Memories Back Then

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Chapter 5

Lunch Time

Sasuke walked with his play sword up in defense looking up and down at his surroundings for the pink haired girl once more. An hour in a half ago into their ninja play they decided to have a spar match to which Sakura had manage to prove herself as the strongest of the two. She managed to hide well and block all of Sasuke's attempts to knock her down but she always dodged him. Sasuke couldn't even muster a sneak attack without her countering his every move.

The raven haired boy pouted dropping himself onto the ground staring at the sky as if the vibrant bright blue sky with it's bright yellow sunny sun could point out where Sakura hide herself. His pout turned into a scowl when nothing came to him. All of a sudden the sky grew darker above his head and an object was being pointed at his face.

"Giving up so fast?" A voiced asked sweetly.

Sasuke looked further up to see the pink hair girl smiling at him her emerald green eyes shining down at him. He felt his cheeks getting hotter from her gaze. He quickly jumped up and moved away from her as fast as he possibly could with his weapon in hand.

"No, I-I was just taking a break!" He stuttered falling onto the ground once more.

"Didn't look that way." Sakura said giggling with a big smile on her face. "I guess I win."

Sasuke opened his mouth to remark but closed his mouth instantly not wanting to argue with his new companion. "Fine fine."

Sakura giggled and went to put her ninja weapons back into the box as Sasuke followed suit racing towards the box before she ever could.

"You know that isn't very polite little brother." A voice spoke behind the two eight-year old kids who turned their heads to the elder Uchiha brother. Sasuke scrunched his nose at the site of his brother.

"It's not polite to sneak up behind people big brother!" The younger brother retorted back.

"I only came out here to deliver a message from mother. She said that lunch is ready and that you and Sakura should wash up before coming to the table." Itachi informed them both calmly not once changing his calm demenor.

Sasuke stuffed his sword into the box and closed it shut before turning to his older brother. "Okay, we'll get washed in a few."

"Alright then." Itachi responded before walking back inside.

Once he walked over the treashold Sakura grabbed Sasuke's hand immediately and rushed him to the door.

"Sakura what are you doing?" He asked curious to why she suddenly dragging him around in his own home.

"Your mommy is going to be mad if we don't listen, she's really nice. And really pretty!" She said before suddenly stopping at the door. "Um Sasuke where's the bathroom?"

Sasuke rolled his eyes laughing at her before taking charge and grabbed her hand dragging her inside. "It's this way."

Once they walked into the bathroom Sasuke pulled a bench to the sink that was long enough for two. He climbed on top and helped Sakura on top as well having been taught that by his mom. He turned on the sink and started to squirt soap on his hands from the soap dispenser. The pink haired girl mimicked his movements and then proceed to wash their hands together until they were done and dried.

Sasuke then lead the way to the dinning room where Itachi already sat at the table that looked big enough to hold up to six people. The youngest Uchiha took a seat across from his brother. Sakura looked curiously around the room taking a seat beside Sasuke who stared at the ripe tomatoes that were set at the center of the table on the blue Uchiha printed table runner.

The Uchiha brothers' mother came out moments later with a small pitcher of juice in hand. "Oh good, you guys came just in time." She smiled brightly at them all.

"This all looks good Sasuke's mommy!" Sakura squeaked out feeling unfamiliar.

"Why thank you Sakura." She responded. "I didn't know what you'd like but I made rice balls and chicken. I even have some tomatoes if you like them ripe, their Sasuke's favorite."

"It sounds very delicious!"

"Go on and eat, I bet you guys are starving from your adventures out in the yard." Mikoto said pouring glasses of juice for everyone seated. "Did you guys have fun playing?"

Sasuke and Sakura instantly nodded their heads happily with food in their mouths.

"If I heard right, little brother lost to his playmate." Itachi added holding in a chuckle from his brother's glare that came his way.

"Oh that's a shame, I guess you'd have to train harder now to beat sweet little Sakura don't you Sasuke?" Mikoto laughed knowing all too well about her son's ninja antics.

Sasuke blushed but nodded his head to answer his mom. "Sakura's real strong but I'm stronger!"

The boy rolled his shirt sleeve up and flexed his bicep proudly.

"Muscles doesn't matter. My daddy says it's all about smarts and to owt smart your opponet!" Sakura said in a matter of fact voice pointing her fork in her friends direction.

"That doesn't matter!"

"It does too!"

"Does not!"

"Oh Itachi look at them, their so adorable together." Mikoto squealed in happiness looking at her son and his friend.

Itachi only smiled at his mother and continued to eat his meal while listening to the younger kids bicker on.

"Now brother stop fighting with your girlfriend. That's very rude of you to do so. She is right after all." The elder Uchiha brother said calmly chuckling when he saw his brother's face turn a pink shade.

"She's not my girlfriend Itachi!" The boy practically screamed resulting in his mother laughing quietly making his blush darker.

"Sasu-cake...I'm not your friend anymore?" Sakura asked meekly.

Sasuke turned to look at his friend who's lip began to quiver with her emerald eyes beginning to look glassy.

"No that's not what I meant Sakura! Your still one of my friends."

"But I'm not your girlfriend."

Sasuke looked toward his mother, who was trying to keep from laughing out loud, and his brother, who just smiled at him. His blood began to boil at his brother's taunting smile. He turned his attention back at the pink hair girl who was about ready to cry.

"Sakura you are my girl friend though." The boy reasoned emphasizing the girlfriend part to his family even if his friend won't know the real meaning of the word.

The pink haired girl sniffled but smiled at her friend who returned the smile back.