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Candlelight
SasuSaku Month 2017
Day 11: Shelter From The Rain
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"I hope you two will be comfortable here," the old hotel owner said as she ushered the two to the room. "This is the last available one, and good thing the storm didn't drench you much. Will you be fine?"
"Yes. Arigatou, Erin-san. Thank you for having us," Sakura replied.
The elderly woman just gave them a bright smile. "It is the entire village who should thank you two. This is nothing compared to the help you gave us all last year. Please take a comfortable bath and I'll prepare some hot tea and ramen for you both."
Sasuke placed his things on the wooden table. "You go take a bath first, Sakura."
"But you're more soaked than I am, Sasuke-kun."
"It's okay. I'll fix our belongings first."
Sakura went inside the shower and gave a sigh of contentment as the hot water touched her skin. The storm was rather unexpected. Good thing the village they are in is near, and they were able to make a run for it. It was the same village they helped when an epidemic came. The old woman who owns the hotel as well as her grandson was among the ones saved, and for that the two promised them that they would always be welcome.
She didn't stay long to let Sasuke have his turn. As he emerged from the bath fully dressed, a knock came. It was Erin and she brought the aforementioned food to them.
"I also brought some matches and candles. With a storm this strong the power would likely go out."
The pair thanked her for the meal and sat down on the table. "Ne, Sasuke-kun, doesn't this remind you of Naruto?"
He smirked. "The only food that he knows is ramen."
"It's been quite a while since we saw him, huh? I hope Hinata feeds him something other than ramen."
Just after they said itadakimasu, the power indeed went out. Sasuke took out the candles and placed it on the center of the table. With a small katon, the room was illuminated by candlelight.
"Who needs a match when a katon is more convenient, huh Sasuke-kun?" Sakura teased.
A small, amused smile formed on his face. "We are not ordinary people."
"Indeed."
Sakura talked animatedly throughout their dinner. Sasuke took the chance to appreciate her beauty emphasized by the small dancing flames. They've been travelling together for a while now, and he would lie to himself if he says that it didn't make him happy. He always felt unworthy, but Sakura's love never wavered. It was constant, and most of all, it was true – like fire.
There, in the room with candles giving some light, his love for her just burned brighter.