I can imagine. Life here must not be easy."

Kushina only smiled thinly, a flash of fatigue visible in her eyes. "Sometimes I feel like nothing is going according to plan. I quit my job as a teacher, and now I'm trying to survive with another uncertain job. But, that's life, right?"

Naruto's heart sank a little hearing her words. How could someone who meant so much to him, who had taught him so much, feel stuck in a directionless routine?

"Maybe... I can help you," Naruto blurted out before realizing what he had said. "I mean, I'm pretty settled in the village now. I have a house, a quiet place... maybe you could come there? A quieter life, away from all this hustle and bustle."

Kushina hesitated, looking at him carefully. "Naruto, I..." Her voice faltered, confused. "I don't know if this is the right choice. After everything that happened in the past..."

"I don't care about the past, Kushina-sensei," Naruto said firmly. "I want us to start over, without burdens. Without doubts. If you want, I'll take you to the village. A simpler, more peaceful life. I'll make you happy like I always wanted."

Kushina fell silent, staring into Naruto's eyes with intensity. There were many unspoken things behind that gaze, and Naruto could feel them. He wanted to say something, but the words felt blocked by feelings that had been suppressed for a long time.

"I... I'm scared, Naruto," Kushina finally said. "I'm scared that if I go back, I'll only bring you burdens. My life is hard enough now, and I don't want to disturb yours."

Naruto stepped closer, gently placing a hand on her shoulder. "Kushina-sensei, I'm not a kid anymore. I know what I want. And I want to be with you."

Kushina bit her lip, her eyes starting to fill with tears. "But... I've been alone for too long. I don't even know if I deserve happiness anymore."

"It's never too late for that," Naruto said with confidence. "If there's anyone who can make your life better, it's you. Don't hesitate to take the opportunity."

Kushina finally looked at him more gently, and Naruto knew the words were starting to sink in. Feelings long buried, feelings once denied, were now resurfacing with greater force. They both knew this wouldn't be an easy journey, but maybe, just maybe, they could start a better life—together.

Kushina was silent for a moment as if considering what Naruto had just said. A few seconds passed before she looked away, trying to hide her confusion.

"I don't know if I can just leave Tokyo, Naruto," Kushina said softly as if whispering to herself. "Everything I know is here. Even that uncertain job... At least I can survive."

Naruto took a deep breath, trying to hold back his frustration. "I understand, Tokyo has become a part of your life. But isn't there a time when we should stop running after things that don't make us happy?"

Kushina looked at him, worry evident in her eyes. "And if I fail? If I can't adjust to my new life? If I just mess up your life?"

Naruto held Kushina's hand gently, looking into her eyes with confidence. "There is no such thing as failure if we support each other, Kushina-sensei. We can face anything together. I won't let you feel alone."

But even though those words sounded convincing, there was something in Kushina's heart that made her hesitate. Fear, worry if she left what she had known for years. She felt like she had struggled alone for too long, and sometimes, stepping into the unknown felt like too heavy a burden to bear.

"Naruto," she said, voice almost shaking, "I'm afraid of what might happen. I... I'm used to living alone, even after everything that happened in the past."

Naruto could feel the weight of the feelings buried in Kushina's words. No one knew loneliness better than she did. For years, she had lived with the feeling of loss constantly haunting her—whether it was the loss of a loved one or the loss of her future.

"I know," Naruto replied, his voice softer this time. "I feel that way too. But I don't want us to stay trapped in that fear. Don't let the past control us, Kushina. Don't let fear stop us from achieving happiness."

Kushina took a deep breath, and despite her efforts to hold back, she felt tears welling up in her eyes. It felt like, for the first time in a long time, someone truly cared about her. Someone who saw her not just as a teacher or a wounded woman, but as her true self.

Suddenly, the feeling peaked, and he felt as if the burden on his heart began to lift a little. But there was still a doubt that was weighing on his mind.

"Naruto," Kushina's voice lowered, "Why are you so sure? I haven't felt worthy of being loved in a long time. I've made too many mistakes... too much time has been lost."

Naruto smiled softly, wiping away the tears that threatened to fall from Kushina's eyes with his fingertips. "Because I know who you are, Kushina. You are a strong woman, who always fights even when the world seems against you. And I, I... I don't care about your past. I just want us to start from here. Together."

Kushina looked at him, confused and worried. The fear was still there, but this time, there was a little hope that was starting to grow. "But I can't go back to the past, Naruto. I can't change what's already happened."

Naruto nodded slowly, grabbing both of her shoulders gently. "I know. But we can make our future. Together."

Kushina was silent, staring into Naruto's eyes with a look of confusion. How could she just accept the happiness that came so suddenly? What if she failed? What if this relationship would just end up like the others?

However, in my heart, something was strengthening. Something that forces him to reflect, to believe in new possibilities. Maybe this is his last chance to find long-lost happiness.

"Naruto, I... I want to believe in you," she finally said her voice barely a whisper, full of doubt but also a desire to try. "I want to try, but I'm afraid... afraid that I'll disappoint you."

Naruto just smiled and embraced her in a hug. "There's nothing to worry about. I'm here, and I'm not leaving. We'll walk together, even if it's a path full of doubts."

The hug felt so warm, so full of feelings that had been buried for so long. At that moment, both Naruto and Kushina felt that, despite their pasts filled with hurt and mistakes, maybe they could fix everything—start something new. Something they wouldn't regret.

However, those feelings come with consequences. They both know that this journey will not be easy. There will be many obstacles that they will face, both from within themselves and the world around them. But at least, for now, they can hold on to each other.

The night is getting deeper, and Tokyo is getting quieter. Only two hearts are healing each other, searching for lost happiness, and trying to rebuild a future full of hope.

Kushina looked at Naruto with slightly teary eyes, as if hesitant to take the next step. The air around them felt heavy, filled with unspoken tension. Naruto who stood in front of her could feel his heart beating faster. No words could be said, only silence filled the space between them.

"Naruto..." Kushina's voice sounded soft as if she was also struggling against the surging feelings.

Naruto stared at her, feeling his heart pounding. He wanted to touch her, wanted to feel the warmth he had been missing all this time. Their hands almost touched, the distance between them closing. Their breaths met, but there was a small step that held them back.

Kushina could feel her body shaking, between wanting to retreat and wanting to stay there, close to Naruto. However, her mind said otherwise. All those feelings were like waves that came and went, bringing them both into a void full of feelings. Time seemed to slow down, and at that moment, there were only the two of them in a world that seemed to stop.

"Naruto, I..." Kushina trailed off, barely able to finish her sentence. She felt something so deep, yet so full of doubt.

Naruto took a deep breath, deciding to stay there, but he couldn't force it all. They both knew that even though it was close, the kiss wasn't the right time.

He looked away for a moment, realizing that sometimes there were more important things than following one's heart. "Kushina, I..." Naruto said, but his voice was drowned out by the tension building between them.

Without any words coming out, they just stared at each other, letting the silence speak louder than any words could.

Naruto took Kushina's hand gently, his rough fingers touching her smooth skin. "Kushina..." Naruto's voice was shaky, a little hesitant, but full of hope. "I... I want you to know that I'm serious. About us."

Kushina lowered her head, touching her lips, trying to hold back the surging feelings. She knew there was something inside her that she wanted to release. Taking a deep breath, she finally lifted her face, looking at Naruto with a softer gaze. "I know... I feel it too, Naruto."

They moved closer to each other. There was a slight awkwardness, but also a feeling that had been suppressed for a long time. Slowly, Naruto moved his face closer, and in an instant, their lips met. The kiss was simple, full of warmth like two souls trying to connect after being separated for so long.

The kiss lasted a moment, then they pulled away, their eyes meeting in silence. No words were needed anymore, just the feeling flowing between them, deeper than ever.

Naruto and Kushina stared at each other, as if unable to express what they felt with words. Only their heartbeats could be heard, competing with each other in the silence. Then, Kushina smiled slightly, though her eyes seemed to be filled with tears. "Naruto..." her voice was soft, almost a whisper. "I'm scared... Are we ready for this?"

Naruto nodded slowly, the hand still holding Kushina's tightening. "I'm ready, Kushina. I've been ready all along."

They stood there, facing each other, as if the world around them had faded away, and it was just the two of them in that space. Everything felt so real, so important, and they knew this wasn't a step they could take lightly. But this time, there was no more hesitation.

Naruto's heart raced as he slowly shifted his gaze to Kushina's neck, his breath warm against her skin. He approached with cautious intent, silently questioning if he dared to proceed further. His fingertips grazed her delicate skin, and his lips, filled with longing, brushed against Kushina's neck. The touch was simple yet profound, an inexplicable connection that sent shivers down her spine.

Kushina's eyes fluttered closed, savoring the gentle vibrations that coursed through her body. The atmosphere grew more intense, yet they remained in a serene space, unhurried and unrushed. Naruto's lips continued their tender exploration, his kisses leaving a trail of fire in their wake.

Naruto's hands slid down Kushina's arms, his fingers intertwining with hers. He guided her hands to his chest, allowing her to feel the rapid beating of his heart. Kushina's touch was electric, igniting a passion that had long been dormant within him.

As their bodies pressed closer, Naruto's hands roamed Kushina's curves, his touch both reverent and hungry. He traced the contours of her waist, her hips, and her thighs, his fingers leaving a path of goosebumps in their wake. Kushina arched into his touch, her body craving more of his attention.

Naruto's lips found their way to Kushina's ear, his breath hot against her skin. "I want you," he whispered, his voice heavy with desire. "I've wanted you for so long, Kushina."

Kushina's heart skipped a beat at his confession. She had always felt a connection with Naruto, a spark that had never quite ignited until now. She turned to face him, her eyes filled with a matching desire. "Then take me," she breathed, her lips barely an inch from his.

Naruto's restraint snapped, and he captured Kushina's lips in a searing kiss. His tongue delved into her mouth, exploring every inch of her warmth. Kushina moaned into the kiss, her fingers tangling in Naruto's hair as she pulled him closer.

Their clothes became a barrier, a hindrance to the pleasure they craved. Naruto's hands worked quickly, unbuttoning Kushina's blouse and sliding it off her shoulders. Kushina's bra followed, revealing her breasts to his hungry gaze. Naruto's lips trailed down her neck, his tongue swirling around her collarbone before dipping lower to capture a nipple in his mouth.

Kushina gasped at the sensation, her back arching off the couch. Naruto's hands roamed her body, his fingers teasing her sensitive skin. He lavished attention on her breasts, his lips and tongue worshipping every inch of her flesh.

As Naruto continued his exploration, his hands slid lower, teasing the waistband of Kushina's pants. Kushina's hips bucked in anticipation, her body aching for his touch. Naruto's fingers slipped beneath the fabric, his touch was feather-light as he traced the curves of her hips.

Kushina's breath hitched as Naruto's fingers delved deeper, finding her wetness. He groaned at the evidence of her arousal, his desire growing with each passing second. Kushina's hips moved against his hand, her body seeking more of his touch.

Naruto's fingers worked her with skill, his thumb circling her clit as he plunged two fingers deep inside her. Kushina cried out, her walls clenching around his fingers as he brought her closer to the edge.

As Kushina teetered on the brink of orgasm, Naruto withdrew his fingers, leaving her empty and aching. She whimpered at the loss, her eyes pleading for more. Naruto smirked, his eyes dark with desire.

"Patience, my love," he murmured, his lips brushing against her ear. "I'm not done with you yet."

Naruto stood, quickly shedding his clothes before kneeling between Kushina's legs. He guided her thighs over his shoulders, his breath hot against her core. Kushina's hands fisted in his hair as Naruto's tongue delved between her folds, his lips and tongue working in tandem to bring her to new heights of pleasure.

Kushina's moans filled the room, her body writhing beneath Naruto's skilled touch. He brought her to the brink of orgasm again and again, only to pull back at the last moment, leaving her desperate for release.

Finally, Naruto couldn't hold back any longer. He positioned himself at Kushina's entrance, his cock hard and ready. With one swift thrust, he buried himself deep inside her, groaning at the sensation of her tight heat enveloping him.

Kushina cried out, her nails digging into Naruto's back as he began to move. His thrusts were slow and deep, each one hitting a spot inside her that made her see stars. Naruto's lips captured hers in a passionate kiss, his tongue tangling with hers as he continued his relentless pace.

As their bodies moved in perfect synchronization, Naruto reached between them, his fingers finding Kushina's clit. He rubbed the sensitive nub in time with his thrusts, bringing her closer and closer to the edge.

Kushina's body tensed, her walls clenching around Naruto's cock as she teetered on the brink of orgasm. Naruto's thrusts grew more erratic, his release approaching. With one final, powerful thrust, they both tumbled over the edge, their bodies shuddering with the force of their pleasure.

Naruto collapsed on top of Kushina, his body heavy with satisfaction. They lay there for a moment, their hearts racing as they caught their breath. Naruto rolled to the side, pulling Kushina into his arms and holding her close.

"That was… incredible," Kushina breathed, her voice soft and content.

Naruto smiled, pressing a kiss to her forehead. "You're incredible," he murmured, his fingers tracing patterns on her skin.

As they lay there, basking in the afterglow of their passion, Naruto knew that he had found something special with Kushina. It was more than just physical attraction; it was a connection that ran deep, a bond that he knew would only grow stronger with time.

As Kushina snuggled closer, her body fitting perfectly against his, Naruto knew that he would cherish this moment forever, a tender surrender to the love that had always been there, waiting to be discovered.

Kushina, her breath slow and even, smiled against his chest. "Naruto... I never thought I would find this again," she whispered softly, her voice carrying a sense of contentment that warmed his heart.

He gently kissed the top of her head, his fingers lightly tracing the curve of her back. "Neither did I," he murmured, "but I'm glad we did. I'm glad it's with you."

For a moment, they lay there in silence, just the sound of their breathing and the quiet night surrounding them. It felt right, as if time had slowed down, allowing them to simply be together without any expectations, without the weight of the world pressing on them.

Naruto felt a sense of peace he hadn't known in years, a peace that came from being truly understood and accepted. He didn't know what the future held, but in that moment, he knew that as long as they had each other, they could face anything together.

Kushina lifted her head, looking up at him with a playful glint in her eyes. "You know," she said, "we should probably get some rest. Tomorrow's a big day, and we'll need all our energy."

Naruto chuckled, nodding in agreement. "You're right. But just for tonight… let's savor this."

With a final kiss, they settled back into the warmth of each other's embrace, the quiet night around them filled with the promise of more moments like this to come.