“I do tend to misjudge the severity of fevers... What a dramatic woman Ino is.” — ●... 【A piece of xmonday-mintx's "Closer To You," Tumblr】

“Believe me when I say that I will happily drink any medicine you give me. And I'm reminded of what happened last time, where neither of us knew about the side effects. Does this also have side effects?”

“Ino--” Needless to say, he was about through with the petty talk, wherein choosing to take ahold of the hands that possessed the gentleness of a feather and the brute force of a train. “I need medicine that will cure me, not make my condition worse.”

His ever so blank expression couldn't possibly hang any lower. Gradually, Sai sank into the sofa cushions. Their setting became overcast. “I'll take it.”

So this was her way of telling him to 'suck it up.' What caused him to appear so blind? 《I must be /really/ sick...》 No matter. He's not one to deny a treatment to better his health. And without further ado, he cupped the medicine and took a swig. ...

Only a couple seconds were required to embrace that lifeless flavor, but thankfully it didn't make him gag. “I'm surprised. It doesn't seem that intolerable.” Something of a compliment, Sai...

“Well, I...” Right then was the moment he accounted for her joyous extremity. Something he wouldn't bad mouth or neglect, surely. His lips curled, culinary ideas entering his mind. “I'm in the mood for dumplings. We can fix a dumpling pasta together?”

“Right.” Simulating agreement, Sai embarked to the kitchen accompanied by the Yamanaka. His plans for the haul were vast, and would excite her more if only she knew. But was he willing to rely on mere assumption to promote her secret plan? There was no getting past it.

“Right-- Where do we begin?” Marked with a thoughtful smile, he patiently gathered a mixture of different items in his mind that they would need. And on top of that... “I don't suppose you've concocted a meal like this in some time. You must be thankful to have backup.”

“To those who have stood in my way wearing masks of impurity, and the evil that crept behind their every deserting footstep... On this day I recognize the only light begging me to press forth, the flower beside my unconscious head. Happy Birthday, Ino, my love.” — ●...

“Don't look at me like that... I might float away.” — ●...

"Beautiful day. Minus the unruly rainfall from earlier."

✍ Let's give it a shot. :) Btw, I RP with Ariana Grande. ❤️