Serendipity

"Serendipity, finding something good without looking for it." Sakura Haruno had been forced into a marriage neither her nor the her groom wanted. Living in a loveless marriage where she'd tried her hardest to make the best of the situation but ended up getting her heart torn out of her chest. Forced in a marriage that was destined to fail will she ever find serendipity? AU.

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, I just own this story and a few other things I own.

Chapter Six

"Tou-san!" Tobi cheered as he flailed in his high-chair. She had wished it to be anyone but Sasuke, please kami-sama let it not be Sasuke. She slowly peered through her hair to look at the man who was walking towards the small child in his high chair. Her emerald eyes met onyx ones, they were warm not like the calculating ones of Sasuke.

She let out a sigh of relief and sat straight up. Her eyes widened at the man who actually had been Sasuke and he was smiling. He picked up the little boy who smiled at him in return. It took quite some time for Sakura to process that this sweet child was Sasuke's.

"Tobi-chan, were you bothering Sakura-san?" Sasuke did not even spare her a glance as he ruffled the little boy's hair who giggled in return. Tobi shook his head at his father and looked at Sakura.

"Noo, Tobi was a goodboy. Tobi helped Cherry-chan find the kitchen" Tobi smiled at Sakura. If Sasuke was this kind towards her, she reckon they could work maybe not as lovers but at least as friends. She stood up and cleaned up the dining table.

"Tobi-chan, you ready to go into town?" Sasuke asked the little boy in his arms who nodded back at him.

"Could Cherry-chan come?" Tobi smiled at his father and pointed at the pink haired girl who was at the foot of the stairs on her way up. Sasuke nodded at the boy who jumped out of his arms and chased after Sakura. Sasuke waited patiently for Tobi to go and get the girl who he was supposedly married to.

"Cherry-chan! Go with me and daddy?" Tobi asked as he was trying to drag the girl. It's not like she had a choice so she just followed the small Uchiha. Sasuke watched as he saw his son clinging on to the rosette girl's long legs. He chuckled softly at the sight only to receive a glare from the rosette haired female.

"Well, Tobi-chan. Cherry-chan is your kaa-san"

Sakura's heart pounded so hard she could hear it. She watched the young boy's jade eyes widen at the sudden revelation done by his father, she fought the urge to gape openly at the sudden realization that she is technically the mother of this young child. Tobi's shocked expression turned into a happy one and Sasuke gave Sakura a look that said 'Play along'.

"Kaa-chan?" Tobi looked up at the girl with hopeful eyes. He had a grin plastered on his face as soon as she nodded at him, she was at a loss for words so she opted to just nod. "Kaa-chan!" Tobi cheered as he asked Sasuke to pick him up which he did.

"Kaa-chan, you know Tobi missed you even if Tobi never met you! Tou-san told Tobi that kaa-chan left cause she had a loooooooooooooooong mission. Tobi didn't know Kaa-chan was a very pretty ninja, Kaa-chan, did you know Tobi wants to be a ninja? Tobi wants to be stronger than Tou-san, Ouji-sama, Tachi-chan and Shisui-baka! Tobi wants to protect Kaa-chan! Kaa-chan, you know Tobi loves you? Do you love Tobi, Kaa-chan?" The little boy ranted as he was being carried throughout the city by his father.

"Hai Tobi-chan, Kaa-chan loves you" Sakura smiled warmly at him giving him a chaste kiss on his chubby cheeks. The walk was quite peaceful and calming, they looked like a perfect and happy family. Tobi would continuously tell stories, Sakura would answer him with giggles and warm smiles while Sasuke answered with his usual Uchiha ways with the 'Hn's and 'Aa's. The villagers watched the three as the walked towards the park.

"Look at that, such a beautiful family." Sakura heard them whisper and looked at herself and what she calls now her 'two boys'. Tobi leaned to Sakura to kiss her cheek, he had wanted a mother for so long and he was taking advantage of her being here with him.

"Awwwe, That is just precious!" Tobi smiled as he heard the villagers talking about him, he loved the attention and he wanted all of them to see his very pretty mommy and very strong daddy. He beamed at the villagers and waved at them.

"Look at him, he's waving at us. Such a cute baby" Sasuke chuckled at the small child's antics. It was nice seeing Tobi really happy.

"If I had a child, I wish he'd be as cute as him" The villagers cooed at the small family which was taking a stroll towards the park.

"Their baby is so cute, he has his father's face but his mother's eyes" Tobi had heard this comment and proceeded to cup Sakura's face in his small hands to look at her eyes. Tobi visibly beamed when he saw that his mother had the same eyes at him.

"TOU-SAN, YOU SEE! I HAVE KAA-CHAN'S EYES!" Tobi was ecstatic as Sasuke nodded to confirm it. Sakura was awestruck at the little boy who had easily crept his way into her heart. Maybe her life here would be bearable since he's here.

The three spent the entire day playing in the park. The two adults had forgotten the events in the nights before and spent their day focusing on the little bundle of energy who was now tired and sleepy. Sakura smiled at the little boy who made his way towards her with sleepy jade eyes and fighting a yawn.

"Tired?" Sakura asked and the boy shook his head 'no' but was slowly swaying and slowly succumbing to sleep. She carried the boy in his arms and Sasuke watched the encounter between his son and the rosette woman who was forced into his life. The walk home was in an awkward silence, the two refused to utter a word to each other and with Tobi asleep they had found no reason to interact or be pleasant with each other.

They tucked the little boy into his bed and walked together towards the kitchen. The eerie silence made Sakura quite uncomfortable. They reached the dining area and Sakura went and heated the tomato soup she made earlier, she served it to herself and to Sasuke who took it without uttering even a thanks.

"A 'thank you' would be nice" Sakura muttered under her breath which didn't go unheard by Sasuke, he snapped up to glare at her and she just rolled her eyes at Sasuke's attempt to intimidate her. That's so not gonna happen.

"You're annoying" Sasuke scowled at the girl and continued to eat his soup.

"You're a jackass" Sakura smirked triumphantly as she saw Sasuke snarling. 'I bet no one has ever talked back at you like that, huh jackass?' Inner Sakura was cheering and doing a victory dance. Her Inner stopped as she felt the murdering aura around the boy who was trying to keep from killing his wife.

"You better learn to control your mouth, it could get you killed" Sasuke warned the girl who seem to not give a shit what he said. This girl wasn't the same girl the two nights before she was fiercer, more stubborn, and braver. It kind of made her look at her differently, he kind of respected her now.

"How about you control you tendency to be a dickhead and I might consider controlling my mouth?" Sakura smirked at him and her voice laced with sarcasm. His eyes widened at the girl's sudden boldness, 'where the fuck did she pull all these courage out?' was what his mind repeated like a broken record.

"You're anno-" Sasuke frowned that he was cut off by this foolish girl.

"Annoying, yes. I know. Tell me something I don't know" Sakura rolled her emerald eyes at the man and brought her dish towards the sink to wash it. She knew she was pushing buttons and crossing an imaginary line by cutting him off but right now she just did not give a damn anymore.

"Weak" Sasuke snarled at her and before he could stand up his chair he was slammed into the wall and he saw the girl with her arm extended. He saw a dent in the wall and he saw cracks. He felt a few of his ribs have cracked and he saw red, blood was trailing down his face from his head.

"That will teach you to not mess with me!" Sakura huffed off as she made her way back to her room, she closed the door with a loud slam. He saw some of the hinges loosened and he steadied himself up. He frowned as he replayed the happening earlier, it was to fast for him to remember.

He couldn't believe it, she landed a hit on him.

Author's Note: Asskicking, SAKURA STYLE! Hahah, I've enjoyed thiiis too much. I've been updating like a Ferrari and hopefully it continues that way. I've been inspired for about 2 days sooo. :D Read, Review, follow and Favorite!

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