I know this is very late (-_-)

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The pitter-patter of little feet hitting the hardwood floor echoed lightly until it came to a stop. The rustling of sheets and a few grunts and a soft weight landed on his chest.

"Papa.. Papaaa" Kōu pushed his father's cheeks together in an attempt to wake him up but it just got him frustrated. Kōu pouted and wiggled over to his mother. He gently poked he cheek to see if she was awake but she did not respond. He looked back over to his father but he too was still asleep so he settle for being in-between the both of them. Hinata and Sasuke peeked and stared at each other before spotting their son nestled between them. Today was Kōu's 4th birthday and he was excited, Hinata had the entire day planned but it seemed the little munchkin woke up a bit too early for their liking. Sasuke gently draped his arm across them and pulled them close. He didn't get a lot of time with his family when he was in the navy but now that he was back home he was going to make up for lost time. He knew Hinata didn't hold anything against him for being away for so long but he wanted to make it up to the both of them. Hinata rubbed his arm and squeezed it gently letting him know that everything will be fine. She leaned over and kissed him on his forehead and the top Kōu's before she got of bed and made her way to the bathroom. Meanwhile Sasuke kept his arm over his son making sure he stays warm.

By the time, the boys got out of bed Hinata had already had and bath and made their breakfast favourites. As she set the plates down Sasuke walked down the stairs with Kōu wide-awake in his arms. Hinata went around the counter and scooped him up from Sasuke.

"Happy Birthday my little munchkin!" Hinata giggled through while squishing his face to hers. Sasuke chuckled in the background while his son giggled from his mother. She put him on his chair and kissed Sasuke on his cheek before setting down his cup of coffee.

"So are you excited to spend the day with Papa?"

"Yes! Are you sure you can't come Momma?"

"I'm afraid so sweetie but I'll be here when you get back… hurry up now you two, you need an early start." The two of them saluted to her before going back to gobbling up their breakfast. Hinata laughed at the two them before heading to get his backpack.

"Hinata, we're ready to go."

"Okay, be careful you two. Oh here's his backpack and have fun."

"Bye-bye Momma."

"Good Bye sweetie, have fun." Sasuke came up to her and kissed her chastely.

"Bye Momma." Hinata blushed and pecked him back.

"Goodbye Papa." Hinata watch them drive off before going back inside. She tied her hair into a tight bun and changed her shoes to a comfortable pump.

"Time to get to work." Hinata moved like lighting in the house, from cooking to cleaning the place. Sasuke and Kōu went to the amusement park for the day. Kōu went on every ride he set his eyes on and ate whatever he liked. By the end of it all he was tired but still had enough energy to pull his dad to the games to win mummy a teddy bear since she couldn't come and maybe one for him too. They got home around five in the evening but the house seemed somewhat dark. Sasuke became suspicious but soon notice a faint glow from the window. As they opened the door, they noticed that the house had been turn into a blanket fort. Kōu squealed in delight. His fatigue from before long forgotten as he ran into the fort. Sasuke chuckled and followed him curious to what else his wife been up to. As they neared closer to the light, the fort opened up to reveal a picnic like setting in the middle.

"Welcome Home." A smile worth living for. Is what Sasuke thought as he watched his wife hug their son. "Did you two have fun?"

"Lots of fun Momma, look! Papa won teddies for us." Hinata laughed and hugged him. Sasuke took this chance to take both of them I his arm for a 'bigger hug 'as Kōu puts it.

"Time for… Cake!" Hinata nudged Kōu to the cake while they sang happy birthday. Kōu blew out the candles and laughed. After the full day he had, Kōu quickly fell asleep as he was listening to stories. Hinata tucked him into bed while Sasuke cleaned up. When she came back into the kitchen, he was not there. Hinata crawled back into the fort to look for him, she saw him there waiting for her with a glass of her favourite wine.

"Your fort building amazes me." Hinata blushed and took the glass from him.

"Why thank-you Captain I did learn from the best." She said with a cheeking smile across her face. Sasuke took the glass from her and laid it down. He pulled he her towards himself and gently kissed her.

"You know this is a lot like our first time together." Sasuke whispered into her neck as he kissed her.

"Hmm… True."

"We should not break tradition." Sasuke nipped at her skin and she gasped, Hinata rubbed her thighs together as he drew circles on her lower back and hummed into appreciation.

"Yes a… a very bad i-idea." Sasuke smirked against her lips before capturing them in his own.

Love FH