Thank you for all the reviews! Sorry that I didn't for a REALLY long time. Gomen-nasai!! I am really busy with homework and projects. I'm finally out of school! YAY! Well enough of me talking lets get back to the story!!!

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CHAPTER 3

REALIZING

"I have made my decision and I will go with you and I will join the Akatsuki." Sakura said.

NANI?!?! Do you know what you are saying?! I thought you don't want to do anything with these guys because they are in the bingo book?! Are you crazy? Inner Sakura said.

No I am not crazy! Itachi is right. Everyone in this village has protected me and has always thought of me as someone weak! I can't take it anymore! I want to become stronger and I want people to acknowledge me for me not as Lady Tsunade's apprentice. Sakura replied.

"Is that your final decision?" Sasori asked.

"Hai. It is. I never go back on my word. I want to become stronger and not thought of as weak." Sakura replied.

With that said they all left Konoha and headed toward headquarters.

Are you sure you are doing the right thing Sakura? Inner Sakura asked.

Hai. I think so and hope so. Sakura replied.

Soon they made it to headquarters by dawn.

Sasori gave her a tour. She showed her the different rooms and finally he sowed her where she'll be staying.

"Cherry blossom, you shall be staying in this room." Sasori said.

"Arigato." She replied. She stepped into her room and she saw a king sized bed with black bed sheets and a red blanket on top. She walked into the bathroom and saw all the essentials she needed. Then she looked in her closet and saw that it was empty.

"Is there a little store nearby wear I can buy clothes for myself?" she asked Sasori.

"Hai. There is. One of my teammates will show you and take you there as soon as she returns. But for now you shall just use my clothes." He replied.

"Really? Arigato." Geez. I hope he washes his clothes. I'll just borrow two of his shirts and shorts to train and to sleep in.

"Don't worry all of my clothes are clean."

Sakura chuckled.

Sasori chuckled as well.

"So…yeah. Dinner starts at 7 every night. If you miss the time then you won't be able to have dinner. Those are just the rules around here. Also another rule is to never walk into another Akatsuki's room without permission. And if there are any other rules I'll let you know. My room is just right next to yours. Need anything just ask me." Sasori said as he turned to leave with a smile on his face.

Sakura smiled and locked her bedroom door. She took off her clothes and put them in the corner and went straight to the bathroom. She locked the door and turned on the shower. As soon as she was finished, she got a towel and dried herself off.

Man that was a good shower. I haven't had one for a long time. Wait how come I don't feel any clothes on the counter. Aww man!! I forgot to get some clothes. Great just great. Sakura got the towel out of her hair and wrapped herself with it and walked out of her bedroom and walked towards Sasori's room and knocked.

Who could be disturbing me at a time like this? Sasori thought as he began to wake up. He walked to his bedroom door and opened it. To his surprise he saw Sakura fully naked but covering herself with a towel. He blushed and turned his head to the side so he wouldn't be tempted to see anything. When Sakura saw his blush, she looked down, smiled weakly, and blushed as well.

"Uh..yes…Cherry Blossom?" Sasori asked.

"I forgot to ask you for clothes."

"Oh ok then. Come in and look for what ever you need. My clothes are in the drawers." He said as he closed the door behind Sakura.

"Arigato."

Sasori couldn't help but stare at her. She looked beautiful with her hair wet. He just wanted to kiss her but was too shy to. He wasn't sure about her feelings, but he can tell from her blush on her face that she has a crush on him. He didn't want to rush things. He wanted to wait and see if she really does love him.

Sakura looked through his drawer that was filled with shirts and shorts. One hand was searching, while the other was still holding on to the towel that was covering her body. She couldn't stop blushing. She loved the way Sasori was treating her. He was treating her as if he meant everything to her. She wanted to be his girl. She couldn't tell if he liked her or not but she thinks the smile on his face means there is something in him that meant something for Sakura.

"Arigato for everything. You have helped me a lot. Thank you." She said with a smile. She stood up and walked up to the door. Before she could open the door, he stepped up to her and whispered into her ear and said, "No thank you for everything, " and kissed her on the cheek.

Sakura blushed. She was about to tell him about her feelings for him, but he disappeared. She turned around and saw nothing. She smiled and went to her room. She put on the clothes she borrowed. She brushed her hair out and walked into the kitchen. She looked at the clock she saw that it was 6:58. She saw there was a big table she just took a seat and waited. Soon it was 7 and every Akatsuki member was seated. Sasori sat next to Sakura and smiled. She smiled back.

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Sorry that I haven't updated in a long time. I've been busy but now I'm in SUMMER VACATION! YAY! I'll be making another story and I'll still be updating this one. PLEASE REVIEW! ARIGATO!