Disclaimer: the word itself.. says it all..
YOUR SMILE
..your smile.. its all i've been ever waiting for...
warning: im not good at writing.. this fic sucks.. i think? please do tell me what you think.. criticisms and all are accepted with open hands.
Chapter II :
"Sakura! Sakura!"
a deeply worried voice said as he tapped Sakura's cheeks. Beads of sweat were sliding down her pale face. Her eyes remained shut and she was trembling slightly. Deep worry etched on the face of the lad who seemed to know Sakura. He brought his hand to Sakura's forehead and felt her temperature. It was normal.
'Then, why would she be trembling? She isn't supposed to be!'
Performing some seals he placed two fingers on her forehead and allowed his chakra to flow through it. He then lifted Sakura's body up and placed her back on bed in a more comfortable position. Taking out a small case from his backpack, he took the vial, which contained pills, the color of violets. Taking one out he placed the pill on Sakura's lips and let her swallow it. After which, he saw her throat move, seeming to gulp in something.
Then, ever so slowly her eyes fluttered open and emerald clashed with amethyst. Sakura blinked, and her eyes widened. 'What is HE doing here?' The stranger smirked on her reaction and a light chuckle escaped from his lips. Sakura stared at him in wonder and shock.
"Long time no see... Sakura." He said.
She just stared at him. Disbelief. Worry. Happiness. Shock. Mirrored in her doll like features. Her mouth was partially opened, as if confused, and ready to ask a question. The lad sighed at this and he took a seat on Sakura's bed. The rosette kunoichi's emerald orbs remained intact on his. He brought his hand to her cheeks and cupped her face. Staring deeply into her eyes. He said…
"Sakura… you broke your promise."
At the mention of such words, the said Kunoichi just stared at him. Tears slowly forming on the corner of her eyes. Not being able to hold it, she shut her eyes and allowed the tears to flow. The lad frowned at this and wiped the tears with his thumb. But still, it didn't stop. Getting annoyed, he sighed..
"Sakura.. will you stop crying? Its.. What the—"
He stiffened when he felt slender arms wrap around him. Looking down at the rosette shinobi sobbing on his chest. His eyes softened and he slowly rubbed her back, calming her.
"Hush… Its alright. Don't cry now.." he whispered.
But still, Sakura continued to cry on him. He felt his shirt getting soaked by her tears. Sighing, he took hold of Sakura's shoulders and lightly moved their bodies apart. He sighed yet again and stared her deeply in the eye.
"You know, I hate to see you cry. You get me?"
Sakura bit her lower lip and nodded. Trying to stop her tears all to no avail. She sobbed again. He sighed, for the nth time and massaged his left temple.
"Know what? If you don't stop crying… you'll become as ugly as an old hag. You don't like that.. Don't you?"
A small smile tugged at Sakura's pale lips and she chuckled. Jabbing his chest lightly, she smiled even more.
"See? You look better smiling! Quit frowning okay? Your like an ugly hag!"
Sakura laughed and she brushed her tears away. Smiling, she replied.
"You haven't changed… Seiji.." " I did change! I'm more handsome now! " Seiji replied, grinning. " How conceited!" Sakura said, jabbing him in the chest.. again. "Ow! Just admit it!" "Ha-Ha! Never in a million years!" she replied, crossing her arms. "Hn. you can never deny that!" "Yeah right! Seiji? What time is it?" she asked hesitantly. Eyes full of worry. "ahm.. 11:15? I guess?" "11:15! IM AWFULLY LATE! NOOOO!" sakura shrieked. S "…?" " Seiji! I've got to freshen up! I'll be back in a minute!"
She hurriedly replied, dashing towards the bathroom. Shutting the door behind her. Seiji stared at her then at the closed mahogany door. His smile was swept off his handsome face and deep worry was etched on it now.
'Sakura.. How long will you be able to keep it?…
…How long.. will you be able to handle it?'
Sakura ran towards the bathroom door, finding herself inside, she slammed the door shut. Slightly panting, she winced as she felt the familiar pain in hr chest. Breathing heavily, she leaned against the closed door, and felt herself slide down towards the cold tiles below. Beads of sweat traveled down her chin. She fumbled over the sink and with all her might reached over towards the medicine cabinet.
Feeling the familiar object, she tried to reach it with her fingers, and the said pack tumbled down the pastel green tiles. Taking the syringe, she inserted it in a clear vial, which held a bluish-green solution inside. She then placed the tip of the syringe in her arm and bit her lower lip as she felt the sharp needle penetrate her skin with the liquid slowly flowing with her blood. Taking out the syringe, she allowed her body to limp on the tiled bathroom floor… breathing heavily, she smile as she felt the pain go away. And in a soft whisper.. she uttered..
"Gomenasai.. Seiji.." and she closed her eyes.
'I cant keep my promise…'
"YOSH! Ten-Ten! You can do it! " Defeat Hyuuga Neji!" Lee yelled. He was doing his nice guy pose and his teeth shone with gleaming stars.
Ten-Ten shook her head and smiled, Neji, remained as stoic as ever and was now in a fighting stance before her. Ten-Ten, seeing this, took on her fighting stance, too.
Then, without any warning, Neji charged at her. He kicked and punched and Ten-Ten had a hard time keeping up since he was pretty good in taijutso, though, not as good as Lee. Ten-Ten thought of something else. 'Since Neji is good in taijutso, I count counter his with my own. I better try some other tactics… AH! A kawarimi! I hope it does the trick!' she thought.
Neji threw kunais and shurikens towards her. Being a weapon mistress, she easily dodged the flying projectiles. But, another kunai was aimed at her and it was too late for her to dodge. Bringing her arms in defense position, Ten-Ten shut her eyes. Lee's eyes widened as he saw the kunai pierce Ten-Ten's arms.
"Ten-Ten!" Lee yelled.
Neji's eye squinted. 'I thought she was gonna dodge it!' Just then, Lee was about to run towards Tne-Ten's aid, when, she suddenly turned into a log and the real one appeared behind Neji, bringing a kunai to his neck, smirking she whispered.
"Gotcha!"
Neji smirked. "Think again.." he said. He then disappeared and reappeared behind Ten-Ten and delivered a powerful punch on her back sending her crashing towards a massive cherry-blossom tree. The petals rained on her like pink snow, and they mesmerized Ten-Ten. Being lost in her thoughts, she forgot her fight with Neji until she felt a clod metal against her neck.
"Always stay alert." A husky voice said.
Ten-ten sighed and raised her hands up as a sign of defeat. Neji retreated back and palced his weapons back on his holster. Walking back towards Lee and his sensei Maito, Gai. Neji stopped dead on his tracks as a loud voice echoed just a few blocks away. The voice clearly belonging to a certain blond named, Uzumaki Naruto.
Author's note:
here goes chapter II.. thanks for the reviews! I never thought i'd get one! im so glad i had three! thank you very much! please do tell me what you think about this story.. constructive, positive, negative, destructive.. any form of criticism is alright with me! I'd be gald enough to know someone, atleast, read this fic of mine.
Please do tell me any mistake that you've noticed in this chapter. I'd be more than glad to change it. Thank you once again for the previous people who reviewed! It meant a lot!
ayesha
p.s. take good care all of you! If you have time to spare.. please do review.. thanks!
