Kiss In The Rain

Shikimaru narrowed his eyes when he notice Sakura's expression. "It didn't go well?" He guessed.

"Yea…" Sakura smile sadly.

"Are you ok?" Shikimaru patter her back.

"I'm fine…hey, can you do me a favor tomorrow?" She looked at him, pleadingly.

Shikimaru raised an eyebrow.

"Tomorrow after school…I want you to take me to the basketball court."

Sasuke stared up at the ceiling, tears glistening in his eyes. They didn't fall, though.

"Why appear, now? Can't you see I'm doing this for you?" His fists clenched tightly until his nails dug into his skin.

"You're such an idiot…"

Sakura waved goodbye to all her friends. She let out a deep sigh and went inside.

"Are you hungry?" Sumino asked.

"No, mom….I think I'll just go and lay down for a bit," Sakura smiled and went in her bedroom. She slammed the door shut and jumped onto her bed. "…you have to come, Sasuke…just five minutes, and I'll be done. I just need to tell you how I feel…and then if you still decide to walk out on me, then like I said…I promise I won't interfere with your life anymore," Tears glistened in her eyes. "I know you'll come. You always do. You always come to me when I'm in my worst times…I believe in you, so please…come…"

The next day came.

Sakura couldn't focus at all in class. Every passing minute seemed like hours. She sighed and looked out the window. 'Please come, Sasuke…I'll wait for you until you do. Even if I have to wait for hours, or the whole day…I'll wait for you.' Sakura closed her eyes sadly.

Sasuke sat on the couch, thinking about Sakura's words. He sighed in frustration and shook his head.

"I won't go. I can't go. If I do, then I won't be able to keep in these feelings. I won't go…I definitely won't go."

The bell ran for dismissal.

Sakura quickly gathered her things and went to find Shikimaru. She ran down the hall and saw him getting out from his class. "Shika-kun!!!" she called. Shikimaru froze, knowing the only people who called him that were Temari and Sakura.

He let out a sigh and turned to face her.

"Ne, ne, remember what I asked you yesterday?" Sakura smiled at him.

"Yea, whatever…come on," Shikimaru replied, lazily and walked ahead.

"Sasuke will come…at least, I hope…" Sakura followed after him. "Where did you park your car?" She asked him.

"It's just around the corner," Shikimaru pointed out.

Sakura saw the car in front of the school. Her mind flashed back to Sasuke. 'His car was always in the exact spot…' her eyes saddened.

Sakura and Shikimaru got in the car. "So? Which basketball court?" Shikimaru raised an eyebrow.

"There's one next to Sasuke's house…I'll tell you when we get there," Sakura smiled at him.

"Whatever," Shikimaru yawned.

When they reached the basketball court, Sakura got out and waved at Shikimaru. "You're expecting me to go?" He raised an eyebrow at her.

"Yea…I want to deal with this situation alone," Sakura nodded.

"Fine…you'll be ok, though, right?" Shikimaru sighed.

"Yea," Sakura smiled at him.

"Ok, I'll tell Ino to call in a few hours," Shikimaru replied and drove away.

Sakura sighed and looked around. The basketball court still looked the same as it had the day she and Sasuke played on it. "You have to come…you always do," Sakura looked up at the sky and noticed the clouds were getting darker.

"Rain…?"

Itachi saw Sasuke on the couch and smirked. "Aren't going to go meet her?" He replied.

Sasuke glanced back at him. "How'd you know?"

Itachi shrugged. "I kind of eavesdropped on you guys before actually going to my room,"

Sasuke sighed and shook his head. "I'm not going," He murmured.

"Why?" Itachi came and sat by him.

"I told you, I want to forget her," Sasuke glared at him.

"Fine…but, it looks like it's going to rain. Sakura even said that she'll wait until you come…so are you really going to let her stay in that weather?" Itachi nudged him.

"I don't care. Sakura's smart, she'll find shelter," Sasuke shrugged.

"Oh really? Basketball court, hm? The only shelter there is at a basketball court is the hoop. But, you know…this isn't my problem, so…" Itachi patted his shoulder. "…if Sakura gets sick again, because of you, then don't bother to come ask me for help," he smirked and walked away.

"Tch…" Sasuke clenched his fists tightly. He looked out towards the window and noticed that it was already starting to rain.

"Damn, Sakura…you better stay out of the rain…"

Sakura was soaking wet. She didn't expect it to rain so quickly.

"I'll wait for you. Please hurry, Sasuke…" Sakura gasped when she heard thunder.

She hugged herself as the rain began to pour down. More thunder was heard and Sakura could see the lightning flashing in the sky.

"Sasuke…I'm scared…hurry and come…"

Sasuke was starting to get worried.

Itachi came downstairs and blinked. "Eh? You're still here?" He looked out at the rain. "It's getting pretty bad. You know, a lot of girls are scared of lightning…and judging that Sakura just recovered from getting sick, I don't think getting another fever is a good idea. Sasuke…are you really not going?" Itachi crossed his arms.

Sasuke didn't answer.

"Oh, geez. You know, if you're not going, then I'm going! Leaving her out there in the rain is kind of cruel," Itachi headed for the door, but Sasuke got up, grabbed his jacket, and stopped him.

"I'll go." He stated and ran out.

Itachi smiled. "Make sure to give her a kiss!!!" he exclaimed.

Sasuke blushed and glanced back slightly. "Shut up!"

Sakura sat down and leaned against the basketball hoop-stand. She hugged her knees tightly and let the cold rain pour on her.

"He's not coming…why…? He always does….so why isn't he here, yet?"

Tears ran down her cheeks.

Sasuke didn't stop at all.

He panted heavily and saw the basketball court. "Sakura…"

Sasuke's eyes widened when he saw a glance of her pink hair.

Sakura heard footsteps.

She fluttered her eyes a bit and raised up her head slowly. Sakura was surprised to see Sasuke in front of her, panting. "…Sasuke…" She stood up slowly and stared at him sadly.

"You idiot!" Sasuke glared at her. "Why are you just staying here in the rain? You should at least find shelter, at least! I swear, you're so stupid," He scolded and took of his jacket. He put the jacket on her and tightened it around her. "Hurry up and say what you need to say. I was busy, you know," Sasuke sighed.

"I knew you would come," Sakura smiled faintly at him.

"I didn't want to! Itachi was fucking pressuring me that you'd be out in this rain…I…I just thought it'd be mean if I left you out here, so…so I just came. So don't get the wrong idea! Your five minutes starts now, so hurry up. I have important things to do," He glared at her.

Sakura stared at him for a while. "Do you still love me?" she asked quietly.

Sasuke froze. He didn't answer her and looked away. "…no…" Sasuke lied.

Sakura's eyes widened. Tears were building up in her eyes. "So, you really do want me out of your life?" Sakura was careful not to let her voice quiver.

"Yes," Sasuke lied again.

Sakura didn't notice when her tears fell. She took off his jacket and threw it back at him.

Sasuke looked at her with confused eyes.

"Then why did you come? You still care for me, don't you?" Sakura asked, hopefully.

"I told you, I only came because I knew you're too stupid to even find shelter from this rain," Sasuke glared at her.

"…you're right…" Sakura laughed. "I'm stupid. I'm really, really, stupid, aren't I? You know…" She looked at him sadly. "I was really depressed when you left. I cried a lot…and…I was thinking that maybe I should have killed myself. Because, I'm really nothing without you, Sasuke…"

And with that, she slowly pulled out a pocketknife that was in her pants.

Sasuke narrowed his eyes, and looked at her with horrified eyes. "What are you doing?"

Sakura didn't answer, as she held the knife to her neck. "Can you call out my name?" She smiled faintly at him and began to cut slowly on her neck.

"Sakura!" Sasuke slapped the knife out of her hand. "What are you trying to do, idiot?!" Sasuke yelled at her. His eyes averted to the bloody cut on the side of her neck. He began to feel worried, but before he could do anything, he was caught by surprise when Sakura suddenly pulled him down and kissed him.

Sakura was hoping he wouldn't pull away, as more tears strolled down the side of her face.

Sasuke couldn't resist. He closed his eyes tightly.

Sakura broke apart, but quickly leaned in and gave him another kiss…a more passionate and hungrier kiss. Sasuke just stood there while she continued to kiss him, but began to slowly kiss her back. She tasted like strawberries…she always did.

Sasuke then pushed her away and turned around. "You're five minutes are up. I'm going," He replied and began to walk away.

Sakura's fists clenched tightly. "I love you!!!" She exclaimed.

Sasuke froze in place. "Lies." He replied and continued to walk away.

Sakura shook her head and ran to him. Sasuke stopped when he felt her hug him from behind. "You still love me, Sasuke. I know that…so please stop this…" Sakura cried.

"So what if I do? That doesn't matter to you! So quit playing with my feelings when you don't really love me!" Sasuke jerked her arms off his waist and glared at her.

Sakura stayed quiet. "You think…that this is all a joke?" She looked up at him with teary eyes. "You think that I'm just playing with your feelings?" Sakura shook her head and stepped back. "I see…" She smiled sadly.

"I love you."

And with that statement, Sasuke tried to search her eyes for any lies. She was telling the truth.

"Goodbye…" Sakura whispered and turned around to go.

Sasuke immediately felt guilty. He stared at Sakura's back, and noticed something was tugging at his heart. 'No…' Sasuke's hands were trembling. "You can't…" Sasuke watched as she was getting farther and farther away. "You can't just…" Sasuke shook his head. He took a step forward. "I love you…" Her words rang into his mind. Idiot. He was such an idiot! She had felt the same way for so long, and he was so dense to not notice it. Sasuke cursed himself for being so stupid. "Sakura…" His eyes stared at her. She kept walking…she never looked back. She's finally said what he wanted to hear for so long, and now he's just letting her slip away.

Without another thought, he ran to her.

Sakura gasped when she was pulled back into two strong arms.

"You can't just say goodbye like that, idiot!" Sasuke hugged her tightly. "You can't…just leave…" Sasuke buried his face into her wet hair.

Sakura blinked for a few moments in confusion. Then understood and smiled. "You rich jerk, it's you who wouldn't believe me," She smirked.

Sasuke sighed and hugged her tighter. "I'm sorry…I'm so sorry…" he whispered.

Sakura hugged him back, gently.

Sasuke broke apart from her and stared into her eyes. "I love you." He replied.

Sakura smiled warmly at him. "If you leave me again, you're dead, got it?" She poked his chest.

Sasuke smirked. He held her hand and pulled her to him.

"Got it,"

And he crushed his lips on hers.

Sorry if it seemed a bit rushed!!! Oh, and the story's not done yet, so wait for the next chapter!!! REVIEW!