Chapter 8
Sakura took a hot bath and put on some comfortable clothes. She had to go to Tsunade's office because she was still waiting for the paperwork.
Sakura glanced at the papers on top of her bed. What could possible be written on these papers? Never mind… it's nothing to do with me anyway… it's just some paper work about Suna and Konoha's business. At least that was what Sakura thought.
She was heading for the Hokage's office and couldn't help but to think about what probably happened between Ino and Sai during their mission. She shook her head not actually believing in what she was thinking. Ino was her best friend and wouldn't dare flirting or even having a more intimate relationship with Sai. Yeah, he was cute and Ino flirted with every guy, but that wasn't any guy it was her Sai.
Sai had taken a bath and was now lying in his bed. He was tired but just couldn't stop thinking about what had probably happened between Sakura and Sasuke during their mission. Why on earth did Tsunade send him with her? She could have handled everything just fine on her own. She could at least have sent him with Ino and me with Sakura. It's not like it would have made a difference. He could not believe it. Was that the feeling everyone called jealousy? Should I go to Sakura's house? Is she going to tell me she is going to give Sasuke a second chance? No… I can't take that… She can't go back to him… not after everything he made her suffer…
After handing the papers to the Hokage Sakura went to the store. She had to buy food. What would she cook? There was practically no food at her house. She couldn't help but to wonder if Sai would really go. I hope he does… After all that is happening I just want to have dinner and watch a movie with him, just like we've been doing for months. She felt so good when he was around. Even if there was nothing to talk about, just the fact of being in his presence made her happy. He would sleep at her house almost every day, he spent more time there than in his own apartment, and that's because he didn't want to leave Sakura alone. Even though years have past she still missed her parents a lot. Sakura was only thirteen when Sasuke left her and her parents died. She was now 17 along with the rest of team 7.
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Sasuke was sitting on his couch. Once again he could hear Hinata's giggle coming from Naruto's apartment. It didn't bother him anymore. He smiled to know Naruto was happy and in love. He didn't admit it but Naruto was his best friend, his brother and all he wanted was to see him happy.
Once again he found himself thinking about Sakura. He missed being with her. It had been a long time since he last felt her lips on his. He shook his head and remembered his plan.
He had to keep her close to him, but not for the reasons his heart wanted her. He had to keep her close to him because it was the only way to make his plan succeed.
Flashback
Sasuke had just gotten rid of his new team. They weren't helping him at all. He noticed he was better of alone. They only stood on his away and slowed him down on his hunt for Itachi. When he left Konoha and team 7 he was only thirteen. Even though he never admitted even to himself, he suffered from leaving Naruto… from leaving Sakura, his beloved Sakura.
It had been 4 years since he had left all he still had behind.
He was passing through a village when he heard two weird guys talking. He got closer and camouflaged his chakra so they wouldn't sense him. They were talking about the Akatsuki.
"Have you heard?" one man whispered.
"Heard what?" the other one asked.
"That Uchiha Itachi guy seems to be getting blind. Word has it that he will probably go after the best medical ninja there is." The man answered.
"He's crazy! That legendary seniin Tsunade will never help him" the man said confidante.
"Oi, you're so dumb! Do I always have to explain everything?? Tsunade's isn't the best medical ninja anymore. Some Haruno girl has surpassed her, seems like she was her student. And Itachi is going after her. She'll be easier to catch because even though she is the best medical ninja but her fighting skills aren't so good." Responded the first man.
"OOHHH! Now I get it. I've heard about her, she's a leaf medical ninja, huh? Uchiha Itachi will probably go after her soon, right?!" Said the second man who finally understood everything.
It was then that Sasuke came up with a plan. He knew now that Itachi was after Naruto and he just figured out that in order to get Naruto first Itachi would make Sakura cure his eyes. He realized that he didn't need to chase Itachi anymore, all he had to do was keep Sakura close to him and Itachi would come to them. It was brilliant. He headed back to Konoha and after two days of traveling non-stop he got to the village.
The first thing he did was go to Tsunade's office. She was already going to punish him but he convinced her that he had been forced to go with Orochimaru and that if it wasn't for him they would still live in fear thinking about what Orochimaru could do to them.
She had no choice but to agree. Unfortunately she could not punish him because he killed three S-rank criminals (Orochimaru, Deidara and Tobi) and that was more than enough to clear all charges against him.
She had a feeling he was up to something. She hadn't heard anything about Itachi's death and she assumed he was still looking for revenge. But there was nothing she could do.
When leaving her office he saw Naruto who came running up to him.
"Saaaaaaaaasssssuuukkkkkkkeeeeeeeeeeeee" the blond leaf ninja yelled.
Perfect! Everything is already falling into plan. This idiot will take me straight to Sakura and I bet she'll be all over me as always. All I'll have to do is to pretend I love her and that I only want to be with her. That will keep her close to me at all times and when Itachi comes for her I'll be waiting. Sasuke thought.
He was right. The first thing Naruto did was take him to Sakura's house. Naruto was excited and thought Sakura would love to see that Sasuke had finally come back to them. But they were both surprised by the scene they saw. When Naruto slammed open the door there she was making out with another guy. Sasuke felt a horrible pain in his heart, a pain he ignored and didn't even try to explain….
End of flashback
Yes, that was his plan. He would pretend to be her loving boyfriend and when his brother came for her he would be there waiting to finally have his revenge. He would avenge the destruction of his clan and the death of his parents.
Sasuke just didn't expect to have to fight for Sakura. He thought she would fall into his arms as soon as she saw him. But instead he found her with another. That crushed his heart but he keep on pretending she meant nothing to him.
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Sakura had just got home with all the food she had bought. She wanted to make Sai's favorite food, it was very simple and easy to make. She just wished he would get there soon. She had missed him so much all these days they were apart.
She sat by the window. The kunoichi with green eyes stared at the gate. What is taking him so long? He never stood me up before. I hope nothing has happened to him.
The pink haired girl was so distracted she didn't notice the strange figure that observed her from a far distance. That weird figure was hidden in the dark. His eyes were focused at her. Her beauty surprised him. After all these years she still amazed him with her good looks.
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Sasuke's plan was well thought of but things weren't going exactly as planed. Sai was in his way. Sasuke still tried to trick himself. He kept telling his heart and his mind that he was only interested in Sakura because of the plan. But his heart said the opposite.
He couldn't stand the way she looked at Sai. Did she really give up on me? Did she stop loving me? He wondered. That doesn't matter. All I want to do is kill Itachi. Nothing and no one else matters! He tried convincing himself. A parte of him believed that and was only seeking revenge but another parte of him disagreed. I am an avenger and my only purpose in life is to kill Itachi, the traitor that destroyed the Uchiha clan! My clan….
Hey!!
How are you guys?
So, what do you think about Sasuke's plan?
I personally think his lying to himself.
Do you think when he's face to face with Itachi he will have the guts to kill Itachi?
Will Itachi really come after Sakura? And what will happen if he does?
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Important question: Who should Sakura end the story with? Sasuke? Sai? Or other?
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