Disclaimer: I think in everything else I have posted up I have made it clear that I do not own Naruto or any of the characters. The minute I do, I will surely let you know. I also do not own Avril Lavigne or any of her songs.

Summary: A one shot songfic about Sasuke and Sakura after he comes back from Orochimaru. Kind of OOC, but I did the best I could to work with the song… Song: "Keep Holding On" by Avril Lavigne.

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Sasuke's POV:

Sakura, things aren't that bad... I'm back now.. I'll never go back.. I won't give up like I did. Don't feel so alone... It may not seem like it, but I care for you.. As a teammate and as a friend..I'll stand by your side...

You're not alone.
Together we stand.
I'll be by your side.
You know I'll take your hand.
When it gets cold,
And it feels like the end.
There's no place to go,
You know I won't give in.
No, I won't give in.

Don't let go of reality. Don't lose yourself. I know, it was a big mistake joining Orichimaru.. I swear, I won't go back... Can you trust me again? You may have been the weakest on the team, but you are very strong, Sakura. I did go to Orichimaru to be more powerful. I was obsessed with defeating my brother. I was power hungry. That's the sad truth, but we can get through it. Together...

Keep holding on.
Cause you know we'll make it through,
We'll make it through.
Just stay strong,
Cause you know I'm here for you.
I'm here for you.
There's nothing you can say,
Nothing you can do .
There's no other way when it comes to the truth,
So, keep holding on.
Cause you know we'll make it through.
We'll make it through.

You seem so far away sometimes. Off in your own world. In your eyes there is bitter sadness. Like you have given up. But it's not too late to snap out of it! I know we can't just forget about Orichimaru, but can't we just put it in the past? When I fight, I fight for you. I put the power of my emotions into my chakra. I'll defend you, always. I won't let anyone hurt you like I did.

So far away,
I wish you were here.
Before it's too late,
This could all disappear.
Before the door's closed,
And it comes to an end.
With you by my side,
I will fight and defend.
I'll fight and defend, yeah, yeah.

Won't you listen to me when I say I believe in you? Can't we go back to when we were friends? Like nothing had changed? I know we can't completely ignore the fact that things have changed, but can't we move on? Your destiny is to become a great kunoichi. To be on a team with me and Naruto. Sure, you can control your own destiny, didn't you listen to Naruto when he was fighting Neji? But your destiny isn't one that should be changed. It will work out. I've changed.. Believe me... Just keep holding on.. we ewill make it through...

Hear me when I say,
When I say I believe.
Nothing's gonna change,
Nothing's gonna change destiny.
Whatever's meant to be
Will work out perfectly.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
La da da da, la da da da.
La da da da da da da da da .

Yeah, like I said before, I know its very OOCness, but hey, in some AU Sasuke has a soft side, right? Comments? Please?