When they arrived, their father was already home from his mission. He met her at the front door when they rang the doorbell.
> Oh Sakura ... it's just you ... and you are? <
> Sasuke. Sasuke Uchiha. <
> Aha. All right, come in. 'He yawned. > So, you are the Sasuke Uchiha, huh? Something great to have you here. Oh, and Sakura, there will be dinner soon. 'He was just getting the butter out of the refrigerator.
> Sasuke, do you want to eat with us? <
"Yes, please." He went upstairs to Sakura's room and looked around. (Not much has changed, has it?) He was happy to be back in Konoha. To be with Sakura again. Naruto a little too. > I hope she doesn't hate me too much for leaving ... <
> Sasuke, it's okay. "Then Sasuke noticed that he was thinking out loud again. He winced and blushed.