They run towards each other. Each of them is on the brink of death, using the last of their chakra. I always knew Naruto would give his life to save Sasuke. He had made that much clear. They have battled multiple times since I first joined team Kakashi. Every time the both came away half dead. I never understood why Naruto was so devoted to Sasuke, even when the Uchiha hurt him continuously. I guess this is how he felt.

There is only one thing I can do now.

My books always said that when you love someone, you will do anything for them. I think this is what they meant.

I start sprinting. If I can throw myself between the chidori and rasengan going towards each other, I might be able to stop them. I know I won't survive. Not even Naruto could survive that.

I'm almost out of time. I pump as much chakra as I can into my feet, propelling myself forwards as hard as I can with every step.

I shove myself between their hands just before the two jutsu touch. Instantly, I feel a white hot pain ripping through my body. I can't even scream. Chidori ripping through the front of my chest, and ransengan the back. I didn't know this kind of pain was possible.

Damn. I wish I'd positioned myself the other way. I'd much rather be looking at Naruto right now.

I see Sasuke's red eyes widen. He hadn't even known I was there.

Blood pours out of my mouth and wound, onto his arm, which is sticking through my chest.

I hear Naruto crying out my name, calling out to me. Sasuke retracts his hand, and I fall forwards.

Naruto is still calling out my name. He kneels down, and turns me onto my back.

"Sai!" He cries out "Sai, why? Why would you do that? You know you how powerful those jutsu are! Why?!"

The two holes in my body are in my shoulders, not my lungs. I'm coughing a lot of blood, but I can still speak.

"Be…. Because I love you… Naruto."

He looks at me in shock.

"Wh- what are you t-talking about Sai?" He stammers.

I smile at him. The pain is dulling now. My body getting heavy. I don't have long.

"I've loved you for a long time. You are everything to me. You taught me how to feel. How to form bonds with others. How to be my own person. I love you. I can't let you die here. I need you to live."

I chough more blood.

"You… are going to be a great hokage someday. You will lead the village into peace, and good times. I know it. I wanted to be there to see it. That's why I can't let you die in this place."

"Sai… no! No, I didn't want you to die for me!" He yells, tears at the corners of his eyes.

"It's okay…. Naruto." My breathing is slowing. I doubt I have more than a minute or two. But that's okay. I just need to say a few more things.

"Please, live. Live beyond this day. Be hokage. Kiss Sakura. Have kids. Be happy. That's…. all I ever wanted."

"Oh Sai…. I'm so sorry…." He's crying now. I don't want that. He's so beautiful when he smiles.

"Don't… cry. Just… please… hold my hand. It won't be long now."

My lungs are filling with blood. I can't really breathe any more. My vision is dimming.

He squeezes my hand, and cradles me in his arms. It's nice. If I have to die, this is a good way to go.

I look into his dazzling blue eyes for as long as I can. Then it's over.