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What If

SasuSaku Month 2017

Day 7: Love You Goodbye

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"Do you really have to go?"

"It's only temporary." She held his hand and looked straight into his eyes the color of the night. "You know it's my dream to study at SU. Four years isn't long. No matter what, I love you, and I know that our goodbye will turn into hello once again."

Both didn't mind the crowd and kissed, though it was a bit bittersweet. After one tight hug, the couple left, hopeful and looking forward to the day they will be together, and that would be forever.

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Sakura took another bite of her ice cream. Beside her, Sasuke was looking at the two who took the spotlight not so long ago.

"I guess true love's kiss doesn't work in the real world huh, Sasuke-kun? I mean, I guess it could in some cases, but it can't stop two lovers from separating."

He scoffed. "Fairytales are not real to begin with, Sakura." Then, he turned his look on her after the couple couldn't be seen anymore. "Besides, they could still contact each other. What's the internet for?"

Sakura gave a slow nod. "True. But I also know another use for the internet."

"What?"

"Research. For that History project we have due next week. I woke up early on a Saturday like this just for it. And then what do I get? Waiting. Waiting for Naruto to get here in the park. We agreed to meet at 8. It's 10 now!"

Sasuke understood her pain. "That dobe. You want to drop him?"

"Sasuke-kun! May I remind you he is our best friend and it is mean of you to do that."

The raven haired lad just smirked. "It would be fun to let him beg for it."

"Sasuke-kun!" Sakura hit his shoulder playfully and chuckled. Then she resumed eating her ice cream. "At least I have this strawberry ice cream. Ice cream will never disappoint me."

He cleared his throat and looked at her. "Courtesy of?"

The pinkette rolled her eyes and hooked one arm with his. "Thank you for the ice cream. Want some?"

"You know I don't like sweets, Sakura."

"Sucks to be you, then." They resumed their comfortable silence, waiting for their blonde friend to come.

"Ne, Sasuke-kun?"

"Hm?"

"Would you cry like that guy if I leave?"

He stiffened. After recovering from her question out of nowhere, he removed the arm that clung to his and instead held her hand. "I won't let that happen."

"Come on, humor me a little. What if?"

Sasuke looked ahead, lost in thought. Sakura nudged him and he looked into her eyes. "We'll still be under the same sky. Goodbyes are a part of life. But no matter what, you'll still be one of my most precious people."

She smiled at him and rested her head on his shoulder. From afar, they saw Naruto running towards them.

"Hey lovebirds!"

"YOU'RE LATE!" they both exclaimed.

Author's Note: Uggghhh finally it's done.