Sorry I've been out for so long, was grounded and my parents forgot I was grounded… just started updating all my stories again, but guys… I'm a little done with Naruto. I'm not just a little done actually, I'm fully done. I quit reading it and I'm ending all of my stories. Of course I'm not going to give them all crappy ends just to get away but this fanfic will be ending in 5 or so chapters, I'm being generous with the amount I'm giving but even so… prepare for the end.
Sasori/Sakura/Kisame
I took in a few deep breaths as Kisame hugged me tightly against him. "It's just like high school isn't it?" He murmured making me laugh bitterly with a nod. It's exactly like high school. Everyone leaves me making me move on and live on my own. Of course I did make sure they couldn't find me, I needed a clean start, it's just since I've been here that they've all come rushing back.
"It does cost a lot of money to stay here." Kakuzu informed me making me glare as Kisame tossed one of my books at him. We were sitting in a children's park ready to take on the world.
"If you want to leave then go," I hissed and closed my eyes tightly but he didn't leave, not yet. A warm hand slid over my head and stayed there for a while so I was stuck enduring the warm touch as it forced its way into my heart. A comforting gesture that's making me want to cry. "You guys are all going to leave, one by bloody one aren't you?" I asked and brought my knees up so I could hug them tight. I should have known… didn't I know? I thought I did but sometime… sometime things changed and they went back to the way they were.
"Yeah… that's probably how it's going to happen. Just like last time." Kisame informed me in a soft tone, he's not being a dick about it at least, and he's just telling me the truth. That's good of him, and kind. I wish I could have lost anyone else but Deidara first.
"Sakura, it took me a while to find you." A voice said making me dig my face into my knees. I don't want to talk to Sasori.
"She's upset; she knows that we're all leaving." Kisame said blankly making me choke down a sob. Why do they do this every time? They make me care and they make me love them but in the end they just go! They don't even give me a kiss goodbye in the rearview mirror. That's the way it works with these guys… it's no fair… I hated guys for years and then… I gave Naruto a chance and I got to know Gaara and then they all showed up and it was something out of a twisted fairytale! I was loving every minute of it while being swept away with their craziness!
"Does she know that you're leaving next Kakuzu?" Sasori asked dryly causing me to look up at the boy in question. Kakuzu glared at the redhead but then looked over at me with a pained look on his face.
"It really is expensive to live here… and still have my home in Jacksonville." He explained weakly making me stand up and hold out my hand to him. He took it hesitantly and I shook it.
"It was nice knowing you." I informed him with a determined look on my face. He just blinked hard before his eyes warmed.
"It was nice knowing you as well. If you ever decide that you want me… you know where I live now." He smirked but it was bitter. I nodded sharply then turned around and started heading to my car. I'm not supposed to be at work today but I might as well do something with my time. They always need helpers thank god. If they didn't then I would be stuck going home and crying to Haku.
"I'm not leaving yet!" Kakuzu cried making me pause then turn around with an icy stare.
"You don't get to decide when we have our last moments together. Did you really think I'd go out of my way to make this a good day for you? Did you honestly think that I'd want to even see your face after you admitted such complete and total shit to my face? Are you that stupid? I'm leaving now because I won't be able to handle it later. We said our goodbyes, we shook hands, and now we're done. It's like business, the business you love so much and gave me up for." I explained and then continued to walk to the car. Once I was in I didn't hesitate to drive away. Kisame and Sasori are leaving too so it doesn't matter if I leave them behind. They might as well leave now for all I care. I could tell they were tailing me, but I ignored the trio and instead focused on getting to work quickly.
When I got there I was a bit pissed off to see Kakuzu waiting by the elevator entrance, but when I got out of the car Sasori and Kisame were there waiting for me. "You shouldn't just drown yourself in your work." The redhead scowled as though it were a disgusting thought to even work let alone drowning myself in it. I don't blame him; he's always been a freelance artist, that doesn't really call for regular working hours or anything.
"I'm worried about you." Kisame informed me as he took a step forward with his hand stretched out.
"If you're leaving then you don't have a right to worry about me. You don't even have a right to love me. I'm going to do what I'm going to do and only the people who stay will have a right to give a damn." I spat and then walked past them and shoved Kakuzu to the side before he could even begin to talk. When I entered the elevator I was shocked to see Pain there in the elevator in broad daylight. He's usually skulking around in the shadows or something.
"You've been making people cry…" He said in a soft but amused voice. I nodded and leaned against the wall just as he pressed a button causing the elevator to stop. "They're all going to leave you. I'm sorry but that's the way we are. Can't stay too long even for the woman we love. But I could make it so that we never leave if you want." He murmured and ran his fingers through my short pink hair. I glanced over at his piercings and his dark cold eyes. I just looked away in annoyance and glared as I crossed my arms.
"I don't want to waste my time with people who just want to leave me." I hissed and closed my eyes tightly. I just need to let them go… I just need to let them go.
Soft lips pressed against my own but when I opened my eyes he was gone and the elevator doors were open. When I walked through the doors I was met with a panting duo, the two that I had ditched in the parking lot. Their faces were red as the two waited outside my office trying to regain their breaths. They must have taken the stairs since there's only one elevator on this side of the hospital. I smiled softly at their antics and then walked forward confidently to my office. They're leaving… but I can't blame them for it even if it is their fault.
"Kakuzu is gone." Sasori said right off the bat making my smile fade a bit but I just nodded and then opened the door to my office.
"Three are gone… whose next?" I asked lightly but they didn't laugh or even shift in their exhausted expressions, I must have taken a toll on them.
"Letters have stopped coming right?" Kisame asked making me blink hard before nodding. He just smiled then and handed me his letter while Sasori grumpily did the same. I grinned and took them as I watched the two leave me alone to sort myself out in peace.
Dear Cranky,
Sorry things have been so rough, I know we keep hurting you and it seems like we're doing it for the fun of it but we really aren't. Life happens and it sucks. I will be leaving soon… but I'll probably be one of the last people to leave you. At least… out of the Akatsuki. I love you even when you're being a bitch for a semi-good reason.
For all your love,
Sasori
I smiled softly at this before glaring playfully but I made sure to lock it up in one of my many drawers that require a key and the knowledge of the right combination and of course… my fingerprint. I glanced over at Kisame's letter before opening it as well.
Sakura-baby,
Sorry about how hard this is, I can't believe how big of a dick we are! All of us together… we don't even get separate pricks… Anyway, Thanks for everything you've given me. I always liked you, even before our group took you in. You were the first to not make fun of me because of my skin or my shark like… well stuff. I like you, I really do, and I'm so sorry about everything. It's hard, I know, but if you ever need me you can easily find me or just have your lazy and creepy secretary do it. Bleh, hate the guy. Anyway, have a good life.
Kisame
P.S. I'm not gone yet, by the way. Still got a little bit to go before I have to leave.
I took in a shaky breath and then tossed it with Sasori's letter. These boys will kill me… or maybe my heart will first. Clutching my chest I felt dry sobs begin to rise but no tears came. It looks like 'm done with them for now which is good. If the end is really coming then I should stop crying.
