For the lovely raineya. Her request was for a hot spring/onsen fic. Here's some more pregnant and traveling sasusaku.
Sorry this one is so late. I hope you guys like it.
Ashiyu
Sakura rubbed her belly and sighed.
From the window of their hotel room she could see the swirls of steam rising all over the village from the various hot springs. Such a tease for a pregnant woman.
They were crossing through Yugakure and had no difficulty securing lodging in the resort town. The city was filled with numerous hotels to satisfy the needs of tourists to the relaxing destination spot.
Although he wouldn't admit it, Sasuke had altered their travel plans so that they could rest indoors. Sakura didn't complain about sleeping on forest or cave floors but she couldn't stop the way her hand would fall to her lower back and rub especially now that her pregnant belly was putting strain on her back as well.
Sakura couldn't complain when her husband was being so accommodating. His cheeks would flush the palest of pinks and he would turn his face away with a pout that edged along the side of scowling and it was the cutest thing she had ever laid her eyes on.
I hope our kid makes that same face, she would giggle inwardly to herself every now and then.
Sakura sighed once more and dragged herself away from the window and plopped herself down on the hotel bed. The bed was fluffy and softer than anything she had ever lied on but it was no comforting hot soak.
Unfortunately it would be a while until Sakura could take a long, relaxing soak in a hot bath. Her travel weary muscles were aching and longing for the famous hot springs.
"Let's go find something to eat."
"I'm not hungry," Sakura grumbled. She wasn't in the mood to walk anymore especially considering she would be passing all of the onsens on their way to find food. Despite how hungry she was she had no intention of leaving the hotel room until it was time to check out.
A long growl from her stomach gave her away and her cheeks flushed red.
Sasuke didn't say anything but the corners of his lips twitched upward causing Sakura to puff her cheeks out in indignation.
Instead of teasing her like he normally would have done, he took hold of her hand and gently helped her rise from the bed.
His wife had no problem roughing it but since she had become pregnant there were times she reminded him more of her genin self when she got all huffy and complained. As irritating as it had been when they were pre-pubescent brats, now it was occasionally endearing. Mostly due to the fact that when she got all huffy she had the habit of rubbing her protruding belly in a soothing manner and watching the action caused his chest to fill up with warmth.
Sakura slid the lower half of her face under the clasp of her cloak. She knew she was acting like a spoiled brat but it was completely unfair that she couldn't relax in any onsens until after the baby was born.
It didn't help that Sasuke insisted on going for a walk after dinner. Her swollen, achy feet wanted nothing more than to return to the hotel room where she could lie in bed and hope that Sasuke wouldn't mind rubbing them. She was far along in her pregnancy where she couldn't touch her own feet anymore.
"Hmm?" Sakura poked her head out of her cloak as Sasuke squeezed her hand and led her off the path to a small area. Swirls of steam rose from the ground and she squealed in delight at the sight of of the onsen foot bath.
Sasuke reached down and helped her slip out of her sandals as she steadied herself by grabbing onto his shoulders.
"Just for a little bit," Sasuke warned. Sakura rolled her eyes at his overprotectiveness.
"Yeah, yeah. I'm the medic here, I know."
Sakura dipped her feet into the hot water and let a dreamy sigh. The heat was so soothing.
Sakura patted the area next to her and beckoned Sasuke to join her. He stared at her, contemplating for a moment before he slipped off his own sandals and joined her.
"This is the best."
Sakura leaned against her husband as he hummed in agreement.
"Thank you."
"Hmm," Sasuke hummed again, shifting his body so that he was propped against her as well.
Sakura closed her eyes in contentment and stretched out her toes. She was just getting more relaxed when Sasuke's voice cut into her daydreaming.
"I think that's long enough."
"Anata!"