||An Unforgettable Night

naruto-baka:

_{⽰ — Maybe it was him, or maybe it was just the way the night was going, but for some reason he felt like being even more honest with Sakura than he has ever allowed himself to be. The subtle changes in both of their demeanor’s was reason enough to feel that this night wasn’t like all the other ones. As he slowly wrapped his headband around Sakura’s eyes, he felt that it was a sort of metaphor to how he has been treating her lately. Being honest yet covert all at the same time. In his head he thought Sakura had no clue as to who this mysterious person was doing all sorts of kind deeds towards her. But tonight, just maybe, he might tell her everything he’s been hiding.}

_{“Arigatou, Sakura-chan…it’s just up ahead. You won’t be blindfolded for long.“ He said as he led her by her hand towards the lake, just beyond a small patch of leaves. ”Yanno…“ His eyes moved towards the right, eying the small stone covered path they were heading for. ”…I can be full of surprises sometimes, dattebayo. But only a few people get to see those surprises, actually—-I lied.“ He said as they began to pass under a few red torii arches, ”—it’s not a few people who get to see these surprises. It’s just you, Sakura-chan.“ Upon saying that, he untied her blindfold, to reveal an enormous lake, illuminated by the moonlit sky and just in front of them was a small canoe, large enough to fit both of them comfortably.} 

                                                                                      _{“Surprise!”}  

   ^{Feeling his headband conceal itself over her eyes, an even gentler smile would flourish along the corners of her lips. Offering him a brief nod in reassurance. Perhaps, all of this must’ve simply been part of his plan in preparations for this lovely date? During the many years of being his comrade, she actually noticed quite a few changes in his behavior. Most that consisted of amiability, kindness and most importantly maturity. He sure has blossomed into a wonderful ninja, and she never expected him to show it in this sort of particular manner. Of course, there never had been a time where he let Sakura down. As they continued their way toward the unknown destination, a feeling of sheer excitement suddenly surged throughout her being. Not wanting to waste even a split second to see what was left in store.}   

  ^{“Heh, is that so? Well, that makes me… feel special.” A soft chuckle was to emit, the underside of her cheeks charming a crimson hue. It was only a matter of time until he then took the blindfold off her face, vision taking instant note of the large lake illuminated by the moonlit sky, accompanied with a small canoe set inside as well. Perhaps, for the both of them to sail in? Truly, she must be dreaming. Everything just seemed so.. surreal. Almost as if every image she caught a glimpse of were out of a dream world. “U-uwahh this looks so beautiful!” A blossoming heat would circulate in the very pit of her stomach, causing for even deeper shades of crimson to grace her cheek-bones.}

                                                            ^{“A-and that canoe, is that for us?”}