Guys... I'm sorry but I suck. Thank you all for reading this heartwarming message from the author. Ugh started getting cramps while writing this so... yeah. Not so great.

Haku/Sakura/Itachi

I laid my head down on the desk and tried to ignore the throbbing in my head... I had way too much tequila last night. Haku gave me some coffee and advil and then went back to his little corner with his kitchen set. I watched him go and then glanced back then hissed in pain. Forgot there was a window behind me.

"You shouldn't have had that much to drink; your poor liver." Haku sighed and then went to making me some food. I watched him for a moment longer then groaned and got up to lay on my couch. When I was lying down I closed my eyes and prepared to sleep, instantly a warm cloth was put over my eyes to hide them from the light making me smile.

"Thanks Haku." I murmured gratefully causing an odd silence to come into the room.

"It wasn't me. Itachi is here." He informed me making me open my eyes but I wasn't able to react too well because of the splitting migraine. I sighed and rolled over onto my side, trying to calm myself down a bit. It didn't work to say the least.

"I heard that he's leaving." Itachi informed me blankly making me hold the cloth tighter to my face before nodding. He forced me up but I continued covering my eyes while frowning, not wanting to say or do anything. I don't want him to know my feelings about this. I mean, they're the Akatsuki. I hate them. I have to hate them. I have to want nothing to do with them, because if I don't...

They leave.

"Please stop messing with her; she's going through a hard time right now. Hangovers seem to affect her pretty bad. I can't believe she would drink so much over Deidara." Haku murmured even though it wasn't his place to tell Itachi these things. I sat down and covered my face a bit… not wanting to be reminded of the inevitable right now.

I'm going to lose him. I'll probably lose all of them eventually. It's kind of foolish to think that they'll all stay here forever, liking me and competing for my affection while also continuing to allow me to stay there untouched and unwilling to love. I can just have them give me all the love they can and that'll make up for the love I'm unable to give. It was a cruel selfish thought that was shattered as soon as Deidara suggested leaving.

"I hate him." I whispered softly causing all the breathing in the room to stop. I just continued to glare as tears slowly trickled down my face trying to crush me completely with its pain and anger. Everything I've done so far… and now one of my own is leaving. Why did he even bother to come? Why did he try to get close to me?

I couldn't even bring myself to come to work the day he was supposed to say goodbye. All I could do was stay home and drink. It seemed like the only thing I could allow my body to do at a time like this. He's gone now and so will I be. I can't go with him though. No matter what I can't leave this place. It's better to be able to lose many than to only be able to lose one.

I thought it was kind of funny at first, I mean… come on! Irony is beautiful right? Hilarious and makes a huge difference, right? I don't know. This sick and twisted personality of mine didn't show up until Deidara said he was going to leave. It's cruel and just wrong. Man! I wish he would stay here, here with me and them and just continue to live in this little story of ours...

Suddenly I was slapped. Backhanded across the face by a man I didn't think about even once. Looking up at Itachi's blank face I frowned and felt my eyes fill up with tears. "You're disgusting. Why would you sit around and wait for others to come back and stay here with you? Did you think this fairytale would last forever? Wake up. This isn't a fairytale, it's life. People leave and others are stuck staying behind." He informed me darkly before thrusting me up and forcing me to use my own strength.

I glared at him. "I hate you too." I growled making him toss me back against the couch with a look of pure hatred.

"Grow up before we all leave you." He spat then left the room. I watched him go for a moment then looked at Haku. He looked a bit... angry as well. He didn't say anything though and did everything I had asked of him in silence. I stood up then and went to the bathroom and took a shower. When I was done I got dressed then went out to Neji to see who I had to play doctor with today. He gave me the information I wanted making me go about my day, not seeing any Akatsuki members at all.

"You're trying to grow up?" He asked looking a bit happier than before, and a lot calmer to say the least. I guess it's obvious since everyone calms down with time. He was just such an ass before but I guess he's gotten a bit better over time. Now he's a lot... nicer and seems to think before speaking although today was the first time I've seen him angry in a long time.

"Of course. I'm not an idiot. If someone tells me I have a flaw and I realize it too then I'll do my best to change it." I informed him in a huffy tone not wanting to be made fun of any longer. He's such a jerk to me. I'm not even doing anything to him. Still... it made me smile slightly. I need someone like him around to make me realize what a bastard I am from time to time. Of course mostly I'm a beautiful angel from above sent down to rid these young gorgeous boys from their torment!

I giggled at the thought then watched him lean forward and kiss me on the forehead. "That's good, otherwise I would have abandoned you by now." He informed me with a kind smile as he walked past towards my office. I glowered and followed after him. When I got inside I was surprised to smell hot chocolate, cake, donuts, and cookies all waiting for me. I pounced while Itachi just reached out and caught me in order to stop my predatory instincts."You need to eat your dinner first."

Haku nodded with a soft smile. "Don't forget to eat your greens." He informed me looking more like a girl then normal. I glared at them then realized quickly what they were doing making my eyes widen and face redden with anger.

"WE ARE NOT PLAYING HOUSE!" I shouted at them but they just looked at me blankly.

"You really need to stop yelling, do you want me to ground you?" Itachi asked with a sigh. He shook his head in disappointment while Haku patted his shoulder.

"You shouldn't stress your dad out so much, you don't know what he goes through at work." Haku scolded making me scowl and look away. They're good... too good for words but still. It pisses me off. I think I'm the child in this and Haku's the mom while Itachi's the dad... but isn't that a bit awkward? Huh... I guess I can use that to my advantage.

"So should I be embarrassed to have gay parents who have feelings for their little girl?" I asked them both curiously making them both stop what they were doing and look at me then exchange glances before ending the act. I walked over to my desk and smiled. "Cool! I have letters!" I grinned feeling like a kid at Christmas. I opened up the letter from Deidara first.

Dear Sakura,

It's been cool so far and I'm enjoying the art already. I've gotten arrested twice since I've been here but each time they released me because I showed them a picture of you and made up a sob story, yeah. They fall for it every time, un! I miss you baby and I want to see you soon but I'm not sure when. Keep in contact with me or I'll blow up the hospital, yeah!

Deidara

P.S. don't fall in love

I stared at the letter then hid it in my desk while making a note to reply to it.

Dear Sakura,

Thank you for letting me see your weak point.

Itachi

P.S. Deidara is an idiot.

I looked up to smile and maybe talk to Itachi but he was gone. I sighed softly and then turned away. I guess I don't get to tell him but that's fine. I'll see him again later and then I get to talk to him about today. Haku handed me my cocoa and some of the deserts he made making me grin and begin to eat while checking out more letters.

Sakura,

I'm sorry about Deidara.

Sasori.

I looked at this letter with a frown then tossed it in the trash. Why does Sasori seem to care so much? Granted, he only wrote one sentence, but it was written in such a way that... oh screw it it doesn't matter.

Dear Sakura,

I'd love to play house with you sometime.

Love

Zetsu

I shivered. Yes I just started to shiver as soon as I read this. Don't ask me how or why but I have a sixth sense when it comes to what the Akatsuki says versus what they actually mean and... I wouldn't survive a game of house.

Dear Sakura,

I'd rather you only play house with me.

Madara.

P.S. don't worry, I'll kill Deidara for you.

I blinked at Tobi's kind but scary message then laughed softly to myself. I doubt he'd be able to get close with all the bombs and laws Deidara's probably breaking. It's kind of annoying but still interesting to say the least.

Sakura,

I'll be visiting you tomorrow.

Pain.

The letters today are so short but I like them non-the-less but it's a little funny that Pain is just going to invite himself to hang out with me. I'll just stay home tomorrow and see what happens, of course eventually I'll probably lose my job because of stunts like this but hey whatever right? It'll be fun and probably even worth it.

"You seem happier." Haku commented making me glance over and smile at him.

"They'll all leave me sure but I'll never leave them... those poor suckers are going to remember these pink locks for the rest of their lives." I smirked and then took out a chocolate cigarette. He just laughed and shook his head with a light blush on his face.

He knows I'm right.