Hidden in the heart | Borusara

Chapter 12: You are mine

Sorry guys for delay.

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Later That Evening

As the group finished their meal at Thunder Burger, the clock ticked closer to 8 PM. The night air outside had cooled, and the lights of Konoha twinkled under the darkening sky. The friends decided it was time to head home.

Sumire turned to Boruto with a soft smile, "Goodnight, Boruto-kun. We should train together sometime."

Boruto nodded, grinning back at her. "Yeah, sounds good. See you around, Sumire."

With that, everyone said their goodbyes, and the group began to disperse, each heading toward their respective homes. Boruto and Sarada found themselves walking side by side, as Boruto insisted on walking her home. They strolled through the quiet streets of Konoha, the soft glow of street lamps illuminating their path.

"So, how was the shopping with Chocho?" Boruto asked, breaking the comfortable silence between them.

Sarada smiled softly, her hand brushing against his. "It was fun. We ran into Sumire, and she joined us for a bit. I bought a few things, but mostly it was just nice to hang out."

Boruto chuckled, "Yeah, she mentioned you guys when we were at Thunder Burger. Did you get anything interesting?"

Sarada shrugged, "A few new clothes, some books... nothing too exciting. What about you? Did you have fun with Shikadai and the others?"

"Yeah, it was cool," Boruto replied, a mischievous grin tugging at the corners of his lips. "But honestly, I was more looking forward to seeing you."

Sarada felt a flutter in her chest at his words, and she blushed lightly. "You know, we could have met up earlier if I hadn’t already made plans with Chocho."

Boruto smiled warmly, "It’s okay. We have plenty of time."

As they continued walking, their hands naturally found each other’s. Sarada felt a sense of contentment as their fingers intertwined, a small yet significant gesture that made her heart race. The conversation between them flowed easily, filled with light banter and comfortable silences.

As they neared Sarada's home, she casually mentioned, "By the way, my mom’s not coming home tonight. She’s got an important surgery. And Dad... well, he’s out on a mission."

Boruto’s eyes gleamed with mischief as he looked at her, a playful grin spreading across his face. "Oh really? So... does that mean you want me to come up and keep you company?"

Sarada instantly caught onto his playful tone and turned to him, raising an eyebrow with a teasing smile. "And why exactly would I need you to come up, Boruto?"

Boruto pouted slightly, feigning innocence. "Come on, Sarada. I’m just offering to keep you company. I promise I won’t try anything funny."

Sarada couldn’t help but giggle at his antics. She shook her head, her teasing tone still present. "I know exactly what you’re thinking, and it’s not going to happen."

Boruto gave her a mock-offended look before breaking into a grin. "I wasn’t thinking anything! I just thought we could spend some time together, that’s all."

Sarada rolled her eyes, still smiling. "Fine, fine. You can come up."

Boruto’s face lit up with happiness at her agreement. "Great! I’ll be the perfect gentleman, I swear."

As they reached the doorstep, Sarada unlocked the door and they stepped inside her home. The house was quiet, a stark contrast to the bustling streets outside. Sarada turned to Boruto with a warm smile, "Do you want something to eat? I can make us some ramen."