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Chapter 3: Mixed Feelings

Naruto hummed to himself as they walked. Despite the fact that they were leaving Konoha, he still felt good. Last night, Sakura didn't want to stop walking, but after a while, she got tired of Naruto's constant complaining. She didn't talk to him much after that, but this morning, she was her cheerful self again. It was as if they never left the village. But then again, she probably would have been hanging around Sasuke. Naruto thought about this. He smiled. He was the one with Sakura, not that Uchia bastard. Just him and Sakura. Traveling together. Suddenly Naruto frowned. He hadn't thought of it before, but he had no idea where they were going.

"Sakura-chan?"

"Hm?" was her response.

"Um…do you mind telling me where we're going?"

Sakura froze. What was she going to tell Naruto? He might freak out by her response, but he had to know.

"I….I really…don't know"

Naruto stared at her. Sakura looked down. She was expecting screaming and cursing, but Naruto started to….laugh.

He hugged her. "That's okay. We'll figure something out." He held her a little longer before letting her go. Sakura was a bit disappointed. She wanted Naruto to hold her longer. It felt good to have someone return her love. She smiled.

Cheerfully she replied "Alright, lets go."

Sasuke was having an awful time. He scowled. He had no idea where they are, and they've been gone for awhile, so they could have been far away by now. Why did he want them so badly? Was he mad, upset, or possibly even jealous? 'No' he said to himself 'I'm definitely not jealous. Not at Naruto or Sakura. I'm not jealous, but I have to find them and bring them back. No matter what.'

The day went by with mostly talking or walking in silence, until Sakura decided that they should stop for the night. They gathered wood and set up their tent. After a light supper, Naruto announced that Sakura should go sleep, and that he'll take first watch. Sakura slowly climbed into the tent, and whispered goodnight. Sleep was slow to come, but it eventually did.

(Sakura's Dream)

Sakura was standing in a empty room. A single light bulb hanging from the ceiling, swinging back and forth, casting shadows against the walls. Something brushed against her arm, and she heard a voice.

"You're mine cherry blossom" the voice hissed into her ear. Sakura spun around and found Sasuke standing behind her. Normally she would have been happy, but this seemed like a nightmare. He stepped forward, and she stepped back, only to be backed into the wall. He came closer to her. She screamed. She screamed for help. She screamed ….for Naruto. His lips were now inches away from her, the space between them quickly disappearing.

Sakura woke up panting, and drenched in sweat. Taking a moment to calm down, she decided that she would sit outside for a while. Getting out of the tent, she sat next to Naruto, who didn't seem surprised that she woke up.

"Did you sleep well?" he asked her.

"No," she confessed "I had a nightmare about Sasuke" She didn't want to go into details about her dream. She brought her legs up to her chest, and rested her chin on her knee. Naruto was a bit hurt about what she said, but he hid his feelings with a smile. He looked up at the night sky, and after a while he asked Sakura, "Do you….do you still like Sasuke?"

Silence fell between the two. Sakura acted as if she didn't hear Naruto. She stared at the fire they had made. Flames danced over the burning logs, and the heat would make the wood crackle every few minutes. Finally she replied "I don't know. I think I do, but I keep having other feelings. Feelings that I'm not sure about." Sakura looked up at Naruto. She smiled. "To tell you the truth, I'm kind of glad you came with me." She wrapped her arms around his neck, and pressed her lips against his. Naruto was a bit surprised by her actions, but he decided he might as well enjoy it. He slowly wrapped his arms around her waist. The pair was oblivious to every thing around them, and they didn't notice Sasuke appearing.

Kiminaru: So that's chapter three.

Naruto: I'm so happy! (passes out)

Kiminaru: OMG! Naruto! Are you okay? Say something! Anything! Please!

Sakura: (Talking to Sasuke) That dream was awful! Why did you have to be so scary?

Sasuke: …….

Sakura: Hey, are you jealous?

Sasuke: What! I'm not jealous! Who said that! This is crazy! (Looks down and twiddles fingers)

Kiminaru: Hey! Help me here! Sasuke, get some water! Sakura, help me get him up!

Sakura: Any ways, please review.

Kiminaru: Sakura! HELP!