Disclamier: I do not own Naruto so don't forget it . The oly thing I do own is well the plot but none of the characters only the ones I make up So don't forget it.

O.k I was asked if there is still hope for Iruka. I don't know maybe? I can't say silly people. We'll just have to wait and see. Anywho. Enjoy the next chapter. Oh I'mthinking of changing the title just ta let you know.

The wind blew suddenly it was damp and chill. Sakura shivered slightly and made her way towards team 7's usual training area. " Is everyone here?" Kakashi looked up from his Make Out Paradise magazine and shrugged gluing his eyes back at to the pages. Sakura sighed as she looked around hersel. She noticed Sasuke staring forward.she wondered to herself if he cared at all if Iruka died. But she knew better than to wonder. Sasuke was just bad at showing how he felt.

Sakura pouted placing her hands on her waste. " Dobe is missing." Sasuke stated his arms clamped tightly over his chest. " Lets just start the bell training without him." Kakashi glanced at Sasuke " Lets give him a little more time...Its not teamwork training if everyone isn't here." He placed the Make out paradise magazine in his back pocket standing up. " On second thought today wouldn't be such a good day for training." Saskura and sasuks both looked at him with a confused look.

" Sensi... Why the sudden change of mind?" Kakashi rubbed the back of his head and gave off a smile " Moments like this reminds me of Guy... How he likes to show up when I'm in the middle of my book." Sakura shook her head than growled " What are we supposed to do than?" Kakashi started to walk "Whatever you please, think of it as a day off." He waved slightly and kept walking. Sakura cool feel her inner self shout with dismay. "Damn him, just when I decided today was the day to show my movees."

Sasuke leaned against a tree. His eyes fixed on Sakura " Wouldn't happen if Dobe were around." Sakura looked at him and frowned " We can't blame him. He lost someone dear to him. Iruka was like a father to him." Sasuke closed his eyes and turned his head away in discust" I don't need to hear this, I doubt Naruto even knows what it is to have a father, he's just looking for reason to slack off." his voice seemed cold and uncaring for Narutos situation, though he refused to look Sakura in the eye. He knew better than anyone he was worried as well, but cared not to show it, and let alone let Sakura know

Sakura straight and stiff, fixed a gaze beyond him, She felt sorry for Naruto, and suddenly for all the times she mistreated him. she decided to look for Naruto and comfort him, not having the slightest idea how. I'll be going now. I see you later Sasuke." He nodded and stared forward. "If you see Dobe, tell him to stop being such a moron." Sakura payed no mind to the last statement Sasuke made, making her way back to the village.

Naruto's house

She stared up at Narutos house and took a deep breath but didn't dare let it out just yet. She knocked on his door hoping he wasn't there. The knob twisted and the door creaked opened slightly, just enough for Naruot to look outside " Sakura -chan." He paused and frowned " If this is about training I'm sorry Sakura - Chan." Sakura shook her head. " No, its not about that...I was worried about you Naruto." Narutos opened the door fully so that he was standing face to face to her. " R-Really...You Sakura -Chan?" Sakura nodded looking him in the eye. " I know I'm always mean to you but I do care about your feelings." In the inside she felt a chill, she knew she didn't mean this entirely, her heart was set for Sasuke. Naruto tousled his hair stepping aside. " You know its cold out why don't you come inside." Sakura stared at him unsure if she shoud go inside but nodded anyway, stepping inside.

Naruto offered her a seat and she sat. The wind blowing damp and chill once more, howling threw the cracks, despite window shutters tight against the cold. " I'm sorry if your still cold. Guess I need to get that window fixed. "

Sakura laughed shly and shook her head " No its fine Naruto its not to cold." She said shifting her weight in her seat.

Naruto nodded and sat down staring forward. " Why are you really here Sakura - chan?"

She glanced around his the room as if Searching for words. She than cleared her throat. "Like I said before. I'm worried about you. I came to make sure your alright."

Naruto shrugged and looked forward. " As you can see I'm fine...You don't have to be here y'know." Truthfully he wanted her there. He wanted to tell her how he felt maybe she'll listen. Now that they were there...Alone.

Sakura gathered some stregnth and stood up going over to Naruto. She suddenly wrapped her arms around his neck and hugged him " Naruto I know you hurt inside so stop being a fool and let others help you." She didn't really know what she was doing but she wanted Naruto to stop beating himself up and come out. Narutos eyes widened as he left his arms wide open " S -sakura - chan?" Sakura hugged him tighter, Naruto finally gave into the hug, hugging her back.

" Why...Why don't we get a bowl of Ramen?" Naruto pulled away and looked at her " Really? You'll go with me?" Sakura nodded looking him in the eye. " Yes Naruto. My treat." she knew he'll like the sound of that. Naruto looked at her and shook his head " No...I'll treat you..." She blinked but nodded slowly seeing a smile slowly cover his face.

Naruto moved away from Sakura and headed into his room looking for Gama - Sama. He peeked inside and sighed with annoyance " Hardly enough for a bowl." He wrinkled his nose and started searching through his drawers. "Ah! Heh heh heh. I knew I'd left some money here." He grabbed the money and stuffed it inside Gama - Sama. Heading back to Sakura. " Let's go." He said with the most cheerful voice you could imagine.

Sakua nodded " Hai!" she said with a soft smile, following Naruto outside and down the dirt path, towards the Ramen stand. She didn't know what she was doing. She really didn't want this but if it would get him out of his depression it wouldn't be so bad. Besides she was seeing him smile again. Isn't that the only thing that mattered?

Naruto sat down on one of the stools next to Sakura. Glancing at her for a moment than ordered Ramen with Beef. "Sakura -Chan what would you like?" Sakura looked at Naruto and smiled softly " I''ll have mine with chicken." The man nodded and soon handed her a bowl.

Sakura looked at Naruto as he ate. She never really seen him like this so...Happy HE had his moments but around her it was a rare sight. " I guess I could stay with him at least until he gets his mind of Iruka. We're already behind in our training because of him." She thought to herself, Was it really because of the trining she was doing this, o the fctthat she didn't want to be around him. She sighed as she let go of the thought " Naruto, how about tomorrow we train with Kakashi and Sasuke?" Naruto looked at her and nodded " Anything you want Sakura -Chan". Anything...Nauto would do anything for Sakura to keep her happy. He kept asking himself if this was really all just a dream. Sakura being nice, not a single yell coming from her mouth. "Nah" He though as he slurpped up the remainder of his Ramen.

Sakura smiled weakly and finished her Ramen standing up. " Well than Naruto what would you like to do now?"

Naruto looked at her a bit confused. "You still wanna hang out with me. Really?!"

Sakura nodded " Of course we're friends aren't we?" Naruto nodded with a smile. He didn't think twice about hanging out with her. He finally got her to notice him. He smiled as he walked down the dirt path right beside Sakura. For a moment he forgot about Iruka and all his troubles, all he could think about was: How he was finally able to be with Sakura, and spend time with her without having to plead for the attention.

The days passed and Naruto and Sakura spent them well together. It was clear that Naruto was growing more and more attracted to her. She led Naruto to believe that she was his girlfriend and nobody elses. Though he never went farther than a hug. He didn't want to ruin his chances. The only thing he found strange: Everytime Sasuke was around she'll keep her distnace. In the only time she was really sweet to him was when they were at his house or alone. Naruto wasn't the only one who noticed such behavior. Tsunade decided to figure what Sakura was up to herself.

" You called for me?" Sakura said as she first slipped her head into Tsuandes office.

"Yes. I did. Come in and have a seat." She took out a bottle of Sake from her desk and sighed deeply. " I see you and Naruto are.. How should I say this ...together?"

Sakura began to sweat. She didn't think Tsunade would think such a thing. " Of course not, What makes you think that." She laughed shly trying to cover up her nervousness.

Tsunade went to drink from the sake and was quickly stopped by her assitant. Tsunade only grumbled and turned her attention back to Sakura " Well from the looks of it you are."

"I'm only trying to cheer him up." She said lowering her head.

"Playing with his feeling isn't what I call cheering up. It looks to me , that Naruto believes you two are in a relationship." She rubbed her forehead hating to deal with this kind of thing. " Is suggest you put an end to this before feelings get hurt?'

Sakura looked at her. "How will I tell him?"

Tsunaded shook her head and rested her chin on the back of her hands. " Figure it out Sakura. Naruto has enough trouble as it is." She than smiled slightly " Your smart use that brain of yours.'

Sakura knew this was ture. But would Naruto be able to understand that she really doesn't have an interst in him. She didn't know and this really scared her.

I wouldn't wan be in Sakuras shoes right now. I wonder how Naruto would feel when she tells him. O.O Dunno... Guess you just gotta wait till Chapter 3 hee hee. Hope you liking this