Title: The Little Things
Author: LovexFallsxToxAshes
Character Pairing: Uchiha Itachi and Haruno Sakura
Word Count: 518
Rating: T
"Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it."
Forgiveness
The night was quiet and for once welcomed into the warm abode of one kunoichi and shinobi now lounged together within the chambers of their home. He was a powerful man, feared as the murderer of the Uchiha clan, and only survivor. Uchiha Itachi.
She was an innocent healer, feared for her strength and wit, well known for her intelligence and inability to hate. Haruno Sakura.
She laid spread across his chest as he in a slow manner ran his artistic fingers through pink strands of hair taking comfort in her warmth. It never ceased to surprise him, this little one. He had done constant things to hurt her though indirectly, be as it may.
He killed her first love, his brother.
He betrayed the village she so worshiped.
He killed her best friend, Uzumaki Naruto.
He forced her into something she didn't want.
Yet, here she was.
A saint herself ,forgiving him close to the Devil himself for his misdeeds. He felt he deserved no such forgiveness, as he was damned. A mere monster.
"Sakura."
She gazed at him silently, with a small smile, "Hm?"
His eyes returned to the ceiling.
"Why?
She sighed before sitting up and smiling down at him. She reached her hands down to his face gently, before placing a chaste kiss on his lips. She knew what he was asking. Perhaps, this time Sakura might humor him in her answer, rather than the constant change of subject or snubbing.
"I told you before. I see no point in hating you. Yes, you've hurt me far more deeply than any other person alive, even if unintentionally. Yes, I've never forgotten. It still hurts me to this day. There are times I wish I could hate you so bad but it does no good. I've learned well enough that hatred leads nowhere in life."
"To answer your question, I find forgiveness to be the best thing I can offer you. You've never known this before, as no shinobi has. It is the way things are in this world. The strong forgive, and even you have told me I am strong. So here I am, proving you that I am strong. I have forgiven you because it is all I have left."
He stared blankly at her. Truly such a naïve woman she was. He reached his hand gently to cup her face. But she was his gentle and compassionate woman. His wife. His lover. His mate.
She was truly heaven sent.
She smiled, "Does that answer your question?"
In response, a pair of lips met hers.
Thank you.
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A/N: J Number two. I actually have a strong preference for the first, as I an inclined to hate this one. This is going to be a collection of one-shots as a reminder. Ideas are welcome, as well. I would appreciate some feedback please, but anyway I hope you liked it. More to come soon!