A/N: … Holy crap. It's over.
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T-T
I feel like I should say something deep and profound to mark the end of the story... But I can't think of anything, so I'll just say the first thing that pops into my mind:
"I'm one hell of a butler!"
… Yeah, no idea where that came from.
Huge thanks to Akira Nishikawa, Serenityofthematrix, Juura99 (Your review had m laughing so much XD), xXNaruxSasuXx, and yay4defenestration for your reviews of the last chapter! And thank you to everyone who's read, subscribed, favorited, and reviewed this! You guys are awesome! * Gives you all you own Sora plushies*
Disclaimer: I don't own it, blah, blah, blah. 'Kay, done.
Note to Steph: Just a heads up, I changed the last paragraph, and I think it works a lot better now.
One year (and a few months) later
Graduation dayI can't believe it.
I've graduated college.
I mean, I can believe that I graduated (I'm not dumb or anything), I just... Can't believe that I graduated! I'm holding my diploma, and the ceremony just finished. I'm looking for Kakashi, Iruka, Sakura, and, of course, Naruto.
I see Sakura first, talking with her parents. When she sees me, she says something to her parents before running over to me.
"Sasuke!" She glomps me, and, like always, I barely manage to stay on my feet. "We graduated! We actually graduated!"
"I know, right!" I hug her back for a moment before we both let go.
"Have you found your uncles or Naruto yet?"
"Nope."
"Well, then, what are you waiting for? Go on! We can catch up later, 'kay?"
"Okay! See you later!" And after one last hug, I head off. After a moment, I see Kakashi and Iruka, looking like they're looking for me. I call out to them, and they turn their heads towards me. I run up to them, and hug them both as soon as I catch up to them. "Hey, you two!"
"Wow, Sasuke." Iruka says. "You really graduated."
"Everyone seems a little amazed about that. Did I seem stupid or something?" I smirk to let them know I'm not totally serious.
"Well, you did think that "satire" was a type of fabric until you were fourteen..." Kakashi says.
"And that mustard came from yellow tomatoes..." Iruka adds.
I play-hit him. "I was, like, six when I thought that."
"Well, in your defense, I'm pretty sure that your mother did drop you on your head once or twice when you were a baby." Kakashi says totally seriously.
"Gee, thanks, that makes me feel so much better." I say sarcastically.
Iruka smiles at me. "Seriously though, Sasuke, we're really proud of you. You've been like a son to us for years, and you've made them some of the best years of our life."
"Exactly. You make us so proud with everything you do, Sasuke..." Kakashi adds.
I can't think of anything to say, so I just hug them again, and hope that they understand what I'm trying to say without words. I pull back after a moment. "Thanks, guys... You two have been the best parents ever. I don't know what I would have done without you."
Iruka smiles at me. "Thanks, Sasuke. Now, don't you have friends you still need to see?
"Oh, yeah!" I say, remembering Naruto. "I'll see you two later, okay?"
"Yep!"
"Sure."
I walk away then, looking for Naruto. After searching inside the auditorium for a few minutes, I see a flash of orange outside through the window. Smiling to myself, I hurry out there.
I get outside, and breathe in the fresh air, relieved to be outside, where it's cool and quiet. Looking around, I see Naruto sitting over by a couple of trees. I slowly walk over to him, and put my arms around his neck from behind. He stiffens up for a moment, and then relaxes against me. "Hey, Sasuke."
I move around to face him, and kiss him gently. After a moment, I pull away, and move to sit next to him. He stops me, though, and shifts so that he's leaning against the trunk of a big tree before pulling me down into his lap, my back to his chest. He starts running his fingers through my hair, and I sigh, leaning into his touch.
"How are you doing?" He asks me.
"Pretty good. I was feeling maybe a little stressed, but I'm all better, now."
He shifts slightly, and presses a kiss to the top of my forehead. I smile in contentment, before curling up into him slightly, and relaxing against his chest.
I really made it through college. And now, Naruto and I can date without worrying that he'll lose his job. I'm so happy, being able to be here, with him... With the man I love more than anything...
"Sasuke..."
"Hm?"
"I love you."
"I love you too, Naruto.
And we stay like that, in each others arms, until someone comes out to look for us. The main drama is over... For now. Who knows what tomorrow'll bring? But... Somehow, I feel like I... Don't really care. If I have Naruto with me... I'm sure I can face anything.
And, hey, I've made it through high school and college. What can seem too horrible after this?
- The End-
Sequel?
That's right, there might be more! I want to write more about what happened during the time-skip, and possibly about what happened after graduation. Plus, I have a small plot bunny (just a little baby right now) in my head involving the night after the show and dinner with Sasuke, Iruka, Kakashi, Sakura, and Naruto. It will probably take a while for those to come out, if they even do, but keep a look out, just in case!
