Just I quick reminder that I am back in the moment Sakura found out about Kakashi, you know when they told her about him been dead the first time in chapter one. I am trying to go back to better the story. It is all just flash backs to let you all know how she came to move on without Kakashi, and then I will go back to where they are both talking. Well Enjoy! Thanks again to all, and I don't own Naruto because if I did this couple would end up together somehow. ^.^
Chapter 12
Sakura woke up feeling tier than ever. She slowly got up from her bed, and looked around. Everything seem so new to her, like she just woke up from a nightmare. Deep down she wanted all too just be a bad dream. Now more than ever she needed to be stronger. She laid her right hand on her stomach, which it was still flat, but she knew that soon it will start growing with Kakashi's son. She walked out of her bedroom and into the kitchen where she found Ino cooking breakfast. Oh she forgot about dinner, Sakura thought.
"I am so sorry Ino, I over slept a bit, sorry about dinner," Sakura said
" it's ok forehead, you defiantly needed to sleep, with all that's happen it was just better for you to get some needed rest, especially for my godchild, he needs all the rest possible," Ino said while winking and smiling.
Sakura smile at her best friend comment and sat down near the counter, which housed three stools near her kitchen. Sakura was amazed what Ino had said about her child sex, the day she was in the hospital. She knew Ino wanted to surpass her as a medic-nin, and as a shinobi. Sakura always had admired Ino, for her compassion, her strength and just been a wonderful friend. Ino continued on without looking up from what she was doing in the kitchen.
"Oh Sakura before I forget, I invited Sasuke and Naruto over for breakfast, I had forgotten eggs, and I ran into them while at the market, I hope you don't mind," Ino said while mixing some vegetables into the egg batter.
"No I don't mind, I really need to start moving forward for my son," Sakura said while running her hand across her stomach.
"Yes it will be better that way, Sakura, and you know Kakashi would have wanted you to," Ino said while she poured herself a cup of coffee and a glass of milk for Sakura. Ino turned around a handed the glass of milk to Sakura.
"Thank you so much Ino, well I better shower and change before they get here," Sakura said while getting up from the stool and finishing her cup of milk. Sakura walked back to her room and went straight for her dresser and pulled out a matching pair of panties, and a bra. Then proceeded to walk to the closet to find an outfit she could wear that was a bit appropriate for her mourning period. She wanted to wear something in black but realize she really didn't have anything in black. Well I guess after breakfast I can go shopping for something to wear for the funeral, Sakura thought. She pulled out a pair of pants that were beige and a pink T-shirt. Sakura walked to her bathroom to get ready for the boys.
Meanwhile...
"Are you sure she isn't going to mind Sasuke," Naruto asked while walking alongside his best friend.
"I have told you Naruto we need to be there for her now more than ever, she needs us, even though she and Kakashi didn't trusted us with their secret," Sasuke said while looking straight ahead.
"I know, it's just, I would never have expected Kakashi sensei to get involve with Sakura, knowing how much we both felt about her and there is also the big age different too," Naruto said while running his right hand through his blonde hair. Naruto still couldn't believe that his Sakura was involved with none other than their former sensei.
"to be honest Naruto, I never did tell Sakura how I felt, I rejected her love when we were younger, and now for some weird reason, I feel stupid for not saying what she wanted to hear, but that's in the pass now," Sasuke said while still looking forward remembering that moment when he left to join Orochimaru and avenge his family. He remembered that day vividly, he was going to just leave the village without saying good-bye to anyone. He just wanted to kill his brother and surpass Naruto no matter what. His hatred towards his brother fueled his angry towards Naruto. Sasuke was a ticking time bomb ready to explode at any giving time, but Sakura love for him seem to calm that trigger. He still rejected her love of understanding and the sacrifice she was willing to make for him. He was obtuse, but like he had said before it was buried in the pass. Sasuke shook himself from his thoughts and turned too looked at Naruto and asked him the same question," And you Naruto did she ever tell her how you felt?" Sasuke asked.
" No, because I always known she was in love with you, and I couldn't top that no matter how hard I tried, so my love for her was kept in the shadows with my emotions, Naruto said.
"I guess we were both dumb for bottling up our emotions, but it turned out good for you Naruto, you finally noticed Hinata, which by the way was so in love with you since what like forever, it was not that hard to notice how much she care for you," Sasuke said while smiling at his friend expression.
Naruto was taken aback by the fact that even Sasuke knew about Hinata's feelings. Man was he the only one that didn't see it until she finally step up and told him. Naruto smile at the memories.
FlashbackâNaruto and Hinata.
"Naruto Uzumaki, I need to have a word with you," Hinata said while approaching Naruto.
Naruto at first thought it was Sakura yelling at him, but to his amazement it was none other than Hinata. Wow she looked mad at him, but he couldn't remember what he had done.
"Yes, Hinata," Naruto said while looking at the Hyuga heiress walking towards him.
Hinata stop right in her tracks, the moment Naruto looked at her. She turned so red she looked like an apple. Oh man I thought this was going to be easy, but I am so nervous I think I am going to faint. No wait if I do that, than I will never again have the courage to see this through, Hinata thought. Hinata kept on walking, but a bit slower than when she stared. She finally reached Naruto. "I uhm... needed to tell you something," Hinata said while tapping her two index finger together.
Naruto cocked his head sideways, wondering what was bothering Hinata. "I am all ears Hinata," Naruto said while straightening his head again.
"I well you see have this feeling for you and oh, I "Hinata stopped saying. She was really nervous and now she was scare that Naruto was going to turn her down. That's when she started hearing her cheering squad in the background.
"You can do it Hinata, Go for it girl," Sakura, Ino and TenTen were all cheering at her. While they were trying to hide underneath some bushes, but obviously were sticking out like a sore thumb.
Hinata glance toward them and smile, giving her the courage she needed. She then looked backed at Naruto and finally told him the truth. " Naruto, I have been in love with you since the day I met you, I have admire you from a far and kept my feeling hidden from you, but this is it, I cannot hold back any longer, I love you, and before you say no I," Hinata words ended the moment Naruto toke possession have her lips. Hinata was shocked for a moment but it didn't last long and she melted right into his arms.
Naruto over hear Sakura, Ino, and TenTen cheering Hinata on, while trying desperately to hide from site. He found the scene quite hilarious. Deep down he finally knew that Hinata was going to tell him how she finally felt, and her cheering squad cheered help but the pieces together. He couldn't help but smile at all them. He let her speak her mind first, but he no longer couldn't stand it either and kisses her passionately. Their cheering squad got up from their hiding stop and started jumping up and down while continuing to cheer them on.
End of flashbackâ
" Yeah I guess I am truly bless to have Hinata in my life, but how about you Sasuke, anyone you are interested in," Naruto asked his friend.
"NO, for now, I am just going to focus my time on Sakura, she needs us both Naruto," Sasuke said.
They both finally reach Sakuras' apartment, and couldn't knock on the door. They both looked at each other and sign. "I guess it's harder than I thought," Sasuke said.
Naruto smiled and said," Yeah, but we are her friends and they both need us Sasuke, we will let her take her time, she will come around and tell us about her and Kakashi in time, but like you say for now, she needs us." Naruto knocked on the door and Sakura was the one to answer it. Sakura was nervous and excited to see her boys here. She welcomed them in and relaxed a bit knowing that they were for her and her baby. She knew that soon she would have to explain her relationship to her three best friends. Time can heal all wounds but with some tender loving care, you would never be scar.
