Kei-Kei Yuki: Here is another quick update! Not gonna lie, a part of me want to do a chapter featuring a jealous Sasuke!
Beta By: Ana-DaughterofHades
Chapter Ten
Telling the Family
Since Naruko's mother was already at Sasuke's parents' house spending the day with Mikoto, both Sasuke and Naruko decided to tell their parents the news at the Uchiha residence. Sitting them all down in the living room first, sharing an anxious look, the couple broke the news to their parents. "We're having a baby!" they announced which resulted in a loud squeal that came from both of their mothers who ambushed Naruko in a tight hug.
"My baby is going to be a mom! I'm going to be a grandmother!" shouted Kushina.
"Aww, I'm finally going to have my second grandchild! I'm so happy for you two," Mikoto congratulated them. After both mothers congratulated them, Sasuke glanced over at his stoic father who was stunned by the news, while Minato became petrified. Neither of two had yet to say anything when suddenly Sasuke was caught off guard when he saw a tear run down his father's face while Minato, on the other hand, burst out crying like a little girl.
'Disturbing,' sweatdropped the handsome Uchiha as both Naruko and Kushina went to go comfort Minato, while Mikoto patiently walked over to her husband and patted him on the back.
"My baby girl is going to be a mom? My little Naru-chan is going to be a mother? But it feels just like yesterday that I was taking her to the park!" wailed Minato, who had to be comforted by both his wife and daughter. Meanwhile, Fugaku finally snapped back into reality, walked over to his son, and patted him on the back.
"I'm happy for you, son. I know you will be a great father," his father sincerely said to him as Sasuke couldn't help but feel deeply touched by his words. The majority of his life, his father always expected him to be like Itachi, but after having both of his sons grow up and stand up to him, something in him change and it was for the better,
"Thank you," Sasuke said to him before both father and son saw that even Mikoto had to step in to comfort the sobbing blonde.
"That man really catches me off guard sometimes. Usually, the man is so calm, intelligent, and down to earth, but when it comes to his daughter, he is a whole different person. Though I guess that that's just the way it is when it comes to daughters. Fathers tend to be very overprotective when it comes to daughters," Sasuke's father informed him, deeply gratefully that Mikoto gave him two boys instead of two girls. The man couldn't fathom how he would've reacted to raising a daughter, aware of the mistakes he made while raising two sons.
After an hour of Minato sobbing and holding Naruko like a precious teddy-bear, he had finally released Naruko. Walking towards Sasuke, he placed his hand on the man's shoulder who not only married his only and precious daughter but also got her pregnant. The smile on his face was strained, the grip he had on Sasuke's shoulder was painful.
"Congratulations, Sasuke-kun! I want you to take extra care of my daughter and the baby. And if anything happens to them, the police will not find your body. Got that?" Wearing a saccharine smile, Minato threatened him.
Sasuke was smart enough to know by now to just stay silent and nod his head, pleasing Minato who let go his shoulder. "Good, that's what I wanted to hear. Don't worry, Sasuke-kun, one day you will understand the pain a father has to go through when it comes to boys taking away their precious angels," warned his father-in-law.
"You're pregnant, un?!" exclaimed Deidara. The group of four were having lunch together when Sasuke and Naruko told them the news. Deidara almost choked on his food when the news was announced. Thankful for when Itachi passed him a glass of water.
"Yep!" grinned Naruko, holding up a peace sign.
"Congratulations you two. I'm happy for you." Sasuke was happy to hear his brother give both him and Naruko his best wishes. After getting over his shock, Deidara also congratulated the two. The four couldn't sit down together for long as Itachi had to go back to the office, working as a top lawyer in the city. Deidara had to go pick up Tsukiko from kindergarten who he promised to go eat ice-cream with later.
Naruko decided to leave early with Deidara, while Itachi and Sasuke remained, leaving Itachi to say a few words to his little brother. "Are you ready to be a father?" he asked Sasuke.
"Honestly, I'm nervous but mostly excited. Though something tells me the closer the baby's due date is, is when the fear will start kicking in," Sasuke expressed his hidden anxieties, hands folded on top of the table.
"Sasuke, every man who learns that they are going to be a father for the first time always experiences a sense of fear. There is a lot to worry about when it comes to expecting your first child. Even I felt afraid and constantly worried when Konan was carrying Tsukiko for Deidara and I. Make sure you give Naruko all of your support during this important time and know you can always ask Deidara and me for help when you need it." It was moments like this that Sasuke knew he had the best big brother in the world, someone who could always rely on whenever he felt unsure of himself.
"Thank you, aniki."
"Anything for my otouto."
That night Naruko was on the phone, telling the news to Iruka, who of course congratulated the soon-to-be mom when she caught her off with an unfamiliar question. "Pregnancy Checklist? What's that?" Naruko held the phone to her ear, flipping through the T.V. to find something to watch.
"A step-by-step guide that helps you prepare for the baby. You know, such things as prenatal supplements, a health-care provider, schedule a checkup. Since you work in an environment that requires a lot of exercises, there is an obvious chance that you might have to take your maternity leave early. So don't be stubborn about it, Naruko, you're pregnant now," chastised Iruke, before continuing,
"Around either four to five months, you'll need to start setting up a nursery room. Around that time, you'll also need to start thinking about a birth plan, which is basically a sit down with your partner to outline what you want your ideal birth experience to be. Which also might include whom you want to be with when you deliver, what position you would like to push in, and your preferences about the use of pain medications, but I'm talking way far ahead. Though it is better to be prepared." Hearing all of this from Iruka, Naruko realized just how underprepared she was when it came to expecting her first child, gently placing her hand on her stomach.
"I didn't know any of those things. How am I supposed to be a mom, when I don't even know how to prepare for my baby?" Iruka could hear the apprehension in Naruko's voice and smiled.
"You were always the type of girl who appeared fearless and strong, yet hid her weakness and pain from others. Selfless. You're selfless and posses a good heart. Trust me, you're going to be a great mom. I felt the same way as you did when Kakashi and I first had Kaito. Though things are a little easier when it comes to your second child, but let's worry about the first for now." Iruka's words put Naruko's mind at ease, putting to rest all the anxieties that started to fill her head.
"Thanks, Iruka-nee, I really needed to hear that. You know, sometimes I can't believe there is a little one growing inside of me." Naruko peered down at her stomach, rubbing it.
"I know that feeling; I felt the same way. Though be careful during this important time of your life and don't worry; you got me, your mom, and Mikoto-san to help you out during this time since we have all been through this before. So we understand what you are going through," Iruka reassured Naruko, remembering the time when she once used to babysit that hyperactive little blonde.
"Time really does fly by. One minute I was babysitting you, and the next I see you getting married, and now you're a mom." She could hear Iruka's voice crack on the other end of the phone, meaning the woman was beginning to tear up.
"Iruka-nee, I can't have you crying, cause then I'll start crying, and Sasuke would become frantic over the reason for why I'm crying and I can't handle him pestering me!" Naruko waved her hand in front of her eyes, trying to dry away the tears, feeling her emotions getting the best of her.
"I'm not going to cry. I'm not going to cry. I'm going to cry! My little Naru-chan is having a baby!" exclaimed Iruka, bursting into tears, which only made Naruko start crying. By the time Sasuke made it home, he saw Naruko with red eyes and started annoying her by pestering her with questions.
End of Drabble Number Ten