Kiba let out a small and content yawn, leaning against Shino comfortably. It was Konoha's annual festival celebrating the start of Fire Country. Said festival happend to take place when he was eight months pregant. With triplets. Aburame Shino's triplets, to be precise. And Kiba had gladly enjoyed the feasting part of the festival, which had taken place a few hours before. Now, he was able to relax with Shino - the object of his affections.

Shino was softly placing small kisses on Kiba's mouth, neck, and cheeks multiple times, smiling as he did so. Kiba was enjoyable in this state - that small period of time when he was still awake, but also almost halfway asleep. His fingers were just tracing the top of Kiba's stomach gently, and the babies' strong movements could be felt easily on just his fingertips. "...Kiba...I need to tell you something."

Kiba blinked and looked up at Shino with a slight smile on his face, eyes lided. He shifted slightly, so he snuggled into him and fit better into the curve of his body. "Nn... what is it Shino?" He asked, a slight tone in his voice. He continued to smile admirably at the man, one hand rested on his buldged stomach, the other pressed against his side comfortably.

Shino gently kissed the other man on the lips, then looked at him. "...you...remember how Tsunade called me into her office this morning...? It wasn't for what I thought..."

Kiba blinked, waking up some. "Well... what was it for?" He asked, beginning to look concerned. His hand still rested on his stomach, and the only thing that changed was his expression.

Shino smiled softly in a reassuring way. Bending down slightly to rest his head on Kiba's stomach, he looked up at him, then back down. "Hello, you three...I have some good news for you and Haha...Chichi got promoted to a Jonin...so...he's gonna be home a lot more...and he'll actually be here to see you guys being born...so..." He looked up at Kiba, smiling a bit. "...that's what it was for."

Kiba blinked, eyes widend slightly. "That's what it was..?" He asked. After a moment of him registering this, he broke out into smile, leaping best he could and wrapping his arms tightly around Shino's shoulders. "That's great, Shino!" He exclaimed, grip tightening as he spoke the words.

Shino smiled slightly, then rested his head on top of Kiba's. "They should be happy now...shouldn't they, Kiba...?"

Kiba pulled back somewhat so he could look Shino in the face. He smiled brightly, nodding quickly. "Yeah... yeah, they are..." He took one of Shino's hands and placed it lightly on his own, allowing the movements and kicks of their children to be felt. "Yeah.. they're happy..."

"Well, I'm glad for that." Shino smiled slightly, then drew forward to kiss Kiba on the lips gently.