Lullaby for a Stormy Night
A/N: I just love writing little one-shots! But I'm working on two multi chapter stories as well! Okay so the song I have in this story is called 'Lullaby for a Stormy Night' And its by Vienna Tang, just incase any of you were interested. This story was finished over a week ago, but my internet was super-upper-duper slow, and it wouldn't let me post it. Ah, well, better late than never, ne?
Summary: Even when he didn't think it was possible, after he heard his wife's voice as she sang to and cared for their son one night during a storm, his love grew for her even more.
Disclaimer: If I owned Naruto, you all would've have seen Sasuke actually pick Sakura up, and lay her on the bench aaand probably kiss her forehead or whatever in the episode that our dear Sasuke-kun left -sniffs-. So no. I don't own Naruto.
There was many things Uchiha Sakura was. But the main one that stood out to Uchiha Sasuke, was that she was an amazing mother and wife. Sakura reminded him of his own mother in many ways. But the only thing that was different about Sakura, was that she would sing lullabies to their 3 year old son, Daisuke. There was one occurrence in fact, that made his heart skip a beat. It was the first time he had heard her sing.
Sasuke had been on a simple escort mission for three days, and when he returned, a storm had hit Konoha, full blast. Wind was howling, rain was soaking everything, and lightening lit up the sky every minute or so. Deciding to give the mission report to Tsunade the next day, Sasuke ran back to his home where his family was waiting for him. As he stopped in front of his home, he noticed all of the lights were off except the kitchen and the master bedroom. Smirking, he entered the house, only to be met by silence. Huh. He thought, looking around, That was odd. Sakura was usually there to welcome him home with Daisuke, if he wasn't in bed yet. After silently sliding the door shut, he made his way up the stairs without making a sound. As he got to the top of the stairs, he could hear his wife comforting their son. Because their backs were to the door, Sasuke leaned his hip on the door frame and watched the two. "B-but Okaa-chan!" A cry emitted from the toddler's room, "It's scary!" Sakura took the small boy into her arms and gently rocked him back and forth, still not acknowledging Sasuke's presence . "Shhh…storms aren't all that scary. Shhh…" She cooed. And she begun to sing.
"Little child, be not afraid
The rain pounds harsh against the glass
Like an unwanted stranger
There is no danger
I am here tonight
Little child be not afraid
Though the thunder explodes
And lightning flash
Illuminates your tearstained face
I am here tonight
Sakura paused to stroke the young boys cheek in a comforting manner.
And someday you'll know
That nature is so
This same rain that draws you near me
Falls on river and land
And forestes and sand
Makes the beautiful world that you see
In the morning
Little child
Be not afraid
The storm clouds mask your beloved moon
And its candlelight beams
Still keep pleasant dreams
I am here tonight
She knew he wouldn't stay awake much longer. He was yawning more frequently and snuggling closer into her shoulder. She smiled and sang the next verses softly.
Little child
Be not afraid
The wind makes creatures of our trees
And the branches to hands
They're not real, understand
And I am here tonight
And someday you'll know
That nature is so
This same rain that draws you near me
Falls on rivers and land
On forests and sand
Makes the beautiful world that you see
In the morning
For you know, once even I
Was a little child
And I was afraid
But a gentle someone always came
To dry all m tears
Trade sweet sleeo the fears
And to give a kiss goodnight
Well, now I am grown
And these years have shown
Rain's a part of how life goes
But it's dak and its late
So I'll hold you and wait
'til your frightened eyes do close
And I hope that you know
That nature is so
This same rain that draws you near me
Falls on rivers and land
And forests and sand
Makes the beautiful world that you see
In the morning
Everything's fine in the morning the rain will be gone in the morning
But I'll still be here in the morning
Sakura finished and took a breath. She looked down at her sleeping son and saw that he looked the same way her husband did when he was asleep. Angelic.
Sasuke watched silently as Sakura gently scooped up the small bundle and softly layed him back down onto the mattress, tucked him in once more and gave him a soft kiss on the forehead. After whispering "Goodnight, love." To the boy she turned around and smiled at Sasuke.
"Welcome home." She said, wrapping her arms around his middle and burying her head in his warm chest. They walked back into their room and as Sakura sat down on the foot of the bed, Sasuke walked into their closet and quickly changed into some warm, dry nightclothes, which consisted of just sweatpants.
"How was your mission?" Sakura asked, snuggling into Sasuke's shoulder as they layed down for the night. "Hn. It was easy." He said, stoking Sakura's head softly. "I didn't know you sang." He smirked. Sakura flushed. "Well, I-I just, you know, um-" Sakura was silenced by Sasuke's soft lips upon hers. It was short and sweet, but it still left Sakura's heart racing. "It sounded beautiful. You're a wonderful mother, and wife Sakura. That's one of the many things I love about you." Sasuke murmured. Sakura was in a sorta-kinda-form of shock. This side of Sasuke didn't surface much. She grinned into his shoulder. "Thank you, Sasuke-kun. I love you too." She gave him a quick peck on the cheek before she cuddled up to him, and slowly drifted to sleep.
Sasuke watched as the pinkette fell asleep. A soft smile tugged at his lips as he thought about what had happened just a while ago. He knew she was the best wife and best mother, along with his own mother, anybody could ever ask for. And somehow, he just knew, even though he didn't think it was possible, his love grew for Sakura even more. Sasuke pulled the girl close, inhaling her scent, and like the woman beside him, he drifted off into a dreamless slumber.
A/N: I'm happy with the way this fic turned out. Short and sweet. Welp, you guys know the drill, please review and tell me what you think! And I have to say that I'm glad that I'm popping out little one-shots. I love writing those! Aaand, it isn't 1:00a.m.! !m actually posting it at a early time now! sweet!