When I got back home with Sasori my parents were waiting in the foyer. They looked angry and possibly upset but when they saw me with a man they seemed to cool down just a bit. I smirked at them and hugged his arm to me. Sasori just smiled and kissed my forehead. The best way to hook up with someone is over vacation.

"How are you?" My mother asked with no emotion. I looked at her for a moment in annoyance knowing she wants to know if we're engaged. I have to get married soon since my pretty face won't last forever. As their successor they need to know that I'm a safe bet. If Sasori and I don't get married then to them… this was all a waste of time.

"I'm good. How about you Sasori?" I asked him curiously in slight concern because he was a bit tense. The redhead looked down at me with a soft expression.

"I'm fine." He smiled and allowed me to cling to him. We went over this beforehand. If Sasori and I get married, we get the money of this family. If we get married… then he's free to be with me and go wherever with me. If we get married… then my loneliness will go away.

The feeling of loneliness has to end now.

"Are you two…" My father paused and hesitated as he looked between us. I smiled at him.

"We're getting married." I answered and held up my left hand. It had a beautiful ring that swirled several different colors in the light. It was expensive and is so beautiful! The ring has been passed down in his family for so many years! He entrusted me, a lonely and pitiful girl, to this amazing ring!

Once my parents left Sasori turned to me with a sad smile. I looked up at him bitterly and waited for him to tell me the truth. We didn't discuss this that much at all… and frankly I don't know if he loves me. I just know that if I'm going to marry someone soon I'd rather marry a stranger like Sasori then a stranger I don't know at all.

"You don't love me do you?" He asked me point blank. I looked down knowing it's true. I don't know him at all.

"No I don't. Do you love me?" I asked in return. He smiled and ran a hand through my hair making me stop breathing. No… he can't! It's impossible! We haven't known each other for that long at all!

"I don't love you." He answered and kissed me on top of the head. We shared a secret smile knowing this is going to work out just fine. We'll get married, have kids, run the business the best we can, then grow old together without ever getting a divorce because that would be wrong. We may grow to love each other eventually but right now it's a no.

We held the other's hand tightly and tried to take in as many deep breaths as possible before we have to go. Before we have to face our fate and see them.

"Let's do this." He whispered in my ear then led me to my parent's office. The wedding plans were set almost instantly and everyone of my friends were invited along with his own friends. We tell everyone that we love each other knowing it's a sweet little lie. This is the best way for us to escape the feeling of loneliness.

A little over twelve years later…

I hurried after him as Sasori waited impatiently by the car. "When we were younger I was able to drive here in one night by myself." He growled out as I laughed at him.

"Well we're not young anymore. I'm going to help you so that we don't get into a wreck." I smiled and put little Haru into the car. We've been married for twelve years now and have an eight year old girl. We're going on a family trip to Washington but have to stop in Wyoming first. It'll take almost 24 hours. But we won't mind.

Once we were on our way with little Haru fast asleep in the car I turned to Sasori. "I love you." I informed him seriously. He looked at me for a moment then smirked and took my hand.

"I love you too." He answered softly. We both looked ahead at the stars and the empty road. It made me think of how lonely we had been in the beginning and how he just happened to always be there for me when I needed him. Back then it was only a puppy crush. That was all we had for the other.

"When did we fall in love?" I asked curiously. Sasori opened his mouth to answer making me punch him and laugh once more. We're good together now. We fit.

"I think I like this." I said softly and thought about us being in a happy marriage for a long time. Sasori laughed at me and continued to head out. It's nice when you lose the loneliness within you. I smiled once more at him and tried to think of something to do while we drive.

"Do you even know how long I liked you for?" Sasori asked sounding a bit angry. I looked at him blankly then began to think. I guess if I want to get this right I have to be as accurate as possible…

"As soon as Kiba and I broke up!" I declared excitedly making my husband glare out the window.

"No you idiot. I liked you when we met at your birthday party. I didn't know it was yours until you started opening presents and such but I liked you then. Didn't think I'd do anything except maybe have sex with you in a closet." Sasori said making me laugh.

"I'm kidding." He growled angrily. I smiled at him and he found himself smiling back. When loneliness fades… what exactly remains?