Thanks for my first two reviewers! sasusakufan and springninja. This chapter is written mostly on Sasuke's thoughts and feeling to Sakura. Hope you like it. J pls review

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It was just four weeks ago when Sakura happened to pass by his training ground. He usually wanted to be alone when he trains, but Sakura's presence didn't mind him at all…yet.

He knew she was just watching, then from time to time she shows up, bringing him extra food and water. When the time for rest comes she usually asks him first whether if it was okay to keep him company.

She usually tells him stories about her past, flower arranging and sometimes crazy antics of Naruto. She possessed no self-confidence when she was young, which he find hard to believe. "Ino was a dear friend. She gave me strength and taught me how to stand on my own feet."

"I thought you hate her." Sasuke mumbled, lying down on the grass while staring at the bright blue afternoon sky. She laughed. And when she does that, he can't help but just gaze at her. Her pink hair swaying with the wind and her laughter wafted through the air. It was like listening to a gentle music, and he liked the feeling.

There was a time he had a chance to sniff her hair. And while she was explaining to him the beauty of flowers, he was thinking about her hair. It smelled like flowers in the spring.

So when did he start having problems with Sakura?

It just happened. The more time he spent with her, the more she gets into his mind. Her worries became his worries as well. He just can't think of anything else than training. He wanted power. He wanted to be stronger. By doing so, he may have the answer to his sharingan gift.

Or curse.

It was a gift when it comes to battles. A lot feared it, some wanted to see the real power of Sasuke. He thirst for power. Sakura makes him forget all sorts of things.

Like for instance, being tired.

"You've been giving me problems and it's really disturbing my concentration and everything so stop it. Don't you have anything else to do?"

That was what he said to her. He was just being frank.

Why did she have to go with someone else?

Up on the roof, Sasuke frowned and closed his eyes. He felt the cold night air on his skin and he could hear the soft tinkiling of small bells, probably the one hanging in Kiba's room.

He could her laugh again.

"Stop!" he said to himself. He thought for a moment then sighed. Is he in love with her? Sasuke threw that thought away. Love is probably the most stupid thing ever made up in the minds of people. So he couldn't be in love, since he doesn't know how it feels anyway.

"It's probably my conscience." He figured out. He realized saying those things to Sakura hurt him too. Sakura is special to him. No more than that. He stood up, and inhaling the evening air, said to himself, "I'll talk to her tomorrow."

4:45. They're about to leave. The others are probably by the lake already, the place where they should be meeting. Packing the last of her things, she grabbed her back and proceeded outside. It was still dark. The lamp posts made the street look gloomy. And hiding behind one of it was…

"Sasuke-kun?"

He stepped out of the shadows and eyed her. "What's wrong with you?" he said, but he knew that wasn't what he was supposed to say.

She stood there, eyes glued to the ground. "I…I have something to say…" she whispered. Her voice was so soft, he has to get nerar hr to able to hear her clearly. "What do you mean-"

She cut him off. "I'm sorry Sasuke."

She's sorry…for what? He thought. Sakura continued to talk, but won't look at him. "You must think I'm weak, vulnerable, too simple. I…" she stopped, hoping to find more courage. Her heart was beating so fast.

"I want to prove that you don't have to worry about me."

Her statement caught his attention. So she knew she makes him worried. "I've been following you around like some kind of crazy fool." She said, laughing sadly. "I'm sorry for messing around with your time and-"

"Is that why you're going with Gaara and Temari?" he asked. It's okay, you can come with us. He wanted to say that, but strained himself.

She smiled. "Probably. I was wondering what would a day be like without seeing you." She whispered.

A day without seeing Sakura. He was wondering what would it feel like if she hadn't known her at all. No more hearing of her stories and laughter, no more of her foolishness. No more of Sakura.

"A day without seeing you." He said to himself, not wanting Sakura to hear it. He felt so stupid talking to himself. Why can't he just say it to Sakura.

He felt like a coward.

Realization dawned at him. That was what he feared. He fears falling for Sakura.

He looked at her again. She clutched her bag and waved her hand at him. "Ja ne SAsuke-kun. See you soon. Who knows…" she looked at him straight in the eye, her green eyes illuminating the light from the lamp post. "Maybe I'll be a different Sakura."

Sasuke clenched his fist. What did she mean by that? He didn't say anything about change. He doesn't want her to change. "Wait Sakura…" he said, but his voice came out like a whisper.

The next thing he knew she was already gone.

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