Soooo sorry, you guys. took me forever to update. But promise no more delays. If you like my story you should just send me some reviews to help keep writing. Thank you all. Enjoy it! I know I did.
I opened my eyes and shrugged, shaking away the cruel dreams. My heart beats were too fast, and my lungs inhaled and exhaled like crazy. It didn't seem to have enough amount of oxygen. I've had it with never ending agony of the feeling of losing her. I see her face on everyone's body. I wish I could forget, or do anything just to soothe away the pain. I looked around, breathless, searching for some water to humid my dry throat. I was surprised to see Ino sleeping on the chair next to my bed, laying her head down on my pillow. Her face almost touched mine as I turned around. I paused there for a minute to gaze at her angel like face. The light was so faint, but I could almost swear that the girl beside me was Sakura. I reached out and touched her blond hair, and gently placed my lips on her forehead smelling the delightful scent of her. Then I printed a kiss there.
"Sasuke…" Ino whispered in her sleep, and hugged my neck forcing my lips to stay there brushing her forehead. For some reason I loved the way she said my name, how her hot skin touched my neck. For a minute everything in my mind faded, there was nothing there but her. I regained myself again, and escaped from her embrace to get on my feet and get some water.
The morning sun's warmth felt so good on my skin. The birds singing tunes made me energetic as they sang the "new day" melody. It has been a while since I came back to Konoha. I was really glad that nothing about the village changed. Except for the giant martyrs' statue in the middle of the town, that had so many names. Her name was the third name on the right, "Haruno Sakura". 'No, Sasuke, don't think about her now. Leave it for your sleepless nights' I had to shake those thoughts before I get consumed by depression for the whole day. I stretched letting out a small yawn, and swiftly got on my feet headed to the bath room. The shower was so refreshing, it helped me to push away all thoughts of her and focus on how good the hot water felt. I paused for a minute as I heard the door knock. I turned off the water, wrapped a towel around my waist, and went downstairs. "Good morning, Sasuke-kun!" Ino enthusiastic tone drifted off at the end sentence. I noticed her staring at me "Umm… Morning" I was soaked and my hair dripped on the floor. I felt kind of awkward with her staring like that "What is it that you need?" Ino blushed and stumbled on her own words. "Umm… I-I just c-came to see how're you doing? Does the wound still hurt?"
"Nah, I'm a fast healer. It's barely a small cut now"
"Well, that's great. I shouldn't be worried anymore, then" She sounded relieved. This made me wonder.
"Why do you care so much? I mean, we're not even teammates" My question made her nervous that her face turned red. And her reply was taking so long "What a poor manner of me to let you stand here. Come in, Ino-san" That seemed like the only thing that I could say to end that uncomfortable silence. Ino seemed hesitant. "No, I'd better be going. I-I don't think it's a good idea. I-I'm late" She was starring again. "B-but a cup of tea would be really nice of you, Sasuke-kun" her face lit up as she said the last statement. "Alright, then. Please, come in" I ushered her toward the living room. "Make yourself at home" then I excused myself up stairs to put on some clothes. "Idiot. Don't you go around inviting girls in. Idiot. She even stares a lot" I talked to myself in frustration as I pulled on a black sweater.
"So tasty. Thank you" Ino said after taking a long sip. "No problem" I sat all the way across the coach. It was awkward all over again. "I have something for you, Sasuke-kun" Ino was looking at the floor, hiding her expression. "It's the real reason I came down here"
"What is it?" The silver object in Ino's palm caught my attention.
"It's Sakura's" Ino looked up at me and offered me a silver necklace "She treasured this necklace, and I want you to have it"
"Umm… N-no, I can't" Having a part of her here with me all the time would sure make me suffer. " I-I think her family should have it. O-or you should keep it, I guess" I sounded desperate. I didn't want another thing to remind me of mourning her. Sakura, I'm sorry. But every time I think of you, I picture your bloody corpse between my hands. Sakura, the delightful rose turned weathered.
"But Sasuke" Ino's hand nudged my arm, forcing back my attention "It has your name on it" The necklace was heart shaped with 'Sasuke' on the back of it.
That surprised me for sure. I took the necklace, examined it carefully flipping it from side to side. I half smiled when I saw my name. Foolish Sakura, obsessing over me like that. I'm going to cherish this for life as well. Sakura, Thank you for this over whelming love that I surely don't deserve. "Thank you, Ino-san" I said after a long pause of silence.
Ino came closer, placed her hand on mine. "You're so welcome, Sasuke" she had that lovely expression on her face as if trying to soothe me, and she smiled sending warmth to my heart. She looked up with her deep blue eyes and stared right into mine, and whisper "Everything is going to be fine". Her face was getting closer, closer… I closed my eyes, and tried to hush the screaming what-the-hell-are-you-doing thoughts. Our lips touched, and the world was a good place for me again. Everything made sense now with her cherry lips embracing mine. Everything perfectly fits right in place. She pushed herself even closer to me, forcing her lips harshly against mine. My heart went crazy, trying to beat its way outside my chest. I pulled away for a moment to gasp a breath. She was all over me again. Her kiss felt like morphine to my pain. I felt guilty for not wanting it to stop, for once in months I didn't feel entirely broken. I was completely distracted, that I forgot about the necklace in my hand. The necklace fell to the floor. Sakura! There was silence for a moment, as the necklace hit the floor.
"Maybe you should leave for now" I pushed her away, avoiding looking at her. I didn't want to see her reaction as I rejected her.
"I-I'm really sorry. I don't know what have gotten into me. Please, Sasuke, don't hate me." She said looking up at me with her wet blue eyes. "The truth is I've always loved you. Sakura is my friend… I shouldn't… but I'm sure she wants you to be happy" her tone was more confident at the last part.
"I'm really honored, Ino-san," I was on my feet now "But there's only Sakura in here" I pointed at my heart "And here" I pointed at my head. "That must sound cheesy" I sourly smiled gazing at the floor, then looked at her "But it's true".
"Well, she's lucky" she paused eyeing me carefully, "Now you have it, Sasuke. I love you" she half smiled. Her smile was broken, as if she was pitying herself for her cliché confession "I always did, always will. I'm sorry. I know that I don't have the right to." She looked down; ashamed of the words that just came out of her mouth, "I'm sorry" she kept on saying, and her eyes started raining that flawless face of hers.
I hated seeing her like that. I really did. "C'mon, don't cry" I was hesitant for a moment not knowing how to handle such a situation. Umm… should I comfort her? Bring some tissues maybe? Is it okay to comfort her? I felt like touching her was such a taboo, that I shouldn't… "Hey look at me" she looked up at me, with such a breath-taking glittery blue eyes that made me stumble on words "D-don't be sad. Just don't. I hate seeing you like this".
"Thank you for your concern" she wiped off her tears and she was serious now "I should get going now" she stood up walking her way out. "See you later" she faked smile, before closing the door after herself.
"well, that went well" I informed myself. "I guess".
WILL keep on updating real soon.