Title: Take (This Piece Of Me)
Author: MapleStreet Twirler
Pairing: Sasuke/Sakura
Rating: K
They come together not in a perfect collision of parts that mold seamlessly into one. It's quieter, softer. It's an enduring attempt to find ways to make all their broken pieces fit. It's late night walks when no one else can see them, can question, can sully. It's a basket that has as much of tomatoes as anything else, it's shy glances and not-quite- smiles. It's lips brushed softly against a forehead, it's unwavering kindness and patience, it is young, it is innocent, it may be the only pure thing he knows. It's a soothing balm when the past catches up too quickly, it is gruff reassurances meant only for her ears, because like most things about him, it is for her and only her.
It is a fervent whisper of thank you, it is a softer than soft, tearful welcome home.
It is not perfect, it is not easy, but it is Sasuke and Sakura and that in itself is something invaluable.