Not So Long-lost Daddy

Chapter 28 - Finally

The next morning, Ino walked inside the Sakura's room with a clipboard and pen to check on her, looking worn out.
Sakura spun on the bed, now looking at the direction of the door. As she wakes up, she saw Ino approaching.

"Hey you're here already? Did you even get some sleep? You should get some rest Ino, I'm fine now," Sakura said with her morning voice, moving into a sitting position.

"Don't be silly, Sakura."

"Seriously Ino, I insist. I want you to be the one to check up on me as well, but you can do that later. Get some rest, m'kay?"

"No. I can't just sit, Sakura. Just imagining what you've gone through, good god!"

"Ino, I know you were worried..."

"Damn right, I was! You were held hostage! A gun was pointed at your head, you were punched, you fell from the escalator, and you lost a baby. And Sarada, for the love of god, she's only 3 years old! All that for one night?! So no, I can't just sit here, Sakura. No. Right now the only thing I can do is help you recover, and I will do it! Do you understand? If only there's a chance for me help kill that Sasori, I'll fucking do it."

"Ino..."

"So just relax, okay? I need to be of good help to Dr. Tsunade today."

Sakura just smiled and nodded. But all of a sudden, tears were now falling on her cheeks.
Ino noticed that her best friend was trying not to talk and not make any sound, because she was already crying. But Sakura couldn't help it.

"Ino, thank you for being my best friend. I love you!" Sakura cried loudly.
"Why are you crying! Stop that! I love you too! You know I'll be here for you no matter what, right?!" Ino started crying as well.

Sasuke heard women crying that made him half awake. The moment he spun around, he shot his eyes open when he saw both Sakura and Ino hugging and crying. The sight of them startled him, that he immediately sat up straight.

"What the hell's wrong now? Why are you both crying?!" Sasuke asked looking all panicky.
"I'm just really happy she's my best friend!" Sakura continued crying.

"Oh good grief," Sasuke mumbled and let out a deep sigh.
"Why, Good morning to you too, Sasuke!" Ino spatted, also still crying.

Sasuke folded his coat on the couch, rolled up his sleeves, and untucked his polo sleeve.
"I don't know what kind of drama series you both have been watching now, but I'll just go out and buy us some breakfast. What do you ladies want?" He asked, his expression serious.

"Can you buy us some pancakes?" Sakura asked, wiping her tears.
"Sakura, I like waffles better," Ino sniffed and wiped her tears as well.

"Ino, they're like exactly the sa—"

"Pancakes and waffles it is," Sasuke cut off Sakura
He stood up and left the room, looking impassive.

"I feel like I'm reliving my college years!" Ino chuckled.
"Huh?" Sakura asked.
"Sasuke. I haven't seen him for more than 3 years, and would you look at that. He's still the same man as he was back in college. So serious and everything," she answered.
Sakura laughed.

"But I cannot completely say that he hasn't changed," Ino wondered.

"What do you mean?"

"Last night, I saw Sasuke cry for the very first time. I know you were always his soft spot, cause no one made that Uchiha fall in love except you. Back then, even when you guys argue, I've never seen him cry. But last night, it didn't even matter if we were all inside this room. His parents, your parents, us... he cried. He really does love you, Sakura. He really wanted to spend his life with you. I know he wasn't around when you were pregnant with Sarada, but, imagine if he was. Because that baby of yours who was just 6 weeks old, losing the baby already shattered him to pieces. Now that he knows about Sarada, no one can take her away from him now. He loves you both. And I'm very happy that you decided to get back with him."