||AUTHOR'S NOTE||
Hello everyone! How have you all been? Well just in case some of you did not read my profile, 2012 was not exactly the best year for me as many unfortunate things happened in my life. I will not delve into details, but I just want to say a few things. I'm sorry for not being able to keep my promise with you all and meet you all in 2012 with new chapters. But I also want to thank you all as well. Thank you to those who have been patiently waiting for updates, thank you to new readers and old. Thank you for all your kind comments, they really cheer me up. ^^ Now that 2013 has come I hope to continue this piece of Sasuhina fiction and possibly even finish it within this year. Also I have changed my pen name from mkhatake hatake-emi! Hopefully you will all be able to continue this journey with me. Okay enough of the sappy author's note! I hope you enjoy the latest chapter of 'FROM HEREAFTER'
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-Please forgive all and any mistakes in grammar or spelling, it's been a while .-
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Sasuke let out a sigh as he walked into his home. It was already late and dark outside. Hinata smiled at seeing him sit on the couch. He looked so comfortable and happy.
"Hungry?" Hinata asked as she placed her bag on the floor underneath the table that sat near the front door. She made her way over to the kitchen, first passing Sasuke who was sitting on the couch, with his chin up, and eyes closed to the ceiling.
"Hinata." He said with his eyes closed.
"Hmn?" Hinata looked over her shoulder.
"Come here." He said smoothly. Hinata walked over curiously.
"What is it?" She asked while getting closer to him. She felt him tug on her wrist, he pulled her into him. She let out a small and surprised yelp. She made sure not to fall onto him; she didn't want to hit her stomach hard. She controlled herself and her stomach ended up just hovering above him.
"Sasuke-kun…" She said softly. He leaned in and silenced her. His kiss was rough; he let out a harsh breath through his nose. Hinata let out a satisfied hum as he placed a hand on the zipper of her sweater and pulled down. His other hand swiftly pulled her sweater off one shoulder.
"Sasuke…" Hinata pulled away slightly. He reconnected their kiss quickly not letting her go. Her hands pushed against his chest and the back of the couch, separating them.
"Sasuke-kun, we can't." She said breathlessly, she was rosy, her lips red from their passionate kiss.
"We can't?" He looked her up and down.
"Y-You…Sakura said no strenuous activity." Hinata said calmly. Sasuke gave her a peculiar look.
"Are you on…" He said softly.
"No…" She said getting up onto her feet.
Sasuke caught her hands and held them. "I've missed you." His voice was silky. Hinata caught her breath. She thought for a moment and straddled his lap. Sasuke perked up at her sudden action. Hinata placed her hands on his shoulders and leaned in for a light kiss. She pulled away, Sasuke pulled down the other side of her sweater, exposing her mesh t-shirt underneath.
"Sasuke-kun…" She said softly. His eyes met with hers.
"I can't…" She said it again.
"We can go slowly." He said impatiently.
"No, I can't." She said looking down. She hesitated and looked up at his seductive eyes. "I-I'm…five months…p-pregnant." She watched as Sasuke's eyes widened in surprise. He glanced down at her flat stomach.
"Y-You're sure?" He said looking at her. Hinata nodded her head with a small smile.
"Five months." She said softly.
"Five?" His hands around her hips loosened. Other than his widened eyes; he looked and spoke normally. The two sat there for a moment in silence.
"Sasuke-kun?" Hinata slid her hands down to his chest. He looked up at her; his hands glided smoothly up her sides and up to cup her face and the back of her head. She smiled and leaned in, the two kissed gently and lovingly.
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"…ta…nata…Hinata…" Hinata squirmed about letting out an irritated moan. She was in bed; make that her warm and comfy bed. She could hear Sasuke's voice; though gentler than usual it was his voice. A warm touch snuck up and under her night gown giving her stomach—and mind—a slight shock.
"Sasuke…" She let out. Her tired and almost wheezy like voice accentuated the 'suke' of his name.
"Wake up, it's time to eat." Sasuke said, sounding as though he was holding back his laughter from her unusual morning voice. Hinata reluctantly rose upward, shifting her weight and leaning against the headboard of the bed. She felt the weight of Sasuke lift off the bed, and heard his footsteps leave the room. Her eyes were closed; still heavy with sleep. She nodded in and out of sleep, and had a hard time keeping her head up. Minutes later light footsteps made their way into the room; a quick 'shwick' sound startled her and her sleepy thoughts. The curtains were opened letting bright light into the room; Hinata let out an exhausted sigh. She rubbed her eyes harshly, trying to get her senses together.
"Have a good sleep?" Again, his gentle voice called out to her. He sounded calmer than his usual stoic self. Hinata opened her eyes and looked downward as to not catch too much of the bright morning light in her tired eyes. She mumbled and shook her head yes, as her eyes tried to focus on the warm blanket surrounding her lower half.
It had been a week since Hinata had told Sasuke about her pregnancy; it had also been a week since Sasuke was released from the hospital. Though his body had been recovering at a good pace, just to be sure that he was fully healed before going back on more missions Sakura had talked Naruto into letting Sasuke have another week of rest at home. Though he retaliated against them both, his words didn't get to the Hokage and his doctor.
/FLASHBACK/-two days ago.-
"I just used up too much chakra; a week's rest is good enough" Sasuke said glaring at the Hokage as they sat on the couches in the Uchiha living room.
"No, you're not heading out for another week. There's no negotiating on this." Naruto said firmly.
Sasuke leaned forward, his body wanting to leap off the couch; his hands itching to grab Naruto by his collar. "You agreed to one weeks rest, why did you change your mind? Don't underestimate me; you know there are some missions only I can do. " Hinata could do nothing but stand idly in the kitchen listening to the men's conversation in the other room. She understood both sides, work is important to Sasuke. His position as a squad leader for the ANBU was nothing to laugh at, nonetheless something just anyone could do. Yet it was endearing for her to hear that Sasuke had something else that cared for his well-being just as much as her.
"There's nothing you can say or do, you're resting for another week. It's final. The paperwork is already done." Naruto speaks again as he stands up ready to leave.
Sasuke scoffs and looks to the side in annoyance. "This is nonsense, complete bullshi…"
The sliding door opens and a female voice soon follows. "Sorry I'm late, did you tell him yet?" In the kitchen Hinata stiffens as she realizes that the voice was none other than Sakura.
Again Sasuke scoffs, this time much louder and in disbelief. He turns his head back to Naruto, his eyes burning into the Hokage in anger. Sakura stands there silently examining the situation at hand.
"Are you serious? Can't you see I'm already getting better, one week is more than enough why should I rest for another?" Sasuke says, this time directing his voice towards Sakura.
Sakura stands at the door, after giving Naruto a quick glance before she looks back at Sasuke. "I know you're angry but we can't risk it, it's just that it's better if you had a longer time to rest so…"
"Hello." Hinata walks in with a tray of hot tea and dangos for three. "Tea…" Hinata gives Sasuke a quick glance, their eyes don't meet as his are angrily affixed on Naruto.
"Ah~" Naruto lets out a chuckle. "Hinata, we're just about to leave." He grins and turns to sakura, grabbing her wrist. "Thanks Hinata! Maybe next time!"
"Eh…ah...but…" Sakura having slipped out of only one shoe quickly slips it back on and is dragged out the house by Naruto.
"One more week. It's in paper. No negotiating!" Naruto yells as the two leave the property.
/END FLASHBACK/
"Oi…" A startled Hinata perks up as Sasuke successfully gains her attention from the end of the bed. He's slightly bending forward, looking at her intensely as if he's examining her. She looks at him blankly, the circles under her eyes darker than ever.
"I'm going to tell Naruto." He says as he moves over to the side of the bed, making his way towards her.
"W-What? T-Tell him?" She stutters frantically, her eyes follow him as he walks towards her—her mouth still slightly agape in surprise. Looking into her eyes he leans towards her, closely as if he were to kiss her at that very moment.
"Yes. Today." He says bluntly before giving her a teasing smirk. He leans back and stands straight, his posture very dominant. His shirtless upper body revealing his toned muscles and light scars from times past.
"Well…I wasn't thinking of telling anyone j-just yet…" Hinata says while gripping the blanket tightly.
Sasuke's voice slightly rises. "We can't just wait till the arrival date can we? And why should we hide this? This…" He takes a breath calming him from raising his voice any further. Gently, he speaks again. "I don't want you to keep going on missions. You're in no state to do so."
He was right. She was in no state to go on missions anymore. Though a week had past they and Shizune were still the only ones who knew of the pregnancy. Since the time she had told him she had still gone on missions for work, though insignificant and only within the village her stamina had depleted drastically and could not keep up with even the simplest of missions. Though her stomach was still smaller than the usual five month pregnant woman, the usual pregnancy symptoms had finally started taking effect. Her feet were swelling, her appetite increased, her emotions out of whack and she was stressed more than ever. Still, it wasn't that she didn't want to tell anyone or everyone, she just didn't know how to go about it.
Hinata silently nodded her head yes. The look in her eyes softened and a small smile shone on her face as she looked at the man she loved. "Okay." Though quiet and soft her answer got to him, he leaned in and kissed her gently on the lips. Slowly his kisses came at her with more fervor, his tongue coaxing her bottom lip his hand raised up to her cheek caressing her soft and delicate skin. Small smacks were echoed in the room as she began to kiss back. The weight of his body over powered her and her back lay flat on the bed, he was careful—raising himself up with one arm on the side of her as to not put pressure on her stomach. After long he finally parted his lips from hers and they breathe heavily, both their hearts beating fast; they had not been intimate for so long. Even a simple kiss turned into something exhilarating. His hand cupping her cheek slowly moved downward his fingers now on her chin raising her to face upward; he trailed soft kissed down her jaw line and neck. Releasing her chin his hand lay flat on her chest moving to her shoulder, slipping off the strap of her night gown. Hinata mewed and her back arched as she felt his tongue slither across her collarbone.
Sasuke raised his head. "Hinata…" He stares deeply into her eyes. She stared back into the dark abyss whilst letting out wispy long breaths. He watched as her chest fell and rose at each breath. Her arms surround his sides; palms lying flat against his bare skin they make their way up his back, her fingertips tracing him ever so lightly. His eyes shut for a moment as his takes a breath inward, releasing a satisfied hiss. A long breath follows as he opens his eyes and looks down on her again, this time looking hungrier for more. Yet something stops him, they pause for a moment with pure silence.
"Breakfast." His voice almost sounded weak, he raises himself up and off of her. 'Breakfast?' She thinks to herself in disappointment. She lies for a moment more, staring blankly at the ceiling above her; listening to Sasuke's footsteps leave the room and go down the corridor. Her disappointment, though not soon, withers away and she makes her way out of bed.
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"Sasuke-dono, please allow me to do that." The maid said nervously as Sasuke hovered over a pot on the stove that he was constantly stirring. "Sasuke-dono, I insist." She urged once again, concentrating on not looking at his exposed chest and stomach area as the sleeping shirt he was wearing was not buttoned.
"No. You go and take care of the other things that need to be done." He said while looking into the pot. "I'm just re-heating the soup, this; even I can do." He says while warmly.
"Ah…Understood. I'll take my leave." The maid said with a tint of blush in her cheeks. 'Though, you really don't need to keep on stirring it Sasuke-dono…' The maid thought to herself as she left the kitchen.
"Good morning." Hinata and the maid said in sync as they cross paths in the corridor. Hinata makes her way into the kitchen and hovers beside Sasuke at the stove. She inhales the fragrant miso soup and turns to the fridge.
"Hungry?" Sasuke asks as he looks over at her. "Pftt." His laughter gets caught in his throat as he watches Hinata eat pickled plums out of a small glass jar.
"Hm?" Her face turns red with embarrassment, as she slips one last pickled plum into her mouth. "Is something funny?" She asks innocently.
"No." Sasuke turns back towards the stove with a bewildered smile on his face. Hinata closes the jar and places it back in the fridge. Leaning against the counter she stares silently at Sasuke's back. The ladle clinking against the metal pot resonated throughout the kitchen as they both did not speak. This morning's intimacy was still on her mind. She wanted to touch him and feel him once again, just like earlier. No, she wanted him even more than that. Her cheeks began to warm, her breathing deepened, her eyes hooded and her vision a haze.
"Sa-suke-kun." Her voice leapt out of her throat, cracking slightly.
"Mm?" He answered as per usual, without looking back at her. Concentrating on the pot he gave the soup a last stir and turned off the stove. 'Bowl…' He reached up and opened the cupboard. His arm above him, two bowls in his one hand and a ladle in the other; he suddenly froze on the spot. Hinata had her hands on his bare stomach and chest, her cheek flush against his back and her fingertips tracing his skin in small strokes. The warmth of her buxom chest seeped through the thin material of his sleeping shirt.
He set the bowls and ladle on the counter and moved further away from the still hot stove. Turning around to face her he spoke.
"Hinata, you have to ea…" He was silenced. Hinata's lips were on his, her eyes hooded; her breaths fast. Sasuke stood amazed at her taking the initiative; it had been long since she had last done so. Excitement filled his body. He loved it when she got this way, he longed for it. Their tongues were suddenly intertwined in a deep kiss. The heat between them was so intense not even the lingering taste of the pickled plums could stop them. Both their hands in each other's hair they kiss passionately as if it were a competition. Overtaking each other's mouths and not letting one another go for even a second. Hinata pulled away first as a stifled moan escaped through her lips. Instinctively Sasuke begins to grind against her; his hands peeling away at her cardigan, wanting to quickly feel her bare skin. Hinata leans backward her palms flat on his chest; they slide downward to the drawstring of his loose fitting sweat pants. Her eyes fixate on his lower region and she quickly unties the drawstring. Her breathing rapid she leans in and kisses down his chest to his stomach, slowly getting on her knees.
"Agh…" A light gasp shakily escapes Sasuke lips as he holds himself up against the counter. He releases one of his hands from the counter and places it gently on the top of her head, lightly grasping a handful of hair.
"Sasuke…" Hinata looks up at him, her lips pink and worn from all the kissing. Sasuke tilts his head backward and inhales a loud and deep breath through his mouth. Her slender fingers make their way into the waist band of his pants and boxer briefs. Slowly she strips his bottom half, revealing his semi-hard self. He looks down at her as she takes it into her hand. Slowly her gentle touch gains rhythm, she strokes him unyieldingly and he begins to grow harder.
"Mhm." She hums as her tongue runs up his shaft and over the tip; tasting every bit of him, savoring him. Slowly she takes him into her mouth, her hand pumping in unison she hums delightfully.
"Ugh…Hina…" He releases the grip of her hair in his hand and places both of his hands at the side of her head. "Hina…" He whispers out of breath. He bucks into her mouth, sending himself deeper into her. She moans in shock, she places her hands at his sides and starts to synchronize with him.
"Agh, Hinata…" His hips move faster "I…" Hinata takes hold of the base of his member and releases her mouth from him. She looks up and sees Sasuke looking down at her, his mouth agape and taking in heavy breaths. She continues to stroke him vigorously with two hands. His head tilts back, his chin to the ceiling.
"Ngh…agh…"As he throws his head forward, his hips buck into her hands one last time spilling all of him onto her.
"Hinata…" He says as he looms over her, drenched in sweat and out of breath. He reaches his hand towards her and wipes his seed off her face. As Hinata staggers up onto her feet; Sasuke grabs her by the waist and pulls her towards him.
"Sasu…ke…" She whispers against his chest. 'More…'