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Sasuke what?
Tsunade found it incredibly difficult to believe what she was hearing. Had Naruto gone crazy once and for all?
Although the most surprising of all, was seeing Sasuke's stoic face, without any expression that would betray the immense shame he was feeling, Tsunade was sure of that.
─ Sasuke, could you repeat what this dwarf said? ─ Come on, she was allowed to be a little bit bad after everything those two put her through.
She clearly saw the immense concern Naruto expressed over what for him was perhaps the biggest problem -or perhaps not so much- he faced after confessing his unconditional love for the Uchiha.
They were in the office Tsunade occupied in the Hokage Tower, even though she no longer held the position, as she was a faithful advisor to Kakashi, who every other day wanted to drop all his paperwork and go spy on a busy Iruka in his classes.
She watched the hilarious scene in front of her closely while waiting for Sasuke to work up the courage to repeat the blond's words.
This one constantly moved one of his legs in an annoying nervous tic and at the same time constantly rubbed his hands against his pants in an attempt to dry the sweat that accumulated on them.
On the other hand, Sasuke looked as always, stoically calm, with no apparent concerns that his partner might be in that state, or that he was suffering from some terminal illness -as the other was making it seem-.
─ Tell him, Sasuke! I can't take it anymore!
Sasuke gave one last breath of courage, glanced sideways at Naruto, whose eyes were almost bursting into tears, hid a smile at the stupid thing he was about to say just to please his idiot boyfriend, and with all the indifference he could muster, spoke.
─ What you heard, damn it. We think I'm a sex addict. ─ Finally said, hiding as best he could the blush on his cheeks when saying such stupidity, and completely avoiding seeing the mocking grimace on Tsunade's face.
The medical ninja didn't know where to start. Good heavens, she had so many indiscreet questions to ask, and she didn't know if she'd be able to hear the answers about the sex life of the boy she considered her grandson.
So she started with the least invasive.
─ Okay. I understand. ─ She thought for a few moments about who to go to in case she needed any medical advice, however, remembered that she was the best around, so she gave up. Besides, was sure Sasuke wouldn't allow anyone but her to hear such a thing. ─ And why do you think he's addicted to sex?
Both faces in front of her turned at the same time, with somewhat similar expressions, only one more exaggerated than the other.
Wasn't she the best medical ninja in the region? How the hell could she ask such a stupid question?
─ Because we have sex all the time! What kind of ridiculous question are you asking, Old Lady?... And here I thought you could help us. We are lost Sasuke, we won't achieve anything here. We'd better go have sex anywhere in the village to see if anyone finally takes us seriously.
Although Sasuke secretly agreed with Naruto's rant, his rational side told him that they should listen to what the blonde had to say, so he firmly grabbed the arm of a Naruto ready to leave and made him return his butt to the seat.
─ You wanted to come here, so now you sit and listen. ─ He told him firmly. Received a desperate nod in return and a loving headbutt on his shoulder as an apology for his outburst.
Tsunade, although a little offended by the atrocities that Naruto always spouted, relaxed the hand she held and calmed her murderous features towards him.
─ I know it's a somewhat obvious question, however, if you want me to help you, you must be willing to answer every question I ask you, even if it seems stupid. Okay? ─ Both nodded, a little unsure of wanting to continue with the topic. ─ And I must warn you that some of them will be somewhat private in relation to your sexual life, so please Naruto, I ask you to be as less graphic as possible, only answer what I ask you and who I ask.
She explained a little more about what her questions would be about and the information they were expected to reveal, things she knew Sasuke wasn't at all comfortable with, considering the throbbing vein peeking out on his forehead.
The couple agreed to answer, since they really wanted to find out what was wrong -if anything was actually wrong-.
The truth was, they were still unsure of whether to answer those questions or someone interfering between them, it was too soon.
They been together for just over a year.
After the battle against Kaguya, everyone was too busy trying to rebuild the damaged villages, so it'd been months of uncertainty for both of them.
They shared such important memories and words in the Valley of the End, where they fought for the last time against each other.
Naruto reaffirmed all the feelings he was hiding, but always knew he had. He knew that no one could be so stupid and reckless for so many years just for a friend. Always knew that the promise he made to Sakura so many years ago was actually a promise to himself, it was a facade, it was a lie that he used so he can fight desperately trying not to lose the most important thing he had in his life, without being criticized or judged for going in search of his best friend. Although in the darkness of the rooms where he stayed with Jiraiya during the three years he stayed away, his heart called and ached for Sasuke, for being unable to get his words to him, for not being the one who found him trying to flee the village towards Orochimaru.
Being with Jiraiya almost all day, he was unable to hide his feelings towards Sasuke, unable to continue pretending with his sensei. Jiraiya told him that once a long time ago, he was the protagonist of a similar story, however, he was never able to bring him back. Told him that it was a past story, but that he was confident that Naruto would make it. So he did everything in his power to make him stronger, so that he could go in search of the person he loved, however, he had to be patient.
His heart hurt so many nights that he lost count, and when finally returned and had the opportunity to look for him, he never stopped.
For Sasuke, however, that last fight been a roller coaster of emotions he didn't know he had, or thought he didn't know. At first he only sought to kill the only person who made his heart shrink, the only person he was incapable of killing.
He fought with all his might, however, there was a moment when he saw the crystal blue eyes that looked at him like his family, his brother, once looked at him.
He watched him with so much love and understanding that his Chidori lost power at the last second, but doing all the damage possible.
When he saw himself lying on his back, with a blond man in equal or worse condition than him, that's when he understood.
He loved him, and Naruto loved him back.
He never been completely alone, as he thought for so many years, but the memory of that rebellious blond was present every day, from the moment he left the village, or perhaps long before. Sasuke was alone for too long, too many days pursuing a misguided revenge that blinded him, that took away everything he'd ever cared about. And there came a time when he convinced himself it was too late, that no matter how much he wanted to return to the village, no one would forgive him.
In that moment, he realized how wrong he was. When Kakashi, Pakkun and Sakura arrived to take care of them and their wounds, Sasuke was unable to look Naruto in the eyes, it overwhelmed him to think what he would find in them.
And it went on like this for months.
His arms were restored, the village was completely rebuilt, Kakashi was the Sixth Hokage and shouted to the world that he was in love with Iruka Umino, and that whoever didn't like him, the village's doors were wide enough.
No one questioned it, Iruka was loved by everyone there.
Naruto waited patiently for Sasuke to decide to look at him again, knowing everything they shared. In that fight, memories and feelings mixed in such a way that it was easy for him to discover what he been waiting for so long, but he didn't know if the black-haired man was willing to be with him, not after everything they been through.
One day, when he stopped at Ichiraku's for some ramen, he ran into Hinata, calmly eating her bowl. Sat down with her, and as they talked, he faintly felt Sasuke's chakra swirling around, but his indifference made it hard to believe he come looking for him.
Hinata was an excellent listener for all the problems that troubled him, although it was still a little difficult for her to accept that she wasn't the one occupying Naruto's giant heart. He explained it to her as gently as possible, avoiding losing such a precious friend. She understood, she always did.
As they laughed together, their conversation focused on Hanabi and how her training was going, when an indescribable pain crossed his chest, taking his breath away for a second.
Sasuke, he thought, following his instincts.
Help me, Kurama, find him. Tell me where he is.
When Kurama was finally able to locate the source of Sasuke's chakra, Naruto wasn't surprised.
He went straight to the part of the village cemetery where the Uchiha gravestones were, where they built a small but beautiful monument to Itachi.
It was surrounded by red flowers that someone always took care of changing, and in the center were dozens of Nomeolvides, small bluish flowers.
Naruto walked towards the elder Uchiha's tombstone, and in front of it he found Sasuke shaking slightly, unaware of his presence.
The dark-haired man was crying his heart out, and seemed so alone that once again Naruto's heart ached.
The only time he ever seen him cry was that last time in the Valley of the End, where a treacherous tear slid down his face, unable to hide it any longer.
However, this was different. A hand covered his eyes, and he made small, adorable noises in an attempt to calm himself.
Stealthily, Naruto got as close as he could, until the black-haired man was able to feel his chakra in the midst of all the jumble of emotions that oppressed his chest.
─ Tsk. What are you doing here? ─ He said after a flinch of surprise, wiping away the incessant tears that kept revealing his emotions.
He couldn't stop.
Now that he'd started crying, he felt like he couldn't stop.
─ Why are you crying, Sasuke?
At first, no matter how many times the blond asked, Sasuke was incredibly stubborn in refusing to answer. Until Naruto approached, grabbed his face and brought their foreheads together.
─ I can't stand to see you like this, just tell me what's wrong...
Sasuke, as never before with emotions on the surface, confessed that he didn't know.
He was just taking a walk through the village, passing by Ichiraku and seeing him talking to Hinata, seemingly very close, and just like that, the pain in his heart forced him to find a place where he felt safe.
Naruto understood that the day they connected their memories and feelings hadn't been as clear to Sasuke as it was to him. Sasuke wasn't sure Naruto was in love with him, and that's why he ran away from his feelings, trying not to lose a friendship he'd barely managed to regain.
While Sasuke spoke more words in that moment than he had in a whole week, tears still running down his pale cheeks, Naruto wrapped his arms around his body and kissed him.
There, in front of his beloved brother's grave.
Sasuke stopped all movement, shocked by the new sensations the blond was making him feel.
Timidly, and like never before, Sasuke raised his arms and wrapped them around the other's neck, seeking more contact, more sensations, more clarity.
They slowly separated, looking into each other's eyes.
Naruto smiled, and Sasuke furrowed his eyebrows, trying to decipher the meaning of that kiss.
─ I love you Sasuke, I always have. ─ Explained, putting his foreheads together. ─ Don't take me away from you anymore, don't do it Sasuke. Let me love you like I've always dreamed of, let me feel you after so many years looking for you. Let me hold you until my arms hurt, until I know for sure that you are here, that you will never leave again.
And Sasuke understood everything that wasn't clear to him. He understood that this was where he belonged.
With new tears streaming down his face, tightened his grip and kissed an enthusiastic blond again, who gladly received the response to his requests.
─ Don't cry anymore, okay? Never again.
From that moment on, they were inseparable. Little by little, the village learned of the relationship they shared, and why Sasuke no longer seemed as grumpy as usual. For many of them, the love Naruto always had was evident, and his attempt to hide it only made it more evident.
Needless to say, Sakura didn't take it very well, and to this day, she kept a certain distance from both of them.
For that reason, Tsunade didn't think asking Sakura for help was a good option, it would destroy the poor girl.
She ran through a series of necessary questions in her head, and others not so necessary -her curiosity was bigger-.
─ Now, explain to me the reason why you think Sasuke is a sex addict.
The black-haired man was about to start speaking, but Naruto was quicker.
─ First of all, I want to make it clear that I'm not complaining, at all… Completely not… Absolutely not…
─ Okay Naruto, I understood. ─ Tsunade cut him off when she saw Sasuke's reddish ears and the beginning of a smile appearing on Naruto's lips.
─ Well, almost every time we are alone, well, you know... we clash swords. Ouch! Sasuke~! ─ Then complained about the tremendous elbow that the black-haired man gave him.
─ Don't be rude, you fucking idiot.
Tsunade covered her face trying to stifle a laugh at the blond's jokes.
Naruto massaged his ribs a little more and corrected himself.
─ Ok, I'm sorry... We make love, we have sex and so on... Normally we're busy with ANBU missions and all that, but when we're alone... Phew! ─ Naruto moved away from a next blow and focused his attention on Tsunade and whether his response was satisfactory enough.
─ Do you agree, Sasuke? It's like Naruto says?
─ Nh. ─ He nodded, confirming the previous statement. He wasn't complaining either, however, it was better to know if they had a problem or something similar.
─ I understand. ─ Tsunade said, every second a little more amused with the situation. ─ Well, now I'm going to start with personal questions. I need honesty please.
Both swallowed loudly and nodded.
─ First things first… Which one of you is the one on top? The one that penetrates or whatever you want to call it. ─ A little anxious to know the answer, she asked.
The pair exchanged a glance and slowly, Sasuke pointed to the side and Naruto to himself.
Of course, I think that question was unnecessary.
Tsunade mused, after all she always had suspicions. Naruto was too rough, big, and clumsy to be any different.
He was proud of having grown a few inches taller than Sasuke and having gained a few more muscles while fixing the villages, so now was a bit taller and with more prominent muscles than Sasuke.
However, their strength was exactly the same, there was nothing to say about it.
─ Mmmh, next question… Sasuke, on what occasions do you think it happens most frequently?
The black-haired man's ears turned slightly crimson now that it was his turn to answer.
Normally he wouldn't have a problem talking or discussing something with someone, but his private life was exactly that for him, private.
─ Tsk. Like this idiot already told you, every time we are alone... It's just that, at first we are fine, everything is normal, and then we are walking around the house with this idiot leaving clothes thrown everywhere. ─ Finished embarrassed, thinking that perhaps he said more than he should.
─ Next question… ─ Continued so as not to embarrass him more. ─ Do you use any kind of toy or something similar?
─ No, not really. Sasuke thinks it's unsanitary. ─ The blond explained, avoiding a third elbow. ─ Although I repeat again, I am not complaining. I like everything we do, with or without… toys.
Tsunade noticed that both of them were having a hard time speaking openly every time she asked a question, so she adopted another technique.
─ Ok, we will do this. I will only ask questions where you have to tell me which one of you is doing it. Point yourself or as you prefer.
The couple shared a look and felt a little more capable of doing this, so they nodded together.
─ Which one of you starts the physical contact?
Naruto, beaming with joy, pointed to the side, and Sasuke could only raise his hand in embarrassment.
─ Which one of you gives the first kiss?
This time, there was a moment of hesitation before answering. It was a question they had to think about, since it wasn't the same every time, so they opted to point to the one who did it more frequently.
Naruto raised his free hand, his other arm wrapped around Sasuke's, while Sasuke pointed to the blond.
─ I understand… ─ A thoughtful Tsunade was understanding where the supposed problem they said they had was going. This was going to be fun. ─ Which one of you ejaculates first?
Both of them blushed quickly and were slow to answer.
─ Well… it depends on what we do… But if everything's normal, then… ─ Naruto indicated with his eyes several times to the side. Sasuke avoided answering.
─ Ok, ok. I'm sorry to ask these things, but it's necessary. ─ Tsunade explained, although Sasuke was slightly suspecting that perhaps not all of them were necessary.
She continued with another couple of questions that were too embarrassing and private for the dark-haired man's liking, and then gave them a short break to cool the crimson color from their cheeks.
At that moment, there was a knock on the door.
Tsunade waved them in and Shizune appeared with a small pig in her arms. She explained that the Hokage sneaked into the Ninja Academy for the third time that week, but the ANBU already gone looking for him.
The blonde laughed, amazed at the vitality and impudence with which the young man showed his love so freely.
Before Shizune left, she indicated that wanted to see Kakashi, Shikamaru, and Rock Lee in her office in 10 minutes.
When the door closed, Sasuke reminded the blonde that they didn't want anyone to find out about the matter, and she clarified that wouldn't say anything, that when the other three arrived, he and Naruto would just listen.
─ Well, I think I know what's going on here, however, I need you to answer one last question. ─ Indicated observing the looks that the couple exchanged to communicate.
They're perfect together.
─ How many times a week do you have sex?
Once again, she noticed Sasuke doing complicated mental calculations, perhaps trying to discern whether some casual touching counted as sexual intercourse or not.
On the other hand, Naruto had his eyes closed and a smile appeared on his lips that made it clear what he was thinking.
Clearly inappropriate at that moment.
Tsunade cleared her throat and the pair raised their heads, looked at each other and nodded.
─ Four. ─ They said.
─ You already know that we are very busy with the missions and many times we come home straight to sleep, so when we have vacations, I don't know what will happen. ─ Naruto added, noticing the soft smile that wanted to escape from his black-haired man's lips, those that he loved and that the other hid in public. ─ However, I take responsibility for any pregnancy… AH!
This time, he couldn't evade the elbow, as it was a direct zap to the back of the head, with subtle hints of an imminent Chidori if he didn't behave.
The couple joined the ANBU a few months after the Fourth Ninja War, and at the beginning of their relationship. With their abilities, they were always required in the most difficult S-class missions, however, the only thing they requested most of the time was that, if there was no other urgent mission, they were sent together.
Since they were in the middle of a mission and surrounded by other ANBU they clearly couldn't do anything, the blonde thought, and the S class always left everyone too tired.
Tsunade laughed helplessly, and seconds later, she heard knocking on the door.
─ Well, hide behind the desk, hide your chakra as only you know how to do and listen carefully to this. ─ Indicated standing up and placing himself in front of the desk to give space to the other two. ─ Come in.
A reluctant Sasuke did as he was told, frowning in discontent, until he felt a finger pass between his eyebrows, relaxing his expression and his hand being taken in Naruto's.
Tsunade approached to open the door and indicated that they would enter one at a time.
Kakashi was first.
─ If you're going to scold me because I went to see Iruka, I think I'm already too old as... ─ He interrupted himself when he saw the smile on the blonde's face. ─ Is something wrong, Tsunade-sama?
─ I just wanted to ask you a question Kakashi, but since you justify your actions, you know that what you're doing is wrong. You shouldn't sneak off to the Academy every time you have a free moment. ─ Scolded, keeping his smile. ─ For now I just want you to answer me something, honestly. I'm doing a study so I need as many real and reliable answers as possible. ─ She explained, lying.
─ Ok, ask.
─ How many times a week do you have sex with Iruka?
COF, COF, COF, COF
Kakashi felt like his lung would burst at any moment. What kind of study was Tsunade doing that required such information?
─ Clearly, whatever you tell me will stay between us, not even Iruka will know you told me.
─ Don't believe it Tsunade-sama, Iruka knows everything, always. ─ Kakashi laughed, amused, remembering how he'd been caught several times in little lies. ─ And answering your question, mmmh, I think... Five times, when my beloved ANBU let me breathe easy in a normal week.
Tsunade hid her shocked expression, she didn't expect the proper Professor Iruka Umino to be so uninhibited, however, she didn't judge.
Kakashi wasn't bad at all, so she understood why he might fall for it if he was constantly seduced by him.
─ Okay, thanks, Kakashi. I'll write it down. Please tell Shikamaru he's next.
Kakashi bowed, turned around and left.
You can't imagine what's waiting for you in there, Shikamaru.
Tsunade heard the silver-haired man leave, leaving behind bursts of laughter that promised mockery later.
─ Good morning, Tsunade-sama. ─ Shikamaru greeted as he entered. Positioned himself in the same spot the Hokage had been and waited.
─ Good morning Shikamaru. As I informed Kakashi earlier, I'm doing a study and I need some honest answers to compare. Would you mind answering?
─ If it's not bothersome at all, I don't think so. ─ Shikamaru said shrugging his shoulders.
Naruto and Sasuke remained hidden, the blond clearly surprised by Kakashi's answer.
The truth was that Naruto had no intention of knowing about the sex life of the man he considered like a father, but if this would help him know if there was a problem with them, he would put up with it.
Sasuke, for his part, was slightly relieved to know that they weren't the only ones in that situation, for the rest, he always knew that Kakashi was a first-class pervert with all those books he read every chance he got.
─ How many times a week do you have sex with Temari?
─ Huh? ─ Shikamaru thought he heard wrong, because if he didn't, what a pain it was to tell those things, even if it was for the supposed study.
─ What you heard… How many times a week…?
─ Yes, yes, I heard it the first time Tsunade-sama. ─ A confused Shikamaru interrupted her, however, responded so he could leave that office later. ─ I think that, when she's in the village for the entire week… I think six.
Couldn't help but blush, he wanted to get out of there as soon as possible.
He only answered the question so as not to offend the medical ninja, however, he wasn't stupid. Could clearly see some short blond hairs peeking out from under the desk, and thought he knew who they belonged to. After all, Naruto often told him he might be having problems of that nature. He thought that if he responded, maybe it would help a little with whatever was going on there.
─ Thank you Shikamaru, you can go. ─ Tsunade told him by placing a finger on his lips, in a gesture to keep him silent when she noticed that the clever Shikamaru realized everything.
He nodded and left, indicating to Rock Lee that he could come in.
How annoying.
Tsunade, for the thousandth time that day, stifled a smile at the others' reactions.
Naruto was incredibly successful in suppressing a laugh. He'd asked Shikamaru the same thing so many times, and the bastard never wanted to answer. Now he felt incredibly better about what he thought was a problem.
Sasuke couldn't believe that the uptight Temari did it more times than him, although he avoided thinking that this could become a competition that only Naruto and he knew about. Although had to admit that, seriously, he liked Temari a little. At least better than Ino and Hinata.
Yes, definitely liked her a lot more than Hinata.
─ Good morning, Tsunade-sama! You look younger every day! ─ Rock Lee entered, standing in exactly the same place.
─ Thank you Lee. I called you because I am doing a study and I was hoping you could help me. You just have to answer a simple question. ─ Lied for the third and last time, seeing how enthusiastic the other was to help.
─ Of course, Tsunade-sama! I'll answer whatever you need. ─ Said while his eyes were shining.
─ How many times a week do you have sex with Gaara?
And the sparkle in Lee's eyes faded as soon as it arrived.
─ Oh! I don't... I don't think it's appropriate for me to be airing the Kazekage's private life, Tsunade-sama... ─ A self-conscious black-haired man hesitated. He expected anything, except that question.
─ Don't worry Lee, you know I won't say anything to absolutely anyone. ─ And trusted that Naruto and Sasuke didn't either.
─ Well… If it's absolutely necessary…
─ It is.
Lee squirmed on the spot, not wanting to air those things out.
─ He's always too busy, since he's the Kazekage and all that... And well, when he's here, or when I go to Suna, I think... four times.
It was the same FOUR times they did it.
Sasuke and Naruto understood, after all they could imagine how busy Gaara always was.
─ Thank you very much for your honesty Lee, helped me a lot. ─ Tsunade reassured the kind spirit of Lee who at that moment just wanted to disappear.
Lee bowed goodbye and walked out slowly.
It's going to kill me. If he finds out he's going to kill me. Sorry Guy-sensei, my youth is almost over.
Tsunade laughed openly this time, as the couple settled back into their seats and she behind the desk.
─ Anything to say? ─ She asked, just to annoy and continue laughing at their faces.
Sasuke was still assimilating that the Kazekage only acted like an idiot when he was equally or hornier than himself.
Naruto was endlessly relieved.
─ Does that mean there's no problem here? We're ok? Isn't Sasuke a sex addict?
─ No, yes and no. ─ The blonde answered respectively to Naruto's questions.
─ Old lady! Explain it to me, you know that it's difficult for me to understand these things!
Sasuke didn't show it or didn't want to seem as shocked as Naruto, but he didn't understand what was happening either.
He really did have an urge to hug Naruto every time they were alone, he really did.
─ Okay, I'll explain everything. On the condition that you don't interrupt me.
They both nodded, desperate to know what was happening.
─ Sasuke, you're not a sex addict. ─ With that first statement, Sasuke was even more confused and Naruto more relieved to know that there was nothing wrong with his boyfriend. ─ We don't have a serious problem here either, it's just that... you feel safe and secure in Naruto's arms, or am I wrong?
Sasuke's pale skin was now a bright red as he shook his head and felt Naruto's protective arms wrap around him, in an attempt to let him know that he was there, that he could speak in confidence just as he did when they hugged in the darkness of his room and Sasuke shed silent tears that reminded him of everything he put the blonde through, while Naruto repeated to him over and over again that it was okay, that it was all in the past, that he loved him.
Noticing their reactions and their careful attention not to interrupt, Tsunade continued.
─ You initiate physical contact because it's part of you, of what your body asks of you after so long. You spent too much time alone, Sasuke, too much time planning your revenge in that small apartment and then with the unfortunate Orochimaru, without trusting anyone, without making friends who supported you, who you could feel were close to you. You were oblivious to your feelings for Naruto for too long, that now that you're together and that you know that he loves you with the same intensity which you do, your body demands to have all the physical contact that it was deprived of for so many years. ─ She paused as watched Sasuke lower his head, his pale skin returning, and Naruto snuggle him against his neck.
For Sasuke, Tsunade already figured out everything about him, he didn't care that she saw him hugging the only person who could bring him peace.
Naruto looked at the blonde with pleading eyes, no longer considered going there such a good idea.
─ I know it's not easy for any of you to hear this, but it's my duty to make everything clear. ─ Continued while observing the most tender side she seen in both of them. The dark-haired man letting himself be loved, and the blond man pampering him as much as he could. She was sure she would be, if not the only one, one of the few people in the world who would see this. ─ The same happens to you Naruto. You looked for him tirelessly, and when you finally reached him, you couldn't help but cling to him, not wanting to let him go. The only difference is that Sasuke looks for you to feel you, so that your bodies can touch each other, to reaffirm that you belong to each other, on the other hand, you take advantage of the situation and then everything else happens.
Naruto burst out laughing, muttering things only Sasuke could hear as he emerged from the other's neck with glowing eyes.
Tsunade didn't consider herself nosy, however, she gathered chakra in her ears and sharpened the hearing.
─ Everything's fine, I'm the horny one.
─ Nh, you are.
─ I love you Sasuke, you know that, right?
─ Does it bother you that I always want to be close to you and everything Tsunade said?
─ How do you think? If it were up to me, I'd even carry you around the entire Village.
─ We already moved to the part where you show off your muscles, right?
─ No, we move to the part where I brag to everyone about how wonderful you are, how much I love it when you stop being so serious and conceited in our house, and get all cute.
─ Shh, shut up already. No one needs to know those things.
Tsunade stopped snooping on their conversation after a while, feeling it too intimate to be listening, so remained silent while the couple calmed each other's agitated hearts from the truth she just told them.
When they both shared a small kiss and turned their gazes towards her, continued speaking to end that meeting.
─ Then, there is nothing to worry about. Just love each other. Plus, you've seen that you're not the only ones around here who are glued together all day. ─ She laughed, feeling the light atmosphere for the first time since those two arrived at the door. ─ Now Naruto, it doesn't matter how many times you do it a week, just worry about not getting anyone pregnant too soon, or Iruka will have a stroke.
Naruto and Tsunade laughed together, being watched by a calm Sasuke who with each passing day understood a little more of the immense emotions that overwhelmed him every time he was with his boyfriend.
The dark-haired man got up, ready to leave and finally cuddle with Naruto, and if anything else happened, it didn't bother him either.
Naruto took his hand and together they left through the door, however, before closing it, Sasuke turned around, blocking Naruto's vision and with a controlled expression, which didn't show beyond what he wanted the others to see.
Tsunade looked at him attentively.
─ Is it possible?
The blonde tilted her head, not fully understanding what the black-haired man was referring to and unable to read his expression.
Sasuke slowly placed his free hand on his abdomen.
Oh.
Tsunade gave a sincere smile, happy to know that Naruto was right in not giving up on him.
─ With a jutsu, maybe.
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Naruto and Sasuke were walking through the village towards their house, side by side very closely but without touching, when they ran into the Kazekage and his sister, who were going towards the Hokage tower.
Gaara and Temari were talking calmly, and since they were in a slight hurry, they didn't stay to talk. Just said hello and promised to catch up some other time.
Sasuke suppressed a laugh, the kind that only his boyfriend could get out of him, and Naruto didn't hold back. He laughed and laughed as they walked and everyone watched the follies of their village hero.
The only thing the blond hoped was not to meet Iruka-sensei.
Once they arrived at the cozy apartment they shared, the blond closed the door and immediately turned to hug Sasuke, who was waiting for him with open arms.
He made him wrap the legs around his hips, and directed his steps to the couch.
Naruto wasn't lying in the office when he talked about how cute his boyfriend could be.
Perhaps it was for the same reason Tsunade explained, however, it could be something else.
Sasuke appeared serious, haughty, strong, stoic and with an indecipherable expression every time he walked around the village or carried out missions, however, within the four walls of his home, Sasuke confessed to Naruto on one of their many nights in which they talked about what they experienced during the years they were separated, that with him he could stop pretending that nothing affected him, he could allow himself to be protected a little and not always have to protect himself, he could feel Naruto's love through his caresses, and that was enough for him to want to be pampered inside his house whenever he could.
There were also times when Naruto was the pampered one, he was the one who received caresses in his hair while rested his head on those whitish thighs. It was Naruto who felt happy to be able to give all the love he saved for so long, to be able to feel Sasuke's soft skin every time his hands itched to touch every visible part. It was Naruto who woke up in the middle of the night from Sasuke's silent nightmares, only making soft noises, yet still holding his hand firmly on his arm. It was Naruto who pulled him closer, wrapped him in a hug, and placed soft kisses everywhere he could.
And it was Sasuke who slept peacefully after so long.
Naruto sat down with Sasuke in tow and let his boyfriend bury the face in his neck, running the nose there in a silent caress, while he ran his hands over the slender back that he was sure still had marks from his hickeys.
─ I love you, Sasuke.
─ Nh… I love you.