This chapter is a bit more serious than the first two,but I plan to make it funnier later on.Enjoy!
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Sakura wore her usual clothes today.She was sure as hell not going to dress up for a traitor.However,she couldn't lie to herself and say that she had no lingering feelings towards the Uchiha.It was just the fact that over the time she managed to get rid of her childishness,and therefore she had no desire whatsoever to pounce him like she used to do.She still thought he considered her annoying.So why not prove him wrong?The kunoichi decided that this time,she's going to be as cold and emotionless as possible.
Uchiha Sasuke was in the meanwhile removing the 'keep away' tape from the Uchiha gates.He wished to see this place lively,he wanted to hear people's voices,to smell the pleasant scent of riceballs in the market...He remembered his childhood,his clan,his parents,his brother as he used to be in his kind and compasionate days...What happened to all of that?What happened to you,Itachi?Sasuke turned around to see a familiar face.The corners of his mouth turned upwards to form a small,yet existant smile.
"Uchiha."Sakura walked to stop right in front of the dark young man.
Sasuke's smile disappeared when he felt the harsh tone she used,but he remained silent and gave her a simple nod."Well,you seem to be doing well.I'm doing great in case you wonder.",the kunoichi said,avoiding his dark gaze.
He turned his eyes away from her slender form,and made a couple of steps.He was now standing behind her,his back turned to hers."I'm sorry Sakura.I know I was selfish"
"Hn."Sakura chuckled when she imitated his trademark all-answer.She always wanted to show him what it felt like to receive such an answer.
"Sakura.Are you copying me?".The Uchiha heir glared at her mischievously,and walked through the gate that was marked with his family crest."You coming or what?".
Pink-haired girl was standing in the Uchiha's domain now.She felt a maelstrom of emotions whirling inside of her.She wondered what his childhood might have been like.What would it feel like to lose your entire family?She shuddered at this thought.Suddenly,while looking at this scenery,she felt a new kind of understanding for her teammate.
"There's a reason why I called only you,Sakura."The girl turned to his deep,yet quiet voice.It was the same voice that used to send chills down her spine,yet now,it sounded different,sad.Sasuke had to admit that she was the prettiest thing he'd ever seen,hell,he never really thought she'd turn out this beautiful.Or strong for that matter.
"Why did you apologise,Sasuke?"The spiky haired man turned.
"Where's the kun"
"Ask Orochimaru."He bowed his head to this answer.
"Sakura...You must really hate me now"
"I don't hate you.I can't hate anyone.That's not the way I work Sasuke"
Sakura didn't even look at him once during this exchange.He knew that,even though he was busy cleaning.Sakura just stared at the wall with the Uchiha crests painted on it.After a moment of silence,Sakura felt a hand grasp one of her own and pull her a bit further to the right.Placing her palm at one of the crests,Sasuke whispered something that made her heart resonate in her chest."This sign was painted when I was born"
Sakura's palm was still on the wall,despite the fact that Sasuke had already resumed his work.She felt the rough cold wall with her fingertips for a silent moment,and then she continued her chores too.
It was late afternoon when he told her that the work was done for today.She was going to leave but once more his hand grasped hers."I need to talk to you Sakura.Please."
Sakura quietly followed the dark prodigy into the unknown parts of the Uchiha district.He seemed to want her to follow,and she did so without him telling her to do so.There was now some silent kind of understanding between the two.In the short journey,none uttered a single word,as if not to break the spell of the moment.
"We'll stop right on.",Sasuke pointed his finger towards the docks.
The sun was setting and the water was in shades of red and pink,shades that for some reason reminded him of Sakura's hair.He silently contemplated this new gentle feeling owerwhelming him,before he pulled her hand once more so she would sit next to him.
"This is where I came to think when I was a kid"
Sakura was listening,but she dared not to say a word,afraid that he might be hurt or offended if she asked anything about his family.He continued.
"You see,my father taught me how to use my fire jutsus right here at this docks"
"Wow.I'm sorry.I can't really even begin to understand how you must feel."Sasuke stared at her.
"It's alright.I'm not alone."It was now Sakura's turn to stare at him.
"Or am I?Sakura-chan"
The kunoichi gasped.Did he just say what she tought he said?She couldn't help but smile at this.Sasuke rose to his full hight and stretched an arm for her,which she hesitantly took.
"Hey Sakura-chan.If I do something for you,will you give me something?".Sakura chuckled and looked at him with mischief in her eyes.
"Don't know.Maybe if I feel like it."
Uchiha Sasuke took a few steps,stopping at the edge of the docks."Then this is for you"
Abruptly filling his lungs with air,the raven-haired boy smirked in his own trademark fashion,"PHOENIX FLOWER NO JUTSU"
The flames engulfing the skies reflected in the emerald eyes of a very shocked kunoichi.It was only then she realised that Sasuke was back.Back into her life.
"Did you take a good look?That was just for you,and no one else."Sasuke said with a smirk gracing his handsome features.
"I did...",was all she was able to say.He laughed out loud for her to hear.She blinked in wonder.
"So I want my kun back."
She walked behind a silent young man once again.He was following her home this time.His hands were in his pocket,and Sakura finally noticed that he wore the same kind of clothes with the Uchiha emblem that he used to wear as a member of team 7.It brought back nice memories.Everything was back the way it was,and that felt damn good for both of them.As they parted at his gates,she told him that she'll come back with Naruto tomorrow to help him out.He nodded at this suggestion.Sakura turned to leave and walked a bit until he did the same.When she realised he had his back turned to her,she loudly said:
"See you tomorrow,Sasuke-kun!"
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Chapter 3,done.Next chapter I think I'll do some jealous Sasuke.What do you think,I'd like some suggestions...so,please review!