Characters: Sakura, Kurogane, Fai
Setting: n/a
Rating: K
Word Count: 225
Feather 4: Eyes (Reprise)
Kurogane and Fai were so different that sometimes, it amazed Sakura just how exact the opposition of their natures were. But, to Sakura, the most startling difference between the two was their eyes.
Kurogane had bright red eyes that reminded Sakura of the color of fire. His eyes were a bit scary like a dragon's and could paralyze her with fear with just one pointed look. Fai's eyes were a cool shade of blue that was reminiscent of water and the sky. His eyes were gentle and could calm her down with just one reassuring gaze.
While it could be frightening, during times when Kurogane thought no one was looking, Sakura could sometimes glimpse a tender expression of fondness in his ever watchful stare. This was also very different from the wistful and distant look Fai often got when he thought no one could see. Times like that, Sakura felt like Fai's heart was elsewhere as opposed to Kurogane's heart, which was always in the present moment.
But, despite their differences, Sakura knew two things that were the same about Kurogane and Fai's eyes: both had eyes that were beautiful in their own right and both pairs of eyes were always keeping a careful look out for their small family.
And Sakura knew that these things about their eyes were also true for their hearts.
