Pairing: TenzoSaku

Prompt: He builds her a treehouse.

Rating: PG-13

She mentioned, offhandedly, about three weeks ago that she wouldn't mind having a treehouse in her backyard. There's a giant tree there with thick, sturdy branches and they're spaced nicely. She never mentioned how big she wants it or when she wants it, only that she would like one.

In an attempt to impress her, he goes out and builds the tools needed to get the job done. He buys large planks of wood in a nice reddish-brown color and even glass to create a window. She's going to be gone for most of the day and he can at least get it started. Knowing her, she might offer to help him finish it.

Getting the flat surface down takes more time than he originally thought. Halfway in, the clouds parted for the sun with that come the ridiculous wave of heat. He abandons his longsleeved for a simple tank top, his longish hair is pulled back into a bun, and he's in shorts now.

"The things I do for love," he mumbles while swiping a rag against his forehead. "Oh well, it's worth it." The images that come to life with that statement are pleasant. A smiling girlfriend with her legs hanging over the edge while smiling down at him. There will be a lever to bring things up to her. There'd be pictures of them in the treehouse.

It would amazing.

"Give me a few minutes and I'll start helping you." He nearly loses balance and falls over the edge. "Oh, Tenzo! I thought you heard me! Don't move!" There's some ruffling from below and then the creak of the ladder follows and she's up there with him in a matter of seconds. "This is some sturdy wood."

He sighs. "You weren't supposed to be home for a few more hours, Sakura." Tenzo is not whining. He is absolutely not whining. "I wanted to get most of it done." She leans forward with his rag, which he didn't even realize he dropped, and pats his face with a gentleness similar to how she handles her patients.

"I got off work early and tried to call you, but you didn't answer your phone. I wanted to know if you wanted to go out to dinner tonight and maybe catch a movie, but this seems like it'd be more fun." Sakura reaches over and plucks up a hammer idly turns it in her hands.

"Oh, I'm sorry." He sighs. "This was supposed to be a surprise for you."

She leans over and presses a kiss to his cheek. "I'm very surprised and also flattered that you would consider doing this for me even though it seems like hard work and the weather isn't very nice right now." Sakura shifts onto her bottom and crosses her legs. "Let's build up the walls and then break for dinner?"

"I can shower and we can still go out. I can finish this tomorrow or the next day." Tenzo cracks his neck effortlessly and then sighs. "The wood is your favorite kind too."

"It's such a lovely color. Thank you," she replies sincerely.

Tenzo reaches out with his hand, brushing aside some of her hair, before cupping the back of her neck and bringing her in close so he can kiss her properly. Sakura sighs into the kiss, leaning forward so that she can grip his shirt with ease. Her lips are smooth to the touch and taste like cherry chapstick.

"Yeah, let me stop for the day. I'd rather be with you anyway." Tenzo says after pulling away. "I also saw that Ikemana received new shipment on those shovels and gloves you looked at last month."

"You remembered?"

Her surprised look brings forth a grin. "Of course! How could I forget?"

"So, dinner?"

"With a movie?" Tenzo asks. He moves around her and heads for the tray. "That one about the singing guy and the circus? You've been talking about it a lot a few days ago."

Sakura moves after him, laughing. "Came you blame me? I have a soft spot for musicals!"

Tenzo hops down the rest of the way and holds out his arms. "I know."

She peers over the edge. "You're gonna' catch me?"

"Of course."

And he does. Sakura doesn't hesitate to throw herself over. They've done this plenty of times when it comes to tree climbing, whenever he rakes up fallen leaves, and when they're just messing around. He always catches her too, laughing along with her.

"Carry me inside?"

"Sure thing, m'lady~"

Never thought of this as a pairing, but it's nice in a way. I really adore Tenzo (or Yamato, depending on your preference) and I find his character to be amusing. If you have the time, please review.

~i-just-really-love-sakura