Another songfic… inspired by "Never Alone" by the Barlow Girls.

Disclaimer: I don't own the song or the characters.

A/N: Sort of a sequel to "When the Rain Falls". Sakura feels lost and alone after Sasuke dies, but she realizes that she's never alone…

Italics are the lyrics to the song.

Never Alone

Her feet seemed to have a mind of their own as they walked down the familiar, worn path underneath the cherry blossom trees. The pale pink petals caught in her smooth hair, and her jade green eyes held a shadow… a memory, caught within the depths.

"Sasuke…" Sakura whispered gently, taking a blossom in her hand. She ran her finger over it softly. "I still remember."

Never Alone

I waited for you today

Sakura would always be waiting. She was a beautiful kunoichi; she was tall, slender, bright green eyes and supple lips always in a grin. But behind that smile there was a terrible, painful longing.

But you didn't show, no, no, no

Although deep within her heart, she knew Sasuke would never show up again at her door with a teasing smirk gracing his lips, she just couldn't believe he was really…

I needed you today

…gone. She needed him, you could see it in her eyes. The playful sparkle was gone, gone, gone.

So… where did you go?

"Somewhere you cannot follow Sakura."

You told me to call; you said you'd be there

That promise… how was she so naive to believe it? A single tear trickled down her cheek, and she whispered, "No one can always be here for me; I can't take anyone for granted, 'cause there's no guarantee…"

And though I haven't seen you, are you still there?

No. Sasuke's gone. Gone. "I hate that word!" Sakura cried helplessly, kicking at a stone. It bounced down the path and disappeared into the grass.

I cried out with no reply.

"Sasuke," Sakura whispered, beginning to cry. Her only answer was the wind blowing in the trees.

And I can't feel you by my side.

Gone. He can't come back.

So I'll hold tight to what I know.

Sakura bit her lip, and wiped away the tears. "Y-your promise, Sasuke-kun…"

"Remember me when the rain falls," he had said.

"I'll remember you," Sakura said gently, and continued down the path.

You're here and I'm never alone.

Never Alone

Heading to the Uchiha mansion was now a habit, something she had to do each day. It gave her comfort. Strength.

"Three years…" Sakura sighed, looking at the sky. "Three years and Konoha has already forgotten him."

Plip. Plip. Plip. A light, soothing sprinkle misted over the world, and tiny beads of water caught on Sakura's eyelashes.

"I'm remembering you Sasuke!" the kunoichi called, her tears disappearing. "I'm not alone, and I have never been alone! You're here always…"

Never Alone

The End.

Remember, flames are for arsonists!

-- -Hikari