Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or any of it's characters- because if I DID the friggin fillers would have ended already and the series would be closer to ending. Oh well.

Author's Notes: A short drabble I thought of when I started to ponder about Sasuke and Sakura's relationship and how Naruto fits into it. I have to say, it may be short but I have a particular liking to it so I decided to post it.

Hope you enjoy!

Kiki

"Why are you being so stubborn?"

"Hn."

And so it begins again.

I sit back and watch them silently; my two best friends, and wish they'd stop this stupid game. It seems so obvious to me, the things they want to say but never do. Most would think I'd never notice such little things, or be so tuned in with their moods, but I am. They're my best friends.

I can see the things they try so desperately to hide; the words of truth that linger between them, unspoken, the feelings threatening to erupt from within them. I see it all.

And it hurts; being able to see and hear all of this. Because I feel so helpless, there's nothing I can do to help them. And they never listen to me anyway.

"I'm just trying to help!"

Flashing green eyes.

Hurt and anger.

Why won't you let me help you?

"I don't need your help."

Cold, dark eyes.

Indifferent and hidden.

Why can't you just give up on me?

"Why do you always have to be like this!?"

Frustration, more anger.

Please stop pushing me away…

"Hn."

Hopelessness, sorrow.

I can't let you get close to me…I can't….

"Well..-fine!!"

She crosses her arms over her chest and turns away but her eyes glisten slightly.

Why do you have to be so stubborn….?

"Hn."

He leans back against a tree coolly but his shoulders seem to slump sadly.

Stubborn girl…learn to give up…

"…."

Sasuke…

"…."

Sakura…

"I want ramen!"

The two of them jump slightly, surprised at my yell. Sasuke grunts while Sakura sighs and mutters something of an agreement.

This is all I can do. Just give them time and watch them, forced to see what they refuse- or just plain can't- see for themselves.

While we walk to my favorite ramen stand I chatter on happily to Sakura and soon the lines of distress on her face fade slightly as she laughs.

But I don't miss the way she glances back at Sasuke, who's walking behind us.

Or the way his eyes soften as they stare at her after she's turned away.

I miss none of this, for I see everything about them. From the feelings that they show on the outside to the true ones lying hidden inside.

I see it all.

Well, that's it. Short, simple, sweet. Lol, well, at least in my opinion. Review and tell me what you think!

Kiki