SS53: YEAH I'M BACK!!!!! Who missed me?
Naruto: I did!!!
SS53: Yo Naruto. How was your fabulous date with Hinata?
Naruto: 1 of my best days ever!!!!!!
SS53: Care to tell me all about it?
Naruto: Sure but why don't you start the story first? I heard that it was getting interesting. I'm sure everyone is anxious.
SS53: Oh right! Of course! But 1st I wanna thank all those who reviewed! bluesapphire19, BlueSword23, sunmoon123, cherrysaki-chan, TwiLigHT8D, animegurl298, xRAWRximmaxDiN00x and Naruto-fan-Okami-chan!
Naruto: Yeah thanks guys!
SS53: Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto…..yeah I know it's so sad….
Naruto: Wanna hear all about our date now?
SS53: Sure! While Naruto and me have a little chat, You may read the 10th chapter of "The Top 4 Lovers?" Enjoy!
Previously:
"Shh…..go to sleep Sakura" he told her. He nuzzled his face on her neck and sighed. Sakura soon fell asleep in his arms while Sasuke stared at her sleeping figure. He wasn't able to tell her that everything that happened today was going to be their last. He will leave tomorrow morning whether he wanted to or not. He knew he couldn't do anything about it. He brushed the strands of hair from her face and kissed her cheek. Then he buried his face at the crook of her neck and held her against him tightly, wishing this moment wouldn't end. But it was only a wish…..
Chapter 10: Letting go
Morning arrived and the sun's rays poured into Sasuke and Sakura's dorm. Sakura squirmed and realized that Sasuke wasn't beside her. She slowly opened her eyes and sees him busy ruffling with his things and putting them in a traveling bag. Then she realized that he had other luggage too.
"Off on a little trip?" she murmured, getting up. Sasuke froze. He didn't notice that she was awake. He was trying to be as quiet as possible to not wake her up.
"Hn" he answered and took a handful of clothes and placed them in his bag. Sakura lethargically got up to Sasuke's side. Sasuke tried to pay no attention to her.
"That's quite a lot of luggage for a little trip. Are you moving or something?" She said jokingly. But Sasuke froze again and bit his lip. Why does this have to be so hard. He sighed and thought that it was time to tell her.
"Sakura sit down" he faced her. Sakura was confused but followed his orders. She sat on the bed and watched Sasuke walk up to her. He placed his hands in his pockets and he sighed. He looked quite pressured.
"Sakura….I….have to tell you….something" he said hesitantly. Sakura just stared at him. Waiting for him to continue. Sasuke took a deep breath.
"What your about to hear is something you cannot stop. Even I can't do anything about it." he started and bit his lip again. Sakura has a big feeling that this isn't good news.
"Sakura I'm-"
"TEMEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!"
Sasuke was cut of by Naruto who barged in. He jumped on Sasuke's back like a kid having a piggy back ride.
"You can't go Teme!!! You can't go to America!!!! I mean, who will I annoy everyday? Call an ice cube? Come on!!! You're the only chicken-butt, emo, teme friend I have!!!!" he wined. Sasuke was annoyed then Tsunade passed by and was seen by Naruto.
"Tsunade don't let teme go!!!!" Naruto yelled.
"Shit" Tsunade murmured. Apparently she was hiding from Naruto' whining and pleading. She ran like her life depended on it and Naruto got off of Sasuke's back and ran after her. Sasuke closed the door and saw that Sakura was sitting on the bed with a surprised expression. She wasn't looking at Sasuke but was staring at the wall with wide eyes.
"Why didn't you tell me?" she said, standing up
"I….didn't want you to…get hurt" Sasuke explained and approached her. He looked away from her eyes that was full of pain and sadness.
"How do you think I feel now?" she asked him. Sasuke looked back at her and sighed. "Why did you refuse to tell me? You should have told me! I didn't know that yesterday would be our last day together!!! Why did you keep this from me?! How could you be such a jerk!!" She yelled.
" Even if I did tell you, you won't be able to do anything about it!!!!" Sasuke yelled back. "That's why I made yesterday memorable!!!! Even though it's against my will, I need to transfer to America!!! Do you think I'll go if I had a choice? Heck no!!! I can't leave my friends and most especially you!!! You're the one making me stay here!!! I don't know what you've done to me but your pulling me here!!!!" he poured his anger out. He didn't realize that the way he spoke and the glare he gave Sakura hurt her until a tear poured down Sakura's cheek. Sasuke's eyes softened and he pulled her to a hug. Sakura cried on his shoulder.
"I'm sorry….." Sasuke apologized. Sakura looked up from his shoulder, tears were still streaming down her face.
"I'm sorry too." she apologized. "I'm sorry that I'm holding you back from a bright future." Sasuke was shocked by what she said. Sakura looked away and walked from him. "I know it's for the best and I have no right to get in the way of that".
Sasuke clenched his fists. Now she was blaming herself.
" It would be better for you to go. I'll only be a burden" she murmured. Then she was slammed against the wall. She gasped and was staring straight at Sasuke's eyes filled with anger.
"Stop blaming yourself for this!!! By what I said, I meant that I can't understand what you did to me! I didn't say that I ever regretted loving you!!!" he yelled. Sakura just stared at him with wide eyes then Sasuke's lips were on hers. He wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her closer to him while Sakura wrapped hers around his neck and deepened the kiss. When they parted, Sasuke placed his forehead against hers and kissed her tears away.
"Promise me that you won't forget everything that happened between us, that you'll never forget me" he whispered. Sakura smiled a little and hugged him again.
"I don't think I can forget you" she whispered in his ear. Sasuke hugged her back. He kissed her neck and buried his face at the crook of her neck.
"I have to go" Sasuke murmured and looked up at her.
"Can I at least come with you to the airport?" she asked.
"Hn" Sasuke answered and grabbed his luggage. He wrapped an arm around her waist and they went out the door.
Sai was busy looking for his keys of his car in his dorm. He felt ecstatic today. He heard the news that his brother was going to be transferred to another school in America.
Good news for him because last night he was sure that Sakura would soon dump him for his stupid brother but with Sasuke gone, he isn't worried anymore. Sakura would be all his. He grinned just thinking about it.
He heard that Sakura came with Sasuke and the others to the airport. He was looking for his keys so he could fetch Sakura after Sasuke's departure and go out with her to make her feel better and to show her that he was better that his brother. When he found his keys, he ran to his car in the parking lot and hopped in. He sat there for a while, imagining how their date will happen.
Sai's reverie:
Sai and Sakura was at a fancy restaurant. They were having a fancy dinner by a candle light and he was cheering Sakura up until she was already smiling and laughing. They went out of the restaurant hand in hand.
"I had so much fun Sai. You really cheered me up" she smiled.
"Anything for you Sakura. Besides, I don't wanna see you sad and you know that"
"I knew you were a better guy that Sasuke. I completely over him"
Then they leaned closer to each other until their lips met and they shared a kiss under the moonlight.
Reverie over
Sai grinned. He was elated and was grinning the whole time. He started the engine and was on his way to the airport.
It was a silent trip to the airport. Sasuke and Sakura was in Shikamaru's car. He was driving, Ino was at the passenger's seat and Sasuke and Sakura were at the back. Naruto and Hinata were in Naruto's car and was following behind.
Ino would sometimes glance at the 2 at the back. Sakura was on Sasuke's lap and he had his arms around her waist. They were staring at each other. Occasionally, Sasuke would kiss her forehead, cheek or lips and Sakura would do the same. Then Sasuke would burry his face at the crook of her neck or Sakura would rest her head on his chest while he nuzzled in her hair. Ino found the scene quite touching. She could feel the hurt they both felt. Shikamaru could see her sad expression and looked at the mirror to see the 2 at the back and sighed. It was going to be a painful and hard day for them.
When they arrived, Shikamaru and Naruto helped Sasuke with his luggage. They walked slowly to the airport. Naruto caught up with Sasuke.
"Come on Teme. Is there really no way to make you stay?" he whispered "I'm sure you don't want to go so why force yourself? It will just cause pain" Sasuke sighed.
"There's really nothing that can be done." Sasuke answered " I need to transfer to America"
Naruto was holding back tears. Same as with the others except that he was the only guy crying but Neji and Shikamaru felt the same pain as they are experiencing. It's hard to let go of a dear friend. Soon Naruto couldn't hold back and tears started streaming down his face. He wiped his tears cause guys don't cry. He needs to be strong.. He gave Sasuke a manly hug.
"We're gonna miss you man" he told him.
"Hn"
When they parted, Sasuke said goodbye to the others. The girls were already crying, even Tenten. They gave Sasuke a hug and wished him luck. Neji and Shikamaru gave him hi fives and hugs. Then he turned to Sakura. Like the other girls, tears were streaming down her cheeks. Then Sasuke remembered something and approached her.
He took out a heart shaped locket and told Sakura to turn around. He locked it around her neck and he made her face him. He wiped her tears and kissed her on the forehead.
"Goodbye….Sakura" he whispered and pulled her to a hug.
Sai arrived at the airport. He ran inside and sees the group. He approaches them and sees Sasuke and Sakura hugging. He was quite irritated about it but Sasuke was gonna leave anyway so he let it pass. Then he sees Naruto crying.
"What's up with the tears dobe?" he told him. Naruto glanced at him, not noticing that he came and soon glared at him.
"Why? Never seen a person cry before?" Sai shrugged.
"I only see girls or gays" he smirked but then Naruto banged him to the closesr wall.
"Don't you dare say that you bastard!!!!" He spat out. " Just because a guy is crying because he cares for his best friend who is now leaving doesn't make him gay!!! Sasuke is my best friend and it's hard for me to see him leaving. It's not my fault that you don't care that much for your friends, if you have any and that is why you say that!" he hissed. Then he released Sai from his grip and turned his back at him.
"Oh and one more thing" Naruto said, back faced at him "Not caring about your friends is worse than whatever your accusing of me" Then he walked away from him.
Sai was surprised by what Naruto said. Aside from it all made sense, It really striked him. He didn't notice the bond he and Sasuke shared. It was natural for him to act like that. To act like a true friend.
The others realized that he was there, except for Sasuke and Sakura since they were in a hug, but paid no attention to him. Sai decided to watch Sasuke and Sakura's last goodbyes.
When Sasuke and Sakura parted, Sakura looked at the ground. She still didn't say goodbye. Sasuke sighed and grabbed his luggage. He was biting his lip as he walked away from them. It was so hard to do this. Even for a ice cube Uchiha like him. It was hard to leave his best friends. Most especially Sakura. His heart tore just thinking about it.
"Sasuke!!!!" he heared Sakura scream. He turned then was surprised when her lips landed on him. Soon he kissed back as well. They kissed with more force that usual since it was going to be their last. He wrapped his arms around her waist and hugged her tightly. Sakura wrapped hers around his neck and deepened the kiss. The others were surprised at the same time touched by what was happening. They were sure that this was hard for Sakura and Sasuke. It was hard for them to be separated from each other. Even Sai was surprised, at the same time touched somehow. He could feel their love for each other. It was intense.
When they parted, Sakura placed her forehead against his.
"Goodbye…Sasuke-kun" she whispered. Tears streamed down her face again and Sasuke wiped it away. He hugged her one last time and slowly let her go. He looked away from her sad, sorrowful expression and started walking away from them. Then he took one last look and sighed. Then Sakura and the others lost sight of him. Ino was the 1st one to approach Sakura and comforted her.
They were about to leave and Sai accompanied Sakura to his car. He invited her to dinner. At first, Sakura said no but Sai wanted to cheer her up so she soon agreed.
On their way to the restaurant, Sai was grinning because he was imagining how it would all go again. He glaned at Sakura and his smile faded. She was looking about the window and was playing with the locket Sasuke gave her. It was a gold heart shapped locket with Sasuke and Sakura's names engraved on the front and they had a picture together inside. He felt sorry for her.
"I'm sorry Sai-kun…" she whispered and Sai was surprised.
" For what?" he asked.
"I cheated on you. I went out with Sasuke…..I'm a terrible person" she told him.
"No it's ok sakura" he assured her.
"No it's not!!" She turned to face him. She was going to cry again. "I shouldn't have done that!!! And now I'm being punished for being a terrible person…a terrible girlfriend. But now I swear that nothing will come between us….It will only be you and me" she murmured. Sai, even though he was touched by her words, still felt bad for her. From her expression, he could tell that she was extremely hurt. Now she was blaming herself and he knows she was going to try to truly love him. Even though it was a good offer, he couldn't accept it. Then he turned the car around.
"Where are we going?!" Sakura was surprised.
"Back To the airport" he answered, speeding up.
"But why?"
"To stop Sasuke" he answered. Sakura was speechless.
"I know you love him and I know that your happy with him so I'm letting you go"
"Sai…." Sakura murmured.
"I shouldn't force you to love me" Sai continued "You love my brother and I respect that. I don't want to see you sad and hurt."
"But Sai-kun, I'll try to be happy for you" Sakura answered.
"No! I want you to be with my brother! Stop forcing yourself! You shouldn't blame yourself either. It wasn't your fault that you fell for him. I can see why so it's fort he best if your with him."
Then they arrived at the airport. Sakura was still speechless. Sai turned and cupped her face with his hand.
"If your happy, I am too. And I will always be here for you" He told her. Sakura felt nostalgia. She wrapped her arms around him.
"Thank you so much Sai-kun" she exclaimed.
"Uh Sakura we should go and stop Sasuke now" he told her and Sakura mumbled a sorry. Then the hopped out of the car and ran to the airport.
'Please let us make it' Sakura thought 'Don't do Sasuke-kun…..I love you'
Love does not begin and end the way we seem to think it does. Love is a battle, love is a war; love is a growing up. - James A. Baldwin
SS53: Cliffy!!!! Sorry guys but you gotta wait for the next chapter!!
Naruto: Aww!!! It was getting good!!!
SS53: Sorry but you gotta be patient! Will Sakura and Sai be able to stop Sasuke just in time? Speaking of Sai, don't you think he's so sweet with what he did?
Naruto: Yeah. He isn't such a terrible guy after all.
SS53: Yeah. I just wanted to make him a good guy instead of him being the most hated character in this fanfic. So anyway, See you guys next time!!! I know we will cuz I'm sure you wanna know what happens next and did you guys see the new chapter of Naruto?? It was so sweet!!! GO NARUHINA!!!
Naruto: Yeah!!!
SS53: But I still like SasuSaku better. I like Naruhina but I LOVE Sasusaku!!!
Sige paalam na!!! (Ok goodbye now!!!)