The war in Konoha had ended two years ago, and yet, there was still reconstruction projects in the village to rebuild it. Zero Shiranui stood at the gates, unfortunately on guard duty instead of being allowed to work with the other ninja on construction. Raido Namiashi stood on the other side of the gate, partially snoozing under the hot summer sun. Zero couldn't help but stare at him. Secretly, they were lovers. But no one could know because if their relationship was found out by her brother Genma, he'd surely kill them both, not literally of course. However, that night they had a date, and it was all Zero could think about.

Once their shifts were over, Zero and Raido met up at his place. It was all they could do not to make too much noise while their kissing and grinding ensued. Soon enough, clothes were shed, moans were heard, and the sound of skin on skin echoed in the dark bedroom.

When all was said and done, they were exhausted. They held each other in a tight embrace and both wished that the moment would never end.

The next morning, Genma knocked on Raido's door and let himself in like he always did. He walked back to Raido's bedroom and cracked open the door. What he saw almost made him flip his lid. But he stayed calm and quiet, knowing full well his little sister was a grown woman and that he didn't need to protect her anymore. All he could be was happy for her. The only thing he wondered was if they remembered that they had guard duty again today. He'd tell them soon enough what they saw.