B r o t h e r

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Naruto loved Sakura, so much so that he'd do anything to make sure his beloved sister was happy. Especially in her last year of high school.

Gaara, Temari and Kankuro wouldn't be here forever, he knew. Sakura would undoubtedly be alone, but would greet him at home everyday as if she had no problems whatsoever. He knew better though, because after all these years together he had managed to learn how to read her like a book.

It took him maybe a week to figure out she had simply left their group, and he had a lot of questions. Of course, he played stupid for her sake. She had her reasons for leaving and if she wanted to tell him, she would have. That didn't change the fact that Sakura spent most of her time alone, in her room or exploring their neighbourhood. It was probably unhealthy for a teenager to be alone like that, especially because teenagers tend to have major issues.

So, Naruto took it upon himself to play Cupid. His best friend was closed off and broken hearted, his sister was closed off and alone. Putting them together could either create a disaster or a miracle, yet he decided to take his chances and tell the world they were a thing.

Even if they'd both come for his head, he thought it was worth it. He'd do anything to make them happy. He'd do anything to make her happy, specifically.

"Naruto!" He heard a familiar voice yell from across the hall, he could already picture the angry look on her face before he even turned around.

As she questioned him about what he'd told almost everyone the day before, anger and mostly confusion heard clearly in her voice, Naruto couldn't help but smile. She didn't look angry at all, she looked flustered.

He'd make sure to ask her about that later.