Here's ch. 19 for you. I think ch 20 or 21 will be the end of the story. I have another story that I'm working on. So please look forward to that. Please review/ give feedback if you want to. I have been loving all the comments that you guys have been giving me. I like comments, and it drives me to write more. So I'm a speedy updater. I just want to thank everyone who added this story to their favorites/and what such. I never thought this story would get so much attention.

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto. Masashi Kishimoto does.

Chapter 19- Happiness

Recap:Hoping the old man would find comfort in heaven. With his beloved.

The day after the trial was a sad one. They buried the elder with the highest honors. Sakura mourned for his loss. She owned him one. It wasn't a favor repaid; it was a chance for new life. He gave them a new beginning. He knew how hard the fight was.

It was Sakura's turn to lay a flower on the grave. She laid blue rose. One of the rarest flowers or what Ino told her at least. The grave was empty. His wish in his will was to be cremated. He was freed into the Konoha winds that very morning.

The crowd drifted away after the service. Sakura and Sasuke were the only ones left by the grave. It was sprinkling raindrops. The weather fit the circumstances.

"Sakura," said Sasuke. He touched her shoulder gently. He knew that she was thankful to the man, but she was also saddened by his loss. The elder saved her. Saved him. The elder supported their love for he had one like it.

Sakura knew that Sasuke wanted to go. She knew. Sakura was upset. Upset with all the emotions that she had. Upset that she couldn't save him, but knowing that he was ready to pass.

"Sakura. Come on," stated Sasuke. He started walking away.

She sighed. Sakura whispered, "Thank you again. I'll never forget you."

Then Sakura ran to catch up to Sasuke. Sakura grabbed Sasuke hand. They held hands all the way home. As Sakura was leaving the cemetery, a little peek of sunshine broken through the clouds, and a rainbow developed. It was a sign for a new life for them.

Later that day Sakura and Ino were supposed to meet up in front of the dress shop to go have lunch. Something gold and sparkly caught her eyes. It was the same cherry blossom dress. The one she would have worn to her wedding with Sasuke. It was still in the window. Sakura went in.

Ino was looking for Sakura. She wasn't that hung-over, they agreed to meet at noon. Ino would bet a whole month's rent because she was that sure. Sakura was late. Then out of the counter of her eye; she saw a speck of pink from inside the dress store. As a good little best friend; Ino went in and she lost her train of thought.

Sakura was breathtaking.

"Kyah, Sakura you look amazing! You should buy it!" exclaimed Ino.

Sakura decided to try on the dress for the hell of it. The dress fit her perfectly like a glove. It hugged and curved to all the right places. She knew she had to buy it. She just won't tell Sasuke. Yet.

Ino and Sakura left the dress shop. Leaving the dress behind. They were off to lunch. Sakura and Ino walked to the restaurant because it wasn't that far from the dress shop.

"So…Sakura, when are you and Sasuke-kun going to tie the knot?" asked Ino. They finally reached the diner and Ino held to door open with a little bow.

Sakura laughed. "Oh, I don't know when. It was just yesterday that I had to worry about death for the both of us," said Sakura.

"But that's even more of a reason to do it soon. Speaking of doing it…have you done it yet?" Ino yelled.

At the moment, the host came up to seat them. The guy gave them both a funny look. Ino shrugged it off. Nothing ever affected her. On the other hand, Sakura blushed a hundred degree blush. Oh she was going to kill Ino.

"Uh, noooo," whispered Sakura. "We haven't done it yet."

"Why not? I would soo tap Sasuke-kun if would let me. He is still so hot!" exclaimed Ino.

"Ino, I don't know why we haven't," said Sakura. "I guess I never thought about it."

Sakura and Ino sat down and ordered waters. It was cheap. Then Ino started her rant,

"Well, you should start. If Sasuke-kun is like any other male out there, then he'll be sexually frustrated. As his fiancée you could chip in helping," ranted Ino. "If you need any pointers, just ask. Shikamaru says that I'm great in bed.

"OKAY! I'm leaving!" declared Sakura. Sakura sprung up and stalked out of the restaurant. She could not handle Ino giving her sex talk. She was already blushing; she didn't need to blush so hard that her head explodes. It wouldn't be pretty. Sakura bumped into the one person that she didn't want to see at that moment.

Wham. Uof. Sakura that chest. Oh no. "Sakura?"

"Sasuke? What are you doing here?" asked Sakura. She really hoped that Sasuke didn't follow her into the dress shop. It would be embarrassing.

"I was looking for you actually," stated Sasuke.

"Eh? What for?" asked Sakura. She was very curious. What does Sasuke have planned?

"I was going to take you dress shopping," explained Sasuke.

"I have a lot of summer dresses Sasuke. I don't need anymore," said Sakura.

"Sakura. You're missing the point," stated Sasuke. For his woman being highly intelligent; she had her dumb moments. This was one of them.

"What do mean, 'I'm missing the point' Sasuke?" asked Sakura. If he didn't tell her soon. She would bop the crap out of him.

"I want to take you wedding dress shopping. I want to get married tomorrow," explained Sasuke.

"WHAT?" Sakura shouted. "We don't have anything planned!"

People looked at the couple funny. Sasuke drew Sakura into him and gave people 'the glare.' Even though Sasuke was pardoned. His threat was still good. It made Sakura smile.

"What do you think I was doing during the week you were under house arrest?" asked Sasuke. "Everything is planned. Except your dress."

" Well uh. You . Sasuke," Sakura stuttered.

"Sakura. Say it," said Sasuke.

IBROUGHTONETODAY," said Sakura. She blushed one thousand degrees. She felt like her head was going to explode. Maybe it would. She would bet money that she matched her hair color. Sad but true,

"Hm? Sakura. What was the last part?" asked Sasuke.

"I already got one," whispered Sakura. She couldn't believe her happiness was complete. Then starting tomorrow, they'll have happiness together. Forever.

"Good. We'll be married tomorrow," said Sasuke. Then he grabbed Sakura, and laid a breathtaking, knock-your-socks-off kiss. Sakura's knees melted. She started to lose her balance. Almost falling. Sasuke caught his woman before she fell.

Sasuke laughed. He gathered the woman he loved into his arms and carried her to their apartment. Waiting one more day until they can be called husband and wife.

Thanks for reading. Like I said before. This story will probably end Chapter 20 or 21 depending on how much I want to add in the story. I am working on another story (it's not up yet) but please look forward to it. Please review/ give feedback if you want to.