A/N: Im backkk!!! again :) like two days later :) Hi :)

Ill keep this A/N pretty short and will just say thank you to clestourgeon31 and Guest that reviewed chapter 19, your reviews made my day and also encouraged me to update sooner .~ thank you for being awesome and for the ones that are still reading youre the best I appreciate all of youAlso welcome new follows and favorites! hope youre enjoying the ride :D

Disclaimer: Naruto or its Characters isn't mine...although someone let Kishi know to turn my fanfic into a movie for SasuSaku c: Im kidding...if only though. They deserve a movie.

P.S- For earlier updates read this on Wattpad under my username Renesseme4356 (or just search up Eternal Love SasuSaku) I tend to update there first then here. Plus I get to add pictures and videos! Just a fyi.

On to the chapter! :)

~Ren.

KICK..KICK KICK...KICK HERE, kick over there, kicks everywhere, what the- was that a stretch of some sort?

Sakura's eyes opened and was met with the bright sun. The sun wasn't what woke her up, or the chatter downstairs, it was her littlest Uchiha doing Kami knows what in her stomach. It felt like he/she was sparring with theirselves or something because of how active he or she was last night till this morning. She kept being kicked into consciousness but would be deeply asleep again shortly after.

Now her baby was so active that she couldn't ignore it anymore. That and...the little Uchiha was pressing against her bladder and she needed to pee.

Dont get her wrong, she loved how active her baby was when she was awake, but when she was asleep she would rather not experience any disturbances. Sometimes she would grumble in the middle of the night and Sasuke would put his hand on her belly and (she doesn't know what he does) the baby calms down (every time!) as long as his hand stays there.

Now that she thought about it...why didn't he do that last night?

Sakura turned and found Sasuke's side empty, she frowned. The kunoichi knew that in the middle of the night Sasuke would do an area check at least once or twice. She doesn't remember him getting into bed last night...or if he did leave, she didn't feel him get back into bed.

'No..don't freak out Sakura, he's probably downstairs talking to Tazuna and Inari.' She calms herself and she grabbed her toiletries and went to clean herself up in the nearest bathroom. When she was done and she put her materials back, she ventured downstairs; clean, freshly washed and changed into a long red maternity dress.

She was met with a pleasant sight she wasn't quite used to; Inari's mother was cooking breakfast, Inari was sipping what she thought was tea at the table and Tazuna was probably drinking tea also while reading the newspaper.

She's had her mother and father to wake up to sometimes when she didn't have missions but there was never a possible sibling or grandpa so she welcomed this atmosphere. BUT...Sasuke was nowhere in sight.

Unless he went to use the bathroom; but usually, if he happened to be awake before she was (which wasn't often. If he was awake he'd like to hold her until she woke) and he felt her chakra stir and he'd be by her side. She didn't sense his chakra near by either which made her heart heavy with worry.

'Is he okay? He isn't injured is he? What if he got into a fight? What if he needed healing?' He wouldn't have taken her with him, she already knew that. Not while she was carrying their child but he could have at least woken her so she could summon Katsuyu to bring along with him. Sakura knew he r husband was strong, really strong, but he wasn't invincible.

And if this threat had something to do with what caught his attention yesterday then it could be something related to his mission. His mission also meaning something to do with Kaguya and that's all she knew about his mission really; searching for any presence of her or the likes of her or anything like her or anything that has to do with her. Any other potential dangers to Konoha he eliminates and if he finds trouble among villages he'll help. He won't give her specifics (and she doesn't expect him to) but that didn't mean she still didn't wonder. Just in case push comes to shove and she had to fight, it would be nice for her to know what she was up against.

Still, she trusted Sasuke and could only hope that he will return unharmed. She had no doubt that he would return, she and their baby was his family.

"-kura-san?"

Sakura blinked into reality to see Inari, his mother and Tazuna staring at her with concern.

It was Inari's mother who had addressed her. "Are you feeling alright?" She came to her and put her hand on her stomach and her other hand on her forehead, "Is it the baby? Are you sick?"

Sakura blinked and shook her head, "No, sorry. I was only thinking about Sasuke..has he come in at all?"

"I haven't seen him since he took you to bed last night. Said he had to go check something, if he did come back I wouldn't know because that man is as quiet as a mouse." Tazuna finished the rest of his tea.

Sakura had no doubts about that. Sasuke was naturally very skilled in being quiet, in stealth and in movement. That and Sasuke wouldn't want to disturb anyone in the house if they were kind enough to let him stay there. His sense of manners, respect, and thoughtfulness were exquisite because that's how he was raised. In another Era Sasuke wouldn't have given a damn but he was a changed man now more in tune with his previous self before despair and darkness overcame haim.

"I see.."

"Oh and Tazuna informed me last night that you two got married recently. Congratulations and on the baby too. I knew it was going to happen one day," the woman winked knowingly.

"Thank- wait..what do you mean you knew?" Sakura's eyes widened, just as Tazuna and Inari looked at her curiously as well.

"I knew you and Sasuke were going to end up together!"

"H-huh?" Sakura blushed profusely more out of sudden shock at her words.

Inari spit out his tea and his palms met the table. "Mom! They were only genin at the time, how did you come to that conclusion?!" Inari was getting second hand embarrassment for Sakura at his mother's crudeness.

"Love is often innocent and pure at a young age, no matter the type of love. With them and their team, I knew they all had love for one another that they weren't aware of yet. They got on one another's nerves and squabbled but their bonds with each other were growing." Tsunami went back to finishing breakfast on the stove as she continued talking, Sakura took this time to also sit at the table. The food smelled heavenly to her growling stomach.

"But there was the time just after Zabuza and Haku were killed and they had been recovering from the fight that I knew Sasuke and Sakura had a love for one another that would grow into something more special when they were older."

Sakura's mind wandered back to that time, after the mission they did stay to recover for another day and a half. But she didn't remember anything that was substantial enough to stand out and make Tsunami think what she thought.

"It was always the littlest things. It was obvious that Sakura had a crush on Sasuke, she wasn't shy about it," she gave Sakura knowing look and said pink haired woman smiled a bit sheepishly. "And it was obvious that Sasuke had no interest in romance but there were little moments here and there that I caught that showed that Sasuke cared about her more than he'd like to admit to himself or anyone else."

Now Sakura was immensely intrigued. "What moments?" She asked softly, her heart beating rapidly.

Tsunami turned off the stove and brought out plates to begin piling food, "Little bit of everything?" She asks Sakura. The kunoichi nods and was soon handed a plate. Bacon, pancakes, scrambled eggs, hashbrowns and a bowl of rice with steak and sauce on the side. "Thank you! It looks delicious."

"On with the story mom! I wanna hear this too," piped a nosey Inari.

"Wait until I finish giving everyone their plates," just as she did, she sat with only some coffee for herself. "I always eat after everyone is done when I have guests." She answered Sakura's questioning gaze.

Tsunami turned to the cherry blossom humanoid form (LOL), "Sometimes I wonder how you couldn't possibly have seen it but you were young and oblivious and I have rather sharp eyes. Or well...more so, I caught Sasuke once and continued to keep an eye on him because his embarrassment at getting caught was all too amusing." The woman laughed.

Sakura's brows raised in extreme curiosity now. Sasuke? Embarrassed? At that age? WHEN????

"This incident happened just as you all arrived and stayed for dinner while Inari was being troublesome and staying upstairs-" she ignored Inari's 'Hey!'

"- It was dinner time and you all were eating. Tazuna was telling the story of why Inari came to be like how he was after you asked why his dad's picture was ripped off in the family photo. While my dad was speaking, I didn't want to relive that time and break out in tears so I tuned him out and analyzed you all to get a guess on what your personalities would be like. When I looked at Sasuke, he was looking at Sakura. Watching her closely because she looked incredibly sad at the story she was hearing. I don't know if he wanted to make sure you didn't start crying but it wasn't until he felt my eyes on him that he caught my eye and looked away."

At that time, hearing what happened to Inari's dad, Sakura was so warped into how she'd feel about losing her father or mother. She'd be devastated, she could only wonder how Sasuke felt. Having his parents die in front of him and losing them and Naruto..never knowing his at all. She then fully understood how easy her life was compared to there's and how blessed she was to have her parents in her life and alive. She wouldn't have possibly noticed Sasuke looking at her.

"Then there was the time after the fight when Sasuke was injured that he was insistent on letting his wounds heal naturally to both Naruto and your sensei, but as soon as you came in with ointment for the cuts, he didn't protest and let you treat him and I noticed how his gaze softened just a little."

Sakura smiled, she had been so focused on not missing a single cut that she soon forgot that she was treating Sasuke's body until she was done. She had been so skittish afterward that she demanded he get some rest. He didn't comply but he was soon knocked out in bed after Sakura made him drink some tea that helped induce sleep. That was after dinner, they all had tea, but she made sure Sasuke's was a little different so he wouldn't notice.

"The next day, Sasuke was fine and his cuts barely visible so he took some time to sit under a shaded tree away from the shine of the sun. You asked Naruto who was playing with Inari where he was and went to join him. You two appeared to be chatting. I made sandwiches and rice and looked out the door to see if you two were still talking so I didn't interrupt you but you weren't. You had fallen asleep on Sasuke and Sasuke had his eyes closed with a little smile. It was so adorable. Again, he must have sensed me watching because his smile disappeared and his eyes opened and I waved a sandwich at him. He declined but couldn't say no to the riceballs once he saw it.

I gave it to him and went back inside. Once he finished eating, he looked at you and smiled a little again. While I had the opportunity I took a picture but forgot to give it to you before you guys left."

Sakura definitely remembered that too,

"Sasuke..." called Sakura as she neared him under the shade of the tree. His eyes opened from being closed and his eyes looked up at the girl, "What is it?"

The kunoichi sat down beside them, "How are your wounds? I'd like to see them again."

"Sakura they're just cuts."

"MANY cuts."

"They've healed and the ones that haven't closed. I don't feel the sting thanks to your ointment. I'm fine." He looked away.

"But I'm not..."

Hearing the tremble in Sakura's voice, Sasuke resisted the urge to look at her and squeezed his eyes shut and clenched his jaw.

"You don't know...how I felt seeing you on the ground like that. Lifeless. Not moving. Penetrated by many needles. You're one of the people that is most important to me. So it's not entirely for your reassurance...it's for mine. Those cuts can be easily infected, especially with so many, and then you could get sick and if you get sick enough you could-"

"SAKURA." Sasuke had gripped her shoulders and she opened her eyes to his obsidian ones staring at her sternly. "That won't happen. I'm fine. Take my word for it."

Sakura sighs and nods, she supposed she'd have to. He won't let her put anymore ointment on him without a fight. So, instead, she took a big swig of boldness and laid her head on Sasuke's shoulder and closed her eyes with a more tired sigh. Sasuke tensed but for once didn't brush her off. If that's what made her feel better, for just this once, he'll allow it. It wasn't before long before Sakura's breathing evened and she fell asleep.

Sakura cocked her head to the side, she does remember being tired that day and she blushed when she remembered exactly why which lead to a particular moment between the two that still had her heart soaring to this day. It was the night before that day...

Sakura woke up in the middle of the night for the 4th time to check on Sasuke. The team slept on a large futon and she slept in the middle of Sasuke and Naruto. Naruto was snoring with a full belly and Sasuke only moved twice so far in his sleep. She'd know because the 3rd time she checked on him his back was towards her and now he was facing her. She was restless, she couldn't sleep no matter what she did. Every time she closed her eyes, she kept seeing Sasuke on the ground barely breathing.

Like she's done the other 3 times, she checked to see if he was breathing. The rise and fall of his chest was evident that he was. It also occurred to her to check if he had a fever, between the time he got the cuts and when she treated them, they could have gotten infected and made him sick.

Carefully, she lightly put her hand to his forehead and her body slumped with relief when he didn't have a fever. Sakura then squeaked when his hand shot up and held her wrist. Sasuke's eyes was open and they narrowed at her as he moved her hand away from his forehead. "What are you doing?.."

His sleepy voice sent a thrill through her as much as his touch did. She swallowed as she was at a loss for words, "I wanted to make sure you didn't have a fever." she whispers. Sasuke stared at her for what seemed like forever but was only 5 seconds more before he let go of her wrist. "You've been up all night...go to sleep." he then turns back around and Sakura laid back on her back trying her best to do as he said.

"Do you still have the picture maybe?" she asks. She'd like to tease Sasuke about it later. Tsunami nods, "I'd have to fnd it in the picture box I have."

"Then it's the other little things, you two always sit together or are always standing side by side."

"Mm yeah..." she's never saw it that way because she had been so used to it. Whenever the team was together her and Sasuke were always near the other. As soon as they get home though he often goes off on his own and stays to himself.

She wondered how different things would be if only he hadn't left and stayed with her -with them- like she had suggested that night.

That made her question a few things she'd have to ask him about..

It was midday now and Sasuke was still nowhere to be seen. Sakura was getting so worried now she could cry. What if he was bleeding out somewhere and she was just sitting here?

Her hands ran through her hair for the thousandth time. She's tried her best to keep herself occupied, like talking to Inari or shopping with Tsunami (she didn't do the shopping) and hearing her talk about her boyfriend. She's written letters to Ino and Hinata (She was still trying to persuade Sasuke on getting phones) and got motherly advice from Tsunami before she couldn't take her anxiety over worrying about Sasuke anymore and came to take a walk in the shallow part of the woods.

As the kunoichi was in her thoughts she tripped on a large tree root and came falling down only to land in the arms of the person she had been missing. Behind him she could see the portal to another dimension had just closed.

"Sasuke!!!" She immediately through her arms around his neck and held him close to her. Her cries were muffled by his cloak as his hand rested ontop of her head, "I was so worried. I woke up and you weren't here and..and- ..." her eyes opened to see someone she'd never thought she'd see again in her life.

"Um...Sasuke? Why is Orochimaru behind you???"

Talk about reminiscing about the past, an old face pops up and she sure as hell wasn't happy to see it.

A/N: 'Cherry blossom humanoid form' I'm sorry I had to put that in there at least once! I won't do it again I had to be extra lol.

I hope you guys enjoyed some of the past SasuSaku genin fluff.

It's funny...how would Sasuke know if Sakura has been up all night? unless he was subconsciously aware

Little sneakpeak; The night of Sasuke leaving will be brought up again in the next chapter or two but who knows exactly about what? Any guesses?

Thank you guys for reading :) see you in a week or less.

~Ren