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A Different Kind of Late
Prompt 2: Late
Something was different.
That was the first thought that came to Sasuke as he took in what had happened within the last fifteen minutes.
He had just returned to Konoha from a long mission when he was dragged away by a certain kunoichi on route to the Hokage tower, his (barely there) protests about submitting his report falling on to deaf ears.
Currently, he was seated at his dining table at his home, with a plate of fresh tomatoes in front of him. He said nothing, alternating his stare between the plate of his favourite fruit to and Sakura, who was seated at the opposite end of the table. She had not said anything since she placed the tomatoes in front of him and was now watching him with an unreadable expression.
Although Sasuke would never admit it out loud, it was unnerving.
Neither said anything for a few long moments and it had dawned to Sasuke what was different.
Since he had stepped foot into Konoha, Sakura had not thrown herself onto him for a hug which she usually does recently. In fact, the only form of physical contact they had had in the last thirty minutes was when she was yanking his hand towards his home.
He focused his stare back at Sakura who was still observing him. What was she planning to do by giving him his favourite food?
However, before he could say anything, she spoke.
"Sasuke-kun..,"
Sasuke quirked a brow, showing his attention and waited for her to continue. She was now fidgeting in her seat, her green eyes now boring holes into the table in front of her.
"You must be wondering what this is all about..," she continued, clearly stalling for time. When Sasuke said nothing and was still staring intensely at her, Sakura decided to get to the point.
"Sasuke-kun, how long were you away for this mission?"
The question threw him off guard. He knew that she knew how long it was since she was the last person he saw before he left. Knowing she would not continue unless he gave an answer, he decided to play along.
"…Two months," He said and Sakura nodded her head. "Saku-"
"Two months," she repeated, letting out an odd laugh that seemed out of place, "You can know about lots of things in two months."
"Sakura," Sasuke called out, clearly irritated at this point of time with her stalling, "Just get to the point."
She said nothing for a while and finally, letting out a long breath, she looked at him with a look of anticipation and slight fear.
"Sasuke-kun…" She began, "I'm late."
Late? Sasuke, confused for a moment, replied, "You're not late, you're here."
She shook her head and sighed, "That's not what I meant."
He kept silent as she looked at him intensely.
"I'm late."
He took in the look in her eyes and noticed her hand now on her stomach.
Then it clicked.
Oh.
Oh.
"… Oh."
