"Oh, my Kami!" Ino squealed. "Finally!"

Ino's excited outburst echoed through the room as Sakura blushed, a mix of embarrassment and joy coloring her expression. The news of Sakura and Kakashi's decision to marry spread through their close-knit circle of friends like wildfire.

"About time, you two!" Naruto exclaimed, slapping Kakashi on the back. "I was starting to think you'd take another decade to figure it out."

Kakashi chuckled, the corner. "Well, I had to make sure Sakura wasn't going to change her mind every other week."

Sasuke, ever stoic, simply nodded in approval. "Congratulations. Don't mess it up, Kakashi." he advised. "Or I'll steal Sakura away from you."

Kakashi raised an eyebrow at Sasuke, a steel glint in his eyes. "You can try, Sasuke, but you will have to kill me first before I let you take her away from me."

Sasuke smirked, a rare display of amusement. "Fair enough. I wouldn't want to deal with your thousand jutsu in a relationship dispute."

The group burst into laughter at the exchange between Kakashi and Sasuke. The atmosphere was filled with a sense of celebration and joy as they toasted to the newly engaged couple.

Ino, still buzzing with excitement, couldn't contain herself. "Sakura, you have to show me the ring! I bet Kakashi got you something gorgeous."

Sakura blushed, feeling the weight of all eyes on her. "There's no ring Ino." she said. "He asked me using his clan's symbol."

Ino's eyes widened in surprise. "No ring? That's so... Kakashi." She burst into laughter. "Leave it to him to do something unconventional."

Sakura nodded, smiling at Kakashi. "It's perfect, though. The symbol means more to us than any ring could."

Ino raised an eyebrow, her curiosity piqued. "So, spill the details. How did he propose?"

"I won't tell." Sakura beamed. "Just know that I'm happy."

"Actually," Kakashi interjected, holding Sakura's hand. "I forgot to give you something."

Kakashi reached into his pocket and pulled out a small, intricately designed box. He handed it to Sakura, a mischievous glint in his eye.

"What's this?" Sakura asked, her eyes widening as she took the box from him.

"Open it and find out," Kakashi replied, his smile deepening.

As Sakura opened the box, she gasped in surprise. Nestled inside is a beautiful silver ring with a pink diamond in the middle. "What is this?"

Kakashi chuckled, a hint of playfulness in his eyes as he took the ring from the box and slid it on her finger. "This is your engagement ring. The dress is me giving you an insight to what your clothes be like once we get married."

Sakura's eyes welled up with tears, a mixture of emotions flooding her. The unexpected beauty of the ring, coupled with Kakashi's thoughtful gesture, left her momentarily speechless.

"Kakashi, this is..." she began, her voice catching.

"It's not as flashy as some engagement rings, but I thought it suits you," Kakashi explained, his gaze unwavering.

Sasuke, who had been observing the exchange with his usual stoicism, couldn't help but offer a rare smirk. "Well, looks like Kakashi managed to surprise us all." he commented. "Though, if Sakura said yes to me, I'll give her a much larger stone."

"Good thing Sakura is not easily swayed by the stone sizes." Kakashi retorted back.

"You're not married yet, Kakashi." Sasuke answered. "You never know."

"Oh, shut up, Sasuke." Sakura glared at the Uchiha. "Let me have my fun, you dork."

The room erupted into laughter again, the joyous atmosphere filled with the banter of friends. The engagement was celebrated with toasts, laughter, and shared stories. As the night unfolded, Sakura and Kakashi found themselves surrounded by the warmth of friendship and the genuine happiness of those who cared about them.

Ino, still buzzing with excitement, couldn't resist teasing Kakashi. "So, when's the wedding? You can't keep us waiting forever."

Kakashi chuckled, exchanging a knowing look with Sakura. "We haven't set a date yet. We're taking it one step at a time, just like everything else."

Ino rolled her eyes. "Typical Kakashi. Can't commit to a date either."

Sasuke, always the pragmatist, spoke up. "Take your time. The more you stall, the more time I can get her back."

Kakashi looked at Sasuke, thinking if his remarks are jokes or if it has serious intent on it. He looked at Sakura and leaned into her. "Do you want a grand wedding?" he whispered.

Sakura looked at him, confused. "No." She answered. "Why?"

He held her hands in his and squeeze it lightly. "I'm not liking the way Sasuke jokes around us. I'll take you to the Hokage Tower now and have Tsunade marry us."

Sakura blinked, processing Kakashi's sudden proposal. "Now? Seriously?"

Kakashi nodded, a playful glint in his eye. "Why not? We've already waited long enough. Let's do it now, just the two of us. No grand ceremony, no fuss."

He stood up and swept Sakura off her feet and jump towards the exit.

"Hey Kakashi! Where are you taking my best friend?" Ino shouted.

Kakashi turned back, a grin on his face. "We're eloping, Ino! Be back whenever!"

Ino's jaw dropped as she watched Kakashi carry Sakura out of the room. The rest of their friends burst into laughter, and Sasuke simply shook his head.

"Kakashi never fails to surprise," Naruto commented between laughs.

"He's always been unconventional," Sasuke added, a hint of amusement in his voice.

As Kakashi and Sakura disappeared from view, Ino couldn't help but join in the laughter, realizing that, true to Kakashi's style, their wedding was going to be an adventure in itself.