SasuSaku Month 2017
Day 24: After Winter Comes Spring
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Uchiha Sasuke has never known what spring felt like in his life. His childhood days were filled with happiness and brightness like summer. Later, he experienced fall when he struggled to gain his father’s and his beloved nii-san’s attention.
His years of loneliness and revenge was the long, harsh winter in his life. He spent most of his life in bitter cold it was basically a part of him now.
He saw a glimpse of spring when his teammates accepted him again after the war. Ever since, he yearned to fully experience it. During his road to redemption, it made him hopeful that one day, spring will indeed come to his life. But travelling alone was like the hazy days that came with the changing of the season – in which one’s uncertain if winter has indeed ended and if spring will ever come.
All uncertainty disappeared when Sakura became his wife, officially becoming Uchiha Sakura.
His heart warmed with the thought that he is not the last of the Uchiha any longer. Her love thawed the ice and snow and paved the way for everything to bloom once again. Her love was different from any kind of love he knew, and Sasuke seeks it every single day – like how the sunflower yearns for the sun.
Happiness filled their days together, and just when he thought nothing could get any better – it just did.
When Sakura told him she was pregnant , his mind went blank for the first time in his life. His wife… carrying another Uchiha in her womb… their child… a human being made from the love they have for each other…
If his heart could burst from overwhelming happiness it would.
Their beautiful baby girl came to the world just days after her mama’s own birthday – in spring. As he saw his wife and daughter, the tears flowed freely and he didn’t bother to wipe them away. Sasuke grinned so wide it almost hurts; his happiness overflowing for everyone to see. Sakura smiled with him and both gazed lovingly towards their daughter – their precious, beautiful Uchiha Sarada.
Spring has indeed come to Sasuke’s life. The harsh winter has ended after consuming him for so long. This time, he hoped that it will never end.
He would lie to himself if he says spring is not his favorite season. Seeing his family’s happy smiles – his own personification of spring – made him realize that winter was just a phase.
Sasuke promised to himself that he’ll do everything to keep his spring stay.
First Love
SasuSaku Month 2017
Day 23: It Was Always You
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Sasuke kissed Sakura when he left her on the bench. I consider it their first kiss as well. It’s been a headcanon of mine for years no one can tell me otherwise.
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“Sakura nee-san, who was your first love?”
The medic stiffened and glanced up to look at her eight year old patient. “Why did you ask, Akane-chan?”
The little girl smiled at her. “Yesterday, I was about to call my sister to come inside to eat dinner but then I heard nee-san tell a guy that he was her first love and it never dies. What does that mean?”
Sakura looked at the other occupant of the room, surprised to see him already looking at her with an amused smirk on his face. She rolled his eyes at him and turned her attention back to Akane.
“Your first love is the first person you love romantically. It’s different from the love you have for your family or friends. It is special especially for us girls. That’s why there’s a saying that ‘first love never dies’, meaning that you can never forget that love.”
“Oooh…” the little girl’s eyes sparkles with understanding. “So who was your first love, Sakura nee-chan? Did you have one?”
The pinkette hoped that she had forgotten, but it was obviously not the case. “Of course, Akane-chan. He’s –”
A knock saved Sakura from her confession. Akane’s mother entered the room to announce dinnertime and invited the two Konoha shinobi to dine with them. They politely refused, saying that there are two more patients to check in the village. An epidemic erupted in the area, and since Sasuke and Sakura were near the grounds in their travels, Kakashi sent them to help. It was finally contained and most of the sick were healed. After this last check-up on all the patients, they can finally continue with their journey.
The grateful mother gave them a bento to eat later. After finishing the work needed, they settled under a tree, too hungry and tired to go back to their hotel room. They ate the bento in comfortable silence for a while.
“Obaa-san’s dango is the best!” Sakura proclaimed as she ate another piece of the dessert. Sasuke handed out his share to her. “Here, you take it.”
She grinned at him before taking his offer. He still doesn’t think too highly of sweets. “Arigatou, Sasuke-kun.”
He looked at her softly, then said, “You didn’t answer Akane’s question back then, Sakura.”
She nearly choked.
“E-Eh? Ano… she’s not here anymore to hear it so it doesn’t matter anymore, Sasuke-kun.”
Smart girl, the former avenger mused. “Well then, I’ll ask the question again. Who was your first love?”
She pulled off the perfect deer-in-the-headlights look, obviously baffled. After recovering from the shock of his question, a blush spread on her cheeks.
“I think you already know, Sasuke-kun. It’s always been you.”
He gave a small smile, happy to know that her love was his from the very beginning. “And you? Who was your first love?” Sakura added.
Sasuke looked up to the starry sky, his mind wandering towards a certain girl he found one day in the field filled with flowers back in the Academy… the girl he kissed on the cold night when he left Konoha for the first time… the girl he caught after saving him from another dimension… the girl with him now.
He returned his gaze back to her. Obviously, the girl is a woman now – a woman who filled his lonely existence with love.
Sakura braced herself for the worst. It couldn’t be me, right? There are other pretty girls he could have liked… heck, I was pretty much outside his radar until we became teammates!
“You.”
See? It’s not – wait what?!
“Eeh?!”
He smirked and came closer to her. Lifting two fingers, he poked her forehead with all the affection in the world.
“It’s you. It was always you.”
Number One Fan
SasuSaku Month 2017
Day 22: An Outsider’s Point Of View
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“Let us welcome Uzumaki Naruto, the best man, to give the classic best man’s speech!”
The blonde grinned as he took the center stage. “You guys have no idea how long I waited to get this chance to be Sasuke’s best man and give this speech, ‘ttebayo.”
The audience laughed and the groom just smirked at his best friend.
“As all of you know, teme and I have been friends since our diaper days. And so, he’s my companion in everything. I’ve seen his best and worst days as he has seen mine. But most of all, I’ve seen him fall in love with Sakura-chan, even before he realized it.”
Cheers erupted from everyone. The bride just laughed and rested her head on her husband’s shoulder.
“We became classmates with Sakura-chan back in kindergarten. I wanted to sit beside Sasuke, but the teacher wanted a boy-girl-boy-girl seating arrangement. And so Sakura-chan was between us. I wanted to protest, but what did teme say to me?
Shut up, dobe.”
Naruto did a perfect Sasuke imitation the crowd laughed once again.
“I do not sound like that,” Sasuke grumbled.
“Sometimes you do, Sasuke-kun,” his wife replied.
“Not long after, the three of us became best friends. I’ve always noticed that Sasuke treated Sakura differently compared to other people especially the other girls – in a good way of course. He gets annoyed easily, as many of you know, with the fangirls. I don’t even get it why he has them, honestly. I mean, he’s a jerk, right?”
“Dobe…” Sasuke threatened.
“Shut it, teme. This is my time to shine. Besides, if there’s someone who could tell your love story with Sakura-chan, it’s me. I practically grew up with it and you can’t deny that.”
He wanted to give him a punch but stayed as Sakura intertwined their hands. Just like that, he was calm once more.
“Sakura-chan is not like other girls, of course. I may be the best friend, but those two have a special bond unique to them. I’m considered as the dumb one, but I knew they were in love with each other. And the exasperating part? They deny it all the time.”
Naruto took a sip of wine before continuing. “High school came, and both are still in denial. I was getting pretty tired of it. I mean, the sexual tension can be felt a mile away dattebayo! Anyways, they finally, finally, admitted that they loved each other a week after Sakura-chan was released from the hospital after a car accident. I mean, if it wasn’t for that near-death situation, I guess the two would be running in circles until now and I wouldn’t be having this speech.”
The blonde gave his two best friends a genuine smile. “You know, Sakura-chan, Sasuke was really worried about you that time. He didn’t leave your side, always holding your hand. When the two of you confessed to each other, I was the happiest man. Finally ‘ttebayo!”
Everyone laughed with him. “I’ve seen them fight, I’ve seen them angry at each other, and above all, I’ve seen how much they love each other. I believe you guys are meant to be together, and it is a great privilege to witness a love story like yours. Now, the two of you will continue the journey as husband and wife. Never forget that your family, friends, and especially myself will always support you guys. I’m your love story’s number one fan! Kakashi-sensei wants the title but there can only be one, right?” He raised his glass and smiled brightly. “Cheers to the newlyweds!”
Everyone cheered and raised their glasses for the couple. Later that night, the three went to the balcony of the function hall where the wedding reception fit for a fairytale was held. Sakura hugged Naruto tightly, saying, “Thank you for everything, Naruto.”
He grinned and included Sasuke in the hug. “Anything for you guys. As long as you name one of your children after me, okay?”
“In your dreams, dobe.”
They released the hug, and Naruto looked at the radiant smiles of his best friends. “Be happy together, okay?”
Sasuke placed an arm around his wife’s shoulders. “Of course,” both answered simultaneously.
The newlyweds looked at each other lovingly, and their blonde friend smiled with them – knowing that their happily ever after is as certain as their love for each other.
A Change of Color
SasuSaku Month 2017
Day 21: Not Everything Is Black and White
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It’s similar to my other work, Photographs of Love, I know…
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Showbiz always appreciates a good sensation. And one Saturday night, the world of glitz and glamour as well as the fans were shook with just one post in Instagram.
Aside from being one of the best actors of his generation, Uchiha Sasuke has the looks that can make anyone swoon. Despite his superstar status, he keeps most of his life in private. This mysterious aura of his just makes his fangirls and fanboys go crazy for him. Their Prince Sasuke is utter perfection for them, so to speak.
His eye for photography is also well known, like his equally famous brother – the renowned photographer Uchiha Itachi. It can be seen in his photos posted in his social media. His Instagram feed is fit for a magazine spread or an exhibit… and all of the pictures are in black and white. Thus, his fans gave him a nickname for it – Dark Prince.
Which is why when he posted a photo of a sunset with a girl– in full color – it was nothing less than a phenomenon.
Mystery girl had her back facing the camera. The caption was only a word – ’Love’ – but the impact to everyone was strong. The Prince Sasuke wifeys felt like they died, but one group of fans rejoiced.
The girl has pink hair… the same one as Haruno Sakura, the other half of the world-renowned love team – SasuSaku.
Ever since the blockbuster movie that they starred together four years ago, everyone saw the chemistry between Sasuke and Sakura. Utakata Hanabi made them household names. Numerous movies, shows, and commercials were given to them ever since.
The two can’t deny that they’ve been close as days passed, but they insists of being friends only. But the SasuSaku fans held on to the answer of Sasuke in one of his interviews.
“We’re good friends. Sakura is one of my most precious people. We never know what will happen in the future, but we’re not closing our doors to love.”
And it seems, the change of color in his Instagram feed means that the dream of every SasuSaku fan came true.
When he posted five more photos of him and Sakura together again in color, it was the confirmation the world needed.
The Hardest Goodbyes
SasuSaku Month 2017
Day 20: Déjà Vu
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The scene was too familiar it hurts.
Here they are, at the bench near the gates of Konoha. Their minds wandered to their genin days, when Sasuke left Konoha one cold evening with the moon in its full glory… leaving Sakura behind.
Now, it’s happening all over again.
Both tried to keep their composure, but Sakura was the first to break. Sarada’s sleeping peacefully, being carried by her mama – unaware of the pain surrounding her family. Naruto and Kakashi went ahead, knowing that the three needed their time together. Sasuke hugged the two people who meant the world to him. His wife wept onto his chest and he felt the tears on his own eyes as well.
“B-Be careful, anata…”
“Aa.” He tried his best not to let his voice break. “Take care of yourself as well… and… and also Sarada.”
Their little princess moved a bit, but sleep had a strong grip on her. Sasuke caressed her hair similar to his, and kissed her head. “I love you, Sarada.”
He then kissed the forehead of his wife. “I love you, Sakura,” he proclaimed as he bore his eyes on hers. Sasuke doesn’t always say those words, but when he does, Sakura could feel all the love and emotion enveloping her entire being.
“I love you t-too, Sasuke-kun.”
He poked her forehead, a gesture consecrated to their family. “I’ll see you soon.”
With one last hug, Sasuke turned his back and swiftly left the village. Sakura tried to keep her sobs under control, and a comforting hand landed on her shoulder. She saw Naruto and Kakashi, silently giving their strength to her.
This might be their hardest goodbye, but hope dwells in their hearts. They all knew that the mission will end one day. And once again, their family will be together once more.
Heartache
SasuSaku Month 2017
Day 19: Regrets
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I used the english version of One Ok Rock’s Heartache, but the original Japanese version is amazing as well. The song just gives me feels~ songfics are my thing after all 😀
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Uzumaki Naruto knows that there are a lot of words that can describe his best friend Uchiha Sasuke.
Teme. Genius. Straight-A student. Prodigy. Perfect son. Best vocalist ever. Just Sasuke.
But now, he has added another word to suit him.
Masochist.
He has to be, when he decided to accept Ino’s request to have their band sing for her graduation party. He knows everyone will be there since Ino is practically Miss Congeniality. Their former classmates in high school, her classmates in college… Sakura.
His ex-girlfriend.
They broke up just weeks after graduating high school. It was a big shock to everyone who knew them, since they were practically inseparable. But Naruto knows why, and he is certain Ino is aware as well. It was messy – a lot of hurtful words were said. For four straight years they pretended not to know each other. Going to different universities made it easy. Both were equally stubborn, refusing to let their pride down. Their friends decided to let them be after a lot of failed attempts to make them be together again. They all knew that no matter how far apart or how much they try to cut their ties, their red string of fate will never break.
Ino actually hired two bands, so that one could take a break while the other performed. It was a great night in the Yamanaka estate, but Sakura was still nowhere in sight. Naruto figured it’s for the best, since he knows that his best friend is still very much in love with the pinkette, though he denies it every single time.
Their band was performing their last song when Sakura came into view, laughing with a man in tow. He seems to be the man Ino was referring to as Sakura’s suitor. Sasuke tried to keep his cool, but Naruto can see in his eyes how hurt he was. After that, the audience wanted an encore.
“Should we give one?” Neji asked them.
“It’s fine with me ‘ttebayo!”
Shikamaru nodded. “What song should we play then?”
They turned toward Sasuke, whose head was lowered. When he looked at his bandmates, they could see the anguish reflected in his onyx orbs.
“You guys… know the song Heartache right?”
Naruto’s eyes went wide. “But teme, I thought you didn’t like the song. Besides, Sakura-chan is –”
“I need… I just need to let this out, okay?”
The other three looked at each other and nodded in response. They went back to their positions and waited for Sasuke’s signal.
“This last one… is rather special. Someone I love liked it, but I refused to sing it to her. Now, there’s no better time than today to fulfil her wish.” With a nod, the band started and captured the attention of everyone.
Especially the person Sasuke was referring to.
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So they say that time takes away the pain
But I’m still the same
And they say that I will find another you
That can’t be true
Oh why didn’t I realize
Why did I tell lies
Yeah I wish that I could do it again
Oh turning back the time
Back when you were mine
All mine
So this is heartache
So this is heartache
All these pain in my chest, my regrets
And things we never said, oh baby
So this is heartache
So this is heartache
What we meant, what we said that night
Why’d I let you go
I miss you
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Even when he started, Sasuke didn’t look away from Sakura even when she was seated with her back facing him. The song made her stiff with surprise at first, but gained the courage to gaze at him.
Oh Sasuke-kun…
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So they say that I didn’t know what I had in my life
Til it’s gone
The truth is that I knew you were the life
We never knew it would end
Oh baby watching you walk away
Why didn’t I make you stay
Yeah I wish that I could do it again
Oh turning back the time
Back when you were mine
All mine
So this is heartache
So this is heartache
All these pain in my chest, my regrets
And things we never said, oh baby
So this is heartache
So this is heartache
What we meant, what we said that night
Why’d I let you go
I miss you
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Sakura’s eyes started to water. She really liked this song when she first heard it, and knew that Sasuke’s voice fits it well. He was with her that time, and she bugged him to do a cover. He refused to be swayed, though.
Now, here he is, singing it in front of a large crowd. For her.
Only her.
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It’s so hard to forget
Getting worse as the days go by
Yeah so hard to forget
What do I do with all of these love
You and all the regret
I try and hide the pain with nothing
I’ll never be alive with no more you and I
I can’t forget the look in your eyes
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Sasuke poured out his long kept feelings through that song, hoping Sakura will get the message. She did, and she felt every line pierce through her.
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So this is heartache
So this is heartache
All these pain in my chest, my regrets
And things we never said, oh baby
So this is heartache
So this is heartache
What we meant, what we said that night
Why’d I let you go
I miss you
I miss you
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He closed his eyes for a moment, trying to keep his composure when all of his being wanted to break down.
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I miss you
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For the last time, he locked his eyes with hers.
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I… miss you
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After that, Sasuke left the stage immediately. He went to the gardens, and from where he was standing he found the man Sakura came with kissing another girl. He was about to give him a piece of his mind when a very familiar voice stopped him.
“Sasuke-kun…”
He looked at her, his eyes full of anger – which was not for her. “Sakura, how could you let that man cheat? Look! He’s kissing another girl!”
“As it should be.” Sakura tried to keep a straight face but found his jealousy quite amusing. Did he really think…?
“What?! Here I am, letting you go since I hurt you badly, and you chose a man who cheats? Sakura, seriously?! Why are you laughing?!”
Sakura took a moment to stifle her laughter. “I guess Ino told you he’s my suitor, huh? He’s not, really. I’m helping him to be with my friend Kaede – the girl he’s kissing now. We just came together because she went to the bathroom first.” She came closer to him and laid a hand on his cheek. “You still sing beautifully, Sasuke-kun.”
“It’s for you, you know.”
Her eyes grew misty and gave him a sad smile. He took her free hand and held it against his chest, and he held the warm hand on his cheek. “Sakura… I’m sorry.”
“For what?”
“For everything.”
Tears freely flowed down her cheeks. “You b-better be, shannaro. I’m… I’m sorry too.”
As they hugged under the moonlight, their friends secretly peeking at them, they are finally able to stop years of heartache from hindering their happiness.
Serenity
SasuSaku Month 2017
Day 18: Comfortable Silence
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Sarada noticed that her papa and mama are not like other parents. Uchiha Sasuke finally came home after his long mission, and she expected that they’ll be loud together now that he’s back.
But she would usually find them together – quiet.
When she confronted her mama about it, she just gave her a smile and a poke on her forehead. “Papa is a man of few words, Sarada.”
“I know that, mama. But you’re unusually quiet when you’re with papa.”
The pinkette gave a small chuckle. “There is something very comfortable with silence. With all the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s nice to have a quiet moment. Your papa is the best person to be with during a time like that.”
The little Uchiha still didn’t understand. Didn’t they have anything to talk about? Sarada concluded that her parents are just being their weird selves.
But one afternoon, after her mission for the day finished earlier than expected, she found her parents sitting under a tree – her mama’s head on her papa’s shoulder. Both had their eyes closed, but what stood out most is the soft smile on their faces. For a while, Sarada looked at her parents lovingly. She felt foolish for questioning the love of her parents to each other before. Anyone with eyes could see it radiate from the two.
Not long after, Sasuke slowly opened his eyes. He looked at Sarada and motioned for her to come. Their little princess obliged, though a bit shy to disturb her parents’ moment. Emeralds looked at onyx.
“Sit here between mama and papa, Sarada.”
And so she did. “How was your mission, Sarada?” Sasuke asked his daughter.
“Fairly well, papa. We were able to deliver the scroll ahead of time so we decided to hurry home.”
“Aa.”
The family of three lapsed into silence once again. Now, Sarada didn’t mind it. She actually liked this moment. After spending the day with the loudness of Boruto, Mitsuki, and Konohamaru-sensei, she appreciated the tranquility.
She wouldn’t trade this serenity for anything in the world.
The More You Hate
SasuSaku Month 2017
Day 17: War Torn
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“What do you mean our proposal was rejected?!” Sakura screamed as she threw a piece of paper on the table, causing the people inside the student council room to look at her and the person being shouted at – no other than the student council president himself.
“A cosplay café has already been approved for the Drama Club, Sakura,” Sasuke explained in a calm and cold tone. The other student council members used this as a cue to fix their things and move out of the room fast.
“You leech! We passed the idea ahead of them! Why did you approve theirs and not ours, huh?!” she demanded, her eyes on fire.
Onyx eyes looked at her with equal intensity. “Because it fits them. The Honors Society needs to think of a better idea than that.” He leaned back on his chair, a smirk plastered on his face. “I’m actually quite disappointed, Sakura. As president, is that the best your club can do? The Honors Society – the club made up of all straight A students – will just have a cosplay café for the school festival?” he said mockingly. “Shame.”
“You little piece of –”
“Ah ah, no need for those words, Sakura. Do you still hate me after losing the position of student council president to me?”
She gritted her teeth and took the letter addressed to her which she threw on the table. With their eyes locked in a battle, she tore it to smithereens.
“I’ll think of the best plan ever that even you would be proud of, Sasuke-kun.”
“I look forward to it.”
Their staring contest intensified. Even when the door was opened and a certain loudmouth entered, they didn’t waver.
“Still at war with each other huh? I can cut the sexual tension with a knife.”
“Shut up, Naruto!” they both shouted. Sakura crossed her arms and left the room with her head held high.
Naruto approached his best friend, who continued with doing paperwork. “Do you know the saying ‘the more you hate, the more you love’ huh teme? You and Sakura-chan are like cats and dogs. When will the war end? And I’m supposed to be your rival ‘ttebayo.”
His only reply was a smirk.
Daffodils
SasuSaku Month 2017
Day 16: That Day
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Sakura hummed as she tended her beloved garden. Being the number one medic in the village kept her real busy, but when she finds time to relax, she would stay with the flowers she and her daughter planted.
“Ne mama, you’ve been staring at those daffodils for a while now,” Sarada pointed out.
She smiled as she touched one of the flower’s petal. “Daffodils is just… special to me, Sarada.”
“Why, mama?”
The pinkette felt giddy as a blush spread across her cheeks. “Your papa used daffodils to propose to me.”
“Eh?” Sarada went closer, her eyes sparkling. “You never told me that story, mama.”
A wide grin was her response. She placed a flower under her nose and inhaled deeply. “Even during winter it keeps its beauty, never losing to the cold. A strong flower that waits for the hope of spring…”
She turned towards her daughter, a smile never leaving her face. “When your papa was hospitalized when we were genin, I would come every day and place daffodils at the bedside table. I though he didn’t notice back then… but he apparently did.” Sakura looked up, the memory forever caved in her heart. “One day, we found a field full of daffodils…”
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“Wow! There’s so many daffodils ne Sasuke-kun?”
“Hn.” He looked on as she twirled around with her arms spread wide. Butterflies were dancing around and Sakura joined them in their happiness. After a while, they sat down under the shade of a tree to relax.
“Spring is really here, ne?”
He nodded. “The flowers are signs that spring has arrived.”
Sakura rested her head on his shoulder, a gesture both mutually liked. “It’s also the flower you gave to me when I was hospitalized years ago, right Sakura?” Sasuke added.
She moved away to look at him, shock evident in her features. He smirked and intertwined their hands together. “Did you think I didn’t notice and forgot?”
“I… well, uh…” The pinkette turned away, her cheeks blushing. He made her turn to look at him by handing out three daffodils to her.
“S-Sasuke-kun?”
“Will you… spend the rest of your life… with me, as my wife?” Sasuke looked at her earnestly, almost afraid that she’ll say no.
Happy tears filled her eyes and her grin was so wide it almost hurts. “Yes, Sasuke-kun. Of course I will!”
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Sakura placed both hands on her cheeks as she tries to keep her blush at bay, still feeling giddy. Sarada looked on smiling, ecstatic to see her mama so happy.
On the other side of the world, a certain raven haired man with mismatched eyes held a daffodil close to his heart, wanting to come home to his spring.
Gacha Love
SasuSaku Month 2017
Day 15: The Slug And The Snake
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“Sasuke-kun! A gacha machine!”
Sakura ran ahead from his neighbor slash best friend Sasuke and headed to the rows of capsule toy vending machine. Lately, it’s been a hobby of hers to collect the little toys and display them in her bedroom. The lad just sighed and followed her inside the toy store.
“You’ll use up all your money again, Sakura,” he warned her. Her addiction to the game is a bit alarming already.
She just grinned. “But they’re so nice! I like seeing my collection getting bigger, Sasuke-kun. Besides, I’m only picking the 100 yen ones.”
At the familiar sound of the gacha landing on the receptacle, Sakura clasped her hands, excited what the machine has given to her. Sasuke looked on, sitting beside her.
“Ooh, a slug!” the pinkette exclaimed as she opened the capsule. “Uwaaah, look Sasuke-kun! It’s cute!”
“Great. Can we go now?”
She pouted. “Already?”
“I’m helping you save some money, Sakura.”
“Why don’t you try one, Sasuke-kun?”
He just gave her a bored look, and he shook his arm affectionately. “Come on, try it!”
“Fine, if it makes you happy.” With a sigh, Sasuke took a 100 yen from his pocket and entered it in the machine. He took the capsule as Sakura watched with a big smile on her face.
“A snake,” he deadpanned.
“Uwaaah! But it’s a cute one!” Sakura proclaimed in defense of the toy.
He handed it to her. “Keep it then. It’s yours.”
“But Sasuke-kun!” she protested. “You used your own money, so therefore it’s yours.”
“I have no use for it.”
The pinkette gave him a glare. “Fine. But I’m just keeping it for you, okay? It’s still yours.”
“Tch. How annoying.”
Sakura gave him a quick hug before turning her attention again to the gacha machines. Onyx eyes continued to watch her with a certain gentleness in them. A while later, Itachi called the two six year olds to eat for lunch.
Eighteen years later, the slug and the snake toys were one of the cake toppers in one of their engagement cakes.
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