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Jumping into a near tree, Sasuke began to retreat back to Konohagakure. Still totally enraged, Gaara went to follow after him but the voice of Kankuro stopped him from doing so.
"I don't think he'll be coming back…"
Gaara ran to Sakura's side and looked over her limp form. Scooping her up in his arms, Gaara transported to the Sunagakure hospital. The only thing that mattered at the moment was Sakura and getting her to the hospital to be treated…
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Chapter 11: Homecoming News
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A pair of brown eyes caught sight of the pale looking woman in the kazekage's arms. Throwing down the papers she had in her hands, the nurse ran towards Gaara and gave him a serious look.
He currently watched as the woman led him into a white room and ordered him to place the pink haired woman on the hospital bed.
Many nurses flew into the room and Gaara was left outside the room, staring at the door that was just shut in his face. He raised a fist to knock on the door and demand to be let back in but a hand gripped his wrist and held him back.
''Gaara…'' A familiar voice said.
''She is in good hands, let the nurses take care of her now…''
Gaara lowered his fist and moved away from the door to sit down in a chair in the waiting room. Temari was already seated and seemed to be back to normal. The blonde kunoichi placed one of her soft hands on Gaara's and gave him a reassuring smile.
''Sakura will be fine, trust me…''
The kazekage's green eyes were set downcast his face displayed no trace of emotions. Though, inside Gaara's heart was racing wildly and his stomach was all in knots. For the first time in his life Gaara felt fear and sorrow…
He didn't want to loose someone precious to him… Someone he loves and cares for with all his heart…
You'll pull through this Sakura… be strong…
He ran his fingers through his short rust coloured locks and gave out a sigh. Gaara watched as his brother and sister were checked into a different hospital room. Temari still needed to be examined and checked to see if she had any injuries that needed healing.
Gaara tapped his foot on the hospital floor and listened with distaste to the sounds it created. His face brightened up when a nurse clad in a white uniform walked towards him and gave him the thumbs up signal.
Jumping to his feet, Gaara rushed over to Sakura's given room and pushed open the door. A few nurses that were still in the room, quickly hurried out and made their way to other patients in need of them. The kazekage moved beside the hospital bedside and looked at Sakura.
Her skin was still clammy and pale, she was breathing evenly and a heart monitor beeped every second in an almost soothing rhythm. Gaara noticed a few bruises and scrapes which adorned her fragile body and a white bandage which was wrapped around her head and was fastened together near her forehead.
The sand shinobi gently gripped her hand nearest him and dipped his head to give her a kiss on the cheek. Her skin, which was warm, now felt like ice when his lips made contact with her cheek. Pulling away, Gaara sat in a chair by the window and continued to watch over the kunoichi.
A nurse came in a few moments later and walked over to Gaara. She sent him a small smile and looked over the clipboard she had in her hands.
''There doesn't seem to be any broken bones, only a few cuts and bruises.''
''Were going to keep her here for a while and if she decides to wake up, you can take her home…''
Gaara nodded thanks to the blonde nurse and went back to watching Sakura. The woman let a giggle escape her lips as she opened the door. Before she had walked out of the room, the nurse's voice was heard and what she said made Gaara stiffen and hold his breath.
''Congratulations… You're going to be a father…''
He was… he was going to be a what!?! A father? Gaara of the desert… a proud father! It all seemed so unreal to the kazekage, but in reality it was all so true… Sakura was pregnant and carrying his child…
A genuine smile graced Gaara's lips as he whispered out a few final words before falling silent and watching the sky brighten up.
''Aishiteru…''
Gaara of the desert felt his shoulders being shook until he let out a low growl. His head was resting on the windowsill and he had both arms crossed over his chest. A faint giggle erupted from behind him and he inwardly groaned… It must be one of those damn nurses!
The kazekage had fallen asleep while he was gazing out the window, eyes fixed on the endless blue sky. Gaara felt a pair of hands being placed on his shoulders again and this time he turned around when he was shook.
His eyes widened a fraction when he was met with the face of Haruno Sakura. Her emerald eyes held immense happiness and her lips had curved into a playful smile. Now it was Sakura who was widening her eyes in surprise as the kazekage wrapped his arms around her and pulled her down to sit on his lap.
A light blush covered most of her face and a small smile tugged at her rosy lips. She let her beautiful laughter escape her throat as Gaara pulled her against his chest. He took in the intoxicating scent and the sweet strawberry smell that was her hair.
''Missed me I see?'' Sakura whispered.
Moving his head, Gaara let his lips brush against the shell of her ear as he spoke.
''You have no idea…''
A hint of amusement in his words as he said it. The kazekage let the tip of his tongue touch her ear lobe and felt her body tense slightly, then she relaxed against him once again.
''Can't it wait till we get home Gaara-kun?'' Sakura said in an almost pleading tone.
A chuckle left his lips as Gaara lifted the kunoichi into his strong arms and set her back down. He took a good look at her body and sent her a smile. A knock was heard at the door and both Kankuro and Temari shuffled into the room.
''I can't thank you enough for what you did for me Sakura…'' Temari said.
She nodded her head towards the blonde woman and felt fingers entwining with her own. Looking to the side, Sakura caught sight of Gaara showing his affection for her in front of his siblings. That was something that Sakura would have never thought him to do.
When she looked back up, Sakura saw smirks on the sand siblings' faces. Temari gave another thanks to Sakura before Kankuro and she left the room to return home.
While the two of them walked home, both of their fingers were entwined. Gaara had noticed that Sakura kept on placing her free hand on her stomach, as if she were hungry or something. A smile graced her lips as she looked at the man beside her.
The rosette haired woman let her eyes roam the city of Sunagakure. It held many people and little children, like back in Konoha where there were many small children. Rubbing her stomach, Sakura began to think about being a mother.
Her inner self had said that it was easy but her logical mind had told her that it would be a hard task. She tightened her hold on Gaara's hand and recalled what the nurse had said to her…
''I have informed the kazekage that you are with child Sakura-san…''
A nice red blush had stained her cheeks as she thought about what his reaction would have been like. So many things were buzzing in her head…
Would he be angry?
Would he be happy?
Would he still love her?
Would he love their child?
She had shaken her head and told herself that he would never react harshly towards her about that. Gaara would be happy with the thought that soon he would be a father… A proud father…
''Sakura-san are you alright?'' The nurse had asked.
''Oh, yes… I'm just hungry that's all…'' She had replied.
The nurse took hold of her arm and pulled her into a large room. It seemed to be a cafeteria and there was plenty of food to go around. She had rushed over towards a table that was currently being occupied by Kankuro and Temari.
They waved her over and got their food. Temari was a bit shocked that Sakura had eaten so much food. Kankuro wasn't even eating that much! She had on her plate, some sandwiches, an apple, some fruit salad, one bun and a full bowl of ramen. She had stuffed her face and made the two siblings stare at her like she was some sort of freak!
''What? I'm hungry…'' Sakura had said sheepishly which kind of reminded her of Naruto whenever she lectured him about eating too much food and acting like a pig.
Shrugging her small shoulders, Sakura finished off the last of her ramen and didn't leave a single drop of broth in the bowl.
Standing up, Sakura said her goodbyes to the sand siblings and told them that she was going to wake Gaara up so that they could go home.
Sakura let a sigh escape her lips as Gaara and she reached the front door to their house. Gripping the door knob, Gaara opened the door and let Sakura walk in first before he did. He had forgotten to clean up and everything was still in disarray.
Gaara thought that Sakura would have cried on the spot and remembered what the Uchiha had done to her, but all she did was walk into the kitchen and get a cloth. ''I'm going to clean up the blood on the floor.'' She announced.
The blood was gone from the wooden floor and Gaara was currently helping the kunoichi to lift up the couch and place all the fallen items in their original spot. Sakura fell back on the couch and let her head rest on the comfy surface.
A hand was placed on her cheek and caressed it. She let out a low moan of pleasure and snuggled closer to Gaara who had just sat on the couch. Her arms encircled his waist and her head rested on his lap.
The rose haired woman turned so that she was lying on her back. Her large jade orbs gazed at Gaara's passive face as he unnoticeably placed a hand on her stomach.
''I see the nurse has already told you about the news?'' Sakura pointed out.
No words left his mouth and Gaara simply nodded a 'yes' towards Sakura. The young woman gave him a small smile and traced his bottom lip with her finger. Gaara took her hand in his and let his head lower until he was mere inches from Sakura.
His lips brushed her before he gave the kunoichi a chaste kiss.
''How will we tell the others about this?'' Gaara asked.
''Um… about that, I kind of already told them…'' Sakura said sheepishly. She put on her best smile and batted her long lashes in an attempt to look innocent.
''Thanks…'' The sand shinobi had said sarcastically.
''It's not my fault that you fell asleep…'' Sakura countered.
Gaara 'hmphed' and turned his head away enough to hide the blush present on his stoic face. He didn't have the first clue on how to even take care of a baby, let alone be a father! This is going to be hard…
Almost as if Sakura had read his mind, she spoke.
''Don't worry Gaara-kun, you'll be a great father…''
Smirking, Gaara turned his head to look at the beautiful woman that was his fiancé.
''You think so?''
Sakura nodded her head and sat up to capture the sand shinobi's lips. She kissed him teasingly at first but then it became passionate and Sakura felt like she was on cloud nine. His fiery passion matched hers as he tilted her head to mold their lips together perfectly.
Both pulled away gasping for air. Gaara rested his forehead against hers and stared into her emerald eyes. He rubbed her shoulders and embraced her; Gaara didn't leave a single space between them.
Sakura knew by the way that Gaara was holding her that they were inseparable and it would stay like that forever...
You'll be a great father Gaara-kun… I know it…
Authors Note; I know that it took me a while to write this chapter and I am really sorry! Please don't kill me! I had to study for tests and had loads of stupid homework that I couldn't seem to make anytime for writing the eleventh chapter… XXD It might be short so sorry… I am sad to say that this story will be coming to an end soon, but I will continue to write more wonderful stories and hopefully you all read them! ;)
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