Haruno Sakura's first confession to Sasuke Uchiha left her bewildered by his enigmatic response. He neither rejected nor accepted her feelings, leaving her disheartened. To find clarity and a fresh start, Sakura embarked on a three-year student exch...
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Author's note: The point of view (POV) always shifted between the author's POV and Sakura's POV only, so don't get confused since I wanted to make the story flow naturally.
I walked home from school one sunny afternoon, my attention was drawn to a group of boys up ahead, huddled together and whispering amongst themselves. My curiosity got the better of me, and I quickened my pace to see what was going on. Their hushed laughter became increasingly audible as I approached.
"Hey, Sakura, have you seen this?" Shikamaru whispered, barely containing their amusement.
One of the boys extended a crumpled piece of paper towards me, and I hesitantly accepted it. My eyes widened as I read the message scrawled on it:
"Invitation to Itachi Uchiha's Wedding - RSVP Required"
My heart skipped a beat. Itachi Uchiha was Sasuke's older brother; someone I had known since childhood. I had always admired Itachi for his kindness and warmth, which were in stark contrast to Sasuke's stoic demeanor. We had shared many pleasant interactions when we were neighbors, and the news of his upcoming wedding filled me with nostalgia and happiness.
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Flashback Scene
The memory of that particular summer day with Sasuke had always been etched in my mind. It was a day filled with unexpected surprises and moments of innocence.
Little Sasuke and I were playing in his backyard, our laughter filling the air as we engaged in a game of catch. Sasuke's favorite game, however, involved a water balloon fight. As we chased each other around the garden, trying to dodge the balloons, our playful antics took an unexpected turn.
I had managed to sneak up behind Sasuke, planning to launch a surprise attack. Just as I was about to toss a water balloon at him, he suddenly slipped on a patch of wet grass. Time seemed to slow down as I watched him lose his balance. In an attempt to grab onto something for support, his hand latched onto the waistband of my swim trunks, pulling them down in the process.
For a brief, comical moment, I stood there, frozen and exposed, while Sasuke stared wide-eyed at the mishap he had unintentionally caused. A deep shade of crimson painted my cheeks as I hastily pulled up my trunks, and we both burst into fits of embarrassed laughter.
The shock on Itachi's face, who happened to be nearby, was something I couldn't forget. He had witnessed the entire mishap, his usual stoic demeanor momentarily shattered by the hilariously unexpected spectacle before him. He quickly averted his gaze, a faint blush gracing his cheeks, which only made us laugh harder.
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As I remembered that cringe-worthy yet unforgettable moment, I couldn't help but chuckle to myself. Itachi Uchiha's upcoming wedding was a chance to celebrate his life moving forward, and it also brought back these cherished memories of our childhood.
