Sakura P.O.V
I sighed slipping off the couch quietly the couch being careful not to disturb ino who was sleeping on the other end. I tiptoed past Hinata and Ten who were passed out on the floor and chuckled as Hinata let out a loud snore. For such a quiet girl she sure could snore. Gaara had relinquished the living room to us for a movie night much to Kankuro's disgust when he found out it was chick flicks. Temari had watched a couple with us before running off to her room.
I clenched my fist's as I walked past Gaara's room and heard is new little apprentice giggling like a love struck school girl. I shook my head it wasn't my place to judge nor did I even know what was going on. I was headed to the roof since it was my new favorite place to relax and look at the stars. I shut the door behind me and stared up at the stars. The world is such a vast place and I'm just one person among a sea of chaos and drama.
What was I even doing here?
What am I even feeling?
I felt so disconnected from the girl I once was. The girl who thought the world was all sunshine and rainbows. I was no longer that weak naïve little girl but I was still just as emotional. Always wanting what I couldn't have could I really change the world and be as good as everyone thought.
Could I even live up to Tsunade's expectations for me?
I shook my head clearing my negative train of thoughts. I was only as good as I believed I could be. No one else's opinions mattered but my own. I needed to get myself in gear and be the me I knew I could be. I could either let my mistakes cripple me or I could dust myself off get back up and show the world that even though I fucked up I could still do what I could to protect those I love. Family isn't only blood and I have a lot of family. I closed my eyes and sang the only song I could think of that was dedicated to my old self that I needed to let go.
"Let it go, let it go
Can't hold it back anymore
Let it go, let it go
Turn my back and slam the door
The snow glows white on the mountain tonight,
Not a footprint to be seen.
A kingdom of isolation and it looks like I'm the queen.
The wind is howling like this swirling storm inside.
Couldn't keep it in, Heaven knows I tried.
Don't let them in, don't let them see,
Be the good girl you always have to be.
Conceal, don't feel, don't let them know.
Well, now they know.
Let it go, let it go
Can't hold it back anymore
Let it go, let it go
Turn my back and slam the door
And here I stand and here I'll stay
Let it go, let it go
The cold never bothered me anyway
It's funny how some distance makes everything seem small
And the fears that once controlled me can't get to me at all.
Up here in the cold thin air I finally can breathe.
I know I left a life behind but I'm too relieved to grieve.
Let it go, let it go
Can't hold it back anymore
Let it go, let it go
Turn my back and slam the door
And here I stand, and here I'll stay
Let it go, let it go
The cold never bothered me anyway
Standing frozen
In the life I've chosen.
You won't find me.
The past is all behind me
Buried in the snow.
Let it go, let it go
Can't hold it back anymore
Let it go, let it go
Turn my back and slam the door
And here I stand, and here I'll stay
Let it go, let it go
The cold never bothered me anyway, yeah, whoa
Na na, na na, na na na na
Na na, na na, na na na na
Na na, na na, na na na na
Na na, na na, na na na na
Let it go yeah
Na, na.
Here I stand.
Let it go, let it go, oh
Let it go"
I froze as I heard light clapping coming from behind me. I spun around coming face to face with Gaara.
Gaara's P.O.V
"you have a lovely voice Sakura." She was looking at me like a frightened animal.
"Thanks. I don't normally sing where people can hear me. I'm sorry though did I interrupt you're time with Suki?"
"Yes but that is a good thing. Suki is more of a love struck fan girl than someone who is honestly interested in becoming a better ninja. Matsuri was an amazing student very diligent and a fast learner. Suki is more interested in me then her studies. I'm giving her one more lesson and if she doesn't change I'm going to refuse to teach her anymore." I said rubbing my face.
"She seems to be more interested in getting in your bed more than getting anywhere in her studies," Sakura said turning back to look at the stars and over the city.
I chuckled going to stand beside her, "I'm afraid you're right. I think the council knew this as well. They picked her not me."
She looked at me eyes widening, "Then why?"
"Because they think I need a wife and children. Even though I have informed them I have no interest in such not for a few more years." I bit out.
"You've too much on your plate to being worrying about such trivial things and they should respect that. Tsunade has much the same issue. Do you want to know what she told them?"
"I'm quite interested and a little scared. She's a force to be dealt with much like you." I smiled to myself when she blushed at my offhanded compliment.
"She told them and I quote 'Go fuck yourself and mind your damn business. Don't want kids right now besides I'm basically raising Sakura and Naruto so I already have kids.' No joke those were her words." She said giggling.
I had to laugh with her on that, "Naruto is a full time job but I could only imagine their faces."
"Did I mention she threw a bottle of sake at the one who tried to argue with her? That was about 6 months ago and no one has dared to argue with her since or bring it up again. I tease her about it from time to time so does Shizune but then again we can get away with it."
"6 months huh? I get bugged every council meeting. Maybe just maybe I should try her method and see what happens." I said chuckling.
"If you do I want to be there to watch. I bet it would be hilarious to watch those old buzzards be put in their place."
"Then should come by at lunch tomorrow. They are issuing another meeting because of Sasuke's attack and because Tsunade is arriving in the morning as well."
I watched her cringe, "They're dragging her into a meeting after she's been traveling a long distance and going to be tired?"
"Yes. Why?" suddenly I was very worried.
"Let's just say it's not going to be pretty and she's probably gonna be mean as a rattlesnake."
"I'll keep that in mind."
"And Gaara I'm sorry. I"ve been handling my problems all the wrong ways. It took my girls to set me straight. I've been very confused and emotional. I was not myself but now I feel a little more like me. I can't fix my mistakes but I can move forward from them and fix myself not let it break me. I would like to give work another try if that's ok with you?"
She looked at me hopefully, "I accept you're apology and the day after tomorrow you may return to work if you can keep this level of a head in your work."
Next think I knew I had squealing pink hurricane hugging me and jumping up and down. I laughed and hugged her back feeling a unfamiliar warmth spreading through me.
"On one condition though." I said a plan forming in my head.
She stopped and looked at me, "And that is?"
"Tomorrow we go to dinner. Just the two of us."
She cocked her head to the side, "You mean like a date?"
"Maybe." I said smirking.
"Then maybe I might say yes." She said smirking right back.
I kissed her forehead and walked away, "Goodnight Sakura see you in the morning."
I smiled as I left a stunned Sakura behind me.
~A/N~ decided to slowly let them be more relaxed and open to each other. Next chapter there might be some more drama and fighting. But for now it seems like things might slowly be moving forward for our two love birds. Song was let it go by Demi lovato. Hope you guys like it!