This is a oneshot request from a friend of mine. I'm not particularly pro this pairing, but I don't hate it. It's my first oneshot, so be at least half decent in your reviews.

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, or its characters.

((Light fluff story.))

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Residual

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Sakura sat on the bench she had been found on that morning. The morning after Sasuke had left her life, her team, and Konoha. She sat there, hugging her knees, tears falling every-so-often.

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The pink-haired girl's friend and rival, stood near, next to a tree, and out of sight. The blond genin had been watching Sakura for 3 hours now, both not moving from their spot. Her face held concern for her friend, and sadness for the black-haired boy that they had both fought over.

Ino walked over to her friend, and sat down next to her. The other was aware of her presence, but ignored her.

"Sakura, this sulking will get you no where; will get him farther away."

The blond genin wrapped her arms around the depressed girl next to her, and pulled her close. Sakura made no attempts to free herself from her captor's hold.

"Why...?" whispered the sulking girl.

"Why what?" replied Ino.

"Why'd he... why'd Sasuke... have to leave me?"

Ino silently sighed, and pulled her friend into her lap, resting her head on hers. She also started to cry, but her tears would no longer be wasted on someone she finally figured she couldn't have. They were for the one sitting in her lap, the one she realized she a loved the whole time.

"He left for his ideals. As a friend, I'll respect that. Sakura..."

"I wanted to go... with... him."

"Sakura, he can't return your feelings. I don't know if he is capable of something like that. I've watched him for years, and not once did I see him smile in happiness."

"But - !"

Ino turned Sakura round, and kissed her. It was gentle, yet passionate; determined, but cautious. The kiss only lasted for less than a minute before the blond released it.

"Sakura, he may not be able to return your feelings, but maybe I can. Let him go."

A small, light blush crept into the pink-haired girl's face, a meager smile slowly appeared on her lips, and she leaned against her close friend.

"I'll try."

She closed her eyes, and fell asleep in Ino's lap; with Ino gently running her fingers through the cherry blossom colored hair. Tears find their way into her eyes.

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Okay, first oneshot fluff is complete. Review please, it lets me know what I can do to improve my writing.

Story dedicated to my buddy: Al.