naruto comforts sakura after she loses a patient.
There was no way that Naruto would ever fully understand the searing pain that haunted Sakura. He could only try to imagine and empathize.
His wife had just lost a patient. It was not the first time it happened but this particular loss placed a heavy, emotional burden on her. This was due to reasons that the deceased was as old as Shinachiku and was the son of one of the nurses whom Sakura was fond of. Before the unfortunate demise, the child had been admitted to the hospital countless of times because of weak heart. She did everything she could and exhausted all efforts she could think of to save his life but the child was unable to make it.
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Sakura stood by the window, staring at the vast, dark sky.Her thoughts were once again on that boy who had experienced life for only afew years.
Strong, warm arms wrapped around her from behind and she tookthe liberty of laying her back on her husband’s sturdy chest.
Naruto placed his chin on her right shoulder and whispered, “Youdid your best. I’m still proud of you. Remember when you did all you could to saveme back then? I wouldn’t even be here if it weren’t for you,”
The memory was not something she wanted to remember at all.That moment had been dreadful and the image of a very weak and almost deadNaruto still makes her nauseous.
“I’m glad you were able to make it,” she finally said afterthe unwanted remembrance.
“And it wouldn’t have happened if you were not there,” Hehugged her tighter. “I couldn’t ease your pain but I could hug you and listento you talk about it until it hurts no more,”
Sakura broke his embrace and turned to face him. “Thankyou,” she said before laying her head on his warm, hard chest. The sound of hisheartbeat comforted her and slowly, bliss enveloped her like a protective bubble ready to shield her from unwanted pain.
Naruto placed a warm, comforting hand on her back. A few minutes passed and neither one talked or moved, both of them contented in savoring the warmth of each other.
The tranquility was broken when Naruto smiled naughtily and said, “You know, a CPR would do me good right now Dr. Haruno,”
Sakura laughed and punched him playfully on the shoulder before tiptoeing and locking her lips with his in a fervent kiss.