Disclaimer. I just write fanfics
So I don't own Naruto
So please do not sue.

Well, I decided to write a second chapter. And most likely more. Thank you to all my reviewers. I really do appreciate your criticism.

I do, however, have to make a comment. Like I said, the first chapter was Sakura's thoughts. That was all the detail I could give while sticking with the basic premise of the story. This chapter is Naruto's thoughts, so don't expect any more detail. This is just how I wanted to write it.

Anyway, on with the fic! Booyah!

To Hell With the Consequences
Written by PHreek-Boi

Chapter Two: Naruto

God dammit, I can't sleep.

Every time I close my eyes, it runs through my mind, over and over. Why did he have to play a hero? If I had been more careful, Iruka-sensei might not have died. It's not fair, dammit!

Come on, now, kit, the voice of Kyubi murmured. Must you be so loud with your thoughts? I'm trying to sleep.

Bitch, bitch, bitch. Remember, it was my head first. I have a right to think loudly if I want. So nyah.

I don't understand why you're so upset, kit. Just because your foolish friend got himself killed, it's no reason to be so mopey.

You've got a lot to learn about people's feelings, fox. It was my fault he was killed. I was leading the assault against the Sound. I was suposed to keep everyone safe. If I hadn't let those bastards get the best of me....

My, and I thought I was the whiny one.

Bite me, fox. You just don't get it. I wish Sakura was here. She always makes me feel better about my screw-ups. Unlike you. Somehow, you always make me feel worse.

Then I'm doing my job perfectly.

Asshole. You know, though, I really do wish Sakura was here. Then I'd have somebody pleasant to talk to. We've gotten a lot closer since we've been team mates, and even though I wouldn't tell anybody, I still have a crush on her.

Really? I never would have guessed.

Mmm, sarcasm. Nice. Just shut up and listen, okay?

Fine, though I'll never understand what you see in that little wench.

Like I said, fox, you have to learn to respect people's feelings. You want to know what I see in Sakura? Fine. Here goes. She's nice, sweet, fun to be around, thoughtful, loyal, and she has a great sense of humor. On top of that, she's an excellent shinobi and the best friend I've ever had.

Oh, and she's fucking hot. That's always a bonus.

But she's in love with that ego-centric bastard Sasuke, who, I might add, isn't fit to lick her boots.

The fact is, I've had a thing for Sakura since the day we met, some eight years ago. I was about nine at the time, and I'd just been accepted into the Konoha ninja academy. I was so nervous that day. It was the first time I'd ever really associated with any kids my own age. When I first entered the room, a lot of them looked at me like I was slime on their shoes. But when I caught Sakura's eye, she smiled at me.

I'll never forget that smile. It made my day.

Anyway, I smiled back shyly at the pink-haired girl. Throughout the day, whenever I turned my head so I could look at her, she blushed and turned her head away quickly. If I didn't know better, I'd think she had a crush on me back then. Anyway, after school that day, I hung back at the swings, watching as all the other kids left with their parents. I remember being really upset, and angry at the parents I'd never known. Most of the adults seemed to think I was bad news. I didn't find out why until much later.

I remember the next morning that the Third had trouble getting me out of bed. I was in such a hurry that I had to leave without breakfast. I remember sitting there all day, barely able to concentrate. I was starving, and to top it all off I'd forgotten to grab my lunch from home. You can imagine my surprise when Sakura had come up to me and told me I could have her extra lunch. It's one of my happiest memories.

When I first tasted it, it surprised me. It was terrible. But I smiled, told Sakura it was delicious, and ate every bite. She looked so happpy. I couldn't bare to tell her I didn't really like it. And so it went. Every day Sakura would bring an extra lunch, and every day, no matter how bad it was, I'd eat it all. We did everything together, even though her parents didn't like me. But then Sasuke showed up, and everything went wierd.

For some reason, right off the bat Sasuke didn't like me. I mean, they told us he had been trained by his dad, and that he was at the academy because his family had been slaughtered, but it was no excuse to be a rude little shit. But right off the bat, Sakura tried to be his friend. I respect that. But he never seemed to want it. Sure, it meant she spent less and less time with me, and more and more time trying to get Sasuke to pay attention to her. I still don't understand how she could have fallen in love with Dipshit McEmotional-Cripple and not me.

Over time, Sakura started acting like she hated me. It really frosted me, too. Sasuke had stolen my best friend from me, and I hated him for it. It wasn't until later I realized I didn't like him because I was in love with Sakura. It killed me to see her wasting all her time trying to get Sasuke to love her when he would barely give her the time of day. Here we are, years later, and he still treats her like dirt. She deserves better.

You mean she deserves someone like you, kit?

Well, yeah. But the big problem is, she loves Sasuke. Not me.

Are you sure about that, kit?

Of course I am! I mean, it's kind of obvious the way she gushes about him all the time. It makes me so angry, that she'll pour out her heart to me, then go running back to Sasuke when she gets the chance. I treat her like a princess, and she stomps on her heart. But it's worth it when I see her smile, when her eyes ligt up with unbridled joy, and she gets this adorable dimple on her cheek...

I've never seen her smile like that for Sasuke.

It sounds to me like maybe she cares for you as well, kit. Why not just tell her how you feel?

Because I don't want her to hate me. We have a very special friendship, and I'm happy with that. I won't risk it for anything.

Even if that means I never get a chance to be with her.

That's the worst excuse I've ever heard, kit.

If I wanted your opinion I'd ask for it. She doesn't like me that way. We're just friends. As much as I wish the ase were otherwise, it's not. Me and Sakura are just friends, and that's all we'll ever be. She's in love with a man who doesn't deserve her, and there's nothing I can do to stop it, as much as I want to.

Then don't bitch to me, kit.

Whatever. Jeez, you can be such an ass sometimes.

It's what I do best.

What's that? Somebody's knocking? Damn, who's gonna come over at two in the morning? Maybe I should just stay in bed.

No, that'd be rude. I wonder who it is? Probably just Shikamaru again. Damn, he gets thrown out of his place once a week now. I told him it was a mistake to move in with Ino so soon. Wait a second... Pink hair? But that means...

"Sakura?" She's staring at me with this odd sort of look in her eyes. Sort of like the one she had on her face when she walked in on Shikamaru and Ino having sex in the bathroom at Ichiraku. Except instead of disgust, the look on her face looks like... Awe?

She looks great. Holy shit, she's wearing that pink chiffon dress again... Oh man...

"Sakura?" She jumped. Man, she's cute when she's startled. Of course, she's cute all the time. "Are you alright? You looked kind of dumbfounded."

"It's nothing, Naruto." Her voice waivered slightly, almost like she's hiding something. I wonder what it is. Probably come to cry about Sasuke again. "How are you doing?" Say what? She came here to check on me? What's going on?

"As well as can be expected." It's hard to hide the pain in my voice. I'm still so upset about Iruka. "I mean, how do you think I feel? Iruka-sensei was like a father to me. I still can't believe he's gone." She's chewing on her lip now. It's one of her cuter qualities. Hey, wait a sec. She's hugging me?

"I'm so sorry, Naruto." This is nice. I mean, it's not the first time she's hugged me. But right now it seems so intimate. I wish I could kiss her, but I can't. It might ruin our friendship.

Oh, to hell with the consequences.

She stiffened as soon as my lips touched hers. But when I pulled back, she looked almost... disappointed?

"I'm sorry, Sakura. I just..."

I didn't even finsh my sentence before she kissed me. And it wasn't a friendly kiss, either. It was deep, passionate, and it made my whole body tingle. I need to find out what's going on.

"Sakura, I-"

"Naruto, I know I've always been kind of a bitch towards you. It took me a while to figure it out, but it's always been you that made my world go around. I am so completely in love with you that it hurts."

She...

She loves me?

She loves me!

Sakura loves me!!

I lean forward, barely touching her lips with my own, but somehow it's the most passionate so far, like a promise of things to come. "I love you too, Sakura."

Her eyes light up, and she gives me that special smile I've always known was just for me. This has got to be the best thing that's ever happened to me.

"That's a nice dress, by the way. It looks great on you." We kissed again.

"It'll look even better on your bedroom floor." My eyes widen with shock, and she grins mischeviously. This is turning out even better then I hoped.

So I sweep her into my arms bridal style, and I push the door shut with my foot as I carry her into my bedroom. Whatever happens tonight, we'll deal with in the morning.

A/N: So, by popular demand, here's chapter two. It's pretty similar to the first chapter, which just goes to show you how in sync two people can be when they're really in love. Read and review. If you're nice, I'll write more. Even flames are appreciated. Thanks.