Sakura's slender arms were wrapped around Sasuke's bicep, her elegantly braided head resting just below his shoulder.
Sasuke gazed down at his wife.
Tonight, she was as beautiful as a star.
He didn't mind reminding her of that, either by whispering sweet nothings in her ear or by letting his fingers trace slow, lazy circles on her hip, spelling out words.
Her pink hair was braided into a crown that rested at the nape of her neck, complementing her extravagant white dress that flowed like milk and the ruby-red sash slung around her waist.
Sakura's eyes were closed, her honey and vanilla perfume drifting lightly around Sasuke. This was his favorite scent, mostly because it reminded him of Sakura and home.
Couples were waltzing around the room, smooth skin brushing constantly as silks and spices swished across the room.
Tonight was special: it was Naruto's wedding night.
Hinata had organized the elegant reception with the help of Sakura and Ino, and so far everything was a success.
Hinata and Naruto were undoubtedly the brightest couple in the room, their smiles speaking a thousand words of love.
Sasuke stole another glance at the girl on his shoulder, his fiancée.
Would he and Sakura be as deeply in love as Hinata and Naruto? Would their wedding day be as romantic?
Suddenly, Sasuke found Sakura's emerald eyes gazing at him.
Startled, Sasuke jumped a little.
Sakura put her fingers to her mouth and laughed. It was melodic, and made Sasuke's heart melt.
"I'm sorry, Sasuke," Sakura said. "I didn't mean to startle you."
Sasuke offered a half smile and brushed off her apology. "Do you still want to dance? You seem tired."
Sakura folded her arms more securely around the crook of Sasuke's elbow. "Mmm...one more dance, and then we can go home."
At that moment, the track suddenly switched to a slow song.
"Perfect timing," Sasuke said as he smoothly pulled Sakura to the dance floor.
She gave a small shriek, followed by a few giggles as she let Sasuke tug her arm forward.
He enfolded her body in his, so close that Sakura's perfume and Sasuke's shampoo scent mixed together. Her tiny frame only came up to his chest, making her so much more adorable.
Sasuke guided her hands to his neck, flushing at the sparks it sent down his spine.
Sakura hummed the tune softly, eyes closed as Sasuke draped his arms around her waist.
They swayed softly from side to side, their bodies rocking in a perfectly synchronized rhythm.
Naruto and Hinata slowly inched over to them.
Sasuke couldn't help but smile at how happy Naruto looked. Even Hinata looked radiant. They really are in love, Sasuke mused.
"How's it going, Sasuke and Sakura?" Naruto said, causing Sakura to look up.
"Naruto!" Sakura said, a smile splitting her face. "Hinata! You two look like the happiest couple on Earth."
Hinata blushed nervously as Naruto cheekily flashed her a grin. "You better believe we are! And we'll hold that record until you two get married," Naruto finished with a wink.
Sasuke immediately turned to Sakura to see her reaction.
Sakura blushed, grinning at Sasuke.
Her expression was so tender, innocent, sweet...so full of love.
Sasuke bent down and brushed his lips against her forehead, causing tingles to dance across his lips.
Sakura only blushed harder, earning a smirk from Sasuke.
"Well," Naruto said as he returned his attention to Hinata. "We'll leave you two lovebirds to it. I want to show Hinata how a butterfly kiss feels."
Hinata's face was redder than a rose, but Naruto whisked her away in a simple spin to the other side of the ballroom and they disappeared from sight.
"You heard him," Sasuke whispered in her ear, his lips barely brushing her earlobe. "We're going to make a record of being the happiest, most romantic couple on Earth."
Sakura's smile made Sasuke pull her closer to him until their bodies were almost perfectly melded.
"I want to stay like this forever, Sakura," Sasuke said, kissing the corner of her mouth. "Just you and me…with our arms like this," Sasuke traced his fingers over her hips, delighted when her body gave a small shiver.
"Sasuke…" Sakura said, standing on her tippy toes to plant a chaste kiss on the side of his neck. "It's times like these when I can't help but feel an overwhelming amount of love for you."
Sasuke closed his eyes, smiling.
He savored every touch, every sensation, every breath, every word.
"I love you, Sakura," Sasuke said, resting his head on top of hers. His stomach ached with happiness, and his brain felt pleasantly muddled. "I love you so much."