Title: Bleeding From The Heart

Disclaimor: I don't own Naruto.

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Chapter 9 Embracing The Heart

A/N: Jeez sorry that I took so long last time. Hopefully I won't take as long. I want this to be a longer chapter though, so please read and review!!

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recap: What could he say anyway? He was thinking of saying something that he might not actually say to just anyone.. but that doesn't seem right.. just strange and akward but still Sasuke wanted to say something in the silence. He saw Sakura's face.. a look of sadness and confusion was expressed on her sweet face. Sasuke thought she'd be a bit happier that he was alive.. but she just wasn't.

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Of course, he had to realize that Sakura is probably scared more than happy. Wouldn't it be scary though, finding out that the person you thought was dead..came back to life? Sasuke thought of this so carefully in his head.

When they finaly reached Sakura's house, they walked inside and sat at the table.

"Um.. d-do you wa-nt anyth-ing to e-eat?" Sakura wished she'd stop stuttering.

"Sure." Sasuke was still his normal self dispite the fact that he had just woken from the dead.

Sakura tried her best to find something that Sasuke would like. She picked out an apple but from the shakiness of her hand she dropped it and it came rolling around to Sasuke. They both reached to pick it up at the very same time when their fingertips touched. Sakura's hand shot back and Sasuke picked up the apple.

"Here." Sasuke said, "try washing it."

Sakura blushed and slowly took hold of the apple. She rushed to the sink to wash it up. She finished and carefully took it to Sasuke.

"H-Here."

"Hn."

'Why aren't I happy that Sasuke is alive? And why is Sasuke still his usual self? Even after all that he's still like that.. but that's a good thing right? It's a good thing that Sasuke is normal. I should be so happy.'

Sasuke bit his apple. Sakura tried to think of what to say. She was about to say something when she heard knocking on the door. She went over to it and opened it to see Tsunade standing there.

"..C-come in!" Sakura said at once. She opened the door and let Tsunade walk in. Tsunade glanced over at Sasuke.. not scared. Why was she so calm?

"Haruno Sakura." Tsunade's loud voice rang throughout the house.

"Yes?!" Sakura tried to stay up straight.

"Since Sasuke was supposebly dead but still hurt badly, I leave you incharge of taking care of him." Sakura was so surprised that Tsunade would ask her that. Tsunade continued, "Sasuke will be staying at your house and since you were my student and you seemed to care so much about him, you will be the one to take care of him. Is that alright?"

"Yes!"

"Alright then. Thank you." With that, Tsunade walked out the door and was gone.

Sasuke looked over at Sakura thinking that no one asked him if it was okay. Sakura turned towards Sasuke and said,

"Well, we haven't gotten rid of your stuff or sold your apartment, so.. you can run to your apartment and get your stuff if you want."

Sasuke nodded and said his usual "hn." Sasuke stood up and walked out, Sakura followed.

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When Sasuke and Sakura came back, Sasuke had but one small bag of his needs. (clothes, toothbrush..ect.) He had left the other stuff in his apartment until he'd get back. Sakura was surprised that he had such small needs, but she just led him to her room and he set his stuff on a chair.

"Where do you want me to sleep?" Asked Sasuke.

"Um.. I'll sleep on the couch, you can sleep in my bed." Sakura said although she would rather sleep in her bed.

"On the couch? Are you serious? Is that thing even comfortable?" Too many questions from Sasuke.

"Well.."

"Sleep in your own bed." Sasuke interuppted her, "I'll sleep on the couch."

With that, Sasuke made sure that she wouldn't disagree.

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Sasuke and Sakura sat on Sakura's bed watching some anime on TV. It was 11:00 pm and they were so sleepy they didn't get up to change into their pajamas. They watched as their eyes started to shut. Sakura couldn't help but reached her hand over and held on to his hand. Since Sasuke was so tired he allowed her to do so. before they knew it, there eyes shut and they were both fast asleep. clothes on, holding hands, laying on top of the blanket they fell asleep. There was no kissing or sex or anything they fell asleep just like that.

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Sakura's eyes snapped open. The morning light that came from the window blinded her. She looked at her nightstand to see what time it was. 7:04 am. "What?" Sakura tried to say but her voice was too raspy from sleep. Then she heard some music playing, and voices. She sat up in her bed and looked in front of her bed. There, she saw the TV was still playing on the same channel as last night. There was some odd game show playing and a confused contestant. She then realized she was holding hands with Sasuke. There was Sasuke laying on his back with his head turned. She tried to remember what had happened had happened and why he was here. But then she realized that Sasuke had to stay at her house until he was prepared to go to back to his house.

She then felt the bed move around. She looked back at Sasuke and saw that he was moving. She saw his eyes twitch and soon open. "Sasuke." Sakura whispered.

"Hn." Sasuke moaned.

Sakura tried to think of something to say.

"What time is it?" Sasuke asked in a quiet voice.

"7:10"

"Hn."

Sakura got up since it was obvious that she couldn't fall back asleep (Even though she wanted to). Sasuke looked at her and then went back to sleep. Sakura figured he'd wake up around noon anyway. She took out a pair of clothes and walked into her bathroom. She stepped into her bathroom and stepped into the shower. She turned on the faucet to the hot water. Sakura felt as the water fell onto her body and she let it rinse her.

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After she had finished and was all dressed in a pair of tight jeans and a light pink tank top. Since there were no missions that day, and no training, she decided to dress normally. When she walked into the living room she saw Sasuke sitting on the couch reading a book.

"Hey." She greeted.

Sasuke looked up from his book, "Hn."

Sakura walked to the kitchen and opened the refrigorator and took out some juice for herself. She sat next to Sasuke and peered over at what he was reading.

"Sasuke, I didn't know you read.." Sakura sat in a quiet trailing off voice.

Sasuke just looked up at her and back down. Finding that it was pretty boring watching Sasuke read, Sakura went into her room and turned on the TV.

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The day was just normal. Nothing special. Sasuke continued ignoring her and Sakura went on with her usual schedule. After awhile Sakura realized how she was starting to get annoyed that Sasuke kept ignoring her.

"Um.. Sasuke?"

Sasuke was laying across the couch with his eyes shut, not asleep, "What?"

"Um.. do you want to like go out somewhere..? I mean.. it's kinda bor-"

"Sure." Sasuke cut her off and stood up.

Sakura took out her purse and they walked out. They walked along the road looking around to find somewhere to go. Sakura pointed out a few places but Sasuke shook his head. "No."

Finaly, Sasuke said, "Let's go in here."

Sakura followed as they walked into a small cafe with Sasuke leading the way. They took a seat and the waitress gave them small menus. Sakura opened hers up, Sasuke did as well. She looked through the long lists of food. Soon when the waitress came over, they ordered their food. Sasuke ordered spaghetti and Sakura ordered ramen. As they ate, it was totally silent. Again, Sasuke ignored her. Finaly, Sakura gave out.

"Sasuke!" Sasuke turned his head right up to her. She continued, "Why are you ignoring me? you were just supposebly (sp?) dead.. and now that your alive, you just ignore me?!" Sasuke was staring blankly at her. Tears formed in her eyes, "You.. don't understand." With that Sakura scrambled through her purse and left the money on the table and ran. Ran.

Run, run, cling to you wretched life without honnor..

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Sakura swung the door open and ran inside. She slammed the door shut and tripped on her way to the couch. She slumped on the couch and wiped off her tears. Not too much later Sasuke was knocking on the door.

"Just come in."

Sasuke walked into the house and set his stuff on the table (including Sakura's ramen that she left). He sat next to Sakura and leaned back.

"Hn." He turned on the TV and flipped through channels.

"That's all your going to do is watch TV?!"

Sasuke looked at Sakura, "Mmh-hmm."

Sakura studied the floor.

Sasuke kept looking at Sakura. He whispered, "Sorry."

Sakura looked pver at his face. She could not read it. It was full of sadness, calmth and a little confusion. He seemed lost in thought. Sasuke leaned over and pulled Sakura against him and hugged her tightly. After awhile Sakura wrapped her arms around Sasuke as well.

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Okay.. finaly I have a nice long chapter! I'm so proud of myself. now then please please REVIEW!

thank you. Hopefully the next chapter will be long too. Flames are welcome.