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Special Connection

SasuSaku Month 2017

Day 29: Connected Feelings

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"First of all, thank you for allowing me to have this interview in you amazing mansion, Sasuke and Sakura," Ino, famous magazine editor and friend of the Uchihas, smiled as she took a seat on a rather comfy armchair in the living room. The married couple sat at the sofa across from her.

"It's actually more convenient for us, Ino, so no biggie," Sakura confirmed.

"I only agreed because I lost the bet," Sasuke piped in. His wife chuckled and held his hand. "Take it as a lesson not to bet with me, anata. Besides, I owe Ino a favor. She wanted this interview very badly."

He sighed, giving in. A maid came to serve them drinks and some snacks. After a few minutes of eating and idle chatter, Ino finally started with the main reason why she came.

"So as you know, I'm making a feature about modern couples and their families. Sasuke, a general in the army, and Sakura, chief doctor of Konoha hospital. You guys have been married for five years now, and you have Sarada, my precious goddaughter. So tell me, how it is like after saying your wedding vows?

The couple looked at each other and smiled tenderly. "I think the major difference is moving into one house," Sakura responded. "Other than that, nothing much changed... well... aside from my last name. Sasuke-kun's my friend, first of all. We fell in love, became a couple, and got married. Throughout those years of knowing each other, it felt natural just being together."

"We still learn new things about each other, though," Sasuke supplemented.

Ino nodded. "You guys are super busy as well. I know Sasuke has to go around a lot. And you, Sakura, being the chief doctor is no joke. How do you find some family and couple time?"

"It can be tricky," Sakura admitted. "Sometimes our free time doesn't match. But we make sure that as much as possible dinners and Sunday mornings are allotted for us. When our schedule allows, we take vacations too. It just needs perfect time management."

"And when you guys are apart, how do you ease the loneliness?"

Sakura smiled and rested her head on her husband's shoulder. "Modern technology is a blessing, of course. We send our good morning texts, have calls as long as possible… like a true couple in a long distance relationship. Absence does make the heart grow fonder in our case. At the end of the day, we know that we have each other to come home to."

A gentle smile appeared on Sasuke's face. "Though we're apart, we know that our feelings are truly connected."

"And how do you confirm that?"

Suddenly they heard the pitter patter of little feet, followed by a giggle. Both Sakura and Sasuke smiled as their daughter came towards them, obviously awake from her nap and running away from the maids in charge of her. The pinkette opened her arms and the little girl hugged her mother. She laid her on her lap and her parents held her chubby hand.

"Because we have her, our daughter Sarada," Sasuke answered.