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Day 10 – Photograph

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He expected better from her. A marriage for over a decade and yet the result of this time leads nothing to Sakura’s increase in maturity regarding this particular – circumstance.

“Sasuke-kun,” she begins, clearing her throat, “is there…um…”

This is his home, his personal space. He needn’t feel judged within his home – but he now does; by her. “Is there an issue?” asks Sasuke.

It is obvious to see how she is determined to keep her eyes above the belt. “Um,” she says, “is there…where are your pants?”

Like a hawk, he narrows his eyes. He responds to her, “laundry,” as if it is the most obvious answer in the world.

Which to Sasuke, it is. Because after all, would one not consider that if a person who was not currently wearing any pants, within their own home – that said pants must obviously be in the wash. Is that not the logical conclusion?

Sasuke steps towards his wife, “you’re staring”.

Nervously, Sakura laughs, “oh, am I?”

“Yes,” he replies.

Sakura nods, laughing again in a futile attempt to break the tension.

Sasuke frowns, “maybe you should consider a photo, Sakura”.

A remark made in jest. However Sakura’s response is nothing to match those lines of thought. Her demeanour brightens, she replies with a chirpy, “okay,” before scurrying away to grab her camera.