AN: OK! So this is the sequel to Rain. Enjoy! ON WITH THE STORY
Fate
Preface
Never in my life have I thought I would ever be put in this position. Standing under the patio roof, not being able to move from this spot. The rain was thick and the drops harsh sounding against the tile above me. And, for the very first time, I was scared. Honestly and truly scared of the rain.
He stared at me, hurt filled his gaze, but there was also understanding. I swallowed trying desperatly to find the right words... water dripped at the corner of his eye and I knew it wasn't the rain. I opened my mouth, but nothing. I knew there was something in my eyes that made him look away from me. I saw his fists clenching and unclenching at his sides then stopped suddenly.
His eyes looked into mine differently than before. There was no more pain. He smiled at me, the fake smile that he used rarely, but I knew better. My eyes started to swell as I slowly reached for him.
Thunder sounded above me and I flinched. Lighting flashed and he was gone. Running off deeper and deeper into the rain. My mind was racing after him, but my body wouldn't listen.
My eyes strain but... He's gone.. Disappeared in the sheets of gray water. I lifted a shaky hand forward and willed my legs to move. I could feel a cold sweat forming all around me as my hand inched closer and closer to the cold droplets from the sky.
A sudden wind blew and caused a drop to land onto my extended hand. I couldn't help but jump back towards the safety of the house. I fiently remember warmth from the place and I desperately had to seek it. I tripped over the concrete steps and landed without trying to regain my balance.
My heart aches while my body shakes. It's cold. I bring my knees up to my chest and wrap my arms around them, hugging them closer to my body. I never took my eyes off of the direction he ran, hoping futilely for him to come back. Staying in the same position, like a statue, I called him silently.
The pain in my chest increased and my eyes started to water. I finally close my eyes and begin to cry. Pathetically, I rock my body, slowly, trying to clam myself down. If there's one thing my sensei taught me, it was crying solved nothing.
But... Uzuki isn't here. I will be without her forever. Thoughts like that made my crying worsen, but I couldn't stop. If only I was stronger. If only there was some way I could have prevented this. If only I said no...
Warm arms surrounded me from behind. And I turn around distinctfully and cry on his shoulder. The pain in my chest didn't lessen as he stroked my back... My arms tightened as the sadness leaves me, my tears stop and I stand.
Disgust filled me, replacing the sorrow I once felt. I take a deep breath. My once happy life with the man I loved was behind me. For my country, I will live through this life of filled with distaste for a man I hate.
AN: I swear it's not going to be this dramatic all the time. I just thought I should have a cool preface... so... yeah! Review or I take all the ramen in the world and naruto dies of malnutrition thus ending the whole series. MUHAHAHAHAAA!!!!