More Than A Memory|| sasuke · Y/n story by @plamy2603

The Konoha sun hung lazy and golden over Training Ground Seven. Late afternoon. Warm enough that the cicadas hadn't stopped their humming.

Uzumaki Naruto

panting You— doubles over —cheated. There's no way you got taller in the last two minutes.

Y/N tilted her head, arms crossed, that impossible smile playing at her lips.

???

I didn't get taller. You're just bad at range.

Naruto

Was not!

Two figures sat on the low stone wall bordering the field. Close enough to watch. Far enough to pretend they weren't.

Haruno Sakura

quietly She's settling in fast.

Beside her, Sasuke didn't answer. His gaze hadn't moved from the training field. From Y/N.

Sakura

forcing lightness I mean. It's only been a few weeks. Surprised she's already comfortable enough to yell at Naruto.

A pause. The kind that stretched too long.

Uchiha Sasuke

still watching She's not afraid of him.

Sakura

laughs, a little tight Afraid of Naruto? Who's afraid of Naruto?

???

Across the field—Y/N dodged a wild swing, laughing as she ducked under Naruto's arm. It was a bright sound. Uncalculated. Free.

Sakura

swallows Does she...

She didn't finish the question. Didn't need to.

???

Does she remind you of her?

The air shifted. Just barely. A muscle in Sasuke's jaw tensed.

Sasuke

slowly No.

One word. Simple. Final.