Story: The Keeper.
Series: Naruto.
Summary:
Due to a malfunctioned summoning scroll, Sakura finds herself sent into back in a time where Sasuke is still innocent. As she tries to undue her mistake her reason for returning grows less every day she spends in a life where everything was simple.
Chapter name: Of raindrops and sweets.
Word count: 619
{A/N;; Here's the next chapter, for you guys and I wrote it pretty quick like. But on Monday I start school again so only expect weekly updates~ -S.s
She was content to sit and listen to the rain fall outside the dining room window. It was strange enough when she was invited in despite her wet attire, but after changing into some of Itachi's spare clothes and a home-cooked meal by Itachi, Sakura was indeed speechless. Itachi had left to clean the dishes briefly having refused Sakura's help, leaving Sakura to stare contemplatively outdoors at the growing storm.
"So, the weather may not be the best but we do haves games and movies should you wish to stay longer, Sakura-san."
Sakura gaze drifted over to Itachi standing in the doorway looking very much the housewife with his cleaning apron on, noticing her stare, he chuckled well naturedly, "I may sew, cook, and clean but these are merely skills any reasonable shinobi should have acquired."
"Sure, sure. Whatever Ms. Uchiha. As for the rain, I really don't mind it a bit!"
"Oh, you were dying to have me at such close quarters then, princess?"
"Don't be so full of yourself; I just really love the rain. Every since I was a kid, my parents would fight constantly and the rain kinda numbed it all. Walking in the rain, gave me time to think but mostly be at peace. It sounds silly, but there's no place I'd rather be than standing in the rain and gazing at the stars."
Itachi looked mildly amused at her ramblings, "So you like being wet and cold?"
Sakura huffed, her voice soft, "I just love comforting things. I can't explain without sounding more like an idiot than I already am."
Itachi scrunched up his face deep in thought before he replied, "Sweets. I don't quite understand it myself, but I truly do like to have something sweet whenever possible. So I guess we both have likes, right princess?"
"What's with all the nickname giving?"
"Would you prefer pet names, because I have a few of those, too?"
Shrugging nonchalantly at his words, Sakura replied, "Yeah, let's stick to nicknames. Anyways how about taking a walk? We could walk down to the market and buy loads of sweets and not tell anyone!"
"Sounds like a date, princess."
Later that night when Sakura returned to Kakashi's apartment after Itachi had dropped her off, she simply sat down against the door, a strangely goofy smile plastered on her face. Though she hardly knew him, Itachi was a wonderful listener, throughout their entire walk he was gracious enough to listen to her mad rants and ramblings. He actually seemed to care what she thought; this was such a weight of her shoulders to finally have someone to talk to.
Kakashi returned home much later than her and took one look at the overly big shirt of Itachi's and her baggy pants, and grinned, "My, my Sakura, you do work fast, you charmer, you!"
Many houses away a scream of indignation followed by many high pitched screeches could be heard. It was later assumed to be cats.
{A/N;;Short I know but at least it was fast. If you like this story please review. I still don't know who Sakura should end up with; leave a review with your suggestion, please. C: