kizuuato:

          ‘— hey, Sakura-chan! You busy?’

              ( it had been more than a while since the two had sparred, definitely longer than his mind could grasp, and denial to the simplicity of missing the memories would have been futile. both of them had gotten stronger — immensely so — and Naruto had been in dire need of putting that thought to the test.

              besides, it would get his mind off of some other tragedies, for a little while. if only for a little while. it was worth the try, anyhow. )

      ^{[ As the familiar voice rang through the medic’s eardrums, a gentle smile would grace the corners of her lips, footing taking her a saunter a few paces forth. It had been far too long since the two last encountered, as far as she was concerned – the last time they actually did cross paths between one another was before he left for his mission.}

   ^{So truly, catching a glimpse of the blond sure gave the medic a sense of relief. Albeit satisfaction. Allowing her smile to curve further in size, her lips finally parted to speak. ]}

                  ^{“Ah Naruto, I’m not busy at all, actually. Why, did you have anything in mind?”}