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"Sakura….I..…." Sasuke stammered in surprise. Before he could say anything else, Sakura had unlocked her door and pulled Sasuke inside. She slammed it closed and began to kiss him again. He was about to lose control of his thoughts when he pushed her away gently, holding her by his shoulders and sighed. "Sakura…." The pinkette immediately felt anger surge in her heart. She had waited all this time. She had devoted her years to loving this man, risked her life for his, multiple times. Now, he had finally come home. Now, he had finally asked her out. He kissed her! And now, he was rejecting her?!
Sakura's fist shook at her side as she fought the urge to punch his handsome face. "Sakura, I can't now. I have something I have to do first." The Uchiha male said gently. Her fist relaxed and her eyes grew soft. "What is it, Sasuke?" She asked. What could it possibly be? After all the obstacles they had overcome, what stood in their way now? "I've done some very bad things over the years. There's a journey I must go on, to rectify my sins." Sasuke said sadly and shook his head. "I don't want to leave a family behind."
"Sasuke! You don't have to! I'll go with you! I'll-" Sakura began to plead, but Sasuke placed a tapered finger over her lips to silence her.
"Sakura," He said very seriously, "My crimes are not yours. I have to do this alone."
Tears welled up in Sakura's eyes and she laid her face against the palm of Sasuke's hand. Her eyes closed and her tears fell. She could tell by Sasuke's tone there was no arguing with him. He finally would have been with her, was finally willing to open his heart to her, and he was leaving again.
"Hey," Sasuke said softly, lifting her face up to his and looking into her eyes. "I'll see you when I get back, my blossom." Then Sakura's eyes widened as Sasuke lifted his fingers and gave her forehead a poke. She blushed and closed her eyes, accepting it. A gesture that seemed so subtle had such intense meaning to Sasuke. Sakura knew that was his gesture of love.
When she opened her eyes, Sasuke was already gone. She would have to endure more time separated from him. She knew that now, but good things would come to those who could wait. As Sasuke walked off into the night to begin his journey, she had never felt closer to him.
And so his journey began.
Though she couldn't see him or talk to him, Sakura and Sasuke continued to grow closer through letters during his journey. Sasuke sent a message to her as frequently as he could. Sakura couldn't write him back because she never knew where he would be, but she didn't need too. Sasuke already knew of her love and devotion.
Another week, another letter. Sakura smiled like she always did as she read over it.
Another week, another letter. Smile from Sakura.
Another week, another letter. Smile from Sakura.
Another week.
Another letter.
No smile from Sakura.
This time, the pinkette's s eyes widened and her mouth fell open as she read the words on the page.
Sakura,
My travels are nearly over. I have only a few errands left to do. Soon I will return to the leaf. I love you. You know that in your heart. I didn't see it when I was younger, but now I do. You've always loved me. I hope you love me still. Be my bride when I return. Let's build a family together.
See you soon, my blossom,,
Sasuke Uchiha
Sakura's heart swelled to bursting as she put her hand over her mouth. She went over to the window and looked out over Konoha as happy tears gathered in her eyes. All of those years of devotion were finally coming to fruition. Sasuke and her spending the rest of their lives together. Sasuke being truly happy, truly fulfilled. Raising little ones as mother and father. This was Sakura's dream and it was about to come true. She said his name softly to herself, "Sasuke."