HELLO HELLO HELLO! Ren here! -Insert heart emoji here- I'm in the greatest mood because writing makes me happy and I'm excited for the next few chapters. I think you guys will really like them! I sure do. I'm anticipating it myself and I'm the author cx. Oh I am also sorry for the late update. I had technical difficulties and with all the sad things going on in the world right now I couldn't bring myself to write for a little bit but I'm back! and ready for things to get a move on. I'm anticipating that this book will at least be 30 chapters if not most likely 25. It's just an estimate but I'll stop talking and let you guys get to the chapter you've probably been dying to read! This is a light chapter, no drama...yet. Enjoy!~ Ren

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~*Every where I'm looking now, I'm surrounded by your grace

Baby I can see your Halo, you know your my saving grace

Your everything I need and more, Its written all over your face

Baby I can feel your Halo, pray it wont fade away~* Halo by Beyonce

Chapter 10: His light, Her Inner Strength.

That same night they cuddled on Sakura's bed. Sasuke could see that Sakura was surprised when he enveloped her in his arms. He's waited long enough to hold her and even though he wasn't pushing anything and was going at her pace he felt in this moment that it was alright. He felt her tense for a quick second before melting into him snuggling as close as their bodies would allow. Sasuke was content, it felt good for once. He didn't feel like he was expected so much from Sakura, he wanted to better himself for her and was still trying to but with her he didn't feel the weight of his consequences and like he was never good enough. For her he knew it didn't matter because she loved him regardless.

"I'm sorry" She mumbled into his chest. He was currently trying to resist running his fingers through her long tresses. They were so shiny and looked so soft it was tempting.

"Hm?"

Sakura pulled back to look at him and her face was filled with sorrow. "I forget how hard things are for you sometimes. Me complaining about you not loving me seems ridiculous in comparison. You lost..." She swallowed and chocked back the tears that threatened to come but it still made her voice sound hoarse. " A lot more than I did and I have things, things that make my life better and you don't-" A small spike of dread shot through Sasuke's heart. He knew exactly what she was talking about. She had family, friends and villages admired her while everything for him was the opposite. He went to countless villages and tried to help others but some people were still skeptical and judging -even though they had every right to- and let's not forget the situation where everyone thought that he was apart of a bad organization, Sakura still defended him according to Naruto when he sent him a letter after the matter was resolved. "And I know that's hard and I'll never understand but-" Sasuke reached forward and gently moved the hair away from her face and caressed her cheek lightly. The gesture seemed to soothe her and she buried her face into his bare chest.

"I have you and I have Naruto. its a blessing in my case to have two people who care so much about me to never give up on me. I'm grateful..so don't say such things. Your all that matters right now." He felt Sakura smile against him and nod. She held him tightly, not saying anymore. He waited awhile until he knew that Sakura was asleep to loosen his hold and look at her. The moonlight pooled from the curtains and onto her face, making her look like something otherworldly and he couldn't hep but admire her. How beautiful she gotten (she always was he'll admit) how beautiful she was inside and out. And whether it was long or short her hair fitted her either way. She was his light in the dark...lighting his way through despair and the darkness that threatened to consume him and back to her. Back then he couldn't see anything like this happening, now? he couldn't imagine it any other way.

It was nearly the end of the week which meant the day before the wedding. Sasuke watched Sakura scurry from here to there in her room to prepare for the day with her mewling cat following her. He found it amusing to say the least, it toke him 15 minutes where it takes her nearly an hour. He noticed that she was pampering herself again like she had done before when they were younger but this time it was more than just wanting to look good and focusing on that more than her skills it was the source of her confidence, her beauty, her maturity and with Exquisite skills she was just captivating. A strong enthralling woman , he was amazed at Sakura's development, no wonder men flocked themselves at her. Of course that was to be expected.

'My mother...' He thought as he continued watching her 'Would have been proud'

Sakura came out the bathroom sometime later and stopped mid brush as she looked at Sasuke who was chowing down the breakfast she made for him not even 5 minutes ago.

He was nearly done...

'He always was a fast eater...' Sakura sweatdropped

"Sasuke? Have you notified Naruto of your return yet?"

For once he actually did. "A-ah" he confirmed in that usually way of his in agreement. Sakura smiled "I guess that'll never change'

"Well that's good because...I might have told him of our wedding and just wanted to warn you that he could-"

"TEEEMEEE!" Came a loud familiar voice that busted through her doors rather roughly to which she cringed at.

"Pop in soon" Sakura finished giggling. Sasuke's brow twitched in irritation as he saw his blonde teammate lunge towards him with a stupid grin on his face. Once he got nearer Sasuke swiftly moved out the way (with his food) causing the blonde to fly into the wall. Sakura cringed more. Naruto let out a pained shriek as his face and the wall made contact. He jumped back up and slapped Sasuke on the back causing him to drop his food on the floor as he was eating. "What's the big idea Sasuke?!"

Sasuke had gone perfectly still as he stared at the food on the floor.

His favorite dish

on the floor.

and he wasn't done eating.

His hands twitched. Still in the same position they were when they held the bowl.

"Eh?" Naruto tilted his head. It was weird for his friend to act so timid. "Uh Sasuke?"

"Dobe...you idiot!" he seethed and had punched Naruto in the back of his head and before you know it they were bantering and fighting like they usually were.

Sakura smiled at Hinata who had also came inside and had just noticed standing beside her touching her small bulging belly.

"RASEN-"

"HEY HEY HEY!" Yelled Sakura when she noticed the two of them about to go at each other with the Chidori and Rasengan. "Not in the house! Outside!" She scolded. This house costed way to much for them to destroy everything. Sasuke 'Hn'd' and disappeared. Naruto said "Fine!" and disappeared after him. Sakura shook her head as Hinata laughed. "Those two have a lot of catching up to do." "If they don't kill each other first" Sakura snickered.

"So the superstition was right" Grinned a chirpy-giddy Hinata awhile later after Sakura had explained everything to her since she left. Since getting together with Naruto Hinata was still timid but there were more times where she would act like this and be so full of joy. It was cute.

Sakura smiled as she sipped her green tea (It's good for the body). "Maybe...or maybe it was just a coincidence." She believed in fate a lot more than superstitions. "As soon as I heard about your wedding from Naruto I insisted we come back for it, I wouldn't miss it for the world" This caused Sakura to smile wider "I have everything prepared and It's a good time you showed up because I was hoping you'd be my bridesmaid tomorrow."

Hinata looked truly touched and on the verge to cry. "Oh Sakura of course, you were mine after all. I'd be so honored!"

"Hormones?" Sakura chuckled.

"Uh-huh" Sniffed Hinata and they both laughed.

They talked for awhile and shopped around the village and then went out to eat until they realized it was getting dark. For 4 1/2 months pregnant Hinata's appetite had grown immensely. But that was expected when eating for two. They sat back and digested, too full to get up yet. Hinata looked considerably satisfied. "How did Ino react to you asking her to being a bridesmaid?, I was sure she would have dragged you about the village shopping all day today" Sakura's face fell a little bit. "Honestly I haven't seen or talked to Ino since she tried to 'Open my eyes' and make me see the 'truth'. Lady Tsunade told her of the part she had to do for the wedding since she wanted to help because I was busy that day. Ive been busy other days with preparation to even visit her. Temari was with Ino today and sent a letter from Ino and her that the they're part was done and already in place." Sakura sighed. "I wonder if she's mad at me.."

Hinata had a sage look on her face. "I don't think she's mad you per se, I think she's mad at the situation, how things became the way they were, it may seem unfair to her. We both know she's holding onto some feelings in the past" She gave Sakura a knowing look. Sakura sighed some more, she knew what she meant. Ino was holding onto the feelings she had for Sasuke, to never give up on him. The fact that he chose her must have done damage to her but with her being with Sai Sakura thought she was over it, she should have known better. At first she was skeptical that that was still the case but then again after she remembered something she knew that that's what it had to be.

She groaned. She really DID NOT want to get into a fall out with her best friend the day before her Wedding.

A/N- Uh-oh, she's gonna have to confront wedding wouldn't be complete without your best friend being one of the bridesmaid and being mad at you hopefully things will turn out okay. On a brighter note! Naruto popped back up into the picture! he and Hinata even left their honeymoon early to be at their wedding so sweet~ I hope I did Sasuke's and Naruto's interaction justice xD it sounds like how'd they act. I'm debating whether or not I should do a scene of them hanging out in Naruto's Pov. I don't know! Tell me if you think I should add their scene or not with the next chapter and we'll see if I will based on how many says yes or no. Don't worry I haven't forgotten about Sasuke meeting Sakura's parents that's included later, you'll see. I have already wrote the chapter of their wedding and I tell you! Bring tissues, that's all I will say ;). Thanks for the favs, follows and reviews by the way! I'd like to hear what you think! Bye guys! :) ~Ren