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Chapter 8: The Undeniable Love


Sasuke's POV

"What have I done?"

I reflected on my own stupidity as I stared onto the cup of tea I had on my hand. Even though Obito was being loud as usual, my mind couldn't process the words he was saying. The voices over the dining table were like background noises and I thought back to the earlier incident with Sakura.

I stole a glance over at Sakura who was sitting beside me, and I wasn't sure if I should feel relieved or worried that she seemed perfectly normal. She was laughing at whatever stupid joke my cousins were making and I couldn't help but think that her smile was truly captivating.

"Great, now you're getting distracted easily like an idiot." I mentally scolded myself as I quickly took a sip of tea to calm my nerves down. I flinched a little when I felt a soft touch on my shoulder. I placed my cup down and turned to my side, greeted by a pair of worried eyes.

"Are you alright, Sasuke? You look troubled?" Sakura asked me, almost too innocently, and I wondered if she really had no clue what was going on in my head.

"I'm fine." I tried to sound as reassuring as I could, but Sakura didn't seem very convinced. She must have figured I wouldn't speak any further of the matter and decided to drop the topic for now.

"Don't worry, Sakura. Sasuke's probably just tired with Obito's loudness and nonsense by now." Shisui's words made Obito yell in annoyance, which made Sakura laugh and her earlier troubled look was gone.

As I looked at the woman sitting beside me, I knew for a fact that I have fallen for her too deeply to turn back.


Sakura's POV

"Today's really fun. Thanks for bringing me to meet your cousins." I thanked Sasuke as we strolled along the city, which was enveloped by the bright lights. It wasn't as crowded as Tokyo so there was a more peaceful feeling to it.

"Glad you like them." Sasuke paused a while as he looked to his side, seemingly to be trying to formulate his next words. I was slightly surprised when he turned back to meet my eyes, as I noticed a certain gentleness which I had never seen before.

"If you like, I could bring you back here sometime in the future."

Sasuke's words made me stop on my tracks, as I continued staring back at him with confusion and uncertainty. My mind wandered back to our kiss from earlier on and my heart began beating like crazy.

Was he trying to imply something behind his words or was it simply my wishful thinking?

My questions were answered soon afterwards, when Sasuke reached out for my hands and held them tightly. I saw how he was not used to what was going on between us but at the same time, I saw a clear determination in him which made my heart flutter even more.

"I know it was me who told you not to fall for me in the beginning. It was me who made it clear that this is simply going to be a business relationship between us. But-" Sasuke stopped talking for a moment and took a deep breath. His nervousness made him unusually adorable and the slight blush on his cheeks was truly a rare sight to behold.

But I kept quiet as I let him talk. Not that my thumping heart was allowing me to form coherent words at that point.

"I hate how I'm just beating about the bush here, but I'm really not used to things like this. So, you better be patient with me as I get myself together."

Sasuke's request was too sweet in its own special way and I nodded to agree to it. He took another deep breath before continuing what he was trying to tell me.

"I was confident that it's just going to be strictly business between us in the beginning because I was sure I wasn't the type that would fall in love easily. I never really knew what love felt like and I've always thought it would be something I wouldn't ever experience."

Sasuke held onto my hands tighter and brought it to rest on his chest. My blush deepened as I felt his heartbeat against my skin.

"But as I get to know you, I began feeling things that I never felt before. I found myself always wanting to meet you. I would come up with a bunch of excuses, so I can spend more time with you. Like this time round, I could've come to Kyoto for a one-day business trip, but I wanted to spend more time with you and made it into a two nights trip. I-" Sasuke's ears were bright red as he looked away from me and sighed in frustration. "I don't even know why I'm speaking so much right now. This is so not me. I-"

Before Sasuke could say another word, I pressed my lips gently on his while our hands were still intertwined. I almost chuckled at the surprised look on Sasuke's face but decided to tease him later instead.

At that moment, I wanted nothing more than to be in his warmth and love.


Sasuke's POV

I brought one of my hands to Sakura's cheek while the other wrapping her into an embrace. I could hear my heartbeat in my ears as I felt Sakura's warmth against my burning skin.

Even though I didn't want the moment to end, there were more things I had to say. Also, there were things I anticipated to hear from Sakura herself.

"They say action speaks louder than words." Sakura said, followed by an almost too innocent chuckle. "But at moments such as these, I do wish to hear certain things."

"I wonder what you're referring to." I feigned ignorance which resulted in Sakura rolling her eyes at me. I brought Sakura into a tighter embrace and rested my forehead on hers. "Maybe you can give me an example to what you're talking about?"

"If you don't know what I'm referring to, we can just forget about it then." Sakura pretended to be upset and was trying to push me away. But I knew for sure I wasn't going to let that happen.

I planted a soft kiss on Sakura's forehead before looking into her green eyes. I felt myself smiling at what I was seeing before saying the words I never thought I was capable of saying.

"I love you, Sakura."

Sakura was beaming with happiness as she kissed me on the cheeks, wrapping her arms around my neck as she nuzzled against my forehead.

"I love you too, Sasuke."

As we shared a moment of warmth amidst the city of Kyoto, I thought of how grateful I was to have met the woman in my arms. Never would I ever expected someone like me could go against my own words and fell for Sakura at the end.

"Does that mean you went against your own contract, Mr. Uchiha?" Sakura's formality made me smirk and I forgot what a tease she could be. With her arms still around my neck, I gently stroked her soft cheek as I teased back.

"I could say the same thing back at you, Ms. Haruno."

Sakura laughed a little before returning to her previous formal self, "So, what happens now? Seems like both of us went against the contract we signed on."

I pretended to be in deep thoughts before giving Sakura an answer.

"I guess as punishment for breaking the contract, we have no choice but to be stuck with each other forever."

I sealed my words with another kiss on Sakura's lips, causing her to laugh once again. I found myself laughing along, as I began to get used to foreign feelings Sakura had been making me feel.

"Will you be making a new contract to seal this new agreement?" Sakura asked playfully as we began walking back to the hotel, hand-in-hand under the moonlight.

"That seems like a good idea. That way, I can make sure you're not going anywhere." I gave Sakura's hand a squeeze, signalling that I wasn't planning to have her leave my side.

Sakura's laughter filled the night air and it was something I was loving more as time passed by. Sakura surprised me with a hug as she gave me a cheeky reply.

"I'm sorry to inform you this but I've just decided to stick to you like a parasite from now on. I won't be going anywhere even if you want me gone."

I pretended to look worried at Sakura's words, even though I was budding with happiness within, "Looks like I'm going to spend the rest of my life with you."

"Seems so." Sakura pouted before bursting with laughter once again, making me chuckle at how things turned out to be between us.

"I like the sound of that."

Walking down the streets with Sakura by my side made me wonder what the future had in hold for us. But whatever it would be, if I had Sakura with me, I knew everything would be fine.

Cause I know she was the only person who could show me what love really meant.


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