AN: Okay, I haven't updated in a while because I've been trying to wait for some reviews. But, it's not working, and I might just try for like, another week before I post this chapter. I'm thinking of starting another story, but I'm afraid that it'll take all of my concentration off of this story, and it won't be as good anymore. So, I just might finish this story before starting on the other one, and who knows when this story will end! Besides, Itachi isn't dead yet, so the story is obviously not ending soon. . . . .I have no idea. I'm not that busy, but have a lot of projects due, and mid-terms. Oh well, on with the story.

Chapter 6

Managing a Pregnant Woman

Three months had passed since December, the month that Sakura and Sasuke had found out that they were about to become parents. It was almost at the end of February, and it wasn't as chilly anymore. It seemed as if the grey skies were beginning to fade so that the nice, blue skies with the warm, spring rays of the sun break through. However, it wasn't warm yet. It was still pretty cold, but yet the grey skies were gradually turning blue again. At times, you could feel the soft tickling of the sun's rays if the sky was pure blue. All was peaceful, until-

"SASUKE!" Called out three-month old pregnant Sakura. Sasuke groaned. He couldn't even have one single moment in peace. He sighed and ruffled his hair as he took one last look at the beautiful, March sky before turning back towards the door leading into him and Sakura's apartment.

"Yes?" He said in a lazy tone as he leaned against the doorframe of the kitchen with his hands crossed. He studied his wife as her head was right in the refrigerator looking for something to eat. Honestly, he has never seen anything scarier except for when a pregnant woman eats, and according to Naruto, it is the scariest thing that you will ever see besides a woman in childbirth. Naruto has already been through it once, and just recently, as a matter of fact, Hinata had just given birth to a baby girl. Sasuke felt bad for his best friend, having to go through it twice, but honestly, he wasn't sure how many times he would have to face the same thing over and over again.

"You're here." Said Sakura as she took a bite of an apple while shutting the refrigerator door shut.

"Yep." He said with a sigh. "Are you still hungry?" He asked with a smirk. Oh- wrong thing to say, buddy.

"WHAT WAS THAT?" Instantly, Sasuke had regretted that he had said that.

"Nothing. . ." he said quickly escaping his wife's sharp gaze.

"LOOK AT ME!" Instantly as if he was under a curse, his head snapped right back towards Sakura's direction.

"Y-yes?"

Hold on- did I just-? Did I just stutter? What the heck? Jeez- of all the years of being a ninja, this turns out to be the scariest thing for a ninja to encounter. . . .He thought stunned.

"Sorry. . . ." Said Sakura quietly. Sasuke's attention returned quickly to Sakura. This was bad. . . .He hoped it wasn't another-

"Sasuke-sob-I'm so sorry for-sob- yelling at you." She cried. Really, you would think the Ninja Academy would have everything you come upon under control, but boy were they not preparing the guys for this.

"Oh come on Sakura." He said as he stopped leaning against the doorframe and walked towards his wife. This would be another session of "Women's Problems 101" again. Last time, he had to sit there, not quiet listening, nodding at the right times, making the right sounds to show that he was –coff coff- "listening" to her. However, according to the guys, how could the ever listen to a woman blabber on of all their womanly problems? Sasuke couldn't do it, so that's why men like Sasuke invented the "nod and make-a-sound" technique- a new addition taught to the males that face these problems. Or that's just major exaggeration- real truth, they just discuss it amongst them men on Saturday nights at the Ramen shop. The whole gang gets together; Sasuke, Naruto, Shikamaru (poor guy), Kakashi, and Asuma. Speaking of Saturday nights, tonight just so happened to be one of those nights; Every Saturday at 8:00 pm.

"It's okay." He said hugging his wife. "By the way, um, tonight- we guys are going to-"

In an instant, Sakura pushed Sasuke away, and oh- he saw those flames in her eyes. Another wrong move by Uchiha Sasuke!

"You MEN! I just can't stand you! Fine! Go! Don't talk to me Uchiha Sasuke!" He said, ignoring Sasuke's gestures, while stomping off madly to their room. She slammed the door hard, making everything shake, and he heard the sound of the small click with her locking the door. Perfect- she's mad at him. Just great. Sense the sarcasm? Hope so. But somehow, a small smile crept around Sasuke's face. Personally, he thought it was entertaining when she got mad, and it was kinda.. . . .Cute. . . .He couldn't believe he was saying this, but she did change him, didn't she? Yes, she did. That's why he's married to her and not so closed up in a box like he used to be.

Slowly, the clock finally ticked its arms to 6:30. After hours of trying to lure the pink-haired shinobi out, he decided it wasn't working, and she kept the TV going, obviously, keeping herself entertained. So 6:30 came around, and Sasuke thought it was time to make dinner, and then head out a bit early. He really, really needed a bit of air.

7:00- he finally finished making dinner. He set one bowl of miso soup, which contented monkfish, tofu, and the small, long, skinny mushrooms, which held together in a clump. He set the hot steaming bowl on a tray with a pair of chopsticks and a spoon beside it. Sasuke carefully brought the tray to their bedroom door, and knocked. No answer. He knocked again. Still no answer. He sighed and went to write a note to the stubborn cheery blossom. The note read:

"Sakura. . . are you still mad at me? I'm sorry, but I really need to take a breath of air! So, please admit me to go and see Naruto and the others. I made dinner for you, and I promise to come back before 11:30. I won't drink either. How's that? Please? I hope you're not mad anymore. . . .

Sasuke"

He slid the note under the door, and waited there. Half was revealed on his side, and half on the other just to see if she accepts it or not. Sure enough, the note was pulled onto the other side, making Sasuke smirk. He knew she was probably standing on the other side reading it, but doesn't want to open the door yet since she knew, he was standing right there. So he ran his hand through his hair and walked to the front door. Just as he opened the front door, he heard the bedroom door's lock click, and close once more. He smiled. She was so entertaining.

"Bye Sasuke!" He heard her say. "Be safe and tell everyone hi!"

"No problem." He shouted back with a smile. So this was why he loved this pink-haired woman. He chuckled to himself as he walked down the dark road, seeing his breath in the cold night air.

Just a few more months, he thought to himself. Just a few more months.

-End for now!-