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SasuSaku Month 2018

Day 13: Summer Heat

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Author’s Note: I go for AU if my brain’s too tired to function 😂 will probably edit this if I can probably never 😑

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“Why are we here, dobe?”

Cerulean eyes flashed with annoyance. “Oh come on, Sasuke. I can’t bear the heat anymore! We need to cool down ‘ttebayo. Especially you.”

“Then who was the idiot who made me go to this place huh?”

“Me!” A pause. “Hey! I’m not stupid!”

Sasuke did the breathing exercises that calm him down. He needed to, or else he would reduce Naruto to shreds, and that would cause Kushina-san to chase after him. She’s dubbed as the ‘Red-Hot Habanero of Konoha’ for a reason, and the dark-haired teen doesn’t want to have a first-hand experience to know why.

Naruto nudged his side. “It’s your fault you lost the bet. Don’t be a sore loser, teme.”

His reply was a glare. He still couldn’t get over the fact that he lost an arm wrestling competition against his best friend, though he won’t ever verbalize that. If only he won, he could be lounging at his library right now without a care in the world and no loudmouth to annoy him throughout the summer vacation. Now, he’s stuck with the Uzumakis in their villa at the beach a plane ride away from the city. Though the view was great, he was still grumpy over his loss.

“Besides, this café is nice. Not too crowded in the early afternoon, just how you like it you antisocial prince. Remember Gaara’s sister, Temari? She actually owns the place. And I know someone who works here. She makes awesome coffee too.”

Before he could protest any futher, Sasuke was dragged inside. A chime signalled their entrance and the two were greeted with the cool air from the aircon. The first thing that the Uchiha noticed was a girl wearing the café’s uniform with hair the color of cherry blossoms and eyes sparkling like emeralds, smiling at them.

“Sakura-chan!” Naruto exclaimed, running towards the counter, his best friend slowly followed.

How fitting, Sasuke thought.

The pinkette gave the blonde a high five. “Hey Naruto! Long time no see! Back for summer vacation?”

“As always. But now I got Sasuke with me,” he proclaimed, placing an arm around his brooding best friend.

“Ah,” the emeralds turned their attention to onyx who regarded her coolly. “So this is the best friend you keep talking about. I’m Sakura.”

She handed out a hand and he shook it. Sasuke then quickly retracted his hand, trying hard not to dwell on the warmth that came over him unexpectedly. He tried to tune out the conversation of the two until he felt Naruto nudge his side again.

“So what do you want, teme?”

“Expresso,” Sasuke answered curtly.

Pink eyebrows rose. “In this summer heat? Really?”

He directed a glare at her, but she didn’t even flinch. “So?”

To his surprise, she rolled her eyes at him. It was rare for a girl not to fall into his charms and it seems like she’s one of the very few who doesn’t treat him like some sort of ‘heavenly god’ – his fangirls’ words, not his.

“Well, if it’s your thing.” Sakura then turned her attention to Naruto. “Caramel macchiato frost with nachos and cheesy fries still?”

“You know me too well, Sakura-chan.”

“Puh-lease. It’s your go-to order every single time.” After writing their orders down, she chimed, “Wait for 15 minutes okay? Make yourselves comfortable.”

The two found a place at the corner of the room and immediately Sasuke crossed his arms and laid back on the armchair. “If I don’t like the coffee here I’m going home back to Konoha, Naruto.”

Said boy shrugged, not thinking he was actually serious. “That’s your call, Sasuke. But let me just tell you that Sakura-chan’s coffee making skills are the bomb.”

The pinkette appeared with their order a while later, placing them on their table.

“Here you go. Enjoy!” She directed a smile at Naruto which immediately turned into a frown when her eyes landed on Sasuke. He didn’t mind it and simply took his cup of coffee and took a sip.

He felt warm and alive all of a sudden.

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Every day, the duo stopped by for snacks. Sasuke agreed – much to Naruto’s teasing – that the coffee was great and it wasn’t long until they were treated as regulars. But then two weeks before the summer vacation comes to a close, Naruto caught a cold and the Uchiha didn’t want to know why. Not wanting to spend his afternoon beside a sick loudmouth who insists that he’s fine, he found his way to the café. A smirk formed on his face when he saw that he was the only customer there. He didn’t find the pinkette at the counter, only Temari who upon seeing him raised her eyebrow.

“You’re not with the loudmouth brat? Okay then. What would it be this time?”

“The usual,” he answered promptly. The teen then sat at the corner which Naruto and him silently marked as theirs and took out one of the books he brought with him.

Finally, some peace and quiet.

“No. Way.”

Sasuke sighed, his plan to relax obviously failed. He looked up to see Sakura with his order, eyes wide with bewilderment at him – or rather, at his book. She immediately placed the tray on the table and sat across him, still in awe.

“How come you already have a copy of ‘The Shinobi Tales’ fifth book?!” she shrieked.

He placed the book down, slightly amused that her eyes followed it. “My cousin owns the publishing house.”

If possible, her eyes widened even further. “Wow. That was just released last month. It hasn’t even reached here yet.”

To her surprise, he handed the said volume to her. “You can borrow it for now, since you’re practically drooling for it. I need someone to rant with in a particular scene.”

For the first time since they met, Sakura threw her bad first impression of him out of the window. “For real?! Let me guess, it’s about Daichi?”

Sasuke nodded, looking grim. He had no one to vent out his frustration about the series and was pleasantly surprise to found someone who could actually relate.

Sakura looked bewildered for a moment before giggling. Emeralds sparkled with something he never saw before. “You know what, you’re not that bad after all.”

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After that, the two found out they were alike in so many ways, balanced with their differences in other fields as well. Friendship bloomed between them, but despite that, there was something bothering the dark-haired teen.

“Expresso again, I assume?” Sakura inquired. He gave a nod at that. Before she could speak again about his order, he cut her off.

“Why won’t you call me by my name?”

Jade eyes widened. She started fidgeting with the ballpen in her hand, a telltale sign of her nervousness. “You noticed, huh? Umm… it’s because I don’t know what suffix I should use for you.” He raised an eyebrow at that. “I mean, I know you a bit well not to add a –san but not close enough to just call you by your name.”

Sasuke couldn’t help but roll his eyes at that. “I actually don’t care. Use whatever you like.”

“Sasuke-kun?”

He tried to ignore how his heart stopped for a second upon hearing her rather shy voice saying his name with the affectionate suffix.

“Is it okay… if I call you Sasuke-kun?” A faint blush dusted her cheeks, and he tried to calm his heart that was racing a mile a minute and utterly failing. The lad just knew that he would end up a stuttering mess if he ever spoke now, so he just nodded in agreement. She beamed at that, clutching her hands together in happiness.

“Sasuke-kun,” Sakura spoke with more confidence. “Well, Sasuke-kun, should I go prepare your expresso and clubhouse sandwich now?”

He couldn’t help but smirk. “If it takes more than ten minutes I’m not gonna pay for it.”

She heard the teasing tone and just stuck out her tongue to antagonize him. It had the opposite effect, for it amused him instead.

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Before, Sasuke wished for the days to pass quickly so that he could go back home, but now all he wanted was for time to slow down instead. He tried to deny it, but he looked forward being with Sakura. She was unlike any other he met and despite the short time they’ve been together he felt like they’ve known each other for so long already.

It was rare to find someone that makes you feel like you found something you never knew you needed.

His steps felt heavy when he entered the café… probably for the last time in a while. He already planned on coming back next summer, but those days seem too far away. Sakura smiled upon seeing him, nodding to indicate she already prepared his preferred meal.

He went to his seat and not a while later she came towards him. “You’re alone again? Where’s your best friend?”

Sasuke sneered. “Kushina-san had company and prepared a big feast. The dobe fell asleep right after, being his pig self. I think he’ll come here later though.”

She nodded, amused. “Right. It’s the last day of vacation after all.”

His heart sunk at that. When she laid his order on the table, he lowered his head and sighed heavily, catching her attention.

“It was nice meeting you, Sakura. You’re actually the only good thing that happened this summer,” he grudgingly admitted.

His heart swelled when he heard her laugh. “Should I be flattered? And why do you sound like it’s gonna be the last time we’ll see each other?”

Sasuke looked up suddenly and couldn’t stop the confusion that appeared on his face. Upon seeing that there was no customer aside from him, she took the seat across his. Her eyes sparkled as she revealed her plans excitedly.

“I’m actually going to Konoha University. I just got the news yesterday that got a scholarship there under Tsunade-sama’s tutelage!”

Onyx widened at that. “You’re actually that good?” he asked with a teasing tone.

She punched his arm playfully. “Hey! Don’t underestimate me! I’m the top of our class for a reason you know. You’re not the only one running for high school valedictorian,” Sakura answered with a smile.

A silence ensued, but there was no awkwardness in it, only anticipation for the future. “So, see you in spring, Sakura?”

She gave him a radiant smile that makes the summer’s sun dull in comparison. “Yeah. See you, Sasuke-kun.”

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Note: Anon requested a SasuSaku “First Date” fic, this is also for SasuSaku Month 2018 Days 12 & 13’s themes + a sequel for “In Love with an Otaku”

You can read “In Love with an Otaku” here

Setting: Real-World AU

Warning(s): One spoiler from season 1 of One Punch Man

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Saturday Night 11:00 pm

“So now that my parents are asleep upstairs…I guess we can watch One Punch Man.” Sasuke, wearing a pair of black cotton pants with a matching sleeveless undershirt that exposed his toned biceps, which resulted in him catching Sakura staring at them.

“Done staring?” He asks in an amused tone, his mouth raised in a smirk.

“O…um yeah, I mean gomen Sasuke-kun, I didn’t mean to stare, it’s just that I never knew you were so huge-…you know what? Nevermind.” Sakura hurriedly takes a seat on the couch as Sasuke puts Netflix on the flat screen television. He then takes a seat next to her and relishes in the way how her body tensed when he pulls her close to him.

Sakura was positive her entire body temperature has risen when she felt Sasuke’s arm behind her waist. It’s a good thing she was wearing a light full-sleeves pink nightgown with a pair of beige pajama pants. Otherwise Sasuke would see her entire skin burning in a pink shade from the close proximity.

Deciding to be more bold, he leans down to her level and then lifts her chin up with 2 fingers to kiss and then whispers in her ear “I really like your hair down.” He then kisses her head and then presses the play button on the remote to let episode 1 play.

5 episodes later and Sasuke was not at all amused, he didn’t understand what was so funny that caused Sakura to laugh so many times. He did feel pity for Speed o Sound Sonic when he got harshly kicked between the legs from Saitama. And even at that moment his hand automatically moved to cover Sakura’s eyes from that cringe worthy scene.

“I think we should call it a night, we still have finals to study for.” He closes the television, and then gives her a hand, which she easily accepts. She then let’s out a yelp when Sasuke brings their mouths in a soft, long kiss. “Good night.” He smiles when he lets go, and in response she simpers and kisses him on his cheek as she goes into the guest bedroom.

Sunday Morning 9:30 am

Sakura woke up from hearing a loud knock, “Sakura-chan it’s time for breakfast!” 

“I’m awake Uchiha-san, just give me 10 minutes to get ready!” Sakura sits up from her bed to rub her eyes.

“Take your time, it’s only us two in the house.”Mikoto reassures her.

“Ah thank you.” Sakura appreciates the fact that she can come out in her night clothes. She then heads to the bathroom to do her usual morning routine.

When she got out of the bathroom, she quickly combs her hair and sets it in a half up twist adorned with a fancy flower comb. For clothes she wears a pastel pink t-shirt and a white ankle length skirt. Although it was super hot, Sakura still chose to dress modestly because she didn’t want to leave a bad impression on Sasuke’s parents. 

When she got out of her bedroom, she could smell the aroma of Dashi (fish broth) coming from the kitchen.

“Ohayo Uchiha-san.” Sakura greets the mother of her boyfriend, who in turn responds with the same words and adds, “You look so lovely Sakura-chan.” She smiles at her, which made the pink maiden blush. “Is there anything I can do to help?” Sakura asks, wanting to help and not feel useless.

“Of course, how about you make 20-30 o-musubi (rice balls) before my husband and Sasuke return in a half an hour, you think you can handle it?” Mikoto challenges her, to which Sakura accepts with a smirk “I’ll have each of them neatly wrapped with nori (seaweed wrap) in 20 minutes.” 

“I’ll be looking forward then.” Mikoto promises by giving her a wink.

5:00 pm

Breakfast had gone by rather smoothly, it was now 5:00 and it was so hot despite it being only mid April, that all Sakura wanted to do was jump in a swimming pool. She was simultaneously reviewing her hand-written detailed notes and outlines on the procedures of heart and brain surgeries while cooling herself with a paper fan. Sasuke on the other hand was composed while reading and taking notes from his computer engineering textbooks without breaking a sweat. She took a double take at him and noticed that he was wearing reading glasses, which oddly made him look attractive in them.

“What?” He asks, noticing that she was staring at him.

“It’s nothing really, just my first time seeing you in glasses.” She truthfully tells him.

With a hum, he simply resumes his studying as does she. There would be plenty of time for idle chat after graduation. 

9:30 pm

Sakura decided to call it a day, she gets up from the her that she was sharing from Sasuke’s desk. As she stands she felt a cool spring-like breeze past through her from Sasuke’s windows, and relishes it. She then grabs her books and tucks them back in her roll on bag. 

Sasuke on the other hand was sill engrossed in his studying, so she quickly tells him “Ne Sasuke-kun I’m going out for a walk” which caused him to give her his entire attention to her. “Where?” He demands, she wants to take a walk this late at night?

“Its’s just on the sidewalk, your mom told me if I felt like taking a stroll she gave me the okay!” She reassures him that she won’t go far off. “Besides, it’s been so hot all day that I wanna enjoy this nice weather.”

In response he pokes her forehead, “Annoying.” He turns around and closes his books before he tells her, “Give me two minutes.” As he heads to the bathroom with a black dress shirt in his hand. When he comes out of the bathroom, Sakura couldn’t help but blush at how handsome he looked in all black. He was also wearing a silver bracelet. Before she asks him why he changed he beats her to it by telling her “I’m taking you out to dinner tonight, so go change.” 

With a nod, Sakura scurries into her guest bedroom. 

She comes out in five minutes wearing a long simple white maxi dress, a pair of ivory sandals, and her hair twisted in a side braid. Sasuke who was sitting on the  living room couch, stands up and smirks in approval. He also notices Sakura carrying her Fullmetal Alchemist wristlet wallet with a picture of Alphonse in his iron suit, which only made him chuckle. His girlfriend really was adorable.

“Shall we?” He offers her his arm, which she accepts and together they head out on their very first date. 

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SasuSaku Month 2018 – Day 13: Summer Heat
Rating: T+ (Language)
Context: Non-massacre, non-shinobi AU
A/N: Thank you for reading and I hope you like it! Here’s the previous prompt, Day 12 (Dinner).

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Sasuke was carrying a bucket of paint and a tray of brushes the first time he saw her. He blinked several times to make sure his eyes weren’t playing tricks on him. Pastel pink hair and alluring green eyes. She was talking animatedly with his uncle Obito near the front gate of the house as she swept her strangely colored hair up into a ponytail. Since he had his earphones in, he failed to hear what she was saying, but whatever it was it had his uncle howling with laughter with the way he was bending over and slapping his knee. It honestly looked like he was dying from oxygen deprivation.

Whatever the girl said couldn’t have been that funny, he thought to himself, almost annoyed.

He forced himself to look away and kept walking towards the end of the fence where he was supposed to start painting first. When his uncle had convinced his parents to let him stay for the summer, to clear his head before college began, Sasuke hadn’t expected to be put to work. Obito had bought an old house in a nice, quiet neighborhood on the outskirts of Konoha and had decided to renovate it as a summer project. So, honestly, he should have suspected he’d be used for free labor by his eccentric uncle. The only thing that had kept him from driving back home was that Obito had promised to teach him some martial arts, which is something his mother had forbidden him from learning when he was younger.

The next time he saw the girl with the pink hair, he was driving through downtown Konoha one afternoon. Obito had sent him to pick up something or another at the store like a little errand boy. He just happened to take a glance to the right at a stop light and saw her spinning on her tiptoes as easily as a breath of air. She was in a dance studio, alone. The passionate expression on her face caught him off guard. He couldn’t deny she was one of the most beautiful girls he had ever seen. Which is why he grumbled to himself and sped out of there before anyone caught him staring. Sasuke was not in the habit of letting girls catch his eye and he did not plan to let it happen.

He arrived back at the house thoroughly annoyed, threw the shopping bag on his uncle’s table, and holed up in his room. He slipped in his earphones and spent the next couple hours trying to put that girl out of mind. He tried so hard that he ended up falling asleep to the image of sparkling viridian eyes, nonetheless.

It was almost a month into his stay when he ran into her again. Obito had left him a to-do list of things that needed to be done while he went into town for a few hours. Sasuke called bullshit because his uncle had been gone since early morning and he was stuck cleaning the stinky gutters as the sun blazed on mercilessly. Sweat trickled down his neck right down to his shirt, making it stick to his body uncomfortably. The heated up metal of the ladder he was standing on wasn’t helping the situation. He groaned in protest and decided to scoop one last patch of gutter gunk before calling it quits. Not even the music blasting through his earphones was helping him put the summer heat out of mind. He let the ball of gunk fall to the ground carelessly, where he could then pick it up better, when his ladder shook roughly and almost toppled him over.

Sasuke cursed loudly and looked down trying to find the source of the disturbance. His eyes widened in shock when he saw pink muddied locks, then a furious face with green eyes  shooting daggers at him. He ripped the earphones off and quickly climbed down.

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