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INSIDE THE APARTMENT- SAKURA'S LIVING ROOM

Sakura came out of the shower! She was wondering what she'll tell Sasuke! God! She can imagine his maddening face! That death glare! No one would want to stand before him when he was mad! Great! Now I have to explain about knowing the Akatsuki drama,ALONE! I just hope he doesn't scream or leave!

She finally got dressed in a pair of black cotton shorts and a white sleeveless top. Her hair was sort of wet still. She looked refreshing after a shower. She slowly made way to the living room. Biting the bottom of her lip out of nervousness. Sasuke came into view as she entered the living room. He had a serious look on his face. She slowly went down and sat next to him on the couch which could be turned into a bed also. Sasuke didn't acknowledge her nor look at her. This hurt Sakura. She slowly took Sasuke's hand in hers and started rubbing it. Sasuke still made no move whatsoever.

"Sasuke-kun! I'm sorry! Its not like we lied intentionally" Sakura spoke barely in a whisper. Sasuke had still not glanced at her.

"Then what was it like?" Sasuke spoke in all his coldness. Sakura was deeply affected by his coldness. It was as if he was talking to one of his employee who had made a grave mistake. She bent her head down. Controlling the tears that threatened to fall.

"We found out about the Akatsuki on the net. We were searching for some detectives and we came across them." Sakura started explaining in a shaky voice.

"Go on." Sasuke commanded.

"We wanted to hire detectives to keep an eye on those four sluts! And we met Kisame and Itachi twice/thrice. We hadn't even realized that Itachi was your brother until he came home that day and you guys introduced him to us! He knows the past of us cuz we told him when we met him. We were shocked to see him there that day! He came up with the lie and we continued. We didn't want you to know that we had hired detectives . So Itachi lied for us! Konan followed! I swear there is nothing else!" Sakura let out a breathe she was holding. Sasuke turned to look at her.

Her face had become red and dull. Her eyes were filled with crystal clear liquid. Sasuke sighed! Was that all? They just hired detectives? They thought we would make a big deal about it? What a dumbass! Sasuke sighed!

"Sakura!" He called her, looking straight in her eyes. Sakura slowly met his intimidating gaze.

"Yes?"

"You thought we would oppose to you getting detectives to keep an eye on them ?" Sasuke sighed.

"Yea! I mean, if you were doing deals with their parents , sending detectives after them would be a deal breaker. So we thought we should keep it a secret!" Sakura whispered.

"Idiot!" Sasuke poked her forehead.

"Eh?" Sakura gave a confused look.

"I'm not mad at you. In fact we would've been glad if we knew!" Sasuke pulled Sakura into an embrace.

"You're so sweet!" Sakura said in a sweet tone. And clung to his chest.

"That was some show there! Tonight on the road!" Sasuke reminded her.

"Well..I..Umm...Its really not like...I mean..She ...She lied... Yea... She lied!" Sakura was flustered and embarrassed.

"Oh really? I didn't know you girls were so pathetic back then! And I don't know how those people tolerated your screaming every night! " Sasuke smirked. Sakura shot up and looked at him with a scowl.

"Stop being mean! "

"Hn" Still smirking.

"Stop with the one word answers!" Sakura demanded.

"Aa"

"I'm warning you Uchiha!" Sakura had a threatening look on her face. Not that it affected the Uchiha. Suddenly he remembered his conversation with Tsunade.

"We need to talk" Sasuke was serious. Sakura looked at him, puzzled.

"What do you mean? Is something wrong?" Sakura asked worriedly.

"What if I told you I took you to Tsunade after you fainted?" Sasuke asked

"I don't think there's anything wrong with me! If there was, I should've known! Did Tsunade tell you something bad?" Sakura was looking right into her husband's onyx eyes, searching for answers.

"Nothing to worry! In fact I bet you'll be happy after hearing it" Sasuke gave a small smile.

"Spit it out! Don't make me wait!" Sakura pleaded.

"No!" Sasuke was being stubborn.

"Why not?" Sakura demanded.

"Because you lied to me!" Sasuke answered.

"I thought you weren't going to hold it against me!" Sakura exclaimed in anger.

"Well I decided I should!" Sasuke smirked at her fury filled face. If it was anyone else who had lied to him , he would've made sure that the person didn't move!But this woman, she had lied, loved and most of all she had him believed that she knew Itachi better than him. His friends and him had died out of tension for days, scared of what Itachi would do to them! Only to find out his wife and his brother had met recently. And his wife actually didn't know Itachi was his brother! If it was anyone else who messed with him, they were sure to go to hell and back. But this woman! She was different! She had a different set of rules in his world! Things he does for love! Sasuke sighed!

"Oh! So you won't tell me? Then you can forget sleeping next to me!" Sakura spoke haughtily.

"Fine! I'll tell!" There was no was she would deprive him of that activity!

"You and I are gonna have a baby!" Sasuke smiled brightly at her shocked face! Sakura opened her mouth to say something but nothing came out. It took few mins to come out of the shock. She slowly touched her stomach and looked at Sasuke.

"How come I never noticed this?" She asked this to herself.

"Well.." Sasuke was waiting for her to say something.

"I think this is the best ever thing that's happened to me, us!" Sakura gave Sasuke a bone-crushing hug!

"I know! I'm happy you know!" Sasuke released himself and now he and Sakura were sitting face to face. Sakura had a smile on her face. After a long time she was going to have a family!

"I'm too! A part of me! A part of you! And someone new for us to love! I can't believe it! " Sakura was in a complete bliss.

"Who was that Yashimaru?" Sasuke asked in monotone. This question cut her off her thoughts.

"Him?" Sakura gulped hard.

"Yes. him" Sasuke held no expression in his voice. It was dead.

"He was just a patient! Nothing more. Nothing less" Sakura was scared that Sasuke was thinking wrong about him and her.

"Did you ever have trouble working in that hospital?" Sasuke questioned. He noted the tensed movements of his wife. He was a very keen observer.

"Aaa..Noo..." Sakura lied through her teeth. I'm so not telling about that old bat who keeps pulling stunts on me from the time the word got out that I am with Sasuke! He's nothing I can't handle! Sasuke-kun doesn't need to get involved in these petty cases! He'll think I am weak if I can't handle a situation like this!

"Sakura! Quit lieing" Sasuke's voice held anger and sounded harsh. She was taken aback. But did not look him in the eye.

"Sakura! Look at me! I don't want you lieing. I want an honest answer." Sasuke had held her chin and spoke in a dead voice. Sakura decided she would tell the truth. There was no way she could lie! This man was too intimidating for her own good!

"There is this old geezer Yahiko. He keeps pulling stunts on me every now and then since people found out that we were going out"Sakura confessed.

A wave of shock ran across Sasuke's body! He decided to find out how Yahiko looked.

"How does he look?" Sasuke demanded.

"He is of medium height, blond hair, green eyes, not that pale." Sakura explained. She was wondering what Sasuke would do to him.

"Stay away from him" He ordered. His suspicions were correct! Yahiko was after Sakura now! Indirectly targeting Sasuke! Aniki knows! Why else would he tell me to meet him at the lake tomorrow? God! What is that Yahiko planning now? Will that 55+ good for nothing geezer ever give up? Sakura will be in trouble! I'll have to keep her away! I should ask Aniki if my plans are correct!

Sakura saw a distant look on Sasuke's face. She was looking at him with a worried expression. I think Sasuke-kun knows this guy or something! What is he even thinking? Stay away from him? I will. But Sasuke-kun spoke in such venom. Something's up! I need to find out. Are they connected to 'him' in anyway?

"Sasuke-kun, is something wrong?" Sasuke was snapped out of his thoughts!

"Nothing! Just stay away from that geezer! I don't want anyone touching you" Sasuke spoke sternly. Sakura smiled.

"I will promise I will stay away from him" Sakura kissed him on the cheek.

"Good! You said he was coming. In your dreams. Who is he?" Sasuke looked at her with a demanding look on his face.

"He? Who he?" Sakura started pretending. Dammit! No! No! No! I can't tell Sasuke-kun about him! Relax! I need to calm down, keep up the act and relax!

Unknowingly beads of sweat were formed on his wife's forehead and she had failed to notice.

"You're lieing. You're sweating! Better tell me the truth or else I will have to find out and you won't like the way I will find it out!" Sasuke held no emotions in his voice.

"He is Yaishi." Sakura had tears rolling down her cheeks. Sasuke was surprised to see her crying. He put his arm around her waist and held her tight.

"Sakura! What's wrong? Why are you crying?" Sasuke asked in a soft voice. He hated seeing her cry!

"He met me in the US. He told me to stay away from you! Or else he would harm you! Kill you! He said if he saw me with you, two months from now, he will kill me and you!" Sakura was sobbing into his chest.

"Shh... I'm here! He can't do anything to us! I promise! Nothing will happen to you, me or our baby!" Sasuke was consoling her.

"Do you know him Sasuke-kun?" Sakura asked in between her sobs.

"Hn. He was an old acquaintance." Sasuke didn't go further into explaining any details.

"You sure we are safe?" Sakura looked at Sasuke with expectations in her eyes!

"When have I lied to you? Have I went back on my word?" Sasuke asked her.

"No!"

"Then believe! We are safe!" Sasuke patted her on the head.

"You should stop stressing about him! Its not good for the baby!" Sasuke added.

"I'm sorry! Its just that I was worried about you! I promise I won't think about him" Sakura spoke like a child. Sasuke knew better. She wouldn't stop worrying!

I'm so not going to involve her with these three men! I should've known! I can't let Sakura stay here! I need her to go some place safe. The sooner I speak to Itachi the better it is! How cheap! To get me, they use my wife. They'll pay for sure.

"Sasuke-kun?" Sakura called out.

"Hn?"

"What do you think the baby might be? Boy or a Girl?" Sakura smiled at him! She was happy again! She was excited that she was having Sasuke's baby!

"I don't know! " Sasuke kissed her forehead and held her tightly. He didn't want anything happening to the woman in his arms! There is no way he will let anything happen to his wife and the unborn child.

"You want a boy or a girl?" Sakura was leaning into his chest.

"A girl" This took Sakura by surprise.

"A girl? I thought you'd want a boy!" Sakura exclaimed.

"Surprising eh?" Sasuke cocked an eyebrow at her.

"Duh! I mean you're Uchiha Sasuke! You have a very strong image in the society. Everyone gets intimidated by you! And its like obvious that you want a son to succeed you!" Sakura explained.

"Does that mean even YOU get intimidated by YOUR husband?" Sasuke spoke in a playful voice.

"That's not true!" Sakura defended herself and glared at him.

"You know you haven't even mastered the Uchiha death glare! And here I thought you would be as strong as I am. You're so intimidated by me!" Sasuke spoke in a mock tone.

"Hey! Shut up! When the time is right I will prove to you that I'm worthy of being YOUR wife" Sakura was screaming at him.

"You don't have to prove anything! I know you're worthy of it!" Sasuke kissed her cheek.

"Aww! That's so sweet of you! Its not everyday that people get to see the sweet side of you! And I'll count myself lucky since people don't even know you have a sweet side!" Sakura mocked him this time.

"Shut up" Sasuke was scowling.

"You know Sasuke-kun, you should smile often! It makes you even more handsome" Sakura suggested.

"Smile more often? I don't want my fangirls club to grow bigger!" Sasuke frowned. How much he wanted to fry each and every girl who screams at him every time he walks by anywhere. If only it was legal to kill , he would've fried all his fangirls by now! Damn the stupid government!

"I should admit that I do get jealous when they appear!" Sakura was looking at the floor in embarrassment.

"Glad you did admit! " Sasuke's arrogance was back.

"You know, only because you're like the incarnation of some ultimate sexy Greek god gracing this planet by your mere presence doesn't mean you should go all arrogant! Bastard!" Sakura was now flustered. She could never get used to how handsome Sasuke was! Every time she looked at him, it would be like she would be looking at him the first time, all mesmerized!

"You are beautiful! According to the media you complete me!" Sasuke spoke in honesty. Sakura ignored it. But in reality she was really beautiful. And her personality made her mesmerizing added with the looks!

"What if our son, if the baby is a boy, has pink hair?" Sakura had a glint of mischievous in her eyes. She looked at her husband. He was completely shocked and then his face turned into an expression that said are-you-kidding-me! Sakura started laughing!

WTF! Son with pink hair? Absolutely not possible! No Uchiha has pink hair! No No No No! Damn her evil pink hair! If the girl gets pink hair, its SOME WHAT ok! But not COMPLETELY ok. Son with pink hair is absolutely not acceptable!

"There is no way our son will have pink hair!" Sasuke was angry and at the same time scowling.

"Sasuke-kun! Lighten up! Will ya? I was just fooling with you! I think your gene will be dominant since you are like the alpha male!" Sakura was now wrapping her arms around his neck . He could feel her hot breathe.

"Uchihas don't have pink hair." Sasuke stated. Still not lightening up.

"I know! Now stop worrying. We still have months to go!" Sakura was now making circles at his back, kissing his jaw line and slowly clamming his lips. Sasuke tightened his hold around her waist and pulled her closer. He deepened the kiss. It was one long kiss. They broke apart for the need of oxygen. Their foreheads still touching.

"I just want you to know that I am not playing with you. I am not going to leave you. You're the most important thing in this world. I will stay by your side no matter what. I will be there to take care of you during your pregnancy, I'll be there when the baby is going to come and most importantly we will raise the kid together and I'll love the both of you for the rest of my life" Sasuke whispered directly seeing her in the eye.

"I want you to know that you're the only man I have ever loved and I will always love you and our child" Sakura whispered back. She felt her insides flare up with happiness. She never really imagined Sasuke to confess even though he showed her through actions. And she knows that it'll be a long while until he confess again. She smiled at him and hugged him tightly. He did the same. After a few seconds they broke the embrace.

"I am really happy!" Sakura confessed.

"Me too!" At this Sakura yawned.

"Time to go to bed." Sasuke stated.

"No! I'm fine. We can talk for a few more minutes" Sakura tried not to sound exhausted. She wanted the moment of confession to last longer. Knowing Sasuke she had to make use of this chance to exploit him romantically. It would take him a few more days to get romantic completely.

"You're so going to bed! You've had a long day! With all the fainting, screaming and crying. You're tired." Sasuke lifted her bridal-style

"Sasuke-kun! Let me down! I'm not tired!" Sakura was whining and trying to get away from his iron-grip. It turned out to be a complete failure. Sasuke reached the bedroom and put her on the bed. Sakura sighed. There was no point in arguing with him.

"I'll get water in this glass." He went into the kitchen to fill the glass. By the time he came back Sakura was already asleep. He smiled at her sleeping form. She looked so peaceful. He went near her, kissed her on the forehead, then he kissed her belly. He covered her with a blanket.

He took out his Lumia 920 and started Whatsapp-ing.

Itachi

I'm going to have to meet you in the evening. Sakura is tired. (He sent the message)

Sasuke waited for Itachi's reply. After two mins he got a reply.

Sure! No problem! Found out anything from her? Better keep her away from stress.- U.I

I found out that Yashimaru, Yahiko and Yaishi are in town. Yaishi was her main concern. - U.S

WTF! They already made a move! Damn! What? Did Yaishi threaten her to leave you? - U.I

Duh! I told her its nothing to worry and made her forget that topic. Yahiko works in the same hospital as her. He keeps pulling stunts on her. Yashimaru was her patient today, followed her to the bar. Tried to take advantage. Beat him to shit though. - U.S

Good! Get Sakura to leave the hospital by day after tomorrow. It should be a surprise to her too. It should be like no one saw it coming. Yahiko is dangerous. You can't put her to danger. We got a lot to talk about. Tomorrow where? At the clan compound? Many of them returned from the US. Just saying. - U.I

Alright. Lets meet at the clan's compound. Yeah. I'll drop by the hospital some time tomorrow and give the resignation letter.- U.S

Take care then! Have goodnight's sleep! - U.I

Night.- U.S

The conversation with his brother had ended. Now he had to let the other three know about it. So he started texting the Rookies

ROOKIES

Yahiko, Yaishi and Yashimaru are back in town. All three have confronted Sakura. Only a matter of time before he gets to Ino, Tenten and Hinata! Give a resignation letter to their jobs tomorrow without them knowing. Don't tell anything to them. I've just told Sakura that they were old acquaintance. Keep it at that. Don't get them stressed. Not good for the baby or the mother. Uchiha clan compound evening at 5. Meet me= Silent shores-10:30am. Night - U.S

With that Sasuke kept away his phone for charging. And encircled his arms around the woman next to him and pulled her closer to him and drifted off to sleep. He couldn't wait to see the reaction of the other three guys after they read the message!

Sorry it took so long!

I'm so caught up with watching all the Naruto episodes again!

I did grieve a bit about Neji's death! I didn't want him dead! *Sob*

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