((Oi gomen I know I've been away for a while; I've been thinking on my stories and I am writing more but I wanted a good grasp and my brain clearly died so I couldn't do much but now its alive and kicking and since this is probably the only time I'll ever have Sasu/Saku in my stories here is a one shot with one of my favorite songs. Enjoy. I might add more; don't know depend how many reviews I get …

Italics and bold: thoughts

Italics: flashbacks—

Normal: present time

Italics/underline memories ()

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or its characters; just some adorable plush, a Gaara wristband, and many thrilling ideas.

His Reason

I'm not a perfect person
there's many things I wish I didn't do

She stared at him with hurt; her wrist aching in his grip. 'Sasuke-kun…' Dark almost black orbs glared at her. "You won't get in my way." he hissed. Tears started to cloud up her pale jade eyes, but she shook her head for the first time refusing the tears. 'No I have to be strong and do what's right! No matter what!' "Sasuke-kun y-you'll be hurt I can't just sit here and—" He gave her the coldest look she'd ever seen even worse then the first time they'd met and he'd called her annoying. "Sasuke-kun?" she whispered; shivering a little at his gaze.

"You don't know anything about me." She was shocked into silence and finally he let go of her arm ad she saw a slight red tint to her arm. "Oi Sasuke-teme Sakura-chan is only trying to help!" Naruto grumbled glaring at Sasuke about to start one of their famous arguments. 'Naruto…' Sakura looked over in surprise; her shorted pink strands lightly ruffling against her cheeks as she stared in awe at the blonde's caring side. She looked to Sasuke expecting a rude comment, but his comment startled them both. "I want to fight with you too." Sasuke smirked at Naruto and he returned it. A soft look spread on Sakura's face and she put on a smile…a fake one; the first one of many.

The scene hurt her eyes and she wished for Sasuke to look at her that way once…she didn't want to fight him but…still. 'I want to get to know Sasuke-kun better.'

But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you

"Ah here you are Sasuke-kun!" Sakura grinned at her master piece; the apples sliced perfectly and neat. She smiled and placed one on a pick holding it out to him…it was nice to be useful for once. Smash! The pink haired girl's world crashed around as the plate broke into pieces. 'Nani what's happening?' Her eyes widened; her teammates were arguing and then they were gone and brushing past her toward the roof.

Her shoulders shook as she started at the ruined slices; the image of Sasuke swiping her offering away again repeated again and again. 'H-he was so scary…' Tears started to fill her eyes but she shook them away and raced toward the hospital roof. 'Sasuke-kun's eyes were red.' She arrived to the scene and terror coursed though her body as she stared ahead of her; blow by blow…anger…power…POWER rising.

'No! NO!' She had to do something before it was too late. Tears spilling down her cheeks she raced out in the center of the roof between her two teammates ready to take the two attacks on no matter…no matter what would happen to her. 'I can't let them get hurt…Sasuke-kun' the attacks weren't stopping; it was too late, but then he appeared; their sensei. She stopped in place; wincing at the destructive impact; she shook silently sobbing…shaking and crying. She was terrified; afraid of what could have happened and the look in her friend's eyes, but of everything she was angry at herself.

'I c-couldn't even stop them! I couldn't help Sasuke or Naruto…I-I' Sasuke was gone; Naruto was angry at her interruption and the pink haired kunoichi spoke out in whimpers…but the all misjudged her whines for utter fear and just being her cry baby self; not even her sensei could see how much she just wanted to be of some use; to make Sasuke proud.

'I-I have to become stronger…gomen nasi Sasuke-kun.' She'd start with Naruto; it was time she told him.

And so I have to say before I go
that I just want you to know

"I-I guess you've always hated me huh?" She could not stop these tears; the thought of loosing him was unbearable. 'I have to stop him from leaving! I can't let him disappear…' Sasuke was silent for a moment; then he spoke. "You still don't know anything." He replied coldly walking away again; ignoring the pink haired girl.

I've found a reason for me
to change who I used to be

"You've always hated me she continued…just like the first day…you said I was annoying." A bitter smile played on her lips and the tears continued to trickle. "I don't remember." Was his short answer, but she continued speaking of their genin days…the happy times. Sakura just wanted to hold on to him; have some grasp. She had to keep trying! She was speaking again; unsure of even the words anymore…she would say anything; anything at all to convince him to stay and she meant what she said.

A reason to start over new
and the reason is you

Flashback:

"T-thank you Sasuke-kun for saving me from Gaara that time!" A pure smile spread on her face as she looked beside her to the Uchiha. There was an expression she could read; his voice almost holding something in it for a second or two before he spoke normally. "You should think Naruto; he's the one who saved you." 'Naruto?' Sakura blinked and glanced over at the blonde who was fussing over something with his sensei and gave a warm smile. 'Thank you Naruto.'

So caught up in the rare compassion towards her friend she didn't notice the look on the Uchiha's face; pure jealousy.

'But still even if he's cold…I care about him even more' "I-I love you with all my heart!"

I'm sorry that I hurt you
it's something I must live with everyday

He paused…then walked away.

'Sakura you're heavy…."

'You should stop concentrating on dates and train; you're worse than Naruto.' He stared at her flatly.

'I'm sure you noticed it first Sakura…' he smiled.

And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away

'Who did this to you Sakura?'

He raced forward catching her in his arms as the pink haired girl fell from the sand; he set her down on a branch. 'Keep her safe.' he whispered.

'I-I can't stop!' Panic filled his eyes as his the girl ran toward his attack; the one he had planned to use on Naruto. He glared his sensei when he was scolded, but he ran from her tears. In the smallest part of his mind with a mix of anger and vengeance a small thought whispered. 'I made her cry…'

And be the one who catches all your tears
that's why I need you to hear

Drip! Drip! Plop! Tears pooled down her face and she sniffed; fighting as hard as she could to keep the smile on her face, but it finally broke. "Sasuke!" He wasn't stopping. "Sasuke stop; stop or I'll scr—" She gasped; he was gone. 'Am I too late?' Hot breath at her ear gave her chills and it was then that she realized he was behind her.

That's why I need you to hear

She froze at his deep voice. "Sakura. Thank you." 'Nee?'

I've found a reason for me
to change who I used to be
a reason to start over new
and the reason is you

A knockout pout at her neck was hit and she collapsed; her last thoughts of the one she loved. 'Sasuke-ku…'

I'm not a perfect person

Sasuke caught her in his arms; staring at her.

I never meant to do those things to you

He was carrying her now; looking around for a place to set her…he saw the bench.

And so I have to say before I go

He set her down on the bench easily; glad she was so light and started to walk away; he didn't have much time before someone DID find out.

That I just want you to know

He should have left by now; there was nothing left here anyway. His future was outside these walls; out of being nurtured and protected…spoiled; he was sick of being confined here. He just wanted to leave. So why was he still standing here gazing down at her soft sleepy expression…awing at how fragile and delicate she looked like that. Before he could stop himself his hand was brushing her pink bangs from those jade eyes; a very tiny smirk curling on his lips. She wasn't so bad quiet like this.

'Sakura…'

His warm lips brushed against her soft petal-like ones in a forceful kiss. It was hard to tell what it meant; not to Sasuke…he really wasn't thinking; not over something like this. As for anyone else they see almost affection at Uchiha's display, but in truth the Uchiha felt nothing. In her unconscious state Sakura let out a small moan. Amusement filled his onyx eyes and he pushed his tongue against her lips gently; licking the inside of her mouth…tasting what was his.

He pulled away at 'that' thought wondering what the hell had even come over him…though he had to admit she tasted sweet. He smirked and tucked pink strands behind her ears gazing one last time at her soft angelic face.

'Maybe…one day you'll be of some use to me…maybe we'll meet again cherry blossom.'

He mused to himself. Sakura still didn't stir. Satisfied he lifted his pack on his shoulders and left the village to find the sound four.

--Some weeks later—

'I won't just stand and watch anymore.' A determined look filled her eyes. 'Naruto you saved me again and again…I could only watch; I couldn't help you…I'll never let it happen again" she promised herself. Her lips parted softly as she looked ahead to her hospitalized blonde friend. "Next time I'll definitely help…just wait a little while okay?" "Sakura-chan…" he murmured watching her with the smallest smile. She slid his door closed and turned away; walking toward the Hokage's office.

I've found a reason for me'You're worse than Naruto.'

'You know nothing about me…I won't let you get in my way'

"Sasuke!" She hugged him tightly; shaking…crying; and he let her. Thank god he was finally awake.

"I'm not like you or Naruto…"

To change who I used to be

"Starting now we all go separate paths."

A reason to start over new

"Tsunade-sama I want to be your apprentice!"

'I'll become stronger…definitely…Sasuke-kun.'

And the reason is you…

(( that's it—well it is a once shot you know ;; hope you liked it; I was bored and trying to type up my other stories…and yeah this came to me- even some adorable sasuxsaku-ness hehe maybe THAT'S what happened when he knocked her out 3 well anyways please review. Honestly tell my what you think ; and any ideas for the next chapter—gomen but it won't be continued from this—ideas please; thanks ()