Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or any of it's characters or anything. Please don't sue the poor university student.
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Chapter 12: Surprise!
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Sasuke ran. Ran as fast as he could. They were looking for him. Orochimaru would not rest until he was dead or became his container. If he could not posses the Sharingan , no one could.
This was really putting a dampener in Sasuke's mood.
His goal was to train become stronger then kill his bastard of a brother. And every time Orochimaru sent stronger nin after him. Sasuke grinned, it only aided his training. Sending nin of all different shapes and sizes, and talents after him. Only aided him.
Sasuke did notice one thing though. Orochimaru's lackeys never went to close to Konoha. More like avoided it like the plague. So any village 60km close to Konoha was avoided by his minions. And Sasuke was left in peace. Only to be tortured in another way.
He was so close to his…home? So close to her, to Naruto, to his parents resting place. A place where his clan once thrived. A place where life was more peaceful. He vowed he would return, once he laid his demons to rest. Gained his power and strength.
He was dangerously close to Konoha now. It was late May a week till June. Late spring, the Sakura trees had been shedding their petals. And it reminded him of her.
Damn it, I can't think about her. I have to keep training and watch out for those sound nin's.
But his feet carried him forward. It had been over three months when he had last seen her, touched her, been inside her.
Arugh! I can't think like this! Clearly agitated with him self, he continued to run. Look for sound nins, they were a good distraction.
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"Naruto
I can't stand the smell of ramen! So don't you dare say that is
what we are having for lunch."
"Awww
come on Sakura-chaaan! Just one little bite. It won't kill you."
"Brainless,
don't you understand what she is saying?" Sai, Sakura and Naruto
were out for lunch and as usual Naruto wanted ramen.
"As soon as Sakura gets near that stuff she vomits her guts out." Sai snickered receiving and elbow in the guts from Sakura. "Dear, don't be so ruff with me, you know I can't handle your strength." Now THAT comment earned him a smack on head.
"Shut up Sai." Sakura rolled her eyes and turned to Naruto ignoring Sai for the moment. "I'm sorry Naruto, but I can not stomach the smell or sight of ramen, and I'm not fond of throwing my guts up every time you eat it. Or when your clothing smells like it."
"Now baby…"
"Sai." Another warning from the medic nin. Sai continued as though he wasn't interrupted, he even draped a loving arm around Sakura's waist and pulled her close.
"… we can just have lunch else where, while Naruto gets fat and blocks all his arteries with ramen." He ran his lips lightly over her forehead.
"Get your dirty hands of Sakura-chan!" Naruto pulled Sai away from Sakura, who merely raised eye brow at their antics. It had become a regular with the idiots.
Sai had slowly started acting more 'loving' towards her since he was the baby's 'father' and her steady 'boyfriend'. Of course this pissed Naruto off, because he knew the truth and figured Sai was being perverted and taking advantage of Sakura.
Sakura thought them both stupid, simply because, Sai did this to piss Naruto off, and hush some of the rumors around the village. And Sai never took 'advantage' of her, he took advantage of Naruto.
Sai
pushed Naruto back. Like he was going to let Konoha's loudest ninja
push him around. Both Ninja's attracted a few on lookers.
"Naruto
why are you telling me not to touch my girl-friend? Isn't Hinata
enough for you?"
Naruto
froze, Sakura sighed in frustration, she was hungry! Sai smirked and
folded his hand over his chest.
"Yeah
brainless I know your little secret." Sakura quickly stepped in
between the two males. Two hands on two chests kept them at bay.
Her
was voice murderous. No one kept a pregnant women away from food.
"I
swear if you two idiots don't shut up I will punch you both
so hard ALL of your ribs will crack!"
Gulp
Gulp
Hard green eyes looked at Sai. "If you breath a word about Naurto's relationship with Hinata, I will personally rip your tongue out, and I won't heal it." Then she turned on her blond friend.
"Go
eat your ramen, but don't come see me until you bathe the stench
off your self. Understood?"
"Hai
Sakura-chan." He gave her a weak smile.
Sakura
relaxed as Naruto left with one last glare at Sai. Sakura's
shoulders slumped.
"Shall we?"
Sakura took the offered elbow. Her mood brightened significantly. "We shall. I want the five vegetable pickled sandwich with garlic chips and milk." Sai looked at her in slight horror.
"Women, it's surprising you don't puke eating that stuff yet with ram-ahh kuso!" A traveler had bumped into him, knocking the arm he had around his friend off her shoulders.
"You bastard watch where your walking!" He shouted but the traveler had already despaired in the crowd. Sakura rolled her eyes, she had missed the exchanged because she was eyeing a near by stall.
"Sai, look!" She grabbed his hand and pointed at the stall with a 50 foot grin on her face her eyes shinning. "Pickles!"
And they were of Sakura dragging a reluctant Sai.
" Sakura I should get paid for this."
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She bowed her head low. "Father you wish to speak to me?"
"Yes. Sit Hinata."
She sat.
"I wish to speak to you about your choice of acquaintances."
Hinata was puzzled, her father never had a problem with her friends in the past.
I hope he doesn't bring up the fight Naruto-kun had with Hokage-sama in the town square concerning the price of ramen.
"It has been brought to my attention that not all your friends are honorable citizens."
"I don't understand father." She was at a loss. AS far as Hinata was concerned no one was as honorable as her friends.
"Hinata, they do not act with decorum and honor, they act with out guidance and are out of control. Like a pack of animals." A sinking feeling came about the Hyuuga heir.
Father is most likely talking about Kiba-kun, and Nartuo-kun. They are a bit wild at times. Especially when they are have drunk too much. She was brought out of her thoughts by her fathers next words.
"I wish that you not spend so much time with Haruno and Uzumaki. More specifically Uzumaki." He gave her a meaningful look. And Hinata blushed a faint red, which didn't go unnoticed by her father. Rarely anything went unnoticed by the man.
Hinata dared not to think of Naruto, sometimes she believed her father could read her mind. "Father I don't understand what has Sakura-chan done?"
Hiashi sighed.
"I'm sure you are aware that Haruno, is with child. She is not married, nor is she in a relationship with the child's father. She has also disregarded her parents wish's that she marry the child's father. That is very selfish of her, to put her self first before the child. She is a disgrace to her family."
Hinata did something she never would have done before, she opened her mouth to protest on her friends behalf.
"I only have your best interest in mind Hinata. I don't think your suitors would like it if they knew you were friends with such people."
This
was news to her.
"S-S-Su-uitors?"
"Well yes you are almost 20 years old. Never mind that now, just keep in mind what I said about Uzumaki and Haruno." Then he indicated that she could leave the room. Hinata got up and bowed he paused at the door way.
"Sakura-chan is not a disgrace. She is one of best medic-nin in fire country, I look up to her. N-Naruto-kun is an amazing shinobi who will become Hokage one day." With that she quickly left, ignoring Neji who was standing outside the door.
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Neji walked in to find a surprised look about his uncles face, before it was erased.
He didn't bother bowing. "I couldn't help but over hear your conversation with Hinata, uncle." When Hiashi said nothing, Neji continued.
"Am I to receive the same warning, uncle? I quite often am engaged with Haruno, considering she is the only medic that heals me after I come home from missions. Of course Uzumaki is one of the few shinobi's that provide a challenge for me in fighting."
"I am aware of their talents Neji."
"Then you must also be aware that they have helped Hinata with her self confidence and fighting skills?" When his uncle said nothing. Neji sat down.
"What is this really about Uncle?" Neji wouldn't' be surprised if his uncle didn't respond to this question. But today was a day of surprises because his uncle responded.
"Uzumaki."
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"Stay the hell away from my dark chocolate ice cream Naruto! And for the love of God do your own grocery shopping you can't keep eating out of my fridge!" Sai chuckled as he grabbed an apple from Sakura's fridge. He really shouldn't have because that only brought Sakura's attention to him.
"You too mister, can't you both feed your selves? I know you both get paid well."
"But not as good as you Sakura-chan, you work at the hospital too." Naruto whined as he chopped carrots. Sakura smiled deviously.
"That's because I work harder then you both!" She gave a cheeky smile and kicked Sai out of her fridge. But not before he successful got the dip for the carrots.
All three friends plopped down on Sakura's deep red sofa. Surprisingly the males eating a healthy sank of carrots and dip, while Sakura sat with a tub of ice cream.
"Sakura
shouldn't you be eating more healthy?"
"Sai
that is not going to make me share my ice cream with you.""God
your such a bitch sometimes." That earned him a smack on the head
via the silver spoon.
"Sakura-chan won't you get fat…and talking about fat, you have put on some weight," He moved closer and poked her waist with one finger, "haven't you?"
Sai gave Naruto a warning look from behind Sakura's turned shoulders, to stop him while he was ahead. But the clueless blond continued.
"Ino-chan only eats ice cream once a month because she's worried about her figure. You finished a 1litre of ice cream a day. I thought you watched your figure as well. I know even Hinata-chan does sometimes, but.."
BANG
Sakura had punched him to the floor , a big bruise making it's presence known on his head.
"Get
out!" She was a raging beast, pink hair flying, fire shooting
around her, almost melting her tub of ice cream. Naruto held up two
hands in surrender backing away slowly.
"Mou
Sa-Sakura-chan I mean pleasantly plump?"
"OUT!"
"I was just kidding, you look cute all nice round and plushy Aaaahhhh!" Naruto went air born, the front door stopping his flight. Landing against the door with a loud crack, he got up and ran out the door, laughing.
Plump is what is his ass is going to be tomorrow.
Her
flaming eyes turned to Sai.
"What?" Why is she glaring at me?
"I didn't call you fat. It's perfectly normal to be gaining weight." He continued to munch on his carrot sticks.
The thin, lean, low in calories, sugar free, healthy snack.
"OUT! I feed you bastards, yet you call me fat!" When Sai continued to ignore her, she cracked a fist.
Sai
ran for his life.
Taking
the plate of carrots sticks and dip with him, to Naruto's apartment
no doubt.
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With a huff Sakura sat down and attacked the ice-cream with vengeance.
"Fat, I'll show them! Fat is what they will be, with bruises! After I am through with them. Stupid insensitive men, why do I always get the insensitive idiots?" She flicked on the TV. But at least she knew this time they weren't lying. She had to get new clothing very soon…
"Stupid Sasuke, why couldn't we be sea horses?" That dampened her mood. If life was perfect, then she and Sasuke would be married, or at least in a committed relationship. And he could say she was beautiful regardless of her gain in weight. Or if life was absolutely perfect Sasuke would be a sea horse because males sea horses carried the child. Now there was thought.
Sakura placed the tub of finished ice cream on the coffee table and let her head rest against the couch. It was 5pm time for her afternoon nap. She closed her eyes with a sigh.
I wonder if Sasuke and I were together and if he were here…what would we do?
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Later that evening…
"Hey Hinata-chan, what's wrong?"
"Hmm? Oh Nothing Naruto-kun."
"Are you sure? Your more jumpy then usual. You keep looking over your shoulder and you've used Byakugan ten times now. We are not even sparing, just taking a walk in the woods. And you shrug off my hand every time I put it on your shoulders…" His voice clearly signifying his hurt.
She didn't mean to hurt him or make him worry. She was just making sure they were alone. And now Hinata was sure they were alone. Her talk earlier with her father after lunch had bothered her.
"Naruto-kun it's nothing to worry about." She nestled her face into his shoulder , then wrapped her arms around his waist. "I'm just making sure no one is following us, that is all." She looked up into his cerulean eyes, smiling.
Naruto was relived.
"Why didn't you say so Hinata-chan!" He let go of her for minute. "Kage-Bunshin-no-jutsu!" Two Naruto shadow clones appeared, one jutsu later, a Naruto shadow clone turned into Hinata and winked at the pair.
"Alright guys here's the plan, I want you two to give whoever is following the us, the slip, go bug Sakura-chan or the asshole, whoever, okay? On another thought don'tbug Sakura-chan. ANYONE but Sakura-chan." He turned to Hinata, face red and scratching behind his head. "Sai and I kinda-um- made her mad earlier." The two shadow clones nodded and were off. Naruto grinned deviously at the giggling Hinata.
"Ano Hinata-chan you don't have to be born a genius to come up with these great plans." She took his offered hand
"No Naruto-kun, you don't."
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It was late and the draft from the open window had woken her up. Sakura stirred and looked at the clock in front of her, bathed in moon light.
"Aruhh one am already?" Her nap had been extended far too long. And she had a crick in her neck from sleeping on the sofa. Her first step to her room, revealed that her feet were sore.
"Stupid Sasuke, now my feet are sore, of course Mr. cold as an ice sickle isn't here to massage them for me. Who am I kidding Uchiha Sasuke would never stoop so low." She banged her bed room door shut and started tearing at her clothing.
"Ahh men, why do they need to be so blood thirsty? Too much testosterone that's what it is!" Her black shorts were thrown to a corner. "Bastard Orochimaru, wait till I get my hands on you , you sick fucker."
There went her tunic, followed by her bra.
"And who the hell made these stupid things, I'll kill the person who invented bras! Great now I have to buy another size. From a C cup to a D, yay. NOT!" She stumbled in the dark and pulled the Uchiha's shirt over her head. She groped around her bed for her gray sweat pants.
Her
bedroom door banged open again.
And
another door banged shut, the washroom door to be exact.More
mumbling could be heard such as…
"Ahhh stretch marks! On my breasts, where is that coca butter…bloody Sasuke wait till I get my hands on you…Stupid fate…stupid power hungry men…"
Finally she came out of the bathroom ready for bed. Her teeth flossed to a minty shine, her pink mane brushed to a silky finish. Her skin washed and soft as a Sakura petals. A hand flick later the washroom light was turned off.
Another step, another curse and she had reached her bedroom. Another door slam and click, at last she was locked safely in her room. The breeze coming through her open bed room window passing through her large shirt and making her shiver. With a lusty yawn Sakura turned to close the window.
Snap
She didn't like mid night visitors, good or bad. The moon looked nice, it was round and glowing yellow, she stepped away from the window pulling the curtains slightly so that only shaft of moonlight could come through. As Sakura turned away from the window the Uchiha shirt hugged her naked skin and it felt divine! Sakura pulled the shirt to her nose rubbing it against her face.
"I wonder if I can get more of these Uchiha shirts from some where, their so damn soft, no wonder the ice sickle wore them all the time."
"You can get them from my old apartment, I have a few dozen left in the closet, along with my old shorts."
"EYYAAA-mpppphh" a large hand covered her the rest of her scream. She closed her eyes tight.
This is just a dream, like all the others, I'll wake up soon, very soon…anytime now…
But the hand holding her mouth and the one holding her waist, pressing her against a solid male chest didn't disappear. A heavy head dropped to the crook of her neck, soft breathing tickling the fine hair on her neck, as lips next to her ear whispered softly, "Don't scream?"
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TBC...
AN: First of all thank you to all those who have reviewed and stuck by this fic, and to those who read, but for some reason don't review. It only means that my fic isn't good enough to earn their review.
I say this, because when I read a fic, if really enjoyed it i will review, and if it was passable I won't review. Thus I will try to make this fic more enjoyable. I know cliff hanger chapter, but I'm hoping to update ASAP. Just working out a few kinks (Sasuke is sooo hard to write!)
