Ch3rry: Next chapter! Yes!

Sasuke: Why am i here? I thought i quit last time.

Ch3rry: You did. The thing is, I didn't fire you. So i used the force to make you appear. Aka Star wars force no jutsu

Sakura: hehe

Sasuke: Whatever. Ch3rry does not own Naruto. Plus she is a loser.

Ch3rry: That's not what your brother said.

Sasuke: WHAT!

Ch3rry: Yeah, when I made him turkey sandwich yesterday. I also made him some pie.

Sasuke quickly jumped into his black BMW and headed for the Konoha local hospital. Brushing the rain and tears off his face, he decided that he would have to call somebody. He had to tell someone that Sakura was in the hospital fighting for her life. Of course he would leave out the part of her running away from him. But, who could he call? He hasn't been here for seven years, so he hasn't spoken to anyone from here. Besides for Sakura there was only one number he still had. The only problem was that the person might've changed his number, but he had to try.

His blackberry was lying on the floor of the passenger side. He struggled to reach for it while still keeping his eyes on the road. Another accident would have been bad. When he finally grabbed the phone he saw that someone had called him within the last hour. One missed call it read, Suigetsu or Karin probably. However, he didn't have time to call whoever it was back at the moment. He looked through his list of contacts until he saw the name.

"Hey! This is Naruto. Who is this?"

"Dobe, it's me, Sasuke."

"S-Sasuke…. Is this some kind of joke? Who is this really?

"Idiot it really is me. Anyways Sakura's been in an accident. She's at the local hospital meet me there." He replied. He hung up the phone, not waiting for an answer. He drove the fastest he could, teasing the speed limits and driving in and out of cars. As he drove, his mind wandered back to the conversation before the accident.

"I wasted so many days, months and years of my life, crying and waiting for you! Well, guess what! I finally gave up!"

His mind tortured him with those words. It replayed them over and over like a scratched cd. It continued until he finally reached the hospital.

Sasuke burst through the hospital doors and walked down the hall to the front desk.

"Where is she?" Sasuke demanded.

The older woman behind the desk looked up annoyed. Bags and wrinkles sprinkled her face. She looked worn out and tired.

"You're going to have to be more specific, young man. There are dozens and dozens of women here and since I'm not a mind reader I couldn't possibly know who she is." The lady muttered

"I'm looking for Sakura."

"Last name?" the grey headed woman asked.

Sasuke slammed his fist on the desk and leaned in closer. "Haruno! Sakura Haruno! I'm looking for Sakura Haruno!" he yelled.

Everyone within ten feet turned around at the sound of his yelling.

"Oh, Haruno. It's so sad to see one of our own in need of help. She's in room 320. I heard she's in critical condition, so you'll have to wait in the waiting room for Doctor Tsunade to speak with you and give you the ok for visitation." She informed

"Okay." The boy mumbled. Sasuke slowly made his way up to the third floor waiting room. The sight of so many distraught people waiting to hear news of their loved one's made him sick. Mothers and little brothers were crying. Fathers attempted to comfort their screaming daughters. Husbands and wives sat huddled together praying and hoping. Now, Sasuke was joining them, again. He sat down in a empty area of chairs. Resting his head on his hands, he closed his eyes and lost himself in past times.

"You make me sick."

"S-Sasuke"

"I'm so in love with you that I can't stand it!"

"Hn, you'll never change."

"I want you to leave!"

"I'm not leaving."

"… if you won't leave then I will!"

"I hate you Uchiha Sasuke!"

"Sakura! Watch out!"

"Sasuke!" a familiar voice shouted, snapping Sasuke out of his whirlpool thoughts.

The raven haired boy looked up to see a concerned blonde running towards him. Hinata, Naruto's girlfriend followed closely behind, her lavender eyes filled with worry. Naruto sat in the chair next to Sasuke and angled it towards him.

"What happened?" Naruto exclaimed grabbing Sasuke by the shoulder.

"It was all so fast." Sasuke whispered. "Sakura ran out in the street and the car slammed into her. The weary boy waited for the outburst, the yelling and screaming, but it never came. He glanced at Naruto and saw that he was crying. Clear, salty tears were falling down his face. They traveled all the way down his chin, dripping onto his pants. Sasuke couldn't stand it. He knew that the reason why he was crying was his fault.

Why am I so good at making the people that care for me cry?

"Quit tearing up idiot. It makes you look weak." Sasuke declared.

Naruto looked up at his friend and smiled sadly. Placing his two arms around Sasuke he hugged him.

"Naruto. What are you…?"

"Shut up Sasuke. She's going to be ok buddy."

Hinata got up from her seat, and straighten out her purple skirt. "I'll go to the cafeteria and get us something to eat."

Naruto pulled back to look at Sasuke. "She missed you. We all did. By the way, who you calling weak? Your eyes tell me you've been crying too." The usually energetic boy placed his hands behind his head and smiled.

"Who wants ramen?" Hinata offered.

They sat there for what felt like hours and hours. People's friends and families came and go. Some left with relieved smiles on their faces and others left drenched in tears. The minutes ticked by. Tick tock tick, but no word on Sakura was heard. They had waited so long that poor Hinata had lain out on a few chairs and fell asleep. Her head lying in Naruto's lap as he unconsciously twirled her hair. Finally a woman with blonde hair walked up to them.

"Are you here for Sakura Haruno?" she questioned outstretching her hand.

Taking the extended hand Sasuke rose to his feet and answered for the group. "Yes. Is she okay? Can we see her?" Sasuke rambled. He was usually the one that acted smooth and kept his cool, but two hours of letting his mind wander in guilt land took care of that.

"She's stable. For now. She is still unconscious, but we'll keep an eye on her through the night. One of you can come in to see her, but only one."

Naruto slightly kicked Sasuke's leg. "It's you man." Hinata who woke up a few minutes earlier nodded.

Hesitating, Sasuke looked back questioningly at the couple. He wanted to go in, he really did. He just didn't think he really deserved to.

"Well once you decide who is coming, come and get me." Tsunade said walking away.

"G-go on Sasuke. I'm sure she'd be happy to find out that you were here."Hinata encouraged.

"But that's the problem!"Sasuke yelled. Hinata flinched at the sound of his loud voice. "It's my fault she's even here."

Naruto stood up to join Sasuke. He placed a friendly hand on his friends shoulder. "Sasuke what are you talking about?"

For a second, Sasuke said nothing. He was too ashamed to admit his role in Sakura's accident. But Naruto was a good guy he deserved at least a truthful explanation. "I came over her house tonight. When I got there she was angry with me and was yelling and screaming. She said that she was through waiting for me and told me to leave. When I refused, she took off. Then… then she got hit."

Sasuke lowered his head shamefully. He felt horrible. He was surprised Naruto didn't start yelling at him or something. He could tell that Naruto has matured since they were kids seven years ago. In fact, everyone has changed in some way. Hinata actually had the guts to ask Naruto out. Sakura no lingered needed or wanted him. Instead, Sasuke was the one who needed Sakura. Or maybe it was that now he finally realized, now that it's too late.

"I still think you should go." Naruto told Sasuke, smiling.

Maybe it wasn't too late. Sasuke smiled at his old friend for the first time in a long time and nodded. He got up and walked over to the doctor who was talking to a fellow nurse. "Doctor Tsunade. Can I go in.?" he asked interrupting their conversation.

"Oh, of course honey. The nurse will let you in." Tsunade answered

"Follow me." The young nurse who was talking to Tsunade urged him.

They walked down a long hallway passing rooms filled with other patients. Room 317, Room 318, Room 319, Room 320, finally they reached their destination. The nurse opened the door, letting Sasuke into the room. Another nurse was hovering around Sakura. When she saw Sasuke she left the room, allowing him to be alone with Sakura. He stood at the door frozen at the sight of her. Her color had returned, but she looked small underneath the sheets. Her pink hair was messy and she had bandages around her head. He finally gathered the courage to walk over.

"Oh Sakura, I'm so sorry" he whispered.

Grabbing her hand in his, he leaned over and lightly kissed her on the forehead. Sensing somebody's touch she turned her head. When she turned over it revealed a red spot in the bandages. He gently removed the bandages, revealing the many stitches she received. Gently, he ran his hand over them.

"Young man what are you doing?"

Sasuke gaze came to the nurse who had let him in. He jumped back and ran his head through his black hair. "I was just…."

"Never mind, never mind. You need to leave now anyways" the nurse replied.

"But I want to stay." Sasuke begged. He had just got here. He wasn't going to leave already.

"You can come visit her in the morning."

Sasuke sighed. There was no convincing this lady. He was about to walk out the door when he heard a small voice call out his name. He whirled around to see who it was.

"Sasuke." The small voice repeated.

He turned his way towards Sakura. Her eyes were slightly open. She was the one that called him. Excitably, he ran back over to her bed.

"Sakura?"

"Sasuke, I…." Sakura tried

"Nurse! Get the doctor! She's awake. Sakura, how are you….?"

"Sasuke!"Sakura interrupted making Sasuke go silent. "I-I didn't mean it."

Sasuke paused. He didn't understand what she was trying to tell her. He gently brushed her hair out of her face. "What are you saying?"

"I didn't mean it Sasuke." Sakura told him. A small tear managed to get through the barrier. "I didn't mean what I said. I'm not over you Sasuke. I tried, I really did. I was so tired of being alone, but I couldn't do it." She placed a shaking hand on his face. "I still love you Uchiha Sasuke."

He couldn't reply. All Sasuke could do was stare at her beautiful green eyes. The fact was he couldn't believe what he heard. She still loved him. He was so happy to hear those words. "That's a good thing." He smirked. The small smile that Sakura had barely managed fell at the sound of his Uchiha arrogance. "…because I love you too."

Sakura smiled. She reached for him and he answered her by pulling her into a hug. Her small arms wrapped around his neck. He then further closed any space between them and placed his lips onto hers, kissing her.

"I've always loved you Sakura. Back then when I was so cold and distant, I was just too blind to see it. I guess I had too much on my mind." He whispered in her ear.

She pulled away from him first. "No, it wasn't that. You were an idiot, plain and simple."

"Hn, I was the idiot? I thought that was your nickname for Naruto." Sasuke questioned.

"It is, but he's Hinata's idiot. Your mine." She laughed.

"Hey! Who are you calling an idiot Sakura?" Naruto declared from the door. Sasuke and Sakura looked over to see Naruto, Hinata, Ino, and Sai in the doorway. Ino was holding a stuffed bear in hands .and Sai a bouquet of flowers. They were all smiling, relieved that there friend was awake and feeling better.

"You and Sasuke are idiots! Now all you guys get over here!" Sakura commanded. They all obeyed, giving her hugs and the gifts they had brought. All at once, the room was filled with laughter and talking. Sasuke was glad to be back. There was no way he was leaving his friends or Sakura ever again.

"Umm, you guys still have to leave. Visitation hours are over."

Hope you enjoyed it. Please review!

Ch3rry