It was around 3 in the morning and Sasuke couldn't fall asleep.
As he laid in bed, he pondered over random things.
He had come back to Konoha after the war and had been back for 2 months now. He shifted to lie on his side. Suddenly, Sakura appeared and turned to him and giggled. "Sasuke-kun!" she smiled. She stroked his cheek gently. "Sakura," he said slightly shocked. He reached out to embrace her when she suddenly disappeared. He sighed.
The day that Sakura sought him out, he attempted to kill her. Unfortunately, he was successful. Naruto had shown up just a second too late. Sasuke closed his eyes as frightened, emerald eyes suddenly appeared in his mind.
He shifted to lie on his back again. Suddenly, Sakura was lying on his chest. "Sasuke-kun," she sighed contentedly. He moved to stroke her hair when she vanished once again. He let out a frustrated huff. He sat up and stood up off the bed. Ever since he regained his sanity, he realized what a huge mistake he made. Without Sakura in his life, he felt even more empty than he did when he discovered the truth about his brother. He couldn't stop imagining her still alive.
Is this how it will be for the rest of my life? He mused
He walked to his kitchen and poured himself a glass of water. He dropped his glass when Sakura with tears streaming down her face appeared. "W-why did you do this to me, Sasuke-kun? I loved you and this is how you repay me?" she asked him sadly with tears still flowing down her face. "S-sakura," for just a second, he let his emotionless facade drop as he let sadness appear. "I'm so sorry, Sakura," he muttered. He let a single tear roll down his face. With that, she vanished once more.
Sasuke quickly sat up in bed. He was covered in sweat and was panting.
It was just a nightmare he thought, relieved
He had been having another nightmare about Sakura. He didn't have these nightmares often, but when he did, he would feel major regret right away.
He looked to his side and saw her snuggled up in his sheets. She was wearing one of his shirts, with the Uchiha symbol on the back, and a pair of shorts. His eyes softened. Even though he hadn't really killed her, he still had nightmares about what would it be like without her.
Her eyes slowly fluttered open. She yawned quietly. "Hmmm. What's wrong Sasuke-kun?" she asked, rubbing her eyes. He thought she was just adorable when she was sleepy. Though, he'd never say that out loud. "Hn. Nothing. It was just a bad dream," he explained. Her eyes showed love and concern. "Do you want to talk about it?" she asked gently. He just sighed, "It was...about what...it would've been like if I had been successful in...killing.." He didn't have to continue as a look of realization appeared on her face. He expected her to become frightened at the memory. However, he was completely wrong as she embraced him.
She leaned in and pecked his lips and whispered, "That was the past, and that wasn't you. Not the real you. I'm still here. I'm still here for you. And I love you." He was shocked at her words, but soon became relieved that she wasn't scared of him. She saw the real him. That was why he loved her. "Aa. I know you do," he just couldn't say it back.
She nuzzled his neck in understanding. She pulled him to lay down again. He wrapped his arms around her waist in a possessive yet gentle hold. She snuggled up to him and sighed contentedly. "Goodnight, Sasuke-kun," she said tiredly before falling asleep. Too bad she missed the slight upturn of his lips as he gave one of his rare smiles. "Goodnight, Sakura," he replied and kissed her forehead. He too, let his eyes close as sleep overcame him.
What did you think? I know it's short. I didn't want to make it long. I was watching this episode when this idea came to me. I was thinking how Sasuke would feel if he had actually killed Sakura, but I don't like sad endings. That's why I ended it the way I did. I also love stories when he's only sweet to Sakura in private haha! Review please!