I was surprised… surprised at how nice he was. Neji sat in front of me with his cold mask on but he didn't tell me to leave. That is good… plus the tea I'm drinking doesn't seem to be poisoned… I guess he doesn't hate me. I don't want to run away anymore but at the same time I'm scared to stay.

"Will you keep me as your girlfriend?" I asked knowing it's most likely going to be no. Neji looked at me with cold eyes while Hinata and Naruto sat plastered to their seats. Those two are engaged now. They had to move fast otherwise she would have to marry the other man but they still seem happy somehow.

"No Sakura, but before you run I want to tell you why. I chose you because you seemed so bright and full of life. Perhaps that was an illusion but even then I want you to know that pain is part of living. No matter where you go it will keep coming, but the good thing that in order to heal pain you must also live." Neji said softly looking at me with such sad eyes.

I looked at him for a moment then looked down. "I guess… I never thought that living would make it go away. Starting over in the same place after a bad break-up or misunderstanding… it just seemed scarier somehow." I whispered then looked up at him with a look of determination. "I won't leave again unless I have a good reason to."

"Your story was pretty interesting though." Hinata said shyly making Naruto nod with a look of awe. From all the conversations I've had with them… I understand their awe. Naruto and Hinata are too scared of the uncertainty to suddenly leave. They would never become runners no matter what happens in their lives. I'm glad for that.

"You've almost been here a year. Isn't the year mark the time you leave?" Naruto asked looking at me worriedly. I smiled softly at him then stood up just as Sasori entered the room from behind me. It is… every place I go I only stay for a year then something happens and I split. This time it's the same only I won't be leaving again.

"I might but it would be for the last time. This is Sasori, the man who has never stopped looking for me. Even now he's still looking." I said softly looking at him. He put an arm in mine and smirked down at me.

"How do you like being a waitress?" He asked letting me know he what he wants. Out of everyone in the world he knows me best… so no matter what I will never lie to him.

"I don't… but I'm sure a painter and a writer will do well together." I said softly looking up at him. We won't hook up yet. Probably just go out to find a nice place to live then act as roommates. One day though… one day we will and it will work out.

"This is the man you've explored the world with right?" Neji asked softly looking a bit sad. I nodded with a slightly flushed face but said nothing more. "Then go… you probably have a few more adventures to have right?" He asked turning away. I noticed a drop of water fall from his face then smiled kindly at him. If he got off his high horse I'd stay with him for as long as I could, but I understand.

"I've dated several people and lived countless lives. Each place I go feels like home until I leave… this time I won't leave that easily." I said slowly thinking of the future with each new breath. Sasori smirked at me and kissed my neck.

"If you make us move again we're becoming nomads." He growled seriously. I looked him for a moment than nodded with a smile. We left the house and walked to the train station. We left our cars, homes, and everything we own except what we had on us.

"It's time to go." I said breathlessly.

"Where would you like to go?" He asked.

"Anywhere with you would be fine." I informed him with a grin. He smiled softly then leaned down and kissed me.

We didn't look back once as we left…

And for the first time…

I'm happy.