Disclaimer:I still don't own Naruto, and I never will.Because Masashi Kishimoto hasn't given it to me, and I don't think he ever willcries
Oh well, on with the story, cause I'm sure you don't want to hear what I have to say about my life and blah blah blah...
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"So, Itachi and Fishy-san have a mission today?"I ask as Deidara and I walk to the kitchen."Mhhmm."He replies."..How long are they going to be gone?"I ask.He puts his finger to his chin and looks up, trying to remember."...I'd say about...a week, un."He said and looked back to me.I nod.
"What are we having for breakfast, Sakura-chan?"He asks as I open the fridge.I shrugg."What do you want?"I ask.He beams at me."Pancakes!"He says.I smile back."Okay, pancakes it is then."I say and get out the ingrediants.
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I only first realize that Itachi doesn't eat enough as he only gets one pancake, and Kisame gets five, Deidara gets six, and the others usually get about three to five.Actually, Itachi isn't that healthy at all.You can tell by the lines under his eyes that he doesn't get enough sleep, and he doesn't eat enough.Probably less than me, though you would think otherwise since I look very unhealthy, and well, he doesn't.
I'm not going to say anything, though.He most likely wont listen.You seem to care a lot about him, Outer.I blush lightly, but I just look down trying to cover it.'I'm a medic, it's my job to make sure my patients are healthy.'Well, you're doing a very good job.'...Shut up, Inner.'
Once the pancakes are gone, Itachi and Kisame prepare to leave for their mission.Itachi walks to the stairs.I follow."Good luck."I say.I glances at me, but doesn't reply.An uncomfortable silence follows.Well, uncomfortable for me, at least."So...you'll be back in a week?"I ask.He nods.
Shortly, Kisame is there and they start to head up the stairs.As I watch Itachi's figure, I say without thinking, "Be careful, Itachi-san."My eyes widen at my words, Itachi glances at me with amusement."...And Kisame-san!"I say quickly.Kisame chuckles and looks at me."Close save, kunoichi."And they leave.
"Are you gonna miss him?"I jump at the sound of Deidara's voice.I turn around and glare at him as he laughs.I throw a punch, he dodges and appears in front of the wall on my right, still laughing.I throw another punch, he barely gets out in time, and I punch the wall, creating a small crater.
He finally stops, now realizing how serious I am."Okay, okay, I'm sorry, Sakura-chan."He says and puts his hands up.I smirk.But I then yelp when my arms are pinned against the wall, and a dangerous gleam twinkles in Deidara's eye."C'mon, did you think I was that afraid, un?"He says.
He moves closer, a blush spreads across my cheeks.I close my eyes as his face comes closer.But he doesn't kiss me, instead his lips move to my ear."Got'cha."He says and lets go.I blush out of embarassment this time and glare.He laughs and runs away as I throw shurikan at him.
I clench my fists.I hate it when he teases me.I sigh...You are gonna miss him, aren't you?Inner Sakura says, refering to Itachi.'Shut up and go away.'I reply and head back to Itachi's room to take a shower.My mind wanders back to Konoha.Naruto...Kakashi...Ino...Tsunade...Sasuke...My tears fall with the water that trickles down my body and my sobs are drowned out by the noise of the shower.
I shake my head, still sobbing.I clench my fists.Why can't I just forget about Konoha?Why can't I forget how friendly Naruto was, or how wise Kakashi was, or how Ino was competitive and still a great friend, or how Tsunade was such a great mentor and friend?Why can't I forget about how Sasuke broke my heart?
Because it's a scar on my heart forever.And this scar will probably never heal...
As I step out of the shower and wrap a towel around me, my heart is no longer yearning for my old friends, but is now beating with rage.Rage against Sasuke.Rage that will only be directed at Sasuke, forever.But my body thinks otherwise as it starts to shake.He will never love me back...But you don't care anymore, remember?!That's why you're working for the Akatsuki because you hate him now!You work with Itachi just to prove how much you despise him!Inner Sakura brings me to realization.
I smile bitterly.She's right.I get dressed and head down to the living room, where Hidan and Kakazu are bickering.I roll my eyes.I notice that one of Hidans' arms are not attached to his body.The reason is, most likely, Kakazu.I'm still amazed that Hidan has immortality.Well, I'm sure there's away to kill him, but I guess no one knows how yet...
Hidan is the first one to acknowledge me.He opens his mouth to say something, but I quickly walk away, not wanting to get in the middle of their fight.I look at a clock hanging on one of the walls.Usually, I would be training with Itachi, but I guess I need to find someone else to train with for the mean time.
I knock on Sasori's bedroom door.He doesn't answer, so I open the door and peek inside.He seems to be engrossed with working on one of his puppets, so I get ready to shut the door."What?"He asks, stopping me from leaving."...I need another training partner since Itachi is on a mission..."I say quietly.He nods."I'll be with you in a second."He replies."Okay...I'll be at the training grounds."With that, I shut the door.
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So far, I've dodge all of Sasori's needles, but I haven't gotten close enough to attack yet.He's wearing his puppet, Hiroku, right now.I'm already out of breath after the fourth round of needles.Sasori then uses his tail to swing at me.I dodge.This goes on for about half an hour before I throw rather large kunai at him.
He blocks them with his tail as get close enough to punch him.I'm suprised that it's just a shadow-clone though.I squeal as Sasori appears and the point of his tail is at my neck.I try to back up, but luck isn't on my side today, as I feel my back against a tree.Is he going to kill me?He doesn't; his tail is back to his side and no longer at my throat.
That's right; he is just a sparring partner, not an enemy."Impressive."He says.The training is over as he starts to walk away."Thank you, Sasori-san."I say as I walk beside of him.He nods.
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I make miso soup for dinner."Looks delicious, Sakura-chan."Deidara comments.I don't reply."...Are you still mad at me for what happened earlier, un?"He asks.I don't reply.I frowns."Hmph!"He says and walks to the table.Once everyone is at the table, I put the soup in front of them.
I yank on Diedara's ponytail as I put his soup down.He glares at me.I smile gently, showing that I forgive you.His eye softens and he starts to eat.This time, I put as much soup into my bowl as I can.I don't want Deidara to worry about my health anymore.I hope Itachi is eating enough...
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The night seems a lot colder when I lie on this bed alone.I've already gotten used to a warm bed, but I guess there are going to be a lot of times when it's cold.Now that Itachi's not in this bed, sleeping beside of me, the covers don't keep as warm.I'd rather not even sleep on a bed as long as I could feel Itachi's body heat against me-WAIT!I did not just think that!!Yes you did...Inner Sakura says slyly.I blush a deep shade of red.
I try to push the thought aside, but my mind still lingers on Itachi.It's strange when he's not here.I haven't been seperated from him since I became the Akatsuki's medic, but now...I feel lonely, again.I feel the same loneliness I felt when Sasuke went to Orochimaru...It's only been hours since Itachi left, but if feels longer.I didn't think I needed Itachi here just to get some sleep but...As I close my eyes and try to get some sleep, a thought is spoken."I hope you're okay, Itachi..."
I've always needed time on my own
I never thought I'd need you there when I cried
And the days feel like years when I'm alone
And the bed where you lie is made up on your side
When you walk away, I count the steps that you take
Can you see how much I need you right now?
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A/N:Chapter 5 complete!I added a clip of Avril Lavigne's song 'When You're Gone', because I thought it kinda went with the last two paragraphs...Anyways, PLEASE REVIEW!If you do I'll give you a cookie:)