Dance for me…
There was nothing on this earth that he loved more than to watch her performances.
In the dead of night was when and where.
Because it was then, and then only that she was truly Sakura.
Reveal yourself…
Because when the morning came, and the opalescent moon waned away to the sun, she would don her mask once more.
When the star that gave light to the world reigned the day she would go back to her lies.
Feign again…
She would fake happiness and pretend that there was nothing wrong with herself.
That she wasn't going numb with her heart's pain.
Let me mend your heart…
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He watched with nonchalant eyes as she danced around the field. One blooming with multihued flowers.
My flower…
As she sang her heart free.
Letting all her pain dissapitate into the night sky so that the moon could store it away and hand it back as he took his leave to give way to the sun.
He viewed with keen eyes as her frame twirled about with grace. How her supple lips parted to emit her sweet sound.
I wish to hear you…
He gazed on as the day gave way to storm.
He didn't care, he was safe. Hidden under a leafy tree.
Sing for me…
She then twirled about as raindrops fell from the heavens. Enveloping her completely. Soaking her fully.
And then she stopped.
Suddenly.
Without warning.
And he looked on still as she finally broke.
Break so I can heal you…
She fell to her knees, and cradled her face in her hands as she sobbed for the world to hear.
For him to behold.
Let me fill your heart with me…
He walked towards her.
Slowly.
Languidly.
And stopped when he reached her. When she was at his feet.
So that I am all you'll ever need…
He spoke without a fault.
Telling her that she was being troublesome, and it would be best for her to stop.
He told her that she should just give up on the Uchiha and give into him.
For it is I, and only me that loves you so…
He told her that he cared for her more than anything. That he refused to stand by and watch her wither away.
You won't vanish with the spring, I'll never let it happen…
And so she looked up when his voice waned away.
When her body ceased to wrack with her sobs.
And spoke in her dulcet voice that she didn't know if she could ever love him as he did her.
As long as you're mine nothing matters…
That she didn't remember how to love anyone else besides the one that shattered her heart.
I'll change your mind, your heart, it doesn't matter…
He stopped her halfhearted excuses.
He had grown tired of them.
So long as in the end you're mine, completely…
He dropped to one knee in front of the girl.
Told her to say yes.
Cupped her face with his hands.
And kissed her.
Slowly, sweetly, wanting to draw out your very soul…
He held her close as he molded lips with hers, ignoring the raindrops that were vanishing along with the spring.
So I can call it mine as well…
Then he drew back and watched her breathe heavily.
Gazed at her lips, ones that were slightly swollen from his own.
Met her eyes to retaliate her oppositions.
To greet her final verdict.
He hadn't needed to.
Yes…
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For Winter Ashby...