I slid (Y/N) a cup of tea and sat at the table across from her.

She sipped on it and looked at me, "So, Ai was good?" She asked.

I nodded, "Yeah, she was just really worried about you. And, she needed company." I said.

She sighs, relieved, and says, "That's good... When she had to stay with Hinata and her cousins, she would just be sitting there, not talking at all, and barely eating. The first time she ate, was when she stayed in the hospital with me."

"Really?" I asked.

She nods, "She worries about me so much, it makes me worry about her... I think she does need another parent in the house to take care of her and that she's comfortable with."

"She seems comfortable with me," I told her.

"That's why I asked you to watch her Sasuke... She's been comfortable with you since she's learned you were an Uchiha and saw your Sharingan. She really likes you. More than I would like to admit... I would prefer she didn't. But, she does." She tells me and smiles as she sips her tea.

I couldn't tell if the last part was a joke, that she'd prefer Ai didn't like me. But, I feel like she was serious about it, but at the same time not so serious.

(Y/N) is always confusing me.

"But... Sasuke..." She spoke, softly.

I looked at her, that's really the first time in a long time since she said my name that softly.

"Yeah?"

"...I really do appreciate you for watching Ai, so thank you. You didn't have to."

I kept my mouth shut, but the words, "I did have to" echoed in my mind. Because I really did have to watch her.

"So, if there's anything you want or need, just say so." She said.

I nodded, "Alright."

I stood in front of the door, with (Y/N) standing next to me, with Ai standing behind her.

"I'll be back, I'm going to go and see Naruto," I said.

"Yeah, yeah. Don't come back too soon." She said.

"But, come back for dinner!" Ai said, with a happy smile.

(Y/N) sighs and nods, "Yeah... Come back for dinner, you're cooking."

"I'm cooking dinner tonight?" I asked.

Ai nods, "Yup! Mommy said that she tasted your cooking before, and it was horrible! But, I want to try it, to see if she's right or not!"

"I'm pretty sure, I'm right," (Y/N) laughed.

I kneeled down and smiled at Ai. "I'll come back extra early, and start preparing, so I can prove your mother wrong. I have been brushing up on my skills a bit since I've left. So, she'll be amazed at what I can do."

"Uh-huh." (Y/N) said with a small smile, "Well, I'll be waiting. But, don't come back too early, the other moms plus Sakura are coming over, with their kids, so..."

I nodded and stood up, "Right, I'll be on my way then."

"Bye duckbutt!" Ai waved.

I waved back, "Bye." I said, before walking out of the house and walking away to the Hokage's building.

Once I was there, I opened the door to Naruto's office, and as always he's sitting behind a huge stack of papers.

"Naruto," I called out.

The blonde man, moved the stack and looked at me with a tired look, but a small smile, "Hey Sasuke, what are you doing here?" He asked.

"No reason." I stood in front of his desk.

"Alright, how's (Y/N) and Ai?" He asked.

"They're good," I said.

"So... Are you and (Y/N)'s relationship getting any better?" He looked at me, "Because, you two would be the cutest couple! I didn't even know you two were dating until (Y/N) told me! But, I'm imagining it, you two would be the cutest couple! I mean, well.. Yeah!" He ranted.

"Thank you?"

"Why did you two even break up?" He asked looking at me.

"We didn't break up... It's just, she wanted me to stay, but I couldn't stay, I chose to leave. So, I guess, she's choosing to say we broke up..." I told him.

I looked into her white eyes, which I loved so much.

"I'm leaving. And, I'll be gone for a long time." I told her.

She lets out a sigh, "Okay, but... When will you stop leaving? The moment you stop moving, sit down and stay. Not just to sit down, have a nice dinner, talk, catch up, and fall asleep holding each other or doing other things. The moment you stop, I can tell you some news." She said.

I shook my head.

I wish I could stay here with you though...

"I can't, but the news can wait. I believe it's not important," I said, turning my back towards her.

I couldn't look at her anymore. If I stayed any longer, I would never leave again. But, this is the path I'm choosing.

I started to walk away from my long time girlfriend.

I never will say goodbye to her. Goodbye meant we'll never see each other again.

"I'M PREGNANT!"

I was already far away, but I stopped and glanced back at her, her loud shout had caught me by surprise.

She's pregnant?

I was so tempted to turn around, run into her arms, pick her up, and kiss her over and over again.

But...

I looked away and kept walking forward.

I sighed and told him, "She does have a right to say we broke up... I am the one that walked away from her..."

"Why did you walk away? I didn't ask you to leave the village." Naruto said.

"..."

Why did I walk away? Why did I leave? Why did I leave her?

That's a question... Even I don't know.

"I don't know," I mumbled.

Naruto groans and says, "No wonder you're single! Well, you have to get (Y/N) back! Not only for you and her! But, for Ai, as well. You can't just stay there and act like you're just (Y/N)'s friend."

"I know... But, I don't want to say anything, unless (Y/N) is okay with it..."

I looked at Naruto, and he was smiling like the weirdo he is.

"What?" I asked.

"AAAHH!! YOU DON'T WANT (Y/N) GETTING UPSET WITH YOU! THAT IS SO ADORABLE!" Naruto laughed.

I sighed and said, "It was completely worthless talking to you."

"No, no, don't go! Talk while Shikamaru is out!" He pleaded.

Naruto is always Naruto...

I looked at him, "Fine," I muttered.

"Good! I want all the details! When you fell in love, started dating, everything!" He said.

I'm already regretting this.

"Back in the academy... I always liked her, but it started out as admiration..."

I watched the (H/C)-haired girl throw her kunai at the center of the target.

Amazing... She's so... Amazing.

She then smiled and ran over to Neji, "Neji, Neji! Did you see that? Right in the center!" She cheered.

"It's not that much to cheer over, (Y/N)." Neji said, but he patted her head, with a small smile, "Good job, doggy. I'll get you a treat on the way home."

She pouted and said, "I'm not a dog Neji! I'm your twin sister! If I'm a dog, then you are too! Woof, woof!" She jumped on him.

"Hey, get off me!" Neji huffed, trying to get away from his sister.

I continued watching the girl, she looks like she's very fun to hang out with.

I want to talk to her...

"Sasuke Uchiha."

"Huh?"

I looked forward and it was my turn.

I walked up and stood in front of the target, I pulled out a kunai and threw it at the target.

I missed the center...

I glanced behind me, checking to see if (Y/N) was looking, but she wasn't, she was playing with her brother.

I felt my lips slightly curve down into a small frown, and my eyes look at the ground.

(Y/N), why don't you pay attention to me?

...

"Mom, I'm home." I walked inside our house, taking off my shoes.

"Welcome home, Sasuke!" My mom greeted me, walking out of the kitchen with a smile on her face. "How was academy?" She asked.

"It was good... But, I can't hit the center of the target like Itachi and (Y/N)..." I said, not realizing I said the girl's name.

She looked at me, tilting her head, "(Y/N)? Who is that?" She asked.

I jumped, and felt my cheeks heating up and said, "Huh? What? D-Did I say (Y/N)!?"

She giggles and nods, "Is that someone in your class?"

My cheeks grew hotter and I nodded, "Yeah... (Y/N) Hyuga... She's so amazing... She's really talented, funny, smart, and she's so... So pretty..." I said, not realizing I called her pretty.

"Aw! SASUKE YOU HAVE YOUR FIRST CRUSH!?!" Mom shouted, happily.

"W-WHAT!?"

"Hm? Sasuke has a crush?"

I turned my head and saw Itachi, opening the door.

I shook my head, "I-I don't!"

He chuckled and smiled, "Are you sure? From what I just heard sounds like a crush."

"I don't! W-Why would I like a girl that never looks at me?... She doesn't pay attention to me at all." I muttered.

He smiled and poked my forehead, "Don't worry, Sasuke, one day she'll look at you the same way, you look at her."

I looked at him and nodded my head.

"Back when the whole Uchiha clan was alive, I admired her and I liked her. Sometimes during the academy, I found myself trying to impress her, but she never paid attention to me. All the girls I wasn't trying to impress were impressed with me. Except (Y/N). Even when my clan died, and all I wanted to do was avenge my clan, (Y/N) was always on my mind. I thought there was something wrong with me, but I was just really stuck on her." I said.

"Wow... So... When did you start dating?" He asked.

"Hm... We started dating after I left the village. We arranged to meet up, and I told (Y/N), I want her to only be mine, and she said, 'Well, I'm yours, Sasuke Uchiha.' And, we just started dating each other." I told him.

"Aw! That's so sweet! Wait! But, (Y/N), didn't want to chase after you?" He asked, confused.

I nodded, "Yeah, she didn't want to chase me."

"Sasuke."

"Yeah?"

"Come home when you're ready."

"Huh?"

"I said, 'Come home when you're ready.' I'll be waiting for you."

"You won't chase after me?"

"Why would I chase after you? If this is the path, that you chose, no matter what I do, my words and my actions, won't bring you home. Why should I force you to come home?"

"Hm... You're okay with being separated for a while?"

"Haha, of course! I'll see you soon! Especially since I'm still part of Team Seven!"

"Alright, then... I'll see you soon."

"Alright... Sasuke also..."

"Also?"

"Hm... I want to say don't give in to the hatred but... the curse of hatred is inside those eyes of yours, right?"

"...Maybe."

"I'll always support you, Sasuke... I promise! No matter what, I'll support you through every dumb decision you make."

"Thank you... Thank you, (Y/N)."

"She was my number one supporter after we got put on a team together... She didn't judge me, didn't criticize me, she just let me do what I wanted." I told him.

"Huh, sounds like (Y/N)." He said. "But, I thought Sakura was more of your supporter, on the team, she was more open with it. Always worrying for you. But, (Y/N) seemed to just not care."

I nodded, agreeing with him.

"It was more... Behind the scenes, she would ask if I'm okay or if I need anything. Everything about us was a secret. Of course, she thought highly of not disappointing her clan, so she didn't want to tell anyone. And, I didn't want anyone in my business. So, everything was just, secret."

"So... If you've been in love for so long, why didn't you get married?!" He asked, following it with a huff.

"...Actually about that..."

"ARE YOU TWO SECRETLY MARRIED?!" He shouted.

I shook my head, "No, actually after the war, Kaguya, and you. I proposed to her."

"YOU DID!?"

I nodded.

"What did she say!?"

I looked up at her, I could tell my cheeks were hot as ever. I held the black box out in front of me, revealing the ring.

"(Y/N) Hyuga... Will you marry me?" I asked.

She stared at the ring, her cheeks turning red.

"Y-Yes... Of course, I'll marry you, Sasuke!" She said.

I slipped the ring on her finger, I then stood up and picked her up, then kissed her softly.

"She said, yes... We were supposed to get married the next month, but... She never showed up."

"H-Huh?! She didn't show up!? Did you ask her why?!" He asked.

I shook my head, "I didn't know how to ask her, so I just went on. It didn't really matter if we were married or not, I just wanted to be with her."

"Sasuke, I never expect you to be so romantic."

"Me neither," I sighed. "I should get going, I want to visit the store to get some food for dinner tonight."

"You're cooking?"

I nodded.

"Wow... Okay. Well, see you later then, Sasuke. Good luck with (Y/N) and your complicated relationship!" Naruto waved.

"Yeah, yeah, good luck with your work," I said and left his office.

I then left the Hokage building, then headed to the store.

It was a quick walk, once I was there, I went inside and started to look around.

What should I make for Ai and (Y/N)? Curry Udon? Okonomiyaki? Maybe yakitori? I just know I want to make something good enough, that'll leave (Y/N) speechless, that she doesn't have to criticize me.

As I wondered about what to make, I suddenly bumped into something, or most likely someone.

"Oof."

Most definitely someone.

I looked and saw Sakura, stepping back a bit, after bumping into me.

Her eyes meet with mine, and they went wide, "Sasuke."

I nodded, "Hello Sakura."

"S-Sasuke, why didn't you tell me you were back in the village? I had to find out through Naruto," she said.

"Sorry, I didn't tell anyone I was back. I thought you were at (Y/N)'s house with the other moms?"

"It's okay... And, yeah I was, until Boruto kicked Ai in the face, when they were, play fighting. And, all the kids started to freak out, and Himawari started to cry, then apparently Ai got upset at Boruto, and then (Y/N) had to take Ai inside, and everyone had to go home."

"Huh... I should hurry back, then to see what happened." I said, turning away from her.

My sleeve was then grabbed before I walked away, and I looked back at Sakura, who was gripping onto my sleeve.

"Y-You could've stayed with me, it would've been better since she has a kid and everything," She told me.

"I don't think that would have been a good idea. And, I actually enjoy staying with (Y/N) and Ai." I told her.

"Do you like staying with them, because they're your family?" She asked.

"Huh?"

"I mean... We were all there when she called her daughter, Ai Hyuga Uchiha. And, unless there's another Uchiha out there that she had a child with, the only answer is you... How did I not see it, though? You two barely interacted, when we were all together, she didn't show any type of care for you..."

I told her, "(Y/N)... Is a very secretive and mysterious person... And, doesn't like people to know a lot about her. When we were together, (Y/N) was very... Kind, gentle, caring, and always had something on her mind. We knew so much about each other, but there are some topics she wouldn't dare to even talk about. She never talked about her clan or her parents. There's so much I don't know about her, that I would like to ask but..." I trailed off and felt myself smiling to myself, and my heart beating, "I'm scared of asking her because I don't want her to get mad at me... That's probably one of the worst feelings, (Y/N) Hyuga getting mad at me."

"Sasuke..."

I looked at her, realizing what I said.

"Sorry, I have to go, I have to make dinner... Great seeing you again." I walked away from her.

Ugh... Can someone else, please just not mention (Y/N) again? Once they do... I just can't help, but ramble on and on about her... It's so embarrassing...

I had finally gathered all of my ingredients, I decided on making Curry Udon, hopefully, they like it. I paid for everything, then I left the store with the bags of groceries.

I headed back to the house and knocked on the front door.

The door quickly opened, and (Y/N) looked like a mess.

"Uh... (Y/N), what happened?" I asked.

She sighed and said, "Ai got mad at Boruto then she activated her Byakugan on him."

"She... She activated her Byakugan?" I repeated, shocked.

My daughter... She activated her Byakugan... I'm so proud.

She nodded, a small smile appeared on her lips, "I'm so happy and proud of her but... Ugh, she could have really hurt Boruto."

I nodded and said, "Right, I ran into Sakura. She said, that Boruto kicked her in the face?"

"Yeah, he did, because they were, play fighting. They both play too roughly... She's taking a nap right now, I guess after activating her Byakugan and her rage made her tired. I'm heading out to the store to get her some candy." She said.

"Oh, you could've used your summon to send me a message, I just got back from the store."

"Hm? My wolves wouldn't like me using them for messaging. Haha, you should know Sasuke." She said, with a soft smile.

I stared at her smile, my heart was beating against my chest.

Why does every little thing she does make my heart, beat?

"I... Well, I'll watch Ai and cook, while you go to the store." I said.

She nodded, "Thank you... I'll be back soon," She walked past me, and I walked inside, closing the door behind me.

I went to the kitchen and started to make dinner.

After, thirty or so minutes I was done cooking.

I put the curry in three bowls and set it on the table in the dining room.

Huh... I thought (Y/N) would be back by now...

"Is that dinner I smell!?"

I looked towards the dining room entrance and saw Ai standing there, there was a tissue in her nose. I don't know why, but I felt my eye twitch and my lips slowly curving down. But, I nodded and looked away, "Yeah, it's dinner I made, Curry Udon."

She smiles and says, "Yay! Hm... Where's Mommy, though?"

The sound of the front door opening and closing could be heard.

"I'm back!"

Speak of the devil...

"Mommy!" Ai cheered, as (Y/N) walked over to us.

(Y/N) kissed Ai's cheek and placed the bag of candy she was holding, onto the counter.

"What candy did you get?" Ai asked.

"Really? That's all you're going to say?" (Y/N) asked, tilting her head and putting her hand on her hip.

Ai pouted, "I'm sorry for playing roughly with Boruto again... I know you told me not to be so rough with him."

(Y/N) nodded, "Good, you can have one piece of candy after dinner." She then looked at me, "You made dinner, right? What did you make?" She asked.

"Curry Udon," I answered.

She says, "I'll get the table set then. Ai, go and sit down."

Ai smiled and nodded, going to the dining room.

I glanced at (Y/N), as she went over to the cabinet containing the plates and bowls.

"(Y/N)."

"Hm?"

"Why did you not show up the day we were supposed to get married?" I asked her.

She grabbed three bowls, "What did you think my clan would think about if I married an ex-international terrorist, Uchiha?" She asked.

"Right, you care so much about what you're clan says," I muttered.

"Uh-huh, repeat that mister I want to avenge my clan and revive my clan." She told me and walked to the dining room.

I couldn't help, but smile. Her sass always made me feel some sort of way, a good way.

I picked up the pot with the curry in it and walked over to the dining room.

There the two girls sat at the table. I placed the pot in the center, and grabbed the ladle, and put the curry in all three bowls.

I then sat down, "This smells so good!" Ai cheered, happily.

(Y/N) nods, with a small smile, "You've proven me wrong, Sasuke. But, I have yet to taste it."

Ai smiled and nodded.

I chuckled and shook my head, we started to eat the food I made.

This feels good. This reminded me, of when I had dinner with my family before the massacre happened.

What if me and (Y/N) got married? And, I didn't walk away when she told me she was pregnant? I'll have to think about it...

After dinner, I cleaned dishes and (Y/N) put Ai to bed.

I dried off my hands and made sure the kitchen was clean.

"(Y/N)." I turned my head and looked at the Hyuga, that was watching me from the kitchen entrance.

"Yeah?"

"'Can I tell Ai?"

"That you're her father?"

I nodded.

"Hm..." She hummed and tapped her chin. "Sure, everyone has a right to know who their parents were, right?" She asked.

"You're serious?"

She nodded, "Yeah. Just choose the right time and place."

"Oh. I don't think I'll tell her anytime soon."

"Oh?"

"Yeah, I don't think so. I want to make sure, me and you, are okay first."

"Okay?"

"Yeah, I like you, well, I love you. But, you don't feel the same, so I'm going to wait. Until you feel the same for me, then I'll tell Ai."

(Y/N) let out a soft laugh, "Sure, okay, goodnight." She turned her back on me and walked away.

"Goodnight."

I wonder what she thought when I said that. I don't know what really goes through her head all the time. It's one thing then it's the next for her. But, I hope she took me seriously. Because, I am going to make her fall in love with me again, then I'll tell Ai, that I am her father. And, we can... Be a family.

[Oh my god, I haven't put out a chapter in forever. And, I put this out, :/ it's so meh. But, I hope you enjoy it, I'll probably come back and end this when I finish the book :').]

[I gotta gooo, it's 2:16 AM, and my zoom class starts at 7:10 AM.]