Guess that's Love
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Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.

Summary: I sprained my ankle and ended up getting dragged by Mr. Handsome to the infirmary. "If it hurts again, just say so." He said. "Ok." My heart pounded. "If I spit on it, that should get it to heal quick." Oh. That. Irritated. Me. SASUSAKU

Chapter 3

If Sasuke is nearby, I will… definitely be okay.

I went to the school's backyard to throw away some trash. I've been assigned by my sensei to do the cleaning and well, that's what I'm exactly doing. Today's not a bad day. It's Friday and school's done already. I can't wait to finish this task. I want to go home and eat so bad. I'm starving to death. Hey, I'm a growing kid. Can't really blame me.

I was about to return to the classroom when I saw my classmates doing something very suspicious… well, at least I think so. I got so curious and so, I carefully neared them, hoping not to be discovered. Here's my habit again, eavesdropping.

"Let's dump 'em here." I hear one of them say. The other two laughed. What could they be doing? I hope it's nothing serious.

"Sasuke's so annoying. That attitude of his." My eyes widened. As I took a closer look. The thing they were holding… its Sasuke's new shoes. Were they trying to throw them away?! They have no right! What could Sasuke have done to anger them like this? Taking someone's things and dumping them is such a childish thing to do. I couldn't control myself and the next thing I know, I was yelling at them.

"Hey you guys!!"

"Ack! Sakura!" one of them said.

"What are you doing with Sasuke's new shoes?!!" I glared at them. "You said you'd dump them!! What are you doing?!!" I continued, yelling out on top of my lungs.

They all gave me this annoyed look and said, "Shut up… don't be so loud."

"This has nothing to do with you." That phrase only angered me more.

"What did you say?!" I greeted my teeth and suddenly, without control, I kicked one of them.

"That hurts!!! You kicked me!!" One of them said.

"Those shoes aren't worth the bother." Another one said.

"Let's get out of here."

I stood there as I watched them run away. Then I collapsed on the ground. "Oww!!! I kicked him with my injured foot!!!" I gently massaged my aching ankle as I cursed the mischievous guys. "I forgot about my ankle…" I cried in pain.

"Sakura?" Someone called. "What are you doing here?" I turned around, only to see the concerned look etched on Naruto's face.

"Naruto-kun." I started. "These are Sasuke's shoes… the shoes he saved his allowance to buy." I gave it to him.

"I definitely never forgive… I cried. "Anyone.. who hurts Sasuke." Naruto put his arms around me. I guess to comfort me. I'm so happy that even with my ugly tear-streaked face, someone will still be beside me. I couldn't help but cry and cry. It might have sounded so childish but I really couldn't help it. I love Sasuke.

I was doing a peaceful assignment with Ino in a vacant class until…

SLAM!

Who the heck did that?! I almost died in heart attack.

"SAKURA!" Someone yelled out. I turned around, only to see Sasuke, staring at me with a mad looking face.

"Sasuke… what is it?" I asked but continued anyway. "You scared me."

"These shoes… you," He started.

"Oh, oh. Yes, those. I know. And?" I scratched my head as he walked toward me. I got so nervous; I didn't even know if what I just said made sense. Sasuke then showed me his shoes. Naruto-kun must've told him.

Sasuke made a scary look. "Don't ever do that stuff for me. I hate it." He yelled at me. I was so shocked. I stared at him with a scared looking face. Only to receive an angered looking one before he turned his back to me and walked away.

"What's the matter with Sasuke?" Ino curiously asked. I simply ignored her and just thought about my own selfishness. I ran out of the class room, wanting to be alone.

I continuously walked through the corridor until my ankle started hurting again. "Ow. It's getting worse." I said.

My mind finally stopped thinking about Sasuke and so, I decided to go back to class. As I entered the classroom, I saw Sasuke, leaning against the window. I don't know why but I could feel my tears welling up. All the things that happened just rushed inside my mind—so much for thinking I'd forget it.

"Sakura." He softly called. Hearing him say my name made me so devastated. Is he going to yell at me again? Or is he finally going to beat me up?

"Sasuke…" I whispered.

"Sorry, earlier… I was too harsh." Too shocked, it took me a whole minute to realize that Uchiha Sasuke just apologized to me. "But see," He continued. "Isn't Naruto the one you like?" My eyes widened.

"What?!" I asked out of the blue.

"If you keep minding about me when he's around… he won't notice how you feel." He said. Sasuke… Where did he get that idea? This is a very big misunderstanding. Why is making his own conclusions???

"Sorry to keep you waiting… I kinda forgot." A voice from behind me said. I turned around, only to see the blonde haired best friend of the love of my life… Naruto.

"Oh hey, Sakura-chan." He greeted. "Did I interrupt something?" He then asked, looking at Sasuke and I back and forth.

"Then… I'm going." Sasuke said, walking away.

"Hey, Sasuke." Naruto called, only to be ignored by his only best friend.

"Oww!" Again, my ankle started aching.

"Wa-wait, Sasuke!" I called out, running to him despite my aching ankle. Sasuke turned around and asked, "What are you doing?"

"Wait for me!" I cried out… literally.

"What?!"

I stopped on my tracks, panting. "I.." now's the time. "really…" If I don't say it, it will only become a wasted chance. "care about you." Sasuke gave me a shocked look. Is he going to be mad at me? A confession like this… it's so embarrassing. But I don't care. I'd do anything... just to be with him.

"You're always taking care of me…" I continued. "So I also want to take care of you."

"Huh?" was his only reply.

"I'm going back first." said Naruto. "Wow, you're really dense." He murmured before taking off.

"Please don't leave me behind or say that you hate me." I said, staring at Sasuke with my pleading eyes.

"…"

"I don't hate you." He stated. "So, don't fight with guys and don't just hold it all in." He continued. "Because it's dangerous." So after all, he knew what really happened during that time. I couldn't help but cry in happiness as he said those words. I couldn't help but to fall for him even more. Then all of the sudden, Sasuke pulled me into a hug. "Sasuke, I love you." My mouth uncontrollably emitted as I hugged him back.

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Sasuke and I decided to walk home together after all what happened. I'm really happy that finally, I got the guy I like.

… and I'm never letting go. I grinned as I tightened the grip of my fingers in out intertwined hands.

"Stop grinning like that." He said.

"Like what?" I said. "You're the one making me grin." He didn't say anything after that. The both of us just continued walking until I stopped.

"It's Sakurazaka." I said.

"I want a kiss." I demanded, standing against the railing of the Sakurazaka bridge.

"No way." He said. "What if someone sees us?"

"They won't." I annoyed him.

"What's with you?" He asked. "Let's go!" I pulled him accidentally putting too much weight on my injured foot. I forgot about it again.

"Oww." I said as I tried standing up straight.

"Hey, what are you doing? Be careful… stupid." Sasuke said, helping me stand up. I was so concerned about my aching foot until I realized that our faces were in a very close proximity and all I can remember was that my lips was captured by his.

It was heaven.

THE END!