A/N: OMG I am so happy for all these reviews! When I first started, I had like 4 or something, and now I have 16! I thank you all sooooo much! Luv yaz!
Anyways, uhm, I did have a truckload of homework, but I finished it! Yay! Anyways, here's another chapter of By Your Side!
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.
Yay! Fluff ahead!
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Sakura's POV
This feels right somehow. It's just like something inside of me clicked. I couldn't picture being hugged by Sasuke-kun... since he only cares about avenging his clan. But Naruto was always alone... so, he really needs somebody just for him. And over time, I think I'll be able to truly and eternally be that person.
"Naruto... it's storming..." I quietly mumbled, several drops of water falling from my pink strands of hair. Slowly yet steadily, I was released from the hug and immediatly turned to face Naruto. I saw something in his eyes I rarely ever see. True emotion. Yes, true emotion. All these little moments lately have been bringing out this true emotion.
"...Naruto...you..." I started, but decided not to finish. For no more words were needed. Both of us inching closer, we closed are eyes preparing for what would come.
Because, after all, that's the tradition. Or so I remember.
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Normal POV
Flashback
"Mommy, I saw two people doing something odd today..." a young Sakura said to her mother. Sakura's Mom turned to face her.
"Like what, Sakura?" she asked. Young Sakura pointed at her mother's lips, and then at her own.
"Two people's lips were touching...and Ino-chan said it was mushy-stuff..." Young Sakura explained as best as she could. Her mother merely smiled and pat her on the head.
"That's what they call a kiss." her mother said.
"Kiss?? You mean.. like hershey kiss?" Young Sakura asked.
"No. More like... a romantic kiss. In other words, you kiss the person as a sign of love. It's like a pact to show that you love the person, and if they accept the kiss, they love you too." Her Mother explained. Young Sakura seemed to be getting the idea.
"So you mean I can kiss Sasuke-kun! Yay!" she cheered. Sakura's mother shook her head.
"No, you'd best stay away from that boy. He's from a clan that... had a bit of an accident where everybody except him went on a little trip. And he wants revenge for it.." Her Mother explained. Young Sakura whined and merely ran back into her house.
"Someday, you'll find your only one, Sakura." her mother quietly said to herself as she followed young Sakura into the house.
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Sakura's POV
Yes, that was a memory. And I think the conditions have been met...
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Hinata's POV
N-no! I-I realize now... I can't let Sakura kiss him! N-never! I-I love Naruto-kun with all my heart... and besides, she should really... love Sasuke.. not Naruto-kun..
"STOP!!" I screamed, leaping out from behind the corner. Both tore apart and looked at me.
"L-listen... Naruto-kun... I-I want you to know that... " I was interrupted by a pink-haired kunoichi stepping forward.
"What? That you like him? It's kinda obvious, Naruto just didn't notice." Sakura said. I gasped, and Naruto-kun looked at me strangely.
"What? Hinata liked me all this time?..." Naruto-kun paused for a moment. "I-I totally knew that!" he finished.
"O-Oh... so... y-you like Sakura...?" I asked. Naruto nodded, and Sakura gave me a sympathetic look.
"I'm sorry Hinata..." she said. I shook my head and turned away.
"I-it's okay... U-um... B-bye!" I yelled, dashing away and letting my tears fall freely. But they would soon hit the ground, and vanish into the sadness and sorrow of the rain.
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Sakura's POV
This does not feel right at all. I think I just smashed her hopes and dreams. But, I hope I didn't!
"Sakura-chan..." I looked to see that Naruto was looking at me sadly. I understood what he had to do, and I understood that I had to wait.
"Go. Do what you have to do." I said, turning the opposite direction.
"R-right. S-sorry, Sakura chan! I'll make it up to you! I swear!" Naruto promised. I looked back at him, smiling just a little.
"I won't forget that, you got it?" I said, teasingly. Both of us chuckled quietly.
"Alright, I swear! And, I got to go after Hinata now, so, I'll see you later!" Naruto yelled, dashing off down the path Hinata ran down.
Do what you have to do Naruto.
I know you always kept your promise.
You tried to bring back Sasuke-kun, and you got hurt bad for it
And I know you still will bring him back
Just someday
Not now.
But someday.
Until then, I will search somewhere.
Inside of my heart
Inside of my thoughts
Inside of my dreams.
But now I know
That it isn't Sasuke-kun I love
It's you, Naruto.
And it will stay that way until my dying day.
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A/N: Was this good enough? Please review! Oh, and, thank you shurikengrl for the reviews! You totally rock!