I Forgive but Don't Forget

Disclaimer: I DON'T own Naruto!

This is dedicated to all you fans of the couple SakuraxGaara. I particularly like SasukexSakura the best though. It's short and sweet, I hope you like it!

This one is rated M… so you could only guess what might be in it… don't take chances if you don't like it!

At first I was just going to have this as a one shot… but I might change my mind. Ok no use of saying that, I DID change my mind.

Sakura's POV

"Hey, Sakura-chan!" Naruto yelled, running over to me with Kiba. "Tsunade wants you; I think she has a mission with something that has to do with the Sand Village. You should go to her right away."

"Ok, I will."

"Oh, and I was just with Hinata and she told me to tell you that she said hi… I think," Kiba said.

I smiled, me and Hinata turned out to be best friends over the past couples years. "Tell her I said hi, I might not have a chance because I probably have a mission right now," I shrugged, "talk to you guys later ok?"

They nodded and I went to see Tsunade.

"Hello Sakura, you may come in," Tsunade said when I knocked on the door. She had loads of paper on her desk. "I am assigning you a mission to help The Sand Village. They have been having problems lately with Rogue Ninja. You can bring someone with you to help too."

"No thanks, I can do that myself. No trouble at all," I said, "How is Gaara doing over their? Is he handling everything well?"

"Of course he is. He has just been busy so he requested a good medical ninja's help. Some of the ninja have been hurt. I guess they are a bit strong. I bet my star pupil will do great there right?" Tsunade said with a grin.

"Yes, of course." I replied. Being under Tsunade was my best choice. I can help everyone a lot more than when I was a genin. "I guess I will be on my way."

"Sakura! Thank god you are here!" Temari yelled hugging her. She was also a really good friend of mine. Complete with Kankuro and the Kazekage himself, Gaara. "Those damn rogue ninja are

insane! They hurt Kankuro really bad; we need you to heal him ASAP!" Temari gasped, "You look stronger than last time I saw you."

"Well, the last time I saw you I swear it was like a year ago," I joked. Although it probably wasn't even the best time to joke around. "So show me to Kankuro!"

She brought me to a quiet room that had a lot of plants around inside. Kankuro lay on a small bed. He was bruised, and had a ton of cuts all over his body. One huge gash on his stomach that I would have to heal right away. Too much blood loss wasn't good. How long ago did he get hurt? I wondered.

He was asleep while I healed the worse of the injuries. When he became conscious he said, "Sakura? Wow isn't this the second time you have healed me now?"

I saw him try to smile, but it hurt him to much with all the bruises on his face. "Yeah I think you definitely owe me now! Just kidding Kankuro, this is what friends do." I laughed. It felt really good to be in the Sand Village again. I got a homey feeling here. I finished healing, although some of the injuries had to heal on there own, especially the huge gash that was still bleeding a little. It went all the way across his stomach. "Be careful now, you don't want me healing you a third time now do we?" I asked with a little grin.

"Yeah yeah, no worries there. I doubt Temari will let me go anywhere without help by my side now," he said, "I feel like I can't help anymore. I am probably dead weight."

He frowned and I was getting a bit sad by his look, "Your bringing me to the dumps, stop getting me depressed! You are NOT dead weight!"

I felt the aura around him lighten. I was cheering him up, and happy to do so. Temari came into the room again seeing Kankuro awake and looking much better. "You are amazing Sakura," she said. I smiled as thanks.

I walked out of the room leaving the two of them alone. I decided to go for a walk outside; maybe someone else would need my help. I waved to all the people who were familiar to me. Then I saw a guy with red hair and a calabash gourd on his back. I knew then exactly who it was.

"Hey Gaara!" I got his attention and ran up to him. "I've missed you. How have you been?"

He replied with a little smile, "I am doing fine. I heard you healed Kankuro, thank you Sakura." I was now walking along side him. He was so close to me and I could feel the heat coming off his slightly pale skin. He had a tone body and- why was I thinking of him this way? It was shocking to think of that. I always thought of Sasuke if I ever wanted to be close to someone… I would imagine him being the one. I haven't seen him for almost four years though.

"It wasn't a problem, your brother is a good friend," I said sweetly. I really wanted to hold his hand that was swinging at his side as he walked. That would be awkward. I almost couldn't help myself and I swiftly touched his hand before I brought it back. I turned my face to look at the

stores and houses to hide my blush. When I looked back at Gaara, he was looking into my eyes. They locked on to each other, but Gaara broke it a few moments later.

"So, how have you been?" he asked me.

"Oh the usual I guess," I replied with a sigh. Except for the fact that I have gotten these new feelings towards you which I really can't explain.

"What's the usual?" Gaara asked looking at me again, questioning.

"You know, the missions, working at the hospital, helping Tsunade, and things like that," I said, trying to sound calm. Although I was starting to shake inside.

"Oh I see. How about the part in trying to find Sasuke? I heard you haven't tried to search for him in a little over a year." Why was he interested in Sasuke? Last time I checked he didn't care if he was alive or dead.

"Uh, well we almost, I guess you could say we gave up for now," I told him, "I don't like him like I used to when we were genin. Everything has changed now." He became silent.

"Well I got to go; I'm guessing you are sleeping the night? If so I will see you tomorrow." He glanced at me and started walking in the opposite direction.

"Yep, I am staying the night," I said knowing perfectly well he didn't hear me. "And I am hoping to see you tomorrow." Or maybe even later in the day perhaps?

I was asked by some of the Sand Shinobi to heal more of the wounded. It took quite a bit of my day and I was exhausted when I was showed to my room. It was small but fairly cozy. It was wonderful; I even got my own bathroom.

"I guess I could take a shower," I said to myself. I took my clothes off and hopped inside the falling water. My hair was actually growing longer past my shoulders. Not as long as it was before, but I might decide to let it grow. I loved having the long silky hair to brush now and then.

I made the water really warm, and I felt myself drift away. Not sleeping, but just thinking. I wonder where Gaara is… I wish I could be with im right now, maybe even in the shower with him. What was I thinking? That was out of nowhere, but when I thought it over the more I actually wanted him. It was making me lonesome. I wanted someone to care for me past a friend. I wanted someone to love and care for. Make love to. I was getting really antsy. I quickly washed my hair and scrubbed my skin before I got out of the steaming shower. I wrapped the… pink towel around my body? They actually gave me a cherry blossom pink towel for my stay… I smiled. I wouldn't doubt it was Temari, for healing her beloved brother though. It was still a nice thought.

I forgot to bring any extra clothes, but I saw a pair of pajama's sitting on an empty drawer. I put them on and slid into the bed sheets. Should I go out for a night walk? There could be a chance

of Gaara being there. No, what was I thinking. Gaara was probably doing Kazekage work or junk like that.

I was still thinking until I fell asleep, wondering what tomorrow was going to bring for me.

I woke up early in the morning, before sunrise. I was very tired, but I couldn't slack off on the mission to help the village out. Today I started making medicines for the Village, so when I leave for home they would have some.

"Do you have a record of the Rogue ninja that we've captured?" I heard a familiar voice ask.

"Yes Lord Kazekage. Out of these couple weeks alone we have captured nine of them. From this information I am guessing it is leading to the fact there is a large group working together on this. Who knows how many more there are."

"I agree. This isn't that bad though because of a lot of inexperience. We lost three that were high level jonin," Gaara said.

He sounds pretty busy. Maybe I could help them capture those other Rogue's? In a way that would make me get closer to him. In a way…

I finished making another vile of medicine, and went over by the guards surrounding the Village. I could probably catch some action.

"Hello Miss Haruno," a guy said standing beside me. I guess a lot of people know me around here.

"Hi. So have any came today this early in the morning?" I asked already knowing the answer but making conversation.

"Nope, and that's good that there are none of them here. Most likely later though."

I just stood there watching like a guard (No not exactly like one… just watching like one). I was about to head back when I saw a shadow in the corner of my eye. What the hell kind of Shinobi hides, but show their shadow while doing it? I quietly snuck over their, compressing my chakra so they wouldn't notice me coming. Apparently it was enough. The Shinobi threw a kunai at me that had a paper bomb attached to it. That was close but not he wasn't close enough.

I didn't want to destroy the Village or anything with my powerful attacks so I lead this guy outside the boundaries more. I didn't realize the traps around and my foot hit a string attached to a bomb. It exploded and I flew backwards.

"Yeah, your not so high and mighty now are you chick?"

My fall didn't hurt too badly, and I got up right away. I built chakra in my hand a hit the earth with a massive explosion of rock and sand. My thanks to Tsunade. Wait, why didn't anyone other than me notice him? Oh…no…

I was getting ganged up by a huge group of them. The guard that I talked to was told that they could shift breaks. He never did come back. Tch… and since when do they have breaks? I could tell that they were all Jonin.

"Oh yeah, sure there are only three jonin!" I yelled angry that they got that information wrong. I wasn't a match for them!

"You miscalculated little girl, now your going to be kidnapped," an ugly guy with scars all over his face said.

"Damn, I guess they got good tastes in woman though."

"You make me sick," I spat in his face. I punched again at the ground, but they knew it was coming. By my count there were now six jonin level Shinobi there.

Without realizing it, one of them grabbed me by my arms in and held them firmly to my back. Another was tying me up with a rope that was made of chakra. Great, there is no way of cutting that. Oh shit, I am getting kidnapped!

I screamed. In the end I was the one that was dead weight. Now I am just going to be in the way because one way or another I will be searched and rescued. That is if they even care or notice my absence.

"Why would you want to kidnap me?" I snapped.

A warm hand touched my shoulder, "You have amazing medical skills, Sakura."

I turned around to see the one face that was least expected, "Sasuke…"

"Surprised?" he smirked. I glared at him. What the fuck does he want with me? My medical skills? What for? He put a blind fold around my eyes. Everything went dark and I felt someone stick a needle in my skin. I was feeling drowsy and could barely make out any words people were saying.

"Just sleep now," I heard Sasuke say before I completely blacked out.

So how did you like it? Review and tell me what you thought! Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did writing it!

To be continued…