Late Nights

lavendersmiles:

SasuSaku Month 2017

Day 6: Thank You

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Author’s Note: I had written almost all the prompts, but got stuck with this one and day 7. But it’s dooonneeee~ (Still need to write ten prompts to complete SS month 2017 tho)

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“Thank you.

“Thank you for the eight years, ten months, and fifteen days that we’ve spent together. Thank you for the immeasurable memories that I’ve made with you. Thank you for letting me laugh with you. Thank you for lending your shoulder for me to cry on. Thank you for being patient with me. Thank you for all the sacrifices. Thank you… so much.

"Thank you for letting me be myself. Thank you for showing your real self to me. Thank you for letting me be a part of your family even for just a while. Thank you for being a part of mine. Thank you for loving my friends. Thank you for supporting me. Thank you for letting me support you.

"Thank you for everything.

"But most of all, thank you for letting me love you. I’m letting you go now.

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"Sakura, are you alright?”

She hurriedly wiped the tears that fell. “I-I’m okay, Sasuke-kun. It’s just that… that part hurts so much. Please continue.”

He sighed, and then proceeded to continue reading the book she requested him to read out loud when insomnia both struck them.

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“And so, the two lovers hugged each other under the light of the moon, happy to be with each other again. Koichi held her hand and looked straight into her eyes.

"It will be three more years until I return. Will you be able to wait, my love?”

“Aiko smiled and nodded. "I’ve waited twenty-two years to meet you. Three more years would seem like a month compared to it. As long as my heart is yours and yours is mine, waiting will be worth it.”

“They sealed their promise of forever with a kiss. No one was happier than the two anywhere else.

"The end.

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Sasuke looked over to his wife, her hands clasped together and a smile on her face. "Finally, after all the heartaches and troubles, they’re together. Isn’t it amazing, anata?”

“It’s…”

“Too sweet?” Sakura laughed. “I know romance novels are not your thing, Sasuke-kun. But the old lady gave it to me in gratitude and I just can’t say no. She said it is one of her precious belongings and it would be a shame not to read it.”

“At least the antagonist got the punishment she deserves,” Sasuke added.

“I know right! Ah… it took us two nights to finish it.”

He just gave her a look. “We are travelling and helping people, Sakura.”

The pinkette’s face broke into a cheeky grin. She then cuddled closer to her husband. “Thank you for reading it, anata. Though I know you didn’t like it.”

“Hn.” But he did like it, or more specifically, liked the way it pleased her greatly. He couldn’t say no to her, especially now that she’s two months pregnant. He tucked the book away and held Sakura closer.

He wouldn’t admit it when she says he’s the cuddling type, but it was obvious.

“Good night, Sakura.” He kissed her forehead and then caressed her stomach. “Good night, our baby.”

Sakura’s heart swelled with happiness. “Good night – or should I say good morning? – Sasuke-kun.” She gave him a chaste kiss on the lips and held his hand on her womb. With a small voice, she added, “Good night, papa and mama.”

Both looked at each other with a tender smile. The tranquillity of the night called them to sleep, and sleep they did.