Disclamer: If I owned anything... which I don't.
Author's Note: This is my first Naruto FF, and my first posted oneshot and fic. I hope you like.
He felt utterly taken aback. Maybe she wasn't feeling quite right. But for some reason, she had done it. For some bizarre, heart-tearing reason… she had kissed him.
He remembers conversing one second, and the next second, he was pulled into the lip-lock he had wanted all of his young life. His ocean eyes blurred with confusion and widened with shock, as he saw her face so close to his. He remembers examining her beautiful features, unfortunately tear-stained and miserable-looking. He wanted to comfort her, but not like this.
If he were the same Naruto as he was at age twelve, he would've jumped to the chance of kissing the girl of his dreams. But he knew that he would never replace that dark, permanent spot in her heart, holding her love to one, and only one person.
Naruto instantly felt selfish. He wanted all of her love for him. Being friends, sure it was great, but witnessing everyday as she cried and wailed for that one person to return, was more than enough to break him.
He wanted to be her love, her comfort and her happiness. He wanted to return those desperate calls. He wanted to crush anything that hurt her, even if it was his former best friend and teammate.
'No,' he thought suddenly, pushing back at his demons. 'What am I thinking? I can't kill Sasuke. He's the only one who can make her completely happy after all.'
But knowing that did not help his current situation. Her lips suddenly pushed harder against his, making him take a step back forcefully. He was knocked back into reality and staring at her face again.
'Sakura…' She needed him right now.
He felt her pain and suffering, trying his hardest to soothe it. He heard a half-muffled moan escape her, and realized his response was working. His shiny blue orbs stayed hidden, fearful if he opened them again he would still see her tears.
Soon enough, she parted lips, taking a step back slowly, her emerald eyes still closed as if just realizing what she had done. Naruto hesitated, but he inclined forward to envelope the silent girl in his arms, glad she did not jerk away. She began to tremble and stiffen though, giving Naruto the impression that she felt rather uncomfortable in her position.
"Naruto, gomen. I didn't mean to—what I mean to say—"; Naruto placed one finger on her lips, ceasing her jolty explanation.
"Daijoubu, Sakura." Naruto said, with a reassuring tone. "I can never replace him."
Emerald eyes widened. She had stopped crying, but still looked like she was on the verge to. "Naruto…" she whispered, breathless.
"Demo, I'll be here, by your side, whenever you need me." Naruto wondered how long he would be able to keep up his self-sacrifice before having himself become torn to pieces.
Sakura smiled at Naruto's generosity; however, she was positive he is in the same sinking boat as she is. "Arigatou, Naruto." She leaned forward, this time waited till Naruto was prepared and joined lips with him.
Naruto smiled, his arms closing around her instinctively. Though, it was a chaste kiss, this time, he felt the warmth of her body and soul there, both standing beside him. This time, he felt some of her care and worry seep through to him, even if it was just a little bit.
AN: I apologize for a short first fic. Share your thoughts and press that button down there. Hope you enjoyed it.
Additional Note: I forgot to mention that this is after the timeskip. But I guess after reading, some of you could already tell.
Translations:
Gomen - Sorry
Daijoubu - I'm fine
Demo- But
Arigatou - Thank you