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Prompt 14: His side of the Story

According to Sakura, Sasuke learned that he was going to be a father during a quiet dinner at home after a mission. She had made noodles topped with crushed tomatoes and spices—his favorite—and broke the news to the unknowing shinobi. Later on, Sakura would describe how shocked Sasuke was with the news, and Naruto would laugh boisterously at her mimicry of his expression.

But unknown to Sakura, Sasuke actually learned of her pregnancy a few hours earlier. Thanks to an oblivious Naruto.

Sasuke had just come back from a two day mission of clearing the traps and jutsu remains from the war with Kiba and Hinata when he reported to the Hokage's office. Naruto was grinning widely; glad to see his friend back.

"We need to celebrate! Let's eat at Ichiraku's!" the hokage announced as he stood up, ready to leave.

"I can't," Sasuke replied. "Sakura will be preparing dinner."

"Then I'll join you!"

The measured look Sasuke sent was enough to make Naruto pout, his arms crossed against his chest.

"No fair! You're really keeping Sakura-chan to yourself, Teme!"

The Uchiha scowled. Was there something wrong in wanting to spend time with Sakura? "She's my wife, Naruto. I haven't seen her in days."

The blonde waved his hand dismissively, still pouting. "What happened to teamwork?"

"And how is this related to teamwork—"

Naruto glared before brightening, "Fine! I'll ask Sakura-chan myself! I'm sure she's cooking those noodles again! She won't refuse me!"

"Dobe!"

But Naruto had already closed his eyes and spread his chakra in search of Sakura. Just as abruptly, his eyes snapped open and he stared at Sasuke in disbelief. "What the hell teme!? You didn't even inform me?"

Furrowing his eyebrows, Sasuke tried to grasp what had made Naruto snap. "What are you talking about?"

"I know you're married and married couples keep things to themselves—but Sasuke," Naruto growled as he pointed at himself, hurt evident in his blue eyes. "As his or her godfather, I demand to at least know he or she is coming!"

"What in the world are you talking about?" Sasuke repeated, louder this time.

Naruto slapped his palms against his desk angrily. "For fuck's sake, Teme, why didn't you inform me Sakura-chan's pregnant?!"

The silence that followed was palpable. Finally, Sasuke croaked, "Sakura's...pregnant?"

All traces of anger left Naruto's face, only confusion remained. "Oi, Sasuke-teme, don't tell me you didn't know?"

When Sasuke did not answer and continued staring at him in shock, Naruto started awkwardly, "Oh...OH." His eyes widened. "You really didn't know? I-I just learned about it right now.. I mean.." The hokage tried desperately to find the right words, "I was looking for Sakura-chan's chakra and then I noticed that there was another chakra signature not really near her but.. within her and so I thought she was pregnant.. and—I'm sorry, Sasuke, I really just found out now!"

Sasuke continued to stare in shock, his jaw slightly hanging open.

Naruto scratched the back of his head sheepishly, "Erm.. did Sakura mention she had something important to say?"

Swallowing the sudden lump on his throat, he replied, "Yes. Supposedly over dinner tonight."

"Crap," was all Naruto said. He ran his hand through his messy blonde hair as he pointed at Sasuke. "Sakura will be livid, she will be expecting that shocked face later. Sasuke! You have to recreate that reaction!"

Sasuke scowled as he snapped, "I'm not an actor!"

"Well," Naruto said in a matter-of-fact tone. "You're a shinobi! You should be good at acting! Or.. or.. use genjutsu or something!"

"It will be easier to just tell Sakura that you've already informed me."

"And then see her disappointed face?" Naruto countered. When Sasuke did not reply, he continued, "You have to do it for Sakura-chan!"

Annoyed, Sasuke balled his hands into fists as he bit out through gritted teeth. "Damn you, Naruto."

Sakura had looked so happy to tell him the news that he and Naruto swore never to divulge what really happened.

And thus, it was Sakura's story which was circulated on how Sasuke learned he was going to be a father.

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