A/N: So it was pointed out to me in a DM that this is well after the naruto arc and well before the Boruto arc so i should ideally have categorised it as Boruto: Naruto Next Generation. So I did for a day. But I figured, no Kawaki, no Otsutsukis so it just doesn't fit. Hence this is my version of how i would have liked the Naruto Saga to end!
As winter slowly came to an end, the sakura tree had a few buds beginning to grow and Haruno San was running out of reasons to hate Uchiha Sama. Yuzawa Yashamaru had returned to Suna with the antidote and the Anbu had been tasked with taking the formula of the cure to the other villages. Things had fallen back to a familiar routine except for the fact that Sakura was suddenly very aware of Sasuke's presence and absence in the house. She found herself watching him train in the dojo, or work in the study, or even look for a light in his room before going to bed.
"You love him… You've always loved him…" Ino said matter of factly as they sat in a private tea room for their weekly girls date.
"I don't…" Sakura said
"Really?! I haven't heard you talk about him this much when we were Genin…"
"What rubbish! I have not been talking just about him! I literally told you Daisuke has gotten better in school!"
"…Because of all his training and classes with his father…" That is how you finished the sentence! You are looking for ways to talk about him!"
"no I'm not… he's just around, he's a part of our life… although, yesterday he didn't come home and then Dai was wondering about him…"
"Really? Dai was wondering about him… Not you?"
"No why would I care if he doesn't eat the menu I have to decide every damn day, or that he's gotten so busy prepping for Naruto's ceremony he's not had time to come home most days and spend time with his son! Who misses him I might add…"
"Uh huh…" Ino said watching her friend carefully and then said "Let me know when you're done with denial… No shut up and listen it's my turn to complain about Sai…"
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Naruto's formal ceremony meant that Sasuke was once again busy with preparations to welcome the new 5 Kages. Thankfully at their respective coronations he simply needed to follow Anbu's plan, maybe give a few recommendations but this…. This was happening in Konoha for Uzumaki Naruto…. Basically for his brother… Which meant Anbu were following his lead… He had been sitting at work for 2 days straight figuring out the best routes, speaking to Shizune and other members of the palace for their requirements and what not. From security to logistics everything was his prerogative.
Sasuke had been in the 'work zone' as Neji called it so much so that he hadn't even taken a break to eat. So he didn't notice when Sakura arrived late at night with an army manservants and food for everyone at the station. He was busy looking over the scroll when suddenly it was pulled from under his nose.
"Hey!" He said turning to kill the persons who dared with a death glare but Black met Green and he was stunned "Sakura…" He said
"You need to eat…" She said taking a neatly packed bento box from the manservant standing behind her and placing it in front of him. She then took the quill from his hand and wiped with a wet towel before placing chopsticks in it. The entire station was watching their interaction with smirks and smiles. Sasuke narrowed his eyes at them from over Sakura's shoulder and they all dispersed but continued to watch secretly. Sakura cleared her throat and he looked back at her. She gestured at the Bento box with her eyes and Sasuke obediently began to eat. Sakura then walked to the others and asked them if the food was to their liking. Sasuke felt a little warm glow in his heart. Once everyone was done Sakura wished them all luck and thanked them for their service and left with army of manservants that she had come with.
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"I heard Sakura treated the team to dinner…" Neji said smirking at Sasuke who now had bags and bloodshot eyes from staying awake for 48 hours straight
Sasuke looked at him tired "Really you too…"
Neji just smirked and said "Go home… I'll take it from here…"
"Just another hour and I'll be done…"
"Sasuke, she came to my house today… "
Sasuke's head snapped up "What?"
Neji actually smiled and said "She came to my house in formal robes, brought gifts, had breakfast with Tenten and me and ever so elegantly pointed out that I remind you that you have a duty as the head of a clan and a duty to your son… so please Sasuke, go home before my no so gentle wife kicks my ass for not delivering on a guests request…"
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When Sasuke came home, Daisuke was not home, Sakura however was.
"Sasuke San…" She said greeting him with a soft smile "Daisuke will be happy to see you once he's back in a couple of hours… Please get some rest in the meantime… Have you eaten? Shall I get something made for you?"
Sasuke just watched her stoically and said "We need to talk…" he then took her hand and walked to the back porch away from most of the servants in the house
"What?" Sakura asked a little confused "What is it?"
"Why are you doing this?"
"Doing what?"
"This… the dinner last night, the waiting up for me, the requests to join Daisuke and me during classes, eating meals with me… Why Sakura?"
"I…. I'm…. Baasan…"
"No… Baasan did not ask you to do any of this, I know because I asked her not to… so why?"
"I… "
"Do you have any idea how much it hurts to be in your presence" He said taking a step closer to her as he backed her into closed door to his room. He put a palm on either side of her and leaned to face her "I wait up till I see your lights go out but then last week I had to put my lights out first and wait in the darkness to watch yours go off…. Do you know what that did to me Sakura? It gave me hope… I felt you watching me when I trained alone, I saw you waiting for me to leave the onset, you know what that did? That made me want to trap you beneath me and never let you go… And yesterday when you brought food not just for me but for everyone, I wished I'd married you 6 years ago instead of running away like a idiot… but I don't know if I'm allowed to hope or wish for you and that hurts… It hurts Sakura, it is physically painful right here…" He said taking her hand and putting it on his heart "…Even this…." He said rubbing his thumb over her hand that was on his heart "…. Even this is painful…"
Sakura was just listening to him her eyes wide. He stepped away from her and let go off her hand "Please don't give me hope Sakura… because it will kill me slowly and painfully everyday to know that it's all in my head…" Sasuke said looked right into her eyes. He then took a deep breath and gently pulled her off the door she was leaning on, he slid it and went into his room. Just as he was about to slide it shut, Sakura turned and put her hand on it stopping him. He looked up at her.
"I'm sorry…" She said then took a step forward so she was right at the edge of the door "I was really hurt… and you… but I…" her eye's began to glisten with tears.
Sasuke's eyes were flooded with love and regret as he said "No… I'm sorry… Please…. Please don't cry…" He said cupping her face with one hand and Sakura leaned into it… He wiped the single beautiful tear that fell from her eye with one hand as the other held onto her hand on the door. He pulled her into a hug at the door and they just stood there for an endless moment as she sobbed and he held on to her tight, stroking her hair and breathing it in. Just holding her in his arms again. He could barely believe it.
He had dreamt of this day for 6 years. He had imagined it a million times even but when she finally smiled at him…. the way she used to… when it was just them… Nothing could have prepared him for it… Sasuke felt like he was finally being able to breath, or like he just got his sight back after years of blindness.
Sakura looked up at him with shining eyes "Can I come in…" She asked softly
"Since when do you need to ask?"
A single sakura bud began to blossom on the tree
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They were married a week after Naruto's ceremony. Daisuke was happier than anyone else present. Hinata offered to take him for the night. Once the party had ended and they returned to the house, Baasan had helped Sakura get ready for bed and bid goodnight to Sasuke who was waiting outside their suite. Just saying their suite made him smile.
Sakura was standing in the common area when he stepped in. She was wearing a simple short kimono which was black with a red belt. It ended well above her knees and the collar was wide enough that It barely covered her shoulders. Her hair was open and she looked nervous. Sasuke stepped in and dimmed the single lamp that was throwing light across the room. He touched her face gently with one hand as the other snaked its way around her waist. Her arms wrapped around his neck as they kissed. They had done this before. Several times before in fact. From the minute she forgave him, they had found it impossible to keep their hands off each other. In fact Sasuke had never been more grateful for investing in a private onsen and a private Dojo. However tonight seemed special, tonight much more than just the physical, tonight she was finally is wife.
Sasuke deepened the kiss as he picked up his wife and carried her to their bedroom. He laid her down and climbed over her as she pushed his robes off. He left a trail of kisses along her collarbone before disrobing her. Sakura left a flutter of kisses over his chest and neck as he hastily pulled at her chest bindings. Her hands slipped below his waist and slipped into his Hakama just as he took a pert nipple in his mouth. They gasped and moaned at each other's ministrations as she sat in his lap and arched her back giving him more access. Sakura pushed Sasuke down as slipped his member into her mouth and pushed his Hakama off. She pushed off her own panties as she lowered herself onto him. Sasuke gasped and sat up pulling her lips to his. She rode him, their lips and tongues caught in a fierce battle, their hips grinding and thrusting till she climaxed once and that was all he was going to allow. She was his to pleasure after all.
He rolled them over as he drove into her. She clung to him. Her hands traced patterns of pleasure on his back and her mouth set fire to every nerve it nipped and kissed. His mouth marked her in the hidden spots he had discovered were his and his alone. His hand glowed with chakra as he massaged her breasts till she started lactating lightly. He drank it in as Sakura threw her head back moaned as she climaxed again.
Sasuke lifter her and flipped her while still inside and drove into her from behind. He leaned into her and with every thrust he whispered in her ear "My perfect, my precious, my beloved, my wife, my sakura…". They kissed with him behind her as he used one hand to hold her up and the other other to rub circles on her clit. Sakura gripped the headboard so hard it cracked as she climaxed a third time.
Sasuke smirked a little proud of his achievement as he rolled her over and lay her down. This time he moved gently in her as they kissed passionately. Their bodies slick with sweat, his hands traced every curve of her body. She moved with him in a new rhythm they seem to have just discovered. Her one hand was caught in his hair and the other stroked the nape of his neck, just the way he liked it. As he reached his peak, he sped up coaxing her with nips and suckling to join him. Lips locked, arms clinging to each other, hips grinding with an urgent need they climaxed together. As wave upon wave of pleasure and fatigue washed over them they lay down whispering "I love you… forever…" He held her close as they lay curled up into each other face to face, kissing softly.
Sasuke whispered something in Sakura's ear. Her eyes when wide with shock and he had naughty smile his face. There as soft poof and bunshin of Sasuke appeared behind Sakura holding her from the back. The two Sasuke's began a set of ministrations and all sane thoughts left Sakura mind as he gave into the pleasure.
The sakura tree was in full bloom
Just a final epilogue after this!