Wow chapter 3's here! I'm going to continue updating this when I can thanks to all the reviews! I love reviews…haha
Ino and Sakura chatted excitedly on the bed later that night. They hadn't said a word after Kakashi left or over dinner but once Ino's father was asleep she wanted to know everything.
"Ok, so after you got over the urge to behead him what did you guys do?"
"That's private!" Sakura clamped her hands over her mouth to silence her giggling.
"Oh please. No one's love life is private from their best friend. Besides, you were in my room for hours and I know I hear giggling." Mock disgust crawled suddenly over her face. "Tell me you didn't…you know…in my bed!"
"God no!"
"Then tell me."
"Alright. Well it was really awkward at first but the he just started laughing out of the blue," her smile widened as she went mentally went back. "Then he swung me around and…I've never seen him so happy in all the years I've known him! After that he got all serious and we realized that we have some choices to make and really fast…" she trailed off sadly, face falling.
Ino took her hand and smiled sympathetically. "Because of the laws?"
Sakura nodded and took a weary breath. "In the end we decided we needed go away from the public, and my father, so we can talk better. That went on for at least 45 minutes. So now we're going to see if my aunt will let us stay with her for a bit. She's pretty lenient and although I know she won't be happy about it she won't rat us out. I'm sending the letter tomorrow."
"So you two are running away?" Ino had a far off dreamy look in her eyes. "Bring on the white stallion!"
With a laugh Sakura grabbed a pillow and threw it at her best friend.
When they settled down once more Ino began talking happily again.
"You have to admit it is just like a book! The whole forbidden love and running away!" She sighed dreamily.
"It sounds great I guess when you talk like that. You make it sound all romantic and glamorous. Maybe in a way it is. But the way I see it I'm just a knocked-up teen with a much older boyfriend who's running away with her tail between her legs."
Ino mulled that over, weighing the truth of the words.
"Ya but…well if you think like that you'll only stress yourself out. You have to think positive."
"Maybe. God, I hope you're right. I hope it does turn out like a story…they all have happy endings…"
Ino gave her friend a tight hug; whispering so softly she that strained to comprehend.
"I hope you get you're happy ending Sakura. You're too courageous to get anything less."
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THREE DAYS LATER
Sakura slapped the letter down on the counter of flower shop.
"Read it!" She commanded Ino eagerly. "Read it, read it, read it!"
Ino picked up the letter, shaking her head. "Damn you're giddy…" She began to read aloud,
"Dear Sakura,
Wow you screwed up didn't you? Ah well, it happens to the best of us. I'm not ecstatic about all this but I guess I can't turn away my only niece when she needs me. I've got two spare rooms (count them: 2!) that you and who ever the bastard is can use. I'll expect you in a few days.
Love,
Shinju Haruno"
Ino set the letter down and smiled. "I like her," she said with an approving nod. Sakura laughed slightly and began walking out the door.
"I'm going to go tell Kakashi!"
She ran down the street to the academy, flying through the halls. She almost plowed Iruka down when he suddenly walked out of a classroom with a stack of papers. She managed to stop just in time, beaming up at him.
"Where's Kakashi-sensei?"
He stared at her for a few seconds before he answered.
"Classroom 213…"
"Thank you!" She ran off again, taking the steps two at a time. She pulled open the door to find ten little faces staring up at her in wonder. Kakashi dropped the chalk he had been using to write on the board and faced his class.
"Please excuse me for a moment. While I take this I want you to write down the first ten ways of the ninja."
He walked over to her and led her out of the room into the hall.
"I didn't know you taught a class…" She looked again through the small window in the door at the children writing feverishly in their notebooks.
"I have a feeling you didn't come her to gawk at my students so why don't you tell me the news," he gave a small smile as he turned her around so she faced him.
"Oh ya! My aunt said yes so we're ok to leave tomorrow!"
He nodded and put his hand on the door handle. "I'll see you later tonight."
She watched him go back to the blackboard, quickly commanding the class's attention. She wished that she could watch him forever but she had important tasks to complete before they left.
She mulled over the speech that she was about to give as she walked to the Hokage Tower. She was nervous and rightfully so. She knew that her plan could either work miraculously or backfire with horrible consequences. With a steadying breath she put her hand on the door and froze. Her breath and heart rate increased as though she was running a marathon. This was the true plunge. Telling Kakashi and Ino seemed like nothing compared to what came after telling Tsunade. This was the last thing on her to do list until she told Naruto. She shook her head to fling the thought to the back of her mind. She couldn't be distracted now. She pushed open the door and walked in with her head held high.
Tsunade looked up from her desk reproachfully. "You're late for your lesson Sakura." She pointed at the chair in front of the desk with a pen. Sakura walked over and sat down into the cold hard seat. Sitting in front of the Hokage had always made her feel like she was on trial.
"I apologize for my tardiness but I had to make a few last minute things to take care of before I came over here" She started the preplanned speech with a calm and sophisticated tone but Tsunade quickly interrupted her.
"I already know Sakura. I know that you have made a grave mistake and are now leaving for your aunt's house," she leaned forward until their noses were only inches apart. Sakura was suddenly shaking, unable to tear her wide, frightened eyes away. "I know you're pregnant," she pronounced each word slowly, drawing it out. Tsunade straightened back up, folding her hands on the desk.
Sakura couldn't think clearly, her thoughts whirling sickeningly. "How…how do you…" she couldn't form a full sentence.
"How do I know? I told you before, I always find out what people are hiding from me. Your actions gave yourself away. I'm a medic Sakura, I know what a pregnant woman looks like."
"You can't make me," Sakura had gone ridged, fear quickly unfogging her mind. "I won't give it up. I won't stay here. I won't tell you who he his."
Tsunade smiled sadly. "I never planned on any of those things. It's within your right to keep the baby and I won't force you to stay in Konoha as long as I know where you are. As for who the father is, I trust Naruto –"
Sakura's couldn't help but laugh. "Naruto? God no!" She quickly shut up as Tsunade gave her a searching look. "I mean…he's from another village. I met him when I took the Chunin exam and we've stayed in touch. What's wrong?"
Tsunade stared at her in disbelief. "I'm surprised you're lying to me Sakura. I highly doubt you had sex with anyone you could have met there especially since the two your age would be Kankuro or Gaara from Suna. I won't press you about the father."
Sakura bowed her head in shame. She really was a horrible liar and she felt bad from attempting to fool Tsunade who had only showed her kindness.
"Don't look so depressed. I will inform everyone who needs to know that I am sending you to smaller country to train in a hospital for a few months. No one should suspect anything."
With a grateful smile Sakura stood up to leave.
"Where are you going Sakura? The examination room's the other way," she gave a small mischievous smile much to Sakura's horror. "You are not leaving until I look you over and you have no choice on this one, so march."
AN HOUR AND A HALF LATER
Once again Sakura's world had been thrown into utter chaos. True to her word Tsunade gave her a full examination, revealing very startling news. In the end she decided she was in no shape to go see Naruto and walked back to Ino's house in a daze. It took her twice as long as normal to get there and she found herself fumbling with the door handle. She was grateful when Ino opened it for her and dragged her inside.
"Ok what happened? You were gone forever and you look like you're in shock!"
Once again Ino found herself helping her best friend into the bedroom.
"You already know you're pregnant so what could have…" she trailed off as Sakura walked over to the mirror and took her shirt off.
"Look Ino. Look very, very, closely."
Bewildered, Ino walked over and looked at Sakura's abdomen from the side. "You're still flat," she assured Sakura with confidence.
"No I'm not. Look again."
Sure enough there was the smallest curve. So small it was almost nonexistent.
"It's too early…" Ino breathed in disbelief.
"Not when you're having twins…"
Ino managed to catch Sakura before her friend hit the floor in a dead faint.
I'm not sure how accurate that (Sakura showing) is seeing as I've never been pregnant and I couldn't find a lot of info on twin pregnancy. Forgive me if I am wrong.
