The Choice 2 (SasuSaku)

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Sakura

I spend most of the time quiet, only saying a word when it's directed to me. Somehow I'm having a weird feeling but can't figure out why. And every time I open my mouth to answer someone I can feel Sasuke's stare in me as if wondering what can be wrong with me. 

As they all talk and laugh together I get lost in my thoughts, just wondering how is it going to be with me and Sasuke. I recall the day I came here to confront him and we talked but still... Things aren't worked out and that's really messing with me. I feel like a part of me just wants us to be together while the other is afraid to be heartbroken again. I love him so much but... I just don't know what to do.

I let out a sigh I didn't know I was holding when I see all of them standing up and biding their goodbyes. I get up as well, giving a hug to the girls and a smile to the boys, except Naruto. We give a big hug as he kisses the top of my head, making me smile.

"Cheer up, ok? Everything's going to be alright, believe it!" Naruto whispers on my ear before breaking the hug. "If you need anything, don't hesitate to call."

"Thank you." I smile at him, watching as he and Hinata hold hands and leave the house with the rest of our friends and Itachi since he's going to have dinner with Izumi.

"I had no idea you and Naruto were so close." A voice speaks behind me making me jump a little.

"Yeah..." I start to say, turning to him. "We became really good friends when you broke up with me." My eyes meet the ground, not being able to face him.

"Oh... I see." He mutters and grabs my hands, caressing them with his thumbs. "Sakura, I... I know I hurt you badly and I'm really sorry about it. There's no excuse about it but the truth is I got so lost when they threatened to hurt you. I didn't want anything bad to happen to you, that's why I did it." Sasuke sits down, making me sit as well. "I thought it was better if I just let you go than to put you in the middle of all this. They're very strong men and who knows what I would do if they touched you." A sigh escapes his lips and my eyes finally meet his. "I know I have no right to ask you this but... Please forgive me. I love you so much and letting you go made me realize I can't live without you." His eyes start to get teary while mines are already letting escape some tears. "I need you more than anything in this world and I promise that if you give me another chance I will make it up to you." One of his hands reaches my cheek, cleaning the tears. "Sakura, you were the one who changed me to a better person and showed me that love can surpass everything." Sasuke shows me a small smile and kisses my forehead as I process his words. I never thought I would hear all those things coming from him but I know he's being honest. More tears escape from my eyes as I hug his neck, hiding my face on his shoulder.

"Damn you, Uchiha..." I sob, feeling his arms hugging my waist. "I love you too and yes, I forgive you. You idiot." I smile, pushing him away and cup his face, kissing him gently. He immediately kisses me back, smiling against my lips.

"In that case, I just have one last thing to ask you..." Sasuke breaks the kiss, pulling himself away.

"What is it?" I ask as I watch him kneeling in on knee. Oh my God, is he really...

"Sakura Haruno..." He takes off his ring with the Uchiha symbol and grabs my left hand with his right. I simply stare at him with shock plastered on my face. "Will you make me the happiest man on earth and marry me?" Sasuke ask as our eyes meet and a smile shows up on his face.

"I... You..." I can't think straight as I face him. "Sasuke..."

"Oh... I'm sorry..." He mutters, looking away shyly. "I know it's too soon but ever since we spoke about it I kept thinking how amazing it could be. I really want to start a life with you and..." But I interrupt him.

"Yes."

"What?"

"Yes, I will marry you." I say with a huge smile on my face as more tears roll down my face. Sasuke gives me his best smile as he puts the ring on my finger.

"I love you, Sakura." Sasuke says while facing me and cleans my tears.

"I love you, Sasuke." I jump to him, hugging his neck and making us fall on the couch with me on top of him.

"Damn it, woman. Do you want to kill me?" He complains with a smirk on his face while I sit on his lap.

"Are you calling me fat? Shannaro!" I give him a sternly look, cracking my knuckles.

"N... No, it's not that..." He gently grabs my hands with a slight scared expression. "You're not fat, baby."

"That's better." I change my posture, showing him a sweet smile.

Sasuke

I look at Sakura as she completely changes her facial expression, letting out a sigh. I never thought she could be this scary... Although I still recall the time she punched Kohana and she flew a few meters. Now I know I can't mess with her or she'll probably kill me. I mean it's not like I don't have strength but I would never hit her back. And from what I heard, she had some classes with Tsunade, became very strong and now has a monstrous strength.

"You're thinking about my strength, aren't you?" She interrupts my thoughts as she laughs.

"Yeah, kinda." I smirk, leading my hands to her waist. "Now I understand why Naruto won't answer you back. You get scary when you're mad." I start running my hands through her back, smiling.

"No, I don't." Sakura pouts, crossing her arms on her chest. "Take that back."

"Fine, I'll take it back but..." I catch her off guard and take that chance to tickle her. "Now you have to suffer." I laugh while I watch her struggle to get free.

"Please, Sasuke... Stop..." She says between laughs as I keep tickling her.

"I'll stop with one condition. You have to say 'Sasuke is the best and I can't wait to marry him'."

"Fine..." And with that I stop and wait for her to calm her breathing. "Sasuke is the best and I can't wait to marry him." She smiles, kissing me passionately.