Hey everybody!
Well, here is the sequel to The path of True love never did run smooth! YAYNESS!
I hope you all enjoy it!
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Sasuke and Sakura both sat in the back of the cab, Sasuke's arm draped protectively around Sakura's waist, their newly born baby lying peacefully in Sakura's arms.
"Oh, Sasuke, she's sooo beautiful..." Sakura cooed, looking down into her face.
"Isn't she?" Sasuke agreed. He leaned forward slightly and kissed Sakura on the cheek. "Sakura, I am so proud of you, I can't even begin to imagine what you went through!"
Sakura chuckled a little. "Oh, it wasn't that bad really..." She stroked the baby's forehead with the back of her finger.
"Really, because the screaming going on would tell otherwise!" Sasuke said. Sakura laughed at this.
"Ne, what should we name her?" Sasuke asked.
Sakura frowned a little. "I don't know..." She began.
"What are you?" She asked, looking down into the baby's face. "A Yuki? A Chiyo? An Ayame?" The baby didn't respond to any of these.
"What about Ayaka?" Sasuke asked.
Sakura looked back at the baby. "Ayaka..." She said, sounding out the name.
At hearing this the baby smiled up at them and chuckled slightly.
"Well, Ayaka it is then!" Sakura said beaming down at her.
"I think it'll suit her!" Sasuke said. "It does after all mean colorful flower - Just like her Okaa-san!"
Sakura smiled at Sasuke. "Sasuke...I love you..."
"I love you too, Sakura..." He said, placing his lips over hers and kissing her passionately.
Itachi was waiting back at the house, watching TV. As soon as Itachi and Sakura came through the door, he jumped up and came over to them.
"Itachi, Meet Ayaka!" Sasuke said.
"Oohh, she's beautiful..." he said. There was a small silence as everybody stared admiringly at little Ayaka. Then Itachi suddenly had a thought.
"Ne, are you going to raise the baby in this house, or are you two going to get your own place?
Sasuke and Sakura looked at eachother, smiling a little, then held eachothers hands. They had already decided on the journey back from the Hospital. If they were going to raise a baby and start a new life together, they would also need a fresh new home.
"Ano, Itachi...It is alright if we move out, right? I mean, I just think we need more space. I mean, this is for real - Sakura and I are going to start a new life together..."
Itachi looked down at the floor for a second or two. "Hai..I understand," He said slowly, acting sad. Then, he pulled out a pair of keys from his pocket and dangled them out infront of him. "Which is why I already got you guys an apartment!" He said louder, surprising the two of them.
Sasuke's jaw dropped. "I-Itachi! You actually bought us a new apartment?!" Itachi smiled.
"Sasuke, we're the Uchiha clan, It's not like we can't afford it!" He said with a chuckle. "Plus, I know I've been a little insensitive at times, and I wanted to make it up to you guys!"
At that moment Sakura, not bothering to restrain herself, ran forward and threw her arms around Itachi, nearly knocking the breath out of him.
"Arigato!!" She exclaimed "Arigato!! This is so kind of you!! How can I ever repay you?!"
Itachi was taken back. "It's okay, Sakura! Really! Think of it as...a maternity gift!"
Sakura stepped back, her eyes tearing up a little. "Gomen Nasai..." She apologised, "I just can't believe I've gone from living with my horrible abusive parents, and now to this, even having my own child!"
Sasuke put his arm around her. "Oh, Sakura, It's not as if you don't deserve it!"
"And you want to know the best part?" Itachi said, "The apartment is already furnished!"
"Hontoni?!" Sakura exclaimed "That removes basically all the stress of moving!!"
"Oh, Sakura, we're going to be so happy in our new home..." Sasuke said, turning to Sakura and wrapping his arms around her waist.
"Yeah, I can't wait..." Sakura said, wrapping her arms back around him.
The two then evnveloped eachother in a deep, passionate kiss, Sasuke closing his eyes, his hand running through her hair. Sakura's hands rubbed up and down his back, pulling him ever further into the kiss. Itachi blushed a little, and cleared his throat. "Ahem, well, I'll leave you two be then..." He said.
Later on that day, Sasuke and Sakura both cleared their clothes away and into suitcases, ready to move into their new apartment, which was just about a 15 minute drive away. Itachi had to admit he was just a little sad to see his brother go. Although he constantly annoyed him, he was still his brother who he'd live with his whole life. Dumping their belongings into the car and taking the baby in the carrier, they drove off away from the house.
Finally, after driving through the directions that Itachi had given them, they pulled up outside their apartment block which was a beautiful, decorated brown building. Having the doorman put their cases on a trolley, Ayaka in Sakura's arms, the two took the elevator up to the 10th floor where their apartment was.
Sasuke turned the key in the lock, and gasped upon seeing the inside of their new home.
"Sugoi!" Sakura cried out on seeing the apartment.
The apartment was moderately sized, but was also absolutely stunning. A marble kitchen with a chrome fridge and even a breakfast bar was over to their right. By the kitchen was the living room, with a plush, reclining couch and a wide screen HD television. The bedroom had a king size four poster bed with an ensuite bathroom containing a hot tub and a power shower. Best of all was the nursery, which had padded decorated walls all around and about 100 soft toys. In the middle was a beautiful crib, and to the left was a changing table and a chest of drawers filled with different baby clothes.
Sakura's eyes started brimming with tears. "Oh, Sasuke, it's perfect for Ayaka!" She cried out, "And this apartment is simply amazing..."
Walkign back through the hallway, they noticed something on the kitchen table. It was a letter addressed to Sasuke.
"That's odd" He said. "Who would know my address at this short notice?" He opened up the letter and unfolded the paper inside.
"What does it say?" Sakura asked curiously.
Sasuke frowned slightly as he read the letter infront of him. Then his face instantly turned into a wide smile.
"It's from the Anbu agency! I've been proposed a job as an anbu member!" He exclaimed.
Sakura gasped. "That's great Sasuke! I'm so happy for you!" Sasuke's smile however started to fade. He folded the letter back up and put it back inside the envelope. "What's wong, Sasuke? Why are you putting the letter back?" Sakura asked, a look of confusion spreading over her face.
"It's just...I can't accept this job..." He began. "I mean, I have priorities now...I have a child to care for and look after! I can't just leave you to go and be an anbu member, it's not fair on you..."
"No! Not at all!" Sakura said. "Sasuke you have to take that job. It's such a great opportunity! And it sounds so exciting, you have to accept it, please!"
"I know...demo..." Sasuke hesitated.
"Sasuke, it would actually be helping us if you accepted it! Do you know how much that job pays? A lot! And we do need money to help take care of Ayaka. Seriously, you have to accept it!" Sakura continued.
"Alright, if you say so..." Sasuke said. "But I'm not going to forget about Ayaka. If you need anything, then you must call me and I'll come back to help you. I'm not going to forget my duties as a parent, I promise. I could never forget little Ayaka..." He said, stroking the side of her head.
Suddenly, Ayaka started crying. A thick, unpleasant smell suddenly spread to the area around them. Sakura looked up at Sasuke. "I think I know what this means..." She said, giving him a look and proceeded towards the nursery to change her.
That night, Sakura put Ayaka in her crib and pulled the soft yellow blanket up over her body. Ayaka smiled and giggled up at her mother, as she tucked her in, and stroked the side of her face.
"Goodnight my little Ayaka...I love you so much.." Sakura cooed, leaning down and pecking her on the forehead. She then got back up, switched the light off, and with a final warm smile at her daughter, closed the door and walked back towards her bedroom.
Sasuke was already in bed, reading a book. Sakura was in her pajamas, wearing a silk pink nightgown with a lace trim that fell to just above her knees. She plopped herself down beside Sasuke and put one hand up to her forehead. She was still worn out from giving birth to Ayaka, despite the fact she had slept for 2 hours afterwards.
Sasuke put his book down and turned off the light. He sidled his way over to Sakura, and lay down next to her, draping one arm protectively around her.
"You Okay?" he asked.
"Yeah, I'm fine..." She said. "Just a little tired is all. And I still can't believe we have a child!" She said, another smile spreading over her face.
"I know, it still hasn't registered with me just yet..." Sasuke said.
Slowly, he picked up one of her hands and kissed each fingertip lovingly, one by one. Sakura turned her head to the side to face him.
"Sasuke, I love you more than anything in the entire world...You do know that, ne?"
"Aa." Sasuke said in his soft, velvety voice. "And I love you too...so much."
Sasuke leaned in further and kissed her gently on the lips. Sakura closed her eyes and returned the kiss, bringing one hand up to rest on the side of his face. Sasuke gently climbed ontop of her, wanting more, pulling the kiss in even deeper.
Sakura wrapped her arms around him, frowning slightly into the kiss. Slowly, she flicked her toungue into his mouth, kissing him even more passionately. Sasuke reached down and caressed her soft feminine curves, earning a muffled giggle from Sakura. He gently tugged at her nightgown, pulling it up above her head, wanting away with the barrier that was between him and his beautiful cherry blossom. The two continued making out on the bed, both lovers entwined as one.
Just before Sakura's nightgown was about to come off, there was a small cry from the baby moniter. This was followed by a hiccup and a cough, until Ayaka was fully crying, her wails amplified through the speakers.
Sakura sighed. "Just a second Sasuke, I'll be right back..." She said, swinging her legs over the side of the bed.
But Sasuke had already climbed off of her and was walking towards the door. "No, Sakura, I'll take care of her, it's okay. You need your rest." He said, and proceeded out the room towards the nursery.
Two weeks passed by, and it was Sasuke's first day as an anbu member.
Sakura sat on the sofa, cradling Ayaka in her arms. Her hair was still messed up from bed, and she had tired puffy eyes having had no sleep last night. She was wearing her comfortable old sweats, and rocking Ayaka gently as she held her.
Sasuke came over to her and caressed the side of her face, kissing her gently as he did so. "Goodbye darling...I'll be back home soon sometime this evening probably. And remember, if you ever need anything today, just call me."
Sakura smiled. "I'm sorry, you probably don't want to kiss me right now, I look a mess."
Sasuke came down to her level. "I will always want to kiss you, Sakura." He said, kissing her yet again, even more passionately on the lips, then giving her a gentle hug.
"Goodbye! I love you!" Sasuke shouted, as he went out the door.
"Goodbye Sasuke!" Sakura shouted back.
Sakura sat there for a while, holding Ayaka a little longer. Her stomach gurgled. She hadn't had breakfast yet, and she was extremely hungry. She walked over to the fridge, only to find that there was hardly and food left, and the fridge needed restocking. Sighing, she started to get ready to go out and buy groceries.
She stuck her hand out the window to feel the temperature. It was an extremely hot and humid July day. Wanting to get the outing over and done with, she took a quick shower and slipped on a pair of navy shorts and a white tank top. She changed Ayaka into a cute, pink onesie, put her in her pram and set out to the supermarket.
In the supermarket, pushed Ayaka in her pram in one hand, and held the shopping basket with her other arm, randomly dropping in things that she needed. Milk, Eggs, Juice...
From a few aisles away, a man was watching her. He had on an earpiece and a microphone and was talking through it to someone else.
"No, noone yet...Oh wait a seond...I think I've seen someone..." He said, suddenly keeping his eye on Sakura. "Hai. I'm definitely sure..."
Sakura didn't notice the man, and walked on in a tired daze, dropping in a few noodle packets and some miso soup. Suddenly, the handle on her basket broke, sending the contents of her shopping all over the floor.
Sakura groaned, and bent down to pick them up, wincing as she did, picking up each item and putting it back in the basket.
The man watching her came over a few steps away from her. Seeing her closely, he could now see her long, toned legs and trim body properly.
"Hai..." He whispered into his mic, "She definitely has potential...Far more than anybody else I've scouted."
He walked over to stand next to her. Sakura looked up at him standing over her as she crouched on the floor.
"Hi there!" He said, smiling down at her.
Sakura frowned. She didn't know this man. He was a complete stranger. What did he want? "Can I help you?" She asked.
"Well, I'll come right out and say it!" The man continued. "How would you like to be a model?!"
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Well, I hope that didn't suck too bad, and that's the first chapter to my sequel, The path of parenthood never did run smooth! I hope you all liked it!
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