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Naruto remembers the sugary smells of pears and cream. It was overwhelming for a young boy. Suffocating even. The feeling of his neck being tightened by manicured nails. Something wet and tight squeezing his flaccid member. Naruto had recently presented as an alpha and currently he’s being sexually assaulted by the caregiver at the foster facility. He used to think Mizuki was a kind and gentle omega that was nice to him. But when his heat came he coerced Naruto to help him through it. The young twelve-year-old complied thinking it would be like the movies where they would hug and his scent would help the older omega through it.

It was nothing like the movies. It was scarier.

When Mizuki began to undress his pants he wanted to back out, but the older man forced him to stay and eventually they got to this point.

Naruto felt numb. All he could do was focus on the poster behind Mizuki. It was a picture of a fox. He pretended he was there with nine of them. He wasn’t sure why his brain made up that many. But they were all in the forest playing hide and seek. Having fun causing mischief. Naruto was there not here.

He’s playing with nine foxes.

Naruto’s eyes snapped open when he hears a pen click. He turned towards the source. His therapist Tsunade.

She adjusted her glasses as she crosses her legs, “Naruto you were there again weren’t you?”

The woman is an alpha that’s been working with him for eight years now. The two have made great progress thanks to Tsunade’s commitment to him. Naruto went through four different therapists before he found her. Back then they tried to use omegas to help him since omega therapists were better with younger children and preteens. But thanks to Mizuki’s abuse, he had a harder time opening up to omegas. So his god father Jiraiya found Tsunade who usually worked with adults since that’s what alpha therapist specialized in. Luckily Jiraiya and the women go way back, and the old beta was able to convince his friend to take Naruto as a patient.

The progress was slow at first but eventually Tsunade was able to figure out how to crack Naruto open to find the source of his anxiety and she helped guide him through most of the damage Mizuki caused. But there were sessions sometimes like these when she brings up a topic and it takes him to that place in time where it all started.

Naruto slowly turns to Tsunade after processing her question, he finally answers, “Yeah… Sorry Baa-chan I didn’t mean to zone out there.”

Tsunade shakes her head, “It’s alright. I did ask you how you were feeling about that incident now. So of course you’re going to flash back.”

Naruto chuckles a bit dryly, “Yeah… Sorry… I think I’m feeling weird about it but not…overwhelmed…”

Tsunade nods, “It’s okay to feel like that. Can you elaborate why you’re feeling weird?”

Naruto looks up before stretching his hand out towards the ceiling staring between his fingers, “I always remember the foxes.”

Tsunade nods, “They were your escape.”

“But why nine?”

The older woman tilts her head, “Nine?”

Naruto sets his hand down but keeps his eyes forward “I always remember there were nine foxes. But why nine? I feel like one fox would have been enough…”

Tsunade places her finger along her chin in thought before she gives an answer, “Maybe it wasn’t. Maybe if there was anything less than nine you would still be in the room with Mizuki.”

Naruto couldn’t help but laugh again, “That’s such a random number though.”

Tsunade shrugs, “Maybe you did a math equation, and the answer was nine? Or it could have been nine ‘o clock when you saw Mizuki that day?  Or it might have even been you’re favorite number during that time.”

Naruto looks towards the woman, “I still think it’s my favorite number.”

She nods, “I wouldn’t be surprised since you had nine cute foxes helping you that day.”

He smiles.

Tsunade decides to change the subject, “How’s college? You’re a third year now right?”

Naruto smiles nodding, “Yeah I’m almost done. I got a couple more years before I graduate!”

The alpha woman leans in interested, “What are you studying for again?”

Naruto smiles, “Physical therapy. I gotta study a lot of science junk. I want to do it for pro athletes, so I need to take a lot more units to qualify for that.”

“I’m surprised you want to do something so hands on with people. You used to dislike it when people touched you.”

Naruto nods, “Yeah…. I’ve gotten better. I’m able to hug Iruka and Jiraiya just fine. And I don’t mind if Sakura messes with me. It’s her way of showing affection and I’ve come to accept that.”

“But strangers will be a challenge in the field correct?”

Naruto nods and he sits up now facing the woman while he locks his fingers together, “Yeah… But if I do it for pro athletes I researched and saw if I can apply for one pro team. So they’ll be strangers at first but eventually I’ll get to know them, and it’ll be less scary.”

Tsunade has a soft smile, “I’m very proud of how far you’ve come Naruto… I’m happy to see you improving every visit.”

Naruto smiles nodding as he scratches the back of his head sheepishly, “It’s all thanks to you Baa-chan. I was a train wreck when I first got here.”

“And here you are. Becoming a fine young man studying for an admirable career. Slowly growing into an adult.”

He bows his head towards her, “Thank you again for everything… I um… Can I still come by once in a while?”

The woman nods, “Of course. Whenever you need me Naruto. I’m here always here for you.”

He smiles brightly rising up with a big grin.

Feeling weightless.

Naruto is riding the train that’s on the route near his apartment where he lived with his friends. He was feeling good after his session with Tsunade. He kept this to himself though, seeing how it was still a big stigma in Japan to go to therapy. He told his friends he goes to the arcade to work off some steam. They haven’t questioned him about it yet, so he stuck with that excuse.

He walks out of the train station and grabs a drink from a vending machine. Afterwards he heads out of the station and walks along with the crowd towards his place. He opens the can while he stares towards the street. Konoha was a busy city with a wild night crowd. He was hoping to avoid it, but it was already this packed with people. He sighs, not realizing the session dragged on longer than usual thanks to his little episode.

Naruto’s brain was so weird sometimes. He hadn’t gone back to that dark room in years. But for some reason his brain took him there today. Why?

He’ll never have an answer. But he’s at least glad the flashback to that terrible moment were happening less and less.

Back then when he was young Jiraiya wasn’t always the best at watching him. He always ended up back in the foster facility whenever it was convenient for the old man. Sometimes he was only there for a week. Sometimes he would be there for months. The longest he stayed was eight. But surprisingly the incident with Mizuki didn’t occur during those eight months. It was one of the shorter breaks. One week? Two? Naruto wasn’t sure he just remembered being okay after the longest break.

But after the incident he was luckily found by another staff member as it was happening. He doesn’t remember how it all occurred. But it was a huge scandal that got the whole facility closed down and Jiraiya was never the same. He stopped drinking and gambling. He never left him alone anymore and even hired a full-time nanny named Iruka who lived with the both of them. When Jiraiya needed to leave to go on a book tour Iruka would stay and watch over Naruto like a second father. He was shocked when he discovered Iruka is a beta. Usually male nannies were omegas. Jiraiya hired him specifically for his second gender, and Naruto felt blessed by his consideration.

Naruto didn’t have a huge phobia for omegas like he used to. He can even be around them with no issues mostly. He’s friends with Hinata and Ino who are both omegas. It wasn’t stressful because they’re mated, so it was easy for him to befriend them.

He sighs in thought.  A lot really had happened. Usually people like him go crazy and end up hurting people, but luckily Jiraiya, Iruka, and Tsunade all helped put together a broken alpha boy. Now… Now he is an adult finishing up college, studying something cool and he would… he’ll live life beyond Mizuki. He didn’t have a weight on him anymore.

Naruto walks towards the door and is greeted by Shikamaru watching Kiba play a fps on the PS5 they all split their savings to purchase. Which would make it awkward when Naruto takes it after he moves out.

He throws his finished drink in the trash before he plops down on the couch next to Shikamaru, “What’cha playing?”

Both men answered, “Apex.”

Naruto grins, “Can I play next game?”

Kiba replies, “Sure man.”

Shikamaru questions not taking his attention off the screen, “I don’t know how you can play in the arcade for hours only to come home to play more games.”

“I don’t play Apex at the arcade.” Naruto crosses his arms.

Shikamaru and Kiba were both alpha’s that he befriended during high school. Kiba used to always tease him until the dog loving alpha challenged him to a jujutsu fight during the school festival their second year. Naruto won and the two were friends ever since. Hinata was actually Kiba’s mate, they’ve always been friends, but it wasn’t until last summer that the two finally became a pair.

Naruto met Shikamaru briefly in middle school. But the two didn’t become closer until their first year of high school. Naruto was shocked to see a guy who slept in class all day always placed first in their year. It drove Sakura insane back then who always came in second behind him. The two became friends after the two alphas and Shikamaru’s childhood friend Choji, a beta, were stuck doing extra cleaning thanks to them slacking off in class. The three would often mess around taking their sweet time with cleaning duty (which also got them in extra trouble.) Ino was Choji’s long time crush and eventual mate, which most can’t believe to this day how the chubby beta snagged such an omega beauty. Their friends were just happy Choji and Ino were happy.

Shikamaru points out, “Don’t you have that biology test coming up?”

Naruto groans looking away, “Yeah…”

The taller alpha bluntly points out, “Then maybe you should study? The year just started and your scores haven’t been that great.”

Naruto groans louder leaning back as he slides a bit off the couch.

Kiba snickers, “You’re only mad ‘cuz he’s right.”

The blond alpha rises up angrily, “We have the same class dog breath!”

Kiba snickers smugly, “And I finished studying! Maybe instead of going to the arcade you should study so you can have time off later.”

Naruto almost wanted to defend himself since he wasn’t slacking off like they thought he was. But he held back and simply got up to go study for the stupid test.

The two yelled towards him, “Good luck!”

“Whatever!” he slams the door behind himself. There were two bedrooms and since Kiba paid for most of the rent he got a room to himself while he and Shikamaru shared the bigger bedroom together. The alphas shared a desk, so there was a mix of both of their things on it. Since neither men were tidy, the bedroom was a huge dump at the moment. If Sakura came over and saw the state of his place she would have their balls.

Speaking of.... Naruto grabs his phone and video-called her through LINE. Luckily the position he had the phone in she couldn’t see his room and how messy it is.

“Hey Naruto!” the woman answers cheerfully. Naruto smiles at the sight of Sakura. He’s known her since elementary school. Before the incident he had a huge crush on the girl. At the time neither of them presented and he told himself no matter what second gender either of them were he wanted to be with Sakura.

But fate wasn’t on his side because they both presented as alphas and Sakura rejected him saying she only saw him as a friend. He was heartbroken at the time. But shortly after the incident with Mizuki occurred and he couldn’t even remember his crush on Sakura. His world used to be so much darker back then. Over time though when he was finally able to go back to school, the first person to ask if he was okay was Sakura. No one told her the story and at the time he didn’t want her to know.

But he was just happy to have her. Even though she didn’t know why Naruto was the way he was during that time, she stayed by his side. Being his shield. He was grateful in that moment that she presented as an alpha. Because she was his greatest bodyguard. Naruto eventually didn’t need her to shield him anymore and thanks to Tsunade he was able to slowly come out of his shell resembling his old self. Now the girl was like his cool big sister that always looked out for him.

Eventually he did tell her everything and out of everyone in their friend group she was the only one that knew about Mizuki and his therapy sessions.

Sometimes he liked to talk to Sakura about it.

“Hey Sakura! I umm… I went to a session today.” Naruto admits as he opens his book and grabs his notes.

Sakura blinks before she looks at him concerned, “You seem a little jittery. Was it a bad session?”

He shakes his head, “No… Just…. I had a flash back today….”

Sakura’s eyes widen, “Shit… Are you okay?”

Naruto smiles a little uneasy, “Yeah… it was just weird…. I haven’t had a flash back in a while, so I was a little… caught off guard by it.”

Sakura rests her chin along her palm, “I heard that’s normal sometimes.”

The blond opens to the page he knew the test was going to be about, “I actually thought about something I haven’t told you about yet.”

Sakura looks a bit uncomfortable, “I thought you said you didn’t want me to know the details?”

Naruto shakes his head fast, “Nothing about that part. I was just remembering that while it was happening there was a poster behind him I stared at. It was a fox and I remember I was imagining I was in the forest playing with nine foxes.”

Sakura tilts her head a bit, “Why nine?”

“I asked Baa-chan and she told me it could have been anything. Nine was just the number of foxes I needed to not be in that room.” Naruto explains.

Sakura gives a soft chuckle, “Leave it to you to think of such a random number.”

Naruto laughs gently, “So how’s studying to become a doctor going?”

Sakura groans, “God I’m dying Naruto! Why the fuck did I apply to medical school?”

“Because you’re super smart and you’re going to become a badass heart surgeon!” The blond tries to hype up.

Sakura smiles, “It wouldn’t be so bad if I was studying with you guys. I mean, I’ve met a couple of cool people here, but I miss my friends! Plus Sai is done with art school and he’s already working as an understudy!!”

“That guy has always been pretty good at art though, despite how weird he is.” Naruto added smugly.

“He is weird. I’m gonna break up with him!” she declares.

Naruto rolls his eyes, “You say that every week then he does something cute and you’re a sap all over again.”

Sai and Sakura became a couple during their last year of high school. Naruto nearly lost his shit when he heard the news. Apparently Sai confessed to Sakura after he gifted her a portrait of the alpha woman. The two met the odd guy when he transferred to their school during the middle of their first year. He was a beta with no filter. And his mouth often got him in trouble. He eventually found a place within Naruto’s friend group often hanging out with Sakura and Naruto since they were always in the same class. Sakura wasn’t usually into beta men; the alpha woman is typically attracted to omega males. But she was smitten at his declaration and gave it a shot and now the two have been happily together for three years now.

They did have their couple’s spats from time to time.

Sakura pouts, “I mean it this time! He’s been cold to me, and I miss him.”

Naruto plainly states, “You’re busy with your studies and he’s got his art shit right?”

Sakura groans hugging her knees, “Yeah…”

“So stop being so sensitive and talk to him.” Naruto mimics a diagram on his notes, knowing he’ll need to remember the information for the test.

“I hate it when you’re right. It doesn’t feel natural…” she rests her chin on her knees.

“Sorry I have more emotional maturity than you.”, Naruto responds.

Sakura giggles, “You got me there. So…. Are you really okay…? You seem calm but  distant…”

Naruto nods, “Yeah… I guess… I don’t know. I just… Sometimes I wish this ‘thing’ that I’m going through wasn’t so…permanent. Something I have to live with forever… I mean it’s not as bad as it was when I was younger but… I still feel fragile sometimes.”

Sakura growls showing her fangs, “God if I could go back in time I would stab that omega slut until he’s mush.”

Naruto usually would try to calm her down but sometimes Sakura being this violently mad for him made his insides purr with ease, “Thank you Sakura.”

“I’m here for you always.” She states.

Naruto smiles brightly giving the familiar response, “And forever.”

The two finished their call eventually and Naruto was able to get a good amount of information locked in before the big test. He showered and got ready for bed. Despite most of the hang ups from his past. He felt blessed with his friends and family that’s helped put him together despite everything.

Naruto yawned after finishing his class on anatomy. For some reason that felt easier than his biology class. He only had one class left which wasn’t until four pm. That gave him at least five hours to get some homework done and he could study some more for the test coming up tomorrow.

As he was walking he felt someone grab hold of the back of his jacket. He turned to find Shion, his classmate. She’s an omega with pale blond hair and lilac eyes. They had a couple of assignments they’ve done in groups. She was a bit of a snob at first but eventually she eased up on him and the two were on good terms mostly.

“Have you eaten anything yet?” She asked him.

Naruto wondered if this was her way of asking him if they could eat lunch together, so he complies, “No. Would you like to eat lunch together Shion?”

Shion looks away sternly, “I guess we can eat together.”

Naruto laughs a bit uneasy. She was always a bit difficult. But it was endearing.

As the two walked together Shion thwittled her thumbs, “Naruto… do… do you have a mate?”

Naruto’s eyes widen feeling caught off guard by her question, “I um… no…”

The girl leans towards him her eyes shining with determination, “Th-Then!” Her scent is strong. It reminded him of peaches in the summer heat. It’s a beautiful scent. But it is also a bit overwhelming. It smelled like she was close to her heat. So maybe she’s feeling a little braver than usual?

He steps back covering his face, “Um…. Shion are you… um…” It’s actually very rude to ask if omegas were on their heat. Alpha and betas usually asked that to degrade omega’s for their aromas. But he felt like she was pushing her scent on him, like she was trying to claim him with it.

“Naruto I…. Please… I want to say I… I l-“she was struggling to get the words out and the scent was now surrounding him. He couldn’t breathe. He felt like he was drowning in an ocean of peaches and summer. But the scent is morphing into something else now. He felt like he could almost smell the familiar and scary scent. The intimate smell of creamy pears. He crouched down hugging himself shaking. He couldn’t move. Mizuki was here. He was going to hurt him again. Smother him in that dark room.

“N-Naruto! Are you okay?!” Shion questioned terrified. But Naruto can’t hear her or even smell her scent anymore. He’s back in the room. Back with Mizuki. The smell of pears in his nostrils.

“What’s going on?” a deep voice broke through.

Naruto doesn’t look up though, he’s stuck in his head, still inside that dark room.

Shion answers the stranger, “I um… We were just walking to the cafeteria, and we were talking about um… things.. then he suddenly became like this.”

“You look like you have a fever. Are you close to your heat?” the man questions bluntly.

“How rude! That’s none of your business!” Shion responds defensively.

“I can’t smell you since I’m a beta, but if he’s like this and you’re close to your heat, you could be affecting him.” 

Naruto hears her mutter, “I wasn’t expecting him to react this way…”

“So you approached him knowing you might affect him? How desperate.” He hears the man scuff.

“It’s none of your concern!”, Shion sounds like she was about to have a tantrum.

He felt someone lean down towards his ear, “Is her scent overwhelming?” he was surprisingly gentle.

Naruto only had the power to nod.

He felt the man move away, “Theres your answer. Go request some days off and after you’re done with your heat you can apologize to him.”

Shion huffed before turning away, “Beta bastard!”

Naruto felt like he could breathe again when the sweet scent finally left. But he’s still a little shaken from the whole ordeal.

He looks up towards the one who helped get Shion to back off before he could break down any further. Naruto is shocked to see a familiar onyx gaze of his classmate Sasuke Uchiha. He shared a couple of classes with the pale man. He’s popular because he looks like the ideal alpha. Tall, well-toned, handsome features. But alas he is a beta. Back when he first attended the university, all of the girls no matter their second gender were all over him. They’ve eased up since then, but the beta still gets a good amount of chocolates on Valentines Day.

Naruto never really gotten along with him since the guy was a rude asshole and Naruto didn’t have patience for guys like him. They had two completely different friend groups anyways. Apparently he came from a rich family known for their strong alpha genes. Weird how he was a beta though.

Sasuke helped him up leading him somewhere.

Naruto asked, “W-Where are we going.”

“The nurse. That omega might have started your rut, so it’s better if you see the nurse so they can get you the things you need to calm down or whatever.”

Naruto feeling his strength come back before he stands still breaking his hold on him, “I’m okay thank you… I…” he steps away from the taller beta bowing towards him, “Thank you for… for leading her away.” He lifts up, “I’m not sure why she would… try to claim me like that…?”

Sasuke puts his hand in his pocket while his other takes a better hold of his messenger bag, “It’s obvious she was trying to confess her feelings for you. It’s a new trend for omegas to confess a day before their heat. They think their scent at their strongest is supposed to sway you alphas to say yes. But they don’t realize how dangerous that is. What if you responded violently and raped her? They don’t think about shit like that.”

Naruto couldn’t help but feel a cold shutter in his stomach at the r word. He couldn’t even say that word in his head. It felt too real.

“Yeah… That’s risky…”

“What will you do if she approaches you again?” Sasuke asked almost concerned, but he looked bored.

“I guess reject her…. I don’t really have any feelings like that towards her….”, he explains stiffly.

Sasuke tilts his head, “So why were you…. Freaking out? I don’t know how scents work, so is it normal for you to react the way you did?”

Naruto’s whole body froze before he rubs his arm nervously, “U-Um… yeah… for me at least… I… I’m actually not good with omega scents…. It used to be worse when I was younger but not as much anymore. I haven’t been smothered by a scent like that in….” He stopped himself before he could finish and simply looked away, “I’m just more sensitive to smells than the average alpha and omega scents are the strongest compared to all the second genders. So too much of it and I get a little dizzy.” He explains.

Sasuke looks up in thought before he looks back towards Naruto, “I still think you should go to the nurse, just in case.”

“I don’t want to trouble you more than I have. So I’ll go there alone.” Naruto tries to separate from the nosy beta.

But Sasuke was on him, “My scent is nonexistent right? So I’ll take you there. Plus we have the same class so if you go home I’ll explain your situation.”

Naruto couldn’t help but feel annoyed now, “No offense Uchiha but why do you give a shit.? You fucking hate alphas don’t you?”

It was no secret the Uchiha despised most alphas. Even making it stranger he’s from a strong alpha family. Especially the obnoxious ones that talk shit. Sasuke would show them up in any physical activity and came out on top. And whenever female alphas confessed to him he was harsher than he was with any beta or omega girls.

So his concern for a timid alpha was suspicious.

Sasuke looked at him with no malice, but he didn’t answer him, instead he just took a hold of Naruto’s wrist dragging him towards the nurse, “Hurry up dead-last. The faster we get you checked the faster I can see whether I need to cover your ass or not Uzumaki.”

“Don’t call me dead-last bastard!” he screeched, “And don’t pull me around I can walk!”

Sasuke ignored the alpha’s demands and continued to walk towards the nurse with Naruto cursing him.

Kakashi looked at Naruto thoroughly. The college had three different Nurses specializing in secondary genders. Kakashi Hatake is the head alpha nurse. The man always wore a mask and an eye patch. Everyone had their own theory on the man’s reason for wearing both.

But that thought was pushed to the side as he uses the stethoscope now on Naruto’s heart.

“You said that the omega was close to her heat when she tried to claim you? “The nurse asked thoughtfully.

Naruto nods, “I guess it’s a new trend?”

Kakashi sighs turning towards his notes, “A dangerous trend. I’m surprised you’re not in an unstable condition Naruto. Alphas usually have one of three reactions to these heat confessions. They either take the bait having sex, and the omega is impregnated. The alpha goes into rut and the sexual encounter can sometimes endanger the vulnerable omega. Or the omega will attract more than one alpha and it turns into a heat orgy.” He lists off.

Naruto’s heart shutters at the explanation. “Why the hell would Shion take such a risk?”

Sasuke was there leaning against the wall with his arms crossed, “Omega’s usually do it because they want to trap a desired alpha by getting pregnant with their baby.”

Kakashi nods turning back to his paperwork, “It’s a manipulative way for omegas to pair with their alpha crushes. They think it’s the only way for them to become a pair.”

Sasuke scoffs turning away, “It’s disgusting and sad. Anyone who does it has no shame.”

While Naruto wasn’t exactly close to Shion he did feel his trust was broken. It wasn’t as bad as Mizuki, but it was a second time an omega tried to take advantage of him.”

Kakashi looks at Naruto concerned, “You don’t seem to be in a rut but if you feel like you can’t continue the rest of your classes today I can call your teachers and tell them what happened.”

Naruto shakes his head. He didn’t want to fall back on old habits. Tsunade just told him about the other day on how proud she was of all the progress he made. He didn’t want to become the sad boy playing with nine foxes to escape reality. Naruto wanted to go to class and be normal.

He can be normal.

Naruto gets up giving his best smile to the Alpha nurse, “Thanks Kakashi-sensei but I’m good. I can’t afford to miss any classes.”

Sasuke quirks a brow, suspicious of Naruto’s cheerful attitude. But the blond ignores him and grabs his backpack before gives a final farewell bowing towards the two.

“Thank you for your hard work Kakashi. And thank you for your help earlier Uchiha.” He leaves the office and after he closes the door he sighs letting his shoulders drop as he walks away. But he nearly jumps when he hears the door open and slam fast behind him.

“Uzumaki.” Sasuke calls out.

Naruto sighs as he turns towards the taller beta, “What is it Uchiha?”

“You lied to me earlier.” He walks closer peering down at him.

“What the hell are you talking about?” Naruto just wanted to grab something to eat and work on his assignments already, so he can try to calm down for his next class.

“When you told me about your reaction to her scent…. I have lived around alphas and omegas, and I’ve never seen an alpha react to an omega’s scent the way you have.” Sasuke explained.

Naruto didn’t feel like doing this right now. He was already feeling vulnerable thanks to this whole ordeal. He felt anxious needing some time away from people. And Sasuke being an asshole wasn’t really helping him with his mental state.

“Fine I lied, whatever. I’m weird.” He tried to turn but he felt Sasuke take a hold of his shoulder keeping him in place.

“Theres weird but you…. You almost looked like you were scared. What does a big alpha like you have to be scared of an omega for? Most alphas are disgusting and act on their instincts. But you…. You go against it.”

Naruto felt like his nerves were on fire, “So I’m supposed to be a monster and hurt Shion? Is that what you want?”

“It would make the most sense since most of your kind are perverted. You all act on your instincts like a bunch of animals. And for some reason we let you alphas run the world.”

Naruto’s getting irritated as he showed his fangs growling before he pushed Sasuke away from him shouting, “Well excuse me for being a broken alpha then! Sorry I didn’t attack Shion like I was supposed to! Sorry I’m scared of the smell of omegas!!! I guess when I was raped by one when I was twelve I developed a phobia!” he seethed venomously. He felt his eyes twitch as his hair frizzed from his fury. This was a normal move alphas did to use their appearance to ward off threats when they didn’t want to scare enemies with their scent.

Sasuke’s eyes widen.

Naruto covered his mouth realizing what he shouted just now, and he ran. He can’t believe he just dumped his trauma onto Sasuke! Not even his friends aside from Sakura knew about Mizuki. He starts to cry as he runs to the bathroom. He goes into a stall hugging his knees. His emotions were all over the place right now. He was mad at Shion for triggering him to this state, he was mad at Sasuke for pushing the alpha until he snapped at him, and most of all he was mad at himself for being so weak and pathetic.

Naruto is supposed to be above this. This was supposed to be the bright future where Mizuki had no hold on him anymore. But he felt the nails again. He smelled the pears. The nine foxes were nowhere. It’s just him and Mizuki.

His eyes snapped when someone knocked on his stall.

“Uzumaki….” Naruto’s heart shuttered at the deep voice.

He glares eyes still wet with tears, “Go away!”

“I… um…. I misjudged you…. I didn’t even know… omegas had the ability to… to do that to alphas.” He heard the voice.

Naruto might as well tell him everything since he’s already said this much. Not like he’ll see him outside of classes after this, “It’s pretty easy when the omega is twenty-five and the alpha is twelve.”  He states coldly.

He hears him whisper coldly, “What the fuck…?”

“He was a caretaker at the foster facility I used to stay at when I was younger. I trusted him because he was nice and always took care of me like most omegas in the facilities did.” He leans back his eyes still drowning as he stares at the blurry bathroom lights, “One day he was going through his heat and convinced a stupid alpha brat to help him through it. And I fucking helped alright. Sure I was crying and having a mental breakdown. But I was letting him live out his Shota fantasies!” he bangs his head against the wall behind him, “Plus side I lost my virginity before ANYONE in my grade!” He felt himself breaking down the more he talked. It’s like once he started he was a garbling mess that couldn’t shut up. Like he wanted to hurt Sasuke with this information about him. It was toxic and gross of Naruto to act on his ugly desires. But he felt like the Uchiha deserved it for pushing him to this state.

He flinched when the stall was kicked open and Sasuke stared down at him. Naruto didn’t feel any anger tension. He couldn’t make out his expression thanks to his teary vison.

Naruto was shocked and felt his whole body shake as he cries, “You always look at me like I’m going to hurt someone….” he sobs clawing his hair looking down as he falls deeper into despair, “But jokes on you I only hurt myself over and over again!”

Naruto gasps when he feels Sasuke take a hold of his wrist softly, “Will I make this worst if I hold you right now?”

“Hu-Huh?” He looks up to see Sasuke’s face. And it’s wearing a sad frown.

“You’re having an anxiety attack…. If I embrace you will I only make it worse?” Sasuke asks diligently.

“I…I don’t know…. This used to just happen when I was little…. It hasn’t been this bad in a long time…” Naruto explains trying to wipe his face with his sleeve.

“Then if I make it worse either tell me to let go or punch me…” he leans down hugging Naruto close.

The alpha couldn’t remember the last time he let anyone outside his close circle hug him. It was always a big process before he allowed anyone to touch him like this. Sakura was the only one from their group of friends he was physically affectionate with. But for some reason he wasn’t scared when the tall beta held him. He slowly takes a hold of Sasuke’s sleeves as he leans his head along his shoulder. Naruto closes his eyes as the last of his tears trickle out.

He couldn't help but take note of Sasuke’s scent.

Beta aromas were always muted because their scents are the weakest out of all the second genders. Even alpha’s couldn’t smell them well unless they got this close to them.

Naruto smelled smoke from a fire that slowly morphed into the gentle lush of a forest. It was muted compared to anyone else he’s smelled in his life.

But there was something about it that reminded him of that moment he escaped to long ago. He was in the forest again with the nine foxes playing hide and seek. Naruto was always it.

Naruto smiles softly before mumbling against Sasuke, “You smell good…”

He felt Sasuke move stiffly to strokes his fingers against his scalp, “I…. I’m sorry….”

Naruto only succumbs deeper in the beta’s hold, “I forgive you.”

The two stayed in the bathroom stall until they felt the tension escape from them completely.

Sasuke rose up a bit taking a hold of his marked cheek, “Are you feeling better?”

Naruto nods not wanting to admit he likes how it feels when Sasuke holds him this way.

Sasuke gets up pulling Naruto with him, “I…. It’s only fair that I explain myself…. I come from a family of strict alphas. And I was kicked out. I still get money from the clan but when my second gender was discovered the family head decided that I wasn’t worthy enough to be a part of his clan. I was sent to every private school away from my family. The only one that came to see me was my older brother.”

Naruto couldn’t help but ask, “Is your brother an alpha?”

Sasuke nods, “Yes….” He turns looking away from him, “He used to be the exception….”

“Used to be?”

Sasuke shutters a bit before he turns to leave the stall, “He doesn’t come around much anymore.”

Naruto looks down, “I see…”

“Uzumaki. I meant it when I said I was sorry…. I let my hatred blind me and I triggered you.” Sasuke says sincerely his back still facing Naruto.

Naruto rubs his arms before he looks down, “I also meant it when I said I forgive you…”

Sasuke turns to Naruto his back still facing the alpha, “May I call you by your first name?”

Naruto’s eyes widen before he responds, “Um sure…. Can I call you by yours?”

Sasuke nods, “Yeah. Naruto… will you be okay to go to class…? That was a pretty rough break down.”

The blond alpha blushes a bit before he looks away, “I…. Usually I would say yes but…honestly…. I’m warn out….”

Sasuke turns around and takes a hold of his hand, “Then let’s ditch.”

Naruto’s eyes widen, “Aren’t you in the Kendo club?”

Sasuke shrugs, “I helped win them first place in nationals last year. I can miss one day.”

That’s right Naruto remembers seeing a banner congratulating their Kendo club for winning in a tournament.

Naruto felt a little guilty for already taking this much of his time, “You don’t need to go this far Sasuke…”

Sasuke looks at him determined, “I fucked up when I interrogated you earlier Naruto. It was none of my business, but I pushed you because of my own issues. I want to help.”

“I’m okay now. You don’t to your miss classes and your club stuff.” The blond explained.

“Let me rephrase. I want to get to know you… You’re the first alpha I’ve met that’s so….”

“Broken?” Naruto finishes dryly.

Sasuke shakes his head, “Odd.”

“Odd?” Naruto was confused and a little insulted.

“I know I can’t smell shit and I have no instincts, but I can read people pretty well…. And you were just so…. different…. It’s the only way I can describe it.”

“You’re probably the craziest beta I’ve ever met.” Naruto couldn’t help but laugh. That was saying something since he knew Sai.

“Not the worst thing I’ve been called.”

“So where do you want to go since it’s your idea to ditch?” Naruto asks the stoic beta.

“Let’s get some food. I think we both worked up a lot of energy from all of that.”

Naruto perks up, “Can we get some ramen then? I haven’t been to a stand in ages.”

“I find that hard to believe…” Sasuke looks at him suspiciously.

Naruto only growls playfully elbowing the rude beta and quickly he feels large hands push against his head. Again the touches from Sasuke felt…. Nice. Even when they were wrestling around it felt good.

Like Sasuke used a cheat code on Naruto to unlock this level of trust. He wasn’t sure what this meant, all he knew was that he could trust Sasuke now. That whatever hang up either of them had against each other before didn’t matter.

Naruto couldn’t help but smile at the memory of Sasuke’s scent. It was strange… How his scent reminded him of the nine foxes.

Maybe that’s why.

His subconscious is telling him Sasuke is safe.

Naruto couldn’t help but feel his heart shutter warmly at the thought.

End of Episode 1

Chapter Text

There were only two acceptable second genders in the Uchiha clan. Alphas and omegas who are married or born into the clan. The Uchiha clan were renowned warriors that have the dominate alpha gene that made eighty percent of any Uchiha child born an alpha.

Any member born with Uchiha blood was usually born as an alpha. It was expected. Usually alphas from the clan would seek omega mates and they always blessed them with an alpha child. Twenty percent of the time the child would be an omega but those were seen as blessings because an omega Uchiha had a higher rate of giving the clan an alpha child.

That was at least what was supposed to happen when Mikoto, who is a blessed Uchiha omega, married a fellow clan member Fugaku Uchiha. It was common for clan members to not be blood related anymore since the clan is so massive.

It had been a decade since two clan members married. And the head blessed their union hoping for strong alpha children in their future.

The clan was overjoyed when Mikoto gave birth to two boys. Alpha boys had the best opportunities out of any gender in their culture. So the clan had high expectations when their secondary genders revealed their alpha nature. Everyone already expected nothing less since there was no room for error thanks to Fugaku and Mikoto’s perfect genes.

But Sasuke will never forget the look in his father’s eyes when their private doctor came over to examine a ten-year-old Sasuke and the doctor even looked confused by the results.

Unlike Itachi who’s second gender determined him to be an alpha. Sasuke’s results claim that he was a lowly beta.

The first Uchiha beta in a century.

Sasuke blinked when he realized he zoned out. He’s at Kendo club daydreaming about his childhood. He hadn’t really thought about that time in his life for a long time.

Right now the members were gathered watching the seniors spar as an example for the first years. Sasuke had no interest in the spar, which explains why his mind was wandering.

“You seem a bit out of it today Sasuke.” Karin is the manager for his club and Sasuke’s childhood friend. The two have known each other since they were seven. She used to follow him claiming that she would be his future mate when she presents as an omega. But to their surprise Sasuke would never be the alpha of her dreams. When Karin saw his state after he found out he’s a beta, she tried to comfort him only for the boy to snap at her violently.

Eventually the omega girl accepted Sasuke would never feel the same and Karin just wanted to be there to help the Uchiha through the rough time he was facing. Slowly Sasuke accepted her as a friend and the two would hang out. It made things easy on the beta since most around them thought they were a couple and left them alone. But soon after they graduated elementary school Sasuke was sent to a private all beta school. Hidden away like a dirty secret of his clan.

They kept in contact thanks to LINE. And now they’re attending college together after so many years of being separated.

“I fucked up.” He sighs leaning back against the wall.

She adjusted her glasses confused, “How so?”

“I…I ran into a heated confession.” Sasuke explains as he was fastening his attire a bit.

Karin’s eyes widen before she growls, “I swear those fucking omegas give us a bad name doing those pathetic confessions.”

Sasuke nods, “But the alpha didn’t attack the omega.”

Karin tilted her head, “Really? That’s rare…. But sometimes alphas can resist it if they’re wearing alpha masks.”

Alpha masks were built to null omega and alpha aromas, so they won’t be manipulated by the scents so they can keep their composure. It’s become more common to see these masks thanks to these heated confessions.

Sasuke shakes his head, “He wasn’t wearing a mask…. He actually broke down.”

This surprised Karin, “How rare…”

Sasuke nods, “I thought so too. I had never seen an alpha react the way he did. I used to live around them all the time… They’re all so violent and possessive of omegas. But this one…”

He remembers the tears in Naruto’s eyes when he looked at him in fear as he hugged himself in the bathroom stall.

Sasuke sighs, “At first I was suspicious…. I didn’t want him to react violently in class, so I followed him…. But…I was wrong…this alpha is different…”

Karin adjusts her glasses, “Do I know him?”

Sasuke nods, “He’s in our Biology class. His name is Uzumaki Naruto.”

The omega’s eyes widen, “Oh Uzumaki…. That actually checks out.”

Sasuke turns towards her, “What do you mean?”

The woman explains, “Uzumaki is different compared to most alpha’s. He always seems guarded towards omegas. Especially male omegas.”

Sasuke couldn’t say he was surprised knowing what he knows now.

She continues, “But an omega tried to do a heated confession to him?”

Sasuke nods, “Yeah. I helped take him to the nurse afterwards…. I kind of pushed some buttons… I learned some things and I fucked up.”

Karin couldn’t help but laugh, “You don’t usually admit when you’re wrong. So it must have been something big.”

Sasuke nods crossing his arms, “He…He’s been hurt. Kind of like me but different.”

Karin smiles, “I think it’s a good first step.”

“First step?” the beta quirked a brow.

She nods, “To accepting that all alphas are different. You were just surrounded by bad ones for most of your life.”

Sasuke couldn’t help but point out, “The alphas outside of my clan were just as obnoxious.”

She giggles leaning against his shoulder, “Yeah but you have always been awful at first impressions.”

Sasuke had no argument against that.

A voice called out towards Karin it was the coach, “Karin we need more shinai for the first years please.”

Karin responds straightening up, “Yes sir!” She waves towards Sasuke, “Talk to you later!”

Sasuke smiles gently waving farewell before his face morphs back to his natural frown after Karin is out of sight.

He thought of his time yesterday with the blond alpha. The two ate at Naruto’s desired ramen stand. He remembers how bright he looked. It was completely different than his usual guarded behavior. When his eyes shined towards his steaming bowl.

His heart shuttered a bit. Sasuke shakes his head. But the thoughts of their time there creeps in.

Yesterday….

“Waaah it never gets old!” Naruto gushes when he claps his hands, “Let’s eat!” before he scarfs down the noodles with ease.

“I shouldn’t be surprised your mouth is big enough seeing how loud you are dead last.” Sasuke snickers before he begins to eat his own bowl.

After he swallows his food Naruto growls towards Sasuke, “Why are you trying to spoil the mood? Let me enjoy my comfort food you bastard!”

Sasuke did take Naruto here to help him recover after such an ordeal of emotions from earlier.

“Alright then tell me. What are you studying for?”

Naruto answers cheerfully “I wanna become a physical therapist for pro athletes! I thought a lot about it, and I like healing people using my own hands.  I’ve always been a big sports fan so helping out some of my favorite pro- athletes sounds amazing!”

Sasuke quirks a brow, “Have you already taken some lessons?”

Naruto nods moving his fingers playfully, “Want some proof?”

Sasuke smirks before he presents his hand for the blond to exam.

Naruto pushed his sleeve up before he began rubbing along his wrist, “Woah… you’re really tense here.” He presses along his palm, “But that makes sense since you’re in the kendo club.”

He rubs out the tension along his palm then slowly he massages down towards his forearm a bit, loosening his muscles. After a while it felt like Naruto got most of the tension out of his palm and wrist and decided that was more than enough as he gently let go of him.

The beta still felt Naruto’s warmth despite his now empty hand.

Sasuke took notice of how much stronger his grip was thanks to that little session just now, “I guess something can stay in that empty head of yours.”

Naruto hisses, “I can fuck it up if you keep insulting me asshole.”

Sasuke rose a brow, “You would sabotage me?”

The alpha has an evil smirk, “Gladly.”

Sasuke rolls his eyes at his immaturity, but he couldn’t help but smile. The last time he’s had such a positive experience with an alpha was with his older brother.

Naruto sort of reminded Sasuke of him. He couldn’t help but frown at the thought though.

He guesses Naruto noticed Sasuke’s mood shift as he leans against his shoulders with his own, “What are you majoring in?”

“Teaching.” He answers bluntly.

Naruto was a little surprised by this, “Really with your social skills?

“I didn’t say I would be a nice teacher.” Sasuke simply shrugs.

“Why teaching?” Naruto sits back away from Sasuke.

Sasuke explains bluntly, “I’m good at being bossy and it’s the last thing my family would want.”

He remembers the concerned look in the alpha’s bright blue eyes. Like he was sad for him.

It made Sasuke feel a little guilty, so he turned back towards his meal.

“Why wouldn’t they want that?” Naruto questions.

Sasuke fiddles the noodles with his chop sticks, “Most Uchiha’s become police officers, business tycoons, doctors. You know  big shit that alphas can easily get a job for. Betas can do those careers just fine but… I don’t want to work for the clan… I’ve spent most of my life doing everything they want me to do. They don’t want me anyway, so I’ll do whatever the fuck I want.”

He felt Naruto take a hold of his hand and Sasuke turns again to see him give a soft smile.

“It must have been hard…”

Sasuke’s cheeks flushed, “At times… but… I had some people in my life make it easier.”

The blond nods, “I get that.” He turns resting his chin along his palm, “When things were rough for me back after the incident I was lucky I had enough people in my life to help me work through my issues….”

Sasuke and him really were similar. But they reacted so differently to their situations.

Afterwards when the two were finished, Sasuke paid for their meal as an apology for how he acted before. Then as the two made their way back to the train station.

Naruto had to go on another route to his apartment but before he left he held Sasuke one more time making the taller beta stiffen not expecting the hug.

The blond explains sniffing along his neck, “Sorry…. I just… Your scent is really calming…”

Sasuke couldn’t help but feel a little flutter along his chest hugging him back, “I didn’t think I had a scent…. I thought you were smelling my soap.”

He feels Naruto shake his head, “Everyone has an aroma. Omega aromas are the strongest, alpha scent are a close second, and beta’s while you guys have no control over your natural scent like we do you still have it. You just gotta get really close to your scent gland to smell it.” The blond explains rubbing his face along his neck.

Sasuke couldn’t help but notice people were looking at them now, so he pushes him back a bit, “I think you’re done. You said you have work to do, right?”

Naruto’s frowned a bit before he sighs, “You’re right. Sorry…”

Sasuke put some space between them as he adjusts his messenger bag, “I’ll see you around Naruto.”

Naruto smiles gently before he grins waving farewell, “See ya Sasuke!”

Sasuke sighs. But he couldn’t help but move his hand along where Naruto’s face was. His face flushing at the memory of the blond rubbing along his neck.

Present…

Sasuke’s heart jumped a bit when a loud clap interrupted his thoughts. The coach was calling in all the seniors to help the newer members adapt to their formation. They had a larger number of club members thanks to their win at nationals.

Sasuke sighs as he puts on his head gear and gets ready to train the younger students.

Pushing his thoughts of Naruto to the side.

Sasuke sighs after he leaves the shower. He finished his assignments and now the beta was decompressing on his bed lost in thought. He hated how his brain went back to that time when he was little again.

His father had him tested so many times. Not believe any of the results the doctors gave him.

It was finally settled though when his father and him met with Madara, the family head. Sasuke remembers the strong look in the older alpha’s eyes. It held such dark intensity, so much so everyone in the room shuttered in fear. His father couldn’t breathe covering his mouth as he grunted submissively, the aids were trembling barely standing up. The only one that didn’t react was surprisingly Sasuke. He was the only one unaffected by what was happening. Sure he’s frightened of the intimidating man, but for the most part he wasn’t sure exactly what was happening around him.

After five minutes the man simply said this.

“This boy is a beta. You have brought a bad omen into this clan Fugaku.”

He and his father were dismissed and that was the first and last time he ever saw the clan head. Their family was shamed now that everyone in the Uchiha clan knew he is a beta.

The only one who was never bothered by this was Itachi.

He missed Itachi…

Sasuke shakes his head. He can’t think about that right now. The beta just wanted to go to bed, but his mind wouldn’t settle. He turned towards his nightstand blushing a bit. But after arguing with himself he finally caved and reached inside the drawers grabbing the tissues and lube. Sometimes when he couldn’t sleep, masturbating helped him empty his annoying thoughts. Usually he just let’s the feeling alone make him hard. He squirts the lube onto his palm before he strokes it along his soft phallus. Sasuke hissed at the cool liquid before it warms up after he strokes himself a couple of times.

For some reason he wasn’t getting hard as fast as he usually did. He felt like something was blocking him. The beta was confused by that. Why was it taking so long for him to get in the mood?

Sasuke closes his eyes trying to just focus on the feeling of his tight grip. But suddenly an intrusive image came into his thoughts. The memory of the blond’s mouth along his neck. Whispering how he smelled good. The hot breath tickling his skin.

His member reacted making Sasuke’s eyes snap open as he sat up releasing himself looking down, seeing how hard became just from the thought of Naruto.

“Why…?”

Sasuke’s heart shutters.

No. He couldn’t.

He got up going back in the shower turning the water on freezing cold not caring about getting his pajamas wet.

He starts to panic. He’s already disgraced his family enough. But this…. This was something that could get you jumped by strangers on the streets. A beta man and alpha man? That was unheard of. The only acceptable beta alpha couples were a male betas with a female alphas or a female betas with a male alphas.

Beta males getting with Alpha males is nonexistent in Japanese culture. He’s heard it’s more accepted in western countries but that was a fantasy to a beta who grew up in a strict Japanese family.

He slides down as the cold water still pours on him. He’s already ostracized from his clan, the last thing he wants is for people outside the clan to hate him. He stares at the window near his shower. He must have been a fucked-up bastard in his past life to be dealt with this bad luck.  Slowly he reaches for the nozzle turning it to a warmer temperature,

Slipping his hands down as he opens his legs closing his eyes. Sasuke lets his brain go back to that moment in the train station with Naruto. Letting his cock harden at the memory of Naruto’s breath near his neck as he nuzzled close to him. How his chest felt against his while he held him close.

Sasuke shutters as he begins to stroke himself faster with ease thanks to the lube left over from before. Sasuke groans now images of Naruto naked pierce through him.  His penis is pulsing at the image. God it’s the hardest he’s ever been for someone.

The beta grunts, “Fuck…”

He groans jerking his hips as he cums against the tiles, the shower washing away his seed.

Sasuke’s body feels loose and tingly.  

He couldn’t help but feel the tears along his cheeks as he hugs his knees now feeling the heaviness from his wet clothing, “I’m disgusting...”

Sasuke was in a dark room away from everyone. It’s his birthday but instead of a celebration. To try to quell the shame his parents brought to the clan thanks to his existence. He is sent to solitude for the entirety of his birthday. From twelve am on July twenty-third until twelve am on July twenty-fourth.

At first his father wanted to make up for Sasuke’s existence by having another child. But Madara harshly refused, not wanting to curse the clan with anymore chances of beta children. As punishment for giving birth to Sasuke, Fugaku and Mikoto must relinquish their ability to have more.

So Fugaku had a vasectomy and Mikoto’s tubes were tied. Forever they would never have more children. Sasuke would be their last child.

Sasuke lost track of time as he lays along the floor. He wasn’t allowed to do anything but pray to the gods for a good fortune for the clan or apologize for his existence. But an eleven-year-old can only do that for so long before his brain turns to mush.

He remembers when he turned ten and how much happier his family used to be. How his mom made him all of his favorite foods. His dad would let him play with his real sword and train him, and his brother would take him hiking and afterwards they would find a spot to rest at the peak staring at the beautiful view together.

Sasuke glares towards the picture of Kagutsuchi. The Uchiha’s have always favored the god of fire.

“Why!? Why was I born a beta!? I was supposed to be an alpha like everyone wanted me to be!” he wails sadly.   

He kneels down until his forehead is on the floor and he’s holding himself, “I wanna be an alpha! Please make me an alpha!”

But the only response he got from the old painting was silence.

And that silence was colder than Sasuke’s heart that day.

He’s hated his birthday ever since.

Sasuke’s eyes snap open, his body is in a cold sweat. He sat up stroking his fingers through his hair pushing back his bangs. Ever since the encounter with Naruto the memories have been pouring in. Why though? What happened to Naruto was different compared to what happened to him.

He wasn’t sure why he was thinking about unnecessary things. The clan made it clear ages ago he’s unwanted. And they’ve pushed him aside like a stray dog.

But now he’s faced with the reality that he… he is sexually attracted to Naruto for some reason. Why though? Sasuke has always attracted unwanted attention from others, but this was the first time he’s the one attracted to someone unattainable.

Sasuke already had self-loathing thanks to the trauma his clan put him through. But this revelation just added fuel to the fire. It almost made it worst because he was an alpha.

But Naruto wasn’t like most alphas.

And that’s why Sasuke finds himself at this point.

Sasuke sighs as he gets up to get ready for school. He only had one more year of college before he got his degree. He can ignore Naruto for a year. It’s not like the two of them were close friends. The encounter from a couple of days ago was just a spur of the moment. It didn’t happen often.

He can get through this.

Sasuke can push these feelings back and lock it up.

Making sure they never see the light of day.

It was gym class, and he was in the beta locker room changing into his class’s uniform. Sasuke feels someone hit his back. When he turns around he see his friend Suigetsu there with a sharp grin.

“Hey man where were you the other day? We were playing basketball and me and Jugo got our ass handed to us by the alpha team!” Suigetsu groans as he casually folds his arms behind his head.

Sasuke attended this class every other day. So he also unintentionally avoided another encounter with Naruto. He saw him earlier and yesterday in both of their first class, but he was always sitting with his annoying alpha friend in that class.

“I got caught up in something.” He states as he closes the locker. He met both Suigetsu and Jugo when he attended the beta boarding schools. Suigetsu was always a slacker that leeched off of him whenever he got the chance. Slowly though being around the man was amusing for Sasuke. Jugo was a bulky guy that could put any alpha in their place if they looked at him wrong.

But he chose to use his time attending to his animals at home and he would volunteer at the shelter every weekend. If he preferred one animal, he liked birds the most.

Hanging out with them made his time at the boarding school less dull. When Sasuke had any free time he would hang out with Karin and these two on their time off. Karin and Suigetsu had interesting interactions whenever the two met.

And by interesting he meant annoying because the two would always fight with Suigetsu teasing the omega while Karin yells at him for his silly behavior.

There were times when it was amusing.

Jugo was now with them, “That’s not like you.” He states bluntly.

The three make their way out of the locker room now heading to the gym for their class.

Suigetsu adds on, “Yeah you’re usually so diligent. I don’t think I have ever seen you miss even a minute of class. Karin also said you missed Kendo club.”

Sasuke shrugs placing hands in his pockets, “It’s not going to happen again.”

Suigetsu wraps an arm around him casually, “Aw and here I was excited to see Sasuke Uchiha become a delinquent.”

Sasuke only rolls his eyes, “Not today.”

All of them make it to the gym and the same group of alphas that always caused trouble approached the group of betas.

The leader smirks, “It’s about time you show yourself Uchiha. We missed you during the basketball game.” Their omega classmates looked to be cowering a bit behind them.

Sasuke glares at this, “Would you stop releasing your pheromones? It does nothing to us.”

The alpha to the left chuckles, “We can do what we want beta!”

A door opens and suddenly he hears, “Why are you guys releasing so much of your scent?” Everyone’s attention was on Naruto and his taller alpha friend that had a high ponytail.

The man grunts, “It fucking stinks.”

It wasn’t the first time Naruto had intervened with Sasuke and these annoying alphas. Back then Sasuke would be annoyed by Naruto’s intrusion, because he thought the blond just wanted to show off in front of the omegas who were usually scared by the alphas causing a scene. But now that Sasuke knew about Naruto’s issues, he realizes the blond alpha was genially just looking out for him.

It didn’t help that it had been a while since Naruto was this close to him. But he ignores his speeding heartbeat and focused on the annoying alphas in front of him.

Naruto tilts his head at the troublesome alphas, “You guys should cool it. You’re scaring the omegas.” He points towards the group behind them.

“Shut up Uzumaki and stay out of it! This is between us and this beta.” He points rudely towards Sasuke.

The blond crosses his arms confused, “Why are you three always picking a fight with Sasuke?”

The beta’s insides twist. He forgot he was on first name basis with Naruto now.

Suddenly the leader of the group takes a hold of his shirt pulling him down a bit since Sasuke is taller than him, “This guy acts all high and mighty thanks to the clout his clan gives him! He thinks he’s better than all of us. But he’s just a stupid beta with a lot more attitude and money!” It wasn’t the first time an alpha had tried fighting him thanks to his name. The Uchihas were well known in Konoha and other areas of Japan. They owned buildings, had stocks in companies, investments in chain stores. Members of his clan were known for being a big part of the police force. In fact the police station in Konoha had the clan symbol since they owned the building.

Alphas always hated him because at first they thought he was a spoiled alpha living off of the name of his clan. But once they discover his second gender. They mess with him ruthlessly as a power move, despite how pathetic it actually was to bully the runt of a strong alpha clan. Sasuke would like to see these idiots talk shit to Mandara and watch how tough they are then.

So this disdain he had for most alphas was warranted.

Naruto looked confused as he blinks, “So you’re messing with him because of his clan?” he crosses his arms in thought, “If you have a problem with the clan fight the clan.”

That earned a couple of giggles in the room and Naruto’s friend had a smirk on his face.

The alpha blushed at Naruto’s nonchalant nature before he pushes Sasuke back roughly going up to Naruto his eyes sharp, “Fuck off Uzumaki! You’re just an alpha pussy that will never do shit!”

Everyone’s reaction suddenly cools down when a dark aura fills the room. Sasuke and his friends couldn’t smell what was happening but the look on everyone’s face was enough to show that Naruto’s scent was nothing to trifle with.

Naruto’s face was scary because of how neutral his expression was as he blinks callously, “I don’t need to do anything because I’m not here to fuck around like you three. If you’re that insecure over a beta from a rich clan than maybe you should change classes if it’s such a bother.” All of a sudden the room was lighter, and the three alphas gasped while the rest of their peers calmed down. Naruto walks over to the omega’s bowing, “I apologize if that was overwhelming just now.” Afterwards he walks over to the alphas not causing any trouble, bowing to them as well, “Sorry If I insulted you just now.”

After that the troublesome alpha’s growled frustrated but they moved away from Sasuke and his group. Knowing that if they tried to face the blond alpha it would be a losing battle. Naruto smiles going over to Sasuke before he leans in near his ear Sasuke’s whole-body stiffens at his presence, “Now we’re even…” he whispers before he steps back and smiles at Sasuke as he walks back towards his tall friend to get ready for class.

Suigetsu rest his elbow on Sasuke’s shoulder casually, “What’s Uzumaki’s deal?” Sasuke stares towards him. Hating how hot his blood pulse at the sight of Naruto. How he felt a little jealous of his friend for how close he was to the blond alpha right now.

He simply turns away walking to the beta side of the court, “Just some alpha nonsense.”

Sasuke just needs to empty his thoughts and focus on class. It’s like Naruto said. They’re even now, so there’s no reason for either of them to interact with each other.

Ignoring the way his skin tingles at the memory of Naruto so close to his neck.

It was after Kendo when Sasuke walked out of the club room feeling sweaty. He couldn’t wait to take a shower when he got home. The beta stops though when he sees a familiar mop of gold hair waiting outside. Sasuke pauses at the sight of Naruto again. They were both able to keep a distance from each other thanks to their classes but now both of them were free and facing each other. He should just ignore him and leave.

But something always pulled him to stay close to Naruto.

The blond has a sharp smile, “Hey! Just the beta I wanted to see.”

Sasuke tries to act casual, “Did you need something?”

Naruto then bows as he shows his score from their biology class.  

Sasuke nearly lost it taking a hold of the paper, “A twenty-five???”

The blond cries clapping his hands together, “Please help me, I can’t afford to fail this class and my friend would torment me if I asked for his help.”

Sasuke should say no. He should just tell Naruto to get lost. But…this score is horrendous. And it would be good practice for his teaching career with a troublesome student, “Fine. But were going to my place because I’ll die if I don’t take a shower.”

Naruto nods, “Got it!” giving the ok sign before the both of them made their way to Sasuke’s apartment.

As Sasuke uses his code to go in he couldn’t help but take notice of Naruto’s astonished look, “Wow your family really is rich for you to stay in a place like this…”

Sasuke wasn’t surprised. His friends tended to have the same reaction to his home when they first came over. After walking in Sasuke motions towards the couch, “You can get set up there, I’m going to wash up.”

Naruto nods but Sasuke could tell he was still in a daze staring at his room. Sasuke simply goes into his bathroom to get himself cleaned up. He sighs as the shower falls along his body. Just yesterday he was in here pleasuring himself to the blond in his living room. He hates that his cock is reacting right now. But he tries to shake off his lust.

He can’t act on his dirty desires.

Sasuke’s about to help the blond alpha with his studies. Plus he could probably smell his sexual desires if he acts on it now. So he calms down. Turns the nozzle making the shower go cold and lets his brain go to his past. Because the fastest way to make himself soft was his memories from his childhood.

Ten Years Ago…

Sasuke and his father just returned after the meeting with the head. Fugaku hadn’t said a word to Sasuke since Madara coldly dismissed them.

They walked into their home and his mother approached them.

“W-Well… What did the head say?” Mikoto asked concerned.

Fugaku’s demeaner was callus before he answers, “The head confirmed himself that Sasuke is a beta.”

The omega covers her mouth in despair.

His father orders Sasuke, “Go to your room.”

Sasuke obeys and leaves after taking off his shoes. But he hides in the hallway curious of their conversation.

“W-Was the family head mad?” Mikoto asks.

Fugaku’s fangs showed before he yells, “Of course he was mad! He said we’ve brought a bad omen! There hasn’t been a beta Uchiha in a century Mikoto, but we’ve given birth to one!”

Sasuke couldn’t see his mother’s face as she looks to be cradling herself, “I don’t understand how this happened…”

Fugaku stares at his wife with a ferocity, “You cheated on me, didn’t you?”

The woman exclaims, “WHAT?!”

“That’s the only explanation to why Sasuke’s a beta! You cheated on me and that’s the bastards child!” he pointed towards direction to Sasuke’s bedroom harshly.

“How dare you accuse me of such a thing! I would never do something so disgusting!!”  She screams, “Sasuke is yours! You were with me the entire time I was in heat! There was no time for another person to come in! You wouldn’t even let Itachi near me!”

Fugaku looks broken now, “Then why….? Why is…why is Sasuke a beta…? What did we do wrong…?”

Mikoto slumps dejected, “I don’t know…. I…Fugaku… I… failed…” she sobs now crying.

Fugaku slowly goes up to her hugging his mate close as she succumbs further into his embrace, “We’ve both failed…”

Suddenly Sasuke feels hands on his shoulders. He turns to find Itachi there with a sorrowful smile. He kneels to his level hugging him close, “It’s no ones fault…. You were meant to be here Sasuke…. No matter what Madara, the clan, or our parents say. You were meant to be here with us little brother….”

Sasuke tears up, holding Itachi back around his neck. Latching onto those kind words.

Because it was the only thing keeping him together.

Present…

Sasuke sighs feeling his body devoid of any devious thoughts. Just melancholy emotions thanks to his memories.

He felt he was ready for this study session now, so he turned off the water afterwards heading inside his bedroom to change. Getting ready to find out where the idiotic alpha went wrong on his test.

Sasuke was at a loss. How the hell did Naruto make it so far being this bad at science?! Naruto was laying forward along the coffee table, his brain fried. Sasuke was leaning back against the couch as he was sitting next to the blond on the floor.

They managed to get through every wrong answer together.

Sasuke sighs as he turns towards the alpha, “Why are you even in this class if you’re struggling this hard?”

Naruto sits up leaning closer to Sasuke against the couch, “It has a lot of units for my major. If I took something lighter I would be here for another year just to take one class.”

Sasuke nods, “I see… How many years do you have left.”

Naruto gives a peace sign moving his fingers like he was cutting something with them, “Two left then I can start an internship for a pro-sport of my choice.” He grins leaning closer to Sasuke until he feels the alpha’s nose along his neck sniffing him.

Sasuke blushed but didn’t do anything to stop it, “What is it about my scent that’s so good?”

Naruto smiles as he just lays along his shoulder relaxing, “Everyone has a scent that’s similar to something. Omega’s usually smell like something sweet or fruity. Alphas smell spicy like cinnamon or peppers. I always like the way Betas smells because you guys always smell like a specific location.”

Sasuke couldn’t help but be a little fascinated. Back when he asked his brother what being an alpha was like, Itachi would always just give a brief explanation and ended the conversation there. This was the first time someone had given him a step by step to what their world was like.

He couldn’t help but ask, “You’ve smelled other betas?”

Naruto chuckles, “Just one. My nanny Iruka. My guardian hired him after the incident. He smells like a chalk board in a classroom. My best friend is actually dating a beta and she told me he smells like old books from a library.”

Sasuke couldn’t help but point out, “It sounds mundane.”

Naruto looks up at the taller beta amused, “Maybe to some. But having to smell all kinds of alphas and omega’s aromas all day can be overwhelming sometimes. So smelling something simple feels refreshing to me.”

Sasuke tilts his head a bit gazing down at the blond, “What do I smell like.”

Naruto smiles brightly his cheeks flushes, “Like a smokey forest.”

Sasuke quirks a brow, “Smoky?”

Naruto nods, “Yeah like smoke from campfires.”

Sasuke nods understanding, “I see… Why do you like it so much?”

Naruto moves even closer wrapping an arm around Sasuke’s neck as he sniffs him again, “When it was happening… the incident… I needed to go somewhere else…. Mentally check out. So I looked for anything to help me leave that dark room. There was a poster of a fox behind him. And thanks to that I imagined being in a forest with nine foxes. Playing hide and seek….Your scent reminds me of that place.”

Sasuke processes this before he points out, “Nine?”

Naruto chuckles, “I don’t know either. My therapist said it was the amount I needed to escape I guess.”  Naruto suddenly clapped his hand along his mouth. He scoots away from Sasuke turning in the opposite direction.

The beta knew why he reacted like that.

Sasuke took a hold of Naruto’s hand, “Are you okay?”

“You must think I’m crazy now… Not only was I abused by an omega, but now you know I go to therapy.” Naruto is forming a wall again.

Sasuke should use this to distant himself from Naruto. So the energetic alpha won’t come back…. But his body moves on its own as he takes a hold of his shoulders making Naruto face him.

“I commend you for doing something like that Naruto… Not everyone is brave enough to talk to someone about their issues. You have nothing to be ashamed about.” Sasuke wasn’t sure why he was trying so hard to comfort him. Why did he always want to be so close to him? It was only going to end in heart break.

Naruto stares at him as he slowly takes a hold of Sasuke’s cheeks, “You really mean that Sasuke…?”

Sasuke leans a bit close stroking his thumbs along his shoulders, “Yeah…you are one of the bravest alphas I know Naruto…and I’ve met a lot of useless ones…”

Naruto’s gaze heats up as his fingers trail towards his neck stroking along them before he links them gently together behind Sasuke’s neck. “You really think I’m brave…?” He leans in towards Sasuke now.

Their lips inches apart as he feels Naruto’s breath he whispers a sultry, “Yeah…”

The tension finally snaps as Naruto pulls Sasuke in kissing him deeply, Sasuke responds just as heated pushing Naruto back their tongues dancing while he takes a hold of his thigh clawing up until his hands are on his hips.

Both men groaning at the motions, Naruto moving his hips up towards Sasuke’s arousal pressing his hard on against him. Sasuke was pretty big for a beta, but Naruto still had a couple of inches on him. Damn alphas.

But Sasuke’s focus is to grind against him, hump down along the blond’s fat cock while Naruto claws the back of his head pulling his hair.

 Shit why did that hurt so good?

He starts to pick up the pace before Naruto moves his hand to his hips stopping their movements.

Why? They were so close…

Naruto’s eyes had a ring of red around the iris. He whispers, “On the couch.”

Sasuke usually wouldn’t comply with an alpha’s orders, but this was Naruto. So he got up sitting on the couch.  The blond moved himself between his legs before he slipped his pants down along with his underwear. His penis bounced up against his stomach once it was free from its cotton prison. The blond places his tongue at the top pressing it along the urethra then slowly he slides it towards the head stroking his wet muscle side to side playfully.

Sasuke hisses at Naruto’s teasing. He just wanted to thrust inside that mischievous mouth already.

After that Naruto trails his tongue below the head before he reached his testicles his month engulfing the orbs.

Sasuke pulls his hair until Naruto’s mouth pops free, “You’ve done this before…”

Naruto winks, “Guilty.”

Sasuke couldn’t help but feel a little jealous, “An omega?”

Naruto sticks his tongue out after he answers, “An alpha and a beta here and there. All guys.”

Here Sasuke was having a mental crisis about his sexual attraction towards a male alpha but Naruto. He’s already experienced with this side. He gets up pulling Naruto with him towards his bedroom pushing the alpha onto his mattress. He pulls off his clothes and as he takes off his shirt Naruto throws his clothes to the side already naked.

“How did…. Why did you start looking at male alpha and betas?” Sasuke asked as he reached for his lube.

Naruto blushes before he gives a soft smile, “Well… I guess part of it was thanks to that moment… I… I can’t be with omegas like that. I don’t feel safe. And to be honest, while I have sucked alpha and beta’s off, I never really gotten to this stage…” he rubs his left arm meekly.

Sasuke realizes what he was saying before he asks, “Is this all happening too fast for you?”

Naruto shakes his head, “No… I…” He takes a hold of Sasuke’s hand that’s holding the lube, “I… I want you to fuck me.”

Sasuke’s eyes widen, he was actually prepared to bottom since it was in an alpha’s nature to top, “W-Why?”

Naruto’s face reddens now as he explains, “I….I like it more… when I masturbate…. I always prefer a dildo over a fleshlight. It feels… better… I don’t know… I just. I like it more.”

“How come you never asked your previous partners?” even though Sasuke was elated to be Naruto’s first.

The blond looks up in thought, “Because they didn’t feel safe.” Naruto leans in close towards Sasuke’s neck taking in his scent, “I…I haven’t told anyone but my best friend about what happened to me. I’ve only really known you for less than a week and I already feel so comfortable.” He’s hugging him now Sasuke’s penis pulsing at Naruto’s naked body holding his, “I don’t usually lean on people like this. I don’t even hug my roommates and I’ve been friends with them since high school. You feel safe Sasuke. Your scent…. The way you asked to hold me and how good it felt…I think I really like you… and it’s scary because I never felt this way about anyone before…”

Sasuke hugs him back…. Before he leans in, “I… me too… You’re such a force of nature Naruto… You’re always so bright and confident despite your struggles. The way you faced against those assholes today was so fucking hot.” He finally admits.

Naruto snickers moving back enough to look at Sasuke, “I was hoping you thought I was cool…. I was trying to show off…”

Sasuke strokes along his jaw, “It worked…”

The blond grins before he kisses him intensely, Sasuke responds just as avidly. Naruto broke the kiss getting up, “Since you know how I want it, I’m going use your shower to get ready if that’s okay?”

Sasuke nods pointing his door, “The washroom is the first door on the right side.”

Naruto grins, “Thanks! I’ll try to be quick.” He walks out of the room to get himself ready.

Sasuke sighs before he gets things ready himself. First he takes off the covers folding them neatly only leaving the black sheets. He couldn’t help but grimace, “Fuck these will stain if I don’t wash them right away…” he’ll make a note of that afterwards.

After a couple more minutes Naruto is back in the room his hair wet and he’s in Sasuke’s robe he probably found in the bathroom cabinet. It was a little loose on him. The blond alpha walks over caging Sasuke’s hips with his legs before kissing him deeply. God the smell of his own soup on Naruto was setting something erotic off inside him.

The beta slowly brakes the kiss pushing Naruto on his back along his bed, “I’m going to fuck you.” He states his vocals tremble with carnal lust.

Naruto trembles with bliss before he purrs out, “God yes.”

Sasuke opens the robe revealing the blond’s sun-kissed body. Afterwards he coats his index fingers with lube before he inserts it inside Naruto gently. Sasuke has only ever been with beta girls, so he was a little inexperienced with how two men should do it.

Naruto sensing his nerves, “You can put in the second one.”

Sasuke looks to him concerned, “Isn’t that a little fast?”

Naruto shakes his head, “I’ll be fine. I’ve done this before. If you want to thrust against my prostate you can curl it like this” he shows Sasuke the motion with his own fingers and Sasuke mimics it.

The blond responds moaning his phallus twitching hard.

Sasuke couldn’t help but stare at Naruto’s large arousal. This penis was made to fuck omegas and beta women. But instead Sasuke’s going to fuck him while this big cock flops around uselessly. He couldn’t help but feel a dark arousal from the thought of that. Thrusting against Naruto’s prostate harder making the blond moan breathlessly.

“Haa aah… S-Sasuke wh-while I love what you’re doing… Try to spread your fingers a bit…to…nng… to stretch me out…” he explains despite the pleasure being inflicted on him.

Sasuke did as instructed and spread his fingers his middle still hitting Naruto’s sensitive nerve inside him making the blond tremble. While his right was preparing him Sasuke couldn’t help but stroke his hand along Naruto’s pecks and abs admiring his muscles. His fingers trail along his stomach where there was a black tattoo. There was a swirl along the navel with some crazy marks surrounding that swirl. It was fascinating and sexy. He wasn’t the biggest alpha, but he was still well-built. His fingers slide along his nipples as he pinches them.

Naruto hisses before he moans again from Sasuke’s devious fingers, “A-Add another one! P-Please!”

Sasuke growls with deep desire as he slips the third one in with ease.

Fuck why was he so hesitant before. For whom, the clan? Fuck the clan, he’s stop caring for them long ago. Strangers? He already hated most people. And he’s been friends with Jugo, Suigetsu, and Karin long enough to know they wouldn’t care about this.

The only person he was fighting was himself. He didn’t think he deserved something like this. Something so raw and warm.

Sasuke moves up to Naruto’s neck licking along the shell of his ear, “I can’t wait… I can’t wait to stick my dick inside you and destroy you. I’m going to fuck you so hard alpha…” he didn’t even recognize his voice anymore.

Naruto takes a hold of his throat squeezing it. His sapphire gaze dangerous as he looks drunk from ecstasy, “Do it now beta. Fuck me like I’m a fucking slut.”

He slips his fingers free before he rubs the lube along his penis. He suddenly realized he doesn’t have any condoms he looks to Naruto, “I…I don’t have protection. I haven’t slept with anyone since my first year, but I tested clean.”

Naruto looks at him with a gentle smile stroking his fingers gently along his neck, “You’re my first so I’m clean too. I don’t mind…”

Okay, that was settled now. Sasuke sheds his shirt throwing it on his bedroom floor forgotten. He leans close to Naruto, his tip rubbing along his entrance. He stares into the alpha’s eyes before he finally pushes himself in. Both men flinched at the feeling. Naruto at being stretched and Sasuke at the tight pleasure encasing his arousal.

Sasuke was shaking a bit from the intense warmth, “S-So tight…” so good.

He opens his eyes to see Naruto's mouth open as he’s panting his gaze clouded with lust. The blond looked at Sasuke like a treasure.

Naruto takes a grip of his shoulder, “It’s more intense than I imagine it to be…”

Sasuke strokes his hand along his cheek, “Is it too much?”

The blond smiles, “Not at all… I love it… keep going.”

Sasuke nods before he slides another inch. Again they reacted but they kept the pace slow. The beta didn’t want to rush this and end up hurting Naruto. So he kept this slow pace until his hips finally met Naruto’s.

Sasuke was panting trying his best to not get carried away by how fucking good it felt being inside Naruto. How much better this felt than any other partner he’s slept with. He couldn’t believe he was topping an alpha. An amazing, cute, idiotic alpha. He turns to face Naruto who’s state was just as blissed out. Fuck he was beautiful. No one else would ever be allowed this image.

Sasuke bites his neck hard along his scent gland.

Naruto moans a little pre gushes down his hard-on, “S-Sasuke…”

“You’re mine alpha. I’ll kill anyone who comes close.” He was dead serious.

Naruto also has an intense look before he slips to Sasuke scent gland and bites him hard. A lot harder thanks to his fangs. Sasuke shutters at the feeling when Naruto moves back he sees blood on his mouth, “I will challenge anyone that tries to take you from me.”

In movies and anime they always made claim marks permanent especially between alpha and omegas. But that was just fairy tales in the media. Claim marks between alpha and omegas were like hickies between betas. The difference was it stayed as long as the alpha and omega couples were together but once they break up the mark would eventually fade since they don’t try to claim each other anymore.

Sasuke wasn’t sure if this would be as permanent as it would be with an omega. That didn’t matter though. Naruto belongs to him, and he belongs to Naruto.

He wasn’t going to fight it anymore.

Naruto licks his reds lips, “Fuck me beta.”

Sasuke sits up taking a grip of Naruto’s legs before he states, “I’m going to destroy you like you’re a slut in heat.” He pulls out before he thrust in trying to angle it towards Naruto’s prostate.

“YES! FUCK ME!” the blond screams, “FUCK ME FUCK ME!”

Sasuke does it again but harder.

“AHH! SASUKE!”

They were getting in rhythm now, Sasuke thrusting hard inside Naruto. The pleasurable tightness consuming him. It was impossible to find something better than this moment. He grunts when he feels Naruto sit up wrapping his arms around him as he jerks his hips moving with his thrust. His large member bouncing between them.

“Fuck you’re so sexy Naruto!” He grunts, “Sexier than any omega or beta!” he groans as his thrusts speeds up and he slips his hold until his fingers are along Naruto’s ass clawing at the globes.

“SASUKE! SASUKE!” Naruto screams before he moves his arms around his torso clawing at Sasuke’s back. His nails were definitely going to leave a mark. He didn’t give a shit, he wanted all of the marks as long as they were from Naruto.

“Naruto! You feel so good!” He leans forward moving his hands to Naruto’s knees making him spread wide as he thrust deeper into Naruto.

The only sound in his room was their grunts and the movements on top of his bedding. Sasuke was in heaven. Just yesterday he cried alone after getting off to an image of Naruto naked. Now, Naruto was taking his cock better than any beta women he was with. He always felt like he had to be gentle because he would hurt any girls he slept with. But with Naruto it was different, Sasuke knew their hips would have ugly bruises along them because of how hard Sasuke is fucking him. Their necks were going to be ugly with scabs and teeth marks. His back was going to have red claw marks that would need treatment.

He was fine with this.

Sasuke loved this. Naruto is perfect. His perfect alpha that belongs to him.

He growls taking another bite along Naruto’s neck as his thrusts starts to lose rhythm the closer he’s getting, “Mine. You’re mine!” he growls squeezing his hips thrusting even harder against his prostate.

Naruto moans arching his hips up for Sasuke his toes curling before he takes a hold of his hair pulling him in for a violent kiss. Their tongues battling before Naruto breaks it whispering, “You belong to me beta. I won’t let you escape.”

Sasuke felt a lightning of heat shooting along his member before he thrust a couple more times cumming into that perfect tightness.

“So fucking good!” he groans, “My perfect alpha!” slips out as he works through his orgasm.

“Nnng Sasuke…” Naruto whimpers he was still hard.

Sasuke noticed this before he pushes Naruto onto his back moving in between his legs as her wraps his mouth along the head of Naruto’s penis sucking it hard.

He suddenly felt Naruto pull him off as the blond thrusts up cumming hard along his chest. There was a lot. But alphas are well known for their larger loads. So it wasn’t that surprising to see this much of Naruto’s seed. Sasuke goes up along his nipple where some of his release landed, sucking him until it hardens.

Naruto pulls him by the hair making Sasuke grunt before he finds his lips against his again. They kissed getting lost in each other.

He feels a familiar arousal creep through him as Naruto stares at him intensely.

The alpha licks his neck moving to his earlobe before he whispers, “Fuck me again.”

And Sasuke did.

Two more times that night.

Sasuke and Naruto were in the shower after their last round. Sasuke was surprised to see Naruto still standing after how hard he fucked him. He was limping a bit, but the alpha was able to manage just fine. He flinched when he felt Naruto rubbing the soap along Sasuke’s back.

“I’m sorry… I should try to hold onto the sheets next time.” Naruto apologized kissing his shoulder.

Sasuke grunts but he shakes his head, “I like it. Don’t stop.”

Naruto looks at him concern, “But you might end up with scars…”

Sasuke leans back until he’s against Naruto’s chest, “I don’t give a fuck. I love the feeling. I like it when you scratch me, I like it when you pull my hair, I like it when you bite me. I like all of it.”

Naruto smiles hugging him close resting his chin on his shoulder, “I like it to.”

Sasuke blushes because he was hard again. But no way he can go another round. Naruto noticed this and chuckles, “Can’t get enough of me beta?”

Sasuke turns towards his neck licking the mark he left on the blond, “You’re a nice lay alpha.”

Naruto smirks, before he wraps his hands around his member stroking it. Sasuke grunts at the feeling of Naruto’s callus grip. God so much better than a women’s. Naruto sensing his orgasm speeds up until Sasuke shoots his load along the shower wall. The beta melts along Naruto blissed out and satisfy the fourth time that night.

Naruto kisses the top of his head, “You’re beautiful Sasuke.”

Sasuke couldn’t hold back even if he wanted to, “Be my mate.”

Naruto didn’t look shock by this question he just stroked his hand along Sasuke’s chest, “Okay.”

Sasuke straightens up turning to face Naruto looking down at the slightly shorter alpha, “You belong to me and me alone.”

Naruto nods stroking along his neck, “Same for me, I’ll challenge anyone who tries to seduce you.”

“Then it’s settled you’re mine. Sleep over tonight.” It wasn’t a question.

Naruto nods before he lays against Sasuke’s neck in comfort. Smelling Sasuke’s scent that eases his new mate.

Sasuke never thought he’d see a day he falls for an alpha. But Naruto is a special alpha.

His special alpha.

His.

End of Episode 2

Chapter Text

Naruto is usually a pretty heavy sleeper. But today he felt a sharp pain along his scent gland. His eyes flutter open when he turns to see Sasuke biting his mark. It’s been two weeks since they decided to become mates and Naruto couldn’t get enough of his beta lover.

When he came home that night, Shikamaru and Kiba nearly lost their shit at the sight of his neck. Back then when he did mess around he never let anyone fuck him, let alone leave marks.

It was becoming a common occurrence for Naruto to stay over after Sasuke helps with his assignments and studying for biology then as a reward they both have violent sex. From an outsider’s perspective it may look like the two were abusing each other from all the finger marks along Sasuke’s neck and the teeth indents on Naruto’s sent gland. He remembers how amused Sasuke sounded when he told him about his beta friend’s reaction to his back when he took his shirt off in the locker room.

While some may question their sanity if they could, Sasuke and Naruto knew this was their way of loving each other. The marks were warnings to outsiders that both the alpha and beta were taken. 

Naruto groans when he feels Sasuke’s morning wood rub against his entrance that was still stretched from last night. The two never bothered with clothes since they usually get to this point in the morning.

Sasuke bites his ear before he whispers, “Can I fuck you?”

The blond gives a sultry smile before he rests his head along the pillow, “Always.”

Sasuke thrusts in gently moving in a lazy rhythm. Fuck Naruto loves morning sex. He loves how Sasuke seems to want it just as much if not more than he did. The beta had a sex drive that could rival any alpha he knows.

He felt the man squeeze his ass spreading them a bit before he growls, “God you have an amazing ass Naruto.”

He moans turning towards him, “P-Please Sasuke… Harder…”

Sasuke’s hands move from his ass slowly stroking along his back all the way up his arms until he pulls his wrist forcing them to go above his head. The beta’s hips grind in a circle driving Naruto crazy, “You want me to fuck you alpha? You want my beta cock to make you cum?”

Naruto cries, “Y-yes! I want you inside me beta! I wanna feel how hard I make your cock!”

Sasuke snickers darkly biting the shell of his ear, “Tell me how much you love it.”

The blond was going insane at Sasuke’s teasing, but he answers, “I love it so much! Your cock is so good Sasuke! I don’t want anyone else’s but yours!”

The beta growls sitting up still holding his wrist, “Because you’re mine!” He starts to move again thrusting faster.

“AHHH YES! YES! I LOVE IT!! SASUKE!” Naruto screams. It was never enough. He wanted Sasuke to always be inside him. Ever since their first time he’s felt complete. Like the thing that was missing inside him was filled. And only Sasuke could fill it.

Naruto knew their relationship as a male alpha and male beta is very taboo in Japanese society. But Naruto already went against what most Japanese people considered “normal”.

His parents died when he was a baby, and he was raised by a no-good pervert that didn’t get his shit together until he was twelve. The other half of his life he was raised by his loving beta nanny. Naruto wasn’t sexually attracted to omegas thanks to his traumatic experience. And he’s not really into female betas or alphas.

For some reason he’s always liked male alpha and betas.

He remembers talking about this with Tsunade and she explained it’s normal to have an attraction that goes against the statis quo. Even if he wasn’t sexually abused there’s a possibility he was never straight. No one would ever know the answer to that though.

All he knows is Sasuke is perfect. His scent, body, and soul. Everything about him is amazing.

Naruto is now on his back with Sasuke thrusting faster in between his thighs, the blond’s legs in the air while Sasuke has a grip of the back of his knees. The alpha hisses when he strikes dead on his prostate making him cry out, “S-Sasuke pl-please!”

Sasuke grunts as he takes a hold of Naruto’s erection, stroking it at the same pace as his thrusts while he lets the leg he was holding fall along the bed.

Quickly the alpha comes undone, “YES! FUCK! SASUKE!!!” he screams before cumming. Sasuke points his member towards Naruto’s chest as he shoots his load all over himself. The release splashing along his chest, neck, and a couple of shots on his face.

Sasuke lets go of his now flaccid member focusing on his own pleasure speeding up until he freezes cumming inside. Naruto loves the feeling of Sasuke’s release inside of him. He’s heard some people prefer condoms, so it isn’t as messy, but the blond doesn’t mind. He likes having Sasuke scent inside him, even if its weak compared to others. Naruto always feels elated whenever he feels the beta’s seed slide out. Proof that he satisfied his mate.

Sasuke pulls out landing on the blond roughly letting his leg go. Naruto grunts from the added weight, but he doesn’t mind it. He places his fingers along Sasuke’s scalp stroking his hair. The tall beta groans happily at his soft movements.  

Before he finally whispers along his neck, “Good morning…”

Naruto chuckles stretching his free arm, “That’s one hell of a good morning Uchiha.”

He feels his breathy snicker before Sasuke kisses his neck, “I don’t know why you make me so horny. I was never like this with my exes.”

Naruto couldn’t help but feel a little devious at the thought of Sasuke only getting this lewd with him. But honestly it was the same for Naruto, “Yeah… Me too. I feel like…” with his other hand he rubs his lower stomach near his tattoo, “Every time you’re inside me I feel complete. Like you belong there.”

Sasuke looks down towards his fingers he then strokes along the markings of his tattoo, “When did you get this?”

Naruto smiles shyly, “I got it when I was sixteen. My nanny almost bit my head off when he saw it.”

“Your nanny was around when you were sixteen?” Sasuke asked.

Naruto chuckles, “He was family by that point, he had no choice.”

Sasuke fingers traces along the swirl, “What’s the story behind it?”

Naruto stares up at the ceiling before he turns to Sasuke, “It’s a seal.”

Sasuke sits up a bit staring down towards Naruto using his arm as a headrest, “What are you sealing.”

Naruto blushes a bit embarrassed plus Sasuke’s sex hair falling in front of his eyes was fucking hot, “Well… I guess back then I still had a lot of dark thoughts about the incident. I always put myself down or made unnecessary comments to my friends sometimes. I remember when my omega friend Hinata tried to help me one time. I panicked and snapped at her. Of course I apologized and she forgave me, but I felt like shit.” He sighs scratching his marked cheek meekly, “I guess to me this tattoo seals all that negativity away. All these bad feelings should be sealed off so I can enjoy life with my friends.”

Sasuke looks at him thoughtfully before he responds, “That’s bullshit.”

Naruto looks to him a little confused, “What do you mean.?

The beta takes a hold of his hand locking their fingers, “There is nothing wrong with having those bad feelings Naruto. You shouldn’t feel like you have to lock that part of yourself away. You survived a horrible experience and you’re damaged thanks to it. So there’s going to be times you feel weak.”

Naruto couldn’t help but feel the tears, “But I feel like I’ll be a problem to those around me if I’m always messed up.”

Sasuke hugs him stroking along his stomach, “I’m sorry you feel like you always have to please those around you like this.” He kisses the top of his head, “But I’m telling you this now Naruto, I don’t want bullshit happiness. If you’re having a shitty day, be in a shitty mood. If it’s an anxiety day, be anxious. Just know I’ll be here for you when you have those days.”

Naruto couldn’t help but feel overjoyed by his words before he hugs him close, “You too Sasuke…. I want to be there for you too.”

They held each other a little longer before they finally got up to go shower off the mess from their morning romp.

Getting ready to start their day together.

Naruto is at a booth in a restaurant waiting for Sakura. It’s been a while since the two got a chance to hang out, but the alpha woman finally caught up with her schoolwork and now that she was free she wanted to see her best friend.

The blond was also excited because he’s been wanting to tell Sakura about Sasuke ever since they became mates. He wanted to wait for a chance to tell her in person.

He grins when he sees the familiar pink hair entering the diner. She let it grow out since he last saw her. Sakura did say she wanted long hair again since she’s kept it short since middle school.

“Sakura!” he waves.

The woman wolfishly grins before she hugs Naruto close, “Naruto it’s been ages! God I miss you!”

He smiles, “Same!”

She feels him out and glares, “Have you been eating? You feel like you’ve lost weight!”

Naruto laughs nervously, “Maybe? I don’t really pay attention.”

Sakura sighs taking a seat in the booth across from him, “Then order a lot of food so you’ll fatten up! You’re an alpha, you should be thicker!”

Naruto rolls his eyes at her nagging, “Yeah, Yeah.” He takes a seat, “So you made up with Sai?”

Sakura blushes looking away, “Yes, and he’s still weird.”

Naruto stares deadpan, “Hey you said yes knowing what he’s like.”

“Sure did.” She responds just as neutral, “So how’s school?”

“Oh right… a lot has happened since the last time I talked to you.” He actually forgot about Shion’s heat confession because Sasuke and him became mates shortly after it happened, “So a couple of weeks ago my omega classmate tried to do this thing called a heat confession to me.”

Sakura’s eyes widened and he felt her natural smell grace him with anger. Sakura smelled like chili peppers and rosemary. It can sometimes be too much whenever she goes through her rut. He’s only been around her when she ruts a couple of times since he’s known her,

“Who?” It was her dangerous big sister voice.

Naruto motions nervously, “Don’t worry I handled it. She actually apologized to me after she saw me again.” After Shion went through her heat, when class ended she pulled Naruto to the side apologizing for her abhorrent behavior. Shion didn’t realize that heat confessions usually end with sex. She just wanted to sway Naruto with her scent. He forgave her but explained how he wasn’t interested. She understood and apologized again.

Sakura sighs crossing her arms, “Are you okay? You usually can’t be in the same room as an omega in heat.”

Naruto nods before he scratches his cheek nervously, “Yeah. Actually I met someone thanks to that whole thing.”

Sakura raises a brow, “Oh.”

Naruto smiles before he moves his jacket collar to the side to reveal Sasuke’s latest bite marks along his neck. Sasuke loved leaving marks here, “I have a mate.”

Sakura’s eyes widen, “Jesus are you mated to a bear? What the fuck!?”

Naruto laughs. That was Shikamaru and Kiba’s reaction to his marks as well, “No he’s just a biter.”

Sakura already knew about his preference as she whispers, “An alpha?”

The blond shakes his head, “He’s a beta.”

Again Sakura looked lost, “No fucking way a beta did all that to you.” She points towards his neck.

He laughs feeling proud of his lover, “Sure did! God Sakura he’s the best. He is also really hot and possessive! I love the way he knows how to fill me up!”

Sakura also knew about his preference in the bedroom, “I can’t believe it. An alpha bottoming for a beta.”

Naruto shrugs resting his chin along his palms cheerfully, “It’s a different world now.”

Sakura crosses her arms, “How long have you been mated?”

Naruto looks up in thought, “Hmmm. I think two weeks now.”

Sakura stares at him thoughtfully, “And this is your first mate right?”

The blond looked at her suspiciously now. She was about to say something he didn’t want to hear. He can feel it, “Um yeah.”  

Sakura crosses her arms, “Just be careful Naruto. I don’t care that he’s a male beta but that doesn’t mean others won’t.”

Naruto sits up rolling his eyes, “I know Sakura. We’re being careful.”

The alpha woman grabs the menu seeing what she wanted to eat, “Does anyone else know about this relationship?”

Naruto looks up in thought, “Um I mean he has friends he hangs out with. I’m not sure whether he’s told them or not. And I haven’t told anyone but you about it. I might talk to Tsunade about it the next time I see her.”

Sakura sighs closing the menu softly, “Sorry… I’m not trying to damper your mood Naruto. I see how happy you are, and I don’t want you to lose this happiness just because you were careless.”

The blond nods understanding her concerns. Sakura was there at the absolute worst part of his life. She helped him socialize when he couldn’t do it himself. If anyone had his best interest it was her.

The waitress came by to take their orders. After the alphas told the woman what they wanted she wrote down their order and left to go grab their drinks.

Sakura leans back, “So when can I meet him?”

Naruto froze a bit. He loves Sakura and he thinks she’s amazing. But he wasn’t sure how much Sasuke would like her. Sasuke wasn’t a fan of alphas, he was the exception because of his situation. So he wasn’t sure how much his mate and his best friend would get along.

Sakura frowned at his silence, “I’m meeting him.” She ordered.

Naruto shuttered at her growl, “Can you give it like…a month?” he tries.

She tilts her head callously, “What’s wrong with him? Why don’t you want us to meet?”

Naruto sighs, “He um… He has a hard time with alphas.”

Sakura’s eyes widen, “But he’s fucking you.”

The blond chuckles dryly scratching the back of his head, “I’m a special case…”

Sakura’s eyes hooded unamused before she responds, “You have two weeks. I’ll be caught up with my studies again around that time.”

Naruto’s head drops before he nods. He knew if there was anyone more stubborn than him it was Sakura. And he knew his friend wanted to meet his first mate. He probably would have demanded the same thing if he didn’t know Sai already. It was actually lucky for that idiot he did know him. Because if he didn’t there would be no way in hell he’d approve of him and Sakura.

The waitress returns with their drinks and after she makes sure they were settled the woman leaves to go tend to the other customers.

Sakura sips her cola before she asks, “He got a name?”

Naruto smiles fiddling with his straw, “Uchiha Sasuke” He flinches when he hears his friend choke. She coughs violently before hitting her chest to try to control her breathing.

After an awkward moment of her trying to get a hold of herself she finally shouts, “What the fuck are you doing with an Uchiha!? Are you sure he isn’t an alpha?!”

Naruto feels like he might have been living under a rock. Sure he heard the rumors of Sasuke’s clan at school, but were they really that famous?

“Y-Yeah. He’s definitely a beta. I think I would have figured out if he was lying at this point Sakura.” He explains stiffly.

She sighs pinching her brow, “You know the Uchihas basically own all of Konoha right?”

Naruto nods again, he remembers Sasuke explaining about all of the finances and stocks his clan has invested in.

Sakura takes a hold of his shoulders shaking him, “How are you not freaking out?! You’re basically dating the Japanese equivalent to royalty!!”

Naruto jerks back, “Would you calm down Sakura!”

Sakura slams her hands on the table, “How the hell do you expect me to be calm?! One wrong move and they can make you disappear with a snap of a finger you idiot! You need to be careful!”

Naruto rolls his eyes sipping his juice, “It doesn’t matter.”

“What? Why!?” she exclaims.

The blond alpha rests his head along his palm, “Because Sasuke is estranged from the clan.”

Sakura blinks before she sits back down stiffly, “Really?”

Naruto nods, “Yeah. He’s a beta Sakura. I don’t know the full details yet, but he was cast out because he presented as a beta. There wasn’t a beta born into the clan for a hundred years, at least until Sasuke.”

The alpha woman looks up a bit dazed, “That’s actually amazing. I read that the Uchiha clan’s high chance of alpha genes has been carefully crafted for generations. So for one beta to be born despite that is crazy.”

Naruto shrugs, “I honestly don’t care about all that junk. Sasuke wants nothing to do with them anymore, so it doesn’t matter to me what the clan is all about.”

Sakura sighs, “While that may be true Naruto, that doesn’t mean he isn’t a part of the clan anymore. He still receives money from them right?”

The blond looks at her confused before he nods, “Yeah.”

Sakura explains, “Then they might have some expectations for him. Even if he doesn’t want anything to do with them.”

Naruto sighs before responds, “I hear you Sakura. But I won’t worry about it until he’s worried about it.”

The alpha woman frowns, “Please just be careful…”

Naruto chuckles, “You still want to meet him.”

Sakura glares, “Now you have one week.”

His eyes widen, “But what about your studies!?”

She cackles darkly, “I can push myself. You better have him ready for me a week from now Uzumaki.”

Naruto sighs. He should have just kept his mouth shut. Their food finally arrived, and the two alphas continued their visit talking about school and their circle of friends. Enjoying the rest of their time.

Naruto tries to not think about how the hell he was going to convince his alpha hating mate to me with his stubborn alpha friend.

He’ll have to find a way to bullshit through this.

Naruto is watching a movie with Sasuke in his living room. It was a martial arts flick from the sixties. Sasuke introduced him to these old movies and ever since then Naruto’s been hooked on watching all of the franchises. The alpha slumped against the right side of the couch while Sasuke was laying in between his legs resting his head along his shoulder.

Naruto had five days to convince is mate to meet with his childhood friend.

He sighs knowing this would probably be the best time to ask him, “So um Sasuke?”

“Hn?” he grunts, not looking away from the screen.

“I met with my friend Sakura the other day. She’s the one I’m closest with.”  Naruto reminds him.

Sasuke looks up in thought, his hair tickling his neck as it moves, “Is she the one that knows about Mizuki?” He told Sasuke the name of the omega after their third night together.

Naruto nods.

Sasuke stretches getting comfortable sliding down a bit using Naruto’s chest as a cushion, “Why are you bringing her up now?”

Naruto stiffly answers, “Sh-She’s insisting that you guys meet.”

Sasuke sits up turning to look at Naruto, “Why?”

The blond scratches the back of his head, “I told her about… you and me..”

Sasuke glares, “So we’re telling people about our relationship now?”

Naruto’s heart drops, “U-Um… I’m sorry. W-Was I not allowed to tell her?”

Sasuke gets up to grab the remote turning off the tv. He throws it on the love seat before leaving the living room. Naruto quickly follows him into his bedroom, “Sasuke I’m sorry. I didn’t know I wasn’t- “

Sasuke growls, “I thought it was obvious that this” he motions between the two of them, “Is just between you and me! No outsiders!” He comes closer stroking along Naruto’s bite mark. You are my mate, and right now I don’t want to share this with anyone but you.”

Naruto takes a hold of his hand on him linking their fingers together, “I’m sorry Sasuke…  I’m just… you make me so happy… And Sakura is my best friend… I wanted to share how happy I was and tell her who is responsible for making me this happy…”

The taller beta sighs before pulling him into a close embrace, “This is new for the both of us… being mates. I’m going to be honest Naruto… I was scared when I first discovered my feelings for you… So I’m still a bit…uneasy with all this. If people discover it and it’s out of our control. I’ll handle it then. But please… don’t tell anyone else for right now Naruto…”

Naruto leans into Sasuke’s neck taking in the familiar scent of the smoky forest, “I’m sorry… I should have asked before I told Sakura…”

Sasuke sighs, “It’s okay.” He puts a little space looking down at his mate taking a hold of his cheeks, “I am not ashamed of you Naruto. I just don’t want others to cause trouble for us. That includes my friends as well. I’m glad that you’re proud to be my mate. I’m also proud of you Naruto. But I have some issues of my own to work through before I can get to the same level as you.”

The blond nods, “I understand.”

Sasuke presses his head along Naruto’s shoulder, “When does this alpha want to meet me?”

Naruto’s eyes widen before he answers, “T-This Sunday…”

Sasuke growls nuzzling close to his scent gland like he was getting energy from him, “Fucking alphas demanding too much. Does she not realize exams are around the corner?”

Naruto sighs agreeing, “She doesn’t give a shit. It’s either I die, or you meet her.”

Sasuke lifts up from his neck, “I can’t have her take away my sex life.”

Naruto smacks him hard, “Fucking bastard.”

The beta only shrugs smirking, “I guess I’ll indulge her for your sake.”

Naruto only looks at him unamused, “My hero….”

Sasuke pulls Naruto towards the bathroom, “Lets get ready for bed dead last. We have that presentation in the morning.”

Naruto groans, “Ugh don’t remind me.”

The two got themselves ready for bed both feeling closer thanks to them talking through their first disagreement.

Naruto feels lucky to have Sasuke as his mate.

Hopefully Sakura and him will get along when they meet this weekend.

He’ll pray to every god that it goes well.

Naruto and Sasuke decided to meet at a karaoke bar since there would be less eyes on them thanks to the private rooms. So right now Sasuke was leaning back with one hand in his pocket and the other loosely wrapped around Naruto’s shoulders. The blond was feeling nervous because he wasn’t sure how Sasuke or Sakura would react to each other.

Sasuke is a beta but he’s a beta that doesn’t give a shit about alpha’s pride and often shows them up in his studies and physical activities. Sakura has always been overprotective of Naruto. Thanks to that incident with Mizuki, she acted as a shield for anyone who tries to mess with him.

She fusses over him more than she does for Sai sometimes. While he loves and appreciates his friend. Sometimes it can be a bit much when she goes all mother hen on him.

Sasuke states, leaning closer to Naruto, “She’s late.”

Naruto explains, “She lives pretty far, and sometimes she has bad luck with the train routes.”

Sasuke simply stares towards the door, “How long have you known each other?”

Naruto looks up in thought, “I think since we were ten. I actually used to have a huge crush on her before the incident.” The blond flinched when he felt Sasuke’s grip tighten.

The beta leans down towards his ear, “You don’t have feelings for her anymore do you?”

Naruto shakes his head, “No. She’s more like my big sister now.” Sasuke’s grip loosens a little, but he could tell he wasn’t happy to know he used to have romantic feelings for his childhood friend.

The blond wanted to ease his mate before Sakura arrived. So he wraps his arms around his chest taking a bite along his scent gland, “Trust me Sasuke, there’s no one else but you I like. You’re the only one allowed to touch me, mark me, and to cum inside me. I would fuck anyone up if they tried to touch either of us that way.” He knew his eyes stared up at his lover with dark possession.

Sasuke growls his other hand taking a hold of Naruto’s chin, “You belong to me and me alone.” He moves down kissing him deeply.

Naruto couldn’t help but kiss back getting carried away by the heated motions.

Suddenly a door slams shut and both men flinched breaking the kiss. Naruto turns to see Sakura staring at them unamused.

She walks over to Sasuke standing over him, “You must be Uchiha.”

Sasuke never one to back out of a challenge (especially from an alpha) get’s up towering over the shorter woman, “And you must be Haruno.”

Naruto couldn’t help but feel the tension from both of them. So he tries to lighten the mood, “G-Great you both finally met each other! How about we order some food!?”

Sakura turns giving the blond a genuine smile, “Sure Naruto.”

Sasuke sits back down with both hands in his pockets now and Naruto grabs the menu as he gets ready to take his seat next to Sasuke. But suddenly he smelled Sakura’s scent. He looks up and sees the look in her eyes. Mentally ordering him to sit next to her.

Fuck he knew Sasuke wouldn’t like that. But he also knew Sakura wanted to feel what Sasuke was like without Naruto distracting him. He feels conflicted. So he decides to take the neutral option and sit on the love seat in between them. No one can be mad at him for that right?

But he noticed both of them giving him heated glares. Great now they’re even more pissed than before. He sighs feeling dejected.

Sakura crosses her arms turning back towards Sasuke while she folds her legs, “So how long have you known Naruto Uchiha?”

Sasuke bluntly answers, “We’ve been classmates since our first year of college. But we didn’t get to know each other until a little over three weeks ago.”

The alpha woman tilts her head in a domineering manner, “So how did you two become a pair?”

Sasuke not liking her attitude gives a deadpan answer, “I fucked him after we studied biology at my place. Afterwards I told him to become my mate.”

Naruto felt his whole face burning. Why was Sasuke giving her the full details?!

Sakura looks at him unamused, “How romantic.”

Naruto slams the menu on the table, “Aren’t you guys thirsty?! Let’s call the staff and get something to drink!” trying to break up this weird interrogation going on right now.

“So why did you want to be Naruto’s mate?” Sakura ignores his suggestion.

Sasuke simply looks away lucidly, “He’s different than any alpha I’ve met, we have similar interests, and he lets me fuck him anyway I want.”

Naruto groans covering his face. Why was Sasuke doing everything in his power to piss off Sakura!? He peeks through his fingers to look at his childhood friend and she had the fakest smile. It was so cold devoid of any emotion.

“It seems the only interest you have of Naruto is his body Uchiha.” She states indifferently.

Sasuke looks back at her with a hooded gaze, “Of course I have an interest in Naruto’s body. It’s not the only reason I’m with him, but it doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate it.”

Sakura sighs before she moves on, “So Naruto says you’re a beta. And after meeting you I can tell that’s true. How often does your clan involve themselves in your life?”

Sasuke’s eyes twitch before he turns away. Naruto has been with Sasuke long enough to know when he doesn’t want to talk or a subject is bothering him, so Naruto gets up walking in front of Sasuke, “Sakura, I already told you not to worry about the clan. Sasuke doesn’t want to talk about them.”

Sakura stares up at him with a challenging gaze, but Naruto looks down just as intensely not backing down. The woman sighs slumping back, “Fine whatever.”

Naruto smiled relieved and he decided to sit next to Sasuke pulling his hand from his pocket locking their fingers. Sasuke holds him back just as tight.

Sakura now looks towards Naruto before her attention goes back to Sasuke, “I don’t like how callus and blunt you are Uchiha. But for some reason you make my stupid friend happy.” She states. But suddenly the room warms up, the smell of chili strong, “But I swear Uchiha if you or your clan ever hurt Naruto, I don’t give a fuck how rich and powerful you Uchihas are. I will fuck each and every one of you up.” Her fangs showing as the alpha’s hair frizzes up.

Sasuke lets go of Naruto’s hand wrapping his arm around his waist taking a hold of his hip leaning close to his lover, “Naruto is mine. I don’t plan on letting him go or hurting him. I’ll even face my clan if they ever wish to harm him. I would spit at the head’s face if he were responsible for hurting my mate.”

Sakura’s eyes widen by Sasuke’s declaration the smell easing up before she grabs the menu, “I’m hungry lets get something to eat before we leave.”

Sasuke also grabs a menu with his free hand before he pulls Naruto closer, “Do you want to share something since we’re getting dinner later?”

Naruto feeling a little put off by how nonchalant Sakura and Sasuke were acting now, “U-Um sure…”

Did they just have a weird truce?

He doesn’t understand.

Sasuke was in the bathroom while Sakura and Naruto left the building. The blond was curious, “S-So do you like Sasuke?” He had a feeling he already knew her answer.

Sakura has a look of disgust on her face, “Fuck no. That beta has no manners, and I don’t like the way he flaunts you like his possession.”

Naruto sighs sadly, “Oh…”

She groans before she places a hand on his shoulder, “But you like him. I can tell by how you stare at him. Plus you never let anyone touch you as much as he does. I’ll be honest Naruto; I was actually watching you guys talk from outside before I walked in.”

Naruto blushes, “What?!”

Sakura giggles at his reaction, “I remember when we were in high school and if anyone tried to lean on you or touch you, you would find a way to push them back without being obvious. But Sasuke, it’s like he has you under a spell.”

The blond couldn’t help but smile, “He smells really nice.”

Sakura tilts her head, “What does he smell like?”

Naruto plays with his sleeves, “Like a smoky forest.”

Sakura raises a brow, “Smoky?”

Naruto nods, “It always starts off smoky like a campfire. But it eventually morphs into the lush of a forest.” He hugs himself, “His scent makes me feel safe. Like nothing can hurt me.”

Sakura laughs dryly, “God you two are gross.”

Naruto glares, “I don’t wanna hear it. I had to deal with you baby talking Sai all throughout our third year!”

Sakura’s cheeks flushed, “You said you would never bring that up ever again!”

Naruto crosses his arms turning away, “I’m just calling you out for being a hypocrite!”

Suddenly he felt someone put an arm around him, “So are we done here?” Sasuke asked, the question directed at Sakura.

The woman rolls her eyes before she crosses her arms, “Remember what I said Uchiha.”

He puts his free hand up casually, “Will do.” Not really taking her seriously.

She growls before turning away, “I’ll talk to you later Naruto!”

Naruto smiles, “Bye Sakura!”

Sasuke sighs as he leans against Naruto’s shoulders nuzzling him, “Let’s go to my place. I need to recharge after all that.”

Naruto smiles uneasy, “I’m sorry, she’s just overprotective of me.”

Sasuke lifts up, “Yeah. I can tell she cares about you a lot.”

The blond was glad he understood.

“But God was she overbearing. How the hell do you deal with that all the time?” he’s back against Naruto’s neck.

Naruto chuckles, “She’s not always like that. You were just getting the protective big sister treatment. Sakura doesn’t mess around. That’s kind of the reason I’ve been single for so long.”

Sasuke grunts deeply, “Would she chase them away?”

He shakes his head, “I knew none of them were worthy enough to meet my best friend.” Naruto’s face is red now.

Sasuke realized what he was saying before he broke away from Naruto taking hold of his wrist, pulling him.

The blond raises a brow, “Are we going to pick up dinner?”

The beta shakes his head, “We’ll order takeout. I want to get home now so I can destroy your ass.”

Naruto’s whole-body shutters with excitement. While he was a little sad his friend and mate didn’t like each other that much. He was glad the two of them cared for him so much they were willing to tolerate each other.

Naruto again felt so lucky.

But he couldn’t help but feel Sasuke’s familiar shield. He’s done so much to help Naruto. He wanted to be the one to help Sasuke. But he can’t rush it. Right now he’ll enjoy these moments with the Uchiha. Drowning in his warming embrace.

Getting lost in the smoky forest.

End of Episode 3

Chapter Text

Sasuke is kissing along Naruto’s neck. He just came inside him the second time that night. He felt the fresh burn of new scratch marks along his back and shoulders. Naruto turned to grab the wet cloth and ointment to clean up his wound. Since this has become the norm for both mates.

Sasuke couldn’t believe they’d been together for over two months now. Not a single one of his past partners made it passed a week. So it shocked the beta how they’ve made this far.

Naruto basically lived with him at this point, seeing how most of his things were starting to appear more and more as the weeks passed.

The alpha even explained how one of his roommates were pissed that he was ditching them for the beta more often these days. Not that Sasuke cared. If Naruto’s attention was on him he was doing his job as his mate.

Summer vacation was around the corner. Which meant it was going to be his birthday soon. He cringes at the thought of it. He no longer has to stay in the Uchiha’s complex dark room he used to spend all of his birthdays until he was in college. Since back then it was mandatory to go home for summer vacation. Thankfully he’s a legal adult that has his own apartment to stay at for the summer. Despite all that he still despised his birthday. His friends tried to celebrate it a couple of times since they’ve been in college together, but he always declined not wanting to remember such an awful day from his past.

Naruto and Sasuke were now in the shower cleaning off their mess from earlier before they went to bed. Naruto is currently under the water and his back muscles looked good from Sasuke’s point of view. Fuck he was hard again.  Naruto had the ability to rile him up more than any lover from his past. He used to think he was reserved and unaffected by lust. Naruto has proven him wrong the more he fucks the blond alpha. Sasuke takes a hold of his hips and rubs his hard-on in between his ass cheeks.

Naruto grunts placing his hands along the shower wall, “Again?”

Sasuke licks along his fresh bite mark, “Can’t take it alpha?”

The blond chuckles darkly before pushing back until his back was along Sasuke’s pale chest, “I can always take you beta.”

The taller man growls before he adjusts his member until he’s inside that familiar warmth. Sasuke groans, it never gets old the heated tightness, how Naruto knows exactly how to squeeze him. He begins to thrust faster now hugging around Naruto, one of his hands along his chest twisting his nipple while the other is stroking the blond’s member. Neither men were going to last long.

“Nnng Fuck! I love your cock Sasuke! Ahhh! I love how you fill me up!” Naruto moans as he lays along his shoulder his hot breath panting against his marked neck.

Sasuke grunts, “Always so good for me! Fuck you’re perfect Naruto! My perfect alpha!” He pinches his nipple and presses his face along his wet mop taking in his natural scent mixed with his shampoo.

He was close. After a couple more hard thrusts he freezes shooting his load inside Naruto the third time that night. He continues stroking Naruto until the blond cums as well, Sasuke grunting as Naruto tightens around his softening member. The alpha sighs pressing his weight against Sasuke, causing the beta to fall against the corner of the shower barely holding the both of them up. Letting the hot water spray off their fresh release as they bask in the afterglow.

Naruto moans before he turns his head laying further against Sasuke, “God you’re insatiable…”

Sasuke smirks as he strokes along Naruto’s tatted stomach, “Only for you.”

Naruto laughs softly before he straightens up, both men grunting as Sasuke’s flaccid member slips out of the blond. Naruto takes a hold of Sasuke’s hand helping him stand as well, “I’m surprised I don’t need to ride a wheelchair for how often you fuck me.”

Sasuke slips his hand off of Naruto wrapping it around his waist until he grabs a hold of his ass squeezing it, “I haven’t heard any complaints.”

Naruto smiles warmly before taking a hold of his cheeks pulling him down for a kiss. Sasuke kisses back taking a hold of Naruto’s other ass cheek groping him as their tongues fight for dominance.

The blond slowly breaks the kiss, “We should probably get ready for bed.”

Sasuke nods before he finally separates from his living drug cleaning the rest of themselves off before they dry off and slowly getting dressed. Of course Naruto had extra pajamas from his many nights of staying over. Sometimes they slept naked. But both men knew they had no time for any early morning sex since they have exams tomorrow.

Both slipped inside the covers of Sasuke’s bed (after changing the sheets of course) and Sasuke lays on his back while Naruto cuddles close hugging around his chest resting on his shoulder. It was one of their many ways the two started their nights before falling into dream land.

Naruto blinks up at him before he asks, “What are you doing for summer vacation?”

Sasuke didn’t want Naruto to know about his birthday. They had a good thing going where the beta forgets about his past by making new memories with his mate and friends. One of Sasuke’s biggest triggers was his birthday. And knowing his alpha he might try to find a way to celebrate it despite him not wanting anything to do with that cursed day.

So he simply shrugs, “Nothing really. I have kendo club still and they’ll want me to help out the first years.”

Naruto chuckles, “I’m sure you’re not going to be doing kendo the entire summer break. So I wanna do something for you this summer to pay you back for all your help with my biology.” Naruto has done a lot better thanks to their study sessions.

Sasuke smirks before he takes a hold of Naruto’s butt, “I think you’ve done more than enough to pay me back for it.”

Naruto blushes before he smacks his chest lightly, “I think we both benefit from that, so it doesn’t count!” he glares.

Sasuke looks up in thought, “I don’t really want anything Naruto. You’re my mate, so of course I’ll help you with your studies.”

The blond sighs burying his face into his neck groaning, “You’re impossible!”

Sasuke rose a brow confused, “What do you mean?”

Naruto sits onto his knees looking down at Sasuke, “I wish I can help you more…. I feel like our relationship is one-sided sometimes…”

Sasuke’s eyes widen before he sits up taking a hold of his cheeks, “Naruto you do more for me than you realize.”

Naruto looks away frustrated, “It doesn’t feel like it. I mean I stay at your place all the time…. You help me with my studies, I’ve burden you with my… issues…. I just feel like I do nothing but take from you.”

Sasuke didn’t realize he made Naruto feel like this about their relationship. He presses his forehead against his, “Naruto… I promise you aren’t taking advantage of me. I wouldn’t let you stay here all the time if I didn’t want you by my side. I wouldn’t help you study if I didn’t care about your grades, and the last thing you do is burden me. I just…. I don’t need a lot of things. Your presence alone is enough to satisfy me. I enjoy my time together with you.” He tries to explain.

Naruto pulls out of Sasuke’s hold sitting down, “I feel like it’s not enough.”

Sasuke makes Naruto look back at him, “It’s everything. I never had this before Naruto… I’ve never had a mate like you. I’ve messed around with beta women in the past, but none of them were worthy enough to belong to me like you do. You’re mine. My alpha, my mate, my everything. So please don’t take yourself for granted, you mean so much more to me than you realize Naruto.”

Naruto sighs before he kisses him lightly, “Then as my mate let me do things for you. Like…” he looks up in thought before snapping his fingers, “During our vacation after your kendo stuff I can cook you something.”

Sasuke sits back crossing his arms, “You cook?”

Naruto punches his shoulders, “Hey you don’t believe me!?”

Sasuke hisses at the pain in his left shoulder before he rubs it, “No offence Naruto but you’re forgetful of the simplest things. So I find it hard to believe you can cook.”

The alpha glares, “I’ll show you! I’m gonna blow you away!”

Sasuke rolls his eyes but if it will satisfy his partner he’ll allow it.

“So what day will be the best for me to cook you dinner?” Naruto tilts his head curiously.

Sasuke looks up in thought. His captain told him the first couple of days were going to be grueling. He looked at his phone’s calendar because he marked all the days his coach said to keep free for kendo. His heart drops when he sees that the only day that was free was his birthday because after that they would be away for the training camp for two weeks. But Naruto didn’t need to know that. It’ll just be a normal day.

So he takes a breath answering, “July twenty-third will be the only time I can do it.”

Naruto nods, “Got it! Then that will be the day I show you my culinary skills! Tell me all your favorite dishes and I’ll work with it.”

Sasuke shrugs, “I like most traditional meals, the only thing I would say is my favorite is tomatoes.”

Naruto looks up in thought, “Traditional and tomatoes. Okay I think I can find something with both of those things!”

Sasuke’s inside twitched a bit coldly. He couldn’t help but think back to his mom cooking his favorite meals for his birthday. But he shakes the thought away pulling Naruto back into bed covering both of them.

“You have some time before that. The thing you should be focusing on is your biology exam tomorrow.” Sasuke adjusts until Naruto is laying on his shoulder again.

Naruto groans, “God I’m nervous.”

Sasuke smiles gently as he closes his eyes, “You’ll be fine. We study extra hard tonight.”

The alpha snickers moving a bit until he was comfortable, “I’m scared you fucked all the info out of my head.”

Sasuke sighs at his dirty mind, “Believe me Naruto if that’s how it worked you would have been brain dead by now.”

Naruto smiles now snuggling closer to Sasuke, “I guess you got a point there.”

After a couple more comments the two finally start to let their minds relax until both men fell asleep.

Sasuke is sparring one of the second years in Kendo club, it was July twenty-first. So he had two days until his birthday. His stomach was still in knots at the thought of it. He finds an opening and quickly thrusts the shinai along the second year’s ankle making him fall over. He thrust against his chest claiming victory.

The coach congratulated him on his win and after helping the second year up and bowing for the good spar he takes off his head gear and goes to grab a drink from Karin who has a water bottle ready.

Karin looks at him with concern, “You seem on edge today. Which is odd because ever since you and Uzumaki became friends it seems like he’s found a way to calm you and your asshole tendencies.” She was obviously hinting at something.

Sasuke’s brows furrowed. He hated how she was one of the only people besides Itachi that knew how to read him. Soon Naruto would join that list of people because the alpha is already adapting to his moods.

“It’s almost my birthday.” Sasuke states bluntly as he takes the offered cloth from the omega’s hand.

Karin frowns before she places a hand along his arm, “Are you going to be okay this year? It’ll be the only time off before the training camp.”

Sasuke sighs before he drinks more water, “I’ll be fine. I’m just going to distract myself like I usually do.”

Karin sighs shaking her head, “Well I promise we won’t try to celebrate anymore. I’ll keep the idiot and Jugo in check and leave you be.”

Sasuke nods, “I’d appreciate that.”

The coach shouts out towards the beta, “Sasuke you’re up next against Takashi!”

Sasuke shouts back, “Yes sir.” He gives Karin the cloth and empty bottle before he puts the head gear back on and gets ready to spar.

Hopefully he could distract himself enough and just focus on club activities.

Sasuke sighs as he walks in. He couldn’t help but notice how quiet and empty his apartment felt. Ever since vacation started Naruto has been busy with his part time job he took on for the summer seeing how Sasuke would be busy with kendo. He took up a position as a convenience store clerk. The only available shifts were late so Naruto wouldn’t have time to visit Sasuke at night for a while. But Naruto made sure he took time off for the twenty-third so he could cook for him.

Sasuke sighs as he walks into his bathroom to get out of his clothes so he can wash up. The beta didn’t realize how ingrained Naruto was in his life now. It’s almost like a part of the usual routine was missing, which irked Sasuke.

It wasn’t the first time Naruto hadn’t been able to stay over. But that became rarer the longer the two were together. Sasuke knew he had become attached to the alpha. It was inevitable, seeing how Naruto is one of the closest people to him besides his older brother.

His mind became muddled at the thought of Itachi. Because that was one of the only things about his birthday that made it bearable.

Seven Years Ago…

It was Sasuke’s twelfth birthday and the second year since this ritual started for him to stay locked up and repent for his existence. He’s grown colder and less cheerful as the year passed. Sure he became friends with Karin but soon he would be shipped away to a private school and one of the only positive things besides his brother would be out of his life.

He sighs his gaze on the ceiling turns towards the familiar painting of the fire god Kagutsuchi. He smiles callously before snickering, “All of this is bullshit. Why do I have to be here? What, because of my second gender? What makes me so different?” He laughs again staring back at the ceiling, “It’s all bullshit.”

He hears a light knock. Sasuke sits up looking towards the door. While he has no way of telling time, he knew he had breakfast not that long ago. So there’s no way it was food.

Slowly he walks towards the door sitting on his knees, “Y-Yes?”

The door slides open slowly. His heart shutters when he sees Itachi.

“Nii-san?” he whispers. The younger beta was elated to see his brother, but he quickly shook it off taking a hold of the door, “You need to leave. You’ll be in trouble with the family head if anyone sees you here.”

Itachi glares, “I don’t care.” The older alpha looks like he’s grabbing something from a bag, after pulling out the item he hands Sasuke a DS with a couple of different games. It was Sasuke’s! He must have grabbed it from his room.

He looks up towards the alpha when Itachi pats his head affectionately, “This was the only opening I could find to give you this, and I know there’s no outlets in there to charge it but that should kill a good amount of time if you pace it right.”

Sasuke felt like he would tear up, “Nii-san… you didn’t have to go to these lengths…”

Itachi shakes his head pressing his two fingers together before gently poking Sasuke’s forehead, “It’s your birthday. You don’t deserve to spend it like this and I’m sorry I can’t do more to help you little brother…”

Sasuke shakes his head, “This means more than you realize nii-san.”

Itachi flinches before he moves back, “I need to leave, I’ll be back before midnight to grab it, so you won’t be in trouble later.” With that Itachi leaves shutting the door.

Sasuke lets the tears fall after his brother leaves. Just seeing Itachi was more than enough to lift his spirits. But for him to smuggle his handheld game for him. Sasuke would never forget his brother’s kind gesture.

Present…

Itachi always tried to sneak to the dark room and smuggle an item to keep him busy despite the risks. There was some years Itachi couldn’t make it due to his studies or being away thanks to his club’s activities. But he remembers the last year Itachi came for his birthday. It was a little after Itachi graduated and before he would start working for one of the main branched companies that their clan owns. If Sasuke remembers correctly it was for the software company that made most of the Uchiha clan’s money.

Madara chose all of the paths the alphas took. And he guesses Itachi showed enough promise to work with one of the clan’s best companies.

Sasuke always cringed a bit from this memory because at this point Sasuke had a visceral hatred for alphas thanks to the clan and his small interactions outside with the stupid alphas. He was already starting to give his brother cold treatments every time he saw him. But he really snapped at him on his sixteenth birthday.

4 Years Ago…

Sasuke was used to the stupid painting of Kagutsuchi that mocks him every time he stayed in this shitty place. He knew right before he graduates high school he was going to destroy that fucking painting as a last farewell to this fucking place.

He is currently doing push-ups. Sasuke has found small things like these exercises to help pass the time. Plus the fall season for Kendo Club was going to be rough, so he needed to get ready since he was at a disadvantage not being able to come to the summer training camp. It was too close to his birthday and the clan refused his request to attend since that would mean he couldn’t repent for his birthday.

There hadn’t been a beta born in the clan since Sasuke. So stupidly Madara thought this exile bullshit was working and doubled down on Sasuke doing it until he moves away for college. At that point he would be on his own. He’ll receive money from the clan until he graduates college. But after that he’ll be cut off. He’s already been saving up extra money on the side from his monthly allowance the clan paid him. So he’ll at least have enough to start with before he finds work.

Sasuke sighs stopping the exercise turning onto his back, looking up at that familiar ceiling. The future scared Sasuke a bit, but he was excited for freedom. He would finally be rid of this shitty place.

A light knock interrupts his thoughts. He glares towards the door before he walks over. He slides it open staring at his brother who was barely an inch taller than him, “I thought I told you if you had time not to bother anymore. I’ve learned to live without your distractions.”

Itachi has a sad smile, “I know but… I’m sure you wouldn’t mind the distraction. You can only do so many exercises before you get bored.” He goes into his bag pulling out a couple of big books, “You’ve been fascinated with Japanese history lately, so I’ve brought you some biography books on some famous samurais and ninjas.”

Sasuke rolls his eyes pushing the offered books back before he places his hand on the door, “I’m fine. Now leave.” He tries to close it.

Itachi stops him, “Sasuke… You’ve been acting different these last couple of years…What’s wrong?”

Sasuke growls, “I don’t need your pity.”

Itachi’s eyes widen, “Pity?”

Sasuke glares pushing Itachi until he hits the wall across from him, “Yes your fucking pity! You think you’re being nice?! You’re fulfilling your duty as my big brother!? That’s all bullshit! You still get gifts and rewards for being Mom and Dad’s precious alpha son! While me-“he slaps his hand along his chest, “I’m just a mistake the clan wants gone! So keep your books! Keep your pity! Keep your brotherly duties away from me! I don’t need them anymore!” He slides the door shut.

He was panting from the adrenaline due to his anger. Sasuke almost misses it, but he hears Itachi walk close to the door calling out a soft, “Happy Birthday Sasuke…”  before he walks away to avoid the guards who came shortly after to check on the commotion.

Sasuke would be lying if he said he didn’t feel guilty for the way he yelled at the one person in his clan that cared for him.

Present…

Sasuke always cringes at that memory. It was when he was at his absolute lowest and Itachi was an easy target because he would let him be his punching bag. He was a coward for taking his anger out on someone who loved him too much to fight back. After that it became harder and harder for him and Sasuke to meet. He believes the last time he saw Itachi in person was his high school graduation. He was the only one from his family to show up.

3 years ago….

Sasuke was walking along the gateway. Suigetsu and Jugo were meeting up with their family to celebrate. Which made sense. Sasuke already moved most of his things into his new apartment. So he might as well go buy a couple more things for the place.

He’s about to walk away before he feels someone grab his shoulder. He turns to see Itachi with a gentle smile, “Congratulations Sasuke.”

Sasuke felt a wave of embarrassment seeing Itachi again, since the last time they talked was during winter break and he screamed at him trying to fight and he lost pathetically.

Itachi sighs before he pokes his forehead, “Don’t worry about the past little brother. You were going through a rough time. Things haven’t been easy for you.”

Sasuke rubs the spot Itachi touched before he looks down ashamed, “I don’t need you to pity me.”

Itachi sighs, “I don’t know where you got this idea that all the things I do for you is out of pity. Sasuke I care about you greatly. And I’m so proud of the things you were able to achieve despite the clan holding you back as much as they do.” He explains in his usual soft tone.

Sasuke looks away, “I….I just… I’m so angry Itachi… Why was I born a beta? Mom and Dad’s genes should have guaranteed that I was born an alpha…”

Itachi sighs before he crosses his arms and smiles, “I think you’re more amazing than you realize Sasuke. You are the first Uchiha beta in a century. It’s actually amazing you were born a beta despite Mom and Dad’s genes. But these idiots with their traditional ways can only see as far as their pride will let them.” He looks away glaring at the thought of the clan members.

Sasuke looks to Itachi skeptically, “If you really think that, why are you working for them now?”

Itachi places a finger along his chin looking back at Sasuke with a mystic smile, “I’m working some things on the side. In due time you’ll see. But for now I’ll play along. But I must say it’s going to be harder for me to see you Sasuke. Plus you’ll be busy with your own things while attending college”

Sasuke was confused now. What was Itachi saying?

The man comes over hugging him close. He realized he’s now taller than his brother.

Since when did this happen?

The alpha man chuckles, “It’s been a while since we’ve hugged like this little brother. You’ve grown so much….”

Sasuke felt panicked like something extreme was changing, “This is goodbye?”

Itachi sighs relaxing in his hold, “For now…. I know the clan made it harder for us to be together and I’m sorry if it seemed like I was reaping the benefits thanks to my genes. But I promise you there wasn’t a moment you weren’t in my thoughts little brother…”

Sasuke suddenly felt his eyes water. He hasn’t cried in a long time. Why was he tearing up?

Itachi slowly lets go placing his hands along his shoulders gripping him firmly, “There's something you have above every single person in this clan little brother. Freedom. You might have been ostracized and abused for this freedom. But it’s now within your grasp. Become the person you want to be because you’re Sasuke. Not because you’re part of the Uchiha clan.”

Sasuke couldn’t remember the last time he’s called him this, “Nii-san…”

Itachi pokes Sasuke’s forehead one last time before he leaves with, “All I want Sasuke is your happiness. That is my only request as your brother.”

Afterwards he went inside a black car he just noticed pulled up and left Sasuke there with those words.

Itachi is the only one from the clan that loved him the most.

Sasuke now realized how much time he wasted being angry.

And now Itachi was gone.

Present…

Sasuke is now on his bed staring towards his contacts on LINE. Of course he has Itachi’s information. But the two were never good at messaging each other through there. They both preferred staying in contact in person. That’s just how the two operated. Sasuke jumps when his phone rings. He looks to see it was Naruto calling him right now.

He must be on his lunch break.

Sasuke answers with a gruff, “It’s twelve a.m. Naruto what do you want?”

Naruto on the other end replies, “I know your ass is awake because it takes forever for you to fall asleep sometimes. Especially when I’m not around.”

Sasuke smirks sitting up, “Then I guess you’re the one to blame for my lack of sleep since you decided to get a job where you’re unavailable at night.” He couldn’t help but growl.

Sasuke was less then pleased when he discovered Naruto’s work hours.

Naruto sighs apologetically, “I said sorry a hundred times already bastard! I have no control over this, and you know it! I told you whenever I work here it’s at night every summer. I have no room to argue since I only work during vacation.”

Didn’t mean it didn’t annoy him. Sasuke would never admit to the blond how empty his bed felt without him, “Well I guess it can’t be helped. Have you started on your summer homework.”

He hears some rustling at the other end, “Yeah. I’m working on the easy stuff like anatomy and statistics.”

Sasuke still was in awe at how well Naruto did at statistics, but he was terrible at science. He also remembers the alpha barely passed his other math classes in the past.

Naruto asks, “How about you?”

Sasuke smirks knowing his reaction once he answers, “I’m already done.”

He pulls the phone away when the blond screams, “YOU’RE FUCKING LYING!!! You have one more class than me! How the fuck are you done with all of your homework on top of your kendo shit!?”

Sasuke answers casually, “I just did it every night when I come home. There isn’t any slutty alphas to distract me.”

He hears a possessive growl, “There better not be.”

Sasuke chuckles darkly loving the jealous tone. God he missed him, “So you want to work on some biology when you get here on Sunday?” His birthday.

Naruto sighs, “I did want to just focus on us, but it might be the only time I can get a proper head start on it. So I guess I’ll take the offer.”

Sasuke stretches, “Well I’m getting tired Naruto so I’m going to bed now.”

He hears Naruto sigh, “It is late. Okay I’ll let you go! I’ll see you this Sunday!”

After that the two hung up and Sasuke lay back staring up at the ceiling. His heart was in knots because of how close his birthday was. He shakes his head though. He couldn’t act any differently than normal. It’s just another day. Another day with no meaning.

It has no power if he didn’t give it power.

Just another boring day.

It’s Sunday morning and Sasuke already felt anxious. He hated how even after all this time he still felt a cold chill run down his stomach. Like he was breaking a rule being outside. He knew none of that mattered anymore since it’s been three years since he’s been locked away for his birthday. But he always felt like someone from the clan was coming for him.

During his first year he was busy with club activities, so he was able to distract himself. But in his second year he was injured so he couldn’t do Kendo for a couple of weeks and his friends tried to come over and have a little celebration with him.

It did not end well, he snapped at everyone and had to apologize the next day and explain why he reacted the way he did. Karin and Jugo were understanding and Suigetsu laughed it off all forgiving him. He was grateful. But still felt like a piece of shit for snapping as much as he did.

So he needs to try to stay calm. Naruto doesn’t know it’s his birthday. He’s not coming over because it’s his birthday. He’s coming over because he wanted to make him a home cooked meal. He wants to treat Sasuke. To show how much he cares about him. It has nothing to do with his birthday.

Just another boring day.

He repeated that sentence over and over to try to keep it together. He focused on cleaning his apartment like he usually did on his time off. He hung some clothes out on the hanger. Deep cleaned the bathroom. These chores helped make Sasuke believe this day was mundane.

It was one pm when he heard a knock. Sasuke goes to answer it and sees Naruto there with bags of groceries in both hands. The blond has a bright grin when he comes inside, Sasuke helps the blond grab some of the items from him to free one of Naruto’s hands. After the door is shut Naruto kisses Sasuke and the beta kisses back. They deepen the kiss a bit now heating up.

Naruto uses his newly freed hand to push them apart with a flushed expression before he smiles again, “I missed you.”

Sasuke’s insides purred satisfied. Despite his anxiety, Naruto’s presence was just enough to ease him.

The blond goes into the kitchen putting the items into the fridge and along the counter before he goes over to Sasuke hugging him close taking in his scent.

“God it’s been too long.” Naruto sighs hugging the taller beta around his chest stroking along his back.

Sasuke hugs him back laying his head on top of the blond mop, “It’s your fault dead last.”

Naruto punches his shoulder lightly, “Not all of us get allowances from our rich families. The last thing I want is to rely on Jiraiya and Iruka financially.”

Sasuke couldn’t argue with that stroking along his back. He hated how he felt a heat of lust shoot through him. But they would have all night for those activities later, so he lets Naruto go, “So what would you like to work on first?”

The blond smiles uneasy as he lets his backpack slip off before he raises it up in front of him, “Can you help me with my biology homework?”

Sasuke nods agreeing with this. The sooner they get most of this done the sooner Naruto could focus on the rest of his assignments with ease.

So the two go into the living room to get the work done for the next couple of hours. Sasuke can get through this.

Just another boring day.

The blond sighs relieved as he shuts the book harshly, “Fucking done!”

Sasuke smiles amused, “You actually didn’t do as bad as you usually do. So the information is retaining better.”

Naruto looks at the beta brightly, “Really?”

Sasuke nods, “You’ve come a long way. By the way, what was your score on the exam?”

Naruto blushes before he smiles, “E-Eighty-nine….”

Sasuke’s hand moved on top of the blond mop messing up his hair, “See? You’re getting there.”

Naruto groans at his teasing pushing him back before he goes in between Sasuke’s legs laying along his shoulder kissing his neck, “I had a really good teacher help me through it…”

Sasuke couldn’t help but feel his member tingle at the breath along his neck. It would be so easy to turn off his brain for the rest of the day. Just fuck Naruto until he forgets everything. But he holds back again and just loosely wrap an arm around him stroking his back, “Well you should give him a raise for having to deal with your short attention span.”

Naruto growls biting his neck painfully. Shit he didn’t mean to thrust his hips up. Sasuke is hard now. God he was pent up, he should have jerked off before Naruto came over.

Naruto of course noticed this and smirks mischievously, “I see this guy missed me too.” He strokes along his tented arousal, “But I want to be able to walk in the kitchen with no issues. So will my mouth be okay?”

Sasuke nods his dick throbbing at just the thought of it.

The alpha chuckles before he leans down undoing his pants quickly after he slips both his jeans and boxers down enough until his throbbing member bounces in the air, free from its cotton prison. Sasuke hisses when he feels Naruto’s devious tongue swirl around the head before he engulfs him entirely. Sasuke takes a hold of his blond strands to help anchor him while Naruto bobs his head deliciously.

“F-Fuck Naruto! So perfect! I love that fucking mouth!” he grunts as his hips arches up trying to hold back from thrusting. Naruto didn’t have a gag reflex so there were no issues. But he didn’t want to mess up his throat since he needed to do more things later. Plus he needed to go home tonight since Sasuke has to be up around six am tomorrow to meet up with his club for training camp.

So he let Naruto’s devious mouth take him to nirvana. He felt his balls shutter when Naruto swallowed and tightened his mouth thrusting his tongue hard along his urethra.

“F-Fuck Naruto! C-Close!” his breath shutters as he claws at Naruto’s head. The blond didn’t stop and just swallows him harder until he hisses, “Cumming!” Sasuke groans before he ejaculates deep inside his mouth as Naruto swallows him ravenously.

Sasuke grunts satisfied as Naruto rises up and kisses him hard. Sasuke kisses him back intensely, tasting himself before he deepens the kiss.

Naruto breaks away, “Fuck you’re too sexy Sasuke…”

Sasuke smirks when he rubs his hand along Naruto’s hard-on. He lifts the blond onto the couch pulling his pants and underwear down before he swallows him halfway. Sasuke knew his limits. He strokes the rest of the blond matching his movements. He can tell Naruto was close from how hard his veins were pulsing inside his mouth.

Naruto grunts, “S-Sasuke! Cumming!!”

Sasuke swallows him as much as he can before he breaks free and lifts up Naruto’s shirt letting the rest of his release squirt along his chest. Luckily he swallowed most of his wasted seed, so the mess wasn’t that bad. He gets up to grab a wet towel to clean the blond, but his eyes widen when he sees Naruto’s penis forming a knot. He lowers down staring at it. It was the first time he’d seen Naruto knot.

“Is that normal?” He asked looking at Naruto’s flushed expression before the alpha nods.

“Y-Yes… Give it a sec and it’ll go down. This happens usually when I cum really hard… You’re just so sexy Sasuke…” Naruto explains.

Sasuke couldn’t help but feel dejected though. Usually when Naruto cums it was because he was fucking him or jerking him off while he reaches around. Sure he’s blown Naruto a couple of times, but he’s never reacted this way.

Sasuke feels uneasy when he asks, “Is it because you’re meant to fuck omegas and women? Is that why you’re knotting right now? Because I blew you?”

Naruto realized what he was asking before he sat up taking a hold of his hand shaking his head, “No Sasuke!”

Sasuke felt insecure, “Then how come this is the first time I’m seeing you knot?”

The blond blushes, “I…I usually hold back…”

Sasuke’s eyes widen confused, “Why would you hold back?”

Naruto looking embarrassed now, “Because it actually hurts when I’m not tied to anyone.”

The beta leans down his grip on Naruto’s hands tightens, “Are you in pain right now?”

Naruto smiles shyly, “Y-Yeah…. But it’s more like a cramp. Like I said it’ll go away. I usually have better control over it, but it’s been forever since we’ve seen each other thanks to exams and both of us being busy this summer. So because I’ve been extra pent up it was harder to control.” He explains.

Sasuke nods understanding now, “I’m sorry for… overreacting…” he adjusts his pants dressing back up.

Naruto does the same despite feeling the pain from his cock still being hard, “Why would you feel insecure? You know I think you’re hotter than sin right?”

Sasuke stands back up, “Maybe…. But sometimes I think… that because you’re an alpha you’re not truly satisfied if you don’t top me.”

Naruto gets up taking a hold of his hands again, “Would you like me to top you? Because I’m okay with staying the bottom. But if you want me to top I’ll do it Sasuke.”

Sasuke looks at him concern, “I love topping you. But what if you rut one day and you’ll feel unfulfilled if we don’t do what’s natural for you?”

Naruto chuckles before he looks at him with a lustful smile, “Trust me Sasuke, when I rut your dick will be the thing that bruises. Because the last couple of times I was unsatisfied using anything but my dildos during my ruts.”

Sasuke’s eyes widen. Naruto was truly a different breed, “You really are okay with bottoming all the time? Even though you’re an alpha?”

The blond blushes but shrugs, “I always have. Ever since I experimented, I haven’t felt satisfied with just pleasuring my dick anymore.”

Sasuke couldn’t help but feel a dark pull towards Naruto taking a hold of his hips pressing hard against him, “Fuck why are you so hot alpha…?”

Naruto’s face is red before he strokes his bangs back lovingly, “I guess we were meant to find each other beta…” He then separates them, “If we get too heated I won’t ever get a chance to cook. So save it for later Sasuke.” Naruto walks towards the bathroom to clean up before he goes to the kitchen.

When Naruto leaves him alone Sasuke suddenly remembers what day it was. He shakes his head. Naruto was a good distraction, so he needed to focus on the blond and not let his dark thoughts creep in.

He can keep it together for another couple of hours. He’s got this.

“Holy shit you’re mortal….” The blond points out surprised when he’s mending his cut finger. Naruto needed help peeling the cucumbers for the sunomomo. But since Sasuke hasn’t helped out in the kitchen since he was ten he didn’t realize how reckless he was and accidentally sliced his finger.

Naruto already put the rice in the cooker. And was frying the fish at the moment. But he set the fish aside to tend Sasuke’s injury.

The blond chuckles, “It’s kind of nice to have a leg up on you for once.”

Sasuke looks down before his eyes travels to his mates face, but it wasn’t Naruto he saw. His heart shutters when he sees an image of his mother tending to a similar injury.

Back then he injured himself from eagerly cutting his finger peeling the potatoes for the nikujaga.

When was the last time he saw his mother smile at him? How long has it been since he felt his father pat his head proudly? What happened to those moments of peace and serenity? Why was it all taken from him? He starts to breathe roughly. He was already feeling a bit overwhelmed emotionally because of what day it was.

Sasuke doesn’t realize how bad he looked in front of his mate until he suddenly feels a warm hand stroke along his cheek, “Sasuke? What’s wrong? You look pale….”

Sasuke gets up pushing Naruto back, “I… I can’t do this…” he moves away going into his room. Leaving the lights off and shutting the curtains to shield the last of the sunlight before nightfall.

His heart settles. He hates how calm this makes him. Like the little boy inside him knew he was not supposed to be outside. He needs to be punished for existing. Because the thing that took away that happiness was Sasuke. Sasuke was the one at fault for being born… If only they stopped with Itachi… then his family would be happier. No burdens thanks to his existence….

Sasuke jumps when Naruto walks in. He turns away, “Leave me alone….”

He only hears the door shut but he knew Naruto was still there. Slowly the alpha walks closer until Sasuke feels the blond’s strong arms wrap around his torso pulling him into a gentle hug, “Talk to me…. What’s wrong Sasuke?”

Sasuke felt uneasy. It was supposed to be a boring day. He was finally going to get through it like it was nothing. But like every year he fails and is reduced back to this pathetic boy in a dark room.

He feels Naruto stroke his palm along his chest trying to soothe him as he kisses his neck, “Should I go home, and we can reschedule this?”

Now that Naruto was here this close he turns around hugging him tight. He felt even more fear being alone with his thoughts. His face was pressed along the blond’s shoulder as he was shaking his head no.

Naruto’s fingers stroke along his back now, “Then talk to me Sasuke…. What’s going on?”

Sasuke whispers against his ears, “It’s my birthday today….”

Naruto’s eyes widen pushing him back to take a hold of his cheeks, “W-Why didn’t you tell me? I would have done more the-“

But he shakes his head taking a hold of his wrist pulling him off but not letting Naruto go, “I hate my birthday. I wanted to try and pretend it was like any other day.”

Naruto looks at him with concern, “Why do you hate your birthday?”

Sasuke feels his heart throb as he begins to shake, “B-Because…. As soon as I presented… The family head order me to stay locked up for twenty-four hours every year when it was my birthday.”

He noticed how Naruto’s whole body tensed and the way his hair frizzed up, “What the fuck?! Weren’t you like ten when you presented?!”

Sasuke nods.

Suddenly Naruto pulls away he paces looking like he wanted to punch something. Before he finally growls darkly, “If I ever meet this Madara guy he’ll end up in the fucking hospital!”

The beta was surprised by this angry declaration. Naruto turns back hugging him close, “That piece of shit made you celebrate your existence like that?! No wonder you’re having such a hard time right now…”

Sasuke’s insides trembled as he held Naruto back. Feeling like he was his life raft in his sea of anxiety.

Naruto pushes them apart taking a hold of Sasuke’s cheeks, “What triggered you earlier?”

Sasuke looks away before he slowly looks back to explain, “I used to help my mother in the kitchen when I was little… When you were helping me with my cut…. It kind of brought back all the memories before I presented…My birthdays weren’t always in a dark room. Back then I would spend time with my family….”

Naruto looks at him sadly, “I can see why you’re torn up…” Naruto kisses him gently before he strokes his cheeks, “I’m so sorry… I know how hard it is dealing with this kind of thing…Am I triggering you by cooking right now?”

Sasuke shakes his head, “No… I… I guess I’m feeling fragile because it’s my birthday and one of the things my mother did was cook for me.”

Naruto smiles, “Then we’ll take it easy. I still wanna cook for you because I want to spoil you right now. But I won’t spoil you because it’s your birthday. I’ll spoil you because you’re my mate and I care about you, ya know!” he cheerfully explains.

Sasuke was happy Naruto wasn’t trying to make them celebrate. The two broke their hold and Naruto leads him back into the kitchen gently.

Naruto places a hand on his back, “We’ll get through this together… If you need to be alone or you want to take a break together we’ll do it. You’re never going to get better if you don’t face this.”

Sasuke nods. He didn’t want his trauma from his childhood to shape the rest of his life. The clan has no reach of him anymore. The only one that mattered in his life was his friends and his mate.

His beautiful mate that was helping him through this tough day.

They continued cooking the meal together. Now that Sasuke wasn’t hiding he was able to open up his discomfort more and Naruto tended to him. Sometimes he needed to be alone in the dark room for a bit. If he was in there too long Naruto would grab him. Sometimes he needed Naruto to come with him and hold him for a moment.

It made cooking more difficult, but Naruto never looked annoyed or frustrated. He just smiled understandingly and patiently waited with him until he was ready to help out again. 

It was a shitty day on the anniversary of his birth. But it’s okay.

Naruto was here to help him through it.

It was eight-thirty by the time they finished preparing the meal. Two hours longer than planned. But Naruto reassured him it was fine. It was a traditional Japanese meal with a little twist. Naruto added cherry tomatoes to the sunomomo. And there were a couple of onigiri, but Naruto made homemade tomato puree and used that as the onigiri’s filling. He’s never heard of a tomato filling for onigiri. Maybe a fresh tomato but puree?

Sasuke couldn’t help but point out, “You didn’t have to actually incorporate tomatoes into the meal Naruto… You could have just made everything normal.”

Naruto crosses his arms proudly, “I saw it as a challenge! A traditional meal is boring!”

Sasuke couldn’t help but roll his eyes, “If you say so.”

The men both clapped saying, “Let’s eat.”

Sasuke takes a dish and begins with a piece of fried fish. He’s shocked at all the flavors. He remembers seeing Naruto with a lot of seasoning and some extra veggies. He must have used it to give the fish it’s colorful flavor.

He couldn’t help but whisper, “It’s good.”

Sasuke couldn’t help but be embarrassed from the way Naruto was smiling at his reaction.

He then tries the sunomomo and is pleased with how well it tastes with the cherry tomatoes. And last besides the basics like rice and the miso soup there was tomato-filled onigiri. Sasuke takes a large bite and is shocked at how well it goes together. Naruto mixed the rice with furikake, and Naruto rolled the onigiri perfectly.

Sasuke’s whole body trembled at how good it was, “When did you learn how to make food this appealing?”

He saw the fidgety smile on Naruto’s face before he answered “Back when I was little I had to learn how to fend for myself. I couldn’t always survive on cup noodles. So I slowly learned how to cook the basics. It took me a while before I learned more interesting dishes. Especially after Iruka help me expand my knowledge further.”

Sasuke continues to dig in. Enjoying the home cooked meal his mate worked so hard to put together for him.

Afterwards they clapped their hands, “Thank you for the meal!”

Naruto got up to gather the dishes and Sasuke was going to wash them since his mate did most of the cooking. After he gathered everything Sasuke felt Naruto press his shoulder against his, “I’m glad you liked it.”

Sasuke’s heart shuttered from his gentle tone, “Thank you… for making dinner and for helping me through…” he pauses before he slowly finishes quietly, “my birthday…”

Suddenly he felt Naruto move behind him holding him close stroking along his chest softly, “I’m so happy you’re here. Theres no one else on this planet besides you I want as my mate. You’re perfect. You’re my perfect beta that means the world to me…I’m sorry the day that you were born makes you this sad.” He feels Naruto lay his marked cheek along his shoulder blade, “Thank you for existing.”

Sasuke felt the tears fall. He turns around shuttering as he hugs Naruto tightly before he kisses him. Not with lust but because he just wanted to be near him. He wanted to show Naruto how much he meant to him as his mate, “Please stay the night…. I…I need you here…” His hold tightens.

Naruto hugs him back, “I’m always here for you Sasuke…”

After they wash up the two go straight to bed. Sasuke lays along Naruto’s chest hugging him close. For once sex was the last thing on either of their minds. They knew how to hold back when they needed to focus on their responsibilities. But today there was no desire for it. Sasuke just wanted to hold Naruto close as he feels the pleasant touches of Naruto’s fingers tracing along Sasuke’s scalp.

It was the first time in a while that Sasuke didn’t mind it was his birthday.

Losing himself in the hold of his mate as he drifts off to sleep. Remembering his favorite moments with his family. It didn’t hurt as much thinking about that time.

It was his birthday, and he was sleeping peacefully with Naruto.

End of Episode 4

Chapter Text

Things have slowed down for Naruto since Sasuke left for his training camp. Sure they haven’t been hanging out before because of Naruto’s job and Sasuke’s club activities. But after discovering it was Sasuke’s birthday and why he was traumatized by it, Naruto felt more of a need to be beside his mate so he could comfort him.

He yawns as he was stocking some products in the convenience store. While his co-worker is taking care of the customers. After he hears the ding go off signaling the door opening Naruto grabs the empty box and looks towards his co-worker Shino. He is a very stoic kind of guy. He remembers him in a couple of his classes, and he knew Kiba for a long time, so the two would hang out occasionally. The guy had an odd fascination with bugs and if Naruto remembers correctly he was studying to become a biologist to research them.

Shino had more years than all of them before he graduated. He’ll most likely finish school around the same time Sakura will.

Naruto noticed Shino looked a bit strained. The customers must have been annoying, “Do you need to switch spots Shino? I could man the front if you wanna break down the cardboard boxes in the back.”

Shino nods and simply takes the box from his hand before he curtly shuts the door towards the back. Naruto couldn’t help but sigh as he took position in the front. It was a slow day, so most likely he or Shino would have to leave, which sucked since he could use the money, but their boss said if there wasn’t a need for two of them to be there one of them would have to leave.

Shino worked this job during the school year. So he often let Naruto stay since he has more opportunity. But last time Shino asked if this situation happened again if he could stay this time.

Naruto agreed seeing no reason to not follow through with this request, since that was fair. So he wonders how he was going to kill time before heading home. Since the only thing waiting for him there was a hot apartment and the rest of his homework. He looked up in thought and realized it’s been a while since he’s visited Tsunade. The last time he saw her was right before he started dating Sasuke.

Naruto wanted to let her know about the new details of his life and see if he was making any mistakes in this relationship he’s unfamiliar with.

But before he get’s carried away he decides to call Sasuke, since the last time he told someone about their relationship he did it without discussing it with his mate.

He didn’t want to make the same mistake and hurt Sasuke again.

The alpha taps along the countertop impatiently as he waits for his mate to pick up the call. His heart buzzes with warmth when he hears the gruff answer from the other end.

“Naruto I’m about to shower, what’s wrong?” Sasuke askes sounding annoyed. But Naruto could hear the softness in his tone.

“Don’t worry I won’t be long. I just wanted to check if it was okay if I talk to my therapist about our relationship.” Naruto rubs his neck with his free hand nervously.

He heard a door shut in the background before the beta answered, “Is there a reason you want to tell your therapist about our relationship?”

Naruto shakes his head even though he knows Sasuke can’t see, “No real reason really then to update her on my life. I’ve been talking to her for eight years about stuff going on in my life to get her advice about how I’m doing. Plus going to her helps keep my trauma in check a bit.”

He could hear the concern in Sasuke’s voice, “Did you have another anxiety attack?”

Naruto smiles a little nervous, “No. But going to her helps reduce that sometimes. I get all my trauma out for her to deal with since she gets paid for that anyway.”

Sasuke sighs on the line, “I don’t mind if you tell her since therapy usually stays in the office and it doesn’t affect our lives that much. So you can go ahead and tell her if that’ll help you Naruto.”

Naruto smiles, “Thank you! I really appreciate this Sasuke!”

He could hear the soft smile, “I can tell how important this is for you to talk about our relationship with her. But I appreciate you for asking me this time before you did.”

Naruto nods despite no one seeing him, “I didn’t want to upset you again.” The blond couldn’t help but blush before he says, “I miss you…”

Sasuke softly replies, “I miss you too. Hopefully we’ll both have free time after my training camp.”

Naruto nods, “I promise to make time for you!”

“You better. I gotta go now or I’ll be late for lunch.”, Sasuke explains.

Naruto smiles, “Good luck and I’ll see you soon.”

“Bye.”

With that he finally hung up, which was perfect timing since soon after a group of teenagers walked into the store and Naruto greeted them waiting to see if they needed assistance or whenever they were ready to pay for their desired items. As the blond waits, he spaces out thinking of his future conversation with Tsunade.

Naruto was right about being the one to leave first, so he was glad to be prepared to waste the rest of his day in the cool office of his therapist. He sighs content as he lays along the couch feeling the cool air. The ac in Tsunade’s office was the best, the one at his job was okay but he’s always moving around but now Naruto was here feeling relaxed and cool.

Tsunade stared at him coldly, “Did you come here because you have no ac at your apartment?”

Naruto chuckles dryly, “That’s part of it yeah.” He sits up smiling at her, “But another part is that a lot has happened since we’ve talked.”

The blond woman rose a brow, “Oh? What has happened in the past three months?”

Naruto fiddles with his thumbs before he looks down, “Well… a day after our talk…. I was confessed to by an omega acquaintance… She had been in some of my group projects, and we were on good terms mostly…”

Tsunade looks at his concern, “Did that trigger you?”

Naruto nods, “Yeah… because she was doing this thing called a heat confession.”

The woman’s eyes widen before she takes a breath calming down, but Naruto could smell it. Tsunade smelled like cumin and shishito peppers. While she was usually professional the woman did little to hide the distain in her eyes at the thought of an omega trying to take advantage of Naruto.

“Heat confessions is a very manipulative way for omegas to try to sway alpha partners they desire. Did this affect you negatively?” Tsunade asked.

Naruto slowly nods, “At first I was caught off guard by it… But then it morphed into fear because her smell started to smell like Mizuki’s scent.”

Tsunade nods, “You try not to be around omegas in heat since that’s one of your triggers.”

Naruto frowns as he links his fingers together nervously, “I started shaking…. And it was like he was there…. I almost cried but then… a beta came in and deescalate the situation.”

The woman’s eyes widen but she looks relieved, “I’m glad that someone stepped in. But I’m sure it wasn’t easy to not feel anxious even afterwards.”

The blond man nods, “Yeah, I was still out of it even after he took me to the nurse to see if it started my rut. My nurse suggested I go home. But I didn’t want to…. Because I wanted to prove to myself that I can overcome this thing….”

Tsunade crosses her arms as she looks uneasy, “Why did you feel the need to push yourself Naruto?”

Naruto felt himself tear up, but he held back, “I guess I’m tired of always being…. Fragile.. I aways feel like I’m walking on eggshells everyday to keep myself together sometimes. And I wanted to overcome this scary feeling that confession made me feel.”

The woman writes down a couple of things before she looks back to Naruto, “What happened after you left the nurse’s office?”

Naruto looks down uneasy, “Well the beta that helped me… His name is Sasuke, he’s really popular and good looking. A lot of girls at my school like him. But he can be a bit cold, and he doesn’t really like alphas. So when he stopped me he wanted to see if I was going to hurt anyone because he didn’t believe that I was okay. He was right that I was uneasy, but I don’t think it was in the way he was expecting it to be.”

He hears Tsunade’s pen click a little before she probes, “Did he set you off?”

Naruto rises up remembering that it was a stressful time when he and Sasuke first interacted with each other, “He kept asking me a lot of things that made me more…uneasy…. And then….I… I snapped and told him that I was raped and that’s why I reacted the way I did….”

Tsunade’s eyes widen before she looks down a little disappointed, “You were trying to push him away.”

The blond nods, “Yeah…. Afterwards I ran into the bathroom… he followed me…. And I explained everything to him…. Telling him all about Mizuki and what he did to me…. At the time…. I wanted to hurt him… I felt like his hatred towards me because I was an alpha annoyed me, so I wanted to show him why I was different and why I needed space. I wanted to scare him away….”

Tsunade writes into her notes again before she leans back against her chair, “You’re usually very careful about that information Naruto. The last person you told was Sakura because she’s been your friend for years and has proven how much she cares for you. Naruto I want you to know I understand why you did it. You felt unrightfully targeted because of your second gender. And you were already uneasy thanks to that omega’s heat confession. But using what happened to you as a weapon is never okay.”

Naruto nods as his linked fingers tightened, “R-Right… I realized what I was doing…. And I regretted it…. But part of me thought he wanted nothing to do with me anyway…. So I thought this would have been our last encounter….”

Tsunade tilts her head intrigued, “It wasn’t?”

The younger alpha shakes his head, “He actually came into my stall and helped calm me down…. He apologized for setting me off…. And we… we went out to eat and became closer.”

Tsunade sighs relieved, “You’re lucky he was understanding Naruto…”

Naruto smiles uneasy, “R-Right…. But um something else happened a little after we hung out….”

The woman looked at him confused waiting for him to elaborate.

He fiddles his fingers before he finally says it, “A couple of days later w-we…. We had sex…. And became mates…”

Tsunade’s eyes widen leaning back, “That’s a little fast isn’t it?”

Naruto looks down ashamed, “Yeah… but I don’t know…after the whole thing in the bathroom…. I felt drawn to him…. Sasuke… he understands what it’s like to feel uneasy…. And alone…. He’s been through a lot himself…. I won’t go into detail because I’m not sure if he would be okay with me talking about his uneasy family life. But he get’s what it’s like and that’s why he was able to help me….”

Tsunade nods, “I see… but I’m just surprised he didn’t stay a friend. Your past sexual partners were strangers because that felt safe for you. But you initiated sex for the first time with this beta that you dumped your trauma onto…. That’s really fast for you Naruto….”

The blond nods, “I know… but I felt like… he was safe…. When he hugged me to help calm me down I didn’t feel anxious or overwhelmed…. I felt safe… He smells like a smoky forest…”

Tsunade realized what he was saying, “Did the scent remind you of the nine foxes?”

Naruto nods, “It did at first…. But now I just think it’s him….”

The alpha woman sighs pinching her temple, “So what happened after you slept with Sasuke?”

Naruto smiles blushing, “We became mates.”

He could hear her groan, “Naruto…. Not only did you dump your trauma on this beta and had sex with him, but he’s your first mate as well…. That’s a lot to push on someone.”

Naruto’s eyes widen uneasy, “It is?”

“While this beta may be okay with all of this, these are a lot of your firsts with someone. It makes me uneasy Naruto because if you were to break up for any reason…. I fear you would not recover….”

Naruto feels his stomach drop, “But we’re really happy together….”

“How long have you been mates?”

“Um… over three months now.”

Tsunade sets her notes aside and goes over to Naruto taking a hold of his hands gently, “I know how amazing young love feels Naruto…. I know that if feels like he’s your everything and that you feel unstoppable. But…. I also know how it can fuck you up if anything goes wrong…I’m not saying you two should brake up Naruto. But you need to make sure you understand how much pressure you have on this relationship since it had such a hectic start to it.” She sits back in her chair crossing her legs.

“I didn’t realize…. How much I was putting on Sasuke…. And now that I’m thinking about it… I stayed over at his house a lot and basically lived there…” Naruto explained uneasy.

Tsunade nods, “It’s probably the first time for your mate as well. You both probably feel powerful when your together. And there’s nothing wrong with that. Like I said, you don’t have to end this relationship with this beta. It can be very good for you to experience love in a consenting way especially after everything you’ve been through.”

Naruto looks up, “Then what should I do? I mean I haven’t been staying over as much since I started working my summer job and he’s been busy with his club activities.”

Tsunade explains, “That’s good then. I know it probably wasn’t something you did willingly. But it’s good to get some space to think about things. If this relationship with this beta feels equal Naruto and you two end up happy for the rest of your lives that’s great. But if something does happen just remember you’re both human and have your own struggles. And it’s good to step back and look at something from afar so you don’t make mistakes that could hurt you in the end.”

Naruto nods, “Right…. I… I think I was starting to see what I was doing… I just didn’t realize how much I was pushing him. I felt like I was always taking from him and felt the need to give him something. He didn’t think I was pushing him though…”

Tsunade nods, “He probably doesn’t realize it since your both mates. In society it’s a stigma that mates are supposed to carry every struggle together. But that should not be the standard. That’s why you see mates break up since so much is pushed on each other. It’s good you recognized what you were doing even though you probably didn’t realize to what extent.”

“I like him a lot Tsunade….”

The woman nods, “I can tell…”

“I wanna live together with him one day…. I want to always be there for him…”

Tsunade stops him before he became a mess, “That’s okay… but you need to realize you won’t always be there. To love each other in a healthy way you both need space and your own time apart. Because if you’re always together, you’ll get tired and start to blame each other over useless matters. If Sasuke is going to be your mate for life Naruto, enjoy the time apart from him while you can. Because if that’s the eventual path you’re going to take you won’t have moments at your shitty apartment with your friends.”

When she said that Naruto realized all of his free time lately has been with Sasuke. And he remembers Kiba complaining about him not being around anymore. At the time he brushed it off as useless banter, but Tsunade was right, they were all in college and this was the last time any of them would have to hang out with each other before they started their lives as adults.

He gets up taking a hold of the alpha woman’s hand, “Thanks Tsunade! I understand how much I’ve been putting on this new relationship…. Thank you for making me realize…”

The woman smiles gently, “Like I said young love is exciting. So it’s easy for anyone to forget their relationships outside of that sometimes.”

Naruto nods, “Right…is it alright if we cut this short? I kinda have a lot of energy right now…”

Tsunade rolls her eyes used to his energetic nature, “Go ahead. Even if I force you to stay you’ll just be too impatient to talk about anything else.”

He gets up and bows, “Thanks baa-chan! You’re the best!”

She simply waves him away, “Yeah, Yeah. Don’t do anything stupid.”

With that Naruto left to go straight to his apartments. Knowing his friends were dying in their hot living room.  

When he makes it to his home he sees Kiba and Shikamaru on the floor in front of the shitty fan. Both had popsicle sticks hanging from their mouths.

Shikamaru was the first to acknowledge his presence, “You finished your shift?”

Naruto nods, “Yeah. Hey guys you got homework?”

Both men groaned.

Kiba complains, “Like I can concentrate on anything in this hot ass room.”

Shikamaru grunts, “I finished everything the first day….”

Both Kiba and Naruto looked at him like he grew another head. Naruto couldn’t help but think about how amazing Shikamaru and Sasuke were for finishing their summer homework so fast.

He muttered, “Smart guys are scary…”

Kiba growls, “I hate your big brain Shikamaru.”

Naruto continues on, “Well since it’s been hot as hell this week wanna go to the beach tomorrow?”

Kiba and Shikamaru looked at him confused, “Eh?”

Naruto grins, “I’m off all day tomorrow and it would be nice to leave and enjoy the beach.”

Kiba groans laying back down, “Isn’t it a little last minute?”

Naruto decided to get his attention on something else, “Hinata would be cute in a bathing suit.” The blond couldn’t help but smirk at the way his friend flinched at the idea of his mate in a revealing outfit.

Shikamaru knew Kiba would be on board if Hinata was brought into conversation, “Troublesome….”

Naruto claps happily, “Great! I’ll call everyone else and see if they want to go the beach with us!”

Shikamaru groans while laying back while Kiba is on his phone texting his mate to convince her to go along with this sporadic trip.

Naruto was happy he still had the ability to go places together. He just hopes everyone is able to come.

Shikamaru groans as he waits in the driver seat drowsy, “Why did I let my mother convince me to get a drivers license…”

They rented a large van that would hold all of their beach supplies and carry enough people. The three alphas were able to convince Hinata, Ino, and Choji to come along on this beach trip. Naruto was a little sad Sakura couldn’t come but she had a lot more homework than them since her school is a lot tougher. And Sai was busy painting for his next exhibit and couldn’t step away from his piece since he had a short window to complete it.

That was okay though. Naruto would see the two later this summer when the firework festival is in town. Sakura would be done with her homework and Sai would have some free time since there was always a break after art events.

He was in the front with Shikamaru while the two couples were squished in the back as the group drove to the beach early to hopefully get a good spot before the horde of people came to the beach. When they found their parking spot the group walked together finding a nice shady spot near the rocks close to the changing rooms.

Ino and Hinata went first with their mates close behind, while that left him and Shikamaru alone on the beach already shirtless since they came already dressed in their swim trunks.

Shikamaru cracked a beer open while Naruto opened his water bottle enjoying the salty breeze.

After the taller alpha drank his beer he looks to Naruto stating, “You got a mate.”

Naruto’s face flushed. He could tell Shikamaru was stating this, and it was not a question. He’s probably been meaning to talk to Naruto about this for a while.

He hugs his knees, “Y-Yeah…”

Shikamaru also looks out towards the ocean, “It’s not an omega….and it’s not a female beta.”

Naruto felt his heart throb in his ears. He was scared. The blond knew him coming home with all those marks on his neck was risky.

He simply nods.

Shikamaru sighs chugging his beer before he puts the can into a makeshift garbage, “Just be careful. And don’t worry, Kiba is clueless.”

Naruto nods, “R-Right…”

The taller man looks at him, “This guy makes you happy?”

While Naruto remembers Tsunade’s advice about his relationship he couldn’t help but have a gushy smile when he thinks of Sasuke, “More than anything….”

He felt Shikamaru tousle his hair before he quickly let him go respecting Naruto’s boundries like always, “As long as your happy I don’t care if your dating an alien. Just be careful.”

Naruto couldn’t help but feel grateful before he nods, “Thank you….”

Luckily they finished talking by the time the rest came out in their suits. The group had fun taking turns going into the water.

Ino and Naruto were out in the ocean while Kiba was pulling Hinata around in a floaty. Shikamaru and Choji were drinking and talking since it’s been a while since the two were able to hang out.

Ino looks at her childhood friend and mate happily before she turns to Naruto tossing him the beach ball, “Thanks for inviting us. I think we all needed a change of scenery.”

Naruto smiles tossing the ball back, “No problem. How has adult life been?” Ino and Choji were the only two out of their group to not go to college since Choji’s family had a successful restaurant and Ino’s family owned a flower shop.

Ino shrugs, “It’s been fine for the most part. I’m a little sad that forehead didn’t show up. She thinks she’s too good for us huh?” she teases Sakura.

Naruto shakes his head. But the two girls always playfully bantered like this since middle school. So he was used to it.

Ino holds the ball looking up at the sky.

He couldn’t help but notice she was somewhere else mentally, “My dad…. He’s actually mad that I didn’t become mates with her.”

Naruto’s eyes widen, “Why?”

Ino shrugs, “She has always been smart. And we got along well. But…. we never felt attracted to each other like that…. I remember when we both presented Sakura wasn’t allowed to stay the night anymore… We couldn’t hold hands anymore… Even though we’re best friends. I think that put a strain on our relationship…. And we forgot how to be friends. Luckily…. We came back and we were able to be friends again. Despite the stigma against a alpha and omega being together platonically. I started going out with Choji and she began going out with Sai. So our parents eased up. But now that she’s in college to become a heart surgeon all of a sudden my dad is acting like I blew my chances even though it never would have happened.”

Naruto nods understanding her struggle, “But Choji is awesome.”

Ino giggles staring towards her mate, “He is. I love him.”

Naruto smiles, happy she was resilient despite her father’s expectations.

She looks back at him deadpan, “I also think I’m pregnant.”

Naruto’s face goes stiff, “Eh…?”

Ino continues, “You’re the only person I’ve said this to so keep it between us.”

Naruto’s jaw drops, “Huh???”

Afterwards the two go back to the beach. Ino acts like nothing happened when she goes to hug Choji while Naruto simply grabs a beer chugging it down acting like one of his friends didn’t just hit him with life changing news.

The rest of the trip went on without a hitch and the group left a little before the sun set hoping to beat the traffic on their way home.

After Ino and Choji get dropped off Kiba goes to stay in a love hotel with Hinata. So that left Shikamaru and Naruto alone.

As the two alphas drove the taller man asked, “We got like four more hours before we have to return this van. Wanna go for a drive?”

Naruto smiles, “Sure let’s pick up some more drinks.”

They went to a convenience store to grab more beers before they took off. Shikamaru found a pathway that led to the top of a cliff. There was a metal bar along the ledge for people to safely look at the view.

Shikamaru couldn’t help but point out as he drank his beer, “You’re super dark man. You look like a male gal especially with your hair.

Naruto blushes before he pouts drinking his own beer, “Fuck off.”

Shikamaru chuckles.

Naruto sighs staring at the view.

Shikamaru points out, “So you guys been together for three months?”

Naruto’s heart shuttered before he nodded, “Yeah. I can’t tell you who it is though… He asked me not to tell anyone about our relationship. But you figured it out so I’m not going to deny it.”

Shikamaru leans against the railing, “I guess that makes sense. You’re relationship is a little taboo.”

Naruto nods.

The taller man askes, “So…. What’s it like? Sleeping with a guy? I heard it’s supposed to be tighter than a girl’s. That’s why a lot of alpha guys go for omega dudes.”

Naruto blushes before he covers his mouth, “Um…. He actually tops me….”

He heard the beer drop out of Shikamaru’s hand before the light taps fell along the rocks below them. He then hears Shikamaru grab his cigarettes before he lights one and inhales the nicotine before he asks, “So…. Um….. wow…. I was not expecting that… I think I know what you keep in that locked box in our closet now.”

Naruto’s whole body is burning with embarrassment.

Shikamaru sighs, “So…. What’s that like?”

Naruto takes a breath before he sips his beer and answers, “I like it a lot… He’s rough but in a good way.”

“Is he an alpha?”

Naruto shakes his head, “He’s a beta.”

“Holy fuck…” Shikamaru looks up perplexed as he takes a hit of his cancer stick, “That’s insane.”

Naruto shrugs, “He’s been trying to get me to top.”

Shikamaru looks at him, “Really?”

He nods, “Yeah… Mostly because he’s worried it’ll be bad for me if I don’t do it since it’s in my alpha nature to top.”

The taller man looks at him before he looks back towards the view, “You’ll be fine.”

Naruto smiles, “I thought so. I think he’s just not used to seeing an alpha so docile…”

Shikamaru shrugs, “Not all us are manic sex addicts that fuck everything in front of us. And not all omegas are sluts that have their legs open for any mate. So don’t worry about going against the norm. You actually have a glow to you now Naruto. Kind of like how Kiba had when he first got with Hinata.”

Naruto couldn’t help but feel gleeful at that, “I do?”

The taller alpha nods, “So I think you’re doing just fine.” He lets out the smoke slowly, “Theres some alphas that wish they were getting laid as much as you. So if somehow this gets out and anyone gives you shit you can remember that they’re just sad assholes that don’t have anyone to love them properly.”  

Naruto smiles, he was glad Shikamaru understood. He also felt happy to share this giddy feeling about his mate with someone else. Even though he couldn’t give him full details.

Shikamaru crushed his cigarette before he picked it up putting it in his pocket so he can throw it out later, “Let’s get something to eat before we return the car.”

Naruto couldn’t help but look at him concern, “You alright to drive?”

Shikamaru nods, “I didn’t finish my beer and I have a higher tolerance.”

The blond alpha nods, “Kay. Let’s get some ramen then.”

Shikamaru rolls his eyes before he smirks, “Alright, ramen it is.”

The two alphas set off to eat their meal. Durning the drive Naruto couldn’t help but look towards the sky at the moon. Thinking of his mate and how hard he was pushing himself at his training camp. And how much he missed him. He sighs laying back before he closes his eyes. He couldn’t wait to see Sasuke again.

A couple of weeks passed and now the firework festival was in town. Naruto and Sakura were dressed in casual clothing. While Kiba, Sai, Ino, and Hinata were wearing kimonos. Naruto didn’t feel like using all of the money he worked for to buy a kimono. And Sakura was never one to wear kimonos at festivals. Shikamaru was skipping out since he felt too lazy to get all dressed up to go to a crowded place like a festival. And Choji had to work since the festival was close to his family restaurant, so he had to work the entire night.

Sakura yawns leaning her head along Sai’s shoulder.

The taller beta wraps an arm around her waist, “Tired?”

Sakura groans, “I just finished my homework last night so I can make it today. Plus I think it’s almost time for my rut soon.”

Sai nods understanding, kissing the top of her head, “Well let me know if you need to leave early then. I don’t want you to push yourself.”

Both Naruto and Ino gagged, “Gross.”

Sakura growls towards them with a cold glare, “Shut up!” Her face was flushed embarrassed.

Sai used to their teasing simply smiles before he holds his mate’s hand, “Don’t worry about them.”

Sakura pouts before the group moves along grabbing some festival food. Kiba and Sai go to play some games. And Ino and Hinata go to grab some souvenirs at one of the stalls. While Sakura and Naruto were sharing some takoyaki near the food carts on a bench.

“So where’s that asshole beta of yours?” Sakura asked coldly.

Naruto sighs Sakura was always so mean when she was close to her rut, so he didn’t let her attitude ruin the mood, “He’s away for his training camp. He’s in the kendo club, Sasuke is one of the best duelist on his team. He helped them win at nationals last year.” He always felt proud to brag about his mate.

Sakura eats her takoyaki stiffly, “I see.”

Naruto sighs, “You could act a little more impressed.”

The alpha woman shrugs, “I don’t want to. Guy seems to be perfect at everything. So why boost the ego he already has.”

Naruto knew it was a lost cause, so he changes the subject, “I talk to Tsunade a couple of weeks ago.”

Sakura sips her water staring towards him, “How’d that go?”

Naruto leans back staring at the festival lanterns, “She was concern about how much I was putting on this relationship…. I didn’t realize how much I was pushing on Sasuke until she laid it out for me. I told Sasuke about Mizuki when we first met.”

Sakura’s eyes widen, “Why would you tell him?”

Naruto’s grip on his soda can tightens as he shakes, “Um well… I…. At the time… he didn’t like me because I was an alpha and when the heat confession happened he actually deescalate it. But afterwards he wanted to make sure I wouldn’t hurt anyone, so he pushed me and well…. I dumped my trauma and told him everything.”

Sakura hugs him close making the rest of their takoyaki drop. She was worried and shaking, “Naruto…. That’s…”

Naruto nods, “I know…. I…was ashamed while it happened.” He pushes her back so he could pick up the discarded food and container so he could throw it away, “Anyway… Tsunade explained how fast me, and Sasuke progressed through our relationship and how it’s good we’ve been busy with our own thing this summer since it gives us time to be apart.”

Sakura sighs stroking her fingers through her hair stressed, “Naruto…. You need to be careful in the future. People are going to push you…. So you can’t just use what happened to you as a shield… It’s not okay…”

Naruto nods, “Right….”

She punches his shoulder, “As long as you know now.”

Naruto chuckles rubbing his now bruised arm, “But I learned one thing being apart from Sasuke…”

Sakura looks towards him crossing her arms, “What exactly?”

Naruto grins, “How much I missed all of us hanging out together… I realized I was blinded by my new mate and that we haven’t really hung out since I got with Sasuke. I mean sure I go out to eat with you or Kiba and Shikamaru once in a while, but it’s been forever since all of us been somewhere together like this.”

Sakura shakes her head smiling before she looks up towards the sky, “Won’t be long before we’re all too busy with our boring lives as adults and all we’ll have time for in the future will be to go out drinking once in a while reminiscing about the good old days.”

Naruto sips his drink, “Yeah… everyone will be married and have kids maybe. It’s crazy how close that is.”

Sakura chuckles, “I don’t know if I’d be able to have kids… I mean I already have a low chance since alpha women has the lowest chances getting pregnant.”

Naruto nods, “Even if you don’t that’s fine. We’ll all have our jobs and bright futures. I know I’ll never be married….”

Sakura looks at him sadly before she leans against his shoulder, “That’s fucking stupid I can marry Sai, but you can’t marry Sasuke.”

Naruto shrugs, “It’s how things are. Anyway not like me and Sasuke would even be ready for something like that anyway. We’ve only been together for three months.”

Sakura pouts, “Still isn’t right.”

Naruto wraps an arm around her loosely, “It’ll be fine. As long as we care about each other is all that matters. Anyway the fireworks should be starting soon. Let’s go meet with everyone.

Ino had a bag with a blanket, and they found a spot along the field and when they sat down the group looked in awe at the fireworks. Ino pointed out how Kiba and Hinata were off somewhere else probably having a romantic moment while Sakura was cuddling close with Sai behind them. And he knew if Choji was here Ino would be doing the same thing. Naruto hugs his knees looking at the pretty glow of the fireworks above him. He knew if Sasuke was here he wouldn’t be able to show his affection openly. They would have to act like strangers or find a secluded place. He sighs knowing that was the price for being different in Japanese society.

The thoughts of his mate though made his heart buzz with warmth. He missed his mate dearly. He wanted to see Sasuke so badly. They haven’t been able to talk much because of his treacherous training regimen for the tournament coming up soon. But he would be coming home in a week and have a couple of days off before he has to go back and train some more for the tournament.

He couldn’t wait to see him until then.

Naruto was waiting in the elevator before he reached the floor to Sasuke’s apartment. The beta had just arrived home last night but as soon as he reached his apartment Sasuke called him asking if he was free today. Naruto requested some time off for the short time Sasuke had before he had to go back and resume his club activities. But honestly Naruto wasn’t expecting Sasuke to be ready so fast since he just got back and probably needed to rest.

When the elevator dinged Naruto stepped out before he reached the door. He knocks it only a couple of times before he’s pulled in roughly and before he processes what happened he’s pushed back slamming the front door closed before he feels Sasuke pressing his lips along his own. He feels the familiar tongue attacking him and quickly Naruto responds by kissing back with just as much intensity.

He realized it’s been a while since the two slept together. He could tell how pent-up Sasuke was from how hard his penis was thrusting against him. Naruto couldn’t say he was any less hard than his mate.

Sasuke mutters against his lips, “Fucking missed you.”

Naruto moans taking a hold of his hair hugging him close whispering against him as well, “I missed you too.”

The beta bites his sent gland before he growls, “I want you… I want you so bad right now.”

Naruto blushes feeling the warmth tingle along his body, “I…I need to clean myself…”

Sasuke pulls Naruto roughly, “I’ll help you.”

Naruto can barely process what happened when Sasuke strips the both of them. He pauses kissing Naruto in the changing room pushing him against the shelf gripping him while their penises rubbed against each other. Both their arousals leaking with pre. Naruto almost got lost in the hot movements of their hips his brain turning into mush from his kissing. But he shutters when he feels Sasuke gripping his ass remembering why they were in here.

“S-Sasuke… sh-shower.” He groans out as the taller man licks along his neck.

The beta growls impatiently pulling him into the shower. Naruto tries to be quick since Sasuke’s hands could not stay off of him for even a moment and when he finished cleaning himself He felt Sasuke push his hands away and he kneels behinds him taking a hold of his ass cheeks. Naruto’s whole body shutters feeling Sasuke breathe near his entrance before he dives in licking inside making Naruto press forward as the hot water falls along them. It was the first time Sasuke had done this. And it felt amazing.

“S-Sasuke… haaa!” his face was red as the man pressed his tongue against his prostate.

He felt his right hand move along his hips around until he reached his trembling member stroking it as he continued to eat his ass deliciously. Naruto never thought Sasuke would want to do this, so he never pushed him to. But holy shit this was amazing.

He was shaking his head as he felt himself getting closer to climax, “Sasuke! Sasuke! Sasuke!” He could only say his mate’s name unable to think of nothing but his evil tongue taking him to nirvana.

When he felt his mate’s thumb along his urethra as he pressed his tongue one last time against his prostate, it was over. Naruto’s back arched as he thrusts forward cumming along the tiles in front of him. He grunts when he feels himself at the brink of knotting but was able to hold back just barely. Not wanting to feel the discomfort before they even got to have sex.

Naruto shutters at the strong embrace of his mate behind him biting his ear as he feels the hard member stroking in between his cheeks, “You alright?”

Naruto nods despite his stomach still tingling from the intense orgasm.

Sasuke kisses his neck before he whispers, “Can I fuck you or would that be too much?”

Naruto smiles looking back at him with an intense gaze before he kisses him despite where his mouth has just been, “Fuck me…I want you inside me Sasuke…”

Sasuke growls lustfully before he takes a hold of his member and  thrusts inside. He takes a moment to ease in, until their hips meet. Sasuke sighs hugging around Naruto one of his hands sliding up until he takes a hold of his jaw making Naruto turn to kiss him deeply.

Naruto moans at the kiss before Sasuke breaks it huffing against his lips, “I missed being inside you….”

Naruto nods pecking his cheek, “I missed being so close to you…”

Sasuke asked pressing his nose against his head, “Were you lonely?”

Naruto smiles shaking his head, “Not always…. I got to spend some time with my friends this summer…”

He feels Sasuke nodding, “That’s good.” He groans when his hips studders a bit, “Naruto… I’m not going to last long…”

Naruto smiles pressing back against him, “That’s okay… You can fuck me as much as you want tonight beta. I belong to you.”

Sasuke grunts taking a hold of his hips as he begins to thrust fast. He angles it perfectly the head pressing right on his prostate making him moan loudly. He missed this. It’s been forever since he felt this deliciously full.  Only Sasuke could make him feel this way. He loved it so much, how thick his cock got for him, how hard his hips slapped him, how much he seemed to want him. He loved all of it.

“S-Sasuke ahhhh! So full! So good!”

Sasuke’s thrust sped up in an erratic pace before he freezes shooting his load. He worked out his orgasm a couple of times before he slowly pulls out. Both men panting from the intense movements. When Naruto turned around he was surprised to see Sasuke was still hard despite him just coming. He must have been pent up for most of the trip being surrounded by his club members.

He wraps his arms around him kissing him as he feels Sasuke’s arms wrap around his waist pressing his fingers along his hips.

Naruto knew Sasuke was not letting him out of his sight today…

Naruto’s legs were hanging on Sasuke’s shoulders as he was fucking the blond alpha in a mating press. Naruto’s hand were along Sasuke’s hair and neck squeezing him while Sasuke’s right hand was along the bed next to Naruto while his other was cradling Naruto’s head as the two were kissing despite their rough movements. The two men were drenched in sweat both knowing despite how this all starting in the shower afterwards they would need another one to clean themselves off.

But that wasn’t in either of the mates’ minds at the moment. Sasuke broke the kiss focusing on chasing his orgasm. Naruto moves his hand from Sasuke’s neck to his own member to help himself cum with his mate as they both were reaching the finish line.

After a couple of jerky thrust Sasuke pressed his hips one last time slapping hard against Naruto’s ass as he came the hardest he’s cum since the first round. He was trembling in bliss while Naruto stroked his member faster before he arches and cums hard along him and Sasuke’s stomach. Both men groaning from the intense release before Sasuke slumps back falling next to Naruto.

Naruto looks at the time and is shocked to see it’s already seven pm, “Holy shit we’ve been fucking for four hours…”

He hears the dry chuckle, “I’m a little surprised by that…. I think the most I’ve lasted has been an hour…”

Naruto laughs despite the pain he felt from it, “ I might need some ice for my back.”

Sasuke sits up even though he’s feeling just as strenuous from their sex marathon, “I’ll go buy some. I’ll get some dinner too while I’m at it.”

Naruto feels grateful his lover was going to get something to help ease the pain in his back, “Thank you! You know what I like!”

Sasuke smirks before he leans down kissing him gently, “I certainly do.” He gets up and makes his way to the bathroom to probably clean up before he gets ready to leave. A little afterwards Sasuke kisses him goodbye as he leaves to fetch the icepack and food.

Naruto sighs staring towards the window in Sasuke’s bedroom. He wonders if that was too much? Sure he enjoyed the hell out of it, but ever since he talked to Tsunade about him and Sasuke’s relationship he couldn’t help but start to psychoanalyze himself. This always happens when Tsunade criticizes his actions. He starts overthinking things and then he turns into a big mess over it.

He decided he needed to distract himself, so he went to the shower despite how heavy his legs felt and after he cleaned himself up Naruto decided to wear his pjs since he didn’t feel like putting on the clothes he walked in with.

He’s now in the living room. And his thoughts betray him again. Was this too much? Maybe he should go home tonight. But Sasuke would probably think that’s weird since he’s stayed over so many other nights before.

Naruto guesses he’s been sitting here for a long time because he turns, and see’s Sasuke walk in with two bags. He takes off his shoes before he walks over and looks at Naruto with concern, “You okay? Are you hurt?”

The blond realized he probably looked strained because of his thoughts. He smiles shaking his head, “Not too bad. But I would love that ice pack.”

Sasuke nods, “It’ll be ready in a sec. I need to put it in the freezer first.”

“Right…”

Sasuke noticed the strain in Naruto’s voice, but he went to put the pack in the freezer before he walked back into the living room and sat on the couch. He probably left the food on the table in the kitchen, “Somethings up with you. What’s wrong Naruto?”

Naruto sighs before he takes a hold of Sasuke’s hand, “I’m just overthinking things…”

Sasuke rose a brow, “Why are you overthinking?”

Naruto looks into his onyx eyes, “Remember how I asked to see if I can talk to my therapist about our relationship?”

Sasuke nods, “Yeah? Did she say something about us?”

Naruto nods before he presses his head along Sasuke’s shoulder, “She was disappointed in me…”

He felt Sasuke stiffen defensively, “Why? Because I’m a male beta?”

Naruto shakes his head, “No. Because I dumped my trauma on you and shortly after we fucked and became mates. She thought that I moved too fast.”

He felt Sasuke pull him closer until he was against the beta’s chest. He felt Sasuke stroke along his back, “I guess that makes sense.”

Naruto nods, “Yeah… She said this relationship is fine and that it’ll be good for me to love someone in a healthy way. But I needed to take a step back and analyze things from far away once in a while.”

Sasuke lays back making them fall along the couch Naruto’s face still in his neck taking in the smoky forest while Sasuke holds him, “We’ve been apart for almost a month. So I think we’ve had more than enough space from each other.”

Naruto couldn’t help but smile he rises up until he presses his chin on Sasuke’s pecks staring at his beautiful face, “She also said it’s a lot of things to push on you since you’re the first person I had sex with on my terms and my first mate. She’s scared that… if we ever broke up I wouldn’t recover…”

Sasuke’s hand strokes gently along his cheek, “Well I don’t think that’ll be happening anytime soon.”

Naruto felt his insides tingle at how cool his mate sounded before he presses his face back into Sasuke’s chest his cheeks heated, “Me neither…”

Sasuke pets the back of his head, “Sounds like she’s just looking after you since this is your first relationship, and she knows how much Mizuki fucked you up. So she’s doing the right thing keeping you grounded.”

Naruto turns his head now staring towards the tv, “Right…”

Sasuke makes Naruto look at him, “But I will say this Naruto… this time apart made me realize how much I fucking missed you. And how much you mean to me.”

Naruto couldn’t help but feel his heart throb nodding his head before he kisses him. Sasuke kisses back sitting up making Naruto rise up still in the beta’s lap, “I missed you so much Sasuke…”

Sasuke smiles before he hugs him, “Don’t worry too much about what your therapist said. Did we move too fast at the start. Probably. But I don’t regret any of it. You’re my mate and you belong to me, and I belong to you.”

Naruto smiles hugging him back, “You’re mine…. My perfect beta that takes good care of me.”

Sasuke moves until he’s off the couch pulling Naruto up with him, “Come on lets eat, I think we both could use the fuel after everything we did. After dinner we can finish the last movie while you use the ice pack.”  

Naruto nods, “Yeah I can’t wait for the next saga!”

Sasuke was right. Even though it was a fast start both men knew right now they cared about each other a lot. And they both wanted to be with each other despite the rushed start into their relationship. It’ll be fine. They’ll both make mistakes. It’s bound to happen. Like Tsunade said they were only human.

Naruto just hopes that if they make those mistakes they’ll be together making them.

End of Episode 5

Chapter Text

Summer vacation had ended, and Sasuke was on the train reading one of the biography books on a samurai he’s currently interested in. The tall beta is also listening to some rock music before he feels someone slap his back. He sighs knowing only one person would dare to do this to him, with his unapproachable demeanor.

Suigetsu hissed as he shook his hand in pain, “Damn did you bulk up? I know that training camp is no joke, but you don’t look that different….”

Sasuke sighs turning off his music and puts his book and headphones into his bag knowing Suigetsu would keep him from concentrating, “You usually don’t make it to this train.”

Suigetsu chuckles, “Yeah I usually don’t. I didn’t sleep so I just left home early. Was up all night finishing my homework.”

Sasuke rolls his eyes. Even his mate was able to finish everything before the last week of summer vacation. The thought of Naruto over at his place finishing the last of his homework after he came home from kendo club made him smile. Because to celebrate, he made them some omurice and drew an awful happy face on the dish. Despite the ugly ketchup face it was delicious.

Suigetsu noticed his lively mood and elbowed his arm, “You’re oddly giddy. Did you get laid this summer?”

Again thoughts of Naruto entered his head and how after they ate and watched an old anime the two had passionate sex. Naruto riding him like he was a wild beast. Making him enter into that addicting tightness as the beautiful alpha made him cum multiple times inside him that night.

Sasuke coughs gathering himself, “I got lucky a couple of nights.”

The ivory haired beta sighed dejected, “God must be nice to be an ikeman. Not only do the hot alphas hog most of the pretty omega girls beta guys like you hog all the rest of the hot women. It’s not fair!”

Suddenly a book was thrust on top of Suigetsu’s head shutting him up. Behind him was a very annoyed Karin who was never a morning person, “You’re disturbing the peace you moron.”

Suigetsu hisses rubbing his bruised head, “Fucking cow…. Just my luck you take this route too.”

Karin huffs, “I always take this route.”

Sasuke nods, “She does.”

Suigetsu grunts, “You two always gang up on me…”

Sasuke turns away, “I was just stating a fact.”

Karin puts her book away, “Anyway it’s obviously not easy for omega girls to find love either. I mean the heated confessions wouldn’t be a thing if it was.”

Suigetsu looks up in thought, “Don’t some alphas force themselves on omegas that rejects them?”

Sasuke couldn’t help feeling a deep anger from that, “Either way it’s fucked up to push yourself onto someone who doesn’t consent to it.”

Karin nods in agreement.

Their stop was here and the three walked out of the train station heading to their college campus.

Karin was talking about the tournament for their club while Suigetsu was cracking jokes. His gaze lands on Naruto who was walking with his alpha friends and roommates. He’s learned the shorter tan one’s name is Inuzuka Kiba and the taller one with the pointed ponytail name is Nara Shikamaru.

Naruto must have felt his gaze and turned back to look at Sasuke. He gives a warm smile. They had forty-five minutes before their first class, so he excused himself.

“Um I need to run an arrand before class.” Sasuke says before he breaks away from his group. He knew they were probably confused, but in that moment Sasuke didn’t care. The beta walks fast but he makes sure he slides his hand along Naruto’s discreetly, hoping he understands.

And luckily he does because he hears Naruto make up an excuse and leaves the two alphas before the secret couple walk in the same direction with no one noticing them.

When they both reached the secluded bathroom the two shut the stall and kissed each other roughly. Sasuke got to see Naruto last week briefly, but the alpha couldn’t stay long since he promised his friends to meet up to watch a movie in the theaters.

So being with him again after they were both busy felt so good. He already had Naruto lifted up in his arms, their bags discarded on the floor. Naruto’s hands were in his hair gripping him hard while Sasuke’s hands were along his ass squeezing him tight. He couldn’t help but notice how hard Naruto was already.

He teases biting his lower lip before he whispers, “Pent up…?”

Naruto moans pressing his head back, “I don’t always have a room I can get off in. I share a room with Shikamaru and there’s no way I’m gonna yank it in the bathroom when everyone’s home.”

Sasuke chuckles kissing his neck, “Should have come over. I would have sucked you off or eaten your ass.”

Naruto’s hold on him tightens as he thrusts his hips closer, “Stop teasing me bastard! I refuse to get off at school.”

Sasuke kisses him again, before he breaks it, “It’s tempting…”

Naruto moans biting his bottom lip, “Really fucking tempting….”

Sasuke breaks the hold making Naruto stand up, “But stupid. I don’t think either of us want to get caught.”

Naruto nods grabbing his bag, “It’s good that l like baggy pants then.”

Sasuke nods, “Same.”

Naruto smiles fixing Sasuke’s hair, “God you’re so sexy Sasuke. You don’t make it easy to not just let you fuck me.”

The taller beta smirks before he fixes Naruto’s shirt making sure he was presentable, “You’re not bad looking yourself. The other week when I first came home those tan lines made me want to devour you.”

The blond blushes looking away, “Is that why you ate me out?”

Sasuke looks up in thought, “Part of it. The other part was I’ve been thinking of other ways I could satisfy you since there’s no way I’ll ever be good at blowjobs with that monster of a dick in your pants.”

Naruto chuckles proudly, “Not my fault I was blessed.”

Sasuke rolls his eyes grabbing his bag, “Come on, we better head back before our friends get suspicious.”

Naruto nods, “Right… Oh by the way Shikamaru knows I have a mate.”

Sasuke looked towards him with disbelief.

Naruto raised his hands up defensively, “I didn’t say anything, he guessed. Guy’s a genius. I didn’t tell him anything besides my mate is a male beta.”

Sasuke sighs, “I should be more careful of how often I bite you.”

Naruto pouts, “I love it when you bite me though…”

Sasuke grunts, “I like it too.”

They were hopeless. The two finally went their separate ways to meet with their friends before classes started.

Sasuke was writing in his notes for his second class of the day. Him and Karin had two classes in the morning together, so they were sitting close as the teacher was writing on the chalk board.

It was close to the end of class, so some of the students were chatting around them.

After the teacher dismissed the class, Karin and Sasuke were free to leave or hang around. Sasuke is writing down some extra notes for himself on the lesson today for later before he puts everything up, “Sorry I’m ready.”

Karin smiles before she stretches her arm, “It’s fine. You wanna grab something since we both have some time before our next class.”

Sasuke yawns afterwards he replies, “Sure.”

The omega sighs, “I swear kendo gets more intense every year.”

“You still got three more years of it.” Sasuke points out as he pops his neck.

The young omega was in school studying biochemistry to go into the work for medicine.

Karin crosses her arms, “I don’t think I’ll stay if you graduate next year.”

Sasuke looks up in thought, “They’ll miss you.”

Karin giggles, “Yeah but the only reason I became the manager was because I wanted to attend the same club as you since we were separated during middle school and high school…”

The taller beta nods, “I understand, doesn’t mean they’ll miss you any less.”

Karin rolls her eyes before adjusting her glasses, “Please, the one they’ll miss out of everyone would be you Sasuke. You’re that club’s golden goose.”

Sasuke shrugs, “Too bad I’m graduating next year.”

Karin points out, “Maybe you should open a kendo dojo and teach it.”

Sasuke raises an eyebrow at her.

The red-head pouts defensively, “It’s a good idea! You’re really good at it and you’ll have a teaching degree! Plus you’ve been working on your business degree too, so getting a building won’t be an issue!”

Sasuke turns away, “Maybe…”

Karin huff smirking proudly, “You know it’s a good idea! That’s why you’re not rejecting it right away!”

“Hn.”

“Now I know I’ve won!”

The two made it to the cafeteria. Karin got some fried rice while Sasuke just got a salad and some miso soup.

He can tell Karin was judging his meal, “What?”

Karin shrugs, “I’m just surprised with all that money you get from the clan you never splurge on lunch.”

Sasuke sighs, “I can’t spend my money uselessly like that. I need to make sure I’m smart with it. I don’t know if I’ll get a good job right away, so I need to make sure I’m prepared for the worst.

Karin sighs, “I wouldn’t be so smart. I would probably spend my money on hamburger and crab every day.”

Sasuke rolls his eyes, “I’m sure if you grew up with it like I did those kind of foods wouldn’t be a big deal.”

The omega girl teared up, “Only rich people talk like that.”

Sasuke’s eyes couldn’t help but be drawn to the entrance. Naruto walking in the cafeteria with Nara as the two walk in line for some food. Sasuke knows Naruto isn’t touchy with his friends beside Haruno, but did they have to stand so close?

Karin noticed where Sasuke’s attention was and she points out, “You’re friends with Uzumaki right?”

Sasuke flinched before he looks down at his food, “Yeah…”

Karin adjusts her glasses, “So why don’t you two ever eat lunch together? You guys have P.E. today. So you should ask him and Nara to sit with us.”

There were many reasons why that was a bad idea.

One Karin can read him like a book, and he knows if she has enough clues she could figure out that he and Naruto are together. He wasn’t ready for his friends to know about his romantic relationship.

Two Nara already figured out by himself that Naruto has a mate. And he knows that he’s paired with a male beta. So if the guy was as smart as Naruto said he was, then it’s over.

He looks away, “I don’t want to mess up his routine. I’ll see him after kendo.”

Karin pouts, “Come on. I want to get to know him too. You introduced me to Suigetsu and Jugo. “

Sasuke looks at her deadpan, “You hate Suigetsu.”

Karin huffs, “That’s beside the point, come on Sasuke. I want to meet the unattainable alpha.”

Sasuke rose a brow, “Unattainable alpha?”

Karin nods, “All the omega girls love him. He’s very popular since he’s so charismatic and cheerful but you can tell he keeps his distance. Plus Uzumaki is a gentleman and very respectful towards omega and betas.”

That made Sasuke feel uneasy. He had no idea Naruto had this reputation. Sure Naruto has no attraction towards omega girls and even less of an attraction towards omega boys thanks to his trauma, but that didn’t make him feel any less insecure about the idea of an omega girl trying to steal away his mate.

Sasuke always had this fear in the back of his mind that one day Naruto would leave him because their relationship goes against his nature as a dominant lover.

Karin snaps him out of his thoughts, “Come on Sasuke let me meet him!”

Sasuke knew Karin wouldn’t stop if he didn’t indulge in her curiosity, “Fine.”

He gets up to fetch the blond alpha so Karin would stop pestering him. It was perfect timing because Naruto and Nara had just bought their meals. Unsurprisingly Naruto had ramen while Nara had some spicy curry.

Naruto freezes when he’s faced with his beta mate, “O-Oh Hi Sasuke what’s up?”

Sasuke rubbed the back of his neck, “I know we usually hang out after school but um…. “He motions towards the table where his friend was waiting eagerly, “My friend Karin insists that you sit with us so she can meet you.” He looks towards Nara, “And you’re welcome to join us as well Nara….” Since it would have been extremely rude to take the alpha’s lunch friend away to satisfy Karin’s selfish needs.

Sasuke didn’t like the way he stared at him.

Naruto laughs, “Sure if it’s no trouble.” His alpha was trying to give him an out he could tell. But he knew there were no options.

“None at all.” He places his hands into his pockets leading them to the table. Sasuke takes a seat closer to Karin while Naruto sits a respectable distance from Sasuke and Nara just sluggishly sits down on the other side of Naruto.

The lazy alpha begins to eat while Naruto breaks his chopsticks apart.

Karin has stars in her eyes, “So I heard Sasuke helped you out when someone tried giving you a heated confession.” Sasuke nearly choked on his soup forgetting he told her about that before him and Naruto started dating.

Shikamaru looks at Naruto concerned, “What? Someone gave a heated confession to you Naruto?”

Naruto laughs stiffly, “Y-Yeah! But luckily thanks to Sasuke I got out of it with no issues!” he motions towards the taller beta.

The red-headed omega nods, “I’m glad he was able to help! So you two became friends after that?”

Both Sasuke and Naruto said, “Yup!” it was a little too in sync.

Karin couldn’t help but stare at how uneasy he was acting. So he decided to change the subject, “A little afterwards Naruto asked for my help on biology since I’m the top student in that class.”

Naruto smiles happy for the change in subject, “Yeah it’s been a huge relief! I was able to pass all of my assignments for biology thanks to Sasuke’s help!”

Karin nods, “Yeah he’s always been a good teacher. He was a huge help to our friends, Suigetsu and Jugo when they were struggling with both of their entrance exams.”

Naruto chuckles motioning to Nara, “Shikamaru nearly died trying to get me and Kiba to pass our entrance exams for this college.”

The tall alpha grunts, “I should have left you both behind, would have a peaceful college career…”

Naruto growls at his friend, “Screw you! You love us you lazy jerk!”

Karin giggles at their banter.

Sasuke was happy things were going smoothly. After a while their conversations stayed on the subject of school so luckily there were no detours. So when Sasuke got up to return his food tray to the front he didn’t realize he was being followed. He nearly jumps when he sees Nara with his own food tray.

After the taller alpha puts the tray up, he wraps an arm around his shoulder pulling him towards the backdoor, “Let’s get some fresh air Uchiha.”

Sasuke didn’t like where this was going.

After the two walked outside they were in the smoking area and Nara surprisingly had a cigarette ready. Before he talked to Sasuke he pulled out his lighter flicking the flame on his cigarette. When he blows out the smoke he finally asks, “You and Naruto are mates huh?”

Fuck Naruto wasn’t kidding about this guy being smart. But he had enough clues, and he probably linked some things together.

“Yeah.” Sasuke leans against the wall putting his hands in his pocket.

Nara looked at him surprised, “Wow you actually admitted it.”

The beta shrugs, “What, and give you a shitty lie? You’d see right through it.”

Nara chuckles taking in the nicotine, “You’re right I would. Look um I kind of know more details than I need to know. And I’ll be honest I wasn’t trying that hard to figure it out. I honestly don’t give a shit who Naruto fucks. All I ask is that you treat him right, I don’t know all the struggles he’s been through, but I know life hasn’t always been fair to him. So make sure you’re not another thing that fucks him up okay?”

Sasuke nods, “Right.”

Nara crushes the cigarette in the ashtray before he stretches walking back towards the cafeteria, “Sorry about the sporadic talk, just wanted to let you know that I figured it out on my own, so you don’t take it out on Naruto later.”

Sasuke sighs before he follows Shikamaru inside and the two make their way back to the table with Naruto and Karin. Sasuke almost loses his composure when he sees Naruto massaging his childhood friend’s wrist.

Nara didn’t look surprised, “You’re such a showoff.”  He pops his shoulder yawning.

Naruto doesn’t look up from what he’s doing. His eyes were deep in concentration.

Karin moans happily, “Holy shit Naruto you’re amazing at this!” the omega purrs out impressed.

Even though he knew Naruto had absolutely zero interest in the girl, after hearing Karin gush about Naruto earlier he didn’t like the noises coming out of the girl thanks to his mate.

Luckily it was almost time for the three men to go get ready for their class. So he uses this chance to split the two, “Karin we should probably get going soon.”

She pouts, “Damn I was hoping he could do my other wrist!”

Naruto grins brightly, “Maybe next time! Make sure you stretch out your fingers.”

Karin nods giving the blond alpha a thumps up, “Will do, thanks again Naruto.”

Sasuke wanting to know what happened while he and Shikamaru were outside he decided to take Karin to class first like he usually does.

The omega sighs forming a fist on the hand his mate massaged.

Sasuke tried to push down his frustrated feelings and simply asks his friend, “Did he ask you to call him by his first name?”

She smiles nodding, “Yeah. I can see why you both get along. He’s the exact opposite of you.”

He fiddles with the strap of his messenger bag, “Did you both talk about your majors?”

Karin noticed his stiff nature and raised a brow, “Uh yeah. He explained how he was going into physical therapy, and he offered an example.”

Sasuke felt a knot form in his stomach. He knew deep down he was being dumb feeling this tense but the part of him that was insecure couldn’t help but dislike how easy it was for Naruto to become close with Karin. But it wasn’t surprising since they became a pair pretty fast. Despite Naruto’s issues he had a talent for opening people up despite having a pretty solid wall.

Karin wanting to get to the bottom of his bad mood stops before they get any closer to her class, “Are you okay? You’re acting off.”

Sasuke gave the girl his usual neutral look, knowing if he acted suspiciously anymore to Karin, she would eventually pull the info from him. Karin was the only woman in his life that knew exactly how to get him to talk if she really wanted to.

“I’m fine. I’m just not looking forward to P.E. Those asshole alphas have been extra annoying lately.” He lies. Ever since Naruto tore them down a peg they haven’t been as much of an obstacle for him, or his friends anymore.

The class has been peacefully boring.

Karin sighs before she places he hand on her hip, “Hey…. Let’s have a day with just us and the guys again. You haven’t really been available lately and it’s only going to get busier with the tournament around the corner.”

Sasuke wasn’t sure why Karin wanted everyone to hang out all of a sudden, but he saw no issues with spending time with his friends before his club activities take up all of his free time. He owes them since he’s been using any available time he had on Naruto and his studies. Sasuke would be lying if he said he didn’t miss hanging out with his friends. He owes them that much since they respected his wish and gave him space on his birthday.

“Sure we can hang out.” Sasuke shrugs as they slowly walk to Karin’s next class.

Karin smiles happy from the beta’s answer, “Great. I’ll text the idiot and Jugo about it later. And I’ll let you know the details when we figure it out since you don’t really care what we do.”

She wasn’t wrong.

Sasuke smiles feeling any bad mood he was in fade away, “Alright I’ll leave it to you then. See you in Kendo club.”

Karin waves, “Later!”

Sasuke sighs before he makes his way to the beta locker room to change. He hates how possessive he’s become the longer he and Naruto remain mates. The fact he was close to snapping at his childhood friend made him feel like an idiot. Karin had no interest in romance right now and Naruto has been nothing but extremely loyal towards Sasuke. If not equally possessive.  

He doesn’t understand why…. Why does he get so jealous of people around Naruto? Especially omegas. He knows an omega had no chance in hell with Naruto because of the trauma Mizuki has left his mate. Maybe it was the part of him that was raised around the old fashion omega-alpha dynamic his whole life. Those were the only partners allowed to flourish in the Uchiha clan. So maybe that’s why he was always so uneasy seeing his alpha mate around any potential omega partners.

He shakes his head. Sasuke knew that was the clan talking, not him. And he doesn’t give a fuck about any of the clan’s bullshit anymore.

Sasuke was also feeling uneasy thanks to Nara discovering his and Naruto’s relationship. Luckily he was understanding and didn’t cause a huge fuss over it.  And if he wanted to continue to keep this secret for the rest of his college career he needed to keep a cool head and not let his insecure feelings expose him and Naruto’s relationship.

Sasuke is playing badminton with Suigetsu and Jugo casually. No one was really trying to win despite Sasuke usually being competitive. He knew his beta friends didn’t really care one way or the other of who won so he wasn’t trying that hard.

Jugo hit the birdie a little too hard and it made it all the way to the alpha side of the court. Sasuke walks over to go grab it but is surprised when he sees Naruto pick it up for him.

“Hey stranger.” Naruto smiles.

Sasuke couldn’t help but feel a smile wanting to creep upon his lips, but he remained neutral, “Hey.”

He opens his palm waiting for his mate to return the lost item. Naruto smirks before giving him the birdie, “You winning?”

The taller beta shrugs, “Don’t really care. As long as I participate I’ll get a good grade.”

Naruto nods “I won’t keep you then.” He waves before turning back to his group.

Sasuke shakes his head at his carefree nature before he returns hitting the birdie back towards Jugo as they continued the game. The class continues on leisurely, with no more interruptions during the beta’s match.

Thirty minutes passed when it was time to put the equipment away. And afterwards the class was free to relax the rest of P.E. If people wanted to walk around the court they could. Sasuke and his friends just sat in their own corner talking amongst themselves.

Sasuke was the first to bring up, “Karin says she wants us to hang out this weekend before things get crazy.”

Jugo nods, “Yeah she texted me about it.”

Suigetsu looks offended, “What?! She didn’t say shit to me!”

Sasuke rolls his eyes knowing Karin probably ‘forgot’ to text the ivory-haired beta about the planned meet-up. Knowing her and Suigetsu’s immature relationship.

He watches Suigetsu angerly texts Karin about being left out of the plans again. During that time Sasuke’s peripherals couldn’t help but look at one of his omega classmates. She had a foreign name despite being Japanese. It started with an S. But that didn’t matter. The reason he took notice of her was because she was walking towards Naruto. She had a couple of other omegas behind her cheering her on.

Sasuke felt alarmed knowing exactly what was about to happen, since it’s happened to him more than he could count.

A love confession.

Was it another heated one? He couldn’t risk Naruto getting triggered by that again. Especially in front of everyone here.

He gets up surprising his friends as he walks over.

Sasuke hears one of the girls clap before cheering, “You got this Sara-chan!”

Sara smiles back at her friends before she turns to Naruto, tugging on his shirt from behind. He was standing with Nara as they were having their own conversation.

Naruto faces her a little surprised but smiles, “Hey Sara! What’s up?”

Sara smiles a little shy before she starts, “Can we go somewhere with just the two of us?”

Sasuke could see now she wasn’t as flushed as Shion was when she confessed. So it wasn’t a heated confession. But something visceral came out as she was about to touch his mate. No one has shown interest in Naruto romantically since Shion, so this was new for Sasuke. For this violent jealousy. Especially the fact he’s been feeling extra uneasy about this today.

Even though betas didn’t have any sense of smell or go through heats and ruts like the other sexes. But they can get just as territorial of their mates like any other omega or alpha. He’s seen plenty of fights between betas who were claiming their mates during his time in high school.

Sasuke’s body moved faster than his brain when he got in front of Naruto and blocked him from the omega scaring her half to death.

Before anyone could break the silence Sasuke took a hold of Naruto’s wrist pulling him away towards the exit. Class was almost over anyways, so not like either of the men would get marked for skipping. He didn’t care how loud he slammed the door shut behind them.

After the two finally reached the privacy of the bathroom Naruto looked at him with concern, “Sasuke what’s wrong?”

Sasuke didn’t feel like himself when he pulled Naruto in a deep kiss, “My apartment after kendo.” He growls after breaking the kiss. But before he leaves he pulls Naruto’s collar revealing his marked shoulder before he bites it harder than he’s ever bitten it before.

Naruto groans in pleasure, “I-I would have rejected her if she was confessing….”

Sasuke licks the new wound before his gaze pierces Naruto, “I don’t give a fuck.”

Naruto whines out, “Bu-But everyone will assume after what you did…”

He grips Naruto’s neck pressing against his new bite mark, “I. Don’t. Give. A. Fuck.”

Naruto’s whole-body trembles, “O-Okay…”

“You’re mine.”  He seethes.

The shorter alpha nods, “Y-Yes. Always.”

“None of those omegas know how you crave nothing but to be filled by my cock.” He whispers along his ear.

“I love it when you fill me up…. I only want you inside me.” Naruto whines out lustfully.

Sasuke smirks, “You probably would love it if I filled you up now. Show all those heated bitches who you belong to.”

“S-Sasuke n-not here…” Naruto begs.

The beta snickers darkly, “You’re right. They don’t deserve to see it. Only I’m allowed to see you in such a state…. Later then….”

Naruto nods before he wraps his arms around Sasuke kissing him hard before they break apart, “No fair… getting me all heated when we have like three hours left of school…”

Sasuke eases up before stroking back his bangs a bit, “I’m sorry…. I lost control there for a moment…. I’ve been feeling a little odd today….”

Naruto nods, “It’s okay…” he strokes his fingers along his dark locks as well before he smiles, “We’ll talk about it more later….”

Sasuke nods, “Right…”

They kiss one last time before the pair finally separated.

Sasuke needed to get in control. He knew a rumor was probably going to start now that he lost his temper there. Luckily it was still early enough, and the locker room was empty, so he quickly changes before he attends his next class.

Sasuke tells Naruto to meet him a little later than usual. And the blond agreed arriving a couple of hours after Sasuke finished kendo club. Sasuke makes his way to the door after he hears the doorbell.

Naruto looks clean and ready with a new outfit on. He pulled his mate in hugging him close stroking his back.

Naruto hugs back rubbing his hands along his shoulders, “Is everything okay?” he rests his head on his shoulder sliding his hands along his back now.

Sasuke sighs before he breaks away from him pulling the alpha to the bedroom. They both sat on the edge of his bed in silence.

Naruto takes a hold of his hand stroking his thumb along his palm affectionately, “You didn’t answer me….”

Sasuke turns towards him slowly before he places his hand along his marked cheek, “Today… Karin told me that you’re popular with a lot of omega girls…And I guess that got me…feeling insecure about things….”

Naruto tilts his head, “Why do you feel so insecure?”

Sasuke felt shameful…. He was never good at talking… But he made the mistake for assuming things with Itachi. So he refused to make the same mistakes with Naruto, “Because…you don’t belong with me… You’re not supposed to be submissive….”

Naruto’s eyes widen before he sighs letting go of Sasuke’s hand before he gets up crossing his arms, “I don’t know what to do Sasuke… I feel like… I feel like I’ve been very vocal that I love how we have sex…. I like that you’re not an omega…. I love that you’re a beta man. I don’t know how else to convince you that’s the reason we’re together…”

Sasuke nods linking his fingers together, “I know… This is my clan talking…. My weird…. customs that have been drilled into me….”

Naruto walks over kneeling below him staring up at him with apprehension, “Then how would you like to move forward? Would you like to quit having sex for a while?”

Sasuke shakes his head, “I want you to top me this time… I want to see you being dominate with me…. So I can shake this feeling off.”

Naruto’s eyes widen as he stood. His gaze strains a bit before he turns around hugging himself, “I-If I top you Sasuke, I have some conditions…”

Sasuke nods, “Of course.”

Naruto turns his index finger up, “First, I need a couple of hours in order to get ready for it.”

Sasuke understands needing time to prepare.

Naruto’s middle finger comes up next to the index, “We leave all the lights on.”

Not Sasuke’s favorite but Naruto probably has his reasons.

Naruto puts up his ring finger now, “And this is an absolute must, you have to be tied up and blindfolded.”

Sasuke’s eyes widen, “What?”

Naruto looks away feeling shy now, “I just…. It’ll be my first time topping since…. Mizuki…. and I need a hundred percent control if I’m doing it…”

Sasuke realizes now that was probably another reason Naruto likes bottoming more. But the fact he was willing to let Sasuke have this to quell the beta’s uneasy feelings.

“Okay…” Sasuke was willing to do whatever it took for Naruto to be more comfortable with topping. And who knows maybe this would unlock something for both of them.

Naruto sighs like he was slightly disappointed that he didn’t outright disagree with him on his terms. But the blond smiles, “Then if we’re doing this I’m going to need to get a couple of things.”

Sasuke raises up, “Do you need help?”

Naruto shakes his head, “No. But I’m sure you already cleaned yourself down there. So you can just relax until I’m done.” He explains gently.

Before he leaves Sasuke takes a grip of his hands pulling him into a deep kiss, “Thank you…”

Naruto sighs before he smiles gently, “I’ll be back soon.”

Sasuke nods before Naruto walks out. After he hears his front door shut he sighs laying his back along the bed. He couldn’t help but feel like his hands were shaking.

Was he nervous?

Yeah.

This was the first time bottoming since his past partners were beta women. But back before Naruto and him had sex, he was prepared to bottom since he knew how important it was for alphas to top since it’s in their nature. But Naruto, he’s not the typical alpha. That’s the soul reason they’re even together. But despite all of that, it didn’t stop him from feeling insecure about their relationship.

Sasuke wants to claim Naruto this way too. He wanted to be the first one he’s had sex with this way since his first experience with it traumatized him.

He wants to be the one to have Naruto both ways.

Sasuke knew being this jealous of omegas is stupid. He feels pathetic. But Naruto belongs to him. So he’s going to claim him this way despite Naruto not being excited about it.

He wanted to satisfy this uneasy turmoil inside himself once and for all.

Naruto returned with a couple of bags and Sasuke had the covers put to the side leaving nothing but the sheets.

The blond alpha looked a bit strained. Which was understandable. But he wanted his mate to feel safe, so he got up taking a hold of his free hand.

“It’s okay…. You’re safe with me…” Sasuke whispers against his ear.

Naruto nods, “I…I know…. I know you’ll never hurt me Sasuke….” He sighs laying his head on his shoulder taking in his scent trying to calm himself, “I just…. I never thought that… I’d be doing this again.”

Sasuke looks at him with concern, “Do you hate the idea of topping this much?”

Naruto looks away, “Not really no. You’re beautiful and I care about you a lot Sasuke… So if I do this it should be you.”

The beta strokes the back of his head, “Talk to me then. Remember we won’t get anywhere if we don’t talk about these things.”

Naruto nods, “I just…. I love it when you’re inside me… I love it so much…. So having sex in a different way feels scary…”

Sasuke nods pushing Naruto back a bit before he stares at him, “Then if you need to stop for any reason just tell me and we’ll switch positions.”

Naruto sighs looking relieved, “Okay…. Then I guess we should get ready now…”  

The taller beta smiles, “Right…”

Just as they agreed the lights stayed on. It felt weird since they always had sex with them off. He also saw Naruto grabbing what looked like rope. It was red.

“Did you go shopping in the red district?” Sasuke asked almost amused.

Naruto grins shyly, “Yeah. I’m not gonna tie you up with cheap rope that’ll hurt you. This rope was made for tying people to beds, so it shouldn’t mark you that bad.”

Sasuke was glad Naruto thought a head, especially since he easily bruised thanks to his fair skin.

Naruto eventually ties him to the bed, he grunts a bit at how tight it was, but it didn’t hurt. He also appreciated that his arms weren’t tied in an uncomfortable position. Naruto grabbed an eye mask from the bag. It looks expensive. It must have been from the same shop he grabbed the rope.

The blond kisses him placing the mask along around his forehead. He slowly broke the kiss, “I’ll blindfold you after I get you ready for me…”

Sasuke nods, “Whatever you want…”

He felt his heart beating faster when Naruto undoes his pants before he strips them along with his underwear. He left his shirt on since there was no way to take it off while he’s tied.

Naruto grabs the lube pouring some along his fingers. He separates his legs as he stares at his entrance. Sasuke felt self-conscious since he never had to worry about anyone looking there until now.

Sasuke couldn’t help but ask, “What?”

Naruto smiles gently before he kisses him, “You’re so fucking beautiful Sasuke…Every part of you is so pretty… I couldn’t help but stare…”

Sasuke felt embarrassed by the compliment as he looks away, “Whatever moron. Just do something already.”

Naruto smiles kissing him before he goes back down and presses the first finger inside him gently.

Sasuke couldn’t help but hiss at the feeling of the cool slippery finger. This felt so weird.

Naruto took notice of his discomfort, “You okay?”

Sasuke nods, “Yeah…. It’s just weird…”

The alpha chuckles lightly before he stretches it a little more making him flinch, “I know. It takes a sec to get used to.”

“I just find it strange you like this…” Sasuke wasn’t really a fan.

Naruto laughs before he feels him curl up. Sasuke almost jumped and his penis twitched when he pressed down along what he guessed was his prostate.

“It helps to know where the sweet spot is.” He lays his chin against his free hand casually.

Sasuke glares despite his flushed face, “How are you still such a fucking brat?”

Naruto shrugs, “Guess it’s in my nature. Let me know when you’re ready for me to add another finger.”

The beta lays back trying to get used to it. He wishes he could hold Naruto’s hair, but the tightness of the rope around his wrists reminds him of his current predicament. Despite Naruto stroking his prostate once in a while he couldn’t help but notice how soft his phallus was. He remembers the first time he fingered Naruto; the alpha was as hard as a diamond. Why couldn’t he feel the same? Was it because he’s never experience this before?

Maybe if Naruto adds more fingers it would turn him on, “You can add another finger.”

Naruto nods before he slowly adds another one which shocks Sasuke a little since it was colder than the current finger that was inside him. While Naruto continues to stretch him out, he couldn’t help but feel frustrated that he still wasn’t getting turned on by this.

Sasuke finally voices his concern over this, “W-Why doesn’t this feel good?”

Naruto looks up at him and explains, “This is new. And you’re not in control. One of the things that you like to have when we do it. And I’m more focus on prepping you because I’m pretty big Sasuke… So I need to make sure you’re stretched out enough, so it doesn’t hurt.”

Right, Naruto’s member is huge. So he is focusing more on the preparation than the pleasure.

The blond lays along his thigh, “I’m going to take care of you Sasuke… I’m not going to be impatient and hurt you. So don’t worry, it’ll feel good soon.”

Naruto continues to finger the beta, but now that he knows about Sasuke’s discomfort he feels a tongue lap around his head. Sasuke jerks his head back. And then he feels Naruto wrap his length around his mouth engulfing him while he fingers him.

Sasuke groans at the feeling. Almost forgetting about the fingers inside him.

They continued like that for a while. Naruto slowly adding a finger as he sucks his now hard member.

He’s now a panting mess while Naruto has four fingers thrusting inside him while he bobs his head up and down swallowing his cock.

He felt himself on the brink of climax. But before he could cum Naruto’s mouth pops off of him and he sits up, “Okay Sasuke…. Are you ready?”

Sasuke felt himself swallow nervously. This was it. This is what they’ve been building up to. But he also noticed Naruto’s shoulder shaking. He closes his eyes to gather himself before opening them, looking at him with determination, “Yes… I want you to fuck me Naruto.”

Naruto nods before he takes off his clothes. He just noticed the alpha was fully dressed this whole time, “Okay…”

Now that Naruto is completely naked, he leans down to kiss Sasuke one more time before he takes a hold of the eye mask sliding it over his eyes. Sasuke’s a little sad that their first-time having sex like this he won’t be able to see Naruto as he enters him. But this is what he wanted, so he won’t go against it. Sasuke’s breath hitches when he feels Naruto taking a hold of his thighs spreading them. But before anything else he hears a rip of a condom wrapper.

Sasuke is a little confused, “You’re wearing a condom?”

Naruto grunts a little like he was trying to slip on the rubber, “Yes. Trust me Sasuke, I know how finicky you are about being clean. It’s actually a whole process cleaning cum from your ass.”

Sasuke didn’t realize what he’s been making Naruto go through, “Should I start wearing condoms then?”

He hears him laugh breathlessly, “No. I like it when you cum inside me. I don’t mind the mess.”

His mate is a slob, so he guesses that made sense for Naruto not minding it as much.

Naruto pulls him closer, feeling the thick head of his hard-on pressing against his entrance. But he also felt his alpha shaking.

“Naruto… It’s okay, it’s just me.” He tries. He can’t see him, but Sasuke has a feeling his mate was working through something internally.

“I know…. I’m sorry.” Naruto sighs out.

Sasuke wishes he could stroke his fingers along his face and kiss him, but he uses his words to comfort him instead, “I’ll never hurt you. I want you inside me because I care about you. You’re my mate. I want to claim you this way because you belong to me.”

The shaking finally stops, and he feels the head of Naruto penis pressing further against him, until the tip finally enters inside. Sasuke flinches at the burning heat around his entrance. He pants in discomfort.

Naruto strokes his cheek, “Sorry…. I knew you would have a hard time.”

Even though he was trying to ease Sasuke he can tell Naruto is still feeling on edge about this, “H-How about you? Are you okay?”

He hears the uneasy chuckle, “I’m fine. Just anxiety. But… it does feel good inside you Sasuke…. You’re really tight.”

Sasuke couldn’t help but smirk, “Now you see why I like it so much.”

Naruto pushes his foreleg against his lips kissing him, “Seeing you like this makes me feel so lucky, not gonna lie… You’re so fucking beautiful Sasuke…. I don’t know why you would ever think an omega girl has a chance when I have you.”

Sasuke couldn’t help but feel a buzzing heat along his chest from his praising. He turns away despite being blinded by the eye mask.

“Are you ready for more of me?” Naruto askes as he feels his cheek against his leg.

Sasuke nods.

They continued like that for a little while, since Naruto was right about him being bigger, so this was taking a lot longer than when he tops. Naruto was patient and waited as long as Sasuke needed.

“I think that’s as much as you can take Sasuke.” Naruto grunts out. Sasuke could tell he wasn’t even halfway in.

The beta never liked doing things half-assed. He growls out determined, “I can take more.”

But he was shocked by the cold, “No. You can’t.”

That put him off, “Why?”

Naruto sighs, “Because you’re a beta Sasuke. If I go in anymore I might hurt you.”

Sasuke felt disappointment bubble through him, “But I want you to feel good.”

“Trust me Sasuke I do… Don’t worry. Remember I said I was going to take care of you? I meant it.”

He gives a defeated sigh, “Okay…”

Naruto replies, “I’m gonna start moving now.”

Sasuke nods, “I’m ready.”

Naruto starts moving slowly. Like he was trying to help Sasuke get used to him. While Sasuke felt a warm tingle go through him, he hates that his member is soft again. He didn’t realize how much work your body goes through bottoming. How did Naruto enjoy this more than topping though? He guesses there is something satisfying about accepting Naruto inside him and feeling how hard his mate is for him.

After Sasuke was used to Naruto he feels his breath hitch when the next thrust hits him dead on his prostate. His legs trembles as Naruto focuses on hitting him there every time, making his insides squirm in pleasure.

Sasuke moans, “N-Naruto…”

He feels Naruto kiss his leg again before he thrust even harder making him hiss as Naruto’s hold on him tightens. It drove him crazy. His dick was hardening at the new sensation. He couldn’t believe how full he felt despite Naruto not even being halfway inside him. Maybe his mate was right about not needing to go in any deeper.

Naruto was surprisingly quiet as he thrusts inside. He can hear him panting, but that was about all that would come out of Naruto.

After a while they were finally speeding up, and Sasuke’s head is going dizzy from Naruto hitting him over and over in that pleasant spot inside him. His toes curled as he fucks him and his stomach twitching tightly from the sensation.

But as he was feeling himself leaking with precum Naruto suddenly pulls out and he feels a heat cage around his stomach as the eye mask is yanked off of his head. After his eyes adjust to the brightness of the room, Naruto slowly comes into view. Sasuke is shocked when he notices the tears running down the blond’s cheeks.

Sasuke felt the urge to comfort his mate, “Naruto…. Untie me.”

Naruto takes a breath before he complies. Quickly after Sasuke’s freed he hugs him stroking his back, “You’re safe. It’s just me.”

Naruto nods despite the hiccups of sobs escaping him.

“I’m sorry for pushing you.” Sasuke shouldn’t have forced him to do something this closely linked with his trauma.

Naruto shakes his head, “No. I…I’m glad we did this…. I need to work through it…. I just…I’m at my limit…”

Sasuke nods, “Of course…”

Naruto lifts up staring at him, “Please Sasuke…I need you inside me…”

Sasuke strokes his thumb along his lips gently, “Okay….” He takes off his shirt and flips them so he’s on top. He’s shocked when he sees a ring popping out of Naruto’s entrance.

Sasuke felt a heat of lust shoot through him, “How long was this inside you?”

“Remember how I used the bathroom before I came back in the room with the stuff?” he answers nervously.

The taller beta nods.

Naruto’s face flushes a deep pink looking away, “I….no matter how this ended I wanted you inside me…”

Sasuke shutters holding Naruto’s knees looking down feeling weak, “Naruto…. What the fuck….?”

Naruto covers his face, “Shut up!”

Sasuke takes a hold of the ring pulling out the plug that he now sees is black after he tosses it aside, “You can’t keep surprising me like this.” He takes a hold of his hips making Naruto fold in half, his ass right below his chin.

The blonds shrieks from the sudden movements.

“You’re already the sexiest person I’ve ever met. You don’t need to win me over anymore than you have.”

“B-Bastard I’m not trying to do anything…. I was being efficient….” Naruto’s face couldn’t get any redder.

“You efficiently turned me on.” He dives down tracing his tongue around the ring of his entrance that was spread beautifully thanks to the plug.

Naruto screams kicking his head, “F-FUCKING PERV AAAAHH!”  

He thrusts his wet muscle deeper inside him, enjoying the flavor of his alpha. He couldn’t get enough of him; he always does a wonderful job keeping himself well groomed for Sasuke down here. Despite his sloppy nature, Naruto was always on top of selfcare.

“Ahhhh Sasuke…. Nng….” Naruto’s legs rest along his shoulders as Sasuke tongue plunges deeper inside of him.

“S-Sasuke please I…I wanna cum when you fuck me…. P-Please…” Naruto whines desperately.

Sasuke finally brakes away licking his lips, “I couldn’t resist eating you out when I saw how ready you were to take me. My slutty alpha.”

Naruto arches his back, “Please stop teasing me you asshole…”

Sasuke snickers, “Alright…. I suppose you deserve a reward after how long you’ve been waiting for me.”

He lowers Naruto’s hips until his hole is hovering over his hard-on. He guides his member until it’s pressed into the alpha.

“Please Sasuke. Fill me up!”  Naruto begs.

Sasuke finally does as Naruto wishes and enters inside him completely. He nearly cums, holding onto Naruto’s hips as he stays frozen there for a moment.

Naruto notices this and sits up kissing him, “You okay?”

Sasuke nods, “Yeah…I think I’m realizing how much we’ve done tonight and because of that I’m not going to last long.”

The blond alpha smiles gently, “I’m close too. So don’t worry about holding out for me. Just do what feels good…”

The taller beta strokes his hand along his marked cheek, “Don’t worry… I’ll make us both feel good.”

Naruto chuckles breathlessly wrapping his legs around his torso and his arms around his neck hugging him close, “You always make me feel good like this Sasuke…”

Sasuke adjusted himself until he was on his knees stroking his hands along Naruto’s back, until he has a solid grip of his ass, now holding him up with no issue, “I’m going to fuck you until I turn your brain into mush alpha.”

Naruto trembles nuzzling into his neck, “I want it. Please…. I need it….”

He claws his ass finally moving inside Naruto. His hips smacking against his ass loudly, the pace speeding up the closer they get. Yeah Sasuke would have been lucky to last five minutes. Especially with the way Naruto was moving against him just as desperate. Fuck he doesn’t even think he’ll last two minutes.

After a couple of hard thrusts Sasuke’s body stutters as his hips arches up twitching while he cums deeps inside the hot tightness. Naruto doesn’t stop moving down on his trembling member using that and his right hand stroking himself until he finally cums, his release trapped inside the condom that was still wrapped tightly around his softening erection. After he settles down he tightens his hold on Sasuke, snuggling close to his mate.

Sasuke drops down sitting on his ass, while Naruto is still wrapped around him, shaking from his intense orgasm.

After a couple of minutes Naruto lifts his head, his arms still wrapped around him loosely. They gaze at each other with deep intensity before Naruto begins to tear up, “I love you…”

His heart trembles. This was the first time either one of them voiced their feelings before. Sasuke wasn’t ready…. He didn’t think he would ever be ready. So he’ll show his feelings with actions.

He pulls him down in a deep kiss devouring him before he whispers, “Say it again…”

“I love you Sasuke…” Naruto sobs out trembling.

And he kisses him again holding him close. He knows now this alpha belongs to him. Sasuke doesn’t give a fuck if anyone gave him trouble tomorrow. He doesn’t care. Naruto just showed him with his body how much he trusts Sasuke. How much he cares about his feelings. And now he has voiced it.

Theres no way in hell an omega girl could win his attention. Not with the way his alpha is clinging to him with such warmth.

They sure as hell could try.

But now he knew for sure that he would always be number one to Naruto. Fuck the traditions of his clan and society. He knows no one else could ever make him feel the way Naruto makes him feel every time the alpha looks at him with that loving sapphire gaze.

He belongs to Naruto.

It was the next morning. He’s on the train feeling a little zoned out. Sasuke has been in sort of a daze since this morning. He woke up with Naruto curled around him. He almost wanted to ditch class just to stay in bed with his mate all day. Plus he felt a heated pain in his backside from their actions last night. But he couldn’t afford to miss his classes or club activities. So he forced himself and his mate up so they could get going. Naruto needed to get home first to grab his homework he left behind. So Sasuke took the normal train route alone that morning.

He didn’t realize how out of it he was until he felt someone poke his shoulder.

Sasuke turns to see the concern gaze of his childhood friend.

He pops his neck, “Hey Karin.”

She looked a little bothered, “Hey um…. Sasuke… Suigetsu text me yesterday.”

Sasuke wasn’t sure why that would upset her, “Yeah he was pissy you left him out of the plans this weekend.”

The omega girl shakes her head, “No not about that…. He um…. He told me about what happened in P.E. and how you got confrontational with Sara.”

Sasuke’s stomach dropped. He almost forgot about all of that. He groans leaning his head against his bicep holding the grab handle. Sasuke didn’t want to deal with this now.

Karin crosses her arms, “What’s going on between you and Naruto?”

Sasuke didn’t really have the energy to lie anymore. After the intense sex he had with Naruto last night. His emotions were a bit scattered.

“He’s my mate.” He answers stiffly.

Karins eyes widen as she takes a seat in front of Sasuke. It had been clear a couple of stops ago.

She looks up at him a little upset, “How long?”

Sasuke tilts his head putting his free hand in his pocket, “A little over three months now.”

Karin sighs her head dropping, “Why didn’t you tell me?”

He shrugs, “I wasn’t ready.”

The girl’s ruby eyes were fierce as she glares up at him, “But we’ve never kept secrets from each other before.”

Sasuke looks away, “This is different Karin, and you know it.”

Karin frowns, “I would have accepted you Sasuke. You know I would.”

Sasuke glares, “I needed to get used to it…. The idea of…. of not being accepted again.”

She looks lost, “What.”

Sasuke stares down at her, his gaze a little callus, “I’ve been betrayed by people before… For being a beta. My father acted like I was an ant, my mother can’t look at me anymore, and any clan member I was close with abandoned me. So I needed to prepare myself emotionally just in case…. Just in case my relationship with Naruto was enough for you to be disgusted by it.”

Karin’s eyes watered before she gets up and hugs him close, her body trembling.

He uses his free hand to hug her back. They weren’t usually physical like this, but he couldn’t help but feel the comfort from her embrace.

“Fuck your clan.” She seethes out.

Sasuke couldn’t help but smirk, “Yeah they fucking suck.”

Karin nods, “I’m glad Naruto makes you happy…. I had a feeling something else was going on…” She lets go sitting back down.

Sasuke pops his neck, “You were right.”

She grabs a handkerchief from her bag wiping her face, “Well I guess you have no choice but to bring him this weekend.”

His heart sank at that, “What?”

Her gaze serious as she adjusts her glasses, “You didn’t think that we wouldn’t evaluate your mate did you?”

His head drops, “You’re not going to let this go, are you?”

Karin smiles frostily, “Can’t wait for you to formally introduce your mate to us Sasuke.”  

Sasuke sighs. He dreaded this upcoming weekend.

Sasuke was getting annoyed by the whispers around him. They could at least have more tact if they were going to talk about him. But he decided to just block out their useless gossip for now. Sasuke wanted to talk to Naruto before they separated for the rest of the day since neither men had P.E. today.

So he pulled him to the side not caring about the eyes on them. When they reached a deserted area he couldn’t help but feel thrilled by the sight of his mate.

Naruto also looked lost for words.

The two locked their lips intensely as they held each other. Feeling the warmth tingle through themselves.

After a couple of minutes of them making-out, Naruto was the one to brake them apart.

“Are you sure this is okay? We’re out in the open…” Naruto explains looking around cautiously.

Sasuke shrugs, “I don’t care anymore. I told Karin this morning that you’re my mate. And rumors are spreading anyway, so why deny it.”

Naruto’s eyes widen in shock, “I just… Wow…. Okay… I mean I don’t care. But you’re sure this will be okay? Some assholes might pick a fight with us.”

Sasuke glares at the thought, “I like to see them try.”

Naruto couldn’t help but smile laying his head along his shoulder taking in his scent, “I’m kind of happy…. I feel like last night we took another step forward in our relationship…”

Sasuke hugs him close stroking his back, “I agree.”

Naruto kisses his cheek, “Thank you for being patient with me… Sorry I couldn’t finish topping though.”

Sasuke shakes his head, “Don’t be. Topping is difficult for you, and I won’t lie…. Bottoming was a little difficult for me.”

Naruto snickers nuzzling against him, “Yeah… but it felt nice… I like how warm you were around my dick…. But I loved it when you lifted me up and finally fucked me…. It felt better… Way better…”

Sasuke nods, “Yeah…. Maybe we can try having you top again in the future, but I prefer the way we have sex now.”

Naruto nods enthusiastically, “Me too!”

Sasuke strokes along his cheek, “Before we go our separate ways I need to ask you a favor.”

Naruto looks up intrigued, “Shoot.”

Sasuke sighs, “Karin insists that you come hang out with me and my friends this weekend. She’s pissed that I kept her in the dark about our relationship so now she wants a proper introduction.”

Naruto chuckles brightly, “I see. Okay as long as you can help me study afterwards I can totally hang this weekend.”

Sasuke smiles kissing his forehead, “Thank you. Alright I’ll see you later useless.”

Naruto smiles kissing his cheek before he heads upstairs, “Later Sasuke!”

Sasuke wasn’t sure why, even though everything was out in the open now. He felt a wave of relief wash through him. Like a weight was off him. Sure things might be a little difficult in the future. But he can deal with it. He’s dealt with the worst from his own family in the past. This would be a walk in the park compared to that.

All Sasuke cared about was the future with his mate.

And concern with how his friends will find a way to make Sasuke look bad in front of Naruto this weekend….

End of Episode 6

Chapter Text

Kiba stared at Naruto with the ugliest shocked face he’s ever seen the canine loving man make.

It was actually funny. He could tell Shikamaru agreed when he saw the amused smirk grace the lazy man’s lips after seeing how visceral Kiba reacted to the news. Rumors were spreading fast around campus about Naruto and Sasuke’s romantic relationship. And Kiba heard this rumor and decided to joke with Naruto about it. Not believing it was true seeing how he would obviously notice if Naruto was mated with anyone since they’d been friends for a long time.

But the tan alpha apparently overestimated his own observation skills seeing how Naruto answered with the most neutral tone he’s ever heard Naruto speak with. The rumors were in fact not just dumb fujoshi gossip that some delusional girls decided to pull out of their asses.

Kiba didn’t even react to Akamaru biting his arm. He was as frozen as a statue.

Naruto turns towards Shikamaru concerned, “I haven’t seen him like this since he accidently touched Choji’s dick during the hot spring trip in high school.”

Shikamaru pokes his head with his bare food, “Hey, you alive Kiba? If you’re dead I call dibs on your bedroom.”  

Naruto glares shouting, “No fair! I told you if he ever dies I get his room!”

Kiba pushes the stinky foot out of his face exclaiming, “None of you assholes are touching my room! What the fuck Naruto?! You told Shikamaru but not to me!?” he thumbs towards himself looking pissed beyond belief.

Naruto uses his arms to cradle his head, “I didn’t tell him shit. He guessed and I just didn’t deny it.”

Shikamaru points out, “Honestly it was kinda obvious.”

Kiba’s hair frizzles as he grinds his teeth heated, “No fucking way! I would have smelled anything if it was that obvious! I have a better nose then both of you assholes combined!”

Shikamaru yawns picking his ear with his pinky, “Not when he’s sleeping with a beta.”

Kiba’s eyes widen, “Uchiha Sasuke is a beta!? B-But his clan is known for their crazy alpha genes!!!”

Naruto didn’t think Kiba was this brain-dead, “Are you a fucking idiot….?”

He could tell Kiba’s world was collapsing.

Shikamaru laughs boisterously hugging himself, “Holy shit…. You’re actually this dumb! I take it back Naruto, you might be the second smartest one living here.” He wipes a tear.

Naruto’s eyes widen glaring at the taller alpha and Kiba looks at Shikamaru just as offended both yelling in sync, “Fuck you Nara!!”

Kiba shakes his head before he gets up, “So why didn’t you tell me anything!? Why am I the last one to discover my friend that I share a space with is fucking a beta dude?!” he points to Naruto violently.

Naruto sighs dropping his arms, “Because before the rumors Sasuke didn’t want anyone knowing about our relationship. So I kept it to myself because he asked me to.”

The tan alpha was a little caught off guard before he crossed his arms, “What about now? Why are you admitting you’re together now?”

Naruto shrugs, “He’s fine with it now. He’s actually super possessive of me and didn’t like that I was attracting omega girls.”

Kiba tilts his head confused, “You’re not attracted to omegas though.”

Shikamaru sits up, “Yeah and Hinata isn’t interested in alpha girls but I’m sure you would be pissed if one of them tried to put the moves on her.”

Naruto could see the glare forming on Kiba’s face from just the thought of it.

The blond was thankful for Shikamaru’s talent for maneuvering a conversation, “Anyway he wanted to claim me so they would stop trying to confess. Part of it is because they make me uncomfortable, and the other is well…” He couldn’t help but feel like a young teenager again from the thought of his sexy mate wanting Naruto all to himself, “Sasuke doesn’t mind if people know about us anymore since he likes me so much….”

Kiba looks away with a disgusted reaction, “I didn’t think you’d be this gross becoming a pair with someone…”

Shikamaru looks at Naruto unamused, “Truly disgusting.”

“Fuck you guys! I’m allowed to be happy with my mate assholes!” He crosses his arms pouting.

Kiba rolls his eyes, “Well Uchiha walks around like he has something up his ass. So it only makes sense he can fit a dick in there.”

Naruto freezes hugging his knees looking away, his face a deep shade of red embarrassed since that’s not his dynamic with Sasuke at all.

Shikamaru looks down smiling awkward knowing Naruto’s preference already.

Kiba looks at both of them confused. It takes the hot-headed alpha a moment before he realized why they were reacting like that.

“YOU’RE LETTING A BETA FUCK YOU!!!????!!!” Kiba felt his soul leave his body before he grabbed a pillow to knock the sense into the blond alpha.

Naruto sensing the danger runs away as Kiba chases him around, Akamaru following close behind excited thinking the two were playing a game.

“Fuck off dog breath!!!” Naruto jumps around avoiding Kiba’s pillow attacks.

“How could you do this to me!!!??? Have you any shame!!!?? YOUR COCK IS BIGGER THAN MINE!!!! HOW THE FUCK ARE YOU BOTTEMING FOR SASUKE FUCKING UCHIHA!!!!!???”

Shikamaru sits there and slowly boots up the PS5 to play some games as the chaos continues to run amuck around him.

“It’s complicated! Your dumbass wouldn’t get it!!!!” Naruto screeches when Kiba lands a shot on his lower back.

“No, YOU don’t get it!!!! Now I have to live with the fact that the only guy that has a bigger dick than me DOESN’T EVEN FUCKING USE IT!!!!!” Kiba continues this pathetic tantrum.

Shikamaru stares at the game blankly as the two idiotic alphas were running around him violently, “I need to move out…”

Naruto took the time from his day to visit Sakura on Friday night before he saw Sasuke’s friends tomorrow. He needed advice since it’s been a while since he’s made a good impression on people. Sakura was the filter when he was younger and while he’s become a decent acquaintance with his classmates, he never let anyone get too close. He was luckily able to leave a good first impression on Karin, but she was an omega and for some reason Naruto was good at wooing female omegas.  Despite it being useless, especially now.

From what Sasuke explained, Karin was his classmate from elementary school and Suigetsu and Jugo were his friends from his private school days in the beta academies. So being comfortable with so many new people will be a huge challenge for Naruto. But Sasuke was close to them, and from what he’s learned it wasn’t easy to be close to his beta mate.  So Naruto desperately wants to be on good terms with them.

Naruto couldn’t help but noticed how exhausted his childhood friend looked. She ordered a nitro cold brew and a protein bar. He assumes the classes were no joke for his studious friend.

Naruto asks concern, “Should we reschedule so you can rest?”

Sakura gulps down the high caffeinated drink before shaking her head, “No. It’s the only time I have this week before I’m unavailable for a while.”

Naruto smiles sipping his sweet juice drink, “Medical school is kicking your ass, huh?”

Sakura sighs, “You have no idea…. But it’ll all be worth it down the line.” She eats her bar, “So why the last-minute meet up?”

Naruto taps his fingers along his plastic cup, “Well a couple of new things happened…. First um Sasuke and I are publicly out at school now.”

Sakura eyes widen with concern, “Why? I thought you guys were gonna keep it to yourselves because it would be troublesome.”

Naruto looks away shyly, “We were but… I think Sasuke was starting to feel insecure about us especially since I attract female omegas…”

Sakura nods resting her chin along her palms, “Those omega girls have always been weak to that himbo charm of yours.”

Naruto pouts, “You’re so mean Sakura!”

Sakura giggles as she teased him, “Not to mention you’re hot despite not believing it yourself.”

Naruto blushes now covering his face, “I’m above average at best…”

Sakura rolls her eyes before leaning back sipping more of her cold brew, “So Sasuke wanted to come out, because he’s jealous?”

Naruto smiles softly looking down with a somber gaze, “I think…his clan made him not believe in his self-worth… He wanted to make sure I only wanted him that we…. He insisted I topped the next time we did it.”

Sakura now looks worried gripping his hands, “Are you okay….? You told me how… how topping is one of your triggers…”

Naruto smiled with flushed cheeks before gripping back, “It was fine at first but um after a while I started to see his eyes and had to stop…. Sasuke comfort me and brought me out of it and we…. We didn’t hate it but…. I think we both prefer the other way… I mean I don’t mind working on that part in the future with Sasuke but for now I prefer to bottom…”

Sakura nods, “Well I’m glad you tried something out of your comfort zone… That’s not easy.”

Naruto smiles, “Right…” he slips his hands off gently before sipping on his juice again, “Anyway this isn’t why I wanted to see you today… I need your help with something.”

Sakura nods, “Sure. What do you need help with?”

Naruto twiddles his fingers before asking, “How do I make a good impression on people…?”

Sakura looked at him confused, “What do you mean?”

Naruto scratches the back of his head nervously, “Tomorrow I’m meeting Sasuke’s closest friends and I’m not sure how to become close without being weird…. The last time I became close with a stranger you were there to help me through it….”

Sakura has a somber smile before she cups his cheek, “Naruto… Let me be honest. Before Mizuki you were very bright and enthusiastic with everyone. You have a natural warm personality that draws people to you. You just never saw it because you were still damaged by Mizuki. The only reason I was able to help you become friends was to help be your wall so people couldn’t overwhelm you too fast. I’m sure if you explain to Sasuke that you just need a buffer from everyone he’ll help be the wall that filters all the chaos.”

Naruto nods remembering when he was in high school, there were times it felt like people would be getting too close but then Sakura would make an excuse to give him space from them and he would calm down.

Naruto smiled at her, “I’m starting to remember that time. It’s crazy how far away that feels…”

Sakura smiles pinching his cheeks before lightly slapping him, “You’ll be okay. Just be your normal goofy self and you’ll have them eating out of the palm of your hands.

Naruto’s groans as he rubs his cheek from her teasing. He changes the subject, “So how’s that asshole mate of yours?”

Sakura smiles sipping the last of her drink, “Good he’s focusing on a couple of commissions. Ever since the art exhibit he’s gotten a lot of rich assholes wanting shit from him.”

The two alphas continued talking about their lives Naruto feeling a lot calmer thanks to Sakura once again. He knows she’ll only get busier once she graduates and becomes a doctor. So he’ll take these moments with his best friend while he can. Take all of the wisdom before she gets too busy saving lives.

It was later that day Naruto was spending the night at Sasuke’s apartment so they could both get ready together in the morning. They were watching another old kung fu movie. Sasuke is laying on Naruto’s lap while the alpha strokes his hair. It’s a calm atmosphere after a long day. The two mates are now resting after eating some of Naruto’s homemade hamburger steak. He cut up some fresh tomatoes to go with the meal and Sasuke loved it. Now the two were relaxing watching the movie together enjoying the action.

Naruto smiles, “I remember when I wanted to learn jujitsu when I was a kid.”

Sasuke turned staring up at him, “What stopped you?”

Naruto smiles uneasy, “Jiraiya wasn’t really good at keeping promises back then and by the time he started paying attention to all of my needs I was too far gone at that point, trying to recover from the trauma.”

Sasuke reaches up stroking his cheek, “Every time I hear about how much he’s taken from you makes me want to track that fucking omega down and kill him myself…”

Naruto smiles leaning down kissing his forehead, as much warmth he felt in his heart at the sentiment he takes a hold of his cheeks, “He’s not worth it. I may still have some trauma here and there thanks to him but… Mizuki has no power over me anymore.”

Sasuke sits up kissing him, “I would have made sure he wouldn’t have the ability to hurt you ever again. I would have made sure if he ever thought of sex he would have thought of nothing but pain. If he thought of you, he would have nothing but fear in his heart.”

Naruto knew this meant nothing now. No matter what he would forever live with what happened to him, but he smiles leaning against Sasuke’s shoulder nuzzling into his neck smelling the comfort of the smoky forest, “I love you….”

Sasuke pulls him into a deep kiss and Naruto wraps his arms around his neck as Sasuke lifts him while they’re now making out all the way to the bedroom. Naruto always loves the way Sasuke touches him, dominates him. It feeds the submissive desire in his heart as Sasuke takes off his pants. Sasuke lifts him up until he’s bent in half as Sasuke licks his hole. Naruto blushes, grateful that they showered before this. Lately Sasuke’s desire to eat him out like this has become the norm in the bedroom. He wasn’t complaining, since it felt so good. But it seems like Sasuke’s newest oral fixation was Naruto’s asshole.

Sasuke thrust his tongue inside licking around his ring before curling his wet muscle right against his prostate. He knows where it is by memory at this point. One hand was keeping Naruto in place with the other was stroking his large cock. Naruto’s mind was mushy and warm, he could only focus on that sinister talented tongue. Why was Sasuke so good at everything he did? His toes curled when Sasuke rubbed his tongue back and forth against Naruto’s sensitive nub. It was so intense he couldn’t stop it even if he tried, Sasuke had paused his movements on his cock focusing on delving deeper.

He jerks his head moaning loud, “OH FUCK! SASUKE!!!!!" He cums without him stroking his cock and it was so hard and intense he began to knot. There was so much cum he sprayed the release on his chest and some splattered along his cheek.

Sasuke stared in awe at the sight of Naruto. Naruto’s whole body was sensitive and hot as the alpha gripped around his cock feeling vulnerable and in pain.

Sasuke sees this and grips around the knot tightly making Naruto purr in ease. It wasn’t the same as knotting someone, but it at least helped emulating that a little, so it wasn’t as painful as he calms down from the most intense orgasm of his life.  After almost ten minutes the knot finally shrank and Naruto slumps back as Sasuke lets his legs lay flat along the bed.

Sasuke leans down kissing his cheek and licking some of his release off of him, “Are you okay?”

Naruto whimpers a little, “Y-Yeah… just really intense… You’ve gotten so good at eating me out…”

The beta has a superior smirk as he responds, “I know.”

Naruto rolls his eyes at his cocky attitude before forcing Sasuke onto his back, “Your turn.” He pulls his briefs down revealing the beta’s hard cock gushing with pre. Naruto’s glad Sasuke got just as heated as he did from pleasuring the alpha. He leans down licking the head of Sasuke’s pink tip pressing his tongue right under Sasuke’s gland pressing against it hard, knowing that’s Sasuke’s sweet spot. The beta groans at his talented tongue before Naruto moves down sucking on Sasuke’s pale orbs holding a heavy load. Naruto engulfed both balls sucking them hard while he strokes Sasuke’s cock making the man above hiss in pleasure.

If Naruto wanted to, he could drive Sasuke mad with his mouth. Slowly he pops the balls free before dragging his tongue up all along the collum slowly reaching the head licking circles around the gland then slowly licking side to side against his urethra.

Sasuke groans, “N-Naruto please… I need it…”

Naruto smirks mischievously as he lightly wraps around the head sucking it gently before popping up licking back down. Naruto loves fucking with the beta and wants to drive him up the wall. Because the thing Naruto wanted most was for him to be forceful.

The two have talked extensively about force during sex, especially because of Naruto’s past trauma. But Naruto has said forceful blowjobs were okay and that he would pinch Sasuke’s thigh hard if Sasuke was going too hard. So Naruto knew what would happen next if he kept this up, and he was relishing the thought of it.

He’s now focusing on nothing but Sasuke’s orbs not even touching his cock that was leaking so much pre it was like a broken faucet. Sasuke suddenly grabs his head forcing Naruto to swallow his whole cock. Naruto moans sucking hard as Sasuke bucks his hips up his throat.

Sasuke grunts as his balls slaps Naruto’s chin, “Fucking tease! Nnng! You drive me crazy with that slutty mouth of yours alpha!”

Naruto moans loud around Sasuke purposefully for his vocals to vibrate his cock. Naruto could tell how close he was, so he starts to swallow and suck along with the thrusts in rhythm, and his free hand grasp his balls groping them to get Sasuke closer before the man bucks up one last time shooting his seed hard down Naruto’s throat, his hips in the air as he works through his orgasm. Naruto drains every drop of the salty treasure as he sucks him dry. After a moment Sasuke slumps down his cock popping out flaccid.

He pulls Naruto up kissing him hard before stroking his cheek, “Are you okay…. How’s your throat?”

Naruto chuckles his voice rough from before, “A little fucked but nothing hot tea and honey can’t fixed.”

Sasuke leans down to bite his neck hard before licking the blood, “You’re so fucking hot…”

Naruto blushes a little before pressing his face into Sasuke’s neck enjoying his praises. Suddenly he remembered that they would be visiting his friends tomorrow.

Sasuke noticed Naruto’s mood changing and strokes his back, “Hey what’s wrong?”

Naruto peeks up at him, “I’m a little nervous about tomorrow…. I feel like… I might embarrass you…”

Sasuke sighs, “Trust me the one who will embarrass me will be my idiotic friends. You’ll be fine.”

Naruto looks away before he lays on his shoulder, “Then um… can I ask you to help block me then?”

Sasuke looks at Naruto confused, “Block you?”

Naruto taps his fingers along Sasuke’s chest, “I think…. I get overwhelmed by new people… and Sakura told me that… I have a charm that attracts others to me and sometimes I don’t realize it before it’s too late and I get overwhelmed…”

Sasuke looks up in thought, “I see. So you need kind of a buffer from the madness?”

Naruto nods, “Kinda yeah…. Sorry… I know it seems out of the ordinary seeing how I act in class and all…”

Sasuke shakes his head, “Not at all. I get it. People can suck and be too much. Even for energetic people like you.”

Naruto nods, “Right. It’s weird I can interact with strangers and random people just fine without that draining me. But once I get closer that’s when it starts to get weird for me…. I don’t know.”

Sasuke kisses Naruto’s head, “You don’t have to explain yourself. I got it. It’s a process for anyone. There’s nothing wrong with having boundaries Naruto.”

Naruto nods, “Right… Thank you…”

Sasuke stretches before sitting up, “Come on let’s shower and clean up before we call it a night.”

Naruto smiles nodding, “Right…”

The two mates got up washing themselves, squeezing out one more round of sex before getting ready for bed. Naruto was nervous about tomorrow, but he’d lie if he said he wasn’t a little excited as well.

Naruto was a little scattered as he was walking next to Sasuke. He felt very under-dressed for some reason, and he kept fixing his hair on the drive here. The taller beta looked at him annoyed.

“Naruto for the hundredth time you look fine.” Sasuke forcing Naruto’s hand out of his hair before holding it.

“R-Right.” He blushes before they make their way into the bar. Sasuke pulls Naruto through the crowd before Sasuke leads him to a quiet corner where the light was just missing the table. Away from the chaos of the weekend crowd. It also wasn’t as loud over here.

Naruto recognized the group. There was Karin and he remembers the two betas that always hang out with Sasuke during gym class. Suigetsu and Jugo. Naruto noticed how Karin and Suigetsu were fighting while Jugo looked unbothered by the scrabble like it was any other day.

He could hear the argument the closer they got to the table.

Karin yells, “The hell are you even wearing?!”

Suigetsu gulps down his beer, “It’s street wear. Not like a nerdy bitch like you would know anything about that.”

Karin sips her margarita, “Unlike you I have class and dress like I give a shit.”

Suigetsu looks away snidely, “And that’s why you have all these alpha guys crawling at the chance to be graced by your presence. They’re all just too polite to show themselves.”

Karin slaps his shoulder, “Fuck off you loser!”

Suigetsu, “No fuck you geeky bitch!”

Sasuke rolls his eyes before interrupting, “Guys.”

Suigetsu sits up, “Oh shit the man of the hour is finally here with his alpha.”

Karin elbows his side making him grunt in pain, “Chill out would you. Hello again Naruto! Sasuke finally told us about your relationship. I had a feeling you guys were closer than you let on.”

Naruto smiles brightly scratching his marked cheek, “Well I can barely keep my hands off him when we’re alone so I’m glad we can be open now.”

Suigetsu whistled, “Shit you guys kinky behind closed doors Sasuke?”

Sasuke sighs taking a seat, pulling Naruto with him wrapping an arm around his shoulder claiming him, “That’s none of your concern.” He motions for the waitress.

Jugo finally speaks nodding towards Naruto, “Nice to meet you Uzumaki. I’m glad you’ve made Sasuke happy. He’s a good friend.”

Naruto smiles up at Jugo, “No prob! He’s a great mate so I’m not surprised he’s an awesome friend.”

Suigetsu crosses his arms behind his head leaning back against the booth, “Yeah but most of the time the guy is a control freak. I’m surprised there’s someone that knows how to handle his ass. Never thought I’d see a day where Sasuke bottoms for an Alpha since he usually fights them.” Suigetsu chuckles.

Karin stomps on his foot making him scream in pain, “Manners asshole! You’re such a lightweight I swear!”

Sasuke sighs whispering in his ears, “You can ignore what he says if it makes you uncomfortable.”

Naruto smiles kissing his cheek, “Thanks. I think I can handle this much if you don’t mind them knowing?”

Sasuke shrugs, “I don’t give a shit. They tell me everything despite me insisting I don’t want the information.”

Naruto smiles turning back to the squabbling pair and Jugo, “Sasuke actually tops me.”

Suigetsu spits out his drink as Karin flinches trying to avoid his discharged beer, “No fucking way! Wait Sasuke you’ve been topping an alpha all summer?! That’s crazy holy shit…”

Naruto blushes but as their drinks come Naruto gulps down his beer fast hoping to loosen up a bit. He felt Sasuke wrap an arm around his waist rubbing his hip with his thumb before Naruto smiles at the trio of Sasuke’s friends, “Yeah he’s great. I never thought I would ever be with a guy like Sasuke. But he’s an amazing mate!”

Sasuke smirks sipping his whisky.

Karin snickers when she sees Naruto’s neck, “I see you’ve been claiming him Sasuke.”

Sasuke leans back against the booth cushion nonchalantly, “Of course I've been claiming him. Just because I’m a beta doesn’t mean I don’t have an urge to claim my mate.”

Karin sips her margarita, “I didn’t think betas did that.”

Jugo surprisingly added, “It’s actually common for betas to claim. It’s more for show than the alpha and omegas marks that usually last longer.”

Karin sways a little as she gets tipsier from her drink, “Is that so? I guess I’ve never noticed it before.”

Suigetsu chuckles, “Even a nerdy skank like you doesn’t know everything.” He points at her obnoxiously.

Karin swats his hand away, “I sure as hell know more than you dumbass! I never got the chance to notice that! I went to an all-omega schools after going to elementary with Sasuke.”

Suigetsu moves his hand like a mouth, “Yap,Yap,Yap! All I hear is your bitchy excuses.”

Karin yells, “Fuck off!”

Naruto smiles at their interaction. The three reminded him of his friend’s silly antics. He leans against Sasuke’s neck smelling his scent before whispering in his ears, “I like your friends. They have a lot of energy like mine…”

Sasuke smiles, “I said you had nothing to worry about.” He places his hand along Naruto’s thigh, “You’re doing great dead last. Let me know if you need a breather.”

Naruto nods as they continued to enjoy themselves as the night continued. The group of college students were slowly getting intoxicated, and Naruto was getting a little too comfortable with Sasuke in front of his friends. Sasuke had to push him back a couple of times, telling him to chill out.

Karin giggles, “It’s so weird seeing Sasuke so close to someone this way. I never thought I would ever see someone tame him.

Naruto chuckles wrapping his arms around Sasuke’s neck biting his mark, “The one that needs taming is me. Sasuke is an amazing lover. He was actually my first one.”

Suigetsu, who is drunk as hell, slams his beer down, “No way! You seem like you could get anyone.”

Naruto chuckles, “Not a lot of guys wanna top an alpha like me.” He smirks leaning his head along Sasuke’s shoulder as his hold around him loosens, “But Sasuke tops me really good…”

Sasuke sighs being sober since it was hard for the man to get tipsy, “Naruto that’s a little much.”

Naruto snickers as he hiccups from all the beers, “It’s true…. I’ve never seen a guy love eating ass as-

Sasuke slaps his hand on his mouth so fast he hurts Naruto's lips. Sasuke has a rare blush that reached his ears as he growls at Naruto, “They don’t need that information Naruto.”

Suigetsu was dying of laughter while Karin was giggling covering her mouth with both hands her eyes in tears. While poor sober Jugo looked just as embarrassed to hear the information as much as Sasuke.

Suigetsu cackles out, “Holy shit! Uchiha Sasuke eats ass?! That’s crazy!”

Sasuke slumps in his seat covering his face, “God damn it useless….”

Naruto, who was a little slow thanks to the alcohol, still didn’t realize the very personal information he just leaked to Sasuke’s friends.

Karin was giggling as she blurts out, “Sasuke…. I didn’t think you would ever do something so…. lewd.”

Naruto who was still ditzy smiles, “Sasuke is always lewd when we’re together. I love that side of him.”

Sasuke sighs crossing his arms as Suigetsu and Karin laugh at Sasuke’s expense. Jugo pats Sasuke’s shoulder both being the only sober ones among the group of drunk idiots. After that Sasuke insisted Naruto needed to sober up now as he made the blond chug water for the rest of the night. They continued enjoying the dumb amusement among each other despite Sasuke being the laughingstock for the rest of the night.

Later that night Naruto was blushing on the bus as the pair were now heading back to Sasuke’s apartment. His face was red and embarrassed as he remembered what he blurted to Sasuke’s friends during their time out, “I can’t believe I fucking said that shit out loud.. Why didn’t you stop me Sasuke!?”

Sasuke who also looks embarrassed, “I fucking tried! I didn’t think you would be that vulgar!”

Naruto sighs, “I’m sorry… I made a fool out of myself.” He drops his head in shame.

Sasuke chuckles shaking his head before he ruffles Naruto’s hair, “You were fine. You weren’t the only drunk idiot in that club tonight.”

Naruto smiles leaning back, “They’re nice. I’m glad you have friends like that. I can see why you like them.”

Sasuke rolls his eyes, “They’re parasites aside from Jugo.”

Naruto chuckles as he sips his bottled water he got from a vending machine before they left, “Would you like to meet the rest of my friends?”

Sasuke raises a brow, “I met Haruno and Nara already.”

Naruto chuckles, “That’s not everyone though.”

The beta looks lost in thought before answering, “Maybe. You may have anxiety with people but I kind of avoid people on purpose. I always leave a bad first impression. I mean you remember how my first encounter with Haruno went.

Naruto laughs, “That was her giving you a hard time because you’re my mate.”

Sasuke raises a brow, “Will they all give me a hard time because were mates?”

Naruto shrugs, “Maybe but it’ll mostly be geared towards me.”

Sasuke sighs, “I’ll think about it.”

Naruto leans towards Sasuke mischievous grin on his face, “What if I give you an amazing blow job?”

Sasuke looks at him suspiciously, “Are you trying to use sex as a bribe alpha?”

Naruto leans on his shoulder kissing his neck, “Is it working beta?”

Sasuke smirks his grip on Naruto’s thigh tightens, “A little.”

Naruto smiles tracing a circle along Sasuke’s thigh seductively, “How about I ride you like a wild horse?”

Sasuke hisses his hand is now squeezing the alpha’s thigh as Naruto riles him up more. He growls out, “Naruto we’re on a public bus…”

The blond alpha chuckles when he sees Sasuke’s bulge growing in his pants. He laughs laying off not wanting to mess with Sasuke too much while they were surrounded by strangers in a bus. He sits back, “So yes or no?”

Sasuke rolls his eyes before he smirks, “Give me a time and place next weekend and I’ll think about it.”

Naruto smiles cheering, “Thank you!”

Sasuke simply rolls his eyes before the two drove home so Naruto could make good on his promise.

Naruto and Sasuke just left the train station now walking towards the designated meeting spot. They were going to meet at Choji’s restaurant. The chubby beta man made sure have it closed off to everyone but their group of friends. Almost everyone made time to meet there. No way Kiba was going to miss out on meeting Sasuke after the crazy way he found out. Ino was on her own schedule especially after taking time off from her pregnancy so of course she would be there. Hinata had just graduated early so she had free time to meet up. Sakura wasn’t able to come because of her hectic schedule, she would be sure to torture Naruto for the details of the event later. Sai needed to meet the famous beta that was able to win over Naruto and was ordered by Sakura to show off is odd personality to the Uchiha man. Shikamaru also wanted to come for free drinks and food. Lee, a beta, who came down from his dojo training the man has been busy with, he was currently on break and wanted the chance to see everyone. Neji, Hinata’s alpha cousin, was far too busy helping with their family business. Naruto remembers Sasuke mentioning how he was familiar with Hinata’s family crest because they were actually involved in the tech world and the Uchiha family company worked with the Hyuuga branch for almost ten years now. Neji’s beta mate Tenten, who worked as a black smith, would come by in Neji’s stead along with Lee since the three of them were childhood friends.

They were both walking along the sidewalk Naruto smiles as he has his hands in his pockets, “I’m surprised of the turnout. Usually everyone is busy with something this time of year.”

Sasuke huffs as he slides his hand inside Naruto’s back pocket pulling him closer as he talks against his ear, “I can’t imagine why so many people would come a last-minute gathering for their close friend and his mate.” The sarcasm was almost obnoxious.

Naruto rolls his eyes leaning back against his mate laying his head along his shoulder, “Maybe I was excited asking everyone to attend.”

Sasuke sighs before he moves away crossing his arms, “For someone with a lot of social baggage you tend to attract a lot of people.”

Naruto blushes but smiles as he looks down, “Well I guess I just always felt like I owed it to them for dealing with my issues for most of my life so, I’m happy that they’ve stuck around even after high school. “

Sasuke tilts his head curiosity, “Is Sakura you’re only friend from elementary school?”

Naruto looks up in thought, “I mean technically yes. I did play with Shikamaru, Choji, and Kiba when I was really little, but it was just normal games we would play as kids. Once we were done we would go our separate ways. I was all over Sakura back then because of my crush on her.”

Naruto couldn’t help but feel the jealous tension coming from his mate. He smiles nuzzling his neck to help comfort his insecure beta.

“But after the incident she was the only one that was able to help me out of my darkness.” Naruto explains

Sasuke kisses his forehead, “Then despite my gripes with that woman I’m grateful she protected you.”

Naruto smiles brightly he looks up noticing the certain logo, “Ah we’re here!” He leads Sasuke to the back door since the front door was locked up for the night. This wasn’t the first time Choji has closed down the restaurant, so he knows exactly how to get inside without anyone else noticing.

After the two walked through the kitchen the blond alpha noticed him and Sasuke were the were some of the last ones to arrive. He looked around and saw Shikamaru was still late as well. He’ll ask Kiba about their roommate’s whereabouts if he doesn’t appear any sooner.

Naruto first leads Sasuke towards Choji and Ino since they were hosting the gathering.

“Sasuke this is Choji and Ino, Choji’s family runs this restaurant and he’s in charge of it now and this is Ino Choji’s mate. She runs her family’s flower shop not that far from here.” Naruto motioned to both of them.

Sasuke nod acknowledging the pair.

Ino giggles elbowing Naruto’s rib’s, “Look at you bringing a hottie like this around. You’re lucky I’m happily married and in love with my mate or I would have stolen him.”

Naruto couldn’t help but growl at Ino possessively, “In your dreams Yamanaka! You’d be lucky if I let you close enough to try.” He knew she was joking but the thought of anyone trying to steal Sasuke from him always rubbed the alpha the wrong way.

Choji sighs before bowing towards the Uchiha beta, “Nice to meet you Uchiha, don’t mind my mate. She’s a little unfiltered thanks to her hormones.”

Ino winks at Sasuke, “It’s really nice to meet you Sasuke!” she giggles.

Naruto growls pulling Sasuke away from the feisty omega before she makes things awkward. He leads his mate towards his roommate Kiba who was drinking along with Sai closer to the kitchen. 

Kiba cheers sounding a little tipsy already patting Naruto’s back hard, “’Bout time! The man of the hour finally showing up.”

Naruto sighs, “Our train was late dog breath.”

Kiba waves his hand up and down dismissing Naruto’s explanation, “Excuses.” He walks over to Sasuke who did his best to blend in with the scenery. Naruto can imagine his mate’s hesitance meeting these two since Naruto didn’t do a lot to sing their praises since he always vented how much Kiba annoyed him sometimes and how much of a freak Sakura’s mate was when it came to his social skills.

But unfortunately for Sasuke there was no escaping the two men’s attention.

Kiba waves towards the Uchiha, “Yo! You must be the elusive mate this assholes been hiding.”

Naruto rolls his eyes at the insult. Of course Kiba was still holding a childish grudge from being one of the last to know.

Sai looks to Sasuke before he opens his mouth, “Sakura’s right he does look like a stoic bastard.”

The blond sighs knowing full well Sakura trained her mate to be extra annoying tonight. Sasuke looked anything but amused. “The tan one with the ugly mug is my roommate Kiba and the guy with pale skin and a shitty mouth is Sai, Sakura’s mate.”

Sasuke simply stares at them with a guarded look.

Kiba wraps his arm around Naruto’s neck giving him a noogie, “You have the balls to insult me after everything!”

Naruto easily escapes the hold pulling the dog loving alpha into a chokehold, “Fuck off. You’ve been going on and on about this shit all week!”

Kiba was having a tougher time trying to escape patting Naruto’s forearm trying to signal his lack of air.

Sasuke stares at them unamused while Sai walks up next to Sasuke observing him before he blurts out, “Sakura says you top Naruto. Do alphas men feel better than beta women?”

The taller Beta looks at him annoyed Naruto decided he wanted to see how Sasuke handled the illusive awkward creature that was dubbed Sai. As he was watching the rare exchange Kiba passes out as Naruto loosens his grip now holding him up until Kiba comes to.

Sasuke looks at him blankly like he was an idiot before turning away. Not bothering to answer.

Ino takes notice of the rare moment pulls up next to Naruto and a still unconscious Kiba in the blond alpha’s arm, “Okay he’s going with the ignoring approach. Interesting.”

Naruto uses his free hand to rub his chin, “Think the last one to use that move was Neji.”

Sai continues, “Or is it because assholes are typically tighter than vaginas? So that’s why it feels better?”

The audience cringes as Sasuke steps aside putting up a social wall with his dark aura surrounding him as he crosses his arms.

Kiba wakes up still in Naruto’s arm looking at the scene intrigued, “Oh he doubled down! I haven’t seen anyone do that before.”

Naruto nods, “Yeah Sasuke is usually pretty stubborn.”

Ino can’t help but laugh, “But Sai is so socially stupid he’ll just ignore that.”

Sai walks around in front of him, “Is Naruto’s asshole really that great? I mean it’s got to be if you fuck it all the time and you’re still mates.”

Sasuke kept his eyes closed, but it was clear that the conversation was bothering him.

Naruto’s face is red as Sai continues talking, “Damn, haven’t seen Sai talk like this since high school… It’s bringing me back to an awful time…

Kiba nods now standing on his own out of Naruto's arm as he grabs his beer from the table sipping it, “If it were me I’d punch him by now or walk away. Your mate is holding out.”

Ino has an awkward smile, “Sakura sounded sadistic on the phone when she told me about ‘Sending Sai to the Beta Bastard’.”

Naruto couldn’t help but sigh at his best friend’s meddling.

Sai looks up in thought as he seems genuinely curious of Sasuke and Naruto’s bedroom activities, “Do you cum in his asshole? And if you do how many times do you cum before it overflows?”

Naruto covers his ears embarrassed at the personal question. He hopes Sasuke does something before he dies from shame thanks Sai’s awful social skills.

Kiba and Ino were both boisterously laughing at his expense while Sasuke looked ready to murder the other beta right then and there, but he simply turns away his aura even darker.

Kiba coughs from his laughing, “He still hasn’t punched the fucker!? Damn Uchiha has an iron will!”

Naruto could only cringe and blush hoping Sai will get tired of Sasuke ignoring him.

Sai walks over to face him not taking the hint, “If you cum in his ass all the time, does that mean when Naruto uses the bathroom his- “

Before Sai could finish the question, Sasuke punches him hard in the face knocking him onto his back quickly. Afterward the beta rushes over to Naruto pulling him away from the scene while Ino and Kiba look at the man unsurprised by the outcome.

Sasuke was fuming as he goes to hug Naruto to decompress from the stress the socially inept beta caused him for a good ten minutes.

Naruto smiles patting his head, “Sorry about him. It’s kind of Sai’s initiation to make someone so mad and uncomfortable.”

Sasuke rises from his neck with a glower, “Is he a fucking idiot?”

Naruto scratches the back of his head, “Logically no. He always did good in school. But socially fuck yes. He almost got himself expelled from his idiotic banter all the time. He always made everyone around him uncomfortable. “

Sasuke sighs as he holds onto Naruto’s hand, “So was that the worst of your friends? Because if it wasn’t I’ll need a fucking drink.”

Naruto nods, “Don’t worry. I promise the rest of my friends aren’t nearly as bad as Sai. And I’ll be honest, Sai is usually tamer these days since he started dating Sakura I think she wanted to mess with you. “

Sasuke glares as he responds, “Haruno’s taste in men is abysmal.”

Naruto sighs, “Trust me I know. I’ve been telling her that for years.”

The two mates make their way towards the bar where all the food was set. Tenten, Lee, and Hinata were talking next to the steaming plates.

Naruto smiles greeting the trio, “Hey guys. This is my mate Sasuke.” He motions to his beta before motioning back to the group, “This is Lee, Tenten, and Hinata. I met Tenten and Lee in high school and I’ve known Hinata since middle school”

Lee bows energetically, “Pleasure meeting you Sasuke! I have recently discovered your existence after coming home! Apologies for not introducing myself sooner!” as he yells with conviction.

Tenten bows as well, “Hello Uchiha, my mate has work with your family many times. It’s certainly a small world out there.”

Hinata shyly bows low before rising up, “N-N-Nice meeting you Uchiha-san. I’m so happy Naruto-kun finally has someone in his life to bring him happiness.”

Sasuke nods acknowledging their presence.

Naruto did well to keep the conversation going seeing how he owed Sasuke a break from talking thanks to dealing with Sai with no help from Naruto at all.

The group mostly spoke about things in their life that Sasuke wasn’t familiar with, so Sasuke was able to quietly just stand there without pressure to join in.

After Naruto and the three were done he dragged Sasuke away to grab something to drink, “You want beer, juice, or water?”

Sasuke answers curtly, “I’ll have a water.”

Naruto gives him a glass of water while Naruto pours a cup of juice, “You alright?”

Sasuke looks to Naruto raising a brow, “Yeah. Why wouldn’t I be?”

Naruto stares at his hands fiddling with the glass of juice as he explains, “ I feel like I’m forcing you to come here against your will.”

Sasuke sips his water before he ruffles his head. Naruto turns looking at his mate as the beta looks at him with a smile, “I intend on being with you for a long time Naruto. So eventually I will have to meet your friends. I may not come to these gatherings all the time, but they are a part of your life as much as I am. So you’re not forcing me to do anything. It’s interesting to know the kind of people that you’ve become close with.”

Naruto smiles leaning his head against him, “Yeah.. I felt the same meeting your friends…. Seeing how you all interact.”

Sasuke then looks straight at Naruto's eyes deadpan, “But in my personal opinion you should cut off Haruno’s mate indefinitely.”

Naruto laughs patting his back, “Sakura’s my best friend. That’ll be hard to do since I like seeing her as much as I can.”

Sasuke looked at Naruto a little too seriously, “Then Haruno should dump his ass, so he’ll never be in your life again.”

Naruto cackles expecting Sasuke to have this kind of reaction towards Sai.

Kiba walks over kicking Naruto’s ass hard, “Oi no love bird shit! If me and Hinata can’t cuddle you sure as hell can’t with your mate!”

Naruto glares shoving his face making him stumble, “That’s because last time you cuddled you pissed off Neji because you went to second base in front of everyone because you’re a lightweight!”

Kiba growls, “Fuck you Uzumaki!”

Naruto then realizes Shikamaru still hasn’t showed up, “Hey did Shikamaru end up staying at the apartment to nap?”

Kiba shakes his head, “No. I actually thought he would be here since he left the apartment first. So I have no idea where he is.”

Choji overhears their conversation, “Oh Shikamaru is bringing his mate.”

Naruto’s eyes widen “For real!?”

Kiba snickers, “About damn time. I’ve been dying to meet her since he refuses to show pictures.”

Sasuke sips his water looking to Naruto, “I didn’t know Nara was dating.”

Naruto nods, “Yeah she lives all the way in Suna so whenever they go out he’s gone for the whole weekend.”

Kiba’s eyes widen, “Wait if she’s coming over does that mean she’s staying at our place?”

Naruto’s eyes widen when Kiba points that out before he chuckles, “Well sucks for you.”

Kiba glares, “What do you mean!? You share a room with the bastard!”

Naruto points up to his mate who looked unamused by their banter, “I have Sasuke’s place to stay over to avoid that shit.”

Sasuke simply places his arms around his mate's casually letting his hand land along Naruto’s hip as he drinks more water.He's not arguing against that arrangement which meant that Naruto could indeed avoid that shit.  

Kiba turns to Choji desperate, “Choji he’s your best friend and you have a house surely you can-“

Choji covers his mouth before Ino could pick up on Kiba’s request, “Um even if he wasn’t bringing his mate Shikamaru is actually banned from coming over my house for a while.”

Ino screams from across the room, “INDEFINITELY!!!” She was still able to pick up on the conversation despite Choji’s effort.

Kiba moves his hand, “What the hell did the lazy bastard do at your place to get him banned by Ino?”

Choji scratches his cheeks as he explains, “He um…  One of the times he came over we got wasted and destroyed Ino’s garden. And the time after that we got wasted and pranked Ino drawing all kinds of stuff on her face. And the final straw was the last time we got wasted we ate all the food in the house. At the time I had no idea Ino was pregnant and has a specific craving for her banana pudding. We ate all of them during our drunken food binge and that was actually how I found out I was going to become a father. I had never seen Ino so angry over something like that in my life.”

Naruto and Kiba looked at Choji shocked.

Kiba turns back to Naruto, “I never thought he was that wild getting drunk. He has a high tolerance, so I’ve never seen him wasted.”

Naruto nods, “Me neither. I always thought he was a couple of beers kind of guy.”

Choji crosses his arms, “My tolerance level is high too, so it’s the only time me and Shikamaru really get drunk. But right now, especially while Ino is more sensitive, its best to just avoid causing problems for her.”

Kiba sighs now stuck with dealing with the possible issue with Shikmaru bringing his mate to their apartment, “Fuck this blows man! I have to deal with him being all lovey dovey with his fucking mate at my place!”

Sasuke leans down to Naruto’s ear to ask him, “Why doesn’t he just spend the night at Hyuuga’s place?”

Naruto turns back answering, “Hinata still lives with her parents, and they actually have no idea she’s dating right now.”

Sasuke snickers amused, “That really sucks for him.”

Naruto chuckles, “Glad I don’t gotta deal with it.”

Kiba punches his arm making Naruto fall against Sasuke a little, “Fuck off you assholes!”

Before they could argue any further the door in the back opens and closes and Naruto could pick up that it was more that a couple of footsteps.

Shikamaru walks in holding a tall girl's hand. Her hair was tied in high frizzy pigtails. She looked older than all of them. Behind her was a taller bulky man that had some face paint on and brown hair. he looked to be around their age maybe a year older. A little behind him there's a shorter man with red hair who looked maybe a year younger than Naruto. But for some reason there was something about him that was familiar. But he couldn’t really understand why the man was giving Naruto that feeling. He’s never seen a guy like him in school or even in passing. He had some piercings and heavy eyeliner. His eyebrows shaven and above his left eye, slightly covered by his red fringe was a tattoo of the kanji love.

Choji walks over, “So this is your mate Temari you've been hiding and those must be her little brothers you told us about.”

Shikamaru yawns, “Yeah. They decided they wanted to be overbearing tonight and tagged along like leeches. They’re always cock blocking me.”

The brown-haired guy hits the back of his head, “Fucking die already scumbag!”

The short red-haired man hits this ankle hard, “Better yet let’s bury him alive Kankuro…” he has blood lust in his eyes.

Temari bonks both of their heads, “Sorry about my brothers they just care about me a little too much sometimes.” She had a look of dark rage beneath her eyes looking like she also wasn’t happy with her little brothers’ pestering.

Shikamaru thumbs towards the brown haired one, “The guy with the lame make-up is Kankuro. He’s a beta.” He then motions with his head towards the short red head, “The scary looking one back there is Gaara. He’s an omega.”

Temari smiles waving to the group, “And I’m Temari. I’ve been dating Shikamaru for over a year now. I’m also an omega.Nice to finally meet everyone.”

Everyone greets and cheerfully welcomes Shikamaru’s mate and her siblings.

As the night went on Sasuke yawns as he leans back against the wall close to the kitchen entrance. Naruto looks back to him, “You wanna head out?”

Sasuke sits up standing placing his hand in his pocket, “Honestly I do. But you seem to want to stay so I can deal with it.”

Naruto shakes his head, “I can always meet you back at your place if you want to head home now.”

Sasuke looks to Naruto stubbornly, “I’m not ditching you here. Especially since we came together.”

Naruto rolls his eyes at his headstrong mate patting his back, “I’m fine Sasuke. I can make my way back to your place with no issues. I don’t need you to stick around if your tired. Plus you'll have kendo all day tomorrow. So you should get some sleep.”

Sasuke stares down looking at Naruto intense, “Are you sure you’ll be fine?”

Naruto nods kissing his cheek, “Yes. You’re leaving me with my friends not at a random club.”

Sasuke sighs before caving in kissing his mark one more time before rising up, “Then I’ll see you at my place then.” Naruto already had a key to his apartment so there would be no issues for Naruto to enter Sasuke's place.

They kiss each other one last time before Sasuke heads out. Naruto smiles as he explains his mate needed to head out as he starts to enjoy his time with everyone. Once in a while he would catch Gaara staring at him. He wondered if maybe he gave Gaara a weird impression since he did look at him too long trying to see if he remembered him from somewhere. Naruto hopes he didn’t make the guy uncomfortable.

After a good hour he decided it was time to head out himself so he says goodbye to everybody. Afterwards the alpha makes his way to the back door. But before he could put on his shoes back on Gaara walks up right behind him, “Can we talk alone?”

Naruto almost jumps. He looks back at the strange omega. He wonders if he wanted to set some boundaries thinking Naruto was interested in him.

“Um sure…” Naruto awkwardly responded.

Gaara puts on his boots. Naruto guesses he wants to talk outside, so Naruto also puts on his orange sneakers. The two walk outside but Gaara leads him further away. Naruto looks at him confused, “Um how far are we going?”

Gaara answers not looking back, “I saw a playground on the way here so we’re talking there.”

Naruto knew which park he was talking about. He simply places his hands in his pockets feeling a little weird from how quiet it was. The two finally made it to the dimly lit park Gaara takes a seat on the swing and Naruto does the same next to him. He wanted to clear things up so Gaara wouldn't feel scared of him for making a weird first impression.

“Um so… I’m really sorry for staring at you earlier. I just... For some reason there was something about you that looked familiar. I didn’t mean to make you uncomfortable.” Naruto explains bowing his head a little towards the shorter omega.

Gaara looks down before he looks back to Naruto staring straight into his eyes. His sea green gaze piercing him, “Naruto… You weren’t wrong to stare… We used to play all the time when were little.”

Naruto’s eyes widened a little caught off guard. He doesn’t remember playing with someone like Gaara back then. If he did his friends would have recognized him too, “What are you talking about?”

Gaara looks back down towards his boots as he clacks them together, “You might have blocked out that time… but… back in the foster facility we would play together whenever you were there. You were my only friend during that time…”

Wait the foster facility where...Mizuki... where he...? Naruto’s whole body felt warm as it throbbed, and his heartbeat got louder.

Gaara continues, “I remember how much we would play and how much I liked you back then… You were actually my first crush… but then…” Gaara’s grip on the steal handles of the swing tightens.

Naruto felt so hot now with fear his breathing was picking up as his eyes started to glaze with tears.

The omega was shaking now as he leans down his eyes tearing up, “Mizuki that bastard. That disgusting fucking creep. I never liked him. I always thought he was fake… but he would spoiled you all the time and treated you nicely…. Which helped keep your guard down around him…” Gaara chokes up now sobbing, “I’ll never forgive that monster for what he did to you that day…I was looking for you and thought you were playing hide and seek…. You usually say goodbye if your guardian comes to take you home. So I wanted to find you but then.” Gaara covers his mouth looking like he’ll throw up.

Naruto gets up shaking his head hugging himself as his body trembles.

Gaara is now bundled up hugging himself as he’s sobbing, “I.. I’m the one that found him and saw what he did to you… I… I ran to a staff member, and they stopped it… but when I saw you…” Gaara holds his head, “You looked like a corpse when they carried you away…. I… I thought you were dead and cried all night…. I was so relieved you were alive… but you didn't stay long and when you did you still looked dead. As soon as you left they shut down the institute and I was transferred to Suna. After my older siblings found out where I was when I was staring middle school, Temari and Kankuro ran away from home to save me and we ended up staying in Suna barely getting by.”

Naruto was shaking and crying now feeling so sick. He looks at Gaara not realizing this was the person to take him out of that dark room that day. The one that stopped Mizuki. Naruto goes over hugging him so tight kneeling in front of him sobbing into his shoulders, “Thank you…. Thank you!!! Thank you!!!” He was a mess crying so hard into the boy he had forgotten long ago.

Gaara sobs hugging back crying hard into his shoulder as he holds him close like he’ll lose Naruto again if he lets go.

Naruto had no idea that there was someone he left behind that day. He only remembers the painful memories from that time in his life. He never thought he would ever meet someone else who was just as if not more traumatized by that incident with Mizuki.

Naruto thought if he ever met anyone from that time he would run away and want nothing to do with that person. But Gaara was the one to save him. Thanks to the omega he was able to get out of that room and Mizuki was arrested and he never had to worry about him again. Usually Naruto is wary of omega men, especially thanks to Mizuki. But for some reason Naruto didn’t feel scared of Gaara at all.

He looks down at the omega with a tearful smile staring at the messed-up eye liner smudging down his face, “You found me…”

Gaara chokes up hugging him even tighter sobbing, “I found you….”

Naruto and Gaara finally sat back on the swing sets both calmed down their eyes red and puffy while they stared up at the sky.

Naruto smiles laughing, “You know I think if you tried telling me all this a few years back I probably would have hated you.”

Gaara nods, “I honestly expected you to hate me now…. I hated myself so much for it.”

Naruto nods swaying a bit in the swing set, “Survivors guilt.”

Gaara looks to Naruto perplex, “What?”

Naruto looks back, “It’s called survivors guilt. My therapist told me about it when we played a scenario of my reaction to my abuse in third person. She explained if you see someone getting killed, abused, or raped it could cause you to feel just as bad as the victim.”

Gaara stretches out his legs making him push back a bit on the swing, “That actually makes so much sense for why… I’m so…”

Naruto snaps finishing the sentence, “Fucked up in the head?”

Gaara leans back yelling, “Yes!” His body now hangs on the swing comical since he was too big for the seat.”

Naruto starts to laugh really hard which made Gaara sit back up looking up at him. Naruto sighs laying his head against the chain to his left closer to Gaara, “I can’t wait to tell her about this breakthrough… About you…. I don’t know why but…. I feel so good… Like even though that part of my life fucking sucks…To know I have someone from back then that…. Also knows this dark awful feeling with me…. I feel so much better somehow like you’re the missing puzzle piece Gaara.”

Gaara smiles up at Naruto happy closing his eyes with ease, “I had no idea that I would ever see you in my life again Naruto. Especially after I was taken to Suna…. I’m just… happy you’re still here…. I always got scared that… that maybe after everything you would have…ended things.”

Naruto lets go of the chains leaning forward resting his forearms along his legs, “I did have moments of weakness. I self-harmed back then.” He points to his face, “I would always cut these out whenever I looked myself in the mirror. I did it probably at the peak of the bad times. When I shut everyone out and I hadn’t gone to therapy yet. I took out all the rage and sadness on my face….” He starts to cry placing his hand covering his eyes, “Holy shit…. I haven’t even told Sakura or my mate about that….”

Gaara places his hand along his cheek, “I know…what its like…” He reveals his forehead, “I carved this out on myself before I got it covered with a red tattoo. I was dealing with other things besides that incident with you, so I took things out on myself too.”

Naruto smiles gently holding his hand, “It must have been hard dealing with more things on top of what happened at that place…”

Gaara looks up closing his eyes looking at ease for the first time in his life, “Naruto…I’m glad you’re still here…”

Naruto smiles holding his hand closing his eyes as well, “I’m glad your still here too Gaara…”

Naruto wasn’t sure what the future looks like now that he’s meet Gaara again after all these years. But he’s happy to share something dark with someone in his past that wasn’t his abuser.

As he sits there calming down and talking with Gaara he fails to notice the five missed calls and ten text messages from Sasuke. Unaware how worried he was making his mate while Naruto was distracted.

End of Episode 7