This story is a Fanfiction based on the Anime "Naruto"

I do not own this Anime or Manga in ANY way! This is merely something come up from my imagination! Also, i haven't written a fanfiction in a long while, so i spologize if my Writing isn't all that great. Enjoy the Fic!

Sakura sat on her bed, gazing out of her bedroom window into the Hazy night sky. Rain pounded lightly on the thin glass, leaving an echo of "thuds" inside her room. She sighed heavilly, with a slight pout. She'd always hated the rain. It had always made everyone dreary and depressed. And also sleepy! And sleep was the last thing she wanted to do. She was waiting on her friend, Ino, to arrive. They had planned to take a stroll around the Village, but she was afraid the rain would change their plans. She jumped nearly 5 feet off her bed, and fell backwards onto the floor with a loud "crash" followed by an "OWIIIEEEEE!" when the phone rang.

Sakura scrambled to her feet, picking up the reciever after the 3rd ring. She knew who it was calling her, and dreaded to hear what the person was to say.

"Hello?" She spoke into the reciever.

"Hey, Sakura. I'm REALLY sorry, but i'm afraid i can't go with you into the Village today. Mother says the storm isn't going to blow off for another 3 days. How about next weekend?" Ino spoke, sounding kind of worried, from the other end.

Sakura was right! Of course...but this time she wasn't happy about it. She loved being right, but not when it meant she had to give up Fun Time.

"Oh, that's okay Ino. I understand," Sakura replied, trying to hide the hurt in her voice. She failed miserably.

"Sakura, you know how easily i can get sick! And you too! I would never put you off, if it wasn't for good reason..." Ino whined.

Since when had Ino become so emotional? 'Maybe she's on her period...' Sakura thought with a sly chuckle. Ino must've heard her chuckle because there was an uneasy silence on Ino's end of the phone that lasted what seemed like hours to Sakura.

"Listen, Ino.." Sakura said, unable to handle the silence any longer," I know you're doing it for good reason, and that's fine! I promise! No harm done!"

"Alright...well...I'll be at home if you want someone to talk to?" Ino offered, sounding sympathetic.

'Geez, maybe she really IS on her rag...' Sakura thought, raising an eyebrow. She gazed up to look at her reflection in the large gold rimmed mirror, leaning against her Bedroom wall. She gazed at herself, looking herself up and down. She had grown alot, since when Sasuke and Naruto were Team 7 with her. She had matured by much. Her chest had developed quite nicely, so she thought. And she had gotten hips, which fit nicely with her slightly larger back end. She grinned sheepishly, blushing a bit. She liked the way she looked, and she knew most of the men in the Village did as well. She had even caught Kakashi sneaking a peak at her, every once in a while. She was now 18 years old, so Kakashi could see her as a nice wife now. Although she would never approve. She saw him more of a Father figure than anything.

"Sakura...?"

She shook her head a bit, realizing she was still on the phone with her Best friend. Now she blushed a brighter shade of red. She really DID look like a Cherry at that moment.

"Mm? Oh yeah, Ino. That's alright. I'll call you if i need anything. Bye."

She hung up the reciever and turned to gaze out the window. The sky had turned an ever greyer shade than before. She let out one last sigh, before turning toward her door and exiting the room, flicking off the lightswitch on her way out.

Since Sakura had turned 18, she began working in the Flower shop with Ino, to help pay for her rent on her new apartment. It was small, but cozy. She smiled to herself, gazing at the soft Marble white painted walls of the living room, and cream colored carpets. Her room wasn't at all different from when she was a child. Everything was still arranged in the same fashion. She even kept the same furniture, including the large mirror she had just been admiring herself in. She made her way into the Kitchen, and paused when she passed the Framed photo of Team 7, sitting on an End table, next to the Tan leather loveseat. She let her eyes fall onto Sasuke, and she felt a sad smile form across the features of her face. She slowly reached out a hand and traced the outline of the Uchiha with her index finger. "Sasuke-kun..." She whispered the males name with such a sad and heartwrenching voice, that had Naruto heard it, he would be whining in his usual fashion. Sakura couldn't help but feel distressed everytime she saw the Uchiha, and yet she still kept the photo of him.

She chuckled a little at the look on his face, and let her hand fall to her side. She finally managed to pull her eyes away from the portrait, and dragged herself into the small Kitchen, opening up one of the cupboards above the sink. She pulled out a bowl of instant Ramen, and shrugged. 'This will have to do, i suppose...'

She nearly dropped the substance, as a loud knock echoed from the Door and into the house. With a frustrated growl, Sakura turned to look at it, "Who is it?!" she demanded angrilly. "Sakura-chan! It's Naruto! Let me in! It's freezing out here!" came a whiney voice from behind the door. Sakura rolled her eyes and slammed down the Ramen onto the counter before making her way slowly toward the door. She had to let the boy suffer at least a little for disturbing her!

"Naruto, what are you doing here?" Sakura demanded heatedly, as she opened the door to see the poor boy soaked to the bone. He sniffled after sneezing and looked up at her with a weak smile. "Sakura-chan!" he said with a smile. She sighed, feeling bad for the Blonde, and moved out the way so he could come in. He did so, and she closed and locked the door as he took a seat on the Tan couch against the wall. "I came to tell you something important, Sakura," Naruto said suddenly, his voice becoming serious. She turned to face the boy, and new that he wouldn't have come out in this weather just to talk to her. He wasn't THAT stupid.

"What is it, then?" she asked, placing her hands on her hips impatiently. Naruto glared down at his feat and clenched his jaw, "...The Hokage told Kakashi and I not too long ago, that Sasuke has come back..." Sakura froze. Had she heard correctly? There was no way... He couldn't possibly have come back...could he?

"Are you certain...?" she finally managed to choke out. He merely nodded. Almost immediately, Sakura grabbed her coat and rushed out of the door. A startled Naruto stood up alarmed, and called out after the Pink-haired ninja, but gave up, knowing exactly what she was doing. She was going to try to find sasuke.