Chap 9
Sakura pov
It had only been about a week and a half since he left to take my grandmother home and I missed him a lot. But then I tell myself that I shouldn't be involved with him, and that I'm only adding up on the heartbreak that will surly come when I leave him and he forgets about me. But I can't help it, I guess it's better to love then to not love at all. So, I decided to give not only him but myself a chance to love even if he forgets I pray that in some way he will be able to fell that he was once loved. I thought to myself all this in the dead of night. As I sit outside of my room I realize that back home I would never see a night with so many stars like tonight. Even though I miss him dearly I can't help but to feel a bit of relief seeing how I can now truly be myself around everyone here seeing how the whole clan knows about me and where I come from.
And that's what leads me to my next problem, which is that the elders forbid me for interacting with outsiders but grandfather Sakurai was able to convince them that I will be playing the role of lost niece. Good thing that no one knew about me and lord Tobirama but my grandmother. I will admit that the nights are more beautiful, just like how the air is fresher. Now don't get me wrong but I do miss home and from what I heard, when I go back only a little bit of time will have passed. Before I knew it, it was morning and grandmother Hanako or aunt Hanako walked into the room.
"Oh, good your awake. Please dress we have some things to discuss. Don't worry its nothing bad" and with that she left as I got ready for the day and by that, I mean that three maids came in and started helping me get ready. I still couldn't get my head wrapped around the fact that after my grandmother left Hanako insisted that they help me in the mornings seeing how I sometimes have no idea on how to put on the layers of some dresses.
Today it was a very full dress, first they put me in a sheer see through type of robe that had bell sleeves, and did I mention that I wore no bra just a type of lose pants as my underwear. Then came the layers of the blue skirt the kind that went above my breasts and were tied in place. After that a long sleeve less red vest that was tied in the midsection. Now I know why they wear no bra the top of the skirts are so tight that a bra might hurt to wear. After all that they pulled half of my hair up into knot and accessories. Before I knew it, I was in front of Hanako, Sakurai, and uncle Kei.
"Took you long enough princess" said Kei
"Well all of these layers are ridiculous, and hard to put on" I replied with a huff
"Yes, it is but you look lovely" said Hanako while Sakurai agreed
"As you know we are in a state of peace and we have started making plans for a festival here in the village allowing other to come. We have started sending out invitations and in a few days, our guests will be here" said Sakurai
"That sounds wonderful" I said
"Yes well we would like for you to participate in the opening ceremony as an official member of the main family, us" he said while I just looked at him not knowing what to say
"Don't worry dear we will help you prepare" said Hanako
"Prepare for what exactly" I say with caution
"What that means is that you are going to participate in a dance ceremony that is to bring everyone harmony, and you princess are going to be the center" said Kei
"No pressure right" was all I could say. After that I was led to an open area where Hanako and other ladies demonstrated the dance routine. To my surprise it wasn't to complex just too many turns and twists. And that's how I spent my days, but at least it kept my mind from Tobirama and on the dance routine.
Today I would not be practicing seeing how more than half the guest were already here and we would be holding a small feast to welcome them. So, all day I spent it going over the proper etiquettes, it's a good thing that grandmama taught me most of it. It was now maybe three hours till the feast and I was in the tube being scrubbed clean. I was told that by the end of the week Sadira and her family would be here and I was excited. Just like how I heard rumors of the first and company being here, but I was practically being shielded from the outside world that didn't include the dance routine. My heart was practically pounding out of my chest just thinking of the idea of Tobirama being at the feast. Once again I found myself being dresses in another full dress with bell sleeves only this time the sheer material was a light pink see through. And the skirt was red with a pink long vest and a red obi. My hair once again was pulled half up with accessories and today I wore earrings and a ring with the clan symbol on it.
"You really look like a princess today" said one of the girls named Hana while the others agreed.
"That's only thanks to all of your hard work I really appreciate it" I said giving them all hugs while the helped me into my slipper with a bit of a heel as I stepped out of my room.
"Its about time princess" said Kei also in formal wear of silk robes that mark him as a high clan member.
"Sorry I hope we are not late" I said as I hurry behind him
"Nope but we have to gather first and then walk in as a family when everyone is present" he said "you look good by the way princess"
"Thank you, you're not bad yourself there prince charming" I said trying to mess with him
"That's right and I'm going to charm every single lady in there" he said with confidence that made me want to hit him.
"Sure because you're so charming" I said to no one as we reached the feast hall and entered from the back meeting up with Hanako and Sakurai
"You look lovely dear" said Hanako
"So do you" and she did. She had on the same type of dress I did but in a dull green, and all her hair was pulled up with accessories. It was then that I noticed that we all had on the same ring.
Before I knew it, it was time to go to the feast. The place was huge there were two long tables set up so that the people can be facing each other, and another smaller table in the middle viewing down to the two rows. And of course we just had to walk all the way down the middle to make it to our table.
"Thank you all for coming for the festival, I would like to introduce our selves I am Sakurai Yukihara head of the Yukihara clan. This is my wife Hanako, our eldest son Kei, and our newest edition to the family my niece Sakura whom I have adopted" he introduced us as we all bowed at our introductions
I was so nervous that I couldn't even look up, until we all heard a commotion outside. And naturally it just had to be Hashirama and company.
"We apologize for being late Lord Yukihara" said a smooth Maradra
"Do not worry we just started" said Sakurai
"Yes forgive us my husband directed us in the wrong way" said Mito as she bowed to us.
I smiled at them just noticing how much I missed them all, and like a pull my eyes connected with Tobirama, making me bush a bit. He looked handsome out of his armor, he wore navy silk robes with his clan symbol.
"Yes I got us lost, please forgive us" said Hashirama as he looked at me "Ah Lady Sakura, you look really lovely like a princess"
"Thank you Lord Hashirama" I said with a small blush
"Yes, she's even treated like a princess, so please call her princess" said Kei from the other side of the table
"We are glad that you are able to make it to the feast, now please enjoy yourselves" said Hanako averting the attention from me thank goodness.
I found myself enjoying and relaxing the rest of the feast, although I did feel a few eyes on me other than Tobirama and they were making me uncomfortable. One was a short fat man that was stuffing his face while staring at me, the other was an overly built man that would keep giving me overlooks. I was just thankful that all the guest were put in a completely different part of the village and not by the house. Soon I found myself in my room after the feast, I gave the girls orders to just stay and that I would take off the dress, big mistake. So, I decided to walk in our private garden.
"I never got the chance to tell you how breathtaking you look tonight" said a deep handsome voice behind me that made me jump a bit when his arms went around me.
"I missed you Lord Tobirama" I said in his embrace
"It's just Tobirama when we are alone my princess" he said almost mocking, making me smack him lightly earning a laugh.
"I will kill him" I said as I turn in his arms to look at him
"Don't besides he was right you really do look like a princess" he said as he kissed me in a soft demanding manor
"You looked handsome yourself" I said after the kiss with a blush
"I missed you as well" he said as he kissed me again and this time softer. I felt an adrenalin rush as we kissed only for the simple fact that we could get caught. "Not that I mind but why are you still in the dress"
"Well I gave the girls the night off so now I'm a prisoner in it" I said embarrassed
"Well my princess, do you need any help form a warrior to get out of it" he said in a playful way
"Will you really help me" I said not caring at the moment seeing how tired I was.
Too soon we were in my room as he started on the obi knots letting it fall to the ground along with the vest. Then were the layers of the skirt, soon almost all of them were pooling on the floor. All the while I had my eyes locked with Tobirama, soon I was in the last layer of the skirt. Not know what he was going to do next made me anxious and flushed.
"I believe that as a warrior, I deserve a gift" he said as his fingers hovered over the last knot.
"I believe you do" I said and in one quick motion the hand hovering over the knot went for the back of my neck, making me gasp, while giving him the perfect opportunity to pull me into a deep kiss. It felt like heaven as he had one had at the back of my neck while the other on my back pulling me extra close to his body, with only a few thin layers of cloth between us. But it was enough to still be able to feel the outline of each other's bodies. Then as soon as the warmth came it was gone, making me open my eyes to see him at the door that led out.
"I will treasure this gift for an eternity, good night my fair princess" he said as he left be breathless as he slipped out. It wasn't till a moment later that I felt the last skirt slip of my body exposing myself. Just when did he do that without me feeling it. That night I slept like a new born baby.
Pov ?
A dark hooded figure just outside of Sakura's room saw Tobirama enter and leave. After that the figure went to report their finding and location.
"Thank you for the lay out of the compound and also for the useful information, soon we will be able to go into phace one of our plans"
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