"Just leave me be Sakura" moaned Naruto to his best friend who had been trying to cheer him up for the best part of a week.

"No ,I refuse!" She snapped back. "I knew something like this would happen that's why I warned you to be careful but you didn't listen and now your all depressed." She made a fair point. Naruto completely ignored her returning back to his self pitying slump.

"He hates meee!" Naruto murmured to himself underneath a pillow. Sakura grabbed the pillow and hit him with it.

"This is pathetic Naruto, you barely even know the guy. So what if you had a one nighter? Shit happens. Plus isn't this his fault for not managing his rut cycle properly? That's damn near a crime Naruto the only person that Uchiha has a right to hate is himself." Sakura spoke honestly without sugar coating her thoughts on the matter.

"I should've controlled myself Sakura. His pheromones were too weak to have any influence on me so I can't blame him for what happened. It's all my fault, I couldn't control myself. And to make matters worst I can't get him out of my head." Responded Naruto.

"So basically you like him which sucks because you think he hates you? Could've just said that from the beginning it would've made my job a lot easier" Sakura replied, exhaling from sheer relief. She was glad the matter was such a straightforward one.

"If you like somebody, you pursue them. It's common sense. Even if he claims to hate you we all know there's a thin line between love and hate. He won't answer your calls or texts so what you should do is find his address and show up! Then leave the rest to fate," Sakura grinned. She seemed awfully proud of her suggestion.

"Great sentiment and all but we live in a civilisation with laws against stalking and predatory behaviour so I'd rather not incriminate myself" replied Naruto as he rolled his eyes. Sakura couldn't help but laugh. As funny as Naruto's statement was this wasn't the primary cause of her laughter- Sakura was happy to see Naruto finally taking interest in somebody worthwhile.

"You have made a fair point though, I won't give up so early on, I'll definitely find a way to make him mine!" concluded Naruto.

"Yeah not creepy at all..." hissed Sakura as she turned her attention back to her phone knowing her mission to cheer up her best friend had been completed.

Naruto's pov

It had been about two weeks since my encounter with Sasuke. He hadn't responded to any of my communication attempts so here I was. The Itachi Uchiha seminar on business maintenance guest starring Sasuke Uchiha. I tried my best not to stand out in the crowd by wearing a casual white tee and grey joggers topped off with a black beanie. I didn't think anyone would recognise me in this attire. The seminar was mundane to say the least. I sat in a packed crowd as Itachi rambled on. I don't like the guy but I have to admit he's a very knowledgeable man. Finally Sasuke appeared for his guest appearance. He looked even better than my memory recalled. I was fixated on him as he answered questions. Something about him seemed different.

There was a book signing after the seminar which I made sure to cue for. This whole event had made me realise just how popular the Uchihas were. As I got closer to the start of the line Sasuke and Itachi could be heard bickering.

"Your problem is that your an entitled prick who thinks he's better than everyone else. You honestly make me sick" spouted Sasuke as he got up from his seat in a fit of anger. Everyone in the surrounding areas was just as shocked as I was. Even though I didn't know him too well from what I'd gathered causing such a public scene was unlike him.

"Seriously Sasuke?" Itachi rebuttaled with a chuckle."I'm going to give it the benefit of the doubt that you didn't mean any of what you just said, afterall you've been out of it lately and everyone's noticed." I wondered what Itachi meant by this. Is Sasuke okay?

"Fuck you and this fucking book signing bullshit" Sasuke yelled before storming off.

" Awww so cute, my little brother has mastered the art of swearing when he can't find words to express himself. When did you pick that one up huh?" Itachi taunted as Sasuke paced away.

That was a concerning display but I had to be business minded and capitalise on the opportunity it provided me with. Sasuke was walking off... alone.. to an isolated room. I followed after him. If I had foreseen my attempt at reconciling with Sasuke was going to look this stalker-ish I would've just taken Sakuras advice and turned up at his doorstep. No. That's actually even weirder I thought to myself as I opened the door to the room Sasuke had just entered.

Sasukes pov

I needed to calm down. My hormones have been all over the place since I discovered my pregnancy and Itachis obstinacy really didn't help the situation.

I need to come clean about my omega identity. At this point I don't care if it brings shame to the family or stains our revered alpha lineage I just want to live my truth- for the sake of my child. My eyes became teary. Not this again I thought to myself as I wiped the the tears away. Amidst my breakdown I heard someone enter the room. It was a tall casually dressed muscular figure... probably a fan I thought to myself.

"So sorry about all that, I'm feeling under the weather and acted shamefully." I informed the man. His presence seemed familiar.

"Sasuke.. it's me. I've been trying to get in contact with you but you've been ignoring me. Im really sorry for what happened between us but I'd like to take responsibility for my mistake." Said Naruto

"Responsibility?" I scoffed. He had no idea of the true weight of that word in this situation. He wants to take responsibility ? For this child growing inside of me? Or for the business opportunities I missed out on as a result of my disinheritance? Whatever.

I was done being mad at him. Ever since I discovered my pregnancy I've been trying to become a person that a child would be proud to call their parent so I wasn't going to act rashly. First I needed confirmation of his intentions then I would plan out my future course of action.

"Naruto...it's okay. I'm also sorry for acting irrationally and blocking you on all platforms"

"You blocked me" he interrupted.

"Please be quiet I haven't finished speaking" I continued with a terrifying glare.

"I understand that I'm partially at fault so I can consider forgiving you. Tell me what you mean by taking 'responsibility'," I asked him curiously.

"Let me take you on a date. Just one. If you still hate me afterwards then I'll leave you alone for good" Naruto said, clearly not meaning his promise at all.

I thought carefully about this request. Surely I owe it to my child to give this a chance right?

"Fine" I accepted. "But no where fancy, no alchohol and no loud noises." I layed out clear terms and conditions.

Naruto's face lit up. "Your wish is my command" he responded as he noted that Sasuke was a picky man. Regardless, nothing Sasuke said or did could ever make Naruto quit his pursuit.

"What are your plans for today" Naruto further enquired. I faltered to answer. Honestly I dont even know what Im doing at Itachis stupid event. I mainly came to occupy myself but being around Itachi only drained me.

"Im not sure but I have no plans staying here longer than necessary" I replied truthfully.

"Could I drive you home?" Naruto offered. As much as I wanted to say no, I needed to get home and rest but since I've been pregnant driving has given me anxiety making me essentially stranded after my argument with Itachi. Saying yes was truly my best option right now so I humbly accepted his offer .

I gave Naruto my address and after ushering me into the passengers seat he began to start up his car. As I watched him from the passengers seat his good looks became even more apparent to me. I couldn't deny that my impression of him was changing. Maybe he isn't the bastard I thought him to be. That was my last thought before drifting off into a deep slumber.