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I DO NOT OWN NARUTO

Internal Affairs

Chapter 11: Tears

They stayed like that for a moment, lips locked. Mostly because Tenten was too shocked to move, and Deidata hadn't realized what he had done until it was too late. Needless to say he was terrified of what she would do to him, let alone Itachi, should he survive.

Seemingly out of nowhere, Tenten firmly placed her hands on Deidara's chest. She could feel his silly tie beneath her fingers as she pushed him away from her.

"Deidara, what are you doing?" She whispered, looking at him with eyes wide.

"I Uhm, I was distracting you of course.." He lied as he scratched the back of his head.

Tenten folded her arms across her chest, blushing just a tiny bit. "Don't do it again." She warned. "I'm fine."

Sheepishly, the blonde boy looked down. "You got it." He mumbled.

A long and awkward silence fell on them as they sat there together, neither one of them knowing what to say.

After only five minutes, Deidara couldn't take it anymore and he had to speak. "Have you called Sasuke?" He asked, finally looking up and over at the brunette.

Tenten's gaze was unfocused and obviously a bit hazed. He began to wonder how long she had even been here waiting. And how long she tried to be strong before finally giving in and calling him. "No." She finally answered, returning his gaze.

"I'll call him." Deidara said as he leaned back and dug into the front pocket of his slacks.

"Don't!" Tenten exclaimed, putting a hand on top of his, thwarting him.

This time Deidara blushed, looking at her surprised until he realized she was only trying to stop him from using his phone. He had to admit he was rather disappointed. "Alright alright." He frowned retracting his hand from his thigh.

Tenten removed her hand as well and clasped her own together.

Suddenly, the silence of the hallway was broken by the sound of a pair of double doors opening with a loud squeak.

Tenten's head snapped in the direction of the sound and she saw Itachi's doctor approaching.

Standing, she grabbed Deidara'a hand and forced him to stand beside her. Happily, the boy obliged.

Her heart was racing and her knees were weak. She felt as though she may collapse at any moment now. "W-well." She started once the doctor was in front of them.

The busty woman heaved a sigh. "If he doesn't receive a new heart immediately, he will die within two days."

Ino knew that Tenten had warned her about confessing to Sasuke that they would be parents in roughly seven or eight months. But she had this nagging inside that told her he needed to know.

She lay next to him in her bed debating what to do. The timing seemed perfect. Sasuke seemed to be completely devoted to her. He had never stayed the night before and the two of them had just professed their love for one another.

Almost as if he sensed her distress, Sasuke began to gently rub Ino's arm, drawing her closer to him. "What's wrong?" He whispered before placing a soft kiss on her forehead.

Ino tilted her head up to look at him, even though it was dark she could make out his strong and masculine features. She couldn't help but smile. "I... I need to tell you something." She finally managed to say.

"Hm?" Sasuke looked down at her, a little perplexed. He began to worry, what could she have to say? Was she upset? Had he hurt her? "Don't tell me you're married too?"

Ino simply giggled and shook her head. "No silly, I'm not married."

Now Sasuke sat up, forcing Ino to sit up as well. She wasn't the type of person to keep things from Sasuke, so he was anxious to know what it was. "Well, what is it then?"

Ino paused for a moment before firmly taking his hands in her own and looking up at him with a certain sparkle in her eye. "I'm pregnant."

Sasuke's face went blank. He stared at Ino in disbelief before withdrawing his hands from hers and putting them atop his head.

"Sasuke, say something." Ino plead, now beginning to worry herself. She began to regret telling him, maybe a Tenten had been right about he timing.

It was clear that Sasuke was having difficulty breathing and he continued to stare at the blonde without saying

a single word. "I-I." He stammered. "I don't..."

Suddenly the room lit up and a loud buzzing noise came from the night stand on Sasuke's side of the bed. Turning his body, Sasuke reached over and grabbed his cellphone. Upon opening and reading the new text message, his eyes widened in terror and he leapt out of bed and threw on his clothing faster than he had ever done before.

Without another thought, he raced out of the bedroom and snatched his keys off the coffee table. He was out the door in a matter of seconds.

Tears filled Ino's blue eyes as she stared at where he had just been. Tenten was right. She thought, as she reluctantly lay back down and began to sob. He doesn't want me anymore, I ruined everything! She continued to cry and turned onto her side. When she did, something hard hit her elbow.

Sitting up, Ino realized she had run into Sasuke's phone. He was in such a rush, he left it. She thought as she picked up the small device in her hands. I know I shouldn't but... Ino opened it up and read the last text message he had received.

Sasuke, you need to get to the hospital ASAP. Itachi's not good.

-Deidara

Ino blinked and covered her mouth with her hand. "No wonder he rushed out of here." She said to herself as she climbed out of bed. "I've gotta go after him.

She hit the floor, knees colliding with the cold, hard tile. She was seemingly gasping for air and her entire face was the palest shade of white there could be. "N-no!" She cried out in horror as she doubled over and clutched her chest. "You've gotta be lying!"

"I'm sorry Mrs. Uchiha. All we can do is hope for a suitable donor in time. But the chances of that happening are very slim.

Somehow, the brunette managed to collect herself and stand to her feet. Though her knees were shaking she looked at the doctor sternly. "You get on the phone and call every hospital within 100 miles of this one! You will find my husband a heart! He cannot die! Do you understand me?!" She barked angrily as hot tears rolled down her Cheeks.

"I promise we will do everything we can. You may go in and see him now." said the doctor before Walking away with haste. Tenten's words didn't seem to phase her a bit. And Tenten could only hope she would do as she was told.

"Go see him." Deidara nudged gently. "I'll wait out here."

Tenten gave him a quick nod before rushing down the hall and to his room. Her heart was pounding and the tears were uncontrollable. She walked in quietly and was immediately sickened by the sight before her.

There her husband was lying in a hospital bed. Tubes going every which direction, he seemed to not be breathing on his own. A small monitor near his bed told Tenten that his fragile heart was still somewhat functioning due to it's repeated 'beep'.

He was unrecognizable. He looked dead, and Tenten couldn't bear to see him that way. If she thought she was sobbing before, she was bawling now as she slowly made her way to the chair beside his bed. She sat down and covered her face with trembling hands. She couldn't stop and how she was involuntarily gasping every now and again.

"You know I hate it when you cry." Came his voice, shattering the silence in the room.

Outside in the waiting area, Deidara sat with his phone in his hands, debating on whether or not to tell Sasuke against Tenten's will. Reluctantly he did so and leaned back in the chair. He knew there would be hell to pay, but if Itachi only had two days to live, his little brother deserved to say goodbye.

It was only a short span of time that had passed, and before Deidara knew it, the younger Uchiha came running down the hall. He skidded to a stop when he spotted the blonde and panted to catch his breath.

"What's going on? Why is Itachi here?" He asked worriedly, taking a seat next to Deidara.

Deidara looked at Sasuke with sad and sorrowful eyes. "Look, Sasuke... Itachi... He's... He's dying."

"What?!" Sasuke gasped as his eyes enlarged. "What happened to him? Why is he dying?" He demanded, grabbing Deidara by the collar.

"His heart is failing him." Deidara admitted, tears falling from his own eyes.

Ino had arrived just in time to hear that last statement of Deidara'a and her heart sank.