Sakura had told Sasuke that she wanted to meet him at the gate. He told her he'd meet her there. She was already waiting for him by the time she got there. He wanted to hear about how she and Gaara had fallen in love. It seemed impossible but, some how it had happened and apparently he wasn't allowed to leave the village. He was under probation and he was forbidden to leave the village. Sakura was waiting on a bench near the gate and he came and sat beside her. They talked about how things had been and meanwhile Naruto and Hinata were talking about how things had happened.
"So when did you and Kiba start dating?" asked Naruto.
"After you left, Kiba thought I'd be crushed and we started hanging out together. We just started dating," replied Hinata.
"When did Sakura get engaged? How did it end up Gaara?"
"She got engaged a year ago and Gaara was sent on a mission. He was supposed to make sure Sakura wasn't hurt during her medic nin training."
"Go on."
"They started getting to know each other and she started sharing her feelings. She started opening up to him and he to her. She was sad for a day and then she got happier. Now they're getting married in a month."
"That close huh?"
"Yeah."
"Thanks," said Naruto.
He left and he felt empty. The same thing had happened with Naruto and Hinata that had happened to Sasuke and Sakura. He'd realized that he'd cared about Hinata but, he had come too late. Sasuke was trying to keep his emotions in check while Sakura was talking with him. It felt weird talking to an engaged woman instead of a comrade. When she'd brush up against him, he felt like he was on fire. It was a very relaxed conversation but, Sasuke still felt weird.
"So in a month, huh?" asked Sasuke.
"Yeah. The wedding plans are going good and I'm almost ready," replied Sakura.
"What are you missing?"
"My dress, the rings, and the important people. Like the ring bearer, maid of honor, flower girls, you know people like that."
"Did you ever feel like you missed your one chance at happiness?"
"Yeah. The day you left. I thought I'd never feel good again."
"Can you try to understand something if I tell you it?"
"I can try."
"I can't be around you."
"Why?"
"I...like you, Sakura, and you're engaged to Gaara. If I stay around you much longer, then I'll slip and all your planning will have been for nothing," explained Sasuke.
Sakura nodded and ran away. She was trying to understand everything. She was in love with Gaara but, she still had feelings for Sasuke and he had feelings for her but, he didn't want her around. It was all getting confusing. She couldn't figure out anything any more. She didn't know if she felt more love for Sasuke or Gaara. She'd loved Sasuke when she was younger but, now she was engaged to Gaara.
Sorry for the short chapter. When/if you review tell me who you want Sakura to fall in love with.
