A pink haired girl walked cautiously in the forest next to the village of Konoha. She was out of breath as she had been running without destination for about an hour. Her movement was slowing down. Tears brushed her cheeks under her emerald eyes, which were turning red from crying. She was confused and worried sick about her teammates, both young men with passionate personalities.
These days those two had been so distant and unfriendly with each other for a reason she wasn't aware of. For them, disagreements weren't that rare though. These two were the best of friends, like brothers, but didn't really show it.

But this time it was different. It wasn't just a fight with shallow words... They were cold to each other. For Sasuke to be cold was everyday life, but Naruto… The word 'cold' didn't suit him at all. He was always buzzing around Sasuke, trying to pick a fight, irritate him... But now he didn't even look at him. They didn't shout calling each other names nor did they punch each other playfully. And she was there, standing right between them.
Sakura felt so sad over it. She stopped next to a big tree and sat on the ground shaking. She didn't know what to do anymore. Why were the guys acting like that? They didn't hate each other... Did they? Tears were falling on her lap, making wet spots on the fabric of her dress. Once again she couldn't do anything for them. Admitting the fact made it even more painful.

Something small hit the ground close to her left foot. Sakura sharpened as she stood up swiftly. She looked around her, trying to figure out what that small thing was and where did it come from. Another one reached the ground between her feet. Sakura figured it came from above and raised her eyes up to the branches above her. She was alert, ready to fight if she had to. Her hand touched her right leg, where her shuriken container normally located. Damn! She had taken it off at home before deciding to go out... Well... She could fight without them. Then her eyes detected where the person throwing small objects was. That someone was sitting right above her.
"Who's there?" Sakura yelled trying to identify the person. Yet another thing flew from his direction, hitting Sakuras forehead. She gave off a shriek, rubbing her sore forehead. A small, flat and shiny rock lied on the ground before her. Sakura stared the stone with watery eyes. She now knew who the person was.

Raven haired boy with cold, spiritless onyx eyes jumped down right before Sakura, pushing his hands right down the pockets of his white shorts. "Why are you here, Sasuke-kun?" she asked with broken voice. She was very embarrassed and disappointed in herself. She hadn't identified Sasuke, the love of her life, in the first place. How pathetic was she... Sakura blushed unable to meet Sasuke's glare. The boy didn't show any warm or calming emotions. He just leaned his back against the tree staring Sakura with his dark eyes.
"Why were you crying?" he asked without blinking his eyes. Sakura swallowed. Sasuke had seen her crying. A warm feeling of appreciation made her heart bound faster. She moisturised her desert dry lips, trying to find words while raising her eyes to meet his. A small hint of worry was reflecting from his eyes. Sakura was sure she was seeing things. There was no way Sasuke would've been worried about her. She tried to smile in as usual way as she could. Her heart was pounding harder all the time. She was alone in the woods with Sasuke-kun... How could she calm down while the handsome young man eyed her every move?

"Crying? I wasn't..." Once again she was avoiding Sasuke's stare.
Sasuke moved quickly, shifting Sakura to where he had stood seconds ago - between the tree and him - pushing Sakura against the tree with his left hand against her right wrist. "You're lying," he hissed holding Sakura's head so she couldn't avoid him anymore. The girl was trembling all over. She was surprised. Sasuke had never acted like that. He stared Sakura straight into her astonished eyes. His left hand was surprisingly close to her hip. Sakuras body was tingling and she couldn't move. Sasuke's face was so close to hers that she actually felt his hot breath on her cheek. For a second Sakura closed her eyes just to feel his scent. The whole moment was so unreal she wasn't sure if it was all just a dream.

But then, at the moment Sakura was about to let loose to her feelings, Sasuke stepped back, releasing Sakura from his hold. He didn't say anything. He didn't have to - his eyes told enough with cold, hard stare. Sakura understood that she hadn't answered if what she had said was false or not. But the truth was she wanted to be with Sasuke-kun so much that she had actually forgotten her agony.
"I just... Why? Why are you fighting with Naruto?" she asked, landing safely from cloud nine. It was Sasuke's turn to look a bit surprised. Sakura tried to read his reaction when his eyes softened a little. He looked like he was having a hard time answering. Sakura became even more worried. Sasuke's response was like a living exclamation mark. It was truly something bigger, their fight that is.
"It's none of your business." Sasuke whispered turning half away from Sakura, avoiding the suffering girl. Sakura couldn't hold her tears any longer. She was getting angry from all the ignorance, biting her lip hard.

"Why do you do this to me, Sasuke-kun? First you want me to be honest with you and then you push me away! What is the matter with you?" she yelled blinded by her tears. Sasuke didn't react. He stood there - face hidden in his bluish hair - ignoring crying Sakura. Sakura grabbed Sasuke's hand, trying to make him face her, but he pulled it away swiftly. Sakura stared him, feeling lonelier than ever. She leaned forward ready to grab Sasukes hand again, when he suddenly turned.
"Naruto's in love with you!" he said staring right into Sakura's emerald eyes annoyed, pissed. Then he turned away, disappearing into the darkening forest. Sakura stood still, watching the spot Sasuke had stood at just a moment ago. Her eyes were blank, like all her emotions had disappeared and all she had left was frustration.
"Naruto is...?" she repeated quietly, shivering once and then... Everything went black.