Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, cause if I did this would so happen! But I do own any original characters and the plot.
Pairings: GaaraxSakura, NarutoxHinata, InoxShikamaru, NejixTenten, KibaxOC, TemarixOC, KankuroxOC
The Pinkette
Haruno Sakura walked down the quiet streets of Konoha. The village was in the orange sunset glow. She was on her way home after a long day at the hospital. From organizing paper work to helping in surgeries, Sakura had become chained to the hospital. That was her entire life, being there from dawn until dusk. She'd come so far and she was content with her life.
Running her fingers through her shoulder length pink hair, she sighed softly. Today had been a long day and she was quite tired. She wanted to take a nice hot shower, maybe even a bubble bath. Her stomach growled and she placed her hand on it, but continued walking. Twenty-one years old, living on hospital salads was probably not the best. She needed something else she was craving something else. For the past four months it was either a salad or noodles.
"Kinda early for you to be leaving the hospital isn't it, Sakura?" Raising her gaze Sakura smiled warmly upon seeing her old friend. The last time she laid eyes on the boy – no man now – with blue eyes and spiky blonde hair was almost six months ago. "The old lady said you're pretty important in there." Naruto placed his arms behind his head and smirked.
"Naruto?" Sakura said in question. She was surprised to see him, but her jade green eyes sparkled with excitement. "It's good to see you." She nodded to him and he chuckled placing his arms down by his side.
"Hinata told me you've been working like a dog at the hospital." Naruto tilted his head and Sakura shrugged her shoulders.
"I like my job," Sakura said with a soft smile. Naruto nodded knowingly; when they were younger she was always at the hospital. Tsunade had taught her well and now Sakura was an outstanding kunoichi. It was weird to believe how far everyone in their group had come. "Have you just come back from a mission?" Sakura questioned.
"I got back a few days ago," Naruto explained. "I'm actually going to visit Hinata." He pointed in the direction of the Hyuuga compound. Sakura raised her eyebrows in interest.
"Are you two becoming serious? I thought it was just a few dates, but not official." Sakura looked down at the ground. Naruto laughed nervously rubbing the back of his neck.
"Four month anniversary." Naruto held up four fingers and Sakura gasped.
"Impressive," Sakura said. "You've grown up." She couldn't believe it, but it was true. He'd come so far, with the defeat of Pain and putting Sasuke in his place. Smiling at him Sakura placed her hands behind her back rocked on her heels.
"I guess so," Naruto laughed. "Well I don't want to be late. See you around Sakura, let's spare sometime. Maybe you lost your touch!" Naruto shouted the last bit as he started running. Sakura clenched her fist and whirled around glaring at the young man in orange.
"Don't count on it Naruto!" Sakura shouted shaking her fist in the air. He just laughed until he disappeared around the corner. Shaking her head, Sakura let out a small laugh and started on her way home again.
"To bad you could never surprise me with flowers," Ino's voice came. Sakura glanced to her left; Yamanaka Ino was twirling a strand of her blonde hair around her finger. Her baby blue eyes were locked with Nara Shikamaru's hazel ones. He smirked and shrugged his shoulders. "So why are you here anyways?" Sakura slowed down a bit to hear the genius's answer.
"I thought you wanted to go out to dinner tonight," Shikamaru told her rubbing the back of his neck. He'd become a bit more motivated in the past few years. Ino was glowing with excitement. "But if you don't want to, I guess I could go home." Shikamaru shrugged his shoulder lazily. Ino pulled off her apron instantly, balled it up, and tossed it into the shop.
"Bye mom! I'll see you tomorrow!" Ino shouted before shutting the flower shop door. Sakura smiled as her blonde friend wrapped her arms around Shikamaru's and they walked down the street together both laughing.
After a few moments Sakura's smile faded into a frown. Sometimes she wondered if she'd ever find a man for herself. Someone who would take her out to dinner, kiss her, and love her. She wanted that kind of attention, but being in the hospital all the time, she had little opportunity to meet anyone. Well she met lots of people, but it would be nice to meet someone not bleeding.
She stopped and looked skyward staring at the silver stars that slowly starting to gleam. Brushing her hair behind her ear, Sakura closed her eyes. When she opened her eyes a star flashed across the sky. "A shooting star," Sakura gasped and quickly bowed her head and clasped her hands together. "I wish for someone to love me."
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