Hi Mina! Welcome back. Thank you for taking the time to read:) again if you haven't read the first part of this series, I'm sure you're confused so you need to check out Sasuke and Tenten- Picking up the pieces before you begin this one. Thank you to everyone who has been picking up where we left off. And thanks for your patience with me during that last story when it took me a while to update. You all are so wonderful and amazing. i realize that this story may not have as much 'appeal' as the last, but I promise it's awesome! And just as good. I apologize for the short chapter! The others will be longer ;)

as always

I DO NOT OWN NARUTO AND I NEVER WILL!

Chapter 2- preparations

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Tenten stood with her hands on her hips looking around the room that seemed to engulf her in boxes. Ever since moving into their home on the edge of Konoha, it seemed like boxes were all Tenten was seeing lately. The decision to live together away from the Uchiha complex was difficult, but mutual. Sasuke felt as though too many negative memories lingered there and although he wanted to raise his family on the complex like a traditional Uchiha, he didn't want to confine Tenten. Aside from that, he wanted this to be their adventure. So they got a little three bedroom home near the training grounds. The view was phenomenal, you could see the great stone faces, Sakura trees and even a small stream. it was a peaceful location that would seem fitting to raise a small Uchiha.

The nursery was coming along well, but Tenten felt as though she was preparing things alone. Abruptly after Naruto and Hinata's wedding, Sasuke was asked to join the Anbu Black Opps. He had been away for nearly three weeks and Tenten was entering her eighth month of pregnancy. Lee and Guy did their best to help her our, stop by here and there to help her with the heavier items, but their help wasn't enough to ease her worried mind.

She knew Sasuke would be okay, but a part of her was angry at him for leaving at such a desperate time. She was unsure of herself without him, they hadn't separated really since the time they were reunited almost a year ago at Neji's faked funeral. Tenten made her way to the window of the nursery and looked out upon the great stone faces. She smiled a little, knowing their child would be watched over by the greatest guardians she could ever have hoped for. She placed a hand on her belly and rubbed it after feeling a few kicks. Giggling to herself she looked down.

"Excited, little one?" she asked quietly. The child within her kicked yet again. "Owww." Tenten said, giggling once more.

"What did I miss?" Came a deep and familiar voice from behind her. It was enough to send shivers down her spine, the hairs on the back of her neck stood on end. Before she could turn around, his arms were wrapped around her from behind and he aced a few soft kisses on her neck. Goosebumps found their way onto Tenten's skin as he held her there and she leaned into him, thankful he had returned safely.

"I hope you missed me." She whispered as he placed his hands on her belly. Tenten placed both of her hands atop his, directing him to the place she had just felt the baby kick.

"Hmm I missed you both." He whispered. Suddenly he let out a dark chuckle upon feeling the baby begin to kick rapidly.

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"There." Sasuke said as he wiped his brow and gazed upon his future child's room. He had set up the crib, the bassinet, the changing table/chest of drawers and he had also painted the room a soft pastel shade of yellow. All boxes were now unpacked and things were finally starting to come together.

This time it was Tenten who came up behind her love. She tried her best to hug him from behind but to no avail, her stomach simply got in the way. Sasuke chuckled when he felt her hands on his hips, knowing that was as far as she could reach. Sasuke turned around and faced her. He looked down upon her and gave her a small smile. He looked exhausted, and small speckles of yellow paint graced his face and hair like tiny freckles. Tenten leaned up and kissed him softly. "Thank you." She said placing a hand gently on his cheek.

"What for?" He replied, placing a hand atop hers. He smiled, admiring her beauty and angelic glow.

"Helping me get ready for this baby."

"it's my job, Tenten." He said, smiling down at her. He then leaned down and softly kisses her lips.