acknowledgment
For it was their smile that gives her meaning and it was her love that keep them going.
Prompt: A simple night in the life of the Uzumaki family. (T, Romance, Family)
Hinata Week Day 1 (Tumblr)
The steam of the boiling soup warmed up her face causing her to gain that beautiful blush across her cheeks.
"Kaa-chan! Kaa-chan!" Her four-year old son called out as he tugged down her purple dress.
"Alright, alright little one. Food is going to be ready."
"Yay! What to eat? What to eat?!" The blonde followed around his mom, jumping up and down.
"Well, it's veggies to day, Boruto."
"Awww,... "
"You ate chips a while ago remember?"
Her son pouted and Hinata couldn't help but giggle upon realizing Boruto's resemblance with his father while he did that expression.
It's adorable that he got Naruto's blonde hair and those whiskers she's very much fond of.
"Don't forget what mommy always tells you. After chips, veggies. So are you going to be mommy's little good boy, Boruto?"
He puffed up and confidently said, "I am! And I'm going to get Hima-chan to eat veggies too!"
It's always funny how he often acted dependable around her. She knew that he got that example from his dad as well.
"Hold her hand, okay? "
"Yes!" The little boy answered in a sing-song voice and proceeded to fetch his sister, who's quietly playing.
Hinata admiringly watched her chlldren. Himawari, at two years old, was full of life. She may be not as talkative as her brother, but her sweet voice was always making her want to hug her daughter.
She assisted them as they ate. Had a little fun with them during their evening bath and tucked them in the bed they shared.
"Stay mama!" Her sweet daughter softly called her.
There were nights like this when her children would call her to join them in their bed.
"Alright, okay, mama will join you."
She gently slid in the middle and spreaded her arms to wrap her little bundles of joy in her embrace-giving them warmth amidst the night on a winter season.
"You're so warm, mama. "
"Of course! That's Kaa-chan - ttebasa!'
She tried to hide her laughter upon hearing her son gradually inherit his father's verbal tic.
"Okay, now, sweet dreams." Hinata said as she alternately planted soft kisses on her children, which made them giggle.
"Good night kaa-chan!"
"Night mama."
They snuggled closely to her, with faces flushed warmly on the crook of her neck. She sighed heavily at her children's warmth.
How she would wish that that they remain like this forever? A moment like this, although just little, mattered to her the most.
As soon as she felt that they were already asleep, she carefully got out of their embrace and pressed light kisses on their foreheads before washing the dishes downstairs.
Being a mom was a repetitive job, there were tiring days, but it was worth it. For her family, everything was worth it.
A soft sound from the door caught her attention. There were movements-too measured and tentative as if trying not to catch a single breath of air to cause any disturbance.
It was not long before warm arms hug her from behind. She knew it was him.
"Welcome home, Naruto-Kun. "
"I'm home, finally, Hinata." His deep whisper emitted goosebumps from her. Every syllable of his words tickled the side of her neck.
"You might be tired, Naruto-Kun. Have you eaten? Have you-"
She tried to turn and face him, but he remained firm in his stance.
"I'm okay," he moved aside and started dipping his hands on the sink.
"Naruto-Kun, you shouldn't-"
"I know you've also been tired all day, Hinata. I really don't know how you can manage all this stuff. Plus the kids!"
She grabbed the dishes away from him and said, "I love doing this, Naruto-Kun."
"Hinata, "
Rinsing the dishes, she smiled softly. In her eyes were bittersweet memories. "When I was a child, I've always been seeking for belongingness in our home."
She faced him as she dried the plates one-by one. It was a simple chore for anyone, but for her husband, it meant more than just a menial job. It was full of love and passion and care and everything else that was her.
That was Hinata.
That was the light and the anchor of their family.
"But it doesn't matter anymore." She continued, "Having you, Boruto and Himawari in my life is so much more than I could ask for. It is as if my life has gained its new purpose. These dishes can't even measure the love I'm willing to give you, and even if I have to wash and dry a thousand of them just to keep our happy home, I'd be more than willing to do it. Seeing all of you happy and fulfilled completes my life, and that wonderful smile on your faces is my greatest treasure nothing else can match and I'm willing to sacrifice anything just your smiles everyday."
Naruto slowly pulled her into an embrace, placing his chin atop her head, while he snaked his arms to wrap her soft physique.
"Thank you, Hinata. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Not even a phrase like that is enough to show how grateful I am for all the things you have given up for our family. I'm sorry, that because of my dream, you have to sacrifice your own."
"No, Naruto-kun, this family is my dream. Having wonderful children I can pour my love on and having a husband, who is as loyal and supportive as you are."
"Still, thank you. For being a father and a mother to our children whenever I am not around. I don't even know how I'll carry the burden of my dreams without our family."
He kissed the top of her head and rested his forehead against hers. "Thank you for letting me be your husband. For gifting me with an unconditional love that I know I could never find anywhere else. Your incredible love, Hinata, is my strength. I really can't imagine life without it, without you in my arms. I love you so much and I hope that loving you this much is enough to express how thankful and lucky I am to have you in my life."
"Naruto-kun, you have loved us more than enough. I know how much you wanted to be with us every moment we have to spend apart and I know that you always have Boruto, Himawari and me in your heart wherever you may be." She said, placing her hands atop his chest.
"Hinata," he whispered her name like a silent prayer. He kissed her lips, warmth and comfort encompassing them, "Please don't get tired."
It was a supplication.
He found a place at the crook of her neck, nuzzling her sweet scent, "Please don't get tired of loving us, of loving me."
"I won't, Naruto-kun. Our children's embrace and your warmth alone give meaning in my life that I don't even feel spent after everything."
He met her eyes, his breath brushing against her lips. "So you are not tired?"
She blushed, shook her head 'no' and hid her face on his sturdy chest.
She knew where he was heading.
He cupped her jaw and peppered light kisses all over her flushed face. "Then let me thank you more tonight then, Hinata."
"Naruto-kun," she paused, "that's-"
Her lips was conquered by his in a deep kiss that shot heat, searing her every fiber. He let go, but left her no air to refuse.
"It's bedtime now, Hinata."
He sweetly spoke as he carried her, and she buried her face on the side of his neck.
It was little the moment like this that she was thankful for.
It was a sweet and precious night like this, spent with the love of her husband and children, that made her feel more. More than just acknowledgment. More than just a dream. It was her family. Her home.
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