AN: Yays! Chapter TEN! Double digits! :D

Thanks to: fedwvu- And you reviewed again :D I'm sorry that some chapters were a bore to you :( But it had to be done or else you wouldn't know what was going on!

Avasaya- Thank you, I was aiming for funny :D

Legend: "Talking" 'Thinking' Dreaming/Flashback

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Chapter Ten~

"There are two things you should know about yourself," Minori said to the Uchiha when they got back to their room in the inn. "One, is that you are absolutely MEAN," She started. "And two, you do NOT have a wife, and even if you do, I am NOT her!" Then she stopped and played a sly smile on her face. "Unless she's a guy and you're gay, of course, that would be a different story." Of course, you could just imagine the Uchiha's eye twitching.

"Daddy, what's gay?" Kazuko asked her father. At this, Minori smiled sheepishly, turning red and rubbing the back of her neck.

"It's a word you should never use," he said. Kazuko looked up with her big blinking eyes.

"Then why did Minori-chan use it?" She asked.

"Because she's not a good person." Kazuko's eyes widened, tearing up. Minori lifted the girl up into her arms.

"Don't listen to your dad, he's just a big meany." The four year old sniffled and Sasuke crossed his arms, looking away. Minori reached up and pinched his face. "And one day, all big meanies will turn into a frog." Kazuko giggled through her tears. Sasuke moved her hand away and leaned forward, facing her.

"And one day, all bad girls with potty mouths will turn into rats." Minori squinted her eyes, and they had a staring contest, their noses touching. Of course you know what happened the last time Sasuke had a staring contest. A bird flown into the open window, and trying to catch it, Kazuko reached out for the blue flying creature. In doing so, she leaned forward, dragging Minori forward. Their lips met, and they stayed that way for a long time, eyes closed. The four year old watched in confusion.

"Why are you two kissing?" She asked. They immediately pulled away from each other and Minori dropped the girl on the bed, which bounced, causing her to giggle.

"Oh crap," she said, wiping at her mouth. "That was my first kiss!" She wailed, rubbing her lips like it'll remove her past mistake. Sasuke smirked.

"That was your first?" Minori turned red and swirled around to face him.

"Oh yeah, Mister Hotshot! Who was your's?" That made a tinge of red appear on the Uchiha's cheeks.

"Shut up." (Ten cookies for those of you who guesses correctly what he was thinking about XD)

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Night had fallen and Minori sat on the balcony rails, watching the night sky. The two Uchihas were fast asleep. At least, that's what she thought. It was quite a fright she got when she heard Sasuke speak.

"A lot of stars, aren't there?" He stated. She fell forward, straight forward, and very nearly landed on the ground with a splat if it weren't for the onyx eyed man's quick reflexes. He grabbed her wrist and pulled her up, where she stood away from the balcony.

"Thank you, you saved my life," she said. Then she smirked. "I guess you are useful after all." Sasuke glared at Minori, who then waved her hands in front of her face. "I'm kidding, kidding, joking, jesting, or whatever you want to call it." Sasuke noticed her standing very far from the railings.

"You still scared, huh?" He asked her. She turned away and crossed her arms.

"I don't know, am I?" She didn't expect him to step forward and place a hand on her chest. She felt violated and was about to say so until he spoke.

"Your heart's pounding," he said. Then his finger hovered near her nose. "You're breathing's quick." She couldn't help notice his sharp, sweet scent. Like pine trees and something else she couldn't name. His forehead pressed her's. "And you're definitely warm..." She felt the sudden urge to lean forward and replay that kiss, but held back. "I'd say you are." She then blushed and pulled away.

"Well, thanks for the observation," Minori huffed.

"It's safe, really," Sasuke said, moving towards the rails. He looked down, then looked back at the girl, expectantly. At first wondering why, she then realized that he was thinking she would walk his way, but she shook her head.

"No. No way am I doing that again." She yelped when he pulled her forward, and she leaned on the rails. When she turned to yell at him, she found his body leaning on her own, and his arms on either sides of her waist. He his head rested on the crook of her neck, staring out blankly at the village before them.

"See? It's safe." Wondering what was happening, Minori then ignored it and looked back at the village, leaning back onto the Uchiha for protection.

"Yeah, I guess it is," she said softly as his arms wrapped securely on her waist. It was silent until Sasuke spoke again.

"You want to know what Kazuko said?" He asked.

"Hm?"

"She said she wanted a mother. She said everyone else has a mother and a father, and she only has a father." Minori knew what was coming next. "Be her mother, for as long as you can, please." Minori smirked.

"The ice cube knows how to say please," she said, amused. But the Uchiha's face stayed stern.

"I'm serious." Pausing for a while, Minori gave a big sigh.

"Alright, but why?" Sasuke straitened his neck, looking out at the bright view.

"Because, she's one of my only family left. I want her to be happy." Not helping the case, Minori smirked once more.

"Well, the ice cube has a heart too. Two big surprises in one day."

"Am I really mean?" Sasuke asked. The sixteen year old's eyes widened.

"What?"

"You always call me... mean. Am I really?" Surprised at his sudden question, the amber eyed girl took a short moment to think.

"Well, you are, sort of. Why, you gonna change?" She asked jokingly.

"Yes." Jokes on her.

"Why?" Sasuke rested his head back on her shoulder and leaned this time, on her neck.

"Because, the happier you are, the longer you stay. The longer you stay, the happier Kazuko is." Minori nodded in a somewhat understanding. "So from now on, you're my wife." Strange, the word is. She had always imagined her betrothed to be a man who was nice and caring, and she thought she would have a big wedding. And yet, this is how it is. Of course, this is only temporarily and not official, so that doesn't count.

"Alright, on one condition," she said. One eye opened, he looked up at her, expecting her to go on. "We shop for new clothes for both Kazuko and me. Her's all has holes and mines... well, they're just worn." A small nod from the Uchiha reassured her. "Good..."

AN: Okay, I like this chapter best so far :D REVIEW!

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