Thanks for waiting guys! I now give you Chapter 8 of Blur!
-recap-
Sakura ran out of the restaurant as fast as she could. She saw the surprise on Itachi's face but just kept going. He tried to make a dash after her but the restaurant was beginning to get busy and he was held up behind several masses of people. Sakura was thankful for that. She ran and ran for what seemed like hours, but were actually minutes. Then suddenly there was the sound of a snap and Sakura became off balance and plunged straight towards the ground. Her heel had broken. He lied on the cement ground for a while, just crying. She could feel a burning sensation on her knees and elbow. Surely a graze, and just as the night couldn't get any worse it began to rain gently. This night was in Sakura's top worse night's ever. After a while Sakura got sick of all the strange looks she got by other people so she decided to get up. She rose slowly and took her heels off. Blood slowly trickled from her knees as she walked. She didn't know where she was going, but it didn't really matter.
It began to rain even harder, and finally Sakura was fully drenched and freezing. But it didn't bother her, she couldn't really feel anything at the moment. She walked for minutes, which turned into hours. Slowly the roads and pathways emptied as it became too late for people to be out and about. It was dark, cold and it was raining. She wore her black silky dress and was holding her broken heels. This was a situation all too familiar. Then finally she arrived at her unofficial destination. One that she had nightmares about.
Her families house.
The night was cold, and the rain was colder. To make it worse a harsh wind swept past Sakura, her water soaked dress swayed back and forth dancing in the silent night. Sakura closed her eyes. She didn't want to be here, this was the last place on earth she wanted to be. But she couldn't escape it's grasp now. She was there whether she liked it or not. Tears streamed down Sakura's rosy cheeks, they quickly turned icy from the cold. Her grasp loosened on her heels and she dropped them. With a thud they hit the cement path.
Sakura extended her hand and touched the icy cold metallic gate that was before her and with a gentle push, it opened. She gazed at the path leading to her previous home. She studied it carefully. It was just how it used to be, only it was now a dark place holding only terrifying memories. She walked forward, slowly and cautiously as if something was going to jump out and grab her. Well, not something..but someone.
Finally she reached several steps leading to the front veranda. She climbed them, then came to a stop before the door. Still there and untouched was a yellow police tape barring the door. Sakura put her fingers on it and pulled it hard, it fell silently to the ground. She then placed her hand on the door knob and turned. She door knob was resistant, the door was locked. Sakura looked down a an old welcome mat. She leaned down and lifted the right corner and stared at a dusty old key. She was vaguely surprised that it was still there after so long. Hesitantly, she grabbed it and stood up straight. She put the key in the door and turned it. There was a quiet clicking sound as the door became up locked. She turned the door knob again, this time the door opened.
Sakura stood in front of the slightly ajar door. She put her hand on the wooden frame and slowly pushed. Almost immediately she could hear a high pitched scream in her mind. Gun shots, and the sound of blood splatter. She saw dark eyes, emotionless eyes. They used to be so warm and loving, but now they were so terrifyingly cold.
Her breath began to quicken as she passed through the doorway. A horrible scent stung her nostrils; death. Sakura walked through the house, it wasn't as it used to be. Only cold and dark now. Miserable. As she passed through the room she remembered where all the things used to be. The sugar jar was on the kitchen bench. Her mother loved lots of sugar in her tea. Sakura dragged her fingertips across the bench, as if trying to feel the happiness that used to flow through her freely. However, as much as she wanted to, Sakura still couldn't replace the image of her mother and father's screaming faces. They were all so happy. The Haruno family never did anything to anybody. They did not deserve such a horrible thing to happen to them. Sakura felt so guilty, it was of course her fault. Well, that's how she felt anyway.
Sakura awoke that morning to several gentle pokes to the face. She curiously half opened her left eye too peer at the perpertraitor.
"Ah, I see you're finally awake" said a familiar voice. Upon hearing his voice Sakura's eyes shot open.
"Oh! You're here!" she squealed in delight as she sat up to hug him. He laughed and returned the hug and kissed her on the cheek. Sakura blushed.
"Still blushing? I thought you were over that! I mean, we have kissed on the mouth you know. And our toungu-mmffph" he started, only to be stopped by Sakura's hand over his mouth. She giggled as she removed her hand. Taking the opporutinity the dark haired boy pushed Sakura back onto the the bed and wrapped his arms around her. He then kissed her. Several minutes went by, then there was a knock on the door.
"Sakura, breakfast is ready. And tell Sai to keep his hands off my only daughter" sounded a voice from outside the door of Sakura's room.
Their kiss broke and Sakura giggled as Sai got off the bed and put his hands behind his back, so he wouldn't touch her. Sakura followed him as he smirked and turned away to walk out of Sakura's bedroom. The two went downstairs to eat the breakfast that Sakura's mother had made for them.
"This is such a special day for you two both! Your first year anniversary! It's so lovely!!" said Sakura's mother as she smiled at the two sitting at the table. "So what are you doing again?" she asked.
"I'm taking Sakura out tonight" said Sai. "She'll love it" he added confidently. Sakura smiled and held Sai's hand beneath the table.
"Oh, I guess you'll have to go shopping for some clothes then?" said Sakura's mother with a smile plastered across her face. Sakura rolled her eyes.
"Yes mum, you can take me shopping". Sakura's mother seemed content and went off to ready herself for shopping.
Sakura and Sai then decided that they would meet back at Sakura's house at 7pm to go out for their anniversary. Sai also said that Sakura need to buy something pretty, maybe something like a cocktail dress. Sakura simply nodded and kissed him on the cheek.
Sakura eyed herself in the mirror, studying every detail in her outfit. She wanted to look perfect for tonight. This was so exciting for her, she'd never done anything like this before. Sai was so romantic sometimes. She loved that about him. How he was so kind and loving. It seemed like he could never hurt a soul. She didn't know how wrong she was.
"Sakura, it's ten to seven! Get down here would you sweetheart!" cried Sakura's mother from downstairs. Sakura took one last look at herself before she went downstairs. Her black silky dressed swayed beautifully and gracefully. When Sakura finally reached the bottom of the stairs her mother let out a tiny gasp.
"You look stunning!" she cooed. Sakura blushed and thanked her. Sakura's father, who just appeared hugged her and commented that she looked very beautiful. Like a celebrity in fact. Sakura hugged him back and kissed him on the cheek. Then the doorbell rang and Sakura's heart jumped.
"Sai's here!" she exclaimed. She then fixed her outfit a little more and went to the door. She opened it and there stood Sai, dressed in a suit.
"You look so handsome!" said Sakura.
"Nothing in comparison to you Sakura. You're beautiful" he said with a smile. Sakura smiled and tried to hide her blushing and failed miserably. The two said their goodbyes to Sakura's parents and left. Little did Sakura know that this goodbye was for real. She'd never see her parents happy like this again. This was a true goodbye.
