Sakura: Understand

Standard Disclaimers applied throughout the story.
I stared at my reflection on the river for the longest time, leaning on the railing on the bridge. A sigh escaped my lips as I closed my eyes and got deeper into my own train of thoughts.

Memories, painful ones, flooded my mind. I bit back my lip to prevent the small drops of water forming at the back of my eyes from falling. One of which was a month ago. The time he had left to join the legendary Sannin, Orochimaru. I guess you all know who he is. Yup, it's Uchiha Sasuke-kun, my self-proclaimed crush.

It was a chilly night that time. The moon was out and so full that it lit up even the darkest corners of the night but not my heart nor his heart. Mine was because of the pain of loneliness and the prospect of losing him; his was, of course, due to his revenge.

As much as I pleaded for him to stay, his heart was bent on his goal, his revenge. He wouldn't listen nor did he hear. I guess he does hate me that much. We, all, know I confessed my feelings for him but he just said, "You really are annoying." Then when I threatened that I would scream, he knocked me out and left me on that cold, hard bench.

I clenched my fists on the railing. Staring up at the azure sky, I couldn't comprehend whether it was just the figment of my imagination or did he really say, "Thank you." that time? But as much as I try to contemplate on it, I'm pretty much sure he didn't. My mind was just playing tricks on me.

After that, morning came a little soon than I could have expected. Two assistants of the Godaime Hokage found me on the bench asleep. When I awoke images passed through my mind's eye and then I knew I failed to stop him. The Godaime eventually found out and was very much displeased. She assigned Shikamaru to lead a lead a platoon compromised of Kiba, Akamaru, Neji, Chouji and… Naruto.

Naruto… it was only now that I realize how much dependent I was on him. I'm so stupid! I always, always depend on him. And it was my fault he almost got killed. If only… if only I didn't ask him to bring back Sasuke, he and the others wouldn't have gotten hurt so badly. Neji and Chouji almost died. They were pretty lucky that Tsunade-sama and Shizune-san were here in the village.

Then two weeks ago, after fully recovering, Naruto also left with a Sannin, this one being Jiraiya-sama. They won't be back for two years or so Naruto told me.

I really am a nuisance to my two teammates. I always depend on them too much. I always thought I was worthy of Sasuke-kun's affections. I always thought I was better than Naruto but now… but now that they're gone I realize that I'm the worst friend and teammate. Why? Its very much obvious now isn't it? I mean breaking my friendship with Ino for Sasuke, I… Now that I realize and know of these facts. I'll strive better to become a better person and that I—

"Sakura!" a voice snapped me out of my reverie. Tilting my head to the side I saw two people standing at the foot of the bridge. "What are you doing slacking over there? If you don't come now, I won't teach you a new jutsu!"

A small smile crept up my lips. I faced them and said, "Alright! And I wasn't slacking off Tsunade-sensei!"

"Oh, really?" Tsunade-sensei inquired

"Seriously, you two break it up!" Shizune-san said. Tonton in the security of her arms agreed, "Pui."

Fully, I turned towards them and ran. It was now I knew what to do. As I ran to my new mentors, a silent breeze blew. I whispered towards the wind in hopes it convey my message to my two teammates.

Wait for me, Naruto. Sasuke-kun. The next time we meet, I'll be a better person. The next time we meet, it will be my turn to save the both of you.

Fin

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