Broken

Chapter 16: Love Again

After Itachi left, leaving his feline companion there, Naruto felt jitters for the upcoming date. It was the last day – his last Spring break as a high school student – for his freedom. Flopping down onto his bed with his blond hair plastered to his face from his shower, he stared at the orange ceiling. He moved the bag to the floor so he can sort through it later tomorrow.

Rolling over onto his side, Naruto smiled at his sleeping fox who had a calico curled up next to him even if Itachi left a bed for her. It seemed like they were getting along together which was a good thing.

Pushing his torso up, he sat on his bed and grabbed his bag that had his laptop in it. Turning it on, he went to his email, erasing everything that was sent and from Sasuke but he couldn't bring himself to erase the email he had. "Sasuke."

Biting his tanned lip to keep the floodgates up, Naruto got out of his email and went to a site for animal photography that was to his liking. Smirking, the blond scanned the pictures before closing the laptop and shutting the light out. "Night Kyuubi, Ichijo."

The next day, his phone went off on the stand beside his bed, forcing the blond to get up. He was hoping to sleep in since that was breaks and vacations were for. Reaching over and flipping the phone open, he stared at Itachi's name with him saying good morning.

Sitting up with one eye open, he reached for the switch and swatted for it. Finding it, he turned the light on, blinding him slightly as he pushed reply.

Morning.

Closing his phone, he glanced at the clock, seeing 8:49 on it. Raising his arms above his head, the Uzumaki yawned. Looking over at the two animals, they were still curled up asleep but it looked like Kyuubi got up in the middle of the night.

Getting out of bed, the senior walked out of the room with his phone in hand, hearing his mother scream over something. Walking down the stairs in his normal pace – also being used to his mother screaming – he walked toward and into the kitchen. His phone vibrated but he completely forgot about it when he saw why his mother screamed.

The blond hair that was almost like his with a business suit facing him. Naruto knew that hair from anyway. Setting his phone down, he rushed over and tackled his father from behind, surprising him.

"Oto-san, you're finally home!" Naruto cheered as his mother rushed around to finish breakfast.

"It looks to be that way. Your ojii is very annoying and persistent about deals." Minato said as he sat down at the island that they used to eat at besides the dining table. Glancing over at his son, who was grabbing his phone, "So when are you going on a date with Itachi-san?"

"Tomorrow. I can't . . . wait." Naruto paused as he looked at the phone that had his boyfriend's name on it with a blush. Turning his attention to his father, he saw the smirk on it, telling him that his father was up to no good.

"I guess we should have him come with us to the farm sometime." The older blond suggested before looking to his wife.

Blinking, Naruto wondered how his Obaa would take it since she had Itachi in school. Pushing that question away, Naruto replied to Itachi.

"Oh before you freak out Minato, Itachi left that calico here so he can look for a place to keep her." Kushina brought up as she waved a spatula in the air.

"Why did he take the cat too?" Minato wondered with a raised eyebrow, turning to look at his son.

"He didn't want Ichijo to put up with Madara and Sasuke's crap so he wants to find a place that accepts pets." Naruto answered, getting up from where he was and leaving the room. Opening the door, he closed it behind him and sat down at the steps. Sighing to himself, the blond senior closed his eyes.