We've Grown. (Naruto FanFiction)

Chapter 23

TW: Abuse

  "Hey you guys." Sarada said while hugging and saying hello to Boruto's parents. After their half an hour of passion, and a nice long nap in each other's arms, they managed to make it to their family dinner on time. "Sarada, I love that color on you." Hinata said with a polite smile, "Thank you, Mrs. Uzumaki."
"You're welcome, Sarada, but how many times do I have to tell you to call me Hinata?" She laughed a little, "Right, I'm sorry." Hinata smiled, "How have you been?" Sarada smiled brightly, "Just great, a lot better since the last time you seen me." Her smile widened when she said that, "That's great! You look happier."

  She felt myself blush as she made eye contact with Bolt from across the room, as he talked to their fathers."I guess I have your son to thank for that. He's really so good to me, Hinata."
"Well I'm happy to know that Naruto and I are raising him right. God knows I worry about him." Sarada laughed a little, "I can ensure you that there's nothing to worry about." She nodded, "Well of course not, I know you'll keep him in check."
Boruto still sat and talked with their fathers at a table across the room, and Sarada knew she didn't have to worry because they all had smiles on their faces.

"Of course." Hinata laughed, "Now, excuse me for a moment while I go pester my daughter." She said while Hima tried walking past them discreetly. Sarada heard Hima groan, making her laugh.
"Sarada, come with me." Cho said while grabbing her hand and dragging her to where ever she needed her to be. "You could've just asked me to go to the bathroom with you." Sarada said while laughing a little, "Sarada I need help." She nodded as she saw how serious she was. "What's the problem?"

"I took a pregnancy test this morning."
Her eyes widened as she waited for her to tell her the rest. "And? What happened?" She sighed deeply,
"It was positive."
"Okay." She cleared her throat, "What do you want to do?" Her brown eyes watered as she shrugged,
"I-I don't know. I'm just so young, a-and I'm going to college soon, On an athletic scholarship at that."

"Adding a baby to that wouldn't be good for me, Sarada. I know I sound so selfish, but I'm still a kid myself, and I just don't know what I'd do with that kind of responsibility." Sarada nodded in understanding as her friend's voice cracked, "Then again, my mother did it. She was in my same situation, and she did everything almost perfectly." Sarada grabbed her friends hands in a comforting way.

"She's going to be so disappointed in me, Oh my God. Then my Dad." Her bottom lip quivered as her breathing became more shallow, "How could I be so damn stupid? I thought I was careful all the time."
"Calm down, Cho. Let's start from the beginning, okay?" She nodded, "Okay, you're right. The beginning." Sarada nodded before asking,
"Do you know for sure?"
"I only took one test. So not really, I guess."
She nodded, "Does Shika know?" She nodded, "He does."
"How does he feel about this?"
"He's saying it's my choice, and that he's behind me on whatever I want to do. If I want to do this parenting thing, we will, but if I don't, he'll be there for me every step of the way." Her bottom lip pouted as she tried not to cry. Sarada had a hard time seeing her like this.

Cho was always under control, and always happy, but now she was extremely vulnerable and it made her heart hurt. "Okay, well let's do this. Take another test, or we can go to the hospital and get a more accurate test. After that, talk to your mother. If there's anyone who can give you the advice you need, it's her." She nodded while pulling her in for a hug, "Can we have your mom do it? The test? Like just in case it isn't actually true." She nodded, "Of course, she won't tell anyone."
"Thank you, Sarada. I love you."
"I love you too."

Thirty minutes passed before Bolt joined Cho, Hima, Shika, Jin, and Sarada on the balcony of their private section in the sushi restaurant.
"How'd it go?" She asked him as he wrapped his arms around her hips. "Surprisingly well, your dad is a funny man." Sarada looked at him, thinking he was joking. "He is?" He chuckled slightly, "He is, believe it or not. You don't give him enough credit, he really cares about you so much. It's sweet."