This was something that I've had for awhile but just decided to finish.
In the story they're both going to be 18.
I couldn't take it anymore. I couldn't take the loneliness. I couldn't take the silence.
This feeling was… horrible. I had no idea where it came from.
I sat on my bed, clutching my chest with my left hand and gripping my mattress with my right. My knees were pulled up to bury my face. Not a single tear escaped.
Emptiness.
It's ironic.. that I found my heart still beating.. because I felt as if I didn't have one. I felt as if there was a huge gaping hole in the center of my chest sucking in and claiming my emotions.
The worst part though.. was that I could feel it. And it hurt.. a lot. It was getting harder to breathe.. I'd rather be stabbed with kunai a hundred times than endure this pain.
I haven't felt like this since….
Sasuke left the village..
I couldn't take it anymore.
In two seconds I was out my window and running. Towards what? I wasn't sure yet. But my subconscious had a destination and I let it guide me.
After a few seconds I recognized the path I was taking. Surely I'm not..?
But when I stopped and looked up at the building standing in front of me, I knew exactly where I was. I jogged up the stairs until I was face to face with a door. But as I was about to knock, I stopped.
I shouldn't be doing this… It's so selfish.
But I gave in. The knocks echoed and in a few seconds the door creeped open.
And in front of me stood a boy, no.. a man, wearing nothing but a pair of black boxers… and socks. I was too numb and broken to give it a second thought.
His eyes grew wide with recognition. "S-Sakura-chan? What are you doing here?"
"Naruto." My voice cracked and I could feel tears starting to form. He noticed.
"Sakura-chan, what happened?" He took a step forward and placed his hands on my shoulders gently. His eyes searched mine, looking for answers.
Minutes passed, and neither of us looked away.
I couldn't take the Loneliness.
I closed my eyes trying to hold back my tears. "Hold me.."
He immediately took a step forwards and put his arms around me. I threw my arms around his abdomen and squeezed with all strength and just let the tears flow.
"Don't e-ever leave m-me." I choked out.
"Shhh. Shhh. I'm here Sakura, I always will be."
I could feel myself letting go of every emotion I've held on to for so long.
"Come here. Let's get you inside." His voice was soft and soothing. He cradled me and carried me inside. The whole time my face was buried in his chest, soaking it with my tears. He sat down in a big chair and just held me.
"Just let it all out." His hand found it's way back to my hair. A new wave of fresh tears burst from my eyes. My arms found their way around his neck and tightened. He just kept murmuring things into my ear and stroking my hair.
We sat like that for 10 minutes before I finally felt myself calming down. My sobs got softer and softer until they stopped.
I finally looked up and caught his gaze. A small smile touched his lips.
"I guess all that crying wasn't that bad. It just made your eyes ten times as breath taking." His hand cupped my left cheek. I could feel my face heat up.
Our faces were a few inches apart. He leaned down and placed his lips on my.. forehead. Disappointment and embarrassment washed over me but I tried to hide it.
"Naruto.." I whispered, barely audible. He shook his head at me. A sad grin on his face.
"Sakura, I know what you want. Believe me, I want it too. More than you'll ever understand. But I.." He sighed. "I just can't do that to myself.. Not yet.." There was pain in his eyes.
I placed a hand on cheek and caressed it with my thumb, a small smile on my face. "Let me know when you change your mind." I laid my head against his chest. "Just let me stay like this."
"As long as you want." I could feel his chest vibrate with every word. When did his voice get so deep…?
I could've stayed like that forever.
But I couldn't take the Silence.
"Naruto.. I'm sorry. I am so so sorry…"
"Now just what do you have to be sorry for?"
"For being stubborn.. I just.. I guess I just couldn't see."
"I hope you're not looking for me to disagree with that last comment.. Because I won't." I looked up to see a playful smile light up his face. "I happen to know, you are a very stubborn person."
A sigh escaped my lips as I put my head back down on his chest.
"This feeling inside me has been bugging me for awhile and I'm not sure exactly what it is… But.." I lifted my eyes to meet his. "I think I love you Naruto."
His eyebrows lifted. "You think?"
I pursed my lips. "No no…" I looked down for a second before returning my gaze to his sky blue eyes. "I know. I know for a fact that I, Sakura Haruno, love you, Naruto Uzumaki."
A smile that could brighten any room appeared on his face. "Well, that was quick. I only just confessed my feelings for you… Oh, only 6 years ago?" That smile was slowly turning into a smirk.
I playfully punched his chest. He winced. "Ouch, Sakura-chan.."
My mouth made an "O" as I realized I punched him harder than I thought. "I am so sorry." I bent my head down and kissed the injured spot on his chest. He blushed. "I guess I don't know my own strength." I erupted into a fit of giggles.
His brows furrowed. "I see you like laughing at my pain."
"Oh don't get your panties a wad. I would never do such a thing." I rolled my eyes dramatically.
"Panties… in a what?" He looked legitimately confused. What's new?
A happy sigh escaped my mouth as I ran my fingers through his hair. "Why didn't I realize this sooner?" I smiled up at him.
"I was just asking myself that same question. Better late than never, I suppose." Adding a wink after his sentence.
"So possibly, maybe, I could get that kiss now?" I looked up at him expectantly.
"You don't have to ask me twice." Since my hand was still on the back of his head I jerked it down to my level and lightly placed my lips on his, closing my eyes. An electric current shot through my body and I pulled away. "Holy shit."
I could see it in Naruto's eyes he had felt the same thing. Before I had time to process another thought his lips collided with mine, harder this time. I wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled him impossibly closer. Now that he was mine, I was not going to let go.
When we finally broke apart, gasping for air, he said, "First, I get to hold you in my arms, hear you say you love me, and receive a mind blowing kiss all in less than an hour… I wonder how long it would take to get you in bed…" He wriggled his eye brows, giving me a comical expression.
But I shot back with a smirk, "However long it takes you to put a ring on my finger and say 'I do'," I said with a wink.
His face didn't fall, however. A big, happy grin was plastered on his face. "Well get prepared, angel. Because that moment just might be right around the corner."
And then his eyes grew big and he held a look of shock and confusion. "Sakura-chan.. Wait a second.."
I cupped his cheek with my hand and looked into his eyes with the sweetest smile on my face. "This isn't a dream. Trust me." To prove my point I placed my lips over his one more time. When I pulled away, I had to keep myself from gasping at the emotions swirling around in his eyes.
"You've really loved me all this time haven't you…?" A single tear slid down my cheek.
Naruto wiped it away with his thumb and tenderly smiled. "Every second, of every day. I love you so much Sakura. One day, you'll understand."
"Well that moment just might be right around the corner." He chuckled.
"Let's go to bed shall we?" He held his hand out and I took it while gracefully climbing out of his lap and standing up.
"Lead the way my Prince Charming." His first reaction was surprise but it was quickly replaced with a grin.
"Right this way Angel."
I hope you liked it.
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And for all of you who have read my other story, I am still working on it. I have been super busy since school has started so be extra patient. If you've forgotten about it... sorry. :/