Sorry this took so long guys, thinking of a name was more difficult than I thought . . .

I appreciate all the help you guys gave me! Anyways, hope enjoy the chapter!

Chapter 14

It was the middle of the night and we, as two new parents, were soundly sleeping after an exhausting day of moving into our new home . . . That is, until a loud scream was heard. A scream that was obviously, and unfortunately, inherited and I'm sure you can guess who she gets it from . . . That's right. The Usuratonkatchi snoring loudly next to me.

" . . . S'your turn Naruto . . . " I manage to produce an annoyed mumble before I almost drift off back to sleep,

" . . . I did it last time . . . " he replied tiredly.

I opened one eye as I became more irritated and I managed to roll it.

With one swift kick, Naruto fell out of bed and landed on the floor. If he wasn't awake, he certainly was now.

After watching the idiot scratch his head in confusion, I feign sleep before he can accuse me of anything. I hear him muttering some curses as he leaves the room and a sly smile creeps upon my lips as I snuggle back into the thick pile of blankets.

- B. R. E. A. K. -

I walk into my daughters room, the light temporarily blinding me for a few seconds. Really, who's idea was it to get L.E.D light bulbs? . . . Oh yeah, Sasuke's. And I'm the idiot . . .

I frown as my eyes slowly got used to the brightness. I notice that my little girl wasn't crying anymore and I look into her cot to see her happily kicking her little legs.

A certain smell drifted towards my nose and I instantly cringed, backing away.

My baby noticed me backing away slightly and I realise that her lower lip is beginning to quiver.

"No, no n-"

Too late.

She resumed her ear-splitting cry as I looked around the room for her nappy bags.

Beginning to get frustrated, I yell towards my bedroom "Who's idea was it to call her Shizuko?!"

"You did!" A faint shout was heard across the hall,

"'Quiet child' my ass!" I yell back as I finally locate the changing bags.

I swear I could hear faint laughter from the room . . .

After gently picking up Shizuko, I place her onto the changing table. Her crying had reduced to the minimum, with a few sniffles here and there.

"Everything's okay now, Shizu-chan" I say in my best papa voice and I get a toothless grin in reply, "Papa's gonna change you now, okay?"

I unbuttoned her vest and the smell got slightly worse. I turned around after a slight gag and I notice Sasuke in the doorway.

"Need some help?" He asked, raising an eyebrow as if to mock me,

"I need some help blocking my nostrils" I say but he just shook his head at my silly response.

He walked over towards the changing table and began to tickle the baby's tummy, causing a big grin to appear on her face. I bet she would've laughed but she has yet to find her voice.

"What? Are your nasal passageways blocked or something?" I ask as I realise that the smell wasn't affecting him as much as it was me.

With a scoff, Sasuke pushed me to the side.

"Watch and learn, Dobe"

The first thing he did was undo the nappy and my senses were overcome with that horrible stench.

How does something so horrible come out of someone so sweet?!

"Naruto, stop exaggerating" stated Sasuke as he finished wiping away any excess . . . Uh . . . Stuff . . .

"That child isn't normal," I mutter as I watch her suck on her fist while Sasuke put her in a new nappy,

"Well, she is your daughter, Naruto" he said casually as he finished re-dressing Shizuko and putting the used nappy in the bin.

It took me a moment to realise what he had just said and I look at him offended.

With a small smile to me and kiss to Shizuko's forehead, Sasuke made his way back to bed.

I look over into the cot again to see that she was fast asleep again.

I also place a soft kiss against her head, pulling her blanket up to her neck as I whisper "Goodnight, my princess"

- B. R. E. A. K. -

"So, how's family life treating ya?" Asked Kiba, giving Akamaru a treat.

I look at my sleeping baby, who just a few hours ago had us up with a giant stinkbomb. I stroke her soft cheek gently with my finger and her eyes slowly open, revealing cerulean blue.

"I really hope she keeps my eyes, you know how they sometimes change colour after a few months" I say as I smile at her innocent face, "Oh, and it's amazing. I wouldn't change it for anything. I can't believe I almost lost her . . ."

I trail off as I remember feeling the heartbreak but then I quickly hide away that memory and focus back on my daughter.

"Shizuko . . . How'd you come up with that? If she's anything like you, I doubt she's everything but quiet" Kiba liked to point out and I gave him a slight scowl.

"I thought it suited her, I mean, look at her" I state as her hand wrapped around Kiba's finger, "She's just so . . . Sasuke"

I couldn't think of how else to describe her, she had Sasuke's hair and his pale, flawless skin.

"Aww, is Kiba your favourite uncle? Yes I am, yes I am!" He laughed as Shizuko kicked her legs in excitement.

"You can pick her up if you want" I say. Kiba unlocks the belt and lifts her gently into his arms, cradling her and making sure she is covered from the sunlight, "You seem pretty used to this,"

"I dunno, man" he said as he poked her sides in an attempt to tickle her, "Probably because of Akamaru"

As I watch Kiba and Shizuko, I notice that Hinata isn't around.

"Where's Hinata anyway? She's normally clinging on your arm" I ask while trying not to seem so interested,

"She's at her home resting since she broke her leg, I know she can be clumsy sometimes but come on," he replied in disbelief, "She's been acting strange lately, I feel like we've become distant"

Shizuko began to whine a little so I passed Kiba the milk which was still warm and he gladly fed her.

"I dunno, dude" he continued, "I just don't feel . . . Like I used to towards her. I mean, I want kids and I want to get married but . . ."

"Just not with Hinata," I finish for him and he nods in agreement, "I know, man. Shizuko . . . She was a huge surprise but . . . When you know, you know. And I don't regret her for a single second"

I take away the empty bottle and put it back into the bag. Shizuko is, once again, asleep.

"How old is she now?" Asked Kiba, changing the topic,

"Ooh," I say as I try to calculate her age, "Around 4/5 weeks"

"Wow, time sure has gone fast" replied Kiba as he put Shizuko back into her chair.

"Sasuke says I'm crazy but I swear to you Kiba, she has already developed . . . The Uchiha smirk" I whisper the end bit and he just looks at me with a raised eyebrow, "Seriously, as soon as I put a new nappy on her, she pooed. Like, I taped it and everything and she just let out her guts. And then, the devious little sod smirked! I shit you not."

Kiba burst out laughing at my little story and my eyebrow twitched in irritation.

"Oh god! I can't wait until she grows up," he stated with a smile, "I'm gonna teach her so many things, it'll be amazing"

"Yeah well, I'd rather she stay how she is so I can keep my eye on her" I laugh as I pick up the baby chair, "Don't teach her stupid things"

"Like what?" Kiba feigned innocence,

"I'm not giving you any ideas" I say as he gets up to leave as well, "Anyway, I'll see you soon."

"Okay, man. Laters"

And with that, we both went home.

- B. R. E. A. K. -

"I'm getting suspicious" I say in concentration as Naruto hands me my hot drink, "She's been quiet for the past few weeks, what is that girl planning?"

"At the minute, I don't care about her. I care about what's now and right now, your daughter wants a hug" Naruto replies as he passes me Shizuko. I gladly take her in my arms and I blow raspberries against her cheek which causes her to grin at me.

"It's so strange watching you act like this" said Naruto as he witnessed what I was doing.

I suddenly hear the sound of a camera and I look at Naruto to see that he'd taken a picture of me and the baby smiling.

"Screensaver" he said cheerfully and I admit, I laughed at the idiot.

We'll enjoy moments like these.

And we'll forget all about Hinata . . . For now.

I'm sorry about the ending. I decided to just add this mini extra chapter and take a break from all the 'seriousness'. I hope this doesn't annoy you guys!

I picked the name 'Shizuko' because I liked the irony of her name meaning 'quiet child' but she's as loud as Naruto. I thought it was funny, don't judge me . . .

Anyways, it was short and sweet but I hope you enjoyed it! (Btw, I made myself laugh writing this . . .)

Thanks for reading this series, my lovelies!