DISCLAIMER: I DON'T OWN NARUTO! NOR WEDDING DATE!

Chapter Three:

Memories

Love feels no burden
thinks nothing of trouble,
attempts what is above its strength,
pleads no excuse of impossibility.


A shrill scream followed by banging and glass breaking echoed through the city with silence soon after. Sakura gripped the edge of the kitchen marble counter with her hands, she narrowed her emerald orbs, "Who are you?"

The man arched a brow, "I assume you don't recognize me as you do to me?"

She titled her head, "Don't use smart words with me." Looking closely at the intruder, she stifled a gasp. She giggled nervously, "Um…hello? Sorry about that." Sakura bowed furiously. She looked at the ground, biting her lip nervously. She knew that the man she chose was handsome, she had to admit, but in reality. Whoa. She was afraid to look up.

"Now that we're in good terms. Are you ready?"

Quickly looking up to cool dark orbs, she managed to choke out, "Y-yeah. But, do you mind helping me?"

Looking over his shoulder, as if to examine her, he smirked. "I am your escort. I shall. Would it not be rude if I shouldn't?" A bit confused, she could only blush and look at the floor once again. Picking up her purse that hanged down at the counter, she looked at the mirror before walking out the door. "We'd better hurry. The flight will leave soon."

"That is why I've come prepared."

"What?"

He shook his head, her suitcases in hand, "Let's not waste anymore time. We can get more acquainted later on. To answer your previous question, you will see when we get down."

Nodding a bit, uncertain, she walked down the stairs silently. She pulled back the handle of the entrance of the apartment with a sharp tug. A sudden hit of cold air hit them. Sakura gaped, "How'd you manage to get a limo?"

He walked past her, putting her suitcases at the back while he opened the door for her, "As you've said earlier, 'We'd better hurry." Snapping out of the trance, she slid in while he followed. The limo automatically took off.

Sakura leaned on her hand, staring at the passing views.

"We're over."

"I hate you."

Countless images and words broke her usual thoughts.

"What happened to us?"

"Aki, wait!"

Regretful thoughts and actions.

"Sakura, watch out!"

"Get away from me!"

"Sakura!"

Haunting words.

"Shut up!"

"I love you."

A sudden nudge woke her up, she replied with fluttering wide eyes. She looked outside. The airport. She moved away from her seat to reach the opened door. 'I guess I'm just going closer to my nightmares…' she mentally sighed. Of all things, why, why, why! WHY was her EX going to be there? Did INO did all of this on PURPOSE? Wait. 'Actually, Aki is a good friend to Shikamaru…' she grumbled, "…How troublesome…"

A voice broke her train of thoughts, "Let's go."

The plane ride was enjoyable. First class. She squealed as soon as she found out. "Thank you, Ino!" Last time she traveled, she did not enjoy her location. Between a Spanish man who would always talk to her, thinking she would understand and a stupid teen that would hit on her every so often. 'I couldn't even sleep.'

Now here she was. A larger space for her lounge and seat. Only for her space. Right next to her was Uchiha Sasuke. His usual posture, she assumed even though from their short time together. His arms crossed in front of his chest, eyes closed and a dark aura. This was the different side, she concluded. 'Come to think of it…Aki is also like that…'

Mentally slapping herself, she turned to examine the outline of the plane from her window. The plane started to move, carefully while Sakura was beginning to sleep. 'Konoha…I'm coming…back…' Her half-lowered eyes closed fully and leaned against her chair.

Sasuke took a glance at her sleeping form. 'Haruno Sakura.'


Dream Sequence:

"WHAT? You like AKI?" A loud voice exclaimed. Sakura reacted quickly and covered her mouth, blushing madly and avoided stares. "Ino!" she whined, frowning. "You promised not to shout." Her back faced the two stares directed at them. Ino looked behind her and her charming blue eyes widened. "Sorry, Sakura-chan."

Shikamaru quickly looked at the direction of the shrill scream of Ino, his friend, Aki, reacting the same. He closed his eyes once again, "Sakura likes you?" his blonde friend just continued to look at the scene across of him. Sakura blushing and refusing to look around while Shikamaru's woman continued to shout the same words.

'Sakura?'

For the rest of the class, Sakura tried desperately to avoid him. Such as sitting the farthest away from him. Hardly looking at him as they used to as friends and barely speaking. He had never noticed that she liked him. This was like highschool all over again…

"I don't like, Sakura."

"Hm?"

"I don't like her."

Shikamaru looked over at his friend and nodded. "Your decision."

Ouch.

Sakura stood behind the tree, eyes downcast, a sad smile formed her lips. 'Right. His choice.' With that, she walked off and put on a fake cheery smile when she was openly greeted by her friends. "Sakura! Guess what? Someone likes you!"

"…"

"Who?" Ino asked, inwardly worried for her best friend

"S-"

End of Dream Sequence


"Wake up, Sakura."

She raised her head, her flowing pink hair messy. She rubbed her eyes childishly, "So soon?" she asked, reaching for her brush and started combing her hair elegantly.

"You've been asleep for at least eight hours."

"Have we arrived?" She looked out her window, the bright clouds passed them and the sun rays greeted her tired eyes. She slammed the small window shut and rested her head back on her pillow. When she received no answer, she tilted her head to the side and gave an innocent look. "Hmm?'

The Uchiha prodigy gazed at her for a while before turning away. "Soon enough, Sakura."

She looked even more confused after. "The plane ride, right?"

'Duh! What else?' she thought after, embarrassed.

'Haruno Sakura, I'll be glad to meet yours 'friends' once again.'

They were silent. Even after they arrived and went out of the airport, they didn't talk. Sakura was too tense, nervous and in deep thought. Sasuke was just non-sociable and waited for her 'commands'. "Calm down."

Sakura swiveled to him, glaring, "You wouldn't understand. Let alone the history of what has happened."

"I do know for a certain fact you are to anxious to arrive at this 'Ino Yamanaka's' house. In your sleep for most of the way here to Konoha, you kept on mumbling, 'Aki'. I presume, your ex?"

"…Smartass…"

"Better than being a dumbass."

"Uchiha."

He smirked inwardly, "I think you should call me by my first name instead in order to get a proper act. If not, everyone will probably discover this is all a fraud."

"S…Sasuke…kun?"

"If that's how you would like to call me and that you're comfortable, sure."

"…"

Once again, Sakura was caught in a trance. 'What happened after that?' she wondered, 'How on earth did I end up with him if he didn't like me at that time?' she sighed softly, leaning on Sasuke's shoulder, tired and absentmindedly. "…Hm….Aki…" she mumbled once again, inaudible. 'This coming wedding will be interesting. Not to mention the days before that,' he looked down at the sleeping girl, 'especially with Sakura.'

The bachelor looked outside the window for entertainment. Looks like Konoha stayed the same. Quiet and peaceful surroundings. Houses bright and silent. Yup. Mostly the trees surrounding and hovering above them. He noted every direction and places for plans later on. The car came to a halt, sending the 'couple' forward. Luckily, he was able to catch her before she would be harmed. "Idiot."

Carrying her bridal style, he used his foot to tap against the door frame. He was answered with soft tapping at the opposite side and it was finally swung open. "Sakura!" he brushed past the bride and laid her down on a nearby couch. "Who are you?"

He looked at her for a while before going out of the house and took out their luggage.

Confused and suspicious, she walked over to Sakura. She squealed. "Sakura! You're finally here! It's been a long time!" she nudged her forcibly until she stirred. The bride growled in annoyance. "WAKE UP! THIS IS MY HOUSE AND WE HAVEN'T SEEN EACH OTHER IN A WHILE AND THIS IS HOW YOU GREET ME?"

Jolting out of the couch, she exclaimed, "God, woman! You are still loud!" Sakura suddenly smiled, "Ino! How has my best friend doing? You and Shikamaru alright? Did he do something? I'll kick his ass!"

She laughed and hugged the babbling girl, "Missed you, girl."

"Same here. And seriously, what's been going on?"

"I have a lot to tell you! Especially about me and Shikamaru and the wedding! Before that, remember I told you about Hinata and Naruto getting married right? Well, it looks like their expecting their first child in 7 months! NARUTO! GET OVER HERE!"

"Wha-SAKURA-CHAN!"

She was, once again, covered by another body, "Hey, Naruto." She pulled away and glared at him, "If Hinata is unhappy, I swear, you will never be able to see let alone have heirs." He gulped nervously. "Aside from that, when you guys went on your honeymoon, you did that already? Tsk.Tsk.Tsk."

He blushed, "SAKURA!"

"Just joking! Hahahaha!"

"Glad to have you back."

"Oh, by the way, Sakura. Who is that hunk?" Ino whispered, pointing a finger to the Uchiha prodigy, who was currently carrying the luggage.

She grinned, "That's my man."

"His name?"

"Sasuke Uchiha." They all turned their attention to the said name, who was smirking and leaning against the wall. "Nice to meet you all. Sakura, we have a small problem, mind coming with me for a while in private?"

"Sure, honey. I'll be back in a while." Tucking a stray strand of hair, she accepted the hand of Sasuke Uchiha. Naruto and Ino exchanged worried glances.

Before the couple could even move, their hands still entwined, a new voice interjected. "Sakura, is that you?"

"Aki?"


TBC

I know, I know! It's kinda short and WWAAAYY fast dialogue but I have writers block and no idea what to write anything anymore! So PLEASE! I NEED IDEAS! COMMENT OR JUST SUGGEST AN IDEA TO ME AND I'LL INCLUDE IT! REVIEW PLEASE! AND PLEASE HELP ME!