Scars

Chapter 16

I don't own any of the characters, they belong to Masashi Kishimoto

It was another peaceful morning in Konoha...

"Ouch! What are you doing?!"

... or maybe not.

"Sorry, Ino, but your hair is all messed up. I need to comb them or do you want to go to Naruto and Hinata's wedding disheveled?" answered Sakura annoyed at her friend. She was kunoichi for god's sake, but she couldn't even handle some pain.

"Fine..." said the blond and Sakura carried on with her work. Both young women spend the morning getting ready because they had to go and help Hinata with her preparations right after that. And, they were almost late thanks to one kunoichi that couldn't handle pain.

"There you go, all done" announced Sakura a few minutes later.

Ino stood up and hugged her friend. Then looked in the mirror and saw both the pink haired girl and herself.

"We look gorgeous, the guys will drop dead when they see us"

"You do remember it's Hinata's wedding and she's the one who has to look the most beautiful" answered Sakura and looked away from the mirror. Even if she was over with self-pity, the woman felt that she will never be as beautiful as she was before. She was scarred for life and that was it. But life was not over and she had Kakashi, which is another reason she didn't feel like flirting with the boys. But Ino didn't know anything yet. Oh, well, she will find out soon enough.

"Yeah, yeah, forehead, let's go, we're late" said the energetic blond and dragged Sakura out of her thoughts back into reality. Into the reality where she was happy and her friends were getting married.

'Let the wedding begin' thought Sakura running after Ino with a devious smile.

"But why?!" on the other side of town another energetic blond was whining.

"Because, Naruto, it's a tradition" answered Kakashi "you can't see Hinata today until the ceremony. But don't worry, Sakura and the girls will take good care of her"

"Hn" was the only thing that Sasuke said.

"Now, stand still" commanded the copy ninja trying to make the Hokage-to-be look presentable.

"I can't believe I'm getting married today. And, with Sasuke as my best man" blabbered Naruto all happy, smiling like an idiot while Sasuke only looked at him with unreadable expression on his face.

"Good morning, Hinata" said Sakura trying to wake the other woman up. She was probably still asleep because Ino gave her a sleeping pill yesterday. Otherwise, the Hyuuga would have stayed up all night thinking about her wedding and would look awful as a bride.

"Mmm, Naruto-kun..." still asleep the dark haired woman turned on her other side.

"That's not the way to do it" said Ino and took Sakura's place by Hinata's side.

"Hinata! You're late for your wedding! Naruto-kun won't wait any longer!" the blond shouted to the still sleeping Hyuuga and got the effect she was expecting. The dark haired woman shot up on her bed wide-eyed, not sure what to do.

"Don't worry, she was just joking. You're not late, but you might be late if you don't get up now" said Sakura.

And then make-up, the wedding dress and haircut was the most important things in their heads. Because it was a day when you could relax and just be happy.

"Where is she? Maybe she changed her mind? Kakashi-sensei, do something" the groom was all like a little child while waiting for his bride to come.

"First of all, I told you not to call me sensei anymore. And, secondly, the bride has the right to be late. I'm sure she wouldn't change her mind, even though I'm still wondering as to why she loves you" answered the Copy ninja with his trademark smirk.

"Yeah, dobe. Don't worry. She was in love with you like forever. She will come" said the Uchiha surprising Kakashi how he looked and acted so much like he used to.

Then, the music started and Hinata came, accompanied by Ino and Sakura. Naruto was almost drooling when he saw his fiancee looking like an angel in that white dress.

Meanwhile, Kakashi was looking at the pink-haired woman. She was the most beautiful creature he has ever seen. And, all the scars that she hated so much were nothing to him. They were what got them together in the first place. He smiled one of his sincere smiles and that was enough to both, make Sakura blush and smile like it was her wedding and not Hinata's.

"... and that's why my friend Naruto is the best and deserves a woman like Hinata" Kiba ended his drunk speech and everyone were clapping, no matter if it made sense or not.

Sakura was sitting beside an empty chair of the bride and looked at the newlyweds dancing like nothing else mattered, only their love. The pink haired woman sighed and Kakashi was instantly by her side.

"What's wrong? Why are you so sad?" asked the Copy ninja.

Sakura looked around if Sasuke was with him and after seeing him in the other side of the room, said:

"I wish we could spend some time alone, too. But with Sasuke always by your side it's impossible" answered Sakura and leaned backwards onto him.

"I'll be back in a moment" said Kakashi and was gone again.

"Sigh"

The song ended and another one started until Kakashi came back. He reached out for her hand and Sakura took his hand without any questions. Instantly, they were gone from the room and out on the roof.

"Listen, I know how you feel. It's just that I promised to both Tsunade and to Naruto"

"Yeah, I know..." answered Sakura

"... but, this night is ours" ended Kakashi and kissed her neck gently.

"Wha.. what about Sasuke?"

"Gai and Kurenai will look after him for just this night" answered the Copy ninja and that was enough to make Sakura really happy.

She pulled his mask down and kissed him.

"God, I love it when you're like that" said Kakashi and started the teleportation jutsu.

"And I love you all the time" whispered Sakura as they were on their way to Kakashi's apartment.

"I love you too"

And they were gone in a cloud of smoke.

Their future was unknown, but they were ninjas and they were ready to face anything that's waiting ahead. As long as they are together their scars are no longer visible. They can still feel it deep inside, but it doesn't matter as long as love is there.

Author's note: So, that's it guys. I know the ending is not so great, but I will make another chapter as the more explicit ending of this story just for those who like some smut. And, thank you all for reading this story, for reviewing and for being there for me. missgreeneyed

P.S. what pairing would you recommend to write about? It could also be from such anime as Death note, Guilty Crown, Psycho Pass. Please review and tell me your thoughts.