Sakura laid down on her soft bed. She was always thinking of him.

Hello boy it's been a while.

Guess you'll be glad to know,

that I've learned how to laugh and smile.

Getting over you was slow.

They say old lovers can be good friends.

She used to love him so much. It all faded after the break up. These emotions where re-surfacing though. He was out of her league and will be for a while. It was all a mistake to him the first time. But that didn't matter in a real relationship. She wanted him to love her back.

She took off her top. She was getting ready for bed. Another long night off tossing and turning. Always thinking about what could have happened between Sakura and him. Him. He was amazing and was all she could think of. Focusing was out of the question most of the time. It just wasn't easy anymore. She loved him to much.

"Sasuke", she breathed.

She looked out her window. Her vision blurred, the darkess came. She wanted him. She slept so tomorrow could come. The day she turned 18 so she may be able to join him in a gethering. A mission anything! She wanted to be around him, to smell him, to talk to him. She couldn't wait. She was ready.

The next day

But, I'd never thought I would really see you.

Really see you.

I go crazy.

When I look in your eyes.

I still go crazy.

She awoke in a cold sweat. The alarm went off a second later, she turned that off right away. She rubbed her eyes to clear her vision and got up. After a shower and her morning ritual she took a quick stop in a shop for an apple to eat. Then headed to Ino's shop which she works in a few days a week. "Ino?" Sakura asked while walking in.

Ino looked up from the flowers she was aranging and said "Why hello Sakura! Happy birthday!"

"Thanks", she replied.

Ino gave her the vase of flowers she was arranging and smiled. They had become close friends in the recent years and Sakura cherished her. She was so happy to have someone she could trust with almost everything. She never told a soul about her feelings and was fine with it. Never bothered her and Ino knew better then to ask about them. Ino was always very open with her. She was datign Shikamaru and they were very happy by what she could tell and heard from Ino. "So how is life?," Sakura questioned.

"Nice. Shikamaru just got back from a mission in Wave country. He said it was so tiring but when he say my pretty face he was almost peppy." She laughed "Isn't he sweet?"

"Oh thats so cute!!" Sakura replied.

No my heart can't hide that old feeling inside.

Way deep down inside.

Oh baby, you know when I look in your eyes.

I go crazy.

You say she satisfies your mind.

Ino looked at her "Oh look at the time, I'd go talk to Tsundae she told me to tell you if I saw you to go see her immediantly! I wonder what is happening!"

"See you later then Ino"

"Bye"

Sakura left the shop with the flowers in hand and started twords the Hokage's office. When she arrived, she asked the woman behind the desk to hold her flowers until she returned. She slowly walked up the stair to see Tsundae. She didn't feel like going on a mission to assist some sick ninja. Being a medic ninja could be so tiring sometimes. She was always prepared though. To either fight or heal. No matter what she would be there for her friends and her village. She then walked into the office.

"Sakura," Said Tsundae lookiing up from some paperwork on her desk.

"Yes?"

"I have a mission for you, it envolves going with a team to retreive a VERY important scroll. I will give you more detail when I have your whole team together."

"Oh. I'm ready. Who will be on the team??"

"So far it will be you, Neji, Temari from the village hidden in the sand, and Sasuke"

Sakura froze. Sasuke? Oh my good or bad? How will this turn out????

"Sakura?" Asked the Hokage.

"Yes I am ready. When will this mission start?"

"Tonight, Temari will be here this afternoon to join us"

"We will meet here then?"

"Yes see you then. You are dismissed"

Sakura left the room in total fear. You may not see it but Sakura felt it. She knew something was bound to happen and it may be good or bad.

Tells you all of her dreams.

I know how much that means to you.

I realize that I was blind.

Just when I thought I was over you,

I see your face and it just ain't true!

After her meeting, that caused her fear and utter shock, Sakura retuned to her apartment. She checked her messages, there was one from Ino asking her to visit to celebrate her birthday. Another one was from Neji, telling her to meet him tonight for the mission. There was one last message but she didn't know who it was from because they hung up. She called Ino back and asked where they should go, Ino said they could go to the barbeque place next to her house. Of course Sakura agreed and headed off after calling Neji to tell him she will be there. Sakura arrived a few minutes early and went to go get a table. Soon after she sat down, Ino came rushing in. "Sorry I am late!" She exclaimed.

"No problem I got here a few minutes ago. Well thank you for inviting me out by the way"

"Still sorry I am late. Well I thought that missions go about so often that we might as well hang out while we can"

"I agree, I leave for a mission tonight! Of all nights on my birhday! And I leave with Temari, from the Sand village, Neji, and Sasuke. Apparently something dangerous needs retrieving"

"Well I hope the mission goes well"

After there short conversation they ordered and gossiped. Talking about life in general as well as having to hang out like this more often. Ino paid for the meal and Sakura thanked her. "See you around then?" Said Ino.

"Yes. I will call you when I get back from my new mission here"

"Byebye!" Said Ino as she waved and headed home. The sun was setting now so Sakura decided to go head over to see Tsundae and if it was to early she might go visit with Temari and discuss the mission or current affairs and so on. She really wanted to see Sasuke though. Last night, this is what she dreamed of. Now it might just be a nightmare.

No it just ain't true!

I go crazy.

When I look in your eyes,

I still go crazy.

That old flame comes alive.

On the way into the building, her eyes locked with someone's gaze. That cold gaze. She knew it must be..."Sasuke?" she asked the man.

"Hm?" he turned tword her.

"Sakura! Is that really you?"

"Yes yes its been so long!" She smiled and blushed just ever so slightly.

"Almost a year. Wow so you cut your hair again?"

"Yeah, you haven't changed that much. So have you been informed about our mission yet?"

"Yes, I was just going to go see the Hokage and ask who else will be coming but I guess its you and..."

"Temari, from the sand, and Neji"

"Oh well then that answers my question, I still need to go to the breifing though"

"Haha yes me too! Thats where I was off to now. I thought I may be a tad early though"

"The same here! I didn't ever get a certain time so I though that if it wasn't time I would go catch up with some old friends"

"Wow, I never thought you are so social!" She spoke with such confidence now that it scared him. She used to be shy around him, espiecally after there brake up. They went out for only a few monthes but it really hurt her. But he just wasn't ready for a such a commitment but now he knew how much he really loved her and was ready. But he knew, she would never trust him with her heart ever again. Maybe, just with a slightest chance, he thought. That would change.

I would like a new title for this story. have ideas? Tell me PLEASE