Chapter: Two
A/N: Sorry for late updates. I had terrible writer's block. Thank you to those who have reviewed.
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto. I just borrowed them for my guilty pleasures.
Telling them
Sasuke stopped chewing midway and began to cough. Sakura handed him the glass of water to wash it down. They were having dinner on their couch. Simple spaghetti and meatball with extra tomatoes.
"What? I beg your pardon?"
"I know you heard me the first time. Not repeating it." Sakura replied exasperatedly. "Look I already had a long day with Ino about this.I don't need you to react like this too although it's expected."
"Well what else could you have expected? You can't expect me to remain calm when you go ahead and tell me you're pregnant. When did you find out?" He asked narrowing his eyes.
Sakura shifted uncomfortably. Although this is a normal reaction provided their situation. They were only twenty one and struggling with college and med school respectively. She knows it's more pressure on him than her due to his somewhat uptight family.
"I found out this morning and I just didn't know how to tell you. I mean I know how much pressure it puts on both of us now and I needed to convince myself first I actually am pregnant. I didn't want my kid to feel like I never wanted her or him. It may be an inconvinient time but this is nothing unwanted. That's why I waited until I told you. She finishes in one breath.
"If you're finished I would like to state my opinion as well." Sasuke joked to lighten the mood which made his girlfriend roll her eyes at him. " I was just shocked. Yes it might have been a little earlier than we anticipated but I assure you it is nothing unwanted. I want this baby. Maybe more than anything right now, well maybe except you but I'll think about it later." He said pulling her closer. he pulled onto his chest holding on tight.
"I'm sorry I was imposing my self doubts on you." She mumbled in his chest.
" Hn."
"shut up."
"Shouldn't we be celebrating?"
"I can't drink champagne. I'm carrying your spawn."
"Hey, that's our baby you're talking about. An the other celebrating." He said signaling the end of conversation. With that she started pulling him towards their bedroom.
"Come along now Papa."
After all the thrill of that evening passed. The couple snuggled up under a pile of sheets to preserve the remaining warmth in their bodies, both short of falling asleep. Sakura was wrapped up in Sasuke's arms, her cheek against his chest and his chin rested upon her head after basking in after glow led Sakura to ask the inevitable.
"You know we have to tell our parents. Right?" Sasuke just groaned and pulled her in closer.
"Hn.'
"We can't avoid it."
"We'll tell them after I make sure our mothers won't kill me. You're safe because you're carrying the grandchild." Sasuke said without opening his eyes.
"Fine but just so you know, we have a lot to discuss."
"Hn."
"Are you even listening to me? Sasuke-kun?" Sakura tilted her head up only to find the man asleep.
"Unbelievable ." She muttered under her breath before snuggling closer to him and falling asleep.
His parents' house.
Sasuke and Sakura were nervously seated at the family room on a love seat opposite to his parents. Both Fugaku and Mikoto were looking at them expectantly. Earlier, they told the couple they had something important to tell them. Mikoto being ever the optimist started glowing all of a sudden while his father remained ever the expressionless.
Itachi was on abroad visiting his girlfriend. No one there to make things easier for the young couple.
"Mother, Father , we have something important to tell you..." Sasuke slowly began. Mikoto jumped in excitement and told her husband, "I knew it. I told you they'd do it young. A pair like this should never waste time. You two just focus on your studies I'll do all the preparations for announcements and parties, also Sakura I'll need to contact your mother for arrangements as well..." And she continued .
"Mother. What are you talking about ?" Sasuke questioned.
"Well, your engagement of course . Isn't that what you were going to tell us? Or are you breaking up? "
"Mikoto, let the boy finish. Go on."
By that time Sakura was too shocked to process anything. Suddenly she got up and ran towards the bathroom. Sasuke made sure to run after her as did his mother. They found the girl throwing up into the toilet. After she finished he handed her a glass of water.
"Sasuke, is Sakura pregnant ?" Mikoto asked tentatively
Sakura nodded silently to answer the question.
"I'm going to be a grandmother?" Mikoto started tearing up at the spot. Sakura overwhelmed by hormones joined and hugged the woman while Sasuke awkwardly stood there. He decided now was a good time to tell his father since mother already knows.
Fugaku was still sitting at the same spot going through his news paper.
"Father, we are having a baby. I know it's very soon and we have to think about our careers as well as our studies but I promise we'll try our best to raise this kid the best way possible."
"You know that's the longest thing you ever said to me. Whatever you do, never neglect the responsibility you have towards your family. Congratulations." Then he got up and headed towards his room.
"Are you upset?" Sasuke asked.
"Frankly, I don't know. But it's been a long time since I've seen your Mother so happy. Maybe this child will be the blessing our family always needed." With that he left.
In the other room Mikoto was giving Sakura advice on healthy pregnancy. They were excitedly discussing about babies. Sasuke walked in and his mother looked up.
"How did it go with your father?" Mother asked expectantly .
"Better than expected. " He said while Sakura beamed at him.
"Hopefully he'll like the kid more than he likes me." Sakura said after they got in the car and drove to her parents' house for dinner. The fact that she was still unwelcomed by his father was still a little uncomfortable .
Her Parent's house.
Dinner was a pleasant affair at her parents' were all seated at the kotatsu. Her father would throw in offhanded jokes now and then and her Mother would pressure him into taking second helpings. they talked a little while before dropping the bomb.
"Mama, Papa, we need to tell you guys something. It's important so I need you to listen to me before any reaction. Okay?" Both of her parents stopped doing what they were to listen to their daughter intently. Sakura took Sasuke's hand under the table to calm herself.
"Mama, Papa, I'm pregnant." And that was it.
Kizashi Haruno started laughing loudly while his wife stood still.
"That was a good one , sweetheart. Who knew you could joke like your old man? You too Sasuke excellent performance." He continued top laugh until he saw their bewildered expressions. "It is a joke right? My daughter isn't pregnant with your spawn, is she? Sakura? Mebuki?"
Mother and daughter were both too frozen up to react by then. So Sasuke took over. Fatherly duties.
"Sir it is not a joke. We are having a baby. And even though we are young we intend to shoulder our responsibilities to our best and raise this child." He finished.
"You think raising a child is that easy? Children bring with them happiness, yes but when happiness is overflown by responsibilities what will you do then? How can you be so sure that you won't get fed up of all the sleepless nights and tantrums? That you won't leave my daughter by herself to fend for this child? You're still young and sometimesw love isn't just enough." Kizashi debated oppening a whole can of worms.
" I don't intend to neglect my responsibilities and nor do I want to do this out of mere obligation. I want this family. All of it. I know parenting isn't a piece of cake and that we have a lot ahead of us. But we also have each other to help us through things. And hopefully two sets of Grandparents to guide us." Sasuke finished leaving the room speechless.
"Yes, Papa. Our relationship is one built on trust and love and yes we're young but I think if we try and Give it our best, we can all become a pretty nice family. But Mama, Papa, I need you by my side and this kid would be so lucky to have you as grandparents as well as Sasuke's parents."
"Alright, fine. You have us convinced." Sakura's mother finally obliged.
"But...'
"Stop it now Kizashi. They're adults now. And I trust them to not mess this up. How far along are you?" Mebuki asked
"About a few weeks. Give or take. " Sakura said tentatively.
"It's been a while since we got this kind of a happy news. I'll get cake to celebrate."
Later when the new to-be parents drove home. I can't wait to tell to tell Aniki." Sasuke said
pondered, "You know this kid will be loved so much. And there's still a bunch on annoying Uncles and Aunts we need to tell."
"Yes she will. "
"You still need to give a legitimate reason why you told Yamanaka before me."
"Oh shut up you horny bastard." Tch, Hormones.