Chapter two: Head over Heart:

Sasuke sighed. Still in bed, he rolled over to his side and shut his eyes as tight as he could.

If I close my eyes maybe the thoughts of Sakura will disappear.

Sasuke hoped though he knew it wouldn't work. It didn't.

Uchiha! Stop. Thinking. About. Sakura!

Pictures of Sakura flashing in Sasuke's mind were silently tormenting him. The thing that hurt him about it was something Naruto said made her blush.

Does that mean she's moved on from me to Naruto?

He let out an angry yell and rolled over again so his face was in his pillow. Sasuke closed his eyes and quickly fell asleep.

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When Sasuke awoke his pillow was still damp from tears. He shut his eyes and breathed in deeply.

Keep your mind on the mission today, Uchiha. Not on Sakura.

Sasuke told himself. He got up out of his bed and dressed. He quickly ate breakfast and left the house. Walking down the street, the same thing happened as yesterday.

"Good morning Sasuke-kun!" Sakura said while she caught up to Sasuke. Sasuke silently looked towards Sakura. Sasuke looked at over at Sakura. He noticed the joy in her eyes and how her hair bounced when she walked. Sakura looked over and caught Sasuke's glance. Sakura smiled and they walked together to the bridge. As they walked, Sakura saw Naruto.

"Naruto!" Sakura yelled out, "Naruto come here!"

Naruto turned around and grinned.

"Good morning Sakura-chan! You too Sasuke-teme."

Naruto said as he walked over to stand beside Sakura. Sasuke scowled. Naruto shows so much interest in Sakura. Sasuke thought to himself.

I should show Sakura how much I care.

He smiled as he thought of the brilliant way to tell Sakura.

Perfect.

Sasuke thought as he smiled at his idea. The three were nearing the bridge to meet Kakashi.

Remember Uchiha, think about the mission, not Sakura.

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"Let's call it a day, you guys are dismissed"

Kakashi told team 7. Sasuke looked up from the ground and to Sakura and saw her starting to walk home. Sasuke remembered his plan and started walking towards her but he saw Naruto already nearing Sakura. Naruto beat him to her. Sasuke paused, waiting for Naruto to leave so he could be alone with her.

They've talking for a long time.

Sasuke thought after five minutes. Suddenly Sakura blushed and hugged Naruto. Sasuke's eyes widened.

Was I right about Sakura's feelings towards Naruto? God please tell me I'm wrong.

Sasuke thought, now doubting the actions he was about to take.

No matter what Sakura feels I know what I feel and I want her to know. Naruto started walking away as Sakura stood silently, a smile placed on her face.

This is my chance.

Sasuke told himself. He sighed deeply, readying himself.

"Sakura!" He yelled out.

Startled, Sakura turned around.

"Hello Sasuke-kun" Sakura said, still smiling.

Sasuke walked towards her, his heart beating faster with every step. When Sasuke finally reached her he took a deep breath and quickly said

"Can I walk you home?"

Sakura was startled by what Sasuke said and managed to mutter out "Uhh…yeah. Yes, Sasuke that would be nice."

Sakura smiled at Sasuke and the two began walking. They walked for a while. Sasuke was looking anywhere away from Sakura. The famous Uchiha didn't want to be caught staring at a girl. When the two reached Sakura's house, she walked slowly up the stairs. She had a serious look on her face when she turned around. Sasuke was staring up at her as she said

"Sasuke, why did you walk me home?"

Sakura stared into his eyes.

It feels as if she can see through me.

Sasuke thought, getting nervous.

"Sakura I want you to see something."

Sakura furrowed her brow as she stared at Sasuke harder, as if trying to see the truth in his eyes.

"What do you want me to see?"

Sakura shot at Sasuke.

I don't believe this. Somehow…I sense Sasuke is telling the truth. This seems so different than the Sasuke I know.

Sakura thought.

"Sakura, can you meet me in the forest tonight? It's an opening, you can find it quite easily."

Sakura searched through his eyes.

"I think I know the place, I've seen the entrance to it, I've never been in." Sakura replied harshly. She sighed,

"I'll be there Sasuke."

She said gently. Sasuke's doubts all washed away at those four words…

I'll be there Sasuke…

It echoed in his mind and made everything seem surreal. Sakura took one last glance at Sasuke and turned around; opening the door she walked in. Sasuke breathed out deeply in relief and turned around. Hands tucked in his pockets, Sasuke walked home smiling.