Rated because of THINGS

Obsessed wasn't exactly the word. Uchiha Sasuke wasn't OBSESSED with Haruno Sakura, he was just interested in her, in a sickly way. An interest that includes spying on her while she eats cereal, while she's throwing boots at loud cats, all the way to peeking at her while she's in her room changing her clo —yeah…not an obsession, an interest, or maybe even a hobby.

It had been a bad habit at first, how he was so fixated to her, and everything she did. She made the simplest of tasks seem so interesting to watch. She mesmerized him, her unique pink hair, and those special jade eyes that could sparkle when happy and burn when angry.

He just wanted to do THINGS with her...THINGS didn't mean hopscotching with her, or doing community service with her , or singing karoake with her. THINGS as in...dirty things...naughty things...

She was his drug; he couldn't stop getting enough of her. Every moment observing her was savored; he didn't even know how this even happened.

Yes, Uchiha Sasuke was confused. Confused on how this happened. This is Sakura he was thinking about! The annoying girl that clutched onto him when afraid, who was an open book, easy to read. But then again, he never saw it until now. Sakura was a beautiful girl, becoming smarter and stronger as time passed.

How he never realized this in the past, when he DID have the chance to have her, was a complete mystery. Then again, he was only twelve. Twelve year old boys don't pay attention to girls and their body's needs until…later on in life.

He was nineteen now, seven years have passed since then. He was completely different. Seven years of getting stronger, wiser, and better at just about everything. In those seven years, he even managed to kill Orochimaru, a legendary sannin. Something twelve year old Sasuke would probably never have accomplished. Now, he had completely changed, shedding his past and looking ahead, where the future lies.

He no longer cared about Sakura's past as a weak, trembling girl. All that mattered now was the present Sakura, the one that could send somebody soaring into the sky with the fling of a finger. She was the first female to catch his attention with her shear raw power and endless determination.

Sasuke threw himself against a tree as the door of the house in the front flew open, a kunoichi stepping out. Green eyes scanned the area…she could have just sworn she sensed somebody's chakra. Brushing off the incident, Sakura continued forward out of her house, on her way to the training grounds.

Unknown to her, a certain raven-haired shinobi slipped behind her, following in her shadow.

BANG! The ground shook, deep cracks running through the earth, debris and smoke filling the air. Sakura lifted her head up to examine the wreckage she made.

A few more months, and my punches will probably have as much impact as Tsunade-hime's. Sakura nodded in approval at the damage.

Sasuke gazed at her from the outskirts of the training ground, impressed at her ability. He was so far away from her, not just by distance but so much more. To her, his presence was unknown, never seeing him watching her; he was invisible to her.

Which is how it's supposed to be… Sasuke ignored his mental statement, looking ahead. His five senses were unsatisfied. Just watching her wasn't enough. Just listening to her voice while she's in a conversation wasn't enough. He wanted more. He yearned to breathe in her fragrance, the smell of sweet strawberries. He wanted to know how she tasted, know what it's like to feel her.

He knew he was a cold criminal, and she a loyal shinobi of Konoha, but opposites attract. The only problem was they were too different, a relationship could never happen without having to go through a bunch of obstacles. So sadly it couldn't happen…scratch that, maybe it could happen…

She panted heavily, lifting herself up as the last small section of the training grown was in ruins. Her feet moved forward as she moved towards her house. She sighed, days were becoming more boring because the lack of activities. No missions, and almost all her friends were dating. She didn't want to be the third wheel, sitting awkwardly while her friends enjoyed the presence of their companion.

So instead, she avoided her dating friends to avoid the discomfort of being the unwanted person lingering onto her friends who are in love. Maybe one day I'll find a man of my own, somebody I could stare passionately at and exchange compliments of each others appearance. Maybe.

Maybe not. Was there anybody out there that could meet her expectations? Lee was single, but honestly, Lee?! He was more in the "friends" category.

Sakura-san, you are the flame on my candle, the brightness of my sun, the shine to my hair…Sakura shuddered at the thought of dealing with Lee's odd way of talking if she were to ever date him. Besides, think about the gifts he'd give her? He'd probably get her a bunch of jumpsuits, or even worse….he'd bring her to the place where he and Gai get their haircuts! Sakura slapped herself several times, trying to take away the frightening mental image of her in the same disastrous haircut.

Yeah, it's decided, Lee is a friend…but who else is an option? Sas- Sakura stopped dead in her tracks. Sasuke? There was definitely no way Sasuke could be an option.

Sure, there were plenty of times when Sasuke crossed her mind as an option, but the name only crossed the fantasy part of her mind, the one she uses to daydream. Never has it really come across as an actual option. He was a criminal, a traitor, a person who broke her heart and everyone else who knew him. It would never happen...and besides, she loathed him for all he's done, she'd rather date Lee than Sasuke…

The wind blew heavily as Sakura's cold fingers touched the icy doorknob. She slid inside her house, immediately relaxing after feeling the warmth of the house.

I better go rest now. After all, I have to go to Tsunade's tomorrow to be assigned a mission. Sakura groaned at the thought as she slumped onto her bed.

Outside, the ruthless Sasuke stood on a tree, watching her. After a long internal conflict, he came to a decision. He was going to have Sakura. Sasuke smirked, before leaping off, on his way out of Konoha. After all, an Uchiha always gets what he wants.

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