A/N: This chapter is only filler but is somewhat necessary. I have this other idea of a new story entitled OF LITTLE THINGS (After the death of Orochimaru leaf ninjas infiltrated his once hideout to gather information. Once there they found a 5 year old civilian boy with no chakra whatsoever. Taking pity on him, Sakura adopted him into her life not knowing why those onyx eyes look so much familiar.) That's the summary, so I wanna know what you guys think. Should I continue and write the story? Or focus on this one instead? What of the little boy? Thanks for the reviews btw.

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto

Chapter 3

Sakura's POV

It was scorching hot. So very hot. A blinding light kept me from opening them to further examine my surroundings. What's only visible was the fiery light just meters away from me burning everything in its path. My heart felt heavy for reasons that I could not explain. Tears streamed from my cheeks and I felt fear, but not for myself. I instantly knew what it was. It's the fear of losing something that is precious to you. Something or somebody that I love is being taken away from me this very moment. Feeling so helpless, I tried getting up. Instant panic shot up through me when I realized that I can't move at all. Fully opening my eyes, I was greeted by large walls of fire surrounding me.

I need to get up and do something. Anything. Just to relieve this deep aching in my chest. A sob broke through and another, I tried to stop them but the great feeling of remorse washed through me. Someone. Anyone. Please make this pain stop. Please. Make it stop!

I suddenly woke up when a strong pair of arms engulfed me in its strong embrace. Tears were relentlessly pouring down my face and all that I can do was cling to the person who had saved me again. His cheeks resting against mine as he rubs comforting circles on my back.

"Shhhh.., it's okay Sakura-chan I'm always here." Naruto murmured as he held me tightly against his chest. Feeling relieved that it was only a dream and that everything and everyone that I love was still safe. The feeling of dread left me and what remained was only comfort, security and love. I hugged him back and immediately my sobs stopped and eventually my tears left me as well. Feeling drowsy once more, I sagged into Naruto's embrace my head neatly tucked under his chin. Before closing my eyes I felt him press his lips in my forehead and his hands caressing my hair. Undeniably, I can always count on Naruto as my stronghold, the one who I can always look for strength and support. He had helped me get over my depression for Sasuke years ago and he has been my constantly visiting after being away from Konoha for 3 years.

"Thank you…Naruto-kun" I sighed before falling into a deep sleep once more.

Morning came and I woke up to the smell of ramen fill up the air. Sitting up in my bed, a strong wave of dizziness overwhelmed me and I almost fell back on the bed had it not been for a hand supporting my back. I looked up and found the smiling face of Naruto, his cerulean eyes betraying his façade showing me his deep concern.

"Good morning Sakura-chan" he greeted after helping me up to my feet.

"You too Naruto-kun" I replied as we made our way to my kitchen. His ever lively presence always fills up my morning with cheeriness and glee. I am so very thanking for having him as my best friend/brother. I stared at the still messy kitchen since we were busy last night baking a cake for Kakashi's birthday which was today. I mocked glared at Naruto.

"Why can't we bake Kakashi-sensei's cake at your apartment?" I asked him and he tensed at that.

"Well…because your apartment is bigger?" he poorly reasoned and sheepishly smiled at me. I laughed at that knowing the real reason being Naruto's pantry filled only with instant ramen. We would never have baked there too since his kitchen lacked materials essential to baking a cake. Breakfast was filled with Naruto's stories still of his travels and adventures with his sensei, Jiraiya-sama. He left shortly after 9 but not after making me promise to tell him all about my dream that made me cry out last night.

Recalling my dream filled me with instant sadness and a sudden curiosity since I instantly remembered a piece of the dream, white feathers rained from the heavens as the ground around me burned.

A/N: I am not sure about having NaruSaku as a side pairing so tell me what you think. Mainly SasuSaku as the pairing. Ja ne!