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Chapter 1: The Flashback

As she was walking down the hallways, the pink haired girl cant seem to take her mind off of what had happened yesterday

Flashback

SASUKE-KUN!! Sakura screamed as Itachi lunges at her. She closed her eyes tightly, waiting for the blow- but it never came.
She slowly opened her eyes to see that the red haired boy had protected her with his sand. Gaara she whispered. At that
moment, Shukaku, the devil inside Gaara, forced with him, making him much stronger than he already was. Itachi took blow
by blow as Gaara launches every attack. When Itachi realizes that he has no point of staying unless he wanted to die, he
had no choice but to leave. Are you alright? Gaara asked. Sakura nodded as Gaara carried her back to Konoha

end flashback

Why did Gaara protect me from Itachi? And why was he so mad when Itachi tried to kill me? Is it because he likes me?!
No, No, it couldnt possibly be. But what if?- She was so lost in thought that she wasnt looking where she was going and bumped
into someone. Oh sorry- she apologized, looking up. Gaara! I-Im sorry Kazekage-sama No, please call me Gaara he replied with
a blush. Is he blushing? Sakura asked herself. SAKURAAA-CHAN! she heard a familiar voice. She turned around to see two boys
running towards her- well, one was, the other was walking. The spiky blonde haired boy ran towards her and yelled COME ON,
SASUKE! DONT BE SUCH A TURTLE!! The handsome raven haired boy just ignored the comment and continued walking. Why are
you two here? Sakura asked. We just wanted to know if youre alright Naruto answered. Im fine, thanks you guys!! Sakura said with
a smile. Gosh, shes so pretty when she smiles. Gaara thought. Well, Im gonna go train now Sasuke said, leaving. Naruto, you never
told me you and Hinata are going out!! Sakura smirked. Which reminds me, I gotta go meet Hinata at the ramen shop!! Naruto then
ran away. Where are you going with those scrolls, Sakura? Gaara asked. Oh! Im giving them to Tsunade Let me help you then, Im
heading there myself! Gaara carried some scrolls and they headed to Tsunades office. Wow! I never thought Gaara was so sweet!
Sakura felt her heart beat faster- faster than the feeling when she was with Sasuke. Am I falling for him? Sakura asked herself. And
even if I am, I know he doesnt love me as much I love him. Sakura told herself. When they reached Tsunades office, Tsunade sent Sakura
away so that she can have a private talk with the Kazekage. Sakura walked in the village streets of Konoha, looking at almost everything,
when she heard someone call her. She turned around to see TenTen and Neji walk to her. We heard what happened! Are you okay?
TenTen asked, worried. Sakura hugged her brown haired best friend Yes, Im fine, thanks to Gaara. explained Sakura. Sakura walked
away, not noticing that Neji and TenTen were looking at each other- wide-eyed.