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sentimental-idiot25 · 1 year ago

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SasuSaku: 11 Minutes Modern AU {Inspired by 11 minutes by Halsey and Yungblud} {TW: Death} Pick up. Pick up. Pick up.

Sasuke found himself impulsively dialing Sakura's number as the day drew to a close. Despite the late hour, he couldn't resist the urge to talk to her. It had been a year since their breakup, a decision that neither of them could explain if asked, only that they deeply missed each other and still carried a profound love within their hearts.

The phone rang, inching closer to voicemail, until a soft voice finally answered, "Hello?"

"Sakura..." Sasuke's surprise mingled with a hint of expectation as he heard her voice. "You answered?"

"Well, you called," Sakura replied gently. "What's the matter? Is everything alright?"

"No," he admitted, contemplating how much Sakura had always cared for him, no matter how many times he shattered her heart. She had patiently waited for him over the years, and even when they finally became a couple, he still managed to disappoint her. Yet here she was, her gentleness for him undiminished, tending to his well-being.

"Sasuke, what's troubling you?" Sakura's voice resonated with sorrow, mirroring the pain within her own heart.

"Sakura, I still love you," he confessed, his words brimming with remorse. "I pushed everyone away, and I regret it. But pushing you away... that's my greatest regret. I don't know Sakura why I.... but I'm sorry, and I love you." He spoke rapidly, yet with sincere conviction, as if each word lifted a massive burden from his chest. It was undeniably genuine. As he concluded his statement, a sense of relief washed over him, only to be swiftly replaced by apprehension, fearing Sakura's reaction.

"Sasuke... I love you too." Sakura's voice cracked, tears welling up in her eyes, as she realized she had been waiting for this phone call, aching for their reunion since the day they separated. "These past few months have been unbearable…I want to see you again."

"Really?" he said, his voice laced with hope. The conversation was taking an unexpected turn, surpassing his expectations. Truthfully, it had taken immense courage for him to call her in the first place.

Sakura and Sasuke consumed each other's thoughts, their presence sorely missed during the time they spent apart. They marveled at how they had managed to survive without one another for so long, cherishing the opportunity to finally be reunited.

"Of course. I want us to talk face-to-face. Are you available tomorrow?"

"Yes! I am!"

"Great. Let's meet at our café." Sasuke couldn't help but smile at Sakura's sentimental nature, her tendency to consider things theirs even when they were apart.

"Sakura, I love you."

"Sasuke, I love you too. I'll see you tomorrow."

After their brief yet productive phone call, they hung up. Sasuke gingerly placed his phone down, his heart pulsating with anticipation, as if it might burst from his chest. The night was restless for him, as excitement coursed through his veins, making sleep nearly impossible. Sasuke arrived to the cafe Sakura proposed. A few years ago they would be here every other day, it served as a mid-point between their places and also a nice place for Sakura to study for whatever Pre-Med class she was taking at the time. They spent hours here together. Being alone in the café now felt strangely unfamiliar to Sasuke, but he knew that it wouldn't be long before Sakura joined him. Taking a seat near the entrance, Sasuke positioned himself strategically, eager to catch sight of Sakura the moment she walked in. With a bit of time on his hands, he allowed his thoughts to drift back to the days leading up to their breakup. Reflecting upon his past actions and the hurtful words he had uttered, he couldn't help but acknowledge that the present version of himself would never have dared to say or do such things to Sakura. A profound sense of guilt weighed heavily upon him. He was eager to apologize to Sakura and make things right. Tell her that he never stopped loving her. That he was never able to get over her. She said she loved him too after all. There's no reason why she would reject his apology.

His phone buzzes and he instantly pulls his phone from his pocket. Sakura texts him that she's 11 minutes away. His face lights up instantly from the message.

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Sasuke gets up from his table finally telling the waiter that he's leaving. The people who had been watching him wait patiently silently gave him sympathetic looks as he left the cafe defeated. He checks his phone one last time seeing as it's on 2% from his constant checking. He texts her one last time, 'Why aren't you here?' in attempt to get an answer for why he's been sitting alone. He exits the cafe as the message sent through and his phone died.

As he made his way to the car, a familiar tearing sensation began to well up in Sasuke's eyes. His nose twitched involuntarily, betraying the emotions swirling within him. With a heavy sigh, he retrieved the keys from his jacket pocket and unlocked the car door. As he sank into the driver's seat, frustration surged through his veins, prompting him to slam the door shut in a fit of anger.

Leaning his head back against the seat, a cascade of thoughts flooded his mind. How foolish he had been to believe that life would unfold perfectly, that everything would align as he had hoped. Doubt gnawed at him, suggesting that Sakura must harbor an intense hatred towards him, prompting her to deceitfully proclaim her love and subsequently stand him up. The bitterness of feeling betrayed first by her and then by his own perceptions enveloped him. He drives away from the parking lot and gets on the highway to go home but is met with traffic. Great just what I needed, he thinks to himself. He reflects during this period thinking of all of the memories he shared with Sakura. Thinking of the distinct fingerprint she had left on his heart. She will always be known in his heart. Once he arrived home he put his phone to charge and lied down on his bed. He sighed thinking how he fooled himself and his better senses. The situation was just too good to be true. He closed his eyes trying to sleep away his thoughts. Buzz. Buzz. Buzz. Buzz. His phone was blowing up with a variety of notifications. He opened his eyes and quickly sat up in his bed. He picked up his phone and saw the 16 text messages, 8 from Ino, 4 from Naruto, 2 from both Sai and Hinata. 3 missed calls from Ino and 1 from Naruto. Nothing from Sakura. First he checks his text messages. He read the messages sent to him first from Ino. His eyes widen and his breathing becomes uneven. He rushes to call Sakura. Pick up. Pick up. Pick up. This time the rings all lead to her voicemail. He tries again. Please pick up. Please pick up. Please pick up. Nothing. He finally called Ino who was frantic. "Sakura {...} car accident {...} on impact." Were the only words Sasuke retained from their conversation. He put his phone down on the bed and began to breathe heavily. He couldn't believe it.

Sakura had died before he got to see her again. His Sakura. He put his head in his hands and began to sob. He tried to cover his mouth so the sobs would be muffled. But it was to little avail. He never got to apologize. He never got to make amends. Hold her hand again. Kiss her. Say I love you. Hear her say I love you one last time. He would sell his soul for a bit more time with her. Even if it was that conversation they were supposed to have. Hell, even a phone call would do. But he genuinely and truly wishes it was him instead that died.

The guilt finally washed over him. He was thinking that she stood him up. That’s she didn’t care for him. That she hated him. She had died and he was moping about, thinking she betrayed him.

With his hand in his head he grips his hair and hears the door to his apartment burst wide open.

“Sasuke!” Naruto calls out. Sasuke hears his footsteps in the living room and then heard him rushing to Sasuke’s room. The door flew wide open. “Sasuke!” Naruto saw Sasuke’s state and knew immediately that Sasuke knew what had happened. “I’m so sorry.”

Typically Sasuke would hate the company during a time like this but he couldn’t even find himself to mind. Right now all he was thinking of was Sakura and all of the memories they never got to make.

“Did you know we were gonna meet?” Sasuke said with his head lowered still. “She died cause I wanted to see her.” He tried to stabilize his breathing and speak through his deep sorrow.

“This isn’t your fault.” Naruto said. He cared for Sakura too. They were a trio after all, even as Sasuke and Sakura were both together. Things fell apart after their breakup but Naruto would still spend qual time with both. The pain was hitting him tremendously. But seeing Sasuke in this state made his own pain subside and he felt Sasuke’s pain. It was admittedly worse.

“She told me she still loved me…” His voice trailing off as his whole body was shaking with panic and tears attempting to fall down his face. He’d wipe them as soon as they hit his cheek. “I loved her too and this is what happened...?”

At the funeral her close family and friends stayed behind as the guests began to leave. The day was sunny and even could have been called a perfect day if it wasn’t for the unfortunate and untimely death of someone who was more bright and perfect than the day itself.

Ino approaches Sasuke who looks lost as he gazes upon Sakura’s grave. It was a sight he never could have ever imagined. But there it was, right in front of him.

“Sasuke.” Ino said, breaking him from his trance.

“Hm?”

“Sakura…” Her voice began breaking as she wiped her nose with a tissue. “She really wanted to see you that day. I don’t think she even slept. She was so excited that you said you still loved her.” She ran through her words to prevent herself from crying. She embraced Sasuke who typically hated physical contact from anyone else other than Sakura. But he accepted the embrace. "She loved you too."

“Thank you Ino.” He said as he backed away from the embrace.

Every Sunday Sasuke would replace the flowers at Sakura’s grave. All he can think about is the fact that she isn't here anymore. Why aren't you here? Crosses his mind every time he thinks of her {end}

{let me know if I should rewrite this in Sakura's perspective /sakura centric}

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