Chapter 6

Hey guys! Sorry it's been so long! Exams are just . . . Ugh! Anyways, on with the story! ('3')b

It was just another day at work for me. Boring as usual. The only thing different was that almost everyone was oohing and aahing over my stomach. I was coming to end of my fifth month. At first, I was slightly uncomfortable because I'm not a huge fan of being center of attention but then it made me realise what I had missed when I left. I wasn't an outcast, I never was. It was stupid of me to even consider leaving. We're all practically family here. I smile at the thought and I rub my stomach.

A strange sensation suddenly went through me. What the hell was that?

The mother and child that were currently ogling my stomach must've noticed my panicked expression because they asked, "Sasuke? Are you ok?"

"Something's wrong" I state. Is there something wrong with the baby? Oh, God. Please, no.

"Go get Sakura" ordered the woman and the child ran down the hall screaming for pink-haired nurse.

"What did you feel?" The woman asked with concern,

"It didn't hurt," I explain, "it just felt . . . Like something moved. Is someone using a Jutsu on my baby? Do they want to hurt her?!"

I began to think of the worst and started inhaling and exhaling at a fast rate.

The woman began to laugh and I glared at her. What the hell is so funny?! My baby could be in danger here!

"I-I'm sorry," she said after her little fit, "Oh Sweetie, there's nothing to worry about"

"Why? What's happeni- There it is again!" I exclaim and I felt my abdomen but I immediately let go when something touched my hand.

"The baby is kicking" the woman smiled, "She's saying hello"

I looked at the woman as if she had grown two heads. Kicking? . . . I really should read those books on pregnancy.

I caress my belly again but I didn't let go when I felt the little foot. It proved to me how real all this was. I notice a tear fall onto my stomach and I wipe my eyes. I never thought this would happen to me. This might be the only time I'm grateful for Kyuubi.

At this moment, Sakura ran into the hallway, followed by Naruto. What's he doing here?

"Is everything ok? The baby? Sasuke? Oh, God. Are you hurt?" Asked a worried Naruto and I close my eyes while rubbing my temples to ease the headache that was slowly being created. I felt a weight around me and I open my eyes to see Naruto hugging my belly, his eyes looking up at me with affection mixed with concern.

I release a small laugh, "No need to panic, Dobe. I already did that for no reason"

He gave me a confused glance before I proceeded with, "She's kicking"

A huge, bright smile emitted on Naruto's face and his hand went straight to my stomach. He moved his hand all over my swollen belly but his happiness was soon replaced by disappointment.

"I can't . . . I can't feel anything" he muttered, "Why isn't she moving for me?"

I felt a little sorry for the idiot, "Maybe she went back to sleep. She is your daughter"

I was trying to lighten the mood but Naruto was still saddened. I placed my hands on his face and made him meet my eyes, "She'll be awake again tomorrow"

"I suppose," said Naruto, scratching the back of his head, "I just can't believe I missed it"

I smile lightly and I hold his hand, "Come on, let's go home Dobe. My shift has ended"

-BREAK-BREAK-

"Naruto!" I shout while clutching my stomach, "Quick!"

The blond idiot came crashing through the door, almost falling over in the process. Stupid usuratonkatchi.

"What?" He asked, a hint of fear evident in his voice. I grab his hand and I place it on the spot where I had felt movement. A small flutter went through me and I knew Naruto had felt it too from the way he was beaming. My heart warmed at his expression. Geez, the idiot is making go all soppy with this whole 'feelings' crap.

I watch as he got to his knees and nuzzled against the swelled bump with that annoying happy-go-lucky grin of his.

"Ow!" He shouted, "Don't kick your Papa!"

I chuckle at the outburst, it was just so Naruto.

"She obviously has my strength," I smirk. Naruto didn't remark, he just happily knelt on the floor whilst smothering my belly with light kisses.

"Naruto?" I asked, suddenly getting a bit shying what I was about to say,

"Mm?" He mumbled, too busy giving the baby some loving. I was getting a tad bit jealous of the baby with all the attention Naruto was giving her. How stupid of me . . .

"You know I love you . . . Right?" I whisper, looking away ask felt heat consume my face. Naruto stood up and gave me my share of affection with a kiss.

"Nope," he teased, "Would you kindly demonstrate that you do?"

Way it kill the mood, Dobe.

I grab his face and I produce a passionate kiss on his lips. I push my tongue into his wet cavern and I am rewarded with a deep groan. I retreat my tongue and I lick his lips to prolong his taste.

"Have I proved myself?" I asked, tracing my own lips with my tongue.

"Think I'm gonna need a little more evidence," he said huskily as his hands made their way, seductively, to my backside. He was obviously in a dazed state so I decided to let him have his fun . . . For the moment.

After a while of him fondling my behind, I slowly step out of his grip and the lust in his eyes increased.

"Oh," he smirked, "Playing hard to get, huh?"

He lunged at me and I let out a gasp of shock before I ran out of the room giggling.

He eventually caught up to me and we both tumbled onto the sofa, making sure not to hurt the baby. He proceeded to poke against my ticklish spots above my hips and we engaged into a small tickle fight like your typical lovey-dovey couple would.

"S-Stop," I manage to say through a fit of hysterics, "I-It hurts"

He relented his torture and we lay there in attempt to get our breaths back.

"I do know, Sasuke" Naruto finally said, his head wedged between my neck and shoulder, "And I love you too"

We cuddled on the sofa and before I knew it, I had fallen asleep in his warm embrace. Geez, this baby sure likes to make me sleep.