Sakura's friendship with a rogue nin is a lifeline for both, but it cannot last. Nothing ever lasts for him. But when a blond Akatsuki shows up with the bleeding kunoichi in his arms, will she be she strong enough to unravel the mystery of who he is? AU Naru/Saku

FINISHED. Real World AU. Sakura Haruno finds her life flipped upside down as she's diagnosed with Leukemia and she meets a boy with hair like sunshine. (Disclaimer: although I did my research, I cannot even begin to fully comprehend how hard it must be to live with any form of cancer and I apologize if any of the following story is inaccurate or comes across as insensitive.)