I take so long to update XD , and Im really sorry I do. But I tried making this an interesting chapter, so I hope you enjoy.

Chapter 4

Sakura was lying on her bed, staring at her pink Blackberry Pearl. It had been 3 hours since her and Sasuke had parted, so she was assuming he was done his performance. He had said he would call her after he was done. Sakura liked being with Sasuke. She felt safe, warm, and normal in his presence. When she was with him, it felt like she could just forget about all of her problems, and have fun. She knew she had just met the man, but Sakura trusted Sasuke a lot. She also had 8 days to spend with him, and she wasn't going to let those days go in vain. Then, finally, her phone rang. She immediately pressed talk, and put the phone to her ears.

"Hello?"

"Hi Sakura"

"Sasuke, I was waiting for your call"

"Sorry about leaving like that. I had totally forgotten about my show"

"Don't worry about it. I completely understand"

"I'm relived."

"So, how was your show?"

"It was great, it went nice and smoothly"

"That's good. Hey... I just realized... why couldn't I come watch you?! I mean, I've seen you play so many times, so why didn't you ask me to come?"

"Simple, it would've been embarrassing. And also, what do you think would've happened if someone realized that the princess of the land was at a peasants show?"

"Sasuke, don't call yourself a peasant. God, why do you think so lowly of yourself?"

Sasuke chuckled. "Well, why shouldn't I think lowly of myself? I live on the streets..."

"So? You shouldn't let that one fact lower your self-esteem so much. Look at you, you're an amazing violin player, and you're a really cool guy. That should count for something"

Sakura heard Sasuke smirk. "Thanks Sakura. So what are you doing right now?"

"Nothing important"

"Alright, then you wanna meet up at the beach right now?"

"Sure, I'd love too."

"Alright, see you there" and with that, Sasuke hung up.

Sakura hadn't bothered putting on another dress, so she just got up , fixed up her hair and dress, and left the castle.

Sakura saw Sasuke looking at the ocean as she was walking towards him. She didn't try to scare him this time, since the last time, she had failed miserably.

"Hi, Sasuke" Sakura said when she was near him.

"Hey" said Sasuke not turning to face her.

Sakura also faced towards the ocean. "It sure is pretty, isn't it?" she said.

"Yea, it really is. Imagine how vast it is"

"Yea"

"When I look at the ocean, I think about how big it is, and about how far it goes. And then, I think about myself, and my dreams. I can become so big, and go so far, because I know that the waves will always end up getting me there. Even if it takes awhile, I know that one day, I will end up on the other side of the ocean. And when I do get there, I'll get to see, and do so many new things, that I never even thought possible. I believe that one day; I will accomplish everything I've ever wanted. The ocean is like my inspiration"

Sakura stood there, and thought about everything Sasuke had just said to her. She had never thought of her life like that. Comparing to the ocean was almost... scary to Sakura. She had never really had any dreams, or hopes, since she knew what she would do when she was older. Even as a child, she had never had a dream. Her life was decided for her, so she never had anything to worry about. Her life had never needed to overcome an ocean, since she could always do anything she wanted too. Her life... was like a river, since it just flowed on, without anything stopping it. Nothing disturbed a river, it just ran... ran away from its starting point, from where it first began. Was she really running though? Of course she was, she was running away from life, and what it truly meant. She had accepted her duties as a princess without a second thought. She did whatever she was told, and never bothered to object to anything. Sasuke's life though, was much different. He knew the true meaning of life, and happiness...

"Sasuke, thinking like that is truly amazing. I think... I think that's the way my dad used to think. Even though I have everything, and you have nothing... you have probably experienced much more happiness in life then I have. When you achieve something, you feel happy. When you don't, you feel sad, but no matter what, you don't give up. For me... I've never even tried to achieve anything of great value. I've never felt true happiness. Your life is like an ocean, and mines is like a river. When I compare the 2, I feel as if, my life is missing some color, as if I only see in black and white. Sasuke... will you help me see in color?"

Sasuke smiled. "Of course I will. Sakura, I'll be the mountain that ends your river, and then, together we can both travel across this beautiful ocean..."

"Arigato, Sasuke" she said with a smile as well. And then, she felt an arm wrap around her waist. It was Sasuke's, and he pulled her closer to him, as Sakura put her head on his chest, and they both watched the sunset, together.

"Well then, it has been decided. Lord Akira's son, and Lord Hirono's niece will be wed in one month's time. Until that time, Lord Akira's son will be staying at the Haruno palace..."

I'm sorry its so short! But I have a lot in store for the next couple of chapters. Review please =)