Naruto remained in his chair in absolute silence looking at his son and his best friend after hearing everything they had to tell him about the real reason for Boruto's change.
Of course the three of them were alone since Shikamaru had left to give him privacy. He still couldn't take it in, he looked at the two of them blankly.
Boruto stared at his father defiantly and coldly since this time he would not let her stand between him and the person he loved. But Naruto, minutes later, focused his gaze on Sasuke and hardened it. This affected the emo ninja but he stood his ground. He wasn't going to lie to her and he wasn't going to keep running like he had for a whole year. That hurt Boruto since the one he loved so much felt intimidated by his father.
Sasuke. Naruto started to say. Do you even have any idea what you... did... what you did to me? fury was in his voice. But before the aforementioned could respond, it was Boruto who did looking at his father harshly and sharply.
And what is Sasuke supposed to have done to you?
Boruto you... are a child for...
Nope! Boruto burst out. Only you insist on seeing me like this! I am 17 years old father.
You are underage.
Naruto I... Sasuke started to say
Shut up...Sasuke. Naruto said in an icy voice.
You really have done too much already. Boruto, seeing the pain reflected in the face of his beloved, broke his soul and exploded hitting his father's desk while he roared:
"Can you think for a moment about someone other than yourself? What's wrong with loving?
"Boruto what you feel for Sasuke is not right son.
Sure...my feelings for Sasuke aren't right...but your continued disregard for your family is okay. Very, very logical about yours, father. Tears threatened to come out.
You ignore me all the time but now that I was able to discover what love is and live it with the one I really love... now you just care about me... "Son, what you say doesn't make any sense.
"No...of course not...because it doesn't suit you right?
Sasuke what did you do? Naruto looked at his friend indignant and furious but not disappointed. I still didn't have that feeling towards him. On his side, Sasuke knew that he was responsible for that discord that his friend had with his son and although it hurt him, he could do nothing since he loved Boruto madly.
I already tried to walk away, abandon him and leave and only managed to love him more. He would not make that same mistake again even if it cost him the friendship of the one who did everything for his person. Loving him... that's what I did... and I know it's not right but...
"But you don't give a shit about me. Naruto burst out, getting up.
It's about my son Sasuke.
Do you know that what you do and feel for him is illegal? Sasuke nodded and Boruto widened his eyes in amazement. Sasuke this is pedophilia.
What are you saying father? listen to you I'm just telling the truth son, Sasuke became a pedophile.
Nope!
I'm not a boy for God's sake. Get it right away!
Boruto... son... you are 17 years old
Justly!
You're still underage and I'm not going to allow it. *
Sasuke you will have to pay for what you did.
Boruto couldn't believe what he was hearing seriously his father was willing to ruin his life like this?
Sasuke by his side contemplated his friend in his eyes, understanding perfectly. He knew he would say that, he knew him well enough to know what his reaction was going to be but he had a right to know. Naruto. he told him.
You are my best friend, I understand your feeling. I know you're worried about him and it's logical since it was about your son.
Then you know that what I do is the right thing right Sasuke?
Technically yes, emotionally no. Naruto narrowed his eyes to hear that feeling even more annoyed.
"You start with your tongue twisters?
"Naruto you can force us to separate but you can never force us to stop loving each other." Sasuke replied. And you know it.
"Father leave this charade yes?" Boruto intervened. Never mind since you always ignored me why now suddenly this supposed interest in me arises?
I have always been interested in you Boruto, after all you are my son. The situation began to get out of control for everyone as no one was willing to give in. Each one with his convictions would defend his position until the end without achieving anything. Sasuke, understanding that, sighed heavily. He loved Boruto, in fact he had discovered what it really was to love and be loved sincerely since Boruto had shown him his innocent and honest love, not like Sakura who only felt obsession towards his person. He was able to verify it shortly after marrying her. He truly believed that she loved him and it was her disappointment to discover that she was far from having that feeling towards him, but he chose to divorce her.
The same thing happened with Karin, that redhead was much more obsessive than Sakura. But Boruto was not like that, he really loved him and that touched his heart awakening in his person that incredible happiness that he had never thought he knew.
Why did it have to be precisely the son of his friend who made him feel such magnificent feelings?
Naruto also loved him but even he was imbued with that obsession towards his person, however the older blonde was able to transform that feeling into a great brotherly love, into a friendship whose bond would be indestructible. Now, watching him argue with his son over his guilt made him feel like the worst piece of crap.
What the hell was he? A monster that only brought misfortune to Naruto Uzumaki's life.
How could I continue to consider him his friend? He had to stop them, intervene so that they both reconcile in some way.
Naruto, Boruto... enough please... stop arguing like that... I know it's my fault... but...
No Sasuke, it's not your fault. Boruto said It is due to my father's stubbornness.
Look who says it. Naruto replied.
* Please...Enough...
Boruto could you wait outside for a few moments please? I need to speak alone with your father. Both the father and the son looked at him in amazement, but the aforementioned did so.
"I love you Sasuke. He gave him a fleeting kiss. Please don't be manipulated by him.
Saying this he left the office leaving them alone. Both friends sighed deeply and deeply to look at each other for a few moments in silence. It was Sasuke who broke it:
"Naruto do you seriously disapprove of mine with Boruto? Are you seriously asking me Sasuke?
Naruto... you know I would never hurt him... you know I'm not taking advantage of your son... Naruto look me in the eye and tell me if you see any hint of lying in me when I tell you I love him. Naruto didn't want to accept it, he looked away since he couldn't bear to see that sincerity in his friend.
How could Sasuke do that? He clenched his fists tightly, digging his nails into her hands shaking with rage.
Sasuke how could he feel that for Boruto and not for him? He closed his eyes, honest with himself. That was the real problem.
His opposition to that relationship was not due to the age difference between his friend and his son but to the fact that his friend, the one he still loved so much, had awakened to love in the arms of his son and not his Was he such a bad father and friend that he wanted to use his Hokage influence to separate them, hiding behind the pretext of age?
No, the answer was no. It hurt a lot but he wasn't like that. However, he would let Sasuke know since he had the courage to tell her about his relationship with Boruto. They had no lies.
He opened his eyes again and looked at him. Sasuke was really haggard, he didn't deserve that.
Sasuke listen to me...I... He rested his hands on his desk and lowered his head for the strength to come clean. I know that your feelings towards my son are real and sincere... I also know that... you would never harm him. In fact, when I found out about that love that both of them develop, they took away many things from me.
But... but I...
Naruto...
Let me finish please. The hokage said.
Sasuke...it's hard for me to be honest with you but I know that our friendship must be based on the truth...I...as Hokage and Boruto's father I have no problem with what you feel.
I know Boruto is almost of age. Naruto and Sasuke looked at each other in silence for a few moments and it was enough for the brunette to realize what the blonde was trying to tell him and he widened his eyes in amazement.
*Naruto you...still love me...right? The aforementioned nodded with tears in his eyes.
But... weren't you supposed to have changed...?
I tried Sasuke believe me I tried but it was impossible. And Hinata? She knows everything and she still she loves me and she stays by my side, I don't deserve it right?
She is not like that. Sasuke said.
You deserve to be happy and she is your happiness Naruto. But now you give your heart to my son... why?
What does he have that I didn't have? He seriously loves me Naruto. Me too!
No. Answered the dark-haired man calmly.
You are like Sakura, Karin, Ino and everyone else. Sasuke looked hurt and exhausted. You only feel towards me a sick obsession that has nothing to do with the true love that I so desperately need.
But you... my friend... managed to understand it... and that relieved me a lot... you stopped harassing me and even helped me. How can I be so ungrateful after you've spent half your life running after me in a desperate attempt to save me from the fucking darkness?
Sasuke. Naruto put aside that nefarious obsession you have towards me... please friend... I beg you... that feeling only hurts me... and harms your son who loves me with innocent purity. I love him and I need him...please...understand.
"As Hokage and Boruto's father, I accept what you have, I know you will never harm him and that he will be immensely happy by your side. But as Naruto, feeling the same love for you with the same intensity as before... I don't even accept it.
" I will never accept it. Not for Boruto but for you. Why should I accept that you love someone other than me?
You see? That is called obsession not love.
Being the Hokage and Boruto's father they have my approval... but don't ask me to be happy seeing them together because I won't be.
I understand.
Another thing... this is between us...
Of course, I would never tell your son that you are his rival in love.
We will tell him that as a father I do not accept it. Tell him to come in. Sasuke did so and once the three of them were together, Naruto sat in his chair and watched them coldly but said:
"As your father Boruto I will never accept this relationship.
Boruto wanted to protest but Sasuke grabbed his arm telling him not to say anything
"But as Hokage I have nothing to object to.
I know that you seriously love each other and that Sasuke would never hurt you, what's more I know my friend well enough to know that he will take better care of you than us... your parents.
So they have the approval of the Hokage.
However, as a father, I will ask you to leave home from this moment on. "Boruto widened his eyes
"Don't get confused, of course you can visit as many times as you want...you're welcome but...I don't want to live under the same roof as you and Sasuke.
"Are you disappointed in me...dad?" Boruto's voice cracked. "No son...it's not disappointment... "Then? "Someday maybe I can talk to you face to face but not now...not right now...Sasuke...please... "Come on Boruto, let's leave him alone "But... "Come on. Saying that, I practically dragged him out. Left alone, Naruto covered his face with his hands and wept bitterly. "Why Sasuke?" he said to himself. If I love you too...and it's not an obsession...but love... Boruto moved to Sasuke's apartment with a discomfort in his soul, that attitude of his father saddened him but it was something that he could well bear while staying away from his beloved Sasuke was something simply unbearable. Sasuke advised him to give Naruto time as he would understand in the long run. He trusted his friend. That night Sasuke and Boruto made love with intense passion, it would be the first of many more nights.