Authors note: Hi guys, I'm continuing this story after I've received some review,and since I had the brain juice to write it. I just received my heartbreaking exam results, and hence would like to thank all who were and are supporting me for this story! It acts as a source of pain reliefer for me :)

Summary: The edge of suicide. Sakura seemed to be titling there for the past year. Her source of pain, originated from her family troubles, had escalated because of him. Uchiha Sasuke.

The rejection of her love by him had pushed her past her breaking point and she took her own life, only to be stopped by an unexpected person. Fate takes on a cruel turn and watch as the furious emotions of love, hatred and anger burn into the dark night. How would the series unfold?

Numbness.

She felt nothing but numbness, as the snow covered her body like a blanket. She laid on the snow, and stared into the distance with no particular thought in mind. Her thoughts are like the snow, falling so unpredictably.

The winter was harsh and unforgiving, just like how Sasuke had been to her lately.

Not a single text message was exchanged between them. Not anymore. But, but just three months ago, he texted me everyday. Even those morning and late night texts-

Numbing, pain and numbness once more. Her mind was throbbing with everything she thought about before today. From the first day they met to the development of the friendship, until now.

Did I do anything wrong? Why am I not deserving of your love?

Sakura silently cried, lying down on the snow. She couldn't feel her hands and feet anymore, and she couldn't spend the energy trying to get up. Tears rolled down her cheeks. She felt the hot liquid run down and turning cold, when they finally dropped down to the ground.

For the first time in forever, Sakura cried. She found the resolve to cry. Not when her parents were screaming their heads off about divorce, not when her examination results were rock bottom, not when no one gave a damn to her. She cried this time, all due to a mix of self-pity, anger and hatred.

She hated herself for being this weak. She hated herself for not receiving love. Most of all, she hated herself for being someone that clung on to the imaginary loaf of bread, when there wasn't any crumbs to begin with.

She cried while her head spun with all the things that were going on in her life. It was too much for her little heart to handle, and there was no one by her side to support her through these tough times. There used to be someone, but now he's gone for another girl.

Sakura was grateful for her foresight, to pick a spot near the school where it was the most secluded area. Rarely did people pass by here, and even if they did, they passed by quickly as it was nothing but a plain field at the back of the school. She doubted there would be people here now, as it was still schooling hours and she had slipped out during math class earlier, because he was in her math class and she definitely did not want to see him. The ground was as empty as her heart, and there was nothing but snow. The winter did little to shield her from the darkness she felt in her heart, and even added onto it.

She stopped weeping now. There comes a point in time where she is just too broken- beyond broken- to cry her heart out. The scorpion had bitten too deep into her for her to get the poison out.

Staring into the sky with nothing particular in mind, Sakura felt herself feeling more tired gradually until she almost fell asleep.

A shadow.

A shadow was casted on her face when she was about to doze off. It moved away from her face.

The blinding sun rays were preventing her from opening her eyes wide, and Sakura squinted to see who or what caused was there.

She saw a man in a black sleek suit and matching tie, but she could not see the face clearly.

Straining her eyes, she barely made out the face.

Uchiha Itachi.

She blinked, because she did not know how to respond to this sudden sight before her.

Sasuke's older brother, the alumni of her current school, the successful businessman who inherited one of the largest companies by the Uchiha Clan. Someone who best his brother in everything. Basically, the guy who is perfect in almost every sense.

She broke out of her stance when he asked her, "Are you alright?".

He moved again, bending down towards her level while maintaining a suitable distance. His hands blocked the sun rays from her eyes.

Widened emerald eyes staring into the ebony ones, an open mouth to speak but found no suitable words to answer the question.

"I... erm," she started, thinking about the right phrasing to tell him how she was feeling.

She tried to get up, but her hands and feet were numb, as she had spent a considerable amount of time lying in the snow.

Itachi help her prop herself up, and waited patiently for an answer.

"I think I am fine, thank you." Sakura finally plucked up the courage to give Itachi a reply. Even though that is not what she had felt, she believed that there was no other thing to tell him, as it was not his problem.

"That's good to hear. Don't spend such a long time out in the snow, it will do harm to your body." Itachi said with a gentle smile on his face, appearing so warm and sincere. Unlike his brother recently…

Sakura frowned at this thought and caught Itachi's attention.

"Is something wrong?" He raised an eyebrow.

Silence filled the air, and it was as dense as the cold atmosphere.

Her gaze shifted to a patch of snow nearby, unwilling to answer his question.

"Sakura… both you and Sasuke have not been behaving like yourselves… I do not wish to snoop but Is there a problem?" Itachi pressed on, a worried expression hanging on his face as he frowned.

"Itachi-san, I don't know what's wrong now. I know you are trying to help but the thing is, I don't know what is going on right now. I'm confused." She stared back at him with intensity, fury burning in her eyes that paralleled her confusion and anger.

Again, silence accompanied their conversation. It was awkward, no doubt, but it has also a tinge of angst in it. The kind of worried feeling in Sakura that has evolved to become something so strong that even Itachi himself felt it too.

"I see...In that case, drop me a message or call if you need anything, anything at all. Take care of yourself, Sakura. I'd get going now," Itachi replied after a while, seeing no further response from Sakura.

Turning around, Itachi headed towards Konoha High School to pick up his brother, leaving behind Sakura in the snow along, again.

Watching Itachi go feels a little weird. There was this tingling feeling in her heart, and Sakura could not put a suitable word to it. Was it hurt that her feelings for Sasuke was still confused over and not settled? Or perhaps comfort to the fact that someone had taken notice to her behaviour recently? Sakura was not sure.

She leaves the scene, heading back to her house.

"Nii-san." Sasuke turned around from the school gate and gave Itachi an acknowledging nod.

"Let's go," Itachi said in return. Stopping in his tracks, he waited for Sasuke to walk to his position before his legs carried him towards his car, parked opposite the school.

Whilst walking, he caught a sight at the corner of his walked away from the spot they were at with hurried footsteps, and she got quicker, until it evolved to sprinting away. Sakura...take care.

Itachi pulled his car into garage and got off with Sasuke. They had finally reached after a 15 minute drive.

It was dinnertime, and their family gathered together for a meal. It was like a ritual, since during other times they were too busy to have dinner together.

As they begun dinner, Mikoto broke the silence. "How are you boys this week?"

Itachi was about to speak about his new project he undertook at his office, the biggest one he had yet, when Sasuke spoke.

"Father, mother….I have something important to tell you both." His eyes shone with the confidence when he addressed his parents.

Observing that he has caught everyone's attention in the room, Sasuke continued." There is this girl I am currently seeing, or dating if you like it that way, and I would like to bring her back for dinner."

Fugaku and Mikoto shared a look before Fugaku nodded and agreed that it was about time
Sasuke be romantically involved. After all, he was old enough to handle these things on his own. Itachi on the other hand, remained silent and waited for Sasuke to continue. He wondered if it was Sakura he was talking about, and if it is then many questions would be answered.

Mikoto started, "Sure darling. Is it that pink haired girl we saw at your school play? Sakura, right?"

"Her name is Hiruko, from my school. No, she is not the girl you described. I am not seeing Sakura and had never intended to do so. Hiruko's hair is brownish, but I am not sure if you have seen her in school events before or not. We intend to come over for dinner next weekend if possible."

Itachi remained emotionless at Sasuke's statement. So there was indeed something about Sasuke that bothered Sakura so much.

He continued listening as his parents hurdled questions at Sasuke while eating his dinner silently.

It was Friday.

Sakura woke up with uneasiness as the scene in the snow yesterday kept playing in her head.

Should I find Itachi for help? But I would be bothering him, wouldn't I?

She was rather distracted in school today, as her mind had this running through. Thousands of questions came up in her mind today and she didn't know the answers, making her thinking process to become a cyclic one.

Could she talk to anyone in school? No, she did not have any real friends in school to open up to. Besides, it was the Uchiha Sasuke. If anyone found out what has transpired, it would be the end of her and her already not-so-good reputation. Did she had anyone else to talk to? No, her parents were busy settling terms for divorce, and she had no siblings or relatives to talk to.

It seems like it was her last option.

Itachi's phone screen flashed. He picked it up to see who was it while his eyes remained glued to the project on the desktop he was working on. He quickly glanced at his phone to check out who sent a message to him, inwardly grunting as he had to rush to finish this project he was working on.

From the corner of his eyes, he read:

New Message: Sakura Haruno

Author's note: Alright guys, here is the latest update from me! Currently this will be a multichap work, so do look out for the updates! Meanwhile, do drop me a review about how you think about the story. Thanks for your support!

-Shinigami Fuzzy