SAKURA'S POV

I was shocked to say the least.

'I'm letting you go.'

We were finally getting married which is what I knew, was always what he wanted. But the look in his eyes when he said those words told me he meant it. He's letting me go.

'Marry me…'

I didn't know what else to do but to look at him with sad eyes. Why is he doing this? I knew what he's been through, what he's done to get to this stage and now, he's just letting everything slip away? What about his sacrifices?

'I love you, Sakura.'

I would be a hypocrite to say I didn't know how much he's been in love with me all this time.

'It's the only way I can ever repay him…'

But I would be the worst hypocrite of all if I marry him out of pity. He doesn't deserve any of my bull.

'If he really loves you, then he'd understand whatever is your final decision.'

Again and again, I found myself not knowing what to do but then, I felt him squeeze my hand telling me that everything's going to be okay. That he'll be okay.

All this time you always knew that I'm still in love with the jerk yet you still stood by me.

'Naruto, please stop him…'

You knew it was going to hurt you in the end yet you still chose to continue loving me. But you deserve someone better than I am and I pray that you'll soon find yourself looking at her, loving her more than you'll ever love me.

"Thank you, Naruto…"

I pretty much made a scene by running out of the altar but right now, there's only one thing plaguing my mind: I have to find Sasuke. I have so much to tell him. This heart of mine, it seems that it won't calm down until I see him. I want to see him.

I ran as fast as I could hoping that he's still there. He should still be there because he promised.

'Promise me, you'll be there until the end…'

I pushed past the door where I last left him only to find myself looking around a silent empty room. My tears are threatening to fall. He left… again.

'I'm letting you go.'

Remembering the smile on Naruto's face, I once again found my way back to my newfound resolve. I won't let his sacrifices go to waste. He's done more than enough to help me back up and now, it is time for me to put an end to this stupid game.

This time, I'll be the one to go after Sasuke. I'll find him wherever he is. I'll bring him back, make him stay by my side and whether it'd be a happy ending or not, I'll never ever let him go.

END OF POV