Rating: T

Genre: Family / Fluff / Humor

AU: Designer AU mixed with Drink Your Fill (Vampire x Werewolf) AU

Beta read by: TyyTyy. Thank you, darling!

Summary: Sasuke has always been designing his family's costumes for Halloween and winning the best-dressed prize. But this year, his daughter has other plans.

A/N: I wanted to write a Halloween fic and this is what I came up with! Better late than never. I hope you enjoy it. :)

I don't own Naruto/Boruto.

"Okay. Please take care of it." Sasuke ended the call and put his phone away.

Now that it was silent, he took a deep breath and opened his personal sketchbook. He flipped around until he found a blank page and held the pencil to the page. Before the lead even made contact, his phone rang.

Sasuke grimaced and picked up the phone. He already told his assistant to take care of it! What did he want—the name on the screen made his anger wash away in an instant.

He picked up. "Sakura."

"Sasuke-kun!" Her sweet voice made the corner of his lips curl up. "Have you decided what we're going as to this year's party?"

His eyes lowered back on the blank page. "Not yet, but I plan to go as vampires. I will bring some sketches for you to choose later."

His wife giggled. "Vampires again? We always go as that."

Sasuke smirked. "And we always win best dressed." Every year, at Ino's charity Halloween Party, Sasuke always designed and hand-tailored their costumes, making them look like the best-dressed vampire family ever. Besides, their fair complexion and natural grace and elegance screamed vampires.

Sakura teased. "I wouldn't be too confident, darling. I heard Boruto was going to design costumes for his family this year."

"Tch. I design better than him." Why did his wife have to tease him all the time? He transferred the phone to his left hand so he could draw. They already went as traditional Dracula looking vampires last year, this time, he wanted to go with something modern, sleek, fashionable. Not like the previous years weren't. Hell no. Sasuke only designed the best costumes, like how he designed the best clothes.

Sakura started laughing and chatting a little more. As he listened, his hand flew all over the blank page, filling it with ideas and options.

For himself, a jacket with a high collar, and well-fitting pants. All black. One that accentuates his shoulders and height. To finish, he added the Uchiha logo on the lapel. No capes! Who needed that to look like a vampire? Certainly not an Uchiha.

For his wife, a luscious red dress with a low back, one that dipped until her lower back. No capes, too. Sasuke played around with makeup and accessory details instead.

Last but not least, his precious daughter. Although she was a lot older now, and would sometimes complain she was too old for costume parties, Sasuke still loved to design clothes for her. He smirked. As if playing dress-up wasn't her career at the moment. He sketched her in a red sleeveless blouse and high waisted blank pants. He then gave her a jacket quite similar to his, placing in dainty details for her.

Carefully, he ripped the pages out and laid them down together. It looked cohesive, stylish, and modern.

"Sasuke-kun, are you sketching?"

Sasuke smiled and put the pencil down. "Aa. I finished the first set of options. But I think it's already the best."

Sakura giggled. "If you say so, darling. I can't wait to see them. Sarada will be home tonight, will you come home for dinner?"

His daughter was coming home? Perfect!

"Aa. I'll show you two the sketches after dinner."

"Okay!" She sounded so excited it made him grin. "I'll talk to you later, darling."

"Aa." He waited for her to end the call and then placed his phone down. Sasuke eyed the sketches again and then went around his studio to look for cloth samples. This was going to be perfect.

After dinner, Sasuke went ahead to the living room, his sketchbook and a cup of tea in hand. Sarada was herded in after him by her mother. She held on to her mug full of ice cream, and so did Sakura. Sarada sat across her father, while Sakura sat next to Sasuke.

"What's this about?"

Sasuke looked at his daughter, she had grown so much. He remembered dressing her up every year on Halloween. They went through the basics-Disney Princesses, a witch, a Bee, and even as a Vulpix. It was only when she hit eighteen did he start to dress them as vampires. Now that she was twenty-three, the excitement was still ever so present.

"To discuss our costumes for Ino's party," Sasuke explained and brought out his sketches.

Sarada transferred to sit next to him and took a look.

"Oh, darling, this looks beautiful." Sakura grinned.

"Vampires? Again?" Sarada looked at her father. "Seriously?"

The last word stung Sasuke. "Don't you like them?"

"No, I do. It's just…" she looked at her parents. "Again? And like…" Sarada bit her lower lip before telling her parents, "Boruto asked me if we could go matching this year."

What?! "Why is that?" He then turned to his wife. "I thought he was designing their family's costumes?"

Before Sakura could reply, Sarada explained, "He is! They're going as a werewolf family, but Hima and auntie Hinata are basically humans."

"And what are you supposed to go as? Little Red Riding Hood?" Sasuke couldn't help it, the snark just slipped out, earning him a light slap on his shoulder and an admonishing look from Sakura.

"Sasuke-kun!"

Sarada blushed. "No, actually. I would be going as a vampire, as well. But… maybe with a slightly different look?"

Sakura held her hand up. "Wait, wait. Boruto and Naruto are going as werewolves?" Sarada nodded, and Sakura continued. "Is he basing this off Drink Your Fill?"

Their daughter excitedly nodded. "Yeah! Boruto recently finished the book and he loved it."

Sakura grinned. "That's nice. I liked that book, too. The werewolf family suits them!"

"Right?" Sarada gushed. "And Boruto fits the personality as well!"

Sakura hummed and agreed. "Come to think of it, the protagonist reminds me of you, Sarada."

"That's what Boruto said, too!"

Sasuke was looking left and right rapidly as they continued to talk. The more Sakura agreed with how much of a good idea it was for the Uzumaki's to go as these book characters, the more betrayed he felt. She was supposed to be on his side! To convince their daughter to have matching costumes with the Uchihas.

"The protagonist is a half-vampire, right?" Sakura asked. "And her mother is a turned human?"

Sasuke was lost. What on Earth were his wife and daughter reading?

"Yeah! And her papa is a pure-royal vampire."

Seriously. What was this book even about?

Sakura sighed dreamily. "And oh, the tale of forbidden and young love."

Sasuke internally grimaced. What kind of crap was this story made of? It sounded so cliche.

"But still emphasizing the importance of family and duty!" Sarada exclaimed proudly. "Not going to lie, the vampire girl and werewolf boy make a hot couple. Destined for each other!"

Vampire girl and werewolf boy? Wait a minute. Didn't Sarada mention Boruto was going as a werewolf and her as a vampire? Just what was this boy insinuating now?

"Darling!" Sakura held on to his arm, shaking him awake from his inner monologue. "Why don't we go as that? The protagonist's family are vampires, too!"

Despite his expression looking as cool and collected as always, the moment their eyes met, Sakura's eyes widened by the tiniest bit and they went silent.

Sarada watched on and blinked a few times. "Should I leave? You two are doing it again."

Sakura shook her head and waved her hand. "Oh no, darling, stay!" She laughed. "Our costumes are always made by your father and they look lovely, don't they?"

Although her tone was sweet, Sarada knew there was something else to that tone. She chewed on her lower lip and looked at her father, contemplating what her answer would be. To please dad? Or blow off Boruto?

There had to be some middle ground here. Right?

"Why don't I give Boruto a call, and Papa," she gave him a small smile. "Do you want to read the book as well? I could loan you my copy."

Sasuke didn't say a word, yet his daughter picked up that he was lost and getting left out with the conversation. Her offer to include him was one he would not pass up. "Thank you."

She grinned and got off the sofa. "Let me get you the book so you can start tonight, and I'll give Boruto a call. Are you free tomorrow, Papa? We'll go to your office and have lunch with you."

Can it be just you? For the longest time, Sasuke wanted to hear his daughter ask him for another father-daughter date. Not that he took it against her. To be fair, he didn't ask her for one, too. They had both been so busy. Sasuke would never turn her down, but bringing Boruto along made him suspicious. "I'll free up my schedule," he responded. "I can make us a reservation."

"Yay!" Sarada cheered, leaned in, and gave his cheek a quick kiss. "It'll be fun." She then raced upstairs to her room, assuming that she was going to fetch the book.

Sasuke didn't move but slowly turned to face his wife. She was grinning from ear to ear. "What?"

"Warming up to Boruto now, huh?" Sakura teased.

"No."

She laughed. "Give him a chance!"

Never. He did not speak.

"Come on, Sasuke-kun. He seems really nice, and has quite the talent."

Sasuke visibly cringed. "Not you, too." Everyone had been pestering him to take Boruto on as a student. Even the boy came to his studio every so often, to ask him, again and again, to take him as a student. His annoying best friend called him about it ever since he found out, too.

Sakura only leaned on his shoulder. "I want our daughter to be happy, but I want you to be happy, too."

Sasuke held on to her hand. "I'm always happy, Sakura. I have you and Sarada."

She didn't respond, only closed her eyes and snuggled closer. Sasuke sighed. He would do anything for his family. Everything he has ever done was for his two girls. If Sarada wanted to go as this book character, he would let her. Under the condition, he still designed her clothes.

"Here it is!" Sarada held the book up high and even the cover had Sasuke cringing. A vampire girl drinking blood out of a half turned werewolf boy's neck. Shit. It gave him war flashbacks of the time that he asked for advice from his mentor on how to bond better with his daughter, and Kakashi gave him a porn book.

Sasuke accepted the book and started leafing through the pages. Sarada sat down next to him and picked up her ice cream mug again and started eating. "Papa, it's not a porn book, okay? But some parts do get a little hot."

He slammed the book shut. Regret already washing over him.

"I swear it's not!" Sarada waved her hands around. "The plot is really good, you know? And I think you'll like the vampire girl's dad. He's one of my favorite characters because," Her lips curled up a bit. "He reminds me a lot of you, Papa."

Sasuke's eyes instantly softened. She was precious. If reading this book would make her happy, his meetings and clients be damned. He already made a mental note to tell his assistant to cancel all his meetings for tomorrow. Except for lunch. He was definitely going to lunch.

Sasuke was reading all night and got halfway by the time he needed to drive to work. It focused more on the main couple, but Sarada was right. The vampire father did remind him a lot of himself. He had done a lot of bad things in the past, ran away, and tried to start anew. All of his successes never seemed to satiate him until he met the love of his life and started a family. Reconnected to his old friends, and built a life.

His daughter was right. There was no explicit sex in the book, but there were so many implied scenes. Remembering his wife's words, that the protagonist reminded her of Boruto and Sarada, made Sasuke pinch the bridge of his nose. It's not that he didn't like Boruto for Sarada. It was more like… she's still a baby! She's only in her early twenties! At the peak of her modeling career! She shouldn't be spending time with that rascal of a designer. Even if he was… making a name for himself.

Sasuke looked through his emails, and at his calendar. Nothing major and all of his meetings were moved. He was determined to finish this book and sketch up new looks. There was no real time frame given in the book, but there was no mention of technology, so Sasuke assumed it was olden times, but he still wanted to incorporate his earlier sketches. He laid out version one on his desk as he read.

His phone rang and he read the message, "Papa, we will bring food to your studio instead! Boruto has a great idea for the costumes. :)"

He made a quick reply and went back to reading. Despite wanting to be stubborn and refusing collaboration with Boruto, the book's plot was growing on him, and the book also gave a lot of leeway for interpretation.

Just moments after he read the book, he quickly got to work. Capes? What was he thinking, not adding capes? Capes were the coolest things on this planet and he needed them on their costumes. Now. He kept his initial design for himself but tweaked it a bit and added a simple and short cape. But the fabric would have to do all the heavy lifting for him.

He changed Sakura's look to be a bit more practical, making the skirt significantly shorter, but adding boots and a cape that fell to her knees, as well. A lighter color, this time. To match the character's light yet fiery personality. She was described as spring personified and Sasuke seriously started to wonder if the author of this book based it off Sakura.

As for Sarada, he gave her shorts, instead. The boots went half-way up her shins, and a cape similar to his, with a tinge of red. The protagonist was always moving around the forest with the werewolf, and therefore, she needed a more practical look. He was quite accomplished with his versions and not after long, his daughter and Boruto came into his office, holding up packs of food.

The three of them settled on the table and exchanged pleasantries. It took him a while to be at ease, but with his daughter by his side and laughing so freely around Boruto, he relaxed after a while. Perhaps this boy really wasn't so bad after all. Maybe.

"Sasuke-san," Boruto opened up his sketchbook and showed him the costume ideas he had. "These are my designs for Hima and Mom." They were a little more rustic, and definitely costumes by the look of it, Sasuke was impressed with the details, but it lacked a bit of originality. He had talent, but so much more to learn.

"And these are mine and dad's." Sasuke's eyes bulged. Boruto held back the originality of his mom and sister because it poured all out on his and Naruto's costume.

It was practically two costumes. One with full attire, as Boruto explained, how they looked as humans. The other was their half-turned selves. It looked absolutely feral, and… exactly how Sasuke imagined they would look in the book. He made no comment, only nodded his approval. Perhaps this boy really did have what it takes to be the next big thing. Maybe.

"I made these for you, Sarada, and Auntie Sakura, but…" He looked over at the sketches that Sasuke had placed on the table. "I think yours looks way cooler."

He smirked. Of course, it did. He was a seasoned designer!

"They do look cool, Papa," Sarada grinned. "I like how comfortable it looks, too."

Sasuke nodded. Of course, he had to be true to the book and be practical.

"But still stylish," Boruto added. "Look at these details, too." The two youngsters gushed about the designs, making Sasuke smile. The more he watched them, the more he was reminded of the two book characters. Recalling all the insinuated sex, he immediately perished the thought.

"Then it's settled?" Sasuke spoke up and watched how their gazes comically turned to him. "We will proceed to wear these to Ino's party?"

Boruto's eyes widened. "You're agreeing?"

"Really, Papa?" Sarada's whole face lit up. How could he say no to that?

"Aa."

The two of them hollered and started getting excited. Sasuke had a lot of work to do, but he was looking forward to the end results and for once, a party.

The night was festive, and as per usual, Ino and Sai knew how to throw a beautiful party. Everyone was dressed to the nines, and so was the venue. Although Halloween could be tacky, the Yamanakas knew how to turn it into an elegant affair. Who knew flowers, lights, and some decor could really have a Halloween yet still a Yamanaka vibe to it?

Sasuke wasn't one to mingle with the crowd, but the crowds always loved him. They swarmed him and his wife, asking about their costumes. Sai even came around to compliment Sakura's cape and then turned to Sasuke to remind him it was a costume party, with a wide smile on his face.

"Why did you come in your regular clothes?" Sai asked, that smile still on his face.

Honestly. This guy was asking for it.

Despite being busy, he kept an eye out for his daughter. She seemed to be having a fun time, completely comfortable in her outfit, and everyone was giving her compliments. They seemed to recognize her well enough, but whenever she was with Boruto-and he barely let go of her the entire night-everyone couldn't get enough of their look, knowing exactly who they were. It was a good thing Sasuke read the book, as he had a number of things to say about their outfit based on it. But what he didn't know was there were more books. He was particularly interested in the installment of the Vampire couples' love story.

"That doesn't come out until the first five," Tenten laughed.

"But you said there were only three published for now," Sasuke muttered.

"Exactly!" Tenten then walked away, leaving a frustrated Sasuke behind. Just how long would he have to wait to get his fix? Perhaps he could contact the publisher to get the manuscript… he had to know!

As the night progressed, Boruto and Naruto went to their half-turned costumes, amping up the attention on them as they were half-naked with werewolf ears on their heads and a tail. For an old man, Naruto was still in good shape, and the look suited him well. Not that Sasuke was ever going to say that out loud. Others seemed scandalized, yet the others praised Boruto for doing something so daring. It made Sasuke realize that this whole thing appealed to a certain… kink. That was apparently popular with this crowd. Who would have known? It also irked Sasuke a bit, feeling shown up by the boy, but his daughter was also getting her fair share of recognition, and that pacified him.

"Enjoying yourself, Sasuke-kun?" Sakura asked.

"Aa." Sasuke took a sip of red wine. "It's nearly time for Ino to announce the winners."

Sakura nodded and squeezed his upper arm. "You think we can win this one?"

He smirked. "No doubt."

She laughed. "As confident as always! You can cry on my shoulder if Sarada and Boruto win as best-dressed couple, darling."

Sasuke pouted. Why did his wife have to be such a tease? They were going to win! "I want best-dressed family."

Shino won as most original, which Sasuke wanted to call bullshit on because Shino was always going as a bug guy. But this time… Shino had some real bugs with him. And for the life of Sasuke, did not want to know how he kept those insects at bay.

"Best-dressed couple goes to," Ino looked at the card and grinned, "For the first time ever, Boruto Uzumaki and Sarada Uchiha!"

The crowd went wild, and the two of them went up on stage, Boruto holding on to her hand the entire time, one thing Sasuke surely didn't miss.

"Congratulations!" Ino handed them a giant check. "You two won ten-thousand to be donated to your charity of choice!"

Boruto and Sarada stood on stage to take photos before heading back down on the stage.

"And now," Ino looked at the crowd, "For best-dressed family!"

Sasuke squeezed Sakura's hand. Another win for them. Surely, they would win.

"Wow, another first!" Ino announced, and Sasuke's heart fell. What do you mean first? "We are awarding two families this year, as their costumes were from the same concept, based on the famous Romance novel, Drink Your Fill!"

"Sasuke-kun!" Sakura shook him.

"Congratulations to the Uchiha and Uzumaki family! Awarded Best-dressed as the vampire and werewolf families, respectively! Please come up on stage."

The crowd cheered, and the Uzumakis came up on stage, followed by Boruto and Sarada. Sakura had to shake Sasuke a few times before they both came up, accepting a large check for their charity of choice.

Sakura was trying not to giggle watching her husband sulk. They won, but it wasn't the same kind of victory he was anticipating. He worked so hard on their costumes, and as per usual, everyone noticed but their charity still got the money, and she was sure the magazines would be all over his designs yet again.

He sat on the edge of the bed, looking at the photos from the photo booth that Sakura collected. "Sasuke-kun." She held on to his hand and gave him a warm smile.

Her husband's eyes met hers and he sighed her name, "Sakura."

She squeezed his hand and looked at him tenderly, brushing a lock of hair out of his face. They both didn't say a word. He looked so tired and defeated but as her smile got brighter, so did his face, and it made her heart swell with more love for him each time.

He brought her hand up to his face and brushed his lips on her knuckles. "She's growing up too fast," he whispered.

"You're not going to lose her." This whole thing wasn't about winning or losing a costume party for Sasuke. It was about spending time with his family and letting them know they were the most important people in his life. Sasuke was always afraid he had failed them or is not doing enough. Sakura knew this well and always did her best to assure her husband. "We love you, Sasuke-kun. We're both so proud of you."

He smiled and nodded. "Thank you."

A/N: Happy Halloween! I'm a little late but better late than never. I was chasing a deadline for IGY, to write a Halloween chapter, but this felt a lot easier for me to write, so I just went with it. I ended up writing nearly 4000 words! That's such a feat for me since I struggle to write over a thousand.

For those who are curious, Drink Your Fill is my Vampire x Werewolf AU for SasuSaku & BoruSara. I also have a collection of one-shots titled Sips of Red, in case you want to read. My designer AU is mainly BoruSara but contains SasuSaku as well. You can find most of them in my Say It Again compilation.

Thank you so much for reading and supporting my stories. It means so much to me! Please do leave me a review to let me know what you think!