Sasuke tolerated the rain.
True, it was an inconvenience to most, but to him, he didn't mind it much. He would continue with his day, rain or not. A trivial matter such as the weather was not enough to really stop him.
The streets were quieter that day, in the city of Konoha. Sidewalks were flooded with puddles. People avoided them; Sasuke walked through them. Shops were bustling as many tried to catch shelter. Sasuke held an umbrella over his head and continued to stroll past.
He cursed at Naruto for making him grab something to eat. The nearest restaurants to his apartment were full, causing him to venture further into the city in search for quick grub.
A sliver of pink caught his eye as he passed a narrow alley.
It was a girl of pink hair and jade eyes. She was leaning against a damp wall, looking up towards the sky.
It was odd how her appearance contrasted the dull color around her. She attained a glow that appeared too bright for such weather. It were almost as if she were meant to start a fire; a fire that would light up Konoha on a day of this nature.
Sasuke began to walk on when her eyes met his.
"Hey, wait!"
His eyes shifted towards her.
"This weather, huh?" She smiled.
Sasuke didn't say anything.
"I want to show you somethig," the girl pointed to the sky, "look at the clouds."
He stared at her for a moment before following her finger. All he could see was a mass of grey. The sky remained untouched since the rain began to fall. He pondered what this stranger referencing to.
"As they move apart," her gaze still upward as she answered his questions, "you can begin to see their silver linings. It's quite astonishing."
She looked back at him and grinned softly. Her nose was red from the cold. Her hair was drenched. She held no umbrella. She was beautiful.
"Sakura! Get back in here!" the girl jumped as a voice bellowed from a door down the alley.
"I'm sorry, I gotta go!" she began sprinting away before pausing abruptly.
"Sorry I stopped you," she bowed, "I just wanted to share the moment with someone." Sakura looked up once more, "A few minutes ago, I even saw a piece of blue."
A smile, and she disappeared. The alley was dark once more. Sasuke stood in curiousity.
He looked at the sign of the shop that read 'Leaf Coffee.' It was brimmed with customers. The line ran to the other side of the room. The corner was piled with umbrellas dripping into a silver bucket.
Sasuke decided to go in. He looked up at the sky and saw his own piece of blue.
It was raining, anyway.
A/N: (& Naruto was forced to wait for his food.) Thanks for reading! Please review!