Summary: After the war ended, Haruno Sakura kept her eyes on the front gate, waiting for the person that had promised to be back to her.

Author's Note: Imagine that it's been two years since Sasuke once again left the village after the war. Sort of out of character for both main character. Still fighting over my mind if I should do it two shots or only one shot. Hm.. I don't know. Anyway. I'm continuing the Interview with Sasori, Itachi, and Deidara. A long hiatus. I am deeply sorry about that. SasuSaku is a canon, omg. 3

Disclaimer; I do not own Naruto and this scene didn't happen in the real manga... and I hope they do it in Anime instead.

It was the nineteenth birthday of Haruno Sakura, where the young girl celebrate it on her parent's house. With the guess of her friends, one was missing in the party and she doesn't want to mention his name.

Two years had passed ever since he left in the village after the war, ever since then, not a single word from him. But Sakura kept his promise in her mind and wouldn't mind waiting until she grew a gray hair.

In her party, the fifth Hokage, Kakashi, announced his retirement, making Naruto the next Hokage of their village. Naruto, to his surprise, jumped around in the room and shouts about being excited about it but then Kakashi stopped him by saying, "I'm not quitting right now, Naruto." with Naruto's dismay, he pouted in the corner.

Nevertheless, Sakura was happy until the end of her party.

When everyone left the house, Sakura went to her room with sadness filled her eyes. Another birthday without her love ones, Uchiha Sasuke, who had promised to come back for her. But ever since he left, not a single news about his whereabouts.

Did he really redeem his sins? Or did he went on a journey to achieve his goals? A lot of questions flooded Sakura's mind, but all of her question is answered by Sasuke's last words, "I'll see you soon… Thank you."

With those words stuck in Sakura's mind, she couldn't help but to blush and wear a sincere smiles.

She was called downstairs by her mother saying that there's another guest that wanted to meet her.

"Sasuke-kun?!" She rushed to the door, eyes glimmering as she felt the strong chakra that surround the person. But to her dismay, it wasn't Sasuke. It was Sai.

"Sakura-san," His voice was weary, as if a person behind him stabbing his heart, Sai exhale the air that surround them and asked to enter the house. Sakura moved aside and let Sai to enter.

They were sitting in the couch with Sai sweating a lot and Sakura got curious as she made Sai to speak faster.

"The thing is… I was planning to propose to Ino after the party but then she got mad."

"Tough,"

"I know. I was wondering if you could help me out." With Sai's eyes looking straight at Sakura, she nodded her heads and ask for at least a day to cool Ino's mind.

After Sai left the house, before handing Sakura his gift, a scroll of protection, Sakura went to the kitchen to get herself a glass of water.

She had promised to herself that she wouldn't be worrying about anything. Not a single thing and yet Sasuke always pop up in his mind.

She took a cup out of the cupboard, filling it with a cold water from the faucet and before she can take a sip, the doorbell rings again with consisting of a knock, a hasty one.

Her mom answered it instead as she took a long sip of her cold drink.

It was silent at first. Her mom might have a visitor for herself and without looking behind her back, she went upstairs with heavy footsteps.

She laid down on the bed with her eyes still light to close them. She wander her eyes on the ceiling then suddenly to the open window besides her. The image of the little boy Sasuke appear in the dreary clouds. She frowned, she always thought of him.

Does he thinks of her sometimes? Even if in the negative way? Maybe not.

Her eyes land on the photo they took when they were a little genin, a lot of memories flashed in her mind.

She begun to cry, letting the tears she hold throughout these years after his departure. She felt vulnerable, unable to contain her feelings.

After all the years they've been through, Sasuke hasn't come back to her side…

Suddenly, she felt the bed dipped down on the side and before she can look at the person that had invaded her privacy. It must be Naruto, since he always invade her. Her eyes was covered by the person's hand. It was cold, probably been outside for so long, and large.

"Kakashi-sensei?" She call out but the person just hum in respond. Kakashi came to her aid once again. When she felt like crying onto someone's shoulder, her fatherly figured sensei always there.

"Sakura, you don't need to cry like that. It's your birthday." Her sensei said softly, wiping the tears that started to form in her eyes. "Think about it. Sasuke might have gone into troubles in his journey, but he did promised that he will be back."

"But sensei, it's been two years since he left." Sakura whines as she sobs, sitting up as she holds her sensei's hand. "I want to see him, sensei."

"And you will, Sakura." As Kakashi patted her head, Sakura fell in her bed again and cry out until sleep took over.

When everything that includes about Sasuke, Sakura would jolt up and eyes watering as she remembers the day Sasuke had left her. She look around, seeing that Kakashi had left. The window was still open and when Sakura stood up to close it, a shadow appear right in front of her, making Sakura to stumble backwards and land in the floor.

"What the-" She curse once her butt landed on the floor with a loud thud.

A snicker was heard in the background and before Sakura could throw her fist in his face, she froze when the moonlight shone right under him, revealing his feature under the dim light.

"Sasuke-kun…" She breath out, relief, bewildered, and surprised.

Sasuke enter her room with cautious step, his eyes never left hers, with a soft sincere and lovingly smile appearing in his lips, he said softly, making Sakura to burst into tears once again but this time it's happiness. "I'm home…"

Author's Note: I am deeply sorry about the few mistakes in here. Hope you guys enjoy this! Reviews are appreciated. 3