Disclaimer:Masashi Kishimoto owns Naruto, so it makes perfect sense that I don't.
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I stirred slightly, and opened my emerald eyes. I looked up to the face of my lover, Itachi. He was still yet to awake. My head was on his bare chest, my hands wrapped around one of his. I smile as the memories from last night fill my mind. I try to sit up, and groan as I feel an intense pain between my legs. Itachi just had to be so rough...
I swing my legs over the edge, and start to put on my panties. I'm so happy that Itachi excepted my love, but I can't help but wonder-is it love or lust? I know I love him, but... what if Itachi doesn't? So hot... Inner Sakura thought in a daze. I pull on my pants and shirt. I look back to Itachi, a frown adorning my face. Itachi...
I crawl over him and trace his hard jaw with my pointer finger. So perfect... I gasp as a hand grasps my wrist. Itachi's eyes open, and I freeze. His other hand snakes to my head, pulling it down so his lips meet mine. He releases his grip, and I crawl off of him without a word, looking a bit guilty.
"S-sorry to waken you, Itachi-san." I say quietly. "Sakura." He says sternly. I don't turn to look at him. "Don't call me that. Just call me 'Itachi'." He adds. I nod. "Yes, Itachi." I say and stand, trying to ignore the pain. Why am I so timid? It's not like we're strangers. But... he's acting cold, again.
I lower my head as I pull my cloak out of the closet. I gasp slightly as Itachi's hands circle around my waist, now fully clothed. "Is something wrong, Sakura?" He asks, a ting of worry in his voice. I stay silent for a moment. "...Lust or love?" I whisper. I didn't expect him to reply, or even understand, but he did anyways.
"Emotions such as love make shinobi weak. Love just gets in the way." Tears fill my eyes. I bow my head. I'm suprised when his grip only tightens. "But how is one supposed to ignore such a strong feeling, if you've already experienced it?" I lift my head suddenly and my eyes widen. He releases his grip and I turn around to look him in the eye.
"I love you."I say hoarsly. I'm scared that he wont reply, as the minutes tick by. Finally, sound comes from his lips. "As I do you." I smile happily and embrace him. Shannaro! I release him, and as I begin to speak, his lips capture mine. I wimper but kiss him with as much passion all the same.
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After Itachi, Kisame, and I eat breakfast, Zetsu appears. "The Leader needs to see Itachi-san and Sakura-san." Itachi nods, and Zetsu disappears into the ground. I look to Itachi in confusion. "Umm...why do you think Leader needs to see us?" I ask. What if he knows that we're in love and that he's gonna kill us!? "We're most likely going on a mission." He says. My eyes widen. "B-but I'm just your medic..." I say.
"You signed in blood that you would do whatever Leader wishes." He said in his usual monotone voice. I sigh quietly and nod. Once we get to our destination, Leader is already waiting. Itachi and I slightly bow. "You two are going on a mission to Konohagature. You are to collect a scroll." I tense. The Leader hands him a scroll that probably says something about what the scroll looks like and where it is. Itachi nods, and turns to leave, I follow.
"...Itachi...I don't-"
"You have no choice, Sakura. I'm sorry."
"..."
"..."
"...Are you okay with going back to... going back there?"
"It doesn't matter. I still must do it."
I nod, though he can't see it. "We leave in two hours." He says. "Okay." I say quietly. We go back to our room, and I quickly go into the bathroom. I turn on the shower, and sit on the floor. The sound of the water hitting the floor drowns out my sobs. I bury my head in my hands, not even trying to stop the tears from falling. Tsunade, Kakashi, Ino, Naruto, Sasuke...
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So far, we've been traveling for about two hours. My feet are sore by now, and fatigue washes over my body. But I'm not going to tell Itachi to slow down or stop or anything... "Are you tired, Sakura?" He asks from ahead. I shake my head. "Not really, Itachi." I reply.
After about three more hours of travel, I see the familiar gates of Konoha. Tears formed in her eyes, threatening to fall but I wouldn't cry, I promised this to myself. Itachi stopped at the gates, two gaurds already standing there. Itachi lifted the brim of his hat and looked them in the eyes. They fainted.
Before Itachi walked into Konoha, I grabbed his hand with both of mine. He glances at me. "...Please... if we run into someone... don't kill them." I pleaded. He didn't reply, but continued to walk. I let go of his hand. I hung my head low as we stealthily walked in the shadows.
"I can't promise you anything, Sakura. But I can promise that I wont kill anyone unless absolutely nessisary." He said quietly. "Thanks." I replied with a small smile.
We are going to the Hokage's tower, the scroll in there. I'm going to distract Tsunade, so Itachi can go in and get the scroll. Then I'm supposed to knock her out, and then leave with Itachi. I just hope my emotions don't get in the way...
Now, we're in front of the door of Tsunade's office. Itachi and nod to eachother, and Itachi disappears. I form some hand seals, and then my old outfit is on, and not my Akatsuki cloak, or the hat. I hesitate before knocking on the door. "Come in." Came Tsunade's voice. My heart ached slightly at hearing it. I opened the door, and she turned to me. Her eyes widen, and she sat down her sake.
"S-Sakura?" She whispered as she stood. I smiled lightly at her. "It's me, Tsunade-shishou." I say quietly. Tears fill her eyes, before she blinks to stop them from falling. "Where...?" She trailed off as she walked torwards me. "I'll tell you everything, but can we talk somewhere else?" I say, trying to stop my voice from cracking.
She blinks, then nods. We walk down the hallway, staying silent. Once I think we're at a long enough distance to where Tsunade wont sense Itachi's presence, I stop. She does too and stares at me intently. "How long has it been? Two weeks?" I say. She nods. "Sakura, where were you for that long? The whole village was shocked and I knew immediatly that something was wrong when you didn't attend your wedding."
I nod. "I..." I start. "I couldn't marry Sasuke. Not then. Not now. He doesn't love me, so I ran away to clear my head. I never imagined I would stay away for more than a day, and I'm sorry I didn't leave you a note, or something, Tsunade-shishou." I say, trying to sound as convincing as possible. And besides, it wasn't all a lie. I'll never marry Sasuke...
She nods and smiles a little. I smile back. Itachi must be done by now... "I'm sorry, Tsunade." I say. She raises her eyebrow at this, and then I'm behind her. She gasps, but before she can turn around, I knock her unconsicious. I sit her upright against the wall, and finally I let a few tears fall.
"I'm gald I could speak to you once more, on friendly terms at least..." I whisper, even though I know she can't hear me. I wipe my tears away, transform into my Akatsuki outfit and cloak, then disappear, leaving only the ghost of my old self behind.
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Itachi and I are on our way out of Konoha, My form hidden behind Itachi's. He has the scroll inside his cloak. "Nicely done, Sakura." He compliments. I smile. "Thank you, Itachi." I say sweetly. He turns his head and smiles at me. I blush and feel the familiar feeling of butterflies in my stomach. He turns his gaze back in front of him.
Itachi stops. Why? "Itachi." Spat a familiar voice. I step out from behind Itachi and see my childhood crush, Uchiha Sasuke. My eyes widen. Sasuke clenches his fists and his eyes narrow. He activates Chidori, and charges at us.I look up to Itachi, he doesn't move.I look back to Sasuke, then Itachi again.
At the last minute, Itachi picks me up bridal-style and teleports to a tree.He's still holding me. I almost gasp as I remember this is exactly what happened in my dream. No...Sasuke then charges again, we barely dodge.Tears form in my eyes.Is he trying to kill me, too?"S-SASUKE!"I cry out.He glances at me.
"Shut your mouth, you pathetic excuse for a kunoichi."He spat out."NOW DIE!"He screams and charges at us again. No! I wont let Itachi get killed! Itachi dodges, and I wiggle out of his grasp. As Sasuke teleports in front of me, I kick him in the gut before he can attack.
He falls to the ground. I clench my fists in anger. How dare he try to hurt me or Itachi! I pull out a kantana, and look at Itachi. He doesn't move. "Don't worry, Itachi." I say before I turn my attention back to the now standing Sasuke. "Stop, Haruno." He says as he approaches us. I look at him with horror but keep my gaurd up.
Sasuke glares. "I gave you a chance to live, and you didn't take it.Why?Is it because you're stupid?"He says harshly. I start to shake, but with anger this time. "No! It's because..." I disappear and reappear right in front of Sasuke. "It because..." I hold the kantana to his neck and his eyes widen.
"I LOVE HIM!" I scream in his face as I thrust the kunai into his neck. He falls to the ground, choking in agony. Finally, his body stops moving, his breathing stops, his heart is dead, and I finally let tears escape. I wipe them away with the sleeve of my cloak and turn to Itachi. "... He was the one you were supposed to marry?" His voice is monotone, but I can tell there is a little disbelief in his voice. I nod, and smile slightly.
He glances around, making sure no one is here, before capturing my lips with his own. My arms snake around his neck as I turn his passionate kiss. He pulls away and we gaze into eachother's eyes. His lips move to my ear, playfully licking my earlobe before whispering something that takes my breath away.
"I love you, Sakura."
My grin widens as he pulls back. I pull my arms from his neck and say, "I love you too, Itachi." He smiles a little before giving me a chaste kiss and turning abruptly. "Let's go, Sakura." I nod and we start our tree-hoping back to the Akatsuki base. I don't even glance at Sasuke corpse, though. I have no tears left for him. He doesn't deserve them...
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A/N:Chapter 8 complete! I really liked this chapter, it's possibly my favorite, is it your favorite too? Please tell me! Anyways, I think my next chapter will be my last... Also, CLICK THE BUTTON AND REVIEW!