theirnindo:
The day had already started off well enough, his team have each taken their turns at wishing him well for his birthday. He was in high spirits when he had started his training for the day, the thought of it being his birthday alone making his mood soar. He had stopped mid-kick when he heard his name called and his posture went back to normal before he turned around, a wide smile already spreading on hip lips at the familiar voice. He quickly caught her as she threw herself at him, a small laugh escaping him as they spun. “Hi, Sakura,” he greeted lightheartedly, his gaze softening as he looked down at her. She hadn’t even spoken yet and his birthday was already made, having her here with him.
His arms moved from be wrapped around her lower back, his hands instead gently holding her waist. Her display of affection was met with a surprised blink before his own cheeks dusted red and he gave a sheepish laugh. “It is now. Thank you.” Eyebrows raised slightly at the mention of a gift, and a big one at that. What could she possibly have troubled herself over that would be too big to want to carry here, he wondered? “You did not have to get me anything, just spending time with you is more than enough,” he spoke gently before leaning forward, gently kissing her forehead before leaning his against it, smile still present on his lips. “Thank you though, I appreciate it. I cannot wait to see it later.” At the mention of dinner, he stood back up straight, his smile widening at the suggestion. “I- yes! I would love to!” His hands retracted from her and he stood back. He would have to make sure he trained fast today in order to have the time but he wouldn’t miss this for the world. “Did you have somewhere in mind you wanted to go?”
it was almost overwhelming, the way lee looked at her sometimes. all the kindness of the world condensed into one person, shining through his eyes and the width of his eternal smile. even the darkest storm clouds could be chased away by someone like lee and she can only be thankful that they can stand there now, like this. close. content. there’s a funny little word for it that teased her tongue, but for now she just laughed softly, gently smacking his arm. “i know, i know! but it’s your birthday, lee, i just had to get you something.” sakura had all the confidence in the world that he was going to like it, but at least for the time being he was well practiced in the art of patience.
“great! i was thinking...” she tapped her lower lip, all too pleased by his agreement ( a little worried he might have made other plans already ), “somewhere nice. we always seem to go to the same couple of places whenever we all hang out together, i feel like we due for a little change of scenery.”
