Today was a good day.

When I woke up it was bright and sunny. Not hot like Suna but warm enough that you could wear shorts comfortably.

Gaara made oatmeal for Keno and spent the morning giving him a bath.

When I got out of the shower I dressed my self in blood red miny shorts and a white cotton top. I then went down the hall to Keno's room to construct his outfit.

An hour later I was pulling Keno down the street in a red wagon. He was dressed in lime green shorts, a purple hoodie, and a bonnet that was adorned with big felt antlers that stood out from the top.

I was slowly but surely making my way to the one place I missed the most but hadn't gotten around to visiting.

Ichirakus red flag flapped in the days light breeze. I couldn't keep the grin off my face as the familiar aroma of my favorite food floated around me. I securely chained the wagon to the poll outside with a steel bicycle chain and padlock. Then I plucked Keno out of the wagon and made my way to a stool.

"Naruto!" Old man Ichiraku shouted, running over to my stool. "I heard you were back but I wouldn't believe it until I saw it myself."

I smiled and ordered a bowl of pork ramen with extra egg while I struck up conversation with Ayame.

"Oh he's adorable!" Ayame squealed, swing Keno in circles. His antlers smacking into random objects in the shop and knocking over pots and pans.

I heard the curtain around Ichiraku swish as someone entered the restaurant. Ayame stopped swirling and eyed the newcomer nervously. Her eyes flashing from me to the new person.

I turned around slowly already knowing who it was. The pale skin and dark hair gave it away instantly.

Sasuke looked as handsome and grand as ever. The small girls that were latched onto both of his hands were wearing matching dresses. Their diapers poofing out the bottom.

There was an awkward silence as he looked like he wanted to turn and walk back out.

There was a sound like someone clearing their throat and we both turned around to see Ichiraku standing half in the shop half out with his arms crossed. He was staring at Sasuke with cold eyes. "Hello Uchiha-san."

"Hello." Sasuke mumbled, looking away. I was surprised to see shame in his eyes. An extremely un-Uchiha like emotion.

He shuffled over and sat on the stool one away from mine, leaning down to hoist one of the girls into his lap while the other pulled herself up on the stool next to me.

Ayame set Keno down on the counter and walked over to take Sasukes order. Then she shuffled into the back of the shop to talk to her father.

Silence filled the restaurant until suddenly Keno let out a loud cry and rolled of the back of the counter.

Before I even had time to react Sasuke had already jumped over the counter and caught Keno, cradling him in his arms. I jumped to my feet and grabbed keno when Sasuke offered him to me. I let out a deep breathe as Keno's chocked and frightened sobs sounded through the room.

"Thank you." I said. Turning back to Sasuke who had reseated himself back on the stool..

"It's fine," He said, looking down. "He just slipped."

"So," I said to avoid another silence. "How's Sakura?

I had to hold back a smirk as I saw him wince. " She's fine. She's at the doctor. We think she might be pregnant again." He said. Avoiding my eyes.

"Oh that's great." I said cheerfully. "Looks like you're getting the big family you always wanted."

Another wince. " Look Naruto," He said " I understand if you hate me-"

"I don't hate you Sasuke." I interrupted. "I really don't. I'm happy that you and Sakura are together having lots of little babies." At this part of my speech his eyes flicked over to the girls.

"I'm happy that you're reviving your clan." I finished.

"But I left you." He said, in a voice that sounded like he might be begging.

"That's true I suppose," I said thoughtfully. "But if you hadn't left me I wouldn't have met Gaara. So I forgive you." I smiled.

"And besides," I stated, the smile still plastered on my face. "It's not me you should be worried about hating you."

"Who?" He asked, confused.

I purposely let my eyes flicker to Keno and back.

"It's him." I said quietly. "I can get over abandonment, but I hope you feel at least a little remorse on the day that I have to sit him down and explain that his dad decided that he wanted a new family and left."

Another silence flew into the room and I heard shuffling sounds and whispering from the other side of the curtain as Ichiraku and Ayame tried to hide the fact that they were listening.

"I'm sorry," Sasuke repeated, his head bowed.

"I know." I whispered, clutching Keno tighter.

"Daddy?' one of the girls murmured, pulling on the sleeve of Sasukes jacket.

"Daddy who is that?" I was astounded that someone obviously younger then Keno by several months could speak with such good annunciation.

"This is Naruto." Sasuke said. "He's a friend of mommy and me"

I smiled at her. "Hi! What's your name?" I asked cheerfully.

Sasuke stared but nodded his accent when she looked at him for permission.

"I'm Sanaka!" She chirped. " and that's Unisa!" She said pointing at the other twin still sitting in Sasukes lap.

" Well Sanaka-chan it's very nice to meet you." I smiled again. "And this is my baby Keno."

"Mamma?" Keno cooed when he heard his name.

"Haha! He called you mamma!" Sanaka giggled. "But you're the daddy! Does he call his mamma daddy? She asked.

"No. I am his mamma." I explained.

"But that doesn't make sense." She said, her perfect little nose scrunching up in confusion. "You can't be his mamma because you're a boy."

" I'm a boy but I'm a special type of boy." I said, my eyes flashing over to Sasuke for a second. " I'm a boy that can have babies."

"Wow! That's so cool!" Sanaka sang. Her black eyes lighting up.

I smiled. "Why thank you."

She smiled again.

"Well," I said standing up and grabbing Keno off the counter. "I guess I'd better be leaving then. I'll see you later Sasuke. Goodbye Sanaka-chan, Unisa-chan."

"Bye bye!" Sanaka called as I walked out.

I unhitched the wagon from the poll and began the walk back to the hotel.

After a few steps I stopped and let out a laugh. Ichiraku and Ayame had been so busy eavesdropping that I had never gotten my ramen.

I let out another laugh and kept walking.

The Sasuke-Naruto reunion had gone better then I planned. I couldn't wait to get home and tell Gaara.

Today was a good day.

HELLO!

How are you lovely people?

Good?

Good!

Guess what! We're getting close to baby time!! I'm due October!

It's good because we're getting to the point where I can't fit through doors now. :B

Anyway! I'm sorry it took a while!

I hope you liked it!!!

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