"Sasuke."
He couldn't see her. Couldn't bring himself to see the face of the woman he had only just had the courage to propose to. Couldn't bear to see those endlessly green pools filled with such finality. Couldn't stand to not see her as torn up as he felt.
"This isn't the end." She spoke needlessly, sympathetically.
Her sympathy only furthered the feeling of his world ending.
"You'll find someone and I'll always be here."
He wouldn't for there was only her. And she wouldn't for her career gave her tunnel vision.
He felt her gently hold him then releas him just as quickly. He was grateful for such, fearing if she held him any longer her searing touch would shake his resolve to respect her wishes.
"Goodbye, Sasuke-kun.~"
He listened as her footsteps retreated to the door and soon beyond it. He took deep breaths trying to not let his emotions take over. The fool he was, should've known his broken heart would take control despite his wishes.
He fell to his knees gripping the ring, he knew would only look best on her finger, to his chest for dear life. The flood gates had opened, leaving him feeling bare and vulnerable.
There was only one Sakura Haruno and if he couldn't be with her… there was no one. His heart would forever belong to her, silently going through hell.