Ok so here is the 2nd chappy by NikkiTheHyugaChick. Enjoy!

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Uchiha Sasuke had received many shocks since waking up in the hospital. Being an amnesiac, having an accident, finding out that your entire family is dead, and then waking up to realize you have a girlfriend who you know nothing about. He struggled under he grip as she nuzzled up against him.

"Sasuke-kun! I was so worried about you!" she hugged him even harder.

Sakura saw Sasuke's discomfort and attempted to intercede on his behalf "Ino, I think he needs to breath."

The blonde loosened her grip slightly as she turned to glare at the other girl. She held on to him possessively as a cruel glint came into her eye. "Oh? Are you sure you aren't jealous?"

Sakura's body stiffened but she kept a cool gaze. Her eyes flickered over to Sasuke temporarily before returning to the scantily clad blonde. Honestly, who wears shorts and a tank top in the middle of winter? Biting her tongue for a few moments Sakura took a deep breath.

"No but I am concerned about the state of my patient. Currently he needs oxygen and plenty of rest, neither of which you are supplying him with." She said coolly.

Sasuke looked between the two girls. He could almost feel the static in their gazes. Something was up… he wished that he had his memory back, then maybe he'd be able to figure it out.

It had been a few months since Sakura had last seen her ex-best friend and current enemy Ino. Earlier that summer she had left for summer camp, giving the pink-haired girl some breathing room. Now here she was, trying to pick a fight. Sakura willed herself to calm down. It would do no good fighting in the hospital. She needed to remain professional about this. Sasuke was a patient, that's all… nothing more.

"Ino…" she shook her head "Please keep the visit at a fifteen minute maximum. Doctor Yukino has to examine him again."

"Fine."

"Ino…" Sasuke rasped out. He was tired of being ignored but ultimately tired of the annoying voice in his ear.

"HE REMEMBERED MY NAME!" she shrilled, making his ear problem worse.

"…that's your name… isn't it?" he finished, dampening her victory party.

She nodded mutely, her gaze never leaving his face. Sasuke stared at her for several moments, taking her in. She was beautiful but on the scrawny side, her blue eyes were her fairest feature. Stunning yet mischievous a deadly combination.

"Who are you?"

The blonde stared at him in shock. He didn't remember her? The thought took a while to sink in. "How could you not remember?" she exclaimed, her voice trembling "Don't you remember all those times you took me out and told me that you loved me? Don't you remember how you always told me that you loved my eyes? Don't you remember all the times we kissed? How could you forget?"

She seemed to be saying all that for Sakura's benefit rather than Sasuke's. The said nurse fixed her gaze on a branch near the window. A small bird perched itself on it. At that moment she wished to be that bird more than anything.

"No." Sasuke deadpanned, slightly annoyed by her exclamation. So this was his girlfriend. He wondered if he ever knew that she was this loud. Her voice left a slight ringing in his ear. How could she be his girlfriend? He had only spent a few minutes with her and was already starting to dislike the blonde. Maybe he should just wait a while and give her a chance. He would discover why he fell in love with her…someday.

"Sasuke-kun…" she pouted, the action annoying her boyfriend even more. He kept his face straight as he stared at her. "Maybe you need some rest."

"That's what I was saying." Sakura mumbled under her breath.

Ino released her hold on Sasuke to glare at the pink-haired girl. She couldn't find any words so she resorted to glaring her hatred.

"Fine." She turned to Sasuke, stroking his hair "You get some rest okay Sasu-kun?" she kissed the top of his head tenderly. The smirk she shot Sakura did not go unnoticed by the Uchiha. He raised an eyebrow. This was weird.

He didn't know whether to say goodbye or not so he remained silent as she sashayed out the room leaving the two in an awkward silence. He gave Sakura a look.

"Don't look at me!" she waved her hands in front of her face defensively "You're the one dating her!"

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The next day was a big one for Sasuke. It was the day when he would finally leave the dreaded hospital and head home. He wondered what he would find there. Would he find everything in ruins? Would the house be different? He couldn't remember a time before he had his family. Finding them dead was a big shock to the still dazed boy.

"Keep safe!" the receptionist chirped as he walked out the doors. He didn't reply as he stumbled out.

He paused to look around. He hadn't seen daylight in a while now. It was a dim day; the clouds were threatening to burst any moment now. Shouldering his jacket he marched out. It was four in the evening leaving him enough time to look around town before going back home He wasn't sure if he was ready for it yet.

A car beeped causing Sasuke to jump at the sound. He stepped away from the road as it zoomed past. He needed to pay more attention to his surroundings. He glanced around and caught sight of pink hair.

"Sakura!" he yelled hoarsely, speeding up to intercede with the exiting female. She was obviously off her shift. She no longer wore her usual nurse's outfit. Instead she wore black dress pants and a periwinkle blue t-shirt, she wore a large rain coat over it. She obviously watched the weather forecast.

"Sasuke-kun?" she blinked at the male as he ran towards her. "What is it?"

He panted as he came to a stop in front of her. Man he was out of shape! Well not really… he just got winded really easily. "We need to talk."

"About?" she began walking. He instantly fell into step with her, his hands shoved deep in his pockets while hers swung freely. They walked in silence for several minutes. Sasuke vaguely remembered where they were walking as the downtown district. He caught sight of a sign. He doubled over, clutching his head in pain.

"Sasuke-kun? SASUKE-KUN!"

Flashback

"Ichiraku Ramen?" Thirteen year old Sasuke asked in disbelief "This is it? The greatest restaurant in the world?"

"Yup!" a blonde boy grinned broadly at him. "This place rocks!"

"Tch."

"What's that supposed to mean?" the boy growled threateningly. "Teme."

"Dobe."

End Flashback

Sasuke's vision slowly cleared showing Sakura's worried face. He blinked at her in surprise "Where am I?" he was seated on a stool, leaning against a counter.

"Ichiraku Ramen." She said quickly "You seemed to be suffering from some…difficulties. These things are typical with head injuries. Are you alright? Do you need anything?"

"RAMEN!"

They snapped their heads around to see an orange and gold blur rush towards them. It stopped in front of the counter, drooling in anticipation. "Give me your biggest bowl of Miso Ramen!" the boy shouted into the face of the chef.

The man seemed used to the boy's hyperactivity and shrugged "Coming right up!"

The boy turned to Sasuke, giving the Uchiha a shock. This was the blonde boy from his memory. What was his name? "Dobe?"

"Hey! Sasuke-teme!" the boy grinned as he approached the two "Looks like you didn't lose that much of your memory!"

Sasuke shook his head slowly, shaking away the remnants of his headache. "Who are you?"

The boy's grin dropped as he gaped at the Uchiha in surprise. He turned to Sakura "He doesn't know me!" he gasped incredulously.

Sakura smiled and shrugged.

"Well," the boy chuckled as he struck a heroic pose "I'll be happy to reacquaint you. I am Uzumaki Naruto, the greatest human being to ever walk the earth!"

Sasuke stared.

Naruto's shoulders drooped "You're not impressed are you?"

"Not really."

"Hey," Naruto pointed at Sakura who blinked at him in surprise. "Who are you? What are you doing with Sasuke-teme?"

Sakura shook her head in disbelief. This boy was a strange one alright. "I'm his nurse."

"What does teme need a nurse for?"

"He was in an accident!" Sakura shouted "Don't you think he-"

As the two conversed Sasuke couldn't take his eyes of Uzumaki Naruto. He felt a strange feeling of familiarity with the blonde. Like a kindred spirit or something. As annoying as he was, Sasuke couldn't help but find him likeable… in a strange obnoxious way.

"Naruto…" Sasuke said, breaking them out of their argument. They stopped talking to stare at him. "I remember you… the ramen boy. Right?"

Naruto's eyes slowly filled with tears, he smiled "Yeah that's right. Ramen boy…"

Watching the two, Sakura backed up a little. She turned to Naruto and folded her arms professionally. "So, can you take him home?"

"Sure." Naruto nodded "If there's one thing I can do it's taking care of teme!"

Sasuke grabbed Sakura's arm before she could walk off and pulled her to him, their noses almost touching. Her cheeks turned pink at the close proximity. "We still need to talk." He whispered.

She nodded her head numbly. Sasuke gradually released his hold on her. He watched silently as she ran off. Naruto looked at his friend with a knowing grin. "She's cute ne?"

Sasuke shook his head. "Let's eat."

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That night, Sasuke slept in his bed for the first time in a long while. He felt like a stranger in this new house. He spent the evening rediscovering his home with Naruto who was his best friend. Surprised by that fact, Sasuke continued while keeping an eye on the blonde. He slowly began to understand why he was his best friend and accepted the fact willingly. Naruto was a great person... sometimes.

At first it took a while to get to sleep but eventually exhaustion overcame his overworked body and he drifted off to sleep.

Sasuke's dream

Young Sasuke stood with the rest of his family, listening to them argue with another family. The other family was smaller but equally vehement about the argument.

"We refuse to allow you Haruno's to use our lands! Now leave before we call the police!" his father snapped at a man about his age. Sasuke stared between the two grown men. Haruno?

"This ends all of our business transactions then." The Haruno man hissed into his face, his eyes flashing dangerously. "We will have nothing to do with you!"

"Fine!"

The men glared. The Haruno man broke the gaze disinterestedly "Let's go." He said to his family. A woman who was apparently his wife nodded her head sorrowfully; she reached behind her and tugged the hand of a small girl with pink hair.

Pink? Sasuke ran towards the girl as she faded out of view…

Sasuke's eyes snapped open. "Wha-" he gasped for breath. What was that?

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"HEY TEME! YOU READY FOR THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL?" Naruto bellowed into Sasuke's ear. He shook his head absently as he stared down the street. The blonde idiot wanted to take him shopping for some new clothes.

"Let's go over here!" he pointed to a shop. Sasuke peered through the window. Orange, bright green, yellow, pink… He made a face, too many bright colors.

"No."

"Awww come on! Shopping is fun!" the blonde fell on his knees.

"Not when the colors are this bright."

Naruto looked indignant "What's wrong with the colors? I shop here all the time!"

"Exactly."

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Shopping was utterly pointless. They never purchased anything for Sasuke and in the end Naruto walked out with loads of newly acquired orange clothing. The streets and malls were crowded, irritating Sasuke to no end. He mentioned that to Naruto making the blonde grin.

"That's how you always were!" he laughed, "You never liked crowds or people. I was surprised that you actually went out with that loudmouth Ino. You guys are total opposites."

Sasuke was about to say something but he caught sight of pink hair. Desperation building, he shoved his friend and several bystanders in his rush to reach her. "Sakura!"

She turned and smiled at the sight of him running towards her… again.

"What is it this time?" she asked knowingly.

"What's your family name?"

She stared at him in confusion. "What?"

"Your family name!" he yelled, grabbing her shoulders "What is it?"

Her emerald eyes lowered slightly. "Why?"

Sasuke couldn't believe her persistence. All he wanted was an answer. Why was she always avoiding his questions? "JUST TELL ME!"

"Haruno. It's Haruno."

His grip instantly released. He stared at her, his eyes showing many emotions. Sakura bit her lip "Sasuke-kun?" it was too late. He ran away.

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"Sasuke-kun!" Sakura ran after him. She collided with Naruto causing him to spill all his packages.

"Naruto!" she gasped, kneeling down to help him. She glanced up but the Uchiha was out of sight now. She bit her lip in worry as she helped him out. The blonde's cheeks turned pink.

"Uh…" he searched for the right word "Why are you helping me? How do you know my name?"

Sakura looked up at him "Hm? Oh, well you're Sasuke-kun's friend right? He… um mentioned you before?"

"How? He didn't even know my name…"

She began looking uncomfortable. She quickly handed him the remainder of his bags and stood up, straightening her t-shirt. "You bellowed it out one day. Well, it was nice seeing you. I have to go find Sasuke-kun. Bye!"

"Wai-" Naruto shook his head. Everyone was always in a rush these days. He shrugged; he was the only person who took his time with stuff. He caught sight of a ramen stand. Speaking of taking his time…

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"I thought I'd find you here." Sakura huffed as she approached the Uchiha. He turned to her, wide eyed. He was in the middle of the park near a lake. Why would she guess this location? He stared at her as she seated herself beside him and touched the water with her fingertip.

"You used to go here often." She said, staring absently at the lake. The water around her finger transformed into tiny ripples. Sasuke watched in captivation.

"I did?"

She turned to him and smiled "Almost all the time. You couldn't wait to get here. This was your one escape. You used to play here all the time."

"How do you know?"

Her eyes were quickly averted to her finger "I used to watch you…"

Sasuke was speechless. He clenched his fist tightly against his leg, his jaw tightened. This didn't make any sense… nothing really did anymore.

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That night he dreamed again. Rolling over in his sleep, he clenched the pillow to him.

Sasuke's Dream

Eight year old Sasuke ran down the street, away from his father, away from home, away from everything. Crying uncontrollably he made blind turns, not even caring where he was going. He ran into several people but continued on blinded by tears.

When he stopped running he found himself beside a lake. "Where am I?" he asked aloud, looking around "The park? How did I get here?"

He plopped down beside the water and stared out at it. It was so vast, so beautiful, he found himself getting lost in it. He spent the rest of the afternoon lazing around, chasing frogs, and throwing rocks into the water. Sasuke then realized it was close to evening. He turned around quickly and caught sight of someone hiding behind a tree.

"Who's there?" he grabbed a handful of rocks "Show yourself!" he threw one against the tree to show that he meant business.

There was a low rustling followed by someone moving from behind the tree. The person hid behind it shyly, only showing a small part of her face. He caught sight of a few pink locks. "Hello? Who are you? Do you want to play with me?"

"Yes." She said in a small voice as she moved from behind the tree…

Sasuke sat up sharply. He ran a hand through his short raven locks. It was only 1 o'clock am. He needed more sleep than that. Lying down on his side he stared at his window where the light from the streetlight shone. He groaned under his breath. Why was he dreaming about this? He decided he needed to talk to her again, and this time he would get some answers.

End Chapter