The Missing-Nin

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto...but how I wish I did...

I wandered the streets with empty eyes. I had a lot on my mind...but mostly Sakura. I looked up the road and saw Hinata. I turned around quickly and walked the other way. Hinata and I haven't talked for two years because of a fight. She finally told me she loved me...but I rejected her because I was saving myself for Sakura. With tears in her eyes, Hinata yelled at me. "YOUR WAITING FOR A CRIMINAL!!!" she cried. I held up my hand and said "She may be a criminal, but I know shes coming back. And I want to be with her when she does." We stopped talking after she stormed away from me. I looked up the road and spotted Sasuke, sitting in a tree, his hands clasped together like always. I walked below him and quietly said "G...Good morning Sasuke..." He nodded and stared into space, probably sharing the same thoughts that filled my head day and night. I jumped up and sat next to him. "Sasuke...I know this question must be getting old but..." I said, but he cut me off. "No" he said lowly but simply. "She not coming back. Ive told you numerous times. Shes not returning." I looked down but then said "But...what if-"I was cut off again by Sasuke grabbing my shoulders and shaking me violently. "WHAT DID I TELL YOU?!" he roared. "IVE TRIED TO TALK SOME SENSE INTO YOU, BUT YOU DON'T LISTEN!!! SHES NOT COMING BACK! WHY WOULD SHE?!" I tensed up and he stopped shaking me. He looked down guilt fully and said "I...Im sorry... I guess everyone is still tense from that..." I smiled weakly and said "Im sorry too...I keep asking you...but now I realize...that no matter how many times I ask, the answer will be the same..." Sasuke miled as well and said "Well...Im going to go now... See you later... DOBE" I smirked as I watched him take his leave. "Yeah yeah...dobe this" I said, flipping him off. I sighed and looked down, my smile quickly replaced by a frown. The memories flashed in my head again. I gripped my temples and closed my eyes, but opened them when the smell of cherry blossoms returned. I looked to my left and saw her, but closer than before. We were face to face. "Sakura...no...It cant be you..." I said, looking away and shutting my eyes. "Once I open my eyes your going to disappear again..." I said to myself. I opened my eyes and looked at her again, but she was still there. "Why haven't you disappeared?" I said, struggling to keep my voice from shacking. "Maybe..." she whispered, "Its because im real..." I shook my head and gripped it tightly. "No...you cant..." She smiled slightly and "Let me prove it..." She leaned forward and let her lips push against mine. My eyes snapped open at the unfamiliar warmth and sensation. She pulled away and my hand cupped her face. "Sakura-chan..." I slurred. My mouth felt like cotton as I tried to speak. "Its you...its really-"My mouth hung open as I spotted her headband in its original place on her head, but with a large slash across the symbol of the leaf. I stared at it for a full minute, then my eyes connected with her guilty face. "You..." I said, scooting away. "Your...with Itachi and Kisame?!" She nodded solemnly and I leaped out of the tree and ran. Sure, I was the captain of the ANBU team, but this was an occasion when one just has to run, not because their scared, but because their hurt. She chased me down the streets and I ran into my house again, slamming the door. She banged on the door and yelled my name. "Naruto! Naruto!!!" I clasped my head. There she goes, yelling my name. I opened the door and saw her startled expression when she saw my tear streaked face. "I love you..." I said through muffled sobs. Her expression softened a bit, but I knew that wouldn't last long. "No..." I said. "Im not done. I love you...but I don't want to. Hinata was right. For nearly ten tears, Ive waited for you to return. I nearly went insane. But now...Now you come back as a hunted criminal. Your no longer Sakura. Your no longer the one I loved."

Sorry its so short, but its like, 3:00 am over here, ill update ASAP for anyone who reads. Review please!