Ta ta! Sorry PEOPLE for TAKING such a loooooooooong time to update.

This story was written in a rush, because I know everyone's waiting for this story :O

But I apologize in advance that it's simply quite vulgar at the 4th paragraph.

As the light invaded the darkness, Sakura's eyes slowly opened, trying to get accustomed to the light. She raised her head a little from where it was resting on, that was Kakashi's chest. She breathed deeply and clambered out of bed, grabbing the crutches and limping off towards the door. She slid the door softly and closed it back, heading for her room. She reached her room and entered, closing the door for privacy. As she was walking towards her bed however, she felt herself being slammed unto the wall, and she could hear the sickening sound of a rib cracking. She was gasping for air as her attacker held her throat tight, but somehow managed to open her eyes. She choked and struggled hard as she saw that her attacker was none other than Orochimaru himself. His grip on her neck loosened a little but was still firm. His pale skin shone an unearthly glow as the sun shone on it, his snake like tongue licking his lips.

"Long time no see, Sakura. I finally figured why you don't really care about Sasuke anymore. Probably because of... Kakashi?" Sakura shivered at his words, panic written al over her face. She slowly turned around, much to her disappointment and fear, was the horrible pale looking Orochimaru staring right into her eyes, sending deep chills of warning all over. The next thing she knew, she was on the floor, back pinned against the wall and arms held out. She struggled but his grip was tight, and Orochimaru licked his lips in a delicious manner.

"I'll come back for you ya know? Just wait for mee..." With that, he disappeared, along with his dreadfully cold hands that held Sakura. For a moment she stared ino empty space but then she finally crawled back up and walked towards the balcony. Not within a few moments lalter, she heard something, or perhaps thought something. 'Sakura? Are you ok? I felt fear and panic from you...' Sakura clutched her head and banged her fist against the wall. She had completely forgotten about Kakashi accessing her thoughts. She sent a quickly reply of 'I'm fine' and blocked him from her thoughts. Meanwhile Kakashi was giving funny expressions, his face could tell it all. To put it very simply, 'What's going on!' Jiraiya was staring at him with the oh so questioning gaze.

"Heck you, Kakashi. What the hell are you thinking about! You're face is scrunched up like a kitten's balls!" Jiraiya had insulted his pride. Kakashi turned and cocked his head in such a manner that one would run away from the sight of it.

"I look like what?" He said dangerously. Jiraiya broke into a wide grin and smacked Kakashi flat on his back.

"That's my boy. Your face was seriously scrunched up like God-knows-what man. What's bothering you?"

"Nothing" Kakashi said, almost too quickly. He grabbed his crutches and limp hurriedly towards Sakura's room. As he opened the room, a frighteningly ugly sight greeted him. Papers were scattered all over, vases were found shattered on the floor, and there seemed to be a big dent in the wall. The bed sheets were untouched, not the slightest sign of anyone using it. And Sakura was not anywhere to be found. Kakashi panicked, searched the room frantically and punched the wall in a fit of anger, causing the wall to collapse. Nurses gathered round in shock, as they wondered what was going on. He shouted at them to find Sakura and have the guards on the watch. He could distinctively feel the slight trace of Orochimaru's chakra. This made his blood boil furiously but he couldn't do anything, not with him limping around like a crippled dog. He tried to reach him with his mind but found that she blocked him.

'Please Sakura I know you can hear me! Where are you!' Suddenly he felt the barrier being lifted.

'I'm sorry... Being with you would only harm you and the best way now is that we...' She couldn't finish the last few words. Back in the old alley she used to run into everytime she was in distress, her thoughts were clouded. She wrang the necklace from herself and threw it into the bin, it's chains hanging loosely but the precious tingling light of the jewel was gone, it was in the trash. Sakura sobbed to herself but felt warm hands helping her up. It seemed even they got the ANBU to find her. For now, she would simply have to avoid the love of her life, the one who made her the happiest, the one who allowed her to give up on her old life and look forward to a new one. The one who gave me love she thought bitterly.

The trip back to the hospital seemed fast, perhaps it was because she was dreading it. Meanwhile Kakashi was pacing about her room, wondering what on earth she meant. Although he could've gotten the hint, really, if he wasn't so bluntly in love with her. When he saw her return he dashed to her and gave her a crushing hug, but she pushed him away. Kakashi frowned, and thought it was weird.

"Sakura, are you alright?" He asked slowly.

"Get out." she simply said. He gave her the most 'huh' look on earth and she stared at him coldly.

"Didn't you hear me? I said get out. And if you can't I will help you get out!" She nearly shrieked, her eyes full of tears as she shoved a very confused Kakashi out of her room, slamming the door and locking it shut. She felt her heart growing with burning intensity and she clutched it. It was too much for her to bare, and she broke down, crying for all the world to hear. Kakashi was still stunned, in the same position as she had left him when she shoved him out of the door. It wasn't like Sakura to do this, she wouldn't do this to him! But deep inside, as he carefully went over the words she had told him, he realised. He clutched his head in obvious pain, come to think of it, she knew he was going to be in danger if she hung out with him any longer. Orochimaru must've threatened her. He dragged his feet back to his room, mind rather blank. Jiraiya greeted him cheerfuly and inquired on Sakura but he noticed that when he mentioned Sakura, Kakashi's face went entirely blank, like it was a foreign word to him. Jiraiya knew better than to pursue the matter, he kept quiet and went back to bed, watching Kakashi and his every move. Kakashi seemed colder, the tension building greatly. Kakashi turned his body away from Jiraiya as he settled on the bed, his thoughts fully focused on Sakura. No matter how much he hated it, he felt tears swarming his eyes. The girl he had given his all at chasing, the girl he gave his love to, the girl that had changed him, was gone. Her refusal to face life had made him cold, her denial had made him bitter.

He was a lone man now.

Dear faithful readers,

I understand perfectly if you're disappointed with this chapter. I had severe writers block, and I couldn't decide on what I wanted to write. I decided on a quickl crash course on everything. So forgive me, this chapter is pretty rushed when you read it. I understand if you're angry for me not updating for four months! Yes that's how horrible I am, to leave my poor readers to the abuse and torture of waiting four months! But I am back, and if I don't update, you can PM me and spam me until I update. I definately hate spams, and I'll definately do anything to get rid of it(:

From the author who many of you might be pissed at,

-StarryElmo