IMAGINE Taking Care of Naruto
“He is disrespectful, unreasonable, and extremely disruptive in class.” Iruka says pointing to Naruto. It was the third time you found yourself standing in the Hokage’s office with Naruto.
“Iruka he’s a kid.” You argue. “Like you didn’t do crazy things when you were his age?”
“That’s irrelevant. You need to learn to control him or he might do something he regrets.”
You glare at him, anger making your face burn red. “I am taking perfect care of Naruto and have perfect control on him. Just because you don’t know how to has nothing to do with me.”
Iruka looked about ready to explode from rage. The Hokage held up his hand, getting yours and Iruka’s attention, and stood up. “(Y/n) take Naruto home. It is getting late and he does has classes tomorrow. Please.”
“Of course.” You bowed your head to him and turned to Naruto. “Come on. Let’s go.” He stood up with a pout and followed you out. Once you and him exited the building you looked at him.
“So, what did you do this time.” You raised a brow when he snickered. He looked at you with a big smile that showed how proud of himself he was. “Heh, I rigged one of Iruka sensei’s drawers to squirt paint at him when he opened it.” You giggled at the mental image of Iruka covered in paint. You regained your composer and sighed.
“How about we get some ramen before going home?” You looked at him to see his smile had grown bigger. The whole way to the shop he talked about what he would get. It was so funny to you. How could such an innocent seeming kid be so mischievous?
Then again that was how Iruka was. You remembered perfectly how Iruka used to be. You had classes with him for as long as you had them, then you were put in a group together. He seemed so different now.
“Are you even listening to me?” Naruto said breaking you from your thoughts. “A-Are you okay, (Y/n)?”
“Huh? Oh I’m sorry Naruto, Just thinking.” You smiled at him and moved to sit on the stool. You both ordered your ramen and thanked them. When your bowl arrived you noticed that Naruto was already being handed a second bowl.
“Goodnight Naruto.” You said walking to the door. Although you took care of him, he still had his own apartment.
“Goodnight (Y/n).” You could hear the sleep in his voice. You looked back at him and he was already sleeping. You laugh a bit and walk out leaving Naruto to rest.
You began walking the streets. You weren’t tired and felt like a night walk would tire you out a bit. As you walked you looked at lights and stars. You began hearing a quiet yelling. When you turned you were met with Iruka running towards you trying to wave you down. You stop with a sigh and wait.
“(Y/n) I am so sorry. I should have been nicer to you and Naruto. I know it must be hard taking care of him alone, especially because he’s not yours.”
“Iruka please. If it really hurt me I would have hurt you. You don’t need to apologize. “
“I do. You stepped up to take care of him when others were too scared."
"Because I know he isn’t a monster like they think! He is a person like us, and deserves to be treated as such.”
Without another word spoken you walked away leaving Iruka standing alone. You cared for Naruto and would do anything for him.
