Am I worthy to love you?

by Gravenimage

Naruto is rejected by Sakura for bringing Sasuke back to Konoha and he snaps at her badly he leaves the village 5 years later he becomes the leader of the strongest team of kunoichi assemble team Kitsune Flash rises Naru/Saku/Ino/Hina lemons in the future

14. Forgiveness isn't easy to earn

Chapter 14 Forgiveness isn't easy to earn: the powerful second chance

Disclaimer: do I even have a choice to say this? I don't own Naruto it belongs to Massashi Kishimoto he is so lucky I envy him.

'' this means thoughts

Bold letters Kyuubi speaking

Italics are flashbacks

Authors Notes: here I am again with another chapter, I decided to update sooner than usual because I got so many reviews in the last chapter. I must say I was impressed I knew the last chapter was very emotional that it even made me cry, but I also received all kinds of reviews. From people who wanted to kill me because I leave them with such an evil cliffhanger, I also received some flames from Naru/Saku fans why do they keep doing this to me I wanted to try something new it really breaks my heart. I also received reviews from people who apparently cry at the chapter yes I already know that the chapter was a you don't have a choice but to cry type. Unfortunately this chapter is another you don't have a choice but to cry type, you'll probably cry your eyes out with this one so I suggest that you all have a box of tissues with you. If you're too emotional then I suggest you don't read the chapter because you will be crying so much that you will lose focus in reading the chapter at all, now on with the chapter.

(Time skip: two days later)

(Location: room 210 second floor Konoha hospital Konoha fire country territory)

The only thing heard in the room was the sound of the slow heart beat monitor doing his usual cardiac rhythm. It was being accompanied by the quiet sound of a steady breathing, the breathing coming from the one and only Haruno Sakura who was now fighting for her life. Two days ago she finally had it, it seems her depression reached critical level and she finally wanted to end it all by taking her life. Now why would someone so young, attractive successful and a very skilled medic nin would even chose something so drastic as suicide? The answer was quite simple, she was pushed to the limit making her depression going to a high level but it wasn't something that caused it was someone. Sakura wasn't alone in the room, someone was next to her shedding tears and probably he was feeling so miserable full of guilt and regret. The person sitting by her bedside was Naruto he wasn't wearing his mask, ever since the incident he didn't felt like wearing his mask. Watching the unconscious Sakura only made his heart break with everlasting pain, the pain he was feeling right now was worse than the pain he felt in his childhood at the hands of the villagers.

So many things have happened in just a couple of days, just four days ago he returned to Konoha to finally reuniting with his friends. He laughed, talked with them and he was truly happy until Sakura came into the picture. At first he didn't wanted to see her or hear from her, he just didn't wanted to be hurt by her again until realizing that he wasn't the one who got hurt both emotionally and physically. It wasn't him the one to suffer but it was Sakura the real victim of pain and suffering. In an attempt to prevent from getting hurt again by Sakura, he ignored her shut her down and try to live a life without her. Now he was paying the consequences for his actions, he was paying dearly with suffering coming from the injured pink haired woman lied next to him. In truth he wanted he to feel pain not caring how much she suffers, he just wanted her to feel some of his pain so that maybe she will understand how he felt. Now he felt horrible his whole game has been turned around completely, he was the one suffering for all the pain Sakura has suffered. He hurt his feeling, crushed her heart and now he was paying for his mistakes by watching her lying in a bed because she almost took her own life.

The worst pain he was feeling besides guilt and regret it was the fact that it was his fault, he was to blame for causing so much pain to Sakura. Every single cold comment he told her, every single glare he has regretted so much he could never make it up to himself for he did to her. He was the cause of all of her pain since he left the village so all that suffering that the pink haired medic went through in five years it was all because of him. He hated himself so much he couldn't stand it, he has let his anger and his pride get the better of him and ended up hurting Sakura worst than she has ever hurt him. He knew it all along but he was too stubborn to realize it, Tsunade was right he acted colder than how the twelve year old Sakura used to act. Now for causing all this pain to Sakura he has broken her forever, she wasn't going to be the same he knew it after she was suffering from depression. His eyes were on her unconscious form never and every time he looked at her his heart breaks little by little. He finally took a look at the bottle of pills Sakura was holding when he found her he knew she was suffering from depression because of the description which he was reading once again not believing how much she has suffered because of his cold words from five years ago.

Haruno Sakura

Take one pill every six hours recommended to swallow with water or milk.

'Antidepressants…'the blond thought reading the small description of the bottle as more tears fell from his cerulean eyes.

He never thought of the terrible consequences for snapping on her on that day at the hospital, all that pain and suffering she felt pushed her to the edge and eventually she started suffering from depression. For five years she was suffering from this condition, for five years she's been suffering so much because of his cold words even if deep inside he wanted to get even with her for all the pain she caused him. But now he knew that all that pain he gave Sakura was never worthy, just so he could get even or for pay back it was never worthy to cause so much to one person like he did. Especially when it was the person he has considered very precious to him, the girl he loves since he was little right now he didn't knew his feelings for her but he knew he didn't wanted to lose her. He couldn't forget what happened two days ago, more importantly he will never forget what Sakura told him her words broke his heart forever.

"Sakura!!!"

Naruto went to the body of the kunoichi who was covered in blood in the floor of the kitchen, he had tears in his eyes as he immediately checked her pulse.

'Her pulse is weak I have to get her to the hospital or she won't make it, why Sakura why would you do this?!'

He carried her bridal style ignoring the scattered pills for now, he left the kitchen heading to the front door in a hurry.

"Sakura hold on!" he said in a desperate tone but his voice broke from a soft sob" please hold on….don't die you can't leave me…"

Suddenly his eyes widened as Sakura slightly opened her jade eyes, they looked like they were empty like they didn't have any life in them she gave another fake smile looking at the tall blond" Na….Naruto…is that….you?"

Naruto let more tears fall as he smiled at her feeling so happy that she was still alive" yes Sakura it's me…don't worry I'm taking you to the hospital you'll be fine I promise!" he finally left the apartment heading to the streets of the village.

"No…don't do that…." she replied softly.

"What?! What are you talking about?! You'll die if your wound doesn't get treated immediately…"

"It's all right Naruto…." Sakura was still giving her fake smile" it will be all right…you see if I die then you won't feel any more pain it's better for me to die the one who caused you so much pain, that way you'll be happy…."

Naruto was shocked at her comment more tears were now falling, why in the world would she think like that? He gasped as soon as she saw her closing her eyes" Sakura! Hold on!...."

"Kid she wants to die then do the honorable thing and fulfill her wish let her die!" the Kyuubi said in a chuckle.

'Shut up you fucking fox! Just shut up!' Naruto was obviously upset for his comment' screw this at this rate I won't make it to the hospital in time I don't care if I have to use it I am not letting Sakura die!"

He quickly took his father's kunai not caring if the people saw him and vanished in a yellow blur as a result of using the flying thunder god jutsu.

He let more tears fall as he watched the unconscious Sakura in the bed' it's my entire fault, I did this to her I've made her suffer so much. Sakura now I know that you meant every word you told me. You really missed me and not Sasuke you really wanted to gain back my trust and my friendship, damn it why do I have to be so stupid and stubborn why couldn't I have admit it sooner?!"

He knew things were bad and they were never going to be the same, he remembers the reactions of the people hearing the news of Sakura. As soon as they heard that Sakura was hospitalized because she tried to commit suicide a lot of people were in very worried other were more concern. Most of them were the medic staff, the other medic nins and the nurses were so worried for their chief they thought she will be capable of doing such thing especially when she was taking her pills as usual. After two days the word obviously spread out of Sakura and members of the rookie nine have found out too, once they find out that he was responsible for causing Sakura to kill herself they will eventually hate him. He didn't care if his friends will hate him he deserves it for everything he did to Sakura. It didn't matter to him he wanted punishment after all the pain he cause to the pink haired medic nin who is suffering from depression.

He went closer to her bedside and took her right hand giving it a gentle squeeze' please Sakura get well, I will never forgive myself if you die never….'

"Why do you have to act so pathetic? She deserves to be like this kid she was a bitch, she never treated you with respect she always chose the Uchiha over you and now here you are feeling sorry for everything you did to her"

Naruto growled in his mind at the Kyuubi's comment' listen you fucking fox I told you to shut up and leave me the hell alone! Don't talk to me again! Because I could care less what you think now get lost!"

The demon fox only chuckle in amusement but he didn't said a word he got quiet for now, the blond continue to hold Sakura's hand as he tried to dry his tears. He wanted to stay by her side forever since he has never left her side in two days since he brought her to the hospital. It was the least that he could do since it was his fault she was here in the first place.

'Sakura don't give up…'

He heard the door of the room opening he didn't care who it was he just wanted to stay by her side forever.

"You're still here."

Naruto turned to see Tsunade who was looking at him in concern, although he was expecting her to be upset with him for doing this to Sakura it was his fault that her apprentice was like this he turned his gaze back to the pink haired teen" hey granny…."

"You look tire why don't you go back to your apartment and rest? You can visit Sakura later."

"I'm fine I just want to be here with her…." he replied in a whisper either because he was tire or he just didn't felt like talking in his regular voice volume.

The slug sanin rubbed her forehead" Naruto you already heard from me she'll be fine she only received a slight injury on her wrist its nothing serious, however if you haven't arrived in time who knows she wouldn't have make it you saved her life…"

The blond chuckle sarcastically" I save her life that's not what it looks like to me, I am more responsible that she's here then saving her it's my fault…"

The blond woman sighed" and blaming yourself is going to help Sakura get better?"

"No but it will make me feel worst after everything I did to her I think I have earned the right to be yelled at beat up or worst, so how about it granny are you going to yell at me for doing this to your student?"

"And what will I accomplish by yelling at you Naruto? It's true that you hurt Sakura and kept on ignoring her and rejecting her but the important thing is that you save her life instead of letting her die, this proves that you don't hate her."

"That's not what I was expecting to hear from you" Naruto growled while tightening his fist after what he did he wanted to be hate, yell at and beat up he deserves it.

The blond Hokage sighed again" let's go outside Sakura needs rest."

Tsunade left the room and Naruto gave one last glance at the resting Sakura before leaving the room following the Hokage.

They were outside of the room in the halls of the hospital, the blond faced her before he receives his punishment he wanted some answers from her" granny why? Why didn't you tell me that she was taking antidepressants?"

Tsunade chuckle at his question" and it would've make a difference if I tell you that she was suffering from severe depression?"

"Of course it would!" shouted the blond teen.

"Really because the way you reacted every time someone mentions Sakura's name you either will get angry and act hostile or ignore it completely, I even thought you actually hated her…."

Naruto lowered his gaze as fresh tears were forming at the corner of his eyes" never… I would never hate her no matter what she did to me in the past I will never hate her."

"I was right all along Naruto you have change so much you have become more stubborn than ever, you let your emotions get the best of you I admit that Sakura was mean to you in the past. But now tell me Naruto can you tell me that you have acted worst than how Sakura used to treat you?"

Naruto nodded quickly" yes granny you were right all along I have been acting colder than her, I just can't believe I will go this far to hurt her and now because of me she almost killed herself I'm a horrible person…"

"And I already told you that blaming yourself won't help Sakura get better, you can blame yourself all you like and it won't help at all what you're doing is meaningless the only thing you can do is wait for Sakura to wake up."

Naruto nodded but he was still thinking that he deserve to be punish and hurt" granny I…I must know I want to know everything about Sakura why did she became like this? And when did she started feeling the depression?"

The slug sanin got seated in one of the seat in the halls and Naruto followed her" I knew you were going to ask me about that, it might take a while to tell."

"I have all the time in the world right now granny" he replied quickly he really wanted to know about Sakura's pain.

"Fine" replied the slug sanin" I guess I should begin from the beginning, when you left the village with Jiraiya I hope this doesn't upset you but at first Sakura didn't care that you left the village and you weren't returning for five years…"

Naruto didn't said a word neither he became upset of course he was expecting the twelve year old Sakura to act like that.

"Anyway after you left the village a lot of people lost their respect on Sasuke for his defection to Orochimaru even if he was back in Konoha they just didn't care, however Sakura was still loyal to him she still care for him and that's what caused her a lot of trouble."

"What do you mean?" asked Naruto.

"Everyone from the genins started disliking her they started ignoring her while others hated her for what she did to you at the hospital and taking Sasuke's side…"

"The genins?" the blond teen was taken in surprise" you don't mean…"

"That's right Shikamaru, Kiba, Ino everyone from the genins team they started hating her for the kind of treatment she has given you and still liking the traitor even when he almost got you killed. Sakura was fine with that she didn't care as long as she had Sasuke she was fine, but soon she got her worst rejection ever when she went to visit Sasuke at ANBU headquarters."

Naruto's eyes widened knowing how Sasuke acts" granny what did Sasuke do to Sakura?"

"Not what he did what he told her? He rejected her bad he didn't care about her feelings, Sakura told me some of the things he told her and they weren't anything nice it seems she reached her limit with him on that day and she finally saw the light. She got angry at Sasuke and told him screw you" Tsunade smiled while Naruto was shocked" I know how you feel from looking at your face, who would thought that Sakura will say such a thing to her big crush after that the new Sakura was born on that day."

Naruto's eye softened" Sasuke must've said a lot of mean things to her to make her so angry, he really went too far with her but what am I saying when I have hurt her worst than Sasuke…"

Tusnade decided to ignore his self pity act and continue with the story" after that Sasuke escape the prison thanks to Kabuto but no one care that the last of the Uchiha clan left the village again, but back to Sakura after that incident with Sasuke she went to me and wanted to be my apprentice I didn't wanted to at first but you did recommend me to take her as my apprentice. But I never knew she would turn so hardworking and dedicated to the training, she was more gifted in medical ninjutsu than Shizune in just five years she became into the best medic this village has ever had since me."

Naruto was smiling hearing that while Tsunade continued" she has become so skillful she has become better than me, she even saved more lives than myself in all of my years of experience."

"I can't believe Sakura has become that good she has become quite famous in the village and around the five countries" the blond said still smiling remembering that thanks to her Ranmaru was able to walk again.

Tsunade smiled" yes she has even if she was suffering a lot" she saw that Naruto went back to his down mood" after Sakura became my apprentice she only dedicated herself to the training and nothing more some of her friends like Ino forgive her and decided to hang out with her after what she did to you. Hinata was another person who was still friends with Sakura, little by little everyone started forgiving her but that's not what Sakura wanted."

"What do you mean?" asked Naruto he didn't understand Sakura should be happy that everyone forgave her.

The blond Hokage sighed" after I took her as my apprentice she change a lot she didn't wanted anyone to forgive her she told them that it was all right if they wanted to hate her because it was all right for her to be hated because she deserves it after everything she has done to you, then she started giving those fake smiles to hide her pain she did it with the purpose that no one gets hurt but herself. Everyone started getting worry for her even when we made her a party she still told us that we shouldn't apologize but to continue in hating her." her hazel eyes softened at the memory.

Naruto tried to hold his tears but failed and a couple fell from his cerulean eyes" is that when she started to suffer from depression?"

"Actually no even if she was suffering a lot she didn't show any signs of depression however what caused her to suffer from depression was when she found out that you weren't returning to Konoha."

Naruto felt terrible while growling in his mind' I knew it damn it it's my entire fault!'

"It was always the same every day Sakura will come to my office and asked me if any letters from Jiraiya regarding you arrived, I obviously lied to her I couldn't risk seeing her heartbroken to find out that you weren't coming back to the village. Sakura started growing suspicious that she got the courage to sneak in my office and checked in my desk any related documents to your training, eventually she found the letter Jiraiya send me about you not coming back and she finally broke down."

By now Naruto had tears in his eyes" what happened to her?"

"When I arrived at my office Sakura looked devastated she asked me if it was true about you not coming back to the village, I was honest with her and she fainted in shock she spent a whole week in the hospital and she kept on whispering your name saying that you should forgive her over and over again."

"That's enough I don't want to hear no more!" the blond teen said drying his tears" I'm already feeling very miserable and I know I deserve more but I just don't want to hear anymore of this…"

"I'm sorry to be the one to tell you this but you were the one who wanted to know what Sakura's been through over the years you were gone, but things weren't so bad I can tell you that this was a good experience for her."

Naruto growled at her" what good experience could she have learn from all of this pain she has suffered?!"

"Believe it or not this painful experience has changed Sakura for the better she has become into a very kindhearted and reliable person, even with all the pain that she has endured she has turned into a real ninja of Konoha. She has earned a lot of respect from the medic staff as well as her friends, you already know that she has become into a very famous medic nin she even started giving donations to the orphanage."

"The orphanage?" asked the blond.

"Yes she always takes some of her allowance and gives it as a donation to the orphanage, because of that the kids of the orphanage has grown fond of her they get so happy when she comes to visit them."

Naruto lowered his gaze remembering all the horrible things he said to her" she has been through so much pain and yet she has become into such a good person but how? I just don't understand."

"Your words change her Naruto Sakura owns it all to you, for helping her."

"Helping her!" he was shocked" helping her in saying all those cold words to her giving her all that pain, causing her to suffer from depression and wanting to kill herself the only thing I have helped her is turning her into the most miserable person ever."

The slug sanin sighed" that's not what Sakura thinks."

"I just can't believe she will think like that I don't understand."

"I guess I should tell you what I mean" replied the Hokage.

Tsunade was in her office with the fourteen year old Sakura, the chunin exams just ended and she was very proud to see her apprentice passing the exams becoming a chunin. She has seen her in action and she put up a good performance even if she lost to Hinata in the preliminaries.

She smiled at the pink haired teen" congratulations in becoming a chunin Sakura."

"Thank you Tsunade-sama."

"I know that with your skills you will become an even better medic than myself you have proven yourself to be one of Konoha's best ninjas."

"I'm glad you feel that way Tsunade-sama now that I'm a chunin I can finally fulfill my services as a full medic nin, but that doesn't mean I won't quit on my training if you continued in training me."

The blond Hokage smirked" I wouldn't want it any other way you are my apprentice I will teach you everything I know."

Suddenly it became quiet her jade eyes said a lot, Tsunade has come to learn that her apprentice was so easy to read her heart was really an open book. She knew that expression in her face it was reflected by pain that she will usually hide with one of her fake smiles, she knew that she was thinking of someone a certain blond ninja.

"Is something wrong?" she asked but she already knew what was wrong with her.

"No it's nothing…"

"Are you sure?" Tsunade asked with a frown she didn't like it when she lied to her.

"Well I guess there is something bothering me a long time ago I realized something" she walked towards the window looking at the Hokage mountain monument while Tsunade was still paying attention to her" I realize I love Konoha, there was a time that I actually care more for Sasuke than the village itself but now I want to be the one to protect it I want to protect the village my way. I will help the villagers in any way I can as a medic nin I will treat the wounded and put smiles in their faces."

Tsunade smiled" just like a true ninja of Konoha you really have become very loyal to the village, I couldn't be any prouder of you. You have learned so much from me I know you will do well in having the lives of your patients in your hands."

Sakura nodded giving one of her fake smiles" I know I want to thank you for everything Tsunade-sama for training me making the person that I am today, I also have to thank Naruto too…"

"Naruto?" the slug sanin blinked.

"Yes he change me to become like this if it weren't for him I would've never taken my priorities straight or even my ninja training seriously, thanks to him I am who I am today I am so grateful to him…"

"Sakura…" Tsunade said softly.

"Ever since he told me those words at the hospital he made me see my mistakes how wrong I was, I was pitiful, weak, foolish nothing but a burden to my team and although his words hurt me a lot they were true besides Naruto has suffered worst than anyone in the village if he could take so much pain then I could take those hurtful words like it was nothing. He's a true ninja who never gives up I am so happy and proud to have someone like him as my teammate, well at least used to be my teammate…" she gave another fake smile.

"I see" replied the Hokage feeling for sorry knowing that as usual she was hurting herself on the inside, punishing herself for everything she has done to Naruto.

"Well if you don't need me then I will head back now and be on my way, if you give me the permission Tsunade-sama?"

"Yes you're dismiss"

Sakura nodded and head to the door she opened it.

"Sakura?"

"Yes Tsunade-sama?" the pink haired chunin replied looking at her.

"To you I am more than just the Hokage I'm also your teacher and teachers always worry about their students, so if there's anything that is bothering you or something you will like to talk to me about I will always be here."

Sakura gave a fake smile" yes Tsunade-sama I know but I'm doing all right…"

She left the office closing the door behind her while Tsunade shook her head' no you're not all right Sakura, your eyes and those smiles says a lot of you.'

Naruto dried some of his tears feeling terrible" so she has suffered more than I thought…"

"Yes she has but she has also become someone very reliable and strong, your words from the hospital inspire her to become someone better than just hurting her in general."

"But I still hurt her!" shouted the blond teen" she has suffered because of everything I did to her it's my fault, I'm the reason she became like this all that pain and her depression it's all my fault I will never forgive myself!"

"It doesn't matter she became someone strong because of your words she doesn't hold any grudge of anger with you she is thankful for you Naruto, but there is one reason why Sakura is always trying so hard to be kind to everyone else do you know what is that reason?"

Naruto shed a couple of tears but he shook his head" is she doing all of this to regain my trust and my friendship?"

"That's one of the reasons but the main reason is that she doesn't want to make the same mistake again, she doesn't want to treat everyone else the same way she used to treat you that thought scares her very much it really terrifies her."

Naruto's eyes widened in realization remembering something that Sakura told him when they were fighting back at the training field.

"I feel like I'm still an evil person no matter how many lives I save I will always be an evil person compare to all the things I did to you Naruto, I don't want to make the same mistake again…"

Naruto dried his tears" now I know why she said that she really wanted to make everyone happy because she fears she will treat them the same way she used to treat me, I didn't know how much she was suffering everything is my fault…"

Tsunade sighed before getting up from the seat" well I did my best in convincing you not to beat yourself up thinking it's your fault, whether you think it's your fault or not it's completely up to you I do know that no one deserves the kind of pain you and Sakura had to endure up until now."

Naruto stood quiet as a couple of tears fell from his cerulean eyes thinking of Sakura, for everything he did to her he was never going to forgive himself.

"Tsunade-sama!"

They turned to see an older woman in her early thirties standing in the hall she had long pink hair and jade eyes, she was wearing a white blouse with a long grey skirt and brown sandals the woman as identical older twin of Sakura.

'Is that…' Naruto trailed off in his thinking.

The woman had her face full of tears she was shaking in fear" Tsunade-sama….is it true? Is my daughter hospitalized? I just received the news I thought I was having a nightmare but I knew it wasn't a dream I can't believe this…" she sniffed a sob.

"Calm down your daughter is fine she's resting in the room next to you" Tsunade assured her.

The woman who was obviously Sakura's mother was still crying" oh Kami why? I can't believe it my daughter was taking her pills as usual so why would she try to commit suicide again?"

"Again?!" Naruto said shocked.

The older pink haired woman finally noticed Naruto and she immediately recognize him because of his whiskers, although she was taken back since he resembles the fourth a lot. All sorts of emotions were running inside especially anger as she took a couple steps towards the blond in anger.

"You!" she shouted in anger startling both Naruto and Tsunade" I bet it was you the one who did this to my daughter, she was doing just fine taking her pills before you show up again…"

Naruto has taken a step back seeing the angry Mrs. Haruno before Tsunade got between the two" that's enough Haruno-san your daughter is fine Naruto saved her life, if he didn't brought her to the hospital in time she would've die."

"How can I calm down when he's here?!" the older Haruno shouted she glared at Naruto" you're the reason my daughter has been in this condition, I bet you rejected her again with your cold words it was enough what you told her five years ago why do you have to treat her so badly? She already feels miserable for everything she did to you…"

Tsunade needed to do something she knew the older Haruno had a bad temper and right now she was very angry, she was going to lie to prevent a disaster and save Naruto's ass" Haruno-san please Naruto hasn't done a thing to Sakura since he got to the village, I don't know why Sakura didn't took her pills but like I said before Naruto saved her life."

Mrs. Haruno calm down after hearing that she was feeling a little better, however Naruto didn't like the lie and he deserves to be treated badly after what he did to the pink haired teen" no that's not true!"

"What?" Mrs. Haruno said.

"Naruto stop it don't say another word" Tsunade said giving him a warning glare so he doesn't act stupid.

"No it's a lie I did said a lot of cold and mean words to your daughter, that's the reason why she's here" Naruto said staring at the ground.

'Naruto you idiot!' Tsunade thought annoyed now he was going to get it.

Mrs. Haruno got angry again hearing that and she went straight at the blond teen who was feeling miserable.

SLAP!!!

The echo of the slap was heard through the halls of the hospital, Naruto's left cheek was red by the mark of the older woman she was glaring at him while tears were falling from her eyes. Naruto for once didn't care if she slapped or even if she beat him up like how her daughter used years ago, he just wanted to get hurt and get punish for what he did to Sakura.

Mrs. Haruno was still glaring at him more tears were falling" how could you do that to her? Do you want her to die that badly? I know you're doing this to get even with her for how she used to treat you in the past but enough is enough you have gone too far with your cold treatments. I know my daughter used to treat you bad and she was selfish but she was never a bad person she was truly kind and she was good when it came down to it, but what you're doing is more selfish that how my daughter used to act and besides she was twelve she wasn't mature compare to how she is now."

"Haruno-san please…" Tsunade tried to reason with her so she didn't caused a scene in the hospital.

"Do you know what it's been for me?" asked the older Haruno" do you know what it's like to watch my own daughter suffer as much as she has? It was always the same before she move out from my house, she will always eat then she will just locked herself in her room and she will cry for hours because she just wasn't hurt because of your words but because she misses her loyal teammate not the Uchiha traitor who abandoned her on a cold bench."

"Haruno-san that's enough!" Tsunade shouted at the older pink haired woman" did you come here to visit your daughter or to yell at her savior?"

"My apologies Tsunade-sama I have come to visit my daughter I will be on my way" Mrs. Haruno said before opening the door to the room where her daughter was resting she gave one long look at Naruto who still had his head hang down" I used to hate you because you were the container of the demon fox, but then I realize I misjudge you and I realize that you were just a regular person who was hardworking and kindhearted. When my daughter told me that you saved her from the sand monster I was very happy and I was glad that you were on the same team with her, but now I don't know what to think of you with everything you have done to my daughter maybe I have misjudge you again and you're not a regular person but you act like you were a coldhearted monster" with that said the older Haruno entered the room closing the door behind her.

Naruto didn't say a word he just kept his head hang down while Tsunade sighed" it's your fault for not keeping your mouth shut you would've evaded being insulted by her words."

"I don't care I deserve to be punish let her do whatever she feels with me she can slap me a much as she likes I deserve everything…" Naruto's replied was soft and full of hurt.

"Great now you're going to act like Sakura I hope you don't suffer from depression too I will have to give you antidepressants too, look I have to go I have business to attend to unfortunately" she grumble at the last part" will you be all right on your own?"

Naruto didn't answer and Tsunade sighed again before leaving although she hated leaving him here, she knew he needed some time alone with the way he was feeling she shook her head' here I am trying to convince Naruto to stop living in the past and forget and forgive when I'm no different than him, I am such a hypocrite I hate myself I have been living so long in the past that I can't go on with the present and enjoy my life with the person who was always there for me through good times and bad' she thought of a certain toad sanin.

Minutes later Mrs. Haruno left the room she was heading back, she didn't even give the blond a glance but before she was far away she stopped in her tracks "my daughter wants you to forgive her because she considers you a precious friend, I hope you make the right choice but I will never forgive you if you hurt her again you should learn to stop living in the past" she finally walked out from the hall leaving Naruto alone.

Naruto was feeing worst after what Mrs. Haruno told him, for five years Sakura has been suffering so much silently and secretly she kept all that pain within her so that everyone else didn't get hurt only herself. He got up from his seat and walked to the door of Sakura's room, he wanted to stay by her side until she finally wakes up and he hope it will be soon. He stopped while grabbing the door knob sensing a couple of chakra signatures he recognized them from some of his friends.

"There you are Naruto…"

The blond turned to see KIba with Akamaru, Shino, Chouji, Lee and Tenten they were looking at him with concern written all over their faces which made Naruto confuse at their expressions.

"What's wrong? Why are you all staring at me like that? You guys are suppose to be angry at me for doing this to Sakura don't you guys hate me for what I did?"

Everyone looked like they felt pity for him but why? Naruto was still confused by their expression they should be glaring at him hating him and beating him up for his mistake, his biggest mistake ever.

"Come on go ahead who will be first to spit his anger on me?" asked the hurt Naruto.

"Shessh calm down Naruto take it easy" Kiba said.

"Yeah stop feeling so angst" Chouji said.

"What are you talking about I did this to Sakura, I hurt her feelings and which caused her to try and kill herself it's my fault so why aren't you taking your anger on me?"

"Calm down Naruto" Shino said" there's no reason for you to act like this it was expected for you to feel hostile towards Sakura after what she did to you."

"And because of that I let my anger get the best of me and hurt Sakura's feelings I pushed her to the limit and this is what happened to her" tears were forming at the corner of his eyes.

"But you saved her Naruto-kun" Lee said.

"Yeah and we met with Tsunade-sama before coming here, she told us that Sakura was going to be all right she just needs rest" Tenten said.

"That's not the point!" Naruto shouted startling everyone" it's my fault this has happened to her, I'm the one who caused her all of her pain it's all my fault so why don't you guys hate me for what I did?"

"Naruto we don't hate you" Chouji said.

"Yeah we know you have experience a tough childhood you have had it bad for a long time buddy" Kiba said.

"What do you mean?" asked the blond.

"We know about your painful past Naruto" Shino said.

"What are you guys talking about? Sakura is the one who's in pain here not me."

"But we know how badly your life was from the beginning Naruto" Tenten said facing him" we…we know about the Kyuubi…"

Naruto gasped in shocked his eyes were wide" w…what?"

"Naruto-kun we know that you're the container of the demon fox that attacked the village years ago" Lee said.

Naruto was still shocked" but….but how? Did granny tell you?" he felt shocked and hurt not believing that the slug sanin will reveal the secret which was an S rank secret and it was forbidden to talk about by the law that the third Hokage made.

"No she didn't told us we find out on our own some of us find out sooner than the rest" Chouji said" Shikamaru was the first to realize it, he was always aware of the way the villagers treated you not to mention that your birthday was the same day the Kyuubi attacked Konoha it was no coincidence that the fourth chose you to be the container since you were the only baby that was born on that day."

'Well that's basically one of the reasons' thought Naruto knowing that the fourth chose him to be the fox's container because he was his son.

"Neji also had his suspicions" Lee said" when he fought you at the finals of the chunin exams he told me that he saw an evil red chakra coming from inside of you using his byakugan."

Naruto sighed of course Neji was going to get suspicious after seeing the evil chakra sealed in him, he didn't have a choice but to used the Kyuubi's chakra in his match against the Hyuga prodigy since Neji blocked all of his chakra points preventing him from using his regular chakra" so you guys are all right with this? You don't hate me?"

"Hate you of course not of course it's a little scary that you have something that powerful inside of you but we can't hate you for something that you never asked for, I mean I would never want to have a demon fox sealed in me" Kiba said while Akamaru bark.

"Kiba's right you were given a horrible burden Naruto but that doesn't mean we have to take our anger and hatred on you, you're not responsible for the deaths of so many Konoha ninjas you're not the Kyuubi only it's container" Shino said.

"So even if we know the truth about you your still our friend" Tenten said.

Naruto shed some tears of joy for a moment he forgot about Sakura, they were really his friends' true friends who had just accepting him for who he is. He knew that they were part of his circle of precious people they will always see him as their companion he looked back at them" so if you guys knew then why didn't you said a word about it?"

"Hey were not supposed to talk about it in the first place it's against the law" Chouji said.

"We can't just talk in the open and said hey Naruto guess what? I know you're the container of the Kyuubi" Kiba said with a chuckle while the blond chuckle at the way he said it.

"Besides Naruto-kun we didn't wanted to bother you about it with the topic" Lee said.

"Lee's right we know the topic is very delicate to you we didn't wanted you to remember your painful past so it was better to keep quiet about it" Shino said.

"That's why we thought it was better not to say a word when you were around we didn't mean it Naruto" Tenten said.

"No it's all right I'm very glad that you all feel that way but what about Sakura? Don't you guys hate me for what happened to her?"

"Naruto it wasn't your fault" Shino replied.

"I was so mean to her I was the one that made her take that decision, how can you say that it wasn't my fault?"

"Well that's technically Sakura's fault for not taking her pills" Kiba said.

Naruto growled" you guys are not listening to me I was the one that caused her depression because of things I said to her five years ago and she got worst when she found out I wasn't coming back to the village, I don't know if I can forgive myself after everything I have done to her."

"Naruto if you have realized your mistake then you should be able to correct it" Chouji said.

"How am I going to do that?!"

"Isn't it obvious? Apologizing to Sakura is the best way to correct your mistake" Tenten said.

"Yes Naruto-kun apologize to Sakura-san then you two can forge your flames of youth once again" Lee said.

"No one deserves to suffered the kind of pain you and Sakura endure, it's better to apologize and try to find a way to heal those wounds so that maybe you two can regain your friendship again" Shino said.

"Yeah I agree with Shino we don't hate you Naruto but we will like for you to apologize to Sakura, we do know that she has already apologize to you right?" Kiba said.

"Oh yeah she has….a lot" Naruto lowered his gaze remembering the times when Sakura tried to apologize to beg for his forgiveness, it only made him feel worst than he already is.

"Then make sure you apologize to her when she wakes up" Chouji said.

Naruto nodded" anyway did you guys came to visit Sakura?"

"We did but since she's still unconscious I guess we can visit her later" Tenten said.

"It's okay I'm sure Sakura we'll be glad to know that you guys came to visit her" Naruto said.

"Hey Naruto" Kiba said getting the attention of the blond" we would like to apologize to you."

"What for?" asked the blond.

"About Sakura when you left with Jiraiya-sama because of what happened in the hospital we kind of…." The Inuzuka trailed off and the rest knew what he was talking about, they still couldn't forgive themselves when they started to ignore and hate Sakura.

Naruto smiled" it's all right Kiba I know what you're trying to say and don't worry I'm not upset with you guys granny told me about that too."

"Oh she did" the Inuzuka said surprised.

"We really felt bad for Sakura back then we really didn't meant to be so mean to her" Chouji said.

"I feel terrible for ignoring Sakura-san when she needed our support in the when she was feeling terrible!" Lee said with a sob while his girlfriend patted him on the back as a sign to conform him.

"We did fail back then to be her friends since we were only thinking about you, for everything that happened to you Naruto" Shino said.

"And that also includes the times Sakura mistreated you although she regrets those days a lot" Tenten said.

"It's all right thanks guys for coming and still accepting me to be your friend" the blond smiled again.

"Yosh of course Naruto-kun you're our youthful friend and mot youthful comrade!" Lee said.

"Yeah what he said" Kiba said.

"We'll be heading back now, what are you going to do Naruto?" Shino said.

"I'm going to stay here" replied the blond.

"Then I guess we'll see you later buddy" Kiba said before the group left walking the hall.

Naruto smiled watching his friends go feeling very lucky to have friends like them, they didn't hated him for being a demon container and they didn't hated him for what he did to Sakura. That was the only that disappointed him he deserves to be hated and beaten up after what he did to her and all of the cold words he told her. He sighed before entering the room again he closed the door while pulling a chair getting seated next to the pink haired teen. He wanted to be there for her especially if she wakes up he wanted to be the first person she gazes upon because he had a lot to talk to her when she wakes up.

(Time skip)

Naruto was still seated next to Sakura he was holding her right hand giving it a gentle squeeze, how he wanted her to open her jade eyes already. He felt his stomach growling loudly and he could barely keep his eyes open, ever since Sakura tried to take her life he hasn't slept or eaten in two days. He didn't care the only thing that matters to him right now is the person resting next to him, he continued to watch over her just in case she will open her eyes. Suddenly the door to the room opened, one of the nurses who were in charge went to checked on Sakura before she gazed at the blond.

"Will you be staying again today?"

"Yeah" Naruto replied softly.

"I see" the nurse nodded before looking at him" you're Naruto aren't you?"

"Yes I am…"

"Haruno-san has spoken a lot about you, every time she spoke about you she was always smiling and saying how much of a great friend you were to her I don't know much though I just recently started working here a couple of months ago but she has really missed you a lot…"

"I know…" Naruto was still holding her hand.

"Also I don't know if you know but a lot of the medic staff here they don't like the fact that you're here, they believe you're the one that made Sakura become depressed."

"Yes they're right I'm the reason she has suffered a lot and the reason she became depressed it's my fault, so it's all right if you feel any hatred towards me I won't blame you…"

"Oh no I'm not like that I don't feel any hatred towards you I can tell by the expression in your face that you feel sorry for everything you did to her, the way you talk it's the same way Haruno-san talks."

Naruto stopped gazing at Sakura and looked back at the young nurse" Haruno-san used to say that she didn't felt any hatred towards you because she deserves to be hated by you for the way she used to treat you, she was really sorry for you her face says a lot."

Naruto nodded as the nurse decided to leave, she opened the door leaving the room she couldn't help but feel sorry for both of them.

'Sakura please wake up…'

He continued to watch over her sleeping body holding her hand given her a gentle squeeze every now and then, his eyes were getting heavy after all he hasn't slept in two days because he wanted to stay here with the pink haired teen. A couple of minutes he was about to fall asleep until he heard the door of the room opened, he immediately was aware gazing at the person who just entered. He saw that Ino was the visitor wearing a purple sleeveless button shirt with fish nets elbow pads and fish net knee pads, a purple skirt with a short grey skirt with brown sandals. The Yamanaka was holding a bouquet of flowers they were obviously for Sakura she gently put the vase in the small table next to her bed. Naruto could see her expression it reflected that of pain, sorrow hurt it's like she was suffering so much. Of course he knew she was in pain Sakura was her best friend, to see her in this condition breaks her heart. And who was the one responsible for Sakura to be like this the blond seated next to her who was blaming himself every bit of guilt he had in him.

Ino gazed at Sakura while a small tear felt from her visible eye she dried it off before it fell from her face" I'm sorry for coming late I was busy at the interrogation department but here I am now Sakura, you don't know how glad I am to hear from the medics that you're going to be all right…" she sob before turning her attention to Naruto who looked like he was in worst pain than herself" hey Naruto…"

"Hey Ino" he replied softly.

"How long have you've been here?" asked the Yamanaka.

"Ever since I got here two days ago I was the one that found her in the kitchen of her apartment, I came to visit her because there was something I wanted to talk to her when I saw her I thought she was…." Naruto trailed off not wanting to finish the sentence.

Ino wa shocked "you mean to tell me that you've been with her for two straight days? Don't tell me you haven't eaten anything or even sleep for the matter?" the platinum blond was shock.

The blond teen shook his head" I don't want that I just want Sakura to wake up."

Ino smiled at him he was really worry sick for her best friend, but she couldn't help it but feel sorry for him. It's like she could feel all of his pain right now it was such a horrible feeling to have all that pain.

She looked back to Sakura's sleeping figure before looking back at the blond" Naruto is it all right with you can we talk outside?"

"Yeah sure…"

They left the room closing the door behind them, Naruto only felt fear for what's about to happen right now. He had an idea of what Ino wanted to talk to him about, he was the one that made Sakura to go to the lengths of committing suicide and obviously Ino was going to send her wrath upon him. She was going to yell at him hit him and verbally insult him, for giving all that pain to her best friend and for almost killing her. He was going to face her head on since he wanted to get punish for his mistakes, so he waited patiently for the Yamanka to beat him up until she was finally satisfied. However when he looked into her face he was shocked, her face wasn't angry or showing any signs of hatred. But he could see in her visible eye that she hurt, it was the same kind of looked in Sakura's eye like she was hiding so much pain inside of her.

Naruto looked back at her expecting that she was going to snap at him" Ino I'm sorry for what happened to Sakura it's my fault that this happened to her, so if you want to hate me that's fine with me I deserve it."

"It's all right Naruto it wasn't your fault" replied the Yamanaka.

"Yes it is my fault I made Sakura suffered for so long I'm the one to blame, I didn't know she was in so much pain until she tried to take her life I never thought she would do such a thing…"

"I said it's all right Naruto if there's one person responsible for Sakura's pain and your pain it's me…"

"Huh what are you talking about?" Naruto was confused why she would say that.

"It's my entire fault" Ino said gazing into his eyes" everything is my fault your pain Sakura's pain I'm the one who brought this pain upon both of you…"

"Ino what the heck are you talking about? It's not your fault why would you even say something like that?"

Tears were forming in the corner of her eyes" Naruto I'm the one who made you and Sakura suffer so much it's my fault I'm so sorry…" her voice broke in sobs.

Naruto grabbed her by her shoulders making sure he looked into his eyes" you're not making any sense Ino why do you think it's your fault?"

"Don't you remember when we were little?!" tears were now falling from her face" when we were at the playground you came to Sakura and I told her not to hang with you because the adults didn't like you, because I told her that she pushed you away and from here on she started mistreating you, so you see Naruto I'm the big evil person here the who caused both of you so much pain. So please Naruto no more don't hate Sakura anymore, if there's someone you should hate it's me so go ahead hate me!" her voice broke as more tears were falling.

Naruto was shocked he couldn't believe everything he just heard, he remembers that day at the playground when they were six remembering that Ino convince Sakura not to hang with him when they were just recently became friends. He saw the Yamanaka looking at him her face full of tears showing all her pain.

"Go ahead Naruto hate me beat me up, insult me with cold words hate me with everything you have but please don't hate Sakura anymore it's not her fault she let herself get fooled by me to dislike you in the first place…"

The blond teen pulled her closer shocked still written in his face" Ino how in the world could you even say that everything that has happened to me and Sakura's it's your fault? It's illogical and foolish."

"It's true Naruto it's my fault every single thing from Sakura's part that hurt your feelings it was all done because of what I told her on that day…" she broke in more sobs.

"It's not your fault Ino!

"Yes it is!" she shouted in agony.

"You were six you hardly knew better, you were only following what your parents told you, please stop beating yourself for something that was out of your control it's not your fault okay!?"

Ino was sobbing" why can't you just hate me Naruto? Even if I was only six I told Sakura not to hang with you, it makes sense after I told her that she started mistreating you and hitting you and then you snapped at her because of the way she treated you see it all adds up that I'm the one who brought pain to the two of you my two friends I'm such a horrible person I caused you so much pain…"

"Listen to me Ino!" the blond shouted" it's not your fault damn it, stop putting so much thought into something that you did when you were just a child and listen to me good I will never hate you for doing something so foolish so stop blaming yourself. The one who's to blame here it's me no one else…"

Ino was still sobbing" it was horrible Naruto…..you weren't there when it happened I went to Sakura's house her mother has left to buy some groceries and when I went to her room I couldn't believe it, I saw her…..she was going to hang herself I manage to stop her. But it was terrible she kept crying and yelling that she wanted to die because she hurt you so much, oh Kami I was so scared that I was going to lose her I…I….." the bleach blond finally broke down crying she couldn't speak anymore.

Naruto couldn't take it anymore he pulled her into a tight embrace and the Yamanaka accepted his kind offer burying her head in his chest sobbing. He felt terrible it seems Sakura wasn't the only one who has been in so much pain Ino has been holding her pain for a long time now. He hold her tight while caressing her soft blond hair of the platinum blond, Ino was still sobbing hard and Naruto comply while trying to conform her with the warm embrace. Naruto couldn't help but hate himself even more, he felt like this was his fault, and first he hurts Sakura now Ino was he really that horrible of a person? He didn't want to answer that question and focus on helping the Yamanaka feel better. They spend minutes in the hug while slowly they were feeling better letting the stress and the pain fading away at least it was for Ino. Naruto didn't knew that Ino witnessed Sakura about to commit suicide, how terrible it must've been to see your best friend about to take her own life she was probably traumatize because of the experience.

Ino has never consider herself to be so lucky until now, she felt like she was in heaven. Here she was being hug by a blond hunk like Naruto, she thought his arms were magic. As soon as she felt his strong powerful arms around her she felt all better, all her pain was been lifted and she felt like no reason to cry anymore. She has never felt so safe in her entire life and best of all she loves being in his arms so much. What will she do to stay in his arms forever, not caring of their surroundings but this were the times she wished time would just stop? She decided to let her own arms feel his body she lowered her left hand reaching a place she really wanted to touch. She gulped mentally feeling that Naruto has sadly broken the warm hug, she groaned in her mind she really wanted to be in his arms forever.

Naruto gazed at her with a concern expression hoping that she was all right" are you feeling better Ino?"

The Yamanaka smiled at him" yes I am thank you Naruto I'm sorry about crying I guess I hold all that pain and sorrow deep within me all those feelings must've overwhelmed me for so long that I finally broke down emotionally…"

"Nothing good comes by hiding your emotions trust me I know, but please Ino don't ever think that it was your fault about me and Sakura you were just a child you didn't mean it when you told Sakura not to hang around me, will you promise me not blame yourself anymore?"

"I…don't know" she replied softly not sure what to think.

"Ino I mean it no more blaming yourself for something stupid, you are not to blame the last thing I need is for you to go into depression too okay?"

The Yamanaka nodded lovingly at him" all right I won't blame myself if you don't blame yourself anymore…"

"I can't do that I deserve everything it's my fault Sakura is in that bed because of me, I will continue to blame myself for all the pain she's been through" his cerulean eyes never left her baby blue eyes.

Ino didn't like his answer she leaned closer making him blushed her lips were a few inches away from his" you don't deserve to suffer anymore Naruto, you have been through a lot already."

Naruto remembered what everyone told him he knew what she was talking about" you know about the Kyuubi too Ino?"

The blond jounin nodded never leaving his gaze admiring his handsome face" yes I do and I can finally understand why you have been through so much hell you never deserve any of that even when I did those means things to you when we were little I'm sorry, you're no demon Naruto a demon would never saved the life of my best friend a demon would never risked his life to bring back her silly crush back to the village" she whispered sweetly the thought of kissing his lips was very tempting.

"She's right kid I don't give shit about human feelings or foolish bonds, I just like killing humans and destroying villages human babies are quite tasty."

Naruto didn'tpay attention to the demon fox because he was now captivated by the Yamanaka's beauty smelling her fresh scent of flowers, staring at her lips like they were begging to be kiss the thought was very tempting to him" yet the way I snapped at her and all of the pain I caused her I think that's the more reasonable thing a demon would do, don't you think so Ino?"

"I don't care what you say Naruto you are human not a demon you're the jail cell that keeps the Kyuubi sealed preventing him from escaping, to me you're a strong person with a strong heart and you truly are a hero. Please don't blame yourself anymore stop hating yourself with meaningless pain…"

Naruto ran his hand across her face, pulling the portion of her hair that covers her left eye showing her full face she has really become into a beautiful kunoichi" that meaningless pain destroyed Sakura's heart and broke her, that meaningless pain almost kill her I will never forgive myself is she would've die because of me it's better that I punish myself for all the pain that I caused her."

The platinum blond chuckle sadly like she has given up" you really are stubborn I'm not going to get through to you aren't I? Fine if you want to think like that then go ahead blame yourself for everything Sakura's been through but…" she finally couldn't take it anymore, she got in her tip toes she began to moved her face her lips reaching her destination Naruto's lips.

Naruto gasped his face blushing" Ino what are you…." he trailed off so many thought were running through his head and kissing the Yamanaka was one of them.

However Ino was very proud of herself, the day she has committed herself to find her one true love of her life she really took it seriously. She wanted to kiss Naruto's lips but not like this, she will kiss him only if Naruto wanted to kiss her back if he feels the same way as her. She knew she had a big attraction for the tall blond along with strong feelings that she still didn't understand them, only time will tell to know what these feelings really are. Instead of claiming his lips she moved her lips kissing his cheek just mere inches away from his lips, while Naruto felt a little disappointed that she didn't kissed his lips.

The platinum blond smiled warmly at him" but….let me help you get through this pain don't do it alone, remember that you have friends I'm your friend too I want to help you" her tone was filled with so much emotion and honesty.

Naruto smiled back at her" thanks Ino if you want to be there for me then I won't argue you're a great person, I wouldn't mind having a pretty girl like you with me" he smirked adding the small flirt.

The Yamanaka smirked going to her flirt mode she winked at him" then you should consider yourself lucky to have a gorgeous blond like me."

"I am lucky" he gave his fox grin.

Ino broke her hold on the tall blond" well I better get going I have to work at the flower shop, I will come back later to check on Sakura."

"Okay."

The blond jounin starting walking off.

"Ino?"

"Hmm" she looked back at him" what?"

Naruto grinned at her" did you just touch my ass?"

Ino blushed deep while chuckling nervously" no! Why would I do that? You must've imagined things well I have to go bye Naruto!" she left the hall in a hurry still blushing while Naruto was still grinning.

'Looks like I'm not the only pervert around.'

Ino was walking the halls of the hospital blushing still thinking of the great feel that is to touch Naruto's ass' dear Kami what a hard ass I would love to squeeze that every day!.'

(Time skip: room 210)

Naruto was in Sakura's room watching over her unfortunately sleep has finally taken a toll on him and he has been sleeping for a couple of hours. He was still holding her hand until he felt his hand being squeeze the action caused his eyes to shot open. When he woke up he gasped, a couple of tears formed at the corner of his eyes, Sakura has finally waken. He saw that her face was so quiet however her eyes were once again empty like they didn't have any life in them, it wasn't compare when he first met her back at the welcome party. So may emotions ran in his mind he wanted to hug her and tell her how sorry he was for causing her all that pain, he noticed Sakura looking at him with a lifeless expression.

Naruto was getting worry seeing the look in her eyes' don't tell me, is she still suffering from depression?' he put his arms on her shoulder making sure she gazed at him" Sakura how are you feeling?"

He hurt when the pink haired teen remove his hands in a slow manner, her eyes were still lifeless they didn't had that usual spark from the usual Sakura" Sakura…"

Sakura looked at her left wrist the injury was still healing she realized she wasn't dead" the wound….I guess the cut didn't hit the veins causing my death…I fail looks like I have miscalculated…"

"Sakura are you all right?" the blond asked worry.

The pink haired medic didn't even gaze at him" Naruto….do you have a kunai?"

"What for?" he quickly asked but he already knew answer, he was afraid the lifeless expression in her eyes she was still suffering from depression.

"Naruto do you have a kunai?" she ignored his first question not looking at him.

The blond immediately reached for the pocket of his trench coat, taking the bottle of her antidepressants pill he smiled' these will bring her back to normal.'

"Naruto do you have a kunai?" Sakura asked for the third time although this time she said it in a whisper and she started trembling.

"Sakura here take your pills" Naruto offered her the bottle but Sakura tossed the bottle to the floor" Sakura what are you doing?!"

She looked at him her jade eyes were showing so much pain and suffering" didn't you hear me? Give me a kunai I want to die!"

"What the hell would you accomplish by killing yourself?!" shouted Naruto while some tear escape his eyes.

"Why do you even have to ask?! I die and you will finally be free from all the pain I cause you, you will finally be happy!"

"That's nonsense! I won't be happy if you kill yourself that's bullshit I won't be free from all that pain Sakura open your eyes dying isn't the answer!" tears were now falling from his eyes.

"Leave me alone I WANT TO DIE!!!"

Her yell was so loud that was heard through the entire building, moments later a couple of nurses along with Shizune who was in the building entered the room.

"What's going on?" asked Shizune.

Naruto looked back at her" Shizune it's Sakura she's still suffering from her depression, the pills they're in the floor."

He didn't saw it coming as Sakura quickly reached for his kunai pouch taking a kunai, the blond gasped stopping her from using the weapon" damn it Sakura drop it!"

"LET GO I WANT TO DIE!!!"

The nurses rushed to the desperate Sakura while Shizune took the bottle of pills, soon Sakura was crying while she continues to yell" PLEASE I WANT TO DIE NOW!!!"

'Her depression must have reached critical level' Shizune thought' if that's true then she won't take the pills voluntarily' she gazed at one of the nurses" hurry bring me a shot immediately!"

One of the nurses nodded leaving the room quickly while Naruto manage to steal the kunai back from Sakura and she has finally snapped" PLEASE I WANT TO DIE I HAVE HURT HIM SO MUCH!!!"

Naruto left the group of nurses staring at the breakdown Sakura, her face was full of tears and she was yelling loudly. The sight was enough to bring tears in his eyes and break his heart, it only made him feel worst thinking it was his fault she was like that. The nurse finally returned with a needle ready to use it on the pink haired teen, of course the nurses were worry sick of the well being of their companion and head staff.

"I WANT TO DIE PLEASE NARUTO IT'S MY FAULT I HURT HIM I WANT TO DIE!!!"

Shizune managed to give the shot to Sakura calming her as soon as the needles hit her she continued to whisper that she wanted to die until she was falling asleep. Naruto has finally had it he couldn't take it anymore he left the room running away from the place, he was running not caring where he was heading. Tears were falling from his eyes his heart was shattered when he saw Sakura acting all depressed screaming that she wanted to die for all the pain she has caused him. He didn't noticed that he was now at the entrance of the hospital, he was still crying about Sakura it was just then that he started thinking all the things that she told him when they fought at the training field.

"I know…this is why I'm going through all these lengths just to have your friendship again, because unlike Sasuke you care so much for me and my happiness that you were willing to put your life at risk for me…"

"That's not true! I didn't know it at first Naruto but I was happy that I have you as my teammate and my friend I was too stubborn back then to admit it but I care about you…"

"My biggest mistake was rejecting you Naruto, hurting your feelings pushing your friendship aside for chasing after someone who was never worth my time that was my biggest mistake. Now the pain gets worst because I have realize how much you mean to me Naruto, you are everything to me a true friend who will make me smile no matter how hard or painful his past was a friend who will always be there for me even when I never deserve your friendship in the first place. That's why you're so precious to me Naruto…"

"Please….please forgive me I beg of you please give me a second chance please Naruto let me back in your life, I need you my friend my teammate I can't go on without you. My whole life without you is so empty it's like part of me is gone, I have missed you so much not Sasuke but YOU! You are the one who I missed I need you Uzumaki Naruto….please forgive me."

"I know very well I know I don't deserve your forgiveness but I have learned from my mistakes the hard way please give me a second chance…"

"You really hate me don't you Naruto?"

"I know I'm an evil person I've been training so hard to become the person that I am today because I want to protect Konoha and bring smiles in the faces of the people, for instance a while back I saved this little boy who was dying from a deadly disease. His parents were so happy they were crying and they embrace him while thanking me for saving his life, I was happy I managed to put a smile on them. Yet I feel like I'm still an evil person no matter how many lives I save I will always be an evil person compare to all the things I did to you Naruto, I don't want to make the same mistake again…"

"Naruto I want you to know that even if I didn't show it I am very thankful that I met you, thank you for becoming my friend your friendship meant a lot to me…"

Naruto had tears falling from his eyes remembering her words full of pain, sorrow, grief and honesty she was really telling the truth. She really wanted him back as her friend her teammate not Sasuke her formal crush but Naruto. Now he knew everything she's been through for the pain of rejecting her back at the hospital five years ago and the pain when she found out that he was never returning to the village. He growled as he started banging his head on the wall of the entrance, he felt like opening his skull and die for everything he did to Sakura. He knew Tsunade was right he was acting colder than the twelve year old Sakura his cold words broke her heart forever making her to suffer in depression with the horrible fate of killing herself to satisfy her pain.

He then remembered what Tsunade told him, it was something that broke his heart about the pink haired teen.

"The main reason is that she doesn't want to make the same mistake again, she doesn't want to treat everyone else the same way she used to treat you that thought scares her very much it really terrifies her."

He continued banging his head on the wall harder by now his forehead had some blood, he didn't care how much it hurt he wanted to continue hurting himself he just wanted to feel pain. The biggest pain of all was the feeling of guilt, regret and heartbreak for hurting one of his precious friends the girl he likes so much and formal teammate. Finally after a couple of bangs to the wall he finally snapped, he just couldn't continue living with the pain he inflicted on Sakura he has finally made up his mind. He didn't care about his dreams or his friend he wanted to end it as punishment for hurting her feelings so much. He could still see Sakura's face full of tears showing her pain, her heartbreak and he couldn't believe that he was the one that did this to her. Without giving any second though he took a kunai from his pouch, he aim it straight at his heart making sure that the weapon strikes the vital point.

He shed more tears' I must end it, I will end the pain here and now don't worry Sakura you won't suffer anymore.'

He was about to plunge the kunai before hearing an angry growl in his mind coming from the Kyuubi, the demon fox was obviously not happy with his course of action" what the hell are you doing?!"

'What's it look like?! Do I even have to spell it for you I'm getting rid of myself!'

"You worthless fool you're doing this because of what you did to that pink haired bitch, she deserves it you should've finish her off back there when you had the chance."

'Shut up you fucking fox! I am so sick of you calling her a bitch, she has suffered a lot all because of me but not anymore I will finally free her from the one who made her suffer…'

"Do you seriously believe I'm going to let you do something so stupid you sentimental fool?!"

'Why do you sound so scared? Oh that's right I forgot I die you die too goddamn fox always thinking about yourself, at least I will be doing the world a favor by getting rid of you its better this way.'

"NO! I will not die here! I refuse to let it end here! Do you hear me?!" the Kyuubi started sending his chakra through his cage.

Naruto felt the fox's chakra running around him before he grinned sending it back to the Kyuubi' sorry to disappoint you fox but you won't be taking over me.'

"It's not possible! What did you do?!"

'The seal may have weakened meaning you can take over me, but little by little I have learned to control some of your chakra not all of it but enough to give me the time to finish this…'

"NO I WILL NOT DIE HERE!!!"

'Too bad for you I have no regrets' the blond thought with tears in his eyes' good bye everyone granny, pervy sage Iruka sensei….Sakura I'm sorry I will receive my punishment because of your pain goodbye!'

He closed his eyes as he plunged the kunai straight at his heart when suddenly he stopped, no something was not right he didn't stop he wanted to end his pain he didn't had any second thoughts. That's when he felt a hand holding his hand holding the kunai. He knew it well someone has stopped him from killing himself, he opened his eyes wanting to see the person who prevented him from getting his punishment. His eyes widened seeing his savior, it was Hinata and she looked like she was ready to cry. He didn't know what to do now. He wasn't expecting that no one was going to see him however he made a mistake in choosing such an open location like the entrance to the hospital. He saw as some tears escaping from her pale eyes, it's like she was able to read his mind. She knew why he would do something so drastic like killing himself suddenly he was shocked as the Hyuga heiress knocked the kunai from his hand. For a moment he could've sworn he saw anger in her pale eyes. He tried to compose himself, he needed to give her a very reasonable explanation for him to commit suicide but he didn't know what to say. Telling her that he wanted to die for what he did to Sakura will make her feel worst than she already looks.

His thinking was interrupted hearing a sigh of relief coming from the Kyuubi" saved by a Hyuga you're a lucky fool."

The blond teen ignore the fox while gazing at the painful expression of the Hyuga heiress" um….Hinata this isn't what it looks like…"

"No Naruto-kun" she replied as couple of tears fell from her eyes" it's exactly what it looks like, how….how can you even think of doing something so horrible? Why would you do this?" her tone was filled with shock and hurt.

"I wasn't going to…." the blond trailed off not wanting to finish the sentence.

"Kill yourself yes that what it looks like you were about to do!" she shouted" Naruto-kun killing yourself is not the answer to your problems, there is no meaning in committing suicide it's never an answer."

Tear started falling from his cerulean eyes" I….didn't know what to do…I was so hurt about Sakura."

"I know Naruto-kun but suicide is not the answer it will only make the pain worst…"

"Worst?" asked the blond" how so?"

"You may be gone if you kill yourself but what about everyone? Your friends how do you think they will feel if they find out that you kill yourself? How would Sakura-san feel when she wakes up that you're gone forever? And how do you think I will feel to know that you no longer here?" more tears were falling from her pale eyes.

Naruto really hated himself he just didn't caused pain to Sakura but to Ino and Hinata too. Why do people have to keep suffering because of him? He has asked that questions so many times and yet he still couldn't find the answer. Maybe it was in his nature to bring pain; no matter how hard he tried he will find a way to hurt someone especially when it comes to their feelings. Then he thought about Mai, Shion and Koyuki their sad and hurt expressions in their faces. He refuse to spend one night of happiness with them, he was really cold sometimes the way he hurt people's feelings even when it came to beautiful women who just wanted to share a night of passion with him. He saw Hinata trying to dry her tears, he notice that she was holding a bag with a flower and something else that he didn't know what it was. He knew that the flower was for Sakura she came here to visit her.

"Killing yourself will only bring pain to your friends Naruto-kun it's not worth it, how could you even think that suicide is the answer to end the pain that you're feeling?"

"I'm sorry I thought I….it was the only thing that came to my mind I just wanted to disappear for good for Sakura's sake to end her pain…"

"Naruto-kun killing yourself won't end Sakura-san's pain or even her depression for the matter it will only make it worse if you do take your own life, Sakura-san will be devastated she might finally kill herself too not baring the pain anymore and me too….I don't think I can live a life without you…" she blushed whispering the last thing her heart beating faster.

"Hinata…" Naruto was gazing deeply at the Hyuga heiress not knowing what he was feeling right now.

She finally managed to dry her tears putting a smile" anyway I came to visit Sakura-san and also I bought you some ramen I figure that you might be hungry." she also notice the small injury on his forehead she took a small bottle of ointment" here Naruto-kun."

Naruto dried his tears while taking the ointment from her hand and suddenly his stomach made a loud growl, blushing while scratching the back of his head" I guess I'm very hungry I haven't eaten in two days."

"Come on let's go we can continue talking inside"

"Yeah…"

(Time skip: outside of room 210)

Hinata was shocked, after she left Sakura's room to return to Naruto he has already devoured the ramen along with putting the ointment on the injury in his head to go in seconds. He was that hungry for not eating in two days since he took Sakura to the hospital. She gazed at him with a small blush on her cheeks because he was smiling it seems the ramen has really made him happy. She has always loved that big smile of his especially his fox grin, he looked so adorable and cute she always blushed every time he did that. She started thinking at what she just witnessed moments ago, her crush the boy she held deep strong feelings was about to commit suicide in an attempt to end the pain Sakura was feeling. She didn't want to know what would've happened if she didn't arrive in time to stop him, Naruto would've been dead by now. She erased that horrible thought from her head it really scare her so much. She couldn't live without Naruto she needed him, she love him very much the though t of him killing himself hurt her so much. She would've preferred to get stabbed by a million kunais than seeing her precious blond dead.

Naruto was happy after eating the ramen it tasted even well when he was dying of hunger. Although he was still hungry with Uzumaki Naruto dying of hunger one bowl of ramen wasn't going to be enough to calm his monstrous appetite. He slowly gazed at Hinata and she was blushing slightly, it looks like she was acting like her shy self. Naruto realized how cute she looked when she was being all insecure and timid, then his eyes travel to her chest which earned a blushed, he turned his head away so he didn't get a nose bleed. He growled mentally he really needed to stop thinking with his hormones and after turning down sex with three lovely women, it was very hard to prevent his hormones from taking over him. He gazed back at her only this time their eyes met, he could see the pain reflected in her white eyes. He knew it well she was still upset about him killing himself, just what the hell was thinking by committing suicide? This was perhaps one of the most stupid things he has ever done in his entire life.

"Naruto-kun…" Hinata said softly she was seated next to him.

"What is it?"

"Did you really think that suicide was the solution to end Sakura-san's pain?"

The blond teen sighed" no I don't not anymore I don't, I was so stupid to think that killing myself was the answer I was so hurt and devastated to see Sakura like that she wanted to die so badly she was begging to die just like that. She just didn't care about what everyone would think if she dies, she was really suffering so much and I failed to notice until it was too late…"

"It wasn't too late Naruto-kun you saved Sakura-san's life" she replied smiling at him" I do know Sakura-san would've never forgive herself if you would've taken your own life, I also know I will be devastated if you would've commit suicide Naruto-kun you mean a lot to me…" she trailed of her face blushing taking a deep breath, she should give herself a gold medal for attempt in not fainting after saying such a thing.

Naruto smiled at her even if he was embarrassed by her comment he did knew how much the Hyuga heiress cares for him" thanks Hinata I know I was about to do a terrible mistake but you save me back there, I was really ready to die because of all the pain I caused Sakura. I hate myself so much for everything I did to her; I was also so cold towards her when I met her. I was so stupid I thought she wanted to use me to get Sasuke back I was so wrong. Every single word she told me was true, she really wanted my forgiveness she really wanted me back as her friend I just…." tears were falling from his eyes as he broke down crying.

Hinata took the courage to pulled the tall blond in a warm embrace, she tried not to faint this was the first time she was hugging him. To her this was a dream come true, there were times she thought this moment was never going to happen because of her timid personality. She pulled him closer letting him cry on her shoulder, she caressed his messy blond hair blushing she wanted to hold him forever. She was beyond not just she was hugging him she was conforming him the best thing is that she was being his pillar of strength that was enough for her. Naruto has helped her so much with her life, he has given her the courage and inspiration to get stronger and become more confident with herself. A minute later Naruto has finally stopped crying and he slowly broke the hug much to Hinata's disappointment.

Although she was blushing she managed to smile at him feeling like her heart was ready to leave her chest" are you feeling better now Naruto-kun?"

The blond teen smiled at her" yeah I do feel better now Hinata thanks that hug is all I needed, maybe your hugs are magical or something" he gave his fox grin.

The Hyuga heiress was still blushing" you're welcome Naruto-kun I'm happy I was able to help you, at least I was finally useful to you…"

"Huh what are you talking about?"

"I mean I used to hate myself, back when we were genins I…I really wanted to get close to you but I couldn't because I was so shy I couldn't get close to you without fainting and it really angers me that I couldn't be there for you when you needed attention and love….." the blush on her cheeks was still present.

Naruto's eyes widened in shock he had a faint blush on his cheeks" H…Hinata…"

"I wanted so badly to be with you, to walk with you, talk to you I just wanted to be with you yet I couldn't do none because of my timid ways but now that I have finally become a new me I can finally be with you and be there for you when you're trouble or sad. That's why I'm glad I was able to help you, I think it's more appropriate for me to help you after you have helped me grow strong and gain my confidence" she smiled her cheeks were still blushing.

Naruto was now blushing a deep shade of red currently embarrassed by Hinata's confession his heart skipped a beat as he was feeling something strong and pure for the Hyuga heiress. He knew she had a deep affection for him but this was a whole different thing, she was very loyal to him and she cares for him deeply.

"Thanks Hinata I didn't know you felt that way about me, I'm really flatter…." He smiled at her.

Hinata smiled back at him" the most important thing is that you're my friend and if you need help or some conform I will always be there for you Naruto-kun" although in her mind she wanted to be more than just his friend she wanted to hold him, take his hand, kiss him.

The last thought made her blushed again while Naruto was still smiling at her" thanks Hinata you're my friend too I say the same thing to you too."

"I guess you're feeling better now about the whole thing with Sakura-san."

"Yeah I am now thanks to you, but Hinata can you keep the whole thing about me committing suicide a secret?"

The Hyuga heiress smile at him she knew he didn't want everyone to find out so they didn't get worried about him" of course Naruto-kun I won't say a word."

"Thanks."

"You know Naruto-kun" Hinata started" about Sakura-san I think I know why she was punishing herself the way she did…"

"It's all right Hinata I know why she just wanted my forgiveness, she was always kind to others so she didn't made the mistake of treating them to how she used to treat me in the past."

"Besides that…I think Sakura-san punished herself because she wanted to feel your pain, then maybe just maybe she can finally redeem herself to you."

Naruto was stun hearing that, he thought about it for a moment and it made sense. Sakura wanted to feel the pain of heartbreak and rejection and live with guilt and regret for her past actions towards him. But she also fought with the pain that she wasn't going to see him again when she found out that he wasn't returning to Konoha.

He chuckle sadly his heart was already broken to pieces from all the pain Sakura has been through" looks like she has suffered worst than I thought after, even if I thought that it couldn't be possible…"

Hinata nodded" I have been watching her for a while and I notice her behavior, she slowly wanted to suffer but that's not the right thing to do what Sakura-san did to herself was horrible. We tried helping her but she shut us out, she stopped hanging out with us less often especially me and Ino-san we were really worried for her…"

"You must really hate me for what I did to Sakura don't you Hinata?" Naruto said softly expecting that the Hyuga heiress was going to snapped at him and unleash all her anger on him.

"No Naruto-kun I will never hate you, even if you're the container of the nine tails fox I will never hate you…."

"Oh that's right everyone from our group knows about the Kyuubi, they don't hate me for having the fox sealed in me I feel so happy like a big burden has been finally being lifted from me. I guess it's pretty obvious why I feel like this, my biggest fear was that everyone precious to me will hate me because of the Kyuubi but I also fear that the fox will take over me and I will hurt everyone…."

"You won't hurt anyone Naruto-kun because you're stronger than the Kyuubi, you're the one who keeps the fox seal you're that strong Naruto-kun I have faith in you. I always knew from the beginning that you were strong and courageous every time I watched you training hard I saw your true strength through your determination to get stronger…"

Naruto grinned at her" so you've been stalking me and Sakura too."

The Hyuga heiress blushed deep" I….I….I didn't mean it like that honest…"

The tall blond laughed" calm down Hinata I was just kidding I'm happy that you stalked me and Sakura" he gave his fox grin before looking back at her gazing into her beauty" you know Hinata you're very wise for your age."

"Wise me? I don't think it's like that I just say what I think that's all."

"Well anyway I'm glad you're thoughtful I'm glad you saved my life and from doing the biggest mistake in my entire life, second from hurting Sakura."

"No problem Naruto-kun I'm always happy to help you in any way" she was smiling blushing while her heart skipped a beat.

"Hinata do you remember when I was about to fight Neji at the finals of the chunin exams, I told you I like people like you…"

Hinata has blushed deeper than before her heart was pounding fast, how could she forget such a memory. It was her most precious memory ever, when he told her those words she was stun but she felt like she was the happiest person in the world. Hearing those words she knew that Naruto has acknowledged her existence, it was her dream for the blond to notice her and see that she was a strong person. She took a deep breath making sure she didn't fainted her blushing face was still present while Naruto was still smiling at her.

She nodded in a timid way" yes I will never forget that day I was very happy…." she gasped as Naruto pulled her closer meeting his gaze, the action only made her blushed deeper her face was resembling a cherry.

'Please don't faint no I won't faint!' she mentally shouted taking more of her courage.

The blond teen smiled at her" Hinata I really like people like you, you're special."

Hinata was shocked at his words but what shocked her the most was the next thing he did. Naruto went closer to her and kissed her forehead, Hinata felt like she has died and gone to heaven. Was she dreaming? She hope she wasn't it felt very real, Naruto her crush the boy she had strong deep feelings has actually kissed her forehead. The contact of his lips touching her brow felt so good, it was an amazing feeling to the Hyuga heiress.

Naruto smiled warmly at her, it was the kind of smile that would make her heart skipped endless beats" thank you Hinata for everything."

She nodded her face was still red like a cherry" o….ok….oka…okay…" she stuttered for a moment going to her old self.

Suddenly Shizune left Sakura's room.

"Shizune is Sakura going to be all right?' asked Naruto.

The raved haired woman smiled" don't worry Naruto-kun Sakura is fine she has finally taken her pills and she has finally calm down, I had to stay with her just in case she doesn't get any ideas of killing herself"

"Can I come in?"

"Of course Naruto-kun well I better go I have to report this to Tsunade-sama" the older woman left.

"I better be on my way too Naruto-kun, I'll see you later and make sure you patch things up with Sakura-san."

Naruto nodded" Hinata…..can you buy me another bowl of ramen?"

Hinata smiled" of course Naruto-kun" she left still feeling embarrassed.

She still couldn't believe that it happened first he kissed her right cheek and now her forehead. As she walked the halls of the hospital she made a mental note to never wash her face again.

Naruto entered the room only to see Sakura wide awake she was staring at nowhere specifically, once he closed the door the pink haired teen finally turned her head looking at him. Naruto felt relief seeing her eyes, her jade eyes have that spark that life that made her who she is he knew she was back to normal. Sakura went back to stare the other way after she saw entering the room, she didn't know why he was here. She got the message clear when they fought at the training field she failed to gain his friendship and she was never worthy to have him back as her friend. But she had a feeling hr was here, she hold the urge to cry and continued to evade making eye contact with the tall blond.

"Hey Sakura…" Naruto gave a small smile.

"Did you come to check if I was dead?" she asked in a whisper.

Naruto was hurt by her comment, how could she think that he wanted her dead? The last thing he wanted if for her to get another depression attack leading to suicide solution.

"No I came to check if you're feeling better now."

Sakura gave a small smile before she nodded" I am now that I have taken my pills, were you worry about me?" she finished with a chuckle there was no way he would care for her after everything he did to her.

"Yes I was Sakura, a lot actually…." He trailed off before getting closer to her" I'm really glad to see that you're better now."

"Why did you come here Naruto?" now Sakura was looking at him their eyes locked and they could see the pain and hurt reflected through their eyes.

"I came here because I have to talk to you…"

"About what? There's no need for you to see me I am not your friend, I failed to gain your friendship back I admit defeat you're not obligated to visit me since I am not your friend" she was holding the urge to cry, it really hurt to see him again.

Naruto stood quiet, that's how he used to think. He didn't have an obligation to be with her because she was no longer his teammate and friend" Sakura I want to talk about everything that has happened…"

"Why do you want to talk about the painful past?" she asked in a whisper.

"Because I have to tell you….I had no idea that you have suffered so much in just five years, I just didn't know that my absence was really going to affect you so much. I really thought you were going to be happy with Sasuke that there was no need for me to be in your life, I even thought you hated me after the way I snapped at you at the hospital. I really hate the fact that it was me the one who caused you all this pain Sakura…"

Sakura was quiet she felt hurt but she wanted him to continue talking, she needed to know how he feels about everything.

"When I found out that Sasuke left the village again and when I got your letter, I got angry I thought that you were just pretending that you missed me because you wanted me back to bring back Sasuke for you so that you can reject me for bringing him back all injure. I just didn't wanted that to happen again, I let my anger and my pride get the better of me and I ended up hurting you again it almost caused you your life" tears were now falling from his cerulean eyes.

"Naruto…." Sakura also had tears falling.

"I was so afraid that I was going to lose you, I don't know if I can continue living if you're not here I have missed you a lot when I was traveling on my own but I was afraid that you were going to hurt my feelings again or play with my heart again like it didn't matter to you. Granny was right all along I have acted colder than how you used to treat me and it hurts so much, at least now I know how you must be feeling right now when you mistreated me after everything I have done for you. I know that you became kindhearted and hardworking with the villagers because you don't want to make the same mistake again in treating them like you used to be with me, but I know that you were always a good person in heart Sakura."

"After all you weren't perfect when you were twelve, you had your flaws just like everyone else I'm not perfect either. I have made so many mistakes in my life, I tried to hurt myself but it goes the other way around, instead I ended up hurting you" he was also thinking about Ino, Hinata, Mai, Shion and Koyuki the way he has hurt their feelings.

"Naruto please stop you don't have to apologize to me it's all right I deserve everything…"

"That's enough Sakura!" he shouted cutting her off" you're not allowed to punish yourelf anymore it was never your fault to begin with, none of us deserved to be punish like this I realize that now you have made mistakes as well as I. It's normal for us to make mistakes after all it make us human, I am still human even if I'm the big prison cage for the Kyuubi…"

"I don't hate you for that Naruto you never asked to become the container of the nine tails you were just a baby, the fourth did it to save the village I don't hate you for it…"

"I know" he replied smiling while drying his tears" Sakura can I ask you a question?"

"What is it?"

"Imagine yourself at the top of a cliff and you see me and Sasuke hanging by the edge of the cliff, were both losing our grip ready to fall to a bottomless pit. You only have enough time to save only one of us who would you chose?"

Sakura blinked at the question of course she was going to give him an honest answer" well the old Sakura would choose Sasuke and the new Sakura would choose you Naruto…"

The blond teen chuckle" that was the kind of answer I was expecting from you, I guess I like the new Sakura better than the old Sakura" he gave his fox grin which made the pink haired teen to blushed slightly.

"Sakura there's something else I want to tell you, I might sound like I'm cold but I still can't forgive you for everything you have done to me…"

Hearing that Sakura hang her head down as tears started falling again, of course she knew she was destine to live without having any forgiveness from her precious friend. She was destined to be miserable for the rest of her life.

"However" this caught Sakura's attention" since you really missed me and you want my friendship again so much, your second chance I will take it…"

Sakura's eyes widened in shocked while more tears were falling" Naruto you mean…."

The blond nodded" that's right I will give you that second chance, we will become friends again and start over" he gave a small smile.

He was startle as Sakura went to him giving him a second hug, she was sobbing hard while Naruto blushed at the sudden action of the pink haired medic.

"Thank you thank you thank you…thank you…" she continued repeating that words while crying holding him tightly.

Naruto shed a couple of tears and this time he hugged her back happy that he was smelling the wonderful scent of cherry blossoms again" please Sakura don't hurt me again."

"Never I will never hurt you again, I won't insult you or hit you again I promise that this time I will be your true friend…"

Naruto smile hugging her back before he sadly broke the hug, Sakura's lovely smell was driving him a little crazy or to be more precise it was turning him on a lot. When he gazed at her he was seeing that for the first time in five years Sakura was giving him a true heartwarming smile. It was the kind of smile that he would do anything just to see it over and over again.

"Well I better go you probably need rest."

"Yeah the wound wasn't too life threatening I will probably be here for a couple of days."

"All right I'll see you later then Sakura" he head for the door opening it.

"Naruto thank you" Sakura smile she was trying to dry her tears, but this time they were tears of joy.

The blond smile back" no Sakura thank you for wanting me to be your friend again it means a lot to me" he finally left the room leaving a happy teary eye Sakura behind.

'A second chance' she thought smiling brightly while gazing at the window' this is a chance I will take to heart, just you wait Naruto'

(Time skip: nightfall Yamanaka residence)

Kitsune as usual was wearing his mask only this time he was wearing something very elegant, a black long sleeve shirt with long grey pants with black sandals. A lot of the women who saw him drooled while getting nose bleeds, he was so thankful that he was wearing his mask if they ever see his face they will want to jump on him. He was holding a beautiful bouquet of purple roses knowing that his date was going to love them very much.

He knocked on the front door and a few minutes later a blond man similar to Ino opened the door =, his eyes widened seeing the mask knowing he was Kitsune Flash" oh what a pleasant surprise to have Kitsune Flash visit my home."

"You must be Yamanaka Inoichi I'm here to pick up Ino."

The older Yamanaka blinked" what? My daughter what do you mean you came to pick her up?"

"I'm here to take her on a date" replied the mask mercenary.

Inoichi's mouth was wide open in pure shock at what he just heard maybe he was having a nightmare" y..you are dating my daughter!"

"Yeah didn't she tell you about it?"

"No she didn't" the older Yamanaka frowned' I bet Anko has something to do about this, ever since Ino finished her training with her she has change for the worst.'

Kitsune sighed seeing the man's shocking expression" don't worry Inoichi I won't devour her soul she's in safe hands…"

Inoichi was still not sure about the idea.

"Hey dad hey Kitsune-sama!" Ino said cheery showing up wearing an elegant black dress with a skirt reaching below her knees with black high heels.

Kitsune like what he was seeing the platinum blond looked very sexy wearing that dress and just like he thought Ino looks good in black he showed the bouquet of purple roses" here Ino I know how much you like the color purple."

"Thanks they are lovely" the platinum blond giggled taking the bouquet" here daddy put them in a nice place."

"Ino why didn't you tell me you were dating Kitsune Flash?" asked a frowning Inoichi while taking the bouquet of purple roses.

"Um…I guess it must've slipped my mind…" she chuckle nervously.

The older Yamanaka sweat dropped" you're lying."

Ino growled" dad don't use the mind reading jutsu on me!"

"Well care to tell me why you didn't tell me?"

"Fine I didn't wanted to tell you because I knew you were going to freak out there you happy!"

"Sweetie it doesn't matter you should've let me know about it."

"So you're not going to freak out that I'm dating him?"

"Of course not Kitsune-sama has assured me that you're safe with him isn't that right?"

"Of course I always fulfill my promises" replied the mask mercenary.

Ino smiled" thanks dad."

Kitsune was staring at Ino letting his hormones do the thinking' Ino really looks so hot in that dress.'

'I suggest you kept those thoughts to yourself Kitsune-sama'

'What the?!' Kitsune saw Inoichi staring at him' hey are you reading my mind?'

'No I'm talking to you with a telepathy jutsu used in my clan, I will trust you Kitsune-sama but I warn you make sure she returns home a virgin or else…'

'Crystal clear I have no problem with that….man he can get so creepy sometimes.'

'I heard that!'

Kitsune was a little startle before turning to Ino" well let's get going."

"Right" replied the platinum blond.

"Ino remember your curfew is ten o'clock" Inoichi said.

"Ten thirty."

"Ten twenty and that's final" replied the older Yamanaka winning the curfew debate.

"Fine" grumble Ino.

"See you later Inoichi" Kitsune said leaving the house.

"Take care have a nice evening" he closed the door sighing' Anko this is all your fault.

The two teens were walking the streets holding hands while smiling, Ino was happier because Hinata wasn't around she was having a date with the mask mercenary alone which makes it an even better date than the last one.

She grinned at him checking his choice of clothing" mmm….you looked very hot in those clothes Kitsune-sama but you will look even hotter without your mask."

"Ino you know very well why I don't remove my mask."

"I know I know I will be jealous if all the women jump on you and start ripping your clothes off, that's my job" she winked at him while he grinned at her.

"I should say the same about you" he replied wanting to play her flirting game" you look very sexy in that dress black does suit you."

"Getting any dirty thoughts aren't we?" asked the Yamanaka grinning at him.

"It's better that you don't know what those thoughts are."

"I can find out you know, I can use the mind reading jutsu" Ino was still grinning at him.

"You're unbelievable" Kitsune was chuckling.

Ino giggle while leaning closer on him" I was just kidding but I swear dad can really get very overprotective of me sometimes."

"Tell me about it" the mask mercenary said remembering what Inoichi told him.

"I mean he thinks I'm still seven maybe I should do the same thing Sakura did, I should move out already and buy a nice place to live with the money I'm earning I will have enough to buy an apartment."

"I've been thinking the same thing too I have plenty of money to buy a nice house."

"Maybe we should buy a house so we can live together" the Yamanaka smirked.

"That will be nice I don't mind sharing a house with a gorgeous girl like you" replied Kitsune with a smirk.

"Yeah we could play all sorts of naughty games" Ino said whispered huskily.

Kitsune was so thankful that he was wearing his mask or Ino could've seen the big blush that struck his face, he cleared his throat" anyway let's enjoy this evening."

"You bet I'm going to enjoy tonight, so where are we going? To another expensive restaurant"

"Won't tell you it's a secret and I should've tell you this sooner but will be cutting our date short tonight."

"What why?!" she was shocked and disappointment.

"Because I also promised Hinata I was going to take her on a date too."

The platinum blond frowned' damn it there goes my chance of pinning him to a corner and take a advantage of him.'

"Is there something wrong Ino?" Kitsune obviously notice her expression.

"It's nothing."

To be continued

Yay! A happy ending and no evil cliffhanger this time, although I want to apologize to everyone for leaving you with the cliffhanger and the thought that Sakura could be dead. Anyway a lot of you already knew she was going to live, what will happen next? Remember to review and I will see you all next time farewell. I hope you enjoy this chapter (40 pages 21.575 words)

Next chapter: New team: enter team Kitsune Flash