Sometimes there are things unsaid.
It is quiet in the Hokage's office. The mission has been given, but there are still unresolved issues.
"I don't want you to go." Tsunade's voice for once is quiet, barely over a whisper.
She is looking out the window; the moonlight silhouettes her perfect figure. I want to touch her.
"Hime..." My own voice is hardly any louder.
Things are left unsaid.
Her shoulders shake. Is she crying? For me? I'm still here.
I close the distance between us and hug her from behind. She doesn't push me away, but instead her small hands cover mine.
"Jiraiya…" her voice is small.
I kiss her head and bury my face in her hair. Tears fall down her beautiful face. I smell her fragrance. I could never forget her. Despite everything we were always connected, we were always a team. Through everything.
Her body shakes in my arms. To everyone around her she is strong. When she is alone with me, she lets her guard down. There is trust, and I am there for her.
"Tsunade, I…." I want to tell her how I feel, but she turns around and stops me, placing a delicate finger on my lips.
Some things are better left unsaid.
Instead she kisses me. I kiss back. A night of unreserved passion and I am gone in the morning.
Some things are better left unsaid.
We are ninjas and "I love you" is better left unsaid.