Obstacles of love
I don't own Naruto nor it's characters
Chapter 1: Unexpected encounter
The Uchiha survivor leaned over the bridge, in a thinking position possibly. He reluctantly tried to ignore the familiar chakra presence getting close by.
I can never tell her. He thought. She obviously deserves better than me. Those bright smiles, flashy emerald eyes. What is wrong with me? Is it some kind of genjutsu? No.
The wind swayed his raven spikes, as the bright sun shimmered his blue highlights.
Just tell her! His inner argued. You know she's still in love with you.
Damn the Uchiha pride! Just lose it for a day. oh oh Here she comes. Say hello, somethin' nice.
The pink-haired teen walked towards Team 7's usual meeting site. One glance at the punctual heartthrob-Uchiha Sasuke, her pale cheeks were masked with a triple-layer of pink blush. He is not that oblivious not to notice it and couldn't stop the proud smirk tugging at the corner of his thin lips. Told you she still loved you. His inner said.
As the Cherry Blossom of Konoha approached the Uchiha prodigy, she could've sworn by just staring at his perfect posture, she was going to an extreme epistaxis.
His spiky raven hair, the chiseled teenage face, pale skin and the… Wait up girl! Her inner said sounding alarmed.
What? Is it my hair, my dress? What is it?
Nothin' like that. Is our Sasu-kun wearing Axe? Damn look a that hotty. I suddenly wish rape was legal now!
Shut up! How could you say such a thing.
Someone else might say it to. Okay, make a move Blossom. Not so talkative, say something simple, nice and not too cheery. Remember he even thinks you're more annoying than the blonde. Both of them. Now, she was listening to her inner. Oh, and fix your bangs a bit.
The Uchiha, on the other hand regained his posture and stared at an empty space, not so empty, anymore because it suddenly reminds him of her.
The frail pink petals swaying slowly in the air like in a dance, some floating above the clear fresh stream below the bridge.
"H-Hi Sasuke-k-kun." Sakura greeted him, her head down. She obviously didn't listen to her inner's advice. The pink-haired Kunoichi didn't want to get hurt by the Uchiha's insults, calling her annoying.
Now at the age of fourteen, Team 7 were all chuunin, still growing physically, mentally, and also in strength.
Sasuke, fortunately slaughtered his pitiful brother 6 months ago. While on a mission by Lady Tsunade. He was partly pissed that his brother was already weakened down by an illness and lost of sight, so the Uchiha kid just took it as a perfect opportunity to end the source of his nightmares and haunt. Itachi Uchiha the one he truly despised with a passion.
Now, if only he could find the snake pedophile and annihilate for good. Something ore rather someone else kept him from doing so.
Her strawberry fragrance stole his nose, for a moment, he felt like inhaling it over and over again. But that damn pride kept his so high above.
"Hn. Sakura." He finally greeted her back, his deep, yet velvety voice startled her a bit.
Damn! That guy embraces puberty. His voice is almost deeper than my own father's. Sakura was impressed, yet embarrassed that she still didn't grow out bigger breasts. But the curves sure graced her body. She was taller now, but not taller than the Uchiha and the hyper blonde.
She was probably a few inches shorter. About, near the Uchiha's shoulder.
Glad someone takes puberty as a friend. Her inner commented.
What? You're the one complaining about excessive cramps.
Whatever. If only Tsunade-shishou could give us her secret to those breasts. Her inner mocked pointing at her breasts.
You're soounding like a sexually active… s-slut! Sakura shoved her inner aside and focused on the most wanted boy, guy, whatever he is. He sure has grown. She thought.
Her emerald orbs glittered at the sight of him.
The silence was becoming unbearable. It was surprisingly killing the Uchiha too, he was used to her talking about random crap and how she didn't get to fix her hair just because she wanted to be here on time. Uncomfortably, he breaks it.
"So, How've been doing late Sakura?" Heasked, his gaze never leaving the stream.
"F-fine. Y-you?" Great! Now you're sounding like cute Hinata-chan. Stop stealing people's characters.
"Hn." He still had his onyx orbs on the stream staring at the blossoms.
Half an hour passed in an awkward silense, both glancing repeatedly at each other every second.
Where the hell is Kakashi-sensei?1 Inner Sakura complained. Save me from this awkward silence. Even Naruto can come now. I'm scared.
"You wanna… umm… train a little until they arrive?" She asked hopeful. Sasuke noticed her hopeful eyes and muttered a 'whatever' under his breath. He turned his heel and walked her, hands in his pockets. A faint wind lifted the bottom of his shirt a little, reveiling a shorter gray undershirt and a toned stomach.
That didn't go unoticed by Sakura as her blush doubled.
They walked towards the training grounds together side by side. Sasuke noticed it was kind of hot and didn't want his hands to get sweaty. He brought them out to feel the fresh air outside. Their hands brushed against one another and they blushed looking away. They noticed some ninjas rushing quite too rapidly, then shrugged it aside.
They soon arrived at the training grounds and just stood there not moving, not saying a word. Sasuke was the first one to move, he simply grabbed her hand and pulled her behind a thick blossoming cherry tree. She blushed then asked herself what was wrong with him.
"Sas-" She didn't finish, when his hand made contact over her mouth.
"Shh.." he hushed her. "Someone's here. I think it's an enemy."
She did what she was told, then felt the enemy's chakra approaching. Sasuke pulled out a kunai and Sakura took note of a line of very thin thread wrapped around his hand. It was so transparent, and thin, it was almost invisible.
Sasuke quickly jumped over the tree with Sakura in his arms, she was startled at first, then noticed that four ponty kunais replaced the spot where her head was.
Sasuke saved her gain. Panic shook through her as a dangerous chakra became close to them. "Sasuke, let's get outta here." Sakura whispered. "I'm…" Don't start crying like a big baby in front of Sasuke-kun. He'll think you're too weak and let the enemy kill you.
"No." He said simply, his eyes turning a crimson color, sharingan swirling.
"B-but what if…" She stopped. Looking away, she felt weak again.
"You wanted to train right. So this is the perfect opportunity to test your strength." He smirked and dropped themselves off the tree to surprise the opponent.
"Well well, if it isn't Sasuke-kun." A male voice said. "Sorry to bother you or your little girlfriend. But I came here to retreive what's mine. You will come to me." He smirked evilly and eyed Sakura, undressing her with his eyes.
"What the fuck do you want? Who the hell are you?" Sasuke asked, a bit of anger in his
voice. Sasuke absentmindedly gripped Sakura's waist tighter since their descent from the
tree. She blushed a bit and fixed at the intruder.
"You mean you don't remember." The enemy asked again. "How could you forget these."
The male stepped away from the strong shade of the tree and showed his long fangs.
Sasuke tensed at the sight of the snake himself. "Orochimaru." He said through gritted
teeth. Sakura suddenly remembered the day in the forest of death. The snake biting
Sasuke and no… the curse mark.
"Sakura. Go. Run now." He ordered, but she quickly pulled away from him and stared at
him before throwing herself at him I a hug. "Sakura-"
"No, Sasuke-kun, we can do this. Together." She fought back the tears running down her cheeks.
"Sorry to break your little romantic scnene, but I have serious things to do."
Orochimaru's neck stretched out in a hasty attempt to bite the Uchiha again on the other side of his neck. Wasn't one enough? I gotta save Sasuke even if he can do it himself. But he might take it the other way.
Sakura stepped in front of Sasuke, then felt a sharp pain at her throat. She yelled at the feeling of sharp fangs plunging down her neck aside her throat. Her bright emerald orbs widened and tears began to fall out uncontrollably down her cheeks. Her voice was caught in her throat now. The long pointy fangs sinking down her soft pale flesh reaching a deep peak. He reluctantly removed his head tasting a bit of cherries. "You taste so sweet. But I wasn't really aiming for you. But two is better than one, my time here is done." He disappeared in a blaze. His deep chuckle fainting with him.
Sakura fell backwards, Sasuke caught her in time and stared at her shaken state.
"Sa-Sak-Saku-Sakura." Sasuke didn't know what to do. Sakura was going to face the same as he, she was going to suffer because of him.
Why couldn't I protect her? Why?
"Sasuke-kuuuuun." Her voice became weak and she lost consciousness.
Was she going to die from the curse seal?
Here goes chapter one. Might be a little too short but I'll try to make the next chapters longer. Please review. This is my first fanfic and the idea was stuck in my head for so long.