A.N

Good day, ladies and gentlemen!

How do you do?

Again my irritating notes, I know.

So, the previous chapter was Sasuke Uchiha's POV. Now it's time for Sakura's. Just explaining to make it simpler.

I won't trouble you anymore, I think, keep reading and I hope you like it! (If you do, make sure you write a review for me, please!)

I sat there alone, broken and miserable. Tears were flowing down my cheeks like a cascade. I was in awful agony and unbearable pain. Let me explain.

Yesterday we had gone on a mission to find Sasuke Uchiha; our former teammate and friend. We had hope and passion. We looked for two days; we didn't sleep, eat or rest. But we found nothing, which meant Sasuke had left us forever. When we returned Lady Tsunade told us to forget about him and keep focusing on our training. Naruto refused coldly to give on his comrade, but there was no other way. I told myself and others I would be tough and unbreakable. I didn't cry there. I even smiled and laughed. Faking a smile is my natural talent that unfortunately, turned into a habit. But at night all the monsters crawl out. I break down. I get a hysteric. Night is actually my friend; it can hide my feelings. Rain is my pal – it hides my tears. So, now I'm sitting pitifully on my window ledge with Team 7's picture on my knees, wiping away my tears with my mom's napkin. I hate pitying myself, but this time I blew up.

I wish I had been smarter earlier. It's entirely my fault. I must have stopped him back then and everything would have been different.

I've always been a shadow compared to Sasuke. If I had been stronger I would have stopped him that day, if I had been stubborn. I wish I could go back, to my past, and tell myself what I know now. I'd listen to my own advice, though I never listened to others'. I'd tell myself to train harder, be better, speak up more, shout out what I thought, be prouder of what I am.

I have always been deaf to others, I've never heeded to any kind of advice. And the worst thing is that I've always been afraid to be myself. I always hid behind fake emotions; I thought I wasn't good enough.

I wish I had a chance to talk to little me. I'd tell her how beautiful, amazing, lovely, gorgeous, clever and talented she is. I'd tell her to work harder and never give up. I'd tell her the hard times would pass, that she would be happy soon, that she would endure the pain, she would make it. I'd tell her how much she can, how gifted she is and how much she can achieve. I'd hug her tight and tell her there are people who love her. I'd tell her to be more daring, to be a risk-taker, to do what she wants and be free.

All of this might have convinced me not to give up on him; to make him stay.

But I can't reverse time. I can't go back. I have to forget everything and move on. Regrets are pointless.

I put the photo on my bed and stared at the sky. It was so dark, so unfathomable… so deep…

'Oi? You okay there?'

I heard someone's voice, a familiar mala voice… but it scared me and…

Sasuke's POV.

So, I stood there; in front of that window and stared up. I listened to the girl; she was muttering something I couldn't here. But her voice was so familiar. Suddenly, I thought I'd ask her if she's all right. I wanted to change and this seemed to be a perfect beginning of my "light" life.

So, I yelled at the girl if she was okay. But suddenly…

Sakura's POV.

The man's voice scared me and I lost balance. I accidently slipped and fell out.

Sasuke's POV.

I saw her losing balance and falling out of the window. Of course, I hurried to catch her; I didn't want her to get hurt. And I caught her…

Sakura's POV.

I was lucky; a man caught me and I didn't get hurt. I looked at the man and thanked him. The clouds were covering the moon and I couldn't see his face. But out of the blue, the clouds moved and I saw his face clearly in the pale moonlight. I screamed and closed my face with my hands. Another stupid decision.

Sasuke's POV.

I couldn't see her face properly because it was quite dark. But all of a sudden I looked closely and saw her short, pink hair and emerald eyes. Unexpectedly, she screamed and covered her face with her hands. I was frustrated and lost. What was I supposed to do? I stood there frozen until something came to my mind. Another dumb decision.

'Sakura?' I whispered. 'What's wrong? Why are you up so late? And why are you crying? Did anyone hurt you?' I asked with a soft voice; I tried to be as nice and gentle as possible.

Sakura's POV.

It was Sasuke. I couldn't believe my eyes. I thought I had gone crazy. But then he started speaking and asked me what was wrong. I thought I was dreaming. But I felt his protective hands holding me. I trembled. I was speechless. What was Sasuke doing here this late? Had he come to kill me? What the hell was going on? I couldn't say a single word, but eventually I started stammering.

'I-I-I'm o-okay… but w-what are y-you d-doing here?' I looked at him with frightened eyes.

Sasuke's POV.

I saw her frightened face and tried to calm her down. She started stammering and asking me why I came. She was too scared and confused to think properly so I decided to tell her everything in the morning.

'Shhh…' I whispered. 'Don't worry, I won't hurt you. I'll tell you everything in the morning…'

'Morning?' she said as her face lightened up. 'So you're staying?' her eyes were shining brighter than the moon with happiness.

'Yes… I'm staying here… forever.' I said in a low voice.

Her face was both frustrated and delighted. She was afraid and glad. I could see the confusion in her eyes.

Sakura's POV.

He told me he would stay… forever… I thought I had gone completely mad. Was it really Sasuke? Or was it just a cruel joke? Was he telling me the truth? I don't know… but I somehow, I trusted him. I thought he was really back, maybe I wanted it to be that way and that's why I concerned myself it was true. I froze. He stared at me deeply as though trying to read my mind. Both of us were confused.

Sasuke's POV.

Neither of us said a word. Everything was clear; but we didn't understand it.

She was shivering; maybe from fear, maybe from cold. Either way, I jumped and landed on her window ledge. I saw a small room; a tidy bed – she hasn't slept yet- a wardrobe in front of it and a desk next to the wardrobe. The walls were plain; no decorations; no posters or photos.

I put her on the bed as gently as I could and covered her with a blanket. She stared at me with wide-open eyes.

'What happened?' she asked later, seeing that I wasn't leaving.

'What do you mean?'

'You've changed… you've never actually cared… about me…' she mumbled.

I sat next to her on her bed and covered her shoulders with the blanket. 'I… I thought I had made too many mistakes, now I want to change and be full of life.' I tried to smile but failed. Sakura started laughing. She was so beautiful while laughing. I had never noticed that. 'What's so funny?' I asked, like I didn't know myself.

'You!' she giggled.

'Me?' I tilted my head in confusion.

'Yes you! You've left not caring about a single thing; you left your friends and your aim was to kill your own brother! And now you're sitting on my bed, petting me! And you're actually smiling… awkwardly, but still smiling! I can't believe it!' she sat up and smiled at me nicely.

That smile… it almost melted my heart… what's going on? I've never felt anything like this… am I really going crazy? Or are the temperature and the moonlight effecting my mind?

'Go to sleep, now… good night…' I said and stood up to leave.

'Wait! Don't go… you can stay here, the hidden leaf is farther.' She said louder.

'What? Then… why aren't you at home?' I didn't understand a single thing.

'I'm at home… this is my cottage house, I stay here when I want to rest…'

I didn't reply.

'Stay here and we can leave tomorrow together…' she glanced at me and then at the window.

'I won't bother you and your family.' I said and stood on the windowsill to leave.

'I'm alone… there's no one else…'

I still didn't answer. I didn't want to leave her alone in a cottage house in a wood. But it would be strange to stay…

'Okay…I'll stay then' I mumbled. Her emerald eyes lit up with happiness. It's been a really long time since I've made anyone happy.

I stood up and walked towards a chair. I sat, resting my head on my left hand. My eyes were closing… I was exhausted.

'Good night…' I heard a soft voice, I couldn't recognize it because of my tiredness but I knew it was Sakura.

'Sweet dreams' I whispered.

And her smiling face was the last thing I can remember.