(I don't own Naruto or any characters, etc etc)
Early Evening
The village was bustling earlier than usual. People stopped at shops to buy last minute cards and gifts. Children ran home to show their families the valentines they got at school. Couples began to head home to change for a night out. Restaurants made last minute preparations for all of the patrons expected.
Team 7 begged to end by 5 so they could go home and shower. Sakura and Naruto gritted their teeth in frustration while Kakashi finally looked up from his book and scratched his masked chin in thought.
"Hm….hmm….hm…"
"Sensei!" They shouted, and he closed his eye in a smile and waved his hand.
"Fine, get going. Take tomorrow off, I'll see you the day after. I don't want to deal with the three of you with sugar rushes, or crashing from them the next day."
Sakura and Naruto barely heard that, they were already running off to their respective places to shower and change, while Sasuke scowled as he slowly walked home. Though, as he too showered and thought about going out, the scowl eased up a bit.
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"Five o'clock!" Tsunade yelled suddenly. Shizune was grateful that her training allowed her to not drop the stack of papers she was carrying.
"Fine, fine, let's just clean your desk off so we can relax. Should I order the usual food from the usual place?
"Yes! And double, it's going to be a long night!"
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The other genin teams unknowingly followed the Hokage's example, ensuring their leaders knew the time and the importance of tonight. Before Asuma could finish his sentence dismissing them, his team had run off to the barbeque.
"Huh, I didn't think Shikamaru could move that fast," Asuma said in wonder, as he began to make his way home, dodging children in the streets. He had everything he needed for Kurenai there, and was glad he did not need to be out buying something last minute.
Especially when he saw the line at Ino's family's flower shop! He laughed when he saw Raidou, Gai, and Lee in line together and approached.
"Don't you all make a sight!"
"Good evening sensei!" Lee shouted and bowed. Gai gave him a thumbs up and blinding smile.
"Okay, who's in trouble of you three?" Asuma asked.
Raidou sighed. "I didn't know Genma would want flowers tonight. So…yeah….."
Asuma laughed and turned to Gai. "What about you? You have a date tonight?"
"No, the beauty of love has not found me tonight! But I saw my noble comrade in line and decided to spend time cheering him up so that his worthy lover will not have a….sourpuss."
"And I am here to learn about the springtime of youth and true love!" Lee yelled.
"Well, I hope they don't run out of flowers before you get in," Asuma said, watching the idea sink into Raidou, who began to turn pale. "Hope you have a plan B otherwise," he called over his shoulder as he left.
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Iruka stood and stretched before going to put the teapot on. As he waited for the water to heat, he looked out the window at the sky starting to turn colors. He opened the window so that the sounds of the village could float in, everyone still seemed happy. He remained there for some time, even after his tea was made and was sitting warmly in his hands. As night crept onto the village, pink and red lights turned on, music began to play, and couples and families began to walk hand in hand, or arm in arm.