"Sarada, you should eat some more." My mother claimed, her eyes filled with curiosity and caution.
I said nothing, but rather continued to spread my food around my plate with my favorite red and pink chopsticks.
I sighed.
Dinner was so much more fun and exciting with Papa around. Mama was always in a much happier mood and would always cook Papa's favorite foods. The dinner table was filled with laughter and conversation. Almost like a normal family. But as usual, Papa would always have to leave again to go and search for traces of the Ohtsutsuki clan.
I can't help but miss him.
"Mhm" My mother cleared her throat, gaining my attention.
"I have a surprise to tell you" She said in a cheerful manner.
I raised an eyebrow.
"Guess who's going to be here just in time for the star festival?"
Oh! The Star Festival, I almost forgot! Its considered to be the most romantic festival in the hidden leaf, maybe even the Land of Fire. I forgot it was only a few days away.
"So that means...?" I asked with gleeful hesitation.
"Yup! Sasuke's coming home!" My mother declared with a beaming smile on her face.
"All Right!!!" I shouted with joy.
It had been a few months since iv'e seen him, I can't wait to tell him about all the missions I've been on and show him how much stronger I've become. I even fully matured my sharingan to three tomoes!
"That reminds me...is there a certain someone you'd like to go to the festival with?" My mom asked in a teasing voice while raising a suggestive eyebrow at me.
"Wh-what? Of course not!" I exclaimed, feeling my cheeks turn pink.
My mother just laughed and shook her head.
We ate the rest of our dinner happily talking about all the things we're going to do once Papa comes back.
As I laid in bed later that night, I started to think about the Star festival and Mama's question.
In the years past I would just watch the stars with mama. I wondered if Sumire, Cho-Cho, or Namida would be going with a boy...
I rolled over onto my side and closed my eyes as I clenched my fist.
And thought only of his bright blue eyes and soft blonde hair.
Waking up the next day, I yawned and felt tired still. I tossed and turned for a while last night still thinking about how the Star Festival will be.
I ate breakfast and noticed how cheery Mama was, knowing that Papa would be home soon. That reminded me that I needed to brush up on my skills and polish a jutsu Papa had taught me that I had been working on.
"I'll be home later tonight mama!" I yelled as I put on my headband and headed out the door.
The village was bustling with people scurrying to get ready for the festival. The Yamanaka flower shop was jam packed with people buying flowers. Clothing stores had women trying on different dresses and kimonos. I suddenly heard my name called out from behind me.
"Yo! Sarada!" Cho-Cho called out to me.
"Hey! what're you guys doing here?" I asked.
"I'm helping Sumire pick out some flowers for Boruto." Cho-cho replied with a smirk aimed at Sumire.
