Oh. My. God.
Sakura Haruno just experienced the most passionate, hottest kiss ever. One that was given too her by the very Sasuke Uchiha. The boy who was all her firsts. The boy who has owned her heart since they were young. The boy who broke it into pieces that day in the bus stop…
But it left a bitter taste in her mouth. It wasn't that she didn't enjoy the kiss. It was the opposite. She couldn't stop replaying the way his eyes went dark at the sight of her. And how intense his stare was, reminding her of the first time they made love.
But what did he want from her? Love, friendship, or nothing? Sakura was sure that if she wasn't the one reaching out towards him, than they wouldn't be talking at all. They would still suffer from the awkward tension.
She was always the one reaching out. The one who always fixed things between them, even long before they were together. And now, when everything was balanced, and she thought he was happy with their friendship, he swooped in and kissed her. Of course she couldn't feel conflicted. What did he want?
And then there is the fact that they still haven't talked about the day he left for Oto. Sakura didn't want to ask him right away, because ever since she found out about his depression, she was taking things slow. No reason to burden him or anything.
Sakura sighed. The kiss had sent another memory hurtling in her mind.
Sakura found him at the bus stop with his bags packed, and ready to leave everything behind.
It was an unfairly beautiful day. It was June, and the world smelled of roses, and new beginnings. Sunshine sprinkled on the streets like powdered gold.
Sakura was having a date with Ino, talking about Sasuke and Sai, their respective significant others. "I just mean, he's been way more distant these days, always snapping at me when I do things as simple and laugh or tease him. And he seems so disinterested in everything, and hardly seems to be eating. I'm worried about him, Ino I don't know what to do. He's been this way ever since Itachi-san passed away. But it's getting out of hand." A worried Sakura told her friend.
Ino was about to reply, when Sakura's shrill ringtone began to play. Looking in the caller ID she passed to Sakura. "It's Naruto". Sakura took the phone, curious as to see what her other blond hair, blue eyed friend wanted.
"Hello?"
"Sakura-chan it's about Sasuke, I know he told me not to tell you, but you deserve to know! It might not be too late-"
"Naruto slow down, what happened to Sasuke-kun? What doesn't he want me to know?"
"The bus stop near the end of the city, he's leaving us and going to Otogakure!"
"...What?"
That was a good 20 minutes ago, and after going 2 miles above the speed limit, Sakura was still relieved to see her boyfriend still standing there, checking his watch for the time.
""I didn't wanna believe Naruto, but you're really leaving, huh?" Sakura's voice cracked on the last word, barley stopping her tears from falling.
Sasuke let out a big sigh and faced Sakura. "Who told you? The dobe?" He said in an annoyed tone.
"Does it matter? Why can't you stay? "Is it because of me? Am I not enough?" I thought that…" Sakura trailed off, voice raw with emotion.
Suddenly, Sasuke whirled around and came closer ro Sakura. "You thought, what that we could have a future here?" His eyes were blazing, and his voice was mocking and merciless. "Let me make this clear Sakura, this thing been us was just a way for me to bide my time until I got to college in Oto. This meant nothing to me. You are annoying, and useless. The only thing you're good at is crying!" he finished.
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"You are annoying, and useless. The only thing you're good at is crying!"
The words hung in the air, and Sasuke felt his heart cracked a little at the look on Sakura's face. Tears were dropping openly onto her face, and the male wanted nothing more than to hold her in his arms and wipe them away. But he reminded himself it was for the greater good. Sakura couldn't be, deserved to be as someone as messed up as he was.
"I don't believe not for a second that everything we did, everything we talked about late at night, every moment we shared didn't mean a-anything to you. I don't know why you're doing this, Sasuke-kun but…" She stepped closer to the boy, and grabbed his arm.
"I-I love with all my heart. So much that if I could take away all your pain and suffering and bear it myself I would, so if a little part of your heart even thinks about me, or Naruto, or even any of our friends then please just stay!"
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"Let go of me"
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It's been a week since that night, and Sakura found herself sneaking out of her bedroom window after crying for hours. She spent the evening walking and soon the sight of the as station greets her, quiet and bright with fluorescent lights.
She walked around the aisles as she thought a bit all that's happened as she decides on what to get. She ends up with a blue-raspberry slushy and sat outside on the curb watching the cars drive by. From the distance she heard music playing from a nearby car
Moving on, never feel the same
Nothing seems to cover up the pain
Baby, I've been trying but you can't hear what I say
Baby, baby
Although her chest aches and she felt empty, She leaned back on the bench and tried to convince herself that the sadness will pass. The honey yellow light from the street lamp shines brightly, illuminating her slushy with flecks of gold. Her clothes felt soft against her skin. She will be okay.
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A/N: It's certainly been a while, huh! Sorry for the super late update, but i hope you enjoyed this chapter, and as always please leave a review! (pretty, pretty please!)
