Scars

Chapter 15

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It's been almost a few weeks since Sakura's team came back and she was finally ready to leave the hospital. As expected, Kakashi was already in the room when Sakura came back after the check up with Tsunade. And, so was Sasuke. But Sakura didn't mind as long as Kakashi was there. Both of them came to her every day now and it seemed like Sasuke realized his position and what kind of relationship was between Saskura and their ex-sensei.

Meanwhile Kakashi was having some sort of holiday because, as long as he is looking after the Uchiha, he wiil not be able to go on any missions. That was the reason he spent every day with Sakura. He wanted to be with her as much as he could now that he knew her feelings. It didn't matter if she remembered her confession or not, but he knew it was true from the way she was acting even more affectionate.

"So, what did Tsunade say?" asked the Copy ninja as soon as the woman entered the room.

"Everything is alright, I'm ready to leave the hospital, but in order to avoid any more damage I'm off any missions for one more week" answered Sakura still acting like Sasuke was not there.

"That's great. So, wanna go to Ichiraku's to meet up with Naruto and Hinata? He's very sorry he couldn't visit you more often, but he has to help Hinata with the wedding preparations" said Kakashi and smiled his all-knowing smile.

"Yeah. I'll be ready in a minute. Could you please wait outside?"

As soon as she said this, both men were gone and Sakura was left with her merry thoughts. She found out about her friends' wedding the day after meeting Sasuke and she was very happy for them. It seemed that finally both the Jinchuuriki and the Hyuuga heiress decided to be happy, no matter what other people think.

After coming back everything seemed too good to be true. She was getting very well with Kakashi and it seemed that they are now both aware of their feelings and acting upon them. Sakura was still thinking about what have happened to her, and the scars still seemed to make her ugly as well as the memories about the rape made her feel unworthy of his love, but every time these thoughts entered her mind she would see Kakashi standing by her hospital bed, holding her hand, taking care of her, loving her. That was enough to make her realize that no matter what happened to both of them in the past, today is what matters. And, to be happy today she was ready to forget everything, even to forgive Sasuke if only he tried to change.

But that was not her problem. If he wants to change, he will, and both her and Naruto will help him, but if he doesn't, nobody will be able to help him.

"Are you ready?" Kakashi's voice interrupted her thoughts and a smile came back to her face. She loved him and he loved her back, that's all that matters. And, their friends are also happy.

Sakura took her last things and emerged from the room. Sasuke was looking through the window and Sakura used this opportunity to quickly kiss Kakashi, even if it was through the mask.

"Let's go" she said and took his hand.

"Hey, Sakura-chan! You're finally out of the hospital" said her cheerful blond friend, while sitting at the Ichiraku's with one of his hands wrapped around Hinata protectively.

"Yeah, good to see you guys" the pink haired kunoichi took a seat by Naruto's side still holding Kakashi's hand so he had no other choice, but to sit down beside her, while Sasuke was left with a seat beside Hinata "How is the preparation going?"

The question was mostly directed to Hinata so Naruto looked at their intertwined hands and smiled like an idiot to Kakashi. The Copy ninja smiled back and felt happy that Naruto encouraged their relationship because he was a friend to the both of them and it would have been hard if he opposed their feelings.

Kakashi was both listening to the conversation between the two women and thinking about it all. He knew that some people in the village will be opposed to his and Sakura's relationship and he tried talking to her once, but all she said was: "I've been judged enough. I don't care about their opinion anymore as long as we're happy. And our friends understand us, too".

Since that conversation Sakura always made sure to let people know her feelings. She was always the affectionate one, kissing him or holding his hand. And, even though Kakashi was not into these love things, he didn't mind because this way Sakura showed him that she will stay with him no matter what the society thinks. And, that was...

"Don't you think so, Kakashi?" asked the woman still holding his hand.

"Yes, I think that roses are appropriate in a wedding, but I'd say Sakuras would look better"

Sakura was content with his answer and went back to her conversation, while Kakashi finished his thought: ... the best thing in his life. She was the best thing in his life...

Sasuke was ignored as always. He didn't mind though. It would have been annoying if they kept on talking to him when all he wanted was to get out of there as soon as he could. The Uchiha has been thinking about an escape this whole time, but with Kakashi always by his side and his chakra gone it was easier said than done. That's why he was observing everything that was happening around him. But mostly he just saw Sakura because Kakashi was always by her side in the hospital. And it was annoying seeing them so happy and in love with each other. He felt like he was going to puke from all this sweet love.

And now this, a wedding. That's just gross. But wait, no, it was a great chance. If Kakashi and Naruto are both distracted during the wedding, he will have a great chance at escaping even without his chakra. If only...

"Sasuke?!" Naruto was saying something, looking right into his eyes.

"What is it?" asked Sasuke a bit disappointed in himself for not being able to both hear the conversation and think like Kakashi just did.

"Well, I was trying to ask you something. I know it might seem stupid and pointless to you, but it means a lot to me and no matter what happened through all these years, you are still my friend..."

"Spit it out already!" said Sasuke irritated by Naruto's blabbering.

"I want you to be my best man"

And Sasuke was out of words. He was not expecting that the dobe still felt this way. He almost felt guilty for his even thinking about escaping. But he was no longer the same, he could no longer be his friend.

"No, Naruto, I can't"

"But why? You're my best friend no matter what you say and you will always be my friend" said the passionate blond.

It seemed that being without chakra made Sasuke start to think in a different manner and now, all the times that Naruto promised to stay his friend no matter what came back to him and he realized it was always his fault for not being able to understand, for not being able to be a friend. And even if it wasn't enough to stop Sasuke from thinking about an escape, it was enough to make him realize something, and that was a good start.

"Fine, I will do as you wish. It's not like I will be able to miss the wedding anyway. Isn't that right, Kakashi?"

Kakashi just smiled and watched how Naruto was really happy telling Sasuke all the things he will have to do as best man. A lot will change now...

Hi, everyone, it's missgreeneyed. Here is another chapter for all of you. As you can see the ending is near :D so, hope you like it and please review.