BTW: Sorry this one's long just lots of dialogue AGAIN sorry bout that but I couldn't really split this one.
RECAP: Sakura get's punched by Kakashi and is recovering at Sasuke's house
Naruto found the shopping bag, it was in his closet's shelf. He could just barely reach it. It made a lot of sound when he tried to grab it. He had to be as quiet as possible to avoid being caught by Sasuke, he just wanted know what he'd bought. He grabbed one of Sasuke's shirts and wrapped it around the crinkly bag, muffling the sound just enough. He put the bag on the closet floor and sat down to look through it.
"Alright, what do we got?...Books? 'What to Expect When You're Expecting', 'The Do's and Don'ts of Pregnancy', 'A Father's Guide to Pregnancy'. Seriously...THIS is what he got?...Oooh...great this is my fault..."
Naruto put the books back into the bag and stored it where Sasuke had. He walked out of the closet and went to walked out of Sasuke's room. When he opened the door he cracked Sasuke was standing right there.
"What are you doing?"
"I-I-I was just switching the heat for the ice pack..."
"Mhm so why does Sakura still have and hot water bottle?"
"Because...I need...colder ice..."
"Colder ice?"
"Yep, that ice is melting...needs to be colder..."
"What were you actually doing?"
"That's what I was actually doing, sheesh!"
"Why's the closet open, with the light on?"
"I thought...I saw a mouse..."
Sasuke had figured out what had happened when he walked in, he just wanted to hear Naruto's excuses.
"Naruto! Come on! Can't you just leave my business to me!"
"I'm sorry I was just curious."
"Fantastic, go ahead make fun of me!"
"I'm not gonna make fun of you...it's actually kinda cute..."
"Much better."
"Come on, Sasuke."
Sasuke walked into the living room and plopped on the couch. Buring his face in his hand out of embarrassment. Naruto sat next to him an put his arm around him.
"What's to be embarrassed about?"
"It just is."
"Why? Because you wanna make sure Sakura's doing alright? That doesn't sound embarrassing to me."
"But...I shouldn't need those...you already know everything..."
"Is that what this is about? Because I told you which medicine to get. You really know how to over-react."
"Well I'm right aren't I?"
"Sasuke, how do you think I learned all that pregnancy stuff? The day after I found out I went a bought a few of those...now I have random facts I'll probably only use once."
"Seriously?"
"Mhm...it's probably not the manliest thing but at least she'll know you care."
"Let's keep this between us, OK."
"Whatever. Hey have you two thought up any names yet?"
"...Gaara mentioned that a few days ago..."
"It's not like we're in a rush. I'll go switch Sakura's hot water bottle out."
Naruto got up and walked into where Sakura was sleeping. He lifted her shirt some to get the hot water bottle. He hadn't noticed before but she was starting to show. He switched out the hot for the cold, he'd forgotten to wrap the towel around the ice pack before putting it on her bare stomach which woke her up.
"Aw man. Sorry Sakura..."
"It's OK, I won't be able to sleep at night if I keep sleeping now anyway."
"Do you want anything?"
"I'm OK. Where's Sasuke?"
"Right outside."
She tried to stand up but couldn't straiten up fully. She walked out and sat on the couch next to Sasuke who put his arm around her.
"Hey...uh...if you don't mind...can I stay here a little while longer?"
"Sure, why?"
"I'd just rather be here with you than you be at my house with me."
"What do you mean?"
"I don't want you to have to rent your apartment out just to live with me for a while...if I stay here you won't have to."
"What about your house?"
"It's a house. I don't pay a rent, I hear your landlord is trying to make vacancies, you not living here wouldn't fare well with him I don't think."
"I don't want to move you out of your house."
"I want to. I'll always have it."
"But you're comfortable there it's your house."
"I'm comfortable here too. Come on let's go get some of my clothes."
Sakura stood up as best she could and her and Sasuke went to get her some more clothes. Naruto stayed behind, he'd never gotten to finish his ramen. Plus he'd been instructed to make the soup. Sasuke and Sakura were walking down the street. Sasuke tried to stay calm but kept looking over his shoulder for Kakashi. Partially out of fear and partially out of anger. Sakura paid it no mind although she had noticed. They were holding hands so she could feel Sasuke's emotions getting stronger and stronger. They were almost at her house when they ran into Ino. Sasuke was starting to say something but he figured Sakura could do the talking better than he could, especially with Ino.
"Hey Sakura. How much did you pay Sasuke to hold your hand."
"Grow up Ino, you lost get over it."
"Sakura, you're lookin' fat these days. It's not wonder you have to pay Sasuke to be seen with you."
Sakura didn't know how to respond. She didn't want to tell her she was pregnant, but she couldn't just sit there and take the 'fat' comment. She was going to have to, so she remained silent.
"Ha, you're pathetic. Can't even think up a comeback. So Sasuke, I don't have to work tonight...if you wanna drop by..."
Sasuke could feel Sakura's hand squeezing his. He was tempted to pull it away, but that would only make Ino keep going.
"Ino, leave me and Sakura alone."
"Come on Sasuke, drop the act. You don't have to pretend to like Sakura anymore, she's fat and ugly, I'm thin and gorgeous."
Sakura couldn't really be hurt by Ino's comments anymore, she had Sasuke. Sasuke on the other hand was not used to how cruel she could be. He did, however do his best to keep his composure.
"Ino, I love Sakura, she's beautiful and she's mine. Now can you quit talking to me."
"Whatever, I'll get you when fatso's not around, we'll talk then."
Ino walked off, and Sasuke hugged Sakura.
"You're not fat, and you're beautiful, more beautiful than anything I've ever seen, an certainly more beautiful than Ino. I love you."
"You don't need to compliment me, she doesn't really faze me anymore, although I appreciate the 'not fat' part."
"You'll never be fat. Fat and pregnant are two very different things."
"Do you have to say 'pregnant' so loud?"
"Why does it matter? I mean they'll find out sooner or later...maybe we should just tell Ino and get off our backs."
"I don't think that's a good idea, I'll be risking being called many new names..."
"I'll tell her. I'm not ashamed of it, I love you, a baby's just going to make that love stronger right? What does it matter if a few more people know?"
"I'm not ashamed either...honestly...you might get mad but...I think Naruto deserves to be with us when we tell people if he wants..."
"I'm not mad. I actually agree, he's been there a lot more than he really ever needed too, which has been great for us but probably just a hassle for him."
"Exactly, let's get going, Naruto can't leave until we're back."
They finally got to Sakura's house. She sat on the couch while Sasuke packed her a bag.
"Hey, Sasuke?"
"Yeah?"
"I know it's kind of early but...names?"
"I've been thinking about 'em too."
"Should we name it after someone?"
"That's a good idea but, who?"
"I guess it should be someone who's been there a lot for either of us."
"Well, Kakashi sensei is out of the question."
"Why's that?"
"I just don't think he'd be too happy about it."
"Yeah probably not. Who else?"
"Lady Tsunade has been there for you right?"
"Right! So Tsunade for a girl, I like it."
"Me too."
"What if it's a boy?"
"Why don't we ask Naruto, I'm sure he'll know good names. Now that I think about it Tsunade might be name we wouldn't want her to live up to, ya know a drunk, angry old woman...that sounded really mean didn't it?"
"It didn't sound nice, but I see your point. The person we name it after should be it's role model. Tsunade's a great ninja but...she's a little...tough..."
"I guess we'll have to keep thinking."
Sasuke got her bag packed, she had only gained about 5 pounds so they all still fit. They left Sakura's house as fast as they'd come, and made it to Sasuke's apartment in no time. They knocked on the door and Naruto let them in. Sakura plopped on the couch again. Sasuke went to put her bag in the guest room. Sakura was on the couch with Naruto, who'd brought her some soup.
"Naruto?"
"Yeah?"
"Me and Sasuke were trying to come up with baby names. We want to name it after someone who could be a role model. Got any ideas?"
"Hmm. So, they have to be a big part of either of your lives and be someone this kid can look up to. Well, Grandma Tsunade's out. How about Kurenai?"
"Meh...we don't really know her that well...maybe...what about a boy's name?"
"Hmm...I have no idea...we're not naming it after Kakashi sensei...hmm...I don't know let me think it over."
Naruto got up and took Sakura's bowl to the kitchen. Sakura got up and went to find Sasuke. She found him in the guest room setting up her bed.
"So, we sleeping in here?"
"I thought we weren't sharing a bed?"
"Come on, I'd really rather not sleep alone."
"Fine with me. I'll move your stuff."
"Hey Sasuke?"
"Yeah?"
"Well, we're looking for a role model who we're close to, to name the baby after right?"
"Yeah."
"Well...who's been there more for us than..."
"Naruto?"
"I just...he's been helping a lot...with everything that's been happening..."
"It's not a bad idea...I'm not sure if it's a good one though..."
"Why not?"
"I'm just not sure he'd want the pressure of that..."
"If anyone would live up to it, it's Naruto."
"Doesn't it seem weird to name the kid you're having with your team mate after your other team mate?"
"Not to me...if you really don't like the idea...let's just forget I said anything."
"No! I don't think we'd find a better name for it. Honestly. I mean if anyone was going to take this seriously it's Naruto, and he is a great ninja. I don't see why not..."
"GREAT! I'll go tell him-"
"Hey! I wanna be there too."