Chapter : Sasuke

Her life had changed so much in the past week.

Sasuke and her had become friends!

But now he was leaving.

The tournament was over, and they had sent him on a misson by himself. Kakashi was his guide.

" I wonder why they want him to go by himself. At least Kakashi-sensei will be going with him. Maybe he won't get hurt..."

Sakura looked around the room that had been her home for the past week.

It saddened her that she had to leave. She had had a great time here. Even though there were some really scary parts.

I can't belive Kakashi-sensei did that to us".She thought. She shook her head, and smiled. It was kind of funny now.

She got up,and started to pack.

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He walked down the path toward where he was supposed to meet Kakashi-sensei.

He was thinking about what had happened.

Flashback:

Sasuke entered the room.

" Hi Sasuke"! said Sakura.

That made him sadder.

" What's wrong"? asked Sakura.

He looked up at her.

" I've been sent on a mission. By myself. You can't come".

He said, and looked down.

" What"?

" You heard me! You can't come! I'm going on a mission, and you can't come"! He cried out.

He calapsed on the floor, and buried his hands in his face. He felt like he was going to cry. But he couldn't cry. He wouldn't.

" But we're a team, they can't just seperate us if there is a mission". She said.

" Well they did. I'm sorry".

" It's not your fault". said Sakura

" I'll see you when you come back".

" But I might not come back". He said

" Don't say that! You'll come back"! Your not leaving me". She fell to her knees.

A tear fell down her cheek.

He looked at her. He was sure a tear would escape. He tried holding back.

" Your right. I'll come back, and I'll see you in a few days". He said, and got up.

She got up.

" I need you to keep my suitecase with you. I can't take it with me". He said.

" O.k." said Sakura.

" I'll see you". She said with a weak smile.

" See you". He said.

Then he walked out.

Outside he sat against he building, and shead one tear.

End Flashback.

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He put his hand in his pocket.

He took out paper. On the paper was their photographs.

They had taken them at the mall on their day off.

He sat down on asmall boulder.

He smiled, and a tear landed on Sakura's face.

He put his elbows on his knees, and leaned his head on his folded hands.

He thought.

Then he decided what he would do.

He ran to meet Kakashi.

" Kakashi-sensei". he said out of breath. He leaned on his knees.

" What"? said Kakashi.

" I have to do something". He said

" What is it"?

" I can't say, but it is really important. I wanted to get your permission first".

" Well I guess you can".

"Thanks"! he said with a smile. And he ran off.

" Just be back soon"! Kakashi called after him.

" I wonder what he needs to do so badly"?

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Sakura had just finished packing.

Then he burst through the door.

" Sasuke"! She said in suprise.

He ran up to her took hold of her arms, and pulled her close, and then kissed her!

I was a short passionate kiss.

He pulled away. She was still stunned,and just stood there frozen.

" I love you". He said in a low voice.

" Sasuke"... was all Sakura could say.

" I love you too". She said finally.

He smiled.

" I had to tell you before I left. I wanted you to know incase I didn't come back". said Sasuke

" Well now you have to come back"! said Sakura.

They laughed a little laugh that made them both feel better.

" I told Kakashi-sensei I would be right back. I have to go". said Sasuke.

" See you when you come back". said Sakura, and smiled.

" See you". He said with a smile.

Then he left.

She whirled around , and landed on her bed.

" I had my first kiss, with Sasuke"!

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His smile still lingered in her mind.