Authors note: I'm totally obsessed with the relationship between Sasuke & Sakura but saddened by the little information on the blank period where they fell in love travelled together and eventually had Sarada. I wanted to write my own spin on what I like to think happened. Hope you enjoy! This is my first story so bare with the errors please and thank you all. (This will be from both Sasuke and Sakura perspective and will switch!)

Sasuke : The war has finally ended. I felt different inside it seems as if the darkness and hatred that was buried so deep into my bones lifted and flew away I feel like I can finally breathe but the guilt of my actions will take a long time or ... I may never be able to be free of what I have done. Maybe I deserve to suffer but I looked to Naruto when I said "how do you know I won't oppose you and mess up again?" He said "I know you won't do that" how can he have so much trust in me after everything I've done and to *he begins to see an image of Sakura crying in his mind* ...Sakura how bad I have hurt her time after time *shakes at the thought* while being imprisoned I have nothing to do but think of such things.

as Sasuke ponders his thoughts, accepting his fate and being imprisoned it's been a few months now or maybe a year.. I can't keep track of time. He hears a very familiar voice call out his name* it's you Kakashi...

Kakashi: "you are being pardoned for your actions in helping to release the infinite Tsukuyomi and for your part in the war but also from me becoming the 6th Hokage I am going to chose to trust you Sasuke please do not get yourself into trouble again" *I look up at him* I know and I won't. I think to myself my mind is made up I will atone for my sins as I do not deserve to be free. I look to my side and see Sakura she says "can I join you..." I explained why I need to take this time my sins have nothing to do with her but before leaving I needed to show her any affection because I don't know how to deal with all these new emotions that came rushing in since all the hatred and anger has subsided. All I know is I do care about her and always have. Sakura was always the light I tried so hard to break our bond too but she was always there. *I poked her forehead as my late brother Itatchi did to me* maybe next time, thank you Sakura. I looked at the gates of Konoha here I start my journey of atonement and I hope I can figure out all of these feelings... before walking away I look back and see her face. Has she always been this beautiful? It's like seeing everything for the first time in this new perspective. These are good feelings..although I'm terrified of being close to anyone. Could they all actually really trust me one day and forgive?

After being on my journey for quite some time my mission is simple to protect the leaf in the shadows also being the last Uchiha possessing the Sharingan & I have the Rinnegan I am a target. The thought of going home terrifies me I will put those around me in danger. After getting word of exploding humans in the leaf and going out on my mission from Kakashi to figure this out I came across two Shinobis who gave me a lot to think about. They said I saved them from the darkness could I really now show people the light Naruto has lead me too? But they made realize how lucky I am to have people who love me who have all this time and saved me. Figuring out what my next move as I received a letter from Naruto in it I read the words "you're like the police force!" I remembered it being my dream when I was younger on my older brothers back walking by the police station. I thought about my brother too was like a one man police force for the Leaf. I smiled it's been a while.. maybe I'll go home. He thought to himself thinking just of Sakura in the moment. I'm not afraid to be close anymore.

It was night fall as I reached the gates of konoha I had a flashback of when I left for the first time Sakura professing her love for me begging me not to go. What if I just stayed what if I decided to end my revenged right then and there and loved her like she deserved. I guess I can't think of such things now. First thing is first I have to report to Kakashi. So Naruto is getting married today huh? Kakashi tells me I should go but I think it's best for me to stay away as tentions are still high with me around and I know this I don't expect my trust to be easily earned. He deserves tbis day I won't ruin it for him.

After reposting to Kakashi he and his sly self mentioned where Sakura would be... I hesitated oh at this time I don't know. Maybe I'll see. As I head out waking towards the hospital hoping to catch her as she leaves. Walking down the road I sense her chakra immediately and I know she sensed mine as well she stopped right in her tracks she looked at me and I thought she was going to pass out.. I ran over making sure to catch her if she falls."Sakura I'm home" she composed herself with a red face and smiled "welcome home Sasuke" home I think to myself in relief i felt like I didn't have a home anymore for so long after losing my family. Now I know home is where those who care about you are. I'll walk you home I tell her. She politely says thank you still nervous to speak.

Sakura: I have so much to say and so much to ask but It's night and I'm sure you're tired.

I tell her it's ok I am well rested (although I'm lying and haven't slept in the comfort of a home in a while) I have the time I tell her. She invites me in for some tea, she has her own apartment now. A cozy little place as I think of my old place now being condemned and that I'll have to stay at an inn tonight.

It's still so awkward being around Sakura although I know my feelings I don't know how to express them. She asked me how my journey went and I tell her I'm only here temporarily I had some things I needed to do here she looks up and says like what? I pause. "Im here because of you Sakura" ffor me Sasuke? I look into her eyes, you know I'm not good with expressing my emotions but I have opened my eyes to a lot on my journey.I began to yawn and my eyes get heavy in the middle of telling her everything that has happened.

"Ya know Sasuke a lot of the inns are at full capacity lately and your old apartment has been rented I know Kakashi was planning on getting a place together for you but we just didn't know when you would be home. You can stay here if you like the couch pulls out into a bed I don't mind..."

I think to myself Staying here with Sakura I mean as genin we have spent many nights sleeping by each other but this felt different. I had no other choice and appreciated her generosity anyway. She gets me clean blankets and shows me the bathroom and a towel for when I need to shower I tell her thank you for everything. Once again she takes care of me as she always has. I can finally open my eyes In front of me is no longer the annoying girl who plead her love for me when I was too blind to understand love. I lost love and didn't have any room or care to love and care for anyone. Being who I am now and seeing this woman in front of me she's grown up and more beautiful then ever. This feeling is so new to me.. am I blushing? Oh god have I been staring at her for too long.

I walk to the bathroom and take a nice hot shower it feels so good after being out on the road for days on end without showering. Realizing I left my clean clothes on the couch.. oh no. I walk out in my towel hoping Sakura is in her room she heads towards the hallway and we bump into each other her face as red as ever. "She stops and admires me" I'm sorry I left my clothes on the couch. She looks away obviously flustered. I can't lie it made me smile.

Sakura perspective:

Sasuke was a man now. I can't get his abs and wet hair out of my mind I have to stop thinking! I go out to make sure he is comfortable, he tells me he is. "Okay goodnight Sasuke I'm so glad you're home even if it's only for a little while. I smile" there's so much I want to say but don't want to overwhelm him. I've been waiting for years never mind my whole life wishing for him to feel the same. Before he left the village he showed me affection could he really be mine one day? My heart wants what it wants. No one has happened between us I will never turn my back on him and I'm so proud of who he is becoming I knew his heart all along deep down.

I wake up early for work and see him still sleeping on the couch. Could you imagine that? Sasuke in my home on my couch. He looks peaceful and it's nice to see Sasuke in this way. He's so handsome I can't take it. Sasuke wakes up and sees me staring at him "good morning Sakura I'll get my things together and go on with the day while you're at work." I don't mind if you need to hang out here if Kakashi doesn't have your place ready yet.

The next day we go for a walk and sit on a bench next to the beach with our lunch. It's kinda like a date.. I think to myself and smile. We aren't talking much just enjoying the view and each others company our hands almost touched and I blushed. Until a very annoying voice yells out "oh hey Sasuke and Sakura" we both say oh naruto.. I think to myself of course he would third wheel us on our date well in my mind it's a date... Well here we are squad 7 my two favorite people in the world. I wish things could stay like this forever and Sasuke wouldn't have to leave again.

Sasuke's perspective:

Being home feels strange but so good. I haven't felt this happy in a long time but there is still so much danger in this world... I always think to myself what if Kaguya left why remnants behind again. I know my future goal is to make sure the world is clear of her or any Otosuki. I hate these thoughts I want to enjoy a life here but I cannot forget the past. A flaw I've always endured. I know it's not safe for me to stay here I am always a target as I am the only one with a sharigan and rinnegan enemies will look to end of the earth for me putting those I care for in danger. These thoughts keep me up at night and are harder to process the closer I get to Sakura.

Before any of this, my walk of atonement is not over there's still much I need to do. I don't feel I've done enough to be forgiven. I've been here a little too long people will start looking for me it's probably best I head out soon.

It's nightfall I head to Sakuras place to tell her the news that'll be leaving she answers the door and her eyes light up at the site of me. It brings me warmth and comfort the same way my mother would make me feel when I'd walk in the door home from the academy..

She invites me in and I proceed to sit on the couch beside her. Look Sakura I'm going to be leaving again and I -

She cuts me off immediately.

Sakura: I know what you're going to say, you'll be off on your travels again. Alone..

Do you remember what you told me before you left after the war

Sasuke: I know I told you next time but Sakura it's dangerous I am a target for very dangerous people.

Sakura : *laughs* I'm insulted Sasuke, do you still find me so weak?

Sasuke: no I don't you are far from weak.

Sakura: so let me join you. I will help you, you don't have to be alone anymore.

Sasuke: the old Sasuke would've fought to change her mind. I would've ran away without a word I wouldn't have said goodbye. I would've been gone. Something is different this time around, I find myself not wanting to be alone. I crave to have someone by my side. I want her by my side.

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Sakura's perspective:

We set out on our travels and in the village we are set to join in our mission. A old runned down ooor village. We see one inn as the weather is starting to get bad.. " let's try to stay warm and inside while we let this weather pass.. " we open the door they looked shocked to see people coming into the village. They tell us they only offer two rooms and they both are on bedrooms with one full bed. We get to the room and notice the faucets don't work and no clean water to drink. There's an unopened bottle of Saki I guess we have no choice being so parched. Eh a few sips won't hurt.. oh we were wrong this was much stronger than we thought. Sasuke drank it as if he has never had alcohol before.. "uh have you never drank before Sasuke?" "No not really never had time." He starts laughing out of no where this is a new sound to Sasuke i haven't seen much of and I love it. Oh it seems as the Saki hit him fast. I laugh too as I get up and feel wobbly oh I suppose I'm feeling it pretty good now too... Sasuke gets closer to me puts his hand on my face as we lay in bed. Sakura you're beautiful. I blush well thank you Sasuke.. "no you're gorgeous. I'm so sorry for all the ways I hurt you I don't deserve you to have love for me still " I look at him. You are the only one for me and if you don't want me I will accept it but it's you or no one Sasuke it's always been that way for me. "You know Sakura I'm not Naruto I still have darkness deep inside of me and guilt. My duty is to protect this village from the shadows... I I I ... i'm a target it's now always safe for me to be home as I think I could bring danger. I can't give you the life you deserve. Being a working husband who will always be home in the village. Sakura puts her finger to his mouth telling him to shh. "Sasuke I know that. Why do you think I came traveling with you? Yes for my own research but I know very well your lifestyle. I know our lives won't be like every one else's I know that. I would be happy just simply being yours. You are worthy of love. Sasuke doesn't say anything he gets up leans over me and kisses me softly I have dreamt of this moment for so long my body is on fire my heart is racing.

Sasuke you're drunk... is this really what you want. He puts a finger to my lip and says shhh just kiss me. My hearts racing I've wanted this my whole life I've dreamt about it for years. I can't believe it's finally reality. I kiss him back over and over. My hands start running up his shirt I can't help myself he holds my hands back and stops kissing me.

"Sakura, I don't know how to do this or how to be the guy you need to be but I will try my very best. You are the only one for me too. I took a while part of my journey was to work out my feelings for you. As much as I tried to hold back my thoughts always led to you and the ways I've hurt you have haunted me but I'll do anything to make it right. I'm not good with words but that's my promise to you"

Wow Sasuke I'm not used to you being so upfront about your feelings this new side of you is something I really love and just know I forgive you. You have done so much for this village to prove how much you've changed. *we both lay down and he opens his arm for me to lay on his chest. We are in a runned down tiny room at an inn but this is happiest place I'll ever be, in his arms. I sleep peacefully*

The next morning we continue on our journey the weather has cleared up. We run into a few problems in the village and try to help with what we can I notice they have a very small hospital or should I say hut with healers who lack experience and they are short. I decided I needed to show what I can and help out while we are here. Sasukes respects that & does his own thing in the mean time. Me and Sasuke working together trying to do good in this world... a team.. a couple? *I start thinking what we are and what that kiss last night actually meant* after a long day we head back to the inn we actually bumped heads walking to the door at the same time.

Sasuke :

I settle inside take off my cloak and get comfortable. Sakura goes to check the faucet and oh the water works she says!! I tell her she can shower first I don't mind.

Sakura goes ahead and as she walks out in her towels I start feeling manly urges things I missed out on as an adalacent going through puberty and noticing or being attracted to woman. All of these are new emotions and feelings to me. Sakura notices me staring I try looking away as she blushes *uhhh sorry Sasuke I forgot my top out here* as she starts walking back she slips and her towel slips. My instinct is to run to her aid anytime anything happens to her so without thinking I go and catch her fall. I realize her soft naked body in my arms. I'm speachless. Staring at her perfect frame and feeling her soft skin. I instantly grab her and kiss her *im ssorrry..* she smiles and grabs my face kissing me harder. I feel my stomach tied in knots I pick her up and I sit down on the bed with her on my lap. Tasting her tongue. *idk what I'm doing but I'm doing what feels right* she begins to try taking off my shirt and I let her but before anytning else I stop her say "Sakura.. what are you trying to do here? She stares at me and I look at her. She's so fucking beautiful. *sasuke idk honestly but I just want you...* I can feel my bulge growing. I want her so badly. I'm just worried about hurting you I don't deserve to take your virginity. She laughs you do deserve it and you're the only man I'd ever give it to. Just make love to me Sasuke. *I don't want to hurt you* just be gentle she says. We starting making out harder and harder I start worrying because of the inexperience but we will figure this out together. I flip her over and bring her hands above her head holding them down as I start to kiss her neck. I've seen this before and the woman seemed to like it. Sakura starts moaning she begins to unzip my pants. As were both naked I break from our kiss to admire her body... then we continue she wraps her legs around me as I work my way into her. She gasps: Sakura does it hurt she assures me to continue I go slow and gentle while kissing her until her moans start to sound more pleasurable and I feel her wetness around me. I can't contain myself this feels so good. So addicting. She starts to tell me to go deeper I feel like I'm going to lose control. I continue until I feel like I can't control in any longer she wraps her legs around me even tighter as she kisses me harder she knows I'm close to the edge.. and I let it go inside her. We both are panting and full of sweat she unwraps her legs and I love laying beside of her. We both look each other. Sakura I know It hasn't been long but I just want to say I love you. *she turned a man of few words to a man who is speaking his mind and using his heart* she starts crying but she cracks a smile. I'm crying because I'm so happy I love you too Sasuke.

As time goes on we continue our journey together we decide to stop home since we a have a mission nearby I'm not sure how long we will be staying. I stop by the hospital to see if they needed some help for the day before going to see Naruto and Hinata for lunch. As I'm walking in the hospital I start feeling a little dizzy I go to catch myself by holding on to a railing what is going on... before I know I start feeling hot like I need to puke I run to the bathroom. Thats unusual I wonder if it was last nights dinner. Then I start thinking my period is late... hmmm I go to the part of the hospital where I can find pregnancy test I grab a few. Shocked at the results all positive. Me and Sasuke were planning on resuming our journey together. Should I tell him now or what what do I do... I meet Hinata and Naruto for lunch. They both smile and tell me the news Hinata is expecting and is a few months along! They can tell somethings off with me. As Hinata runs to the ladies room I Follow her needing a woman to talk to I explain to her I'm pregnant as well she hugs me and tells me Sasuke will be so happy and not to worry.

I met Sakura where we had our first official date on the water front

It's sunset and I see Sakura walking towards me looking as beautiful as ever. She seems a little off though but kisses me and gives me her usual smile. We sit down and compose ourselves just enjoying the view she grabs my hand and says she has something to tell me. What is it Sakura? "Sasuke I'm pregnant. I'm due in March right after my birthday.. I found out today" I pause not knowing what to say a thousand thoughts rushing to my head. I know I always wanted to restore my clan but this so fast so soon I mean we weren't being careful. Me being a father??? Would I be a good father? As I think of my own father. How all I wanted was his love and attention. Then I start thinking of my duties outside the village protecting and collecting any intel and research. A million thoughts rushing to my head. I grab her hand and kiss her. Sakura thank you, thank you for giving me the gift of restoring my clan and giving me a child. I start thinking of my parents and smiling thinking how Sakura reminds me of my own mother. She will be an amazing mom. No matter what our child will always have her to look up to" as this is great news, I'm terrified hoping I'll be a good father.

SASUKE:

Sakura if a few months along, I know I have to go out and travel soon but I don't want to leave or miss the birth of my child. I have to protect the leaf to make sure my child's future is bright. I hope they will never have to experience the darkness and pain I have.

To be continued still in work :) I know there's many errors as I'm not a skilled writer or know the correct way but I am doing my best! Hope you're enjoying the read anyways