Aki, Fuyu, Haru, Natsu | Sasuke Uchiha ♥ Story |

Aki 01.

Aki 01. 

“Mama! Papa! I’m going to go see Sasuke!” Fuyu announced before hurrying out the Saatchi compound. 

I wonder what we’re going to do today. She thought to herself as she ran past all the familiar landmarks that bordered the streets. 

He long honey colored hair blew behind her in unorganized waves, but all the more graceful. 

2nd floor, door number 82. She thought to herself as she finally reached Sasuke’s own apartment. 

She rushed up the stairs as fast as her small legs could take her, being all the more careful so as not to trip like she did the first time when Sasuke just left the hospital. 

Out of breath, she finally reached the door which at one point seemed so far away, but was now right in front of her. 

She balled up her small tan fist, and swiftly knocked on the door four times, bouncing with excitement. 

After a few moments, Sasuke finally answered the door. 

Eyes red, puffy and swollen. Nose stuffy and just as red as his eyes. And his usual smile not there anymore, as if someone came and completely threw it away, never to be found again.

Fuyu’s bright smile soon dwindled down to a worried frown. “Sasuke, what’s wrong?” she asked sadly.

Sasuke rubbed his eyes to rid of the tears before looking back up at Fuyu. “Nothing, I’m fine.” he mumbled in response, concluding it with a sniffle. 

Fuyu took hold of Sasuke’s hand. “You know you can tell me anything right? That’s what friends are for!” she reassured with a sad smile “so please, tell me what’s wrong?” 

His hands were freezing, the complete opposite of Fuyu’s warm ones. 

He missed being warm. He missed being greeted every day after the academy. He missed having dinner with his loved ones. 

He missed his family.

Without warning, Sasuke burst back into tears. 

Fuyu’s brown eyes widened slightly, not knowing how to react.

“Sasuke.” she said softly. “I’m sorry if it was something I said. Please don’t cry.” she pleaded.

“I’m so alone.” he sobbed out. 

Fuyu pulled him to a tight hug. One that he needed deeply. 

Almost instantly, his sobs stopped, turning into smooth, relaxed breathing. 

“Don’t ever say that again.” Fuyu requested sadly “You’re never alone. I promise you. I’ll always be here for you. Papa will always be there for you, and so will mama! Then there’s everyone else in the village. We’re all here for you Sasuke.” she paused “And we’ll be here for you, whether you know it or not. Just don’t…don’t ever say you’re alone again.” she whispered as a single tear fell from her eye, followed by another, then another.

She tightened her hold around Sasuke once he finally returned the hug. 

“I’m so sorry this happened to you. But I’ll do everything I can to help you with anything.” she whispered. 

Sasuke slowly pulled away from her. “Really, Fuyu?” he asked between sniffles.

Slyly rubbing her tears away, she grew a wide smile on her face. “Really Sasuke. Because…that’s what friends are for.” 

Friends. Sasuke mused mentally. 

“You’re never alone. I promise you.” 

Despite drying tears staining his cheeks slightly, a small smile formed on Sasuke’s face, causing Fuyu’s to grow even more.

“Why are you smiling Sasuke?” she asked curiously.

“You told me that I’m not alone.” he whispered “I still feel like I am, but the best thing I can do is trust you.”

Fuyu laughed lightly. “Of course you should trust me Sasuke.” she responded happily. “C’mon, I know what will cheer you up even more.” she added, pulling Sasuke out the doorway.

Sasuke allowed himself to be pulled down the stairs back the way Fuyu came from. 

He went against asking her where she was taking him. He wanted something to distract him. Something to numb the pain.

Please, continue being my friend Fuyu. Sasuke requested mentally, running behind Fuyu’s light brown hair. 

*~*

After a few moments, Sasuke and Fuyu finally arrived at the Saatchi compound.

Despite being there numerous times before, Sasuke’s eyes widened slightly at the sight of all the orange and red trees that littered the yard beautifully.

Fuyu smiled at his expression. “It’s been a while since you’ve been over, huh Sasuke?” 

Snapping himself out of his daze, he looked over to Fuyu. He shook his head slightly. “Are you sure they want me there?”

“Don’t you remember what I said before? Mama and papa will always be there for you, so of course they want you here, my family is your family Sasuke.” she reassured him. “Let’s stop standing out here, I know you’ll like what I have to show you.” 

Fuyu pulled Sasuke through the entrance of the compound into the main house. “Mama, papa?” Fuyu called as she and Sasuke took off their shoes. 

“Fuyu? Sasuke!” her mother greeted happily. “It’s been so long since I last saw you.” she added, going over to him and crouching to his level.

Sasuke bowed respectfully. “It’s a pleasure to see you again.” 

“Sasuke.” Yukito greeted from a doorway.

Sasuke looked up to Yukito with a sad smile. 

He reminds me so much of Papa just…kinder. he thought to himself.

“I’m guessing Fuyu brought you over for dinner?” Chifuyu asked with a smile closely resembling Fuyu’s.

“Yep!” Fuyu answered happily. “You’re making Onigiri and Katsuobushi right?” 

Onigiri and Katsuobushi? Sasuke repeated mentally. 

“Right. If I do remember correctly, those are you favorites, right Sasuke?” she asked kindly.

Sasuke slowly nodded his head. 

“What are we standing around here for? Let’s eat then.” Yukiko suggested while walking back into the dining room, with his wife soon following suit.

Fuyu looked back at Sasuke, who appeared to be in shock.

“Sasuke?” she asked slightly worried “Are you alright?

Sasuke looked up at Fuyu with a small smile. “Thank you for bringing me here, it’s been a while since I ate with someone.” he replied “You really do know how to make me feel better.”

“You are my friend after all.” she replied happily. “We better not wait any longer, they don’t taste as good if they’re cold.” she said happily as she hurried to the dining room.

Sasuke lingered at the entrance for a few more moments, studying the family of 3 meet together at the table, just like he used to do with his family. 

Sasuke sighed lightly. “My family is your family Sasuke.” 

Family. Sasuke mused mentally. I’ll never be apart of one again. He added as he finally entered the dining room, forcing a small smile onto his face.