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(Sakura's POV)

Every single day in my life was the same. Sitting in my room, thinking of only the past, I really had nothing else I could do.

Only a month has passed ever since Sasuke left the village of Konoha, but it feels like it's been more that 5 months. All I ever did was sit around and think about how much I wanted him back here.

As much as I wanted him here, I also wanted to forget about him after what he has done. But every time I tried, I ended up wanting him to come back even more and more.

Why do I sit in my room all day, crying for someone that I can't even bring back? It's such a waste of time … but that's really all I can ever do.

I couldn't take it any longer.

I stood up from where I was sitting and got out of my room from my window. As soon as I was outside, I headed to the nearest bench, wrapped my arms around my chest and sat down, looking down at the ground, nowhere else.

Sitting there with my heart torn apart felt like my life has just gone to waste. So much sadness was in me, I just didn't know what to do.

"Sakura-chan, what are you doing here by yourself?"

After hearing that familiar voice, I looked up to see out who it was. As I did, I look to see Naruto standing right in front of me.

"Naru-"

My voice immediately cracks and instantly, tears start to form in my eyes. I tried to make words come out of my mouth, but the only thing that came out were tears.

As I sat there crying, I notice Naruto takes a seat on the bench, scooting besides me while putting one of his hands on my shoulder.

"It's alright, Sakura-chan. I'm here for you."

Right after he says that, I immediately hug him with tears still coming out of my eyes. I keep on hugging him until finally, after a few minutes, I let go.

Why did I just hug him? Am I really that sad?

"Naruto, I … I'm so sorry. It's just been really hard this month and…"

"Don't be sorry, Sakura-chan. I know what you're feeling."

"Naruto…."

"But you know, we can't just stand around and wait for him to come back."

What he said was exactly true, but what exactly can I do?

"But…"

"Don't worry about it alright? We'll alot stronger so we won't have to worry about failing next time and get Sasuke back and be the same old Team 7 again. I'm sure of it!"

Suddenly, my eyes open wide.

Getting... stronger? How am I not able to realize something like that? Was it because I was surrounded by so much sadness that all I ever thought about was how much I wanted Sasuke to come back? … Pssh, how stupid I am.

"Well, enough said. I better get going."

"To where?"

"To Ichiraku Ramen, of course!"

I thought briefly for a moment.

"Well, can I go with you?"

"Oh! So you wanna go on a date?"

"…Why not?"

"Yippee! Let's go then!"

Before we headed over to Ichiraku, I gave Naruto a kiss on the cheek, then smiled.

Thank you, Naruto.


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