See the Light

It was the end of Sakura’s first Trimester of pregnancy. By the end of her third month, the sickness had gone away and she was feeling surprisingly good. She was able to continue her job as if she wasn’t pregnant. Sakura wasn’t quite yet showing that she was pregnant, it only appeared that she had put on a little weight. There were no clear signs of a growing baby quite yet. Sasuke had now taken a job at the academy alongside Iruka Sensei in order to provide a larger income for the two of them. Life so far was working out. Sakura had the day off on this particular day. She was doing laundry when there was a knock at the door. She dropped what she was doing to answer it…it was her mother.
“I’m sorry…I’m so sorry Sakura.” Sakura’s mother had brought her a small bunch of flowers in a vase. Sakura was angry at first but she let her mother inside and put her arms around her. Sakura’s mother was crying. “Sakura, I should have never behaved that way…you were right and I was wrong.” Sakura let her mother unload her emotions while she held on to her.
“It’s okay mom…it’s okay.” Once Sakura’s mother had gotten herself to stop crying she sat down in the living room while Sakura went back to her laundry.
“How have you been feeling Sakura?” she asked.
“I’m fine now mom, but I was really sick during the first month and a half.” Sakura’s mother smiled,
“Oh, when I was pregnant with you I was the same way, I threw up at least 4 times a day.” Sakura laughed. She pulled some clothes that were in the drier out and took them into the living room to fold them. Her mother eagerly helped her. It was actually fun for Sakura to spend the afternoon with her mother. She asked all about how the pregnancy was going and she even asked about Sasuke. There was much laughter and most importantly not a harsh word was exchanged and there were no more tears from either of them. For once, Sakura thought that she finally had her mother on her side.

“Mom, Sasuke will be home soon and I need to finish the laundry and start dinner.”

“Honey, I’ll start dinner. You don’t’ have to do it. You finish the laundry and I’ll take care of everything in the kitchen.” Sakura’s mother reassured her. Sakura smiled and thanked her. Sakura went back to the laundry while her mother started to make preparations for the evening’s dinner. Sakura felt tired after finishing everything up in the laundry room. She plopped down on the couch and smelled something delicious in the kitchen. Her mother proclaimed that the meal was ready. “I’m leaving, honey. Enjoy dinner. I’ll see you later.” Sakura’s mother hugged her once again and excused herself out the door.

Sasuke arrived home that evening only 30 minutes after Sakura’s mother had left her. He greeted her with a kiss on top of her head.

“Hey, mom made dinner today. It’s on the stove.” Sakura said.

“Really? Your mom? I thought she was pissed at you beyond all communication?” Sasuke said from the kitchen. He brought a plate to Sakura and joined her in the living room.

“Well, I did too. But, she came over today and she completely made up with me. She was like all supportive and stuff. I told her when the baby was due and everything.” Sasuke was indeed surprised yet glad. He hated it when Sakura had come home so upset because of her mother’s reaction.

“I’m so glad she made up with you. I didn’t want your mother so pissed.” Sasuke was silent for a moment. “Sakura, how stressed are you with the pregnancy right now?”

“I’m not at all, why?” Sakura sounded concerned. “Are you?”

“Oh no, no, no. It’s not that. I’m not stressed about the pregnancy…I just wondered something.” Sasuke fidgeted.

“Oh okay. What is it?” Sakura questioned, inhaling her mother’s delicious meal. Sasuke paused for a long time.

“Sakura, will you…would you…” Sasuke stopped again. Sakura looked at him giving him the ‘go on’ face.

“Will I...?” Sakura asked.

“Will you…want to know the gender of our baby the next time we go to the doctor?” It wasn’t what Sasuke was going for…but it would work for now.

“Yeah, yeah I think I do want to know. Do you want to know?” She asked.

“Yeah, I want to know. So, do you want a boy or a girl? Sasuke asked smiling. Sakura laughed.

“Well, if we have a boy, he may look a lot like you which would mean he would be so incredibly gorgeous. But, if we had a girl I could spoil her.” Sakura laughed. “I don’t think it matters to me. What do you want?” Sakura asked cleaning up what was left on her plate. Sasuke thought a moment.

“I want a boy. I want a boy because…I want to be a different kind of father than my father was. Of course, if we had a little girl I could watch her follow you around and I could protect her from all the hormonal boys when she turns 15.” Sasuke laughed and Sakura smiled at him. Sakura got up and took Sasuke plate along with hers into the kitchen. She quickly washed the dished up and returned to the living room with Sasuke. She sat down beside him and he put his arms around her.

“So, have you felt alright today?” he asked.

“Yeah, I’ve been fine. I’m a little tired tonight but I feel good overall.” Sasuke pressed his lips into hers. It was a kiss that was full of passion and love for her. Sasuke looked at her.

“Sakura…I love you and there’s something I need to know…” he said. He was nervous again. Sasuke didn’t say anything instead she let her hands travel all over his chest. Sakura waited. Sasuke’s mouth became dry. He felt his heart racing faster and faster, he could feel his blood become hot. He pulled Sakura close into him and whispered something into her ear. Sakura looked back at him with wide eyes and a huge smile across her face.

“Yes, yes Sasuke! Yes! Of course I will! I wouldn’t have it any other way.” Sakura threw her arms around him. She didn’t understand why he would ask her if she would allow him in the delivery room with her. It seemed like a stupid question but, Sakura was certain he had good reason to ask such a question.