Hey guys, happy Thursday! I was supposed to update yesterday but It was a really productive day and I was so tired. I had majority of this typed though so that's something I was just unable to upload it because I was so sleepy. I've gotten more follows and favorites and reviews! :D that makes me happy and I love reading them. It makes me feel like I don't suck at writing as I really thought I did haha. Thank you guys for the support and the love it means a lot :)

Kiyomi Inuzuka-Hehe I hope this chapter consoles you cx

Guest that reviewed chapter 7- You read my mind! I thought about that too which is why I included that in later chapters ;) and yes a Sasuke Pov is a must! I'll at least do it once or twice as we already hear what he thinks and feels and such. great minds think alike huh? ^_^

Waterlilly333-Oh yeah that's why this most definitely had to be done, it also gives it a chance to show yet again Sasuke's character development I hope you like this :)

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ALRIGHT! and without further ado Chapter 8, which I think is another one of my favorite chapters.I put a lot of thought and work into this so I hope you guys feel the feels of this chapter like I did writing it x3 Enjoy! ~Ren

*~But if I never tell you then you'll never know and this secrets getting heavy to hold, This is more than just a crush

So I may stutter when I speak, and my knees may get a little weak.

But I've got nothing to lose and only you to gain tell me do you feel the same...~* Key to my heart by Jessica Jarrel

Chapter 8: What's A Marriage Without Love?

SASUKE'S FACE DARKENED WHEN HE heard what Sakura said. What the hell did she mean she couldn't marry him? She was ecstatic about it last night, didn't hesitate to say yes and now she was saying no. He examined her face, she looked mentally drained and he noticed that she had been crying, the dry teared streaks on her cheeks were proof of that no matter how much she tried to fade them away.

Sasuke was in front of her in a second. "What's wrong?" she wasn't looking at him, she was avoiding eye contact.

"I...can't marry you" She said softly. It agonized her to say that. She knew he wasn't going to say anything, the atmosphere he was giving off was definitely not one of happiness, he was displeased she knew but.."I can't marry you when you don't love me, i have too much respect for myself and I deserve someone that-"

Sasuke right there was thinking that she was feeling insecure and doubtful and needed reassurance. He wrapped an arm around her waist, pulled her to him and lowered his lips to hers and hoped it would convey what he was sure his words couldn't. Sakura responded instantly to his deep kiss, a kiss that sent a shiver down her spine and made her mind hazy. It was sweet and slow but the just as fast as it had occurred Sakura ended it.

She was trying to regain the oxygen that was deprived out of her lungs, it may not have been that long sure but it still made her breathless. She was ready to argue her case until Sasuke spoke after putting his forehead on hers. "I wouldn't have asked you to marry me if I didn't think I had affections for you or affections that could turn into love. I wouldn't have asked you to marry me-"

Sakura shook her head and stepped out of his embrace. She immediately felt the loss and comfort but wasn't backing down, she needed to have her say. She got caught up in him and she shouldn't have, that would be okay if she wasn't feeling so doubtful but she needed him to hear her. "No Sasuke.." She closed her eyes and braced herself.

"I know...when we were younger you were focused on revenge and hatred and didn't have any room for love. And yes at the time I did like you for your coolness and how hot you were-" Sasuke brows shot up at this. "but as I've got to see how you really were my fan girl crush turned into love and kami knows how or really why but I did and all I knew was that i wanted to take away your pain and show you how good love is or to be in love or to be loved. You remember that night you left-" A flash of regret shone in Sasuke's eyes but Sakura kept going." I meant what I said , every word. if you were just to be with me or even stayed I would try my all to make your days brighter but you still left and that crushed me" She chocked and Sasuke wanted nothing more than to take the sadness away from her face, erase the memories he's caused that hurt her.

"And I'm glad you want that now and happy even about you seeking redemption but honestly that was also hard for me. For you to promise that there could be an us and be gone for a year, you could have at least taken me with you. We could have explored that 'us' while on your journey instead of me waiting but I understood and respected your decision so I didn't press you on it. Then you to come back and propose to me -believe me I was so elated- when you don't even love me-"

Sasuke's eyes narrowed

"Its not right, I deserve more than that don't you think? for someone to love me as much as I love them...and feel as if...your not only marrying me because I've always loved you and not because-"

Before she knew it Sakura was pressed against the wall, Sasuke's hands gripping her shoulders tightly though not tight enough to hurt eyes were angry but it didn't seem to be directed towards almost seemed frustrated and to say Sakura was surprised was an understatement.

"Do not. Tell me what I'm feeling" He growled. "Sakura, I am more than aware of the situation and If possible I would go back and change how things were with you but I can't so do not deem me as that selfish to marry you for my benefit..while on my journey I thought about many things, You especially-" Sakura's eyes softened and felt her heart flutter when he said he had thought about her. "And I care..about you" He said that with great difficulty and Sakura knew how hard it was for him to express himself in a way that wasn't hate."Despite how I may have acted before I always have. Revenge was my only priority at the time but even out of all of that i formed a bond with you and Naruto,Naruto brotherly...you..I couldn't place. What I did know was that you meant something to me and I didn't want you getting touched or hurt.I cut those ties before it got too deep and left, I had to fulfill my goal. If stayed any longer you and Naruto would have made me lose sight of that." He released her and stepped back like he was afraid he was getting too close, too emotionally close that he even told her all of this, spoke the way he did with so much emotion, he was vulnerable right then. His face turned solemn once more but the emotion was still thick in his voice. "In the short time my mother has raised me, she raised me right. I wouldn't stoop so low as to marry a woman I didn't love or think I could love or felt nothing for. It would be a disgrace and my mother would be disappointed in me. Even still I don't believe in loveless marriages. I have morals too Sakura" He sighed and looked away and wasn't going to say anymore, he said too much already he let her in far more than he thought he would in such a short amount of time and it unnerved him.

Sakura on the other hand was in awe and completely astonished. Tears were rolling down her cheeks again but they weren't ones of sadness it was the realization that he let her in, he wanted to show her how much she meant to him and how willing he was to make them work by letting his pride go and expressing felt as if her heart was going to beat out of her chest and give out from all the love she was overwhelmed with that she felt for with loved him so much it hurt, how did she get to this point? How could she love him so much? When did she love him this much? and unbelievably she felt herself fall in love with him even more. Sasuke was a man of a few words so for him to say the things he did touched her heart.

'He's trying..' She realized and he basically just said he had feelings for her which was a good place to start. She opened her mouth to stay something several times but she was speechless and just ended up crying..out of joy and happiness. The feeling of the person you loved for so long finally feel something for you felt so good, and it may not be love yet but still to know her feelings were no longer unrequited and she got the person she wanted she felt she could finally truly be happy. She continued to cry behind her hands and Sasuke looked back at her. of his peripheral vision before he saw Sakura's face overcome with love before crying. 'Always crying' He thought with a small smile. 'But at least these aren't ones of sadness..'

His arms wrapped around her and a soft kiss was pressed to her forehead as she sniffed into his shoulder.

"Marry me...Sakura." He whispered softly near her ear. His voice was husky and it tickled her ear she couldn't help her body's immediate response and snuggled in closer to nodded and felt her heart swelling with love for him, this is what she truly wanted.

"Yes"

Author's Note: *Sniffs* ; - ; nope, no I'm not crying T.T . I think Sasuke spoke more in this chapter than he ever has in the whole Naruto series lighthearted chapters coming your way :) with a side of drama xp I hope you stayed tuned! Tell me what you think by reviewing of course and what you liked about this chapter. I'll see you lovely people in a few days! Ciao ~Ren