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"You have GOT to be kidding me!"

I slapped my forehead, and closed my eyes in disappointment. Ugh, boys.

And in my agony, I didn't realize Sasuke slowly got up again, and moved towards my face, and before I knew it, Sasuke's lips had captured mine.

OH KAMMII-SAMAAA!

My hormones kicked in yet again and I leaned into the kiss.

It was a simple, chaste-like kiss. His lips were soft and I could taste alcohol, but that only made things more–

HARUNO SAKURA, WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING!

My self-control just woke up.

I was about to pull away, but Sasuke's presence disappeared. The warmth on my lips left and I felt them sliding down my cheek, landing on my shoulder.

I blinked a couple of times at the open space above me. I turned to my left shoulder and saw Sasuke's head in my shoulder.

JERK! Who said he could pass out on me!

…wait, he passed out?

I slowly lifted Sasuke's body up and tapped his cheek.

"Sasuke…Sasuke-kun…Sasuke!"

No response. He was knocked out cold.

Oh man, was my kiss THAT POTENT!

I moved Sasuke in a way so that I could drag him across the floor. I pulled him towards his bed, and then opened the sheets with one hand, while I barely supported him with my other. I then lifted him with all my strength, into his bed. I took a few deep breaths, trying to regain my breath.

Damn I'm out of shape.

I then put the blankets over Sasuke's slumbering body and stared at him for a moment. My heart was still thumping hard, and I could feel this happy-high like feeling in me. I unconsciously began stroking his cheek.

Sakura, you really losing to Sasuke again, aren't you?

Oh Kami-sama.

I immediately retracted my hand and clasped it with my other hand. I stared at him wide eyed for a moment, and then slowly took steps towards the door. I left without a second thought.

Quickly and quietly, I ran downstairs, took off the slippers and grabbed my heels and ran out the door in barefeet. I sped-walked across the lawn and pulled out my house key, fumbling with it for the most part. I took a deep breath as I clearly was struggling to unlock my door. I slid the silver key in and walked in, slamming the door behind me by accident. I turned on a few lights and accended to my room, where I flopped onto my bed. I could still feel my heart pounding.

First kissing Sasuke, now stroking his cheek? … Oh Kami-sama,… Sakura, there is no doubt that you are beginning to–

No, I can't! I promised myself I wouldn't! I learned to forget about him and the feelings I had for him. I hid them away in the depths of my heart.

But these…feelings… their slowly resurfacing.

I need an intervention, fast.

I sat up and took a deep, yet these butterflies in my stomach would not leave. I shook my head, trying to discard thoughts of what just happened and the feelings that were coming back, but it was no use.

I knew it for a fact now. I was falling back in love with Sasuke again.

…OH KAMI-SAMA, WHAT DO I DO!

That Damn Neighbor!

Chapter Seven

That Damn Heartache!

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I could not sleep last night.

My mind was flooded with Sasuke. Even when I did fall asleep for an hour, my dream was of him.

I don't remember the details, but Sasuke and I were riding on a noble steed. Lets leave it at that.

And again, it didn't help with the fact that Ino again, called at 4 in the morning. She cried her heart out, apologizing about what happened at that night. I forgave her and said we'll just leave it in the past.

THEN…she tells me that she and Shikamaru are…well…kinda together again, to which I gapped at. Halfway home, Ino awoke and Shikamaru pulled over so Ino could throw-up. she told me how she cried in front of him and told him that she was sorry for the break-up and for everything and blah blah blah.

He forgave, she said she's willing to start over with him again and although he said it was troublesome, he would try.

And if you're wondering what happened to Ino at that night, she doesn't really remember, but Shikamaru saw her throw-up on that Hiro guy, and that was the end of it. They were apparently in the in a VIP area, still fully clothed.

I couldn't help but laugh. Ino is such a light weight. But I'm just happy she was okay.

She asked what happened to me and I told her I went home with Sasuke, which made her again, note that I spend a lot of time with him.

Yes, I know I do, it's like we're glued to the hip.

I contemplated telling Ino about Sasuke 'kissing' me, but I wasn't sure how to say it, or explain it. I didn't bother saying anything.

Ugh Sasuke… why are you so complicated!

"Oi Haruno! Snap out of it!"

I snapped out of my trance and bowed to him, "Y-Yes sir."

My boss left and went into one of the main temples. Once he was out of sight, I sighed. I could feel Tenten put an arm on my shoulder.

"You okay Sakura? You're totally spacing out."

I don't know Tenten too well, but I trust her already, and I need some professional, older advice.

"Tenten…when a guy you don't… really like kisses you, and then kind of passes out from it and you think your starting to like him… what do you do?" I said looking at her with young, innocent, inexperienced eyes to add to the dramatic-ness.

Tenten thought about it for a moment. I was sure she knew a thing or two about these situations.

"I don't really know Sakura…"

Is it just me, or is Tenten sometimes completely USELESS!

"Was he drunk?" She said picking up a broom to begin sweeping. I shrugged, "maybe. He had a bunch of Nara pickles before hand."

"So he was drunk…" she said, making it in one of those matter-of-fact tones. I grabbed a broom and helped her sweep. Our shifts were almost done.

"So do you think he maybe… didn't mean it?" I asked Tenten. She sighed and rested her chin on the top of her broom stick, "he could very well…"

I felt my heart drop. I'm basically getting all giddy for nothing?

I lowered my head in defeat. Suddenly I felt water hit my hand. Looking up at the sky, it was completely gray, and more droplets began coming down. Tenten and I ran back to the front desk and watched as the rain began pouring down. People on the temple grounds all began running for shelter.

Tenten looked at the clock behind us. "Looks like were done for today." I nodded at her as she went into the backroom. I stood there, staring at the heavy rain for a little longer.

Oh Kami-sama… I don't even know what to say.


Just my luck, I forgot to bring an umbrella.

Tenten however brought one, and offered to walk with me to the subway station. We walked down one of the busiest market streets in Konoha, casually browsing along our way. Tenten wanted to stop off at some bookstore to look for a book, so I came in too. She recommended I read two books: Koizora and 1 litre of tears. Just the titles got my excited.

We got to the subway station and bought our tickets. We walked down the stairs to the underground subway division. Once we got down, Tenten immediately ran into some guys arms. When I got a good glance of him, I recognized him as Hinata's hot cousin, Neji.

I had to try my best not to drool. It was definitely, one of the hardest things I've done.

I'm extremely jealous of Tenten.

Tenten introduced us to each other, and I could see Neji is a very polite, yet serious person. Tenten and Neji were going to dinner and Tenten invited me to come, to which I declined. I told them I had things to do at home, when really, I just didn't want to intrude on the lovebirds.

So I got on the subway and got to my district in fifteen minutes. I ran in the rain and stopped every little while to hide under something from the rain. While I was under a tree for a moment, my phone went off. I checked the I.D, and found that it was my mother. I also noticed the time was about 6:30.

Maybe dinner with Neji and Tenten wasn't such a bad idea.

I answered the call, "Okaasan?"

"Oh, Sakura honey, where are you?"

"Almost home, just two streets over."

"Are you alright? I noticed you left your umbrella here, so Mikoto-san sent Sasuke-san to get you, but he came back saying he couldn't find you. The Uchiha's are over for the dinner by the way. They have nothing but Nara pickles in their house. You know how much Fukagu loves them!"

...EEEH? well, now I know why Sasuke was eating Nara pickles.

"Oh, one of my co-workers walked me to the subway station with her umbrella. We stopped off somewhere for a bit too."

"Oh, well hurry home dear! Do you want Sasuke-san to come get you where you–"

"NO! … I mean, that's not necessary. I'm literally around the corner."

"But honey–"

"Okaasan, I'm old enough to take care of myself. Stop worrying! I'll see you soon, bye!" I said hanging up before she could protest any more. At this point, I booked it home before our parents could make Sasuke come to get me.

I don't want to see him!

In about five minutes of running, I was on my porch, catching my breath. My clothes were sopping wet and I began to shiver. After I caught my breath, I put my hand on the door handle. I quickly came up with a plan to get out of dinner, and then walked in.

As I shut the door, I could hear people stir. "Sakura honey is that you?" I heard my mom say. As I closed the door, I looked to my right which led into the dining room. As I peered in, I could see everyone eating at the large table and all eyes were on me.

Even Sasuke's.

I just wished I looked more decent at the moment. My hair and clothes were clinging to my body. I was a huge mess.

Smooth Sakura.

I needed to get out of there fast. "I'm home-coughcough-" I said, fake coughing, yet I began to real cough after the fake one. I could see worry on my mother and Mikoto's faces.

"Okaeri! … are you feeling okay?" my mom said getting out of her seat, coming towards me. I shrugged. "Not really…" I said in a low voice. My mother touched my forehead and face.

"Your freezing Sakura…and your soaking wet! You should have let Sasuke-san come out to get you!"

My first reaction SHOULD have been to look at Sasuke, but I refused to. I looked up at my mother. "Yeah, maybe. It was my fault for not bringing an –coughcough- umbrella."

My mom rubbed my back. "Maybe you should go rest for a bit…" I nodded and looked at everyone at the table, bowing down. "Gomenasai for not being able to take part in dinner."

Mikoto smiled. "Its okay Sakura-chan! You just go warm up!" I nodded and went towards the stairs, out of everyone's eyes. my mother told me she would be making me tea to warm up.

Once I got to my room I closed the door and punched the air.

Mission accomplished!

As I fist pumped, I began to feel really awkward in my clothes. I went into the bathroom and switched into my coziest pair of PJs, and then jumped in my bed. The books Tenten told me to read were on my bedside table, so I picked up one of them and began reading it. after about five pages in, I could hear footsteps coming down the hallway. I immediately closed the book, hid it under my sheets and turned over, so my back was facing the door. I closed my eyes and pretended to sleep.

The door opened and the person who walked in was quiet in their movements, and in speech. I heard a tray being placed down on my small table next to my bed.

I easily narrowed it down to a guy, since it couldn't be my mother, nor Mikoto. They would have both began talking to me, even though they knew I was asleep. I crossed off my dad from the list, since he probably would have rubbed my arm or something, telling me to get better. Fukagu was an obvious no, so it had to be Sasuke.

There was no movement in the room. I couldn't tell if he was still there or had left. I almost turned around, until I felt what seemed to be another blanket on me. I stayed perfectly still, trying not to make any sudden movements.

I then heard footsteps heading to the door, with the door closing quietly. Once I heard Sasuke's steps hit the bottom floor, I immediately jumped up.

Sasuke had put an extra blanket over my bed, which I recognized as my duvet when I was six.

Did Sasuke do that out of consideration? Or did my mom ask him to do it? I mean it's Sasuke…its not like he actually cares, so my mom probably did tell him to do it.

I shrunk down into the bed, slowly warming up. Even though I'm sure my mom, or Mikoto told Sasuke to do it, it made my heart beat fast.

Oh Kami-sama, what's going on? I'm not supposed to be like this! The blanket thing was so insignificant too! It wasn't even him who thought of doing it!

But there's…this hope in my heart that he thought of it on his own.

This is BAD, SO BAD! Those shelved feelings for Sasuke were resurfacing and I had to act fast.

I have to avoid Sasuke at all costs.


So this morning (which may I add, was hell to get up for. I REALLY don't feel good!) I left about half an hour before Sasuke and I usually do. I took the subway to Ino's place and found Shikamaru about to pick her up, so I got a lift.

Its great to see them together again. It's not so much like old times, but it will get there. They asked me why I wasn't with Sasuke, which made me angered a bit. I mean, I'm not ALWAYS with Sasuke!

"Yeah you are Sakura."

"No I'm not!"

I just told them I wanted to drop by Ino's and see how things were. I quickly changed the subject so this talk of Sasuke didn't continue on.

Once we got to school Ino and I went into homeroom, while Shikamaru went to his. I sat in math homeroom waiting for the bell, reading one of my books. Ino was sitting in front of me, gossiping with two other girls. I lazily looked up at the clock, waiting for the bell.

"Look! Sasuke-kun is coming!" I heard a few girls by the door whispering to each other, blushing. Looking out the class windows into the hall, I saw a few girls shyly looking at Sasuke, giggling. I immediately looked away and down at my book before I could see Sasuke.

Yet however, my body wanted to make a scene. At that exact moment I felt a sneeze come on. I plugged my nose, trying my best to keep it in, but the on-coming sneeze was too powerful.

"Ahh–AAHHCHEWWW!"

I sneezed so loud, people in the hallways stopped moving, Sasuke included. I jumped up in my seat as I sneezed and had my hands covering my nose and mouth. As everyone looked at me, Ino pulled out some tissues for me.

"Ah, Gomen Ino."

I gladly took them and walked towards the garbage can. Most people resumed their conversations and antics as I blew my nose. As I threw my tissue out, I looked out the door and saw Sasuke staring at me. I was frozen in place. I didn't know what to do. Do I say anything? Do I wave? Do I walk away?

You know that line, saved by the bell? Of all the b-e-a-utiful luck, it happened!

The bell went after three seconds of staring and immediately the halls got busy. I turned my back and walked back to my seat. I had a sense Sasuke was still standing at the door, now looking at me through the class windows. I refused to look. When I quickly glanced through the corner of my eye however, he was gone.

Oooh thank Kami-sama!

Sadly, this is only homeroom. I still have the whole day to go through!


During spare, Ino said I looked dead.

Oh, I felt like it. I slept under the cherry tree we usually sit at during spare. Hinata and Ino both put there jackets on my body as I lied on the grass, so I wouldn't get cold.

Then, it was judgment time.

When my first class with Sasuke, English rolled around, I simply went to my seat and rested my head in my arms. I was one of the first few people and class, and I am going to tell you, I feel pretty …sick. My head hurts, I'm totally congested and I feel like I'm getting hotter by the second.

Naruto came by and hit me in the back hard, which made me jump like I just came out of an exorcism.

"Ohayo Sakura-chan! You'll never believe what happened in gym! You see…"

I didn't pay attention to his rambling. I plopped my face in my arms and threw in the occasional, "yeah, uh huh…oh really?" kind of responses whenever Naruto's voice rose.

Sasuke walked in and Naruto automatically called him over. I just rested my head in my arms again and groaned in agony. Once Sasuke got over, Naruto eventually noticed my odd demeanor.

"Hey Sakura-chan, are you okay?"

I put on my best smile and looked up at him. "I'm fine Naruto! just a little tired, that's all."

Kakashi-sensei walked in (surprisingly early! Although I do see Tsunade walking in the hallway, glaring at him) and told us to take our seats. Naruto walked to his, yet Sasuke kept standing beside my desk, looking down at me. I looked up at him and we stared at each other for a second, before Sasuke looked up, readjusted his backpack and walked back towards his seat. I slowly looked back down and rested my head in my arms.

Even though he wasn't directly beside me, I could feel Sasuke staring at me from his corner of the room. I didn't dare look back at him.

Ever.


Lunch finally came and I immediately darted out of class, before Naruto, Hinata or Sasuke could come up to me. I coughed my way to the girl's bathroom, feeling like crap.

The bathroom was empty, which was perfect for me. I put my hands under the hot water from the sink and slowly warmed up. I waited in there for fifteen minutes before I left.

The halls were empty, so I went took the opportunity to creep to my locker to put something warm on.

Hold on, did I just say creep? How pathetic am I? Naruto and Hinata may be looking for me, but Sasuke wouldn't be.

But I wouldn't take any chances today.

To warm up, I not only put my sweater on, but I added Ino's jacket on. I closed my locker and went to walk around the corner. I immediately saw the library and walked in, since there was no where else to go.

Plus, they have a couch in the reading area. Jackpot!

I walked in, now feeling dizzy like crazy and went towards the back. Along the way, my foot caught the leg of a table and I began falling down, yet somehow though, I was caught. As I opened my eyes I saw pale arms holding me at my armpits. The skin tone looked like Sasuke's. I gulped as I slowly looked up to the shoulders, then up at the face of the person who caught me.

Thankfully, it wasn't Sasuke.

It was that red headed kid from my Art class.

I can't believe I still don't know his name! Probably cause he scares me…yet turns me on at the same time.

That just doesn't make sense.

I looked up at him, noticing his perplexed stare, "Ah, Gomenasai!" I said trying to get up, but found myself falling back down due to my dizziness. Again, he caught me and stood me up straight.

I blushed in embarrassment. "You wouldn't happen to have any medicine on you, would you?" I asked shyly.

He slowly guided me towards the couch in the reading section and immediately I laid down. I heard the rummaging of a bag and I found a pill placed in front of me. I sat up and took the pill from him.

"Arigatou." I took the pill and went into my bag pulling out my water bottle. I drowned it down, praying it would do me justice. I looked at the redheaded kid who was zipping up his bag and slinging it around his back. He was making his exit.

"Chotto!" I said in a hoarse voice. Damn sickness.

He stopped. I had a burning question to ask him. "Ano…what's your name?"

Yes, I did just ask him that.

He stared at me with no expression. I had a hopeful look on my face, waiting for his response.

"My name isn't important."

I shook my head. "I want to know."

He looked to the door and simply said "Gaara."

I nodded, "Arigatou Gaara-san."

He turned to me and looked at me surprised…like it was the first time someone actually has said that to then closed his eyes and began heading to the door and out of the library. I jumped back on the couch and relaxed, enjoying some peace and quiet.


In history, Naruto interrogated me on where I was at lunch. I just told him, "I had things to do," and left it at that, not answering what I was doing. We had a substitute in Biology, so I read and slept. In gym I sat out, feeling that if dared to run even a meter, I'd be on the ground, passed out.

Finally it was chemistry with Sasuke. I was one of the last people to walk in before the teacher came in, and I noticed Sasuke was already in, seated. I just stared at my seat, watching my path only.

My seat was about two seats behind Sasuke, which is great.

I can't see his face, he can't see mine.

I coughed a few times, and then planted my head down on my desk. ugh, this is what happens when you walk in the rain without an umbrella.

Luckily we were watching a movie in chemistry, so I slept through it and coughed like crazy. The teacher let me leave the class five minutes before the bell to get some water, so my coughing will stop.

I took this as an opportunity to leave early, before I possibly run into Sasuke. I was outside the school building when the bell went. I shivered like mad when I crossed the street. I needed to get home fast.

I continued my walking, although I was having a horrible time keeping balance, which slowled me down drastically. I eventually found myself in downtown Konoha, almost at the subway station. I was feeling light-headed and my vision was clouding up.

Ugh, I feel like shit. There is no other word to describe this feeling.

I ran into a few people along the way, not really paying attention to where I was going. I should have asked Shikamaru to give me a ride home.

I was waiting at an intersection for the signal to walk across. Within a minute, it finally changed and I took a step, before I felt my arm being yanked.

"Sakura."

I immediately recognized Sasuke's voice. I ripped my arm out of his grip and stepped back a few paces.

"Don't–" I never finished my sentence, as I felt my legs buckle and everything go black.

Oh Kami-sama, what is happening?


I found a familiar scent in my nose. Taking a whiff, I could easily depict is as Sasuke's. I felt a contant movement, and someone's arms around my legs. I then noticed my arms draped around someone's neck, and my forehead being spiked at with little pieces of hair.

OH KAMI-SAMA! AM I–HOW DARE HE–

When I darted my eyes open, I realized I was being given a piggyback ride.

Oh thank Kami-sama!

I didn't even need to look to see who it was. I could already tell by the smell.

"Mmm… Sasuke?" I questioned. He just 'hned.'

"What just happened?" I said as I readjusted my vision. I noticed we were walking down our neighborhood.

"You passed out."

I blinked. I passed out? All I remember was walking home, someone grabbing my arm–

…teme.

Annoyed, I nuzzled my face into his shoulder, and closed my eyes. at the current moment, I had a major headache, a sore throat and my body felt like an oven now.

"I don't feel good."

"Hn, you don't look good either."

"Shut up." I muffled into his neck. I could feel his back stiffen as I did that.

I suddenly felt a difference in elevation. I looked up and saw Sasuke heading up the pathway to my house. Half way up, Sasuke stopped at a flowerpot and lifted it up from the bottom lid, finding the house key.

Bastard knows where the spare key is!

Picking it up, he easily lowered his body to grab it, without buckling under my weight on his back.

Opening the door and walking in, he took off his shoes and began carrying me upstairs to my room. Once inside, he brought me to my bed, turned around and slid me off. I found myself sitting on the bed, exhausted and my eyes closed. Like a father or a mother would have, Sasuke took my backpack and shoes off, while I was pretty much asleep, sitting there. opening up my bed blankets, he took my shoulders and placed me down into my bed and placed the blankets overtop of me.

"Could you get me a cold cloth?" I asked. I heard him grunt and head into my bathroom, coming back with an icy cold cloth for my forehead. he placed it on my forehead and I smiled.

"Arigatou."

The last thing I heard was something along the lines of being annoying before I dozed off into slumber land.


I woke up around six, when I felt someone trying to wake me. when I opened my eyes, I saw Mikoto smiling down on me.

"How are you feeling Sakura-chan? I saw Sasuke-kun carry you inside and he told me you were sick."

Mikoto's a secret stalker, I swear.

I put on my best smile. "I'm feeling a little better."

She put a hand on my forehead and felt it. "Your still really warm." She got up, grabbing my face cloth and running it under cold water. She placed it on my forehead and then rummaged through a bag she had.

"Here's some medicine for you, and I also made you some warm soup." She said pointing to my night table. I nodded and took the small capsule she was extending out to me. she gave me a glass of water and I swallowed it down.

"I called your mother and she said she'll try getting home early." I nodded. "Arigatou Mikoto-san."

She smiled down at me, stroking my cheek. "I'll let you sleep again. if you need anything, just call Sasuke or I, okay?" I nodded.

"Get better sweetie." She said standing up. I nodded and added in a small thank you, closing my eyes. I heard her pack up and leave the room. Once she left, I sighed, and then coughed a bit.

I hate being sick.


I woke up again, this time at nine when I heard my mother's voice. She had come home and was currently running a hot bath for me. She told me she had talked to Mikoto and that I should stay home tomorrow from school. I nodded, agreeing right on the spot.

And you all should know why.

I had my warm bath and went right back to bed. My mother argued with me that she'd stay home tomorrow, but I told her I could do fine on my own and that the hospital needs her now.

Eventually I won.


I woke up the next morning at eleven at the sound of rain pounding down on the roof. As I tried to get up, I noticed I felt worse then yesterday. I was completely congested, my throat felt like I ate a porcupine, and I had a humongous stomach ache. I shuffled downstairs and got myself some water, since I felt like I hadn't had a drink in years. I wasn't hungry, so I just grabbed myself some more medicine and plopped myself down on the couch in the family room, pulling a blanket over me. I turned the TV on but found nothing worth wild.

In the words of Bruce Springsteen, "57 channels and nothin' on."

Except how many channels are there now? Like 85689804650893560?

And its not like I listen to Bruce Springsteen…

I shuffled through old family things in boredom and came across a photo album. I awed at all the family pictures and the fun we used to have. The times where they were at home more then work, and we could go places.

Sigh, I miss it.

Then I came across pictures with the Uchiha's. the funniest picture I found was when Sasuke and I were about two, and …well, we were having a bath together. I can't believe our mothers put us in a bath together.

WHOA SASUKE AND I BATHED TOGETHER!

Thank Kami-sama there are bubbles, and plenty of them.. I was in the centre of the bathtub, happily playing, while Sasuke was at the far end of the tub, frowning.

Typical.

There were other ones of us, like our first time at the Konoha festival. Our mothers had dressed us up, and you could see the annoyance in Sasuke's face in the picture. Little boys and kimonos definitely don't go well with each other.

You could see the transformation from our young state to our older years. There was one picture I couldn't stop smiling at. It was of Sasuke, myself and Itachi at the beach. I believe Sasuke and I were five, and Itachi was about twelve. I was holding onto Itachi's leg, while Sasuke just stood next to Itachi, a smile on his face. Itachi was not only like a big brother to Sasuke, but to me too. Even though I can't help but compliment and drool about how Godly he is, he was always like that older brother to me.

I remember that one time when we were six and some kid across the street who was about Itachi's age was making fun of me and dumped water on me. He told me to get the pink out of my hair and made fun of my forehead. The next moment, when I was balling my eyes out, Itachi was there, punching the snot out of the runt.

From that moment on, I considered Itachi my hero. He brought me home to change and then took me out for ice cream after.

That was one of my greatest memories.

Itachi was great at everything and everyone seemed to love him. Sasuke always aspired to be like him, so when the time came that Itachi got disowned from the family, Sasuke became more cold. I'm not entirely sure why he got disowned from the family, since I was too young to really understand, but it was a big blow to everyone. my parents even felt saddened by his departure. He used to babysit me and take care of me when my parents couldn't. He was like part of my family.

I sighed. I traced Itachi's face with my fingers. How I missed him. I wish the time I had with him in Spain lasted longer.

I then looked at the small kid beside him and an actual smile consumed my face. Sasuke… I don't know how much more my heart can take. No matter how hard I try to stay away from him, we're pulled back together.

Sakura, stop thinking of Sasuke! Close the book now! I did so, shutting the book with a large thud. I shook my head, trying to get the thoughts of Sasuke out of my mind.

My cell phone was going off on the coffee table. I stopped my head shaking and grabbed it. Noticing that the caller I.D was Naruto, I picked up.

"SAKURA-CHAN!" I pulled the phone away from my ear. Seriously, he has a built in sound system in him that just amplifies everything that comes out of his mouth by ten thousand percent.

"Could you be any louder Naruto?" I said switching ears, putting my other finger in my ear, trying to restore the sound distribution.

"Sorry Sakura-chan, how are you feeling? Teme says your sick!"

"Yeah, –coughcough–"

"Oh, well then I'll drop by and make you dinner tonight! Did you know there's a new kind of ramen now? It's–"
"It's not necessary Narut–"

"Oh yeah, since it's the end of term we have the school festival coming up! You're in Ino's homeroom right? You guys are doing a dango house!"

First off, A.D.D much? Secondly, A DANGO HOUSE? Who was the genius who thought this idea! Ino will surely be getting a call from me later.

"Oh yeah! Hinata, Ino, Shikamaru and I are all going to the Konoha festival together during the summer! You should come too!"

I smiled. "Sure I'll go!"

I could hear Naruto laugh. "Awesome! Since I'm going with Hinata as my date, and Ino and Shikamaru are going together, you and the teme should go together! Hey teme! You and Sakura-chan should–ITAI! What the hell teme! You–" suddenly, the phone went dead.

"Mooshi Mooshi? Naruto?"

I closed my phone in confusion. Well that was weird.

The Konoha festival with Sasuke eh? …NEVER.

When our families went together once, he tripped me into the fish fountain right in the middle of the whole festival. Do you have ANY idea how embarrassing that was!

I growled. I REFUSE to go with Sasuke.


Around five, I woke up from my slumber when I heard my doorbell ringing madly.

"Sakura-chan, wake up!" I could hear Naruto yell. I trotted out of bed, checked my image in the mirror–trying to look somewhat decent–put on my pink housecoat and slippers and went downstairs. I unlocked the door and found Naruto arguing with Sasuke at my door.

Naruto stopped and then looked at me. "Hey Sakura-chan!"

I sniffled, "hey." I said less then enthusiastic. He and Sasuke had grocery bags in their hands.

"I brought the teme too! we'll have dinner together like the old times!"

I put on a small smile. I did like the idea of having dinner like we used to, but with Sasuke around, I wasn't too thrilled.

I walked towards the kitchen, down the main hallway, Sasuke behind me. The idea of him staring at me had been crossing my mind the whole time.

Once in the kitchen, I sat on a chair at the table, while Naruto went around to the counter and began unloading the bags. Sasuke leaned against the wall, next to me.

I still felt like he was watching me.

"So for dinner, we shall have–"

"Are you really going to give ramen to a sick person?" Sasuke interrupted Naruto. Naruto looked at Sasuke appalled.

"Of course! Don't you think it's a great meal Sakura-chan?" Naruto said putting me on the spot. My eyes widened.

"Well…" I looked from Sasuke to Naruto, Sasuke looking all serious, Naruto smiling at me.

"Ramen doesn't have a lot of minerals and vitamins, and I'm lacking those right now…" I said, hoping Naruto doesn't feel hurt by my words.

Naruto blinked his eyes at me. "Is that true about ramen?" he said picking up the box, reading the nutrition's table. I nodded. Naruto shrugged and put the box down. "Oh, well then ramen wouldn't be a good idea for you." Naruto rummaged through the bags. "it doesn't look like I can cook much else with this."

Sasuke scoffed. "Dobe."

Naruto glared at Sasuke. "Shut up teme!"

I got up and walked over to all the food Naruto unloaded. Most of it was ramen, although some other things could be made. "You can make Miso soup from some of this stuff."

Naruto scratched his head, "I'm not really sure how to make Miso soup."

Sasuke scoffed, which made Naruto turn to him, "Yeah, and I'm sure you can make some Sasuke-teme!"

"It's not rocket science idiot."

"Then go ahead, make some teme!"

Sasuke walked over next to me at the counter and told me to go sit down. I nodded and went to take my seat. As Sasuke went to get a pot, he shoved past Naruto, who fumed. I laughed at Naruto's disgruntled face. Both Sasuke and Naruto turned to me at my laughing, a smile on Naruto's face. "At least I can make Sakura-chan smile!" he said sticking his tongue out at Sasuke. Sasuke just rolled his eyes and turned back to his cooking.

Naruto wanted nothing to do with the miso Sasuke was making, so he threw some instant ramen in the microwave. He then came and sat down beside me once it was done in the microwave and told me what happened at school and such. I didn't speak much since my throat still hurt like mad, so I nodded every once in awhile.

A small bowl was placed down in front of me. I looked up and saw Sasuke.

"Arigatou…" I said in a low voice. I picked up the spoon, said the usual 'itadakimasu' and took a spoonful.

Hopefully its not poisoned!

I put a spoonful in my mouth, Naruto leaning in, watching my facial expression, while Sasuke sat down across from me, arms folded, looking like he wasn't really paying attention.

I sat there, tasting it. my face lit up. "Its good!" Naruto almost fell of his chair. "Whaa! The teme can make good food!" Naruto took his spoon and took a spoonful of my soup, which I wanted to swat his hand from. This is my delicious soup!

Naruto put the spoon in his mouth, tasted it for a second, and then looked dazed. "Wow, it is good." He then got up, got himself another bowl and began pouring himself some soup from the pot on the oven. I took another spoonful in my mouth and got giddy. I hadn't had really good Miso in awhile. With my really giddy look, I looked up and saw Sasuke looking at me, a weird look on his face. I looked down and blushed. "It's really good…"

Naruto came back and plopped himself down, eating both ramen and miso soup. Seriously, this boy is going to die from clogged arteries.

Naruto talked about the school festival and how classes stopped in preparation for it the festival was on Saturday, so there wasn't much time left.

"What's your homeroom doing?" I asked Naruto. he grinned. "We're in charge of the main stage! Comedy, acting, dancing, music and much more! Sasuke's gunna play some songs too!" I looked at Sasuke in bewilderment. "Eh?"

Sasuke kept his stoic expression as usual. "Hn."

Naruto continued on, talking about how he was going to do a comedy act with Kiba, and other stuff. I wasn't paying to much attention, since I was only thinking about Sasuke performing. He must be really into his music.

Sakura, snap out of it! don't pay attention to Sasuke!

Ugh.

"Sakura-chan?" Naruto said snapping me out of my trance. I shook my head and turned to him, "what?"

"Are you going to school tomorrow?"

I shrugged. "Maybe. I'm still feeling congested."

"Oh well hopefully your better by tomorrow. The festival stuff really begins to start, so I'm sure you don't wanna miss it."

I nodded and took a sip of my green tea. Naruto looked at the clock on the wall, "I need to get going. Iruka-sensei will probably be checking on me." he said gathering his bags. Naruto used to live in a foster home with Iruka-sensei back in the day, but now that he's sixteen, he's allowed to live out on his own, although Iruka-sensei checks on him frequently.

I nodded and got up, walking to the door with Naruto, Sasuke following behind. Hopefully Sasuke leaves too.

Naruto waved as he began down the street, myself waving back. I could still feel Sasuke's presence behind me. Once Naruto was out of sight, I turned around and Sasuke leaning against the porch walls. I looked down at the ground avoiding his eyes.

"Are you…"

"I need to get my bag." He said heading back in. I slowly followed behind, keeping my distance.

To be honest, this avoiding Sasuke thing isn't working out. We're just around each other too much… and well… I want to talk to him like normal, but I have to resist.

It's making things harder for me.

Thinking back to when I talked with Tenten, she did make it seem like Sasuke was drunk during that night. That kiss he gave me was the only thing that was making me want to avoid him…maybe he doesn't remember.

I needed to know before it kills me.

"Sasuke, about Saturday night…" I began walking into the kitchen, were Sasuke was grabbing his bag. He turned to me, waiting for me to continue.

"Do you by chance, remember what happened when we got home?"

Sasuke looked at the ground, searching in his mind for something. "No."

He was drunk. He didn't remember it.

I nodded, somewhat disappointed. "Oh, I see. Never mind then."

He raised a brow, "…Did I …"

"No, never mind! It wasn't…anything important." I said, turning around. I proceeded to walk down the hall, towards the door. Sasuke followed behind, hands in his pocket. I opened the door for him and moved to the side.

"Goodnight." I said, waiting for him to leave. He stared at me for a moment, (I, avoiding his eyes) and then treaded out the door. I watched him leave, till he was halfway across the lawn. At that moment, I closed the door. I held my hand on the door handle, looking down at the ground.

I've been avoiding Sasuke for nothing… well nothing that would matter to him. He didn't remember anything.

Oh Kami-sama, why does my heart feel like someone stepped on it?


Merci for reading.

NARUTO LIVE-ACTION CAST.. is still in the works. xD so far, this is it.

* Bolditalic seals the deal. Naruto is the only one I'm positive about using.
* italic (Pondering and leaning towards)
NOTE: for Sakura, there is no way we're going to find someone with pink hair xD .. so aim for personality or something.

THE CAST:
Uzumaki Naruto - Ikuta Toma (Hana Kimi Days)
Uchiha Sasuke - Yamashita Tomohisa (Kurosagi days)/Oguri Shun (Hana Kimi days) (still can't decide)
Haruno Sakura - Inoue Mao/Horikita Maki/Ayase Haruka (with short hair)
Yamanaka Ino - Toda Erika (Possibly, yet not concrete.)
Nara Shikamaru - ?
Hyuuga Hinata - ? suggested Horikita Maki. still thinking.
Hyuuga Neji - ?
Tenten - ?
Kiba - ?
Sai (If I do a sequel which I am planning on, then I need him) - Nishikido Ryo (possibly. he could play Sasuke too, you never know xD)
Karin - ? (Why not? xD)
Sugiestu -?
Kakashi - ?(again, why not?)

Any help is appreciated :D I want to make a trailer for this, with actual footage, that will go on youtube. Please help :D

Alright, I've babbled enough. Hope this chapter wasn't a waste xD

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