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Seeing Sakura alive was the best thing Kakashi has seen in a long time. It set his heart at ease but anger still coursed through him seeing her disheveled state. Her hair was in tangles and her face pale beneath her tears. But the trail of blood that flowed down her neck soaking into her shirt was enough to send him over the edge. His gaze again darted to the man responsible and his grip on the kunai tightened. He should kill him; kill him for taking her and threatening the life of his family. Taking a step closer he took pleasure in the fear that reflected in the other man's eyes. Bringing the kunai closer to the man's flesh he gritted his teeth. How easy it would be to strike him and watch the life leave his eyes. How it would please him to see the man crumple to the floor to let death take him.
"That's enough Kakashi." The voice of an Anbu member stilled his thoughts.
Kakashi pressed the blade against the man's neck and leaned in closer to his trembling form. "You're lucky today. But if I ever see your face again I won't hesitate to kill you." The man whimpered and Kakashi lowered his blade as two Anbu rushed passed him to take the man into custody.
Assuring the man posed no more threat he quickly turned his attention to Sakura. She had lowered her head to the ground and was sniffling back more tears. His heart squeezed and he sank to his knees next her. She must have been so frightened, the idea of it making the need to protect her grow stronger. "Sakura" He reached out and cursed the slight tremble in his hand as it settled on her arm and slowly moved up over her shoulder.
She opened her now red and swollen eyes and met his gaze. "Took you long enough." Her try for humor failed when she couldn't hold the shaky smile on her face any longer. She frantically reached for him and he caught her trembling hand in his.
"I'm here." He assured her as her fingers laced through his. He took this moment to quickly assess her injuries. There was a lot of blood and she was pretty pale. With his free hand he swept her hair away from her neck and grazed her skin for the source. Finding the cut on her neck his hand stilled. It wasn't near any major arteries but if they waited much longer the blood loss would have been fatal. His grip on her hand tightened, he had been so close to losing her and still the thought terrified him. "You're injured Sakura." He applied pressure against the wound gently.
"I am?" She looked shocked at the news as her free hand reached towards her neck until her fingers grazed his. A frown marred her features. "He nicked me with his kunai. I had forgotten all about it."
It was Kakashi's turn to frown now as he shook his head. "You're so reckless."
"Don't look at me like that." She pouted. "I was fighting for my life."
"I'm sorry; you were very brave to put up a fight." He gave her a gentle smile. "Can you apply pressure to the wound so I can carry you?" He unwound his fingers from hers and placed it on her neck. Gently he put one hand behind her back and one hand under her knees and slowly lifted her from the floor. "We need to get to the hospital." She nodded closing her eyes and rested her head against his chest. Having her in his arms made the last of his fears fade. He was so close to losing her. He pulled her tighter against him and swallowed back emotions that began to rise. "I swear I'm never letting you out of my sight again." He whispered brushing his cloth covered lips against her forehead. "Never."
After two nights in the hospital Sakura couldn't be happier to finally be home. All she had needed was a couple stitches and some rest. She hadn't wanted to spend two nights in the hospital but agreed so they could keep a close eye on the babies. Thankfully everything was just fine; they were as healthy as ever. Now she waited impatiently as Kakashi unlocked the door. "Hurry up already."
Kakashi chuckled. "Impatient much?" He mused as the lock clicked.
"Yes." She pouted. All she wanted to do was snuggle on the couch with Kakashi and do absolutely nothing but relax. After everything that's happened she just wanted to forget everything and get back to her life. Senji had been thrown behind bars and that was good enough for her. Despite everything that happened to him he was a danger to her and perhaps others. Plus she got to scold Tsunade for lying to her about what had happened to Senji. They probably could have avoided this whole thing if the older woman had just told her the truth. So now she was content and just happy to be out of harm's way. "Come on already." She let out an irritated sigh. "It's unlocked so let me in."
He chuckled again and turned towards her keeping his hand on the doorknob. "Alright, don't get so worked up."
He finally turned the knob and let the door swing open and she raised a questioning brow as he scooted out of the way with a mischievous look on his face. But before she could even think of asking what he was up to her gaze took in the numerous familiar faces standing in their living room smiling at her.
"Surprise." Kakashi said from behind her as he wrapped his arms around her. He wasn't able to bring his hands together in front of her anymore but he seemed more than happy to ghost his fingers on the sides of her swollen middle.
She stared on with wide eyes. "Why is everyone here?"
"It's your baby shower." Ino chimed.
"We wanted to surprise you." Hinata smiled.
Sakura's heart melted and emotions choked her. "You did." She smiled and craned her neck to look at Kakashi. "Did you plan this?"
He smiled but shook his head. "They have been planning one more months now." He nodded his head in their direction. "The date was set for next month but they worked all day yesterday to have it ready before you got home. They thought it would help to cheer you up after your whole ordeal."
She placed her hands her over his at her sides and looked back to the many smiling faces. "This means so much." She smiled. "Thank you everyone."
The rest of the afternoon was spent laughing and enjoying the company of her friends and comrades. It seemed everyone had made it and it was the liveliest her apartment had ever been. Her kitchen table was over flowing with food and she didn't feel the least bit guilty for finishing off three plates. Whoever had made the chocolate cake was welcome to bake for her anytime. It had melted in her mouth and tasted absolutely divine. Hours were spent with everyone awing over the size her stomach and she found it humorous when Sai and Neji were completely entranced at the fact they could see the babies kick. They pawed her middle like curious little kids trying to solve and unsolvable puzzle.
And the presents, they were more than she could have asked for. She received a dozen of the cutest outfits she had ever seen. There were also at least five boxes of diapers, two rattles, 10 bottles and 4 blankets. She had thought she couldn't have asked for more, then Naruto carried in a beautiful wooden rocking chair with cherry blossoms carved throughout the lightly stained wood. It was amazing and she hugged him tightly. He blushed and at first couldn't meet her gaze, it was then she remembered the ramen incident. Her own cheeks tinted pink and she whispered an apology to him before hugging him again.
The day had went by so fast before she knew it the sun was setting and the guests were dwindling until only Ino, Hinata and Tenten remained cleaning up the place and putting away any uneaten food. Sakura had tried to help but they insisted that she just take a seat and relax while they did the work. By the time they were done the place was spotless. Where were they days earlier when she went on her cleaning spree? They would have had it done in no time. As soon as they were done they let themselves out. Even after Sakura asked them to stay and visit since she really hadn't seen much of them in a while. But they politely declined and went on their way.
It wasn't till the place was empty and quiet that she realized Kakashi was nowhere in sight. "Kakashi?"
"In here." His voiced carried from the bedroom.
"What are you doing?"
"Mmmm, nothing much."
Nothing much huh? That usually meant he was up to something. She sighed laying her head back closing her eyes. She'd go check on him but she was too comfy to move. But she had to admit she'd be more comfy if she could curl up next to Kakashi. "Why don't you come out here?" Minutes passed and Kakashi never showed nor did he answer. She lifted her head and frowned looking towards the hallway. "Kakashi?"
"Yes Sakura?"
"Come out here."
It was quiet for a moment before he answered. "Nah, I'm content back here."
She was taken aback by his answer. Usually he would jump on the chance to hold her. What exactly was he doing back there? She pursed her lips. Fine if he wanted to be that way she would just go and bug the hell out of him. With much effort she pushed herself to the edge of the couch and stood slowly. She let out a breath as she made it to her feet and placed her hand on her stomach. "I can't wait till you guys come out. Mommy misses being able to move." She giggled when she got a small kick as her answer while she waddled her way to the bedroom.
Making it to the doorway of the room she stopped dead in her tracks, her mouth open ready to start a rant about how he made her move. But all her focus was lost as she stared wide eyed at Kakashi sprawled out on his back, one hand tucked behind his head while the other held his favorite novel on a bed that was far bigger than the one that used to sit there.
"Hi Sakura." He smirked as he lowered his book to his chest. "How did you like your party?"
Her gaze shot to him, to the bed then back to him. Jerking her hand up, she pointed at the large invader. "What is that thing?"
"Last time I checked it was a bed." He mused.
She pursed her lips. "I can see that, but why is it in here? Where's my bed?" A pout formed on her face. It took her forever to find a bed she liked.
"This is your bed." He played innocent.
"Aren't you just full of humor today?"
Laughing he set his book on the nightstand as he sat up moving to dangle his legs over the edge. Dangle! It stood that high. That means there's no way she can even get into it in her current state for how tall it sat. "Come here." He motioned his hands in a come-hither movement.
Looking at his outstretched hand she hesitated wanting to smack him rather than fall for his charm. But she couldn't help falling for it as she walked forward to place her hand in his. He pulled her close and tucked her between his thighs and held her there by wrapping his arms around her.
"What's wrong? You don't like it?"
She looked down at the bed and frowned before meeting his gaze again. "I liked my old bed. It was comfy."
His eye crinkled in a smile. "This one's comfy too." He bounced a couple times trying to show her it is as he says.
"It's too high." She gave another pout.
"Is that all?" He chuckled. "In that case…"
A gasp came from her as he picked her up and over and miraculously set her next to him on the bed flat on her back. She sank into the softness and had to admit that it was pretty comfy. There's no way she would say that out loud though after seeing his pleased grin. "I can't expect you to be here to lift me into bed all the time."
"Why not?" It was his turn to pout. "I like taking you to bed."
She tried to keep a straight face but failed and a giggle erupted from her. "I like when you take me to bed too but what if you're not here."
He scooted closer draping his arm over her and pulled his mask down before nuzzling her neck. "I'll always be here so you don't have to worry about that."
Her eyes fluttered shut and heat seared through her body right to her core at the feel of his lips grazing against her neck. It's been so long since they made love and her body ached to feel him. But… "Kakashi" her voice came out sounding needier than she intended. "We can't."
"I know" He sighed sounding defeated.
She felt bad for him, but she wanted it just as much as he did. "So why'd you buy a new bed anyways?" Maybe a change of subject would ease the sexual tension.
"Because I don't want to sleep on the couch anymore." His voice was muffled against her neck. "In this bed I can cuddle with you until you get too hot then I can just scoot away from you." She could hear the pout in his voice and his grip tightened on her. "Even though I would rather hold you this was my last option. I don't want to let you go."
Her heart swelled with love but ached at the same time. She always made him sleep on the couch when she got too hot and she never thought it bothered him all that bad since he knew it wouldn't be forever. But she wrong. Plus he was still feeling the terror of her kidnapping. She figured that out when he wouldn't leave her side at the hospital. However, they never spoke about the incident at all while she at the hospital. It just became something they wanted to put behind them and forget. Apparently that was going to be harder than they both anticipated. Because if she was honest, really honest she would admit that she was still terrified to lose him too. When she thought he had died she felt like her heart had been ripped out.
She pulled away enough to roll on her side and face him. Sure enough he had a look on his face that verified her suspicion. Gently she placed her hand on his cheek; he closed his eyes and leaned into her touch. "I was so scared to lose you." Emotion shook his whispered voice. "I was a frantic mess when I came home and found you missing." He covered her hand with his savoring her touch. "I don't know what I would do if something happened to you." He met her gaze and pain reflected in her eyes as his hand moved down to rub over her belly. "Or if something happened to our sons…..I don't know what I would have done."
Tears threatened to fall as her fear began to surface. "I know. It felt like part of me died when that explosion went off." She gave a small smile. "But you survived. We survived."
He matched her smile and lifted his hand to gently wipe a tear that was sliding her cheek. "And from now on I'm going to protect all three you. I'll make sure nothing like that ever happens again." Leaning in he feathered a kiss across her lips before capturing them ever so gently. So much emotion reflected in the gentle kiss that it made her heart skip.
Unable to help herself, she darted her tongue out to graze his bottom lip. Then something that sounded like a growl resonated from him before he completely devoured her mouth. His tongue delved between her lips and he took control of her mouth his tongue tracing every inch of it. She easily lost herself in the kiss. How she missed being locked in his embrace letting him to anything he pleased to her wanton body filling both their desires. But then she felt his hand move lower rounding over her middle towards the V of her legs and she had to get control of the situation.
"Kakashi" She took hold of his arm stopping it's decent. "We can't. Doctors' orders."
He groaned and reluctantly withdrew his hand before rolling onto his back. "This sucks." He muttered.
"It does." She agreed. "But not much longer."
Quickly he jumped to his knees and put his face close to her stomach. "Listen, you guys need to hurry up and come out. Daddy needs to get laid."
"Kakashi!"
He looked at her with a sheepish grin. "Oh right, sorry." He turned his attention back to her baby bump. "And mommy needs to get laid too."
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