(A/N) Hello guys ~ this is my first ever fanfiction – well, not really, but the first one I wrote hasn't been updated in months. xD Anyways, I'm sorry but I'm not a very professional writer. I'm not that good in exhibiting emotions through writing, especially humor – I CANNOT WRITE HUMOR; no, no, no, no, no. I am also trying my best to keep everyone in character – that is of course if I want them to. There will be some minor *cough*major*cough* changes to some of our characters. I'm sorry. x))) But I am trying my best. So have fun and maybe review? Lalalalala ~

Btw, I'm also keeping this fic Sakura-centered. All will be narrated in Sakura's point of view.

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto. If I did… well… crazy things would've happened… crazy things…

Would you choose me?

Prologue

Nature sure looks beautiful today. The sky looks calm, the wind blows majestically and it looks like the trees are dancing to it. It's such a wonderful day and I am so happy. It seems like Mother Nature organized this as my early birthday present. Ah, such a peaceful sight.

"Sakura!" the booming voice of my obnoxiously loud best friend snapped me out of my thoughts. Sigh, so much for 'peaceful'.

"Hmm?" I replied, to lazy to even open my mouth to say a word.

"Geez, Sakura. I was asking you what we're going to present for music class on Monday!"

I raised an eyebrow at her, "Ino, can't you ask me tomorrow?"

"Forehead, we need to practice NOW. It's your birthday tomorrow and we have to enjoy it to the max~"

"Wow, you're really looking forward to my birthday celebration, huh?" Ino rolled her eyes at me. I sighed, "Fine, fine. How about Give it Up[*]?"

"Ooh, great idea, Forehead. Come by my house later and we'll practice it, okay?"

"Kk," I replied just as the bell rang. I grabbed my things and headed out to my locker.

A note fell out of my locker as soon as I opened it. I quickly recognized the handwriting.

"Sakura, meet me by the cherry blossom tree in the center of the park as soon as you're out of school."

Concern quickly washed over me. He wouldn't leave me a note like this if something serious hadn't happened. I shut my locker close and ran out. I have to get there quickly, and I still have to go to Ino's later.

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As soon as the cherry blossom tree was in my sight, I slowed down my pace. He was already there.

"Hi, Sasuke. What's wrong?" I asked as he looked at me dead in the eye.

"Hn," he shut his eyes close and patted on the spot next to him, indicating for me to sit down. I did just that and hugged my knees.

"I'm leaving for Tokyo tomorrow," he blurted out.

Wait – what? He's leaving? Tomorrow? For Tokyo? On my birthday? Please tell me that I'm just having a terrible nightmare. Please tell me that this is just one silly prank. Please, please, please…

"Why didn't you tell me earlier?" I hugged my knees tighter and buried my head in them.

"I'd figure the dobe would tell you." What? He doesn't even have the heart to tell me personally?

"Do you have to?"

"I have no choice," I wonder. If he could choose, would he have chosen me? "Father is making me do it."

Now tears were streaming down my cheeks. I tried my best to push them back – I swear I did – but I couldn't help it. Now Sasuke will think that I am weak and helpless and –

"Hn, annoying." There it goes. Annoying. That word, it hurts.

After three minutes of uncomfortable silence, I roughly wiped the tears off my cheeks. He has been looking at me all this time. I held his gaze, and gave him the warmest smile I have in store. It looks like he was taken aback by my action for a while, but after a few seconds he smirked at me.

I stood up and rubbed the 'dust' off my skirt. "I guess I should be going. I need to practice with Ino. And I guess you should be preparing too. Bye, Sasuke."

Before I could step away from him, he grabbed my wrist and pulled me close to him. "I'll… miss you," he whispered to me. I wanted to cry again but I fought back. I nodded and he gently let go.

I didn't turn back to look at him but I manage to say, "Remember to always text Naruto. He'll be the one to tell us everything." And with that said, I started to leave.

"Annoying." I stiffened. Annoying. Sakura is still annoying. I will never meet up his expectations. Maybe it would be best if he was out of my life.

I didn't want to practice with Ino. I want to cry and lie down and maybe not wake up for an eternity. He's leaving. On my birthday. He didn't even greet me. I feel like I was going to collapse. I can't… I just can't…

I gloomily knocked on Ino's door and I looked at my feet, my bangs covering my face. The door swung open.

"Hi, forehead! I – Sakura! What's wrong?" I hear concern quickly wash over her voice. She lead me in and made me sit.

"I-Ino… Sasuke… He… He's…" I stopped talking and sobbed loudly. Ino hugged me and I buried my head in her shoulder. I sobbed even louder. She patted my back in a comforting manner. "I just wonder… If he had the choice, would he have chosen me?"

Ino smiled at me, "We believe he would. Now, I'll make you some hot coco, okay?" I nodded and she went to the kitchen.

This is going to be a long night.

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My eyes fluttered open as sunlight hit my face. Oh, Kami, why did I have to wake up? Couldn't have I died in my sleep? I sighed and pulled out random clothes from my closet. I don't really care how I look now. I walked into the bathroom to have a refreshing bath and maybe wash all the problems away.

The moment I stepped out of my room, a sweet scent filled my nostrils. I went down stairs to see what that sweet smell was.

"That's odd," I muttered to myself. The lights were off. I walked over to the light switch and as I turned around, I was greeted by a sight I was not expecting to see.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAKURAAAAAA!" It's my fourteenth birthday. I completely forgot. My friends… they're all here. Except him. I gave a sad smile and Naruto stepped out and handed me a small box. There was a note on it – it was Sasuke's handwriting.

"Hn. You're annoying. But, happy birthday."

I wanted to cry again. He remembered my birthday. But did he have to include that word? I wanted to break down. I opened the box. It was a beautiful necklace with a cherry blossom pendant. I gripped it tight.

"Come on, Sakura! You have to taste the cake! It's simply divine!" Ino quickly said to divert me out of my thoughts. I smiled gratefully at her.

"So let the party BEGIN!" Naruto shouted and everybody cheered! This might not be the best birthday ever, but it surely isn't the worst. I couldn't wish for better friends. They all cared for me. They're the best.

But… how would we go on with our lives now? Sasuke's our friend, and he's in Tokyo now. How would we adjust? Especially Naruto, they are best friends. Gah, I was too selfish. I was only thinking about myself. I guess I should just enjoy my day with the coolest friends in the world. Sigh.

(A/N) I know. It's crappy and short. I'm so so sorrrrrry D': I'll try better next time ~ I'm just an amateur writer, after all.

*Give it Up by Elizabeth Gillies and Ariana Grande. Listen to it! :D