THE UCHIHA WEDDING

It is not a concealed fact that the pink-haired kunoichi is, again, waiting for the return of her prodigal love but unlike in the past she now had an assurance of his return, or so she says.

SasuSaku

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Sakura Haruno is a well known kunoichi, a war veteran, and can be considered as one of the heroes of the recently concluded war alongside her teammates –Naruto and Sasuke. Noone in Konohagakure is unaware of her name; it is also safe to say that most of the shinobi in the continent knows of her name and her extensive knowledge of medical ninjutsu and her superhuman strength. And to people closer to her, she was famous for another reason –her unwavering love and eternal wait for Sasuke, the last Uchiha.

It is not a concealed fact that the pink-haired kunoichi is, again, waiting for the return of her prodigal love but unlike in the past she now had an assurance of his return, or so she says. Everyday after a tedious day at the hospital, she would take the longer route to her apartment, the one where she would pass the Konoha main gate. She would look at the wide open gate for a few minutes, touch her forehead, and then leave for home.

The two chuunins guarding the gate are already used to seeing Sakura at the gate everyday. Sometimes she will be there just for a few minutes but on her days off she would sit at the nearest bench and look past beyond the gate, probably waiting for a familiar silhouette of the man she now haven't seen for almost a couple of years. The times she does not spend at the gate, either she is on hospital duty, out on her mission, or having precious time out with her long-time friends; eating at Ichiraku with Naruto or shopping with Ino and Hinata.

The days went by, as monotonous as the one before it, doing the same routine again and again. She felt like she could reshuffle the days and she would not be able to see the difference. That is until she heard of his return. It was a day same as the others in Konoha; the sun shining brightly, Naruto eating ramen, Ino at the flowershop, Sai painting, and so on. It could've been another monotonous day if not for the rumors of Sasuke's return.

Everybody looked at Sakura as she passed, 'so, they've already heard as well?'

It seems that everyone is very curious as to what her reaction would be. Truth be told, she does not know how to react as well. It's just she was so well used to waiting for him that she could not comprehend the fact that he came home. The last time at the battlefield, she cannot really count that as coming home, he just appeared and she was just shocked. So now without the war and everything she just doesn't know what to feel.

'Should I be shocked again as well?' She was now in front of the Hokage tower, 'Kakashi-sensei,' she thought. She was not really used to calling her former teacher Hokage-sama and he didn't mind anyway. She held the knob on the door and breathed deeply, she will now see Sasuke again after two years and suddenly she is afraid. Because, yes, he promised her that he will see her on his return but that does not mean that he'll love her,or—or marry her for that matter. What if he just means that he will see her just like how he will see Naruto or Kakashi or their other nakama after his return? Hence, right then and there, outside the Hokage's office and after waiting for two years, she decided that 1) she will not pounce on Sasuke when she sees him, 2) she will not cry in front of him WHATEVER happens, and 3) should he tell her he does not love her, once and for all, she will not beg him for it or if he says he will leave again, she will not ask him to take her with him again.

With the resolve in mind, Sakura silently opened the door and closed it after she was able to go in. She sighed before she turned with a big smile on her lips.

Author's Notes: So, this is the first chapter of The Uchiha Wedding. This story is dedicated to all those who read, reviewed, and added Wedding Ring Wars to their favorites. Hope you all like it. I will update shortly.

Special thanks to Dieinhappiness and the other random person who reviewed.

There might be some inconsistencies, grammar mistakes/typographical mistakes and other kinds of mistakes on this story; I apologise. Comments and reviews are welcome!