I re-edited this to the best of my abilities.
Songs are 'Umbrella' by Maire Digby and sign Kyami plays is 'Two Against the World' from the Planet Terror Soundtrack.
Enjoy.
Music played in the background as everyone waited anxiously to see what the bride would look like. Sakura spend forever with three other girls doing Hinata's make up and hoped the end result were perfect. The groom waited anxiously with his men behind him, sweat was already forming on his forehead.
Sakura caught Gaara's eyes and her heart speed up a million times. He looked very fine in an all black tuxedo, though she couldn't help noticing how annoyed he looked. She giggled; she loved how even things like a wedding bothered him. Kyami must have been an exact clone of him because she was feeling the same way.
The bride's entrance song started to play. The bride's maids stood on tippy toe to see Hinata making her grand entrance, and they all held their breaths. The ring bearer, an eight year old boy, walked down the aisle with a purple pillow in his hands and two silver rings on top. He had a begrudging look on his face that said 'Bite Me.'
Next, Kyami appeared with an even grimmer look on her face. She wore a cute butter creamed color dress and held a basket of assorted flower petals; she tossed the petals to her sides without a care in the world. Everyone held their breaths and watched as the bride appeared, slowly making her way to the altar, with her father at her side.
Tears weld up in Sakura's eyes as she watched her best friend made her way to the altar. Sadness overtook her as she knew the only in a matter of minutes; she was would belong to someone else. But at the same time, she was so happy for her and knew she deserved this moment. Hinata stood next to her husband to be as her father took his seat. Everyone went quiet as the priest appeared.
"Dearly beloved, we gather here today to…"
Sakura drowned everything out and lost herself in her own thoughts. If ever there were a time she really wanted to be back in the city of love, it would be now. She couldn't help it if she was a hopeless romantic, just the sight of a couple walking hand in hand together always made her smile. She wished the right now, Gaara and her were both in Paris together. Seeing the sights and just enjoying each others prescence.
"You may now kiss the bride." The reverend said.
Naruto took Hinata in his arms and they shared their first official kiss as a married couple.
"Gag me." Kyami said
"Its love Kyami, what do you expect?" Sakura said.
Soon all the women gathered in the center of the dance floor and waited for Hinata to toss the bouquet over her. Meanwhile, Sakura, Temari, and Kyami all sat together at a table in the far back waiting for the ultimate cat fight to ensue.
Sakura saw a young girl trying to hit on Gaara, but smiled as he completely ignored her and walked away.
"Why don't you go over to him?" Temari nudged Sakura in the ribs.
"Yeah, maybe later."
"This is stupid," Kyami piped up, "The only thing worth staying for is the sweets and the cake."
Hinata looked over her shoulder nervously and took one breath of air before she tossed the bundle of flowers into the air. It went flying high into the air before hitting a bird, knocking it out cold, landing in Kyami's lap. All the women let out one giant 'Aw' and walked away bummed.
"Nice…" Temari said, taking a sip of her Champaign.
"Uh…" Kyami held her arms up, totally lost as to what to do.
"Hey Kyami," Sakura pointed to her right at a boy staring at her.
She looked over her shoulder to see a boy around her age, looking at her with both shock and interest, "Don't even fucking think about it." She grabbed the flowers and threw them into the trashcan.
Before the groom and the bride could make their first dance as a couple, everyone ran to the dance floor and started ripping it up. The D.J started playing club music and it was all dancing after that. Temari and a couple other girls dragged Hinata away from her husband and made their way into the center. Sakura escaped their clutches, walking past the garden and out of the Hyuga, over to the open country side
She saw Gaara sitting by himself near a lake, away from everyone. He looked alone, but it was something he was used to. She looked up into the orange and purple sky, the sun was about to set, and she wanted to share this moment with him.
Gaara…
She went over to his side and stood next to him instead, stroking his hair in an affectionate way. They both watched a couple teenagers run around the open field. A purple haired girl dodged the arms of a boy attempting to hug her and punched him in the nose. He fell back as the other two continues chasing after her, calling out her name in a pleading way.
"Your sister has a way with boys." Sakura said
"She got that from our mother."
She giggled, "I don't think there's anyone on his planet who could handle someone like her."
"Same with you."
"Except you."
He looked up at her and grabbed her hand, bringing her down to his level. They moved in closer for a kiss, but before their lips touched; they were interrupted by a wedding staff.
"Miss Haruno? Mrs. Uzumaki needs to speak with you."
"What's wrong?"
"She said something about the music performance?"
Sakura nodded her head and got up, with Gaara still holding her hand. She looked over into the field and called out for Kyami.
"What?" she shouted back.
"We're needed, now so get your boyfriends and let's go."
"They're not my fucking boyfriends." Kyami said, starting to walk back.
Sakura smiled and led them back to the wedding.
"What do you mean they're not going to show up?" Sakura shouted at a man.
"I'm sorry but my clients are very busy right now, Justin Timberlake has a concert coming up and Christina Aguilera can't make it to Japan." The manager took out his blackberry and opened up the schedule, showing it to her.
"I don't want to look at some schedule! We booked them for this wedding months ago, they can't just cancel now!"
"I'm afraid they did, terribly sorry." He stuffed his phone back into his pocket and bid them a farewell.
Hinata held Sakura back as she tried to pummel the little man. She was seething and grinding her teeth together, if she didn't find a new performer in the next two minutes, everything would go downhill. Hinata tried to sooth her calming friend.
"It's alright Sakura; we can just have the D.J play more music."
"No, I wanted this to be the perfect wedding for you. I booked them because I knew there were your favorite singers, but now everything's ruined."
"Sakura, I'm happy no matter what. You did so much for me already, I couldn't thank you enough."
"But what about the guests? They need something other than club songs and I was saving Kyami's guitar for Naruto's and your dance."
They tried to think of an alternate solution until Hinata came up with an idea, "Why don't you sing?"
"What?"
"Why not? You are a singer in real life."
"I don't know…"
"Please? I've only heard you sing on the radio, it would be nice to see a live performance. Do this for me?"
Sakura looked into her friends eyes and smiled, "Sure, another wedding present to add onto the pile."
Back at the wedding, people were becoming restless. They were waiting for someone to come on stage and sing, as said in the wedding pamphlet. The girls were anxious to see Justin and the men were hyped for Christina. Sakura looked into the audience and felt her heart drop; everyone was going to be very disappointed.
"I bet half of these people don't even know who I am."
"It's okay; just say that it's a special performance from a very good friend."
"I'm going to puke."
"Is everything alright?"
Sakura shrieked and jumped, she clutched her chest and turned around. Kyami looked indifferent and asked again.
"No, everything is not alright!"
"What's wrong? Everything's waiting for someone to come out."
She bit her lower lip and replied, "The performers canceled at the last minute, so I'm the last resort."
"Then go out there and sing."
"Just give me a minute, I'm scared okay!"
"You've done concerts and tours, and now you're afraid to sing at a wedding?" Kyami rolled her eyes and walked out on stage.
"Wait, what are you doing?"
"Ladies and gentlemen, Justin Timberlake...will not be performing tonight," All the girls in the audience started crying, "Neither will Christina Aguilera," Followed by the sound of weeping men, "Instead we have a new and better singer, who will be performing for you in a just minute."
Kyami left the stage and returned to Sakura, who seemed to be calming down.
"Thank you."
"Now will you please just go?"
"I need music."
Kyami grabbed her guitar, "Ready?"
Sakura nodded and walked on stage with Kyami. There were murmurs coming from the guests and a few questions asking who she was. Her throat felt dry and her palms began to sweat, but as soon as she saw Temari and Gaara sitting in the back, her spirits began to lift.
"Do you remember any of my songs?" She whispered.
"Surprisingly yes; that annoying 'Umbrella'." Then she started to play.
You have my heart
And we'll never be worlds apart
May be in magazines
But you'll still be my star
Baby cause in the dark
You can't see shiny cars
And that's when you need me there
With you I'll always share
Because
When the sun shines, we'll shine together
Told you I'll be here forever
Said I'll always be a friend
Took an oath I'ma stick it out till the end
Now that it's raining more than ever
Know that we'll still have each other
You can stand under my umbrella
You can stand under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh eh eh eh)
At the end, a wave of applause and cheers erupted from the crowd. Sakura smiled as she saw Naruto hug and kiss Hinata affectionately. She was relieved it worked out in the end, and happy that it made the wedding even more meaningful. In the audience, women hugged their men tightly and cried on their shoulders. Sakura walked off the stage and fell to the floor laughing. Kyami came by her side and shook her head.
"See it wasn't that bad."
"You're right, I' just so happy right now I don't know what to say."
"How about 'I love you'?"
"Why?"
She grabbed Sakura's hand and pulled her up, pointing over at Gaara, "That's why. Now if you'll excuse me, I have a song to play."
"Who's the next performer?" Temari asked curiously as Sakura made her way to them.
"You'll see." She rested her head on his shoulder and slipped her hand into his.
Kyami pulled a chair from backstage and tuned her guitar, "Bride and Groom on dance floor, now."
"Charming isn't she?" Kankuro said.
"She got that from Gaara." Temari nudged him on the side, "And it works."
Naruto held hands with Hinata as they made their way through the crowd and held her close as Kyami started to play her mother's lullaby. Sakura looked at the two with loving eyes, her heart melting as they finally had their first dance together as a married couple. Gaara squeezed Sakura's hand; she looked up at him and smiled. A whispered I love you escaped her mouth and slipped into his ears. He got up and took her with him.
The music kept playing as they disappeared into the shadows of the trees, walking past beautifully decorated shrines; they stopped underneath a Shinto shrine and held each other close.
Two against the world…
Kyami's words reached their ears as they shared their first kiss in a long time. It felt forever since she tasted his lips, and judging by the way he brought her closer, he thought the same. They stayed together throughout the night, never leaving each other's side. The missing chunk, formed after two years, was finally closing up.
"Gaara, I love you."
Ciao.