Disclaimer: Naruto characters belong to Kishimoto Masashi…
Summary: Basically all you need to know is that Naruto and Sakura are in the early stage of going out. BUT! Sasuke wants her back… Please forgive me of my grammar, my storyline, any ooc and stuff that irritate you. Welcome to Season Two...
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"Loving You From Afar II"
Chapter One: A Sealed Promise
By: Durian
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Sakura
I sat curled up on my bed with one hand fiddling with the necklace that Naruto had given me. Whenever I look at it I'm reminded of him, it's beautiful just like him. I could feel my cheeks heating as I remember the way he had kissed me. I closed my eyes to recall how the kiss had tasted, ramen…
"Naruto," I whisper before my bedroom door swung open.
"Ha ha ha! Onee-chan is thinking about Naruto! I'm gonna go over and tell him!" laughed Konohamaru.
I threw a pillow at the little creep and yelled, "Am not!"
"Yes you are, why is your face all red then?" he asked.
"Because… of because! I'll kick you out of my house if you tell him I'm thinking about him!" I shouted.
"Fine. I'm sure Naruto will let me stay with him," remarked Kono.
"Fine, say whatever you like…" I mumbled angrily.
A minute of silence passed before Kono responded, "I won't say anything but I like him and I hope you like him too."
"I do, now get out of my room," I shouted.
After I had taken a quick shower and watched some TV; I sat next to my dressing table. I gazed at the necklace that Sasuke had given me and a shiver ran up my spine. Why does he like me? What had I done to deserve his love? I gave a brief sigh and tucked the delicate necklace into a box. I'll give it back to him!
My eyes trailed to the music box from Naruto before my heart fluttered. I opened it and watched the dancer spin around. My eyes were glued to the crystal dancer before a ring from my mobile interrupted me. I answered the phone quickly thinking that it was Naruto.
"What do you want Naruto?" I answered playfully.
"It's Sasuke…" replied the voice.
I nearly dropped the phone because I thought he would be the last person to ring me. I wondered why he had called but no sound came out of my mouth to ask. My heart felt like it would stop beating because I was confused. What should I say to him?
"Sakura, is something wrong?" he asked.
"N-no, why did you call?" I replied.
"I called to apologise for my behaviour, I'm sorry. I… I want you to know… that I like you. A lot… and nothing is going to change that. Not even Naruto," said Sasuke.
I breathed in and blurted, "I like Naruto and you can't change that." The words must have stung Sasuke but I didn't care. I waited for a furious reply but he responded with short breaths. It was like… he couldn't breathe.
"I'm sorry I got to leave, bye," he whispered and the line went dead.
Why was he so upset? We had only known each other for a short time; even though we were supposedly childhood friends. The doorbell rang and my thoughts of Sasuke disappeared. I walked out of my bedroom to see Kono opening the door to Naruto. I gave Kono a threatening glare before my face softened at the sight of Naruto.
I saw him give a box to Kono and watched him walk towards me. He wrapped his strong muscular arms around me and whispered, "I love you…" It was so soft that only I could have heard him.
"Onee-chan, onee-chan! Naruto brought cake!" chanted Kono.
Naruto grab held of my hand and announced, "Sakura and I are going out now. I brought the cake to celebrate this." He raised my hand with his while a startled Kono gazed back at us. Kono's face lit up with glee as he ran towards Naruto to hug him.
"You aren't lying? I always wanted a big brother like you," he replied.
"Am I lying Sakura?" Naruto asked.
"Yes you are. Who said I was going out with you?" I replied.
Naruto frowned and launched his arms towards me; he began to tickle me so much that I leaned back to a wall. After a minute of resistance, I gave in, "Stop! I'll tell the truth, Naruto and I are going out." He gave Kono a I-told-you-so look before the two of them clapped a high five.
"Let's eat cake," declared Kono.
When I finished my first piece, I wanted to pay Naruto back for tickling me. I placed a second piece on my plate and asked Naruto to come closer to me. He looked as if he was waiting for a kiss but I grabbed the piece of cake and smeared it all over his face. I saw him grab a piece of cake so I jumped out of my chair.
He placed the cake down and stared evilly at me with his creamed face. He cornered me to the wall and forced his creamy lips on mine. I wanted to push him away but he was stronger than me. We began to kiss passionately and all my rational thoughts disappeared. The rim of my mouth and nose were covered with cream but I didn't care.
Suddenly Kono interrupted us, "Eww… You guys are disgusting!"
Naruto gave me a cheeky grin and I knew what he was thinking. Both of us dashed for the remaining pieces of cake and squished it to Kono's face. He wriggled his fingers to a piece of cake and chucked it at Naruto. He shouted, "Pay back!"
The cake disappeared quickly and we were left to clean up the mess. It took us quite a while to wipe all the cream off the table, chairs and floor. Naruto left to change his clothing and asked us to go to the rooftop. I took Kono up after we had changed but there was no sign of Naruto. I was a little disappointed because I had expected to see a rooftop lit with candles.
Suddenly Kono and I saw sparks; we realised that Naruto had bought sparklers. It had been a very long time since I had played with one of those. Kono beat me to Naruto as he grabbed his lit sparklers. Naruto held out the rest of the pack and gave me one so that I can light it from Kono.
"Hurry up, mine's nearly finished!" shouted Kono.
I was a little sad that the packet had finished but Naruto promised that he'll buy more next time. I was about to say goodnight to Naruto when Kono ran downstairs mischievously. He was laughing all the way down and I realised he had the keys…
Naruto
I'm so glad that Sakura enjoyed the sparklers. I was a little disappointed that she had agreed to be Sasuke's partner to a ball so that I could keep my job. I'd rather lose my job than see them two together. I never want to lose her, she means so much to me. I never want to hurt her or see her sad. I want to protect her innocent smile forever…
My thoughts were interrupted when Sakura shouted, "His got my keys, get him!" I ran after her but Kono had slammed the door in front of her face. An amused smile crept up my face as she banged onto the door. She continued to yell at Kono to open up but the little kid wouldn't budge.
A few residences came out to tell her to quiet down because it was very late at night. I don't know what was so funny but the way she reacted and got told off made me laugh. She walked up to me and pinched my arm.
"Owl!" I cried and added, "What was that for?"
"Do you think it's funny that I'm locked out?" she demanded.
"No but you can stay at my place," I offered.
"Ha! I don't think that would be safe…" she teased.
"C'mon, I promise I won't hurt you," I said before wrapping my arms over her shoulder.
"Can I trust you?" she asked.
I tipped my head down to give her a quick kiss on the lips and replied, "I promise I will never hurt you, sealed with a kiss. Trust me…" I wrapped my arms tighter around her to reassure her. What she did next surprised me; she turned her head a little and nibbled at my neck.
"I trust you…" she whispered.
Kono had defeated her in the game of patience. She shouted for the last time, "If you don't let me in, I'm going to sleepover at Naruto's ha!"
Sakura had thought Kono had gone to bed because the lights were off but he replied, "Go ahead."
"Why you little thief! Wait til I get my hands on you…" she threatened before wrapping her arms around mine. She sighed, "Let's go, I'm sleepy."
I let her inside my messy little house and offered her my bed. My unit was slightly smaller than hers with one bedroom. I guessed I'd be spending the night on the couch where Kakashi used to sleep. I'm glad that he found his lover and funny that he has a son now.
We were brushing our teeth quietly before Sakura smudged my face with the foam on her brush. I did the same thing to her and finally we decided to rinse our teeth. I gave her a goodnight kiss on her forehead and crept unwilling to the couch.
She grabbed my hand from behind and stated, "Do you want me to sleep on the couch? This is your house…"
"No, you take the bed. I don't want you to have a sore back," I answered with my usual smile.
She hugged me from behind and I felt like I was in heaven. Her touch sent tingling sensations all over my body. I would have given anything up to stay within her arms. It was like she had read my thought as she whispered sexily, "We can sleep on the same bed."
I had wanted to say yes but my rational thoughts told me no. "No Sakura, I don't think that would be a good idea," I answered.
"Why not? I trust you. You missed your chance at the trip, are you going to miss this one too?" she teased.
Was she out of her mind? She seemed to be offering herself to me but I promised not to hurt her. I will never wipe away her sweet innocent virgin smile. She has yet to learn more about the world but I am unwilling to teach her that. Not yet. Not unless we were married or at least going steady.
It must be getting too late for her brains to function properly but I decided to take her offer. I guided her to my room and watched her lay down on one side. I slept with my back towards her and ignored the way she wrapped an arm across my waist. This was probably the best night of my life sleeping next to the woman I loved.
I could tell she was asleep from her shallow breathing so I turned around to face her. I turned my little bed light on and hoped she wouldn't be awakened. She continued to sleep soundlessly like an angel. I lifted a strand of her silky pink hair from her face and ran my hands along the softness of it.
I was unaware of her flying arm as it wrapped around me and held me there. I was centimetres from her soft luscious lips and I could smell her nice minty breath. I had wanted to kiss her but I decided against that. I switched the light off and gazed silently to the ceiling. I drifted slowly to sleep and dreamt that Sakura and I were living happily in a small house of our own…
Sasuke
Why does she like him not me? What's something that he's got that I don't? I thought God sent her to me as a second chance. Why can't I stop crying? I'm having trouble breathing because I can never forget you. Why did you have to die? Why does Sakura have to look so much like you?
I hug onto the photo frame with a picture of Blossom and I. I recalled how Sakura had asked me once why I had called her Blossom. I had lied that it was her English name but in actual fact it was the name of her twin sister. Blossom was kidnapped when she was four and Sakura had been so upset that she had wiped out the existence of Blossom.
It was fate that led me to meet Blossom during senior high. Ironic as it may sound but she became my personal maid when I told her that her parents weren't her real parents. They were the same couple that had kidnapped her when she was four. We spent a few years together and they were the best moments of my life.
I poured some Vodka into a glass and gulped the bittersweet taste down. Good times never last long! Why did you have to die? Why did mother have to die? Why does Sakura have to look so much like you? I had thought that I've finally gotten over you in the three years since the accident…
Flash Back- Three Years Ago
"The eve of my 18th birthday…"
I knelt on my knees and prayed that you'd answer yes. I asked you to, "Marry me," and when you nodded shyly I felt like the happiest man alive because you had accepted. It was the best birthday present that I could ever get. I do not care upon other people's prejudice comments. I do not care if I had a fiancée or not.
My heart belonged to you and you alone…
I wished the music would never stop as we danced together like the best couple on earth. I loved the way your long silky pink hair swayed sideways as we danced around. I cherished the moment we toasted our Champaign and enjoyed the fine dining. My heart nearly stopped beating as I slid the delicate diamond ring onto your finger.
When we finished dinner I went outside to get the car. I told you to wait for me and I would never forgive myself for parking the car across the road from you. The pedestrian signs were green so you walked but the car driver was too drunk to realise the lights were red…
I watched helplessly as the car sped towards you and you flew a few meters from the crossing. I ran towards you but a crimson pool of blood had already formed on the ground. I lifted you to my car and sped to the nearest hospital.
I prayed that you'd live and it was as if God had heard me. It was a miracle that you had survived but you drifted into a coma. I waited for you to wake up. I visited you every day. I even folded paper cranes in the hopes that if I reached a thousand I could get a wish.
I folded a few thousand and all my wishes were for you to wake up. Finally, you woke but your conditions worsened. Perhaps it was better if you stayed asleep like Snow White. We never made it to the alter but I will always remember your last words.
"Promise me that you'd live on," you whispered.
I nodded and sealed the promise with a kiss on your forehead. You smiled and drifted to a never-ending slumber. Why couldn't you live longer? I had waited half a year for you to wake. Why did God have to give me hope and take it away again? I wanted to die but I would never break your promise. You will live inside me forever…
I never wished for anything since then.
End of Flashback
I swear I won't give up on Sakura! I will win her back from Naruto…
I'm sorry if you don't like my reason to why Sasuke likes Sakura so much. Please tell me a better solution Well, i'd like to thank all those who have liked and waited for an update to this. The official NARU x SAKU fic, Sasuke can go rot by himself... Just joking, there's bound to be complications to NxS There will be more of the other characters soon, please review =P