He looked peaceful when he slept.
As peaceful as the night was, with the blue-white light of the moon pouring in through the fluttering curtains.
She was lying atop him, his arms around her waist, her arm folded on his naked chest beneath her head.
Every inch of her bare body was pressed to his, and as he slept beneath her she listened intently to his steady heartbeat.
They didn't sleep this way often, anymore.
The two were usual more clothed.
Her lips curved upward with the onset of laughter.
He wouldn't ever admit it, but she knew that her Uchiha was a big softie.
He enjoyed the little cuddles that they shared, and their late night pillow talks.
He was especially fond of spooning, though he never let her be the big spoon.
The woman shifted slightly in his arms, lying flat against him, her arms folded underneath her chin.
"Sasuke..." she whispered, wiggling a little to see if he would stir.
When no reply came, save for a quiet exhale, she wormed her way up until she was close enough to kiss him.
Brushing his raven-black hair aside, and cupping his cheek, she pecked him on the lips.
She took a moment to study him before she snuggled into his warmth again, feeling strong arms tighten around her and light lips brush her forehead.
"I love you..." he mumbled matter-of-factly, like it were something well-known and saying it wasn't worth any more effort than was absolutely necessary.
Still, it always caught her off guard when he said it, but she loved it more every time.
It was a simple delight.
One that she wouldn't ever take for granted.
Because, she knew he felt the same.
"I love you, too..."