Kiko- Here's chapter 9. I hope it's longer than the previous. Enjoy.

Disclaimer- I do not own Naruto.

::AHSS::Senior Year::

::Chapter Nine::

::Promise Me Forever::

::Sasuke's POV::

I waited very impatiently for Naruto's return, pacing back in forth in the kitchen. I was all ready to go, and I couldn't wait any longer.

"Sasuke, calm yourself down. There's no need to get all worked up over it. Naruto will be here soon. I know it." My brother told me from his sitting place on the counter, next to Dei. "Believe me. He's not going to keep you waiting for very long. He's going walk through the door any minute."

"Your brother is right." Deidara agreed.

I stopped in my tracks, "You both know that this is very important to me. How can I be possibly be calm in a situation like this? It's so nerve-racking." I complained, crossing my arms over my chest.

"I know, I know." Itachi replied, sliding off of the counter. He pulled something out of his pocket and handed it to me, "You wanted this right?" he asked.

"Yeah..." I put it into my own pocket. "Thank you so much."

"Of course." he hugged me around the shoulder, "Your my little brother, and I want to do everything possible to make this night perfect for you."

I smiled at him in return. He really was trying his best to be a better sibling to me again, and I was very grateful for that. I missed the way he used to look out for me. When we were young, he always felt the need to protect me from harm.

"Sasuke-san, Naruto-kun is here now." Hinata informed me, walking into the kitchen doorway.

I looked at her just in time to see Naruto stand along side her. I felt myself blush at his appearance. He looked so handsome. I had seen him in formal wear before, but tonight he just looked stunning.

I walked over to him and grabbed his hand to hold it, "Are you ready to go?"

He nodded, "Sure. Let's go."

We said goodbye to Itachi, Deidara, and Hinata and left the house. My nerves hadn't settled at all. In fact, I felt ten times more nervous then I did before. I hoped I wouldn't back out of my plan from the feeling. I literally felt like I was going to explode if I didn't get it out of me now, but I had to wait until we reached my destination first. Finally we got there. It was the local park. Right now was the perfect time to be here, because it was lit up by the beautiful blue lights, alongside the walkways, setting the mood right. I led Naruto by the hand, down one of the paths, to the gazebo at the end of it. We stood in the middle of it, facing each other, while I held both of his hands in mine. I smiled softly at him.

Naruto gave me a slightly puzzled look, "So why are we here?"

"Naruto... you know I love you." I said.

"Yes, of course, and I love you too." he replied, tightening his grip on my hand.

I nodded, "The promise we made to each other when we were young... I wanted to make that promise again with you."

"But... I can't even remember the promise..." he looked ashamed. "How are we supposed to do that when I don't?"

I put a hand on the side of his face, "I do." I whispered. This was it. I took a deep breath, and lowered myself to one knee.

Naruto took a step back, in shock, "Sasuke?...." I was sure he knew what I was doing though.

"I love you so much... Your so beautiful to me, an angel in my eyes. I honestly don't know where I would be now if I had never met you again. I would probably still be with Kai if it weren't for you... I was dead inside when I was with him... and you, Naruto... you made me come back to life. The way you smiled, and the way you laughed... it made me happy, and it still does. You keep me from falling apart... I've grown to love you with every fiber of my being..." I paused my speech, noticing that Naruto had tears in his blue orbs. "Naruto?..."

He blinked and the tears rolled down his cheeks, "Go on..." he said in barely a whisper.

I inhaled deeply and continued, "I would give my last breath to you. I'm willing to stay by your side for the rest of my life, and I want nothing more then to be with you, and hold you, and kiss you every single day. You have stolen heart... it's yours and only yours now..." I shifted my eyes to the ground for a short moment, and looked up again, my eyes connecting with Naruto's. I removed one of my hands from his and reached in my pocket to pull out the thing that Itachi had given my earlier. It was a ring... I slid it slowly onto Naruto's ring finger. He let out of cough from chocking on his tears and put his other hand over his mouth.

"This was our promise..." I told him quietly, "Uzumaki Naruto... Will you marry me?" I stood up and he immediately flung his arms around me.

"Yes! I will Sasuke!" he exclaimed, smothering himself into my chest.

I pulled his as close to me as I possibly could. "I love you Naruto..."

"I love you too, Sasuke." Naruto replied, sniffling. He pulled back from me and smiled sweetly. "I really do." He held out his hand and marveled at the ring on his finger.

"It was my mother's." I stated. "She passed away when Itachi and I were younger, but she gave her wedding band to Itachi before that. When I told him what I was going to do, he gladly passed the ring to me, knowing it would make our mother happy." I explained, running my fingers over the ring.

"So I guess this means we're engaged now." Naruto said, giving me a quick kiss.

"Yeah..." I replied when we separated. "Itachi, Dei, and Hina already know about this... so I think we should get everyone together tomorrow to tell them."

"I agree." Naruto giggled, "Sakura told me she had a feeling that something really good was going to happen tonight. Just wait until we tell her."

We fell silent for a second, then Naruto spoke again, "Ne, Sasu?.... When do you think the wedding will be?..." he questioned.

"I was hoping right after graduation... I want to be married to you as soon as possible, but I don't want school to get in the way." I replied.

"Your right." he smiled, "I think that's a great time. The day right after graduation... It will be the perfect time... the cherry blossoms will be in bloom then." Naruto said.

"We should get back to the house." I suggested, changing the subject. "We'll plan later on with Hinata."

"Alright." Naruto agreed, as we made our way out of the park.

Itachi, Deidara, and Hinata all congratulated our engagement when we got home.

Hinata hugged me, "This is so exciting, Sasuke-san! Your going to be a bride!" she exclaimed.

My cheeks turned red, "Hinata! Shut up!" I said.

"I think you'll look quite sexy in a dress, Sasuke." Naruto laughed and nudged my side playfully.

My blush got worse, so I hid my face in my hands, "You guys are so embarrassing!"

Itachi and Dei laughed along with the other two. This was going to be a long 6 month engagement if they kept this up. But I couldn't help smiling along with them. After all... I was going to be married to the love of my life soon, and that's all that mattered to me.

Kiko- Bwaaaawww. So cute, ne? You know it is. I couldn't wait to get this chapter done! I really hope you like this chapter. x3

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