019: Friend
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"Ah-! You're such a great friend," Kakashi said playfully as he took the offered tea.
Confused at her silence, Kakashi turned and noted Sakura's somber face. They had paused their spar for fresh air and drinks, but she did not look refreshed.
"What's wrong?"
Sakura looked up with such a sad smile that Kakashi could only stare.
"Just some hopeless wishing. Nothing new for me."
Kakashi took her hand and gave it a squeeze of encouragement, but it made her hunch more into herself.
"Tell me."
"You wouldn't believe me, laugh, and then hate me. I can't."
"Try me, Sakura."
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Word Count: 100
Posted: 10.4.2014