Chapter 10 - Roll Away Your Stone
Trembling, that's what I was doing now. How dare him put me on the spot like that. He's so stupid thinking that I'm going to go back to him. If that's his idea than he can wait alone forever on that tower. Enough, I've had enough. I cant do this anymore, but I wont run away. I will face this and stop running. I will get over this love and finally get the closure I desperately need.
Its a good thing Kakashi stopped us from basically going at each others throats. It gives me a headache just remembering what happened. As all jonin's of the village were seated at the conference room I had found my way to Ino, who was talking to Shikamaru. She noticed me and smile and waved my way so I could take a sit next to her.
I tried to keep up with her conversation and saw Gaara making his way to the table were all the Kage were seated. I waved at him and he in returned smile nodded his head at me. "So, the kazekage huh?!" She said with a smirk on her face. I only laughed and shook my head "not at all, we are just friends pig" she only nodded at my response. All conversations died down as soon as Naruto stepped inside the room with Hinata. We all stood and vowed our heads out of respect. Following them after was Kakashi and the rest of the elders from the council and Lady Tsunade.
As the meeting progressed Naruto went through each name on his nomination list. He listed Shikamaru as strategist, Kakashi as his right hand man if something were to happen to him. Kiba as village security advisor. It wasn't surprising to see him selecting people he worked very well with. ".. and last but not least I would like to nominate Sakura Haruno as my head medic" after hearing my name I don't know what came over me, I stood up and notice that everyone's eyes were one me.
"Lord Hokage, it is an honor for you to consider me as your head Medic but I'm afraid I must decline the offer and nominate Ino Yamanaka in my stead. She is both trained in Anbu, a reliable medic and an excellent jonin. I believe she will be the best candidate for the job sir" there was only silence, no one said anything but I would see there was a storm forming in his eyes as he only glared at me furiously.
"Haruno, it is not up to you to decide who I nominate or not. You would be the obvios choice because of all the years we have worked together as genin and in team Kakashi when we were young, you are also a Sanin, you've train in anbu and are a jonin. So tell me why is it that you are unfit to be my medic?" His tone was aggressive and I could tell that he wasn't going to make things easy for me.
"It was not my intension to disrespect you in any way sir. As to why I think Ino would be a better choice is because since I was last appointed by Lady Tsunade I am already the head medic of the hospital in Konoha, aside from that, I also go on missions where I'm needed to help each and everyone of our allies. For example the kazekage today asked me to let him know when it will be best time to go check on their current program that I established when I was there a few years ago. And furthermore.." was suddenly cut off by him "whatever you and your lover do at your personal time has nothing to do with this village and before he asks anything of you for his village, he has to go through me first since you are one of my kunoichi's" Naruto snarled back.
I heard a few gasps from the people in the room, shocked by our disagreement and it only pissed me off even more. "You might be right about him asking you first officially when I'm needed in his village, but that doesn't mean that I have to accept your nomination Uzumaki. And as I was saying before I was rudely interrupted by you, Lady Tsunade made me be in charge of the progress of the medic programs from our allies sir and I would not be able to assist you if something were to happen to you"
"That's something that can be change Haruno and I can put Ino in charge of your current duties and as your Hokage acknowledge me with the respect that I deserve" I only looked at him furious beyond believe and snapped back at him "so what would be my punishment for my lack of decorum when it comes to address you sir" he only smirked and answered "A few things come to mind" i was ready to charge at him but was quickly stopped by Kakashi "calm down the both of you, it's obvious that no agreement will done today, Sakura go home and wait for further orders and as for you Naruto, you don't have to talk to her that way just because you the Hokage now"
I didn't want to hear anymore, I just open and slammed the door as I walked out of that office. I guess he really wants to show me that he's the boss and if I wanted nothing more than to end things I should get used to him treating me like this.
I was so upset I didn't hear Ino chase after me "Sakura! What the hell was that?!" I don't answer her I just keep walking, making my way to my apartment "hey! Don't ignore me forehead!" This time I stop as I hear the annoyance in her voice. "I'm sorry, I just need to get away from here. Did you hear the comments he said "a few come to mind" what the fuck was he thinking! All I wanted was to make things easier for us to avoid seeing each other." At this point I'm in tears and Ino just embraces me "did something happened?" I only nod and keep crying "when I was leaving the bar last night he chased me and we started kissing and then the usual happened. But he only did that because he thinks I accepted Gaara's marriage proposal"
Ino only listens to me and nods for me to continue "after that happened I went to Gaara's and told him yes, but this morning I woke thinking about the horrible disposition I put Gaara in so we both talked and agreed to just stay friends and that's all, he offered for me to go to his village and help out with the medics but that was all. But when I was on my way out Naruto and Hinata were on Gaara's door way and it was fucking awkward as hell" Ino rolls her eyes "so that explains why he's in a bad mood. He thinks you slept with Gaara" I just turn and start walking again "he can keep thinking that if that's what going to help me and him move on. At this point I don't care anymore"
Ino just grabbed my hand to comfort me and we walked towards my place, I knew I would have to stay there until Kakashi comes and tells me what I need to do. One thing is for certain I refuse to be his medic I will no longer let the thought him govern my mind anymore.
A couple of drinks and hours later, I hear a knock on my door. I clumsily made my way to my entry way only to be greeted by a very annoyed Kakashi. "I can see you started without me Sakura, that's not very nice" I only gave him the biggest smile and stepped aside so he could come in "so, what's my punishment" he only turned to look at me and this time with a seriously face "the elders are looking at your little combo as insubordination and want to suspend you for a month with no pay" I only stop walking and look at him in shock "they are not happy that the 2 of you had your little outburst in front of the Kage's and the jonin council. And the worst part is that now there's rumors about your relationship with Naruto and the Kazekage" I only look down in shame, I knew I deserved this but now Gaara is not involved in this too, How could I be so stupid, I ruined everything and everyone I touch. I deserve this and more.
Kakashi only lifts my face and caresses my cheek. "For now lay low, do not leave this place until Ino or I come to get you. I don't want any more scandals with you involved. This is your opportunity to finally move on and start your life with a clean slate. As for your nomination, they most certainly do not want you now, Ino is the new personal medic for the Hokage and you in the mean time as I told you before are suspended from work for a month. This is a small price to pay don't you think" I only nod "how's Gaara? Did they try to questioned him?" He nodded "he was.. well he pretty much told everyone and in very passive way to mind their own business and that whatever he does with his personal affairs has nothing to do with anyone in the council" i smile a little, I can just imagine the frustration in the elders faces while questioning Gaara and him answering them like that.
"What about Naruto, did he finally calmed down?" Kakashi suddenly looked uncomfortable "well, the elders are not happy with the way he handle the situation and told him to keep his personal issues at home and to not make a spectacle of the Hokage title... also, Hinata didn't look so good.. Sakura, just be careful ok" his seriously tone only made me uncomfortable.
As the night progressed with Ino and Kakashi trying to cheer me up, I could still hear Kakashi's words of warning. It made me feel uneasy, but little did I know that another storm was forming and it was out to destroy everything.