I know I haven't updated for a while.. School sucks.

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-Sasuke's P.O.V-

It had been about a week since the awakening of Seitsuki. I would visit her at the hospital every day, but a lot of the time she would just be sleeping. And of course, I would never want to wake her, I have a feeling that maybe she needed some rest. No one was quite sure what had happened to her outside of the village, or why she even regained her memories of the village.

Funny thing is that whatever made her remember the village, must have made her forget the more recent past. She couldn't remember anything past the day of the Uchiha massacre. The Hokage was suspicious of that, and still probably is, but she has yet to give anyone a reason to believe that she was anything more than an innocent girl.

Regardless of what anyone thinks, I will stand by her no matter what. She deserves at least that much..

My visits with her were not as good as I had wished, but she was getting back to the girl that I remembered. She stopped all of the crazy ramblings, and would talk to me about some random things. She would have small smiles and then stare off into space, as if she was searching for her laugh..

I have to admit that it was slightly depressing for me, but it also gave me hope. I wanted to see that smile again.. especially on the mature face that she had grown. I knew that I had a strong bond and feelings for Seitsuki, but is it love? Of course I love her, but.. am I in love with her?

All I know is that I need her here, now that I know she's alive. And I know she needs me too.

-Third Person P.O.V-

The 7th night of Seitsuki's stay changed something in her, the thing Sasuke needed. As he left that night, and Seitsuki had the usual blank stare in her eyes. He couldn't help the feeling of protectiveness he had at that moment. Before he left, he turned back and embraced the girl sitting up in the bed.

Her eyes widened slight as his arms circled her. She couldn't explain it, but she felt warmth go through her being, one she hadn't felt in a long time.

"I promise.. I won't let you go this time." Sasuke whispered against the top of her head, before giving it a soft kiss.

Of course, afraid of showing so much emotion that he hasn't shown in a long time, he turned and walked out not ready for a response.

Suddenly, Seitsuki felt something she hadn't felt since the moment she woke in this hospital.. safe. She wanted nothing more than to try to build her friendship with Sasuke again, to start a new peaceful life with her best friend. She needed this, and she wouldn't let anything get in the way, including herself.

It was the 8th day of Seitsuki's stay at the hospital. It was about 8:30 a.m. and Sasuke was there to see her, this wasn't anything unusual. Seitsuki had a hard time sleeping at night, so usually she would sleep during the day, and stay up all night. Sasuke would come just to check on her, then leave for training with Kakashi.

But much to Sasuke's surprise Seitsuki was awake. And the surprises just kept coming; she had opened and was standing near one of the windows staring up at the morning sky. She would usually only get out of bed if she had to, this wasn't like her.

But there she was standing at the window, and Sasuke couldn't help but just stand in the door way and stare at the beauty of the sight. The sun reflected in a way that made her red hair shine like a flame. The wind was blowing her hair and white gown that gave the entire scene a peaceful aura.

The girl turned her head, and at the sight of the boy she couldn't help but smile, a soft, heart-warming smile that made Sasuke's heart skip a beat.

Her voice rang out in a light giggle that made Sasuke have to turn his head to hide a blush, "What are you doing? You look like you just saw a ghost or something."

"Something like that.." He said to himself, thinking of the drastic change the girl has shown in just the past minute.

Before he knew what was happening the girl ran up to him and wrapped her arms around his neck, hugging him as tight as she could. Sasuke, in turn, didn't delay to wrap his arms around the girls waist. But to his disappointment, she pulled back almost as soon as the hug began.

"I have great news!" She said with a big smile.

Before Sasuke could open his mouth to ask about the news, his question was answered by the voice behind him, "She'll be released from the hospital by tonight."

Sasuke turned to see the Hokage standing in the doorway, with his usual smile. He continued, "Of course we'll have to make all the preparations. So Sasuke, would you please join me?"

Sasuke of course would go. But he turned his head to look at Seitsuki, not wanting to spoil the time he had right now. This is what he's been waiting for, her to be like her old self again. But as he looked to her, she gave him a smile. That was all he needed to be reassured.

"Hn.." Sasuke's usual answer to anything, was all he said as he pulled away from Seitsuki, stuffed his hands in his pockets, and walked towards the door, indicating that he was ready to go. Although he was doing his best not to show it, Sasuke was extremely happy about the fact that Seitsuki would be leaving the hospital.

And the fact that he was trying so hard to hide it, but was failing, made both The Hokage and Seitsuki smile.

As the two had reached the Hokage's office, there was Kakashi, Naruto, and Sakura standing in the middle of the floor. As the Hokage walked past him, he couldn't keep in his snide remark, "Ah.. So Kakashi finally makes it on time."

Kakashi chuckled and scratched the back of his head, "No.. you're just very late."

At this the Hokage laughed and said, "Well I had to make sure. So I told you to come about two hours earlier than I needed you here."

Sakura turned to Sasuke and gave him a smile and a wave, "There you are! We were worried when you didn't show up with me!"

"I was there!" Naruto interjected, but Sakura just ignored him.

Sasuke walked up to be in a line with the rest of team 7 and said nothing. All he wanted to know about was Seitsuki.

Kakashi looked at Sasuke, sensing this, then looked to the Hokage.

The Hokage matched his stare and cleared his throat before he began, "Based on her recent recovery and her non-stop complaining this morning about leaving the hospital, I've decided that it wasn't a bad idea for her to try to start a life here. Especially since it seems that she plans to do so."

Sasuke smiled inwardly, but made sure it wouldn't show. He couldn't have anyone seeing him like that. Emotion was a weakness to him, and he wouldn't show it to just anyone, not even his teammates. Sakura inwardly cringed at this, not wanting this girl who had so much of Sasuke's attention to be around. But she wouldn't let it show, it would only give Sasuke a reason to dislike her.

The Hokage continued as he looked to Sasuke, "We discussed already what I expect out of you to do for her. Therefore, although this is somewhat against my better judgment, I'm going to have her move in with you."

Sasuke's head lifted out of shock and happiness at this point, he was already happy that she was going to leave the hospital and he'd be able to see her more, but now he'd see her all the time.

At the same moment, Sakura's voice came out loud and somewhat cracked, "What?!"

The Hokage looked to the young girl and before she could say anything he said, "I understand what you may be thinking Sakura, but there are many circumstances to this situation. For her safety and well being I think it's best that Sasuke be there to watch the girl." The Hokage then looked to Kakashi, "Provided that your Sensei will be having frequent visits to the apartment to make sure that everything is going smoothly." The Hokage then looked to Sasuke, "Moreover, I expect that Sasuke respects this girl enough and wouldn't do anything indecent."

They all stood in silence until Naurto spoke up, "So what are me and Sakura doing here?"

The Hokage turned his attention to the boy and smiled, "If the girl seems stable enough, after about two weeks or so, I'd like to see where her skills as a ninja are and for her to start training. I'd like her to train with Team 7 at first."

Naruto smiled at this and put both his hands behind his head, "It'd be nice to have another girl on the team." He ended with a giggle.

It was no secret that Naruto has feelings for Sakura. With Sasuke giving this girl all his attention it'll leave Sakura to Naruto, which he loved this idea of. Besides it was also not a secret that Seitsuki was a beauty, he wouldn't mind having a little eye candy around.

The Hokage continued with a smile, "Of course we can't know where she stands or if she'll even be a permanent part of Team 7, but that is the plan."

And with that it was settled, Seitsuki would live with Sasuke, and soon start training for with Team 7.