sleepingdreamer08: Don't kill me people! I've been stressed lately especially with my future on the line (aka, college exams). In fact, I'm not sure if I should stay in my hometown (Yehey Phillipines!) or got to the U.S. Anyways, I'm off topic so going back, here's my new chappie :))

DISCLAIMER: I wished I owned Naruto (tears falling) since Hinata has a likely chance of dying in the story (or so I've heard)

She ran through the streets after realizing that today was graduation day. Sasuke continued to fill her in, telling her that he was only there as a guide and was there to make sure that no one finds out about her position. Almost immediately, she agreed to his terms, a determined smile on her face as he smirked at her.

'I'll save you Naruto' she thought, preparing herself to meet her teammates again.

She smiled happily as she continued to jump from building to building.

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'I won't let you and Sasuke kill each other again'

Chapter 4: The Meeting

"Let us always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beggining of love"

-Mother Teresa

The streets were less crowded, an obvious fact since it was still early in the morning. Lots of genins were still in their room, some of them sleeping the others training and a majority of them stared at their Konoha forehead protectors. Those were the things that Sakura noticed within her viewing range as she made her way to the academy. Finally, her feet skidded to a halt as she faced the school building.

She felt hers spirits lift instantly as she stared at the old building.

'Feels good to be home' she grinned to herself.

Turning her head, she glanced at the swing that was underneath the green, lush tree that stood in a shadowy area. She was reminded instantly of Naruto and how much he was discriminated because of the living Kyuubi inside of him. Her eyes softened at the sight, reminiscing on how far Naruto's perseverance went, how close he was to reaching his goal to become Hokage. It was hard to think that her onyx-eyed teammate, her first love, was the one that carried her almost-brother's blood into his hands and ending Naruto's happily ever after before dying all the same.

People started to pass by as the sun came in view, its blinding rays enveloping Konoha.

She moved forward, realizing that she was slightly shivering in anticipation. She takes her time slowly, relishing each moment, temporarily forgetting the mission at hand.

Sliding the door open, she walks in as she stood firmly, her green orbs scanning the classroom. It looked the same, she noted analyzing the white walls, the blackboard and the desks. She continued to look around before her eyes stopped at a certain place.

Her eyes widened a fraction as it rested on one particular person that she knew so well, occupying one of the wooden desks. He doesn't notice her presence or her eyes that were boring holes at him, his hands clasped together on top of the desk and his chin resting on top of it as he kept his eyes closed. Despite his cold demeanor, she notices that he held a hint of pride as the sun glinted on his new forehead protecter.

Tears started to prick her eyes but she holds it in, keeping a strong facade as she decided that it was time to get serious. Slowly, she walks towards his seat.

"Ohayo, Sasuke" she greets in a suprisingly soft voice. A small smile on her face as she raised her right hand in acknowledgement. His eyes snapped opened, looking up at her smiling face. His eyes narrowed a fraction, scrutinizing her as he he half-expected her to glomp him with stupid hugs and affectionate kisses. She fiddled with her fingers a bit his burning gaze making her nervous.

He scoffed inwardly as he looked up to find the source of the familiar voice.

'It's just Sakura' he thought to himself as he was reminded with the memories of her fangirling. He then noticed that she started to fidget under his gaze as though she was nervous. It was something akin to Hinata's shy habit, he thought back despite his lack of socializing with her; with less stuttering that is. The first thing he noticed was the new set of clothes that she wore. Admittedly, he thought that it brought out her sparkling green eyes that lit up at the sight of him.

For a while, he waited, bracing himsef for whatever annoying actions that she'd do today but after a while, he realized that she was still standing nervously, waiting for his reply. His eyebrows would have been raised high at her new attitude but he kept his cool.

He closed his eyes.

"Hn" he grunted out. "Ohayo"

Snapping her head up, she smiled brightly at his response as she took a seat beside him. He didn't talk much when she sat beside him but inwardly he smirked. Her new personality made her someone he could have a decent talk with he noted, cracking an eye open to see that she was looking around instead of staring at his face like she usually did. Watching now with both eyes, he continued to look at her silently, watching as she hummed a pleasant tune. It was a familiar tone, probably a love song he realized as he caught its slow rhythm.g

If it bothered him, Sakura wouldn't have noticed as her attention was focused elsewhere. Suprisingly, he enjoyed her presence, enjoying the small time of peace he had.

"Eep!" she suddenly squeaked out, jumping in surprise as though she saw a ghost.

He raised his eyebrows.

"Something wrong?" he inquired, noticing a hint of fear in her eyes.

She glaced at him, waving her hands around wildly.

"Nope" she said, laughing nervously as she scratched the back of her head.

"Nothing's wrong, nothing at all!" she continued in a frantic voice.

He opened his mouth, intending to tell her that it was obvious that she was lying but quickly closed his mouth, deciding that it wasn't his place to talk. Instead of making her bite her words, he simply replied.

"Aa"

He ignored the fact that Sakura started to mumble to herself angrily after he turned around.

She breathed a sigh of relief as he resumed his normal position. It was a good thing that Sasuke didn't like touching other people's business. Quickly, her mood changed into a bitter one as she turned towards the seat aligned with hers.

There, in a relaxed position was the supposedly dead Sasuke, his hand on his cheek as he rested his elbow on the desk, staring at her with transparent eyes. Looking at him clearly, she realized that his whole body was transparent.

She breathed a sigh of relief, realizing that she had been holding her breath for some time.

"What are you doing here?" she mumbled quietly in an accusing tone. He wasn't supposed to be here in the first place, she remembered, sure that she told him to stay put in spite of his dissapproving frown.

"Did you forget?" he said, raising one eyebrow as she glared at him.

"I'm your guide, meaning" he continued, pointing his finger at her.

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"I'm going to be stuck with you"

"I am prepared to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter."

-Winston Churchill

sleepingdreamer08: Chapter 4 (check!). This chapter is kind of different compared to the others since I put more detail in it. It was inspired by the Story Bound by Jav-chan and when I read it, I couldn't help but try to give the story a little more flair, if you know what I mean :)) So please give me your comments like if I should keep writing like this or stick with my old habits (think about the kids)