**Chapter 3: "The Elephant in the Room"**

The sun was shining brightly as Naruto and Sasuke walked hand in hand through the quiet streets of Konohagakure. They had been together for a while now, and their love for each other only seemed to grow stronger with each passing day. However, they knew that they couldn't keep their relationship a secret forever, especially not from Sakura. Sakura had been a part of their lives for so long, and they valued her friendship dearly. But they also knew that she had feelings for Sasuke, and they didn't want to hurt her. So, they decided to meet with her at a quiet café on the outskirts of the village. As they entered the café, Sakura was already seated at a table, sipping on a cup of coffee. She looked up as they approached, and Naruto could see the hint of concern in her eyes. "Hey, Sakura," Naruto said, trying to sound casual as he sat down beside her. Sasuke sat down across from her, his eyes locked onto hers. Sakura looked at them both, her expression curious. "What's going on, guys? You both seemed a bit... distant lately." Naruto took a deep breath, his heart racing with anticipation. He knew that this conversation wasn't going to be easy, but he also knew that it was necessary. "Sakura, we need to talk to you about something," Naruto said, his voice gentle. "Sasuke and I... we've realized that we have feelings for each other. We're together now." Sakura's eyes widened in surprise, and she looked like she had been punched in the gut. Naruto could see the pain in her eyes, and he felt a pang of guilt. "Sakura, I'm so sorry," Sasuke said, his voice filled with emotion. "I know you've had feelings for me for a long time, and I'm honored that you would even consider me. But I have to be honest with you, I've fallen in love with Naruto. I care about you deeply, but I don't feel the same way." Sakura looked at Sasuke, her eyes welling up with tears. "I... I had a feeling," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "I've seen the way you look at him, and I've seen the way he looks at you. I just didn't want to believe it." Naruto reached out and took Sakura's hand, his eyes locked onto hers. "Sakura, we value our friendship with you so much," he said. "We don't want this to come between us. You're an important person in our lives, and we want you to be happy." Sakura nodded, her eyes still shining with tears. "I want you both to be happy too," she said. "I just need some time to process this, okay?" Naruto and Sasuke nodded in unison, their faces filled with understanding. They knew that this wasn't going to be easy for Sakura, but they also knew that they had to be honest with her. As they sat there in silence, Naruto couldn't help but feel a sense of relief. They had finally told Sakura the truth, and they could finally be open about their relationship. Sasuke squeezed Naruto's hand, his eyes locked onto his. Naruto smiled, feeling a sense of happiness wash over him. As they left the café with Sakura, Naruto knew that their love was strong enough to overcome any obstacle. And he was grateful to have Sasuke by his side, hand in hand, as they faced whatever the future held.