With You in the Future

699.8 (Part 3)

Konoha streets had always been noisy and busy, but today, Hinata didn't notice anything. Without having a real destination, she walked around the village street, with only one word stuck in her mind. Pregnant.

Since she had heard Shizune say that word, she went through different emotional levels. First, misunderstanding then joy, but now she had left the hospital, reality quickly calmed her down. Is it really a good time to have a child? Yes. Everything goes well with Naruto-kun, but are we really ready to become parents now? The only way to know is to tell Naruto-kun. But how can I do that? And when?

Without noticing, Hinata had walked into the village park. She sat on a swing, the same one where she was sitting when she hadn't managed to confess her love to Naruto, right before Toneri tried to kidnap her. And now, I am pregnant.

Unfortunately, she didn't know what Naruto was thinking about that matter since, as newlyweds, they hadn't had this conversation yet, guessing they would've had time to do so.

As the day went by, Hinata stayed at the park, amazed by every child playing on the different games, until a little girl caught her attention.

"Mom, Dad. I want to hold both your hands."

"You can take your mom's right hand and I'll take your left hand." tha dad said. "It's sharing."

"I don't like sharing you. Your mine. Just knowing that other men can think they can have you, piss me off." Naruto murmured as he kissed her. "You're the only family I have left so please, don't leave me."

While recalling his words, tears appeared at the corner of Hinata's eyes. What if Naruto-kun really meant what he said? What can I do? She looked around her.

The atmosphere was so calming and loving that her doubts disappeared. Why would it be different for us? I love Naruto-kun, he loves me and I'm sure we will love the baby. She put her hands on her belly, her eyes filled with determination and love for this being she didn't know yet. That's the result of our love. A love we both share between us two and soon it'll be between the three of us.

More determined than ever, Hinatya stood up, tears of joy rolling down her cheeks.

*****

Before the war, the Land of Fire frontier was always guarded by hundreds of shinobi. Now with the Allies, less guards were sent to the frontiers of the different countries. Therefore, Naruto easily walked from the Land of Fire to the Land of Sand. He knew that from here he must wait for further instruction from his friends who should be here any minutes now. Still hidden underneath his hood, he sat under a tree and took his water bottle to drink.

Suddenly, leaves slightly moved above him. "For once you're early."

"Well welcome to you too, Sasuke." Naruto said before looking at his friends.

The black-haired shinobi landed in front of his friend without a noise. His black cloak slowly landed behind him before he stood up. His hair was longer than before. Naruto couldn't see his left eye anymore and it was the only thing that changed about Sasuke. "Are you alone?"

"Of course I am. No need to ask-"

"Good. Follow me." He demanded.

Pinching his lips, Naruto quickly jumped on his feet, a finger pointing at his friend's back who was ready to leave. "Don't start giving me orders!"

Heaving the blonde already complaining, Sasuke couldn't help but smile. "I missed you too Naruto. Now, come on. Sakura's waiting for us."

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