Aughhh !
I'm sorry that it's been so long guys !
It's the end of the school year, so I've really had to crack down on my work, and so, me being god awful lazy, I tend to procrastinate on most things …

Shame really … A/B student … and yet I can't stand homework …

So anyways, final exams are NEXT week !

Can you believe it ?
I know I can't …

But at least this means I'll have more time to write with summer on its way ! Yay !

Anyways, ENJOY ! I've been meaning to write this for weeks now, just haven't had the time !

Sonya's PoV

I fell back onto my bed with a tired sigh.

After Itaachi escorted me had escorted me home (that man is creepily silent … I was tempted just to keep poking him for a reaction, but the sneaky bastard stayed out of arms reach) I sent Naruto to bed, and though Gaara didn't sleep, he agreed to stay in the small makeshift mattress that I had set up for, at least until I went out and bought another bed. I was concerned that Gaara didn't want to be left alone, but Naruto assured me that he would keep him company by talking until he fell asleep.

Cracking my shoulder and wincing at the bandage I had on it, I went over my mental checklist of that day.

Take Naruto to the festival ? Check

Have fun ? Check

Meet new people ? Checkmate

Go to the toy store ? Checkers

Almost kill a guy, but instead my new son beat me to it? …

Double check …

I frowned at that, but then realized what came after, which brought me to my next thought, one with a small smile.

Get a new baby boy ?

Triple check

I pondered over what I really was to Gaara. He'd never had a real mother, but neither had Naruto so I wasn't overly concerned with past maternal problems, or rather, lack of.

I was, however, slightly boggled at what my relationship with him was.

I hadn't exactly 'adopted' him, so, by title, I wasn't his mother.

But I was his guardian.

And whatever position came with that title, I was going to make sure I gave it my best.

Besides, Naruto already proved to me that blood doesn't necessarily make you someone's momma.

I was thrilled that I had another baby to coddle, but I was also scared that maybe I couldn't crack past Gaara's already shell of mistrust. He was only 6 for God's sake, and that boy had more trust problems than possibly the entire village combined.

I snorted at my thoughts, rubbing a hand over my tired face.

"I am such a damn hypocrite …"

"How old was I when I ran away to become a killer?" I asked out loud to myself.

"Well, if my memory serves me correctly, I believe you were around 13?"

I gasped and jumped off the bed, quickly turning around to see who had spoken.

It was Kakashi, standing there, next to my window, with a smug look on his face.

"You enjoy scaring me shitless, don't you, you bastard!" I yelled.

I sat down as I continued grumbling and giving a few choice swear words while he just chuckled at me. Jumping up really pulled my injured shoulder, which was not fun.

"It wasn't my intention I promise you, I was merely answering your out loud thinking." He said.

"Yeah, can't say I expected you to pop out of nowhere and answer it for me." I replied, scoffing.

Kakashi just smiled at me before continueing.

"What has your mind troubled?"

"I'm just mulling over my new situation. I have a new son, along with some cuts and bruises, I need to go buy a new mattress, I need to figure out the paperwork for being Gaara's guardian, I probably need a bigger house …" I rambled on until I felt Kakashi sit down on the bed next to me and put a comforting hand on my uninjured shoulder. He gave it a tiny squeeze.

"It'll turn out alright. You'll see. The Hokage was actually concerned that even though this is a 3 bedroom house, it might get a bit crowded, especially with two small boys, and I know after I come home from missions I crash here sometimes too. So, he might increase your jõnin payroll, and I know that I can always pitch in and help."

I took his hand off my shoulder and laced it with my own, resting my head on his shoulder. I was a touch person, if I saw you, I'd give you a pat and say hi, or if I knew you especially well, I'd give you a hug. I touched to communicate. It was just my personality. But I liked being near Kakashi, he made me feel safer, even if I knew I could whoop most people's asses. It was a comforting feeling that he was here trying to cheer me up.

Yawning, I realized sitting here with Kakashi made me realize how awfully tired I am …

Kakashi's PoV

As Sonya put her head down on my shoulder, I wrapped my arm around her back. I could feel the exhaustion and frustration rolling off her. I knew she had a lot on her plate at the moment, but I was proud that she was holding up, still going at it with a fight. Sonya was an especially important person, not just because she was the mother of Naruto, and now Gaara, but also because she was practically my best friend. In the last 3 years we'd gotten rather close, and I found myself spending more time with her than necessary, if only to be in her company. Resting my head on top of hers, I continued.

"Tomorrow in the morning, we'll go to a meeting with the Hokage and Kazekage and work out all the minor details there. It'll be fine. You'll see."

After a few seconds Sonya let out a small sound … that was vaguely close to …

A snore?

I quickly glanced down, only to encounter a sleeping Sonya.

And she was beginning to drool on my shoulder …

Chuckling at her still form, and filing away the drooling part in my mind that would later have to be used for teasing or blackmail, I shifted her and laid her down on the bed. She quickly snuggled into the pillow and curled up on her side, one leg dangling over the side of the bed, her usual sleeping position.

I quietly slipped the covers over her, and getting up turned the lights off before I ventured over to the window.

"Sleep well …" I whispered into the silent room.

I feel so much better now that I wrote that. Hopefully I can write the next chapter soon.

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