Chapter 7

Disclaimer : I don't own Naruto. Period.

Working Out A Way

Suna, The new Haruno residence

"You know I kinda like this place no air at all. My hair looks like it's supposed to. Great place to raise a child. I could get used to living here." Kizashi stated in his ever jolly voice.

Their new home was a dingy three roomed apartment with two bathrooms and a little kitchen. It wasn't the nicest place she lived in but it was the best she could afford. The hadn't even bought beds. Using makeshift mattresses instead. Pretty traditional. She got Ino to send her the small couch she had in the living room of her last flat, which now resided in the small living room slash dining of her new humble abode. Her papa was thrilled but she knew she had to tell them. Leaning an option anymore if she wanted to grow.

"But you can't. I know you guys said you'd move with me and all. But honestly I need a new beginning. And I can't do that if I'm always depending on you to fix all the mess I make." Sakura solemnly told her parents, looking them both right in the eye like she hadn't in a while.

"But raising a kid is no joke. Do you even know the first thing about parenting?" Mebuki Haruno's stern voice resonated through the house. "This isn't some science project, not the bag of flour that the worst thing that could happen to it is turning onto a batch of burnt cookies. This is a human being that will grow and grow and then someday will have to stand in your shoes as you are doing in mine now. " Her voice cracked. "And it will still be beautiful because even though kids all grow up they keep making mistakes and you are still their rock. Trust me Sakura this is no walk in the park and I know you will do it wonderfully. I just hope you are able to be happy in midst of all this as well, we just want to see that too."

Sakura stepped forward to hug her mother the tightest she could. She looked into her mother's eyes with a desperate plea and put forward her reasoning.

"I know Mama. Kami knows I wasn't an easy kid. Far from it but I promise to try as hard as you did to be the best parent this kid could ever want. I won't be as good as you two but I will try my best and learn to be happy on my own with her or him- with baby. Yeah."

"You know kiddo if you are anything like your mother and me you are going to be the most kickass parent in history. I know it." Her father said with a creepy Naruto-like smile.

"Besides, I'll come over every vacation and I will call you regularly. And you guys can come and stay with me the first weeks maybe months after baby is born." She smiled brightly at her parents. A promise in her eyes that sealed the deal.

Uchiha Manor, Konoha

When Sasuke entered his grandfather's quarters the first thing that he noticed how grandfather seemed disgruntled at something going on the TV, Probably one of his trashy American show.

He knocked on the door frame, silently asking for permission. Madara nodded signaling him to enter.

"Grandfather I need to tell you something. I don't want to go through with the wedding." Sasuke said carrying a stubborn facade.

"Why would you want to do that? Wasn't she the best of the bunch? Beauty, Intelligence, Family? This was the best you could do Sasuke, you're not your brother .You need connections. Breaking a marriage could lead to a downfall and if it does know that you're responsible for it. What kind kid would put his family through that? One that hasn't been raised correctly." Madara said still staring but not actually paying attention.

"You know, I knew this day would come. Letting his wife work, women should be raising children who do good for their family! Now, look at you both. One's fighting for life he may or may not have, another's just throwing it around. People aren't as privileged as you have been. "

"Kaa-san didn't require permission. He's her husband not her keeper." He retorted suddenly fueled by insults of his parents

"Yet again proving my point. Insolent brats talking back to their elders. I wouldn't be surprised if the Hyuuga themselves rejected you. Now a legitimate reason would be nice, and please no bullshit about change of hearts." He finally turned off the TV. turning to look at him. He knew those eyes, they've been haunting him since he was 8.

"Hyuuga Hinata isn't really her father's favourite child and i refuse to marry her younger sister because it's self explanatory. Marrying her wouldn't benefit us as much as we thought it will. And I don't think I'll be in line if Itachi Recovers. He's doing better as far as we know. She isn't worth it." I hope he buys that bullshit.

"And what have I been hearing about the Uzumaki and her?" Shit.

"That's also a reason I don't think I'd like to marry someone who's in love with our greatest ally and vice versa. We need the Uzumaki more that we need the Hyuuga." Sasuke sternly debated trying keep the situation in control.

"Very well. The Hyuuga's may come around. But know this Sasuke you're back under watch. I can't have anymore scandal's than the one you are going to create and I won't tolerate anymore mistakes. Especially those. I'm glad there's no Pink haired maiden in this equation, remember Sasuke she doesn't belong to our world." Madara looked at him sternly voice laced with his no-nonsense tone.

"Yes Grandfather." He bowed to his Grandfather before turning and leaving. Luck got to him just in time. It was only a matter before his luck ran out.

I'm sorry Sakura but keeping you alive is more important right now.

Hyuuga Residence, Konoha

Hinata was sweltering in anxiety. Sasuke found out. There was no way that the wedding would take much as she was relieved she dreaded her father's reaction. Yet another disappointment added to Hyuuga Hinata's wall of shame. Because according to her father this was her only aim in life to disappoint her father until the ends of time.

While she was pacing back at forth in her room she jumped in surprise at the impromptu ringing of her phone.

Sasuke.

She slip to receive.

"Yes?"

"Hinata, listen carefully. Don't freak out. I need you to tell your father that you can't go with the wedding."

"What? I thought you were going to reject me. Even after you found out..."

" I told my parents too. You need to tell him you love Naruto. you have to tell him the truth."

"How can you even suggest that? You know he'll skin Naruto-kun alive."

" Do you love him or not?"

" Of course I do. What kind of despicable question is that?"

"Then go to your father and tell him the truth. Don't be a coward and tell him. Don't let him go."

" Why are you telling me this when you've done the same."

"Your father will like Naruto more that enough when he hears him out. My Grandfather isn't like that. Do really want to marry me while the man you love watches from the side lines?"

"I know this it a bad time to point this out but you're talking a lot lately."

"I'll stop after all this is over. Goodbye."

Looks like i have a mission at hand.

Uzumaki Residence

"Okay so how do we do this? We can't just drop in for a visit and Say ,'Hey guess what? Our son is head over heels for your daughter and wants to give you grandchildren" I know it will be cool if we did it but the Hyuuga's don't have much appreciation for humor." Kushina pointed out as she brought dinner to the table.

"Kaa-san, maybe you should let pops figure this out." But Minato was busy snickering at her wife's suggestion. He chose wisely.

" Of course I am. No way am I talking to that blockhead. Kami knows I suffer more than enough with you two." She muttered, sitting down next her husband at their table. This whole thing seems like a long time ago they discussed something together as a family like this. the last time was during Naruto's entrance exam.

"You know it would be good if you talked this over with Hinata. You can work things out together. Like an early marriage agreement." Minato suggested with a mouthfull of masticated shrimp.

"Don't talk with your mouth full dear, you're setting a bad example for the kid. He's going to get married soon."

"See? Marriage." His father said pointing to him Mother.

Naruto quietly smiled at their antics. May he be blessed with such a beautiful marriage with his beloved.

Suna student's residence, University of Suna

It's just was not possible , this thing is getting way out of hand. No way can she tolerate anymore of this shit. College student's are just damn annoying. They mess up everything, have parties in every corner and can't just keep down the fucking fake orgasm noises. She had a wild college life too, she knows no freshman has that much skill!

Well, unless he's a man-whore.

Karin opened her laptop to search for places she take on rent, maybe share with a room mate. Her cheeks puffed red in frustrations, gaining same color as her eyes and hair.

one post particularly caught her eyes.

Room mate needed.

Posted by Sakura Haruno.

It would probably be easier to share a home with someone you're somewhat familiar with. Karin replied.

A/N: Sorry I'm so late and I have no excuse for it. I may be gone longer periods of time from now on cause I have entrance exams coming up next year. But all in all thank you for being in touch.

The thing I really wanted to represent is actually real. If we Asian children ever do anything wrong our parent's are blamed for not raising us right when we have our own reasons and intelligence. This still exists and kind of pisses me off. Children get off the hook because people tend to blame the parents instead of a person willing to take responsibility for the blame. We have our own thoughts nad beliefs and our parents get blamed just for believing in theior children.