Next is the epilogue, then the thank you's. Arigatou.

Ch.30: A Wedding

It's been two weeks since the proposal and Kakashi paced nervously in his sharp, black tux on the grass under his feet. "Whoa, easy there Kakashi, I don't think the maintenance workers would like having to replant the grass after the wedding."

Kakashi looked back puzzledly before looking down. He sighed heavily. "I know, Iruka. It's just, I'm nervous."

"Whoa, a nervous Kakashi-sensei? I never thought I'd see the day." remarked Naruto.

"Watch it, Naruto." reprimanded Kakashi.

"Besides dobe, we've been seeing a lot of that from Kakashi since our vacation started."

"Don't worry, Kakashi, everyone gets cold feet before their wedding." smiled Saita.

"Yes, but you almost bolted out the window once." smirked Hiro.

"It wasn't that bad." grumbled Saita.

Tsunade peered over her podium at the front of the aisle near Crystal Tears Lake. "Suck it up, Kakashi, it's just a wedding."

'Easy for you to say.'

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"Alright Sakura, hold still."

"Ow. Ow. Ow! Keiko!"

"What? The worst part of every wedding dress and the beauty you're wearing is no exception." Sakura sighed and looked down at her dress. It was a classic white wedding dress that hugged her body. It had white lace, was shoulder-bare, and had a veil. Around her neck was a silver necklace with a heart-shaped locket. There was a knock at the door. "Who is it?" called out Keiko.

"It's me, Ayame! Can I come in?"

"Sure!"

The door opened, revealing a pale pink spaghetti strap dress-wearing Ayame. "Oh wow, Sakura! You look fantastic! How'd you find a dress like that?!"

Sakura touched the collar of the dress fondly. "It was my mother's."

"Oh. Sakura, I'm s-"

"Forehead girl, hurry up! You're going to be late!" screamed Ino. She stomped towards the door, then turned on her heel. "Here's your bouquet." she said, tossing the bundle of red roses. Sakura ran up to hug her friend.

"Sakura-san, the wedding?" asked Kisa.

"Crap!" Sakura said as she bolted down the stairs. Ino just chuckled amusedly. "I swear, she's becoming more like Kakashi everyday."

"Come on, people, move your asses and go!" bellowed Anko as she strode down the hall in her heels, the end of her dress in her hand. Genma popped out of his room and scratched his head. "How Sakura and Kakashi managed to get Anko into a dress and heels for something other than a mission, I'll never know."

Ayame laughed and dragged Genma down the stairs.

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When the guests all took their seats, Shizune started the music. Hanabi's daughter was the flower girl. Next was Kiba's nephew. He was ring bearer. Next were the bride's maids and groom's men. Neji and Tenten, then Naruto and Hinata, Ayame and Sasuke, and the maid-of-honor, Ino, and the best man, Iruka.

A small fanfare sounded as the 'Wedding March' floated from the piano. Sakura strode slowly up the aisle, all eyes on her. Kakashi stood at the altar, his breath caught in his throat. "She's beautiful Kakashi, you're a lucky man." whispered Iruka.

"Yeah. I am." he replied.

Tsunade cleared her throat. "Who gives this woman away?"

Saita stood up. "I will."

Tsunade nodded and Saita escorted her to the altar. "Good luck, Saki." Sakura cried softly and kissed her cousin on the cheek before joining Kakashi. Half an hour past before they got to the most important part. "Do you, Hatake Kakashi, take Sakura Haruno, to be your lawfully wedded wife? To love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health, for richer, for poorer, for better, for worse, in sadness and in joy, to cherish and continually bestow upon her your heart's deepest devotion, forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto her as long as you both shall live?"

Kakashi just smiled fondly. "I do."

"And do you, Haruno Sakura, take Hatake Kakashi, to be your lawfully wedded husband? To love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, in sickness and in health, for richer, for poorer, for better, for worse, in sadness and in joy, to cherish and continually bestow upon him your heart's deepest devotion, forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto him as long as you both shall live?"

Sakura beamed brightly at Kakashi. "I do."

Tsunade nodded sagely. "May I have the rings?"

Kiba's nephew stepped up cutely with measured steps. He stopped and turned at Tsunade's foot, earning him a pat on the head and a smile. She stood proudly at the altar and began speaking. "These two rings represent your love. Just as a circle, it has no beginning and no end. It will continue forever and ever, never ceasing to stop. It's a symbol of your undying passion towards each other. You'll share your lives with each other, help each other through hard times, and just be there for each other. May these rings symbolize your undying love for each other."

She took a ring and held it to Kakashi's face. "Okay Hatake, you're up."

Kakashi silently nodded and faced Sakura. "Sakura, from this day forward, you'll be my wife. Not only that, but a part of my being. This ring is an oath and the symbol of my love for you. With this ring, I thee wed." and he slipped the ring on her finger.

Tsunade took the other ring and showed it to Sakura. "Your turn, Sakura." Sakura took the ring and looked up at Kakashi. "Kakashi, you've taught me so much. You've taught me how to be a ninja, how to control my chakra, how to believe in myself, but most of all, how to love someone fully. You'll never know how much I love you for doing that for me, but this ring will help me show it. From this day forward, you'll be my husband. This ring is my vow of love for you and the symbol of our union. And so, with this ring, I thee wed." and she slipped the silver band on his ring finger.

"Wonderful. With our friends and Kami-sama as witnesses, I pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride."

They stood beaming at each other, lost in their own little world when Tsunade cleared her throat. "Well Kakashi, are you going to kiss your bride or not?"

Kakashi laughed and lifted her veil, taking the sight of her and etched into his brain before capturing her lips with his, putting every ounce of love and emotion into it to show her how much he cared. The guests all cheered and stood up and clapped. Sakura and Kakashi ran down the aisle towards the car as they were showered with confetti and flower petals.

Kakashi closed the door of the limo and looked at his wife. 'Wife, never thought I'd be saying that word.' he thought wryly.

"Mr. & Mrs. Hatake. Well, never though I'd hear those words, let alone, say them." he smirked.

"Yeah. We all thought you were gay or asexual."

He pecked her on the lips. "Aren't you glad I'm not?"

"Well….."

"Sakura." he said sternly.

She laughed it off. "I'm only kidding." she giggled. She turned to face her new husband. "So I guess we're supposed to live happily ever after now?"

"Or as much as a pervert and a pink-haired ninja can, I guess."

Sakura pouted cutely before breaking into a fit of laughter. She quelled her laughing before looking deep into Kakashi's eyes. "But, you know, I wouldn't have it any other way."

" Me either." he said, before sealing their lips with a kiss.