A/N: Thank you once again for all those wonderful reviews I received and sorry this chapter took so long. I know you must hate me but I really am sorry. Anyway please enjoy and review.

Disclaimer: Last time I checked I did not own Naruto in anyway.

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Previously

She unwrapped her arms from his neck and pulled back a little so their faces were inches apart. She could feel his breath and had a sudden urge to kiss him. But she resisted the urge, like she had so many times before.

But before she could pull away any further Sasuke bent forward and softly captured her lips with his, softly kissing her.

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Impulse

Sakura stood their shocked; it was all she could do. Was Sasuke actually kissing her or was she dreaming again? Could this actually really be happening, right here and right now? Was all her hopes actually coming true at last or was it just a spur of the moment, an impulse on Sasuke's behalf.

Slowly all doubt left her mind as she started to respond, moving her lips against his and closing her eyes until she felt them break off. She looked at him, confusion written all over her face. He blinked at her then turned on his heal and walked away, leaving her standing alone and wondering whether that just happened or not.

"He just kissed us, yay go us" he inner cried.

"Yeah but obviously he didn't mean to"

"So what does that matter?"

"It matter's a lot actually"

"Why? Hell he kissed us girl"

"Yes but he didn't mean to"

"So?"

"So obviously he didn't want to"

"Yeah so?"

"Which means he doesn't like us?"

"Huh………damm"

"Yeah I know, god I'm so confused"

"Maybe he did mean it he just panicked"

"I doubt it"

"Well their must be a reason for it"

"Maybe?"

"I reckon he acted on his desire then panicked and took off"

"I don't"

"Yeah but I do"

"Yes but argh what do we do?"

"We chase after him and make him explain"

"I can't do that"

"Yeah you can"

"I can't and I won't"

"Aww why?"

"Cause I said so" Sakura told herself. "I'm just going to play it cool and if he acts like it never happened then I will to"

"Spoil sport"

"It's best for everyone. I will not loose a friend over this, I just wont."

That said Sakura turned and headed for home, dreading tomorrow while desperately hoping that the kiss meant something to Sasuke at least. There was just so many things she wanted to know, so many answers he was denying her and this just added to them.

'Oh Sasuke what are we going to do with you?'

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Just as she had predicted the following day Sasuke paid no attention to her whatsoever and completely ignored her and what had happened. Sakura didn't mention the kiss to anyone yet she couldn't help but feel that Sasuke was avoiding her. It was so awkward that by Friday night she was so glad that she didn't have to see him until Monday.

Sighing she spent Friday night shopping with the girls. Ino had practically begged her and Sakura needing to get out had agreed. Hinata had also come along, after some convincing, and poor Tenten had been forcibly dragged by her friends and was now sitting outside the dressing rooms looking extremely annoyed while Ino and Hinata tried things on and Sakura went back and forth fetching things for them.

"What do you think" Hinata asked coming out in something both Ino and Sakura had chosen for her. Instead of her usual T-shirts and long sleeve tops she was wearing a lavender singlet tope which hugged her curves and tight fitting dark blue jeans.

"Wow Hinata you look amazing" Sakura told her.

"Yeah you look hot, I defiantly recommend you buying that" Ino said.

"You think so?"

"Yes I do" Sakura replied. "And personally I think Naruto will love it"

"Yeah one thing first" Ino said as she brought out a come and a purple hair clip and quickly did something to her hair making her look stunning.

"Perfect" Ino happily told her.

"It actually looks good Hinata" Tenten complemented and they all smiled. It was rare for Tenten to give fashion advice. Ino looked about to say something but stopped. Tenten had denied trying anything on, preferring to stay with her baggy black cargoes and t-shirt.

Hinata grinned at her friend as she disappeared back into the change room while Ino looked at her other friend.

"You know Tenten I would love to see you in something girly, with your hair out"

"Yeah I'm sure you would" Tenten replied.

"Well promise me when I have my party you will dress up nicely and well girly"

"What party?" Tenten asked.

"My parents are going away so I'm having a party, then you and the other girls and guys are sleeping over" Ino explained.

"It sounds awesome"

"That it does" Sakura agreed.

"Yes and you can only come Tenten if you look neat and nice"

"Fine" Tenten sighed though secretly she liked the idea. She wasn't one for dressing up but once wouldn't hurt.

"I can't wait" Hinata called.

"Yep are you buying that" Ino asked from her change room.

"I want to, but I doubt Neji will like it" she replied.

"Yeah what does he like" Ino muttered as she came back out wearing a new skirt and getting a nod of approval from Sakura before disappearing again.

"Yes but I…" Hinata stopped their as Ino sighed.

"Hey if he doesn't like it bad luck, it's your life" Ino said.

"You look great Hinata and you shouldn't worry about what he says" Sakura exclaimed.

"Yeah besides if he says anything then just let me deal with him" Tenten added.

Hinata walked out and nodded.

"Ok I will buy it" she declared as Ino bounced out with various clothes on her arms.

"Yay now lets pay before you change your mind" the laughing she grabbed her wrist and pulled her out. Tenten stayed behind looking at her new friend.

"You going to tell me what's wrong?" she asked.

"Huh nothing is wrong"

"Sakura you obviously have something big on your mind"

"Yeah" Sakura sighed sitting down.

"Let me guess Sasuke" Sakura nodded as Tenten gave her a weak smile.

"Figured as much"

"I know everyone says I should just give up on him already but I can't. His my best friend and I care for him to much, even if his a cold unemotional barstard.

"Hey I understand" Tenten said.

"You do?"

"Yep, hey I'm dating one myself and I know it aint easy. But that doesn't mean it's not worth it and everyone needs someone right? I mean everyone needs someone to care for them and Sasuke needs you more than most. Besides he has a soft spot for you so I honestly wouldn't give up if I were you.

"Really?"

"Nope"

"Thanks" Sakura smiled. "I just don't know what to do"

"You give it time"

"I do?"

"Yes" Tenten told her. "Just go with the flow and hive it time and soon enough the opportunity will present itself"

"But what if I miss it" Sakura asked.

"Trust me" Tenten replied. "You won't"

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Naruto was half asleep as he attempted to watch his movie. It was a Saturday night and Kakashi as usual had gone out leaving the hyper active blonde to his own devices. Which wasn't the best idea but hey what's the worse he can do…..

"Huh" Naruto cried as he was woken by his mobile ringing.

"Who the hell rings me at this time of night" Naruto yelled, looking at the clock and seeing it was close to eleven at night. He was planning to leave it when he glanced at the called ID and saw it was Sasuke. The same boy who had been avoiding him and Sakura all week.

"Hello" he said as he answered it, a little curious as to why he was ringing this late.

"Hn you home dobe" Sasuke asked and Naruto frowned. His voice sounded rather weak and muffled, like he was staring himself by just talking.

"You ok teme?"

"Hn you home or not"

"Um yeah why?"

"Kakashi?"

"No why?"

"Hn good"

"Hey teme what's up, you don't sound good. Hey are you ok"

"Hn"

"Sasuke what's wrong, you sound funny"

"Hn"

"Are you alright, the truth Sasuke?"

"No" he replied before he hung up and Naruto was left sitting their confused and concerned about his friend's welfare. After all Sasuke was his brother and there was something wrong.

He was pulled from his thoughts when the doorbell rung.

"Now what?" he asked himself before remembering that Sasuke had asked if he was home. Running to the door he opened it to reveal his friend, leaning against the wall holding his head as if he was in pain.

"Hn about time" he muttered as he stepped inside, well more like stumbled inside so Naruto at first thought he was drunk before remembering that his friend never got drunk, and sat down on a nearby chair. Naruto shut the door quickly before he turned to look at him full of questions but stopped at what he saw.

"Holy crap, whet the hell" Naruto shouted as Sasuke grabbed his head.

"Not so loud baka" he hissed but Naruto couldn't help himself. His friend looked like he had just been in a rather bad fight. He had a cut on his lip and his left cheek as well as a nasty bruise along his arm and he even had a black eye.

"Teme what happened" Naruto asked as he inspected him properly. There was blood all over his face and even some coming from his head.

"Nothing" he said though Naruto could tell by his voice that he was obviously in pain.

"You didn't do them to yourself" Naruto pointed out. Sasuke didn't respond so he sighed and asked him another question.

"Why did you come here?"

"I can't go home and I…I didn't know where else to go." Sasuke admitted and Naruto grinned.

"Ill go get you something for your head" he said, watching as Sasuke held his head firmly and knowing this was a sign he had a bad headache. Naruto looked through the cabinets for the medication then grabbed a glass of water and walked back to the lounge.

"Teme" he cried as he entered it only to see his friend passed pout on the floor.

"Shit what do I do" he panicked. He couldn't take him to the hospital because he knew Sasuke hated that place and refused to be anywhere near it. He would hate him if he brought him their.

"Sakura" he muttered as he came to his decision. Sakura had done first aid training and she would defiantly know what to do. Grabbing his friend he put Sasuke's arm around his shoulder and slowly began dragging him to Sakura's house. Luckily it was close by.

"What are we going to do with you teme" he muttered.

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Sakura was half asleep when the door bell woke her up. She opened it to reveal Naruto supporting a passed out Sasuke.

"What happened?" She demanded as she led them inside and Naruto placed Sasuke on the lounge chair.

"I don't know he just turned up at my house like that" Naruto replied as Sakura looked at him. He started to move then opened his eyes as the two looked down at him.

"Ok Naruto get an ice pack from the fridge and a tea towel to wrap it in" Sakura ordered as she sat down next to Sasuke to inspect his wounds.

"Grab the first aid kit to" she yelled as Sasuke looked at her.

"What did you do to yourself" she muttered, acting like his mother. Naruto came back and handed her the ice pack. She placed it over his black eye and looked at him firmly.

"Now hold it their and I don't care if it hurts" She said as Sasuke nodded and did as he was told. Naruto watched as his friend opened up the first aid kit and pulled out a cloth and applied some sort of liquid to it. She then began dabbing it on his cuts.

"This will sting for a bit but we need to stop them getting infected" she explained as she began applying it before bandaging them up. She then sat back a little as Naruto sat opposite them.

"Now are you going to tell us what happened" Naruto asked as Sasuke sighed.

"Come on Sasuke you need to tell us" Sakura told him.

'If you get me something for my head" he muttered. Naruto nodded and disappeared into the kitchen as Sakura helped him sit up. Naruto came back and gave him the tablet which he gratefully took.

"Now talk" he demanded as Sasuke nodded.

"I got into a fight" he muttered as Sakura nodded.

"We can see that, but why?"

"I wanted answers and he wouldn't give them to me. He only confirmed my suspicions before his friends showed up"

"What did you want answers for?" Sakura asked as Sasuke closed his eyes.

"I wanted to know whet he knew regarding the car accident" he told them as Naruto frowned.

"What do you mean, are you talking about the one that killed you're…" he trailed off as Sasuke nodded.

"But Sasuke it was, well it was an accident" Naruto told him as Sasuke shook his head.

"That's what I thought" Sasuke muttered.

"But now" Sakura said as Sasuke opened his eyes and looked at her.

"Now I know it wasn't an accident, it was deliberate"

"But that means" Naruto began but he stopped.

"It means someone murdered my family" Sasuke said through gritted teeth.

"But who would do that?" Sakura asked.

"I don't know" Sasuke replied. "But I'm going to find out"

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