Well, hi once again everyone! Thanks for your awesome reviews...I think I'm going to start doing that whole review response thing…but…at the bottom of the fic so that for those of you who think it's a complete waste of time won't have to bother scrolling through it….(not that I'll get any reviews…:( )
You people are awesome…your reviews just totally make my day…:D well…on with the story! This next one is Narusaku…STRICTLY and ONLY friendship…because they're so cute together as friends!
Remember, check the first chapter if you want to know what age Sakura is in each chapter.
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Chapter Two-Swirling Protection
Oh god… The pink haired kunoichi thought as she saw about 20 ninjas surround her. About 5 of them attacked her at the same time; all she could do was dodge their attacks. She had already lost a lot of chakra before and now…
A well-known blonde shinobi strolled in the market, searching for his favourite food; ramen. He was just about to reach for one when a voice yelled, "MOVE OUT OF THE WAY! EMERGENCY PATIENT COMING THROUGH!"
Naruto whipped his head around, curious of what was happening. He caught the familiar shirt worn by 2 people from the Konoha Hospital, carrying a stretcher. On the stretcher was a blur of pink and black. Guess someone fell over or something…hahaha, Naruto laughed at his own joke, turning back to the package of ramen.
Wait…wait a minute… He snapped his head right around again, this time looking at the face of the injured on the stretcher. Sakura! He quickly turned and ran towards the hurrying Med nins.
"Is that Haruno Sakura!" he asked urgently, hoping it was just some other girl who looked A LOT like his teammate.
"Yes"
"What happened?"
"She was attacked by a crowd of Sound nins while on a mission" the med nin said flatly.
Oh my god…
After two weeks of being monitored in the hospital, Sakura was able to go home. Although she got to go home, she still needed to go to the hospital for daily checkups and wasn't allowed to move around much, or go outside to do anything except walk.
Because of these restrictions, Naruto became her personal assistant. He would shop for her, bring the groceries up to her apartment, and cook for her.
"Thanks, Naruto…" Sakura said, once again, for the billionth time that day.
"Sakura…You don't have to thank me for every little thing I do…" he brushed away her gratitude, and blushed slightly.
"Mmm…" she sighed as she watched Naruto cooking her ramen in her pink apron.
"Well, after you eat this, you can go and read or watch tv. Then you have to go to bed. But not before you brush your teeth" he said as he stirred the simmering ramen, the aroma floating into his nose.
Sakura burst out laughing, almost falling off her chair.
Naruto whipped his head around and asked stupidly, "What? What's so funny?"
"You!"
"Me? How?" he cocked his head, confusion filled his face.
"You're acting like your mom or something…It's quite amusing, seeing as how you can't even take care of yourself…"
"Hmm…good point…But, you're my best friend…If I don't care for you, who will?"
"Uhmm…maybe Hinata-chan?"
"Aa…true…And you have Ino…But, Hinata-chan's busy with training…and Ino's getting all snugly with Shikamaru. They don't have time for you…"
At this point, Sakura got offended. "They don't have time for me! What's that supposed to mean!"
"Nothing, nothing…I didn't mean that…Just calm down…don't get so worked up about it…you're still weak from the mission…"
Sakura took a bit of the noodles, brought it near her mouth, and blew on it, watching the steam rise from her chopsticks and the bowl.
"You know Naruto, I don't really want to eat ramen for the rest of my healing period…"
"Hai, hai…I asked Hinata-chan if she could come over once in a while to cook you something delicious already. She's an amazing cook, you know…" the blonde ninja had a dazed look on his face.
"Well, Naruto…I think she's perfect for you. She's the only one that will listen to you brag about everything, find your jokes funny, and a good enough cook to satisfy your never ending hunger," Sakura laughed as she took the noodles in her mouth.
"S-Sakura-chan…What do you mean?" he had started to blush.
"Oh, Naruto…I know all about you and Hinata already, and it's ok…Actually, I was the one who told her to take some initiative before I left for that mission."
"Oh…I see…well then, I guess…I should take her out sometime then."
"mmhmm"
The two continued their casual chat and ate until they couldn't take another bite. Naruto once again put on the pink apron and washed the dishes as Sakura watched some TV.
"So…" Naruto began.
"Hmm?" Sakura's eyes still glued to the screen.
"I know it's been 3 years…but, do you still think about him?" Naruto asked.
"About who?" Sakura tried to sound as if she didn't know who the blonde-haired was talking about.
"…you know, Sasuke…"
Sakura tore her eyes off the TV screen and turned to look at Naruto.
"…Yeah, I still do I guess…I mean, I can't exactly forget about him. He was part of my life…but, I'm not in love with him anymore…" Sakura admitted. Or at least, I don't think I'm in love with him anymore…
"Oh…I see…Well then, it's time for you to go to bed, Sakura-chan!" with that, Naruto stood up, and slid his arms underneath Sakura. He lifted her up and carried her to her room. Setting her down on her soft bed, Naruto pulled the covers up to her chin and stroked her rosette hair.
"Goodnight, Sakura-chan. I'll be back sometime in the morning to make you breakfast. If I'm not here by 10, then you should go re-heat something to eat. But, don't go outside, ok? I promise I'll be back before lunch for sure, then take you to the hospital for your daily checkup," Naruto said as he turned to leave.
"Naruto," Sakura said as she pulled his arm, "thanks. And…You really do understand me…" And with that, she closed her eyes and drifted off to a deep sleep.
…I understand her? What did she mean by that? The 15 year old boy exited the room, picked up his belongings and headed out the door. It was only then when he realized what Sakura had been talking about.
MeDasLastima64: I'm sorri, but…I don't really like shikasaku…I don't HATE it, but….i don't think I like it enough to write it….it's cool though, cuz they're both so smart…but, Shika rightfully belongs with ino….i mean…sakura gets all these guyz…it's ONLY fair that Ino gets Shika…:D
LightDreamer: Well, you SHOULD have been doing your homework instead of procrastinating…o well…:D I'm glad u liked it…this idea jus all of a sudden POPPED into my head…:D anywho…see ya tmr…? Lolz…this was written a long time ago…so, now the situation has been changed…I should be doing my hw instead of updating…while you should be reading that book of yours…7 habits or what not…have fun..XD
Jazzy Uchiha: I'm so glad that one of my old readers is back! I'm so glad to see you! Anywho, well, I updated:D…
Aitashiaku-kawaiiSasuSakuAi: Yes, of COURSE it'll end up as SasuSaku…they are the PERFECT couple…all the other people are, as I've said, REPLACEMENTS…but of course…no one can replace Sasuke, right, LIGHT?
Springninja: thanks! Well, you might have to wait a while for that epilogue…Gomen!
Shujouteki Kumo: Yay! Haven't heard from u…well…probably cuz I haven't updated…I'll DEFINITELY be updating this story…It's so cute
ChErRyBlOsSoMs-FlOwErOfDeAtH: Well, I thought it would confuse people if I didn't explain the pairings. These are basically little moments that I thought of…but, the ultimate guy for Sakura is, of course, Sasuke!
Kyoku-chan: I'm glad you liked it…I'll try to update more often…I REALLY like this fic…It's short…hardly needs a storyline…my kinda style..P
ang3l-blue: thanks…err…I like her too? XD…I guess I don't hate sakura like some people…I mean, I wrote this fic, didn't I…and it's ALL ABOUT sakura..XD
and thank you to all the other people who took the time to review. I REALLY appreciate it, because it really gives me the motivation to write…I know this took a longg time to get out, but I finally did it. The ending's not as good as I had hoped it would be, but I will wanted to get this out tonight, just to let everyone know I'm not dead yet. So, thank you to demon lulu, epuneyujah, DudettRin101, and XxaoshixX