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Chapter Twelve: Star-Crossed Lovers
Sasuke returned to his shared room and found a piece of paper tucked into his pillow. "Meet me at the training grounds tonight. R."
He almost jumped for joy at another chance to be with Rukia, though he had to wonder how she figured out which bed was his.
Rukia was waiting for him this time. "Come on! There's something I want to show you." She grabbed his hand and led him into the forest at the edge of the training grounds. Sasuke stumbled over roots and nearly crashed into a few branches, but he eventually made it through and came to a clearing. Rukia let go and walked up to the top of the hill in the clearing. "Look up!"
Sasuke did. He involuntarily gasped as he looked at the night sky. "It's…beautiful." The stars were bright and scattered throughout the sky. It had been a while since he was able to appreciate so many stars in one place, glittering like a treasure chest full of jewels, like this.
"I love this view," Rukia said softly. "It's so vast and mysterious."
Sasuke looked at her. Just like you, he thought. "Rukia…I…" He swallowed hard as she turned to face him. "I think I'm in love with you."
Her eyes shone brighter than the sparkling stars. "Oh, Sasuke…I love you too."
They leaned closer, their eyes closing. This time, there would be no interruptions.