(Sakura's POV)

Its been 2 years since he left; he being Sasuke Uchiha. He came back 2 months ago, but something was different about him, he seemed happier than he was before; that didn't take much though. I, Sakura Haruno, was so happy that he returned, I still liked him, no I wouldn't say "like" I'd say love.

(Normal POV)

The time in the Kohonda Village was passing so slowly. The only upcoming event that Sasuke and Naruto were looking forward to was Sakura's birthday. This year she would turn 17. (Throws hands in air PARTY!) She was now an apprentice to the Hokage; Sakura loved being her apprentice, but the training was as hard as hell. It was a normal day in the village as everyone went about their own business. Little did they know that Sakura was going to have the shock of her life, and a mysterious man would show up...

Sakura was so happy Sasuke had returned to the village. Her birthday was tomorrow, but there was only one problem that had just popped up. Sakura's father had just told her that her uncle was coming for her birthday. Sakura was NOT happy about this one bit. Her uncle used to beat her and he even raped her when she was 7. Ino was there when Sakura was raped, she never told a soul for fear he would come after her too. About a week after he hurt Sakura, he was found with a little boy behind a dumpster; and sent away. She was only 7 when this happened, and she will always hate him, but for sure she doesn't want to see him again.

Sakura was walking through town thinking of ways to avoid her uncle. That's when she ran strait into Ino, literally. (In here they actually get along)

"Sakura watch where you're going!" Ino yelled, furious because she dropped both boxes of flowers.

"S...sorry..."

Ino looked up reluctantly, "what happened Sakura?"

Right at that moment as Sakura and Ino were sitting on the ground, Sasuke and Naruto walked up to them.

" What happened to you guys?" the comment obviously came from Naruto, seeing as Sasuke rarely talks.

"Hn" Sasuke grunted in response.

All they heard was Ino asking 'what happened' and Sakura saying, 'he's here'. Sasuke was curious to say the least, he wanted to know who "he" was.

However Naruto was the first to ask. "Who's he?"

"No...noone Naruto..." Sakura quickly looked up, then regreted it upon seeing Naruto's puppy face.

"She's right Naruto, its none of your business." Ino simply smirked seeing how angry Naruto was getting about her comment. She then helped Sakura up and gave her a box to carry.

"What's this for ino?"

"To help me get back to the shop." Ino grinned

The two girls walked away from Sasuke and Naruto. Both of which were plenty confused on who the "guy" was.

so yeah, how did you all like the chapter? Any suggestions are welcome. Oh and in the next chapter you get to meet her unclegiggle don't ask just comment!

Ashley