author's note.
Dear readers,
I'm going back and forth right now, trying to decide whether this should be the last chapter or not. I really want to add another chapter, an Epilogue. But, at this time, there won't be an Epilogue. I might add one, later, but not now. I know, I know, EVIL EMILY-CHAN. -hides from things being thrown at her- I'd love to hear your interpretation of the ending, though. After or before my epilogue, I'd like to publish some chapters of what you guys want the Epilogue to look like. So, if you have an idea, PM it to me, and I WILL put it up! You guys have been excellent readers, and I look forwarded to entertaining you with my stories again. -bows- Now I'm gonna go off and cry. XD
Lots of love,
Emily
disclaimer.
I don't own "Naruto."
currently listening to...
Wait - The Beatlesdedication.
To all of the reviewers, EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU. This is for you.
The damp ground outside showed that it had rained quite heavily while we were inside the hotel. My friends had arrived, as planned, just in time. We warned them of the situation with Kayla, and after Sakura made sure that Kayla was alright and after a brief reunion with the slowly sobering Tenten, we were on our way out the door.
The rain was steadily falling now. My hand was clasped against Sakura's, her smooth flesh felt soothing, nestled in my hand. It was nearing four in the morning now, but no signs of the sun were showing anywhere in the dark sky. The city was still bright and alive, all of the clubbers trying to get that little bit more partying in before the sun came up and the city was ruled one more by tourists and business people.
We were so close to central park, that we just decided to go there. I had no objections. We were done partying, we had partyed enough. The whole point of us being together right now was just that, not so that we could be drunk. We had Kayla now, we had each other. I never thought that someone could change me as powerfully in one night as Sakura had. I thought it was impossible, and Sakura had proved that the impossible was seemingly more possible than the possible at times.
"It's really beautiful out, despite the rain," Sakura noted as she walked along. I was a little surprised, realizing that this was one of the many ways that Sakura differed from Ino. Ino would be complaining right now, and she wouldn't see how beautiful the night really was, but rather how dark it was or how much her feet hurt. I knew that we were both tired, whether or not we were willing to admit it. "Don't you think?"
I nodded, swallowing. My head was somewhere else, thinking about the future. After tonight, I didn't know what would happen. Would I ever see Sakura again? I knew the answer was yes. I hadn't been a strong believer in fate, but now I was beginning to realize that fate was all around us. If it had been any other girl but Sakura standing next to me when I got the asinine idea of a five minute girlfriend, then the whole night might have been different.
The thought caused me to squeeze her hand more, protective. She turned to me, surprised at first, but then her face eased into a loving smile. It was silent, but not awkward at all. My mind was racing, she was so beautiful, this night was so beautiful. I was beginning to think that Sakura was an angel, fallen straight from the heavens, just for me.
I closed my eyes as we walked for a brief moment, drinking in my surroundings. I could still see the blur of the city lights with my eyes closed, and I could still hear the taxis rushing by. The city never slept, and it felt like we didn't, either.
"It seems like this has been longer than a day. Like all of this was destined to happen, and I'm glad it did," She said, sitting down on a bench and staring off into the distance. Night was slowly fading away, and as I saw the hints of the beginning of sunrise, I felt uneasy. I didn't want the night too end.
I sat down next to her. I knew that I would see Sakura after tonight. Destiny had brought us together, and it was showing no signs of pulling us apart anytime soon. I draped my arm over the bench, and stared off. "Let's go see the sunrise." I said, grabbing her hand.
She was taken by surprise, but she followed behind me, keeping up with my impossible pace.
I ran up to the highest hill I could find, sitting down. My face burned with sweat and happiness and the breeze pushing against it. Sakura was laying down as well, her chest rising and falling, the adrenaline was traveling through the air and between us.
I closed my eyes, looking up the sky. It seemed like in a second, the sun was blaring with colors. Orange, pink, purple, blue, it all seemed to make the break of dawn a celebration, the return of sun, the start of a new day. I looked over at Sakura, when something caught my eye. I leaned over and found a 25 cent plastic ring, smiling.
I looked over at her. "Sakura, I have to tell you something that I really think I should."
She looked confused for a second, but nodded.
"I love you."
A wide grin spread across her features, and she wrapped her arms around my neck, and pressed her lips against mine in such a force I had never felt. I felt in my toes, my finger tips, the top of my head to the soles of my shoes. I held her close to me, squeezing extra tight to make sure she wasn't just a dream that would float away.
I slid the ring onto her finger, and she broke out into fits of laughter. I stood up, and extended my hand. "May I have this dance, m'lady?"
She smiled, sliding her body into the right position. "Of course, sir."
And then we danced, in the light of the sunrise, with the blur of the city acting as the music, and our beating hearts working as the rythim.