(a/n: Hi! Welcome to my chapter fifteen! I can't believe it is Chapter 15 already… TT Of course, I'm not complaining… Yes, thank you for all the reviews in the previous chapter! You all rock! –bows- I've been watching Anime too much lately, my friend, she has loads of anime so she lends them to me. –grins- I love this anime called Full Moon wo Sagashite. The songs are so nice. Anyway, get on with the story…)
Pairings: SasuSaku (NejiTen, NaruHina)
Together
Chapter fifteen
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Naruto stared after Sakura's small figure. He watched as she ran down the stairs, sobbing. He slowly turned his gaze at Sasuke, glaring. "That was very nice of you, Sasuke-kun." He glared back. "Shut up. She asked for it." Naruto ran up to Sasuke and grabbed his collar, and stared at his calm, cold face. "She didn't ask for it!" Naruto snarled. "You were mad because of your own stupid feelings! Get a life, will you!"
Sasuke slapped Naruto's hands away, "I don't have time for this. I'm going to bed."
"Aren't you going after her?" Naruto asked, his voice rising. Sasuke smirked. "You can, if you want to. I'm not stopping you. She was the one who ran and slapped me."
"I want you to go after her!" Naruto shouted, shaking his fist in front of his face. "If I go, I won't make her feel better! Sasuke, please, just go after her."
He paused."I reject."
"Sasuke!"
"Shut up, dobe. I'm going to bed." Sasuke then slammed the door on Naruto's shocked face. He blinked, then started to pound on Sasuke's door.
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Sakura didn't know what she was doing. She felt stupid, embarrassed. Sniffing loudly, she looked down at her hands. She couldn't believe she had slapped him. But she couldn't help it. She bends down on her knees, covering her ears with her hands. Silent tears fell down from her eyes. Sakura knew she changed, she changed for him, and Sakura couldn't help it. She knows all the Konoha girls were trying to get attention from Uchiha Sasuke when he got back. Sakura changed herself for him. She didn't hide her feelings, she showed it to him, and once again he rejected her.
Sasuke had always disliked her. Always thought she was weak. Sakura slowly raised her head, and looked at the sky. The image was blurred of her tears. She wiped them away from her sleeve. Sakura looked back at the dark road. He's not coming after me… Sakura knows that he doesn't like her, thinks she's weak. That was okay for her. But she never thought that he hated her. Leaning against a tree, she took a big breath.
I loved him since the age of eight… and now. Sakura blinked. I have to stop… I can't keep up with this. I don't think I will survive like this. I'm falling apart.
There were shops everywhere when she reaches to another street. Mainly restaurants, she hesitated, realizing she had no money. She was about to get out of the shop; a familiar voice halted her, "Sakura!"
Sakura's eyes widened, turning around. "Ino!" She sat down beside her. "Why are you here?" She looked around. "Where are Shikamaru and Chouji?" Ino shrugged. "Sleeping. We were on a mission. We finished it, just a few hours ago." Sakura forced a weak smile.
"Want something to drink? My treat of course." Ino smiled.
Sakura managed a smile. "Thanks. Coffee would be nice." Ino turned to the waitress. After a few seconds, she turned back to her friend. Her smile turned into a frown. "Sakura, what's wrong?" Sakura blinked. "I'm fine." She mumbled.
"You're not fine." Ino said as she examined her face. "You were crying." Sakura stopped fiddling with the sugar. And didn't say anything. The waitress brought the coffee. Sakura brought the cup to her lips and drank.
"Sakura… tell me the truth." Ino said, reaching for her friend's hand. "Is it something about Sasuke-kun?" Sakura stopped drinking; slowly she put down her cup. She glanced at her friend, who was staring at her anxiously. Unwillingly, she nodded. Ino closed her eyes, and then opened them. "Sakura…" Sakura waved her hand. "It's okay."
"I'm not going to ask you what happened. But, Sakura, you must think. Give up on him is the best choice. All I see is Sasuke-kun trying to get revenge." Ino said. Sakura looked up, her eyes filled with sadness. She looked down at her cup. "I think so too…" Ino put her hand over hers. "Sakura, I'm not trying to tear you apart. If you love him, then in the end, he rejects you. You would be in pain." Sakura stood up. "Thanks for the coffee. I'm going now."
Ino stood up. "Sakura-" Sakura hugged her friend. "Thanks. I'm going. See you in Konoha." She grabbed her jacket and ran out of the restaurant.
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"Sasuke!"
"Shut up. I'm trying to sleep."
"I'm telling you to go and get her back!" Naruto shook his fist. Sasuke turned away from him and waved a hand. "Go away dobe."
"Aaagh!" Naruto yelled, starting to hit Sasuke. He sat up, and threw him off, narrowing his eyes. "Shut up. You're really annoying. If you really care about her, go after her."
"I do! She's my friend!"
Sasuke snorted in response. "You're acting like a 3-year old child. Now shut up and let me sleep. We're heading back to Konoha tomorrow morning."
"How will we explain to Tsunade-baachan?" Naruto asked, hitting his hand on the table. "What will we say? 'Gomen, Sasuke-teme got angry and Sakura-chan ran off'" He sighed, then sank into a nearby chair. "Please, would you go and get her back."
"Naruto, it's okay."
They both turn their heads to see, Sakura was standing by the door, a smile on her face. Naruto raised his eyebrow. Sasuke did the same. Naruto waved his hand in front of her face. "Neh… Are you okay?" Her fake smile is scary… He shuddered.
"I'm okay. Sorry for causing trouble. I'm alright now. Oyasumi, see you in the morning." Sakura smiled, then walked back to her room, leaving her teammate standing frozen. Naruto blinked. "Sasuke… is she really okay?" Sasuke lay down on the bed again. "I don't know." He looked up at the dark ceiling. It's not fair…
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To Naruto's surprise, Sakura woke up earlier than Sasuke. He sighed deeply, eyeing Sakura. She looked fine. Always smiling and laughing, she doesn't seem unwell. He frowned; probably she's acting like that…
"Naruto!" Her cheerful voice interrupted his deep thoughts. He looked up and grinned. "Ohayou, Sakura-chan!" She smiled, "Good morning, are you ready to go?" Naruto looked at her, his blue eyes frowned,her fake cheerful voice is so scary… He shuddered and nodded. Sasuke sighed. "You're always the slowest." Naruto glared at him, who smirked. The three ninjas jumped up onto a tree and disappeared.
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"Very good." Tsunade commented as she looked through her papers. Sakura released a relieved sigh. She was very tense when her teacher was looking through the information. "You three Chuunins are pretty good." Naruto grinned. "Anosa, anosa! Tsunade-baachan sa! Of course I was good! I'm the future Rokudaime!" Tsunade glared at him, and his smile faded.
"Shishou…" Sakura began. Tsunade turned her gaze at her.
"D-Did Team 10 go The Mist as well?" Sakura asked, the moment she spoke, she wished she could have stopped. She bit her lower lip. Tsunade's eyes widened. "Sakura, how did you know that?" Sakura looked down. I'm a terrible liar… "I saw Ino…" Naruto coughed, and looked at Sasuke, who glared at him.
"Yamanaka Ino?" Tsunade asked. "Yes their mission was a secret. But once the mission is over. It's fine. You're all dismissed. Sakura, you have training with me tomorrow morning. Be on time." Sakura nodded and Team 7 walked out of the office.
"You saw Ino?" Naruto asked. Sakura blushed, and avoid Sasuke's gaze. "Yes I did."
"When was that?"
"It's none of your business." Sakura said, looking sharply at Naruto, who gulped. "I'm going home. Sayonara."
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Sakura wasn't in the mood of talking to her friends. She was smiling and laughing back then, but deep down she felt her heart was breaking into small pieces. She avoids conversation with Sasuke and talked to Naruto all the time. She found her cheeks rather sour after smiling for a couple of hours. Sakura had looked herself into the mirror and asked herself, why was she so stubborn, so annoying. Sakura didn't know the answer. She couldn't answer. She felt the tears rolling down her cheeks. I'm crying… again. Baka… Someone grabbed her cheeks. Sakura turned around and faced Sasuke.
"You… You're crying again." He said.
"Why are you here?" Sakura asked, looking away. Her hair hid her eyes from him.
"I want to talk to you." Sasuke said, tightening his grip.
"We have nothing to talk about." Sakura said, she felt her tears falling down again. Baka, stop… "You dislike me. We have nothing-"
"I'm sorry." Sasuke said, cutting her off. Her eyes widened, and turned her face around to see him. "I was cruel wasn't I?" He closed his eyes. "I didn't know why I said those things. But I regret of what I said. I do like you. You're my teammate" Sakura felt that he had stabbed her heart. Teammate… Only teammate…? She forced a smile; but her tears continue to fall down. "It's fine. I know; I'm your teammate. It's obvious isn't it?" It's not fine! I… am a terrible liar.
Sasuke pulled her towards him, bending down. He kissed her lightly on the lips. Widening her eyes, her tears continued to fall. I want to kiss you back… But. She closed her eyes, I… I am giving up on you. She pushed him away and smiled. "So-ne. We are friends aren't we?" She disliked her fake smile, her fake laugh. I just want to be me again.
"I'm going home. Sayonara!" Sakura waved and smiled. Goodbye… yes, this time it's goodbye for sure… Sasuke-kun.
To be continued…
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Notes: Sad? Crap? Good?Of course this is a SasuSaku fic. So I'm not going to be sad. You get the picture. Anyway, please review. I would like to hear from my readers. –big grin- On the other hand, I really love reviews… like any other authors do! –nod, nod- So click on the GO button! XD Thank you heaps! XDXD
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Current music: Eternal Snow by Changin' my life
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