Falling Blossoms

It's been six long years since Sasuke Uchiha left the village of Konoha. Leaving a very sad Sakura behind. Now Sakura has to deal with the fact that Sasuke has returned. Will her dreams of being with Sasuke finally come true? Or will his return turn out to be a nightmare in the making?

A/N: Well, this is my first Naruto fic concerning my fave couple Sasuke and Sakura. They are just so awesome together. I have been watching Naruto for a while and I just had to make a fan-fiction! Well I hope you all enjoy, since it is my first Naruto fan fic! Enjoy! . Oh annd and please R&R:)

Disclaimer: I donnot own Naruto...

Chapter 1: Surface

"Sasuke-kun….if you go…I'll—" I stepped forward. "If you go I'll—"

Just then he quickly appeared behind me. His breath brushing against my neck. I could feel his hand touch my shoulder. I tried to move but it felt as if gravity had taken hold of my body. The wind started to blow around us as my eyes started to water and tears continued to run down my face.

"Sakura…" he whispered as if his voice traveled away with the wind. I stood there. Was he going to say it? Was he going to stay? I felt his grip get tighter on my shoulder as his hand made it up to my neck. I waited and a long silence enveloped us. I just wanted to stay this way. For this moment in time to stop and I would turn around and hold him in my arms. But that was far from real as he just muttered those two short words.

"Thank you."

I opened my mouth to object but felt pressure against my neck. The world around us became dim and began to spin. NO! I can't let him go. I can't…

"Sasuke-kun…."

"SAKURA!" Ino cried and bonked me on the head. I snapped out of my dream state.

"Damn, I call you like fifteen times and you still don't answer me. You ok?" Ino asked and pulled a chair up next to me.

It had been six long years since Sasuke Uchiha, the only person I had ever truly loved, left Konoha. Everyday felt long and horrible as it had the last. As years went by, I was soon appointed to work with Tsunade-sama and become a medical ninja by working in the hospital. Luckily, Ino came with me. At least we became friends again. As for the guys, Shikamaru, Neji, Chouji, Lee, Kiba and the rest all tried their hardest to complete missions as Chunins. But it surprises me that Naruto was able to become one. I mean how could he be one with such an idiotic state of mind.

"Sorry Ino. All this work has worn me out." I said and brushed my hand through my long pink hair which had grown out. Ino laughed.

"We've only worked in here for a couple of hours and have done paperwork and deal with some old guy," she said and continued to laugh. I forced a smile. She stopped laughing. I bet she sensed my feelings and looked at me strangely.

"What's wrong with you?" she asked and cocked her eyebrow.

I shook my head. "It's nothing…really."

"You sure?" Ino asked and looked at me more softly now. I sighed.

"Yeah…" I replied and looked out the window. Suddenly she stood up and slapped her hand onto the table and smiled.

"GOOD! 'Cause you better be in the mood for some ramen!" Ino said cheerfully. It was my turn to stare at her.

"Since when do you go to eat ramen? Oh my god, Ino….what has Naruto done to you? Is this Shikamaru's doing?" I asked and got up and grabbed a hold of he shoulders.

Relationships also grew in Konoha a few years after "he" left. Ino and Shikamaru got together and Naruto even started becoming nicer to Hinata. But that doesn't mean he bugs me most of the time. I mean, not to brag but ever since Sasuke left, every boy, well ok not every boy, mostly, has been starting to ask me out. Especially Naruto and Lee. Not that they're bad guys or anything…..they're…I don't know. Not my type…

Again, Ino laughed. "No and yes. Don't worry, Naruto hasn't brainwashed me or anything and besides he, Shikamaru and the rest invited us to go eat ramen with them. Wanna come?"

Again, I tried to smile. "Sure."

Ino smiled and grabbed our things. "Then let's ditch this pop stand and go! Our shift is over anyways!"

I smiled and grabbed my things and ran for the doors. "We're leaving now Shizune-chan!"

Later that day we met up with Shikamaru and Naruto at the ramen shop. I practically had appetite and just stared at the bowl of steaming ramen in front of me. Naruto stopped eating with ramen still practically hanging from his mouth.

"Mwhat's mwrong Sakurath?" he mumbled with a mouth full of ramen. I sighed. I didn't feel like talking either. Shikamaru put down his bowl and looked at me.

"What now?" Ino asked and rolled her eyes.

"What's wrong with her?" Shikamaru asked Ino. I just tuned them out and kept repeating that day of Sasuke's departure over and over again in my head.

Why did he leave? Didn't he know that he was causing everyone in village pain? Didn't he care at all! Didn't he care…about…me?

Naruto put a hand on my shoulder which caused me to jump a little. I looked at him and I could see he was worried at me. I then turned to Shikamaru and Ino. They too were giving me the same look. I shook me head.

"Why does everybody keep staring at me like THAT!" I yelled and ran out.

I ran as far as I could from the shop and from the others. Tears streaming down my face. Before I knew it was far into the forest and I fell to my knees underneath a tree. I continued to cry my eyes out until a strong wind hit me and caused me to fall onto my arms. I tried to stop but couldn't. How could he just leave like that? Didn't all our missions account together account for something?

I continued to cry for as long as I could. Before I knew it, it was sunset and I finally stopped. But the problem was…that if I cried too much, I would loose all my energy. And that's what happened to me. I was so worn out from all that crying I could barely walk. My eyes started to close as I started to drift off into a deep sleep. I could barely hear Naruto's, Ino's and Shikamaru's voice calling my name. But I knew they were too far away.

I started to close my eyes. The world seemed like it was spinning. Just as my eyes started to close a black shadow appeared before me and all I heard was that figure calling my name and darkness enveloped me.