SasuSaku Month 2016

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Day 12- Shade

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Title: Red

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Summary: Sasuke is burning in fever and it's up to his favorite medic to help him. However, he isn't sure if his cheeks are red just because of the fever.

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A/N: Well, this one is also an anonymous request from tumblr. When I saw the theme, I felt like using that idea, and I ended up getting a little too excited, as always. I know it's a big one, but… ou guys will survive it XD This one was really funny to write, for last night I dreamed about it and I could feel it in my bones how I wanted the scene to happen. Let's just hope I can transmit it to you with my words! Anyways, I hope you enjoy it, and please, leave me your Review! It's really important guys! It's the only way I have to know if I'm doing a good job with the themes, okay?

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It was at times like that that traveling alone could be both a blessing and a curse at the same time. The sound of the silence that enveloped the room was certainly something his head was thankful for, and knowing no one would enter his room to interrupt his troublesome sleeping attempt certainly brought him peace. Being as sick as he was, all the Uchiha wanted was to have a good night of sleep in order to get himself free from that fever and that unbearable headache. He had already taken some medicine to lower his temperature, and now, the only thing he wanted was to rest in that room he had rented for the day.

Not having people around him yelling or asking him questions was certainly a blessing.

But that was pretty much the only good thing he could think about at that moment.

The inn was located in the Mist, and for being so close to his home, and for being surrounded by some familiar faces; Sasuke couldn't help but let his memories show him the curse behind being sick and alone. Not having people around him to help him get better certainly brought him a sad sensation, for he couldn't help but remember his own mother.

Uchiha Mikoto was a kind woman, and whenever her sons got sick, she was always there, doing everything she could for them to get better. She didn't need doctors unless it was an emergency, and those disgusting mixtures she prepared miraculously became medicines. She would kick their father out of the bed in order to sleep by her sons side, and even if he was asleep, Sasuke could feel her soft hands caressing his hair and checking his forehead for his temperature, as her sweet voice lulled him to sleep.

Mikoto was a mother like no other.

She was his mother.

And at that moment, a sad smile broke into his lips.

He certainly missed her at that moment.

But she was not the one who was coming for his aid.

After the memory of his mother giving Itachi a shot made him smirk in nostalgia, the Uchiha suddenly changed his expression into a shocked one. Even if his senses were still messed up because of the fever, the chakra levels he felt just could not pass unnoticed. They were as high as his own, and the worst part is that they were too familiar for him to ignore.

Too familiar for his own liking.

And by the rapid way they were approaching, Sasuke already knew he wouldn't have time to escape.

The drops of cold sweat were now falling faster from his face, and his heart was beating even more as he could feel that chakra approaching. There was no doubt it was coming for him, and it wouldn't take that long for them to be face to face. It was just a matter of seconds before chaos would spread around his room, and the only thing he could do was pray for the reception lady not to let that happen.

His peace was in the hands of a receptionist.

And by the way the chakra was only getting closer, Sasuke concluded she had been defeated.

It was probably because of those stupid blue eyes of his.

Stupid Naruto.

The sigh that escaped from his mouth was his last expression of independency before his ears captured that meaningless ' dattebayo' coming from the hallway. At that moment, knowing there was nothing he could do to escape his destiny, the Uchiha simply closed his eyes and waited for the worse.

If only that could be a hallucination from his feverish mind…

Unfortunately, hallucinations weren't that loud.

It didn't take long before the door was slammed open. The voices started to destroy the silent barrier he had placed around himself, and his head immediately got worse at the view of that bright, obfuscating orange of his clothes. His feet against the tatami were as loud as a hammer hitting a nail, and that loud laughter was getting on the Uchiha's nerves.

How could he call that idiot his best friend?

" Oi, Sasuke! You could have told us you were around-ttebayo."

" Tch. What are you doing here, Dobe?" He said, sitting up straight and placing his hand over his lap.

" Don't be that much of a bastard, Teme." Naruto grinned, sending shivers down Sasuke's spine. "We are here to help you get better."

His dark eyes widened as soon as he heard the word 'we' coming out of the blonde's mouth. He knew his censoring skills were a little messed up due to the fever, but it didn't mean he would have ignored the other components of that 'we', right?

Wrong.

And as soon as the others crossed the door, the Uchiha realized that his problem was just about to get even more annoying.

" Hello, Traitor-kun! I see your mood is as bad as all the other times we met." Sai said, with that freaky smile on his face and a bunch of papers in his hands.

Things just kept getting better, Sasuke thought.

With the new uninvited guest, the Uchiha knew it was just a matter of time before his head exploded. Even if he knew his replacement wished him well, nothing changed the fact that his sole presence was annoying. With his weird comprehension of the world and his terrible social skills, Sai was definitely not the person he wanted by his side at that moment.

But the other part of that 'We' was a different story.

" Stop bothering him, you two! He needs to rest."

At the sound of her voice, his dark eyes widened in surprise. His heart skipped a beat, and as he watched her entering his room, Sasuke couldn't help but feeling a little more relieved than he was before. With that short, pink hair of hers, and those bright, emerald eyes, the Uchiha could feel himself getting a little better already.

Having the person you love next to you when you're sick isn't that bad, right?

Yes, by the time his journey took him to the Mist, the former avenger was already convinced that the pinkette was the one whom his heart belonged to. Even if it had been hard to admit it to himself, the fact that he loves her could not be denied anymore. He loves her, but she didn't know it by that time. And at the same time having her taking care of him was comforting, he could feel his heart beating faster in pure embarrassment.

Being in love was definitely going to make her presence around him a tough challenge.

However, it would be a challenge he would definitely accept.

" Sakura." His eyes followed her and watched as she placed her bag on the floor next to where the Uzumaki had sat. She tugged her hair behind her ear, and just then she turned to face him with those beautiful eyes of hers.

Those eyes would definitely not help him lower his temperature.

" Hello, Sasuke-kun! How are you feeling?"

Having her caring for him certainly made him feel happy inside. Her company was always something entertaining, for it was an opportunity to catch up with whatever was happening around the village, and also a chance to know how she was doing. He knew she was a busy woman, and listening to all of her stories made him remember the old times, when the world hadn't destroyed their bonds. It made him feel good, even if he was sick. It made him feel strong, even if he had been knocked down by a fever.

It made him feel like the man she deserved by her side.

And that man, no matter what, would not show her his weakness.

Those were his friends' jobs, after all.

"I-I… Hn, I'm okay." He said, with an almost invisible red tinging his cheeks.

The Uchiha was definitely going to regret telling Naruto about his feelings for the girl.

" Stop trying to act cool in front of Sakura-chan, Teme. You look terrible-ttabyo!"

" Shut up, Usuratonkachi."

"Uhm… Could it be an attempt of Traitor-kun to conquer Ugly's love?" Sai said, without a single change in the tone of his voice.

"What the hell are you talking about, you freak!?" Sasuke's cheeks turned redder, as he clenched his hand and glared at the artist. How could he say something like that in front of her?! If not for his condition, the Uchiha would have definitely killed him.

That was certainly Sai's lucky day.

" Oi, you two… I told you to let him rest."

" I'm sure he doesn't need to rest right now, Sakura-chan."

" Eh? What are you talking about, Naruto?"

" Dobe, don't you dare…"

" Hehe" The blonde smirked, making the Uchiha's anger boil in his veins. " Resting won't be necessary since you're here, Sakura-chan… You're a medic, after all."

Even if it was clear that those two were hiding something from her, the girl decided to ignore it. Just like before, both Naruto and Sasuke had those meaningless arguments, and she had already learned not to get involved.

Boys like to fight, she thought. And her boys are not an exception. She understands that they need to exchange some punches every now and then in order to remain friends, and as long as none of them end up dead, the pinkette doesn't mind healing their hematoma.

As long as they remain friends, she doesn't mind their arguments.

Even if she is the cause of them.

Ignoring their words, the Haruno girl resumed her previous actions. She took the medicines out of her backpack, and started to write the correct instructions for each one of them. Sakura knew Sasuke was more than capable of remembering her instructions if she just explained them to him, but just to make things easier for him, the girl decided to leave everything written down for her teammate.

The pinkette would do anything she could to help him get better.

He's the love of her life, after all.

And knowing he was sick didn't please her at all.

It was only after about ten minutes that the Haruno girl returned her attention to their argument, and for a reason she didn't know, Sai was now a part of that too. The three of them were screaming nonsenses about the importance of a woman around, and how the Uchiha needed to be tamed by one. It was clear that Sasuke was more than simply pissed at those two, and by the look on his face, Sakura knew it was just a matter of time for him to explode.

And as always, the pinkette was right.

" I think you need a girl strong enough to punch you in the face-ttebayo!"

"That girl could only be Ugly then, right?"

"Both of you, shut up!"

His scream echoed around the whole room and all the eyes were set on the boy who was sitting on the futon. His hand had tightly gripped the covers, as his jaw was clenched. He was glaring at both of his teammates, and it was possible to say he had reached his limit.

Naruto had definitely gone too far that time.

" Get out of here…"

" Tch, we were just joking, Teme. Stop being so touchy."

" Ahh so that's how joking is?" Sai snapped his fingers, as if he had made a brilliant discovery. " I thought we were serious about his love for-"

" Now!"

It didn't take long before the Uchiha took his fingers to his temples as an indication of headache. More than anyone, Sakura knew he would do that whenever his head was about to explode, for many were the times she had to treat him from those explosions. Even if people didn't know about that, the Uchiha took some good months before he fully adjusted himself to the Rinnegan. Many were the unbearable headaches, and many were the times he passed out trying to control his new powers while he was still in the village. His new powers were really hard to control, but with time and a huge help of his private and stubborn doctor, Sasuke managed to get over his headaches.

He forgot how explosions felt like.

But she never forgot the meaning behind that gesture.

And as soon as she saw that, her eyes widened in concern.

" Oi, Naruto…" She stood up, placing a hand over her best friend's shoulder. Her worried eyes delivered the message to the blonde, and without much effort, the Uzumaki decided to follow the girl. Maybe his best friend was not in the mood for his jokes.

" Tch… Fine." Naruto sighed, crossing his arms behind his head and turning to face the door. " Let's get out of here then-ttebayo."

" Hn." Sasuke turned his head, looking away from his friend. That certainly made an annoyed pout grow into the Uzumaki's lips.

" Are we leaving, Naruto-kun?" Sai asked, standing next to the blonde.

" Yeah, Sai… Let him rest for now."

"Oh… I see. Then we should leave Ugly here for her to-"

"Sai!" Sakura screamed in anger, as she glared at the artist. That was certainly not the time for jokes. It was time for him to get better.

And even in his twisted way, Naruto would also help his friend.

" Come on, Sakura-chan!" The blonde placed his hands on the girl's shoulders and started to lead her towards the exit. Such thing certainly annoyed the Uchiha, who couldn't stop looking at her from the corner of his eyes. " I'll treat you to dinner-ttebayo! It will be like a date!"

Oh that idiot… Now he had definitely crossed the line.

"N-Naruto, wait, I-"

" I'm not sending her away, you idiot." Sasuke's voice rose, and Naruto already knew his plan had worked. That bastard... " She came to help me heal, didn't she?"

" But you said you wanted us out, Teme. We don't want to bother your rest."

" Yes, Sasuke-kun…" She tried to help, offering him a tender smile. " I've left you some instructions and-"

" You're staying, Sakura."

The determination in his voice made all the hearts in the room shake. Sakura was definitely not expecting that decision, but since that was what she wanted from the beginning, it didn't take much for her to accept his words. She offered the Uzumaki a soft smile, and went back to the Uchiha's side. Naruto just watched, as the expression on his best friend's face slowly softened.

His love for her was certainly changing him.

That bastard, Naruto thought. If he kept showing that face, she would definitely discover his secret.

" Hehe… Okay then. Let's go, Sai… Let's leave these two alone."

" Uhmm… Are you sure it is safe to do this, Naruto-kun?"

"Eh? What do you mean, Sai?" Sakura asked, with a confused expression ruling her face.

"I've once read in a book that letting a boy and a girl alone in a room might be a little dangerous. It said that the dominant one can seduce the other…. Ugly, don't even think about seducing Traitor-kun! He's sick!"

"Sai!"

The cheeks of the girl had never been that red before, and if Naruto hadn't pushed him away, a kunai would have been thrown at the artist's throat. Someone had to teach that boy a thing or two about sensibility. He really should choose his books better.

When the door was closed and both Sasuke and Sakura were, indeed, left alone; an uncomfortable silence was spread around the room. The girl was sitting over her thighs, with both of her hands over her lap and both of her eyes nervously aiming down. Her cheeks were still red, and no matter how he looked at her, the Uchiha couldn't help but think she was cute.

Her short, pink hair falling forward and the nervous pout decorating her face were certainly adorable, and he didn't know if it was either his body or the fever, but the raven haired ninja was really feeling his temperature rise at that moment. It wasn't a bad sensation, if he were to be honest. However, he just couldn't let that silence continue.

He had to say something to ease that tension.

But nothing he could of said would have ever been better than what she did.

" S-Sasuke-kun…"

" Uh? What is it, Sakura?"

" I-I… I won't seduce you, I promise."

At the same time she looked at him with those apprehensive and embarrassed eyes of hers, Sasuke couldn't help but feel relaxed. A small laughter threatened to escape his lips, but the Uchiha managed to turn it into a smug smirk. Her words certainly dissolved the tension that had spread around, and before any of them could notice, a normal conversation had once again started.

Their bond was stronger than any embarrassment that could ever fall over them, and nothing would ever break them apart.

Their feelings would always be there to connect them. And at that moment, those feelings were the responsible for that trust they had in each other.

"How did you know I was here, Sakura?"

" Intuition."

" Tch, you're lying."

" I know." She chuckled. " You see, I have a friend here who helped me with the medications at the war camp. When she saw you buying a bunch of weird pills, she asked me if you were okay… And then she told me you were here."

" Hn. I can't hide these things from you, right?"

" You can't hide from me, Sasuke-kun… I have eyes and ears everywhere."

" You sound like a stalker, Sakura."

"Tch, Can't I just worry about you? Shannarou…" She sighed. That boy was impossible.

" As you wish..."

" So… How are you feeling, Sasuke-kun?" She offered him a tender smile, to which the tips of his ears responded by turning red.

" Hn… I'm okay. It's just a fever, nothing more."

" Uhm… Can I check you up just to make sure?"

" You don't have to worry about me. It's okay, really."

" I know, I know… But… Can I?" In a low trick, the girl closed one of her eyes and joined her hands as if to beg him for a yes. That green eye looking at him was just too cute for him to resist, and before he knew, she had already changed his mind. A defeated sigh escaped his lips, and at that moment, the girl knew she had won.

Using that face on him always works.

Silly Uchiha.

" As you wish."

" Great! Then lay down so I can start."

"Aah."

It didn't take him long before following her order. The Uchiha closed his eyes, and carefully, laid his head back on the pillow. His eyes, then, looked at her, and he saw she had tied her hair in a messy ponytail with her own ninja headband. For his attention was all set on her falling locks, the boy didn't see her hand coming towards his forehead, but when it touched him, his red cheeks turned a deeper shade of red.

Oh, how soft that palm was.

" Your temperature must be around 100ºF… It's definitely a fever."

" Hn, told you."

" Now your heartbeats…"

"Tch, they are-"

The Uchiha was never able to finish that sentence.

Without saying anything, the pink haired girl leaned her ear down to his chest. She rested the side of her head over his beating heart, and as the floral scent of her hair invaded his nostrils, he was sure she could feel how fast that organ was beating. That stupid blood pumper was denouncing his internal reactions to her presence, and at that moment, he was sure the color of his cheeks was redder than before. His heartbeats were increasing, his hand was sweating and his throat was as dry as a desert.

Being in love was worse than being sick, he thought.

" S-Sakura…"

" Uhmm Your heart is beating faster than I had expected. I'll check it again later." She smiled, still resting her head over his chest, and not giving him any sign that she would lift her head from that warm, strong spot. That girl would certainly be his ruin.

"H-Hn… I see."

" Yeah…" She closed her eyes for an instance, and at that moment, he knew she wasn't examining anything anymore. Perhaps the chances of being abused by her weren't as low as he had thought.

But it was only when she took a relaxing, deep breath that Sasuke decided to do something. His heart would definitely explode if it kept beating like that.

" S-Sakura… What are you doing?"

"Eh?" She opened her eyes to see his dark ones, and a shade of pink also crossed her cheeks. A smile went to play on her lips, as she slowly lifted her torso back to its previous position. At that moment, a memory had come to her mind. A good memory, for sure. " Am I too heavy, Sasuke-kun?"

" Tch… " He looked away for an instance in order to hide the truth that was stamped on his face. How could that be the only thing that came to his mind back on those days? His younger self could be a real idiot sometimes.

Kids…

And so, as she chuckled the past away, the medic in her took over, and she knew it was time for her to start the whole healing process. She had already prepared some of her own medications, and her eyes had already seen the bottle of the remedy he had taken. The entire room would be soon be ready to accommodate him, and if his body responded well to her treatment, the Uchiha would be better in no time.

She was going to make him feel better. That was why she had come pay him a visit, right?

" So… Did you take any medicine already?" She said, as her glowing, green hands started to scan his body.

He could feel her soft chakra entering through his skin, and there was a comfortable sensation taking over him. Just like the other times she used her medic ninjutsu on him, Sasuke could feel as his entire body surrendered to her touch. Her chakra was pure and delicate, and even if he had been healed by medic ninjas before, it was definitely not like any of his previous experiences. It was possible to tell she put all her heart in what she did, and he knew she didn't do it just for him. Every single one of her patients received the same attention as he did, and even if that made him feel a little irritated, Sasuke knew he would never be able to change that.

That girl is fair and kind, and she's ready to help everyone that comes to her.

She's a strong and determined medical ninja.

And for a girl that can destroy a mountain with her own fists, Sakura can be as delicate as a flower when it comes to the lives of those around her.

What an admirable girl, he thought.

" Oi, Sasuke-kun… Did you or not?"

" Hn." He shook of his thoughts away, getting himself back together. " Just for lowering the temperature."

" Good." She smiled, as the flow of her chakra ceased. Apparently, she had finished her investigation.

" So… Found anything that could kill me?"

" Not really… It's just a fever, don't worry."

" Hn, and can you do something about it?"

" Yeah, I can."

" Good. I don't want to waste my time being sick."

" Sasuke-kun, I said I can do something about it… But it doesn't mean I will."

" What?!"

" You see… It's important to have a fever every once in a while. It helps your immune system to improve, so you can say it's healthy to be sick sometimes. You'll be fine tomorrow."

" And when was the last time you had a fever?"

Touché, she thought.

" We're not talking about me. " She smirked, making him sigh. That girl is really impossible.

" Tch… Then are you going to leave me with my head exploding for an entire day?"

" Well… I can do something about that."

A tender smile crossed her lips, as she silently crawled to the spot behind him. For he was sitting up, his eyes managed to follow her as she moved around, losing her only when she reached his blind spot. He closed his eyes for an instance, as he waited for her delicate touch.

Sasuke knew he could trust her. She would make him feel better just like before.

But she was definitely not going to use the same ways.

Before he could even breath, the Uchiha was surprised by an abnormal strength pulling him back. Even if he tried to hold back, his body wasn't strong enough and soon his head fell on a soft and warm thing. He opened his eyes to look up, and he was more than just surprised to see her emerald eyes looking at him from above.

Damn it, that girl.

If all that treatment hadn't already been enough, Sakura had now pulled him to rest his head over her lap, from where he could have an extremely cute view of her eyes. Her pink hair was falling forward, and it seemed to be hiding her cheeks from the world. He was the only one allowed to see her like that, and the only one that could admire that silly smile playing on her lips. At that moment, Sakura was more than just stunning in his eyes. And thanks to that, his cheeks were even redder than tomatoes.

If not for that fever, she would have definitely found out about his ability to blush.

" W-What are you-"

" Just relax, Sasuke-kun…" Her low voice helped him calm down, as his heart skipped a beat. His eyes widened in surprise, and before he could notice, his entire body started to melt down in her touch.

What a nice sensation that was.

As the flow of her chakra started to invade his temples, the boy could feel his head getting lighter at each passing second. Her fingers were massaging his temples, and slowly, they were caressing his dark locks. With his eyes closed, he could feel as she brushed off his bangs from his left eye, and her warm breath tickled his skin. It was an incredibly good sensation, and for the first time in the entire day, the Uchiha could feel incredibly comfortable. His headache was no longer bothering him, and his sore muscles couldn't even be felt anymore. Sasuke didn't know what she was doing, but he certainly didn't want her to stop.

He wanted her to take care of him forever, and he couldn't be any happier to have her around at that time. She was taking care of him with all the love he didn't deserve, and even if it was a different kind of love, he couldn't help but remember his mother. The way she was taking care of him, the warmth of her body, her presence by his side and the safety in her hands made him forget about his problems and fears for an instance, and allow himself to let his guard down around her. It made him feel as nothing could hurt him, and as the world could no longer take his precious people away anymore.

Sakura brought him the most comfortable peace he has ever felt.

And thanks to that, the Uchiha was slowly lulled to sleep. Even if he still wanted to talk to her and to spend more time by her side, his body surrendered and slowly, his senses faded away.

Before he knew, he was already immersed in a deep sleep, from which he would only awaken when his heart was free from any tension.

Uchiha Sasuke would only wake up when his soul was fully rested.

And thanks to that girl, he was going to have a lot of time to do that.


'I love you.'

When his senses returned, the Uchiha had no idea of how long it had been since he last saw those viridian eyes of hers. He could feel his muscles slowly waking up and the relief he felt was just indescribable. His body was no longer suffering from the fever's consequences, and his head was lighter than ever before. Pain was nowhere to be found neither in his body nor in his heart, and he knew it was all thanks to her.

Thanks to the girl who holds his heart.

And where could she be at that moment?

For both her scent and her warmth had been imprinted in the depths of his soul, the Uchiha didn't take long before realizing that his head was no longer resting over her lap. It was clear that Sakura was not there anymore, and he couldn't blame her for that. Who knows for how long he had been asleep, right? Asking her to be there all time wouldn't be fair, for he knew she had already done what she had told him she would do. She had already healed him, and it was only normal to think she had left to take care of her own life.

It was only normal to think she had already left.

And as soon as he opened his eyes to a dark room, he knew it was safe to say things had returned to normal.

A lonely and silent normal.

His dark orbs took some good seconds to adjust to the dim light that managed to invade his closed window. The blur of his vision took some time to fade, and the only things he could see were the traces of her presence. There was a trail over the table with all of the medicines she had brought, and the letter next to them, he knew, was full of instructions left by the girl. His clothes, as he could see, were carefully folded next to his bag, and somehow, he hoped for them to have captured that inebriating scent of her.

The scent of an annoying girl that managed to leave an imprint on every single thing her hands touched.

Sakura just couldn't erase her traces from his life anymore.

Oh, what a terrible ninja she was.

" Sakura…"

Her name escaped his lips as a lonely sigh, as his eyes drifted to the celling of the room.

Oh, how he wanted to see those hidden eyes looking at him again.

Unfortunately, they weren't there. However, as she had said, they would always be observing him.

" What is it, Sasuke-kun?"

The sudden answer to his unasked question made his eyes widen in surprise, as immediately, his body sat up and he turned his face towards the source of the voice. His heart skipped a beat, and slowly the shocked expression on his face melted into a soft smile.

As soon as he saw those green eyes of hers looking at him from the dark corner of the room, the Uchiha couldn't help but feel happy.

So she hadn't left him, right?

No, not yet.

It didn't take long before his eyes started to scan her whole body. Unlike before, her hair was now loosened and for she was not wearing her ninja headband, her bangs were covering the seal on her forehead. The dim light was making her eyes shine a different shade of green, and the way her rosy lips were parted made his chest clench.

Oh, how beautiful she was under the dim light that came from the street.

But not even that beauty was able to distract him from her real intentions.

Her bag was all packed, after all.

" Did I wake you up, Sasuke-kun?"

" No… I just woke up…"

" Oh… Then go back to sleep, silly… You still need to rest a bit more."

" Hn, maybe you're right… the sun's not even up yet."

" Yeah…"

" Will you still be here when the morning comes?"

His change of topic caught her off guard, and made her eyes widen for an instance before her entire expression relaxed. He really didn't miss anything, right?

"No…"

" I see…"

After closing her backpack, the girl kneeled in front of him, making a beautiful smile cross her lips. She then nodded at him, and she watched as his lips formed an almost invisible pout.

Could it really be that he didn't want her to go?

Of course he didn't.

But just like he had his own mission to see the world with his own eyes, she had her own obligations as a ninja of Konoha.

It was time for their paths to separate their hearts.

It was time for them to say goodbye.

" Naruto and Sai are waiting for me outside. I have a mission this afternoon and I still need to check on a patient at the hospital."

" Hn, you shouldn't have come then. You should have stayed home resting."

" And do you really think I would be able to rest knowing you're sick? You really don't know me then- shannarou."

" Tch… I'm not a kid, you know?"

" I know… I know…"

At that moment, before any of them could notice, their eyes met, and like many times before, they kept exchanging silent words. Confessions none of them could decipher, and affections no one would ever understand. Their eyes had that secret language that only those two could comprehend.

His were telling her to be careful, and hers were telling him to take care.

They were saying goodbye. And what a sad goodbye that was.

"… I have to go." She said, standing up and heading towards the door.

" Aah... Did you stay here all the time?"

" Of course... Where else would I go?"

" Hn." He smirked to himself. " And did I say anything weird while I was asleep?"

" Uhm... It's a secret!"

" What?"

She chuckled, opening the door and allowing the lights of the corridor enter the room.

The words he said would always belong to her. Maybe, someday, she could share with him that feverish secret.

" Be careful, okay?"

" Hn… You too, Sakura."