Chapter 32: Year 14, Month 11

When Sakura woke up on her birthday, she had no idea why there was a smokey smell. It hadn't been there when she went to bed, and she knew there was no way Sasuke could've burned whatever he had made himself for breakfast. Another reason would be that the house was burning down, but since nobody was yelling 'Mom get out of bed! The house is on fire!' Sakura was pretty sure that wasn't it either.

The second the smoke alarm went off, however, Sakura jumped out of bed and ran downstairs, only to find Sanosuke and Keiko waving towels in front of the stove to get the massive amount of smoke pouring out of it out of the house.

Sakura coughed, waving her arms around. "What are you two doing?! Are you trying to burn the house down?!"

"No way, mom!"

"Momma, we were trying to make you breakfast for your birthday, but..."

"Things got out of hand!"

Sakura blinked, the smoke finally clearing away and she just looked around the kitchen, noticing all the broken egg shells, the three bowls that looked like they were filled-or had been filled-with either pancake or waffle mix, and the many flour hand prints on the counter, most likely courtesy of Keiko and her fascination with things that left her hand prints all over.

"Aw," Sakura gave the two a smile, before hugging them both and trying to help them clean up. "That was very sweet of you guys. However, next time, I think you should let your father help..."

"He was helping." Sanosuke nodded, grabbing the broom and trying to sweep up a pile of flour Keiko had left.

"Daddy went to get your present, momma! He told us not to burn the house down..." Keiko hung her head and sighed.

Sakura started laughing, shaking her head. "I see! Still, thank you both, but next time your dad leaves you like that, stop. Wait for him to get home, all right?"

"Yes, ma'am..."

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After cleaning up the kitchen, Sakura stayed with Sanosuke and Keiko, helping them work on the waffles-she finally figured it out when Sanosuke asked for the waffle iron-and bacon, before having to run off when Satomi start crying.

She knew the very moment Sasuke got home, when he asked the deal was with the smokey smell that hit him the second he walked in, and she could hear him sigh when Sanosuke explained what happened and that Sakura had to help them out.

"Sasuke-kun, be calm! I was fine with helping!" Sakura giggled a little when Sasuke looked at her, not even bothering to glare, probably because it was her birthday.

"You shouldn't have had to help them though..." Sasuke sighed, sitting down at the table and tossing a bow at Sakura, who caught it right away.

"Well, you shouldn't have left them alone! You know Sanosuke inherited my inability to cook."

"Mom!"

Sakura smiled at Sanosuke, shaking her head. "It was a joke, Sanosuke. Well, kind of."

Sanosuke pouted, before he turned back to the stove and pulled the skillet of eggs off, setting it on the table. "Not fair..."

Sakura giggled again, opening the box Sasuke had thrown at her, instantly 'ooh'ing over the silver bracelet. "This is the one I've wanted since Sanosuke was little!"

"I haven't been able to get it until now because the stupid store was always sold out."

Sakura nodded, slipping on the bracelet and kissing Sasuke. "Thank you, Sasuke-kun."

"You're welcome."

"Mom, dad!" Sanosuke and Keiko yelled at the same time, sheilding their eyes while Sakura laughed and Sasuke rolled his eyes.

Crazy kids...

Author's Note: I had such a hard time figuring out what the kids were going to do for Sakura's birthday. I mean, the twins are only 3 months, so, it was going to be all Sasuke, Sanosuke, and Keiko.

Guys, guys. School is starting again on the 19th for me. D:
BUT HERE'S A LITTLE BIT OF GOOD NEWS.
It's supposed to be my last year of school ever, unless I decide to go back in the future. :D
I'M IN CLASS FOUR DAYS A WEEK THIS NEXT SEMESTER. :( But, at least I get two professors I've had before for my English Comp 2 and Flash courses. :3 And I get to keep working in the same place I have been all summer, so. :) I actually can't wait for my classes to start. I'm excited~

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