Day 29

Prompt: Superheroes

Theme: AU [in the sense that it's set in an alternate world where Sasuke returns after killing Orochimaru and Itachi and gets reinstated as a Konoha ninja without much of the drama that actually went down in the manga. I'm sure you know what I'm talking about— don't lie; I know you've thought of that setting at least once. (Haha, jk.)]

Summary: You're my superhero.


Author's Notes: I liked the concept of the previous fic more, but I think (no, I know) this one's written way better. So here— have them both. Consider this a gift because I really wasn't satisfied with how the previous fic turned out. xD

Warning(s): Naruto-verse, but non-compliant with the manga. Also, plenty of eye smex. Because that's what our SasuSaku babies do best.


"Sasuke-kun, this is the fifth time this month that I'm healing you for injuries that are far more than just the "cuts and scrapes" you initially complain about when you come into the hospital."

Sakura berates her teammate—half-angry, half-worried—as she stands at the foot of his hospital bed, hands poised at her hips. Across from her, Sasuke merely stares at her bemusedly while he sits up on the bed, a hint of a smirk on his face.

"Wipe that smirk off your face, Sasuke-kun! Look at you right now—you're all covered in bandages!" she exclaims while gesturing wildly to his body, although Sasuke thinks she is exaggerating and he has no qualms in telling her so. While his torso and his left upper extremity, which is supported by a sling due to a fracture, are wrapped up in rolls and rolls of bandages, his right arm and everything from the neck up have remained miraculously blemish-free save for a few nicks here and there; moreover, aside from the sprained ankle on his left leg, everything underneath the covers are free from any bindings as well.

Despite this, the expression on her face morphs into one that shows more concern than anger and she watches him sadly.

"But what if… what if your next enemy does more than this? What if your next enemy inflicts more damage than you can handle? What if you don't make it back to Konoha next time, Sasuke-kun? I—I don't know what I'd do if that were to happen…"

"It won't," he guarantees, so sure of himself.

"You don't know that!" Her hands are balled into fists at her sides and she does everything in her willpower to stop them from shaking.

Sasuke does nothing but stare at her outburst, eyebrows drawn together in mild irritation—but not because he does not like that she is worried for him; rather, because he wishes she had more faith in him and his abilities.

He could notice tears welling up in the corners of her eyes, but Sakura wills them not to fall.

"Quit trying to act like a superhero, Sasuke-kun. Your body can only handle so much. I can only handle so much." Her voice cracks as she tells him this, but the steely look in her eyes does not falter.

He holds her gaze for a few more moments before he closes his eyes with a weary sigh. "I am aware of that. I'm not trying to play superhero, Sakura. You know that's not the case."

Then he looks back up at her with his usual stoic mask in place, but there is a softness in his eyes which has only ever been reserved for Sakura that manages to slip through.

Sakura regards him silently before she, too, lets out a tired breath, shoulders slumping now that all the fight has left her.

"I just wish you'd take better care of yourself, Sasuke-kun," she says softly.

A brief pause passes, and then he calls out to her rather calmly. "Come here."

Sakura takes a few reluctant steps forward until she is standing to the right of his bed. Gingerly, he reaches out with his only available hand to grasp one of hers and strokes the back of it in a soothing manner.

This, coupled with the silence that envelops them as she waits for him to say something more, hypnotizes her until all she can focus on is him and her in that hospital room. She doesn't notice that his thumb has stopped moving to lift her hand until he presses his lips tenderly upon her knuckles.

This is enough to snap her out of her daze, but before she can even react, he tugs her down to his level to place another kiss on her forehead, and then traces his lips downward over her nose and to her mouth while his hand cups her cheek.

Her eyes flutter to a shut as their lips connect in a delicate kiss and she knows it is his way of apologizing for making her worry. She shifts so that she is more comfortable in her position and promptly deepens their contact in a way that leaves them breathless when they part moments later.

She leans into the hand that remains on her cheek as she tries to catch her breath, a small smile now gracing her features.

"Sakura," he quietly calls out to her, to which she opens her eyes to let him know that she's listening.

"Thank you."

"Hm? For what, Sasuke-kun?" The smile does not leave her face, but she stares at him curiously.

Though his voice is soft he responds straightforwardly and sincerely.

"For always saving me. For being my superhero."


A/N: Was this too cheesy? Lol. Idk anymore. I also tried to make a better kiss scene but… hahaha. *Googles: how to write kiss scenes*