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User: Guest 2

Pairing: Shino/Sakura

Prompt: Established Relationship, celebration. Fluffs, feels, and bunnies galore!

Reviews:

Guest1: Oooh, that's an awesome pairing! One Shikaku/Ibiki/Kiba coming up! Anything you want for it, other than a threesome?

Guest2: I hope this chapter, is what you're looking for!

Guest 4: Was there anything in specific you wanted for the Kakashi/Ino one-shot? Fluff? Angst? Romance? Smut? Or is it author's choice?

Guest 3: Was there anything you wanted for the Kiba/Ino one-shot?


Sakura could hardly believe the butterflies that were twisting her stomach into knots. It wasn't the first time this happened. The man she was currently waiting for had this effect on her, even though she was sure he wasn't aware of it. For all of his smarts, he could be somewhat oblivious when it came to the matters of the heart. But he was getting better. Much better.

It had been a year... She couldn't believe it. A whole year since the most amazing man in the world had asked her out to coffee. A year of what should not be considered a whirlwind of a romance. It may have happened at borderline breakneck speed, but it was so much more than just another one-year relationship. It was something a lot deeper, something she felt down in her bones, and just knew that so long as he was there, she would be loved and taken care of.

She was dressed in a beautiful jade green off the shoulder dress that ended at her knees. Black strappy high heels decorated her feet, and her make-up only highlighted her natural beauty. In short, she looked gorgeous and she knew it, now all she needed was for her boyfriend to show up.

'Ah, speak of the devil.' she thought wryly when she heard her doorbell ring.

Right on time, as always.

Sakura took a moment to smooth down her dress and check her hair in the mirror by the door, before opening it.

She watched as Shino's breath hitched when he saw her. Mentally, she was going to have to thank Ino later, even with how overbearing the blonde could be at times, she certainly knew how to dress up and impress.

"You look beautiful," The smile he wore was one that he only ever gave the true love of his life.

The bug nin still couldn't quite believe that he had managed to snag the pink-haired woman standing in front of him. But, here she was, dressed up for their date. Specifically, the date that marked their one year anniversary.

She smiled brightly at the comment, a light blush adorning her cheeks. It was still amazing to them both how a simple compliment could cause her to blush.

Shino held out his arm and Sakura happily looped her own through his after she shut and locked her door. The two walked down the stone path that led out to the street with small smiles clear on both of their faces.

The sunset cast a perfect glow that danced across the streets and buildings they passed. And Shino couldn't help but to be amazed at the way the fading sunlight would catch on Sakura's hair and make it shine brighter. Or how her eyes would light up as she spoke of her work in the hospital. It made him eternally grateful for the day she had agreed to getting coffee and the developing relationship afterwards.

"Shino where are we going?" Sakura asked after a few minutes of walking, perplexed as to why he was taking her towards the outskirts of town, and not towards the center of the village where the restaurants were located.

"I have a special spot picked out for us. Why? Because there is supposed to be a meteor shower tonight and I wanted you to have the best view of them." He answered, affection hidden under the monotone of his voice.

Sakura just smiled and leaned into him and rested her head against his shoulder as they walked towards their destination. It was such a sweet gesture, and it made her heart flutter in her chest that he took such steps in making this date so romantic.

Despite what others may have thought of the man when it came to love, Sakura knew better. She knew he cared far more than what anyone but his teammates realized, and that he wasn't a stick in the mud. He had surprised her on more than one occasion. It also helped that he was a very apt listener and always showed interest in her and everything she deemed important enough to talk about.

The two continued to make small talk on their way towards the destination that Shino had picked out for the date. Once they had made it through part of the Nara Forest, and into a small clearing; Shino smiled softly as he heard Sakura's sharp intake of air.

There was a blanket already laid out for them, with a picnic basket and a jar filled with fireflies perched on top of it, along with a bottle of wine and two glasses. The last vestiges of sunlight made the small pond glitter like diamonds. It all blended together to create a perfect atmosphere of romance and beauty.

Shino led them over to the blanket, helped her sit down, then took a seat beside her. Sakura opened the basket to grab at the array of food that had been packed for their date, while Shino opened the bottle of wine and poured some into both glasses.

He handed her a glass of wine, while she handed him the container that held the wild grass salad. She picked out the container that held anmitsu. The two ate in silence, with the sounds of the crickets and cicadas providing them with a beautiful background melody.

Once they had finished eating, Sakura took care to place the items back inside the basket. When she had finished with that, Shino had cleared his throat; catching her attention.

"Sakura, the meteor shower is about to start." He mentioned, affection brimming in his voice. The small squeal of excitement she allowed to escape had him smiling.

The bug nin let out a small puff of air when she all but tackled him to the ground so they could make the most of the shower. The medic smiled as she used his chest as a pillow and laid on her back, creating a perpendicular angle between the two of them.

Shino placed one hand under his head, and reached for her hand with his other. Sakura smiled and joined their hands, twining their fingers together and rested them both on her stomach.

Together, they watched as the debris lit up the sky, starting slowly but gaining speed until there were so many shooting stars in the sky that they could barely keep track of it all. The pink-haired girl was swept up in magic of it all, so much so, that she didn't notice that her boyfriend had released the jar of fireflies with the hand that had been behind his head.

He communicated with the bugs and they agreed to do his bidding. The bugs then flew into the sky, into Sakura's line of sight.

She was slightly confused, when the fireflies lit up the sky in front of her, before she read the words that they had spelled out.

'Will you marry me?'

Sakura's eyes widened as she whipped her head around to look at Shino. He had his glasses off, sincerity shining through his brown eyes, as he held up a ring.

She let out a choked sob, as she nodded her head violently. "Yes!" She all but screamed at him, then held her hand up for him to slip the ring onto her finger.

Both of his hands were mildly shaking, showing how, even though he looked composed, Shino was still nervous. It was adorable.

Sakura's own shook in pure excitement. Then, once the ring had made its way onto its new home, on her ring finger, Sakura turned and threw her arms around his neck. Shino let out a chuckle at her antics, but inside his kikaichū were buzzing excitedly, and his heart was thumping so loud he was sure she must have heard it.

"I love you." He told her passionately; meaning every single word.

"And I love you," She equaled his passion and raised it, pushing her lips onto Shino's without any kind of hesitation.

For her, this was the perfect ending for their date. A brand new ring on her finger, shooting stars in the sky, and his arms wrapped protectively around her.