Title: A Reason To Love You
Summary: Sakura's in denial over her feelings for her ex-sensei, and when he leaves on a mission, she's left to ponder quietly on her problems. But when Kakashi comes back with a surprise, Sakura may just have a chance….Kaka/Saku
(PS: I messed up on the ages for the first chapter. Please Ignore The Ages at the First Chapter)
Ages:
Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura: 18
Note: Epilogue! Arc Two is still stuck on the story board, I'm still wondering how I should….
Epilogue
" Sakura."
" Hm?"
" Promise me something. No… swear to me."
" Kakashi, what's wrong?"
" If I die, promise me…You'll live on..you won't dwell on the past."
" You won't die, Kakashi…"
" I…I can't say…We live our lives as shinobi."
" I know.."
" Promise me!"
" I promise…."
Sakura sadly smiled at that memory. She sat on top the roofs of the higher buildings near the hospital. Tsunade had ordered her to leave the hospital, she could barely heal the tiniest scratches.
The pink haired woman knew she had pushed herself to her limits, but who wouldn't?
Damn Akatsuki…
On Naruto, Sasuke, and Kakashi's way back from a successful mission, the lower ranks of Akatsuki had ambushed them. Tired as they were, Naruto boldly charged into the fight, and ended up in the hospital. Sasuke and Kakashi only got a few gashes here and there.
Thank GodBut that wasn't the only thing worrying her.
Naruto's being tracked down by the Akatsuki, for the Kyuubi.
Sasuke and Kakashi are targeted by Orochimaru for the Sharingan.
Me?
I'll be probably used to become a bargaining chip by snake bastard or the Akatsuki.
To get to my friends.
My comrades.
Kakashi.
Emerald orbs closed, Sakura pondered her conversation with Tsunade a few weeks ago.
" Sakura,
I have some news for you,"
" Hm?"
" You're in danger."
" I'm quite aware of that."
" Orochimaru's after you."
" Hm."
" Akatsuki might use you to get to Naruto."
"……………."
She snorted, the weakest link in Team Seven, she, a burden to her teammates again.
" ….What can I do?"
Sakura had pondered on her way, to get her friends out of this danger…
" You'll be risking yourself, Sakura,"
" I know."
It would mean…
" Are you sure?"
" ……….I'll think about it."
Leaving everything behind.
" I
hope you know what you're thinking, Sakura,"
" Don't worry, Tsunade-sensei."
Yes, I know what to do. Sakura declared to herself and stood up. She turned and headed to her apartment.
Next Day
" Hmm..I still need some noodles….damn Kakashi for finishing the last.." Sakura muttered, she was at the local convenient store, shopping for things.
She stopped suddenly, and glanced at the shelf she was just passing. Wearily, she closed her eyes.
Breath, Sakura! It's not what you think! Blame it on the seafood! Inner Sakura chided.
Yeah, and food poisoning that lasts for a whole week?
……………
Sakura stared at the small package on the shelf. She huffed and continued walking, before she stopped again.
Heading back, she plucked the package off the shelf and muttered darkly under her breath, heading to the cashier. " I hope I won't regret this.."
Evening-
Ohmyfuckinggod,ican'tbelievethisishappeningtome,I'mjustnineteenforheaven'ssake,whatdididotomakekamimadatme!
Sakura was in a daze, she sat on her tiled bathroom floor in her apartment. Earlier, she dropped off her groceries at Kakashi's apartment, and retreated to hers.
She glared at the package beside her.
IT'S BECAUSE OF THIS BLOODY THING!
Yet again, the only person…or thing Sakura can blame on is herself.
So much for protection. She thought wryly and fought back the blush threatening to devour her face.
Sakura got up, and threw the wrappings into the garbage can, took the small stick and placed it into a plastic bag. She pocketed it and headed to her room.
I have scrolls to write.
Kakashi dropped to his couch, he was exhausted. Coming back from a tiring mission, working on his report, visiting Naruto (still at the hospital), and going….
Dare he say it?
SHOPPING!
He mumbled. For only one thing; he told himself over and over.
Of course, he had to endure the questioning and knowing looks from the people at that particular store.
Ha.
If Sakura knew….
Kakashi chuckled into the leather of his couch and drifted off into a peaceful sleep.
" Sakura, you wanted to see me and Sasuke?" Tsunade whispered softly, the look on her apprentice meant she was serious.
The pink haired kunoichi nodded, took out the plastic bag and placed it onto her sensei's office desk. Her honey orbs widened.
" ……….."
" I know. I was stupid. I didn't use-" Sasuke snorted softly, neatly cutting Sakura off, she glared at him.
Tsunade shook her head, she'll have to talk to Kakashi after this. " Is there anything else? We'll talk about this later, Sakura."
" ……………I know what to do."
A questioning stare from Sasuke and a quirking eyebrow from Tsunade.
" You're sure?"
" Positive."
" Sakura, you're endangering your life."
" I'll be endangering everyone precious to me if I stay,"
Sasuke's eyebrow twitched, " Will anyone tell me what the hell is going on?"
The two medic-nins sighed.
" Sasuke, I'm……."
The pink haired woman sighed pitifully to herself. She had expected Sasuke's reaction.
" You're WHAT!"
Her sensei and her managed to persuade the Uchiha to agree to them. It was hard work.
" Sasuke, I still know the…..incident at the bathhouses."
" …………………….Damn."
Blackmail was sweet, Sakura concluded to herself with a sad smile, adjusting the bag filled to the brim with medical scrolls Tsunade had shoved her.
" You still need to study, I'll test your progress after you come back."
She entered her apartment, and looked at her already packed bag. Sakura donned a black cloak, slipping the hood on, and grabbed five scrolls from the coffee table.
A red string tied around one was for Sasuke, (She still had to give him one, so nobody wouldn't have suspicions.) a blue for Naruto, yellow for Tsunade-sensei, a purple one for Ino and her other friends….
The last was silver.
Kakashi.
She fought back the tears.
I'm sorry.
Sakura grabbed her bag, walked to the window. She glanced back at her apartment, sadness radiating from her emerald eyes.
I'll be back.
She leaped out. She had scrolls to deliver.
" She WHAT!" Kakashi slammed his fists on the Hokage's desk. Many surprised eyes stared at him.
" Sakura left, she had my permission." Tsunade explained softly. She had called Naruto, (the wrapped up, bandaged mummy), Sasuke, Ino, Hinata, and Kakashi for a meeting this morning.
" But…why?" Ino whispered, eyes downcast.
" She left to protect everyone." Sasuke muttered. Everyone stared at him.
Tsunade continued, " Sakura said that if she continued to stay here, she'll be endangering Kakashi, Naruto, Sasuke and the whole village."
" That's bull!" Naruto shouted, his sky blue eyes filled with mixed emotions, and shaking his bandaged fist.
" Don't worry, she'll be……..away for a few months. Sakura decided to….train." Tsunade concluded, and stared at Kakashi's dark orb for a moment.
" Dismissed,"
Hinata, Ino and Sasuke got up, and headed to the door. Naruto whimpered in protest, and sighed. He knew protesting wouldn't help, and shuffled off sadly, probably going to Ichiraku's.
Kakashi stood there, staring at the oak wood desk.
" Kakashi, she'll be back." Tsunade said. Dark orbs slowly looked up and stared at honey ones with intensity.
" I know."
" Then don't worry."
Sighing, Kakashi scratched his head before poofing off.
Tsunade's eyebrow twitched, " Doesn't anyone use the DOOR these days!"
Kakashi lazily strode down the road to the memorial stone, reading his infamous Icha Icha Violence. When he got there, he plopped onto the bench.
He sighed again, digging in his vest pocket for something. The Copy-Nin took out a small, black, velvet box. A smile.
It was because of this that put him through hell yesterday.
He still didn't know what possessed him to buy it.
Blame it on Genma.
Yes, put the blame on Genma.
He closed it and stuffed it into his pocket again.
I'll continue to wait then..
May 21...
End of Arc 1
A/N: I'm evil. I know. HAHA Lots of things will be revealed in Arc 2. Lots….
And this has finally come to an end!
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Notes:
I will be taking a break from Arc 2 for a while. And in the meantime, I'll be working on a different story. It will probably NOT be Forbidden Love though, sorry to all the people out there who wanted the next chapter. I seriously didn't expect myself continuing it, coz it was like a spur of a moment for me.
So! I'll let you pick on which stories I should start. Email me or send me a message. (It'll be mostly Kaka/Saku. XDDD)
Summer: A Long Time Ago- Sakura's a city girl. Each summer, she visits her grandmother in a nearby village called Konoha. Each summer, she dreads of the long two month vacation……..with Uchiha Sasuke. SasuSaku Humor/Romance/Drama
Hate You Not- I hate you so much, yet I don't know why. There's something missing, I can feel it. Why do you still care for me? Why do you still put up with me? KakaSaku Romance/Drama/Angst
First Impressions- Sakura's a genius, the teacher's pet at her school, and best friends with the prankster Naruto and human ice-cube Sasuke. Supposedly, all the teachers love her. Except for one. All because of a misfortunate run-in and her idiotic choice of vulgar words….KakaSaku
Humor/Romance/Drama
Ha, make your pick!