Love Knows No Bounds

Five months later:


One night, Natasha was pacing in the living room waiting for Kakashi to get back. He was on a month long A-rank mission and he was supposed to be back two weeks ago. “Where is he? Where is he? Where is he?” She kept saying out loud. That’s all she had done for the past week.


She started hyperventilating and shaking a little. Then she heard the door open and shut. “Please be him.” She said to her self. She couldn’t be sure because at least one of her friends stopped by every day to check on her.


She went out into the hallway and saw Kakashi taking his shoes off. “Oh my god!” Natasha exclaimed. She ran over to him as fast as her feet would carry her and flung her arms around him. “Where have you been?” She asked him with tears in her eyes. “I was on a mission. You know that.” He said looking at her. “But you’re two weeks late.” She said still shaking.


Then her knees buckled and she passed out. He caught her. “Tasha, Tasha!” He yelled trying to wake her up. She wouldn’t. He quickly checked her pulse to make sure her heart was still beating. It was, so he picked her up and carried her to the emergency room.


“Help!” He yelled as he entered the building. A nurse quickly pushed a stretcher over to him and he laid her down on it. Medical officials quickly began buzzing around. “What happened here?” A doctor asked walking up to Kakashi. “I don’t know. She just passed out.” He said trying to keep calm. “Ok. We’ll do everything we can to help her. But you need to get out of the way.” She said placing a reassuring hand on his shoulder. “This nurse will take you to a waiting room.” “Thank you.” He said with a dry throat.


Kakashi was pacing in the waiting room. He couldn’t sit still. He was too terrified about what might have happened.


Finally, after a half an hour of waiting, the doctor came in and sat him down. “Is she ok?” He asked with tears in his eyes. “She’s fine now. She’s still asleep but she should wake up soon. I just have one question. Has there been anything lately that would have overly stressed her?” The doctor asked looking concerned.


“I don’t know. I’ve been on a mission for the past month and a half.” He said with a look of realization spreading on his face. “What, is something wrong?” She asked. “I was supposed to be back two weeks ago. She was freaking out that I was so late.” He said putting his head in his hands.


“That would definitely put a lot of stress on a woman that’s about to give birth.” She said writing on her clipboard. “She’s only six months pregnant.” Kakashi said looking at her confused. “Really. She’s a lot bigger than she should be for only six months.” The doctor said with confusion in her voice. “Are you saying she’s gaining too much weight?” He asked. “No it’s just her stomach that’s bigger than it should be.” She said. “Can I see her now?” Kakashi asked sitting back up.


“Sure.” She said standing back up. She led to Natasha’s room. She looked rather peaceful. He sat down in a chair next to her be and watched her. About twenty minutes later, she woke up.


“Welcome back.” Kakashi said scooting his chair closer. “Where am I?” She asked still sounding drowsy. “You’re at the hospital.” He said quietly. “What happened?” She asked next. “You passed out.” He said caressing her cheek. A few minutes later the doctor came in.


“You’re awake.” She said happily. “Barely.” Natasha retorted. “So what happened to me?” “Well you had a panic attack brought on by stress. We checked you’re heart rate and blood pressure when you were brought in and they were both through the roof. I’d like to check them again.” The doctor said putting her stethoscope in her ears.


She checked Natasha’s heart. “Well that has gone down.” She said sounding pleased. Then she got out one of those things that checks blood pressure. “You’re blood pressure is still a lot higher than it should be.” She said recording the numbers on her clipboard. “I’d like to keep you here over night for observation.” “If you think that’s best.” Kakashi said taking Natasha’s hand. The doctor left.


“I’m so sorry I caused this.” Kakashi said looking disappointed in him self. Natasha didn’t say anything. “Will you forgive me?” He asked her. “Of course I will. I love you.” She said squeezing his hand a little. “I love you too.” He said leaning forward and kissing her.


A little while later, the doctor came back in with an ultrasound machine. “What’s that for?” Natasha asked looking worried. She put her hands on her stomach thinking something was wrong. “I just want to check the baby and make sure everything is alright in there.” She said setting it up. “The doctor thinks you’re bigger than you should be for only being six months pregnant.” Kakashi explained. “Ok.” She said.


The doctor squirted the gel onto her stomach. “Why does that stuff have to be so cold?” She asked no one. The doctor spread it around and they looked at the picture.


“So is there anything wrong?” Kakashi asked having no idea what he was looking at. “Well that depends on your definition of ‘wrong’.” She said. “Kashi, move.” Natasha said pushing him a little. “So what is it?” He asked.


“You see this here. That’s a head.” She said pointing to a spot on the screen. “Ok yeah. I can see that.” Natasha said. “And you this? It’s another head.” She said. “You’re having twins.” “What two?” Kakashi asked in disbelief. There was a thud as he hit the ground. “Baby!” Natasha said.


He got up a few minutes later. The doctor and the ultrasound machine were both gone and Natasha was hooked up to a monitor. “Are you ok?” She asked as he got back in his chair. “Yeah. I’m just still in shock.” He said shaking his head a little. “How do you feel about it?” She asked him. “I’m… happy.” He said pausing in the middle. He leaned over and kissed her.


“Are you going to stay here with me tonight?” Natasha asked. “Of course I am.” He said taking her hand and smiling. Kakashi slept in that chair all night.


The next morning, Natasha was woken up with a strange feeling in the pit of her stomach. Her eyes snapped open and she started hyperventilating. “Kakashi!” She yelled as the monitor she was hooked up to started beeping.


The bathroom door opened at the same time that a nurse came rushing in. “Are you alright?” Kakashi asked running up to her. The nurse looked at the monitor. “You’re blood pressure and heart rate spiked again.” She said as the machine stopped beeping. The nurse left and came back a few minutes later with the doctor.


She checked the read out. “Can you tell me what happened?” She asked writing down the stats on her clipboard. “I don’t know. I felt weird and it woke me up. I was that Kakashi wasn’t here and I started hyperventilating again.” Natasha explained. “I see.” She said writing on her clipboard again. She turned to Kakashi and asked, “Can I speak to you in the hall?” “Sure.” He said.


“I think I know what the problem is.” She said shutting the door behind her. “And that would be what?” He asked. “The problem is, you.” She said. “Excuse me?” He asked raising an eyebrow. “You said this started because you were two weeks late. I think she’s terrified that you won’t be there anymore.” The doctor said concerned. “This is all my fault.” Kakashi said hanging his head. “Why is it your fault?” She asked. “The night she told me she was pregnant, I promised her that I would always be there for her.” He said with tears in his eyes.


“I suggest you don’t go anywhere until after she has the babies.” The doctor said opening the door for him. “Alright.” He said walking in. “I’ll be back later with her discharge papers.” She said walking away.


“So what’s wrong with me?” Natasha asked sitting up. “You keep having panic attacks because you’re afraid that I’m not going to always be here for you.” Kakashi said sitting down in his chair. She started crying. Kakashi got up and sat on the edge of her bed. He put his arms around her in a protective hug.


“Please don’t ever leave me.” She said crying into his chest. He gently rubbed her back and said, “Don’t worry, I’m not going anywhere.” She sat there crying for a few more minutes.


“I’m sorry.” She said wiping tears from her eyes. “It’s ok. I just want you to feel better and it this does it, then so be it.” He said kissing her forehead.


A little while later, the doctor came back with Lady Tsunade. “Hello Kakashi, Natasha.” She said. “Hi.” Natasha said. She had never met the hokage before. “I’ve been told what’s going on here and I’d like to be the one in charge of your check ups from now on. I want you to stay in bed for a couple of weeks as well. I will come check on you next week.” She said to them. “Ok.” Natasha said simply. Then the doctor handed her the discharge papers for her to sign.


Later when they got home, Kakashi made her go straight to bed. He laid down with her and they talked for a while. “I think we need to get a bigger place. We already had to get one, but now that we’re having twins, it would be a good idea to do it now.” Natasha said. “Yeah, I know.” He said taking her hand.


“I know you don’t like it when I’m not here, but I have something I have to go do.” Kakashi said nervously. “Ok. I don’t think I’ll freak out as long as you aren’t gone too long.” She said leaning on him. He rubbed her belly and spoke to it. “Don’t worry babies. Daddy will be back in a little while.” He said kissing it twice.


“Why’d you kiss it twice?” Natasha asked as he stood. “Well, there are two babies in there and they both wanted a kiss from their daddy.” He said smiling. “That makes sense.” She said smiling back. Kakashi leaned down and kissed her. “I don’t know how long I’ll be gone. So I’ll have someone come over to keep you company.” He said from the doorway. “Thanks baby.” She said slowly getting off the bed.


“What are you doing? You’re supposed to stay in bed.” He said rushing over to her. “Hey, I’ve got to pee.” She said walking past him. “Oh, sorry.” He said following her out of the room. “I’ll be back as soon as possible.” Kakashi said. “Ok, just be careful.” Natasha said from the bathroom doorway.


When she was done in the bathroom, she went to get something to eat. Kakashi had gotten a normal table and chairs before he went on his last mission because Natasha couldn’t get on the stools anymore.


“Hey.” Natasha heard a voice say behind her. She jumped really badly. “Sorry.” The voice said. She turned around in her seat. It was Naruto. “He had to send you.” She said going back to her food. He didn’t react to that. Naruto sat down across from her.


“So you’re having twins, huh?” Naruto asked. “How do you know that?” “Kakashi sensei told me. He told everyone actually.” He said. “What do you mean?” She asked him. “He was skipping down the street shouting it at the top of his lungs.” He explained. Natasha laughed at that. “I wish I could have seen that.” She said giggling a little.


Natasha finished eating. Then went back to bed. Naruto followed her. “Naruto, I don’t mean to be rude, but could you go away? I’m really tired and I want to go to sleep. You can go watch T.V. or eat or something.” She said lying down. “Whatever.” He said turning around. “Wait. On second thought, don’t eat anything. If you do, there won’t be any food left by the time you’re done and I’d like to be able to eat when I’m hungry.” She said rather urgently.


“Ok. I’ll just be out here if you need me.” Naruto said shutting the door. Natasha covered up and fell asleep almost immediately. She didn’t freak out about Kakashi not being there.


About two and a half hours later she was woken up by a loud knock on the door. She opened her eyes and looked at the clock. It was about five o’clock. “What do you want?” She asked who ever was behind the door. “Tasha, it’s me. Would you come out her please?” She heard Kakashi’s voice ask through the door. “Alright. I’ll be there in a minute.” Natasha said yawning.


She slowly sat up and got out of bed. “What could be so important that I have to go out there?” She asked her self.


“What’s going on here?” She asked when she saw the living room. It was decorated like a baby shower. “Let me tell you what I was doing. First, I went to see Lady Tsunade. I don’t have to go on missions for six months. Then I did this.” He said getting down on one knee and taking her hands. “Tasha, I love and I want to be with you forever. Will you marry?” He asked taking out a ring box and opening it.


“Oh my god!” She exclaimed with tears in her eyes. “Yes, yes I will.” Kakashi put the ring on her finger. It fit perfectly and it was beautiful. He stood up and kissed her. “I love you too.” She said. Then they heard clapping and all of their friends walked into the room.


“What’s going on?” Natasha asked smiling. “This is our baby shower.” Kakashi said putting his hands on her belly. Then he leaned down and kissed it twice. She noticed everyone had gifts in their hands.


“How long has this been planned?” She asked as Kakashi led her to the couch. “I planned it for two weeks ago when I was supposed to get back from my mission. When I knew I wasn’t going to get back in time, I sent a message back and told everyone it would be the day after I got back.” He explained.


Natasha looked around. She couldn’t believe how many people were crammed into the tiny room. Everyone started coming up to them, congratulating them, and handing them gifts. Natasha got really tired of thanking everyone.


“Where should I start?” She asked the pile of presents in front of her. She grabbed a small one off the top and ripped it open. It was two pairs of white baby booties. “Awe, they’re so cute.” Natasha said holding them up for everyone to see. All the girls in the room awed as well. They spent the next half hour opening presents.


They had been given everything from diapers to bottles to clothes to toys. A couple people *couchJiriayacouch* even gave them something to keep a spark in their love life after the babies were born. She didn’t show those to the whole room. Natasha didn’t expect anyone to give them a crib though. After Natasha opened the last one Kakashi got up from the couch. “Where are you going?” She asked him.


“You’ll see.” He said smiling. He went to the kitchen, followed by Gai. When they came back in, they each had a small matching crib. “Oh my god. They’re so adorable.” She said walking over to them. “I knew you’d like them.” He said kissing her. He set the one he was carrying down and announced to the room, “Everyone, there’s cake in the kitchen.”


“I love you.” Natasha said hugging him. “I love you too.” Kakashi said kissing the top of her head. “Awe.” Everyone in the room said. They had forgotten about them. “Hey, you’re all supposed to be eating cake now.” Natasha sarcastically snapped at them. Some of them went to the kitchen. The rest waited so it wouldn’t be crowded. “You go sit back down. “I’ll get you some cake.” He said. “Ok.” She said heading back to the couch.