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Originally Posted by Rubinaito
Sage buried his face in Naruto's shoulder despite being taller, his eyes squeezing shut. "..." He considered Naruto's question, but he could remember Winter and Sasuke's reactions to him... vividly. If Naruto showed any sign of weakness, he'd get hurt and Sage knew he wouldn't be able to help him. His fingers tightened slightly and he swallowed back a lump. "D-Don't let-let m-me ge-get in the w-way of wh-what you-you need t-to do to k-keep l-leading th-this g-group." He shivered, trying to calm himself down enough to be able to speak more coherently. "They'll k-kill you if you sh-show any weakness because of me. They'll kill me too." He whispered. "That's what I want from you. I want you to live and keep ahold of this place."
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Naruto smiles softly as he kisses sages cheek “ ... I understand. But how about when we are alone? When the gang is out and busy and you and I are all alone? What would you want from me than?” He says as he begins to hold sages hand “ do you wish to remain just a pet to me? Or something more? Something important to me. Something that only you can be. “ he says calmly as he begins to place sages hand on his fast beating heart “ what Than?”