AN: Two updates in one day? I'm on a roll... Anyway, here's my first songfic and I've made it special. This is a challenge and if someone wins I promise to update at least once a week! I'm serious and if there is a winner, I will annonce them in my next chapter of "A Lost Hope."

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Every section represents a song so try and find each one! If someone can guess five out of the ten songs here, you win! Remember, the winner's name will be posted on my next update of "A Lost Hope" so, good luck!

The green neon sign flashed above me and the cheering never ceased. Crowded streets were littered with trash and the air felt heavy and hot. Sipping my drink down, I watched the countdown timer without much interest. In my mind flashed the memories of city lights on water. That was when I started to believe in love.

I had fallen for the one guy who had everyone's attention, Sasuke Uchiha. Known for his incredible looks, I felt as though I'd never get through to him. With my parents had divorced and I feared all hope was lost.

Going into an empty coffee shop, I ordered a cup of black tea as I gazed out the window. The waiter turned out to be Sasuke himself! After that we had talked for two hours about school and our lives. I was hanging on every word and listened to his sad tale about his brother and parents. I guess no one is perfect after all… Before long I became one of his closes friends.

I had been converted into a new person and could finally feel good about myself. My old crush developed into love and adoration. The amount of fangirls that were always around us was annoying though. Sasuke begun to reveal the real him and would occasionally smile my way.

I remember when I fought with him at two in the morning. He was arguing about how I should spend more time with him. Every word I spat at him left me cold and alone. Finally, I could take no more and fled out into the street. Ready for a break up, I braced myself as Sasuke came after me. Sasuke muttered something completely unexpected in return.

"I'll never leave you alone, my cherry blossom…"

I knew on that day love could really happen. Or so I thought because fairy tales don't last forever.

Naruto and Hinata had left for the New Year to celebrate their first year of going out. Much to Neji's displeasure, Naruto had gotten them a room near a hot spring resort. Hinata was so red that she nearly fainted again. In all honestly, I don't think I've seen her that deep of a scarlet in all my life.

Ino, Shikamaru and Choji went to an all family reunion. Ino insisted I come along but considering the fact it was an Ino-Shika-Cho party, I politely declined. Sadly, I got a lecture from Ino about being alone on New Year and what to do if some guy came up to me. After convincing her I wasn't a little girl anymore she left with the other two boys, Shikamaru muttering about how Ino was such a drag…

Neji and Tenten had a week off mission and decided to take a short vacation. Tenten apologized profusely after learning I'd be alone. Reassuring her as well I told her to have fun with Neji, seeing Lee and Guy left for a training trip. She wined at me before taking Neji's arm and skipping out of the village.

The rest of Rookie nine had other plans, leaving me to watch the fireworks and ball drop alone. I wasn't sure what I was worth anymore. I had four minutes left before the next year and the end of the world. I would save it from destruction in those four minutes if I really had to.

During Christmas, the snow was covering Konoha Team seven decided to go to the fields for a snowball fight, as soon as Kakashi showed up that is. My neighborhood was full of Christmas decorations and Sasuke-kun and I shared our last kiss under the mistletoe. We should have been playing in the snow with Naruto. We ate chestnuts, roasted on the fire and held each other for warmth.

Shortly afterward, Sasuke told me he was engaged and couldn't be with me any longer. The devastation that took place afterward was indescribable. Tears sprang into my eyes as I remembered the day he left for his fiancé.

We said our goodbyes as he got on the plane, never to return again but always in my heart. I cried for at least four days. Naruto tried to comfort me long with Hinata and Ino but while Ino was cursing at Sasuke, Naruto remained quiet. Hinata seemed to be worried for Naruto but kept it to herself.

Now here I was, waiting for the New Year's ball to drop. I had given him everything and never asked for anything but I just ended up alone. I couldn't stand pretending anymore!

Wanting just to cry in Sasuke's arms kept coming into my mind. I felt so stupid but I knew that loving Sasuke made me this way. I wanted his attention again, and I kept asking myself the same question. "Should I let him stay if he came back or let him go..?"

He kept me captivated and it was as if I was bound to the past life we left behind. I couldn't forget him and it haunted me, especially in my dreams. I could hear his voice on every word I said and it drove me insane! I was tired of being reminded of him everywhere I went.

Although he left, I could feel his presence and it was so painful. I held his hand when he needed me and has his shoulder when he needed to cry. In the end, he really had all of me. The timer was down to two minutes.

I wished to find someone like him but I knew I was asking the impossible. Sasuke-kun was one of a kind. Despite all the pain, I couldn't hate him. Wishing him the best was all I could manage and I hoped he didn't forget me and everything we did together.

Knowing he was settled down with someone else made me feel inferior. Time flew so fast, it was like we were together only yesterday. I wouldn't disturb him but, that girl; she gave him things I couldn't give him…

The ball was about to drop, the crowds all looking up. As the timer reached thirty seconds I felt a slight tap on my shoulder. Ignoring the person, I continued to stare at the screen. The tapping never stopped until I whipped around glaring.

Sasuke just couldn't be satisfied. I knew I wouldn't sleep tonight after this was over. I didn't know what I was waiting for as I waited for him to speak. My heart felt as though he had just taken a bite out of it. I just wanted to run and hide because he was killing me and I refused to be denied yet again.

"Sakura, I'm not getting married. I know you must me upset but hear me out." He pleaded. Knowing that Uchiha's had big egos I allowed him to go on. He swallowed a lot of pride for that one sentence anyway.

He got down on one knee, pulling out a ring and looked at me. "I won't get married, not to her anyway. I can't because I don't lover her. I left here to buy a certain object... You know what, forget it. I wouldn't be a coward if you answer me this question. Will you marry me, today and forever? Say you will..."

The ball dropped and everyone cheered. Bottles popped and everyone was partying like no tomorrow for 2012 but the noises fell upon deaf ears. In the end love won and it was alright. I remembered the words I screamed back. "YES!"

We rocked until six in the morning, not caring we'd been up all night. Everyone was partying like it was the end of the world. From New York to London and Japan, it didn't matter because we had each other.

AN: How was that? If you liked it R&R and tell me what you think! My poll on "Karin's Punishment" will be ending next week so read my other story, "A Lost Hope" and vote before it's too late. Keep writing all of you and Happy New Year!

- 4321rayray signing off!