Hey, I'm back and sadly, with the last chapter… :( Anyway, I would like to tahnk all the people who have supported me, reviewed and stayed with me throughout all my crappy, slow updates. Thanks so much!

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Chapter 26: Epilogue

When I wake up, I hope Sakura will be there…

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One Day Later…

Bethesda Naval Hospital

I sat in the waiting room with my parents. The white bandages on my wrist stood put like a beacon against my father's NCIS jacket. I was told that Sasuke had died, and was revived later on. He woke up around eleven last night. It's currently five am. I was also told that Itachi would be okay, a minor concussion. They would be discharged soon. This had been one LONG investigation and now it was over. (It had been nearly a month and a half since the investigation started.) What happens now? Can Sasuke live a normal life now? "I need fresh air," I said to my parents, getting up. Dad nodded, saying something that id didn't catch.

I stood outside for a minute before settling myself on the nearest bench. I stared up at the night sky, and then amused myself watching a cricket. I had no idea how long I was sitting there. "Hey." I looked up. Itachi stood next to the bench. Then sat down.

"Hey," I greeted back. Itachi put one arm around my shoulder. He used the yawning thing, making me laugh. I settled against him, deciding to enjoy the time we still had left together. "So… what happens now? You'll go back to the Akatsuki (who tried murdering me) and everyone else will go back to Konoha. I mean there's no reason for us to be together anymore… and if we did, which I want…how will—"

"We'll think of something, there's no way I'd let the Akatsuki keep us apart. And besides, if I let you talk any longer, you'll star the water works. Then your dad will kill me."

"But, how-?" I was stopped with Itachi putting a hand over my mouth.

He smiled, "your overthinking…" My chin was tilted up, and for the second time, we kissed.

Team Seven, Uncle Kakashi, and Itachi departed for Konoha/Akatskui the next day. Sasuke's memory returned and ended up confessing his feelings for Sakura, for real. This was to Naruto's disappointment. Mom invited them to come and visit, which was gladly accepted. Thus the reason they no visit us every other week, sometimes spending the night. Nearly another month had passed, and no sign of Itachi. I had gotten a letter once, but that was about it. I was almost about to give up on him too.

I stood outside the hospital, trying to relive the last few moments before I let him slip out of my heart forever. The kiss… his hand… the feeling of peace… and just plain love. "Hey…" I could hear his voice. Even though I knew it was my own imagination, I turned anyway, hoping he would be there with open arms. I did turn, and he was there. "I'm sorry, it took so long." He was saying. This was no genjutsu. Smiling, I ran and threw my arms around him.

THE END

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I hope you enjoyed the story! Stay tuned for the "lost chapter" (Chapter 11.5) Thanks to all who supported me!