Cupid's Bedtime Stories
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, and I'm not making any money off of this
Chapter 11: Sakura x Ino
"Here." Sakura offered a ribbon. Ino stared down at its stark redness.
"Why?" Ino questioned. Still, she gently clasped the ribbon and brought it to her chest. The material was soft and silky, but durable.
"You gave me a ribbon, long ago." Sakura looked down at her feet and nervously scuffed her toe against the ground. "So I thought I should…" she trailed off.
Ino stood in silence for a moment. She rubbed the fabric with her thumb. "Sakura…"
She gently lifted Sakura's head with her hand. Sakura , though blushing, still met her eyes.
"Thank you, Sakura-chan." Ino smiled and gently kissed the pink-haired ninja.
The ribbon tightly grasped in Ino's hand was like their relationship – it was strong, and although it may tear in places, it would never be too late to patch it up.
Sakura smiled.