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So, a lot of people want me to continue. So I am. Lol. Sort of. Here is a conclusion and I will post a sequel. All thanks to Echo Uchiha.

A year after what we dubbed 'the incident' it was close to graduation. Naruto and I were still going strong and everything was great. I was nervous though. Naruto and I were going to different colleges. Naruto was staying local, where I was going to a larger University several hours away. I inhaled slowly before sighing. That wasn't for several months. I had a week of school left and all of summer. The good thing was that Ino and Sasuke were also going to the same University I was. I wasn't exactly sure what the other's plans were. I slid into my car, my aunt got it for me for my birthday a couple months ago, I was meeting up with the others at Ichiraku's. Everyone was so focused on college applications and graduation we hardly got together anymore. I drummed my fingers to the beat of some song on the radio as I pulled up to a red light. I waited patiently for the light to change before continuing. I was glad Ino was going to the same University as me. We can room together. Although with her and Sasuke going so strong I'll feel like a third wheel a lot. I frowned. I can always make more friends. I shook my head clearing away the depressing thoughts as I pulled into Ichiraku's parking lot. Now is a time to celebrate graduation. I locked my car door before entering the restaurant. It was easy to find my group of friends. It seemed I was the last to arrive. Off to the side there was a large table with my friends. Naruto saw me waving at me getting attention from the others. I heard a chorus of hellos before sitting next to my boyfriend.

"I ordered your usual."

I nodded taking a sip of coke.

"Thanks."

I laughed at one of Kiba's jokes that aren't really all that funny but the way he says them always makes people laugh. It was nice being surrounded by friends. Before we knew it the store was closing and we were forced to go our separate ways. Naruto offered to walk me to my car.

"I can't believe we're graduating."

I nodded unlocking my door.

"I know. It feels like just yesterday I moved here."

I turned to kiss him good bye and paused at the look on his face.

"What's wrong?"

"You'll be leaving in a few months for that big University soon. You'll find some super smart guy who's way better than I am. I wouldn't blame you if-" I cut him of shoving him away from me.

"Why would you think that? I'm with you because I love you. I'm not going to leave you for some guy who is going to a University. Do you think I'm that shallow? I'm not Sakura."

Naruto shook his head.

"Of course not. I'm sorry. I guess I just have self-esteem problems."

I sighed wrapping my arms around his neck kissing him.

"You're the only one for me Naruto."

Naruto flashed me one of his famous smiles.

"I'm sorry."

I nodded.

"I know."

That was the fastest week I have ever experienced. It was the day of graduation and I stood in my room staring at the woman, not girl, in front of me. My hair was straightened framing my face nicely under the dark blue graduation cap. I already had my dark blue robe on and black heels. I turned to my aunt who was already in tears. I smiled slightly.

"Don't cry Aunt Risa."

She sniffled.

"I'm going to miss you at college."

"I won't be leaving for a couple months."

My aunt nodded blowing her nose.

"I know."

She wiped her eyes taking in a shaky breath.

"Well, you can't be late to your own graduation."

I nodded smoothing out invisible wrinkles in my outfit before heading out the door. After graduation everyone congregated at Sasuke and Naruto's house. Even people I never met before it didn't take long for people to remove the stifling gown. Underneath I wore a white knee length dress trimmed in black. There was a lot of music and dancing. I was surprised when Naruto took my hand guiding me outside.

"What's up?"

"Just wanted to talk."

I nodded waiting for him to elaborate.

"It doesn't feel like just a year does it."

I figured he wasn't asking so I didn't answer.

"I'm joining the military."

I gasped, my eyes widening.

"What?"

He continued on ignoring me.

"I want to do something more than just sit around here."

I shook my head.

"Naruto, you'll be deployed."

He sighed.

"I know. That's why I want to give you this."

He held out a silver ring that shimmered under the moonlight.

"It's a promise ring. That's my promise that I'll come back to you. No matter what. And Uzumaki, Naruto never goes back on his word."

I laughed as the tears streamed down my face. He took my chin gently guiding my head up towards him.

"I'll never stop loving you. Even if you stop loving me."

I shook my head.

"I'll never, ever, stop loving you Naruto. I took off the necklace that he gave me on our first valentine's day together putting it in his hand closing his fingers around it.

"You better bring this back to me you hear?"

He chuckled pocketing the item.

"I will."

I pressed my face into his chest crying. He wrapped his arms around me with a sigh resting his chin on my head. Neither of us noticed the small crowd forming around us.

So here is the End of The first story. I feel extremely proud that I actually finished a story. Lol No worries though. I'll have the first chapter of the sequel up in no time.