Epilogue: 4 years later

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'They broke up.'

The coffee machine on the counter grunted as it squeezed the beans through the grater, making the best coffee a machine could ever make. At least this was Naruto's opinion, and also the sole reason there now was such an expansive kitchen appliance on their counter. Sasuke was not much of a coffee drinker, so didn't care for it. Though Naruto had seen the bastard sneak coffee from it here and there, sipping it in secrecy. As if he could ever keep secrets from Naruto.

Taking the cup from under the machine, Sasuke slid it over the kitchen table, it halting right by Naruto's hand who eagerly took a gulp. A little too eager, the hot liquid burning down his throat. But he was a man! And he would take it like a man! With tears in his eyes and a cough to finish it all off! Sasuke just quirked an eyebrow at him and then shook his head, knowing all too well what just happened, since it did happen daily. Naruto just never learned.

'Who broke up?' Sasuke questioned as he leaned his head over Naruto's shoulder. The soft black locks brushed against Naruto's cheek, creating a rather intimate moment, but both didn't react to it anymore. Not even Sasuke who had struggled with being this close on regular occasions. Now it was just normal and right, and Naruto loved that. Loved that he was the only one who could have Sasuke this close without his lover ever getting uncomfortable. Of course there were still boundaries, depending on Sasuke's mood, but Naruto only had to wait and Sasuke would come towards him on his own accord.

Lifting up his phone Naruto pointed out the last text he had received. Sakura's name stood at the top of the screen, but the message was clearly about someone else. 'Kiba and Hinata did,' Naruto replied once he was sure Sasuke had read the whole message. 'And they've been together for so long. I really thought they would end up married soon. Have a couple of kids.'

Standing back up straight Sasuke pushed his fingers through Naruto's unruly blond hair, the digits getting stuck only after an inch. 'Sometimes you don't really know what happens. We don't know what was going on behind closed doors. Maybe there were problems you never knew of. And maybe they'll get back together in the end and still have that wedding, plus the children.' Taking his hand away from Naruto's head again, Sasuke was about to move away, but Naruto didn't feel like letting go just yet. Wrapping an arm around Sasuke's waist he pulled his partner onto his lap, much to Sasuke's annoyance. But for now he would just let Naruto hold him. 'Don't ask them what happened though. Getting nosy is not something they'll appreciate now. Just give them your support and wish them the best. You're too far away to do anything about it.'

'Yeah, I know,' Naruto muttered, kissing the bit of exposed skin right on Sasuke's collarbone. 'Sakura will probably tell us what happened when she comes to visit us.'

Pale hands reached for the newspaper lying on the kitchen table. Flipping it open Sasuke let his eyes scan the first page, while leaning backwards to use Naruto as a backrest. Might as well make the best of the moment. 'She's coming in two weeks, right?' Sasuke asked absentmindedly, his brain now more focused on the article he was reading.

Naruto let his eyes slide along, slowly reading the Dutch newspaper along. He had gotten quite good at it now and could even hold a conversation, as long as there weren't too many difficult words thrown at him. But Naruto had passed the test and was now an official Dutch citizen. At least for another year. After that he would need to apply again, though there was no reason to kick him out anymore.

'Yeah, did you get some time off now? You know she wants to see you as well.'

The page was turned before Naruto could finish his article, but Sasuke was more in the mood for skimming than for actual reading. 'A few days. I have a long weekend now with the Friday and Monday off. You'll just need to entertain her the other days she is here. She's here more for you anyway and I figured you wanted some privacy as well.' A smile spread on Naruto's lips as he heard the considerate gesture tumbling off Sasuke's lips. It was really nice of Sasuke to give Naruto some time alone with his best friend. Naruto knew he would even go and have dinner at Itachi's place one day as well, just so Sakura and he would have an evening together.

'I'm thinking about telling her about our newly made plans,' Naruto murmured, busying himself with playing with Sasuke's hair. It had gotten quite long in the back now. It really was time for a haircut.

This comment made Sasuke fold the newspaper back down and turn his body towards Naruto, giving him a serious look. 'If you're telling Sakura, then I am telling Itachi. And you know what happens when I tell Itachi. Before you know it mom has figured it out, and then we're in for a real treat.'

Naruto's smile only grew wider at that, biting his lip to send a cute look up at Sasuke. 'Well, I don't mind it if Mikoto found out. We'll need her once we really start planning everything.' And Naruto would love it if Sasuke's mother got involved, because she actually knew what she was doing. Sasuke may not care really how it was done, but Naruto wanted something big. He just had no idea where to even start.

Narrowing his eyes at Naruto, Sasuke knew exactly what Naruto was thinking about. They had been discussing this quite frequently now, it really becoming an option. It would be a smart move anyway. And it was time. They both thought so at this point. 'Fine,' Sasuke muttered, shooting Naruto one last glare. 'You can tell Sakura, and I will tell Itachi, under one condition.'

'What?' Naruto shot up, a gleam in his eyes that said he was prepared for anything.

The smirk that appeared on Sasuke's lips didn't predict anything good, but Naruto loved it already. 'You're going to be dressed in white, like a real bride is supposed to.'

Well, that wasn't so bad. A white tux would actually look great with his sun kissed skin and then in comparison to Sasuke's completely black tux. They would make a great pair. Naruto was already aware of that though. It had been scary to move all the way to Holland, and he did miss his friends still on special occasions, but his life here had been fantastic. Yes, there had been struggles, and yes, they had fought at times. But nothing so severe that drove either of them away. Every night they had slept next to each other, and every morning Naruto had woken up and had received a kiss. Everything had been perfect, and it would only get better.

'Oh, and you're also getting me an engagement ring,' Sasuke added for good measure.

'And why am I not getting an engagement ring?' Naruto replied, his eyes dropping down towards Sasuke's lips instead of his eyes as they slowly inched closer.

Hands had attached themselves to the collar of Naruto's shirt, pulling him even closer to Sasuke's face. Their noses brushed now, the fluttery feeling of what just happened fuelling them both. Getting officially engaged was not something small. 'Because I want you to have asked me,' Sasuke murmured, letting his lips touch Naruto's softly.

'Oh, you want to be asked huh?'

But Sasuke never answered the question, his lips too preoccupied to focus on that.

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And that was it, guys! It has been a long journey, but it has been incredible. I have a deep love for this story and I am quite proud of it as well, but all good things come to an end, and it really was time for this one to end. Now I do have some other plans for this story in mind, so make sure you read the following notes regarding that:

- Since the kitchen scene is still highly requested I'll be doing a side story filled with only sex scenes. I won't be updating this one every week, but will sporadically ask on my facebook page if you have a new idea for a sex scene you want to see with these boys. I've already heard the day of arrival from Pancakesmcsyrup, so that could be an option too. To keep it interactive I will do it all on my fb page. If you really have a good idea you can PM me, but I will then still offer it up on my fb page and see what everyone thinks :)

- Then I also still have the story: Crossing the Distance extras. This has been from other people's POVs so far, but I will now consider adding Sasuke to it as well. No new problems will arise there, because this one is simply to add to the main story and not create some side stories. I still need to do one chapter there from either Neji or Shikamaru's POV on the day that they first met Sasuke, but after that I have nothing left, so you can come up with ideas again :) I will also ask about this on my facebook page, but you can also give me an idea through a message here.

- For now I have no new SasuNaruSasu story planned. I only have We Are a Pairing still running, but I don't think that will be a long one. But I surely will return to this pairing one day, so stay tuned if you are interested ^^

Sorry for all the notes, my sweetlings, but it is also for your own benefit. If you have no interest in any of these extras, then I bid you a farewel. It has been an honour to have you here. You have amazed me with your reviews, seeing how much you cared for the characters at times. I am sad to see it end now, but I am ready for the next journey. Ready for the next chapter. Ready for a new fandom, if only for a little.

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All the love, Dana