Disclaimer: Naruto belongs to Masashi Kishimoto, sadly not to me. =(
Summary: Sakura writes a letter to Naruto and is forced to face the truth, because she is too late.
Dear Naruto,
All these years I ignored your love for me. All these years I was still hung up on Sasuke.
Forgive me for loving the wrong man. Forgive me for being blind.
But now I realize that I'm slowly beginning to fall for you, but I know it's too late.
I need you more than ever. I love you with all my heart.
I see you utterly elated, with another woman. Who is not me.
Be with me, please.
She finally came out of her shell. Hinata, the one who captured your heart, finally came up to you and declared her love.
I was never in a shell, why couldn't I see what was in front of me?
Now everyday I see you holding hands and she takes the seat on your right side at the Ichiraku ramen stand. The seat, which is normally mine and I hurt.
My heart's breaking. That should be me, not her.
I know you're happy. So when you called me over to join you two, and Hinata welcomed me with a smile, I put on a brave face and force my feelings for you to remain hidden.
I don't want to hide my growing feelings for you, they need to come out.
I'm glad you're happy.
I want to be happy too, with you.
I'm glad you think I'm happy, but I'm broken as I'll ever be, but I can't show it. I never will.
I wish I could. I wish things were easier.
You two deserve happiness.
Who am I to break you apart for my happiness?
As I stand by the alter and look at your smiling face, then turn my head towards a beautiful woman in white walking down that aisle I say nothing and keep a smile on my face.
I want to be that woman, wearing the white kimono.
I watch you two share a kiss and become the newly wed couple. I can't help myself, so I imagine myself up there with you. But I never say anything, because I'm too late.
Kiss me. Hold me. Don't let me go.
I'm happy for you Naruto Uzumaki. I'm happy that you've found the love of your life.
So did I.
To keep you happy, I have a permanent smile on my face now. All for you.
Because I care.
I may never give you this, but Naruto I can't fool myself. I know I love you.
Just don't forget me.
Love, Sakura.
A/N: First ever fanfic, reviews are highly suggested. Flames are also welcome.