"Papa?"

Sasuke looked up from his book to find his daughter standing in front of him. He noticed that she was fidgeting slightly and her cheeks were tinged with a pink blush. Suddenly a faint memory of his wife with the same expression flashed across his eyes. He remembered that it was the kind of face Sakura would make when she wanted to ask him out on a date.

"Cute." He thought with a hint of a smile.

She pouted, not liking his silence. "Hey, Papa?" Sarada asked once again.

"What is it?" He replied as he gently closed the novel. The young Uchiha averted her eyes, gathering the courage to force the right words out.

"Ah, um, well... can you- "

"Sarada." Sasuke sighed. He was growing impatient.

"... Please tell me about you and Mama!" She blurted out.

He blinked. That... wasn't really what he expected. If anything it was completely random. But the serious look in her black orbs told him that she honestly wanted to know. Did something happen?

"Why are you asking?" He inquired her.

She took a seat at the chair to his right, one of the few pieces of furniture they had in their undecorated living room. After the destruction of their last home, this one was still being broken in. "You see, after practice, Boruto said something really dumb." she muttered angirly.

Earlier at Hidden Leaf BBQ

"Thanks for the Kobe, Pops!" Chouchou cheered as she flipped another piece of meat on the grill. Sarada smiled lightly at her best friend's ever present enthusiasm for food. Because Mizuki suddenly had to cancel having lunch with them, she was afraid of the awkwardness dining alone with Boruto would bring. Thankfully they ran into the InoShikaCho team and joined them.

The old man waved it off. "It's on me today. Enjoy your meal kids! Say hi to your folks for me!" He said as he walked back to the kitchen with a grin.

Almost straightaway, Inojin dropped his head into his hands. "Ugh, why did he have to mention our parents?"

"What's with you?" Boruto asked, disturbed by the other blonde's disgusted tone of voice.

"He saw his parents making out." Shikadai answered nonchalantly.

"That's it?" The Hokage's son made a face. He saw his old man and mom kissing constantly. It was pretty gross but it was also nothing to lose sleep over.

"I told him not to be such a big baby over it." Chouchou intervened. "I think it's kinda cute. Just means they really like each other y'know?" She took another piece of meat of the grill and put it on her plate. Boys were so stupid.

"Shut up Fatso! They were making these noises and their hands were... ugh." The Yamanaka boy blanched. He was gonna throw up if they didn't change the subject soon.

Sarada took a sip of her water. She pitied the poor kid, but the Akimichi girl was right. There was nothing wrong with showing affection towards someone you love. She slowly touched her forehead and smiled. Her Mama and Papa taught her that. "Everyone does it. It's nothing to be ashamed of."

Hearing his teammate finally speak on the matter piqued his interest. "What about your parents?"

She looked at Boruto quizzically. "Huh?"

"Have you ever seen them kiss?"

Sarada frowned. "Well, no but I'm sure they have."

The Uzumaki leaned back into his seat. "I can't picture Uncle Sasuke doing that. He's too cold." His mentor was a cool guy, but man, he could freeze you to bits with one glare. It was hard to believe he was even married.

"What's your point?" Sarada scowled. She knew better than anyone about her father's icy exterior, but that didn't make him any less human.

"Well, he just got back too right? Twelve years is enough time for people to change. How do you know your parents still even like each other?" Boruto snorted. She was being naïve.

Sarada stood up, now fully angry. "Because I know they do! The fact that I exist is proof of their bond!" It took some time for her to realize it herself, but it was the truth! Time was cruel but her Mama proved that it would not stand in the way of her love for Papa. And even though her father had left them, he did it to protect the village and his family.

The other children looked nervously at each other. It became eerily quiet and the rest of the customers were watching the scene with obvious interest. Who wouldn't? It was an argument between the Hokage's son and the Uchiha heir.

The situation needed to be handled, now.

"What the hell is your problem? You're being a jerk!" Chouchou yelled, pointing at Boruto. He was starting to cross the line here. And if anyone knew what a sensitive subject Sarada's dad was, it was her. Sarada was barely getting to know her own father herself. The stupid boy had no right to speak as if had the right idea about the Uchiha family. Especially if it was hurting her best friend!

Boruto flinched. "What are you getting mad at me for?! I was just saying-"

He was cut off when the livid girl had grabbed him by the front of his shirt and pushed her face into his. Her eyes now bleeding red. "Exactly! You were saying things as if you know anything about my Mama and Papa!" she shouted.

He said nothing, the shock of being so close to her Dōjutsu rendering him speechless. He had seen her use it before, but only on enemies and in training with their Sensei. It was scary and captivating at the same time. Like he was being sucked into them.

"Hey, quit it already." Shikadai spoke up. His face was unusually serious as he pushed himself up to stand as well. He wasn't one to insert himself in other people's business, but he would be damned if he let things progress any further. If they wanted to duke it out it would have to be some place civilians wouldn't be in the cross fire.

Sarada stared at the Nara boy, catching the warning glare in his eyes. Sighing, she released Boruto and quickly shut off the Sharingan. Silently, the black haired girl grabbed her pack and made her way towards the exit. She was at her limit. And if she stayed around any longer, Boruto was going to lose his teeth.

Now

Sasuke gazed sadly at his daughter. Although it sheemed she had convinced herself that their family was just as a strong as the other children's, there was still some insecurities lurking in her mind. It was justifiable that she did. Sakura had only told her so much about their relationship for his consideration. There was not much she could tell her without information about the war and his sins slipping out. That was up to him.

But he wasn't so sure that he was ready to let her know yet.

"I, uh, understand if you don't want to answer." Sarada tried to reassure him. However, the disappointment in her eyes was clear. His heart clenched at the sight.

"Enough." Sasuke thought. His little girl wasn't asking for much. The least he could do was give her some kind of closure.

"I'll tell you."

Sarada perked her head up. "Eh? Really?" she said. Her father nodded. "Oh, okay! Um, how about when you first met Mama!" It was best to start off with something easy.

Sasuke paused. It had been so long ago, but he didn't have any trouble remembering it.

"It was during the first year we started at the Academy."

Hello there! I hoped you enjoyed the beginning of my mini series. I thought it would be cute to see how Sasuke and Sarada talk about Mamakura and share some memories! I don't know how long this will be and I honestly didn't expect to continue the plot. So bare with me!

Also forgive any OOC characters! Especially if its Boruto. I haven't watched the movie fully but so far I saw that he has a tendency to be an arrogant little shit. Lol But if you have any notes for me please PM me or review!

And even if you don't, review anyways! :D