She held the kiss for another moment, pulling away to rest her forehead against his again. She wouldn’t let him die alone, she’d hold him until he passed, even if it was painful for her.
Sasuke felt like some of his pain was quickly ebbing away, as though a warm relief was slowly washing over his body- was this death? It was pleasant, his pain was disappearing, and he started to feel normal once more; death surely was peaceful.