I wasn't aware of anything that was happening the moment that I saw Sasuke and Sakura in that room. I had no idea that Sakura had even moved until I saw her backing out of the room like if she had seen a ghost, which I kind of think she did in a way.

I couldn't move at all, I felt like I was stuck to the floor and wanted to run out and tell Sakura that everything would be alright as nothing would change. But I knew that would have been a lie. Everything is going to change.

I didn't feel that I had moved until Kakashi-sensei pushed me a little to the front, but I will not move. No, he left and now he's back and if he expects us to run to him and just forgive him, he's got it all wrong.


Sasuke stayed calm and erased the shocked look of surprise on his face as he watched Sakura softly shake her head as if not believing he was here and run out of the room. Then watched as a flood of emotions erupted into Naruto's face and confusion flood into his eyes and as he finally felt some movement into his legs and ran after Sakura.

He then turned toward his old sensei and Hokage and raised and eyebrow.

Kakashi shrugged, "Maybe you should give them some time, and we haven't seen you in about 7 years so it might be a little different."

"They've changed." He stated simply.

"Well duh!" Tsunade spoke as if it was the most obvious thing. She just continued, "It's been 7 years! It's kind of obvious that not only will they change in body and power but also mind and personality." She took a deep breath. "First of all, Naruto is much different than he used to be, yeah sure he might still be the same Ramen loving boy, but that's not the point. The point is he's changed, now. Sakura! Now that's one changed flower. She's not your typical depending girl who only asks for help, you have to realize she's on her own now, own house, own life, and not to burst your bubble, but your going to have to convince her you've actually changed, hell, your going to have to convince everyone you've changed." At his blank look she raised both eyebrows. "Oh don't give me that look! I know you want something to do with her." And after smiling again for the second time. "And now that they know your back, it might be easier to go and talk to them." Seeing him start to move already, she shook her head. "Later."

Wonder why Kakashi had been so silent all this time she saw the small book in his hand and with a groan let her head fall to her desk.


"Sakura! Stop please!" Naruto ran after the crying girl desperately trying to catch up with her. They had been running for a while, and he was getting really close to her, which is why he stumbled a little when she suddenly stopped and turned around to face him.

"Why!" He slowly put his arm around her as he saw the tear streaks running down her face. "Why now! Couldn't he have waited a while? I need some time, it hurts so much Naruto! So much." He nodded with his chin over her head. "I know." "Does he expect me to just go running back to him? Or you! Just to forgive him like that, he killed you! Or almost did and I will not forgive him for that! I won't!" Naruto just hugged her harder, and they stayed like that for a while until he felt Sakura start to move away, "Thanks." At his confused look she smiled sadly, "For coming to comfort me, I needed that."

"No problem, you're like my little sister, just call me when you need me." She nodded. "You will be okay right? I mean, you will have to talk to him at some point and you won't have any chance of avoiding it when that time comes." She sighed sadly.

Yeah, I kind of figured, but for now, I'm going home okay?" At his nod she smiled again,"Bye."


Okay, so I know this was kind of rushed but I really wanted to get this part cleared out that he's back. And yes, Sakura and Sasuke will actually talk and meet, just not this chapter obviously. Please remember to review and thanks to those who did! I totally wuv you guys!  Next chapter, I might put up soon, if I have time that is.

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