Author's note: Ah! Finally I came up with an idea for this story!!!! First off, this is a request that was made to me by Crazy Neko Girl. She wanted me to make a Deidara and Sakura fanfic. Of course, I don't mind taking requests and all…but…damn! This was one really hard story to think up! I didn't want to do something that was common and I wanted to stay as original as possible though I knew that I would end up writing a senerio that's already been played around with. So please bare with me…as I work hard trying to keep you on the edge of your seat…or make you cry…or whatever. If you are interested in requesting a story, please check out my profile which has some minor instructions and which stories I am willing to write. I hope you enjoy this story and please leave a comment! I really need to know if you guys like this or not…and please remember to be respectful! I'm looking for at least 10 reviews before I continue!

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.

Requested by: Crazy Neko Girl

Warning: This is my first attempt EVER at writing a DeiSaku fanfic. I really don't know much about him since he originally wasn't my fave charter. However, I've read a lot of fanfics with him in it and from what I've read, everyone seemed to give him a Naruto-ish personality. Well…here's a head up for u. I'm using that as a basis on how I'm writing him and at then at the same time I'm going to do my own thing. So please beware of any future OCC and if you have a problem with it, either correct me in a nice way or don't say anything at all…cause I won't hold my tongue back.

Deidara and Sakura Fanfic

Prelude

"Now honey, I'll be sitting on the bench over there with Daddy." A petite pink haired women with green eyes said assuringly to her 5 year old daughter as she pointed to the bench where her father sat looking at the both of them.

The girl with matching eyes and hair color looked at her father then looked up at her mother with an unsure look on her face. Just then, she saw as her mother knelled down to meet her only child at eye level. A warm smile came across her face as she placed a soft delicate hand under her daughter's chin. The young child looked as if she were about to burst into tears and that of course tore her mother apart.

"Mommy, I'm scared….what if they don't like me?" The little girl whimpered as she used the back of her hand to wipe away her free flowing tears.

"Sakura honey….of course they will like you! You are such a sweet girl and you have a beautiful smile. I'm sure that if you give them the chance you'll make LOTS of friends!" Her mother used emphases on the word LOTS. "Besides," She continued "We just moved here to Konoha, so it usually takes a little time to make friends…but that doesn't mean you won't make any…"

For a moment Sakura remind quite as she gave her a skeptical look, trying to see if what she was saying was really true. Not to be mistaken that she didn't trust her mother…because she did very much! But Sakura was naturally very shy and it took a lot of encouragement for her to try new things. Even at such a young age, although her parents showered her with love, she had very little confidence in her self worth. Finally after much convincing, Sakura nodded her head slowly and her mother's smile widen.

"That's my girl!" She said as she gave her daughter a warm hug. As she pulled away, Sakura gave her a genuine smile before she ran off. For a moment, her mother stood there watching as her daughter ran off to play before turning back to go to where her husband sat.

She sighed deeply as she snuggled under her husband's arm. She rested her head on his shoulder and looked up to meet his gray eyes. "She's so shy…I wonder who she takes it after?" She asked more to herself.

"She's still a young girl Hana, she'll eventually grow out of it." Her husband replied as he looked out a head as his daughter started running towards the swings after sliding down the slide. A smile came across his face at seeing her having a good time.

"I hope so, Kazuma. I really want her to make lots of friends. I mean she left behind several friends in Suna…so…I can't help but worry for her. I don't want her to be lonely." Hana said with a small pout as she returned her gaze towards her daughter.

"She will…don't worry too much about it. Even if she makes ONE good friend rather then 10 acquaintances…that's even better." Kazuma said assuringly as he held his wife closer.

Meanwhile with Sakura

Sakura was having fun swing by herself, though it didn't escape her notice that everyone seemed to be having MORE fun then her…since she saw a group of kids running and playing together. She sighed deeply to herself. It was always hard for her to be the one to approach others. Before she moved to Konoha, she had friends, but they approached her on their own…so she never really had the opportunity to learn how to approach others. Before long, she saw that the kids stopped running and one of them, a girl, who looked a couple of years older with long black wavy hair, stood before the group.

"Ok," She called out in a slightly bossy tone. "We're gonna start the kick ball game, so lets start by getting into groups!"

Sakura's eyes lit up at hearing the word 'Kick Ball'. She absolutely loved that game and she really wanted to play. This gave her the opportunity to gather up what ever courage she had to go up to the girl and ask if she could play. After taking in a deep breath and thinking through on what she would say, she approached the girl who at this point had chosen a captain for the second group…a boy about the same age as the blacked hair girl…with brown hair and hazel eyes.

Before the girl could utter another word, Sakura spoke up, though her voice was so soft that the black haired girl barely heard her. "Um…excuse me," Sakura said again once she had the girl's attention. Her steel blue eyes seemed to peer right through Sakura, thus making Sakura even more nervous.

"I…I…wa….wanted to …to know if I…co..could play…with you?" She stuttered in a quite voice as she looked up at the girl.

For a moment she didn't say anything. Here she was having fun with her friends and this girl came out of nowhere asking if she could play with them…where were HER friends? She rolled her eyes as she sighed deeply she hated it when those outside her group of friends tried to pry in. Before she could rudely blow the girl off, her friend cut in much to distaste.

"Oh come on Hitomi," A blond haired boy…also around the same age as her…cut it. He wasn't with the group, but kinda off to the side by himself. He choose on his own to be alone, saying that he was more interested in drawing then playing. He walked over to the group thus getting a better look at the new comer. He was suddenly draw to the conversation when he heard her asking to join. Knowing his friend very well, he knew that she hated it when new people came around expecting to join their group. His friend had a very bad habit of wanting to choose who was worthy enough of being in HER group.

"Just one game" He continued when he finally approached both girls. Sakura turned her attention to the new comer. When she saw him, her eyes widen slightly. His sapphire eyes were what caught her attention. Compared to the girl, they seemed more inviting although they were a bit darker.

The girl sighed deeply as she looked at her friend, then back to Sakura. "Fine, whatever, just go. When someone calls you, join their group." She said as she waved Sakura off. She nodded her head as her eyes lit up with joy. The boy was able to see that and for just a second, before he turned to leave, a small smile appeared across his face. He didn't know why, but seeing her that happy made him feel happy deep inside.

As Sakura stood there watching everyone being called into a group and heading towards that group, she waited excitingly…wondering when she would be called. Time seemed to pass quickly and it was now down to 4 people, Sakura include.

"I pick, Naomi!" The boy said as he pointed to a brown haired girl.

"I pick…" Hitomi paused as she tapped a finger to her chin. A sly grin coming across her face. "Ai!" She pointed to a girl standing to the right of Sakura. Intently the girl ran to the group and it was now down to Sakura and another girl. She started to feel a bit nervous, wondering if she would ever be called on. So far both groups had 10 people, including the captains…so…she still had a bit of hope…even if she were chosen last…she could still play right?

"I pick Suki!" The boy pointed to the other girl standing to the left of Sakura. The girl ran to her new group thus leaving Sakura behind. Sakura started to feel a bit uncomfortable having 19 something kids staring at her. She bit her lower lip and kicked up some 'dust' as she waited to be called on. However…that didn't happen.

"Ok! All groups are made up! Lets head out!" Hitomi called out as she started to leave, thus having everyone, including Sakura to stare at her confused.

A frown came across Sakura's face when she realized what was going on. That girl intended to exclude her from the beginning…she never wanted her to play with them. She felt embarrassed and she wanted to cry…but she was a smart girl and knew better then to cry in front of ones enemy. It didn't take long for the other kids to follow her since they didn't want to receive the same harsh treatment.

Sakura continued to stand by herself watching as the group left her behind. When they where finally a good distance away, she released what she was holding back. Within the next second, she ran off, tears upon tears flowing freely down her cheeks. As she ran, she didn't know that she passed a certine blond haired boy who came to her aid earlier.

He was busy drawing and didn't pay attention to the selection of groups. So when Sakura ran past him, crying, he was instantly distracted from his drawing to watch her run down the nature trail…into the woods. His eyes widen, for he knew that this particular part of the woods had many hidden ditches and at the rate she was running, blindly mind you, she would have risked the chance of falling into one of those ditches and possibly get hurt really badly. Without a second though or even a care to his own safety, he ran after her.

"Wait!" He called out to her, a worried look spread across his face as he tried to keep up with her quick pace.

Ignoring the calls out to her, Sakura continued to run. She silently wondered just what was wrong with her? Why couldn't she make any friends and why didn't anyone like her? More tear fell down her cheeks because of her unanswered questions. Unknown to her, as she continued to run she approached a ditch that was fairly deep. She noticed it, but it was a little too late. She cried out in horror and surprise as she lost her footing and felt herself falling. She didn't know how deep the ditch was and she didn't know if she'd make it out ok or not, so she closed her eyes bracing for whatever impact she would receive. However, after awhile, she didn't feel anything. As a matter of fact, she didn't feel herself falling, but in stead felt a tight grip on both of her arms. She gasped in surprise as she looked up and was met with familiar blue eyes.

He looked at her with a hint of fear on his face…but his eyes held something else….and it was that look that reassured her that she was in safe hands. "I won't let you fall." He assured her in a calm voice. "I'm going to pull you up, ok?" Sakura nodded her head silently as the boy gently pulled her up, careful so as not to hurt her. With a little bit of struggle on his part, he manged to pull her up and have her sit right next to him.

As soon as she was safely on the ground, she cried even harder then before. She sat on her knees burying her face into her small hands, where as the boy was sitting on the ground with his arms propping him up from behind. He continued to look at the pink haired girl, a sigh of relief escaping his throat. Although he didn't know the girl, he honestly didn't know what he would do if he didn't reach her in time.

"That was a close one." He said softly after a long moment of silence from both of them.

She sniffled a little as she looked up at him, wiping the tears from her eyes. "You…you…" She sniffled again as her lips quivered, thus signaling that she was about to go into another fit of tears. She held back her sobs as she tried to keep her composure long enough to show her gratitude. "You…saved me….arigato…." She said shyly as she felt a small blush creeping up her cheeks.

The boy couldn't help but to think that she looked awfully cute when she blushed. A smile came across his face as he moved a bit closer to her. His face was a few inches away from hers as he tried to search deep inside her…through her eyes….the reason for all of her tears. A frown came across his face when he couldn't figure it out. "Why are you crying?" He asked as he tilted his head slightly, thus causing the bangs that barely covered his left eye, to now cover it completely. Sakura couldn't help but to think at that moment that he looked awfully cute when he tilted his head that way.

With a little hesitation, she went on to tell him what happen when he left the group. He sat quietly as he listen to her story and when she finished, she could see a flash of anger across the one unhidden eye. Sakura was taken back by the look and she thought that he might be angry with her.

"Gomensai…I…I didn't mean to upset you…." She whispered as she began to cower back in fear and dejection.

Upon hearing her say that, the look on his face soften dramatically. His eyes widen in surprise as he reached out his hand to touch her shoulder. That mere touch of course made Sakura's blush deepen and a smile came across his face.

"I'm not mad at you…not at all!" He assured her. "There's absolutely no reason. What I'm upset about is how that stupid Hitomi treated you! She almost caused you to get hurt!" A frown came across his face as he pulled back and looked her straight in the eyes. A serious look fell across his face. "I came cause I knew that this area was dangerous to run around in…and….I….didn't want you to get hurt. But when I saw you fall, I got scared…but I'm glad I caught you in time. If she's cruel enough not to care about your feelings, then she's no friend of mine at all!" He nodded his head in emphases and that of course caused Sakura to giggle slightly.

His smile widen when he heard her laugh and he said the first thing that came to his mind. "You have a cute laugh. If you want, I'd like to be your friend."

Sakura stopped laughing when she heard him say that. Her eyes widen in utter surprise. Not at the fact that he said that she had a cute laugh (which cause her to blush even more…if at all possible) but for the fact that he offered her the only thing that she ever really wanted. She felt her lips quiver as tears of joy rimmed her eyes. That of course caught him by surprise, but what surprised him even more was when she suddenly closed the gap between the two them and gave him a warm hug….one of which he hadn't felt in such a long time. He closed his eyes as he returned the hug and Sakura released the tears that had threaten to fall down her cheeks. They stayed that way for a moment before pulling away.

"What's your name?" He asked as he stood up and helped her up.

"My name…is….Sakura…wa…what's your name?" She asked with her hands behind her back as she looked down, kicking around 'dust'.

"Wow….like cherry blossoms! I love cherry blossoms! Can I call you Sakura-chan?" He asked…his voice not at all hiding his excitement.

"Ok!" Sakura said with wide smile, still very excited about the new friend she gained.

"Oh and to answer your question, my name is Deidara. But you could call me Dei-kun…cause all my friends call me that." He said proudly as he nodded his head.

"It's nice to meet you Dei-kun!" She said as she continued to smile happily

"It's nice to meet too Sakura-chan!" He said as he returned the smile. Just then, Sakura could hear her parents calling out to her.

"Mommy! Daddy! I'm right here!" She called out. It wasn't long before both of her parents reached her. The two of them looked at their daughter and the young boy that she was with. Both of their eyebrows rose suspiciously as they look at him then back to her and they wondered silently why two kids were alone together in the woods….of all places.

Sakura walked pass Deidara and to her parents. She grabbed her mother's hand and pulled her over towards her new friend. "Mommy, Daddy, I'd like you to meet my new friend…Deida…Deeidar…ano…" Her face scrunched up and she struggled to remember her new friend's name and felt very embarrassed that she couldn't remember it. A frown came across her face and Deidara noticed it.

"My name is Deidara. It's very nice to you meet you. Sakura-chan almost fell down this ditch here and I caught her before she could get hurt." He explained…when he noticed the questioning looks on her parents faces.

Sakura nodded proudly as a smile came across her face. "Dei-kun saved my life Mommy. I was crying and upset cause the other kids were mean to me and he came to make me feel better. He said he wanted to be my friend. Can he? Can he Mommy??" She pleaded as she jumped up and down in excitement, thus showing Deidara another side of this girl whom he suddenly grew fond of.

Both of Sakura's parents looked down at the young boy and couldn't help but to smile. For they were worried about wither or not their daughter would find a friend or not. So they were quite happy that she made a new friend this quickly. Hana looked at her husband who gave his nod of approval and then turned to look down at her daughter. She nodded her head in approval which of course made her daughter happier.

"If Deidara-kun is going to be here tomorrow," Hana started as she looked at her daughter then to the said young boy, "Then you can come back to play with him. However right now we need to go home."

Well, Sakura was now feeling a mix of emotions. She was thrilled that her parents gave their approval of her new friend and agreed to let her come back tomorrow to play with him however, at the same time, she felt very sad that she had to go home. A frown came across her face as she turned to look at the boy.

"I have to go home now Dei-kun…I have to listen to my Mommy and Daddy." She paused as she turned back to look at them…silently hopping that maybe…just maybe they didn't have to leave just yet. However…they didn't show any signs of changing their minds. She then turned back to look at him. "Will….will….you be here tomorrow?" She asked shyly.

Without any hesitation on his part, he nodded his head in excitement. "Hai! And when you do come, I'll bring something for you!" He said with a wide smile.

Sakura's eyes widen in surprise, since this was the first time that anyone other then her parents and relieves, offered her any gifts.. "Really? I can't wait Dei-kun!!" And for the second time that day, she gave him a warm hug that made him feel …wanted….

As soon as the hug came, it disappeared and he suddenly felt coldness. A slight frown came across his face, but it quickly disappeared before she was able to catch it.

"Goodbye Dei-kun, see you tomorrow!" Sakura waved back to him as she walked off with her parents hand in hand with both of them.

"Bye Sakura-chan!" He called out as he waved goodbye to the girl. After a moment, he decided to head back home. He didn't live too far away from the park and by the time he got home, the sun was just starting to set.

"Mom, Dad, I'm home." He called out as he walked through the door. He didn't hear any reply as he walked towards the kitchen to get something to drink. A small frown came across his face when he realized that he was home alone…again.

Both of his parents…although they cared for him…didn't LOVE him as much as Sakura's parents obviously loved her. He hardly received a hug from them and usually when he cried or when he just needed someone to talk to, they just weren't around. So at such a young age, he learned how to handle many problems on his own and because of that, he had to deal with the burden of growing up too fast for his liking.

He sighed deeply as he walked over to the fridge to get something to eat. Just then he thought about the girl that he had met and a warm smile came across his face. He was truly excited about meeting her again the next day. As soon as he thought about that, he remembered that he told her that he would bring something for her. His face scrunched up in thought as he tried to think of what he could possibly give her.

When he finally thought about it, his eyes widen slightly and placed down the juice he was drinking as he turn around to head upstairs to his room. When he got there, he searched through his toy box and came across the object he was thinking about giving her. It was a teddy bear that was brown, wearing a white shirt with a heart in the middle. Although it was his favorite bear, he couldn't help but to think that see needed it more then he did. It was a special gift given to him a few years ago when him and his family moved to Konoha. It was the only gift that his parents ever gave him. His mom told him that it was a special bear that helped people to make new friends. Though now he knew better, he knew that something like that would help Sakura as it had helped him. His smile grew wider when he thought how she would react.

"Sakura-chan…." He said softly to himself as he placed the doll on his desk. "I really can't wait to see you tomorrow." With that, turned to leave the room, taking one last look at the gift he planned on giving to his new friend.