Hey guys, I am here once again with an all new story..
But this time it isn't AU.
Yup, I have decided to finally lay my hands on the most hottest piece of sasusaku fic buzzing on .
How did Sasuke and Sakura actually got together?
I know there are tons of story describing it, but ya, I was really tempted to do so myself...
It will begin from the point after Sasuke left on his redemption journey...
So, to all my faithful readers who have given much love to my other two sasusaku fics, PS I request you to read this one too.
So let's begin shall we...?
Life Goes On
Rays of sun illuminated the morning sky as the light overshadowed the darkness. Cool breeze tickled the nape of his neck as he shifted his pillow. Sasuke have always been an early riser. Something he inhabited ever since he was a little kid. He rose up from the bed and decided to take a quick shower, before resuming his journey. After twenty minutes he was fully dressed in his black high-collared shirt, a midriff-exposing flak jacket, and light blue pants & walked out of the inn.
It has been six months since he left from Konoha yet again. But this time it was not to betray the village or became a S class criminal; but to do some soul searching. He have travelled a lot of villages and encountered tons of people since then. Sasuke couldn't even begin to count the number of people and family he have helped so far.
Heck, he aided more number of person a day than he ever did before the war.
He was a real terrible person back then. If it haven't been for his brother enlightening him and telling him to protect the Leaf Village or for Naruto who knocked some sense in him during their Battle of Death; he would have been either lying dead somewhere or committing some more heinous crimes.
He would be forever indebted to the dobe and his former sensei Kakashi.
They were the ones who convinced the council that Sasuke was a changed man now. Kakashi have taken full charge of Sasuke's actions from then on.
His trail of thoughts were interrupted by the faint growling of his stomach. Sasuke was reminded that he didn't eat anything ever since he left the cabin this morning. He spotted a small restaurant a few yards away & headed towards it.
Although Sasuke have tasted a variety of foods after travelling in different nations, but the taste of the good old tomato soup never changes.
He took a sip from the bowl as he averted his eyes around. He was currently on the outskirts of Suna village. It was a minor village located a few good kilometers away from the Land of Sand.
Naruto have asked him to visit Kazekage when he reached there. Gaara was really willing to meet Sasuke and have a word or few with him, but Sasuke never got along with the red haired man in the first place.
Even if they were alike in some aspect.
"Umm...do you need something else?"
He looked up to the slender young girl, apparently the waitress who was blushing a little.
Sasuke scowled and declined her offer as she left rejected. He was really fed up of all the ladies swarming around him to get his attention. Ever since his genin days, he have to deal with it.
Curse the Uchiha genes...
His thoughts then wandered back to Konoha. He have a lot of bittersweet memories with that place. Frankly speaking, he wasn't much fond of that place. Except for his teammates, he didn't care much about the others.
Speaking of which...the blonde idiot have already sent him twelve letters asking for his whereabouts and the progress of his journey. Sasuke have only bothered to send him a single letter as he wasn't much of a talker.
Kakashi and Sakura were much better. There letters were rather less bothersome compared to dobe. He was mostly fond of reading Sakura's letter. Although she have only sent five till now, but it beared the information about almost all of the village. She also liked to tell about her hectic work schedule a lot. Since her letters were brief and useful, he willingly replied to all of them.
Although a lot have changed in past five years, but the person who underwent the most remarkable change was Sakura.
She went from a clingy fangirl to a mature and strong woman. He have been taken aback by her sheer strength in the battlefield. She was quite a sight when she pummeled hundreds of clones in a single earth shattering punch. Sasuke wasn't impressed by someone so easily; but the pinkette have astounded him a great deal.
He liked this new Sakura...
Not in a romantic way.
He admired her as a person.
He smirked when he remembered her blushing face as he poked her forehead at the gates of Konoha.
Although she was still in love with him just like her old self...
Sasuke shook his head as he got up from the chair and out of the building.
Another long day was waiting for him...
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Sakura poured the glass of water over her head as she sighed with relief. It was a really hot day and she have been working non stop from the morning onwards. Although the things have more or less returned back to normal, but still the casualties of war have left a deep impact on everyone. Konoha was fortunate enough to not suffer much damage.
Except for Neji's death, there haven't been any major loss in the village.
Tenten, Naruto and Hinata have been affected most gravely. But they were learning to live with the reality.
Sakura glanced at her wrist watch and was extremely glad to find that her shift was almost ending.
She healed her last patient as she got out from the room and towards the exist.
"Hey Forehead! Over here."
Sakura paused her steps when she heard the shrill voice of her blonde friend from behind and greeted her.
"Can you be any more loud pig?"
She complained as Ino scoffed at her and grabbed her hand.
"Since you are finally free, lets have a bite of snack."
Sakura could fairly agree with her as she haven't eaten anything since this morning and both of them rushed towards the nearby restaurant.
"So...I heard you encountered real trouble on your last mission."
Sakura inquired as she munched on her anko dumplings while Ino snorted.
"Big deal. When you have teammates like Shikamaru & Choji, there is nothing to worry about."
Sakura smiled and agreed with her.
Indeed, ever since the war, all of the rookie nine have gotten incredibly strong. They were the best bunch of classmates ever in the history of Konoha.
"Ahh, speaking of Shikamaru, I didn't see him with you guys."
Sakura asked with confusion as she haven't bumped into him. Ino chuckled slyly as she said.
"Looks like he is really fond of Suna's weather. "
Sakura smirked in understanding as she too laughed along with her.
Oh yes, it was not a hidden fact that something was brewing between him and Kazekage's elder sister.
Sakura wondered how Gaara will react if he knows this.
He was overly protective when it came to his sister. Sakura was quite sure that they will be the first ones to get hitched; if Shikamaru managed to convince Lord Kazekage that is.
" So...what's the deal between you and you know who?"
Sakura shot out mischievously as Ino waved her hands dismissively.
"Pssh! There is nothing going on between me and Sai."
"I never mentioned Sai, Pig!"
Sakura exclaimed as the corners of her mouth twitched & she tried to hide her smile while Ino shot her a glare and punched her shoulders lightly.
"Don't stretch your billboard brow even more with useless thoughts.!"
She warned as Sakura broke out in hysterical fits of laughter.
Her friend was hopeless...
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Kakashi Hatake tapped his pen on the desk lightly as he went through the copy of file. Ever since he became the Hokage, he barely have any time to rest and was engrossed in the office work & piles of paper for hours. He didn't even get any time to read his Icha Icha Paradise.
He slumped back on his chair and decided to doze off for a while. Barely few mminutes in his slumber, he was interrupted by faint knocking on the dorr. He sat upright and invited the intruder in.
" Naruto? "
He grinned at his old sensei as he settled on the chair opposite to him.
"How are you doing Lord Hokage?"
He asked formally as Kakashi gave him a suspicious look. Since when does Naruto became so polite.
"Cut the crap kid. What do you want?"
Naruto scratched the back of his neck sheepishly as he spoke out.
"Okay. You got me. Actually tomorrow is Sakura's birthday and I don't know what to gift her."
Kakashi's eyes widened when he remembered that.
Damn! He completely forgot that...
Sakura was turning eighteen this Friday. It was rather strange that she was the eldest of the three of his students.
Kakashi turned to Naruto who seemed lost and smiled assuringly.
"Don't worry. We have still got the evening. I am sure we will find something by then."
"We...you mean!"
Kakashi nodded almost embarrassed while Naruto chuckled at him.
"Woah! Just imagine if I told Sakura that you forget her..."
"That's enough Naruto."
Kakashi's tone got serious as Naruto immediately shut up, knowing that his sensei was mad.
"Fine then sensei. But how are you gonna escape from this?"
Naruto asked while glancing around the room and almost shuddered at the mountains of paper works.
He never knew that being Hokage could be so difficult...
Kakashi gave his trade smirk as he pulled up the chordless phone & dialed a number.
"Yamato! I need your help."
Yamato was more than pleased to accept duties of Hokage, if only for a while but he regretted his decision when he stepped inside the office and was briefed in by Kakashi.
He nodded half heartedly as Kakashi & Naruto bid their goodbyes to him.
' Dammit! I am doomed!'
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Next Day...
Sakura gasped as she placed her hands on her mouth and gazed in awe.
Ino patted on her shoulders as there were screams of 'Happy Birthday Sakura' everywhere.
She have got a dozen of surprises in her life but this...this was something really special.
She could see her Mom and Dad, Naruto, Kakashi, her shishou Tsunade & Shizune. Hinata, Kiba, Shino as well as Sai ,Choji, Lee, Tenten & Kurenai sensei.
Sakura giggled as she was brought in a crushing hug by Naruto.
"Happy Birthday Sakura chan!"
"Thanks!"
She whispered as she leaned on his shoulders.
"Wow! So much preparation! "
She said once she broke apart from Naruto & greeted the others. Indeed the place was decorated with balloons & fancy frills while a large cake was kept on the middle of table.
Soon the party was in full swing as they all danced & sang along. Drinks were served & games were played.
Sakura swore that she never had this much fun in life before.
Later that evening, when guests have dispersed and her parents have retired to bed, Sakura decided to open up her pile of gifts.
She smiled when she saw bouquet of flowers from Lee, a makeup kit from Sai..maybe you won't look so ugly after applying it. was quoted on it. A sexy lingerie from Ino with a winking emoticon. It will be useful when your darling comes home. Sakura blushed at her innuendo and moved on to other packets. Naruto have gifted her a hand purse while Kakashi have given a book of medicines. Tsunade have given scroll of some latest potions while Hinata have given a silky handmade scarf and so on...
Sakura leaned back on the headboard as her presents lay open besides her. Her emerald eyes caught a black packet as she picked it.
There was no name on it as Sakura pulled out a leather case from inside along with a letter & opened the box.
"Oh My...!"
There was a beautiful diamond shaped pendant inside with a golden chain attached it.
She opened the letter which read...
I don't have a great taste in such things. But I hope its okay.
Happy Birthday Sakura...
No other words were needed after that as tears welled up in her eyes.
Sasuke remembered...
She didn't even know he was aware of her birthdate in the first place.
Sakura immediately pulled out the necklace & encircled it around her neck.
She will treasure it for the lifetime and continue to wear it till her death...
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The idea of necklace came to me from the Last movie. Some were suspecting it to be an Uchiha emblem but they were only speculation. I rather chose this to be on safe side.
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Till then...😊😊
