you stood from a far distance away of the wedding venue. Watching as your best friend Sakura married the love of your life. A soft bittersweet smile appeared along your lips. Sasuke used to make jokes when you were kids that he would always marry you. Unfortunately, time has its own twisted way of fate. And in this life, Sasuke wasn’t met for you.

Shikamaru creeped up behind you, his hands in his pockets as he always tried to remain nonchalant about everything. “Always the bridesmaid, never the bride huh?” He spoke ever so softly, his words were enough to sting. Of course they were. It was the truth, but that aching feeling wouldn’t leave, atleast for now.