Hi! Here's my first try on a SasuSaku fanfic. I know there are lots of AMAZING SasuSaku fics out there. But I just wanted to try one of my own. Hopefully, it'll add up to those "amazing ones" too! (I wish!)

And no. I am not quitting on my other fics. I'm just taking a break from them. And yes, my writing has improved yet again. xD

MISTAKE
A SASUSAKU FAN FICTION

CH 1. Sakura's Fears

The skies turned dark the moment Sakura stepped out of Konoha High, the most prestigious high school in Japan. She could tell that the heavens were to release enormous amounts of rain. Unfortunately for her, she didn't bring an umbrella with her. Her mother was urging her to only the morning before… if only she listened.

For minutes, Sakura stood at the entrance to Konoha High, sheltered by its roof, waiting for the rain to halt. She remained still, as she watched rain drops fall into a puddle right before her. She could see her own reflection, catching a glimpse of the red ribbon she has been wearing on her head. It was a gift from her schoolmate, Ino, who now is her self-proclaimed rival. The two started out as friends from childhood, but both fell for the same person –Sasuke Uchiha, who instantly broke their friendship. Who won the battle? Sakura. It all happened too fast. As if hypnotized, Sasuke suddenly expressed his love for Sakura. Truly, he is 'hard to figure out'.

Sasuke doesn't usually show any affection to Sakura, even shunning her off several times. At times, Sakura wonders if he really does love her, but settles with the thought that he only has 'trouble showing affection'. Where exactly is he? At the moment, Sasuke is on vacation with his older brother, Itachi. The two aren't in very good terms with each other. His brother's been away for years and since they are orphans, Sasuke had been living alone. Knowing that his brother holds a grudge against him, Itachi tries his best to regain the love and trust he once received from his beloved little brother. And this 'vacation' is one of his ways for getting closer to him once again. How did he get the oh-so-hard-to-please Sasuke to come with him? Sasuke's 'uncle' convinced him to.

While Itachi was away, Obito –Sasuke's 'uncle' had been supporting him, which earned him Sasuke's hard-to-find trust. In fact, Sasuke acts best around him. He treats Obito as if he is his father… which Itachi isn't in favor of, seeing Obito as a bad influence to Sasuke. But what's really happening with the Uchihas' complicated lives –Sakura doesn't know. To Sasuke, it's as if Sakura is a mere accessory. Not only does he not show affection, but he also doesn't show care to her. He doesn't tell her anything about his life and plans. On his point of view, she doesn't need to know. Or rather, she doesn't deserve to know.

Sakura realizes all this, and is hurt of Sasuke's cold and dark demeanor around her. But because she loves him, she does not and cannot bring herself to hate him… even when she knows it isn't right. Sasuke's unfair. Sakura gives him so much yet he gives too little, if not nothing at all. Sakura lowered her head at this thought, looking away from her reflection. Moments after, she hears light footsteps and notices a shadow creeping over her own. The shadow forms a bulky circle atop –perhaps the shadow of an umbrella.

"Sakura-chan," a rather shrill voice uttered.
"Hinata…" Sakura remarked, turning to the mesmerizingly beautiful blue-haired girl.

Sakura had always admired Hinata's beauty, and how kind and caring she is… especially to her. Hinata had been in love with Naruto since they were only children, and she is very well aware of Naruto's feelings for Sakura. That would have been enough motive for her to hate Sakura –just as Ino does. But despite that, she does not, which makes Sakura happy.

"We can go home together, if you like," she generously offered, holding on to her umbrella with her right hand while holding her school bag with her left.
"Hinata…" Sakura whispered as if to herself, before nodding with a "yes."

The two walked through the city side-by-side under one umbrella. Their houses are on the same direction, so there was no problem to walk together. On their way, however, the two stop to visit a drugstore after Hinata received a phone call from one of her house helpers. Apparently, she needed to pick up a few things before going home and rushed with Sakura to the nearest snack store –a drugstore across the street they were walking on. Shortly after entering, Hinata disappeared to the snacks section, leaving Sakura standing near the counter, watching as the cashier checks out a woman's baggage. She bought a pack of sanitary napkins, and as if reminded of something, Sakura started to worry. It had been two months and yet she still hasn't received her period.

"Is something bothering you, Sakura-chan?" Hinata asked, as if reading the pink-headed girl's mind.
"Oh, it's nothing." Sakura lied; her eyes explored, catching the glimpse of plastic bags Hinata was now carrying.
Something was off. Not only is it concerning her health… she could be pregnant! But how? Sakura narrowed her eyes in deep thought.
"Hinata, you wait outside. I'll just get something."

After receiving Hinata's approval, Sakura scanned for what she needed. Surrendering to the store's enormous size, Sakura approached the saleswoman.
"Excuse me, can I get a pregnancy tester?"
The saleswoman smiled and gestured toward a stack of pregnancy testers. Sakura nodded thanks and purchased a pack at the counter, then reunited with Hinata.

Hinata glanced down at the plastic bag Sakura was now carrying. She could recognize the letters which spelled "pregnancy tester" faintly on the box cover within the plastic. She looked at Sakura curiously, asking, "what did you buy, Sakura-chan?" To which Sakura replies, trying to pull a fast one, "oh, it's for my neighbor. She texted me to buy one for her."
Hinata smiled to her, as if relieved to hear her response. "Oh, I see!" Sakura felt guilt. Hinata must have been worried for her. Of course, she couldn't tell Hinata that the test is indeed for her own use. Why did Sakura even decide to buy such a thing? She was troubled, surely.

Sakura arrived at her house very cautious. Of course, she didn't want her parents to see the pregnancy tester. She was rather defensive… Whenever her father or mother would inquire about her day, she would stammer –expressing guilt, or rather fear. Feeling uneasy about the situation, Sakura skipped dinner that same night and locked herself inside her bedroom, seated at the edge of her bed. She had been staring at the box of the pregnancy tester she had just bought, afraid to find out the result… once she finally takes the test. She couldn't help but wonder… is it really possible? She couldn't recall any time that could have caused her this. As far as she remembers, she is still a virgin. Unless… she only can't recall.

After thinking deeply for a while, Sakura's face grew pale. She covered her mouth with her trembling hands, realizing a possible cause. She bit her lip and grabbed the pregnancy tester to finally calm herself down… hopefully. For long minutes, Sakura lied down on her bed, holding on to the tester, daring not to check the result. Carefully, she sat up and slowly peaked at the tester.

…

"No… way…"
Sakura's voice shook her hands were trembling, dropping the tester on the bed. At that moment, tears of fear… and anxiety rolled down her soft cheeks. The tester revealed two lines… She's pregnant! Sakura was then very fearful. To think that soon, she would become a mother? Anyone of Sakura's age would tremble. But what was more fearsome was having to tell the people around her. What would her parents think? Her friends?

But what bothered her the most… was Sasuke.

He couldn't do as much as to pay attention to her. What more now that he's going to face the responsibilities of a father? Sakura was afraid –afraid to find out what he would say. With all these thoughts in mind, Sakura cried herself to sleep, clenching the tester, pushing it close to her chest.

For weeks, Sakura remained sickly, her mind filled with thoughts of fear. Nobody could interact with her properly. She would either ignore them or respond ambiguously. She would skip meals and lock herself in her room often, in a state of extreme confusion. And Sasuke? He came back already. But the uncaring person he is, he didn't worry for her at all. Her parents were worried, of course. But Sakura's responses weren't any different.

Eventually, Sakura caught the attention of Konoha High's school principal –Tsunade Senju. Around three weeks since Sakura 'found out', Tsunade called for her to her office.

"Lady Tsunade, Ms. Haruno is here, as you've asked." Shizune, Tsunade's right hand woman, announced at the doorway to the principal's office. Nodding in approval, Tsunade watched as Sakura, place and very sickly, walked into her office.

"Sakura, what's wrong?" Tsunade, the straight-forward woman that she is, asked directly as Sakura shook her head in response. Tsunade knit her eyebrows in disbelief. Coldly, she spoke, "don't lie to me." Sakura held tightly on to her shoulders, biting her lip, attempting to halt her weeping. She was afraid. Who wouldn't be? Anyone would tremble, lying to the Slug Princess Tsunade Senju.

Sensing Sakura's unusual display of fear, Tsunade sighed and calmed herself down. In a softer voice, she said, "don't be afraid. Whatever it is, we can fix it, Sakura." After a period of silence, Sakura spoke in a trembling voice, "Lady… Tsunade…" She continued, gripping the edge of her skirt. "I– I'm–"

"What is it, Sakura?" Sakura bit her lip.

"I'm pregnant."

Tada! Hope it's alright. Please review! :D

I've actually finished the second chapter, but I want to hear some reviews first! ^^