The Arrangement

It's Complicated Part I

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Authors note:

The first few chapters in It's Complicated jump ahead in time a bit.

If this wasn't clear before, this series starts about a year after the end of the war and Naruto is 19.

The first three sections in this series (The Decisions, The Arrangement, and The Apology) take place over a six month period.

It's Complicated covers the next six months, so by the end Naruto is around 20.

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     The Monday following Naruto's apology, Shikamaru walks into the Hokage's office to find the blond chatting with Kakashi. The alpha is leaning against his desk, stifling a laugh while Naruto reads an incident report out loud. He's detailing Konohamaru's latest prank with all the pride of a rotten older brother. The scene makes the beta pause because, while he is happy to see that the two reconciled, it's evident that the pair did so arduously and multiple times.

     Naruto looks up and notices that the beta has stopped in the middle of the room. "Hey, are you sick or something?" He asks cluelessly, totally unaware of how he oozes sex.

     Shikamaru looks to the ceiling, pinching his nose, and mutters something that sounds a lot like I don't get paid enough for this shit before stiffly walking toward Kakashi. "Here's the agenda for the week." He hands over the itinerary, as per his usual Monday routine, and turns away as soon as the paperwork is passed off. He can't get out of the room fast enough. "And crack a damn window! It smells like spring in here," he adds as he shoves his hands in his pockets and walks out.

     Naruto's jaw drops and he whips his head up at the alpha beside him, shocked and embarrassed in equal measure.

     "Well," Kakashi deadpans and scratches the side of his masked face. "That was awkward." He winces, unable to look at his scandalized former student. Maybe Shikamaru does deserve a raise.

     Naruto contemplates jumping out of the window when he cracks it open, but figures the fall isn't likely to hurt him so it's probably a moot point. "I'm going to work in the staffers office today," he croaks out.

     "Probably for the best," the alpha says cheerfully and even though most of his face is covered, Naruto knows he's grinning.

     After that incident, Naruto and Kakashi find a comfortable equilibrium between their new arrangement and remaining professional. During the day they interact as Hokage and apprentice. Naruto also switches to prescription strength blockers designed for sexually active omegas, which helps temper his otherwise potent scent. Shikamaru is forever grateful, bless.

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     Their relationship outside of work continues to grow more complicated, even if the younger ninja seems oblivious to it. They spend more nights together than not and Kakashi eventually gives the blond a key to his place. Most evenings result in sex, but not always. Sometimes they just spend time together, comfortable both in silence and conversation. The alpha is a better cook and often makes their meals, but Naruto isn't a total disaster in the kitchen, either. They watch movies together and, on rare occasions, the omega can be convinced to give Kakashi a massage. All this occurs in private; publicly and officially nothing has changed.

     The rumor mill still whirls, and Naruto frequently catches amused, knowing glances from other omegas but he says nothing. Kakashi, too, stays tight lipped anytime someone tries to probe him for details. Even Guy, who gently inquires during one of their (frankly exhausting) sparring matches, gets rebuffed with a sunny "I don't know what you're talking about." Mostly everyone at least has an idea of what's going on, even if no one understands the depth of it. Kakashi can't help but wonder if Sasuke, wherever he is, knows what's going on. Ninja deal in information, and Naruto is well-known. It's likely that the raven-haired alpha has heard rumors. Kakashi doesn't know how to feel about that.