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Naruto is holding Sasuke’s shoulders tightly as his thrusts increase. Moaning in ecstasy until he hears a slam outside the room. Both Naruto and Sasuke’s movements freeze as they look towards the door.

“I thought you said Akira doesn’t come home in till around eight?” Sasuke pulls out quickly trying to locate his clothes.

Naruto, just as franticly, moves around grabbing his discarded clothing, “Yeah she usually isn’t home this early.”

He curses when he realizes his shirt is outside, he slowly opens the door and grabs it quickly before he screams, “Welcome home!”

Sasuke was making sure he looked presentable before they both walked out.

Naruto’s eyes widen when he sees the door was open, and Akira’s shoes gone. Shit she must have heard them.

“Oh fuck...” he whispers.

Sasuke walks over next to Naruto, “Shit.”

Naruto sighs rubbing his face, “God…um… Sasuke I need to talk with Akira… Is it alright if you go home?”

Sasuke nods, “Yeah. I understand. Let me know how it goes.” He gives Naruto a chaste kiss before he makes his way out.

Naruto groans before he simply waits. But feeling anxious, he wants to keep his hands busy by making dinner. Distracting himself before he has to talk with his daughter that heard him fucking a man she can’t stand. He decided to cook something simple, so he went with fried rice, using the left-over rice from breakfast.

Again his body feels stiff as he chopping the vegetables and seasoning the shrimp.

His whole body jumps when he hears the door open gently.

Naruto calls out, “Welcome home…”

He receives a pathetic, “I’m back…”

Akira’s voice sounded strained.

“I’m making us fried rice tonight. I was feeling lazy.”

Akira didn’t respond as he heard her moving to grab the plates like she usually did before dinner.

“S-So you’re back a little early today… Everything alright?” he asks as he finishes stirring around their meal.

The girl answers, “Coach’s orders. Said I needed to cool off.”

“I see.” Naruto responds as he turns off the stove.

He pours the rice into a bowel before he uses oven mitts to carry their food to the kotatsu, he sees her, and she looked absolutely warn out. Her eyes were soulless. Naruto’s heart drops a bit, because right now she is the perfect image of her mother.

Naruto sets the food down before he slides into the kotatsu himself. Both clapping saying, “Let’s eat.” sounding gentle and pathetic.

Naruto couldn’t stand this tension and decided to just be honest, “Honey… I know you heard us.”

Akira freezes before she eats her food. She slowly sets down the chopsticks, “Yeah?”

“Baby girl… I’m sorry you... you walked into that… you’re usually home a lot later… and I thought we… well… I’m sorry…”

“Is that why Uncle Itachi and you aren’t talking now?” she asks with a familiar coldness.

Naruto looks down sadly, “Yes…”

“Why him? Why the jerk? He’s awkward, mean, and way too young.” She looks at him with an icy stare.

He looks away, “Yeah… You’re right. But he cares about me Akira… And we’re happy.”

Akira’s eyes were fierce as she seethes out, “So you’re just gonna let some young brat fuck you then?”

Naruto shocked eyes widen before he yells, “Akira!”

“What?! You’re letting some kid push you around and do what he wants to you! So why can’t I do what I want!?”

“Because I am your father!” he glares with fury. He’s never heard her talk this way to him.

“Well my dad isn’t some weakling that lets anyone do as they please!” she yells standing before him.

Naruto wasn’t sure what to do, “Akira just because… You know what, no.” he stands as well, “I’m not going to let you talk to me this way. What you heard was unfortunate and I’m sorry. But that gives you no right to ridicule me and judge me. Just because I   like Sasuke doesn’t mean I’m suddenly going to let you walk all over me!”

Akira’s eyes widen before he feels an icy shell form around his daughter, “I’m going to stay with baa-chan.” She stomps to her bedroom.

Naruto doesn’t try to stop her. He actually thinks it was for the best so they could have some space to think and process everything that’s happened.

So he waits and sees her walk out with her jersey and bag. She looks away as he goes to grab the keys to drop her off.

The car ride was dead quiet. Both refusing to speak or look at each other.

When they made it to Tsunade’s apartment complex the woman is confused when she walks out to greet them, she’s met with Akira pushing past her to rush up the steps to her home. Naruto did not even leave his car to say goodbye.

Tsunade goes to Naruto’s side of the car knocking on his window before he finally rolls it down.

“What’s going on? Did she finally tell you what’s happening with her?”

Suddenly tears start to form in Naruto’s eyes as he leans towards the wheel. Head dropping as he hid from the woman.

“Holy shit brat, what’s wrong?”

“P-Please don’t hate me….”

Tsunade’s eyes widen in rage, “What happened? What the fuck did you do?!”

He shakes, “A-Akira walked in on me… wi-with another man….”

The elder’s demeanor softens as she places a hand on his shoulder, “Oh Naruto…. I had no idea…”

“I’m sorry….”

“Nothing to be sorry for brat. It’s hard when kids catch us at our weakest. So I’m guessing the brat didn’t take it well?”

He nods still refusing to look at the woman.

“Well leave her to me then. I’ll keep her as long as you need me to.”

He finally looks towards the woman before bowing his head, “Thank you so much…”

Tsunade takes a hold of both his cheeks stroking them with her thumbs, “It’s going to be okay Naruto…” she kisses his forehead, “This will pass over… And she’ll be begging to come home once I’m through with her.”

Naruto smiles eyes still in tears, “Leave her alone for now… let her vent… I don’t want her to feel attacked.”

“You’re too easy on that kid…. That’s why she loves you so much.” She gently pats his face, “Go back. Rest, hell go drink. Do whatever you need to do before I hand you back your kid.”

“Thanks baa-chan…”

With that Tsunade goes back inside waving before she closes the door. Naruto wipes his face before he starts to drive. He was going to turn into the neighborhood home, but he couldn’t, soon finding himself driving towards Sasuke’s apartment complex.

He makes his way up all the way to his door before he gently knocks it, waiting for Sasuke.

The younger man answers and face morphs with concern when he sees the state of the blond. Immediately Naruto hugs him in tears crying into his shoulder. Too scared to let go of the only person that understands what he was going through right now.

He hardly noticed how Sasuke gently led him to his bedroom before he’s seated on his bed. Sasuke kneeling before him holding his hands gently, “Naruto… What happened?”

Naruto looks down before pulling one of his hands free to wipe his eyes, “Akira…she…she’s ashamed of me… she heard more than I thought she did… and… I think she wants nothing to do with me anymore because of it…” he sobs.

“Naruto…” Sasuke rises up wrapping his arms around Naruto pulling him close, “You know that’s not true.”

The blond shakes his head, “She’s disgusted with me! I’ve lost Koyuki, Ero-sensei, Itachi and now Akira! I’m nothing without her!” he sobs.

Sasuke takes a hold of his face, “No you’re not. Naruto… you mean so much more to all of us… I… when you were gone…It was so cold and quiet without you... That’s why I was so desperate to have you back in my life… To make you mine…” He presses their foreheads together, “Give her time Naruto… Give her time to process, and you take this time to think of how you’ll approach her.”

“I’m scared Sasuke…”

“I know…But I’m here…”

They both change into more comfortable clothes before they lie in bed. Naruto buries his face into Sasuke’s chest as the younger man strokes along his back to ease him. They were both dealing with a lot of things, and right now they just needed each other. The two needing today’s stresses to end, so they can reset for tomorrows challenges.

Sasuke kisses the top of his head and Naruto sighs content. In the back of his head he almost came here to end things. To run away. But the way Sasuke held him, wiped his tears, kissing away his pain.

Naruto wouldn’t. Because he needs Sasuke. He wants Sasuke.

And despite everything Akira said.

Naruto loves Sasuke.

So he falls asleep in the arms of the man he loves.

Hoping to forget the shame and resent he felt for himself at that moment.

XxX

Akira woke up early putting on her school uniform before she walked outside the apartment complex to practice hitting the ball along her forearms. She felt her entire world crumbling at that moment. She couldn’t go to class in peace, her dad was fucking around with a kid barely in his twenties, and she no longer has a stable place to decompress. She felt alone.

Even when she walked inside, she holed herself in Tsunade’s extra room. Hiding from her, knowing she would probably lecture Akira if she questioned her reasoning for staying.

So she wasn’t happy to see the woman she was also avoiding walking outside with her cup of coffee. Akira was surprised seeing how the woman was usually at her job in the hospital around this time.

So she decides to ignore Tsunade as she continues to hit the ball against her wrist.

Tsunade only shakes her head as she goes across from the girl as she sips her warm beverage.

“So you’re just going to give me the silent treatment?”

Akira turns around as she doesn’t stop bouncing the ball for a second. She hears the woman sigh before she hits the ball from her hold making it fly onto the roof.

“I’ll get you another one later. But that’s not important right now. If you’re going to be staying with me child, you’re not going to brush me aside. Do not test me on this.” Her gaze fierce, as the girl looks away.

Akira sighs before finally giving in, “I don’t mean to brush you aside baa-chan….”

“Really? So ignoring me all night and turning away from me just now isn’t you brushing me aside? Where’s your manners young lady?”

She finally looks up at the old woman, “I just… I don’t want to be lectured about how wrong I am…. I’m already feeling…. overwhelmed with everything else.”

“I know. That’s why I’m letting you stay in my home to help you decompress. But if you’re staying, I’m not going to let you do as you please. Whatever is going on between you and your father, that’s your guys’ business. I have my own opinion on the situation, but that doesn’t matter at the moment. So I’ll leave that subject alone for now, but you are going to respond when spoken to, you’re going to help with chores around the apartment, and eventually you are going to open up to your father about what’s happening in school.”

That caused her to flinch, “Oh like he’s been open with me about his relationship?”

Tsunade rolls her eyes, “Honestly Akira, whatever he does in his relationship is none of your business. That’s the one thing neither of you should share info on. I’m sure if you ever had a boyfriend, you would be embarrassed if you were caught by your father doing inappropriate things, so don’t even try with that.”

Akira turns away as she grabs her bags, “Whatever.” She moves past the woman.

But before she can leave Tsunade shouts, “Akira! I expect you home right after practice!”

The teen didn’t argue any further as she walked away. Deep down she knew it wasn’t really her business who her father was seeing. But she was still young and immature, so the lecture went over her head as she shut down even further.

Going through the day feeling hollow.

XxX

Sasuke is awake first as he grabs a cup of coffee for his lover. Naruto called in sick earlier and went back to sleep. He wouldn’t have done it if Sasuke didn’t force him to. But the man knew Naruto wasn’t in any shape to work today, so now he sits next to the sleeping man with two coffees in hand. He made Naruto’s with extra milk and no sugar, just how he likes it while his was just black. Neither men really had a sweet tooth, but Naruto did need some milk in his hot beverage to help put the bitter drink down.

Sasuke strokes along his cheek as he stares at the slumbering blond after he sets his drink aside. He could tell, despite going to bed around the same time, Naruto didn’t sleep to well. He sighs as he takes a sip of his coffee. If their situation wasn’t bad enough with Itachi now, they had Akira to deal with as well. Couldn’t either of them get a break already?

Was their relationship a bit unconventional? Yes. But it didn’t mean everyone had the right to judge them left and right. He knew his daughter would probably have the hardest time with all of this. That was understandable at least. But to completely shut Naruto out, like nothing? Sasuke couldn’t help but feel irritated.

His thoughts pause when Naruto groans, stretching his arms as he wakes up. He blinks a couple before sitting up yawning.

The older man smiles staring at the coffee next to him before he grabs the mug, “I thought I smelled coffee. Thanks.” He sips the beverage happily.

Sasuke gently smiles as he sips his own drink, “How are you feeling?”

Naruto yawns again before slowly replying, “Like shit.”

The younger man nods, “That’s understandable.”

“I don’t know what I’m going to do Sasuke…. I just feel stuck…. Like no matter what happens things always go wrong.”

Sasuke took a hold of Naruto’s free hand gripping it gently, “I know. Admittivity our luck hasn’t been the best since we’ve became a couple.”

Naruto couldn’t help but laugh, “I’ll say.”

“That’s why I’m grateful you’re still with me despite all of the obstacles. Honestly, I would have let you go if you… if you didn’t want to be with me for Akira’s sake…” It made Sasuke feel uneasy. Because Naruto could still end it if he truly wanted to right now.

But Naruto shakes his head, “I honestly couldn’t…. I won’t…. I care about you too much. Whether you like it or not brat, you’re stuck with me now.” He smiles brightly.

Sasuke smiles as he strokes along his cheek giving him a soft kiss before he gets up, “Well unlike you I have work today dead last. So if you don’t mind me, I’m going to my office.”

“Dressed like that?” Naruto teased.

Sasuke rolls his eyes, “I have an extra room I use as an office.” With that Sasuke stood up before giving the blond one last soft kiss. He leaves to the mentioned office to get started going through some data.

As Sasuke enters his office he sighs, he hated seeing Naruto in such low spirits, but nothing he could do in the moment. He hopes a day off will help ease the blond’s current mood.

He sets his coffee down as he sits in his chair beginning his work. He wasn’t surprised shortly after he received a phone call from one of his employees. And of course it was the nosiest one.

Sasuke answers deadpan, “This better be work related Suigetsu.”

“Wow touchy~ So why aren’t you coming in boss? A little too busy with you know who?”

Sasuke sighs as he clicks onto one of his files, “That’s none of your concerns.”

“So Naruto is there huh? That’s good news.”

“Not really.” He response as he sips his mug.

“Huh? Why?”

“His daughter found out about us.”

“Shit. Guess the kid didn’t take it well.”

“Unfortunately she did not. That’s why my boyfriend is currently over trying to recover.”

“Wow. You’re really serious about this guy.”  Suigetsu said with zero snark.

Sasuke couldn’t help but raise his eyebrow at that, “When wasn’t I serious?”

“Don’t get me wrong. You’re always serious about, well everything. But I thought this was just some fling you wanted to get over. I mean all of us had that fantasy when we were young about our childhood crushes. I can’t tell you what my middle school teacher did in my dreams when I was young. Anyway, it’s just crazy to think that you’re willing to go through this much over one guy.” Suigetsu explained.

Sasuke lays back against his chair, “Naruto isn’t just some guy to me Suigetsu. He’s always been everything to me. And to finally have him and to have so many people judge us for just… just being happy. It’s more than upsetting.” He grimaced a bit.

“I guess that makes sense. You’ve always been an all or nothing kind of guy. Anyway how long are you gonna be home then boss man?”

“Only for today. I’ll be back tomorrow. So make sure the place is in one piece when I return.”

“Will do boss man!”

Sasuke rolls his eyes as he hangs up on the man. He knew despite his easy-going nature Suigetsu will keep an eye on things on his behalf. And so would Karin, so he had nothing to worry about. No, his real concern was with Naruto. He knew after last night, his state of being was fragile. It’s one thing to lose a friend but to lose your child? Sasuke couldn’t even imagine. Especially for Naruto who had a lonely upbringing. That’s why he hopes things will work out between the two of them in the end.

He'll just stay by his side until then.

XxX

Naruto walked out of the shower feeling refreshed after being in bed for so long. He knew he couldn’t just mope around all day. He looked through Sasuke’s wardrobe to see if he could find anything. He couldn’t help but notice how much black clothing the man wore. But Naruto guesses that was his style. He found a long black sleeve shirt with some navy cargo pants. Still a bit dark but it was something.

Naruto decided to go out grocery shopping for some food. Seeing how Sasuke didn’t keep a lot in the fridge. He wanted to make something special for his lover, after everything he’s done for Naruto. So he looked up the ingredients for spaghetti. He wasn’t familiar with western food, but he wanted to give it a shot since Sasuke’s favorite food is tomatoes and he wanted to make something incorporating that. So he thought this would be perfect since spaghetti was famous for its tomato sauce.

And he wanted to go all out on it.

So as he was shopping in the produce for tomatoes, he couldn’t help but think back to when he and Sasuke were young.

OoO

“Tomatoes? What kind of six-year-old eats tomatoes raw?” the blond laughs at an innocent Sasuke snacking on his tomatoes slices he was eating peacefully in the kitchen.

Naruto and Itachi just got back from playing outside and were coming in for a drink.

Itachi was grabbing water for both of them while Sasuke was already at the kitchen table minding his own business.

Sasuke pouts as he munches turning away.

Itachi smiles, “It’s always been Sasuke’s favorite food. I’m not sure either. Usually kids like sweets. But not Sasuke.”

Sasuke feeling irritated, “Just because I eat healthier than you, doesn’t mean I’m weird!” he huffs towards Naruto.

Naruto shrugs, “I just think it’s funny. I had never seen a kid eating tomatoes like that before. But you’ve always been an odd kid Sasuke!” he laughs.

Itachi nods, “I can’t disagree with that.”

Sasuke blushes now feeling attacked by the older boys, “Leave me alone!”

OoO

Naruto couldn’t help but chuckle at the innocent past. He still sees Sasuke eating raw tomatoes to this day. So he wanted to make something he knew Sasuke would enjoy.

As he shops, he’s minding his own business when he looks up to see a mother and her daughter in the shopping cart. She looked no older than three. Naruto saw how she was playing with her toy innocently. He couldn’t help but feel a coldness settle in his stomach from the sight. She’s adorable and Naruto couldn’t help but think of him and Akira back then when he used to take her shopping. A lot of people back then judged them both harshly back then. Naruto was just a kid himself so of course he messed up.

He sighs but softly smiles when he notices the small girl waving at him. He chuckles waving back before the girl’s mother turns into another isle. Naruto’s smile morphs into a frown when he thinks of Akira and how much of a wall there was between them now. She was also dealing with a lot of things at school too. But he doesn’t know how to help Akira, since even before their argument she wasn’t telling him anything.

Naruto sighs shaking his head. He can’t dwell on this now. Right now they both need time to process everything and maybe Akira will come around. Even if she doesn’t like Sasuke, maybe she’ll learn to be okay with them dating despite that. He can only hope.

Naruto decides to finish up before it gets too late. He knows how long Sasuke’s workdays tend to go. Even if he finishes the man will still do more than he needs. So he’ll hurry back so he can get a head start on dinner.

XxX

It was late in the afternoon when Sasuke noticed a pleasing aroma coming from the kitchen. He decides to finish his work for tonight since he’s completed more than enough for today. That’s when he came into the kitchen to see Naruto making what smelled a bit foreign to him.

He also couldn’t help but notice Naruto wearing Sasuke’s clothes. His insides tingled a bit from that. But he decided not to dwell on that as he walked next to the blond asking, “What are you cooking?”

Naruto smiles brightly, “Spaghetti!”

Sasuke couldn’t help but tilt his head, “Spaghetti? I didn’t think you knew how to cook Italian food.”

Naruto shrugs, “I don’t. But I thought I’d give it a go today.”

Sasuke crosses his arms, “Why?”

The blond blushes a bit, “Well… You like tomatoes, and spaghetti has tomato sauce in it. So I thought you would like it….”

Sasuke’s eyes widen before he hugs the blond from behind kissing his cheek, “I already enjoy your cooking Naruto. You don’t have to go through all this trouble for me.”

Naruto gently smiles, “I want to show you how much I care about you… Especially after everything that’s happened to us lately…”

Sasuke’s heart couldn’t help but throb at this beautiful man before him, he makes Naruto turn to face him and kisses him hard.

Naruto blushes kissing him back just as deeply. The kisses continue until Naruto slowly breaks it, “I’m almost finished. You want to set the table for me?”

Sasuke couldn’t help but love how domestic this felt. Having Naruto in his home, cooking a meal after he finished working.

He gives him one last kiss before he answers, “Okay.”

Sasuke went to the cupboard grabbing the plates and napkins, setting it all on the table and just as he set the last silverware Naruto comes in with a filled bowl of spaghetti. He sets it down at the center of the table before he undoes the apron, “I’ll be back I’m gonna grab a beer.”

Sasuke nods as he sits down staring at the food before him. He couldn’t help but notice how well put together it was. Naruto soon came back with a beer in hand. He must have bought some while he was out shopping. Again Sasuke couldn’t help but noticed how good Naruto looked in dark clothes. It really brought out his bright appearance more.

They both clapped their hands before saying, “Let’s eat.” Naruto used the tongs to give Sasuke and himself a good amount of spaghetti. Then they both grabbed their forks digging into the meal.

It felt weird eating the noodles with a fork, but Naruto insisted this was how it was meant to be eaten.

Sasuke rolled his eyes at that, but as soon as he took the first bite, he couldn’t help but feel his eyes spark a bit. It was the first time he had spaghetti, seeing how traditional his family was. So it was rare for them to have any foreign foods. But noodles with tomato sauce. It was a match made in heaven for Sasuke. The richness of the tomato and how perfectly mixed it was all together.

Naruto looked happy with the meal. Enjoying his hard work all afternoon. They both also realized how hungry they were after the stressful day they had yesterday.

Afterwards they finished eating with no leftovers in sight. The two were now washing the dishes together but the air around them was a bit heated. Sasuke could tell from how much Naruto was giving him glances throughout dinner and the hungry look he would give him as well.

After Naruto put away the last dish Sasuke grabbed his hips pressing his groin against his backside, kissing his neck. Naruto moaned a bit laying back against him showing no signs of resistance.

Sasuke whispers along his neck, “That was delicious Naruto. You went out of your way to make that for me.”

Naruto blushes when Sasuke slides his hands up his shirt taking a hold of his nipple, “A-Ah I… I just… I wanted to make something you would like…”

He licks his earlobe his other hand taking a hold of his groin rubbing his arousal, “I loved it.”

Naruto moans rubbing his ass against Sasuke’s bulge behind him, “I’m glad… nng.”

He grunts removing his hand from is chest sliding it towards his chin making Naruto turn to kiss him deeply before braking the kiss, “Also… You look fucking sexy in my clothes.”

Naruto chuckles, “Is that’s what’s been setting you off brat?”

Sasuke growls thrusting his hips, “Yes.”

Naruto moans, “Haaah!” Sasuke captures his lips again before he drags Naruto to the couch. He pushes him onto his back before Sasuke devours him, taking his lips roughly. Naruto wraps his legs around his waist as Sasuke rubs their arousals together. The blond has a strong grip around his neck while his other hand is griping Sasuke’s hair from the back. Sasuke’s hand’s are along Naruto’s hips rubbing towards his ass as he’s thrusting forward.

Sasuke knew he wanted to be inside of him, to be surrounded by Naruto. But he also didn’t want to pull away. He was so entranced by him right now and just rubbing against him was enough at the moment. And the blond was right when he said seeing Naruto in his clothes was setting him off. So he didn’t want to stop.

The movements were getting faster as he felt the familiar tightness. But Naruto wasn’t stopping the movements either and he could tell he was also mesmerized with Sasuke right now. So their thrusts got sloppier the closer they got and before either could voice it.

“Ahhh fuck!” Naruto screamed his hips jutting up rubbing against Sasuke’s hard-on as he came.

Sasuke, not being too far off slammed his hips down, “God! Naruto!” he groans as he cums against Naruto.

He would be embarrassed if it wasn’t for the fact that Naruto came too. He leans forward kissing him again, not caring how messy they were at the moment. And Naruto responds by kissing him back.

For a moment it felt like it was only the two of them in the world.

XxX

They eventually left the couch and went to wash off. But the two still felt the buzzing emotion from before and one thing led to another and now Sasuke was slamming himself inside Naruto over and over roughly as Naruto moans loudly arching his back every time he thrusts into his prostate.

“Ah! Fuck! Ahhh Sasuke!” he yells as he moves back against his thrusts.

“Naruto! Haaa!” he groans holding his hips in a vice grip.

Naruto felt nothing but euphoric bliss when he feels Sasuke shoot his arousal inside him. Making the man above him plant his forehead on the back of his shoulder as he comes undone. After Sasuke finishes, he makes Naruto turn over and he moves his head in his entrance licking his sensitive insides while he strokes Naruto’s member. The blond nearly passes out as he releases Sasuke’s grip before he slumps back on the tile ground panting. His face flushed while his body trembles from the overstimulation.

Sasuke eventually gets up washing his face before he lifts Naruto gently washing him off. Before they eventually leave the bathroom. Sasuke and Naruto get dressed and now they’re together in Sasuke’s bed both holding each other’s hand.

Even after the struggles from yesterday Sasuke still looked at Naruto like he was a precious treasure.

Sasuke leans down kissing his forehead before he whispers a light, “I love you.”

It was the first time Naruto heard Sasuke voice his feelings. He felt a little overwhelmed by the confession. But his heart throbbed, nonetheless.

He felt Sasuke’s hand caress his face, “You don’t have to respond. I guess tonight… tonight I feel something… And I felt the need to voice it.”

Naruto nods before he wraps his arms around Sasuke’s neck nuzzling closer to the man that loves him, “I’m happy to have you by my side Sasuke.”

He felt Sasuke hold him back resting his chin on his shoulder, “I’ll always be by your side Naruto. As long as you need me.”

Naruto nods smiling, “Thank you.”

Sasuke kisses his head, “Goodnight.”

Naruto kisses his neck, “Goodnight…”

It was the escape Naruto needed. His mind did drift to the disappointed look in Akira’s eyes. But the tight embrace from Sasuke was calming the anxiety he felt. He knew he needed to have a proper conversation with his daughter. But for now he’ll recover in Sasuke’s arms where he felt safe.

He just hopes Akira was taking this time to heal.

XxX

It had been a week since Akira last saw her father. She was a little disappointed that he wasn’t making the first move to contact her again. Then her insides bubbled with rage when she thought of how him and the jerk were together while she was away. She tries not to think about it too much. She knew it’ll only lead to her feeling more like shit than she already does.

Akira didn’t understand why her dad wasn’t trying harder to make amends. Ever since she was little her and her dad hardly fought because of how much Naruto hated leaving things unresolved between them.

OoO

Akira was six years old angry that she couldn’t stay up as late as her friends did. Why did she have to go to bed so early?

She was angry in bed while Naruto was tucking her in. Akira was sure to have a hard stare on her face to show how displeased she was.

Naruto sighs, “Baby girl, I know it seems unfair, but you need sleep.”

“But all my friends stay up!”

He nods, “I know but don’t you notice how tired your friends are in the morning?”

She thinks about it for a bit, and she does notice Michi yawning a lot in the morning and sometimes Hayato would sleep in class.

Akira gave a quiet, “Y-Yeah…”

Naruto smiles, “The reason why they’re so tired is because they’re up so late. You have more energy in the morning because you get the most sleep. Trust me baby girl, the earlier you sleep the more of a lead you have on everyone else in the morning.

Akira never thought of it like that she lets her arms relax, “But I wanna stay up late too.”

Naruto nods, “And you will when your older. But for now you need more sleep.”

She sighs but nods, “Okay…”

It’s not what she wanted but she at least could understand why her dad didn’t let her stay up.

OoO

Akira was ten as she stomped inside her home slamming the door shut. When she sees her dad cooking in the kitchen, she glares at him furiously.

“Welcome home Akira!” He puts the food on low temp when he makes his way to the entrance. He can feel her anger, but he still tries to smile, “How was school?”

“You said you would come!” Akira yells.

Naruto sighs, “I said I would try Akira. I asked Yamato-san, but he told me we had too many houses today.”

She rolls her eyes before walking past him, “Whatever!”

But before she could go to her room, she’s stop by Naruto grabbing her wrist. She felt the tears forming and tried to wipe her eyes.

He kneels down hugging her, “I’m sorry…. I know you really wanted me to come to the culture festival. I know how hard you worked on the play….”

“I wanted you to see me…” she sobs not hugging back.

“I know…I wanted to see too… That’s why I’m glad Baa-chan went for me. She recorded the whole play.” He tries to cheer her up.

She shakes her head, “It’s not the same.”

Naruto sighs rubbing her back, “I know baby girl…. I’m sorry…”

She slowly hugs him back. She was still mad, but she forgave him.

Akira will always forgive him.

OoO

Akira was twelve years old when Naruto explained to her that she was going to meet his girlfriend today. The girl was a little nervous seeing how this was the first time her dad had been with anyone since her mom. Akira wasn’t sure what to expect. But she tried to be open-minded about it at least.

When they came home, Akira was a little overwhelmed by the woman’s appearance. She had long black hair, brown eyes, and pale skin. She wore a lot of make-up, and her clothes were a little revealing. But most women her aged dressed like her so Akira didn’t see any red flags at first.

When Naruto introduced them, she couldn’t help but think the name suited her.

Tsuru Mizutani. A very elegant name for an elegant woman. The evening was going smoothly between the three. Naruto eventually got up to go to the bathroom leaving the two by themselves.

Akira was a little nervous, but she tried not to be too intimidated. They were getting along so far.

But she couldn’t help but notice how much Tsuru’s mood changed when her father left them alone.

She looked bored while she stared at her nails. Was Akira too quiet?

So she tries to keep things going, “U-Um what kind of music do you like Tsuru-san?”

The woman gives a cold giggle, “You don’t have to keep trying sweetheart.”

Akira was confused.

The woman noticed and decided to elaborate, “I don’t give a shit about you. So there’s no need to be friendly when it’s just the two of us.”

Akira couldn’t help but feel a cold chill run down her body, “B-But… shouldn’t we get along? Since you’re dating my father?”

The woman now gives an ugly cackle, “Wow you’re a little daddy’s girl, aren’t you? Listen, enjoy your daddy while you can kid. Because as soon as we make things more official, you’re not going to be in the picture anymore. I’m only doing this because I like him a lot. Last thing I need is a little bitch like you getting in my way.”

Akira looked down trembling. Was this going to be her future? Is she going to steal her dad? She wasn’t sure what to do. Would Naruto even believe her if she told him?

“Get the fuck out.” Both girls flinch when they see Naruto there with a deadly glare on his face.

Tsuru nervously laughed, “I-I was only joking Naruto! I would never-”

“You don’t call my daughter a bitch as a fucking joke!” he takes a hold of her.

“N-Naruto please!” Tsuru tries but he drags her out the door slamming it shut.

Akira gasps when she feels Naruto hugging her close.

“I’m so sorry baby girl. You don’t have to worry about her ever again. I’m so sorry.”

The girl crumbles as she cries while holding him back. She was so relieved her father heard everything. Akira didn’t realize how scared she was. Even the idea of almost losing him to that woman just now had her shaking.

She was glad Naruto chose her.

OoO

She sighs thinking back to their argument. It was the first time her dad hadn’t tried to settle anything. She wasn’t sure if she would ever be okay with Sasuke being with her father in that way. Her mood was angered at just the thought. But she decided to just not think about if for now while she finishes up here.

~~~

It had been a long day at training and right now she was the last one in the club room putting on her school uniform. She was tying her shoes when she heard the door open. She wouldn’t be surprised if one of her teammates forgot something. So she doesn’t acknowledge them as she grabs her bag. When she stands her bag nearly slips when she sees Chie Mayu and Sayuri standing in front of the door. Her heart stilled.

She was not in the mood for their bullshit today.

So Akira glares, “What the hell do you want Sayuri? I’m too tried for this shit today.”

Chie giggles while Mayu has a creepy smile.

Sayuri walks a bit close, “Aw you seem on edge today Akira-kun~”

Akira’s fist is trembling, “I’m just done. I’m done with your bullshit already Sayuri. You don’t like me I get it! But I don’t bother you, I don’t tell on you, I don’t do anything for you to do all these things to me! So why?! Why are you doing this to me!?”

Sayuri’s eyes widen as she tilts her head, “You wonder why? Because you don’t fucking try! You don’t put any effort to attract any of the boys but they all like you for some reason. You’ve always been popular with them! But you act so brutish and gross. I don’t understand!”

All this bullshit was over boys? How stupid.

“Wow… you must be the shallowest bitch I’ve ever met.” Akira spits out like fire.

Sayuri glares, “Shut up!” she goes up to her slapping her face. Before Akira could respond Chie and Mayu push her down holding her arms with their bodies while Sayuri sits on her. She slowly strokes her face, “It’s also your face, and these.” She slowly moves them down onto her chest fondling her roughly. Akira tries to move away but the weight on her arms keep her in place not being able to do anything about the assault.

Suddenly she feels a sharp pain in her nipples as she twists them, “It’s really unfair. Your looks and body are wasted on you Akira-kun.” Sayuri growls. Before she removes her hands finally grabbing something from her pocket.

Akira’s eyes widen in fear when she sees the scissors, “W-What are you doing!?”

Sayuri has a manic look on her face before she roughly grips her hair, “I think it’s time for your hair to match your true gender Akira-kun…”

Suddenly Akira realizes what she’s going to do. She starts to panic.

“GET AWAY FROM ME! NO!” Akira screams.

Chie covers her mouth, “Damn chill out bitch. It’s just hair.” She giggles.

She screams still trying to move but with no avail.

Sayuri snickers leaning down taking a hold of one strand snipping it off.

Akira cries. Anything but her hair! It’s the only thing she has from her mother. But the girl on top of her continues with no remorse. She sadistically starts from the tip before moving closer and closer until the only hair Akira had left barely reached passed her neck.

Sayuri smiles, “There we go….” Finally Chie and Mayu get up. But Akira wasn’t even trying to move.

Mayu giggles, “You’re right Sayuri, Akira-kun does look better with short hair.”

Chie nods, “Yeah, definitely more handsome.”

Sayuri gets up, “Lets leave before anyone finds us here.”

Akira heard the door close. So she thought she was alone, but before she could even get up she felt a body press against her, and she looked up and saw Sayuri looking at her, but her face was flushed. Akira was confused before the girl leaned down kissing her. Stealing her first kiss. She kissed her deeply too, if she wasn’t feeling broken already from her hair getting cut this just added fuel to the fire.

She felt disgusted as Sayuri grabbed her chest now groping her with lustful intent. But before anything else could happen Mayu called, “Sayuri hurry up!”

The girl moaned displeased breaking the kiss. She looks at Akira one more time with a longing gaze and with that she finally gets up and leaves her there. Not only did Sayuri take her hair, but she also took her first romantic experience away from Akira.

~~~

When Akira heard the door close, and she was sure she was finally alone she turned over and screamed crying hard into her hand. She hated how loose her head felt, she hated the taste of cherry chap stick on her lips.

It was getting hard to breath, and she wanted to throw up.

“D-Daddy…” she mumbles. She wants her dad, “Daddy!” She needs her dad.

She shakily reaches for her phone. Akira wasn’t sure how she was able to get into her contacts, but she managed. Akira struggled to hold the phone against her ear as she waits, she almost jumps when she hears her father pick up.

“Akira? Are you alright? It’s late.”

After not hearing him for so long and the state of her mind right now, “D-Daddy…mmm.. I-I’m sacred…”

“Where are you right now?!” she could hear the immediate alarm in his tone.

“C-Club room…a-at sc-school…” she struggled to answer.

“Stay there baby girl I’m on my way!”  He hung up.

She starts to sob. She wanted him now, but she knew he couldn’t drive and talk to her at the same time. All she can do is sit there and hold herself as she waits for him to get her.

XxX

Naruto is in panic mode as he puts on his clothes and shoes. He came home a couple of days ago after staying with Sasuke for a bit. He was waiting to hear from Tsunade but was surprised to hear from Akira herself tonight. But he was more than unhappy with the circumstances. Naruto doesn’t know what happened, for now he’ll just get his ass to the school.

He grabs his keys and goes her middle school. At first the guard tries to stop him but as soon as he explains himself he allows him access leading him to the girls volleyball club room.

They were shocked to see it locked but luckily the guard carried the keys just in case, so he was able to unlock it. Naruto opens it quickly and his heart drops when he see’s black hair everywhere and the shivering body of his daughter looking panicked.

Naruto is at her side in seconds as he gently lays a hand on her shoulder, “Akira…”

The girl looks up distraught until she realizes its her father and she start to cry hugging him. Naruto holds her close in tears “Who did this to you?” He wanted names.

“Th-Three girls… Chie, Mayu, and…” she struggles with the last one, “S-Sa-Sayuri…”

Naruto turns towards the guard, “I want these girls punished and to speak with their parents!” they were not getting away with this shit. He knew they were responsible for all of the trouble Akira’s been having in school lately.

“Of course, I’ll inform the headmaster of this incident Uzumaki-san.” The guard nods.

It took some time before they could get Akira to stand. Naruto decided it would be easier to carry her, so he lifts her gently while she hugs him around his neck. Too scared to let go. When they made it towards the car the guard bowed low apologizing for not keeping a better watch. Naruto just told him to make sure he’ll meet with the girls and their parents. The man agrees before they finally went their separate ways. Naruto tries to set her down on the passenger seat, but she has a tight hold on him.

“Baby girl… I promise I’m right here. I just need to set you down so I can drive.” Naruto tries to persuade.

“D-Don’t leave…”

He shakes his head, “I’m not going anywhere.”

She slowly lets go as he sets her down buckling her in.

He gets to the other side starting the car. When he begins to drive he takes a hold of her hand to try to ease her through the car ride. When they finally made it home Akira is able to walk, but she still needs to be close to Naruto. When they walk inside Naruto caresses her cheek, “You should probably wash up sweetheart…”

“I don’t want to be far from you…” she tears up.

Naruto suggest, “Would it help if I was outside the door?”

She nods.

They slowly made their way to the bathroom.

Before Akira goes in she looks to Naruto, “You’ll be here?”

Naruto nods, “Right here.”

The girl grimaced, “How will I know your here?”

The blond thought before he smiles gently, “I’ll sing to you. And I won’t stop until you’re done, ya know.”

Akira finally letting up, “Promise?”

He pulled out his pinkie linking it with hers, “Promise.”

She finally walks in on her own and as soon as she does Naruto starts to sing a classic song he used to sing to her all the time when she was young.

“Butterfly, Butterfly. Stop at the oil seed leaf.” He smiles when he hears the water start to run. He sits down as he continues to sing, “When it loses interest in the oil seed leaf, stop at the cherry blossom.” He couldn’t help but feel a little rusty. It’s been away since he’s sung this song.

He continues, “Cherry Blossoms, from flower to flower.” Naruto couldn’t help but think about how he used to sing this to Akira before bedtime. He can’t remember when she no longer needed lullabies.

“Stop and Play, Play and stop.” He smiles. What was great about this song was that he could start from the beginning from here and the melody wouldn’t sound off.

So he begins from the top. He couldn’t help but notice how Akira was singing along as well. Just as Naruto promised he would sing until she finished washing herself.

He was about to begin the chorus from the top  for the sixth time when he saw the door opening and Akira was in front of him now fresh in her pajamas. Naruto couldn’t help but notice how short and messy her hair was. His blood boiled from the sight, but he held it in for now. He got up hugging his daughter close.

“Baby girl… You know… you could have gone to me…I would have helped…” he struggled not to choke up.

Akira nods hugging him back just as close, “I know…I was… I was ashamed. It was all harmless at first but… it just kept getting worse and worse until tonight…” she shakes, “I never thought she would do something like this to me…”

Naruto rubs her back, “It’s okay baby girl. They’ll pay. I’ll make sure of it.”

Akira looks up, “Can I sleep with you tonight dad?”

Naruto nods, “Of course.” Let me just change really quick and we’ll settle in.”

Akira was calm enough not to need him to sing while he changed. They both climbed into his bed Akira laying back staring up at him, “I’m sorry…for not telling you what was going on…I thought I was stronger…”

Naruto gives a sad smile, “Oh Akira… You are strong… It doesn’t matter how strong you are. Everyone needs help at one point. And I’m sorry for not stepping in sooner. I wanted you to come to me.”

Akira slowly closes her eyes, “I won’t keep things to myself anymore…I’ll be better…”

Naruto sighs, “Oh Akira….” He leans forward kissing her forehead, “Please rest… I’m here…”

“I’m sorry about before…”

“Me too…”

With that Akira finally fell asleep. But Naruto couldn’t sleep. His heart is uneasy from tonight. Luckily the only damage they did was to her hair. But what if they did worse? What if they’ve already done worse? How much had Akira hid from him? He made sure Akira was asleep when he left the bed. Naruto couldn’t sit still; he was so angry. He almost didn’t want to wait for the school and just to find the girls himself. But Naruto needed to calm down. Right now Akira was here with him, if she woke up to her father missing she might have another panic attack.

So he needed to chill out, so he called Sasuke. Hoping his boyfriend could ease his nerves.

“Hello Naruto? Is everything alright?” Sasuke asked concerned.

When Naruto looked at the time his eyes widen when he saw it was eleven p.m. But he answers as he sits down on the edge of the bed distraught, “No…”

“What happened?” Sasuke sounds worried.

“Remember how Akira was being bullied at school?”

“Yeah I remember.”

“Well I was shocked when I got a call from Akira, so of course I answered. But she sounded distraught and broken. I rushed to get to her, and I find her in her club room shaking on the floor with all of her hair cut off.” He was trembling in anger.

“What the fuck?” He was happy Sasuke sounded as angry as he felt.

“These three little bitches cornered her and cut off all her hair and left her there…. When I found her she was so broken Sasuke…. I…” he starts to cry, “I’ve never seen her like this…She could barley move and…and I mange to bring her home… but she’s still so shaken from the whole thing…”

“It sounds like you’re just as shaken as her…”

“Of course I am…M…My baby girl… so broken she needs me to sing to her while she takes a bath… I’m…. I’m so angry Sasuke… I don’t know what to do…”

“Do you have the names of the girls who did this to her?”  Sasuke asked.

Naruto nods as he answers, “Y-Yes…one of the staff members were with me when we found her. Akira told me their names and he said he would inform the headmaster.”

“Good. You’ll take care of it in the morning then.”

“Yes… I… I’m just…I’m so tired Sasuke…”

“I know Naruto…But good news is that she called you… And you’re together.”

“R-Right…”

“It sounds like she needs you. And I’m sure once she’s calmed down and you take care of this, you both can have a proper conversation.”

“What if she turns away from me…?”

He could feel the smile from Sasuke, “She won’t. She called you because she still needs you. Which means she still loves you Naruto. So help her through this and rest so you can have the energy to yell at those girls and their parents.”

Naruto couldn’t help but have a dark smile, “Oh I’m going to make them wish they’ve never fucked with my daughter.”

“Good. Now go to sleep Naruto. Let me know how everything transpired once you get the chance.”

The blond nods, “I will…and…Thank you Sasuke…”

“Any time useless.” With that Sasuke gently hangs up and Naruto feels like he can breathe.

He gets under the covers next to Akira as he strokes her now short hair. He almost wants to cry but he takes a moment before he decides to sing again.

“Butterfly Butterfly…” he sings gently to the sleeping teen. Hoping the song will reach her in Akira’s dreams. Hoping he’s easing her anxiety from today.  Never again will he let anyone hurt Akira like this. If he ever suspects there’s a bully, he’ll make her tell him. Because he can’t risk her getting hurt like this ever again.

Akira, his precious daughter. His heart that lived outside his being. The one person he could not live without.

Gently he finishes the song before he falls asleep.

Ready to take his wrath out on those three miserable girls who dared touch his daughter.

They would pay.

To Be Continued…..