"Hinata are you sure you should be going out?" a very worried Naruto asked his wife. Hinata had to suppress the urge to roll her eyes, but she gave her spouse a smile. She appreciated the concern Naruto was showing, but sometimes it got to be too much.

Uzumaki Hinata was seven months pregnant, her due date rapidly approaching to the shock of the young couple. It was her first time being pregnant; everything was new to Hinata. And Naruto had been with her every step of the way, making sure to remind his wife to take her vitamins and her doctor appointments.

Overall Hinata's pregnancy was going fine. Yes she had the occasional morning sickness or her lower back ached, but overall the kunoichi felt fine. Naruto, however, refused to believe that his pregnant wife was as fragile as he had made himself believe.

Today the Uzumaki woman was going to lunch with her friend Uchiha Sakura and to do some shopping. Sakura was also pregnant, and sometimes it was nice to meet up with a girlfriend who was also pregnant and going through something similar. Sakura also understood the entire overprotective husband thing because Sasuke was just as bad—or even worse, Hinata dare say—as Naruto.

"I'll be fine Naruto-kun. You should stop worrying about me so much. I can take care of myself, you know," Hinata said as she put on her shoes.

Naruto was behind her, his arms encircling her middle. Hinata rested her hands atop of Naruto's, enjoying their warmth. And as if sensing his father's hands, the couple's son kicked.

"I know, hime. I just worry about you 'ttebayo. But I know you can handle yourself and you've also got this little guy to protect you." Naruto offered his wife a big grin and a kiss before she left their home.

Hinata walked to the center of Konoha's shopping district, where she saw Sakura waiting for her. The medic nin waved enthusiastically and shouted Hinata's name.

"Hey Sakura-chan. Sorry if I kept you waiting but Naruto was wondering if I should come out," explained Hinata as she hugged her friend. Ever since she began dating Naruto, Hinata had had the chance of hanging out with Sakura and getting to know her better. Hinata was glad because now she considered Sakura to be one of her greatest friends.

"Don't worry about it. Sasuke was being annoying too, but after I gave him a good punch he gave up on trying to lecture me." There was a terrifying glint to Sakura's jade green eyes.

"Husbands," Hinata said, giving Sakura a knowing look. The two young women laughed before they headed off to a nearby restaurant for lunch.

Once they were seated and had already ordered, Hinata asked the rosette about her pregnancy.

"Hmm," Sakura started as she tried gathering her thoughts. "Overall it's been good. I mean I had terrible morning sickness for the first four months, but really that's been the only thing. I guess right now my feet are really beginning to hurt, but the due date is so soon that I don't care because I know it won't last forever. Although I find the overprotectiveness really annoying, I know Sasuke is only doing it because he loves me and he's concerned for the baby."

Hinata smiled. She had gotten to know Sasuke a bit better as well, and she genuinely liked the stoic Uchiha. She was glad that he was making Sakura so happy.

"I wonder how he feels about this. You're giving him a family Sakura-chan; I can't imagine his happiness."

The smile on Sakura's face was radiant; Hinata knew just how much that had meant to her friend.

"You're doing the same thing for Naruto, you know. I think he's a big idiot, but he's my best friend Hinata. I'm glad he has you, and that soon enough he'll have this little one." Sakura beamed to her friend; Hinata returned the smile.

Later that night, as she lay in bed, Hinata was staring at the ceiling. She could no longer sleep on her stomach due to the baby bump, so she was now forced to stare the ceiling every night before she drifted off to sleep.

"Naruto-kun."

Her husband propped himself up on his elbow. Hinata felt like she would be lost at sea every time she stared into Naruto's eyes. A blush dusted her cheeks.

"What's up hime?"

"I know that I get annoyed with you when you're being overprotective about the baby and my pregnancy, but I just wanted to tell you that I appreciate it. Thank you."

Naruto smiled and placed a kiss on her rosy cheek and then proceeded to kiss her stomach. Their son gave another kick which caused Hinata to smile.

"I know I can be annoying. But I love you, Hinata. And I love this little guy so much that I know I get out of hand. But you're my family and I don't wanna lose you guys ever." Hinata could feel hot tears landing on her stomach.

Placing her hands on either side of Naruto's face, Hinata pulled his face away from her belly and forced him to look at her. She was looking at him fiercely, a true lioness.

"You will never lose us, Naruto-kun. I love you."

Naruto kissed his wife, their son kicking away inside of her.