SasuSaku Prompts

58. star-crossed lovers

prompt: star-crossed 

A/N: Happy Tanabata Day! 

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He heaved a sigh of relief, because finally, after hours of mingling with people, he really had enough. His teammates forced him to go to the annual celebration of the Tanabata Festival, forced him to interact with others, forced him to stay all throughout the event.

He vehemently refused to wear a yukata though.

He was now sitting on top of a hill, watching the final phase of the event—the fireworks show, with no else aside from Sakura beside him. She finally complied to his silent request to escape the festival upon seeing his annoyed face. They ditched Naruto who was too busy talking to Hinata.

With her knees propped up and arms around them, she glanced at him while giggling, "You really suck at socializing."

He just grunted, rolling his eyes.

Turning her gaze at the fireworks, she asked him, "Did you know what Tanabata is all about? About this Star Festival we're celebrating?" He raised his brows, briefly glancing at her, before she went on. "It's about two lovers."

He snorted.

She chuckled at his response.

"Two people, madly in love with each other but can only meet once a year." She sighed. "Sad, isn't it? Being apart from someone you love even though all you want is just to be with that person. Star-crossed, that's what they're called."

He didn't react, just regarded her with his dark, dark eyes.

When she finally looked at him, he was surprised to see her sad smile and tired eyes.

"At least their feelings are mutual, right?" She told him, trying to sound bright. However, in a whisper, after she looked away, she whispered, "Unlike us, you're so close yet so far. Star-crossed...that's what we are."

If it weren't for his keen ears, he probably wouldn't have heard it. Something snapped inside of him.

He grabbed her upper arm, forcing her to look at him. Through gritted teeth, "No."

Her eyes burrowed in shock and confusion. "...what?"

Glaring at her, he said, "Bullshit. We're not star-crossed."

"Oh." She nervously laughed, avoiding his eyes. "...I know. We're not lovers or anything don't mind me forget what I—"

He cut her off, still gripping her arm, trying to rein in his anger, "We're not star-crossed because you're here and I'm here and..." He dropped his hold on her, looking away for some reason unknown to her until he continued.

"...we both feel the same."