Serenity

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SasuSaku Month 2017

Day 18: Comfortable Silence

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Sarada noticed that her papa and mama are not like other parents. Uchiha Sasuke finally came home after his long mission, and she expected that they’ll be loud together now that he’s back.

But she would usually find them together – quiet.

When she confronted her mama about it, she just gave her a smile and a poke on her forehead. “Papa is a man of few words, Sarada.”

“I know that, mama. But you’re unusually quiet when you’re with papa.”

The pinkette gave a small chuckle. “There is something very comfortable with silence. With all the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s nice to have a quiet moment. Your papa is the best person to be with during a time like that.”

The little Uchiha still didn’t understand. Didn’t they have anything to talk about? Sarada concluded that her parents are just being their weird selves.

But one afternoon, after her mission for the day finished earlier than expected, she found her parents sitting under a tree – her mama’s head on her papa’s shoulder. Both had their eyes closed, but what stood out most is the soft smile on their faces. For a while, Sarada looked at her parents lovingly. She felt foolish for questioning the love of her parents to each other before. Anyone with eyes could see it radiate from the two.

Not long after, Sasuke slowly opened his eyes. He looked at Sarada and motioned for her to come. Their little princess obliged, though a bit shy to disturb her parents’ moment. Emeralds looked at onyx.

“Sit here between mama and papa, Sarada.”

And so she did. “How was your mission, Sarada?” Sasuke asked his daughter.

“Fairly well, papa. We were able to deliver the scroll ahead of time so we decided to hurry home.”

“Aa.”

The family of three lapsed into silence once again. Now, Sarada didn’t mind it. She actually liked this moment. After spending the day with the loudness of Boruto, Mitsuki, and Konohamaru-sensei, she appreciated the tranquility.

She wouldn’t trade this serenity for anything in the world.