Chapter 1:2 Years of Sorrow
Dream Sequence
"Sasuke...come back...don't leave"
"No Sakura...I have to complete my personal mission"
"But why...stay here in Kohona...with me"
"Sakura...Stay out of this"
"NO...I love you"
"I cannot return those feelings for you Sakura"
"Why not"
"Just Shaddup"
"I'm leaving...and don't even think about following me!"
Sasuke turned away from the Pink haired Kunoichi...breaking her heart once again.
Sakura held back her tears,hopless as she was they all started to fall from her eyes,
making them red from sobbing. Sasuke turned around and grabbed Sakura's shoulders...
"Be quiet Sakura!You'll only make this harder on yourself"
"What about you Sasuke!Your leaving behind your home and your friends...You have to feel something"
"Hmph"
He turned away looking at the long red bridge he would be crossing.
Without another word Sasuke walked towards the bridge,not even looking back.
Sakura fell to the ground,crying harder then ever...She didn't want to loose Sasuke.
Her right hand grasping the ground,making her nails dirty. Hours went by when Sakura finally stopped crying.
She walked towards the ramen stand to get some food...as she neared it,a blonde haired boy came into view pigging
out on his bowl of noodles...Sakura sighed she didn't want to have to deal with Naruto right now...It would just make
her feel worse than she already did. She quickly turned the other direction hoping that he wouldn't notice her.
Boy was she wrong...Naruto stood up and waved her over,saying something that Sakura couldn't make out...probably
because he had his mouth full of Ramen. When Naruto had swallowed the noodless he spoke.
"Hey...Sakura over here!"Naruto hollared while waving both hands over his head.
"Oh...sniff...hi Naruto..."Stammered Sakura.
When Sakura neared the table that Naruto was at she seated herself across from him.
She never looked Naruto in the face...Sakura wanted to be left alone. Naruto seemed to notice something and he put down
his bowl of ramen...and cleared his throat.
"Sakura whats wrong...?"Asked Naruto.
"No...nothing..."Lied Sakura.
"There has to be something wrong...Did that jerk...Sasuke have anything to do with this?"Asked Naruto.
Sakura sighed and decided to just get out and tell him the truth.
"Sasuke left Konoha..."Sakura said nearly crying again.
"What!"Naruto said in disbelief.
"He left...What an idiot"
Sakura couldn't take it any longer,the more she thought about the situation the more she
wanted to cry her eyes out. She couldn't hold it in anymore...Sakura broke...she began to cry.
Naruto comforted her...hugging her and telling her that it would be okay.
Sakura cried on Naruto's shoulder until there was a big wet spot from her tears.
Naruto patted her on the back and walked her home...When they reached Sakura's front door Naruto gave her
a quick hug and then he was off...back to the ramen stand...
End of Dream sequence
Sakura was drenched in sweat...having that same stupid dream everynight since
Sasuke left...replaying as she slept...She got up and prepared for for another day at
work...She worked at the hospital nursing the injured ninja's back to health.
Tsunade was like a sister to her...She was quite fond of Sakura,she was the best
healer using her chakra for bringing back energy.
Sakura dressed herself and left the house heading to work.
It had been two years since Sasuke left...She was now 16 years old and had grown to
be a beautiful young woman...Her pink hair had grown long,and now stopped below her shoulder,her eyes still
the same jade green shade...She was now at the height of 5'4 and her body had changed...She had filled out alot and
her legs were pretty long... She was now the prettiest Kunoichi in Konoha. All the guys wanted to just get a chance and
go out on a date with her. She was almost at the hospital,Sakura was yet again thinking about Sasuke...He wasn't worth
my tears...Sakura thought to herself. Neji had grabbed Sakura's arm and was looking deeply in her eyes.
"Sakura...It's been two years since he left...just move on..."Neji stated.
"I know..."Sighed Sakura.
"Then...Will you go on a date with me tonight...?"Asked Neji.
Sakura looked away she wasn't in the mood for going out...but when she saw the expression on Neji's face she gave in...
"Alright Neji...Pick me up around 6:30..."Said Sakura.
"Sure Sakura!"Said Neji with a huge smile on his face.
He let go of Sakura's arm and let her on her way.
Sakura thought about the date with Neji and how she felt towards him.
He was the coolest guy in Konoha since Sasuke had gone...He was handsom and brave
not to mention strong...
She thought about Neji and if he would try to give her a good night kiss?
When she reached work Tsunade showed her to where the first patient was.
Sakura walked through door number 4 where a man around the same age was lying on the hospital bed awaiting
the nurse...He had a few wounds on his stomach and bruises all over his body...She placed her hands on the man's chest
and let some chakra out when he got his strength back,Sakura bandaged his open wounds and sent another nurse in to
look after him until noon. By the time work was over Sakura had healed at least 15 patients...the time was 5:30 and her
date with Neji started in an hour! Sakura ran out of the hospital and into her house,she undressed and got into the shower.
It took her fifteen minutes to shower and blow dry her hair...She looked through her closet until she found the most gorgeous
dress,it was a tourqoise,off the shoulder straps,it went just below her knees and it fit well. She looked beautiful...Sakura
found a pair of white high heels. When she got her shoes on Sakura began styling her hair...She put it in a fancy bin and let
some hair fall around her face...She got a her blue earings and a silver necklace with a diamond. She sprayed some cherry blossom
perfume on her body and a bit of hair spray to hold her hair...Neji would die...Sakura looked amazing,she would be surprised if he
didn't faint on her door steps. Sakura waited for 6:30 to come...soon after she heard her door bell ring. Sakura grabbed her white handbag
and ran for the door. Slowly she opened it and there stood Neji,his mouth hung open and his eyes were looking over her body.
"Wow Sakura you look great...!"Said Neji while handing sakura a beautiful corsage.
It was pink so that it would match her hair,he put it around her left wrist and she linked an arm with his...He blushed and they walked to
where Neji had made reservations,it was a huge restaraunt at the south side of Konoha. He opened the door for Sakura and the waiter
lead them both to a table for two. Neji pulled out a chair and waited till Sakura seated herself,until he took his seat..."He was such a
gentlemen to her..."Thought Sakura. "Oh no!she liked Neji...more as a friend"
She blushed at the thought but quickly shook it off. Neji asked what she wanted to order,she told him trout and a glass of red wine...Neji
ordered the same thing and they ate in silence.
"Sakura...thank you for going out with me..."Said Neji.
"Neji...I wanted to go with you...because I care about you..."Replied Sakura.
When they had finished their dinner Neji lead Sakura home...when they reached the front door Neji bid his good bye and started to walk back to his home. Sakura stopped him and pulled him into an embrace...Neji hugged her back and then he tilted her chin up so they were inches apart...Sakura blushed and then slowly got closer until her soft lips were on Neji's...He was happy...and kissed her right back,this time more passionatly...His hands were placed on her hips and hers on Neji's chest. They both didn't notice that someone in the shadows was watching them...the only word the person spoke were...
"Sakura Haruno..."