sasusaku month 2018 days 9 + 30- written in the stars/ expectation
title: Mother Knows Best
summary: Modern AUâ Sasuke is coming home for a visit after 2 months, and this time, he's bringing his girlfriend with him so he can introduce her to his family. Mikoto is really nervous as she waits for them to arrive, not knowing what to think about a girl who might not be the one she chose for him.
a/n: Okay, this one took me forever because of all my tests and because of all the ideas that kept popping in my head, but⌠It's finally here. It's a long one and it's also the first time I wrote something with Mikoto as a main character. I'm not sure if I've portrayed her correctly, but⌠that's what I have for you today. I hope you all enjoy it, and please, tell me what you think!
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The table was set, the food was in the oven, and even if she had already made sure everything was ready, Uchiha Mikoto was double-checking all the things she had already checked at least four times during the past five minutes.
She was wearing the proper dress, with the proper shoes and proper stockings that gave out the perfect, welcoming aura; and her makeup was on point for what was supposed to be a festive occasion. The house was clean, both her husband and her eldest son were properly dressed, and yet, her racing heart was telling her there was something really important out of place. And unfortunately, she knew exactly what it was.
On that afternoon, unlike all the others, Mikoto was growing more anxious with every, passing second; and the reason behind that was no other than her youngest son. After long and busy four months, Sasuke was finally coming home for a visit. After so long and after acing his tests in college, his schedule would finally allow him to return home for a couple of days to see his family, and even if she was thrilled to see her son, the Uchiha mother was also incredibly nervous for he had announced that, this time, he would not be coming home alone.
For the first time in his life, Sasuke was bringing his girlfriend home to meet his family, and if anything, Mikoto didn't know how to react to that.
Yes. The time had finally come. A time feared by every mother, when their youngest, baby boy decides to introduce the one girl that will take him away. She was about to meet the one her son chose to share his life with, and the one that would, eventually, be a part of their family. An outsiderâ a strangerâ was about to join them, and there was nothing she could do about it.
Whether she was too tall, too short or even too shy, it was not up to her judge her son's girlfriend.
This time, it was his call. His choice. And no matter what, she would have to respect that.
Sigh. If only he had listened to his mother when he was younger.
If only his girlfriend wasâ
" Mom." Her eldest spoke, bringing her back from her spiralling thoughts. Her dark eyes turned to him as he approached her on the kitchen, his cell-phone in his hands. " They're almost here. Sasuke said 15 more minutes."
" Aah⌠Okay, Itachi." Mikoto said, her voice low as she tried to sound as normal and as relaxed as possible. If he didn't know her better, Itachi might have even fallen for that facade.
" Are you okay, mom?"
" O-Of course I am. Why wouldn't I be?"
" Well, I ask you the same thing." He smiled, crossing his arms across his chest. " Your favorite son is coming home after so long⌠I thought you would be more excited about it."
" Don't be silly, Itachi. Of course I'm excited to see your brother." She sighed, placing both of her hands on the kitchen island. " It's just that⌠I don't know⌠His girlfriendâŚ"
" Are you really jealous, mom?" He teased, that silly Uchiha smirk growing on his lips. " Are you worried a sinful woman will steal your baby away?"
" Oi! Stop making fun of your mother!" Her dark orbs glared at her son, a pout making its way to her face. " This is ridiculous. Sure, I am a little jealous, but it's not that. It's her, you know⌠We don't know even know her name, Itachi! What food does she like? Is she allergic to something I've prepared? Where is she even gonna sleep?!"
" It's the 21st century, mom. She will sleep with Sasuke, of course."
" 21st century?! We are a traditional family, Itachi!" She said, earning a giggle from her son." But that's not the real point... " She sighed. " How are we supposed to like her and welcome her into our family? And how is she supposed to do the same? This kind of stuff doesn't happen during one dinner!"
" oh, wait a second⌠Are you really worried she might not like us? Come on, mom⌠She's dating Sasuke⌠Her standards can't be that high."
" Tch. That's not the problem, ItachiâŚ" She sighed defeatedly at his words, knowing very well that the possibility of not being liked by her son's girlfriend didn't even cross her mind. Even if he was really trying to make her feel better, Itachi wasn't really helping at that moment. Though, it wasn't his fault, since she herself wasn't sure how anyone could help her feel better regarding how she felt towards her son's girlfriend. Those were her own, mixed feelings, and better than anyone, she knew how childish and stupid they were.
" Look, it's normal for mothers not to like their son's girlfriend. It's normal to feel like this."
No, it isn't, she thought. Not liking the future daughter-in-law certainly is common, but Mikoto's feelings were a lot stronger than just a biased pre-concept. She already disliked that girl even before meeting her, and the reason behind such irrational feelings was because this girl wasn't her. It was nothing personal and it was not logical either, but knowing he had chosen a girl that knew nothing of him made her heart beat faster in a certain disappointment.
That girlâ the one he choseâ was a stranger who had shared just a couple of months with him. She couldn't possibly know anything about Sasuke in such a short period of time, and it was ridiculous to think someone as reserved as her son was actually okay with that. There was no history between them. There were no shared memories of their younger days, no pictures of them growing up together and certainly no matching clothes bought by their mothers. It was not possible that a girl without any of those things could ever understand her stoic son.
She could never truly love him, no. Not as much as the pinkette who grew up by his side did.
Even if they were nothing but innocent and naive kids back then, the Uchiha matriarch could tell there was something growing between her son and the girl who lived nearby. Mikoto remembers the day she moved into the neighbourhood, and she also remembers how fast she and her son became friends. They were always playing together, having a great time every day after school, and having the time of their young lives as they pretended to be ninjas saving a small village from the bad guys. They grew up together, and before she knew it, their lives were completely intertwined.
Yes, that adorable, little girl was already a part of their family. She was the daughter Mikoto has always dreamed of having, and she was the only one that could bring a smile to Sasuke's pouty face. She was sweet, delicate, funny and polite, and most importantly, she was in love with her son. Even if her innocent, ten-year-old heart wasn't really aware of that, it was possible to tell she had already found her first love.
Her green eyes would shine brighter, her smile was purer and the blush that covered her cheeks only made Mikoto happier to know how lucky her son was to have a girl like that by his side. Of course, he wasn't aware of her feelingsâ let alone hisâbut she could tell it was just a matter of time before something more grew between them.
Just a few more years, she used to think, with a smile on her lips as her dark eyes lingered on them. His mother certainly couldn't wait to see their future together. However, life had other plans for those childhood friends.
It happened right after they finished high school. Both of them had turned into fine, young adults, and even if their feelings for each other were even stronger, there were other things in their lives pushing them apart. He wanted to be a lawyer. She wanted to be a doctor. And less than two months later, both of them left home in order to pursue a new future.
Mikoto was really happy for them, of course. They were chasing their dreams, and if anything, she was proud of them for battling so hard for their current positions. Still, it was sad to see their love being put on hold like that.
It was sad to see them growing apart like that.
And now, more than ever, it was sad to see that one of them had finally moved on and was trying to bury such young, innocent feelings forever by forcing himself to fall in love with a complete stranger.
A defeated sigh escaped her lips, again, and soon her fingers were massaging her temples. As a grown woman and mother of two, young men; Mikoto knew she was being ridiculous. That poor girl didn't deserve to be judgedâ let alone dislikedâ like that. She knew that judging a young lady based on nothing but the memory of younger days crossed every limit, and if anything, she was acting like a shallow teenager. The Uchiha mother hated feeling like that and she hated how unfair she was acting towards a girl she didn't even know, but there was nothing she could do about that.
She couldn't control her feelings, and she certainly couldn't control her son's heart.
Unfortunately, if anything, she could only accept his choices.
" Think positive, momâŚ" Itachi started, again, not giving up on trying to help his mother. " Sasuke's happy with her. She can't be that bad."
" I know that, Itachi⌠And I really do wanna like her and welcome her to our home, but⌠butâ"
" But she's not Sakura-chan?"
Her eyes widened as she looked at him, clearly impressed by his deduction. Her eldest son has always been very smart, but at that moment, to say she was just surprised would be an understatement. " H-How did you know I was thinking about her?"
" Oh, come on⌠You used to talk about them ending up together all the time back then. You were so certain that they would eventually start dating and all⌠You can't seriously not be mad about it. Your Uchiha pride would never let you be okay after being proven wrong."
" It's not about being proven wrong, Itachi. It's just⌠It's justâ"
" It's just that he chose a girl that is not the one you chose." He smirked, crossing his arms over his chest. " Admit it, mom⌠You're mad because, maybe, you were wrong about them. You're mad because, perhaps, they were never really meant to be together like that. You were wrong, mom⌠It happens."
Her eyes widened, her heart skipped a beat and shock was written all over her face. If anything, Mikoto was not expecting such words from her son at that moment. She had never even considered them in all these years they had been friends. Could it really be it? Could it really be that those two were just really good friends and nothing more? Could she really be wrong about them?
No. She didn't want to believe that. She has always been so sure they were in love and that her prediction would come true. Mikoto has always loved Sakura as a part of her family and she has never really considered a future where such thing would not be true.
She had never considered a future where Sasuke and Sakura would be just friends.
But perhaps, that was the future that awaited for them. Perhaps, Itachi was right, and perhaps, she's always been wrong.
" Itachi⌠" Her voice was lower now, sadness and disappointment lingering on her tongue. " Maybe you're right⌠I was wrong all the time. They were just kids, after all⌠How could I be so blind?!"
" Oh, come on, momâŚ" He said, taking a step closer to her and giving her a comforting squeeze on the shoulder. " Don't be so hard on yourself. Maybe they just fell out of love⌠It happens. I know how much you like Sakura-chan. We all like her very much and she's always going to be a part of this family⌠It's just that⌠It's just that, maybe, they were not meant to be."
" You're rightâŚ. And this girl⌠She has nothing to do with my silly fantasy. Oh, poor thing. I was being so unfairâŚ"
" You did nothing wrong, mom." A chuckle escaped his lips as he watched how guilty his mother was feeling. Even if he felt sorry for her, it was still quite funny to see how fast her reactions changed after she let go of that stupid idea she's always nourished regarding Sasuke's love life.
It was a silly, innocent fantasy, for sure.
And at that moment, as soon as the doorbell rang, they all knew it was time for that fantasy to end. One way, or another.
" Tch, how does one not have the keys to his own house." They heard Fugaku muttering from the living room. Apparently, Sasuke had once again forgotten that he still had a house apart from his dorm room in college, and as always, his father couldn't help but feel a certain annoyance since he was the one that was going to have to open the damn door. " One second!"
Listening to her grumpy husband's voice, somehow, made Mikoto feel a bit more at ease. It all felt so familiar and normal that, for the first time that evening, she felt calm and excited to see her son after so long. She heard the door unlocking and she heard Fugaku's voice greeting their boy and his girlfriend. "Wow, look at you!", he said, with a surprised tone that was so unusual to his character. She heard a small, girlish giggle, and soon, her son's voice was heard, sounding like music to her ears.
He was home. Sasuke was finally home. All the rest suddenly didn't matter anymore.
Her heart started to beat faster, and before she knew it, she was already following Itachi to the front door to welcome Sasuke in. Her eldest son got there first, the sound of their hug echoing around the house, and soon, his reaction to the girlfriend also came, in a tone that was a lot more surprised than she would've expected from a person so calm like him.
" Wow! I can't believe it's you!" Itachi said, loudly and with a familiar excitement in his voice. At first, she thought that was weird, but eventually, she settled, deciding it was only Itachi's way of welcoming a nervous girl into their house.
She finally arrived at the center of the commotion, her dark eyes landing on her youngest son immediately. Her heart skipped a beat at the sight, and she couldn't help but notice how much he had grown. He wasn't exactly taller, but she could see the changes in the way his eyes had softened and the way his lips were slightly turning upwards as he looked at the girl who was currently hidden behind Itachi's tall figure.
He had matured, she could see. Her son seemed lighter, healthier⌠Happier.
And that, she realized, was enough to make her like that girl, whoever she was.
" Damn it, little brother⌠Mom willâ"
" SasukeâŚ" Mikoto finally spoke, gathering the attention of everyone around her. Her voice was soft and delicate, and it was clear that she was getting emotional with every step she took towards her son. When he looked at her, then, it was as if her heart skipped a beat.
" Hello, motherâŚ" He spoke, his voice set in a tone that was a lot similar to hers. His eyesâ as dark as the night itselfâ held compassion and that same, childish innocence of his younger days. Even if no words had actually been spoken, it was clear that her son was also happy to be home with his family, and in a blink of an eye, Mikoto was wrapping her arms around him so she could finally feel the warmth of his embrace.
It took him a couple of seconds to finally answer to his mother's gesture, but soon, he was bringing her closer and accepting her affection. For he was almost a head taller than her, she settled her forehead against his shoulder, taking in how comfortable it was to have her grown-up baby in her arms after so long. She was smiling against his clothes, and she could almost feel her tears threatening to roll down her cheeks. She was just too happy at that moment, but she figured that crying would ruin the mood.
" Welcome home, Sasuke."
"Aah⌠I'm home, mom."
" Yes, you are." She said, letting him go so she could take a better look at him. She was smiling, at first, but suddenly, she glared at him. " Took you long enough to return home, Uchiha Sasuke! 4 months away from your family, honestly!"
" Tch, I knew this was coming." Sasuke sighed, scoffing.
" Well⌠you asked for it, little brother." Itachi said, crossing his arms over his chest. " You've spent 4 months without coming home, and when you finally do, you don't even apologize for that."
" Hn, I'm a busy person, okay?"
" You're never too busy for family, little brother. You should've learned that back when you didn't call for 3 weeks and mom went after you with dad's old badge." His older brother mocked, smirking evilly. More than anyone, Itachi knows how his brother doesn't really care about these little things and how easily he gets annoyed by that.
It's just too funny, Itachi would say, making both of his parents giggle at how annoyed Sasuke would get.
Seeing both of her boys already messing with each other like that made Mikoto happy, but she knew that was not the moment for nostalgia. If anything, welcoming a new member to the family meant they were taking a new step towards the future, and more than ever, with her whole family by her side, she was ready to take that step.
" Well, at least, this time, you've brought someone home with you, right, son?" The Uchiha mother said, capturing the attention of everyone around her, and surprising her elder son for suddenly sounding so excited. " Won't you introduce us to your girlfriend, Sasuke?" She saw the way Itachi smiled at her, and she knew good things were about to come.
The future shall be bright, she thought, as her boys started to move in order to finally expose the quiet, respectful girl.
And when they finally cleared her view, Mikoto realized that her bright future was also painted in that old, familiar pink.
Her dark eyes widened at the sight of the girl in front of her. Short, pink hair and bright, emerald eyes stood in front of her, and for a moment, she couldn't quite believe that scene was actually real. That girl⌠The one girl she had been talking about the entire morning and the girl she's always adored like a daughter was standing right in front of her, prettier than ever before. There was a soft smile decorating her rosy lips, and Mikoto noticed how she kept playing with the hem of her lime-green cardigan, a sign of nervousness she had certainly not expected from a girl that was already a part of their family.
She had grown a little taller, her body had developed curves in all the right places and her face held that youthful charm of a fine, young woman. A beautiful flower had blossomed out of that adorable bud that used to run around her house, and she just couldn't find the words to express her feelings at that moment. She was happy, she wanted to cry and everything was just too good to be but a dream of her maternal heart.
" Tch, it's not like I actually need to introduce you two⌠Mom, you do remember Sakuâ"
" Sakura-chan!" Mikoto said, excitedly, her eyes shimmering as she hugged the pinkette. " I can't believe it's you! I knew it! I knew my son wouldn't be that dumb to let you go!"
" Oi, mom, Iâ" Sasuke scoffed, crossing his arms over his chest.
" Just look at you!" She started, finally breaking their hug. " You're so beautiful! Your hair is still short and now you don't have bangs anymore! I missed you so much!"
" Aah, thank you, Mikoto-san." Sakura finally said, blushing a bit and smiling brightly. " I really missed you too! I've been running like crazy recently and I could barely come home to see both you and my mom."
" You kids are just so busy nowadays! But now you're here and you're finally dating my son! Do you remember how we used to talk a lot about you two getting together when you were just a kid!? I can't believe it actually happened right now!"
" Eh!? W-What do you mean by finally?" She blushed harder in an innocent embarrassment, clearly not prepared to have her childhood secret been spilled like that. " It was not like I was always crushing on your son back thenâ we were just kids, andâ"
" Hn, leave her be, Sakura." Sasuke said, smirking. " She's been waiting for this day her entire life."
" He's right." Itachi said, placing a hand on his hip. " She knew this day would come even before either of you left the diapers. This is her moment."
" Stop making fun of me, Itachi! I was right! I told you Sakura-chan was the only girl for him!" Mikoto said, an air of victory enveloping her small form.
" Yeah, you really did, mom." Itachi chuckled. " I guess none of us really did see it coming today."
" Eh? Are you talking about Sakura-chan being the girlfriend?" Fugako started, his voice calm as ever. " I knew it was her. Sasuke told me right after they began dating."
" What!?" Mikoto screamed, not so loudly, as she turned towards her husband. " And why didn't you tell me!?" She turned towards her son, then, glaring at him. " And why didn't you tell me, Uchiha Sasuke! I am your mother!"
" Eh? You didn't tell her, Sasuke-kun? I thought your mother knew about it already" Sakura spoke, calmly, not entirely surprised about her boyfriend's decision.
" Tch, does it really matter now?"
" Of course!" His mother said, her hands on either side of her hips. " I can't believe you've kept her a secret from me!"
" Well, now you know it, mom." The youngest Uchiha said, annoyance in his tone for he knew his mother wouldn't let that pass so easily. " Can we eat just already?"
Even if she wanted some more answers from her son and his reasons for not telling her such thing, Mikoto knew that was not the right time. They were all gathered for a family moment, and she wouldn't ruin it because of something that small. Later, though, he wouldn't escape her. " Hn, this conversation is not over yet, young man⌠But I guess you're right. Let's go get you something to eat."
" Let me help you, Mikoto-san!" Sakura said, promptly taking a step closer to her mother -in-law. She was smiling purely at the older woman, and anyone could see how happy those two were to be together once more.
" Oh, of course, dear! Come on, it will be easier this way."
As she grabbed the pinkette by the hand, it was easy to tell they were both pretty excited about what was yet to come. Even if their connection had begun through Sasuke all those years ago, it was undeniable that those two had created a bond of their own. They had grown so close that, even if she wasn't her son's girlfriend, Mikoto would still carry Sakura in a very special place inside her heart. They had become great friends. Perhaps, even more than that.
They have always considered each other family.
And now, thanks to her son, it was finally official.
The dinner, then, went on smoothly and the formality Mikoto was expecting from it never really made itself present. They talked about the old times, sharing different perspectives from the same memories and they smiled a lot as they did so. She also asked how it all happenedâ how they happened, and her eyes certainly didn't miss the soft blush that tinged Sakura's cheeks at the mention of her own love story.
Young love, Mikoto thought, sparing a glance at her own husband. She smiled at her own memories, quickly returning her attention to the pink haired girl that was sitting across from her. As expected, her son didn't seem that interested in helping his girlfriend tell their story, so the pinkette was the one who did all the work. She told his family they met at a library downtown during a rainy day when they were both enjoying a day off from their respective classes. It wasn't too much of a coincidence for a lot of the students from both of their colleges went there, but it was certainly a nice and familiar surprise, according to Sakura.
And so, long story short, they started talking again, going out for coffee and studying together for hours into the night, until one thing led to another and they started dating. It wasn't the kind of story that gets turned into a movie or a book, but it was sweet in its own way considering that their feelings for each other had never disappeared from their hearts. Through the years, Mikoto knew they hadn't completely lost touch, but apparently, a chance encounter was what they needed to turn that friendship into something more.
Even if she knew there were a lot of very important details she was keeping out of the main story, Mikoto figured she shouldn't press on their privacy so soon. Of course, she would have other chances of knowing it all in a nearby future, but on that day, it was all about welcoming them back home. And judging by the expressions around the table, it was easy to tell things were going just fine.
It was impressive to see how well Sakura blended in. Back then, when she was a child, she used to be so shy and scared all the time, but now, she no longer seemed afraid or anxious to be around Fugaku and Itachi. In fact, she seemed quite comfortable interacting with everyone. As she talked about her college life and about her early internship, she captivated everyone around her with that youthful cheerfulness.
They liked her. All of them did, especially Sasuke.
But now, more than ever, Mikoto can see how much that innocent feeling had turned into pure love.
Her son was very subtle, but her eyes didn't miss the way he looked at the pinkette while she was talking. His dark eyes were carrying a tender shimmer to them, and even if he thought no one was noticing, Mikoto could see his fingers lingering near her shoulder as he rested his arm on the back of her chair. Never before had her seen her son that happy before, and even if he would never admit it, he was a love fool for that girl.
Her beloved son was allowing himself to feel after so long. He was in love with a wonderful, young woman and she knew their love would conquer it all.
They would be really happy, for sure. Happy, and certainly, in love.
And so, after what felt like hours, their pleasant evening finally came to an end. The sun had already parted, the coffee had been served, Itachi and Fugaku had taken care of the dishes and eventually, the pinkette announced her leave. Mikoto protested a bit and told her it was still too early, but in the end, there was no way to change her mind.
" Are you sure you don't want to stay a little longer."
" I'm sure, Mikoto-san. I really appreciate your offer, but it's already getting late."
" You can sleep here with Sasuke, dear. You guys can even have our bedroom."
" Eh?!" She blushed hard, moving her hands in front of her face in order to dismiss such dubious offer. " I-I couldn't accept it! It's your room, and Fugaku-san is also here, andâ"
" Tch, look at what you're doing, mom." Sasuke started, standing next to his girlfriend and placing a hand on his hip. He shifted his attention to the girl, then, his voice lowering in the process. " You can stay here, if you want, though." He continued, looking at her with those pretty, dark eyes of his. Judging by the way her shoulders shifted, Mikoto could tell Sakura was moved by her son's words, however, the pinkette had already made up her mind.
" Thank you so much for the offer, really⌠But I really should go." Sakura said, a soft smile on her face as she placed a hand on Sasuke's shoulder. " It was a wonderful evening, the dinner was incredible and believe me, I would love to stay a little longer, but⌠But you've been away from them for so long and you all have so much to talk about. I don't wanna play the nosy girlfriend here or anything like that."
" Tch, don't be ridiculous."
" You would never be like that, Sakura-chan!" Mikoto started, trying to dismiss that silly idea. " It would really not be a problem."
" I know, I know, but⌠" Sakura sighed, smiling tenderly at both of them. "This is your time to be together, really. You've been away for 4 months and it wouldn't be right if I stayed. Also, my mom will kill me if I don't go home tonight." She chuckled, not really joking.
" Hn, if you say soâŚ"
Even if it was clear that her son didn't like Sakura's decision, Mikoto, deep inside, appreciated the pinkette's decision to go home. They had all spent an amazing day together and she would love to be with her for a little longer, but if she had to be honest, she also wanted to spend some alone time with Sasuke. They had a lot of things to talk about and there were things that could only be said between a mother and her son.
It was not like it was any kind of secret or anything that could not be said in front of his girlfriend, but at that moment, she wanted to be alone with himâ with her son.
And judging by her words, the Uchiha mother could tell the pinkette understood that.
Thank you, Sakura-chan.
" Well, I guess you really have to go, then." Mikoto smiled, as they were all heading out towards the front door. " But you'll come back tomorrow, right?"
" Yes. I'll come back and you can give me that old, yakisoba recipe, deal?"
" Oh, that simple thingâŚ" Mikoto giggled. " I'll give it to you tomorrow, for sure!"
" It's a promise, then!"
" Come here, sweetie." The Uchiha mother said, pulling the girl in for a soft hug. Even if it caught Sakura by surprise, it didn't take long before the girl also hugged her mother-in-law-to-be back. Those two were really great friends, and now, as a family, they would be an even better team. " Thank you, Sakura-chanâŚ"
She didn't understand the meaning behind those words, but deep inside, Sakura knew that was not the time to question that. Instead, then, she simply smiled thankfully, as they silently reached an agreement. " I'll see you tomorrow, then."
" Tomorrow, then."
" Hn, let me take you home, Sakura." Sasuke said, trying to sound like a real gentleman.
" Eh? Are you sure, Sasuke-kun? I can get an Uber ifâ"
" Tch. Don't be annoying." He scoffed, grabbing his car keys and opening the door. " Let's go."
A smile formed on her rosy lips, and after one, last goodbye, they both left, at last. After closing the door, Mikoto went straight to the window, her eldest son following her steps. Her dark eyes were set on the newest couple, and she couldn't help but smile as she saw the smiles decorating their faces.
" You should not be spying on your own son, mother."
" Knock it off, Itachi. I'm just making sure they get to the car safely."
" Yeah, rightâŚ" He smirked, watching as his younger brother leaned in to kiss her lips before opening the door for her. " I think they made it."
"Yes, they didâŚ" She smiled, watching as the lights of the car turned on before they finally left.
" You must be really happy, right, mom? You were right, after all."
" Oh, Itachi⌠It's not a matter of being right. I'm just happy to see my son happy and in loveâŚ"
" Yeah, rightâŚ"
" Hn, and now we just wait for the marriage."
" Tch, you're impossible, mom."
