Prologue

It has been eight months since Lady Tsunade told me about my pregnancy. My stomach is huge and fat almost like that Akamichi character, Choji. "Gaara we're leaving tomorrow morning around three a.m. Is that alright?" Temari spoke as she placed a wet wash cloth upon my forehead. "Don't overwork yourself ok?" She smiled and left my home office. I sighed and rubbed at my stomach feeling the child kick against my flesh. "Oh.. I hope you come soon." Rubbing at my temples at how weak I was feeling. The months dragged on an on, my patience for the child to be born was growing thinner and thinner. I wanted to see my child, to hold him or her in my arms and more sure it will be forever safe. Naruto and I didn't want to know the sex of our child, wanting it to be more of a surprise than anything. If it was a girl Naruto was going to name her, a boy I was. I am hoping for a boy just in case, I don't want Naruto naming her something stupid... Much like his own name.

I cracked a small smile and hoisted myself up off my comfortable chair. I've been eating a lot lately, I hope this doesn't go against me or anything... I frowned and made my way to the kitchen. "Hey Gaara, how you feeling?" Kankuro smiled wrapping his arm around me holding me close. Ever since the pregnancy my siblings have gotten very mushy mushy with me. I didn't like it at first, but when the days grew and my way of thinking twisted to far to the point of shattering gave in and reluctantly needed the embrace of others to be able to stand on my own two feet. "I'm fine Kankuro. Just a little hungry is all."

"A little? You've been eating non stop lately. I know you're pregnant and everything but calm down on the snacking." He chuckled letting me go and walking with me to the kitchen. "Shut up Kankuro." I growled blushing some. "Hinata has been very good on only feeding me healthy foods. You know that." I countered entering the kitchen with Kankuro right behind me. I noticed Hinata right away talking with Temari and Sakura. "Hey there Gaara." Sakura noticed me right away turning my way and waving. "H-Hello G-Gaara-chan." Hinata smiled and Temari just waved. "Hungry?" Hinata smiled and blushed slightly walking to the fridge gathering lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and things of the like for a salad. "Yes I am." Looking down slightly with a blush hinting at my cheeks. "I'll get this for you in no time at all." Hinata spoke chopping up some of the lettuce. "I'm sorry you have had to cook for us Hinata." Pulling out the nearest chair at the table, Kankuro immediately came to my side helping me sit comfortably. "It's alright Gaara-chan I'm happy to do it."

"If you say so." I grunted out sitting down and feeling fat as ever when the chair squeeked in protest. "Heeeeeey Everybody!" A loud noise was heard as well as a huge thud just to the left of where I sat. Looking to the direction of the noise found the person who started it all. "Naruto. Must you be so loud?" I frowned leaning against the table for more balance. "Gaara~! How's my wife doing?" He chuckled making me blush and those in the room to snicker. "I'm still a man Naruto!" Growling out in embarrassment only made the snickers intensify into chuckles and giggles. "Sure sure." Hopping to my side gently kissed my forehead like he did every morning, and every evening. My eyes closed slightly in sweet bliss feeling his lips against my sensitive skin. "What you up to?" He smiled standing behind me and rubbing at my shoulders.

"Gaara got a little hungry, plus she needs a break from work. The stress is bad for your baby."

"Ah, Gaara." He spoke the last part of my name going up a few octaves like trying to debate to ask the question or leave it be. "Yes?" I countered looking up to look into his clear blue eyes that shined with such brilliance I could have sworn there was a mini sun right in front of his face. "Have you walked today?" His smile only widened and I couldn't help but pout slightly. Have I walked today? I remember lots and lots of paperwork... "I don't think so." Rubbing at me chin I heard a clink as I looked toward it noticed Hinata right in front of me. "Here you are Gaara." Her voice sounded sad and almost forced to not studder. I knew she was head over heels in love with Naruto, everyone did. However it just wasn't meant to be, and then she fell for her companion the dog boy, Kiba. Although I knew she still loved him, she tries very hard to forgive and forget.

"Thank you Hinata." Nodding toward her giving her a look that I rarely give others. A smile, to encourage her that everything would be alright. She blushed and nodded giving a small giggle. I picked up the fork and began to nibble on the crunchy lettuce, my favorite part of the salad. I ate slowly and all left but Naruto, declaring that he would help me with my daily stroll around the house.

"So we're going home soon huh?" He voiced once I was done with my salad. He was kind enough to place the dirty dish in the sink for me. "For you yes. For me... I'll be leaving my home." Shifting my gaze to his he stared at me with sadness and understanding. "Well, only one more month until we get to see our child." His smile brightened as well as widened. "Yes, yes we will."

After the little conversation we had Naruto helped me up and again I felt awkward in front of the man that I had learned to love with this woman heart and mind of mine. He was so kind to me during these eight months and I know my emotions got the best of me multiple times. However having bottled up your emotions for years will backfire when you've had enough, when the mask is forced off. "Naruto..." I breathed and looked him straight in the eyes, we were now at the stairs about to go up them to get more exercise in for the night. "Yeah?" He asked looking slightly up at me for I was on the first step and a little taller than him. I... Like.. You. My mouth open and ready to speak the unspoken words of endearment, however.. They stay waiting, floating in the sweet abyss of my calm mind. No, I would not say these lines... Yet. "Thank you."

"Eh?" His eyes widened some in amazement. During my pregnancy he started to say 'I love you' more and more a little less than a few hours into getting to Suna. He seemed to have a lot on his mind however he seemed to have made up his mind and confessed to me in front of everyone right when we got safely into my home. It was a great surprise to me, although I knew he said I was his and his alone I thought they were more on the lines of possession instead of outright strong feelings. Unlike him, I was yet unable to speak such words, not knowing if it would just be the hormones of the pregnancy talking or myself. His face never moving from the shocked wide mouth and wide eyes. He looked very funny and I couldn't hold the giggle I felt deep in my stomach for very long.

Soft giggles erupted from my lips closing my eyes and lifting my hand to cover some of my mouth turned and walked up the stairs, knowing that I yet again missed another priceless expression. I, Gaara Sabaku do not say such things that thanks very often. However when I do, I mean them from the bottom of my warming heart.

So now... Here is the sequel to Kitsune :D Yay~ The Prologue~~~ Lol... I was originally going to put this as the first chapter but... I ran out of ideas at the moment because I'm dying of heat stroke everyday... PITY ME xDD jkjk...
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