Sasuke Uchiha had just returned to Konaha. After three years, he was finally back and Naruto was the one that brought him back. Naruto had also been gone for three years. They were both eager to see Hinata and Sakura. Sasuke was told Sakura had an apartment now and was on his way to it. They'd met Kiba on their way back, so he'd been traveling with them. They were at the gate before, Sasuke left to find Sakura. At the gate, Naruto saw Hinata running to greet them. Naruto had his arms wide open ready for a hug or something. Hinata ran past him and hugged Kiba. Naruto was a little sad, since Hinata had the biggest crush on him when they were younger.

"Oh. Hey Naruto," said Hinata, "I didn't notice you, there."

"I thought you would have," mumbled Naruto.

"Why?" asked Kiba.

"She had a crush on me when we were younger and I thought she still would," replied Naruto.

"You didn't tell him," said Hinata, looking at Kiba, again.

"No," replied Kiba.

"Why?" asked Hinata.

"I didn't think it was important," replied Kiba.

"Tell him now. Please," said Hinata.

"Sure. Naruto," said Kiba.

"Yeah," replied Naruto.

"Hinata and I are dating now," replied Kiba.

"That explains so much," said Naruto, "Is Sakura dating anyone?"

"No," replied Kiba.

Naruto sighed with relief and looked like he was going to pass out.

"She's engaged," added Hinata.

"What?" yelled Naruto.

"She's engaged," said Kiba.

"To Gaara," added Hinata.

In a flash Naruto was gone. He knew Sasuke had been missing Sakura and what he was going to do. Meanwhile, Sasuke was on his way to Sakura's apartment. When he got to the door, Sakura was on her way in, as well. He went up to her and kissed her. Sakura's eyes were very wide. It was the kiss she wanted when she was younger. Now it was the kiss she didn't need. Naruto arrived while they were kissing. He pulled Sasuke away and outside. Sakura was blushing furiously, meaning she cheeks were bright red. Sasuke was a little angry.

"What did you do that for?" asked Sasuke.

"You can't kiss her," replied Naruto.

"Why?" asked Sasuke, annoyed.

"She's engaged," said Naruto.

"To who?" exclaimed Sasuke.

"Gaara," answered Naruto.

"How do you know?" asked Sasuke.

"Hinata told me," answered Naruto.

"I've got to go talk to her," said Sasuke, running back to Sakura's apartment.

Sakura was talking to Gaara. She hugged him and didn't notice Sasuke behind her.

"Sakura?" said Sasuke.

"Yeah," replied Sakura, turning to him.

"I didn't know that you were engaged when I...uh...you know," replied Sasuke.

"What did he do?" asked Gaara.

"He kissed me," replied Sakura, just above a whisper.

Gaara looked at her in disbelief for a second then shot Sasuke a death glare. When she returned his gaze with a truthful one. He held her tighter than before and Sasuke looked at the two with hurt eyes. Sakura had grown up to be a more beautiful and now he'd missed his chance. Sakura would never be his now. He just turned away and started to walk off. Sakura kissed Gaara's cheek and ran after him. She grabbed his arm and he froze. His skin was burning where her hand was and he looked down to her. Her big green eyes were pleading and her grip was almost unbreakable.

"Can we all talk? Later. You, me, and Naruto?" asked Sakura.

Sasuke nodded his head and broke her grip by enhancing his arm with chakra. Sakura felt broken and she looked that way, too. Gaara came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her. He was whispering in her ear. He told her it wasn't her fault. Naruto and Sasuke agreed to meet with Sakura at the training grounds. It was night and everyone was there. Sasuke was sitting and Naruto was pacing. He was worried Sakura wouldn't show up for some reason. When Sakura did show up, Sasuke refused to make eye contact and Naruto calmed down. She sat across from Sasuke and Naruto sat with them all.

"I just wanted to welcome you both back," said Sakura.

"We're glad to be back Sakura," replied Naruto.

"Hn," replied Sasuke.

Naruto felt awkward and left. Sasuke was staring at the night sky and Sakura was getting annoyed by the silence.

"Why did you kiss me?" asked Sakura.

Sasuke stood up and started to walk away. This pissed Sakura. She growled and appeared in front of him. She grabbed his face and stared angrily at him. He had frozen but, she made his skin burn. The warmth of it alone was making his thoughts blurry. He was hoping his face looked steady and calm. He felt confused but, he was staring back at her.

"Yes?" he asked.

"What is wrong with you?" she shouted, "I'm trying to talk to you! You've been gone for three years and you won't even look at me! What changed?!"

"I found out you were engaged."

"So you're telling me, that just because I'm engaged everything has changed?!"

"Yes, Sakura!"

"Why, Sasuke?!"

"On my way home, I realized that I really cared for you. Then I hear that you're engaged to some Suna ninja. What am I supposed to do?!"

"His name is Gaara."

"You're even defending him! I just can't be around you, Sakura! It's too hard!"

"I only wanted us to be friends, Sasuke. I never thought that after you left that I could love again but, Gaara proved me wrong. I'll explain the story to you some other time but, I just want to be able to talk to you. Kay?"

"Sure. Whatever."

"Sasuke Uchiha! Listen to me for once in your life! I want to talk to you like a friend not just a teammate!"

"Hn," replied Sasuke.

His thoughts were getting more mixed by the second and he wanted to stop it. Sakura was trying to say something but, he was trying not to hear. She let go of his face and started stomping off. She was muttering curse words and Sasuke watched her leave. She had changed. She wasn't the same weak kunoichi he'd used to know. She was stronger and not just her physical strength it was her personality too. She had changed more than he realized. She was an all new Sakura.