A/N: Hi, I've been trying to update twice a week, and somehow I managed. I updated this early only because I'm going to be super busy this week for school. It's basically my last week of school until I'm free, so I'll be able to update either the weekend or just next week. It depends. I just wanted to get something out to you guys. It's short but sweet. I hope you will enjoy. It's finally Sasuke's birthday. I was for some reason, very emotional while writing this. I even cried (it was past midnight when I started writing this so). I'm probably just being oddly emotional.

Anyways, enough of my ramblings. Once again, I hope you enjoy and thank you all for supporting.

Disclaimer: I do not own anything.

Sasuke didn't get enough sleep. He woke up the next day too excited. He had no idea what was going to happen. His master had said it was a special day today, but he couldn't think of anything that would be considered special.

Naruto kept Sasuke busy by giving him things to practice on in his room. Then he sent Sakura off to go buy some things. Naruto decided to stay with Sasuke while he waited for Sakura's return. Naruto felt a little sorrow for Sasuke. The kit didn't even know it was his birthday and the fact he was turning twenty one. He had to live with that for all these years. But Naruto noticed the extra excitement from the kit, since he had said today would be special.

Naruto himself was excited as well though. He was never really excited about birthdays, not even his own. But the fact he was celebrating Sasuke's birthday, it made him looking forward to it. And the fact that he would be the first to celebrate Sasuke's birthday made him feel very special. He wanted to make Sasuke happy.

When Sakura returned, Naruto told Sasuke to continue practicing. He also told him not to leave the room at all, and he knew that Sasuke would obey.

He went downstairs to talk to Sakura.

"You got everything?" He asked.

"Yup! I can't believe he's turning twenty one."

"I don't believe it either. I didn't even know he was older than me, only by three months, thank god."

Sakura had gotten more fish for Sasuke, since it was currently his favourite food. They bought him fresh salmon to cook. Sakura got started on cooking the fish.

It was about noon when they had everything set up. Sakura even bought a cake for Sasuke. Even though Sasuke didn't like sweets as much, they decided he should still get that experience. To try and lessen the sweetness, they got him a fruit cake.

"Okay! It's ready!" Sakura exclaimed.

"Okay, I'll go get Sasuke, and you get everyone else."

Naruto was glad Kyuubi wasn't here at all. Usually he caved in the basement and never came out unless something interested him, but he was at Minato's home doing business that Naruto didn't care for at the time.

Naruto went upstairs with a piece of cloth. When he opened the door Sasuke picked up his papers to show Naruto. But instead of praising him like he usually would, Naruto blinded Sasuke by wrapping the piece of cloth around Sasuke's eyes. He made sure to go to his closet to retrieve the colourfully wrapped gift he had bought yesterday. Sasuke's ears perked at the noise the wrapping made.

Sasuke had no idea what was going on. He was both excited and scared. He personally didn't like being blinded, but he trusted his master.

Naruto carefully guided Sasuke down the stairs and into the kitchen.

Once they entered the kitchen. Sasuke could feel the presence of many others, and a wonderful smell of fish. What was going on?

Naruto sat Sasuke down on his cushion on the floor. In front of Sasuke was his fish, cake (which was lit), and the gift Naruto bought. When Naruto untied the blindfold, everyone cheered.

"Happy Birthday Sasuke!" They all said in unison.

Sasuke just looked dumbfounded. He looked around seeing all the smiling faces of everyone else. He slowly let things process. It's my..birthday?

They all started to sing the Happy Birthday Song.

"Now you make a wish and blow out the candles." Sakura smiled, when they finished singing.

Sasuke looked up at her still a little clueless. He simply followed her instructions and just blew out the candles, not making a wish.

Sakura smiled, but looked at Naruto.

"He's not even reacting." She whispered.

"He might just be shocked." He whispered back.

"Hey Sasuke," Naruto smiled, "this is for you." He handed Sasuke the colourfully wrapped gift.

Sasuke looked up at his master and gently took the gift. I thought it was his? Sasuke felt a little excitement come back to him as he opened the gift. But when he saw it, he froze.

It was the stuffed cat he was looking at when he and Naruto first went into town together in the bookstore. Sasuke didn't even know that his master was paying attention to him during that time.

Sasuke carefully held the stuffed animal in his hands as if it would break. Then everything came to him. It was his birthday. His first birthday. For all these years, he wished to at least know his date of birth. He never expected to be told in this matter. He felt like he all of a sudden had a place in the world, and that he almost..mattered.

Sasuke lowered his head.

"Sasuke? What's wrong?" Naruto bent down to look at Sasuke.

Sasuke was trembling now. Tears started dripping down his face. He was never so happy in his life. All these years of not knowing. He felt so blessed to be with master. He went all the way back to when his master first bought him and the first impressions. He hated his master at first. He was cruel and mean, but soon he started to change. Sasuke didn't even get to clearly view on how much his master had changed. He couldn't believe how happy he was with his master. And now they're celebrating his birthday that he spent his whole life trying to figure out?

"Sasuke..are you not happy?" Naruto saw the tears and became worried.

Sasuke quickly shook his head because it was the opposite! Despite his tears, Sasuke held the stuffed animal in front of him and look up at Naruto. He then gave Naruto one of his brightest smiles, while tears still streamed down his face.

"Oh Sasuke..you're welcome." Naruto tightly hugged Sasuke.

Sasuke hugged him back as tight as he could, while holding his gift, and cried his heart out. Naruto rubbed Sasuke's back to soothe him.

Sasuke wasn't just crying because of his birthday though. It was all his emotions from the past and present. It felt good that someone was there to comfort him again.

Naruto somehow felt emotionally connected to Sasuke, in a sense that he understood the feelings Sasuke felt. He could just feel that raw emotion pour out from the kit that it had affected him as well.

When Sasuke calmed down, he let go of Naruto and gave him a sheepish smile. Naruto messed Sasuke's hair and gave a grin back.

"Are you happy?"

Sasuke nodded, wiping his tears with his sleeve. Suddenly his stomach growled and everyone lightly laughed.

"Sakura cooked you salmon this time, I'm sure you'll like it. How about you eat now. You can try the cake later."

Sasuke nodded again. He shifted back into his seat and started nibbling on the fish. Soon the other maids who didn't know Sasuke as well started to leave. This left Sasuke, Naruto, Sakura, and Ino. Sasuke liked it that way better though, but he would much rather spend it with just his master. He liked Sakura and Ino, but sometimes he found them too noisy.

When Sasuke was done eating the fish, Sakura cut into the cake, giving a slice to Sasuke. Sasuke took the fork he was given and started to eat the cake. He actually liked the fruits in the cake, despite it being sweet. He avoided a lot of the frosting, but he really enjoyed it. Sasuke's stuffed cat sat on his lap the whole time.

Naruto wanted to spend the rest of the day doing what Sasuke wanted. When Naruto asked Sasuke what he wanted to do, Sasuke simply pointed to Naruto and then the backdoor. He tried signalling that he wanted to be with his master alone, and go outside. Sakura and Ino were disappointed, but Naruto was very pleased. Naruto shooed the pouting girls away and lead Sasuke outside.

"Can I trust you not to run?"

Sasuke nodded. There was no way he'd run after what his master did for him on his first birthday. In fact, Sasuke couldn't even picture himself running away. He enjoyed being here. He was the happiest he's ever been.

Naruto tried having Sasuke put on the sandals he bought him, but Sasuke refused. He liked the way the grass felt on his feet. He started scampering to the flowers to look at them once again. He refused to let go of his cat, having it in his arms the whole time.

"Do you want some to add with your rose?"

Sasuke eagerly nodded, making Naruto chuckle.

"Go ahead, pick as many as you want. Make sure to get it long enough though."

Naruto picked a flower by its stem, showing Sasuke the length it should be.

Sasuke spent almost an hour carefully choosing each and every flower he wanted. He made sure to pick them all out perfectly. He had a grand total of twenty flowers in his hand. He showed them to Naruto in excitement. He then searched in his hand full of flowers and picked out a nice deep orange one. He shyly gave it to Naruto to keep.

"Is this for me?"

Sasuke turned away and nodded.

"Thank you Sasuke." Naruto smiled.

This made Sasuke get all flustered. He nodded dumbly, not knowing what to do. Naruto sat on the bench and told Sasuke to sit with him. Sasuke easily complied and started to sit, but he was grabbed by the blonde. Naruto made Sasuke sit on his lap. He wrapped his arms around the kit and whispered in his ear.

"Happy birthday Sasuke."

Sasuke felt his heart skip a beat. He was so happy. He found himself becoming very comfortable in his master's lap. He relaxed and leaned back, enjoying that warmth behind him. Naruto started to pet Sasuke, causing him to purr. Soon Sasuke felt himself becoming drowsy. His grip on the flowers started to loosen, so Naruto placed them on the side. Sasuke somehow managed to keep a strong hold on his cat though. Sasuke curled up against Naruto, wishing this moment could last forever.

Then he realized that he didn't make a wish before blowing out the candles like Sakura had said. Sasuke never believed in wishes, but maybe it was okay this time.

A wish.

Sasuke opened his eyes that he didn't know were closed and looked up at his master. He then leaned towards the blonde into a chaste kiss.

Ah, I wish I could be with master forever.