Happy Fourth of July. . . Is what I would say if I actually uploaded this on the fourth instead of a few days later
I really need to start making these holiday chapters earlier than just two days before the actual holiday *Sigh*
Well anyways
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Now without further ado
"Are you inviting Sasuke over for the Fourth of July barbecue?" Ruby asked her sister who was adjusting some components on Ember Cecelia
"Nope" Yang said simply
"Alright I'll be sure to tell dad to. . . Wait, what?" Ruby said as she must've misheard her sister "What did you say?" Ruby asked for clarification
"I said I'm not inviting Sasuke over for the Fourth of July" Yang said with a shrug as she pulled out a screwdriver and began taking her weapon, Ember Cecelia apart
"I would've thought you would invite Sasuke over" Ruby said as she was completely confused, normally Yang would be all in for bringing Sasuke over at any chance
"Sure I would but not for the Fourth of July" Yang said as she began taking apart her other shot-gauntlet
"Why?" Ruby asked with a tilt of her head
"Eh, Sasuke isn't really the barbecue and exploding stuff kind of guy. I even asked him once if he wanted to come to our previous barbecues and he said no to it because and I quote 'Why in the world would I want to spend my time watching people launch stuff into the sky to explode'." Yang said with a shrug "Honestly, he has to be the first guy I know who doesn't like blowing shit up" Yang said with a soft laugh Ruby stared at her for a moment
". . . . Why don't you try again" Ruby asked as Yang stopped cleaning a piece of her weapon to look at her sister
"Why?" Yang asked
"Because his answer might be different" Ruby suggested as she couldn't believe how unforward she is right now
Yang stared at her sister for a moment before shrugging "Eh, might as well try" Yang said as she put down the part she was cleaning before pulling out her Scroll. Yang opened it, dialed Sasuke number, put it on speaker and waited as the dial tone rang before the call connected
"What is it" Sasuke voice came through the speakers of the Scroll
"Just wanted to know if you wanted to come over for the Fourth of July, we're going to have a barbecue while we watch the fireworks. You in" Yang said in a happy voice as Ruby gave her sister a blank look as her attitude turned a complete 180 from indifferent to joyful
"Sorry, not interes-What, mother, what are you!-" Sasuke began to shout when the two girls heard his Scroll fumble around on his side as it sounded like someone was ripping Sasuke's Scroll out of his hands
"Sasuke would LOVE to come over for the Fourth of July" Mikoto's voice said joyfully as the two sisters stared blankly at the Scroll wondering what just happened as they could still hear a scuffle going on
"Mother give me my Scroll! Itachi let me go!" Sasuke faint shouts in the background of call rang out. They heard two joyous laughs which belonged to Mikoto and Itachi
"What time would you like for him to come over" Itachi asked happily
"Uh~ The festivities usually start around two but the fireworks happen after eight or so, so some time around seven would be alright for Sasuke to come" Yang said trying to make this situation better for Sasuke so he doesn't have to spend the entire day being forced to stay at the party
"Alright then, I'll bring him over sometime around six thirty" Itachi stated happily
"Um, okay?" Yang said, not really sure what to say as Sasuke's being forced to do this and she really feels at fault for it
"Great, he'll see you there, bye~" Mikoto said joyfully
"HOLD IT!" Sasuke shouted loudly before the line disconnected
The two girls stared at Yang's Scroll as they weren't sure how to react to what just happened
". . . . . . Well then, seems Sasuke's coming over for the Fourth of July" Yang said after a moment of silence as she was still feeling slightly guilty for his family forcing him to come as Ruby nodded silently before walking away quietly. Yang watched her sister walk away into the kitchen and shrugged before she went back to cleaning her weapon "This is going to be interesting" Yang mumbled to herself, not aware of the smile appearing on her face at the thought of Sasuke coming over
Sasuke grumbled a bit as he approached the front door of Yang's house as he rang the doorbell. Sasuke couldn't believe he was being forced to do this when he could be doing a job with Itachi, which reminds him
"Would you let go already" Sasuke hissed at the Itachi clone that was holding his arm behind his back to keep him from running
"Sorry but the boss wanted me to make sure you get to her house without ditching and I have to agree with him that you probably would if he didn't leave me in charge of getting you here" The clone said with a laugh as Sasuke was about to retort but the door opened Revealing Yang
"Hey you guys, how's it going" Yang said with a smile as the clone let go of Sasuke's arm before Yang noticed
"Doing fine Yang, well I need to get back home now. See you two later and remember Sasuke, behave~" The clone said happily before walking away from the house as Sasuke grumbled threats under his breath as the clone burst into smoke out of view from anyone watching
"You don't have to stay if you don't want to" Yang said abruptly, bringing him out of his thoughts
"Odd, would've thought you wanted me to stay" Sasuke asked calmly with a raised brow
"True I would but I don't want you to force you into something you don't want to do. . . . That and you probably would've just leaved in the middle of the party without anyone noticing" Yang mused with slight shrug
Sasuke stared at Yang for a moment before scoffing in amusement "You know me too well" Sasuke said shaking his head slowly
"How could I not, you make it so blunt about how you don't like get-togethers that much" Yang mused as Sasuke let out soft laugh
"True I do, but I might as well stay seeing as I have nothing better to do for the rest of the day as my family made a point saying they all have something to do so I would have nothing better to do but stay" Sasuke said dryly as he remembered how his entire family cornered him to take his Scroll away to say yes to Yang's invitation. Afterwards when he tried to say no he couldn't because his mother's stare unnerved him too much to try and get out of it. Sure he could easily run out but with Itachi holding his shoulders when the confrontation happen that plan wasn't going to work out at all and had no chance in the matter as he was forced to come today.
"Alright, come on in" Yang said moving to the side to let Sasuke in. Sasuke walked in as Yang closed the door behind him as she walked ahead of him "Were hosting it in the backyard" Yang said as Sasuke followed her to the back of the house and into her backyard where he found himself staring at several people conversing with each other and some kids running around.
"Why are there so many people?" Sasuke asked calmly
"Oh, we actually invite the people on our street to come over on the Fourth of July to celebrate with us" Yang answered calmly
"Ah, I see" Sasuke said simply before noticing Ruby looking over when he arrived came over to them
"Hey Sasuke, good to see you" Ruby said appearing next to Sasuke in a flurry of roses
"Yeah you too" Sasuke replied calmly
"If you want something to eat just ask" Ruby said before disappearing a flurry of roses and back into the crowd of people
Yang nudged his side lightly as Sasuke looked at her as Yang gestured to the tree at the edge of the backyard. Sasuke began walking over to the tree, moving along the crowd with grace that Yang still doesn't understand how someone is able to move so smooth like that
Once Sasuke got to the tree he jumped up to the branch above and sat down against the tree, deciding he might as well wait until this day is over. Sasuke pulled out his Scroll and went through some things he needed to look over on some of his businesses while listening to the sounds of everyone conversing with each other in the backyard.
"You want anything?" Yang asked from below
"I'm good" Sasuke said while keeping his eyes on his Scroll
"You sure, dad is making ribs right now" Yang said
"I'm good Yang" Sasuke repeated dryly
"You sure?" Yang inquired
"I'm sure" Sasuke said more sternly
"Are you really sure" Yang said playfully as she stopped what she was going for a playful conversation when she met Sasuke's gaze that plainly said 'No' "Alright, if you say so" Yang said with a huff before turning back to the crowd as she heard her father call her "I'll come back for you when the fireworks start" Yang said before returning to the crowd of people
Sasuke let out a sigh as he looked up to the sky through the branches and leaves of the tree. The sun was barely nearly the horizon as it setting fairly quickly as he could see the two moons rising on the other horizon
Sasuke let out another sigh as he remembered back to what his brother, as well as what his mother said
'Because she's your friend, and you should at least spend the day with your friends as it is a festive holiday where friends get together for fun'
If it wasn't for the fact their eyes shown they were lying he would've believe them. Why they were lying he doesn't know
Honestly, why they are pushing him towards Yang all the time is getting kind of annoying but still he didn't try to put up much of a fight when Itachi was dragging him here.
Sasuke wouldn't admit it but if his brother didn't drag him here he wouldn't have come on his own, even if Yang asked him. He's been second guessing his actions around her for some reason and he doesn't know why, all he knows he enjoys being around Yang's cheerful self.
"Sasuke"
He wouldn't admit it, but he really does like that annoying blonde, even if he will never say it to her face
"Sasuke"
It was something about her that makes him, happy. No, not happy but something more but he can't put a finger on the emotion on it just yet
"SASUKE!" Yang shouted as Sasuke fumbled keeping himself centered on the tree branch when Yang shout knocked his train of thought out.
". .What is it?" Sasuke asked calmly
"It's time for the fireworks" Yang stated as she gestured to the entire crowd gathered in one spot as they were pulling out several types of high end fireworks while the kids, Ruby including, were playing with sparklers.
"Oh" Sasuke said as he jumped out of the tree and landed next to Yang
The two of them walked over to the crowd as Taiyang lit the first firework as it shot into the air. It exploded in the air with a loud whistle as it exploded in a vast array of colors
"Glad you're joining us Sasuke" Taiyang said as Sasuke shrugged "Come, light one these bad boys while the others get ready setting theirs up" Taiyang said while holding a lighter for Sasuke
Sasuke shrugged and took the lighter as he looked at the types of fireworks he could launch into the air
He found one with blue spirals on it and lit the fuse. It shot up in the air with and exploded in a crosette blast of blue lights before it turned to several popping explosions of white lights
"I never really understood the point of this holiday, what's it about again?" Sasuke asked as he handed the lighter back to Taiyang as he and the other adults began lighting their separate fireworks
"Essentially about how Vale being the younger kingdom to be formed and was put under control by Vacou before rebelling and gaining our freedom as a free kingdom" Yang summarized as fireworks exploded in the background
"I know that, I meant why do we launch fireworks into the air without concern?" Sasuke deadpanned as a firework went off in the background
"Because why not" Taiyang said happily
"I agree" Yang said with a large smile as Sasuke stared at them before sighing and shaking his head
"I'll never understand people love and exploding things" Sasuke said still shaking his head
"Just go with it" Yang said with a chuckle
"One of these days you're going to do something stupid and I'll be there to tell you its your fault" Sasuke said shaking his head with mirth
"You say that but you'll probably be there with me, doing something stupid as well" Yang said nudging him as Sasuke scoffed
Sasuke shook his head a smile appeared on his face "Usuratonkachi" Sasuke said as Yang punched his shoulder
"Oh shut it you bastard" Yang said playfully with a smile as Sasuke had to shake his head with mirth. He really didn't understand the point of blowing shit up but he guessed its to bring people together and have fun.
Sasuke looked in the corner of his eyes to see Yang looking up at the sky in awe and wonder. He had a soft smile on his face and guessed he could get used to doing stuff like this only to see her smile.
Well I Hope you all enjoyed this holiday chapter. . . Even though its a few days late
Well I'll be working on the main story again so expect it in a week or so. Also I feel the need to just spoil something about what I'm planning to do. I don't know why but I feel like the need to spoil something for you all about it. . . But I won't, so if you excuse me I need to stay focus while writing the main story and- hey look a Ladybug, isn't it cute :)
Huh? Oh right, back to business
Now if you could please leave a comment, review or PM, I'll see you all later, have a great day.
