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"The box of memories?" Sasuke asked as Sakura nodded. She opened the box and he saw some familiar things in it.

"That's the…" He said as Sakura took out a pinkish envelope.

"Yes. This is the last love letter I gave to you but then you…"

"I stepped on it and walked away." Sasuke filled the sentence for her. Sakura sadly nodded. Sakura placed the envelope down and then she pulled out a picture. It was Sasuke's picture. He looked like he was looking down at the camera without wearing a forehead protector and he had a smile on his face.

"Where did you get that?" Sasuke asked.

"You dropped it when we were in Rock Village when we were packing up to go home. Since I was still a fan girl back then, I kept it rather than return it to you. You know what? In the past, every time I look at this picture I feel happy. After training, I always look at this picture." Sakura explained. Sasuke scowled at this. He didn't know Sakura really loved him.

"And this…" She pulled out a rose stem.

"This is the rose."

"Glad you remember. The rose that you also stepped in." Sakura chuckled. The rose stem didn't have a flower on it since it detached itself when Sasuke stepped on it.

"Sakura… I didn't know I was a…"

"Jerk before?" Sakura asked.

Sasuke nodded.

"I'm sorry for acting that way towards you." Sasuke apologized as Sakura shook her head. She told him that it was okay because she already got over it. She placed the rose down as she took out a birthday card.

"Hey! That's the birthday card I gave you." Sasuke said. It only said Happy Birthday Sakura and nothing more.

"I was so happy when I got it. Didn't know you had a hint of consideration left in you. But still, I kept it." Sakura said.

And so, they tracked down memory lane.

The next day…

Sakura woke up and yawned. She looked at Sasuke, who was still sleeping.

'Look at him. He looks so cute.'

She went to Kioko's crib as Kioko happily gurgled and reached out her hands for her. She cradled the baby in her arms as she heard Sasuke moan and wake up.

"Morning sleepy head." Sakura said, opening the window.

"'morning…" Sasuke mumbled as he stretched his arms. She handed Kioko to Sasuke as she headed to the kitchen to cook breakfast. After breakfast…

"Sasuke?"

"Yeah?"

"Can you please give her a bath? And you do know how to do that don't you?" Sakura asked. Sasuke raised an eyebrow.

"Why don't you do that instead?" Sasuke retorted.

"Because…"

She has to make a good excuse.

"Because I still need to go to work."

"I need to go to training." Sasuke responded. Sakura slumped at a chair as she sighed.

"How the heck can we do our daily routine if Kioko's here!" Sakura whined. Sasuke nodded as he sat down at a chair as well.

"We can get Kakashi-sensei to watch over her." Sakura suggested.

"Kakashi-sensei is also a busy man. He doesn't look like it but he is." Sasuke replied. Sakura sighed again as she looked at Sasuke.

"Can you postpone your training today? And tomorrow, I would be the one who'll watch over Kioko." Sakura said. Sasuke rolled his eyes.

"Whatever. You need to hurry or you'll be late." Sasuke said as Sakura gasped and zoomed to the bathroom. Sasuke went to the bedroom.

30 minutes later…

He was worried maybe something happened to Sakura because she was so darn long at the bathroom. Then, as if on cue, she arrived, wrapped in a towel. Sasuke almost had a nosebleed and he had to turn around for him not to embarrass himself.

Kioko started to laugh.

"Don't tell me you haven't seen a woman's body before Sasuke." Sakura chuckled as Sasuke scoffed.

"Well I'm SORRY. I'm not interested in women in the first place." Sasuke replied.

"You can bathe Kioko while I'm changing. You can do that in the kitchen. I have already prepared all the things needed there." Sakura said as Sasuke nodded and quickly left the bedroom. Sakura started to laugh.

At the ANBU office…

"Sakura! Where's Sasuke?" Ino asked as Sakura looked up from her paperwork.

"Oh him? He's at my house, watching over Kioko." She replied nonchalantly. Tenten arrived as she saw Ino giggle madly.

"Stop giggling Ino-pig. There's nothing worth giggling about what I just said." Sakura said. Tenten greeted her as Sakura and Ino looked at her. Then, she found her two friends in front of her. Tenten sweat dropped.

"Did Neji beg forgiveness to you?" They asked in unison.

"Uh—No." Tenten said. Sakura and Ino looked at each other as Sakura coughed. She looked at Ino as Ino nodded.

"Tenten, sit down." Sakura said as Tenten sat down on one of the chairs.

"HE'S HERE!" Ino yelled as she pushed Neji inside. When Neji and Tenten's eyes met, they instantly looked away.

"Leave us Ino." Sakura said as Ino saluted playfully and slammed the door shut.

Sakura felt the tense atmosphere.

"Okay. So Neji, your pride still taking over you?" Sakura asked, leaning her back on her reclining chair. Neji looked at her.

"I don't know what you're talking about Sakura-sama." Neji spat.

"Oho! But you do!" Sakura responded.

"Sakura-sama, I'm sorry to ask but what am I doing here?" Tenten asked, and her eyes begged for Sakura to take her out of the office immediately. Sakura went to the door and opened it. Soon, she performed hand seals.

"Sakura-sama!" Neji gasped as Sakura winked.

"Good luck! And don't break anything!" She said and slammed the door shut. Neji slumped back at his chair and sighed.

"What did she just do?"

"She gave out a force field around the office. We can't get out until she lets us."

"WHAT!" Tenten screamed.

Outside…

"What did you do Sakura?" Hinata asked. Sakura beamed and gave a thumbs up.

"I locked them in! I won't let them out until they pacify their relationship! Am I a genius or what! NYAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!" She started to laugh evilly which sent stares towards her. Ino and Hinata sweat dropped.

"What did you do to lock them in?" Naruto arrived with Shikamaru.

"A force field." Shikamaru answered for her. Sakura nodded.

"Not even Neji could break that." Sakura added.

"Now how would you know that they would be together? Don't tell me you're going to keep them there for days!" Naruto said. Sakura smirked as she held out her hand and soon, pinkish chakra formed into a ball in her hands.

"I have drained my chakra but it's enough to make this."

It was a pinkish red ball and they could see Neji and Tenten not talking to each other.

"Oh wow! You could see what's inside!"

"My chakra is drained but it's enough to make this ball." Sakura said. Ino looked at her.

"Drained? You didn't even go to work yesterday." Ino said. Sakura smiled at her.

"Remember that jutsu I invented?"

"Yeah? What about it?" Naruto asked. Hinata gasped.

"Don't tell me—"

"Yes. I took off Sasuke's curse."

"WHAT!" Ino and Naruto yelled in unison. They heard some voices from the ball as they looked at it and saw Neji standing and looking at Tenten.

"Tenten—I…"

Tenten didn't say anything.

"I know that Sakura won't get us out until I say sorry… so… I'm sorry okay? I jumped to conclusions easily and I already apologized to that guy." Neji said.

"Yes!" Ino, Sakura and Naruto cheered.

"Troublesome…" Shikamaru yawned. Hinata giggled.

Tenten looked at Neji.

"Are you just saying sorry because she locked us in here? If I know, you won't say sorry because your pride is bigger than your head." Tenten said. Neji sighed.

"I wanted to say sorry but I didn't know how to tell you. Every time I approach you, you walk away. So tell me, how am I supposed to say sorry?" Neji explained. Tenten crossed her arms across her chest. Neji sighed again as he wrapped his arms around her waist.

Ino and Sakura squealed.

"Can Neji sense us Sakura?" Shikamaru asked as Sakura shook her head.

"Nope. This is an advanced jutsu."

"Sorry okay?" Neji's voice sounded as Tenten started to chuckle then turned around and wrapped her arms around Neji's neck.

"Even if you don't say sorry, I have already forgiven you." Tenten said and she leaned to kiss him. Sakura closed her hand.

"Aw! That was the most crucial part!" Ino and Naruto whined.

"Sorry people! Privacy is needed!" Sakura said. She formed some hand seals and then entered the room. Neji and Tenten immediately broke the kiss, let go of each other and blushed.

"So! Is it okay now!" Sakura asked as Neji smiled and nodded.

"Thanks Sakura." Tenten said. Sakura nodded.

"Sure thing! And may I tell you both that if you two fight again, I would personally punish you two for being so childish… well…except for big not to mention reasonable problems. Not the inane ones, okay?"

"…"

"Is that understood?" Sakura asked. Neji and Tenten nodded. Then, they walked out of her office, hand in hand. She heard some people congratulate the couple as she sighed and dropped herself into the chair with a smile in her face.

"I'm good." She praised herself. Her phone rang.

"Yes?" She sang.

"Sakura?" Tsunade's voice sounded as Sakura instantly cleared her throat.

"Sorry about that Tsunade-sama! So… what do you need?" Sakura asked happily. She heard Tsunade chuckle.

"I see you're in a very good mood today Sakura. How's life being a mother?" Tsunade asked.

"Oh it's fine. Sasuke and I are taking turns taking care of her." Sakura replied, opening her drawer and took out a folder then started to read it.

"So far, you two are doing well. Are you and Sasuke in good terms as well?"

"Oh yes." Sakura replied absentmindedly. Tsunade started to laugh.

"Never thought you two would be friends again. So where does Sasuke sleep? Knowing you, he would be sleeping in the couch."

"Nope. He's sleeping beside me."

Tsunade didn't seem surprised.

"Really?"

"Yup. I already removed his curse seal by the way. So it's fine." Sakura said. She took out a pencil and started to write in the paper.

"Tsunade-sama, this Kiosuke guy. Do you happen to know him?"

"Kiosuke Himura? Oh yes. Why do you ask?" Tsunade said.

"Is he a ninja? He happens to be stuck with his teammates in Mist village after having being reported that they're currently having a predicament with some rogue ninjas. I already sent two teams after them."

"He's a Jounin."

Back at Sakura's place…

Two hours have passed and he had to change Kioko's diaper. It was a disgusting thing to do. But hey, he's the father momentarily right?

"Okay Kioko. Let's make a deal. I would give you more treats if you won't frequently 'withdraw' into your diaper."

Kioko just clapped her hands. Sasuke sighed.

"What am I doing talking to a baby?" Sasuke muttered. He whipped out a gas mask and surgical gloves that he got from Sakura's closet and he wore an apron just in case.

"Ok, give me all you've got." Sasuke said.

"I'm home!" Sakura said as she slipped into her slippers. She saw Sasuke sitting in one sofa, with Kioko asleep beside him. Kioko was lying in a blanket and she was sleeping soundly.

"Welcome home." Sasuke greeted. Sakura sighed happily as she dropped herself in another sofa.

"What are you looking so happy about?"

"Neji and Tenten are together again." Sakura replied, staring at the ceiling. Sasuke smirked at the way she was acting.

"I wonder what it feels like being loved deeply by someone." Sakura mumbled, loud enough for Sasuke to hear.

"Where did that come from?"

Sakura sat up.

"I mean, Naruto and Hinata always looked so happy together, and also Ino and Shikamaru. Neji and Tenten as well! I admit I'm kinda jealous but…"

"You told me love isn't that important when you're being a ninja. Your six friends just proved your small theory wrong." Sasuke interrupted.

"I loved someone before… but…"

Sasuke knew it was him she was talking about.

RING! RING! RING!

"Hello?" Sakura answered the phone.

"Sakura! I have news!" Tsunade's enthusiastic voice said happily as Sakura raised an eyebrow.

"Tsunade-sama? What is it?"

"IT'S ABOUT ITACHI!"

"Him?" Sakura glanced at Sasuke, who looked back.

"What about him?" Sakura asked.

"Itachi! He's…"

"He's what?"

"He's dead!"

A.N.: Whoa! I'm so tired already!

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