ItaSaku: You're No good For Me

Ceremony

(A/n: Enjoy the final chapter of my ItaSaku fanfiction! They'll be a longer Author's Note at the end.)

Sakura's POV:

It was all over and silence washed over the packed auditorium as everyone took their seats. I was getting nervous by the second but when I heard the booming voice of our principle call my name, I steeled my nerves and walked up to the podium and cleared my throat.

"As I look out on everyone I'm overcome by emotions. Emotions because of the families here today, emotions for my friends and loved ones and emotions because of what a day it will be. Today we are all here, today we made it. In this big crowd of us my friends catch my eye and I can't help but tear up. So, before we get started with my long overdue speech, I'd like to give a few words to some special people."

I smiled and took another deep breath. This wasn't in my notes, I really wanted to just say what I had written down but I couldn't help it.

"To Hinata! You're shy but oh so headstrong. You're the most wonderful, sweet person anyone could have ever known and I wish that one day you'll slowly come out of your shell and let everyone experience that for themselves." I spotted her in the crowd, she wasn't that far back and I could tell she was wiping her eyes, I allowed myself a small smile and continued.

"To TenTen! Nothing can compare to you, you're fierce! Inspirational! Outgoing! But you're also gentle, sweet and patient. I couldn't have asked for someone better to be a part of our little group spending this time with you was an experience, one that will not be forgotten with time but will be remembered with great happiness." My eyes landed on hers and the small nod she gave me made my heart warm, I wanted to cry but not yet I steeled myself for the next person.

"To Ino! Ino... what can I say really? Only you can form a group with a wonderful, kindhearted girl a strong, independent jock and of course only you could help what once was an innocent heartbroken girl turn into the overconfident person I am today. You're the glue that hold us all together and while yes it was rough once or twice, we always bounced back. Stronger and better than ever. Ino, your everyone's' best friend but to me you're a sister that I never got to have. You're simply wonderful and I wouldn't have you any other way." I smiled as I could hear her crying all the way from the front. Such a drama queen. I looked up at the crowds and looked for Gaara's red hair, and beside him was Temari.

I pointed at her and she jumped.

"To Temari! No, you weren't here often and no we aren't as closed as I'd like but that doesn't mean the future is the same way! You won't hesitate to stand up for anyone and even though your miles away from us, all that matters is that you're here with us now. You're always a part of our group at any time and that will not change with time. Just like everyone else I mentioned you're special and I want you to remember that." I knew she didn't like sappy shit like that and I could see her trying to hide from here. I turned to the crowd again, they were all smiling. I smiled back.

"To Naruto! The guy that took everyone in, the guy that never had too much kindness and a heart too big for his own good. You're simply wonderful and you will continue to be. You're not an outcast and you're not as bad as you think you are. You have big dreams and I support them. Naruto! You'll be a wonderful president one day." I sweat dropped as the loud 'Sakura-Chan!' reached my ears. I smiled anyways and took a deep breath, time for the shocker.

"This one is a bit out there but to Sasuke. I don't want to say this in front of everyone but it is what it is. Thank you. Thank you for rejecting me, if you hadn't, I would still be the same small girl who fawned over you. Thanks to you, I grew up. If I want to be honest, I don't have anything nice to say to you. I don't think I ever will but as I'm standing here now, I want to consider you a friend, so even though you're a major pain in my backside, I wish you the best." I sighed, alright hard one out of the way now time for the finale. Scanning the crowd, I came across of familiar faces all looking at me with pride.

"To Deidara, Kisame, and Sasori! You left two years ago but here you are again. Watching me with such pride it's almost too much. Like everyone else, you're special to me in your own ways. Deidara, you've grown so much and taught me just as much. You're always smiling and I wish that you always will. Kisame, you taught me some major fighting skills and even though it's not all sentimental I know you aren't the one for sappy things. Sasori, I'll keep this short. You're intelligent and I thank you every day for all the things that you've harshly drilled into me." My eyes went over to the net set of people and my heart swelled.

"Lastly. To Itachi. Anything I want to say to you can be summed up in three words. I love you. I will always, to the little things you do all the way up to the big ones. Everything you are, I love. Everything you've given to me, I love. I won't say you're the most special on here cause Ino will get jealous but you know it as much as I do. My heart is yours and I want nothing more than to be with you and carry on like this. To you and your family I say thank you for giving me such a wonderful person to finally call my home."

The crowd cheered as I got done with that one and I turned to the cheering students- no graduates as well. I turned back to them and gave them a hundred-watt smile.

"To everyone! Today is the day we put high school behind. Today is the day when we look back and remember all the memories that we made here! But mostly today is the day we graduate!"

"Ladies and gentleman I, Sakura Haruno, as your valedictorian I present to you the class of 2018!"

The cheers were deafening and hundreds of caps went up the in air. It was truly a magical moment. I smiled as everyone got up and started celebrating. Some years were hell but the rest were heaven on earth and throughout everything I wouldn't give it up for the world. I smiled at all the happiness surrounding me and turned to look at Itachi in the crowds. He wore a small smile directed at me and for just a moment there wasn't a ceremony going on, it was just us. I turned to the growing crowd again and walked off the stage, this wasn't the end. It was a whole new beginning. Not for me, but for everyone.

(A/n:  Yes it's short, I know but the epilogue will be a lot longer. Honestly, I'm emotional as shit right now. I almost cried writing this. Writing the speech literally gave me chills.Thank you for the continue support and patience, I'll see you guys in the next chapter.)