A.N.: Waahh, I haven't updated for a super long time now. XD College has been terribly awful these past few months, and I could barely have enough time to get on to the computer and write the continuation -- Forgive me guys, and I am warning you in advance, I am getting faulty in these sort of things. My imagination...let's just say, is scratched for the meantime. So please bear with me dear readers and reviewers :(

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.

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Two ninjas, one old and one young raced towards the borders of Konohagakure with a serious face on them each. They were as silent and as light as the wind, and when they jump on a tree it would only rustle for a while. As though the wind just passed by.

"Sasuke-sama has made this a serious matter." The younger one spoke, named Giru. "I thought that going after that Akatsuki Member was his top priority..."

"It still is." Replied the older one, Kou. "But then, this one can be achieved in a more speedy way compared to that other goal of his, which takes a lot of time just in tracking itself."

"Hmm, I guess you have a point there... but this mission, though it sounds easy could be hard."

"Stop whining and talking or else the guards will hear us." Kou snapped at his comrade. "If we get caught I'll go and leave you behind to be tortured and interrogated."

Giru glared at him.

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Back at Konoha...

After having their splendid meal, the couple went to bed after taking a bath and slept comfortably under the comforts of their blankets. Well, except Sakura. She had been lying awake in her husband's arms for hours and hours, though she didn't know why she felt very nervous.

'I can't sleep...'

'Something bothering you forehead girl?'

'Yeah...kinda... but I don't know what it is...'

Looking at the side Sakura could see the peaceful face of her sleeping husband and the sight itself made her smile for a bit. She tucked a stray strand of hair from her face and caressed his face. A few minutes later she sat up and rubbed her temples, with her lips letting out a small sigh. And of course, Neji, being a light sleeper, slowly opened his tired eyes and sat up as well.

"What's wrong?" He asked drowsily while rubbing his left eye. "Sakura?"

Sakura smiled at him and gently pushed him down back at the bed.

"I'm alright Neji-kun, I just can't sleep. You go back to sleep okay?" She said in a small and gentle tone before she sat up again. "I'll just go to the kitchen for a bit to find something to eat and maybe be able to sleep more comfortably after it."

Neji looked at her.

"...you sure? or do you want company?"

Sakura shook her head and smiled.

"I'm sure Neji-kun; I'll be okay by my self." She stood up and fixed her robe before she silently walked out of the room and slid the door close, and Neji let out a yawn.

As she entered the dark dingy kitchen of the Hyuuga household, Sakura let out a small shiver before turning on the lights to be able to see more clearly. As she shuffled through the refrigerator, she felt a presence and instantly looked up, only to see a pale looking Neji yawning by the door.

"Geez you scared the wits out of me." Sakura sighed and closed the door of the fridge, holding a milk box in one hand. "I thought I told you to go back to sleep."

Neji scratched his cheek and sat down on one of the chairs, and Sakura took two glasses, placing it onto the table afterwards. As she poured the milk on his glass, a small smile appeared on Neji's face.

"I can't sleep when my wife looks really troubled." Neji replied in his hoarse tone. "I got curious. Tell me what's bothering you…"

Sakura started to pour milk onto her glass as well.

"I'm alright Neji-kun, there's nothing bothering me. Probably I'm just too stressed out with my work that's why insomnia decided to knock on my doorstep and stop by." She replied quietly and sat down as well, placing the box on her right side.

Neji leaned onto the chair and tapped the glass with his fingers. Sakura looked at his face.

'He's got his thinking face again…'

'He's trying to find a way to make you admit.'

'I don't have to admit anything, there's nothing bothering me.'

'Pssh, there is. It's Sasuke isn't it?'

Sakura raised both of her eyebrows.

"I know you Sakura." Neji spoke in his serious tone. "If you are stressed, you should have taken out the cake or the box of chocolates inside that fridge rather than that milk box, whether you are hungry or not, you eat something sweet whenever you are stressed. That is the reason why I make sure that the fridge has a box of chocolates every single day."

Sakura glared at him.

'Typical him. He's right but he thinks too much… but is he really the one responsible for the consistent box of chocolates? No wonder they get replaced instantly whenever it runs out…'

'Is it only now that you have realized that?'

"…you think too much." Sakura spoke with a grin, sipping some milk from the glass. "But thank you for the chocolates though, it helps me a lot."

"You're swiveling the subject."

"I am?"

A moment of silence.

"I'm worried about your well-being; tell me what's bothering you."

Sakura felt touched of Neji's sweetness and concern, but yet she was kind of annoyed as well because his persuasion powers are far greater than that of her own.

She didn't notice that her glass was half empty already, and Neji hardly touched his. He was still tapping his fingers onto the glass.

'He's still thinking.'

She had mastered Neji's body language, if he is in his thinking mode; he stares at something or someone without looking at something else, and taps his fingers quietly with his lips slightly pursed. If he is mad he twiddles with his pointing finger and thumb, and tries to meditate whenever he's angry or troubled. She knows that he is meditating if he is quiet with his eyes closed. If he is happy he slightly grins, and his footsteps are lighter than his usual slight dragging. If he is tired he rubs his temples, and if he is ticked off at someone he stares at him for a long, long time.

And the list goes on and on.

Yep, she has mastered it alright.

"Fine. I give up." Sakura sighed, looking at him. "I'm just worried about the kids."

Neji's eyes softened.

'I knew it…'

"I know." Was his simple reply, and drank the milk. "…I know."

Sakura stared at him.

"If you already knew why the hell did you even bother asking?"

"I wanted to make sure."

A sigh escaped her lips. Neji reached out a held her right hand, rubbing it with his thumb and giving her another rare smile.

"They'll be alright. You should stop worrying, or else you'll look older than me. Look at you, you already is growing crow's feet." Neji spoke quietly, and Sakura's eyes widened.

"WHAT!" She hissed, retrieving her hand and feeling the skin beside her eyes. "Crows feet! Seriously!"

Neji leaned on the chair again and crossed his arms.

"I didn't know you were vain."

Sakura looked at him.

"I am a woman, and I want to look good." Sakura replied at him with venom in her voice. "That's different from being vain."

"I was joking Sakura." Neji spat.

"What? On the crow's feet or being vain?" She asked.

"Both."

Sakura's eyes turned into slits.

"I hate you."

Neji took the two now empty glasses and stood up, looking at her.

"I love you too." He replied, mimicking Migumi. "Let's go to sleep, shall we? We still have work tomorrow."

Sakura sighed and stood up, pushing the chair towards the table before walking towards the door. "Last one to the bedroom is an ugly spider." She teased, before turning off the lights making Neji gasp and almost let go of the glasses he was holding.

"Hey! Sakura!" He hissed and hurriedly placed the glasses onto the countertop before rushing after her. "Get back here!"

Sakura giggled as Neji caught up with her and heaved the kunoichi up, bridal style. "You are so evil." Neji spoke as Sakura quietly chuckled, he was about to take another step when a figure appeared in front of them.

Sakura almost screamed in horror as the lights opened, revealing a drowsy and scary looking Migumi standing a few inches away from them.

"Boo." Migumi spoke hoarsely, before Neji coughed and put Sakura down. "The hell are you two doing cuddling in the dark at this time of the night?"

Neji let out a small cough.

"We couldn't sleep. Why are you still awake Migumi?" He asked, putting on his cold exterior again. Sakura started snickering again while looking at Migumi's face. She reminded her of a white lady in a horror flick.

"I wanted to have something to drink…water…. I have a major hangover so don't mess with me." She slurred before she groggily went to the nearby kitchen. "Nighty night love birds."

"Good night Migumi-chan." Sakura chimed before looking at Neji. Neji and Sakura stared at each other for a few minutes before the two started snickering and went to their bedroom afterwards. But before Sakura could open the doors, she told Neji that she would check up on the kids for a while.

"Okay." Neji replied with a yawn before closing the doors.

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E.I.: Guys I'm really sorry If I'm really faulty now… TT