Surrogacy

-chapter 38-

rated for language / adult themes

A few minutes after Sakura had announced the name she desired for their child, the nurse advised her that she should breastfeed the baby as soon as she was comfortable with the idea. She'd been talking about how it was much better to breastfeed the baby rather than putting them immediately on the formula, so she allowed the nurse to help her hold their son just the proper way.

Sasuke was still in complete shock that this actually happened, though he was completely grateful for everything. He had a son.. A son! A healthy son that did not come out with pink hair. He couldn't be happier than he was, although on the outside he seemed indifferent to the situation but he knew Sakura could read him like a book. He never thought this feeling would be this intense, this feeling of overwhelming love and appreciation. He always imagined that he would be stuck in a relationship that resembled his father's and mother's, being stuck into a marriage with someone he didn't particularly know well enough to have a strong bond with and the only love that was in the house hold was for their own children. But here he was, loving the woman that gave birth to his child.

He wondered what his parents were thinking at the moment. He could guess his father would be a little ticked off that this child wouldn't be a pure-blooded Uchiha but there was nothing he could do about that. His mother, on the other hand, he could only guess she'd be happy. She was always the more lenient one of his parents and although it was customary for her and his father to choose his wife she'd be happy if he found himself happy. Not to mention she'd be exhilarated to have a grandchild.

"Sasuke?" He was torn from his thoughts when Sakura glanced over at him as she finished up breastfeeding. He popped out of his thoughts and looked over at her and couldn't help the pride that was displayed on his face. Even after just squeezing a baby out of her she looked fantastic. "You haven't held him yet..." It's not that he didn't want to hold his son but he was just the tiniest bit nervous about it. "You need to hold him."

"I'd rather you just hold him-"

"Here." She carefully sat up and leaned forward toward him, his nervous going crazy, his heart beginning to pound. He didn't want to drop him! She cautiously handed their son over into his much larger arms and laughed. "You look so cute with him in your arms. Big tough guy with a cute little guy." Even if they looked cute, he did nothing to move, whatsoever. He even slightly held his breath in hopes that his breathing would do something to make him accidentally drop little Mako... He would do no such thing! So he stayed as still as a statue in hopes that his son would remain safe in his arms.

Even if he felt terribly uncomfortable and nervous about his skills to hold his son, it felt so right.

As cheesy as his thoughts sounded, his son belonged in his arms. Maybe not just his son, but a child in general. He knew he had to restore the clan and it wasn't just the honor he was talking about, he absolutely had to have a heir, and preferably more than one son to continue the family name down even if the Uchiha blood ran thin. Back when he wasn't in the right mind set he didn't care who birthed his sons. All he knew is that he needed them even if they were born out of wedlock. But now he had a child that he knew he would take care of and it was from a trustworthy woman that he harbored strong feelings for. He thanked the Gods he didn't do this process with somebody else in his younger years and didn't particular make a bond with his child.

Makoto would grow up in a household with people that loved him and loved each other and that was something he would strive for. It would become Sasuke's number one goal to make this child happy and if he couldn't do that then he'd be damned. When he looked down at his son laying so innocently in his arms was the first time he could really look at him. He looked somewhat frightened by all of these new surroundings that were slightly blurred by his newborn sight. Still, he gazed around curiously and glanced up at his father.

Sasuke's brows twitched slightly. "Why is he just looking at me?"

She giggled lightly. "Because he recognizes you."

"How? He's never seen me.."

"You read it yourself in that little book of yours. He can recognize your voice, as he can recognize me by my own... And those nights you thought I was asleep... Yeah, I was awake. So I know for sure he remembers your voice."

He resisted the urge to squabble back at her but he was in no mood to do so, and slightly embarrassed at that. She he just glanced back down at the newborn that continued to just look up at him.

Elsewhere...

"Hey, Ino? I know I should have called you earlier, but I need you at the hospital... Sakura gave birth!" Haru exclaimed from behind her desk hidden so her bosses wouldn't see her not doing her job. She lifted her cellphone away from her ear as a loud shriek ensued from the other side and laughed. "I know I'm in trouble, so just get down here... Because it's not the only reason I need you here."

Ino agreed and Haru was surprised to see the blonde crashing through the hospital doors still dress in her silken lavender pajamas. "How long ago did she give birth?!"

Haru clambered back up into her rolling chair and crossed her arms over her chest. "Maybe half an hour ago. I didn't call you here to visit her, though, there's a problem..." Ino cocked her head and raised an eyebrow. "I got a call from that redheaded girl. I guess she caught wind that Sakura went into labor and asked when visitation hours were. I don't know what to do."

Ino angrily grit her teeth, practically fuming. "Karin." She spat her name out like it was a nasty tasting food. "That woman will come even when she's not wanted, we're going to have to stand guard!"

Haru punched her fist into the palm of her hand. "Yeah!"

...

As she cuddled herself back into her bed she smiled at the two lovingly. It was a precious sight to see. Sasuke, one everybody thought had no feelings whatsoever, holding his tiny newborn son in his large arms. Ever since she learned so many years ago that Sasuke would have traded his life for training to defeat Itachi she thought he'd never be able to carry on the Uchiha name and it made her feel terrible, even though he wasn't in her life anymore. All she could say now was that she felt so.. Different, and happy and honored that she brought new life into the Uchiha name.

Not just that, their son was just plain perfect. He came out just the way she imagined. Healthy bouncing baby boy. With big chubby cheeks, chubby little arms and legs, a perfect little button nose, perfectly healthy weight and height, and of course that black hair he got from his father! There's nothing more she could have asked for! She could tell her was already going to be a charmer, again, just like his father.

As for the name, she had been stressing about it for months now. Sasuke was a picky man, so he was extremely hard to please, and if she chose the wrong name she didn't want him going after her and saying it wasn't an 'Uchiha' name. Makoto wasn't just a name that she remembered from her youth. It meant sincerity. It wasn't just the word that grabbed her, it represented what had happened in the last year in her life. Sasuke was always dramatically stoic and always withheld information from or anyone else for that matter. But ever since they kindled their relationship the words he spoke had more meaning than the usual lies he would spew back in the day. They were sincere words that she knew she could hold to him. She liked the name because it marked a post in their relationship where no more lies and hurtful things would ever come from Sasuke's lips.

"I hope you like the name."

He glanced over and raised a suspicious brow he gave her when she had self doubt in front of her. "If I didn't like the name you would know of it."

"Do you know any Makoto Uchiha's?"

He blinked and thought for a moment. "Not that I know of, no.. I like it better that way. It's more original."

Beaming, Sakura clapped her hands together. "That's great! I was so nervous!" She knew he'd never say anything if he didn't like it, she guessed it was because he was still slightly nervous from her amount of strength that was close to breaking his hand into pieces. "Do you like the shortened version? You don't think it's too girly?"

"Even if it's a unisex name, I don't mind the shortened version." Her heart grew ten times its size when Sasuke held little Mako in one arm and gently poked at his face with his free hand.

"So can you tell me the names you had in mind?" He shook his head, still paying attention to their son. She puckered her lips out and gazed around the room. "Why not?"

"I don't want to say them until I'm naming a child."

She groaned and pulled her blanket over her shoulders and underneath her nose, eyeing the two boys. This is what it's going to be like for eighteen years, eh? The two boys going off and training all day? Going on missions? She pursed her lips together. She wanted Mako to be a mama's boy so she wasn't going to be left on the outs. Or at least Sasuke could give her a daughter.

"I'm going to sleep. You hang out with him some more." She announced to him as she let her eyes flutter shut. She was tired and it was hitting her like a ton of bricks.

"What do I do with him?" He hurriedly asked her with that cute little panicked tone. When she didn't reply Sasuke let out a huff and stared back down at the little boy who kept on staring him right in the eyes. He tapped his foot idly, thinking it over. He didn't look particularly tired, just like a lazy little baby that wanted to barely blink as he stared at his father. "Don't you want to sleep?" He didn't expect a reply but he too was tired so he needed to put him somewhere safe.

There was nothing in this room suitable to hold his son safe so he let out a sigh. He leaned back in his hospital chair and kicked his legs out that were currently aching like crazy. He could put him with Sakura but he didn't want to disturb her at the moment, so that was out of the question. He would just have to keep holding onto him until a nurse could bring a cradle. He didn't like it but it's what has to be done.

So he cradled his son close to his chest and let his own eyes flutter shut.

...

The two girls dragged plastic hospital chairs until they stopped in front of Sakura's delivery room, looking triumphant with themselves. They took their seats and glanced at each other. "Nobody is getting in here without our permission!"

...

Being awoken by the horrid sound of scraping chairs outside of her door, Sakura cracked an eye open and her heart warmed up when she saw the sight in front of her. It seemed Sasuke finally got the rest he seriously needed, dozing away peacefully in the hospital chair, his face in a neutral state, not scowling nor smirking, and their son in his arms. It was quite precious, really, to see that tiny being held in the large muscular arms of someone much larger and you'd think twice if they'd even be seen with a baby. She wondered how he could even sleep in that position but then again she thought if he was as tired as he looked he could sleep anywhere.

...

Both girls were sprawled out on their chairs their eyes lazily wandering the pages of their fashion and makeup magazines when a blinding flash of red made them want to claw their eyes out. "Oh God!" Ino screeched, tossing the magazine to the side as she bolted to her feet, dramatically wiping her eyes of the horrid view. "I think I've gone blind!"

Startled, Haru slid her paper onto the floor and jumped up to her feet, putting her hand on her hip. She loved some good drama and that's why her and Ino were the best of friends.

When Ino reopened her clenched shut eyes, she smirked to the red-headed woman, an epic stare down between the two. "Oh - it's just you." She drawled out, crossing her arms sassily. "What the hell are you doing here? Last I checked you weren't somebody that was wanted around here."

Karin scoffed angrily and crossed her arms also, giving both girls the once over before snarling."Oh, that's funny because last I checked that baby was legally mine! That homewrecking whore shouldn't even have seen the thing once she birthed it."

"That's it!" Ino rolled up her satin sleeves and took a threatening step forward. "I dare you to say that about my best friend again! I dare you!"

"You're only angry because you know it's true!" Karin retorted, stepping forward as well, both girls getting into each others faces.

Growling, Ino placed the fingers of each hand on Karins shoulders and pushed them backwards. "Sakura's not a whore! Or a home wrecker! Sasuke and her were destined for each other! Not like your phony ass marriage where you couldn't even keep him happy!"

Karin scowled and pushed the blonde back. "Yeah?! And how many times have you been married?! I'm guessing none. I can already tell how unbearable you are!"

"Just go home, wherever the hell that is!" Haru stepped into the ring of drama with a dirty smirk. "That baby was never yours in the first place."

"I have legal documents and if they fight it I'll get full custody of that child!"

"You're not even the real mom! If you can't keep a man happy how in the world are you going to keep a baby happy, huh?"

Karin grit her teeth. "Just get the hell out of my way."

"This is their moment and we aren't going to step aside to let you ruin it!" Ino pushed Karin into the wall, all three women fuming and their clenched fists shaking. "Go! Go get Naruto, we freakin' dare you!"

Karin huffed loudly and let down her fists. "I will! And they'll never see that kid again!" She screamed and as she turned to leave she shoved Haru into the wall.

Ino grabbed Haru's shoulder and shook her head. "Let her go get Naruto, it's not like it's gonna WORK!" She yelled with a smirk, triumphantly grinning. "See that Haru? That's a real bitch."

The door beside them was pulled right open and a scowling Sasuke appeared before them. They both chuckled innocently, scratching behind their heads. "What the hell is going on out here?" Sasuke looked from the right to the left suspiciously, staring at the women.

"Oh h-hey Sasuke! What's up...? We're just, um..."

"Uh.. We're takin' care of business! Nothing more!"

Both girls continued to chuckle lightly, looking more and more guilty by the second.

"Sasuke!" Who's there?" Sakura's voice echoed from behind him and both girls pushed passed the Uchiha, flocking to Sakura's sides. "Ino! Haru!"

"Oh Sakura!" Ino gushed, placing her hands on Sakura's upper arms and leaning in to view the little round face of the baby in her arms. "Look at that little precious thing! What is it? A boy or girl?!"

"This is our little son, Makoto."

"Awww! Little Mako!"

Mako's eyes cracked open and his mouth twisted up sourly, not liking having been woken from his sleep.

"Oh jeez Ino look what you did!" Haru cried in a gently whisper, flicking Ino's forehead. "You woke the poor thing!" Haru gently scooped little Mako into her arms and rocked him gently. "He looks just like his mama!"

"I don't know Haru, he's more of a mix between them!"

"You did wonderful Sakura, a healthy little boy!"

As Sasuke watched them from the doorway, he puckered his lips out with a furrowed brow. He wouldn't admit it but he still wanted to cherish his sons life before these goons showed up, and especially when they woke him up with their spine tingling voices. He'd have to apologize to Mako for that later.

Fear Karins wrath of... Getting Naruto? Muahahah! An the girls to the rescue! Naruto will appear next chapter!

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