Hardly forgiven, but never forgotten

Summary: All Sakura wanted was her mothers love, and for some one to believe her story. Then along came Deidara, Ino, and Naruto, her now most cherished friends, a temporarily escape from the truth, and most of all, people who believed her story without a second thought. Can these three help her escape the horrors of her life? And what is with all the attention from Deidara?!?

Chapter 1: Days of my youth????

It was a beautiful day in Konoha, yet when was it not??...Even the stormiest days could bring out the beauty in her village Sakura believed, and as she stared out the window she silently envied it. 'Hmm….I wonder were those birds are goin-'

"Mrs. Haruno you were saying??...".

Surprised that she had once again dazed off, Sakura turned back to her therapist with an embarrassed smile on her face. "Heh…..sorry Suki, what did you say??" Suki gave an exasperated sigh before putting on a smile. "Your head must really be in the clouds today, you were telling me why you decided to finally come to therapy???..."

"Oh! Right! I remember now…..yea it was my boyfriend who thought it would be a good idea now that I'm finally starting to move on, and he recommended me to you. Funny thing though, he said that you might not remember him, but the way he talked about you I couldn't see that being possible…..his name is –"

"Deidara??"

Sakura looked up shocked. "Yea...how did –""Know?? Sorry to keep cutting you off, I just thought it funny that Deidara thought I could actually FORGET him." Sakura's face turned from surprised to anger knowing that she had been lied to AGAIN.

'I knew he was hiding something from me when he put that stupid grin on his face! Of all the –'"So Sakura, what shall we talk about today?? Anything particular on your mind???..." Sakura looked down at her lap, and Suki immediately knew this may just be the thing that sent her to a specialist such as her self, and tried to mentally prepare for the upcoming conversation. Sakura raked her brain for the right words to say for such a delicate situation.

"Umm….actually, there is something…..my boyfriend- Err Deidara thought it was the right time to finally get this in the opening……" Suki tried putting on her gentlest smile knowing that whatever Sakura was going to share with her would no dought be a sensitive subject probably still with fresh wounds. "Whatever you have to say Sakura I'm all ears to you." Sakura tried to smile back, but just thinking about the upcoming conversation was enough to make her sick.

"It's about…..my past……" Suki looked thoughtful for a moment before saying, "Past…..as in younger days? Days of your youth??" Sakura looked up with an emotionless face plastered. "I don't have much of a childhood or 'youth', but I certainly have a past….." Suki had an apologetic look on her face deciding this to be a case where she should listen more and talk less, though the younger part of her still wanted to say something in every sentence. She had to remind her self to stay professional with all senses on the patient. "Of course, please continue."

Sakura nodded her head before letting her mouth automatically do the speaking of her younger days. There was really no need for her to gather her thoughts for she had been planning this day for a while. The day to let go….."Well…I guess it started when I was around 7…or maybe 8...no 7. My mom was in the prime of her years, and being such a young, beautiful mom, I was simply her daughter who she loved, yet barley tolerated….."

(8 years ago)

"Mommy! Mommy! Guess what?!" An enthusiastic little Sakura shouted to her mom who was currently standing in front of a mirror, no dought getting ready for ANOTHER date. Izuki turned to look at her daughter, a little ticked at being taken away from the mirror, but also curious as to what her daughter could want." What is Sakura?"

Sakura looked up beaming at her mother and a knowing look on her innocent face that said she knew something her mother didn't." Well, I remember you telling me that boyfriend 11( which at this point Izuki looked down peeved that Sakura was once again keeping track of how many people she's dated in the last month) has a son close to my age, so I asked auntie Maison to take me to the store so that I could pick out a beautiful dress and go out with you and Mr.Uchia, and meet my soon to be brother!! Isn't that great momma?!"

Izuki looked down with a sad smile before shaking her head softly. "Sakura tonight's not the night. His son isn't even going to be there. It was only plans for me and Mr.Uchia to go out, maybe another night…." Sakura looked down sadly knowing her secret plans had been ruined. "But momma…I thought-""No buts Sakura. Now go into your room and let me finish up before he gets here." She then turned back to the mirror and Sakura to that as her queue to leave.

As Sakura sat in her room, she suddenly heard their front door opening, and her mothers squeak of joy. Sakura's curiosity got there best of her, and she ran to her door and peeked out. Standing at their front door was a tall man who she instantly reconfigured as Mr.Uchia, but also a boy she did not. He looked almost exactly like Mr.Uchia, but you could defiantly tell the differences between the two, the age thing being the most obvious.

Said boy turned and looked in Sakura's direction, giving her a smirk that already told her she might not like him.

Mr. Uchia looked my way also, and beckoned me over with a wave and a smile. I slowly moved from the comfort of my room towards my mom and stood behind her legs shyly. He looked down at me and pat my head. "Well hello there Sakura, no need to be shy we've already met, except for my son, Itachi, I want you to meet him right now."

"If only I had known that that moment would change my life forever…..If only things had been different….." Sakura looked as if she were close to tears but held back. Suki wanted to say something, but held her tongue for she knew this was only the very tip of Sakura's story, and talking now might ruin her chance to hear the end.

Sakura looked up at the taller, MUCH older boy, then to her mom. "Mommy, is this the boy you were talking about? He doesn't look my age to me…"Izuki looked up to Fugaku, also looking for answers as to who the boy was, and what he was doing here. Fugaku smiled at Izuki before saying, "Yes, this is my eldest son Itachi. You must be referring to my youngest Sasuke.Unfortuantly he currently lives with his mother, so I'm afraid you won't meet him for some time. Also Izuki, I know this is very short notice, but would you mind us making this a family affair? I would like to get Sakura and Itachi knowing each other as soon as possible. Tonight would be perfect! Would you like that Sakura?" Temporarily forgetting her discomfort with the whole Itachi thing, Sakura nodded her head enthusiastically at Fugaku before looking to her mother.

"Can I momma? Please!" Izuki thought for a moment before smiling and saying it would be a wonderful idea."Oh! But Sakura, you'll need to change. That outfit you were talking about…""Oh Right momma! I'll be right back!" Izuki thought for a moment before looking surprised and saying,"Oh yes and I'll get my purse. Almost forgot the darn thing AGAIN. Sakura hunny, show Itachi your room why don't you? Keep him company for a moment." She gave Fugaku a look that he instantly understood before nodding in agreement.

"Yes, the movie doesn't start for another half hour so we have plenty of time." Then he followed Izuki into the back room. Once they were gone Sakura nervously looked up at Itachi, who still held that creepy smirk on his face. "Lead the way dear Sakura." Sakura gave him a suspicious glance before slowly turning around and walking back to her room, Itachi in toll. Once there she slowly opened the door and walked In while Itachi closed the door behind them

"This is where I made my first mistake. Inviting him in my room…I would do anything to change that one moment….."

As soon as the door was shut, Sakura had just pulled out her new outfit and shoes, before she was suddenly slammed against the wall. She let out a surprised yelp, which only made Itachi laugh."Sakura, Sakura, Sakura that was very mean to tease me like that." Itachi flipped Sakura over quickly so that she was now facing him."Wha-What are you doing I-Itachi??..."Sakura said with fright in her big jade green eyes. Itachi didn't grace her with an answer, instead choosing to play with her soft, long, pink hair.

"What a beauty you are Sakura…I've never seen such a hair color as this. Or such vibrant eyes." Itachi pressed himself a little harder against Sakura, which only caused her more alarm. She began to struggle, threating to scream for her mother, but Itachi wrapped his hand around her tiny neck and squeezed. "Now now Sakura, can't have none of that now can we? If you promise to be a good little blossom, I'll let you go. Do you promise?" Sakura weakly nodded, anything to get him to let go, and with a 'good girl' from Itachi, she was released.

Sakura coughed a little trying to regain her breath, while Itachi held the same evil smirk on his face that he'd held all night. Itachi grabbed hold of Sakura's chin and turned her to face him. He gave no sort of warning before he crashed his lips onto her own. Sakura gave a surprised scream while also renewing her struggles to get away. Itachi effortlessly pinned her to the wall, while deepening the kiss. He forced his tongue into her small mouth, and Sakura was tempted to bite down hard while also thinking of how gross this was. Itachi searched every crease, space and corner of her mouth till he was satisfied that he'd been everywhere. Just as Sakura was going to bite down, she heard her mother call from the other room.

"Sakura, Itachi, are you two ready yet?" Itachi released her mouth and gave her a look that told her to answer. "I'm almost done mom!" Sakura tried sounding convincing for in fear what Itachi might do next. "Ok hurry up though! Its time to leave!" "Yes…momma…"Sakura couldn't hold back the tears anymore as they poured down her face.

Itachi looked at her before releasing her from his grip. "Hurry up and change blossom, I'll be waiting." With that Itachi moved towards the door before opening and closing it gently. Sakura fell to the floor crying for a moment before quickly standing up and changing into her outfit, all the while fearing how the rest of the night would go.