All The (Very Few) Stars in the Sky
By @destinedatmidnight For @agirlandanotome (no ratings, suitable for everyone)
Hello, hello! I hope youâll like this sweet modern fic with everyoneâs favourite time travelling ninja-astrophysicist, Sasuke! (ÂŹâĄ_âĄ)> ~ Enjoy <3
Readjusting to modern life wasnât that difficult when I had only been gone for three months, but for Sasuke who had arrived four years before I did, it had been difficult. Not just in the sense that he hadnât had ice cream for years, but all the ninja training, battles, war strategies, and all the other things one experiences as part of life in the Sengoku Era, had taken their toll.
Sasuke and I were both from this time, but we talked for the first time 500 years in the past. It was there that we became fast friends, courtesy of the one loose panel in my roomâs ceiling. It was because of Sasuke that the past didnât seem nearly as daunting as it would have been. It was because of Sasuke that I was able to adjust, have the occasional fun moments and just keep my sanity in general.
And now the situation was reversed.
Sasuke didnât have anyone to help him when he had arrived, and when he wasnât being chased by his own lord with a sword training, he had been searching for me. For four years he looked for me, and when he found me he did everything he could to make things easy for me.
It was hard for him to come back to the future after his ordeal. He didnât show it, but the flashy LED lights were just a bit too bright for his candle-adjusted eyes, the city a little too busy compared to what he was now used to. So I decided there and then, even if he hadnât said anything to me, that I would help him, however I could.
So in the two months since we had been back, we met often. Today was one such day. This time we were meeting somewhere after work, but when I got out of my building I saw Sasuke standing there instead. I think he looked sheepish, although his expression wasnât all too different, as I jogged up to him with a smile.
âIâm sorry,â he spoke before I got a chance to, but I shook my head lest he say anything else and began walking without direction.
âItâs fine Sasuke, Iâm glad to see you,â and it was the truth. With all the time we had spent together, Sasuke had become a dear friend, one that I treasured and found myself thanking the wormhole for frequently. It wouldnât be a lie to say that as time moved on I found my feelings for him getting stronger. There were some moments where I got the impression that he felt the same-
âMe too, I was very much looking forward to our meeting today. I decided to save you the trip and came to you directlyâŠâ
-times like this, but he never took it any further than a sweet remark here or there and I found myself wanting more with everyone.
I looked over at him. We were walking close to each other in the crowd but he had averted his eyes after his last comment, as if embarrassed. I smiled at him, âthank you,â I spoke sincerely, knowing that more words werenât needed. The slight curve of his lips showed he felt the same way.
It was always like this, for some reason it felt like Sasuke and I just understood each other. Yes, he was dear to me, and I couldnât help wondering if I was anything like that to him. I had tried to bring it up before, albeit very subtly, but no joy. âToday,â I thought to myself, âIâll ask him properly today.â
We continued walking, strolling into a remarkably less busy park, a few stars twinkling above. âThey were much brighter back then,â he remarked, following my gaze.
âTrue, but then again everything here is much better lit than anything back then, I mean, we can see the whole city clearly even at night.â
My words struck a chord with him; he slowed down to stop, staring at me. âYes⊠youâre right,â there, a gentle smile on his face. Stepping closer to me, he gazed intently into my eyes. âThank you, I donât think I say it enough, but I am grateful, for everything youâve done for me. Your words, your way of seeing things, they all help me.â
This time it was my turn to get embarrassed, âI havenât done that much, really, but Iâm glad to hear youâre happy with me.â
âHappy with me,â I had said the words, but was that the way he saw it too?
Sasuke nodded and carried on walking, his hand momentarily brushing against mine as he did. âI am, Iâm glad we became BFFs.â
I breathed a sigh of relief Finally paying attention to my surroundings, and not him, I realised that we were in a simple flower garden of sorts. âAny particular reason weâre here today, Sasuke?â
âWell,â he shrugged his shoulders slightly, ânot really, unless you count me thinking that you would like it here as a âparticular reason.ââ We had stopped again, and under the gentle lighting, surrounded by colourful petals, I finally started the conversation I had been wanting to have for a long time.
âSasuke, do you remember that warning you gave to me when I first got to the Sengoku era? About not falling in love with anyone?â
He immediately understood what I was getting at, looking at me with interest in his expression. Except there was something else there, flickering behind his calm.
âWell, I did.â I was trembling slightly, watching his face for any indication that he didnât want to hear what I was about to say. And for a moment I thought I saw it, the apprehension in his eyes. Except it wasnât one of disgust, but something else: fear, and maybe even jealousy? That alone was enough to spur me on.
âSasuke, since the beginning you had been there for me, right by my side supporting me and helping me with anything I needed.â I swallowed my own fear, speaking from my heart, âIâm really glad we became BFFs too Sasuke, but, Iâm afraid, for me at least, itâs more than that.â
I suddenly found that I couldnât carry on, biting my bottom lip. I needed to know if he was really ready to hear me. I searched his face for an answer but couldnât really find what I was looking for.
Then Sasuke was stepping closer to me, slowly taking my hand in his. Hope, adoration, excitement, all of them and more ran between our bodies. The look he was giving me, eyes wide and encouraging all gave me the courage I needed to continue.
âI⊠I love you, Sasuke. Actually, I have for a while now, I just wasnât sure if you felt the same wayâŠâ
Suddenly both of my hands were clasped, his warmth seeping into me, and my vision was suddenly filled with him, as he bought his forehead to connect with mine.
âMe too,â he whispered the words, breath coming out in a rush. âAll the stars in our sky couldnât hold a candle to you, your wonderful personality, your radiating beauty; you glow brighter than anything else.â
Smiling, our happiness combined and overflowed around us, I couldnât help but joke, âbut there are only a few stars in our sky now, Sasuke, most hidden because of the city lights. That isnât a lot of competition.â I was barely able to contain my bliss: he loved me back, really and truly.
He cupped my cheek with a hand, âand even with bright lights around us, you still shine through it all. You see, my eyes only see you, the probability of me ever looking elsewhere is lower than negligible.â
Unable to stop the tears, and wrapped my arms around him, the sounds of people living their own lives faded into the distance. âI never even realised-â I began, not knowing how to put my thoughts into words.
âFor so long,â he reassured me, âI canât remember when I started to feel the way I did, all I knew was that there was an increasing need to be around you, to see you, to touch and hold youâŠ
âI hope my words arenât bothering you,â his nervous expression and sudden worry made me laugh softly. âIt seems that the longer you try to contain something, the stronger it is when it's finally addressed.â
âTrust me, I know how you feel,â I couldnât resist reaching up to brush away the hair resting against his forehead. âIâm so happy you feel the same way, Sasuke.â
âMore than all the stars in the sky,â he murmured, holding me close. Time continued to move on everywhere else, but right in that moment it felt like it froze on us, as if even time itself wanted to keep this moment as an everlasting oneâŠ
I really hope you like this fic~ Simple but sweet? Thank you again @ikesencrypticcupid for this opportunity!
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