Hey! Here's another chapter everyone! *Please note, the chapters won't be coming as periodically as it is right now. I'm sorry. T.T*
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Uchiha-sitting
Two Week Later
Rain lightly littered the hidden Leaf Village, showering it in a small haze of mist as the hidden sun chose to hide it's being, but not the warmth it provided. The humidity was rising slowly, causing more rain to fall gently from the grey sky.
Sakura sat in her office silently, the shifting of papers being the only noise besides the pattering of the rain on the ledge of the large window behind her desk. The noises seemed to echo as it bounced off her lightly furnished office. She sighed, rubbing her eyes as she skimmed over the contents the next form provided, Sakura gave an uncaring glance as she let out an inaudible grunt escape her lips. She scribbled something on the paper as she placed It in a large pile to the right of her that was slowly rising as the hours passed in the silent torment called work.
Her old sensei, Tsunade, whom was also the current Hokage, was often too busy to run the recently bustling hospital. Shizune, in turn, was often caught up helping the stress stricken woman, having to tend to her every need as she tried to work out the never ending work load she was blessed with. Thus, leaving Sakura to tend to the inhabitants and staff of the hospital. She didn't mind the work, in fact, she enjoyed it. The paper work was a mere side job she knew was required of her. Her true calling, she knew, was being able to help people. After years of being unable to help the people she cared for the most [her teammates], he decided to dedicate her life and job to helping those that needed her assistance.
Sakura sighed, blowing a strand of rosette hair from her emerald eyes as she let her head rest on her hand which was propped upon the desk. She shut her eyes, taking a deep breath as she tried to relax her ever thinking mind. It drove her crazy. She was incapable of controlling her own mind, sometimes driving her to a breaking point. There was only so much she could take. Not wanting it to get to that point, she tried clearing her head. Unfortunately, her plans were interrupted as a hard knock was heard at the door opposite her desk. Before she could respond, she narrowed her eyes at the tall figure standing in the doorway.
"What can I do for you…Sasuke?" She asked coldly, almost spitting his name in disgust as she watched him carefully shut the door behind him, giving her an emotionless look, much like he did when they were in their genin days. Sakura eyes him as she studied his form, remembering placing the bandages that were placed on his forehead and forearms.
It didn't take long for Sasuke or Naruto to recover their injuries from their brutal brawl. With the help of Sakura, they were well within the first week. In the meantime, Naruto had preoccupied himself by staying home, Tsunade having rewarding him for his long mission and constant traveling. Sasuke, on the other hand, was forced to stay in the hospital another couple of days so the Elders and Tsunade included could determine what to do with the traitor and missing ninja.
"Tsunade wanted to see us." he replied. Though he didn't hold the same intensity of aversion and distaste, his words held a fair share. The girl stood from her comforting chair, removing her lab coat to show her thin and partially toned arms. She swung the lab coat over her chair before straightening out her own clothing as she stepped out from behind her desk.
She walked past him in silence as Sasuke side stepped, almost in a mocking way as he tilted his head slightly downwards, watching her pass him and turn the corner. He gave a small smirk before shutting his eyes along with the wooden door leading to the rosettes' work vicinity. He continued after her petite form, hands stuffed deep within his pockets.
"She still…smells like strawberries."
After a soft knock from the long haired girl, she awaited a response, knowing well the move she pulled with Sasuke wouldn't go over well with her old sensei. After a moment of silence, she heard a small comment from the room as she pulled the door open, stepping in with Sasuke following suite.
"You asked to see us, Tsunade-sama?" The matured teen asked as she eyed the somewhat swaying Hokage. She lifted her cup, bringing it to her pursed lips as she took a swing, letting out a large breath as she placed the cup back in it's previous spot.
"Yes! Sakura, I have a favor to ask of you. I know you might not like it, but it's necessary. Since I trust you the most, and I feel you're the only one capable of doing the job, here it is." She stated as she laced her long fingers together, placing her chin atop the small surface they provided. "I need you…To watch over Uchiha here. Just for a few months. I need you to get his eyes back to tip top shape! There's no use in a blind Uchiha, now is there?" She joked as she leaned back into her chair, gazing at the two teen's reactions. Sakura's held a hidden anger as she bit her bottom lip, her head was cast downward, her bangs created a shade to hide her eyes. Sasuke, on the other hand, held no emotion. He was void of feeling. A blank stare and a small nod was all she received from him as he waited for her to continue. She nodded as she yawned softly, feeling a tad guilty for putting such a burden on her old student.
"Sakura, you are to live with Sasuke in the mean time. Fortunately for you, you can take shifts with Naruto and Kakashi so you can check up on the hospital every once in awhile. You can sort the hours out yourself." She stated as she began writing on a piece of paper, her hazel eyes looking up as she blinked, her long lashes curled as they met her bottom ones. "If he pulls anything, Sakura…I give you permission to kick his ass." Her statement was followed by a chuckle as Sakura stared at her, giving a small laugh, though she found no humor in the current predicament she was forced into. With a small nod, she left the room, leaving the door open for Sasuke to leave as well.
Sasuke sighed as he eyed his old teammate, watching as she left. He followed shortly after, nodding his leave as he watched her back retreat down the hall. He knew she was mad with him. Mad only being a small term to hide the fact that she despised his very being. She couldn't even stand being in the same room as him for more then five minutes. How he was to survive with her while he was on lockdown was beyond him.
"Don't worry about me, Naruto. I'll be fine. It's really not that bad." Her high pitched voice chimed as she took the clump of noodles that was forced between her chopsticks. He growled as he shoved a mouth full of ramen into his mouth, chewing quickly as he swallowed hard, downing the rest of his soup before speaking, grumbling all the while.
"I still think she should have left you out of this. Sasuke is a jackass and if he hurts you I'm going to have to pummel him again! Tch, Bastard." Naruto looked towards his teammate as he gave her a cheeky grin, his thumb lifting up from his bowl as he gave her a thumbs up. "Don't worry, Sakura-chan! I gotcha back! Kakashi and I will take most of the hours watching over Sasuke! Don't you worry about a thing!" Yelled the blonde as he shouted more words of encouragement.
Sakura couldn't help but laugh at his childish antics. She smiled whole heartedly, knowing that the words Naruto spoke were true, seeing as though he never broke a promise. She felt a wave of relief come over her as she let her mind slip into a bit of a daze.
She knew Naruto only had her well being in his best interest, even if it meant he had to suffer just a bit more. Her smile faltered a tad as she looked into her bowl, staring at her reflection.
Since when had she been so…Selfish?
I'm sorry this is soo short! . I let you down…Ne! I'll make it up to you guys, I promise! :/ Don't be mad…
This is still only the beginning. I'll make longer chapters when I'm able to write about more xD. For now, Thanks for Reading!
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