Ok..I am totally sorry for not updating but this month is going to be hectic. This is for jamie burba (anon) who made me feel guilty for not being able to update. Well enjoy.

thank you so much for everyone who still hasnt lost interest in this story!

"I think I'll have this." Sakura said pointing to a pasta dish on the menu. The waiter nodded and scribbled something down on to his notepad. The others quickly pointed out their meals.

As they were waiting for their food to arrive, they heard the door tinkle open. They whipped around and Kiba, Shino, Neji and Gaara came walking in. Sakura stood up and waved them over. Hinata shrank down a little as Neji looked at her. Tenten just waved at Neji, Ino raised an eyebrow at Kiba and glared at him and Naruto ran up to them, greeting them loudly.

"Hey whats up? I saw you guys through the window." Kiba said pulling up another chair from the next table. The other boys pulled up chairs and sat around the now very crowded table.

"Its my birthday today." Sakura said happily.

"Happy Birthday." Kiba said. "Do you guys want to come with us to the park after lunch or something?"

"I can't I told Sasuke I would be home by four, but you guys can go." She said smiling at her friends.

"But this is your birthday!" Ino protested.

"Yeah, but you guys don't look like you're having fun, so it's ok. Really I'm fine." She said. "Anyway, here comes our food!" She said pointing happily.

They all dug in happily, Kiba and the others didn't mind to watch the others eat, in fact they refused every morsel of food offered their way. Finally when everyone was done, they parted ways. Sakura waved good bye to her friends, truly not minding to be alone.

She closed her eyes and savoured the weather. She felt someone watching her. She whipped around, but no one was there. Odd...she turned to face the front and she bumped into someone.

"Sorry!" She exclaimed and looked up. The man was very tall, she craned her neck. He kneeled down in front of her. He had long black hair, elegantly tied back into a pony tail, he looked twenty or more and vaguely familiar. But couldn't be right?

The more she stared the more doubt and truth clouded her mind. She squinted her eyes, scrutinizing the terrain of his face. She had to say it...he looked at her, eyes holding hers.

"...Tachi?" She she whispered, eyes never leaving his.

"Sakura." He said acknowledging her.

She shook her head...but how did he know her name. Shakily she reached out a finger to touch him, to see if he was real. Her finger met the hard muscles of his biceps. He was real...he really was real.

"Tachi!!" She screamed and launched herself into his arms.

He laughed and hugged her back.

"Were did you go?" She exclaimed. The only thing she remebered was...nothing. She just knew that she knew him and that he took care of her when she was little. But that might have been Sasuke.

"Oh..places." He said smiling.

"Sasuke will be so happy to see you!" She said pulling his hand.

"Sakura...can you keep a secret?"

"Uh..I guess so..."

"Never tell Sasuke about me." He said seriously. She looked at him questioningly.

"Our secret..." She said finally, feelings of guilt and thrill filling her, and held out her pinky.

Itachi linked fingers with her, and broke apart.

"Why don't we get some ice cream?" He said standing up.

"Yay!" Sakura said competely forgetting the past situation.

Sakura walked home smiling, Tachi was so nice. He had listened carefully to everything she had to say. He never looked bored or anything. He smiled and laughed at the appropriate moments. He paid and did everything she wanted to have or do.

This was the best birthday present she recieved today. No pearls, knifes or gift cards could match up to this present. She giggled and hugged herself. Opening the front door, she notcied Sasuke wasn't home yet. She sighed and headed to the kitchen, a plate of cookies was laid out on the counter. Grabbing one she bit into one.

She entered her room, and licked the last remanents of the cookie off her fingers. She sighed morosely. When was Sasuke coming home? It was already six.

She decided to wait in his room. Sakura pushed open his bedroom door and let herself in. Climbing on to the bed she settled herself comfortably against the wall.

A little too comfortably...slowly her eyes dropped shut and she fell into a deep sleep on his bed.

Sasuke entered his room and was surprised to see Sakura sleeping on his bed. He smiled a bit. He went over and gently picked her up. Sleepily she wrapped her arms around his neck, rested her head on his shoulder and went back to sleep, allowing him to carry her back to her room.

Sakura woke up when Sasuke was pulling the blankets up.

"Sasu..?" She mumbled and rubbed her eyes. She gave a yawn and curled her arms in the air.

"Mmm? Go back to sleep Sakura." He said.

"What about my present?" She said sleepily.

"Morning." He replied.

"Night Sakura." Sasuke said leaving her side.

"Mmm." She replied falling back against the pillows, sleeping already.

"I love you.." He whispered from the doorway.

So sorry for not updating! i swear i am! please dont yell at me! but i deserve it so go ahead. sucky chapter, will get better! And give me a idea what the present should be, mkay?

lol,
TroublesomeGirl