I awoke in a dark room. My whole body hurt and ached. I struggled to sit up and become aware of my surroundings. The memories flooded my mind all at once, and it made my head hurt. I coughed hard, seeing blood spill down onto the ground.
I heard someone move, as if they were shifting around. I looked up, but only saw darkness. I stood up slowly, my legs a bit shaky. But was startled when I ran into something. It was cold and hard. I put my arm out, as to see what is was. And it didn't surprise me that it was bars. I was back in a cell, but in a different location.
"Well, looks like you're finally awake." I heard a low male voice say. I grunted, looking up, but I still couldn't see anyone. I was taken aback when I heard someone enter the cell. My whole body started to tremble. I felt someone grab me by the throat hard. I coughed, struggling to breathe.
"Let go of me.." I muttered. The voice chuckled, and threw me against the wall. I coughed hard again, feeling sick to my stomach. I laid there, motionless. I had fallen into that dark hole again. Not wanting to go on. Without Pein I felt empty. The man kicked me hard in the stomach, but it didn't faze me. I only felt the blood trickle from my mouth and onto the floor. The man was confused, and kicked me again, harder than before. I had gotten use to pain, and only felt more blood come from my mouth. The man became frustrated and kicked me over and over again.
"What the hell! How can you not feel pain?!" The man screamed in frustration. I didn't answer him, just laid there. I was lying on my side, arms in front of me intertwined, and my legs were bent just a little. There was a pool of blood around my mouth. My pink hair had fallen in front of my face.
The man had eventually left, leaving me here to die. But honestly, I didn't care. Nothing mattered anymore, including my own life. No one cared about me. I had no on left. Pein lured me in, and crushed me. For once, I thought I could let myself love again. The last person that I loved, broke my heart. But proved he really did care when I was reunited with him for only a short while. That man was Naruto Uzumaki.
Days passed easily. The man would come in, beat me, and eventually leave out of frustration because I showed no sign of pain. My body became even weaker than it had been before.
One day, I had heard a big commotion from outside. I ignored it, not caring. But I started to hear explosions. My curiosity was peaked. I lifted my head up, but it fell to the ground. I was to weak to do anything. I hadn't eaten in weeks. Honestly, I didn't know how I was still alive. Life clung to me like a disease. The commotion sounded like it was getting closer.
Suddenly, the door flew open. I was shocked to see Pein standing there, mortified by my state of health. He rushed over to the gate of the cell, tugging at the lock.
"Sakura, where's the key?" Pein asked. I didn't answer, and Pein started tugging at
the lock even harder. "Sakura please!" Pein pleaded. I managed to lift up my arm, pointing to the nearby desk. Pein looked over and rushed over. He quickly looked through the drawers, until he found the key. He came back and unlocked the gate. He came rushing in, kneeling down in front me. I could see tears falling from his eyes. He pulled my head onto his lap.
"Sakura? Please, Sakura, say something! No…don't leave me…Sakura, I need you!" Pein cried, he lifted me up so I was sitting up. He wrapped his arms around me. I didn't have the strength to hug back.
"Sakura, I'm so sorry…please say something." Pein whispered. "SAKURA I LOVE YOU! PLEASE DON'T LEAVE ME!" Pein cried, sobbing.
"I…love you…too." I barely managed to say. Pein gasped, pulling away and looking me in the eyes. He cupped my face with his big hands.
"Sakura…oh thank goodness…" He whispered, pulling me into another embrace. I slowly managed to wrap my arms around him. Pein squeezed me tighter.
"C'mon Sakura, let's get out of here." He whispered in my ear. He picked me up, carrying me bridal style. I rested my head on his chest, letting my eyes slowly close.
When I opened my eyes I was in a room. I saw Pein sitting by the bedside, his head in his hands. I felt stronger, but not much. I slowly lifted up my head, drawing Pein's attention.
"Sakura?" He whispered. He leaned closer, stroking my cheek. I pushed his hand away, looking away from his gaze.
"How many times are you going to break my heart?" I asked, wanting an answer. Pein was silent for a few moments, unsure of how to answer. He looked down, and I could swear I saw tears falling from his eyes.
"I don't know." He muttered. Disappointment swept over me. I looked down at my hands, sighing. I suddenly clutched my stomach, pain radiating from it. I coughed, and tasted iron.
"Sakura?" Pein asked worriedly. I pushed him away and rushed into the bathroom. I looked at myself in the mirror. Blood trailed down the corner of my mouth. I washed my face off. I slowly lifted up my shirt, revealing my stomach. The colors purple and black covered it. I barely touched it, but it hurt too much. I heard someone walk in, knowing who it was. I turned around, quickly pulling down my shirt. Pein stared at me with sorrow. He put his hands on my waist, gently pulling my shirt up. I looked away, holding back the tears.
"He did this to you…" Pein muttered. I didn't say anything, not wanting to.
"I'm fine." I muttered, walking out to the bedroom. Pein followed me.
"No you're not. You were almost beaten to death." Pein said. Why was he so worried about me all of a sudden? He didn't seemed that worried about me when he was kissing Konan.
"Well, wouldn't be the first time." I said, turning around facing him. He stayed silent.
"Sakura…" He whispered, getting closer to me. My heart started to beat fast, and I could feel my cheeks getting heated. Our bodies were inches apart. He was taller than me, and the way he looked down at me with those eyes made me melt inside. I longed for him to kiss me. I wanted to feel the warmth of his lips against mine. And I wanted him again. I bit my lip at the thought. Pein put his hands on my cheek, pulling me closer to him. His lips touched mine, and it literally felt like magic. I kissed back, smiling. Pein moved his hands down to my waist, pulling me closer to him. I wrapped my arms around his neck, gently grabbing his hair. I pulled away, staring into his gaze.
"Pein, promise me something." I whispered. "Promise me you won't ever leave me. I need you." I added, cupping his face with my hands. Pein was silent for a few moments, and I sighed, pulling out of his embrace. I headed for the door, but Pein grabbed onto my wrist, pulling me back to him.
"I promise." He whispered in my ear. I smiled up at him, hugging him tight.