Powder- Temari
It isn't the first time that she's noted Sakura's beauty. It is, however, the first time she has been so close to it. She cannot help but soften her graze at the vision that is the woman before her.
Though she has been tasked with helping Sakura prepare for the wedding ceremony, it has required very little effort on her part. Sakura has offered no opposition and endured the entire process with exceptional poise. Now moments before the event, she finds herself before the bride, a makeup brush held aloft.
Sakura arches a perfectly sculpted eyebrow in question, obviously concerned about her hesitation.
"It's nothing. Just… thank you."
She's certain Sakura does not yet fully comprehend the implications of what is about to happen, but she will be forever grateful for the girl's choice. She is convinced that Sakura will prove to be exactly what her baby brother needs.
Hands- Gaara
Throughout the ceremony, he cannot stop looking at her hands. Lily white and as fine as her namesake flower, Sakura keeps her hands gently folded on her lap as she kneels beside him. He appreciates the duality of her hands, the deception and the honesty.
Outside, his people are already celebrating the union. In their minds, there is no better match for him than a beautiful, caring war hero like Sakura. His council sees her as a tool, a bridge between nations, and a symbol of his power. On a more personal level, his siblings see her as a link to humanity and goodness.
In her, he sees his salvation and his future.
Untouchable- Sakura
As if political marriages weren't already complex enough, she has the additional burden of being married to Gaara. Now, with the ceremony and celebration behind them, Sakura is not sure what is expected of her. Will they have a traditional wedding night, or will the conventions of politics and their past stand in the way?
She is not sure what she prefers, a dismissal or an advance. She registers his closeness, but she is also very aware of his lack of contact. He seems to be hovering, waiting, unsure…
Touch- Gaara
Her touch runs through him like an electric pulse.
He wants them to be intimate on every level, but he hadn't dared to hope that she would be so quick to establish a physical link between them. He lets his eyes drift shut, levels out his breathing, and gives her free reign to explore his body.
Her hand leaves his face and travels towards his Kage hat. She removes it before getting to work on his robes and other garments. He allows her to toil uninhibited until he loses his control and begins working on her kimono.
To his unimaginable relief, she makes no move to stop him.
Prayers- Kankuro
Alone in the vibrating night that glows with revelers celebrating the marriage of their leader, he offers up a small prayer.
He prays that his brother will find comfort and joy in his new wife. He prays that Gaara will finally experience the things that he has so long been denied. He prays for a happily ever after.