Sky Blossom

A book...

A couple of days passed , April went back home and I haven't run into Sakura yet , starting to wonder if I was avoiding her subconsciously.

I went to one of my favorite places , the library . I entered and made my way to the section that always had books that interested me , logistics and strategies.  These weren't just books of lessons but folklore tales and history of the different strategies used in previous wars .

I stood in the aisle,  my eyes glossing over different book titles , searching for one I haven't read that would interest me . Out of the corner of my eye , I noticed some pink and red , I immediately recognized the person but didn't greet her . She spoke up while holding her arm awkwardly " Hey..."

"Hey" I responded , keeping my eyes on the books , seriously can't find anything new . Sakura sighed " listen Sora . I'm sorry for the way I acted these past few weeks "

Curiously I turned my head to her , waiting for her to continue . She rubbed her arm as she avoided my gaze " ...I don't know what got into me to act that way . I made things difficult for you without even realizing it . I didn't think or consider how the situation was for you ...with April . I'm sorry "

I smiled softly " apology accepted "

Sakura's eyes lit up as her tense posture relaxed  , I looked back to the books then at her " got any recommendations?"

She gazed over the books and walked closer to them , reaching out to them and pulling out one with a dark red cover with black cursive writing . " that one ? But it's a romantic war novel " I asked visibly confused . I wanted something more ...challenging.

Sakura smiled and gave me the book " I know it's not something you'd pick but...I think it'll give you some insight on things you haven't noticed before " she blushed .

I took the book and read the synopsis " a tale of love and war , the story follows Jin the war shinobi  and his friend  Mia the medical ninja as they face numerous battles , not just with the enemy on the battlefield but with their misunderstood feelings hidden in their hearts."

I raised my eyebrow " you honestly think this story is good ?"

Sakura chuckled " don't be so skeptical , you haven't even read it yet . Try it out and let me know what you think "

" why ? Did you write it ?" I joked , she smiled and played with her hair strand " no , but I relate with the Mia character alot ."

I sighed " fine , but only because it's you "

Sakura nodded smiling brightly as she followed me to the checkout table , the librarian logged the book in and glanced up at us " I remember you ...and you " she pointed to us " you're those two brats that got locked in overnight and fell asleep against my desk "

"Wow you remember very well " I said surprised,  the librarian shrugged " its easy to remember something like that , you can imagine that my life isn't very eventful "

" okay..." we left the library and Sakura walked with me home , as we were about to greet one another for the night , my dad suddenly opened the door " Sakura ! Perfect timing.  Why don't you join us for dinner ?"

Sakura smiled " I would like to . But I don't think my parents would be happy with a last minute notice "

He chuckled " nonsense,  I already asked them . Come in "

Sakura looked to me and shrugged before walking in , I followed in after her and placed the book down . My father looked at the book then at me questionably " Love within War ? "

I groaned " yeah , Sakura wanted me to read it to get a 'insight ' or whatever "

My father nodded " didn't expect her to read such an explicit book "

I frowned " what ?"

My father winked " there are very detailed sex scenes in this book Sora , at least every 3rd or 4th chapter " without another word he walked to the dinner table . My eyes widened and I looked back at the book before looking at Sakura who was laughing along with my mom .

What the actual hell ?