Tears to rain

Hey it's Kurisuta! Woot! Anyway, this is my first story I hope you love it! Anyone that knows me will tell you I'm very imaginative and love stories. I decided to do a Naruto one. I will try to update more than e-va!

Note: I do not own Naruto!!

Pairings:(Major pairings) SasXSak, NaruXHina, TenTenXNeji, (Minor pairings) TemXShi, InoXSai

Anyway, on with the story!

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Screaming and shouting always shouting, loud taps on the pavement and a gunshot.

That was all I heard that night, all I hear from that day on. Maybe I'm just obsessed, who knows? Because, who knows me? Nobody that's who, because for Sakura Haruno it was only the darkness, and that would be all she would ever see…for now.

"Sakura! Sakura it's time for school!"

Sakura sat up violently in her bed, her whole body was covered in sweat. Immediately she felt her arms and legs shaking. That dream terrified her, every time she went to sleep Sakura felt vulnerable to her dreams. The only thing that seemed to get it off her mind was studying to all ours of the night. Though today, she was going to graduate from her elementary school and some dream was not going to stand in her way. Sakura noticed a letter on her desk, she ignored it. It was just reminder of the past, she was never going to that place ever again.

"Sakura!" yelled her mother yelled, clearly irritated.

"Coming mom!" Sakura yelled as she quickly jumped out of bed and shot off to the bathroom. She smiled as she saw herself in the mirror; her beautiful long hair was still intact despite the sweat. She loved her hair; it always reminded her of a certain boy at her school.

"Sasuke." She said lovingly to herself, she clasped her hands above her heat as she thought about him. She had been in love with Sasuke ever since she had entered elementary school. Every girl sighed even at the thought of him. He even had his own fanclub which was rare for her school. Konoha elementary school was medium in size, it had great teachers, and it had variety. Her teacher was Iruka, he was a great teacher and gave little amount of homework. Which sometimes made Sakura little peeved, she liked homework, it got her mind off 'other things.'

Sakura quickly showered to get the sweat off, she hated being sticky and gross in the morning. She used her favorite Sakura Blossom shampoo in her hair and then got out, brushed her teeth extra long. Hello, graduation! You have to look nice for that!

I also get to see Sasuke today!!

Sakura jumped to her bedroom and pulled on some clothes, her red zip up shirt with a red circle on the back, and her black shirt with her long red skirt that had slits down both sides. She pulled on her red and white tennis shoes to complete her look then ran to the bathroom again.

"Where is my hair brush!" she cried in dismay, she hadn't been able to find it for a few days. Sakura didn't know why, she was always so organized it should have been in her drawer in the counter by the toilet. She shouted her torture and ran to her mother's room. Sakura raced to her mother's bathroom and grabbed her mom's brush. While running downstairs she heard her mom yell once again,

"Sakura! It's time for school! Get up! Don't make me come up there!"

"I'm coming mom cha!!" Sakura finally get to the bottom of the stairs and ran for the kitchen.

"Finally, I didn't think you were going to get up." Said her mother pleasantly as Sakura sat down at the table.

Sakura thought her mother was beautiful; she had long red hair with a yellow ribbon and a strawberry button on it. Today, she wore a no sleeved yellow shirt that went down to her waist, it also had a strawberry on it, but it was on the chest part of the shirt. On her legs she wore a long, plain, light red skirt with shinny red flats. Sakura was also proud to have her mothers green eyes.

"Now Sakura, are you sure you have everything? Books, pencils, erasers-"

"Mom, calm down. I'm graduating, this isn't another school day." Said Sakura a little irritated.

"Oh! I keep forgetting, oh you're getting so big! I can't believe my baby is graduating from the fifth grade!" said her mom sweetly setting a plate of eggs in front of her daughter.

"Yeah, I'm so excited! I'll soon be in middle school!"

"Are you going to see Sasuke-kun today?"

"Mom!!" yelled a blushing Sakura; she waved her arms around to show her frustration. That was then her inner personality decided to speak. Though, only in her mind,

"CHA, STOP EMBRASSING ME MOM!!"

Sakura glared at her mom ruefully as her mother giggled, she always knew what Sakura's reaction would be.

"Why don't you just tell him you like him dear?"

"Are you kidding mom?! He's the most popular guy in the fifth grade! I can't just walk up to him and say 'Sasuke I love you will you date me?' no way mom!" Sakura crossed her arms and made a low growl noise.

"Don't growl at me Sakura, it's not lady-like." Said her mother calmly, she placed a glass of orange juice in front of her daughter.

Sakura immediately stopped and blushed; it had always been Sakura's habit to show her feelings a little aggressively.

"Sorry mom." Said Sakura quietly, Sakura picked up her fork and knife daintily and began to eat while her mother set her place at the table.

After Sakura was done, she jumped out of her seat and took her silverware and plate to the sink and rinsed them off. She finished brushing her hair while walking over to her mom and giving her a kiss goodbye, during leaning down to kiss her daughter, Sakura's mom tied Sakura's favorite red ribbon in her daughter's hair. Sakura set the brush down on the table and smiled up at her mother.

"Wouldn't want to forget that hm?" said her mother with a slight smile.

Then, she immediately dashed to the door and grabbed her bright pink back pack, afterwards ran out the door shouting,

"Bye mom I love you, see you today at the assembly!" Sakura heard her mother yell something back but it was deaf on her ears as she ran down the side walk to her school. Sakura lived in a tight neighborhood, everyone hear was nice and watched over her. It also had many trees and beautiful flowers which made good business for the flower shop just down the road which reminded her of her rival, Ino Yamanaka. Her mother ran a flower shop that flourished around springtime since Konoha had several different kinds of beautiful flowers.

"Speak of the devil." Sakura murmured as she saw her blonde haired rival also running to school. Ino looked at the peak of perfection in her wardrobe, she was wearing a no sleeved purple shirt that showed some mid-drift, but she had a white tank top under that. On the bottom she wore a matching purple skirt with slits in both sides like Sakura's only Ino's only went to her knees instead of Sakura's that went all the way to her ankles, she also, like on her top wore white shorts under the skirt. Last but not least, she wore dark blue shoes with white socks.

Ino and Sakura had been competing for Sasuke's attention since kindergarten, though back in kindergarten they had been the best of friends. Each had had short hair back then that changed when Sakura had heard a rumor that Sasuke liked girls with long hair. Around that time Sakura and Ino had started arguing, and then it got so bad they decided not to be friends anymore. They had finally split around second grade and hated each other ever since.

"Well Sakura, seems your ready for school."

Sakura hated that mocking voice.

"You bet Ino-pig."

Yeah, I went there.

"What'd you say billboard brow?!" Ino and Sakura started running beside each other trying to make it to school before the other. Both were so focused on their task and giving each other death glares, they didn't notice they had already neared the school. So when the school wall got nearer, neither noticed until it was too late.

BAM!

Sakura and Ino groaned and rubbed their heads with their hands. Both could hear laughter coming from behind them and knew that most of the kids in the schools courtyard had seen their little mishap with direction. Both glared at each other then got up sticking their noses in the air. Sakura would not let that Ino-pig brat get the best of her, no ma'am! Both walked into the building and seated themselves in their normal chairs, making sure not to look in each others direction. That was rather easy for Sakura because of the way the classroom was situated. The bottom row was on the ground of the classroom, the rest of the seats slanted upward stacking on each other.

Sakura finally calmed herself and then stared at the one seat every girl was looking at and what every boy envied. Sasuke Uchiha was sitting quietly, his hands folded under chin. His eyes seemed to not be focused on anything, just staring ahead maybe deep in thought or not thinking at all. It didn't matter to all of the girls in the classroom, the fact he was in the room was enough for them. His outfit was flawless, a blue shirt with a red and white fan on the back and tan knee-length shorts. On his feet we wore dark blue tennis shoes with white socks. (Ooc:Shoes are a little similar to Ino's out fit huh? )

Sakura sighed along with the other girls in the room, feeling the themselves get lost in his very figure. After all, he was thin, had a strong chin, and had fierce onyx eyes that seemed to just freeze you still. He was always so cool; every boy in class envied him. Well, there were some exceptions, but they didn't matter because Sasuke is Sasuke!

All the girls snapped out of it when their teacher walked in the room, Iruka.

"Good morning class!" he said cheerfully, he was always happy to see us, no one ever knew why. "Today is the day you take your final test and graduate from this class! I believe in all of you and-"

"Sorry I'm late!" sounded a rather loud and annoying voice from the corner of the room where the front door stood. Everyone knew who it was,

"Naruto! You're late again!? Last day of school and you're late?!" yelled Iruka when Naruto ran down the steps beside the seats and stood in front of Iruka. The boy looked horrible, like he had just stepped out of a mud puddle to Sakura. He had a large orange jacket on the top of his body and orange pants on bottom, on his feet he wore blue sneakers. The most unruly thing he wore though, was a pair of goggles from lord only knows where. His face was marred with signs of being in a fight of some kind, his hands were scratched and he had minor cuts with dry blood. Obviously, the fight had taken place maybe five minutes ago.

"Sorry Sensei, I had a little trouble getting here!" laughed Naruto nervously as he rubbed his neck.

"Trouble getting…" Iruka stopped and gave an understanding smile. He patted Naruto's head and sent him off to the nurse with the jerk of his head. No one knew why Iruka went easy on Naruto, maybe it was because he was an orphan, or maybe it was because he actually liked the kid. No one really knew, but minutes later, Naruto was back and in his seat in a matter of seconds.

"Alright, now we get started, everyone take out your pencils and prepare for the test!" Iruka proclaimed proudly.

Everyone watched as Sakura brought out his pencil, his nimble fingers took the pencil and placed it on the front of his desk. Every fifth grade girl sighed, even Sakura who knew she was paying extra special attention.

"He's so great...Sasuke." sighed Sakura putting her hand under her chin, she daydreamed about him until a paper was put infront of her. Sakura did what she did best, she beat the crud out of that test. Writing all over it, making sure to get enough detail in, every detail she knew. Passing this test was like saving her own life, if she got left behind she couldn't be with Sasuke! Then that Ino-pig would win and Sakura could not, beyond all circumstances, not let that happen.

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Every child in the school house ran out cheering, loving that the summer was over, even Sakura. She was swinging her arms in the air crying out,

"CHA! SCHOOLS OUT FOR THE SUMMER CHA!" she immediately stopped when she saw all of the kids staring at her, Sakura blushed and tried to get away from them as fast as possible. While on her retreat from the other kids, she saw Naruto sitting on a swing. He had his goggles off and he looked really sad, his poor little eyes so drained. They looked so...lifeless, and hurt, it made Sakura want to go over and hug him.

"He's so...wait, he wasn't at the assembly." It was true, Sakura hadn't seen him there. She also remembered Iruka not looking to happy about something. Though, the most of what Sakura remembered was how Sasuke went up to recieve his award and how every single girl in the room (cough cough even Sakura cough) had cheered for him. Sasuke had not looked all that interested, he had stepped up, recieved his award and then stepped down without a second thought to anything.

Sakura also remembered her mom screaming in the middle of the gym when she had recieved her award. Sakura had to go over and calm her mom down and keep her from crying. Though the thing she remembered most of all, was how Sasuke had stopped and stared at her and her mother. He seemed almost thoughtful for a few seconds, then he had turned and walked away.

Forgetting all about Naruto, Sakura kept walking imagining that look on Sasuke's face and what it had ment. Maybe she should have her mom around more often...

"Sakura! Sakura baby!"

Or maybe not.

"Over here mom!" Sakura yelled a little exhausted, all the days events had worn her out. When her mom walked over, she leaned on her as they both walked back home.

Sakura's mom had a habbit, she would always get the mail if she went out of the house. It was just thing she did, so when her mom had gone to get the mail and had left her daughter to fend for herself towards the house, Sakura didn't mind. As soon as she got into the house, Sakura collasped on the nearest sofa, needing it's warm comfert to combat the days events.

"Well, I still have the summer to relax and-"

"Sakura!" yelled her mother running into the room,

"What is it mom?!" yelled Sakura irritably, she had had enough for today. Though, when her mother approached more slowly, Sakura sat in a respectful manner and watched her mother sit down beside her. Her mother was covering her mouth and it seemed that some tears were shimmering in her eyes,

"It's from your father." she choaked out suddenly, she closed her eyes and finally the dams in her eyes gave. Streaks went down her mothers face as she handed the letter to Sakura.

"D...Dad?" Sakura asked looking down at the letter. Mom always got upset when anything mentioned dad, so did Sakura. The letter read-

Dear Sakura,

Congratulations on graduating from the fifth grade, you must be so big right now. You probbaly have the beautiful hair your mother has right now too. If you are reading this, I have passed away. I am so sorry for leaving you and your mother alone, but please, don't cry over me. Move on with your life, help your mom not to worry and be a good girl like I know you are. Make many friends or very few and keep them close, love them, laugh with them, and know that I am watching over you and your mother.

Love, Haiku your Dad

Sakura was in tears by then, she had dropped the letter after reading the last line and had her head buried in her mothers shoulder.

"Your father was always all about surprises..." said Sakura's mother running her fingers through her little girls pink hair. Sakura's mother, Haruki (Ooc:Which means shining brightly) had always loved her husband, they had always gone on walks with Sakura in the park when she had been a little baby, still trying to say her first word. They had had picnics there, also, they used to take Sakura to camp every summer. Konoha camp, every year they met her at the gate and dropped her off with a kiss and hug. He encouraged her to go because he had done it when he had been a child. Every year Sakura came back with little pictures or awards she had won at camp. It had been her favorite time of the year. That had all stopped when he had died. Every years she got an invitation to camp, every year she refused. It was hard on an eight year old to lose their father.

"Well, how about it? Wanna go another summer?" asked Haruki, looking pleasantly down at her daughter. Haruki still had some tears in her eyes, but she managed to look a little put together.

Sakura looked up at her mother and nodded, then she got up and ran up the stairs to her bedroom and grabbed the letter on her desk. When she had it in her hand she ran back down and handed it her mother.

"I wanna go, for him." said Sakura smiling. Haruki hugged her daughter, very proud of her bravery.

"Yes, for him." said Haruki, with a peaceful and pleasant smile on her face as she let her daughter cry a little more.