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A lot has happened since Sakura rushed out of Kakashi's apartment after they made love for the last time. Trying to erase the memory from her mind proved difficult though, and that she blamed solely on him. Out of all their time together that was the one that made her feel cheap, used, and heartbroken watching as he rushed from the bed like she were the plague. Wanting to keep whatever little self-worth she still possessed she sulked home and cried into her pillow as her heart broke into a million pieces.

She kept reminding herself though that it was her fault for falling in love with him. The deal had been laid out in simple terms. Just sex. No Strings. At the time she agreed without hesitation, thinking that there was no way she could fall in love again. But somewhere between the amazing lovemaking she had fallen for the man that Kakashi was when he was with her. To those who didn't know he was a hardened Shinobi with the reputation to prove it and his past was enough to know the reason why he avoided commitment. His reputation as a playboy didn't stop the women from swooning over him and now Sakura knew why. She too had become putty to his touch as he conjured up cravings and desires she didn't even know she had. It was why she so willing gave into him, which she only realized too late that it was a mistake.

But when they were alone, locked inside his apartment, he was someone completely different. They made love for hours, indulging in every pleasurable sin. And if they were able to sleep at all he folded her in arms and shared his warmth, just to wake her with whispered words and gentle kisses. Then somewhere along the line they found themselves indulging not only in sex but in the private company of a friend. They talked, they laughed and they treated each other as you would a close friend, those times they shared were precious. It was her undoing. She found herself wanting to see him happy and smiling just as much as she wanted to warm his bed and his heart.

She had to forget him. It was the only thing she could do. There was no way she could tell him she had fallen for him knowing he would only reject her. So getting over and forgetting became her goal. To spend her time she took up more missions, filled in at the hospital and even did an appearance at the Academy. It was the only thing she could do to not think about him. She was happy he had been gone on a mission deleting any chance they might have to run into each other. That made it a little easier.

Then six weeks later when things finally seemed like they were going to be fine, fate reared its head and took her by storm. And then the doctor gave her the news, three times since Sakura couldn't seem to comprehend what he was actually saying. She was pregnant. When it finally sank she panicked, her breathing erratic as the doctor rushed to her side to calm her. But it hadn't worked, instead the panic transformed in nausea and she was only barely able to scramble to the small wastebasket before she retched. Then when her stomach decided it was empty enough, she cried. The doctor had done his best to help her, no doubt concerned as she curled into a heap against the wall. But she hadn't blamed him when he summoned for a nurse.

Everything after that was a blur to her, that was until she heard the steady pulsing beat of a heart coming from a monitor in the doctor's hand. He smiled down at her and in a gentle voice told her it belonged to her baby. Kakashi's baby. The thought brought more tears to eyes and at this point she didn't even worry about wiping them away. Listening to the steady beat she knew in that instant she loved this child. Her heart swelled at the thought now of this little life growing inside her. Then the doctor made a sound of surprise, moving the gel covered wand over her abdomen more before turning on her with another beaming smile. There were two heart beats. It was twins.

The last thing she remembered after that was waking up in a hospital bed with an unreadable Hokage sitting by her side. The woman didn't say anything, didn't ask any questions, instead after several minutes of silence she gave a small comforting smile. Again the tears stung at the back of her eyes. And without even knowing what to say, she began revealing everything. And she listened silently, only once had Tsunade said anything and that was when Sakura had been so worked up that she took her hand and said everything would be ok.

The next two weeks had gone by in slow painful ticks of the clock. Tsunade had taken her off active duty and told her when she felt able she could take up more shifts at the hospital for as long as she wanted. Sakura was grateful for the gesture. She definitely needed time to sort things out before Kakashi returned from his mission and she had to drop the bombshell on him. How would he react? She played over the many scenarios in her mind several times. Some were far better than others but all were plausible. It could make him angry or he could accuse her of trying to get pregnant to trap him or he could deny they were his or…..ok so pretty much all the scenario's weren't the best.

Finally, after much mental debate the time came and she stood in front of Kakashi's door content with her decision. They were friends after all right? And they were both adults and could handle this situation like adults. And in the best interest of her unborn children she needed Kakashi. For them, not her, and she would make that clear to him. She could detain her feelings for him if that's what it took to assure the best for her children. They needed their father and she wouldn't deny them of him. The denying part was going to be up to him.

With one last deep breath she tapped his door. Her nerves didn't have time to flutter before he answered. And just as she was going to set her plan into action giving it her all to ignore the demand of his presence he suddenly gave her the second biggest shock of her life. He wrapped his arms around her, pulled up flush against his body before she could even squeak in protest. "Sakura" Her name fell from his lips in a low husky tone, matching the darkening of his lone eye. And then he crashed his cloth covered lips to hers.

Kakashi groaned as her warmth seeped through him having her in his arms again. He didn't know why she was here and right now he didn't care. All he wanted was her, screw just staying friends; if he couldn't have her in his bed then he didn't want her at all. When he first came to that realization during one of those sleepless nights of his mission it had rocked his senses. He needed her, his body yearned for her touch and he just flat out missed her. Instantly he knew he had to take back what he said before about ending their relationship. The last two months had been hell without her. So when he opened the door to her standing there he didn't have to think. His body moved on its own, and right now that suited him just fine. However something wasn't right. Sakura was too…..tense, her lips unresponsive.

Reluctantly he removed his lips and opened his eyes. The look on her face set off 8 out of 10 of his mental alarms. The sight of her lower lip trembling and her eyes brimming with tears made him stumble back from her a step. "What's wrong?" The first tear dropped and it sent a stabbing pain straight to his heart. He hadn't intended to upset her. He tried to wrap his arms around her in comfort but she lurched away. The action irritated him. "I'm sorry" He bit out harsher than intended.

"Don't take that tone with me." She couldn't quite put as much anger behind as she probably wanted. "What is wrong with you?"

His frown deepened. "Nothing. But apparently there's something wrong with you."

She squared her shoulders any trace of tears vanished and her kissable lips formed an angry pout. She really didn't know how cute she really looked. "Of course there is. I came here to talk to you and you just attack me like a dog in heat." Crossing her arms under her breast he had to stifle a groan as her luscious cleavage improved trifold. "We ended that part of our relationship remember."

He mimicked her by crossing his arms. "Maybe I want that part back." He felt a sense of triumph as her eyes widened and her cheeks turned a rosy red.

"That's…" Pink hair waved in the air as she shook her head. "That's not gonna happen Kakashi."

"Why not?" His irritation growing at her sudden defiance, he had figured she would be delighted with idea. "Nothing's changed. We can just hold off on….."

"I'm pregnant."

"….ending our time in bed." The last words fell from his lip in whisper. "What did you just say?"

"I'm pregnant Kakashi."

The last two mental alarms went off. He took a moment to comprehend her words. Previously he had contemplated the idea that she could conceive since they slipped a few times from not using protection. But he had brushed it off. His gaze lowered to her stomach where he finally noticed her hand rested almost protectively. What did she think he was gonna do that she needed to protect their child from him? He closed his eyes and let out a sigh. Surely she had thought he would be outraged. Well, honestly he wasn't completely happy with the idea but what's done is done. And now they had to face the consequences for their actions.

"Don't just stand there." Her voice was a pained whisper. "Say something."

He opened his eyes to see her face shadowed by her pink locks. "I'll take responsibility."

She met his gaze with uncertainty as if waiting for him to say more. "That's it?" She finally spoke.

He gave a slow smile followed by a shrug. "What did you expect?" Curious at the possible scenarios of hers he just blew out of the water.

"I don't…..I mean I didn't…..It really doesn't bother you?" Pure shock swept across her face.

"I won't say I'm truly happy about it, but we can't change it now can we?" He ran a hand through his disheveled hair. "I'm a rational man Sakura and I don't run from my responsibilities."

"I know" She agreed. "It's only me you run from."

His gaze snapped to hers. "What's that supposed to mean?"

"Nothing" She averted her eyes.

No way in hell was he gonna let that one go. "Tell me. What do you mean I run from you?" He couldn't help his irritated tone. "If I remember correctly you were ready to run from me only moments ago."

Flaring emerald eyes turned on him. "That's different. You….." Her words cut off and small growl slipped through her lips. There was no way she couldn't know how sexy she looked riled up. Taking a breath to calm herself she squared her shoulders again. "It's doesn't matter. But there is something else you need to know."

He quirked a curious brow. Inwardly cursing himself for becoming so turned on by her. "What else could there possibly be?" A sudden possibility crossed his mind and it made him tense. Did she not want the child? A sudden need to protect his child washed over him. His child. The words oddly made him feel something deep down he never had before.

"The doctor said its twins"

It was his turn to look shocked. "Twins?" He shot a glance at her stomach. "You mean there are two in there?" He felt the room shift a little and he swayed slightly. "Two? Are you sure?

"There were two heartbeats."

He suddenly felt the need to sit down but his body wouldn't move. After what seemed like forever the clouds finally cleared and he could focus again. He could handle this. It was only one more baby. No problem. "I can do this." He mumbled more to himself than her; he met her now worried gaze. "We can handle this."

Her worried look turned questioning, then she smiled gently. "Yeah we can."

He smiled. And as he worked to get a grip on the situation he could work to get her back into his bed. Because, even now, or maybe even more, he desired her naked beneath him. His smile grew, he could definitely get a handle on this.

Sakura sat on the clinic table, her nerves a fluttering mess as she stared at the clock. Kakashi was late. Had he forgotten? She let out a frustrated sigh. Perhaps he really had forgotten. How could he? She thought she had been very strict in telling him that he had to be present for the ultrasound which should have started already. Maybe she should have went and picked him up instead? But her heart wasn't strong enough to be alone with him anytime soon. Not after there last encounter. She was no doubt relieved he had taken the news so well but then he had tried to keep her from leaving after she had said all she needed to, and she had to convince herself to leave. But when he suddenly asked her to stay with him for the night it rocked her to the core. That time she practically had to run out the door.

His unexpected actions only stirred her feelings to the surface and she couldn't rid herself of them. But she refused to have such a meaningless physical relationship with him when she would just end up hurt. So thats why she has been avoiding seeing him. It was probably selfish of her since he sought her out several times, but that was too bad. He was right, she was the one running.

"We better get a started." The doctor gave her a sympathetic smile has he stood next to her with a bottle of gel in one hand and a wand in the other.

Sakura frowned glancing at the door then at the doctor. She nodded and laid back on the table pulling her shirt up. She knew the doctor couldn't just wait around all day. "Ready when you are."

The doctor squirted the cold gel onto her rounding stomach and it sent a shiver through her body. Her heart began to beat against her ribcage in sudden anticipation. As the doctor lowered the wand to her stomach her eyes were glued to black screen. But the sudden crashing sound of the door hitting the wall made her jump and her head spun towards the direction of the disturbance.

"Am…Am I too late." Kakashi heaved in rough breaths.

"You're just in time." The doctor chuckled.

Sakura felt the pressure on her stomach as the doctor proceeded with the process, but she was too focused on Kakashi as he walked towards her, a look of relief relaxing his features that he had made it on time. His presence was demanding and he looked devastatingly sexy as he smiled behind his mask down at her.

"Sorry I'm late." He covered her hand with his.

Her heart filled with more love for him in that one moment and tears stung the back of her eyes. Why did he have to be like this? She can't fight her feelings for him when he was being to kind and gentle to her. "It's ok." She whispered, scared that if she spoke too loud her voice would crack with emotion.

"Both babies look healthy." The doctor chimed.

Sakura broke from her thoughts and she turned back towards the screen. Suddenly the once black screen displayed an image that stole her breath away and captured her heart. The black and white image of the lives growing inside was absolutely amazing. Such a strong feeling of love for them rose through the previous unshed tears spilled down her cheeks. Kakashi squeezed her hand gently and she looked up at him again. His lone eye wide in awe at the image, she wondered if he felt the same love for them as she had.

"Would you like to know the sexes?" The doctor asked.

"Yes" Kaskashi eagerly replied then looked down at her, his awestruck look changed to another gentle smile. He wiped at her stream of tears with the tips of his fingers. "That is if you want to know."

Her heart did another flutter. "Yes please." She had to avert her eyes away from him before she blurted out how much she loved.

"It's one boy and…" He moved the wand from one side to other. "Make that two boys." He beamed. "Congratulations!"

The doctor printed two snapshots and gave one to each of them, cleaning up the gel as he gave them a few tips and assured them everything was right on track. He addressed Kakashi and told him to make sure to take good care of her in her gentle state. With a nod and a smile from Kakashi the doctor excused himself, reminding her to make another appointment in one month.

When he left, Kakashi helped Sakura up and to her feet. She tried to pull her hand away but he wouldn't let go. "Kakashi?"

Kakashi suddenly crouched down as if his knees gave way, his grip on her hand tightening. "Thank you Sakura" He breathed.

"Fo….for what?" She squeezed the words past the lump in her throat.

He finally let go of her hand to gently run them over her swollen stomach. "For my sons." He pressed a gentle cloth covered kiss to the mound. "For everything" He placed another gentle kiss before looking up at her. "Thank you Sakura."

Her throat tightened at the love reflected in his eyes. He did feel the same as her about their sons. A tear slid down her cheek and she wiped it away. "You don't have to thank me Kakashi." This time her voice came out on a shaky breath.

"Yes I do." Again he focused on her stomach running his hands across it. "Never in my life have I felt the need to protect something so much in my life. I didn't think I ever wanted to be a father, but now…. " He placed yet another kiss as another tear fell. "I love them already." His voice held an emotion she had never heard from him before.

Her heart softened, she was so happy he felt so strongly. Their sons were surely going to be loved. Now, if only he could feel the same way about her she could smile instead of cry.

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