Our Little Tradition / SasuSaku One-Shot

Our Little Tradition

Sakura's eyes widened in surprise as she gazed at the letter before her. Sasuke was finally returning home. Excitement and anticipation flooded her, but there was also another feeling stirring within her.

Lust?

She tried to recall the last time she had seen him, which was after the Chunin exams. The village was still recovering from the Ōtsutsuki attack, and Sasuke had been away for months searching for any remaining traces.

Memories of his unexpected return flooded her mind, even to the point where she had fainted. It wasn't uncommon for her to faint, but Sasuke's unexpected arrival had caused it that time.

At least this time he had informed her in advance, so she knew what to expect when he arrived home.

Like any married couple, sex was a normal part of any relationship. But with Sakura and Sasuke, it always felt like their first time. She couldn't even count how many times they had been intimate during his last visit, and her post-coital glow was obvious to everyone around her.

Even their own daughter noticed.

Lost in her thoughts, Sakura was brought back to reality when Sarada, who was quite observant, spoke up.

"Dad's coming home, isn't he?" Sarada's eyes sparkled with excitement.

Sakura placed the letter on the table and looked up at her daughter, a matching smile on her face. "Yes, he is."

Sarada clapped her hands in delight. "I'll make dinner when he's here!"

"Oh, honey, you're excited for dad's return too, huh?"

"Of course! The last time we were all together was when they defeated the Ōtsutsuki, right? I'll make sure to be home after my mission!" Sarada exclaimed.

The thought of Sasuke being home always brought joy to the Uchiha household.

"Be careful on your mission! I'll see you soon," Sakura waved as Sarada said her goodbyes and left the apartment.

Sakura sighed and gently touched her flushed cheeks, wondering how soon Sasuke would be home. She hoped she would have enough time to prepare. It had become a tradition for her to surprise him with new lingerie, each set letting him remember each special moment they shared. Lately, he had been coming home more often, and he seemed to appreciate the gesture.

Feeling a sense of urgency, Sakura knew she couldn't waste any time. Thankfully, Shizune had convinced her to take some time off from the hospital, considering how hard she had been working since the attack. Sakura reluctantly agreed, knowing that rest was necessary, especially now that her husband was returning.

Without hesitation, she decided to visit Ino. She had always been Sakura's go-to person when it came to finding the perfect lingerie. Sakura trusted Ino's taste and knew she would help her find something that suited her perfectly.

...

"Sasuke's on his way back, huh?" Ino teased, a mischievous grin on her face as she looked at her lovesick best friend.

Sakura fanned herself, responding with excitement, "Yep, any minute now! I need to find the perfect lingerie set for his return. Fast."

Ino couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy, saying, "I wish I could stay forever in the bliss of being in love like you do." She browsed through the racks of lingerie sets in the store.

Sakura nodded, her smile warm, "Sometimes it does get a little lonely, but as long as he comes back safe and sound, that's all that matters."

"And moments like this make it all worth it," Ino handed Sakura a blue lace lingerie set with a garter belt lace bodysuit, "What do you think of this one? You already have a few red and pink ones. The blue would look amazing on your skin."