SasuSaku Month 2017
Day 22: An Outsider’s Point Of View
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“Let us welcome Uzumaki Naruto, the best man, to give the classic best man’s speech!”
The blonde grinned as he took the center stage. “You guys have no idea how long I waited to get this chance to be Sasuke’s best man and give this speech, ‘ttebayo.”
The audience laughed and the groom just smirked at his best friend.
“As all of you know, teme and I have been friends since our diaper days. And so, he’s my companion in everything. I’ve seen his best and worst days as he has seen mine. But most of all, I’ve seen him fall in love with Sakura-chan, even before he realized it.”
Cheers erupted from everyone. The bride just laughed and rested her head on her husband’s shoulder.
“We became classmates with Sakura-chan back in kindergarten. I wanted to sit beside Sasuke, but the teacher wanted a boy-girl-boy-girl seating arrangement. And so Sakura-chan was between us. I wanted to protest, but what did teme say to me?
Shut up, dobe.”
Naruto did a perfect Sasuke imitation the crowd laughed once again.
“I do not sound like that,” Sasuke grumbled.
“Sometimes you do, Sasuke-kun,” his wife replied.
“Not long after, the three of us became best friends. I’ve always noticed that Sasuke treated Sakura differently compared to other people especially the other girls – in a good way of course. He gets annoyed easily, as many of you know, with the fangirls. I don’t even get it why he has them, honestly. I mean, he’s a jerk, right?”
“Dobe…” Sasuke threatened.
“Shut it, teme. This is my time to shine. Besides, if there’s someone who could tell your love story with Sakura-chan, it’s me. I practically grew up with it and you can’t deny that.”
He wanted to give him a punch but stayed as Sakura intertwined their hands. Just like that, he was calm once more.
“Sakura-chan is not like other girls, of course. I may be the best friend, but those two have a special bond unique to them. I’m considered as the dumb one, but I knew they were in love with each other. And the exasperating part? They deny it all the time.”
Naruto took a sip of wine before continuing. “High school came, and both are still in denial. I was getting pretty tired of it. I mean, the sexual tension can be felt a mile away dattebayo! Anyways, they finally, finally, admitted that they loved each other a week after Sakura-chan was released from the hospital after a car accident. I mean, if it wasn’t for that near-death situation, I guess the two would be running in circles until now and I wouldn’t be having this speech.”
The blonde gave his two best friends a genuine smile. “You know, Sakura-chan, Sasuke was really worried about you that time. He didn’t leave your side, always holding your hand. When the two of you confessed to each other, I was the happiest man. Finally ‘ttebayo!”
Everyone laughed with him. “I’ve seen them fight, I’ve seen them angry at each other, and above all, I’ve seen how much they love each other. I believe you guys are meant to be together, and it is a great privilege to witness a love story like yours. Now, the two of you will continue the journey as husband and wife. Never forget that your family, friends, and especially myself will always support you guys. I’m your love story’s number one fan! Kakashi-sensei wants the title but there can only be one, right?” He raised his glass and smiled brightly. “Cheers to the newlyweds!”
Everyone cheered and raised their glasses for the couple. Later that night, the three went to the balcony of the function hall where the wedding reception fit for a fairytale was held. Sakura hugged Naruto tightly, saying, “Thank you for everything, Naruto.”
He grinned and included Sasuke in the hug. “Anything for you guys. As long as you name one of your children after me, okay?”
“In your dreams, dobe.”
They released the hug, and Naruto looked at the radiant smiles of his best friends. “Be happy together, okay?”
Sasuke placed an arm around his wife’s shoulders. “Of course,” both answered simultaneously.
The newlyweds looked at each other lovingly, and their blonde friend smiled with them – knowing that their happily ever after is as certain as their love for each other.
Number One Fan
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