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For the first time in days, Naruto had woken up alone. After they had returned from their camping trip at sunrise, they found Baa-chan waiting for them; determined that tradition be followed. No amount of argument would sway her and Naruto was embarrassed to recall that he had argued the loudest and the longest. But in his defense, Sasuke was too polite to argue with an elder (if Tsunade knew that Sasuke thought of her as elderly she would blow a gasket :) and Naruto could see that he was itching to argue with her as well.
Today was his wedding day. To Sasuke Uchiha. Naruto never thought that he would be getting married, never mind the fact that he would marry his boss. If someone had asked him two a week, heck a few days ago if he would ever marry Sasuke, he would have laughed in their face. But things change or maybe you just learn to see underneath the underneath.
His parents had invited every one of their relatives near and far, all their friends , all their neighbors, hell Naruto wouldn't be surprised if the whole town showed up for their wedding. Uzumaki's never did know how to do anything small. Naruto wasn't sure what to think or feel. He and Sasuke had gone into this relationship with false pretenses and now they knew they wanted something real but what if they got married and they didn't feel the same way anymore? Naruto wasn't sure he wanted to take that chance. But if they call the wedding off, Sasuke would definitely be deported and he would be losing a lot more than a chance at a relationship with Naruto.
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Sasuke wouldn't admit it but he missed waking up wrapped around his blond dobe and he was incredibly nervous about the events to come. He had a bad feeling all morning, like something was going to go wrong, someone was going to find out the truth and his relationship with Naruto would be over before it had even started. His morbid thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the door before it opened.
Minato stood in the doorway looking like a much more polished, older Naruto. Minato gave Sasuke a small smile but Sasuke could see that there was worry tinged with sadness in his eyes.
"Mr. Uzumaki-"
"Call me Minato."
"Minato, is something wrong?" Sasuke tried to keep the concern he felt from shading his voice. Despite his standoffish attitude, Sasuke was raised to cherish ones parents and he had really fallen in love with Naruto's parents in the short time he had gotten to know them.
Minato laughed a little before shaking his head a little, "Not at all, son. I just came up to officially give you my approval and give away Naruto's hand in marriage. Don't ever tell him I said that; he would definitely kill me but he is my only child and I feel like you are a part of the family already. I know that you are the best person for him." Instead of building Sasuke up, Minato's words proved to have the opposite effect. Sasuke felt even more terrible for lying to the Uzumaki's, Sasuke knew better than anyone the importance of family and family didn't lie to each other.
"Minato? There is something I have to tell you about my engagement to Naruto-" Sasuke took a deep breath in preparation but when he looked Minato in the eyes and saw the happiness reflected there, he couldn't do it. He couldn't disappoint him with the truth. So Sasuke just smiled and shook his head.
"You know what? Never mind, it's not important. I really appreciate you accepting me into the family, you won't regret it." Minato smiled before slapping Sasuke on the shoulder and telling him he would meet him downstairs.
Sasuke waited until the door had closed before sighing and wilting a little where he stood. The foreboding feeling in the pit of his stomach still hadn't gone away.
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Minato walked slowly down the stairs, he had felt like Sasuke had something really important to tell him but changed his mind at the last minute for some reason. Minato mentally shrugged his shoulders; how bad could it be? Minato heard a knock on the door and went to answer it. He was greeted by a tall, black haired man wearing thick rounded eyeglasses and a pretty young woman with pink hair of all things. The man spoke first, "Mr. Uzumaki?" He asked a bit pompously.
Minato frowned a little before nodding in response. The man smiled a bit gleefully before stepping forward with his hand outstretched, "Mr. Ebisu, at your service."
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Sasuke stood in his place by the preacher, nervously waiting for the proceedings to start. The bad feelings he had felt off and on the whole morning returned with a vengeance when Minato angrily came up the aisle to take his place next to Sasuke but not before throwing a glare at a couple at the back of the room. Sasuke followed his glare and was shocked to see Sakura and Mr. Ebisu there, both of them looking more than a little put out about something. Sasuke tried not to shudder when Sakura caught his eye and blew him a kiss.
Sasuke looked at Minato out of the corner of his eye to see him still glaring at Sakura and Mr. Ebisu. Sasuke had figured out the situation and put two and two together but why wasn't Minato livid? Why was he mad at Sakura and Mr. Ebisu? Sasuke decided to get to the bottom of this disaster in the making.
"Minato? Minato?" Sasuke shook Minato's shoulder and that seemed to snap him out of his angry glaring.
"Do you know those people?" Sasuke asked pointing to his two least favorite people; in the world.
"Not really." Sasuke frowned, not understanding.
"Then why are you glaring at them like they found your hidden ramen stash and burned it?"
"Those two had the nerve to come here with some ridiculous story about you marrying Naruto because you're an immigrant and really being in love with that pink haired girl, Blossom or Carnation, or something. They obviously are trying to pull the wool over my eyes but I told them where they could go. How dare they try and ruin my son's big day? And how could they slander your character like that? I know you aren't like that!" Minato finished in a near shout. Sasuke could see that he was getting all worked about the situation again and tried to calm him down while he tried to think.
He never thought any of this would happen like it had. Sakura and his immigration lawyer showing up to stop the wedding, Sakura claiming that he loved her, Minato finding out the truth and not believing a word of it. Sasuke didn't know what to think or what to do. While it was nice that Minato had so much faith in him, in his character that he would dismiss the truth, it was going to make telling him the truth that much harder.
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Naruto walked down the stairs dressed in an all white Armani suit, why was he the woman in this scenario, damn it? Ignoring that, he thought he looked pretty dashing. His Baa-chan was waiting by the entrance to walk him down the aisle. Everyone thought the job should be hers and it would be a birthday present that she could cherish forever. Naruto ran a hand through his hair and sighed, the butterflies he was feeling in his stomach just wouldn't go away.
"Come on brat! Your prince charming isn't going to wait forever!" Tsunade teased Naruto before holding out her arm. Naruto glowered at her before taking her arm and laughing.
"Thanks, Baa-chan. I needed that." Naruto said with a grin. Tsunade grinned back and motioned for the attendants to open the door, "Shall we?"
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Sasuke's head snapped up when he heard the soft tones of the wedding song that Tsunade and Kushina had chosen for them. It was an instrumental version of the Paramore song 'My Heart.' Sasuke and Naruto listened to it and they found it somehow very fitting to their relationship. As the doors slowly opened, Sasuke couldn't help the smile that came to his face. His dobe was looking beyond handsome, beyond hot in his white tuxedo; the grin on his face didn't hurt things either.
As Naruto walked up the aisle to his husband to be he couldn't help but notice the strange atmosphere in the room. His father seemed angry, Sasuke looked sad and uncharacteristically panicky, and his mother looked concerned in reaction to how his Dad and his fiancé were acting. Everyone should be happy, it was his wedding day damn it! Oh god did he just think that? He was even starting to think like a bride.
Naruto looked around to see if there was anything or anyone that could cause such a response in everyone. He eyes took a slow sweep around the room and he was shocked to see that crazy bitch Sakura and that immigration lawyer. What were they doing here? Did they already talk to his father? Is that why he was angry? If he knew the truth, why was he still letting the wedding take place? Naruto turned his now panicky blue eyes to Sasuke's for guidance.
Sasuke saw that Naruto had realized the situation and was looking to him for direction. Sasuke looked into Naruto's eyes and he suddenly knew what he had to do. He felt a calm come over him and it must have shown in his eyes and his expression because Naruto relaxed as well.
Naruto saw Sasuke relax and he unconsciously did as well. Sasuke seemed to have a plan and Naruto was willing to trust him to do the right thing. As Naruto reached the altar and Tsunade rested his hand in Sasuke's, the feeling of this being right, the same feeling he felt during the engagement party went coursing through him once again and Naruto's smile brightened in response.
This brought a smile to Sasuke's face as well, making him all the more handsome in Naruto's eyes as well as the guests if the sighs he heard were any indication. Sasuke took Naruto's hand and he could feel the weight of Sakura and lawyer's glare on him especially when he smiled at Naruto.
The priest who had been waiting behind a center piece came out and stood behind them. Sasuke turned around and got his second shock of the day. It was that bushy browed waiter, sometimes stripper, and store clerk, Lionel or Liesel or something. What was he doing here? Why was he their priest? And, oh God why was he wearing an all green suit? Sasuke tried not to shudder as he felt the priests lovesick gaze on him, at least it didn't have the tinge of crazy and delusional that Sakura's had.
Naruto tried not to roll his eyes when he saw that Lee was their priest, that guy was everywhere. He struggled not to let the fact that Lee had a crush on his Sassy bother him, after all this was their wedding.
Lee cleared his throat and smiled brightly at all the guests, his smile going up a few watts when he looked at Sasuke.
"Dearly beloved, my most youthful guests! We are gathered here today to witness Sasuke and Naruto join together in holy matrimony. In the time these two have known each other, their love and understanding of each other has grown to such heights that they have chosen today to live the springtime of their youths together forever.
I will take his time to ask who supports this awesomely youthful couple in marriage?" Kushina and Tsunade stood up from the seats in answer and Minato walked from his place beside Sasuke to stand before the couple. He put a hand on both Sasuke and Naruto's shoulders and grinned at them.
"I wholeheartedly support these two in whatever they choose to do. Treat each other with care." Minato gently patted them both on the shoulder before going to sit with Kushina and Tsunade. All three men blinked their watery eyes and refused to admit that they were getting emotional. Their allergies must be acting up.
While the boys were blinking their watery eyes, Kushina had taken it as an opportunity to walk to the altar and stand in front of the couple to recite the wedding readings that Sasuke and Naruto had chosen.
There was frequent laughter throughout the read and Naruto found himself grinning even as Sasuke rolled his eyes.
Kushina smiled once she was done and sat back down. Mr. Ebisu and Sakura were the only ones stone faced so far throughout the ceremony, Sakura looking like she wanted make an outburst.
Lee walked back up to the altar, "Sasuke and Naruto you have chosen this most youthful day to stand before friends and family to begin your life together. "
"Do you, Sasuke Uchiha, choose Naruto Uzumaki to be your husband, to respect you in your successes and in your failures, to care for you in sickness and in health, to nurture you, and to grow with you in the springtime of your youth?" Sasuke looked at Naruto and knew that he wanted all of those things and more, "I do." Lee nodded and turned to Naruto.
"Do you, Naruto Uzumaki, choose Sasuke Uchiha to be your husband, to respect you in your successes and in your failures, to care for you in sickness and in health, to nurture you, and to grow with you in the springtime of your youth?"
Naruto saw that Sasuke didn't even hesitate to agree and he didn't want to either, "I do." Lee smiled before proceeding on to the exchanging of the rings.
Sasuke pulled the chain of the necklace he wore out from under his shirt to reveal the ring he chose for Naruto to the guests (1). Naruto did the same. Sasuke took the ring of the chain and took Naruto's hand into his own.
"I give you this ring as a symbol of the love and affection I feel for you. Wear it and think of me and know that I love you, dobe." Sasuke slid the ring onto Naruto's finger and stepped back. The sniffles of Kushina, Tsunade and not a few men could be heard throughout the room.
Naruto took Sasuke's hand in his and the ring he had chosen for Sasuke in the other before repeating the vow, "I give you this ring as a symbol of the love and affection I feel for you. Wear it and think of me and know that I love you, teme." Now for the question that Sasuke had been dreading, he could see Sakura practically vibrating in her seat to shout her objections, Ebisu too if his self-satisfied expression was anything to go by.
"If anyone can show just cause why this youthful couple cannot be legally joined in marriage, please speak now or forever hold your peace."
Sakura shot up out of her chair her objection along with two others reverberating around the room, "I object!" There was complete silence before chaos erupted. Sakura looked around confused to see who else had objected along with her and she was surprised to see Sasuke and Naruto smiling at each other in relief.
Minato, Kushina, and Tsunade stood stunned and confused, why had that pink haired woman objected to the wedding? More importantly why had both of the grooms?
"Naruto? What's going on, honey?" Kushina asked in a soft voice. Naruto opened his mouth to explain but Sasuke cut him off, "I'll do it dobe, it was my idea in the first place." Sasuke turned to face Naruto's family and took a deep breath.
"Minato, Kushina, and Baa-chan, the truth is Naruto and I were faking our engagement to each other. Minato what Mr. Ebisu and Sakura told you about me marrying Naruto because I am an immigrant it true. I am not however in love with that woman; stalking is never attractive Ms. Haruno. Sakura flinched when she felt Sasuke's dark gaze on her and she started crying when she finally realized that he really had no interest in her. I just want you to know that I did really fall in love with Naruto in the last few days and you all as well. I couldn't ask for a more supportive family if I tried. I'll understand if you can't forgive me but I would really like to marry your son if you will give us your blessing."
"Don't blame the teme completely for this guys, I agreed to this and I really have fallen in love with him." Naruto jumped in when his family looked hesitant to give their blessing.
"Ok." Minato said with a sigh.
"Ok? Do you really mean it Dad? Mom? Baa-chan?" Naruto asked excitedly. Tsunade nodded and came forward to hug both Sasuke and Naruto. "I know true love when I see it, don't mess this up brats."
Kushina smiled and hugged them both as well, lingering with Sasuke to softly brush the back of his head with her hand, "You're a good boy, I look forward to having another son in the family." She said before giving him a kiss on the cheek.
Minato stood silent throughout the exchange and Sasuke straightened and waited. Minato solemnly held out his hand for Sasuke to shake. Sasuke reached out his hand to grab Minato's and felt Minato pull him into a bear hug much like he did when they first met. This time Sasuke hugged him back.
There was a slow clap once everything had been sorted out. Sakura's despondent wailing could be heard over the roaring of the crowd. Lee officially pronounced them husbands and Sasuke and Naruto had their first kiss as a married couple.
The kiss was everything that they thought it would be and nothing like they could have ever imagined. Their wedding song 'My Heart' played as they walked out of the church amid cheers and thrown rice and confetti. Kushina snapping pictures the whole way. They got into the backseat of the car and were silent on the drive to the reception. Naruto was cuddled up to Sasuke and resting his head on his shoulder.
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The reception was being held at the club owned by Naruto's family, Rasengan. The club was a lot bigger than Sasuke remembered by places often looked bigger when they were well lit. The club was beautifully decorated with softly lit candles on each table. The silver ball and chandeliers giving the club a soft glow; the lights looking like stars on the black floor and tables.
The decorators had placed a large round table a little ways from the dance floor for the grooms and the family. Naruto and Sasuke naturally sat next to each other with Kushina and Minato on either side with Tsunade in the middle. Sasuke and Naruto had flown in some of their co-workers to the reception once they knew that they were really getting married. Sasuke even invited Neji Hyuuga and he was surprised when he showed up with his shy cousin Hinata in tow.
Once everyone had settled down, Minato stood to make a toast, "Hey everyone, my name is Minato and I am the father of the bride-" Minato was interrupted at this point by laughter, a smack on the arm from his wife, a smirk from Sasuke and a dark glower from Naruto,- excuse me, I am the father of the blond groom, is that better? I knew that when Naruto had started his new life in New York and all he could talk about was Sasuke this, and Sasuke that, that there was something more there.
And when I met this fine young man and I saw the love and respect that they had for one another, I knew that I didn't have to worry about them not being able to go the distance. I just want to thank everyone for making this wedding a success and I know that if Sasuke's family could have been here to see this they would have been so proud. To the bride and groom!" Minato finished by lifting his glass in salute, everyone else following suit.
Naruto and Sasuke thanked the well wishers before they stood to make their own toast. Sasuke held Naruto's hand and gave it a squeeze before he spoke, "I just want to thank everyone who has come to see us get married, to share in our happiness, and to those who have supported us even though this is probably the shortest engagement and wedding Sitka has ever seen. Know that Naruto and I are sincere when we say thank you."
Naruto grinned at Sasuke before giving him a kiss and turning his attention to the guests, "What the brunet said! Now let's chow down!"
Kushina and Minato had spared no expense for the wedding and the food was delicious to say the least. They had even had two distinct cakes made for each groom, Naruto got a cake that looked like a bowl of ramen(2) and Sasuke got cake made with tomatoes; yes, he really loves tomatoes that much.(3)
After cutting the cake, it was time to get to the dancing. The song they chose for the first dance was, he Nearness of You by Norah Jones. They waited for the DJ to introduce them before walking out to the middle of the dance floor.
It's not the pale moon that excites me
That thrills and delights me, oh no
It's just the nearness of you
Sasuke took the lead by placing Naruto's hand on his shoulder and his hand at the blonde's waist. Naruto looked at Sasuke's focused expression and smiled; only the teme would be so focused on the dance being perfect.
It isn't your sweet conversation
That brings this sensation, oh no
It's just the nearness of you
"Don't think you'll get to be the man all the time teme." Naruto said in a soft teasing tone of voice. Sasuke's looked up in Naruto's eyes to retort back and got lost in them. The laughter over a layer of love that he saw reflected there was enough to take his breath away.
When you're in my arms and I feel you so close to me
all my wildest dreams come true
Sasuke smirked and spun him around causing him to laugh in surprise before pulling Naruto closer to him, so close they could feel the others heartbeat.
I need no soft lights to enchant me
if you'll only grant me the right
to hold you ever so tight
and to feel in the night the nearness of you
Sasuke brought his lips to Naruto's and it felt just like the first time in the restaurant. The song finished and another one began but for Sasuke and Naruto the song played forever in their hearts as they danced the night away wrapped in each other's arms.