Much to Sakura's surprise, Sasuke was still standing by the cherry tree. She put on her best smile and walked over to him.
Sasuke had his head down, long bangs covering his...shimmering face? Sakura...I'm so sorry. How many times do I have to say it?
"Sasuke-kun," a feminine voice squeaked from behind the off-guarded Uchiha.
Sasuke turned around and saw Sakura. He looked at her emotionlessly, yet his eyes showed pain and sadness. "Sakura."
Sakura gasped. "Sasuke-kun...you're crying." She looked at him somberly. What's wrong with him? This is the first time I ever saw him cry. "What's wrong?"
Sasuke, hearing her words, noticed the moisture on his cheeks. He touched his left cheek and mumbled, "For the first time in nine years...I'm crying." He looked away and whispered, "Sakura...I'm sorry."
"Sasuke-kun, you told me that at least two or three times now." Sakura blushed a bit and said, "I forgive you...with all my heart."
Sasuke turned to look at her and smiled. This was the first time in nine years also that he smiled. A pure, genuine smile! "Sakura...thank you."
Sakura was shocked at his smile, yet his words reminded her of his departure from Konoha five years ago. She decided to ignore it. Tears streamed down her face as she laughed, "Sasuke-kun! You're smiling! You're actually smiling!" Hold it in, Sakura. You're not going to confess!
"It's the first time for everything for me," he laughed. Laughed?
Sakura couldn't hold herself back anymore. Without thinking, she launched herself at him and hugged him like there was no tomorrow. "Oh Sasuke-kun! Now you're laughing!" She buried her face on the crook of his neck. "I missed you! Why did you have to leave me alone?" So much for holding that part in.
Sasuke smiled again. Maybe it's time I tell her.He answered calmly, "I...wanted power and revenge...and to protect you and Naruto from Itachi."
Sakura pulled back and asked, "What?"
"Itachi wanted the power of the Nine-tailed Fox, which is Naruto. And I figured that if Naruto was captured, you'd go after him and get killed along your journey. Naruto would follow the same fate. Itachi's a merciless killer. That's why I killed him...along withOrochimaru. Orochimaru wanted to live in my body."He lowered his head. "But the truth was...that I didn't want to leave you and Naruto. You guys were my only friends."
"Sasuke-kun..."
Sasuke looked up at Sakura, only to have his lips meet with hers in a kiss. What the? He was very surprised. Nevertheless, he returned her gentle kiss.
Sakura was surprised at her own actions. Why the heck did I kiss him? Oh well...at least I won't say- The two pulled apart and looked at each other. "I love you." Damn!
Sasuke grinned. "I know." He gave her a peck on the lips. "I love you, too."
Sakura smiled. So much for not confessing.
Okay...this is sort ofoff topic but...
Have you noticed that Sonic and Amy are similar to Sasuke andSakura? Connections: Sonic and Sasuke are blue, both are fast, and have two pink girls chasing after them. Amy and Sakura have pink hair, both have green eyes, and are in love with blue fast guys.
Hm...just noticed.
