I just wanted to say, I have watched this particular AMV AT LEAST twenty times as I have written this story. It's breathtaking, and the girl who made it deserves much more credit then she gets. It reminds me of why I love SasuNaru so much :D Please watch, she needs it. Absolutely amazing: /watch?vaJZhHzcijzE

Also, I'm sorry If this chapter ruins the mood :( Slow moving relationship has finally hit something .

I really wasn't in the mood to go back and apologize to Sasuke. Not that I didn't want to see him, I just wasn't in the mood to make up excuses as to why I had to leave. I would see him when he got released tomorrow.

Hello, Kyubbi.

I was asleep, you brat.

I smiled. Sorry. So, I guess you were right.

About what?

I guess I really am in love with Sasuke.

I am always right.

His sternness didn't bother me, today. I think maybe now that I was over the shock, my realization would make me happy.

At least, for today. As soon as I saw him again, I knew the desperation that clung to my stomach would return.

I went home and did more training. Push-ups and sit-ups and such. I couldn't think of much else I wanted to do. I wanted it to be tomorrow.

I was incredibly happy, actually. My day went smoothly, even if it was boring. There was nothing left to bother me about it, now that I had gotten the feelings out.

Later that night after eating, (Not ramen,) I fell asleep easy, too. Dreaming of Sasuke, much to Kyubbi's displeasure.

I was probably too relaxed and content, because I forgot to set my alarm. I yawned and sat up, stretching my arms out. I looked at the clock.

"11:00 AM! Crap!" I threw off my sheets, and ran into my closet. I threw on my jacket and stumbled around on one foot while trying to get clean pants on.

I hope he hadn't already been released, I wanted to see him out. Hell, he could already be home, at this point.

I skipped breakfast. I thought only a moment later that if I was going to see him, it may be better to have food on my stomach. But oh well. I started towards the hospital, running. I could at least check.

About half way there, I saw Sakura walking in the opposite direction.

"Good morning, Sakura!" I waved. "Has Sasuke gotten out?"

She looked up at me glumly. "No, he told me he'd be leaving in a few minutes. He said I was being annoying."

Well, she always was. "Oh." I couldn't think of anything to say. I think she may have been surprised, wondering why I didn't make up some excuse for her to hang out with me, instead.

A while back, I may have. Wow.

"See you," She sulked, then continued walking. I waited until she was out of sight before running again.

He was still there, I guess, so I could see him.

When I finally got there, it was the same lady as before. "Hey! Looking for your friend?" She said, the same perky attitude as before.

"Yeah, is he checking out?" I felt enthusiastic still. I think she was happy my mood had lifted.

"He left awhile ago. But he said he was going to the training grounds to look for someone." She informed me.

Hopefully, that meant me. "Thanks!" I dashed back out of the hospital, her waving behind me from her desk.

"I guess he isn't here. I thought he would be." Sasuke mused. He was standing, and appeared to be completely fine. His wound must have healed quickly.

I knew because I ran up behind him then.

It wasn't until he turned around, that I realized he was still far from healing. Or at least, how bad off I would be if he hadn't saved me.

He wasn't wearing his high necked shirt, like he had before. He was wearing a black shirt with no neck, sort of v-lined. It allowed me to see that the bandages were still there, and that they reached all the way up to his neck. They were still wrapping down his chest, too. I could see them in the v-opening.

His eyes were glazed with pain, and he was frowning ever so slightly, so even if dull, the pain still must have been there.

"Hey," He said simply lifting his hand. "What happened to you, yesterday?"

I knew that would probably be the first thing he would say, and yet I hadn't planned an answer. "I didn't feel so good." At least I wasn't lying. "Sasuke…" I started. I hadn't even done it yet, and I was already regretting what I was about to do.

"Hm? Are you okay?" He offered, then abruptly cringed.

Because in one move, (I so regretted this,) I had my arms around him in the most awkward hug I had ever given in my life.

He stayed with arms slightly raised, then after a few moments, he surprised me. He wrapped his arms back around me, pulling me closer, so close I was pressed tightly against his body. He didn't seem to mind. Had I not been so happy, I may have passed out. I also noticed I was shorter then I thought, compared to him. He was a lot taller.

"Thanks, Sasuke." I managed to say, trying not to choke.

"I've been through worse." He answered.

Only one more silent moment passed before I, well, more like TRIED to break away, but the moment I did, he pulled me back tighter against him, not wanting me to move.

Then, I think more then the happiness, it was the adrenaline that kept me standing.

His hands traveled higher, gently touching both of my cheeks. He pulled only my face away from his body, and kissed my forehead softly. "I'm fine. There's nothing you need to worry about."

Yesterday, my denial hit my stomach. Today, it was my entire heart, only in my throat.

Finally I broke away. "So, I think we won't have missions today." I breathed, trying to expel what had just happened.

It was not physically, naturally, mentally, or instinctively possible that Sasuke Uchiha could somehow feel the same way about me that I did for him.

And yet…

"No. Probably not." He replied. His mind seemed to be elsewhere. "So I'll probably go home."

"You don't want to stay and chat?" I asked, the small talk annoying the hell out of me. I was so pathetic when it came to these things. "I mean…You know, talk."

"Sure."

Moments later, I was sitting beside him against one of the bigger trees. It was wide enough at the base for us both to recline on it. Not his tree. It was completely silent, we didn't even breathe audibly.

"Are you sure you're okay? One hundred percent?" I offered, finally breaking our silence.

"I already told you, I'm fine." He mumbled.

My shoulders slumped. "I was just checking." But I knew he was fine, it was just really all I could say.

Since I'm sitting next to him, I might as well go over my conclusion again.

I'm in love with Sasuke Uchiha.

I knew from the very beginning, of the starring, but my mind couldn't accept it. But the sick feeling wouldn't go away.

The weird part now, was that I didn't know wether he loved me, somehow, someway, or not.

I wasn't assured that he did or didn't.

"Sasuke?" I asked.

"Dobe, I'm fine." He answered automatically.

"No! Not that!" I growled.

"What?" He looked me in the eyes, taking me seriously now.

"Why did you-" I started, unable to form words. But I had to know. I couldn't get out of what I was trying to say, anyway.

But I still couldn't form words. Hesitantly, I improvised, bringing one hand to my forehead, starring at him.

He didn't answer, just looked away from me. "Oh."

It was quiet for a long time, so I assumed I wouldn't get an answer.

"So much for talking." He said suddenly, making me jump slightly. "I'm going to go home."

I nodded as he got up. "Thank you. For saving me, I mean." I added at the end.

"Yeah. You're welcome."

I have WAY too much time on my hands. I get out a chapter a day, right now. That might change .