Claim Me

8

As Naruto settled Banri under the tree, he couldn't shake off the feeling of guilt that gnawed at him. He sat down beside Banri, his heart heavy with regret for not being there when his partner needed him the most. Banri's crimson hair contrasted with the green grass beneath him, and Naruto gently ran his fingers through the soft strands, a soothing gesture to both of them.

"Banri, I'm so sorry," Naruto whispered, his voice filled with remorse. "I should have been there for you, but I've been so caught up with everything else that I didn't notice you were struggling."

Banri's eyes fluttered open, and he looked up at Naruto with a mixture of emotions in his eyes. "It's not your fault," he said softly. "I didn't want to burden you with my problems."

Naruto shook his head, his blue eyes determined. "You're never a burden to me, Banri," he said firmly. "You're my partner, my love, and I want to be here for you. Always."

Banri's eyes welled up with tears, and he reached out to hold Naruto's hand. "I love you," he whispered. "But sometimes, it's hard to share the darkness inside me."

Naruto squeezed Banri's hand gently, offering comfort and support. "I understand," he said. "But I want you to know that you can share anything with me. We're a team, Banri, and we face everything together."

Banri sniffled, wiping away his tears with his free hand. "I know," he said, his voice trembling. "I just... I didn't want to burden you with my pain."

Naruto pulled Banri into a hug, holding him close. "You don't burden me," he said softly. "I want to help you carry the weight of your pain. We'll face it together, just like we always do."

As they embraced, Naruto couldn't help but feel a renewed sense of determination to be there for Banri. He realized that his responsibilities as a shinobi and a leader should never come at the cost of neglecting the person he loved most. He vowed to himself that from now on, he would make sure to prioritize Banri and their relationship.

"Banri," Naruto said gently, pulling back to look into his partner's eyes, "I promise you that I'll be more attentive, more present. I won't let anything come between us."

Banri's eyes softened, and he smiled through his tears. "Thank you, Naruto," he said, his voice filled with gratitude. "I love you so much, and I don't want to lose you because of my own insecurities."

Naruto kissed Banri's forehead tenderly, his heart swelling with love for the red-haired beauty in his arms. "You'll never lose me, Banri," he said, his voice unwavering. "I'm here for you, no matter what. And together, we can overcome anything."

With Banri's head resting on his chest, Naruto's mind drifted to all the times he and Banri had shared, the laughter, the joy, the love. He couldn't imagine his life without Banri by his side, and he was determined to do whatever it took to make their relationship stronger.

As the sun began to set, Naruto picked Banri up in his arms and carried him back to their apartment. He laid Banri down on their bed, tucking him in with a soft blanket. Naruto sat beside him, watching as Banri drifted off to sleep, his breathing steady and peaceful.

Naruto's friends, who had been worried about Banri, joined him in the apartment a while later. They had followed him, concerned for both their friend and the mysterious red-haired stranger they had never met before.

"Is he alright?" Sakura asked, her green eyes filled with concern.

"He will be," Naruto replied, his voice tinged with determination. "I'm going to be there for him, no matter what."

Sasuke, who had been silent until now, spoke up. "You care about him a lot, don't you?"

Naruto nodded, a soft smile on his face. "Yeah, I do. Banri means everything to me."

Hinata stepped forward, her eyes gentle. "We're here for you too, Naruto," she said. "We're your friends, and we care about you."

Naruto felt a surge of gratitude towards his friends. He knew that they were there for him, just as he would always be there for them. And as he looked at Banri, sleeping peacefully on their bed, he realized that he had to be honest with his friends about his relationship with the red-haired beauty.

Taking a deep breath, Naruto looked at his friends and said, "Banri is my partner, my boyfriend. We love each other, and I want you all to know about us."

There was a moment of silence, and then Sakura smiled warmly. "That's wonderful, Naruto," she said. "We're happy for you."

Sasuke smirked, crossing his arms. "It's about time you told us," he teased.

Naruto chuckled, feeling a weight lift off his shoulders. He knew that he had nothing to be ashamed of, and that his friends would accept and support him no matter what.

Naruto traced his fingers gently over Banri's scar on his neck, the very scar that had brought them together in the first place. "You know," Naruto said softly, "I never want you to hide anything from me again. We're in this together, and I want to be there for you, no matter what."

Banri turned to look into Naruto's eyes, his own filled with love and vulnerability. "I promise," he whispered, "I won't keep anything from you ever again. I trust you completely, Naruto, and I know you'll always be there for me."

Naruto leaned in and kissed Banri tenderly, pouring all his love and devotion into that single touch. "And I promise to be a better partner," Naruto said. "I won't let my responsibilities as a shinobi get in the way of our relationship. You're my priority, Banri, and I'll do whatever it takes to make you happy."

Banri's heart swelled with emotion as he felt Naruto's love enveloping him like a warm embrace. "You already make me happy," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. "Just being with you is enough."

Naruto smiled, his eyes shining with affection. "Well, I want to do more," he said. "I want to make every day special for you. You deserve all the love and happiness in the world, Banri."

With that, Naruto pulled Banri closer, their bodies molding together in a perfect fit. Their lips met in a passionate kiss, igniting a fire between them that burned with love and desire.

As they explored each other's bodies, Banri couldn't help but marvel at the depth of their connection. It was as if they were two halves of the same soul, destined to find each other and become whole.

Naruto's touch was both tender and possessive, his fingers mapping every curve and dip of Banri's skin. Banri moaned softly, his body responding to Naruto's every caress. It was a dance of love and trust, a celebration of their bond.

Their love-making was slow and unhurried, each moment savored and cherished. Naruto wanted to show Banri just how much he meant to him, how deeply he was loved and desired.

As they moved together, their bodies moving in sync, Naruto whispered sweet nothings into Banri's ear. He told him how beautiful he was, how much he loved him, and how he was the most important person in his life.

Banri clung to Naruto, overwhelmed by the intensity of their connection. He had never felt so loved and cherished before, and it brought tears to his eyes. "I love you, Naruto," he gasped between breaths. "I love you so much."

Naruto kissed him passionately, pouring all his love into that one kiss. "I love you too, Banri," he said, his voice filled with emotion. "You're my everything, my world."