Fire gods bride

A/N: Beta'd by Michiko and Joco's gift <3 I could go into all the reason's why this took so long. But, why bother. Hope this is still enjoyed. <3 And Happy Holidays.

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Naruto awoke to the scent of food; it was enough to make his stomach rumble. Rubbing the sleep from his eyes, he slowly sat up, finding himself alone in the room. Shouldn’t that be a good thing, though? It meant the fire god didn’t try anything while he was sleeping.



He stretched briefly before climbing out of the bed, finding a lightly colored kimono sitting out for him. He let a small sigh escape. He didn’t think he could ever get used to wearing these things and didn’t see why he had to. Of course, the night pants were the only pants he seemed to own.  Maybe he would just walk around with those on, though. The first time he took them off they would probably go missing and then he would have to sleep naked! So that was a bad idea and one he quickly tossed aside.



He slipped the clothes on as another small rumble came from his stomach; the smell was making it worse. He was hungry, had been since he'd found out he was Sasuke’s bride. He hadn’t eaten because of nerves until dinner last night.



He slowly -- cautiously--made his way out of the room and down the long hallway, letting his nose guide him to where he smelled the food. It seemed to be in the opposite direction of the dinning hall, not that he cared. He couldn’t care about anything until he had food in his stomach.



He slowed when he found Sakura and Ino peeking out of a window to the outside. He arched a brow, torn between eating the food on the small table across from them-- not caring if it was for him--and seeing what was causing them to lean their heads to the side at such an awkward angle.  He grabbed a piece of bread from the table and made his way to them, but the bread in his hand went forgotten as he joined the two girls in staring.



There in the field was the fire god, sparring with the man that brought him here and another man with short black hair. They were naked from the waist up, bending to dodge attacks and throwing punches and kicks. He hadn’t seen anyone in his village move with such speed and not seem to be serious. Sure, he had sparred plenty of times, but watching the two males seemed like a rare treat of some kind.  Not that he would ever admit it. He needed to stop staring now. . .



“Oh, Naruto-kun, good morning.” Naruto snapped back into reality, coming to face Sakura. Great, he got caught staring.



“Ah, morning.” He quickly made his way to the table.



“He looks sexy when he’s sparring, doesn’t he, Naruto-kun?” Sakura smiled, finally turning away from the scene.



Naruto felt a lump forming in his throat, “If you think he’s so sexy then why don’t one of you marry him?” he mumbled under his breath.  



“Oh?” Sakura sat down across from the male. “ I am.” She smiled. It only lasted  briefly, as the drink flew from Naruto’s mouth all over her.



“W-what? T-then why am I here?” he panicked as Ino giggled.



“She meant Sai, the other dark haired man.”



“Ahh... I’m sorry.” Naruto jumped, up grabbing a small napkin and handing it to the pink-haired girl. “Sorry.”



“It’s fine.” She wiped her face. “You thought I meant Sasuke, so I guess I can understand how it would cause you to panic.”



“What? No - no I wasn’t panicked, just surprised.” He coughed, looking around the room and ignoring the small giggle from both girls.



“Well then, enjoy your food. I have work to do.” Sakura stood, walking away with Ino following behind her. Naruto stared at their backs. Was she mad at him? He did spit in her face.  But worries of her being angry died away when he quickly realized Sasuke was approaching him. The other men he was sparing with were already gone.  



“Good morning, Koi.” Sasuke smirked, sitting across from him. Naruto found himself looking away from the sweat dripping down the other's chest.



“Morning.” He would eat and go do something, at least until Sasuke dressed. No, he didn’t just think that. . .



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Breakfast went by in silence, Sasuke staring at Naruto and Naruto pretending to be interested in the sky outside the window. Sasuke went to bathe to get the sweat off and Naruto managed to get himself out of another bath with the god. He considered this life saving, because he didn’t think he could survive another bath with Sasuke.



He wondered into the field to the flowers, smiling as he made himself comfortable. Was this what his life would be like every day? Well surly Sasuke would take him soon, right? It was just a matter of time, he supposed. He found himself grateful it hadn’t happened yet.



He wasn’t sure if he was quite ready to have sex with a god, even if the said god was attractive. Well, it was a plus opposed to how he originally thought the god would look. Still, it wasn’t how he saw his life turning out. He never once thought he would be with another man let alone be that man's bride.



Still… maybe he should be trying to make the best of it since he really had nothing and nowhere else he was wanted.  His life would be spent here whether he liked it or not, so trying to be happy would be better for his health, wouldn’t it? How bad could it be? Now if only his mind could send the message to his heart and stomach so they would calm down.  If only his mind could accept the idea, so it wouldn’t change and go through all these thoughts again in just a few moments like he was sure it would.  .  .



Naruto blinked in surprise, his body briefly lashing out until he found himself is Sasuke’s lap, the flowers he picked slowly slipping to the ground.  He blinked in confusion feeling Sasuke’s arms around his waist. He felt strange sitting in the god's lap.  



Heated words were whispered huskily into his ear, sending a chill down his spine.



“Do you like it, Koi?” The words were repeated.



Like what? Naruto thought being in his lap. He couldn’t answer that!



“ Well. . . “ His voice trailed off. He couldn’t say he hated it, either.



“It’s yours.”



The words floated around his mind, making him confused.



 “Your lap is mine?” His voice was low, trailing off, unsure if he wanted an answer to that question.  He couldn’t help but frown when he felt Sasuke’s chest reverberate a low chuckle.



 “The flowers are yours Koi, though your welcome to have my lap as well.”



Naruto looked around the field, “Oh, they are for me?” He chose to ignore the lap part, for his own sanity reasons and focus on the fact that the field of beautiful flowers were for him. it made him smile, but he couldn’t admit to Sasuke that the idea alone of having a gift--something he loved so much--made him happy.



“Yes.” Sasuke took in his bride's scent, breathing deeply. He enjoyed how the flowers blended with Naruto’s natural scent and the feel of Naruto’s heart beating. It made all the failed attempts at growing the flowers-- and waiting until they grew so wildly to bring Naruto here -- worth it.



Naruto’s head turned briefly, his words of appreciation dying in his throat.



 Sasuke hadn’t meant to, but he took note of how tightly he pulled Naruto‘s back to his chest, feeling the male tense in his lap as he pressed their lips together. It was as soft as he felt he could kiss someone, but for Naruto he was doing everything he could to be a gentle lover, even if he had to work to get to lover status. This was a good start, though; Naruto’s closed eyes and relaxed features were a good sign.



Naruto’s eyes slowly opened as Sasuke pulled away. He found himself staring at the god's lips, his tongue running along his own bottom lip, still feeling the tingling from the kiss. Then he realized what he was thinking and the thought made the heat rise to his face. It was his second kiss, not only in his life, but with this man. He felt his stomach do a flip with the idea. He didn’t know what to make of it, or how to react towards the gentleness.



"Next full moon Koi, I’ll be introducing you as my bride to my family and their friends." Sasuke smirked. Actually, his mother had found out and decided a ball was in order to celebrate. He would have refused, but Sakura and Ino decided they would make a dress just for Naruto. The idea caught his attention; he rather liked it as well. The idea of Naruto in a gown made putting up with a large crowed worth it. It was originally what he intended to tell Naruto when he came out here, but pulling Naruto in his lap seemed much better than standing and talking. He enjoyed the feeling of Naruto pressed so close to him.



Naruto blushed slightly at that. He would be meeting other immortals? Other gods! And Sasuke’s parents.



“ Is that. . . “



‘Necessary,’  he added silently. It was a toss up between wanting to run or staying seated in the warmth of Sasuke’s body. He wasn’t sure why it was so comforting.



 He was thinking about how to hide away from this introduction to other gods. he shouldn’t be worrying about the heat coming from the gods body, or how it made him feel safe. He didn’t know Sasuke; he shouldn’t have been thinking about it anyways, or still thinking about that kiss. Not when he was just given so much more to worry about.



They sat there in a comfortable silence, at least to Sasuke it was, with Naruto resting in his lap. Surly his kitsune didn’t realize he was resting his head against him. He wasn’t ready for it to end just yet. He lifted a pale hand on blond spikes, slowly stroking through the soft locks.  Feeling the male in his lap slightly tense, he smirked.



Naruto tensed, feeling the long, slim fingers threading into his hair.  He found his head against the god's chest, feeling it rise and fall. He felt himself relaxing into the touch again.  He wasn’t sure why, but he couldn’t fight it . There was something about the embrace. He'd never had anyone hold him before, never had anyone running fingers through his hair.  He didn’t know why he was enjoying it, but he was and briefly the thoughts of not wanting it to stop crossed his mind. It made him feel as if it would be okay, and that he shouldn’t worry.

It made him wonder just what he was thinking. Maybe he was crazy, too. He couldn’t keep track of his own thoughts and actions. Was he crazy, too? He had been here with the god who seemed to be nothing but kind to him, giving him this gift and being gentle for reasons he didn’t know. Just like he didn’t know why the god wanted him.  

“Would you like to see something? I think you’ll like it.” Sasuke’s lips brushed across the top of  Naruto’s head. He wanted to lavish his bride, he wanted him to have everything he was ever denied. He wanted Naruto to fall for him quickly, but he knew Naruto wasn’t the type to crave objects. It was the simpler things his bride loved, and Sasuke would give him everything he could.



Naruto’s mind processed the words, his reality catching up with him. He found himself hastily standing up with a nod of his head, faced away from Sasuke. Maybe he was over thinking everything? He couldn’t help himself, though. Everything was so sudden and confusing to him.



Naruto fought back the surprised sound bubbling in his throat when fingers laced with his own. He found himself being led down the flower path and into a patch of forest.



“I  thought here would be the best place for them, Koi.” Sasuke also had plans for the area--later on, though, when he finally had Naruto’s heart.



Naruto was slightly confused as they approached a large stone wall covered in vines. He was led inside where a small lake was surrounded by the wall, trees and vines. His eyes caught the tree to the left, his feet moving towards it. The place was surreal and gorgeous, but this tree, it was his favorite kind. How did Sasuke know he loved honeysuckle so much? Or did he know? Was it a coincidence?  No, he'd said 'best place for them’. How though?



Naruto looked back at the god, whom gave a brief nod. Slim fingers reached up, plucking the yellow stem from the flower. There weren't any bugs on his, so he slipped it in his mouth, enjoying the taste of the honey on it.



Naruto looked up, watching the god lean past him, a hand on his waist as Sasuke tried one as well. “You’ll be happy here, Koi. I promise.”  Naruto stared at Sasuke’s face as he spoke, his eyes widening.

‘Happy?’ Sasuke wanted to make him happy?