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Chapter 6: Confessions are Made

"We know how to speak our feelings, people say that makes us weak. But then again, so says the people who die old maids and bachelors."

"Wakey, wakey, Sasu-chan!" he heard a voice say.

His eyes shot open as events of last night appeared in his head, he quickly sat up and faced his teammate. Sakura smiled, "Sorry about last night. I just didn't think that you were with Naruto when he spied on us yesterday. So I just kinda reacted on instinct and knocked you out, intead of torturing you."

How wrong she was.

She bent down so they were on eye level. "And, sorry. No diary for you, Sasu-chan!"

His eyes twitched. Sasu-chan?!

How cute!

Who knew my conscience was gay?

HEY!

Sasuke glared at her, "S-Sasu-chan?"

She just smirked and patted his head, "It's a joke, Sasuke." But then she went closer to Sasuke's face, "Unless, of course, you want the -kun back?"

He backed away from the close proximity and glared at her, "It's better without any honorific... or shortcut." His cheeks turning a bit pink from how he could already feel her breath on his face.

Sakura could only giggle. "I never believed a day would come wherein you were the blushing because of me!"

Damn.

Hahahaha! That's what's you get for calling me gay, you retard!

Sakura raised an eyebrow, "Ne, Sasuke," she held out her hand, "Truce? I didn't mean it when I called you teme and argued with you... okay, maybe I did, but it was just for all those names you called me like weak, annoying..." she frowned, "Makes me not want to make peace with you anymore, best you shake my hand now before I change my mind."

He shook hands with her, "Truce."

Yes! Another step to developing a love life-

"Shut up."

Sakura's eyes widened, "Excuse me?!"

He sighed, "I didn't mean you."

"Then who?"

Sasuke merely pointed to his head.

Sakura beamed, completely understanding what he meant. "Right after the potion incident I did some research on people with two minds, and majority say that it was their conscience speaking! So that must mean you're denying something!" she smiled and nudged him with her elbow, "You can tell me, Sasuke, I can keep a secret!"

I like her already!

I thought you already did?

Want me to be the one to tell her-

No.

You still haven't learned that we are complete opposites?

Sakura's eyes slightly widened, his eyes sort of changed, like it became more peaceful and happy.

His conscience took over, Sak, the real Sasuke's too chicken to admit it.

He looked up at her, "I deny the fact that I l-"

But then they heard a thud and faced the blonde who was now in the room.

"NARUTO!"

Stupid Naruto!

Stupid dobe!

And then, time practically stopped.

I can hear and see you! inner Sakura said as she glanced at an exact copy of Sasuke.

This is... weird, the conscience of Sasuke said, glancing at the girl that was black and white with the words 'inner Sakura' on her forehead.

And you know what the best part is?

What?

Sakura-chan and Sasuke-kun can't hear us!

Great! And I was so close to finding out one of Sasuke's secrets! Sakura exclaimed in her mind.

Sasuke, on the other hand, let out a sigh of relief, To think Naruto would be the one saving me.

Naruto faced the two, "You two are hours late! Kakashi-sensei is already at the training grounds! We have to hurry up!"

Sakura glared at her, "How did you get in here?"

The blonde pointed at the balcony, with the sliding window open, "Through there. But we have to get going now! Kakashi-sensei might actually punish you two for being later than him!"

The world they were in was a dark place, no walls or even floor... like every other mind.

Inner Sakura was pacing, How to bring those two together?

The conscience of Sasuke just sat down cross legged, We can just take over and tell them.

No way! If you're going to hear the truth, it shouldn't be forced! That's just... wrong! inner Sakura replied. But then an actual light bulb appeared atop her head. I've got it!

Sakura continued throwing shuriken at the target, Why is it so... quiet?

"Hey Sakura-chan! Can I join you?!"

Okay, maybe not too quiet... She smiled, "Sure, Naruto."

I thought you said it wouldn't be forced? the conscience of Sasuke asked her.

Inner Sakura just rolled her eyes, We're not forcing them to confess to each other, we're just forcing the things to happen to create the setting in which they confess to each other!

You mean you?

... You could help you know!

Inner Sakura was trying to take over Kakashi's mind, she has yet to realize that his mind isn't exactly one of the most... pure.

Almost! she said, concentrating hard.

He closed his eyes as well and concentrated in breaking into Kakashi's mind.

And they succeeded. Cha! inner exclaimed hugging her companion. Then they began.

Kakashi lowered his book and faced his team, "Before we leave, why don't we have a sparring session? I'll be with Naruto, and you two, Sasuke and Sakura, will be partners. Come on, Naruto." Then he dragged the blonde boy away.

Sakura frowned, "That was... sudden."

Sasuke looked at where their sensei and teammate once were. "Something seems off."

"You too, huh? I have a feeling... that's it's too quiet..."

...

Yup, definitely quiet.

But then Sakura's eyes widened and she faced Sasuke with a grin. "Before we spar, mind telling me what you were trying to deny?"

He glared at her.

"I like you."

Come on, just a little longer until Kakashi and Naruto are further away! inner Sakura said, as she was still in Kakashi's mind, making him bring the blonde far away.

But then thoughts about his certain 'book' finally reached the part of the mind where they were in.

The two minds quickly returned to their bodies... after being scarred for life.

Sakura's eyes widened, "W-What?"

"Don't make me repeat myself," he replied.

"Uh..."

"Did you expect me to blush and stammer?" he asked.

She shrugged, "You have a point. I mean it is you we are talking about... I... um, like you too, Sasuke."

And then they felt a hit to their head.

Wooh! That was one heck of a ride!

Sakura's eye widened, Inner? That you?

Sasuke scowled, I thought you'd be gone longer.

The conscience of Sasuke just scoffed. Yeah, you see that's why no one likes you. But look, you're finally alone with Sakura!

Confess to him! Confess to her!

I did. I did.

The two minds practically fainted... one more than the other.

Sakura smiled, "Well, good to know that's off my chest. Spar time?"

"Aa," then he got into his fighting stance, as well as she.

Damn it! We missed it!

But no response came from the consciousness of Sasuke.

And Sasuke's thoughts seemed to have been singular, Guess the denying part is gone.

Inner Sakura frowned, Just when I thought I'd find a real mind friend instead of some demon one.

Kyuu-kun and Shuka-chan are too mean.

Sakura was about to enter the flower shop but then froze. I can't ask advice from Ino-pig!

Why not?

She still likes Sasuke!

Doubt Tenten has experience... as well as Hinata. Who are you going to ask? Okaa-san?

Okaa-san doesn't know anything about romance.

She married someone and gave birth to you.

Did you forget? It was an arranged marriage.

Right... what about Hokage-sama?

No way am I going to go to some drunkard for advice!

Anko-sensei?

Unless you want the whole village to know within hours.

... Moegi or Hanabi?

Inner, they're kids.

Um...

But then Sakura snapped her fingers, Kurenai-sensei!

... I helped.

Inner was met with a rolling of eyes.

"K-Kurenai-sensei?" Sakura asked, as she saw her at a dango shop.

Kurenai looked up and smile, "Ah, Sakura, what is it?"

"I need some... advice."

She frowned, "Why can't you ask your mother?"

"It isn't in her areas of expertise, and it would be kinda... weird," Sakura told her.

Kurenai's eyes widened at the realization and motioned for Sakura to sit, she obeyed quietly. She put her chin on her hands, "So, who's the lucky boy? Sasuke?"

Sakura just sighed and nodded, "Yeah. I mean, he said he liked me."

"Well then, go for it."

"And I told him I liked him back."

Kurenai raised an eyebrow, "You did?"

"So does this mean... we're supposed to date or something?" she asked timidly.

She sighed, "Sasuke is one of those boys that are strange when it comes to relationships... Usually right after or right before boys ask the girls out, they confess. He didn't ask you at all?"

"No."

Kurenai frowned but then glanced at Sakura, "Perhaps you should wait until your hair returns to normal before you ask him out. If he isn't going to make the first move, you should."

Sakura grabbed a lock of her shocking hair and looked at it in disgust.

I knew my hair had more negative traits than embarrasment.

They arrived at the bridge as usual, but there was a tense silence.

Naruto gulped and looked at his two teammates, "Did you two get into a fight or something?"

He was met with silence.

The blonde crossed his fingers, Please! Come early Kakashi-sensei!

He came hours later than usual.

Naruto and Sakura faced him with a glare, "You're late!"

"Yes well, I got a mission for you-"

"Li-" but Sakura quickly covered Naruto's mouth.

Kakashi just grinned beneath his mask and continued, "Best you meet up with Hokage-sama. I won't be with you, but I believe it's in the Country of Tea, something about protecting a runner in a race."

They began heading towards the Country of Tea but then they heard a rustling in the bushes. The three got their kunais, and out came three rogue ninja, one for each of them.

Sasuke got rid of his easily, and Naruto was close to finishing his off. But Sakura, unluckily, got the leader of the small group, who was thrice her size. He was about to strike her, and before Sasuke could defend her, Naruto got in between the two.

He got a large cut on his shoulder. "Naruto!" Sakura exclaimed, grabbing him as he was about to fall. Meanwhile, Sasuke got rid of the two ninja quickly. They entered a small clearing and Sakura got out some medicine and bandages.

Naruto just grinned, "It's alright, Sakura-chan! T-This is nothing!" But then he winced.

Sakura just glared at him and placed the ointment then the bandages, "Just shut up, Naruto." Then she stood up, "I'll get some herbs so it'll heal quicker, I saw some on the way here." Naruto just nodded, but Sasuke followed her.

Sakura picked up the plant but before she could join them she leaned on one of the trees, tears threatening to spill over. Sasuke appeared in front of her. "It wasn't your fault," he quickly said.

She looked down, "Naruto was hurt because of me." She sighed, "I've always been weak, even if I don't fantasize over you anymore, that didn't change anything."

"Then you better get strong."

Her eyes slightly widened and she faced him, "What?"

"Get stronger." He said in a serious tone. "I know you can. If the dobe can do it, you can do it better."

She smiled, "That was sweet, Sasuke."

Sasuke just looked away, "Don't expect it to happen again."

But before he could walk away Sakura grabbed his face and placed her lips on his.

A/N:

Not exactly one of the best chapters in the story... but at least, unlike before, I didn't put 'I love you'. Puh-leese. I wonder what I was thinking when I put that in, I mean it's Sasuke we're talking about.

Though I'm not saying Sakura doesn't love him! :P

So, yeah, review please!

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