Me: Hey wonderful people of Fanfiction! I'm so glad you took the time to read my VERY FIRST STORY! :D *glomp* Thank you so much! You have-

Sakura: Natsumi… You're rambling.

Me: OH! Gomen nasai! But anyways… Even though this is my first story, I promise it's not gonna be horrible. And I find it rather funny that my first story's RATED M with LEMONS!

Sakura: Can we please get on with the story? The readers don't really read these anyway.

Naruto: Believe it!

Me: *goes into emo corner and cries* Why are they so mean to me Bobiiiton? Whyyyy?

Naruto & Sakura: ...

Sakura: Naruto, do the disclaimer before we lose the readers.

Naruto: Natumi-Chan23 doesn't own anything with my name on it! Dattebayo!

"This is speech"

"This is thoughts"

"This is their inner's voice"

This is dreams… I'll also say when it's a dream.

This is flash backs… I'll also say when it's a flashback.

The Different Colors of a Heart

/SAKURA'S POV: \\

January 15th, 12:56 a.m.

I'm in the hospital, as usual, working on healing a Jounin who just got back from his teams mission. From what I read from the report, on their way back, they were ambushed. Figures. I swear the enemies only ambush Konoha ninjas when they know I'LL be the one who has to heal them.

Just as I got done healing the last injury; a deep gash to the stomach; Tsunade came in the room. "Sakura, you can go now. Your shift is long over." Great. Just Great. "Really? Thanks, Tsunade-shishou! I totally lost track of time!" I really didn't. I just didn't want to go home and find HIM there.

So I grudgingly went to my office so I could change. I tried to be as slow as possible while changing but it still only took me fifteen minutes. Damn. I wish I could stay here but Tsunade would just kick me out saying, "You need a life other than the hospital, Sakura! Go flirt with your nice boyfriend like all the other girls your age do!"

After I was done, I waited for Tsunade to kick me out, which took her half an hour may I add, I started my trek home. I made sure to stop by mom and dad's grave on the way though.

They had died a couple years after Sasuke-kun left. I used to have nightmares about their deaths every night until Dr. Hanabusa gave me my prescription. I tried to stop a couple times but then the nightmares would come back with three times the force. So I just keep taking them.

"Hi Mom. Hi Dad." I said as I kneeled down in front of their graves whilst lightly brushing my fingertips across their names. "I miss you. I wish you were here now, so that I wouldn't have to face him alone. I know I should break up with him, but it'll just get worse if I try. You know that. But all I ask is that you please, watch over me." As I said the last part, my eyes stung with tears which had just started to fall. I sat there for a couple more minutes before wiping away my tears and standing up, finally heading home.

The streets were, of course, dead silent. Not even crickets dared to make a noise. I couldn't blame them. It was what? Almost three? I check my watch to make sure. Yep. It was 2:45. That's good.

As I stood in front of my house, I noticed no lights were on inside. That's good. I slowly walk up, unlock the door and slip inside. I shut and lock the door behind me then quietly slip off my shoes. I pause, listening for even the slightest of noise. I hear nothing. That's good. I quietly walk through the kitchen to get to the stairs. I see 3 empty bottles of Gin on the table. NOT GOOD. I quickly shuffle through the kitchen and start climbing the steps. I suddenly hear a noise come from behind me so I turn around and try to find the source. I slowly descend the steps and keep searching for the noise. "SAKURA!" yelled my inner."What?" I thought back. "RUN!" "Huh? Why?" "RUN SAKURA! HE'S RIGHT BEHI—" "Welcome home Sakura."

Me: CLIFFHANGER!

Sakura: How could you put a cliffhanger in your first story?

Me: What? Cliffhangers make a better story and leave the readers wanting more. And besides, aren't you wondering who your boyfriend is?

Sakura: SHUT UP! And you lied! There was no humor, lemons, romance or even AKATSUKI in this story!

Me: I know! And I'm sorry! But it's only the first chapter! I promise there will be ALL OF THAT in later chapters!

Sakura: At least tell me when Akatsuki show up? I want to look my best.

Me: … You're so shallow. But anyways, I plan on having the Akatsuki show up in the very beginning of Chapter 3. So, please bear with me!

Sakura: Ugh. Fine.

Naruto: Hey! Why wasn't I in the story?

Me: Don't worry. You'll be in the next chapter. *glares at him.*

Naruto: Hey! Why're you glaring at me?

Me: Wait for the next chapter and find out, baka.

Naruto: … Until then, DON'T TAKE CANDY FROM STRANGERS! BELIEVE IT!