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Sasuke's POV

It's been a few days since Sakura ran out of Art class with our Principal for the hospital. I asked Neji if he's seen her and he said once. I asked Naruto what was up but Menma and he shrugged saying she hadn't been over either.

Kiba had joked that maybe someone died but this made the twins mad so they decided we would go to the hospital but we had to promise Sakura couldn't know about this trip. So when school ended we drove over to the hospital and the twins led us to the elevators and took us up. Naruto was the one to run forward happily to a closed door with the name Saiya inscribed on it.

Naruto opened the door and froze as we all came closer I saw this room was special and felt like home "This isn't right." Naruto said silently as him and Menma looked at each other paling greatly "You don't think?" Menma said and Naruto nodded "I hope it's not the case." I turned in time to see Tsunade stomping toward us "Why are all of you here?" she asked he tone disapproving.

"Granny where's Saiya?" she raised her brow "Sakura hasn't told your parents?" they shook their heads she frowned "Sakura wanted to keep it quiet and not worry any of you but she needs friends right now." The twins were now really pale "You mean" Naruto started "Saiya is…" Menma finished trailing off she nodded "Four days ago." I looked at them "Who is Saiya?" the twins looked at the ground and Tsunade looked extremely sad "She was Sakura's last living relative her 11 year old baby sister." Right then someone pinched Kiba making him yelp.

She looked down "It hasn't been long since she passed and she has only been viewed by our staff who had befriended her and she insisted we make it quick and sweet: also Sakura forbid Saiya's obituary to be published." Tsunade nodded in the direction of the elevator "Would you like to pay your respects?" we nodded and followed her down to the main floor and into a back room with large windows.

"I'll call mom." Menma said voice tight, with unshed tears and masked pain, before we enter making it quick. "She'll be here soon." He said as we stepped into the room filled with some of the staff and a few teachers they walked closer and I think that was the first time I saw they twins break down in tears as they looked upon the younger girl in the casket dressed in a light violet dress her hair a pale pink hair and then I vaguely remembered Sakura mentioning her when we were in middle school.

I walked up to her and looked down at her she was small and frail with short hair I turned and stepped away so the others could give their respects. I walked to the twins who were in tears "Did you know her well?" they nodded and Kushina came bursting in with my mom and Itachi in tail. "When? How?!" they all asked Itachi looked saddened as he looked upon Saiya.

They explained and I saw more weeping faces "Tsunade where is Sakura?" she gave a small smile "I sent her home before I found you guys." I nodded and walked away from them. "Sasuke!" Naruto called out I held my hand up "I have something to do." Was all I said as I walked away from them.

I headed down to my car and drove to the Haruno Manor which was still well cared for I drove up to the door and rang the bell and single maid answered "Hello?" I looked at the elderly woman "Is Sakura home?" she shook her head "Lady Sakura hasn't lived her since the death of the Masters." She frowned truly saddened "Then, why are you here?" I asked curious.

She smiled "Lady Sakura said I could stay here she lets all of us live here so long as we keep it clean and as it always has been." I nodded "Do you know where she lives?" she nodded and gave me the directions so when I pulled up I shook my head. "She's in a simple loft in the same complex as Neji." I got out and hurried through the lobby and up to her floor I knocked on her door and waited. Nothing.

I knocked again and when no one answered again I turned to leave and almost ran into Sakura. She was in a plain black dress and plain black heels her hair was normal which was weird since her hair always seemed to change to a different style. "Sakura?" she looked up shocked to see me and I suddenly felt like a stalker being caught.

"Why are you here?" I had to think of something quickly "Our project for Bio is due soon and I need to see what you've gotten so far before we're done." She nodded "I almost forgot about that." She unlocked her door and headed in "Come on." She said as if on autopiolot.

Sakura's POV

I looked at Sasuke my mind a blank as he looked at the papers I had for the project "Did the whole thing already didn't you." He mumbled before looking up at me and doing what he had a habit of doing. "Sakura." He said as his hand lifted up and he touched just under my eyes "You haven't been sleeping have you?" I looked shocked then quickly looked down for a moment before looking up with a huge smile "I'm fine." He looked at me long and hard before pulling me close, making my chair scrape the ground and hugging me "Just cry already." He said and I tried to push away "Let me go." he refused.

"You got like this after Shinra's incidents I'm not stupid Sakura." I caved at the mention of my brother and buried my face into his shoulder as I wrapped my arms around him and held onto his shirt "I hate you!" he nodded "I know." I just sat there crying like I did when Shinra was taken from me and just like 2 years ago when I was left in charge of everything when my parents passed on. He always does this, acting like my safety blanket and making me do what I need to do if not I just might die from the overflow of emotion.

I swear we sat there forever as I weep into his shoulder "How did you find out?" I asked finally when I calmed down. I exhaled and sat back "Those two must have said something." I frowned and glanced at him "Sasuke?" He looked at me with that ever blank face. "Thank you." he gave a small smile and got up "Let's get food in you than tomorrow we'll worry about what to do next okay?"

I took his hand and he pulled me up from my chair and he led the way out and to his car. I just needed somebody and this is the second time he's been here for me to cry on. I looked at the raven haired boy I grew up with, who I had secretly fallen in love with and then pulled away because I was afraid of ruining our friendship so I cut it off before I did something I'd regret.

Once in his car and buckled we drove off for some food which sounds good since I haven't eaten much in a few days.