"…and then I…" Naruto yawned and looked around with a bored expression. He got tired of listening to Ino and Tenten talk. They are currently at Ichiraku, as per usual, and are waiting for Lee to arrive. He was getting impatient. He had already finished 8 bowls of ramen! It was torture listening to the two girls! He isn't the least bit interested in neither the latest fashion and who was seeing whom. Where the heck is that guy anyway!

A little girl passed by. She held a balloon in her hand. It was pink. He smiled. It reminded him of Sakura. That night at the party, some men really had to learn a lesson. He scowled. Especially that darn Genma! Was he even invited anyway!?

Thinking about Sakura again, his sneer was replaced into a peaceful smile. She had matured. She was so beautiful! She always was. If I wasn't with Ino I'll…! His eyes widened at the thought. I'll what? What am I…How could… How could I!? He clenched his hands and gritted his teeth.

Guilt overcame him. I don't… I don't love her that way anymore! Yes you do. NO! Standing up, he dashed out the door, only telling his girlfriend a barely audible 'I have to go'.

He ran. Ran as fast as his feet could take him. It didn't matter where, he just had to get away! Sakura. Sakura. His mind kept repeating her name. He kept seeing images of her laughing, smiling.

Her smile. What happened to it? It's changed. She's changed! Those 2 and a half years they left her, did something happen? No. It started after he and Sasuke got back. Why? He questioned. Doesn't she want them here? His feet unconsciously led him to the now deserted park.

Not watching where he was going, he collided into someone. "Sor… Sakura-chan?" Him being the larger and heavier of the two, their collision had pushed her to the ground. "Naruto?" She looked unsurely up at him. Probably dizzy from her fall.

Sakura stared at the ground sadly. She didn't think she would see anyone, especially her teammates. But here Naruto was helping her up from the ground. She wasn't sure if she should be happy or not. Him being here made it difficult for her to keep her emotions in check.

His hands tightened their hold on hers. She looked up at the tall blonde and stared longingly. He was silent, his expression sad. Red suddenly flashed in his sapphire orbs. It startled her slightly. Was she hallucinating? His features changed to a somewhat… predatory look.

"Sorry, Sakura-chan. I'll be going now." He had to get out of here. He had to get away from her. He could feel himself being drawn to her. Her mere presence was arousing both himself and the Kyuubi. He felt her hand grab his. "Can't you stay a while?"

He looked as if he wanted to be anywhere but here. It made her wonder if she had done something wrong. Should she tell him now? If she doesn't, there may never be another chance! But if she did, what would his reaction be? Would he return her feelings? Or would he reject her like she did to him numerous times before?

Her eyes again. Why does she keep looking at him like that? Her eyes filled with pain, sadness, and hurt. Almost every time he sees her, her eyes held those emotions. He wanted to know why. He will find out. But for now…

He stepped closer and felt her tense up from their sudden close proximity. She opened her mouth, looking as if she wanted to say something. His chakra wanted to go out of control. A low growl escaped his mouth. He couldn't control himself any longer. For now… I want you.

In an instant, his lips were placed hungrily onto hers, pressing her in-between a tree and himself. She could not believe this. She hadn't even done anything yet! She just froze for a moment, battling with her thoughts on whether to push him away, or to kiss him back.

Naturally, she had decided on the latter and kissed him with as much force as she could muster. Naruto was finally noticing her again. After all these years, she finally had him back!

To be with her. That had always been his dream for as long as he could remember. Since the first time he saw her at the academy. He finally has her, after all these years.

His hands roamed her body, feeling every soft curve. He kissed her neck and nipped her skin, making her let out soft moans. The more he felt her, the more he wanted her. He reached open the zipper of her shirt, leaving it hanging off her shoulders.

To feel her, to touch her flawless pale skin, to kiss her soft, pink lips, to be with her not just as a friend. He longed for that moment, this moment. He had loved her since they were children, and more, as they grew older. But he didn't do anything because her heart was reserved only for Sasuke. And the teme… he loved her back. He forced himself to believe he got over her.

For two and a half years, as he trained, everyday he wanted to go home just to see her. At 16, he and Sasuke finally returned. But Sasuke didn't do anything. That teme wasted all his efforts of letting her go. Was he wrong of Sasuke's feelings for Sakura? But it doesn't matter anymore. Giving Sakura up was a mistake! A mistake he forced himself to do.

She moaned as his hand rubbed her thigh. She shivered from his touch. He was warm. Just like she always imagined he would be.

Realization suddenly hit him. Ino. He instantly pulled away from her. "Naruto?" "No, this is wrong!" "What…" He cut her off. "I shouldn't be doing this." He slowly stepped back, holding his head as if in pain.

"I'm sorry." He turned away. "Wait" He didn't stop. "Naruto." she stuttered, reaching for him. He curled his fists and ran, ignoring her. "Naruto, wait! I LOVE YOU!" It took all of his will power to restrain himself from turning back.

She slid her back down the tree and stared on the spot where he last was. "I love you!" she sobbed. "Isn't that enough?" she whispered. And rain started to fall, along with sad tears.

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He was drenched by the time he reached his apartment. When he looked up, he was surprised to find someone in front of his doorstep. Ino faced him, holding an umbrella, and looking like she had been standing there for hours.

"Hey." She smiled worriedly. He swiftly strode over and embraced her, making her lose grip of the umbrella, causing it to fall in her surprise.

He loves Ino. Ino, not Sakura. He kept repeating it in his head like some kind of mantra. But no matter how much he tried, he could not make the doubting feeling leave.

"Naruto, what's wrong?" He hugged her tighter. "Nothing." he replied. "Nothing is wrong." he whispered. He lifted her chin slowly and kissed her. Ino closed her eyes, both of them savoring the moment. They stood there drenched, as the rain continues to fall.

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So? What do you think.? Please review! I actually don't like this chapter much. I may not update in a long time so you'll have to wait. I'm going to put up a new story but I'm not sure when. I hope to put it up by this week though! Pls. try to read if it's up.

I'm going to summarize it to you but I really don't have much of a plot. It's still mostly Sakura centric. Anyway! Naruto and Sasuke lost their memories and Sakura tries to deal with the fact that they are still her teammates though they act different. Or something of that sort. Told you I don't have a real plot! And I'm not good at summarizing.

Edited January 6, 2007. 10:22 pm