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Chapter 9: Savior
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-"I hate hiking." Naruto said as he slapped the bugs away from his face.
-"I can't believe I'm stuck hiking with the idiot and the ex." Sasuke muttered.
-"Hello? I'm still here! It's not my fault that sensei thought we should be together." Sakura said.
-"Guys, are you sure this trail is the one we're supposed to go on?" Naruto asked.
-"Of course it is!"
-"Hey, a cave." Sakura said. The three went over to the cave.
-"I wonder if it echoes. Hello? Is anyone in there?" Naruto yelled. His voice echoed through the cave but then was overpowered by the sound of a deep growl.
-"You idiot! You woke up a bear!" Sasuke yelled as he, Sakura, and Naruto started running with a bear chasing after them.
-"We have to lead him off!" Sakura shouted.
-"But how? We don't have anything to give him!" Sasuke said.
-"I could give him my ramen but I don't have any!" Naruto screamed. They kept running until she climbed on top of a tree.
-"Ha! He didn't catch up to us!" Sasuke smirked.
-"Yeah, but he's still there." Naruto said as he helped Sakura get on top off the branch.
-"I've got an idea!" Sakura took out a can of something.
-"It's honey, it was a special formula I used for Nathan's milk whenever he had stomachaches." Sakura said. She threw the can to the floor. The bear stepped away from the tree and smelled the honey. He began licking it and then he took off with it.
-"You're a genius Sakura-chan!" Naruto exclaimed. Sakura grinned. Naruto and Sakura jumped off the tree. Sasuke did too.
Rip!
-"What was that?" Sasuke questioned. Naruto and Sakura stared at Sasuke's bottom half.
-"Uh…Sasuke…?" Sakura said averting her gaze somewhere else.
-"What?"
-"Teme, look up at the tree." Naruto said stifling his laugh. Sasuke looked up and immediately turned red. His pants were hanging from the branch. He looked down at his boxers and covered them with his hands. Sakura and Naruto burst out into extreme laughter. They fell to the floor clutching onto their stomachs.
-"Shut up! This isn't funny!" Sasuke yelled.
-"Maybe not to you but to us it is!" Naruto laughed. Naruto and Sakura wiped the tears from their eyes and stood up.
-"Ok, we can't go back to campsite with you like that. But I don't have any pants." Naruto said.
-"Don't you have at least something? Something to cover my boxers?" Sasuke asked. Sakura sighed. She dropped her stuff and started climbing the tree. She grabbed the pants and tossed them back to Sasuke.
-"They may be ripped but use my jackets to cover the back." Sakura said. Sasuke nodded. He grabbed his pants and put them on. He used Sakura's jacket to cover the back part.
-"Ok now, let's go back to campsite, Sasu-chan." Naruto cooed.
-"You just had to have a pink jacket." Sasuke said to Sakura. She only shrugged. Naruto laughed a bit more and then they started walking. By nightfall they weren't close to campsite.
-"We should just set up to sleep here and then go back to our cabin tomorrow." Sakura said.
-"No, uh-uh! Nope! Last time, we were almost taken away by pumpkin head." Naruto said.
-"Pumpkin head doesn't exist. That boy was only making it up." Sasuke said
-"His name is Danny." Sakura said.
-"Like I give." Sasuke said. Sakura rolled her eyes. They set up a tent and a fire. Naruto held onto Sakura so hard because he was afraid. Sakura didn't mind but it kind of annoyed her.
-"Well, I'm going to sleep." Sakura said stretching. Naruto nodded but Sasuke stayed in his position.
-"Jerk." Sakura muttered before entering the tent.
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Sakura sat up straight and looked around the tent. No one was in it except for her. She saw Naruto and Sasuke's sleeping bags but they weren't in them.
-"Where could they be?" Sakura questioned. She got out of the tent and walked around. It wasn't long until she reached a creek. She saw Sasuke and Naruto sitting there talking. Sakura hid in the bushes and listened.
-"So tell me Teme, why are you with Sayuri?" Naruto asked.
-"Because I like her." Sasuke said.
-"I may be stupid but you and I both know that's not the real reason." Naruto said. Sasuke sighed and closed his eyes.
-"After Sakura left for California and made her that promise things had been happening. My parent's company was losing business. I overheard them saying that if I somehow married someone who was rich, the company would be saved. Itachi was already married to Temari." Sasuke said.
-"So where did Sayuri come in?" Naruto asked.
-"I met her at a beach and found out that her family were rich. So I realized that if I married her then the company was going to be safe." Sasuke said.
-"So you chose the company over Sakura-chan? Smooth move!" Naruto yelled hitting Sasuke on the head.
-"I guess I was so desperate to save it that I was willing to do anything." Sasuke said.
-"But what's with the whole attitude towards Sakura-chan? You treat her as if she never once existed on your life." Naruto asked. Sasuke looked down and clenched his fists.
-"I knew that sooner or later she would come back. I still harbored feelings for her but seeing that Sayuri was already in the picture, I had to do something to rid of them. By acting cold towards her, then the feelings would go away. But…"
-"But you also get bad feelings by hurting her." Naruto said.
-"Exactly."
-"But why can't you just stay friends. Being enemies just makes things worse." Naruto said.
-"I know, but I'm afraid that by getting closer to her, my feelings would come back. And then everything would be so confusing."
-"But maybe there's still time. It's nature taking its course. Sometimes we don't like the way it turns out. But if we wait, then something beautiful would certainly come out." Naruto said smiling.
-"It's too late for waiting. She has Alex now. And they seem happy together." Sasuke said.
-"So maybe waiting is too late. But instead of thinking of love, think about friendship. Would you rather have Sakura out of your life or do you still want her? As a friend or girlfriend? As an enemy? Ask yourself that, Sasuke." Naruto said. Sasuke nodded.
-"I wish life wasn't so complicated." Sasuke mumbled.
-"That's what helps keep our confidence. Just keep waiting. Look at Sakura; she was a late bloomer but look at her now. Her illness kept her from doing anything but now, she can almost anything. Wait and listen, Sasuke. Then your answer will come." Naruto said.
-"So basically, you're saying I should just see how things work out?" Sasuke asked.
-"No, time will give you the chance, but it's up to you to make something out of those chances." Naruto said.
-"I see. When did you get so smart?" Sasuke smirked. Naruto shrugged.
-"I guess I comes to me and the time." Sasuke and Naruto chuckled. Unknown to them, Sakura overheard their whole conversation.
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-"Yes! We're back!" Naruto exclaimed running into his cabin. Sasuke rolled his and Sakura giggled. She saw Sasuke walking to the cabin too.
-"Sasuke? Can I talk to you for a moment?" Sakura asked. Sasuke froze and looked towards her.
-"We have nothing to talk about." He said.
-"So friends are not allowed to talk to each other? I thought we were friends." Sakura said.
-"Can we not do this now?" Sasuke asked.
-"And when? When school is over and we all go our own separate ways? Tell me!" Sakura said.
-"Fine! I'll talk!" Sasuke said walking up to her.
-"Ok, first I want to know why you treat me like dirt!" Sakura said.
-"Because you just can't get a hint. I know you're trying to get me to fall for you again. Remember, I have Sayuri." Sasuke said.
-"Is that why you've been doing this? What makes you think I want to steal you away from Sayuri? Especially since I already have Alex, my boyfriend." Sakura asked.
-"I just…I can't. It's hard enough seeing you everyday, why making it worse by forming bonds?" Sasuke asked.
-"Forget and move on. For now, we'll be friends. You'll be like a big brother to me. Someone who I can talk to." Sakura said. Sasuke nodded.
-"I guess the relationship we shared before will just never exist." Sasuke said
-"We can start fresh." Sakura said. Sasuke smiled.
-"I guess. But then that means you're my little sister! So get me my dinner, little Sakura." Sasuke teased.
-"I am not short!" Sakura yelled. Sasuke flicked her forehead and started running with Sakura chasing after him.
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-"So you and Sasuke are friends now?" Millie asked.
-"Yeah." Sakura said.
-"Are you sure? I mean, have you seen the things that he has done to you?" Joaquin asked.
-"It's called 'forgive and forget'." Sakura said.
-"No, it's 'called being crazy'. Are you out of your mind? Sasuke Uchiha is one of the worst people ever!" Millie yelled. Kira rolled her eyes.
"It's Sakura's choice if she wants to be friends with Sasuke again. We don't make the decision." Kira said.
-"Thank you." Sakura said.
-"So it's her choice if she wants to get hurt again." Kira said. Sakura sweat dropped.
-"Just make sure that Uchiha doesn't go anywhere near out turf." Danny said. Sakura nodded.
-"What do you mean by turf?" Tenten asked.
-"He means like we a certain type of group. The group which consists of Sakura, Nick, me, Danny, Kira, Millie, Marshall, you, Joaquin, Hinata, and Alicia." Alex said.
-"I see." Tenten said.
-"Sakura, are you sure that you and Sasuke are really going to be friends?" Alex asked.
-"I'm sure of it. We used to be friend before we dated so I think we can do it." Sakura said.
-"Easier said then done." Nick said taking a sip of his milk.
-"Easier said than done." Mimicked Sakura. Hinata giggled. The next few days camp was becoming more enjoyable. Sakura and Sasuke got along well. But Sakura still longed to go home to her beloved son and baby brother.
-"Camp is over in five days! Then we can go home!" Alicia said stretching out on the bed. Millie giggled.
-"Why are you so anxious to go home?" Kira asked.
-"Camp is fun and all but I miss actually having classes with the teachers." Alicia said.
-"These bugs won't quit biting me!" Ino yelled as she sprayed some more bug spay onto her skin. Sakura and Hinata began coughing.
-"Ino! I think that's enough bug spray." Hinata coughed. Sakura took the bug spray out of Ino's hands.
-"You can have this back when you absolutely need it." Sakura said. She tossed the can just as the cabin door opened.
-"Watch out!" Millie yelled. Sasuke ducked the can. He raised an eyebrow. But when he sniffed the air, he pinched his nose.
-"What's that smell?" he asked.
-"Ino and her bug spray." Tenten said pointing to Ino.
-"Ugh, remind to talk to your boyfriend later." Sasuke said to Ino. The girls giggled. Ino looked down sheepishly.
-"Sakura, do you want to help get some of the camp lunches ready?" Sasuke asked.
-"Sure." Sakura said leaping off her bed and walking out the cabin.
-"I'm going to keep a close eyes on him." Matsuri said.
-"I'm with you. Sasuke can't be trusted." Tenten said.
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-"What kind of lunch is this?" Sakura asked picking up some green goop.
-"Poison." Sasuke said
-"Are the teachers trying to kill us?" Sakura asked.
-"It's possible. Or maybe just you." Sasuke smirked. Sakura threw the green stuff at Sasuke's face. Sasuke choked on it.
-"What was that for?" he asked as he wiped the stuff off.
-"Revenge." Sakura said sticking her tongue out. Sasuke rolled his eyes.
-"I'm going to get more boxes of lunch. Ok?" Sakura said. Sasuke nodded. Sakura left the mess hall and walked towards the storage room. As she walked she saw Karin and her crew glaring at her.
-"What the hell do they want?" Sakura asked her self, narrowing her eyes at them. Sakura got a box and went back to the mess hall.
-"Here's some more food." Sakura said.
-"Thanks. Hey, Sakura."
-"What?"
-"The rest of the campers are going hiking later, would it be ok if you go get some water from the river?" Sasuke asked.
-"Naruto can't do it?" Sakura asked.
-"No, he is needed at the camp infirmary. He has to help because of a certain prank he did." Sasuke said.
-"Ok, well I'll get to it now."
-"Great. Here's a canteen." Sasuke handed Sakura a canteen.
-"Ok. Later!" Sakura left the mess hall. Sasuke watched her leave from the window. He frowned when he saw Karin and her crew watching her too with a glare. He furrowed his eyebrows.
-"Now what are they up to?" He asked.
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I can take the rain on the roof of this empty
house
That don't bother me
I can take a few tears now and
then and just let them out
I'm not afraid to cry every once in a
while
Even though going on with you gone still upsets me
There
are days every now and again I pretend I'm ok
But that's not
what gets me
Sakura walked into the forest. She knew that the best place to get water was from the river near a cliff. Unknown to Sakura, that a few shadows were not to far away. Sakura's phone then started rinsing.
-"Hello?" Sakura answered.
-"Hey Sakura, it's Joaquin. Any idea where Alicia is? I need to ask her something." Joaquin asked.
-"Last time I saw her was when she was in my cabin." Sakura said.
-"Cool, thanks. Um…where are you anyway?"
What hurts the most
Was being so close
And
having so much to say
And watching you walk away
And never
knowing
What could have been
And not seeing that loving you
Is
what I was tryin' to do
-"I getting some water for the hikers near these cliffs.' Sakura answered. There was pause on the other line.
-"Please be careful, remember the last time in Spain." Joaquin said. Sakura smile softly.
-"Don't worry, it won't be like last time." Sakura reassured. She remembered how last time she was so depressed that she jumped off the cliff. A couple took her to the hospital. Thank goodness that she survived. But Sakura was much better and she couldn't be happier.
-"Ok then, I'll talk to you later. Take care."
-"You too. 'Bye." Sakura hung up the phone. She kept walking. She couldn't help but feel that she was being followed.
It's hard to deal with the pain of losing you
everywhere I go
But I'm doin' It
It's hard to force that
smile when I see our old friends and I'm alone
Still
Harder
Getting up, getting dressed, livin' with this regret
But
I know if I could do it over
I would trade give away all the words
that I saved in my heart
That I left unspoken
Sakura was about walk forward but a foot tripped her, resulting in her to fall flat face in the dirt. She heard a sickening snicker.
-"Well, well, if it isn't the bitch." The voice said. 'Karin!' Sakura mentally yelled. She saw other girls right beside Karin, smirking down at her. Sakura tried getting up by using her arms but Karin stepped on her back.
-"What the hell do you guys want?" Sakura demanded. Karin narrowed her eyes and then threw the canteen at Sakura's head.
-"You knew what I wanted you little brat! I wanted you to stay away from Sasuke-kun. But you didn't listen." Karin sneered.
-"What should we do with her Karin?" A girl asked.
What hurts the most
Is being so close
And
having so much to say
And watching you walk away
And never
knowing
What could have been
And not seeing that loving you
Is
what I was trying to do
-"It's not you who will be doing something to her." Karin responded. Sakura heard a pair of footsteps coming behind Karin.
-"Is she dead yet?" Someone asked. Sakura's eyes enlarged.
-"That voice! It's…It's…"
-"Welcome Hikari." Karin said. Hikari looked down at Sakura.
-"Hello Sakura, we meet again." Hikari grabbed a bunch of Sakura's hair.
-"Let…me…go." Sakura grunted.
-"I see that your precious hair has grown back." Hikari then threw Sakura back to the ground.
-"What are we going to do?" Karin asked. Hikari only chuckled.
-"What I wanted to do before. To get rid of her for good." Sakura took this chance to run off.
-"Karin! Hikari! She's leaving!" One of the girls yelled.
-"That bitch! Damn it!" Hikari cursed as they all chased after Sakura. She sprinted as fast she could. Tree branches smacked her face. But Sakura knew she couldn't run for long. For the cliff was just right in front of her.
What hurts the most
Is being so close
And
having so much to say
And watching you walk away
And never
knowing
What could have been
And not seeing that loving you
Is
what I was trying to do
-"Damn it." She muttered. She turned around and tried to figure out a way to escape. But time didn't take a chance. Hikari, Karin, and the other girls reached up to her. Hikari marched right up to Sakura and smacked her real hard on the face. Sakura could taste something metallic in her mouth. Hikari then punched Sakura right in her stomach that Sakura actually spit up some blood. Sakura kicked Hikari in the shin but with barely any force. Karin stood in front of Hikari.
-"Allow me." Karin said. Hikari smacked Sakura a blow on the head before letting Karin take charge. Sakura was cradling her red cheek that had a bruise blossoming onto the skin.
-"Time to pay Haruno! We warned you not to get close to Sasuke-kun!" Karin spat. Sakura was retreating backwards but couldn't no longer because she was getting closer to the edge of the cliff.
-"Just leave me alone!" Sakura yelled. Karin grabbed Sakura's shoulders.
-"Say good-bye bitch!" Karin then pushed her. Sakura felt the ground step off her feet and felt herself falling down.
Not seeing that loving you
That's what I was
trying to do
Sakura shut her eyes feeling the wind rapidly pass by. She was going really fast and knew that no once could help her now. Hikari was back and things were getting worse. Sakura hit the water and consciousness was slipping away from her.
-"Karin! What did you do?" A girl asked surprised
-"I think you went too far Karin!" Karin slapped both of the girls.
-"Shut up! Sayuri will soon thank me." Karin said. Hikari narrowed her eyes. She grabbed a handful of Karin's hair.
-"Now that Haruno is out of the way, Sayuri is next." She said. Karin gasped.
-"But Sayuri is…my friend. I only wanted Sakura out of the picture." Karin said.
-"Sayuri and Sakura are not going anywhere near MY Sasuke-kun. You will obey me and NO ONE else. Understand me?" Karin nodded.
-"Y-yes." The girls stared at Karin and then Hikari.
-"That's it! Both of you are crazy! I'm telling Sasuke everything! Sakura was never supposed to die! She was just supposed to be warned!"
-"Come back Noeru!" Karin barked. Noeru and the rest of the girls didn't listen.
-"They have to be disposed of too." Hikari said. Karin didn't answer. Hikari was way more fierce than any other person Karin has ever met. She was afraid of Hikari.
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Darkness. Darkness was all Sakura could see. She moved her fingers to feel around. The water was gone. Softness was at her fingertips and there were warmth. Sakura's eyes fluttered open. He was no longer in the forest but in a small room. She was in a bed and bandages were wrapped around her.
-"Where am I? I remember Karin…and the cliff… and Hikari! Hikari's back!" Sakura scrutinized the room. She looked at her body and saw she was not in her camp clothes.
-"What happened?" She asked to no one. The door opened and in came a beautiful woman and a boy her age.
-"She's awake mom!" The boy exclaimed rushing to Sakura's side.
-"Who are you?" Sakura asked.
-"Thank god you're ok. I found you washed up from the river. You looked pretty beat up." The boy said. Sakura's forehead crinkled. He didn't answer her question.
-"Pardon me, my name is Arisa Mason and this is my son, Yuudai Mason. My son found you and so we tried our best to heal you." Arisa said.
-"My name is Sakura Haruno and I'm from Konoha." Sakura said. She observed Yuudai. He looked like Naruto but different. He had blonde hair that matched the hairstyle of Danny. His cobalt eyes were so soft and they matched the eyes of a little boy. His smile was so sweet and it could melt ice away. His hands felt soft like cream. He looked so mature and his face held so much kindness.
-"I'm glad you're fine, Sakura-chan." He softly spoke. Yuudai's voice like honey and velvet mixed together.
-"My clothes. Where are they?" Sakura asked trying to avoid the blush creeping onto her cheeks.
-"They were damp and ripped. I just washed them so they're out drying. For the meantime you can wear my clothes." Arisa said. Sakura nodded.
-"I'll get you something to eat." Arisa said exiting the room.
-"You looked like you were beat up. Do you remember what happened? Or how you ended up in the river?" Yuudai asked.
-"These girls were mad at me for something I didn't do. All I remember was being pushed into the river." Sakura said. Yuudai stroked her cheek. Sakura winced. That was where Hikari had smacked her.
-"I wonder who would do that. You are so pretty, like an angel." Yuudai said. Sakura smiled.
-"You are very kind." Sakura said. She inhaled his scent. The aroma was of honeysuckles.
-"You are so pretty it makes my heart flutter. I like you." Yuudai said. Sakura didn't know what to say. She tried getting up from her bed but pain shot through her body and she collapsed onto Yuudai. She loved inhaling his sweet scent. Yuudai chuckled and wrapped his arms around Sakura. He placed his chin on top of her head.
-"Sakura Haruno…I'm really starting to like you." Yuudai whispered. Sakura couldn't help but to wrap her arms around Yuudai too. 'Yuudai…I like you too but only as a friend. But your warmth is so…comfortable. Alex…'
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-"What do you mean Sakura isn't back?" Alex demanded.
-"She didn't come back form getting water. I hadn't seen her since." Sasuke said. Alex smashed his fist against the table.
-"I hope nothing happened to her." He said. Joaquin was feeling very uneasy. He told Sakura to be careful. But now he was really scared.
-"Maybe she got lost." Millie said.
-"Sakura knows these places really well. I doubt she could get lost easily." Danny said.
-"But then where could Sakura-chan be?" Naruto asked looking out at the night sky.
-"I'm really worried." Alex said.
-"We all are." Marshall said.
-"Someone's coming!" Nick said. They all looked up and saw Noeru and her friends.
-"What are you doing here?" Sasuke asked.
-"Sasuke! Karin! S-she…she pushed Sakura off a cliff!" Noeru yelled.
-"Where?!" Alex asked pushing Sasuke aside.
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Sakura leaned against Yuudai as he applied more bandages to her. Blood soiled the former bandages and Sakura felt stinging pain all around her. Arisa helped apply cream to ease the pain. Her cool fingers felt nice against burning sensation. Sakura felt sleepy but she didn't want to sleep. She wanted to get back to the camp as soon as possible.
-"When can I go back?" Sakura asked.
-"As soon as your wounds heal. They look pretty serious." Arisa answered with a genuine smile. Sakura nodded.
-"Yuudai, you can take Sakura out to the garden if you want to." Arisa said putting the medical materials away.
-"Ok. Come on, Sakura." Yuudai helped Sakura up and led her outside into the night. There was a garden right behind their home. Sakura crouched down to see the flowers.
-"They're beautiful." She whispered.
-"I'm glad you think so." Yuudai said smiling. Sakura sensed her eyelids becoming droopy. She rested her head on Yuudai's shoulder and closed her eyes. Yuudai was at first surprised but then smiled. He draped his jacket over Sakura. He looked at up at the stars.
-"Thank you god for sending me this beautiful girl." Yuudai said. He pecked Sakura on cheek and watched her sleep.
-"You really are pretty. I really like you Sakura. I like the sound of it, Sakura Mason." Yuudai said smiling. He felt that all hope was back with him. He has been waiting for someone to love him one day. Love filled his heart and he was happy all over again.
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-"Sakura!" Alex exclaimed. Yuudai woke up and saw a boy and many other people rush up to Sakura. Alex went up to Sakura and shook her shoulder. Yuudai was confused. Sakura opened her eyes.
-"Alex? What are you doing here?" Sakura asked.
-"I heard that Karin pushed you off the cliff so me and the others were trying to find you." Alex said kissing Sakura on the forehead.
-"Sakura! I'm glad you're ok. Everyone was worried." Millie said. The whole gang surrounded Sakura. Yuudai felt out of place.
-"I'm fine guys, but who you should thank is Yuudai for mending me." Sakura said. Everyone turned their heads to Yuudai.
-"Thanks, Yuudai. You saved my girlfriend." Alex smiled.
-"Girlfriend?" Yuudai asked.
-"Yeah, Sakura and I are dating." Alex said. Yuudai faked a smile.
-"Right, of course. Well, it was no problem. It was a pleasure having Sakura with me." Yuudai said.
-"Well, we should get going now. Sakura-chan, can you walk?" Naruto asked. Sakura nodded getting up.
-"What's going on here?" Arisa asked. Neji explained the whole situation. As the others were walking off, Danny looked at Yuudai.
-"Falling in love and then letting go is hard to do, isn't it?" Danny said. Yuudai lifted his head at Danny.
-"What do you mean?" Yuudai asked.
-"Cherry Blossoms." Danny plainly said and then walked away. Sakura stopped in her tracks.
-"Wait guys." She said and ran over to Yuudai.
-"Please come with us." Sakura said.
-"What?" Yuudai asked.
-"Come back to Konoha with us. Yuudai can attend Konoha Academy with me." Sakura said.
-"Oh Sakura, we couldn't. What about a home?" Arisa asked.
-"Live with me, I have plenty of room. Plus, I don't like being alone." Sakura said.
-"Let's do it, mom. I'm sure this could be fun. And I could go to a real school." Yuudai said. Arisa took a moment to consider this.
-"Please?" Yuudai and Sakura begged. Arisa smiled.
-"Let's get packing." She said.
-"Yes!" Yuudai cheered and rushed into the house. Arisa followed too.
-"Are you sure about this Sakura?" Sasuke asked.
-"Positive. They were so kind to me and by giving them a nice home and a proper education, they could be happy." Sakura said. Minutes later Arisa and Yuudai came back with luggage. Gaara held Sakura walk around the campsite when they got there. Sakura explained everything to the teachers. She thanked Noeru and her friends for telling Sasuke and the others.
-"So Hikari's back?" Naruto asked shuddering at her name. Sakura nodded.
-"Then we better be careful." Millie said. They all nodded. The week was then over and the students were boarding the bus. Yuudai sat next Sakura. She smiled at him but told herself to be careful.
-"Finally! Time to go home!" Naruto exclaimed. Everyone began laughing.
-"Too bad I'm going to be leaving soon." Marshall said.
-"What?!" Sakura and many others exclaimed.
-"What do you mean you're going top be leaving soon?" Millie asked.
-"My grandparents are sick so my parents want me to stay with them for a while so they can feel better." Marshall explained.
-"But do you have to?" Tenten asked. Marshall nodded.
-"But the year just started and you're already leaving?" Sakura asked.
-" That's just what way things are." Marshall said.
-"When you leaving?" Nick asked.
-"In two days."
-"Two days and you didn't bother to tell us!?" Kira asked grabbing him by the collar.
-"I forgot!" Marshall said. Kira sighed and let go. Sakura leaned over to Marshall's ear.
-"Are you going to tell Millie how you feel before you leave?" Sakura whispered. Marshall gulped.
-"I don't know." He whispered back. Danny was listening to the whole conversation but he had his attention towards Hikari. He glared deeply at her.
-"Better keep a close eye on her." Danny muttered before turning away to his book.
-"So I will be attending Konoha Academy?" Yuudai asked. Sakura nodded.
-"I'll try my best to pay for it. But if I can't you would have to apply for Konoha High." Sakura said.
-"You don't have to pay?" Yuudai asked.
-"No, I have scholarship to be there." Sakura said.
-"I see." Yuudai said. Sakura was telling Arisa everything about her home and about Nathan. Hikari was watching Sakura with murder in her eyes.
-"Damn it. I guess I would have to go to greater extensions." She muttered. Karin sat next to Hikari with fear.
-"What have I done?" Karin whispered.
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A/N: Cool, yet another long chapter. And Hikari's back, worse than ever. Now Karin is the one who is afraid. Yuudai, a new character into the story who likes Sakura. What's going to happen now? The song was 'What Hurts the Most' by Rascall Flatts. Marshall's leaving now. How sad. But is he going to confess to Millie? By the way, a reviewer asked me to bring back Elmo into the story. I have been considering it but how about we put it to vote and see if anyone else wants Elmo back. Well now, I hope you like the chapter. Oh, by the way please vote on a story. I need more votes to calculate the results.
Irresistible Temptation- Sakura Haruno is the princess of the Haruno realm. After her father dies she must marry to keep the family blood going. But what happens when she falls in love with her servant Sasuke Uchiha?
Mistaken- What happens when poor orphan Sakura is mistaken rich by rich Sasuke Uchiha? What happens if Sakura works at his house as a servant? What happens if Sakura begins falling for him? One problem…Sasuke thinks Sakura is a boy.
Fly Away- Sakura Haruno, a poor abused child, finds a blue bird inured. She heals it and takes care of it. What happens if the blue bird was really a human being by the name of Sasuke Uchiha? Will Sasuke turn back before it's too late for Sakura?
Sasuke's Album- Sasuke and his mother move to Konoha for the year. He meets Sakura Haruno and falls in love with her. But what would happen when the year is over? SASUKE'S POV
If You had the Chance- "Do you believe in second chances?" She asked. "No." He answered. "Then why did you bother coming back?" SasuSaku
Please Read and ReviewHere's a preview of the next chapter: New Student-"I can't believe Marshall is now gone." Millie said.
-"I know it's so hard to believe." Sakura said. Yuudai and everyone else nodded.
-"Class, we have a new student. He is from England." Kabuto- sensei said.
-"Another student? We get too many new kids." Naruto said.
-"Let's just see who it is." Sasuke said. The door opened and in came a boy with Dark brown hair and chocolate eyes.
-"Class, this is Demetri Auburn." Demetri looked around the class and his eyes immediately settled onto Sakura's.
