I had been struck with inspiration!!! I have been roaming around and I've been reading some really good fanfics. Because I've been reading so much... I have been struck with inspiration!!! I am going to do a series of drabbles... I don't want to make a reeeeeeeeeally long story cause it won't be very good... so one shots is what I'm going to be doing! I am going to be updating Promiseand Is it Hate or Love? as well but yeah... you might see more updates on this one cause I have MANY ideas for one-shots. Anyways, hope you enjoy it!!!
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto and I never will... and that is really sad... cause I wished I did... now stop reading this disclaimer and read my story... PLEASE??!!
WARNING: Some Sasuke OOCness... I apologize to those who don't like OOCness!
Cherry Blossom and Avenger
By: asianangelgirl
1. New Years' Wish
Sakura walked down the street to the usual place she would hang out after school. A small park with cherry blossoms trees placed everywhere. Sakura loved to come here right after a long, hard day of school. Every time she came, she would walk around admiring the blooming (sometimes not so blooming) flowers. It would always put a smile onto her face, no matter how hard school was.
Today was a little different than usual. There were no hard times at school, none at all. Instead... it was catastrophic. It was that time of year again. The time of year where Uchiha Sasuke, Sakura's long time crush, would be choosing his new girlfriend that would last a whole year.
It started during the first year of Jr. High right after winter break. One day Sasuke just placed this ad on the bulletin board stating that he was looking for a girlfriend. All the girls came running towards him as soon as the heard the news, and from the first bunch of girls, Sasuke picked his first girlfriend, Keiko Matsura.
They didn't do much when they were boyfriend and girlfriend, except, PDA, cuddling, holding hands, linking arms, walking to class together etc. etc... Everyone thought the two would last forever, but boy were they wrong... on the one year anniversary since they've been together; Sasuke broke up with Keiko, in front of everyone. She was so devastated that she moved to another school since it was too humiliating to be dumped in front of the entire school. The next day Sasuke posted up another ad, and the same thing happened for the next 4 years.
I hope that this year I will be able to be Sasuke's girlfriend
'Why should I even try to be his girlfriend? I bet that he doesn't even know that I am alive'
Yes he does! Remember that one time where you feel down the stairs and landed right on him! Then you were up so fast and ran down the hallway like a cheetah without saying 'sorry' to him. Of course he knows you are 'alive', you ran faster than a normal human did!
'You know what I mean...'
Yeah... XP but you never know, you can become his girlfriend! I mean remember 2 years ago it was Ino! If she can become his girlfriend, then you can!
"but Ino is prettier than me, has a fashion sense, and of course is an expert when it comes to the connection between the two lovers where as the mouth connects with the partner's mouth. Either will the suck on each other or a soft peck'
Damn it Sakura!!! Can't you just say kissing?? Daaaang girl, I knew you were shy when it came to 'intimate connections' but this is waaaaaaay crazy
'... it's not my fault!! Remember that one time...'
OH YEAH!!! Your mom and dad were 'talking' in the kitchen and made you go out and stuff... you got thirsty and you went into the kitchen to get some water, and BAM! There they were sucking on each other's lips... ugh... what a 'pretty' sight...
'yeah... that scarred me for life ... seriously..,
That makes the two of us... Hey Sakura look ahead!
Sakura stopped talking to her inner self and looked ahead. In front of her was a small, traditional temple. It looked like it was a one room temple, but when Sakura got closer; she realized that it was much bigger. The temple had a whole bunch of rooms that was hidden behind the front of it. There were cherry blossom trees around it and a small koi pond as well.
Sakura!! I know how we can be Sasuke' girlfriend!
'if you are thinking of making me go into the temple and make a wish since it is the beginning of the year, that I would become Sasuke' girlfriend by writing the wish down on the paper and letting it fly into the wind do that it will go to the heavens, I don't think so...' (1)
... but Sakura!!!! Why not?? It can work!
"yeah I don't think so... it never works. From I know, 'wishes' never come true, only in your dreams.'
Saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-kuraaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!! Come on!!! It's not going to hurt you or anything!! What can you lose by making ONE little wish...? SAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-KURAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!
'alright alright!! Just shut up! I'll go in and make a wish if you just be quiet!
YAAAAAAY!!!I mean... mmmmmmmmm!
'siiiggh.. the things I do to shut her up'
Sakura walked into the temple grounds and knocked on the door. When no one answered Sakura walked to the back of the temple to see if anyone was there. It took awhile, but eventually Sakura found a young woman sweeping the floor with her back towards Sakura.
"Ummm.. excuse me ma'am, I'm here to make a wish... Can you help me please?" The woman stopped sweeping and turned around to face Sakura.
"Of course dear. Right this way." The woman gave Sakura warm smile that made Sakura smile as well. As the woman started to walk away, it was then that Sakura noted how beautiful the woman looked.
The young woman had long ebony locks that reached her mid back. Her eyes were a deep, dark onyx color, and her skin was flawless. It was a nice pale color, but not too pale. Compared to Sakura, the woman was at least 3 inches taller than Sakura, who happened to be 5'4".
'She kind of reminds me of..."
SASUKE!!!!! KYAAAAH!!!! WOMAN-LOOKING-LIKE-SASUKE!!!'
'yeah... she's so..'
"... Pretty..." The woman hearing Sakura's comment turned back towards Sakura and had a quizzical look on her face.
"Did you say something dear?" Sakura blushed a bright pink and started to fumble with the bottom of her collar shirt.
"Well... uh.. um... well.. it's just that.. you are so pretty... I was admiring how beautiful and perfect you looked." Sakura blushed a brighter shad of pink (if that was even possible) and the tips of her ears were beginning to redden.
The woman chuckled and walked over to Sakura. She grabbed Sakura's hand and started to drag her into the temple.
"Thanks for your comment sweetheart, but I am not perfect, nor is anyone else. Everyone has their flaws that are made up with someone they love dearly... remember that alright." Sakura followed the woman, confused about what the woman had just said.
They arrived at a small room with a small desk to the side and some cushions on the floor. Sakura followed the woman as they entered the room, and took a seat on the cushion. The woman on the other hand went to the desk and pulled a piece of paper, a brush, and some ink out.
"Here you go dear, write down your wish and sign your name at the bottom. Once you are done, fold the paper like this, and seal it... with a kiss." Sakura stared at the woman, and blushed when she heard the word 'kiss'. The woman smiled and handed Sakura the materials.
I would like to become Sasuke Uchiha's girlfriend. I really am in love with him, and I wish that I would be able to tell him my feelings. And maybe, just maybe have my first um... uh.. k...k... kisses with him... It can even be for one day, just allow me the chance of being his girlfriend, just once–Sakura Haruno
Sakura finished writing her wish down while having a blush on her face. Carefully, she placed the brush down and began folding the paper after it had dried. To complete it, she placed a kiss smack in the middle and then handed it to the woman; Sakura stood up and walked toward the door, not before turning back to the woman.
"Alright, I think that is it... Thank you for helping me Miss..."
"Call me Mikoto, and I will be sure to send your wish to the heavens Sakura-chan... have a nice day!" Mikoto waved to Sakura as she left the temple.
Hey... how come that lady... umm Mikoto knows our name??
'Who knows, and who cares... OH SHIIIIIIIIIIII...SHKABOB I need to go get ready for the festival at school tomorrow (2)!!'
Well what are you doing here??? Get a move on girl! CHAAAAARGE!!!!
Sakura held onto her bag, and sprinted home. It's too bad she didn't see a pair of eyes watching that was watching her.
The Next Day...
Sakura was forced to pamper herself up a little more than usual since it was new years, and since there was a festival at her school. Her mother had made here a beautiful silk kimono that was modernized. It ended an inch above her knee with a small 1 inch slit ridding up the side. The kimono was black with hot pink cherry blossom on the bottom corner. Her obi, that was hot pink, was tied tight enough to accentuate her curves and it was longer than normal so that it would reach her thighs. Sakura wore matching boots to complete her outfit
"MOM!!! Do I HAAAAAAAVE to wear this?? It's so embarrassing... and I can't even make it look decent." Sakura was sitting in her parents' room, having her mother fix her hair and makeup.
"Nonsense dear. You have the figure and you should show everyone that you can work it" Megumi added the final touches to Sakura and stood back to admire her work. "Perfect. Now get out there and show those boys what you got! You can't NOT get a boyfriend today, so you'd better bring home a nice piece of meat for me!"
Sakura stood up and took a full look at herself in the mirror. Her mother had put her up in a nice, loose ponytail, and parted her hair to the left. The front of her hair was left hanging there, but was fancied up by having a cherry blossom clip on it. Sakura's makeup wasn't much but there was a bit of lip gloss and green eye shadow to make her eyes stand out. To sum up, she looked hot.
"sigh... I'm going to school now alright mom? Tell dad I love him!" Sakura grabbed her bag and walked out the door while trying to make the kimono longer. As soon as Sakura reached school, people were looking at her.
"Oh my god... why is everyone staring at me... ooh... I knew I shouldn't have worn this...
Sakura was about to tell everyone to stop looking at her, but...
"Oh My God!!! Sasuke-kun is here and still single!!!! KYAAAA!!!!"Turns out that they weren't looking at Sakura, they were looking at who was behind her, Sasuke Uchiha. The girls all squealed and ran over to Sasuke. Most of them wore modernized kimonos that were a lot shorter then Sakura's and was much more revealing. The girls mauled Sasuke, trying to get him to choose them to be his girlfriend.
"Sasuke-kun pick me! I want to be your girlfriend!"
"No me! I am much prettier then that whore."
"psssh.. as if! I should be Sasuke-kun's girlfriend. I am the hottest girl here..."
"Nuh-uh! I am!"
"Like Hell you are!!! I am the sexiest here!!"
"No you aren't! Sasuke-kun tell them all that you are picking me since I am the best here!"
The girls started to fight with each other for Sasuke, and pretty soon a full out war broke out. Nails there, Biting here, hair pulling, slapping, you name it... basically a huge cat fight broke out. While the girls were fighting, Sasuke managed to escape the horde of animals, and walked to the school. Who else happened to be in the path of Sasuke? Sakura Haruno.
Sasuke stopped when he saw what Sakura was wearing. He stared at her for a few seconds then started to walk to the school. Sakura was already at the door of the school by the time Sasuke stopped looking at her. Quickening his pace, Sasuke tried to reach Sakura before she opened the door. Just as Sakura was in reaching distance of Sasuke, Sakura sneezed.
'AHHHHHH CHOOOOOOOOO!" Sakura sneezed really loud, and the force was so strong, she fell backwards. Sasuke saw that Sakura was about to hit the floor, so he reached out his hands to stop that from happening.
"SASUKE-KUN IS OVER THERE!!! AFTER HIM!!!" Suddenly, the horde of fan girls came running towards Sasuke and Sakura. Quickly, Sasuke withdrew his hands back in surprise, and Sakura fell to the floor due to hi actions.
"Oof!" Sakura feel onto her bottom, which sent a shock up her spine. Involuntarily, Sakura grabbed her butt and tried to make the pain go away, but no avail. She stood up only to be pushed down by the stampede of Sasuke fan girls. Sakura looked up to see Sasuke running away from the girls and the mob of fan girls following in pursuit. Quickly, Sakura got up and walked into the school, going to her homeroom class.
Sakura was staring blanklessly out the window, daydreaming about who knows what. The lessons that day was not much, only about the new years and how it was celebrated. After the lesson, the festival would happen during lunch. Since it wasn't that important, most of the students didn't pay attention to the lesson, and that included geeky, goody two shoes Sakura.
Sakura felt something hit her a few moments later, and then looked to see that it was a piece of paper. Curiosity getting the best of her Sakura opened up the paper.
You know, you really look pretty in that kimono. –FlameS
Sakura blushed at the note, and quickly wrote a reply. Thanks... do I know you by the way? – Blossom She addressed the note to FlameS and threw it back where she thought it had come from, behind her. After a few seconds the note came soaring back to her.
No problem and you can say that you do know me. I am in your school for one thing. –FlameS
I know that, but do I KNOW you like buddy-buddy kind of knowing – Blossom
Well... I don't think so... we never talk, but I see you every day. In fact one of the reasons I come here is to see your beautiful face –smirks- -FlameS
-blush- really? But I don't think I am all that pretty... I am just average... – Blossom
You are BEAUTIFUL every day. An average person would be those girls who put on waaaaay to much make up. It's like they are trying to win an ugly contest or something –FlameS
..-smile- thanks... you are really nice you know that? – Blossom
Heh... that may seem like it, but in real life... people would see me as a cold hearted bastard. – FlameS
Really? I don't think so... if you can write such nice things like these and to me of all people, then you must have a heart of gold -smile- -Blossom
.. You know I really love your smile... I would love it even more if I can see you smile at me – FlameS
Then how about I meet you? – Blossom
Alright... I will meet you at the courtyard near the cherry blossom tree afterschool. – FlameS
Yay! I can finally meet you mysterious FlameS – Blossom
Aa... I will see you then – FlameS
Great! you know you kind of remind me of... –Blossom-
The bell rang for lunch to start and so Sakura quickly threw the note back to whoever was sitting behind her. She grabbed her bag and headed towards the door. Right then she looked back trying to catch a glimpse of who this 'FlameS' was... As soon as she looked towards the seat right behind her, there was no one there.
Strange... I wonder where he could be...
The day passed by quickly since Sakura hardly participated in the festivities. Sakura stayed in the library reading to pass the day by. Occasionally, she would find a note addressed to her in a book or thrown at her. Whenever she turns to the source of the flying note, or just looks around, Sakura finds no one there. Obviously she was eager to see her chatting buddy 'Flames' and reading helped pass the day. Occasionally, Sakura would see some girls coming into the library gossiping, and looking for their "Sasuke-kun".
Eventually the day came to an end, so Sakura quickly exited the library. She quickly walked to her meeting places with FlameS. Sure she was a little earlier the normal, but it's better to be earlier then late right?
As time passed, students would be coming out of the school, hanging out on campus or head home. Sakura waited for the FlameS while having a smile on her face, knowing that she will instantly feel 'something' towards him. As the seconds turned to minutes, Sakura's smile started to drop down. Soon enough her smile had fully turned into a frown.
'He's not coming... I should have expected this...'
Ne... Sakura chin up! He's probably just a little late that's all!
'It's been over half an hour... he probably just got my hopes to sink them...'
Well... uh... um... he could b stuck in traffic?
'Forget it... I shouldn't have gotten my hopes so high...'
Sakura pushed herself up from the tree, and began walking home. Just as Sakura was about to step out of the courtyard, she heard footsteps coming her way. Every second, the footsteps got louder and louder until they stopped. Sakura held her breath, waiting to see who 'FlameS' was. 'FlameS' rounded the corner and then...
"Sakura-chaaaaaaaaan! I kneeeeeeeeeew you were going to be here! I mean, who couldn't resist my charm? SAKURA!!!" Out of the corner came none other than Naruto Uzumaki, the loud mouth knuckled-headed blonde. Sakura was surprised to see that this... this... clown could be her 'FlameS'. Naruto noticed Sakura's shocked face and smiled.
"You didn't think it would me didn't ya?? Well I leave the effect on many people. I have soooo many sides to me, that no one can tell that it is me or not. It's ok I get it a...HINATA!!!" Across the path, Hinata Hyuuga walked towards the gates. Naruto stopped whatever he was saying and sped all the way over to Hinata leaving Sakura speechless.
"Naruto is FlameS?" Sakura stood there arms crossed, jaw on the ground. Behind her a rustle of leaves could be heard. Sakura being cautious whipped her head around, only to be faced to face with none other than Sasuke.
"S-S-S-Sasuke?? W-w-w-what are you doing here??" Sakura stumbled back with a bright red blush on her face. Sasuke kept his stoic face, and stepped back hands in his pockets.
"You were the one that told me to meet here. So why shouldn't I be here?" Sasuke casually walked towards the Sakura tree and leaned against it still having his hands in his pockets.
"W-w-w-w-wait... FlameS is you? B-b-b-but... how can that be?" Sakura's eyes grew wide and she pointed a shaky finger at Sasuke. She stumbled backwards and fell onto her butt (again). Sasuke sighed and walked over to Sakura. He bent down to her level and squatted in front her. Sasuke raised his hand and tucked on of Sakura's loose strands behind her ear which caused Sakura to grow a brighter red (if that was possible)
"Sakura Haruno born to Megumi and Takashi Haruno, age 15 born on March 28. Currently attends Konoha High School and used to attend Konoha Kindergarten School. The girl they all picked on, the girl who I had to save, the girl I fell in love with." Sasuke reached over towards Sakura and embraced her in a tight hug. Sakura was so surprised, she stayed there stiffing up as Sasuke tighten his hold on her.
"Did you know that I loved you the moment I met you?" Sasuke whispered into Sakura's ear as she began to loosen up a bit. Slowly, Sakura raised her hands and returned the hug.
"Why Sasuke, why me? Why me of all girls in the school?"
"Because you were the only one who was nice to the real me. Everyone admired this jockey, top student, role model guy called Sasuke Uchiha. Sure that was him, but there was another side to him. They only wanted to know him well because he was so great and the fact that his family is UCHIHA. You Sakura Haruno are the only one who didn't see me as any of that, you saw me as a normal guy... and if you are wondering how I know all this... I made Hinata tell me what you thought of me." Sasuke smirked as Sakura's blush that had disappeared, reappeared.
"But I never talked to you... I never had any contact with you... H-h-how did you fall in l-l-lo-lo-love with m-m-m-me?" Sasuke let go of Sakura and leaned back on his hands. He lifted his head and stared at the sky. Sakura sat there staring at Sasuke quizzically while still having a deep blush on her face.
"Do you remember the time when you were younger; a young boy rescued you from kids that were teasing you?" Sasuke sat back up and locked his eyes with Sakura. "Well if I recall correctly, you and that boy were really close. Always hanging out, playing with each other and having fun. That is until you confessed to him that you liked him in front of everyone. Everyone was not surprised since many girls admitted that they liked him. Of course he couldn't say that he liked you again."
"W-w-why couldn't he? Why couldn't he just tell me that he liked me? Why did he have to hurt me so much by saying no?" Sakura unconsciously leaned closer to Sasuke and SOMEHOW placed her hands onto his. Sasuke just looked at the pair hands covering his, and slowly captured them into his. He lifted the hands up to his face and placed a small kiss onto it.
"He couldn't because he knew that the other girls will get jealous of you. He was afraid that the girls would hurt you, so he rejected you. It hurt him very much, but he had to do it to keep you safe."
Sakura was shocked to hear the words coming out of Sasuke's mouth. Sakura just sat their stiff, letting the words melt into her brain.
"The boy was hurt, but he still watched over you. He made sure that your life was not so bad through the years. Of course he couldn't save you when you got yourself into huge troubles, but he tried his best. Now after all these years, he wants you to know the truth."
"I still don't get one thing... why did you date so many girls for a year and then dumped them?"
Sasuke stared at Sakura, and chuckled to himself. He let go of Sakura's hands and began caressing her face.
"Do you really not know? The truth is... I dated those girls to try to make you jealous. A few years back, when I realized that I could finally date you since I discovered I could make people do what I want because of my standards; I wanted to ask you out. I hate to admit it though, but I was afraid to ask you. I was afraid that you would reject me. So I did the first thing that came to mind... make you jealous. Of course that didn't work out very well... but I finally know what to do."
Sasuke placed his hand onto Sakura's cheek and leaned in until their lips met. At first, Sakura didn't respond, but eventually she kissed him back. When they finally pulled away, Sakura was beaming with a tiny blush on her face. Sasuke chuckled at Sakura's child-ness, and leaned in once more.
"I guess your New Years' wish came true." Sasuke neared Sakura's lip, only to have met with the ground.
"WHAAAAAAAAAT??!!! How did you know about my wish?" Sakura stood up fuming and glaring at Sasuke.
Sasuke stood up, and rubbed his "cheek" ahem-lips-ahem and just looked at Sakura. "My mother told me about it! She was the lady at the temple you went to. I heard you there since I go there afterschool every other day, and my mother happened to "drop" the wish."
Sakura stared at Sasuke with disbelief in her eyes. The next thing you knew Sakura was on top of Sasuke pounding her fist into his chest.
"SASUKE-BAKA!! You were spying on me weren't you? You stalker??? What else did you do?"
"Well I sent Naruto here to make your surprised since you look so cute when you are surprised... Also I happen to um... see you... well walking in that dress and it happened to come loose in the ahem... chest area..."
"SASUKE UCHIHA!!!! You sent Naruto over her to see me surprised??!! Do you know how shocked I was?!!! I thought that I would have died right then and there! And what do you mean you saw me with this dress becoming loose in the... Sakura stopped pounding into Sasuke's chest and looked down only to see what Sasuke was talking about.
"YOU BIG PERVERT!!!!" Sakura whacked Sasuke one more time, and got up running away from him. "I NEVER THOUGHT YOU WERE THAT KIND OF GUY!!!!"
"Wait Sakura! I'm sorry! I won't do it again!!" Sasuke got up and ran after her. Eventually he caught up and tackled her to the ground.
"I'm sorry Sakura... I promise I won't let it happen again... ONLY if you become my girlfriend." Sasuke looked at the girl wrapped in his arms, expecting to hear her accept. Too bad she was crying...
"Ahh!! Sakura... am I rushing things? I am so sorry... here... I'll wait for you... you don't have to answer me now. I'm... really sorry... I just" Sasuke was cut off when he felt a pair of lips on his.
"Sasuke- baka! Of course I will be your girlfriend..." Sakura stared at Sasuke and embraced him in a tight hug, making it like she doesn't ever want him to leave...
Sasuke and Sakura sat in that position for awhile, eventually getting up and going home.
"Happy New Years' Sakura"
"Happy New Years' Sasuke.
"hehehe.. this will be such awesome blackmail!!!" Naruto was sitting behind a bush next to Hinata, holding a few photos in his hands. " I GOT HIM NOW!!! I WILL MAKE UCHIHA SASUKE LISTEN TO MEEEE!!! NOTHING CAN STOP MY REIGN IN POWER!!!"
"N-n-n-Naruto-kun... I think you should start running now..." Hinata got up from the hiding spot and began twiddling her fingers.
"Why Hinata-Chan? It's not like any one is around to hear of my evil plans."
"Actually, I am here dobe..." Naruto turned around to be face to face with a pissed off Uchiha.
"Um.. well.. um.. I think I uhhh forgot my.,.. shoe! Yeah so.. um... I will see you later!" Naruto dashed from where he was standing out into the streets. Behind a very pissed off Sasuke came running. Hinata stared at the two running, and soon smiled as one of her close friends came.
"they are such bakas aren't they Hinata-chan?"
"Y-y-yes they are Sakura-ch-ch-chan... Yes they are.."
Author's Note: Alright!!! This is finally finished!!! Its over 4000 words and I am so proud!!!-does happy dances- well I know it isn't great.. but I hope you guys liked it!! It took me awhile, but I finally finished!!! Please review and let me know what you think of this!
(1) Okay so I don't know if this wish thing is true.. but I just put it in there for the sake of the story!
(2)I wanted a festival to happen, cause I don't know.. festivals are places where things happen! I hope that it was ok, but I do know it didn't mean much to the story XP
Thanks,
asianangelgirl