Thread: After The War [A Naruto RP (Yuna & Yajirobe's 1x1)]

Sakura Haruno RP PicsHarunoSakurazps692621c6.jpg RP PicsHarunoSakurazps692621c6.jpg Even to this day, Sakura couldn't understand how Shikamaru was so smart and wise but at the same time very damn lazy. His words blew her away with how accurate they were. If it weren't for the fact she was seeing for her own eyes that she was actually speaking to Shikamaru as opposed to his father or Asuma, she would almost swear that at the moment, Sakura was speaking with someone at least ten years older than herself if not more. Exhaling softly, her eyes closed as she remembered the 'era' that Konoha had when Danzo took over. The man had creeped her out about as much as Orochimaru and the feelings had been fair. Thank gods he was dead and stayed that way. The man was the last thing Konoha needed and ... Shikamaru had quite the valid point. If she allowed herself to stress that badly, someone as bad - if not worse ... oh how that made a shiver trail down her back - could take advantage not only of her position but possibly the nation as well. And with all of the other countries having gone back to their own ways of life and traditions, help wouldn't be able to be obtained anytime soon. A low chuckle left as she nodded slowly, standing up on her feet. I ... I think I will. I'm ... sorta overdue to visit them anyways. She bowed her head, gently pulling away from the embrace somewhat reluctantly as she headed to the door. Her hand rested on the doorknob before she turned back to him. A sly smirk crossed her lips as she teased to him, You know ... not all of us women are troublesome. I think you just showed yourself that to some degree with how you just aided me out. And .... thanks again for all of that. I .... haven't wanted to bother Kakashi-sensei otherwise I'd probably have had him .... She stopped, deciding there was no point in going on and on. He was smart, he could fill in the blanks fine. Giving him another bow of her head, she finally stepped out of the office, nearly jumping as a light breeze danced across her skin. Her head shook at herself and the reaction it gave her. ... Ugh, geez. If just that is getting to you ... yeah .... you've been inside way too damn long. I guess you did need this huh? She would, as promised, go to the graves. But not before making another stop first. A small bell rang as she opened the door to a familiar destination the Yamanaka flower shop. All it took for the blonde kunoichi to see was Sakura's tear-stricken face to know exactly why she had come here. A sad smile crossed her face as she merely nodded and gathered two single red roses for her. After cutting the thorns off, she handed both to Sakura. .... Thank you ... She murmured softly, turning on her heels and heading to the graves. Her feet guided her there with ease she had been here since their demise so many times. A few of the visits had resulted in her crying herself to sleep in front of both Naruto and Sasuke's graves even. She didn't intend to copy that again .... but she would definitely finish what she had started back at the Hokage's office. As she fell to her knees in front of the two tombstones, she set a rose in front of each and stared at the names. Her fists clenched and pulled back. For a few split seconds, it looked like she actually wanted to punch the graves but her hand landed right in front of each instead. Damnit you two ... She murmured, her tears flowing much quicker and freely now that no one was around her. With the need to hide them gone, she let her emotions take over. Why?! She knew she wouldn't get a verbal answer from them ... but it was a habit she often did when visiting the cemetery, especially for her former teammates' graves. She spoke as if they were still alive, still able to reply. Shaky hands slowly reached up as her fists unclenched and hid her tear-stained face. It was weak and low in volume ... but were anyone nearby, they would soon hear a simple phrase leave her lips. ... I miss you two ... Her hands remained firmly in front of her face as she allowed herself to get her crying fit out of the way. Shikamaru would definitely understand, she knew. He had cried a few times in the past himself so at least she knew for certain there was definitely one individual who wouldn't try to scold her for seeming and acting like a child. That simple fact ... couldn't help but make her feel just a bit more calm and at peace. Maybe ... she and Shikamaru weren't as different as one would immediately assume. Maybe ... it would be worth considering being around him more. An amusing and intriguing thought and yet a very serious one all the same.