This definitely took me forever for no freaking reason. My bad :x I'm submitting another one right NOW

It was maybe two weeks since the group had been introduced and the young sensei was struggling. She was leaned up against the memorial stone, watching as Naruto and Hinata were having their lunch. Bento boxes she herself had made for them. The two sat cross legged carefully picking at what appeared to be inedible. Sakura wasn't the best chef but she knew what to feed malnourished children.

What made her so stressed was Sasuke. He came late, glared at her, then the bento box, then left. The training of the other 2 wasn't going so bad but Sasuke refused to train in front of her.

Uyyy, what did I ever do to deserve this? She thought while massaging her temple.

Naruto approached her with the box, a cheek full of food and big blue eyes beaming up at her.

"Thank you, Sakura sensei." Is what she was sure he said though it sounded a lot more like "Raon chu Bakura enei" with his mouth still full.

"Heyyyy why didn't you finish eating?" she whined and poked at the only half eaten serving with a pale finger.

Naruto swallowed with a pained expression and replied, "It's gross."

Instantly she delivered a merciless fist to the top of his head, making him collapse on his back. His eyes were teary as he groaned, "S-s-sensei…."

Hinata hurried to his side and shook him gently, "Don't disrespect sensei's efforts. She meant only to help us."

"Or poison us-" he scoffed before sitting up. "You should treat us to ramen again."

Sakura rolled her eyes, "Well we are almost done for this afternoon. I have other duties to tend to so we'll close with this-"

She picked up a pebble and closed her hand on it. When she reopened it, there was only dust. The two stared in amazement.

"Wo-woah how did you-" Naruto began.

She handed them each a pebble and said, "Chakra control. If you can release it through your hand at the right moment, you can destroy rocks of all shapes and sizes." Yawning, she turned on her heel, "Well I'll see you guys tomorrow. Don't be late, or else."

"Yes ma'am!" they chimed.

In the hospital, Sakura was managing piles and piles of paperwork for what felt like days but was only 3 miserable hours. Anxious to leave, she decided she would resume her work at home.

It was going to be 8 pm so she decided to take a short cut and get indoors before it got dark. As she weaseled through an alleyway she saw him. He was staring into the back window of the hibachi restaurant. His dark eyes were round and desperate as his mouth hung open slightly. As soon as she took a breath he jerked his head in her direction. His eyes now full of fury.

"What are you staring at?" Sasuke growled.

Sakura stumbled back against a garbage bin and blinked nervously. His raging voice intimidated her. The kunoichi clung to her files of paperwork as she searched for her voice but took too long. After punching the wall, Sasuke retreated.

A letter to Sakura

My beautiful flower,

Sounds like a party. Just watch that temper of yours. You might just be scaring him and no boy likes to feel cornered by a woman. ;)

Nights feel longer while I'm away from you. I just can't wait to see your face again. Hang tough, I know you can surmount this little speed bump. Just take it one day at a time.

Yours truly