Authors note:

Inspiration to write: Sigh... Ouran HSHC.(;

Sneak Peak: "I'm sorry Sakura," he said quietly that it could barely be heard by the ear. He took hold of her fists which gave up bruising his chest and he let her arms out of his grasp. His eyes could barely meet hers, he was shameful.

Written by: sunkissedxoxox Caridee
Title: Unaltered Bonds xSasusaku

"Sasuke talk to me please!" Sakura whimpered and pounded her fists harder into his chest. She was very angry with him, for who-knows what reason? It was just that feeling she had, the feeling of being rejected that made her feel so... Crazy. Was she insane?

Even if the raven boy wanted to chirp a bitter song, he didn't know what words to say. After all, he was still confused.

-Sasuke's mind-

When I first saw Sakura, she was my age. Her green eyes weren't always shiny emeralds; before they were never-ending forest filled and it looked like she was lost in them. Pale pink hair that always sat in front of me- ghostlike and innocent, my eyes sometimes had trouble paying attention to what the Sensei was saying because of that special color. Sometimes, I would strive to be the most intelligent student and Sakura was my biggest rival even if she never knew that was how I truly felt.

BUT...

But after my family was... Killed. My whole clan. I didn't notice her anymore, I was angry with her! But now I think about it- why?

She had a friend, a companion that stood by her and made sure she was at her best. All I had were millions of people who stood around me whispering the unbearable stories of what had happened to my people.

When she walked home, her family was there... There to care and tend for her needs and praise her with the kind words like "That's my girl!". I remember, my father only told me something like that once. Those three words he said that made my day- I'll never hear them again but she can when she wants to. When I walked home I had sorry glances and dirty comments.

I guess it was the envy of a Uchiha towards a Haruno, almost like me and Itachi.

She wasn't different from me though...

There was only a tiny difference between us. Afterall, she was talked about and teased. Her friend took the limelight from her just like my brother had done. But, she had a family ...

When she told me during the first time we were alone about Naruto's misbehavior due to the fact he had no parents to scold him. I wanted to hurt her, I would be cheerful again to have my parents call me a failure. Just to have them by my side I would treasure that.

I will give her credit for evolving, she grew a strong will. Now, she's a bright cheery rose and has the most captivating emerald eyes. I'm... I'm still the same.

Hn. Comparing myself when I was younger to everyone else. It just brought me to hating them. Something was different about Sakura and Naruto though, after working with them I felt at ease. They were a second family, and I accepted them. Why am I thinking this? I have nothing to do with this village now.

xXxXx

"I'm sorry Sakura," he said quietly that it could barely be heard by the ear. He took hold of her fists which gave up bruising his chest and he let her arms out of his grasp. His eyes could barely meet hers, he was shameful.

"Sorry for what?" the rosette asked bewildered. For all she knew, she was the one who should apologize for hurting him out of her insanity.

"Those words you said... Were they true?" the Uchiha asked louder and clearer, he felt they were. He remembered them completely, how she declared her feelings the night he left. Such courage, he couldn't even admit to someone when he was happy. A simple feeling like happy. Even if it wasn't the most inspiring love confession it did touch him to know someone cared for him and he couldn't say anything but 'thank you' since this Raven didn't like sharing his emotion with others.

"Yes..." she answered.

And it was that torturing silence, again Sasuke was confused. He pulled her into a hug, a soft quick embrace.

Is he done running? Is he in my arms? the cherry blossom wondered and inhaled his scent.

"I'll see you here. Midnight. I- I promise." Sasuke declared and took off. If Sakura was herself this morning, she would have been the most gleeful child in the village. Instead, she wondered if she should come. It took a lot of courage for him to say that though... No more tears filled her eyes, Sasuke and her had developed a secret bond of theirs. It was joyous to know and she kept a straight face as she hurried back to the village.

xXxXx

The silver haired boy who's eyes hid behind his glasses frowned at the presence of the Uchiha.

"You've been missing it haven't you..." he hissed coldly. "Lord Orochimaru forbids you to go there unless he orders you!"

If it was a normal day, he would obey. But Sasuke had just made a promised with the girl who was closest to him. Sakura is the only girl to brighten his dark heart and he was well aware of it. Sasuke would call this a 'strong bond', and it would never change.

"SHUT UP!" the bothered shadowy boy yelled.