This is a little different from what I previously wrote. I may be a SasuSaku fan but sometimes I just want Sakura to slap him. These are one of those moments. I hope you enjoy!
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto and never will.
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Sakura couldn't take it anymore.
She has always been a weak kunoichi. Limited to only her excellent chakra control or her ability to break out of genjutsu. She wasn't anyone remotely special. She wasn't in a famous clan. She didn't have a demon sealed inside her. She was insignificant. She knew this well. She also didn't need anyone to remind her.
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Sakura's POV
I left early in the morning towards our regular team meeting spot. I peered up at the slowly rising sun and smiled sadly. I knew I wasn't the strongest compared to my teammates. I know they knew this too. But I wanted to get stronger. I wanted to try my best and not be looked down upon. Today was a normal training session and I vowed to train my hardest the night before. I didn't just want to get stronger…I needed to get stronger. It was my goal in life. To protect my teammates as they have protected me.
Only Naruto gave me the support I desperately needed. Kakashi just sort of ignored my progress or existence all together. And Sasuke…Sasuke knew exactly what to say to belittle me. To insult me. It sickens me how I used to have a crush on him. Maybe I still do but I know it won't last much longer. I have dealt with his verbal torture long enough.
I reach the bridge shortly to see Sasuke leaning on the railing with a bored expression on his face. He didn't even acknowledge my presence as I sat across from him. I brought my knees to my chest and wrapped my arms around them. It was a cold morning and I didn't wear a jacket.
We waited there in complete silence for a while. Listening to the early birds whistling their morning chirps. The silence was broken when an all too familiar voice rang out in the distance.
"Sakura-chan! Teme!"
It was Naruto. I lifted my head and gave him a small smile while he continued running towards us.
"You guys want to get some ramen for breakfast before Kakashi-sensei comes?" he asked us.
"Sorry Naruto, but I'm not hungry," I said tiredly. I really didn't feel like eating.
"Aw, come on Sakura-chan! Teme is coming! Right Teme?" he grinned up at Sasuke expecting him to just agree.
Instead he answered with a simple "Hn." Sasuke's typical answer. God knows what it really truly means.
Naruto and Sasuke began heading towards Ichiraku Ramen. Walking extremely slowly as if waiting for me to catch up. But I stayed in my spot on the old bridge. I saw Naruto turn his head and glance at me. He frowned slightly but continued walking onwards.
I continued to just sit there for a while. Being by my self was almost comforting. The wind picked up slightly and I shivered a bit, hugging myself even tighter.
A while later, I could see two familiar heads walking back towards the meeting spot. I was still in the same position with my head on my arms.
"Sakura-chan! Why didn't you come?" Naruto whined.
"I told you I wasn't hungry." I said rather lazily.
It seemed that both Naruto and Sasuke noticed my unusual behavior. I usually would be arguing with Naruto or fawning over Sasuke. But not today.
I could sense their eyes staring at me questionably, but neither spoke up. To my relief, our sensei decided to poof in right then and there. He said his usual, lame excuse but I ignored it. I didn't even yell "Liar!" in unison with Naruto like I usually did.
Kakashi seemed to have noticed my strange behavior also but he said nothing either. I preferred they didn't ask questions, because truthfully, I had no answer to give them. I didn't know what was wrong with me today. I just wanted to train and get better.
"As I'm sure you three know," Kakashi said, "today we will be sparring against each other."
I sighed and stood up, dusting off the dirt and leaves that might have collected while I sat. We began our short walk towards the training grounds located in a forest clearing.
"Sasuke and Sakura, you will be sparring, while Naruto and I will be working on some ninjutsu," he instructed.
I nodded and got into position across from Sasuke. I reached into my pouch and gripped a kunai. This was a friendly match, so Sasuke wasn't permitted to use his Sharingan. Also, no jutsus were to be used.
I saw him grip a kunai of his own and we waited for our little sparring match to begin. I could bet that my teammates were all thinking the same thing. They were all predicting my failure, except maybe Naruto. Naruto wouldn't think such things against me.
At the quiet "Begin." I sprang into action and began sprinting towards Sasuke. I know it isn't exactly the smartest move but I couldn't control myself.
He immediately dodged my swift kick and he sent a punch of his own. Twisting my body, I avoided his hit but instead was struck from behind. I flew to the ground but got up quickly throwing a few kunai in his direction. He blocked with his own kunai.
"Go Sakura-chan!" I head Naruto yell from across the field where we was training with Kakashi. I smiled a little.
Rushing forward again I sent a series of punches and kicks which he dodged easily. This continued for a while, me attacking but I always ended up on the ground. He hardly had a scratch on him but I was bruised and tired.
I still felt a bit of satisfaction though. Most days when we sparred, I would never be this aggressive. I managed to land a hit or two on him which made me actually joyful. Sasuke also seemed somewhat surprised at my abilities no matter how much they were still lacking.
I was at my limit, sprawled on the ground and breathing heavily. I continue to just lay there as I watched Sasuke slowly turn around. He probably thought the match was over and that he had won. But I still had a little bit more left.
I slowly sat up and stared at the turning figure of Uchiha Sasuke. But I heard him mutter something loud enough for me to hear. I heard him mutter something I was sick of hearing. I heard him mutter something I wished to hear no more.
He muttered, "Weak."
I snapped.
Standing up, I glared at his retreating back. "Shut up." I hissed. "SHUT UP!" I began running towards him, kunai in hand. Before he had a chance to turn around and look at me surprised, I slashed him deep across the back.
"Sakura!" I heard my sensei yell, "What are you doing!?"
Kakashi and Naruto were running towards us now. While Sasuke stood there, bleeding heavily from his wound. A wound that I gave him. I didn't spare them a glance and chose instead to glare at the forest floor.
"Sakura, this is a friendly match." Kakashi told me sternly.
Naruto was trying to help Sasuke but I continued to stare at the ground. I didn't want to see their faces looking at me incredulously. They were definitely surprised, I know it. I've never acted this way before.
My gaze stayed glued to the ground as I turned and began to walk home. They didn't call me back or follow.
The next day I apologized for what I did but I said it without much meaning. They still seemed shocked for what I had done. Even I was a little shocked. Kakashi asked if anything was bothering me but I said no.
I continued to avoid my teammates for a few days after. I needed to cool off and get it together.
I felt sort of bad for what I did to Sasuke. Sort of.
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Oooh drama drama. I don't even know if this fic will have any pairings. Maybe SasuSaku or NaruSaku. But mostly this is about Sakura and how she sort of snaps. I hope you guys like it and reviews are always nice!
-Waffle