As Long As You're Mine.
Chapter Ten: I Run To You
Sakura walked down the hospital hallway. Naru walked a head of her, her back facing the way she was walking. Sakura smiled at her daughter as the young child continued to tell her about the awesome adventures she had while staying with Grandpa Kakashi. Sakura just nodded picking up on what the younger girl was saying how she almost got to see what was under Kakashi's mask. Sakura continued to nod even though she could hardly pay attention to what she was saying. Sakura really wanted to listen to her daughter but found that all her mind could think of was the meeting that Naruto was sitting in.
Today was the say that they would decide what the Uchiha's punishment would be. She could feel her insides quiver at the thought. It had been a long time since she had been this anxious. Sakura's mind was stuck on the night that Sasuk had broken into their home. What was he even trying to gain from that? She forced the thoughts away. The Sasuke she had once cared for was gone.
"Mom! Are you even listening to me?" Naru asked with a pout. Naru stood in front of Sakura with her hands crossed over her chest and an annoyed look on her face. Sakura laughed lightly.
"Of course I'm listening. How could I not hear you?" Naru stuck her touch out making Sakura laugh even more. The two finally made it to the checkout area. Sakura was finally allowed to leave to go home, only because she had to promise Shizune she wouldn't overdo it.
Sakura sighed once they let the hospital and started to make their way to Kakashi's house. Somehow rumor had leaked about Sasuke attacking the Hokage's soon to be wife so many presents had been sent to the hospital for her. The streets of Konoha were even busier than normal with the weeding that was coming. Her wedding. To think after all these years they were finally getting married.
It didn't take long to get to Kakashi's since thankfully he preferred to live further from the business streets. All Sakura wanted to do was go home and relax but their house wasn't done being fixed so she would have to settle for spending time with her father figure.
"Mom?" Naru asked as the two walked up the stairs to Kakashi's apartment.
"Yes?" Sakura asked.
"What do you think will happen to that man?" Naru asked. Sakura stiffened at the question.
"I don't know Naru-chan," Sakura whispered as she opened Kakashi's door. The two walked into the house to find Kakashi on the couch reading a book.
"Hey Grandpa. Can we get ramen for dinner?" Naru asked.
"I don't see why not," Kakashi smiled before placing his book on the coffee table. He looked up at Sakura to find her stiff as a bored. He frowned slightly looking her over. Sakura smiled slightly trying to reassure him that she was okay.
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Naruto groaned loudly as he walked down the hallway pulling at his Hokage robes. "I hate these damn robes, they're so restricting!" Naruto yelled pulling at his robes. He danced around the hallway trying to make them more comfortable. Shikamaru who walked behind the blonde Hokage sighed while shaking his head. The two came to a stop as they reached the conference room. Naruto stared at the wood doors unsure of what a waited him beyond the door. Naruto took in a deep breath trying to calm his nerves. He still wasn't entirely sure of what Sasuke's punishment would be.
Taking in one last deep breath he pushed open the wooden doors. His face holding a look of seriousness. In front of the counsel elders he couldn't look unsure of himself. He had to make sure they knew that his words were rule and there would be no way to sway him. He stepped into the room and with slow steady steps he made his way to his seat. Once he sat down he became aware of the many eyes that were watching him.
Naruto pulled the papers that say in front of him into a neat stack. He glanced back at Shikamaru who gave him a reassuring smile. Naruto nodded before turning back to the paper work. Each sheet of paper was written by one member of the elders declaring why the Uchiha should live or die. He read through each paper before placing it down on the desk and looking up. His blue eyes wondered across the elders faces that sat before him. Once he had finished that his eyes finally landed on Sasuke's who sat right in front of him.
Naruto took in a sharp intake of breath as he stared at the Uchiha. Sasuke looked beat to hell. His hair was a wreck. His jaw looked as if it still hadn't been put back in place from when Naruto had punched him. Naruto felt an overwhelming pain of sadness grip at his heart. Was this not what Jiraya had asked him to learn? How to create peace in a world full of hate. Naruto leaned forward placing his jaw on his hands.
Naruto's eyes landed on the ANBU who stood on either side of the Uchiha boy. This would maybe be the hardest thing the blonde would have to overcome.
"When people get hurt, they learn to hate… when people hurt others, they become hated and racked with guilt. But knowing that pain allows people to be kind. Pain allows people to grow... and how you grow is up to you."
Naruto closed his eyes remembering the words that Jiraya had spoken to him many years ago. With a loud sign Naruto opened his eyes, a look of determination spread across his face. "I now call this meeting into session. We here today to decide the punishment of Uchiha Sasuke."
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Sakura awoke with a startle hearing the door opened. She sat up quickly from the couch in Kakashi's living room. The book she had been reading fell to the floor. She felt a wave of relief wash over her when she saw that it was Naruto. She smiled as the blonde moved further into the room removing the outer layer of his Hokage robes.
"How'd it go?" she asked quickly moving her legs off of the couch and to the wooden floor. Naruto smiled sadly.
"Well," he mumbled, his voice letting her know how worn he was from the day. She smiled lovingly at him before standing up and walking the few feet to the front door. Her socks let her slide across the floor until she stood in front of him. She reached out grasping his hand in hers before dragging him to the couch. Sakura pushed the blonde down before laying down next to him.
Naruto closed his eyes and relaxed. That was the thing about Sakura she always calmed him down. His arm drifted downward until it rested on her waist. Sakura smiled before pulling the blonde closer to her. Sakura giggled as Nauto picked her up and moved her so she was laying directly on top of her. "Naruto?" Sakura asked as she ran a hand through his messy mop of hair. He hummed slightly letting her know he was listening. "Why do you love me so much?"
Naruto smiled before a deep chuckle escaped his lips. He opened his eyes slightly so that way he could look into her beautiful eyes. "Because… you make this life seem much more bearable," Sakura smiled before she sat up and kissed him gently on the lips.
"I love you Naruto," Sakura whispered before laying her head on his chest to listen to his heartbeat.
"And I you."
A/N
Little NaruSaku fluff :3 The prequel is deff going to have more NaruSaku moments then this one did. I hope you guys liked the new chapter. Sorry for not updating as quick as I have the past few days. Today was a busy day for me, but I should have the next chapter up sometime tomorrow. I'm hoping to have this finished by Friday and have the first chapter for the prequel up.
Thank you for those of you who reviewed and like the story. I'm sorry that so many of you hate this fic. But I really have to point out that Naruto would deff forgive Sasuke. Have you not noticed that's what he always does in the anime/manga. Just saying.
Thanks again for all the lovely reviews