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Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.

A/N: Yes, yet another songfic. Read and review!!

Rating: K

Song: Tomorrow
By: Avril

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She stared at her reflection, casting brilliant rays off the water. She propped her elbows on the bridge and rested her chin on her forearm. Sasuke had returned bruised, bloody, and barely alive. Fellow ninja's ran to him as he collapsed at the entrance to the village. Naruto came running up to her with the news and she stood shocked for a moment and then smiled, "Naruto, you have your best friend back. Congratulations." She turned her head away, lost in thought.

"Whats wrong Sakura-chan?"

She smiled and shook her head, "I need some alone time right now."

Sakura then walked to the bridge where Team seven would always meet and wait for their sensei who would always get lost on the road of life. Now here she was staring intently at the clear water. She remembered the dreadful dawn that came and she sat up and cried out his name before dissolving into tears, and then her heart felt plea to Naruto to bring him back.

And I wanna believe you,

"Naruto... this is a once in a lifetime request.." Sakura sobbed, hugging herself.

Naruto stared at her with compassionate blue eyes.

"Gee, Sakura, you sure like Sasuke don't you?"

She gasped and looked through her tears at him.

He smiled.

"I know, your in pain."

He did the good guy pose and added, "Dont worry, I will bring Sasuke back, its a once in a lifetime promise."

When you tell me that it'll be ok,
Ya I try to believe you,

Sakura sobbed harder, "Naruto.. thank you."

She watched with distorted vision as he and the others marched off.

But I don't

She watched minnows chase each other as she flashbacked to another time.

She leaned in and placed her ear near the door.

"He went to Orochimaru."

She suddenly felt cold and numb, her fingers sliding off the door handle. It was if all the happiness in the world was sucked out of her in one breath.

When you say that it's gonna be,
It always turns out to be a different way,

She walked in with Tsunade.

Naruto, all bandaged up, gazed at the girl he promised to bring Sasuke back. That promise was now broken. Sakura put on her bravest face, but inside, she knew.

"Sakura-chan I-"

"Look at you, your a mummy." Sakura observed.

"-I'm sorry." Naruto clenched the sheets, she spotted Sasuke's head band with a scratch through the middle.

She smiled through her pain, the pain of losing him.

"Why are you apologizing?" Sakura smiled, as her heart broke to pieces.

"Sakura-chan, I'll bring Sasuke back no matter what..!!"

I try to believe you,
Not today, today, today, today, today...

"Its okay.." She whispered.. drawing the attention of the occupants in the room. She pushed aside the curtains and gazed out at the village.

She hadn't come see Sasuke in the hospital since he was admitted. Of course she worked at the hospital, but she refused to be his doctor and avoided the wing he was in. Sakura faintly wondered if Sasuke was disappointed she hadn't come visit yet and be her annoying self... well.. people change. He pushed her to change when he left her.

Chorus:
I don't know how I feel,
tomorrow, tomorrow,
I don't know what to say,
tomorrow, tomorrow
Is a different day

Pushing away from the bridge, she wandered the streets, trying to keep her mind off of him. She suddenly heard loud laughter coming from the ramen stand. Sakura spotted the trademark black and orange jumpsuit with another person sitting on the stool beside him. She stiffened as she glimpsed the silky spiky black hair and his voice of, "hn. dobe." sent pleasurable chills down to her toes. She needed to get away. Turning sharply, she bumped into Sai.

"Ugly?" He questioned.

She swallowed hard and grabbed onto his vest and cried.

Sai, the emotionless wonder, looked down at the pink haired girl who was soaking his uniform. Awkwardly he wrapped his arms around her; he read that in a book. When someone is upset and clings to you, wrap your arms around them and comfort them. Sai didn't know what to say, so he stayed silent.

She wasn't ready to confront Sasuke.

She didn't have a choice, for the two males heard the sobbing and got off their stools. Walking out of the stand, they saw Sakura hiding her face into Sai's chest as he looked blankly at them. Sakura felt eyes staring at her and she turned her head slightly. Her eyes widened, pushing away from Sai she gave Sasuke a teary eyed look and turned away, running away from the person she loved most.

It's always been up to you,
It's turning around,
It's up to me,
I'm gonna do what I have to do,
just don't

Gasping for breath, she collapsed onto her knees. She was by the river again. It seemed every time she got upset or when she wanted to reflect on herself, she would stare at her reflection in the water. Sakura felt truly pitiful in that moment. She should have said something to him... she shook her head.. no... he would just treat her the same as always.. or with a cold air of superiority.

"Sakura-chan!" Naruto had caught up with his teammate.

Sasuke had decided to tagalong.

Give me a little time,
Leave me alone a little while,
Maybe it's not too late,
not today, today, today, today, today...

"I just need to be alone right now." Sakura whispered, gazing at her broken reflection.

"Dobe." Sasuke's voice cut in. Naruto's worried blue eyes landed on Sasuke, who inclined his head as if to say: "give me some alone time with her."

For once, Naruto recognized the silent gesture and nodded. Sparing a glance over his shoulder as he walked away from the couple. Sakura gasped slightly as she heard him sit beside her. His warm male scent danced around her senses, making her dizzy.

Chorus
I don't know how I feel,
tomorrow, tomorrow,
I don't know what to say,
tomorrow, tomorrow
Is a different day

Just how did she feel about him? Sure, she still cared for him as a friend.. but anything more? She bit her lip, trying to ignore him. He sighed and leaned alittle, resting his shoulder against hers. Now, Sakura's broken heart was coming back to life and flopped against her rib cage like a bird trying to fly. Gathering her strength, she glanced at the Uchiha, who stared back at her with his endless black eyes. She blushed.

They were silent for awhile, just listening to the river.

And I know I'm not ready,

She wasnt ready to forgive him, for what he did to Naruto and to her own heart. Sighing softly, she gathered her legs together and wrapped her arms around them for comfort. He hadnt left her side, she knew he was watching her. Finally, giving alittle, she relaxed and rested her head on his shoulder; memories of team seven floating through her mind and his.

Maybe tomorrow

They sat together and watched the sun start slowly setting. Sakura picked up her head as he shifted into a standing position, staring into the sunset. She blushed, watching his raven locks blow in the gentle breeze, one hand on his hip with his feet in a wide stance. He truly became even more handsome over their separation.

And I wanna believe you,
When you tell me that it'll be ok,
Ya I try to believe you,
Not today, today, today, today, today...

The stars were starting to come out and he finally looked down at the girl who was so enraptured with him. Cracking a smile, he bent down slightly, offering his hand to her. With her green eyes shining with renewed strength, she took his hand.

Tomorrow it may change 4x

Yes, they had tomorrow. Maybe tomorrow.. Sakura could forgive him.

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End of story two. --

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