I wrote this when I was working on my one shot that will hopefully be posted soon. This takes place after the time skip. Summary: Sakura reflects on her past and gives up on Sasuke. Don't kill me, SasuSaku fans!

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It finally sunk in.

The fact that you don't like me.

Forget that.

The fact that you loathe me.

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I look back.

You never looked at me in content.

Or in relaxation for that matter.

Just in hatred.

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Was I too happy?

Was it the way I looked?

Did I annoy you?

Were you blinded with your own past?

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I have been chasing you for years.

First at the academy,

Then in our genin team,

And now to take you back.

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But now I'm able to let you go.

Just seeing you with the intent to kill in your eyes,

Sprinting to me,

Chidori in hand.

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I thank you for inspiring me to become stronger.

Making me push myself,

To try to grasp your attention.

But that doesn't matter anymore.

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I acknowledge you as a teammate no more.

I will chase you as a squealing girl no more.

I love you no more.

We will stand on equal ground.

As rivals.