A/N: Enjoy

A/N: Enjoy!

Sasuke stood in the hallway for a moment before going inside his room. He strode to the table at the foot of the bed. His old clothes lay there along with his katana. He changed quickly, strapping his sword to his back. He hesitated at the door, and then took off his sword. He found a pencil and paper and wrote a short note.

Sakura,

I'm sorry I couldn't say this to your face.

Thank you for everything that you have done for me.

Please also tell Naruto that I said the same for him.

Thank you for my final chance.

I hope to use it well.

-Sasuke

He left the note with his sword on the table. He turned swiftly and walked out the door. He walked down the hallway without seeing anyone for a bit. When he ran into a nurse he smiled lightly and asked:

"Where is the back entrance?" he asked. The nurse looked startled for a moment, so he added.

"I have to go help Sakura." She nodded, and pointed him in the right direction. He thanked her and continued on his way. He thought he heard a commotion up ahead. He steeled himself, ready for anything. Am I ready for this? He thought, unsure for a moment. He inhaled, stopping. He held his breath while counting; releasing his breath once he reached 15. He continued walking, sure that he was ready. He could clearly hear the sounds of fighting: Sakura had been right; the rioters out front had been just a diversion. He continued down the hallway, his face an ironic façade. He had worn this mask for years, but never had he felt so… anxious. He kept walking, the doors in sight. He paused for a moment at the doors and then threw them open. Sakura gasped, turning defensively. Kakashi glanced quickly over at the door. The rioters stopped, and time slowed for a few instants. Sasuke stepped forward, seemingly faster than the rioters and defenders around him. Then, with arms straight out and back, he launched himself into the sky: into the riot. He hung there for a brief instant, a silhouette against the sun.

And then,

he

Fell.

A/N: Hm. You thought this would be a simple romance story once they all fought off the rioters, right? You know you did! You thought wrong, my readers! I was actually planning a simple romance story…but then I thought of this… and I liked this idea better.

I was listening to RED's song, Already Over as I was writing the last bit. Actually, it was running through my head as I was writing this, and I listened to it as I edited it. I think this song really fits this chapter! I encourage you to listen to this song! If you want, listen to the song as you re-read/read the last paragraph.

Enough of my rambles!

Thank you all so much!