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It was their first official date. First date and Sasuke was so fucking nervous. He’d never asked anyone out on a date. It was always strictly one-night stands. He’d spent an embarrassing amount of time looking for tips through the internet. Since they lived together, he wanted to make this as romantic as possible. Therefore, he’d gotten flowers. Apparently, there’s a language of flowers so then he had to read about that too. He didn’t want to get flowers that he thought looked nice and they meant like death or hatred. Roses were out of the question. Naruto was unique, and he wanted to get him unique flowers.
Their date was an evening dinner out in the woods. They both loved nature, so it felt perfect for them. He’d looked up ideas and picked up something called fairy lights that he didn’t need to plug in and were supposed to look magical, wrapped around the wooden poles he’d chopped down. Then he added a rug, three pillows, and a wooden tray for their food.
He made Naruto close his eyes as he led them to the SUV and once they were in, the blonde opened his eyes and grinned at the beautiful flowers Sasuke had gotten him. He didn’t really ask where Sasuke was taking him, he wanted to be surprised. Sasuke held his hand while they drove and listened to the music on the radio.
They pulled up to a clearing and the blonde’s breath got caught in his throat. It was so fucking magical, and he couldn’t believe Sasuke did all this work for him.
Sasuke led him to the rug and pulled out their food, a wide assortment of sushi, sashimi, and miso soup.
Naruto grinned as Sasuke fed him, “Wow look at you being so nice.”
The brunette rolled his eyes and flicked his head, “Don’t get used to it.”
He poked his tongue out, “You say that, but you’ve been nothing but cheesy and nice.”
Sasuke mumbled, trying to hide his embarrassment, “Shut up.” He shoved another piece of sushi into the blonde’s mouth before he could continue with his teasing.
They kept chatting for a while and sharing gentle gestures. The blonde rested his head on Sasuke’s chest and chuckled.
“What are you laughing about?”
Naruto shrugged, “I just really love being here with you.”
“Who’s the one being cheesy now?”
“Still you.” Naruto couldn't look away from Sasuke’s smoldering gaze. Having him so close and smelling his cologne. He smelled incredible and Naruto wanted to tuck his face in his neck and just breathe it all in.
He’d learned quickly how sensitive Sasuke’s skin was. One kiss to his neck left him breathless and Naruto wanted to know what would happen if he sucked the skin.
He knew they technically couldn’t do anything in the forest but - he was so curious. So, he ran his tongue on the pale neck and sucked. The result was instantaneous when he heard Sasuke’s quiet groan. It was so hot, and Naruto wanted more. He sucked again.
Sasuke shivered in arousal, the heat was pooling in his groin and he could feel his blood rushing to his dick. It was embarrassing but he felt so fucking good. He cupped Naruto’s cheek and searched for his mouth, sliding his tongue inside the moment Naruto accepted it. He held the blonde close to him, sliding his other hand down to his waist and keeping it there firmly. He wanted to devour Naruto.
The blonde was panting full of lust. He couldn’t even breathe with how much he wanted Sasuke. He knew they wouldn’t go far tonight, Sasuke had strictly told him they had to go on a few dates before, because he wanted to make sure Naruto knew his intentions. Which was fucking stupid because Naruto knew that Sasuke loved him but whatever.
That didn’t mean he couldn’t push Sasuke to maybe giving him something. He slyly trailed his hand under his shirt, playing with the soft hairs leading down to –
Naruto felt his dick twitch because Sasuke was hard. And he was the cause. He got a rush of confidence and was about to cup him when Sasuke grabbed his hand.
“Sas!”
“No. I told you, few dates.”
“But – “
“I promise – “ Sasuke leaned in and lowly whispered in his ear, “I want you so fucking bad.”
The blonde felt a blush spread down his body. He felt tingly but pouted, “Fine.”
Sasuke turned him around so they could head back to the area, smacking his ass for good measure, earning him a yell of surprise.
Kakashi had decided to take Itachi on an impromptu weekend getaway, which Sasuke felt was really just an excuse to leave them alone. They were in Sasuke’s bed, cuddled up together in their pajamas and watching a movie. Naruto tested the waters and placed his hand under Sasuke’s cotton shirt, on his stomach.
He felt his abs tense and he played with the fine dark hairs trailing down to his sinfully tight underwear. He followed the curved lines of the large tattoo on the muscular stomach. Sasuke’s light pajama pants couldn’t hide the twitch of his dick.
They’d been on a few dates, he was fucking ready and wanted the brunette now. He tested the waters and slid one of his fingers under, teasingly. He felt his face heat because he didn’t really know what he was doing but he never backed down from a challenge!
He made eye contact with Sasuke and shyly grinned, “Hi.” Then boldly leaned over and sucked Sasuke’s bottom lip. He bit it softly, testing the waters. The low groan that vibrated from Sasuke’s throat sent tingles all over his body. He was the reason for that incredible sound.
The brunette carded his fingers through the golden locks and deepened the kiss. He swirled his tongue against the blondes. He sucked on Naruto’s lips and tongue, drawing a moan out of him. Naruto pulled him in closer, wanting to be practically glued to him, no space between. He leaned back, gasping for breath. He didn’t particularly care for breathing but apparently, his body needed it or whatever. Sapphire eyes moved down the pale muscular body and oh –
Sasuke’s cock was lewdly tenting the pajama pants now. The image of how aroused he was, urged him on and drew back in, searching for the brunette's mouth. Yet, Sasuke had other plans. He crawled on top of the blonde, trapping him under his arms. Naruto loved how taken care of he felt under him. He lost his breath when their cocks touched. Oh shit – that was –
He rubbed against him again, because wow it felt so incredible and Sasuke moved his hips back, breaking their contact.
Naruto released a sound of frustration and pouted, tracing his finger over the tattoo on his neck, “I want you.”
“I – haven’t done this in a really long time. I might not – be good.” Even when he did have sex, it was… mundane. It wasn’t bad but not mind-blowing. Lukewarm compared to the raging fire Naruto made him feel with every touch.
The blonde snorted, “I’ve never been with anyone, I literally can’t judge.”
He paused, onyx eyes wide, “Anyone? Are you sure you – “
Naruto had told him he didn’t have experience, but he thought maybe (though he hated the thought) he’d had oral sex or maybe been fingered. But this was – now he really felt pressured to be good.
Naruto groaned, “Oh my god – yes. I love you, I want you to be my first!”
Sasuke pulled the blond into a fierce kiss, practically devouring him. He bit and sucked on the plump lips, leaving them cherry red. He dove back in and rolled their tongues over each other. Naruto loved kissing Sasuke. A lot a lot. It made him feel all gooey and warm but right now he wanted more and if Sasuke didn’t fucking give him more –
He moved down to the tan neck, leaving dark marks on the supple skin. With his other hand, he ran it down and grabbed a firm thigh, wrapping it around his hip and rubbing their erections together again. Naruto moaned at the waves of pleasure spreading through his body. He rutted against Sasuke’s body, wanting more of everything. His hand wrapped around Sasuke’s hair and he pulled his head up, searching for his mouth.
Sasuke dragged his hand down and firmly squeezed the curve of his ass, “Fuck, your ass drives me crazy.” He broke the kiss and quickly trailed down, heading straight to his prize. He couldn’t fight the urge anymore. He wanted to taste Naruto, revel in his natural scent.
He took Naruto’s cock in his mouth, shamelessly swallowing him whole, “Oh god – Sas! Nnngggh, so good. Don’t stop.” The blond moaned loudly, using Sasuke’s mouth for his pleasure. The brunette fondled the blonde’s balls, driving Naruto wild. Between the slurping sounds and watching through his hazy eyes the mixture of precum and spit dribbling down the brunette’s mouth, he came embarrassingly fast. He swallowed every last bit until Naruto shook from oversensitivity.
Sasuke smirked wickedly at Naruto’s satiated haze, “How was it?” His voice was gravelly and so damn sexy.
Naruto shrugged, “It was okay I guess…” As if. He was sure he looked a mess. He felt a fucking mess.
“Oh really?” He shed the rest of their clothes and lazily pumped his stiff cock. Naruto’s eyes zeroed in on the glistening head, beads of precum rolling and spreading with the way Sasuke’s fingers ran through the tip. “I guess I should stop since it was just okay – “
He gasped, “Don’t you dare stupid!”
A dark chuckle vibrated through Sasuke’s chest, “I’m nowhere near done.”
He leaned over to his drawer and pulled out a bottle of lube. He coated his fingers and dove back down to capture Naruto’s lips. He distracted Naruto while he stretched him by pumping his cock and sucking his sensitive nipples. He knew the blonde was going to feel uncomfortable at first and he refused to hurt Naruto. Well – unless he wanted it in the future. But it was their first time and he wanted it to be as painless as possible.
Naruto’s body was vibrating with pleasure from whatever the fuck Sasuke was touching inside him. He rocked back into Sasuke’s hand - wow this was - “feels so amazing Sas”.
Sasuke leaned back and poked the glistening hole with the tip of his cock, “I’m about to put it in, are you sure you want to – “
“I swear – put your dick in me!”
Sasuke huffed but did as told and slowly started sliding in. The blonde’s insides felt surreal and he fought the urge to plunge in by biting his lip. He took his time, sucking on every inch of skin he could reach. Once he was fully in, he let out a breath, trying to gather his wits but Naruto was equally as relentless in bed as he was outside of it.
Naruto didn’t really know what to expect. He didn’t have anything to compare it to but wow – it was – overwhelming. Sasuke was inside him and he was so big and thick and even though it felt slightly uncomfortable, it didn’t hurt as he had expected. Sasuke had thoroughly stretched him and even though his dick was way bigger than his fingers, it didn’t sting.
Actually, the only thing that stung were his eyes because he felt so overcome with emotion. He felt so treasured at the gentle way Sasuke was rocking into him. Sasuke’s face was flushed and his lips slightly open as he stared down at him with blazing eyes. Naruto didn’t have to express that the tears coming down his cheeks weren’t of pain but of happiness, because Sasuke understood him without the need for words. He loved Sasuke so fiercely and he knew with every fiber of his being how much Sasuke fiercely loved him.
He clenched around Sasuke’s cock and jerked his hips, testing out what more sounds he could get from the brunette. “Naru – oh fuck – don’t do that – nnggh – you’re –”
Naruto grinned and tightened again, reveling in the hoarse moans coming from deep in Sasuke’s chest. He dug his nails on Sasuke’s biceps as Sasuke sped up, trying to drive him equally as wild as Naruto was making him.
He’d never felt like this in his life. This level of spiritual and physical pleasure. Nothing in his life ever came close to how Naruto made him feel. His bodies were slick with sweat and Naruto’s golden hair was sticking to his skin. He looked so fucking gorgeous and he was the only one who would ever see Naruto like this.
Sasuke wolfishly grinned as Naruto’s spine curled, waves of pleasure crashing into him. Sasuke’s pace was so brutal yet caring and it was so overwhelming. Naruto felt trapped in those dark eyes and the way Sasuke’s grin was wiped off his face and contorted into something else – something he’d never seen. He felt so exposed but safe because he knew how Sasuke felt for him.
“Just like that – don’t stop Sas – fuck right there – “ he felt his chest constrict as his balls tightened, he knew what was coming and he was so ready but so anxious because he knew it would be earth-shattering and –
“I’m co – love you – nngghh!” He was sure he was a blubbering mess but Sasuke held his hands in his and murmured words of adoration against his lips. His eyes rolled back as his orgasm hit him. Sasuke was pumping into him, filling him to the brim and he could feel the way Sasuke’s body was shaking –
Once their high came down slightly, Sasuke threw himself next to him and cradled him in his arms, not giving a fuck about the stickiness. Naruto grinned against his chest, still trying to gather his breath. “Can we do it in the shower next?”
He chuckled, “Fuck yeah.”
Sasuke had been taking on more of the responsibilities for the restaurant. It helped Kakashi focus more on the other, newer restaurants. He loved being able to focus on paperwork and numbers. It relaxed him to just sit in the office, look out into the scenery through the huge window with relaxing music playing, and burning the candles Naruto forced him to use. He had to admit that the smells really soothed him.
Ino waltzed into the office and dropped onto one of the chairs in the office. She played with a framed picture of Naruto napping on his chest. The blonde’s face looked so serene in the setting sun and he couldn’t fight the urge at the time to take a picture. “How’s Naruto doing?”
Sasuke suspiciously answered, “He’s well, why?”
Ino shrugged and put the picture back, “Just curious.”
He warily eyed her, “Uhu.”
She placed her elbow on the table and placed her chin on her hand, “Sooo when will you propose?”
Sasuke paused in his typing, “What?”
“I saw you the other day at the jewelry store buying a very interesting ring.” She cheekily smirked.
The brunette scowled, “He doesn’t know and I’d prefer to keep it that way.”
She waved her hand around, “Yeah yeah but how will you do it?”
Sasuke shifted his gaze from the computer screen to the window, “I – haven’t gotten that far yet.” He’d been wracking his brain for weeks, unable to think of the perfect way without it being boring.
Ino declared, “Okay so you obviously need my help.”
He tapped his pen against his desk and pointed at her with it, “Not really.”
“Shhh, let me help.” She pulled up her phone and browsed around. “Why don’t you take him to the botanical garden? He’s always wanted to go.”
Sasuke took a moment to think it through, “That’s – actually a good idea.”
She coolly looked at her long painted nails, “I know, I’m amazing.”
He sighed, he hated to ask but, “Would you… help me?”
“Duh! What do we do?”
Ino waved to Naruto as he walked across the parking lot and met her at the wooden entrance of the garden. He was wearing a dark green Henley and black chino’s, looking drop-dead gorgeous. She let out a wolf whistle and Naruto rubbed the back of his head, “Shut up!”
She gave him a tight hug and a kiss on his cheek, “Your hair looks so nice. Is that a braid?”
He lightly played with it, “Yeah, a small one since my hair isn’t as long as yours.”
“It suits you.” She held out her hand, “I already grabbed our tickets come on.”
They trailed into the garden, looking around and snapping pictures of the beautiful flowers and exotic trees. She took candid shots with her camera and Naruto played along, making silly poses. The weather was just right for a walk through the garden and Naruto closed his eyes, breathing in the smells through the wind.
They reached the entrance of a canopy, filled with vines and blooming flowers, and at the very end stood Sasuke.
Naruto’s mouth dropped, “Sas?! What are you doing – wow – you look hot.”
He strolled forward and ran his fingers over the silk material of his black button-up. “I’ve never seen this one.” It was tight and showed off his lean muscular body. Even his tattoos were on display with rolled sleeves and the top buttons undone.
The blonde turned back to where Ino was but saw that she had disappeared. Sasuke grabbed his attention again and held his hand. “Come on, she probably went to take some more pictures.”
The blond nodded and walked closer to the brunette, gluing himself to his side. He chatted about all they’d seen since the entrance and how his day had been. Sasuke was glad that the blonde got easily distracted and didn’t question why Sasuke was here in the first place.
Sasuke listened intently (tried) and pressed his palm on the small of his back. Felt like he was about to pass out but skillfully hid it. Well, he hoped he did. He didn’t want to give away that he was fighting some intense nerves.
They kept walking as he fought his nerves and eventually stopped in front of a gorgeous mural of a sunset, made completely out of different varieties of flowers and plants.
“Wow, look at this Sas! Look at the blues and the purples!”
Sasuke nodded along as he took a deep breath. He had a whole speech planned but if he opened his mouth, he might actually throw up. He decided to just do it. He released Naruto’s hand and dropped down on one knee.
Naruto started sobbing as soon as he saw Sasuke’s knee hit the floor. Sasuke hadn’t even said anything. He could’ve joked about having to tie his shoe or dropping something, but Naruto knew. Because of the way the brunette looked at him. That intense dark gaze that spoke of all the love and adoration the brunette felt for him.
Sasuke opened the navy-blue velvet box in his hand, where an engagement ring was firmly in the center. Shining and looking absolutely stunning and –
“Yes!”
A laugh bubbled in the brunette’s throat, “But I haven’t – “
Naruto rubbed the Uchiha’s wrinkled forehead, “Sas, no offense, but you look like you’re about to faint.”
“I am not!” Sasuke wanted to scowl but the situation was just so utterly ridiculous and so them –
He sniffed, “I don’t know, you’re looking kind of clammy.” He gently squeezed Sasuke’s cheeks.
“You know what – never mind I take it back. I’m un-proposing.”
“Nope, I already said yes.” He poked Sasuke’s nose and wiped his tears with the palm of his other hand.
Sasuke rolled his eyes and gently swatted the tan hand away, “Let me ask properly.”
Naruto beamed, “There we go. There’s the asshole I love. You were all worried and ugly.”
Sasuke let out a breathless laugh. He should’ve known this is why Naruto started this bickering. He must’ve seen how bad his hands were shaking and how utterly frightened he felt at being so exposed.
“Fuck how I love you.”
“I know.” He ran a hand through the silky brunette hair, urging Sasuke on.
“Naruto, will you be with me for all of eternity? Annoy me till the end of time and argue with me every step of the way?”
The blonde’s shoulders shook from the laugh he was fighting but stayed silent, just staring at him with those vast sapphire eyes.
Sasuke’s eyes playfully narrowed, “This is when you answer.”
“Is it? Because I answered earlier but I got interrupted.” He got on his knees and met Sasuke’s intense gaze, cheeks hurting from all the smiling. “Hell yes stupid.”
Sasuke fought back tears and slid the ring onto his finger. He really needed to get up soon, his knee was –
Naruto threw himself in his arms.
“Wait – my legs are – “. They both fell back to the ground, Sasuke’s knee almost numb from leaning on it during the proposal.
Naruto cackled as they both lay on the ground and he decided to kiss the daylights out of him. He gave him the sweetest firm pecks, drawing them out with a mwah at the end.
“You two are so fucking adorable.”
Naruto jumped back and looked at a snickering Ino, who waved her camera around.
She cheekily scrolled through the photos, “I took snapshots of everything. I can’t wait to show it off. Your brother is gonna die.”
Sasuke groaned at the thought but couldn’t wipe the stupid smile off his face. Naruto had said yes to an eternity with him.
The wedding was a tiny event, taking place at the exact place Sasuke had proposed. Naruto loved the memory and the location so much, he insisted they get married there yet they didn’t expect –
It was Naruto’s dream wedding because it was during a storm. A gorgeous booming storm that shook the exotic trees and made the flowers shine from the rain.
Their vows were equally as idiotic, filled with affection and silly insults peppered throughout. Ino giggled as tears streamed down her face while Shikamaru did his duty of patting her face so her make-up didn’t get ruined too much.
Itachi wasn’t any better off, he was a mess. He went through half a box of tissues. He was overwhelmed at the blissful look on Sasuke's face. Their parents would be immensely proud of the way Sasuke’s life had turned out. After all the pain he endured and the constant thoughts of not being good enough to deserve anything worthy in his life.
Sasuke had expressed to him in confidence that he was sure he was destined for a life full of loneliness.
Yet here he was, marrying his soulmate. It was everything Itachi wished for in his life. Kakashi squeezed his hand, knowing how overwhelmed he must be. He’d been in their lives for over a decade and had seen Sasuke’s journey.
After their I Do’s and a small dinner, Naruto wrapped his arms around Sasuke’s neck and pressed their foreheads together, “Now you’re really stuck with me forever.”
Sasuke drawled, “Sounds horrible.”
He gave a watery laugh and pulled on Sasuke’s bowtie, “Any regrets?”
A smile tugged at the corner of the brunette's lips, “Never. Even when you drool all over me.”
Naruto rubbed their noses together, “I love you so much.”
He held the blonde’s hips and lightly squeezed, “You sap.”
“We literally just got married.” Naruto’s eyes crinkled at the corner of his eyes, “And you cried.”
“You were worse.”
“Nah, you definitely were.”
Since they opted for a small ceremony, it left them with plenty of money to use towards starting adoption paperwork. Unfortunately, it took them a long time to get approved due to Sasuke’s felony. But after all the paperwork and waiting, they were finally approved.
And with that approval, they adopted one child. A 3-year-old sweet boy who’d had a rough start to life with neglectful parents, more focused on drugs than taking care of the adorable child. It took Kazumi a bit to get settled into the new home, but the blonde’s doting qualities and Sasuke’s patience helped tremendously.
Then 5-year-old lively Kaiya joined, she’d been dropped off at the orphanage months after being born and knew nothing about being loved. Between actually having her own room, having a sibling to play with, and her doting adoptive parents, Kaiya thrived. The little girl looked like a replica of Sasuke, and Naruto adored their bonding time in the morning when she brushed her long dark hair.
The little girl had a love for animals and managed to convince Sasuke to get a dog and a cat. Sasuke was convinced Naruto schemed with her.
And the last to be adopted was a 7-year-old. Naoki took adjusting the hardest, as he was old enough to remember the tragic overdosing of his parents. It was suggested by the caseworker that the transition would be easier if they all went to therapy, and it helped. So damn much. He still went to therapy, but the sessions were less frequent as he got used to being in the family.
Then the children started suggesting that they wanted their parents to have babies. The couple worried that the kids would have problems adjusting to the biological babies. They didn’t want them to feel any less loved, but the kids were adamant that it wouldn’t happen. And it didn’t. The kids were over the moon when Mina then Miko were born.
That’s how they ended up with five kids.
Five.
And they wouldn’t change it for the world.
Some days were tough, earning the kids' trust took time, and sometimes they had little hiccups, but they made it work.
Onyx eyes took in the memorial in front of him. He enjoyed sitting there during sunset, telling his family about his day and his plans. He caught them up on the new restaurant opening and the finished addition to their land. Kakashi and Itachi had decided to build their own cozy home, giving them the larger home to run to the ground. Many of Naruto’s duties were taken over by Kakashi, leaving Naruto more time to spend with the rambunctious kids.
He was finishing up when he felt small arms wrap around his neck and a giggle near his neck, “Daddy!”
Sasuke smiled and twisted his head, “Mina.”
The little girl played with Sasuke’s hair and tucked flowers into it. He picked her up and placed her on his lap. She settled between his arms and turned her big onyx eyes towards him, “We go eat!”
“Is the food ready?”
Mina nodded excitedly. He picked her up and carried her back to the house on his hip.
They climbed up the stairs and the patio door swung open, with a grinning Naruto rocking a giggling Miko.
Their house was fucking loud and filled with scattered toys, art supplies, and children's books. Mina wiggled out of his grasp and ran to the room she shared with Kaiya.
Miko’s blue eyes found Sasuke’s and started waving his hands, wanting the brunette to carry him. He chuckled and grabbed Miko, kissing his silky golden hair. “Need help?”
Naruto shook his head, “The boys helped.” Mina and Kaiya ran out of the room, power walking when they saw Naruto give them the look. They all sat at the dining room table as the boy’s finished scooping the dinner onto their plates.
Sasuke took a moment to watch the scene in front of him. He suddenly felt misty-eyed, as he saw the kids chatter amongst themselves with big grins and Naruto scooping food into Miko’s mouth.
This was his life. After his years in prison, the only thing he hoped for was to just have peace. He was content with spending the rest of his days on the ranch with Itachi, knowing he didn’t deserve anything else. He was too tainted. Yet Naruto wouldn’t let him. He smacked him and pulled him. He showed Sasuke that he was more than enough. That he deserved happiness and to be loved. And now he was.
Not only by Naruto but by his five kids. He spent time with each child and they all showed their love in different ways.
Naoki admired him and the way he changed his life. He was eager to learn everything Sasuke knew and constantly followed him around the ranch. He had a talent for building things with his hands.
Kazumi was musically inclined and wanted Sasuke to be at every single practice. The boy’s eyes would shimmer with happiness when Sasuke told him how proud he was of him.
Kaiya and Mina were extremely girly, and he’d learned how to have tea parties, braid hair, and helped them during ballet practice.
Miko just giggled and wanted to be held, though he did wonder what type of child he would end up becoming.
“Hey papa.” Naoki had a shit-eating grin that reminded him of Naruto, “Can we get a horse?”
The girls (and Naruto) gasped and yelled please!
Of course, they would get a damn horse.
Sasuke was so fucking whipped.
A couple of weeks later, Sasuke felt a tug on his nightshirt and looked down seeing Kaiya shyly glancing at him, “Papa, can you read me this book?”
Sasuke put on his reading glasses and looked at the thick dusty leather-bound book, “Where did you get this?”
“In the library!” She ran her fingertips over the cover, “It has daddy’s name.”
Sasuke softly chuckled, “It does. Come on.” He grabbed the little girl’s hand and led her to her room. She wiggled under her flowery covers and tucked the comforter under her chin. He glanced at the other bed and saw Mina completely passed out, breathing gently.
Sasuke took a seat at Kaiya’s side and opened the book.
He read for a good twenty minutes, engrossed in it before he realized that she was deep in sleep. He smiled and pressed a kiss on her forehead, setting the book down on her nightstand.
He checked the other room, seeing the two boys already asleep. They were exhausted after helping build the horse pen. He’d negotiated with them that if they built the pen, he’d let them get the horse they all desperately wanted. The boys had ecstatically been working hard for two weeks.
He crept into the bedroom, watching Naruto peek at a sleeping Miko swaddled in his dark green blanket with yellow frogs. Sasuke stood next to him and admired the sleeping baby boy.
Naruto quietly cooed as he fought the urge to not grab the babe and smother him with kisses, “He’s so beautiful Sas.”
“He really is.” He kissed the crown of Naruto’s head and gazed at the slow rise and fall of Miko’s chest. “He looks just like you.”
Naruto grinned, “So I’m beautiful.”
He hummed in agreement, “The most. But he behaves way better than you.”
“That’s so true.” Naruto couldn’t even fight it. They’d gotten immensely lucky that Miko was so well-behaved. He rarely cried and wasn’t fuzzy. He slept through the night and was full of smiles during the day. The other kids were obsessed with him and constantly were wanting to hold him and play with him.
Their lives now consisted of their kids, the kids after school activities, and staying sane with so much chaos.
Every single day he gave Naruto thanks for every single thing he had gifted him with. Society might have set him free, but Naruto gave him something to look forward to every day.
As Miko slept, Sasuke tucked Naruto’s head under his chin and held him close.
He didn’t fall in love with him one day to another. It bloomed through many moons with each letter, picture, and visit. It blossomed and became like an everlasting garden. The love was nurtured, and that’s how it always will be.
Every time he gazes into those star-filled eyes, it makes him feel re-born and it makes him want to fall on his knees. Naruto looks at him like he created every star in the damn galaxy. Which was ridiculous became Naruto was the damn universe.
Despite the nerves thrumming through his body, his fears have died because he knows Naruto’s heart and Naruto knows his.
The End
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