Hello all! So this kind of just popped into my head, and I really haven't seen many ships between Sasuke and Ino, let alone one involving a baby, so I just wrote this last night out of pure boredom.

Ino giggled loudly as yet another sugary cocktail was placed on the table in front of her. Thus far, her eighteenth birthday had been as fabulous and spectacular as she could have possibly imagined. Tenten, Temari, and Sakura took her out to breakfast for crepes and mimosas in the morning, she went shopping with her mother and cousin in the afternoon, and now, she was hosting what was to be remembered as the best party the village had seen.

Her parents gave her permission to use the clan's meeting space and pool area as the venue, and no amount of money had been spared in the decor, food, and alcohol at the party. A DJ blasted cheap pop music through the speaker system as bright and colorful strobe lights flashed, with the young adults in the room dancing in an overly sexual and drunken display.

Ino took a large swig of her drink, the strawberry flavored alcohol sliding easily down her throat. Her head spun, but whether it was from excitement or inhibition, she was unable to tell. She could hardly comprehend what Naruto was saying, but everyone else began laughing, so she joined with a drunken cackle.

Sasuke turned his head at the sound, smiling a bit as he observed Ino's behavior. He'd had a few beers that night, as well as a few shots of vodka and a cup of jungle juice. And while he was normally a bit of an angry drunk, there was something lustful and desirable about the blonde woman that he'd been fixated on for the last hour or so. The body hugging and short purple dress wasn't helping him to concentrate on anything else, nor were her sparkly heels. He stared as she uncrossed her long legs, taking in the shape of her calves and thighs. He felt predatory now, deciding that at some point tonight, he would go in for the kill.

Ino made her way over to him, a noticeable stagger in her stride. Normally, she was graceful and elegant, and every motion she made was deliberate, but the amount of alcohol she'd consumed made her sloppy. She put her hand on his shoulder, leaning into him. "Aren't you having fun, Sasuke?! Why d' you look so grumpy?!"

He flashed her the most charming smile that he could, and she clearly enjoyed the expression he'd given her. She couldn't deny that he dressed well, with the dark blue button up shirt fitting his muscles nicely and the jeans revealing what a nice ass he had. His smile made her feel weak at the knees, and his perfect, white teeth shone brightly even in the dark room. When he spoke, it was more like a teasing purr, as though he were a lion trying to lure his prey. "I am having fun, that's just my face. Could it be that my face is bothering you, Ino?"

She was genuinely upset by his comment, falling for his charm hook, line, and sinker. "No! I love your face! It's the best guy face in the village!"

Sasuke laughed a little, moving a hand to rest on her hip. "I'm not really sure that I believe you." His hand was strong and warm against her skin, and she wondered what it would be like for him to hold her in his arms. She decided to test the waters and hugged him. Though there was a moment of hesitation, he pulled her closer to him, keeping his hands on her low back as she spoke.

"No, trust me! I love your face, and your body, and your hair!" The song changed to one that Ino had recently become obsessed with, and she pulled on his hand. "Whatever, just come dance with me!"

He stood, and as she made her way over to the dance floor, she stumbled and tripped. Luckily, even though Sasuke was drunk, he caught her before she could be hurt. His arm was wrapped around her waist and lower back, and his hand was cupping her ass. He gave it a squeeze, and she smiled widely at him, pulling herself upright and wrapping her arms around his shoulders.

Naruto made an obnoxious noise. "Yeah, get it, Sasuke!" Loud applause followed, with several obscene remarks and wolf whistles as Sasuke scowled and Ino blushed.

She whined, her hand moving up to play with his hair. "You said you'd dance with me!" Her pout was playful, but it was obvious that she was annoyed that they hadn't danced yet.

Sasuke smirked and pretended to be equally annoyed. "I said nothing of the sort, but if it'll get you off my back..."

She smiled, tossing her hair over her shoulder and pushing her hips against his, grinding against him in a way that drove him insane. He took deep breaths to push his erection down, as she turned so that her back was facing his chest. She continued grinding against him, and he against her for a few more songs before she turned to face him again.

Sasuke knew that he was a great dancer, as several women had told him that over the years. He also knew that Ino was very attracted to him. She'd been the one to (accurately) discover that he preferred women with longer hair, and though he hadn't realized it before, he liked blondes more than brunettes. She was also tall and thin, with long legs and a beautiful face- in his mind, the perfect woman to hook up with. He loved her smile, and her pouty lips, and he bent down to kiss her.

Ino moaned in pleasure, opening her mouth and allowing the kiss to become deeper. Excitement fluttered in her chest and stomach, moving up to her throat and mouth as she pulled on Sasuke's spiky hair. He was warm and his arms were strong, and Ino loved the way he was holding her right now. There was something possessive and masculine about his grip, and she craved his touch. She'd had sex with a few other men before, and she knew that tonight she would have sex with Sasuke.

They pulled apart and he spoke. "Let's take this somewhere more private, hm?"

She smiled, remembering the upstairs bedroom. "I know the perfect place." She held his hand and pulled him up the stairs. He tightened his grip on her hand, rubbing his thumb over her knuckles. Though he could feel the slight callouses on her palms and knuckles, the rest of her hand was soft and creamy. Hopefully, the rest of her body would be the same.

She turned a corner sharply and laughed loudly and hysterically as she stumbled into a wall, and Sasuke tried to hush her. She looked at his face, becoming quiet for a moment before she laughed again, unable to take his stern demeanor seriously at the time. Sasuke became annoyed by this, and placed a finger over her lips. "Shh, do you want them to know?!"

Ino giggled from behind his finger. "It's not like they don't! I mean, you were all over me just now! You're so horny when you're drunk, I love it!"

He growled. "If you don't stop, I'm not going to have sex with you." It was an empty threat, he knew, but it startled her nonetheless.

"What?! You're bluffing!" He wouldn't do this, not with how much lust he'd been displaying just a few moments ago. Men never called it quits just before the action started, right?!

He forced his smirk back, knowing that he'd caught her in his trap. "Not this time, so quiet down."

She pouted, but kept her mouth shut as she showed him to the bedroom. Now, she wasn't so sure if she was in the mood for this, seeing as how Sasuke was being so bossy and how he'd just scolded her. She folded her arms together as he closed and locked the door, somewhat angry that he felt he could just make her do what he said. Who the hell did he think he was, anyways?!

He glanced at her and sighed as he saw her crossed arms and pouty glare. He began to unbutton his shirt as he walked over to her, knowing that his muscular chest would distract her from whatever was pissing her off. At least, he hoped it would. He sat on the edge of the bed, pushing some of her hair back as he gave her a soft look. "What's wrong?"

She huffed and turned her head away, trying to be discreet as she snuck a few glances at his body. He noticed this, and smirked as he placed a kiss on her cheek. Her perfume was pleasant and feminine, and he kept his lips close to her neck as her breathing started to speed up. Something about the moment made him feel playful, and he brought his hands up her thighs and under her dress before she smacked them away. He frowned, raising an eyebrow in confusion.

"I didn't say we could have sex yet." Even though she still wanted to have sex with Sasuke, he needed to realize why she was mad at him before she consented, something he was coming to understand. Damn, she was being high maintenance about this whole thing!

He sighed and pulled his hands out from under her dress so that he could hold her hands. He gave her his best puppy dog face, something he hadn't used since he was a child. Judging by the way the anger seemed to melt from her face, it was working. "I tried to ask you what was wrong, but you never said anything." He hoped that by pretending to be innocent, she would cave and he could be satisfied.

It didn't work as well as he'd hoped. "You're being a huge, bossy jerk. I don't have sex with jerks."

He sighed, not sure where she'd gotten that from, but aware that he had to apologize before he could get any further with this. "I'm sorry, Ino, I really don't mean it. You're just so beautiful, it makes me forget my manners. Could you find it in you to forgive me?"

She turned her head. "Prove that you're sorry, and I'll think about it."

Damn! He wasn't sure if this was going to be worth it until he saw her long legs and decided that a little extra effort spent on her would pay off. He caught sight of her shoes, and he slid them off, startling her. Maybe she'd be impressed by a foot rub- after all, isn't that what every woman wanted after a long day? If he went for a full body massage, maybe she'd be willing to put in a bit extra, too.

He pressed his thumbs against the heel of her foot, rubbing it in slow circles before moving up to the arch. She started to laugh at how ticklish it was, and Sasuke moved away from that area. He didn't want to tickle her, he wanted to arouse her. He did the same for the other foot and started to slide his hands under her dress, and this time, she let him.

He pulled her panties off, admiring them for a moment before he felt her hands undoing the button of his jeans. He unzipped her dress and took it off, realizing that she had consented now and that he could do as he pleased with her at long last. Ino let him feel her body, and vaguely wondered what everyone else was doing while they were gone.

The party continued as though they had never left.

Sasuke took a quick nap after he had sex with Ino, blaming the alcohol for his exhaustion. She was currently snuggled against his side with her head on his chest, and he wrapped an arm around her. He could feel the late September air making his arm a bit cold, and he pulled the comforter over her. He glanced at his wristwatch, noticing that it was close to three in the morning and deciding that he should head home before his mother became worried.

Carefully, he slid out of the bed, pulling his clothes back on and straightening out the sheets before he heard Ino wake up.

"Where are you going?" Her bleary mumble hit a soft spot for some reason, and he leaned over the side of the bed and kissed her.

"Nowhere. Go back to sleep."

She nodded, and even though he knew she wasn't a child, he tucked the blankets around her before writing her a brief note. With a groan, he headed downstairs and saw Naruto take off nude across the gardens, liquor in both hands and yelling like the idiot he was.

Inoichi came out from the main house in a thick night robe, and the others ran off of the property, each of them holding several bottles of liquor as they jumped the fence. With a sigh, Sasuke headed towards the exit, hands in his pockets as he saw a police car roll up to the garden. He blanched slightly as none other than his father stepped out of the vehicle and arrest Naruto before turning to his son. Deciding that it would be stupid to defy his father, Sasuke simply walked over to the vehicle and forced himself to remain calm.

Inoichi seemed to be panicking a little as he spoke to Fugaku. "And I heard someone say that she hasn't seen Ino in over an hour! I think she may be missing-"

"She's fine," Sasuke stated, giving Inoichi immense relief and piquing Fugaku's curiosity. "She wasn't looking so well, and she fainted for a few seconds after throwing up. She said she didn't want to bother you, and she went to sleep in the bedroom upstairs. I made sure she'd be ok for the night."

Inoichi let out a breath. "Thank you, Sasuke."

Fugaku didn't believe his son entirely, knowing that Sasuke frequently had sex with many girls. He wouldn't be surprised if this Yamanaka heiress was the same. He sighed. "Well, that's settled. Did you want to press any charges at this point?"

Inoichi sighed. "No, it's my own fault, really. Thank you so much, Fugaku, and you, Sasuke. I'm going to call it a night."

The police chief nodded, and as soon as Inoichi was out of earshot, turned to his son. "Get in the car, boy. I want to know everything tomorrow morning. Is that clear?"

Sasuke nodded. "Yes, sir." He stepped into the front of the car and stayed inside, even as his father brought Naruto to an angry Kushina and a flustered Minato. The ride home was quiet, and Sasuke ran into his bedroom quietly once they arrived to the manor, changing into only his boxers and falling asleep quickly.

Ino woke up the next morning, her lower half sore and her head pounding uncontrollably. She groaned at the sunlight streaming through the window as the events of the previous night came back to her. Turning, she saw that Sasuke had left and straightened out his side of the bed, leaving behind a note.

Ino,

Thanks for last night. Had to leave for training. Happy birthday.

Best Regards,

Sasuke

Ino smiled at the note before realizing that she had missed the end of her party. She scrambled downstairs, covering herself with a sheet as she looked at the mess that had become the meeting space.

Empty bottles and beer cans littered the floor, with table cloths, napkins, and the table decorations tossed in various places. Alcohol stains covered the hardwood, and the room smelled absolutely awful. Ino groaned as she came to the conclusion that she would have to clean the room herself that day.

"Well, guess I'd better put the booze away." She looked around the room, unable to find a stray bottle or can, and she figured that maybe someone had already put the alcohol in the cabinet. She went to check, only to find that empty as well. "But there's no way everyone actually drank that much, so that means..." Dammit! "The fuckers stole all the booze! I'm going to kill them!"

She picked up all of the trash and see it in the large dumpster behind the building before scrubbing the floors and tabletops. She pulled on the dress from last night, unwilling to let her parents see her take the walk of shame, crossing the large gardens to her family's mansion.

She stumbled into the kitchen, searching desperately for some painkillers to get rid of the pounding headache she now had as her father walked into the room. His face was stern and angry, and Ino didn't blame him. Still, he smiled a little as he watched her pour a cup of coffee. "I hope you had fun last night, because that's never happening again."

Ino swallowed the pills and took a long sip of coffee before responding. "I did. Thanks for letting me throw a party, Daddy, I'm sorry that things got a little out of hand."

Inoichi scoffed. "A little?! The Hokage's son was streaking across the gardens with two bottles of liquor in his hands while yelling like a hooligan! The rest of your friends weren't so courteous, either. What made it worse was that you were nowhere to be found for an hour before the Uchiha boy said that you'd passed out drunk and were in the upstairs bedroom!"

Ino choked on her coffee. "Wait, he said that?"

Her father glared. "Yes! Did you get so drunk that you can't remember him taking you to bed?!"

Ino bit her lip. While Sasuke's cover up made her look like an out of control party girl, she didn't want her parents to know that she was having sex with him, either. She sighed before making her mind up. "Um, I vaguely remember that, but it's all really hazy. I think I overdid it last night, but I really didn't mean to, I swear! I definitely know my limit now, Daddy. I'm sorry if I scared you last night." She hugged him, allowing tears to brim her eyes as she kissed his cheek.

He sighed and hugged her back, and Ino knew that she succeeded in getting the heat off of herself. "It's fine, sweetheart. Just be careful next time."

She nodded. "Don't worry, I will."

Sasuke woke to a pounding headache the next morning, groaning in pain as he sat up to rub his eyes. He sat there for a moment before forcing himself to pull on a t shirt, making his bed before heading downstairs to face his father's anger.

Fugaku sat at the table, drinking coffee and reading the morning paper, which had a front page article featuring Naruto running around naked at Ino's party. He turned to Sasuke. "So, this Yamanaka girl threw quite a party last night."

Sasuke poured himself a cup of coffee before responding. "I suppose so." He knew that his father was aware of his many sexual exploits since the man had called him out on the scandalous behavior, but for whatever reason, this confrontation was especially awkward.

Fugaku folded the paper roughly and glared at his son. "Sasuke, this kind of publicity is detrimental to the clan's public image, and you fooling around with these girls only makes it worse. Your actions have several repercussions that I don't think you fully comprehend." He shook his head, picking up the mug of coffee and adding in a snide remark. "I'm just glad you're not the heir of the clan for this reason."

In a fit of rage, Sasuke slammed his coffee on the counter before going up to his room. He pulled on running shoes and shorts, grabbing his phone and headphones before running out the front door.

"Sasuke! Where are you going?!" He turned and saw the concerned gaze of his mother before he sighed and put his headphones in.

"I'm going for a run. I'll be home later."

He set off at a fast pace, running a complete lap of the village and then some before he sat on the dock of the lake. For over an hour, he listened to angsty music and stared at the surface of the lake, trying to get his mind off of his father and his family drama. With a scowl, he threw a rock into the lake. "When I have kids, I won't make them feel like shit. I'll be a better father than he is, at the very least."

A month and a half and a later, Ino went clubbing with Sakura, and was well on her way to becoming a sloppy, drunk mess. She'd lost count of how many shots she'd taken, and how many guys she'd been dancing and making out with when Sakura (who was also drunk) decided that it was time they left. It was close to four in the morning as they stumbled out of the club to Sakura's apartment when Ino stopped walking, clenched her stomach, and threw up on the side of the street.

Sakura was freaking out. "Oh my God, Ino! This is the second time this week you've gotten so drunk you've puked! Get your act together!"

Ino retched once more before she finished. She glared at her friend and wiped her mouth. "Shut up! You've done it plenty of times, too!"

Sakura flushed a bright red and dropped the argument, and the rest of the walk was tense as they made their way to her apartment. Ino promptly sprawled out on the couch, throwing her heels across the room and groaning about how much her morning shift at the flower shop would suck.

After sleeping for five hours, she walked back to her home and took a quick shower before heading off to open the flower shop. Her head was pounding a little, but she promised herself that the painkiller would start working after she finished her latte. She unlocked the door, turning on all of the lights and checking on the delivery schedule for that day. She sat around for a few hours with nothing to do when an older woman walked in.

Ino smiled amicably. "Hello, welcome to the Yamanaka flower shop! Please let me know if you need any help finding what you need, and feel free to take your time."

The woman nodded and strolled around the shop for a few minutes before calling Ino over and requesting that the latter pull an arrangement off of the top shelf. As Ino approached the woman, she caught a whiff of the strong perfume and had to force herself not to gag in disgust. She rung up the order quickly, all but rushing the woman out of the shop.

A few other patrons were very much the same in that their perfumes and colognes were way too strong. By the end of the day, Ino was nauseous with a pounding headache, and she walked home in misery. She glanced at her phone, remembering that Tenten wanted to go bar hopping that night.

Are we still on for tonight? Sakura said you were white girl wasted lol!

Ino scoffed. No, I'm not coming. Think I'm sick. And I was not wasted last night!

Haha I was jk. How many drinks did you have?

Ino frowned. Idk, but I tasted the rainbow twice haha!

Damn! Well, text me when you can go out again! Feel better soon!

Ino turned her phone off before lying in bed and shutting her eyes. Whatever new cologne and perfume brands people were wearing today really got to her head, and a few minutes later, she got up and threw up for the third time that day.

"Maybe I ate something bad or caught the flu? Or maybe I'm still hungover? Whatever it is, it sucks!"

As she walked over to the desk area, she noticed that she hadn't changed the calendar from September to October, and she went to flip the page as something caught her eye. She was supposed to have her period two and a half weeks ago! Shit!

Ino remembered her party, and what she'd done with Sasuke, and realization hit her.

"Ino! Dinner's ready!"

With a bit of hesitation, she responded. "Be down in a minute!" Holding back tears, she turned the calendar page over and went downstairs to eat dinner normally with her parents.

The pasta (or maybe now it was guilt or fear?) sat heavily in her stomach as she looked up the signs of pregnancy on the Internet. After reading several articles from different medical sites, Ino came to the conclusion that she might be pregnant, and promised herself that she would take a test in the morning. God, she hoped she was wrong.

Ino stared at the little blue line in absolute shock and horror. Shit! It was positive, and she didn't know what to do. She wasn't even married yet, and it had been a drunken hookup with none other than Sasuke Uchiha- the playboy of the Leaf!

She pulled out her phone and waited for someone on the other end to pickup. "Hi, I'd like to make an appointment with Lady Tsunade." The nurse on the other end took down her information before asking why she was scheduling the appointment. "I need to get a pregnancy test... Yes, tomorrow at eleven works great, thanks."

Ino had to think of a way to cover up the real reason for her appointment from her parents, and as she went downstairs began to fake an upset stomach.

Her mother rushed to her side, concern on her face. "Oh, darling! Are you feeling ill?!"

Ino nodded. "Yeah, kind of. I made an appointment with Lady Tsunade tomorrow to see what's up. I think I have the stomach flu."

"Poor baby! I'll be up in a little while with something light for you to eat, ok? Go lie down."

Ino went to her room and did as she was told, nervous for the appointment tomorrow. What if it was all fake, like a phantom pregnancy? But what if it was real?!

Her mother came in with a warm bowl of soup and a glass of water. "Here, drink this. It'll help with the pain and nausea."

Ino smiled. "Thanks, Mom. I love you."

Her mother smiled, pulling her into a hug and kissing her forehead. "I love you, too."

Tsunade walked into the appointment room, smiling at her former student. "I haven't seen you in quite a bit! Last I heard, you were partying every night like it was your last!"

Ino smiled sheepishly. "Yeah, I guess you could say that's about right!" She laughed nervously, the stress and anxiety making her mouth so dry that her tongue was like sandpaper.

Tsunade looked at the clipboard, reading a few things over before her brows came together and she looked at Ino with concern. "Ino, do you really think you're pregnant?"

The teenager nodded solemnly, and Tsunade continued. "Who's the father?"

"Sasuke..."

"The little punk from the Uchiha clan?! I'll give his father a good piece of my mind-"

"Please don't, Lady Tsunade! If I really am pregnant, I just want to keep this as low key as possible."

Tsunade frowned before pulling on some gloves. "Alright. I'm going to take a blood test, and if that's positive, I'll see if I can see the fetus on a sonogram." She pulled out a blood sample before running it to a lab.

Ino sat in the office for twenty minutes, desperately waiting for the other woman to come back. When Tsunade stepped into the room, Ino's heart was about to burst from the anticipation.

Tsunade handed Ino a sheet of paper. "The blood test came back positive. I'm going to need you to come down the hallway with me if you want a sonogram."

Ino nodded numbly, grabbing her purse and following the doctor into a different room. She sat on the table as instructed, pulling up her shirt and wincing at the cold gel that was applied. The screen lit up before becoming black again, and displaying the image of a typical sonogram. Tsunade moved the wand around a bit before a faint thumping noise was heard.

She smiled and turned up the volume on the screen. "That's your baby's heartbeat. You're about six weeks along."

Ino looked at the screen in wonder, tears brimming her eyes. "I'm actually gonna be a mom, aren't I?"

Tsunade smiled. "Yes, you are, and you'll be a wonderful mother at that." She printed out the sonogram and gave Ino a paper towel to wipe off the gel.

Ino stared at the image, and her smile slowly melted into a grimace.

How would she explain this to her parents, who were trying to look into an arranged marriage with one of her distant cousins? Would they disown her, or support her? How could she look them in the eye and tell them that she betrayed their trust, and that she was going to be a mother? She bit her lip as she realized that as the heiress to the clan, she could have to tell her clansmen that her first child was a bastard, a drunken mistake, and that she'd disgraced their name forever.

But what about Sasuke, and the Uchiha clan as a whole? Knowing Sasuke, he'd fly off the handle and be an outright jerk, but maybe it would be different? He'd always said that he wanted kids- boys in particular- but definitely not before marriage! Would he step up to the plate, or would he simply become estranged to his child- their child- and go about the rest of his life? And his clan was known for being against teenage pregnancies and illegitimate children. How much of an influence would that have on Sasuke's decision, and on the child's life?

"What am I supposed to tell Sasuke, and my parents?"

"The truth." When the teens eyes filled with tears, Tsunade hugged her fiercely. "It'll be alright, Ino. Your parents will understand, and Sasuke will come around. And if you ever need anything, even just a hot meal and a place to stay, you always have me." She pressed a kiss to Ino's forehead. "Now, you need to get going. I'm scheduling another appointment two weeks from now."

"Thank you, Lady Tsunade, for everything."

"You're welcome. Now go get some lunch- and try to make it somewhat balanced. And on your way home, pick up a bottle of prenatal supplements."

Ino nodded before leaving the office, nervous for what's was to come. On her way to the pharmacy, she ran into Choji, Asuma, and Shikamaru on their way to lunch and tagged along. By the time they reached the restaurant, she was absolutely starving, and the three men were surprised at the amount she ate.

Shikamaru rolled his eyes as she placed yet another generous helping of beef barbecue onto her plate. "It's like you haven't eaten in days! What, are you pregnant or something?"

Ino stiffened and glared at him. "Shut up! It's not that much!" She took a sip of water before looking at the table seriously. "But if I was, what would you do? Would you judge me?"

Asuma gave her a concerned look. "Why are you asking? Are you pregnant?"

Ino laughed. "No, of course not! I was just curious is all..."

At that moment, the three men knew that she was lying, but hid this newfound knowledge to give her the opportunity to tell them when she was ready.

Choji spoke first. "Well, if you were pregnant, I would always make sure you had something to eat, and I would do the same for the baby when he came."

She smiled brightly and Shikamaru sighed. "I'd make sure the father wasn't a lazy jerk, which I know is ironic coming from me, but it's true. And if the father was a jerk, I'd help out as much as I can, because being a single mom sounds like a drag."

Asuma smiled at his student. "As for me, I'd just want to make sure that you and the baby were taken care of, even if I had to do it myself. Ino, I just want you to know that I believe you're capable of overcoming any obstacle that comes your way, whether it's taking care of a baby or an S ranked mission. You're the brightest kunoichi in the village, and the Yamanaka clan is lucky to have such a bright gem."

Tears flowed shamelessly down her face. "Thank you all so much." They hugged her tightly, and she felt briefly reassured that everything would be alright.

Ino sat at the table with her parents, picking at her dinner and trying to figure how she was going to explain this to them when her father cleared his throat. "Glad to see you're feeling better. What did Tsunade say at the appointment?"

Ino bit her lip. It really was now or never for her, and she took a deep breath. "Well, it's not the stomach flu, but I have something really important to tell you."

Her mother narrowed her eyes in concern. "Is it serious? Are you going to be alright?"

Ino sighed. "It depends on how you look at it..."

Her father set his fork down, giving her a stony and concerned glare. "Well, out with it!"

Ino swallowed hard. "I'm pregnant."

Silence. Her mother was covering her mouth with her hands, tears in her eyes as she shook her head in disbelief. How could this have happened?! Ino wasn't married, and had never said anything about being sexually active, and hearing this suddenly caused her great concern for her daughter. This child would be illegitimate, and since it was to be Ino's firstborn, the system of inheritance would forever be ruined. But she was more concerned about Ino, who wasn't ready to become a mother.

Inoichi was furious. Someone had the audacity to not only seduce Ino, but to do so without his permission and without using protection. She could have been exposed to a disease or an infection due to some reckless boy! And from the sounds of it, Ino hadn't thought over the consequences of sexual activity. Before he could yell at Ino for her reckless behavior, his wife spoke up.

"It's ok, sweetheart, we still love you and we will support you through this." Ino hugged her mother tightly comforted by the unconditional love and support the latter had provided. Her father joined in the hug, and they stayed there for a while before Inoichi spoke again.

"Who's the father?" Inoichi wondered if it would be someone he knew, or if it was some random villager. Would this kid be a reliable father to his first grandchild, or would this guy flake out on Ino and force her to raise the child herself?

"Sasuke Uchiha." Ino knew that her father wasn't very fond of Sasuke due to how standoffish and snotty the Uchiha were reputable for, and she wasn't sure what was going to happen between the two clans after this news was made public. Her major concern was that the baby would be shunned and made an outcast by the Uchiha, and she hoped that fate would prove her wrong.

Inoichi grunted, recalling how he had never really like the police chief's youngest son. The kid seemed to fool around with several girls, and he was beyond furious that the Uchiha had the gall to do that to his daughter. "Does he know?"

"No." Ino was terrified to tell Sasuke, unsure of how he would react to the news, and whether or not he would be up to the task of becoming a father quite yet.

"When are you going to tell him?"

"As soon as I can meet with him in person." This wasn't something that she wanted to tell him over text or the phone. She needed to see his facial expression and gauge his reaction in order for her to determine the best course of action.

"Hmmm." While he didn't like the answer, he couldn't fault her for her hesitation. "Let me know what he says, and if he tries to get out of this, I'll talk to his father, alright?"

"Ok. Thank you, Daddy."

He kissed her forehead. "You're welcome. You're in for quite a ride, let me just say that. You should probably contact that boy and get some rest."

Ino nodded and headed upstairs. She sat on her bed, staring at her phone before she started to text Sasuke.

Hey, are you free anytime soon?

It took a few minutes for him to respond. Why?

"Oh, I don't know? Maybe because I'm pregnant with your child or something." She shook her head in irritation. Nothing, I just wanted to see you soon.

His response angered her a little, but she blamed it on the hormones due to her infatuation with him. I'm not interested in a date, if that's what you want.

She scoffed. No, I just need to tell you something really important in person.

She could feel how annoyed he was as she read his reply. Fine. Meet me tomorrow at noon on the dock by the lake.

Ino took a deep breath before she pulled the sonogram out of her purse. Even though the entire situation was a mess, she couldn't help but feel a little excited. She was going to have a baby, a person that was half of her, and she couldn't think of a moment in her life filled with any more bliss.

Fugaku and Sasuke's constant arguments had reached a breaking point, and since he was now a legal adult, Sasuke planned on moving out. Due to the Uchiha clan policy, Sasuke had to remain within the compound, and in exchange, he didn't have to pay any rent, taxes, or utilities all the while receiving a large home.

Sasuke placed the last box of his belongings in the master bedroom, hiding a smile at the thought of being able to come and go as he pleased. He might not be able to throw parties like his friends, but at least he had somewhere for him to brood alone without the threat of meddling parents or a concerned older brother.

Said brother walked into the room, knocking politely on the door. Itachi gave his younger brother a small smile. "So it appears the baby bird has finally left the nest." Sasuke rolled his eyes but remained silent, wondering what on earth his brother wanted. Itachi laughed, flicking Sasuke's forehead in a familiar way. "This is a big step for you. Soon, you'll be getting married and having children. I heard mother talking to one of our cousins about arranging an engagement-"

Sasuke cut his brother off. "I don't want to marry any of the girls from this clan. They're all prissy brats, and they all look the same. If I marry, it'll be a woman from another clan, or maybe even a civilian. My kids won't be fully Uchiha, but as father said, I'm the spare, not the heir."

Itachi sighed, knowing that their father's comments had hurt Sasuke deeply, and that his brother was beginning to resent their father. "Don't listen to him. Being the heir isn't even as great as he makes it out to be. If anything, I just read and sign documents and listen to the clan's and village's complaints all day. Believe it or not, I'm jealous of you."

Sasuke rolled his eyes. "Whatever. I'm not some stupid little eight year old anymore, so stop lying. Even if the other stuff is true, you're not jealous of me."

Itachi frowned before he turned to leave. "Maybe I came at a bad time, but either way, congratulations on your new place. I hope you enjoy it, and maybe it'll make you feel and act like an adult for once."

Before Sasuke could reply, his brother had left, and he was alone. Needing to take his anger and frustration out on something, he went downstairs, pulled out a tarp, a paint roller, and a can of paint and began to paint the walls of his house.

A few hours later, he was done, and he realized that he wouldn't be able to sleep in his bed due to the fumes of the fresh paint. He grudgingly pulled out a sleeping bag and rolled it out on the floor of the living room when he slid in.

His phone vibrated, and he rolled his eyes at Ino's request to meet up later. Her persistence was starting to annoy him, especially since he had the feeling that she merely wanted to hook up again, but he agreed to meet with her the following day. "Whatever she wants to tell me had better be important."