The bus rumbled as its wheels ran over rocks and gravel of the hard road. It was going to be a long trip, over six hours just to get to the Ski Resort. There were four more hours left to go and in just two hours students on the bus became board and restless. Ino and Temari were gabbing like turkeys during Thanksgiving .Chouji and Shikamaru were on their fourth game of cards. The bus somehow managed to be gaining back to its liveliness .As for Sakura; she remained in the seat by herself. Everyone was paired in two, except for her. She had chosen to be alone. Deep green eyes looked mournfully out the bus window. Nothing but dirt road and mountains for a view .TenTen looked back in her seat, Sakura was right behind her, and she caught the lonely Sakura starting off into space yet again.TenTen turned back around and Hinata looked up at her a bit worried.

"She doesn't look so good."TenTen said lowly.Hinata's blank eyes formed into a more worried manner. Ever since that day in the hospital, Sakura seemed souless.Gaara had awakened in that hospital bed and Sakura was over joyed.But it all went down hill when Gaara himself had lost part of his memory. The intense heart-attack he had knocked him unconscious and leaving him in a coma that deleted most of his memory.

Of course he didn't forget everything; he just didn't remember anything but playing dead man with Temari at the Gym just a few weeks ago. In a sense Sakura felt it was a good thing, a good thing that he didn't remember that she left him like that and said she hated him. But then it was a painful thing, because he doesn't even remember that kiss they shared in the ally.

Naruto looked a little in front of him. He sat one seat behind Sakura but on the other side of the bus. So he could only see her at an angle.Sasuke had chosen the seat by the window right next to Naruto.He caught the blonde's worry yet again, and his pale hand secretly snook over to the blonde's and held it gently .However,Sasuke didn't look at him.

"Would you stop worrying over her already…"He said tonelessly, still looking out the window.Naruto blinked at the feeling of Sasuke's hand and looked over at him, hearing his words.

"How can I…She seems so sad." He said almost in a small whine and looked back at Sakura, he didn't think it was fair.For her to be all dead inside and miss the fun of the trip.Sasuke sighed and leaned more into the bus seat.

"I'm going to talk to her."Naruto said suddenly and his hand slipped out of Sasuke's.The raven turned his head, looking at Naruto as he got out of his seat and quickly slipped into the one next to Sakura.

Your killing me dobe…Sasuke thought and turned away again. The window being his entertainment.

Sakura didn't move at the new presence .She just ignored it, like what she seemed to be doing a lot lately.



"Hey Sakura.Are you excited about the Ski trip?"Naruto asked hoarsely, the pink-haired girl didn't move nor speak.

"I want to be alone Naruto."She said in a dark tone. The voice almost not sounding like her own.Naruto frowned and looked at her. He wasn't going to give up easily.

"Sakura, you need to talk. To someone about this. Maybe not me but you can't be like this forever. You're throwing your life away."Naruto said firmly, but in a whisper. Intense blue eyes looked at her.Sakura swallowed hard; the blonde was getting to her. She blinked as if she was waking from a trance, but didn't move.

"Go away...please."She said softly but didn't more nor look at him.Naruto sighed and stood up again, going back to his seat next to Sasuke.The raven didn't look at Naruto nor talk to him.Naruto kept gazing at Sakura,hoping she would talk to someone or at least make an expression of emotion.

Near the far back, the gobbles of Ino and Temari continued. Sitting next to them but on the right side of the bus was Kanakoro and Gaara.The red head took the seat by the window as his burnet brother took the edge seat. His green eyes went off into space as Gaara struggled to remember what happened. He was confused so badly. All he could remember was playing some ball with Temari and then suddenly darkness. Then he was in a hospital, and Sakura.Why was she there? Why was she crying? He was lost and for days now he had been struggling to remember.

Kankoro looked over at his brother and then patted his back roughly.

"So man. I plan on racing you down the slopes."Kankoro said as Gaara shook out of thought and looked over at his brother.Gaara swallowed then looked out the window.

"Kankoro.Tell me. Tell me what happened." He said in his serpent voice. It was rocky yet smooth.Kankoro sniffed lightly and looked up at the ceiling of the bus. He sighed very heavily.

"Don't worry about it man. Just concentrate on handling the burn when I smoke you ass!"He said and smiled, ruffling Gaara's hair.Oh how he heated that. Then all the way from the front came Iruka's voice.

"Watch your mouth Kankoro-kun!"He warned, causing Kankoro to stick out his tongue like a child.

"Alright.Potty breaks kiddies." Kakashi announced and parked into the parking lot of a rest stop. Everyone cheered, happy to get out of the bus. They evacuated as most of them went inside for the bathroom or food.Sakura remained outside taking in fresh air. It was cool and she could spot that snow covered mountain from afar.Gaara was dragged in by Kankoro, Temari, and Ino.They went to use the bathroom as Kankoro and Gaara stood in line for snacks.



But,Gaara spotted Sakura standing by herself. He looked over at his brother who was speaking to Chouji.My chance. He thought and walked off. Every since the hospital his friends dragged him around to avoid Sakura.The red-head walked out the automatic doors and into the fresh outdoors.

He got a bit nervous. What was he suppose to say? Slowly, Gaara walked up to her.Sakura was lost in her own thoughts and didn't notice him approaching her. Just when he was about to say something, Temari came out of no where with Ino.

"Gaara you HAVE to see this! Kankoro is smart mouthing with the cashier guy!"Temair squeaked and Ino laughed.Temari pulled Gaara way very quickly, he looked back as Sakura turned and looked at them take Gaara.For a second their eyes latched on to each other, then Gaara was taken inside.Sakura looked down, it hurt. Why did it hurt her? To see him walk like that, not remembering anything.Sakura felt hot tears coming to her eyes; she turned and walked to the bus. The cold air gracing her cheek as she let the tears fall.

Gaara looked back, watching Sakura and then the door tore his gaze. He still looked at her threw the glass of the doors but she looked down away from him. As she turned to leave he swore he saw a glint of a tear fall down her cheek.Gaara watched as she walked away, and his head turned at Kankoro's voice.

"Dude. There is no way I'm paying like five bucks for a lousy burger."Kankoro stated and glared at the man.

"Then take your self else where." The cashier said, as he walked away to take care of someone else's order.Kankoro frowned and noticed the worker was wearing Vans.Smiling,he looked as the man came back to the cash register.

"Are you going to buy something? Others are waiting to order." He said and looked at Kankoro, who just sighed.

"Fine I'll go. By the way, your shoes are untied." He said and the cashier looked down at his shoes. Everyone ranged in laughter, and Kankoro flicked a nickel at his bowed down head. Then walked away quickly.Temari laughed, but Gaara didn't find it too amusing. He just looked back at the door; Sakura had disappeared into the bus.

Kakashi rounded everyone up and they were back on the road. It was already around twelve midnight at there was only thirty minutes left to the ski resort .Everyone began to get cold and put on their jackets and such. It was around one o' clock in the morning when they reached the in near the Ski resort. Parking had been hell. Every one again got off and stretched, the long ride was finally over. Most of the student's shivered a bit and just wanted some sleep. It was amazing how boredom got kids so tired now a days.

Once everyone was in the Inn, Kakashi turned looking at the group. Everyone was amazed at the inside and how everything was fancy looking.



"Alright everyone. Listen up. Ground rules. Don't mess in the Inn. Your curfew is eleven o' clock, so no going out at that time. We made room partners for you all and don't complain."Kakashi said, and of course everyone groaned and complained. He hushed them down and Iruka took out a clip board.

"I'll give you your key as I pair you up. Then you can go to your rooms. First pair is Gaara and Sasuke."Naruto frowned as he stood next to his boyfriend. He wanted to pair with him.Sasuke looked at Naruto and shoved his hands into his pockets as he walked over with Gaara and they both got card keys.Naruto pouted and stood next to Sakura.

"Second pair is Shikamaru and Chouji and Kiba.Sorry we had to put in three. Then we have Temari and Ino.Shino and Neji.Hinata and TenTen."He read them off and everyone walked to get their room key.

"And we had to pair a boy and a girl so that would be Naruto and Sakura."Iruka said atlast.Kiba rooted joking around and Sakura blinked. She looked over at Naruto who was looking at her. They both went up and took their keys.Sasuke felt a cold chill run up his spine and frowned at the pair. Why Naruto? Why was he with a girl? The raven turned and walked off looking for his room. He was pissed off enough already. Everyone looked for their rooms, wanting some sleep.

Sasuke slipped in the card key and the door clicked and unlocked. He turned the knob and walked inside, Gaara following him in.Gaara knew for a fact he wasn't fond of the Uchiha, but then again he was so confused he didn't know what to feel anymore.Sasuke cooled his mind and began to unpack. There was one closet they both were suppose to share.Gaara too began to unpack, but slowly.

The red-head then looked over at the Uchiha.He needed to find out what happened.

"Uh….Sasuke.Is it alright if I ask you something….?"He asked then looked away as he took out some shirts. The raven didn't look at Gaara.

"Depends on what it is…"He said deeply and hung his clothes.Gaara looked at his suitcase for a while, thinking of how to ask this. He finally looked over to the raven and stood straight.

"Tell me what happened when I passed out or whatever….How did I get in the hospital?" He asked, looking at Sasuke.The Uchiha hung another pair of clothes before he zipped up his suitcase.

"Well. From what I saw you got into a fight…Sakura led us to you, but you passed out." He said and stuffed the case under his bed.Gaara looked at him and took his words in .It was better than nothing.Sasuke looked at Gaara; he wasn't sure whether to tell him what Sakura said to him when she rushed into the Gym crying. It seemed like decades ago, time was going so slow for him.Gaara put away his things on his side and put the suitcase against the wall.Sasuke went into the bathroom to take a shower, where as Gaara just changed clothes and slipped into bed. The 

sheets warmed him as he laid there thinking.Sasuke had given him a clue as to what happened .Tomorrow would bring more answers.


Moey's Sticky Note:

To the S to the E to the V to the EN-aaay!! Squeeee!! Here was have our beloved Chapter seven ma' minions! Did I leave a Cliffhanger again!? –ebil laugh-

This is getting really good, I play it in my mind as I write. I am also going to marry some reviews people! They are awesome and thanks for the support:3

Ocho is almost here! !D


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