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Chapter 67 – Sakura's Chapter (Part 11)

Tenten and Neji's wedding was just as big an affair as Naruto and Hinata's wedding. So many people came. I only wished that Sasuke-kun had come as well. I missed him. It was a little awkward too since I was the only adult there who was single besides Shisui-kun.

I had fun though. I even got to see Rock Lee again. I learned that he had met a girl in college and they were married. I was so happy that he had found love. We shared a dance though for old time's sake. I dance with a lot of guys. It was a lot of fun. But when the night came to an end, Shisui-kun was exceptionally drunk and I felt I needed to help him home.

As we were trying to get to his apartment, he kept singing nonsense. It was loud and very off key. Many people passed us all the while staring. I felt obligated to tell them he was just drunk. When I finally got him to his apartment I had to carrying him and put him to bed. I was tucking him in when he looked up to me drunkenly.

"I love you, Sakura," He grinned.

"That's very nice," I patted his chest and turned to leave him. He grabbed my arm. He had a very somber look on his face.

"You're never going to love me, are you?"

"I can only love you as a friend or brother, but never romantically," I told him. He released me.

"I knew it," He sighed and covered his eyes. I felt bad for him. I knew what it was like to love someone and not have requited.

"I'm going to leave," He declared.

"Where are you going?"

"I'm transferring to a different hospital in Suna. If I can't be with you I should probably go away. Besides Sun needs more pediatricians and they pay well."

"Don't leave because of me, Shisui-kun," I felt guilty.

"I have to, Sakura. It'll be for the best," He was surprisingly sober as he said all of this. I could only accept it.

"I hope one day I'll meet a girl who will love me like you love Sasuke," He sighed.

"Shisui-kun, I know you will. All Uchihas are mean to be loved," I assured him. He smiled and then passed out.

Shisui-kun indeed transferred by the end of July. Itachi was missing a roommate, Konoha Hospital was missing a doctor and I was missing a friend. It was all for the best though. I hoped Shisui-kun would be happy and would find a girl to love him.

August seemed agonizingly long as did the beginning of October. All I wanted was for Sasuke-kun to come home to me. Every time he had a game, I'd watch so I could see him. Finally the last game was over and he was coming home. I was so excited. The day he was supposed to come home I spent hours making sure I looked pretty. Ino did my hair even though she was struggling not to barf. Hinata would have done my makeup but she wasn't feeling well.

"You look great, Sakura," Itachi complimented me as we waited at the airport.

"Thanks, Itachi-nii-san," I smiled to him. We kept standing and waiting. I couldn't stand to wait anymore. I wanted him to appear. I wanted to hold him and kiss him.

"I wish his plane would hurry up," I whined to Itachi.

"His plane has landed. We just have to wait for him to get his luggage and come. He'll be here any minute," Itachi assured me. I didn't want to wait. My hands were sweating and my heart was racing. My stomach was twisting and I couldn't stand still. I wanted him so badly. I kept looking to the floods of people coming in. I searched every face for Sasuke-kun's.

"Sasuke-kun!" I screeched when I saw him in the distance. I jumped up and waved. He blushed and put his hand up.

"Sasuke-kun!" I ran to him. I jumped into his arms and kissed him.

"Sakura," He put me down and smiled. I held him tightly.

"I missed you so much," I buried my face in his chest.

"I missed you too," He held me so close. I loved the feel of warmth and security of his arms.

"Well, aren't you two just adorable?" I heard a voice near us. I looked over and saw a white haired guy. He was grinning at us. I recognized him as one of Sasuke-kun's teammates.

"Sakura, Suigetsu. Suigetsu, Sakura," Sasuke-kun introduced us.

"It's a pleasure to meet you," I shook his hand.

"Trust me the pleasure is all mine. And may I say, you look much better without headgear," He winked.

"Headgear?" I was confused and looked to Sasuke-kun. He glared at Suigetsu who smirked.

"Sasuke," Itachi interrupted us all. All the men talked as I stood still confused about what Suigetsu was talking about. How did he know I had headgear?

I sat next to Sasuke-kun in the van as we drove towards home. I held his hand as we drove and leaned my head on his shoulder. I loved him being around again.

When we arrived home, all our friends and family were there waiting for Sasuke-kun's arrival. He may not have wanted a party but he didn't say anything and Suigetsu really enjoyed it. I knew I had to let Sasuke-kun enjoy his time with his family and friends. I would have him for the rest of the fall and winter so I left him. I spent time with Ino and the returned TenTen. I called Hinata to let her know how the party was going. Before long the night was winding down and I was growing tired. I snuck off to my room and got ready for bed. I was climbing into the bed when I heard a knocking at the window. I nearly jumped out of my skin till I saw it was Sasuke-kun.

"Sasuke-kun, what are you doing?" I asked him opening the window. He climbed into the room.

"I wanted to be with you," He took me into his arms. I blushed.

"I missed you," He whispered against my neck.

"I missed you too," I tried not to moan. He kept kissing my neck and then kissed his way up to my mouth. I love his kisses and the taste of his mouth. We fell down onto my bed where we continued kissing. I want more. I wanted more of him. I had missed him so much. I wanted to be with him so badly.

"Sakura. Sakura," He kept moaning my name as his hands went wandering to areas he had never ventured before. I liked it. I liked it a lot. I like running my hands all over him as well.

"Sasuke-kun," I gasped as he went under by night shirt. It felt so wonderful. I wanted more. I wanted him to touch me more.

"Sakura, I love you," He came up for air.

"I love you, Sasuke-kun," I pulled him to a deep kiss. Then I felt it. I froze. That was his…thing. Were we going to go all the way? I wasn't ready! I wasn't going to do it my childhood bedroom with my parents a few rooms over! I wasn't even wearing cute lingerie! We weren't even married!

"Sasuke-kun," I pushed him off a little.

"What's wrong?" He raised an eyebrow.

"I'm not ready," I was honest.

"Ready for?"

"Sex," I whispered. He blushed and looked away. He got off of me. He sat up on the bed. I didn't really know what to say or do. Was he mad at me?

"I didn't mean to rush you. I just got carried away," He apologized.

"It's okay. I was getting really into it as well. I'm just not ready to go all the way yet…"

"I understand."

"I want to do it one day though. I really want to," I assured him. He smiled. Then I realized he was in my room.

"While you're here I have something that belongs to you!" I stood up and went to my dresser. I retrieved the item and came to him.

"Here," I held out my hand to him.

"My necklace," He smiled and took it from my hands. He put it on.

"Now we're complete," I put our necklaces together. He kissed me.

"Sakura, marry me."

"What?" my eyes went wide. Was he proposing?

"I want you to marry me. Not in the distant future but soon. I want to marry you very soon."

"You do?"

"Yes. So will you marry me?" He asked.

"Yes," I nodded and kissed him. We were engaged! We were engaged! I stood up and went to the door.

"Where are you going?"

"I have to tell my mom and yours and the girls and-" He stopped me by taking me in his arms.

"Sakura, can't we celebrate alone right now?" he kissed my neck. I smiled.

"I guess it can wait," I kissed him again. He kissed me many times till finally he left me. I was elated. Sasuke-kun wanted to marry me and were going to get married.