HEY THERE! ^^" Ummmmmm... yeah :) I know I haven't updated in a while... I sowwy :'( Butttttttttt I'm updating now, so it's all good! :D This one is a lot shorter than the other ones I've been doing lately, but believe me, you'll thank me later... we're getting into some of the more serious stuff, SO BEWARE! Well anyways,,, forgive for the late update, por favor! (if it makes you feel better, this is the first one I decided to update since a while :D) Anyways, sit back, chillax, and

ENJOY!

Hinata shuffled down to the kitchen the next morning, clutching her walking stick in her right hand, and sat down at her usual seat at the table. She heard clinking noises to her left and right, meaning Neji and Hanabi were already sitting in their usual spots. It was quiet for a while, and the air had a strange feel to it. Hinata's eyebrows furrowed.

"Um… is everything a-alright?" she asked worriedly. Unseen to her, Neji and Hanabi exchanged a glance. Hanabi's face lit up with a huge grin, and the corner of Neji's lips twisted upward.

"I talked to father earlier before he went to work," Neji started nonchalantly, taking a sip of his drink. Hinata frowned, feeling her worry build. Was she in trouble for some reason? Was her father angry? Hanabi saw what Neji was doing, and her grin grew even larger.

"A-And what did h-he say?" Hinata asked timidly, pressing her fingertips together worriedly. Neji saw the stress Hinata was going through and decided to end it. He smiled.

"It is possible." Hinata frowned for a moment before her face lit up, and her jaw dropped.

"R-Really…?" she gasped in disbelief. Hanabi started giggling, which lead to straight out laughter, and Neji's smile widened.

"Yes, Hinata," he said, "It is going to happen." Hinata felt the tears running down her face, but ignored them. She placed her hands over her mouth and laughed uncontrollably along with Hanabi, who had gotten out of her chair to hug her. Neji smiled at the scene. Never had he seen Hinata so happy. Sometimes, good things did happen to good people.

Sakura walked slowly down the sidewalk, her hand loosely clasped in Sasuke's. They were simply walking around, no destination in mind, simply enjoying each other's company. She had invited Ino to come with them earlier, but she had denied, saying Sakura and Sasuke 'needed their alone time'. This statement made Sakura blush and shake her head at her friend's antics. Nonetheless, she was enjoying the time she got to spend with Sasuke. The more she was around him; the more she learned that he wasn't as rude and uncaring as he first seemed.

"What are you thinking about?" Sakura's head shot up and she looked at Sasuke, who was watching her carefully. She fought a blush and shrugged.

"Just how you're not so evil after all," she teased, and giggled when he scowled and looked away, his cheeks lightly brushed with pink. It was silent for a second again, and they continued walking, watching the clouds and birds above their heads, while stealing glances at each other when they didn't think they were looking. After a moment Sakura's phone rang and she dug it out of her pocket, checking the caller id before flipping it open.

"Hello?" she answered cheerfully. Sasuke watched carefully as the light seemed to drain from Sakura's face, and she placed at hand over her mouth.

"W-when?" she asked in a weak, shaky voice. Sasuke tensed as her face grew even paler, and a tear slipped down the side of her face. That single tear, that one tear, made him want to reach out and hug her, to keep her close and protect her from whatever was making her sad. But instead, he waited tensely. Finally Sakura hung up the phone. She stood still as a statue for a moment. When Sasuke was about to open his mouth to speak, the phone slipped from her fingers and Sakura fell to her knees. Sasuke caught her elbows and pulled her close while she sobbed into his shirt. He let her cry for a few minutes, before muttering.

"What is it?" Sakura shook her head and attempted to wipe her eyes. Then she raised her face to his and whispered into his ear. His eyes widened, and Sakura started on another round of fresh tears pouring from her eyes to his shirt. Sasuke swallowed and pulled Sakura close against him, running a hand through her hair and drawing comforting circles on her back. Sometimes, bad things happen to good people.

Turn away

If you could get me a drink

Of water

'Cuz my lips are chapped and faded

Call my Aunt Marie

Everyone showed up the next day at lunch except for Ino and Sakura. When they asked Sasuke where they were, he simply shook his head and told them Sakura would be there later.

Help her gather all my things

And bury me in all my favorite colors

My sisters and my brothers, still

I will not kiss you

Sakura showed up a few minutes later, her eyes rimmed red. Sasuke stood and wrapped his arms around her. Everyone else stood and gathered around her, trying to comfort her.

'Cause the hardest part of this

Is leavin' you

Sakura sobbed and shook her head as they asked what had happened. They quieted down as Sakura wiped her eyes, and Sasuke held her hand. She shook her head.

And I just hope you know

That if you say good bye today

I'd ask you to be true…

Sakura shook her head and peered at them through soggy eyes.

"Ino… has cancer…"

'Cause the hardest part of this

Is leavin' you…

:O So now you know the deal with Ino... :( The song lyrics, if you're wondering, are from the amazing song Cancer by the even more amazing band My Chemical Romance. Listen to them, they're really amazing. Anyway, I told you it was gonna be sad :( Now I have to make sure I don't make myself cry on the keyboard... If your a crier, grab some tissues! But I promise you, if you don't usually like sad stuff, I still encourage you to read on, because there is some other stuff coming that is not so sad :). Anyways, Review and have a fabulous day!