The month went by rather quickly. Neji proved to be an excellent guard, watching over her wherever she went. She even showered with him right outside the curtain. She knew that it was probably difficult to not get hard seeing her change, but somehow he managed not to feel horny.

Every day she listened to every person, making suggestions and giving orders on what to work on that day. She listened until twelve, when she went to her bed and began her daily Jutsu. She had Neji watch with his Byukugan activated, and he always told her when she was done. She always needed to sleep after that, and when she woke up she found her stomach a little bigger. A meal awaited her on a tray on her bedside. Neji was watching still, sitting in a chair.

Neji took his duty seriously, since it was his friend that was attempting to fool nature. She was also their only hope left for salvation.

Kakashi showed up around dinner each day, when she finished her meal Neji prepared with a single shadow clone. He rubbed her back, shoulders, feet, stomach…whatever needed rubbing. Neji left the man and woman to themselves for an hour before politely kicking him out.

He could only listen to so much lovemaking without losing focus.

--

Finally the end of the month came. Sakura was broody, and she hadn't eaten all day. Kakashi had shown up when Neji sent a clone to find him. He guessed the man would want to be there when his kids were born.

Neither Sakura nor Neji told Kakashi that he had twins; Sakura had informed Neji that she wanted to surprise him. Neji just accepted what she said.

The entire month she had taught him about what would happen, what he would need to do, and what Jutsu to teach the next female should she die during this birth. She had also taught some helpful medical Jutsus to him, since he already knew some basic ones. He had the control and talent to learn them quickly, too.

--

"Neji! NEJI! Shit!!"

Neji had just gone to relieve himself for a minute when Sakura's panicked voice sounded from her bed. He swore silently and ran back into the room, ready to follow her orders.

Kakashi was holding her hand, pretending that her hand wasn't crushing his. She had her legs spread, and he checked stiffly to see how far along she was.

"Alright. You're okay"

Sakura was so surprised by how soothing his voice sounded that she forgot for a moment that she was giving birth.

And then a contraction hit, making her scream. Kakashi cringed but didn't dare take his hand away for fear of death. Neji cast a quick sound proof jutsu so that no one could hear her screams.

--

Sakura screamed again and pushed hard. Neji kept encouraging her, and he kept reminding her that Kakashi was right there. She always gripped his hand harder, and the silver-haired Jonin glared. But under that glare he could see the actual love for the girl birthing his children.

The pink-haired girl finally pushed out once more. Neji helped slide out an adorable baby girl. He made a clone and sent him to wash off the little bundle. When it came back, he wrapped it in a warm blanket. He shoved the cord to the side and got ready for the next one.

Kakashi accepted the baby with one arm and gazed down into her face. His eyes were both gazing at her with such love.

And then Sakura began pushing again, squeezing his hand as tightly as she could.

"Oh my god"

--

The two little babies, whom Kakashi had yet to name, looked exactly like each other. Except for one thing, though.

Sakura, still tired, held her children for only a minute before falling asleep. Neji had gone into full blown nurse mode, cleaning blankets and fetching water for her when she woke up.

He only left them alone when Kakashi crawled into the now cleaned bed to snuggle with her. The babies were set into a room with loads of cribs. A Neji clone was watching over them while he took a nap.