Kaito's lips brushed against Sakura's, a gentle whisper of a kiss. But as they deepened, the world around them melted away.
Sakura's eyes fluttered closed, memories flooding her mind. She saw herself as a child, crying in the darkness. Her parents, taken from her too soon. The foster homes, the loneliness.
Kaito's arms wrapped around her, holding her close. He felt her pain, her scars.
As they broke apart for air, Sakura's eyes locked onto Kaito's. "I've never told anyone," she whispered.
Kaito's gaze softened. "You don't have to."
But Sakura needed to share her burden. She told him of the tragedies she faced, the struggles she overcame.
Kaito listened, his heart heavy with compassion. He saw the strength in her eyes, the resilience.
Their lips met again, a long, tender kiss. The past still lingered, but together, they could face it.
As they pulled away, gasping for air, Kaito knew he'd spend forever making up for the pain she'd endured.
And Sakura knew she'd found her safe haven, her soulmate.