AN: Written for Sasusaku Month on Tumblr (Day 26)
Title: Nigh Rendezvous
Summary: He still visits her four times a month
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.
Prompt: Staying Warm (Day 26)
Rating: K
The late-night breeze made the atmosphere especially cold. Sasuke stood at the outskirts of Konoha, eyes impassive and senses on heightened alert. As soon as he detected that faint and familiar chakra signature approached, he stepped closer and revealed himself from the shadows.
The figure ran and flung her arms around his shoulders. His form stiffened and his defenses lowered for a split second. This was the first time she hugged him like this. Her hands were soft and comforting against his back and her warm breath tickled his neck. His arms remained at the sides waiting for her cries to subside.
Finally, she spoke "I heard you were killed. I had no way of confirming. I could only wait for Friday night."
"We escaped in time before they went to the hideout," he explained, his voice soothing and gentle. She thought she wouldn't hear it again. She pulled away and peered into his dark eyes. Sasuke stared back.
"Thank you for being safe," her voice was low and full of relief, her chest brimming with happiness.
It was always like this. He would visit the exact same location every Friday at exactly midnight. She would always be there. She would tell him what happened to her the whole week. Sometimes, they would look at the stars or they would just sit side by side on the branch of a tree overlooking the whole village. She did most of the talking. Sasuke didn't mind. He wasn't much of a conversationalist anyway. No one initiated physical contact until now. In the regular days, they were just there, contented with the quietness of the night.
This was the life of a criminal and a missing nin-always on the run and always on the lookout for enemies. It was cold, bitter and harsh.
Friday nights were his solace. Sakura always makes sure he wouldn't be completely devoured by darkness.
She was always there to keep him warm.