So, I'm actually attempting at another story while cleaning up my other stories. Mind you, I wrote those stories about five years ago so there's going to be serious changes. I had this insane urge to write and hopefully it sparks some interests among readers. Here we go!
Summary: She made my skin crawl whenever she was in my vicinity. She was a whole new person, someone I didn't even know. She was an enigma and I hated it. I planned on breaking down every single one of her walls. I was going to find out just whom Sakura Haruno was.
Rushing from room to room in the hospital and fulfilling the demands of each needy patient was all a blur to me. The only thing on my mind at that moment in time was that they were back. I pumped as much chakra as I could into my current patient. Kneading his bones back together and restoring the flesh that was brutally torn apart was an easy task. I gave my patient a sincere smile and assured him he would be released in a day or two.
The war had ended. Obito and Madara were finally removed from the world. It was anything but an easy task to eliminate them. Naruto was on the verge of unconsciousness when Sasuke stepped into the battle. Obito was defeated by Naruto's hands before he let darkness overcome him and Sasuke defeated Madara with much effort before he too blacked out. I was on the battlefield as well watching from afar while I healed as many people as I could. When I saw both of them fall I ran to the scene in a blink of an eye. Once I healed their major wounds assuring them that they were out of danger, I ordered a pair of medics to escort their bodies back to the village. I had to stay on the battlefield to make sure everyone else made it out safely.
Later on it was reported that Obito's and Madara's bodies were found and disposed of. No one had to worry about their reign again. I swiftly walked through the blank and dull hallways of the hospital. I started down at the light blue tiled floor pondering what my next move would be. I knew for sure I wasn't going to face my ex teammate. There was no way in hell I was going to give him the time of the day. Not for a couple months that is. Luckily Naruto and him were in separate rooms.
I turned the brass doorknob and peeked my head into the room. I saw the bush of sunshine colored hair resting upon the hospital pillow and silently walked in. I grabbed a chair from the corner and brought it over to his bedside. I took this time to observe him. A distinct and defined jaw and bone structure along with his glowing tan skin was almost breath taking. He certainly evolved into a fine specimen. Finally his eyes gradually fluttered open and adjusted to the bright lighting in the room. His endless ocean blue eyes rested on myself and I couldn't help but smile.
Naruto and I have gotten inseparably close in the past couple of years. He was by my side through every tragedy and every accomplishment that occurred in my life. He knew exactly how it felt to be abandoned by your own teammate. He knew what it felt like to lose someone so close to you. We were always there for each other no matter what. He watched me evolve into the kunoichi I am today and I've watched him grow into the best ninja ever. I quickly abandoned the chair and gave my best friend a bone-crushing hug.
"I'm so happy you're safe."
"I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for this beautiful and amazingly talented medic." He wiggled his eyebrows in a suggestive manner and I couldn't suppress my laughter. I really was incredibly worried. I've built up walls so long and high that it would blow the wall of china out of the water. There were few people that have climbed over these walls and into my heart. I wish I could be as emotionally vacant as him but truth was I just didn't have it in me. I learned my lesson though. I no longer welcomed newcomers into my life with open arms and I was happy that way. I had everything I needed and I didn't plan on letting anyone ruin that.
"Where's Sasuke? Did he make it out? Is he okay?" I was bombarded with the numerous questions I was dreading to answer. I said with apparent disgust,
"Sasuke's here, I heard he's fine but I haven't checked on him myself so I can't really say how he's doing." He just stared at me with those bottomless blue eyes and this comforting expression. He knew I didn't want to see him and he knew I wasn't planning on visiting anytime soon.
"You'll be able to get out of here in a day or two and I'll check up on you to make sure you're healing well."
"I'm going to try and get out tomorrow, you know hospitals aren't really my thing and I have tons of training to do! I can't wait to see everyone and train with them," I chuckled to myself. He just woke up and he was already planning on going back to training. I gathered my things and got ready to leave, as I was halfway out the door I looked back and smiled warmly at my patient.
"I'm glad you're safe Naruto." He looked at me for a second and then smiled at me sincerely and said,
"I'm glad to be back Sak."
The next day was beautiful out. I could feel the heat on my head through my straw hat. It was my day off and I wanted to enjoy the weather. I had on a pair of glittery jelly sandals and a mid thigh white sundress with sunflowers on them accompanied by a light shade of purple eye shadow to accent my emerald green eyes along with eyeliner and mascara. Walking around the farmer's market was a circus. More people were staring at me than usual and I grew suspicious. I heard the faint whispers of a conversation and felt my blood boil.
"Did you hear? He's back. The last Uchiha boy is back."
"I heard he plans on finding a bride as soon as possible and starting a family."
"Who do you think he'll choose? That Haruno girl?"
"I actually heard he already a bride and it was that female team mate he brought back with him."
"That red headed girl? She's much too flashy for him."
"I doubt that Haruno girl will take him, that boy is incapable of love and she's too sweet for a damaged person like him."
I grabbed my groceries and power walked through the crowd with blinding speed. I hated it. I hated the gossip of the civilians. They knew nothing about my teammates or me. It infuriated me to overhear the assumptions of these ignorant human beings. I made my way to my apartment and almost broke off the door in a blinding rage. I stepped into my house and sat on one of the stools and took a deep breath. I couldn't let these miniscule nuisances get to me. I unpacked my groceries and put them in their rightful places.
My house was everything I wanted it to be. I moved out of my parent's house a couple years ago to get a feel of being independent. It was a two-floor apartment and was quite spacious. The first floor contained a living room with two matching couches facing each other with a coffee table in the middle and a bookshelf against the wall, a kitchen with an island with a dark marble top in the middle and a couple bar stools, a dining room with a table and tatami mats for seats and two bathrooms. On the second floor were seven bedrooms and two bathrooms. All the floors were beautiful hardwood floors and the walls were single shaded colors and there were several beautiful plants and flowers around the house. It was a relaxing setting and that's what I needed.
As I finished putting my groceries away I heard the door open and saw my roommate make his way into the kitchen.
"I told you I'd get out early!" I ran and tackled him to the ground.
"Naruto! You dummy! You need to be more careful. You can't put too much strain on yourself, you just got out of the hospital which means no training this week, promise?"
"Awh c'mon Sak! What am I supposed this entire week if I can't even train?"
"Doctors order Naruto! Now promise me you won't train for the rest of the week!"
"Fine fine fine, I promise." I gave him one more bear hug before I helped him back on his feet. If I was 12 I probably would be mortified at the idea of living with Naruto but being 20 now and living with him was the most fun and best decisions I've ever made. There were some ground rules, face it, if there weren't both of us would be obese from the ramen intake and our house would be known as the new wasteland. Naruto could keep his room as dirty as he wanted but the rest of the house had to stay spotless and we could only have ramen once a week. He was reluctant to agree to the ramen part but I got him to budge when I gave him my puppy dog eyes. Before we could really sit down and talk there was a knock at the door and we both scurried to answer it. An anbu appeared before us and said,
"The hokage requires Sakura Haruno and Naruto Uzamaki for a meeting immediately." And with that the anbu disappeared in a cloud of smoke and Naruto and I used the rooftops to get to the tower. We climbed the stairs quickly with anticipation and knocked on the door. We heard a faint 'enter' and followed orders. I felt my heart sink into my stomach as I saw the person I was trying so hard to avoid along with his three other teammates.
"Teme! You're okay!" Naruto tackled Sasuke to the ground and both took part in a friendly banter. I refused to look at him I stared at my sensei with cold eyes hoping she'd understand the silent hint that I would do anything to get away from him.
"Naruto, enough! We're here to discuss the arrangements of Team Hebi." I could feel a lump forming in my throat. I knew I wasn't going to like any of these arrangements and I was ready to make a run for it.
"Sasuke Uchiha you have committed several crimes and because of that I can't let you live alone and without punishment nonetheless. You and your teammates will carry the rank of a genin and only perform C and D rank missions and nothing above it for a year. If you disturb the peace or harm an innocent individual you will be imprisoned along with your teammates, do I make myself clear?
"C and D rank missions?! That's practically doing chores for other people. We are much more capable and skilled. I'm not wasting my talent on useless missions!" Karin and Suigetsu took turns arguing with the hokage until Sasuke threw them one of his 'cut the shit' glares and they immediately shut up. Pinching the bridge of her nose, Tsunade let out a deep sigh indicating her apparent annoyance with Team Hebi.
"As for living arrangements Team Hebi will live with Naruto and Sakura until Team Hebi can afford to buy their own place."
So there it is! Tell me what you guys think and if you have any suggestions! (: