The Moments That Have Passed The Future To Come Chapter 11: Sweet Innocence, a naruto fanfic

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Chapter 11

Sweet Innocence

"So will she really be ok?" he looked up and saw the young man standing above him. His hair was as yellow as the sun's rays, and as pure as gold. His deep blue eyes were full of worry and it looked like he hadn't had enough sleep. "Kakashi, tell me the truth. I can handle it." Naruto had indeed grown. He was still hyperactive, but he was quite mature during the times when people needed him to be serious, and this was one of those times. He was taller, stronger, and was one of the most chased after bachelors by the young women of The Village Hidden In The Leaves. Even though he was sealed with the nine-tailed fox and was destined to be an outsider, Naruto had gotten pretty popular with many of the villagers. To them, Naruto was the hero and was probably going to be the next hokage, so why not make friends with him while they still could?

Kakashi stared at him and whispered, making sure no one else could hear him, "Naruto, I know that you can handle it, but the truth is that I don't know weather Sakura will be alright myself. The doctors seemed pretty worried and she hasn't showed any sighs of awaking from her coma. Please don't tell the others, I don't want them to worry too." Naruto nodded solemnly and looked over at his friend who was lying there as if she was just fast asleep.

Naruto wanted to shake her, just to wake her from the place her mind was held. He just wanted to hear her voice and listen to her yell at him…just like old times. Sakura, you were always going after that idiot Sasuke, trying to make him like you. You never really cared about how much I liked you, did you. However, you were always there, even if it was just as a concerned teammate. You were one of the people who were precious to me Sakura. No one can take your place, ever. Everyone is worried, especially Kakashi-sensei. I guess it's because he already lost Sasuke and now he might lose you too. Please don't leave me here; I need you pushing me to do better now that Sasuke is gone. Who am I going to talk to, and who is going to hit me and call me "dobe" if you leave? We all need you Sakura; you are forever our friend. You can't die Sakura, you can't!!! Naruto held back his tears and kissed her on her forehead slightly. "Get better soon, Sakura-chan."

Hinata stepped forward and placed her hand on Naruto's arm comfortingly. "Naruto," she whispered softly. "I know that Sakura is in a really bad state, I know enough about medical care to know that she's doing bad. Naruto, I know you really care about her; you two were so close. You're hurting Naruto-kun, everyone can see that. Just remember that you're not alone. I'm here, and so is everyone else. You won't get through this alone, we'll be here for you." Over the years Hinata had begin to talk more and become more outgoing, but she was still easily embarrassed and still felt the same way about Naruto. She was a lot stronger, but still not as strong as Neji; he was still the best from her clan.

"Sakura will be ok, Kakashi said so, remember? I'm sure that she will wake up soon, and when she does I want her to see this." Lee walked towards the bedside table and placed a daffodil in a vase for her. It was in return for the daffodil she had given him when he was in the hospital after his fight with Gaara. He had loved Sakura from the moment he had heard about her and was constantly shot down by her. She was still caring though, and they became friends after he tried to rescue her from the Sound Village ninja in The Forest of Death. He truly believed that she would be ok, she couldn't die after having chakura overload, she just couldn't. She had been through so much and she would not die for something this minor. He would have thought of her dying in a battle for her team, not in a hospital while she was in a coma.

Kakashi smiled under his mask, "Yea, it will all be ok Lee. Sakura will be fine soon." He looked down at Sakura and just hoped that she would be ok. No one was talking until Neji pointed out that they had a practice scheduled in 10 minutes on one of the training grounds. Of course, no one wanted to leave Sakura, but Kakashi persuaded them to go and have a good workout. "Don't worry. I'll call you if anything happens. She's in good hands."

"That's exactly what I'm afraid of. Leaving an unconscious Sakura with Konohagakure's biggest pervert."

"What was that you said Naruto? I couldn't hear with your mumbling."

"Oh it was nothing Kakashi-sensei. Got to go, Bye!" Naruto ran off quickly, hoping that Kakashi really didn't hear what he had just said.

Kakashi chuckled as Naruto raced out of the room. Even though Naruto was a lot stronger, he still knew that Kakashi was a pretty tough opponent and had a lot more experience than him.

As they left, Kakashi walked up to the radio and started tuning it until it started to play a really good song, it sounded really nice. He placed the radio on the bedside table beside Lee's vase and let the lyrics sink in.

I could stay awake just to hear you breathing
Watch you smile while you are sleeping
While youre far away dreaming
I could spend my life in this sweet surrender
I could stay lost in this moment forever
Every moment spent with you is a moment I treasure

Dont want to close my eyes
I dont want to fall asleep
Cause Id miss you baby
And I dont want to miss a thing
Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream will never do
Id still miss you baby
And I dont want to miss a thing

Lying close to you feeling your heart beating
And Im wondering what youre dreaming
Wondering if its me youre seeing
Then I kiss your eyes
And thank God were together
I just want to stay with you in this moment forever
Forever and ever

I dont want to miss one smile
I dont want to miss one kiss
I just want to be with you
Right here with you, just like this
I just want to hold you close
Feel your heart so close to mine
And just stay here in this moment
For all the rest of time

Dont want to close my eyes
I dont want to fall asleep
I dont want to miss a thing

"And that was I Don't Want To Miss a Thing by Aerosmith who will be stopping in…"

Kakashi turned of the radio and turned towards the sleeping girl. "Sakura-chan, just like that song says, I don't want to miss a thing. I want to be the one lying beside you when you wake up everyday, I want to be the last thing you see when you sleep, and I want to be the only one you ever need. I won't hurt you ever, I promise. Just make it Sakura so that I can show you how much I love you. I can't lose you."

Sakura heard his voice through the swirling mist and she smiled slightly. Kakashi loved her. He actually loved her! She felt such happiness and contempt run through her body. She didn't need anyone; he was the only one. Through this darkness, it was his voice that came through to her and kept her hanging on. She needed him as much as he loved her and she knew that no matter what, she would always need him. He had protected her when she was venerable and trained her when she felt weak. He really was her angel. "Oh Kakashi," she sighed as she lay down on the soft ground of what seemed like clouds, "If only you were here. Then I would show you how much you mean to me." She was tired and she felt weak. Apart of her wanted to go to sleep, but she knew that if she did she might die. Is that why patients in comas die? They fall asleep? Is this all real or am I dreaming? I can hear Kakashi talking, but is it really him or a fantasy? Will I wake up and find myself at home in bed, in a world where Sasuke is alive?

She didn't want that. For once in her life, Sakura was happy without Sasuke and she had found someone who actually cared about her. She didn't want to lose him, especially not this way. Kakashi made her feel loved, something that Sasuke barely did. For once, she didn't have to beg or plead for attention; it was already handed to her on a silver platter. He was so sweet and kind, and he stuck beside her. She knew that if it weren't for Kakashi she would be dead, or with Sasuke and having a miserable life after being taken by force. She wanted to have him by her side forever and to just hold on to him. Guys like Kakashi were hard to find, and she wasn't planning on letting him go, at least not without a fight.

Kakashi watched her gently drift off in her own little world. He wondered what she was thinking. Well she probably isn't thinking about me, he thought. How he wished she was though. If only he knew...

Me: (Mad) Kakashi is a dobe! He is such an idiot! I hate him!

Sakura: Try having him as your sensei.

Me: (Smiles) I pity you.

Naruto: (Laughing) Yea! He's always so late. We keep buying him alarm clocks as gifts but for some reason they always break. I bet he breaks them so he doesn't have to wake up! He's and idiot all right!

Kakashi: (Reading his perverted book) You realize that I'm standing right here don't you? I can hear everything you guys are saying about me.

Me: (Grins) That's the point! (Gets mad) You never showed me your face!!!

Sakura: (Backs me up) Yea! You should show your face to all of us!

Naruto: (Mouth stuffed with ramen) Mhhmm mmuumm.

Me: I agree with whatever Naruto said. (Whispers to Naruto) What did you say?

Naruto: (Swallows ramen) I told him that I agree with Sakura-chan!

Kakashi: (Smiles) I'll only show the person I have a date with on Friday night, and I'll only show them after the date is finished.

Me: (Grins) You better!!!

Sakura: (Moth open) You have another date?!

Me: Yea! Stay tuned for the next chapter!!!