Miyu's pov.

I just simply stared. I mean, that's all I could do as the Hokage spoke.

"Inoichi didn't find anything alarming. However, until I deem you fit to be on your own, you will be placed under watch." Tsunade suddenly smirked, a knowing gleam in her eyes as they drifted to Naruto. "Meaning, you will be staying with Naruto."

"That's fine..." I said quietly.

"One thing left before you leave." Tsunade went back to narrowing her eyes on me. "Your sharingan." She sighed. "Since Inoichi didn't find anything that goes against what you said, I won't be sealing it. But, if you should act out against the villag-"

"Then you can seal it." I cut her off, earning a glare. "I have no qualms against the village. This is my home. I won't betray it so easily." Tsunade seemed a bit surprised but nodded.

"Then that's it. You can go." The minute she said those words, I was scooped up bridal style and Naruto was out the window, jumping from roof top to roof top.

I buried my face into his jacket, barely paying attention until my feet were lowered to the ground.

He guided me inside his apartment and shut the door, locking it.

"Go sit on the bed." Was the only thing he said, and even though it was soft, I could hear the demanding tone beneath it.

I stayed quiet and started toward his room. This place is just as I remembered.

Messy, and totally Naruto.

I couldn't help but smile as I entered his room. Sitting down on the bed criss cross - like I was told - I grabbed his pillow, I grabbed the pillow and hugged it to my chest.

I hadn't realized I closed my eyes until I had to open them as a hand brushed against my forehead, pushing my bangs away.

"What are you doing?" I asked as Naruto gently pressed his forehead to mine.

"Sasuke said you weren't feeling good." Was the answer. "I don't think he would lie about your health."

"I really don't know anymore, Naruto." I sighed. "He's never lied to me before... and when he told me you died.... I broke..." Tears stung my eyes, but when one escaped, it didn't get very far as Naruto wiped it away.

"Miyu..." Naruto had a pained look on his face as he stood from his kneeling position. But the look changed to one of determination with a hint of anger. "That won't be happening anytime soon."

Naruto took the pillow from me and pulled me to my feet, arms wrapping around my waist.

"You are mine." Kurama's voice mixed in with Naruto's as he spoke. "And I'm not letting anyone take you from me. Ever. Again."

My heart raced at the statement. Smiling softly, I rested my head against his chest.

He's really grown, I thought, feeling his arms tighten around me. In more ways than one.

"Come on, love, we need to get some rest. Its been a long day." I nodded, but didn't move. "How are you feeling?"

"I'm fine. Sasuke made me lay down before he trained, all because I got a little dizzy and had a headache." I muttered. "That's probably what he was talking about."

"Dizzy?" Naruto repeated, back to his usual self. I hummed out a reply, pulling away and looking up at the blonde I missed so much.

"It was just a small dizzy spell, no big deal."

"Last time you said that, you were sick." Naruto narrowed his eyes.

"I don't have a fever, Naruto. I'm fine." I insisted. He just stared at me for a moments before sighing, turning his head to the window. I also peeked out the window. "Its already dark?"

"Yeah," he replied. Naruto glanced down at me before letting me go. I whined when he did, and he just laughed as he opened a drawer in the dresser.

I blinked and caught an item of clothing before it could hit me in the face. "Hm?" It was a shirt.

"You can sleep in that." Naruto stated, unzipping his jacket and pulling it off, as well as the fish net shirt beneath it. I had to bite my lip to keep myself from saying anything as a blush adorned my cheeks.

Ohhh yeah... he had definitely changed in more than one way.

"Like what you see?" My face flushed deeper at the comment. Naruto chuckled, coming my way and placing his hands on my hips. "Go change, my love." He whispered, turning me and guiding me to the bathroom. "Hurry up."

With that, he shut the door, leaving me. I huffed out a breath and smacked my cheeks lightly, trying to get rid of the stupid blush.

I stripped out of my clothes, keeping my bra and panties on, and slipped the shirt over my head.

After finally putting all the right limbs through the right holes, I stared at my reflection in the mirror.

The over sized black shirt with an orange swirl stopped at mid thigh and would ride high if I lifted my arms above my head (trust me, I tested it). I smiled a little and pulled the red ribbon that kept my hair up, out, letting my long hair tumble down my back to the backs of my thighs.

Yes, it had gotten very long, and I cut it multiple times over the period I was gone, just keeping it at the perfect length.

When I deemed myself good, I picked up my clothes and set them in the hamper before leaving the bathroom.

I crossed my arms over my chest when I entered the bedroom again, cheeks flushing slightly at the sight. Naruto was sitting on the bed, leaning against the head board, eyes closed, in nothing but a pair of pajama pants.

"Come here, Miyu." I could hear the amusement in his voice as he spoke. Deciding to follow the order, I went up to the bed and sat down, eyeing the blonde carefully. An eye slid open, watching me.

A hand enclosed on my left wrist and tugged. I let out a small squeal when I fell onto Naruto, half on top of him.

"Much better." He chuckled, both eyes open now. "You took to long." He stated, shifting to his side, facing the window, pulling me with him. I was now lying on my back, my legs over Naruto's hip, his arm around my waist and a smirk on his gorgeous features.

I pursed my lips, about to say something, but I was interrupted when lips crashed to mine. Naruto had moved, leaning over me, and I hadn't noticed at all.

My arms automatically went around his neck, fingers tangling in his blonde hair.

Kami, I missed this so much.

Naruto nibbled on my lower lip, asking for entrance, as his right hand traveled down to my hip. My cheeks flushed, and I denied the request, a giggle escaping me.

I let out a small gasp when his lips pried mine open, his tongue slipped into my mouth, taking in every inch and tangling with my own.

Kami, I think he's trying to make my heart explode....

Naruto pulled away, smiling. "We really should rest. We're going to see Kakashi-sensei tomorrow."

"Really?" I stared at him wide eyed, the effects of the kiss still lingering on my cheeks.

"Yes, now go to sleep." Naruto kept an arm wrapped tightly around my waist, even when I tried to pull the blanket up and over us.

Snuggling into his chest, I kept my hand right over his heart. "I love you, Naruto." I could feel him smile against my hair.

"I love you too."

~Dream~

I gasped, feeling as if I was re-surfacing from drowning.

When I regained my breathing, it only hitched when I noticed where I was. Glancing down, I was in a dress... something only he would put me in. But it was slightly shorter than the others, and the sleeves were the same as the last few dresses.

The water swished around my ankles as I started walking, right hand on the wall as a sort of guide.

I never understood why I always started in some random hallway, and had to find my own way.

As soon as I came to the large space, my heart started racing with each step toward the bars. Biting my lip, I wasted no time in going right through.

His eyes weren't even open, or watching me. "Kurama." I held out my hand, resting in on his nose. But he moved, leaving my hand, and nuzzling his nose against my stomach. I let out a laugh as he did so, and his eyes finally opened.

"My little mate," he purred. I stepped around his nose, keeping a hand on him the entire time.

"A dress? Really?" I smiled, holding up a piece of the skirt.

"It suits you." I rolled my eyes, pushing my hair back. Closing my eyes, took a deep breath. By the time I let it out, arms wrapped around my waist, pulling me into a hard body. "Beautiful." He whispered in my ear."And all mine." That one little declaration sent shivers down my body. And not bad ones.

"I'm yours and Naruto's." I wrapped my arms around his neck, now somewhat tall enough to really do so.

"We've been over this, little mate. You are mine before you are his." Kurama narrowed his eyes as he sat down, pulling me down with him, sitting me in his lap.

"Yes, yes." I waved his comment away, twirling a piece of his red hair between my fingers. "It really scared me when I couldn't hear you." I admitted quietly, my voice barely above a whisper. "I really thought I had lost you both."

Kurama sighed, hand raising and cupping my cheek. His beautiful features held the same pain Naruto's had held earlier, maybe even more.

"Nothing like that will happen again, I promise." Kurama spoke softly, as he always did with me.

"Kurama..."

The fox man smiled the tiniest smile, tucking my hair behind my ear. I shifted, sitting so my back was to his front, feeling the mood lighten.

"Mine." He murmured. My cheeks flushed as I felt fingers playing with the bottom of my dress, the material riding up the slightest bit.

"Hey!" I captured his sneaky hand, only to gasp when lips started attacking my neck. "K-Kurama..!" I bit my lip when his tongue flicked over a certain spot.

"Hm?" He chuckled, kissing the spot before nipping at it softly. My hand raised, holding his head gently, my fingers tangling in his soft hair.

Everywhere he touched erupted with delicious little sparks. A small whimper escaped when he bit down, then licked it, easing the sting.

"Mine..." he breathed against my neck, giving one last lick before he pulled away.

I spun around, coming face to face with a seductive smirk. "Between the both of you, I think my hearts going to explode." Kurama just chuckled, fingers trailing up my sides.

"I can't wait to have you." He whispered, right hand caressing my cheek. "But, I'll hold back. For now."

I sighed, pressing a small innocent kiss to his lips, as I felt myself waking. "I'm waking up..."

"I know." I wrapped my arms around Kurama's neck, and rested my head on his shoulder. He sighed, kissing my forehead, then my lips.

Closing my eyes, I smiled.

Then I was gone.

**

"Naruto, what's wrong?" I asked, placing my hand on his shoulder. He was glaring at the ground.

He seemed to snap from his thoughts. "Huh?" Glancing at me, he tilted his head.

"What's wrong?" I repeated, narrowing my eyes.

"Its nothing." My fingers instantly found his cheek, pinching. "Ow! Ow!"

"Tell me the truth. Its about Sasuke.... isn't it." It wasn't a question. The way his eyes widened in shock, told me I hit the nail on the head. "What happened?"

"Its just something he said." Naruto sighed, grabbing my hand and playing with my fingers. "He told me, that if giving his body to Orochimaru would give him the power to defeat Itachi, he would do it."

I blinked and bit my lip. "That's not true. I can at least give you a little peace of mind about that." Naruto turned his head, looking utterly adorable with such a confused look on his face.

"What do you mean?" He asked, still playing with my fingers.

I took a deep breath and let it out. "Sasuke's planning on killing Orochimaru." I said quietly, looking down. "He said he'll wait a little while."

"Oh.."

"Naruto! Miyu!" Both our heads snapped up, hearing our names. We stood, Naruto keeping a tight hold on my hand.

"Sakura," Naruto peeked behind her. A look of distaste dawning over his features. "And Sai."

"Miyu, I never did get to say hi yesterday." Sakura sent a pointed look to Naruto. I smiled slightly. "Anyway!" Her eyes gave away the questions she wanted to ask.

"So, um, who is Sai?" I asked, eyeing the boy. Something was off about him.

"He was put on Team Kakashi as a replacement..." Naruto draped his arm around my shoulders, and whispered the response in my ear.

"Oh."

"WHO ARE YOU CALLIN UGLY!" Sakura yelled suddenly. Naruto tried to stop her from pumeling Sai, but got hit as well.

"I suppose that nickname was not a good one?"

***

Kitty: Aya-chan doesn't own Naruto