A/N: Hey everyone! Okay, I know that I already posted a chapter earlier today, But I just came home from a goodbye party for my friend who is going back home to Italy after staying here in the States for a year, and I just felt like typing. So lucky for you all I am posting this. YAY! ^.^ Thanks for all the reviews so far. Let's keep them coming. Okay, as usual I don't own Naruto, just this story. Now without further ado, here's chapter twenty-one! Enjoy!

Chapter Twenty-One: Sakura's Confession

The weekend ended as quickly as it came. Sasuke and Sakura were still very confused about what was going to happen between them next. Itachi and Alice realized that the plan they made had some affect with them because they were acting somewhat civil towards each other no.

Back at school, the tension between Sakura, Ino, Tenten, and Hinata was obviously still there. But this time Ino, Tenten, and Hinata had Shikamaru, Neji, and Naruto on their side. The girls finally believed that the guys didn't know Sakura's secret.

"After all, if we did know, we would have told you and confronted Sakura, as well as Sasuke about it," said Naruto.

Sakura felt more like a loner now than ever before. Alice decided to give up on the whole thing and spend more time with Gaara.

"It's not like I don't care Sakura. It's just that with all that's happened, I didn't get to spend any time with Gaara-kun, and I need to, you know? After all, he is my boyfriend," said Alice.

But Sakura didn't understand. It felt like everyone was still against her. Everyone wanted something out of her that she just couldn't give. She was now down in the dumps. The fangirls had what they wanted now. They had Sakura far away from her friends and their "precious" Sasuke-kun. They had her at rock bottom and they couldn't be any more happier than they were now. Well, that was until Karin decided that they needed a grand finale.

"I say that we drive Haruno and her mother out of town by using our biggest weapon."

"Oh, that is bad! But, I'm sure we can pull it off," said Saya.

"Hey Ami, do you think that your dad will let us have access to him?" asked Karin.

"Of course! After all, I am Daddy's little 'angel' and he wouldn't want to upset me."

"Perfect, this shall go very well. It's going to be our best grand finale yet."

Back with Sakura, she found herself on unmarked territory…loneliness. At lunch, she found herself sitting alone, with only a book as her company.

"This bites," thought Sakura.

"Don't I know it."

"Oh hey Inner, how's it going?"

"Same as you. Everyone's inners seem to be avoiding me too."

"You think this is all worth it?"

"No it's not. Why do you ask?"

"We could end it all tonight you know. We know where they keep the stuff. All we have to do is send the emails before hand, and then we're gone!"

"Wait, you're not thinking of…"

"Yeah, why not?"

Sakura, are you even listening to yourself? US? ME? Whatever, are you listening? It's so not worth it! What about Mom? She needs us now more than ever!"

"Yeah, well she's the only one."

"But it's a start. Having one person on your side makes everything better."

"Not really. Look, forget about waiting until tonight. I'm going to do this now. And just so that you can't stop me…into the box you go!"

"What? No! Don't do this Sakura! Don't do it!"

After sealing up her inner self, Sakura slowly got up and walked passed the table Ino, Tenten, Hinata, Neji, Shikamaru, and Naruto were at. She then gave them one look and continued walking. She then came upon the table Alice, Gaara, and Sasuke were at. She too looked at them and walked by. This was her last goodbye.

"Sakura…she doesn't seem herself," said Hinata.

"Yeah. She looked as if she was about to do something dramatic," added Tenten.

"Like she was about to….You Don't think," said Ino. Without another word, they ran out of the cafeteria, picking up Alice and dragging her along the way.

Sitting down in a locked stall, Sakura grabbed out her pocket knife that she always had on her person, but didn't use anymore. Taking deep breaths, she positioned the knife at a large vein, getting ready to puncture it, when all of a sudden a foot smashed open her stall door.

"Sakura! What the hell are you doing?" yelled Ino.

"What the fuck do you guys want? Have you come to witness my death? If so, go ahead. You've got front row seats. I don't care anymore about myself. After all, everyone's already given up on me."

"Sakura, put the knife down. You don't want to do this," said Tenten.

"HOW ARE YOU SURE I DON'T WANT TO DO THIS? YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW HOW MUCH I WANT TO DO THIS! YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT I'VE BEEN THROUGH! SO DON'T YOU FUCKIN' TELL ME WHAT I DO OR DON'T WANT TO DO!"

"Okay then help us understand," said Hinata.

"Yeah, talk to us," said Ino.

"Oh, so now you want to talk! Well I tried to give you that chance, when I was ready, but you decided that you had to know then, and look where we are now!"\

"Okay, we did do that, and we're sorry. We're very sorry. Just put down the knife and let us talk," said Ino.

"I…I can't!"

"Yes you can Sakura. Here, I'll even help you," said Alice.

Slowly, Alice took the knife from Sakura and gave it to Hinata, who pocketed it. Kneeling down, Sakura began to weep.

"I c-can't take this a-anymore. Please just s-stop ignoring me and g-give me a chance."

"Okay Sakura, we're here and we're not leaving. Now please, tell us what led you to the brink of suicide?" asked Tenten.

Taking a few more deep breaths, Sakura calmed down and began to tell them everything. That meant the stuff with her father, the cutting, living with Alice and Sasuke, how Sasuke found out everything, the fangirls, and what happened on the ferris wheel. After finishing, all five girls were in tears.

"Sakura, why didn't you tell us?" asked Ino.

"I couldn't or he'd kill me. Sasuke just happened to force the truth out of me, as well as witness my father doing this to me."

"Oh Sakura, we should've known. We should've been there for you, but instead we shunned you. Well, most of us did," said Tenten.

"No, in the end we all shunned you. I was being so selfish. I couldn't see how damaged you became these past few days. I was too busy thinking about hurrying up and making you and Sasuke make up so that I could be with Gaara-kun again," said Alice.

"Can you forgive us all Sakura? Can we start over and try to make things better?" asked Hinata.

"That's all I wanted guys, that's all I wanted."

With that, the five girls grouped hugged and laughed. Finally, they were starting anew and it felt good.

"Oh, but Sakura you realize we're going to get you some help for this cutting problem of yours, starting with telling your mom about all you have suffered through, and ending with Tsunade," said Alice.

"Tsunade?" asked the other girls.

"Yeah, she used to be a doctor. The best actually. She's the best one to help you."

"Um…"

"You don't have any other choice Sakura," said Tenten.

"Yeah, it's time to come out of that shell," added Ino.

"Okay then, I'll do it. Starting tonight with Mom. I'm ready for this wound to heal," said Sakura.

A/N: Well everyone, that's chapter twenty-one. It looks like things are going to start getting better for Sakura, and honestly it is about time don't you think? Thank you so much for reading. Now if you would please review and tell me what you think is going to happen next. I would love to read what your predictions are. Well I am off to bed. It's 11:21 pm here and it's time to sleep. Until next time!

Ja'ne,

Mariegurl