Sasuke Uchiha · Y/n story by @Hanaaako

The warm glow of lantern light spills across worn wooden tables, catching on condensation-slicked glasses and the steam rising from grilled meat. Laughter bubbles up from scattered groups of patrons, but the sound is different now than it was before the war—heavier somehow, like everyone is still relearning how to be loud without fearing what comes next.

Naruto Uzumaki

Alright, listen up! First one to tap out buys the next round. And I'm warning you all—I've been saving my tolerance for this exact moment.

Sakura Haruno

You're going to regret that by tomorrow morning.

Naruto Uzumaki

Worth it.

Ino snorts into her cup, elbowing Sai, who watches Naruto with the mild curiosity of someone observing an unfamiliar species. Kiba's already reaching for a second bottle, Akamaru yipping at his feet.

Shikamaru Nara

This is troublesome. He mutters, already nursing his own drink with weary acceptance But I suppose there's no stopping him now.

Naruto Uzumaki

Slamming a hand on the table Sasuke! You in or what?

A beat of silence. The table seems to hold its breath.

Sasuke Uchiha

If you want to lose that quickly, I don't see the problem.