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Pairing: Tobi/Sakura

Rated: T

Words: 609

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I don't need a lot of things
I can get by with nothing
Of all the blessings life can bring
I've always needed something
But I've got all I want when it comes to loving you
You're my only reason
You're my only truth

I need you like water, like breath, like rain
I need you like mercy from Heaven's gate
There's a freedom in your arms that carries me through
I need you
No

You're the hope that moves me
To courage again, oh yeah
You're the love that rescues me
When the cold winds rage
And it's so amazing
'Cause that's just how you are
And I can't turn back now
'Cause you've brought me too far

I need you like water, like breath, like rain
I need you like mercy from Heaven's gate
There's a freedom in your arms that carries me through
I need you
Oh yes I do oh-oh

I need you like water, like breath, like rain
I need you like mercy from Heaven's gate
There's a freedom in your arms that carries me through
I need you
Oh yes I do
I need you
Oh-oh-ho-oh
Ooh-ooh
I need you, oh-oh-oh
I need you – By Leanne Rhymes

Chapter.8 I Need You

The forest floor was damp and moldy, that was the first thought running through Tobi's mind. Second was the gaping whole on the side of his chest, leaking fresh red sticky blood onto the forest floor. His clothes were drenched in his blood, crusting over his cold flesh. The forest seemed to quiet, no life seemed to be breathing at that moment. Tobi tried to remember how he had gotten here, how he had been wounded so close to his heart.

-Flashback-

Leaf-nin were everywhere in every branch and in every pathway. Tobi was not sure of what they wanted but had a pretty good idea, they were after him because of Sakura. Sakura hadn't gone back to her village for three months now and Tsunade had gotten worried. They attacked, and Tobi had no way of winning this battle. A critical stab wound to his side, and they retreated. Tobi had been mad at Sakura for all of a second before whispering, "I need you."

-End Flashback-

Sakura looked at Tsunade angrily, Tsunade now knew of her little secret. "Why Sakura, would you lie to Konoha about an S-class criminal? Hiding an Akatsuki member was a dumb move." Sakura was still bubbling with anger as she spoke, "Tobi is not a threat to Konoha, Tsunade-sama. I know this very well; maybe it was a dumb move to keep him a secret. But I love him!" Before Sakura could stop the words they had poured out. Tsunade took a swig of her sake, looking at Sakura with a knowing smile.

"Tobi may not be a threat, but not telling of your secret mission was a big mistake." Tsunade looked regretful as she said her next sentence. "Leaf-nin were sent to dispatch of Tobi." Sakura looked horrified and pale; tears welled up in her greens eyes knowing what Tsunade was secretly hinting at. Tobi might be dead, Sakura ran out of the office rushing to the gates of Konoha.

The more Sakura ran the more the realization of what she said to Tsunade hit her. She loved Tobi and he might be dead right about now. That thought alone got her to move faster, the chakra in her system going into overdrive. This secret could have cost her so much, and her heart burst in pain with that thought. She really was selfish and it would cost her so much, she could never pay it all back.

Tobi lay there on the floor, his legs had gone numb and he heard footsteps up ahead. Maybe it was Sakura, hope soared through him and some feeling came back into his legs. He was glad that it was her, but what he saw almost killed him. Her body was shaking, her pink hair a mess and her breathing labored. But what got to him was her green eyes; there was so much love and worry it could choke a man.

Her hands glowed with green healing chakra as she pressed them to the wound. When she was done, she laid her head on his chest gently sobbing. Tobi wouldn't die, not for today. Tobi's arm's wrapped around Sakura, his hands running over her back. Somehow Tobi had been lucky enough to get such a great women by his side.

Sakura looked at Tobi; her lips parting as she finally spoke. "Tobi I'm so sorry. I was selfish, and kept you a secret, but that could have cost you your life. It won't happen again, because I'll always need you in my life." Okay, so maybe this all sounded sappy, but to Tobi it was a good enough speech. The only thing is, Tobi doubted Sakura wanted him to pass out afterwards.

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Fin

Quote: If you reveal your secrets to the wind you should not blame the wind for revealing them to the trees. – By Kahlil Gibran

A/N: Hi, so I know that really sappy. But we can't always laugh and point at Tobi, there has to be some seriousness. REVIEW! ByE.