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Could've Been You

She posed in front of the mirror, peering at herself closely. She was getting ready, and she had to look just right. Everyone else would probably be getting dressed up, well the girls anyway, so why shouldn't she? She had the right to look nice for one night. And tonight was special. Should've been special.

"Sakura," called her mom. "Sakura! You're friends are here!"

"All right mom! Tell them I'll be down in a minute!"

She took one last look, adjusting the green clip that was holding her bangs to one side. She smiled at herself, but couldn't help feeling sad.

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A while later, she stood at the doorway in front of her friends.

"Um, hi," she said, shyly. She had never dressed up like this in front of her friends before, for anyone. Her hair was held up and her bangs to one side, with a cherry blossom comb in her hair. She wore a beautiful dark red kimono that stopped just at her knees, with matching ruby earrings. She blushed.

"Wow Sakura-chan," said Hinata, who looked stunning herself. "You look beautiful tonight."

"Thanks," she said. She took a deep breath. "So what are we all going to be doing tonight?

Tonight was a special night, for all of them. It was a reunion for the Rookie Nine, the only problem was that they were missing four people. Kiba, Shino and Choji had been sent to the Wind Country on missions, so it was just her and the other six remaining. Sasuke had left three years ago, but if he hadn't he would've been here tonight as well. Hinata and Naruto had come together as each others dates, although Sakura felt bad about it -- Naruto had taken her on a whim and it was only because of her, it wasn'tbecause he actually felt anything too special --and the same for Shikamaru with Ino and Neji with TenTen. If Sasuke hadn't left, then he would be here tonight with her.

"Hey, let's go to out for some ramen," said Naruto.

"No way, baka. We're not eating ramen. Have some if you want, but I want something a little more romantic," replied Ino, as she clung to Shikamaru's arm.

"Ino, for the hundredth time -- I am not your boyfriend. You girls can be so troublesome when you get delusional."

"What!"

"You mean you guys didn't plan out what we were doing? Oh my god, I can't believe I got all dressed up. I mean, this is me we're talking about," said Tenten. "Me dressed up!"

Neji just stayed his usual calm and collected self, holding Tenten's hand. Sakura started to envy Tenten. Everyone, and by everyone, we mean EVERY single person in Konoha thought they looked cute together and were absolutely perfect.

"You didn't get dressed up because it's our reunion night. You got dressed up because you're going on a date with one of the hottest guys in the entire village," Ino said, pointing an accusing finger at the weapons mistress.

"Oh come on! I'm getting tired of this! Let's just go find a place to go to and enjoy it, ok," said Sakura.

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Everyone had agreed to go the movies, but once there, they found themselves fighting over what to watch.

Sakura stood outside, trying to get some fresh air while everyone else was watching their movies. Everyone had split up except for Neji and TenTen.

She felt someone's hand on her shoulder. Startled, she turned to find Naruto with a sad look on his face.

"Hey Sakura..."

"Yeah Naruto?"

"You're still thinking about Sasuke aren't you?"

She stayed silent. He was right.

Naruto took hold of her shoulders and leaned in and lightly kissed her lips.

Hinata watched silently from the inside, trying to hold back her tears.

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They soon found themselves being dragged to the Ramen Shop by Sakura.

"Ramen! Ramen," exclaimed Ino. "I can't believe you dragged us just for ramen!"

"You're gonna sit down, eat, talk and enjoy it," she said, giving her friend a venomous glare. "Got it!"

"Wow. Naruto, your girlfriend's got some anger issues," complained Shikamaru.

"What'd you say? Just stop complaining," said Sakura, turning to him. "My night is already ruined, so don't make it any worse than it already is! Sasuke could've been here with us, but he's not. And the last thing I need is you to ruin my night!"

"Ok, ok," he muttered.

"Ok then. Now that we understand each other, the meal's on me," she said, her outlook suddenly sunnier.

Everyone sat down and ate. They didn't exchange any sort of conversation, but just kept glancing at each other. During that silence, Sakura started to think a few things over. Tonight was suppose to be special, but it wasn't. But then again, it was a one night with her friends, with no interruption at all, so maybe she should just enjoy it. Still...

"Hey Sakura,I want to say something to you about Sasuke," said Naruto, turning to her. "S--"

"Excuse me. Sorry to interrupt, but we need your help!"

Someone stepped towards them, panting heavily.

"There's been a breach at the wall!"

"What," they said in unision.

♠

"So what is it?"

"Someone was trying to get in," said Kakashi.

"What do you mean was?"

"As in, they already got in."

"Who is it? Don't you already have someone on it? Why do you need us?"

"It's him. He took out everyone we sent. It's..."

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Chapter 2: Sakura, Neji and TenTen find themselves stuck with Ino. After even more fighting and arguing, they finally get their heads together and split up. Sakura and TenTen find themselves facing him.

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