CHAPTER 1- Goodbyes.
Clicks were the only thing heard in the empty squared living space that is my, now, old room. A laptop on my thighs, my eyes were focused on the screen in front of me as I bit hard on my lip, cursing a numerous amount of times in my head. A 'Bing' sound was heard and I threw my arms in the air with excitement as I listened to the cheering sounds that were heard from my headset.
"We did it Cherry!" A males voice was heard from my earpiece.
"Yes! Finally!" Another males voice followed.
"I thought that we would never beat it" A females voice was the last to be heard before my soft chuckle.
"Yeah I agree, It only took us two days after repeatedly dying" I laughed.
"Wanna head to the next part?" The first voice asked. I sighed as my mind had taken hold of reality again,wrapping around the fact that I couldn't live in this fantasy realm forever.
"Katsu..." the female hissed silently. I shook my head and gave a soft smile to myself.
"No, it's alright guys..." I mumbled silently to them.
"We're sorry Cherry..." The female said apologetically.
"No worries guys. I better get going though" I said. I heard them agree and after saying goodbye, I signed off the MMO game and closed my laptop. Placing my headset on my computer, I stared down at the laces to my shoes for a good moment, lost in thought as to what I was going to do. The horn from the car outside was what snapped me from my day dream and brought me back to reality again. I stood, clenching the last two things I had to grab, tightly to my chest, and walked to the front door. Upon seeing the Blonde and Black haired men load our things in the car, I felt my heart sink.
My name is Sakura Haruno. I am 15 years old and up untill now, I have lived with my foster parents and foster brothers. Last week, our worlds were turned upside down when our foster parents died in a sudden car crash, killing our mother instantly and our father 24 hours after the accident itself. This accident was a major change for us, because of it, Naruto, Sasuke, and I are now at the moment where we are being sent to our new homes...after spending, nearly, my whole life with them. Even though the online games help a bunch, helps to keep my mind at ease, it still doesn't take me away from the cruel reality of which I live in.
"You ready?" Naruto asked as the he let out a breath of cold air. I looked to the snowy ground below us holding my laptop and headset to my chest. I didn't have to say anything in response. He nodded and I felt a hand on the middle of my back, oh so gently but enough to let me know I had to get into the backseat of the parked cab. Sasuke had already went around the car, taking his seat behind the driver. I slid in slowly and took mine in the middle. Naruto was the last one in the car. He closed the gate to our old house and slid in behind the passenger seat.
"One of you can sit up here" The driver said. I felt Naruto shift his head, probably to look at Sasuke, then I felt Sasuke's arms raise up slightly. I let my laptop and headset rest on my lap once more and grabbed their knees with shut eyes. There was a moment of silence but even though I said nothing, that action was enough to let them hear my plea. "Well..." The driver said.
"We are fine back here" I heard Sasuke say. I didn't see the drivers response but the car rolled forward till we were at the required speed limit. I didn't let go, I wanted to stay like this as long as I could, feeling the warmth of them on either side of me. Naruto leaned in and kissed the side of my head as Sasuke looked out the window, feeling his hand on mine I let out a small sigh, knowing that if I opened my eyes the tears building up at the corner of them, would stream down my face.
I was happy that they thought of me upon booking their flights. They each booked their flights an hour or two after mine so I wouldn't have to board the plane alone. Their faces would be the last thing I see before leaving our small hometown, the faces I know I wouldn't see in a really long time.
We got to the airport and I opened my eyes, thankful that the tears had dried up so none was rolling down my face upon doing so. Naruto exited the car and as he did so, I placed my headset around my neck so I would only have to carry my laptop. Sasuke was already unloading our bags when I got out. I watched our luggage being pulled from the trunk one by one before turning to the busy airport, watching all the people walk from the double doors with their families, smiling and laughing. It's selfish of me but, I hated it. I had to leave the only family I had left and others get to be with theirs. I was obviously lost in thought cause when Sasuke pulled my hood up and on top of my head, the driver had already pulled away and Naruto was already checking our bags in.
"Come on..."He mumbled. I nodded and followed him and Naruto into the building, watching our bags roll behind the counter and into the small door that lead into another part of the airport. I walked along side them throughout the airport, walking between both of them as we got our tickets and moved through security. Naruto looked at his watch and then down to me.
"We have thirty minutes before have to board." He stated with a smile.
"Are you hungry?" Sasuke asked. I shook my head no, knowing the two had exchanged a look before we walk through the terminals, and to my loading gate. We sat in three empty seats, I sat by Sasuke this time, he was in the middle. I heard them talking among each other for a great while as I shifted my head up. With narrowed eyes I stared at the boy across from me who was biting on his bottom lip, intensely staring at his laptop, pounding his keys hard. "Sakura" Sasukes voice grabbed my attention and I turned to him, noticing the box in Naruto's hands that he had pulled from his carry on bag.
"Hmm..." I moaned questionably.
"We got this for you...Sasuke and I" Naruto said with a soft smile. I smiled back, placing my laptop on the seat beside me, I took the white box and slowly opened the lid. My head shot up and I looked at them with a surprised look on my face. They each held up brand new cell phones, both of theirs black but mine was pink. I looked back down to the brand new pink phone and removed it from the box. "We got a really good deal from Shikamaru's dad up at the cellphone store. 35 dollars for all of us, any where in Japan." I set the box on the floor and flipped open the top half of the phone itself, looking at the home screens wallpaper, feeling my eyes watered up.
"We want you to call us as soon as you land, even if we don't answer leave us a message. We will do the same." Sasuke said. I nodded slowly, tracing my thumb along the edges of the phone.
"You can change the wallpaper if you want, we just thought a picture of all three of us would be-"
"Perfect..." I finished Naruto's sentence with a smile as I felt the tears roll down my cheek.
'NOW BOARDING FLIGHT 115'
I closed the phone and put it in my pocket as Sasuke and Naruto stood, along with the other passengers. Sasuke gathered the trash and I grabbed my laptop, turning back around to face them with a weak smile.
"Be safe Sakura..." Naruto said softly.
"Don't spend all your time on that damn computer" Sasuke smirked. I giggled and nodded, wiping my eyes one more time. I gave them each a hug and nodded again before gathering the courage to part ways. I jogged to the back of the already formed line, glancing back at them, assuring they were still watching me...they were.
"Ticket" The lady said. I nodded and handed her my boarding pass and stepped into the long hall way, pausing. The lady raised a brow "Something wrong miss? Did you forget anything?" She asked. I nodded slowly and looked to the lady that was about to close the metal door. I handed her my laptop and she took it willingly, watching as I ran back to my brothers, jumping at them. They caught me in sync and both of them held onto me tightly within their arms.
"Sakura..." Sasuke mumbled softly.
"Please...promise me you will come see me.." I whispered.
"Sakura..." Naruto said softly.
"Promise!" I demanded. Sasuke nodded
"We promise..." He smiled and I stepped back, nodding to them and with the biggest smile on my face I ran back to the lady, taking my laptop back, I ran to board the plane.
