Awww poor Sasuke! This fic is somehow both depressing and uplifting, simultaneously. While I feel bad for Sasuke’s inner turmoil, I can also understand Naruto’s inclination to help his friend alleviate some of his pain so he can move on. It’s better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all right? I always thought so. Your Sasuke loves Naruto who loves him back, just not in the same way, but at least their friendship is strong enough to withstand some messy feelings so they can become even better friends. I think you highlighted that truth perfectly throughout your fic! Also, your Hinata is such a sweetheart! I loved her interaction with Naruto towards the end of the fic simply because she understood her husband and comforted him wholeheartedly! Moreover, Sasuke’s subtle interaction with Sakura proved that at least he can now finally make peace with himself and learn to appreciate the life that he did choose. That brought tears to my eyes! Kudos to you for once again writing such a gem for this fandom! Keep up the GREAT work! :-)

Aweee Hinata is such loveing caring understanding forgiving person just as Naruto they belong I do feel sorry for Sasuke though

This was so gorgeous, Naruto and Sasuke's different love for each other, their blended tears, Hinata's acceptance and gentleness make me see why Naruto loves her versus the non buildup copy paste disservice Kishimoto did, Sasuke's reasoning that him marrying Sakura made Naruto happy is the only reason I can see why that relationship even happened and it's sad being it feels like Sasuke just goes through the motions and is still not living for himself until he is away from everything and that's something of why he gets bitter and ugly and lashes out at Naruto :-/

Beautiful. Must be difficult being so deeply in love with the one person you'll never have. At least Sasuke was able to get a small taste. Not enough to satisfy, but enough to live from.
Very nicely written, I had to stop myself from cooing and making keening throughout the fic lol.

-V

Awwww this was so beautiful. I feel like this really captured the feelings I believe they had in the show and manga. Although I am on only half way through right now I feel like Naruto is head over heels for Sasuke. Who fights that hard to find just a friend, no he loves that man.

I am glad hinata understood why Naruto did what he did and she is not mad at him. I don't see Sakura reacting the same way at all.

Soo sad :(

This was so. So. So. Fudging sad. It hurts.

Aw, this is sad. And beautiful. For the record I can see this interpretation of their relationship in canon, and I like it a lot, but honestly, I think Naruto and Sasuke are in love with each other, but they're dense about it. And they love Hinata and Sakura too, but not in the same way, not at the same level. But yes, great one shot here. The fact that Naruto even offers it is something...

Holy Christ, I actually started to bawl during their sex scene. It was a very unusual, confusing moment for me. Great job!

dear sweet lord I'm near tears this is so sad. good job!

[crying]
I found this after another reader recommended it to everyone hurting over the ending.
Thank you so much

awww couldn't help myself but cry. So much feels holy fuck!

Just beautiful

i think... every sasunaru shipper should read this!

i cried so much thats hurt.. ToT
but the way you portrait their feelings especially Sasuke just too perfect!

i hope i can read another fanfic like this.

thank you... i really mean it!

This story is life :c