"Naruto. We should wait till we actually know the gender to pick the color for the nursery." Naruto was feeling well enough to walk around,so he and Sasuke decided to pick out a room the nursery. Naruto handed Sasuke one of the boxes they had stored in the room. "Picking the color before we know the gender could be really fun. We could end up picking a color that fits the baby perfectly."

Sasuke shook his head after he set the box outside. "Or we could end up picking out Sakura's hair pink,paint the nursery,and find out we're having a son." Naruto raised his finger. "Then we repaint it Sakura's Dad's hair pink while the baby's napping." Sasuke let out a frustrated sigh then took out more boxes.

Naruto opened the next box,checking if it's a keep or throw away,and smiled. "So that's where I put my scarf." He pulled out the green scarf his mother knit for him and rubbed his belly. "Your grandma made this for me when she was expecting me. Maybe I'll ask Hinata to help me make something for you." The baby kicked in response and Naruto chuckled. "I guess you like that idea."

He dug in again and pulled out his old 'No Ramen No Life' poster. "Maybe I can get Sasuke to put this up in our room,or put it in here." After pulling out a few more trinkets,he reached in one last time and pulled out the red scarf from Hinata. A gentle smile formed on his face and he rubbed his thumb against it as Sasuke walked in. "Red." Naruto looked at Sasuke with a closed eye smile. "I think the nursery should be red."

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Hiroshi helped Naruto sit down as he said,"Thanks for letting me come over Hinata. I'm just so bored at home since Sasuke's on his mission." Hinata gave a smile as she rubbed her belly. "We don't mind." Hiroshi nodded in agreement before he left to get them some snacks.

Naruto smiled as he felt Hinata's baby kick. "You're due really soon,right?" Hinata gave a nod as she pushed her hair behind her ear. "Any day now." She placed her hand on her cheek in embarrassment. "I could honestly go into labor as we speak." Naruto's eyes went a little wide as he gulped before he shook his head. "Hey. Hinata. Can I ask you for a favor?" Hinata dropped her hand to her stomach. "What is it?"

"I wanna knit something for the baby,but I don't know how. Could you teach me to make mitts or a small blanket?" Hinata gave a warm smile and placed her hand on Naruto's. "Sure. I can teach you to sew too,for when it tears its clothes." Naruto nodded with a smile before he responded,"Thank you." He scratched his cheek,"This will really give me something to do now. I've already beat all our video games and read nearly all our books."

Hinata gave a smile as Hiroshi walked in,setting the tray of snacks on the table. Hinata gently tugged on his sleeve,asking,"Can you get my knitting supplies from our room." Hiroshi gave a nod with a smile as Naruto chimed in,"Can you get strawberries covered in cheese too?" Hiroshi looked over,eyebrow raised,then gave a small sweat drop smile. "Sure."

He walked out as Naruto turned to Hinata. "He seems really nice." Hinata gave a small smile as she nodded. "He's very sweet. A little goofy too,and very clumsily." She giggled then Naruto smiled. "Even if your marriage was arranged,I'm glad he makes you happy."

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Naruto untangled himself from the string he somehow got wrapped up in then held up the small,messy square he managed to knit. "How's it look?" Hinata giggled then took the square. "It looks very good. Keep practicing and you should be able to make a blanket soon." Naruto gave a proud smile as Sasuke leaned against the door frame. He chuckled at Naruto,before walking over. "Hey,Dobe,time to go home."

Naruto,with help from Hiroshi,hopped up and ran to Sasuke,wrapping him in a hug. Sasuke pat his head before Naruto held up the square. "Whatcha think? It only took me five times to get hang of it to make that." Sasuke smiled and Naruto pat his head again.

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Naruto admired the little square he knit as Sasuke pulled him closer. Naruto looked up and raised his eyebrow,with a smile,"You jealous I spent the day with Hinata?" Sasuke let out a 'Hn' before Naruto chuckled. "You always do that when I hang out with girls." Sasuke turned away,trying to hide his slight blush. "Well,you are Bi." Naruto crossed his arms in response." And you're full gay. But I don't get jealous when you hang with guys all day." Sasuke let out another 'Hn' before Naruto gave a chuckle. "I thought I was suppose to be the one..." He was interrupted as Sasuke poked his forehead then started walking faster.

Naruto gave a comical crying face as he waddled after Sasuke. "Wait! I can't move that fast,Ya Know!"

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Sasuke placed his cloak on as Naruto hugged him from behind. "Do you have to go on this mission?" Sasuke frowned as he turned to Naruto and placed his hands on his shoulders. "I'm sorry,but I have to. The lead we have is just..." His face softened as tears formed in Naruto's eyes. "We're suppose to find out the gender today."

Sasuke pulled him into a hug,rubbing his back,as Naruto grabbed onto his cloak. "I'll finish the mission as fast as I can." He broke the hug then bent down,pulled Naruto's head close,and bumped his forehead against Naruto's. "I promise."

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Naruto looked at the clock to see it said 2:16. He sighed and pulled out his phone. "Who can I ask to take me?" He scrolled down his contacts. "Shikamaru has to help with Shikadai. Shino's in the hospital with Shiho while she's in labor. Kiba's out with his wife. Sai's with Ino at her own checkup. Choji's probably feeding Chocho. Lee is who knows where with Tenten. Iruka is busy at the Academy. Kakashi's in the Hokage's office."

He let out a sad sigh before he stopped at the Hyuga's. After a few seconds,he clicked on Hinata's number and waited for her to answer.

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Naruto opened the door to see Hiroshi and Hinata,who was holding a small bundle. He broke into a smile and leaned in,eyes sparkling. "You had your baby,Ya Know." Hinata giggled at his goofiness before nodding. "Yes. I had a girl." Hiroshi placed his hand on her shoulder. "We named her Himoto,after Hinata's mother." Naruto gave a soft smile then looked into the bundle. Inside was a sweet,pink newborn with beautiful blue hair. He gently stroked her hair,causing her to clamp and unclamp her hands before she opened her Byakugan eyes and looked up.

Naruto waved at her then looked up. "We should get going."

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Naruto hid a snicker as Hiroshi tripped over stretcher's wheel before trying to help him. He waved his hand as he gave a nervous smile and got back up. "I'm alright." Naruto bowed,or tried to,as he said,"Well,thanks for helping me."

He waved as they left,Hinata made Himoto wave back,then headed for the Ultrasound room. Sakura was sitting at the desk,arms crossed. "Now you show up." Naruto rubbed the back of his head. "Sorry. Sasuke went off on a mission and I was trying to find someone to help me over." Sakura gave a small frown,feeling bad Sasuke couldn't be there with Naruto,but quickly changed it to a smile then pat the table. "Just sit here."

Naruto hopped up,with help from Sakura,before handing his bracelet to Sakura. "Granny Tsunade said it messed with the thingy last time." She nodded and set the bracelet on the desk then started looking around. She scratched her head before she crossed her arms. "I could have sworn I grabbed it." She then headed for the door. "I need to go get something. Stay put." and walked out the room.

Naruto sighed and rubbed his belly,giving a sad smile,"Sorry Sasuke couldn't be here. He really wanted to be." He was so focused on the baby,he didn't noticed Lee,who had been walking down the hallway,peek in the room. He gave a big smile then barged in,"Hello Naruto!" making Naruto jump.

After settling his heart,Naruto looked up with a nervous smile. "Hi Lee." Tenten walked in after him,carrying a bundle,and said,"Lee we're gonna be late." She then looked up at Naruto smiled. "Hey." Naruto waved then looked down at the bundle. "Is that Metal?" Tenten nodded as Lee raised his arm. "Only a few months old and he's showing off so much of his Power Of Youth!"

Tenten shook her head as Naruto chuckled. Lee then grabbed Naruto's hands and leaned into his face. "May I feel your baby?" Naruto sweat dropped as he asked,"W-why?" Lee's grin got bigger. "I want to see how strong its kick is. To see if it carries the Power Of Youth!" Naruto sweat dropped again before slowly nodding. "Sure."

Lee bowed then placed his hand on Naruto's stomach. As he stared in excitement,waiting for the kick,Tenten leaned over and whispered into Naruto's ear,"He did the same thing to me,everyday,while I was pregnant with Metal." Naruto chuckled then the baby gave a strong kick under Lee's hand. Lee shot up,fists held high and tears running down his face,"So strong. It'll be so youthful!" Naruto gave a nervous smile before Tenten grabbed Lee's collar and pulled him out of the room. "We'll be late for Metal's appointment." Naruto chuckled as he waved then,a few seconds later,Sakura walked back in.

She had Naruto roll up his shirt and lay down before she rubbed blue gell on his belly. She then ran the device over his belly until a grey figure appeared on the screen. "There it is." She pointed at the screen. "There's its hand." Naruto smiled then placed his finger on the same spot as Sakura continued her work.

Sakura gave a smile as Naruto turned his head. "It's a boy." Tears welled up in Naruto's eyes as he turned back to the screen. "Hello,Daichi Uchiha." Sakura gave a closed eye smile before she cleaned up and went over to the computer. As Naruto rolled down his shirt,he looked over at Sakura and asked,"Can you print out two pictures? Karin asked me to send her one." Sakura nodded then had two copies print out.

Naruto hopped down and took the copies before bowing. "Thank you." then left the room. He smiled at the picture of his growing baby as he walked down the hallway before looking over at his left wrist and noticed something missing. "My bracelet!" He turned and walked back to the room. "Our bracelets are like wedding rings. Sasuke will kill me if I lose mine!"

He stopped to catch his breath once he reached the door then peeked in when he heard Sakura talking. "Of course,I'll punch him if he does something stupid." "No,not while he's pregnant."He leaned in. "I'm happy for them,but it does make me kinda jealous of Naruto." He walked in a small bit as Sakura scoffed,"No,Ino. Not in the petty way." She then let out sigh,"Ino..." She then looked up and let out a nervous smile,"Well,there was that one time I made fun of Naruto to impress Sasuke." "By making fun of Naruto being an orphan." A loud shriek was heard from Sakura's phone as Naruto's eyes widen. Sakura frowned and said,"I do feel terrible about that. But I was twelve when I said that." "What did I say? I don't remember exactly. Pretty sure I said Naruto was in just the way and he was lucky he could get away with he did without his parents around,at one point."

Naruto clinched his fists as he heard Sakura end her call. He took a deep breath,walked in,and grabbed his bracelet. Sakura giggled a little as he slipped it on. "That would have been big Uh-Oh,huh?" Naruto ignored her and made his way to the door before Sakura got up and grabbed his arm. "You alright?" Naruto pulled away and said,"I'm fine. Just don't wanna be 'In The Way'." then walked to the door. After a few seconds,Sakura gasped and covered her mouth. "Naruto,I'm so sorry."

Naruto then turned back and asked,"Who makes fun of someone for being an orphan?" Sakura frowned. "I was twelve. l..." Naruto growled,"A two year old knows better then to make fun of someone for being an orphan! Especially if it is to impress another orphan!" She lowered her head then lifted it back up as Naruto glared her down. "And doing something you don't like is not 'doing something stupid'. So if you ever touch me again,I'll snap you arm before you can process what happened!" Then he left the room.

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Naruto stitched another loop on his project as there was a knock on the door. He got up and answered it to see Ino and Sai. Ino gave a small smile and asked,"Sasuke still not home?" Naruto shook his head in response before Ino placed her hand on his shoulder. "Sasuke's strong. He'll be home in no time." Naruto then wiped the tears that were forming in his eyes.

Ino grabbed his hand and pulled him inside. "Let's see if we can find something to take your mind off it." They sat down on the couch and Sai asked,"Would like me to get you anything?" Naruto shook his head as Ino placed her hand on Naruto's. "How about a baby shower?" He looked over as Ino gave a smile. "We can get little fox decorations,a big cake,have everyone over,and play fun games." Naruto gave a small smile and nodded. "That sounds fun."

Sai chimed in,"I've read that people also bring gifts for the baby. Things like toys and clothes." Naruto looked over,"We've decided on red for his color. So,red clothes would be nice." Sai and Ino nodded with smiles.

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Naruto started dozing off on the couch as he heard the front door close. He sat up and Sasuke walk around the corner,taking off his travel cloak. He gave a small smile when he saw Naruto on the couch and said,"Why are you still up?" Next thing he knew,Naruto had his face buried in his chest,crying his eyes out.

Sasuke wrapped him in a hug and stroked his hair. "Sorry. We didn't know the mission would last over a week." Naruto shook his head and tightened his grip on Sasuke's shirt. Sasuke frowned a little as he asked,"What's wrong?" Naruto lifted up his head,sniffling,and said,"I had a fight with Sakura. I told her off." Sasuke gave an amused smile as he said,"Took you long enough."

Naruto let out a chuckle and wiped his tears then pulled Sasuke into the living room. He stopped at the bookshelf and pulled out a small photo then handed it to Sasuke. Sasuke gave a small smile at the sight of the grey figure as Naruto said "Say hi to Daichi." Sasuke let out a slight sigh then ran his hand though his hair. "Guess I have to buy you that ramen now."

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Naruto rubbed his belly as they walked home from Ichiraku's. Daichi kicked with each rub,making Naruto chuckle. "I think he likes ramen." Sasuke smiled as he shook his head. "If he got your taste in food,I don't doubt that." Naruto chuckled again before Daichi gave another kick.

Naruto looked over at Sasuke as he said,"We still need to pick out his godparents." Sasuke nodded. "I already said it's alright for Iruka to be his godfather." Naruto nodded then tilted his head. "What about his godmother?" Sasuke rubbed his forehead in thought before Naruto raised his finger,"I know! Karin!" Sasuke looked over as Naruto continued,"We both know her and have a bond with her. Plus,she's the reason we're even able to have Daichi." Sasuke looked away,letting out a 'Hn' before Naruto put his hands behind his back. "Or,we could always,you know,ask Sakura." Sasuke eyes widen for second before he shook his head. "Karin it is.",making Naruto laugh.

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Sasuke helped Naruto take off his shoes before helping him stand,then to the living room. All their friends jumped out and shouted,"Surprise! Happy Birthday,Naruto!" Naruto's eyes widen for a moment before tears spilled from his eyes. Sasuke rubbed his back,soothing the blonde,as Shikamaru walked over. "Is he alright?" Sasuke looked up and nodded before Naruto lifted up his head,comically crying,"Thank you. I love this,Ya Know." Shikamaru cracked a smile as Sasuke helped Naruto to the couch.

The girls gathered around him,comforting him,as Shikamaru turned to Sasuke. "You gonna tell him it was your idea?" Sasuke shook his head with a smile. "No. I'm just gonna let him enjoy it." Then Kiba brought over the cake. Mirai walked over to Naruto,finger to her mouth with her head tilted,as she asked,"Why's your tummy so big like Miss Ino's?" Naruto smiled at her and rubbed his belly. "I'm gonna have a baby soon,just like Miss Ino." Her eyes widen in amazement as she held up her hands. "Can I feel the baby?"

Naruto nodded then placed her hands on his belly. She laid her head down then felt a little bump. She gasped and looked up,saying,"I felt it!",then laid her head back down. As Naruto stroked her hair,Sasuke gave a small smile. He was happy to see Naruto with such a happy and gentle look in his eyes.

Kiba placed the cake on the table as everyone sang Happy Birthday. Once they finished,Naruto blew out the candles and Mirai reached for some icing. Kurenai picked her up,scolding her,then Kiba handed Naruto his slice.

Once everyone had their cake,Naruto started opening gifts. He unwrapped Ino's and pulled out a over sized pillow with a hole in the middle. She smiled and said,"Now you can sleep on your stomach again." Making Naruto comically cry,"Oh,thank you so much."

He moved on to the next gift as Ino whispered into Sai's ear,making him leave. He walked around the corner,carrying a set of small fox decorations. Naruto gasped with a smile as Ino giggled. "I figured since everyone was already here,we could do the baby shower too." The others nodded then pulled out the gifts they had been hiding.

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Naruto had unwrapped so many different toys and adorable outfits,it made him beam with happiness. He opened the last gift and pulled out a red hoodie onesie that bore a mix of the Uchiha and Uzumaki symbol on the back. Iruka chimed in,"That's from me and Ichiraku." Naruto smiled as he placed it down. "Thank you."

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Sasuke,now wearing his light blue apron,which had the combo Uchiha/Uzumaki symbol on the front,wiped his forehead of the sweat. "So nice of Ino to have Sai stay behind and help me clean up her party.",he said sarcastically as he bent down and picked up more trash. Naruto watched from the couch,rubbing his belly,and asked,"You sure you don't want me to help?" Sasuke shook his head as he said,"No. You just rest." Naruto sighed then laid back on the couch.

Sasuke sat besides him,once he finished cleaning up,and pulled Naruto close,having him rest his head on his shoulder. Naruto smiled and looked up at Sasuke,saying,"I know you put together the birthday party." Sasuke looked over in surprise as Naruto simply gave a closed eye smile,"Thank you,Ya Know." Sasuke let out a sigh then gave a smile,ruffling his hair. "Dobe."

Naruto then nuzzled into Sasuke's arm. Sasuke slowly dropped his smile and said,"Naruto." Naruto let out a sleepy 'Hmm?' before Sasuke continued,"I...You...You're gonna be really good with Daichi. I can tell from your eyes." He closed his eyes. "But I'm worried I..." He then looked down when heard light snoring.

Sasuke picked up the sleeping Naruto,carrying him bridle style,and took him to bed. He gently placed him down then pulled the covers up. Naruto gave a smile and rolled over,feeling for Sasuke in his sleep. Sasuke slipped in the bed and pulled Naruto to his chest. Naruto nuzzled in,gripped his shirt,making Sasuke smile before he kissed his head. "Sleep tight,Dobe."