~Sasuke One-Shot~
“I know i'm not in any position to say this....”
Kirie Sakuragi. Age:seven, current status: Alive
It was just like any other day. My father had decided to move us once again as the trades of a merchant sailed North-west. To the Fire country, to Konoha. I tugged on my mother's kimimono to get her attention.” Mum, you said Nagi Island was the last place we were going to move to.” I whined though it didn't really matter. I had no friends for we never stay in one place for too long. It's not like I tried anyway. I knew it would hurt to leave them behind when we picked up and went away. She smiled and picked me up.
“ I know darling. I promise this will be the last.” She kissed my forehead.
And indeed it was.
Soon after, we arrived in port city, resting before we continued to Konoha. A man confronted my father, saying he owed him a million Kyo. For loss of merchandise.” I love both of you, Tsumaku, Kirie.” I didn't quite understand why he would say such things at a time like that. I never knew him walking down that dirt path with that stranger was going to be the last time I would see him. If I did, I would've stopped him, called out to him. Our only option was to settle down in Konoha.
There we were safe.
Mother decided to take a job as a receptionist at the local hospital. It was a good paying job, but left no time for us to spend with each other. So I enrolled myself in the Ninja Academy.
That's where I met the Raven haired boy we all know to well.
I always sat in the back, out of people's way. It was just natural. I had no friends at the time, and I didn't really count on making any. I didn't know how to. I sighed deeply laying my head down on the surface of the desk. There were still a few moments till class would begin. Blankly, I stared at the other students. The guys were spread out talking to each other, the girls were all huddled together. Strange.
“ Like on my god, did you see that Sasuke boy at the entrance ceremony?” A girl asked excitedly.
“Oh yes!” One squealed.” He was just so amazing!”
“ I know huh?”
“So...who's going to sit by him today?” One asked. They all stared at each other. All hell broke out. I plugged my ears and squeezed my eyes shut as they yelled very loudly at each other as they argued.' Damn! They sound like angry monkeys screeching over the last banana.' I thought.
After a moment it got deadly silent.
I raised my head and removed my hands to my sides. I gandered at the girls to see what could cause such suddenly silence. All were staring in the same direction: towards the door. I decided to move my gaze to met theirs.
A Boy with short raven black hair that was spiked in the back and eyes that were the same color, just a little brighter. He stood at the door frame. He looked rather bored.
' What's so special about him?' I wondered. The girls quickly crowded beside his regular desk, trying to act normal. They were waiting for him, and he knew it. He hated it, I could see it in his expression. He slowly stepped in the room well aware that he could get glopmed at any minute by one of the obsessed girls. He walked by the aisles of benches passing them without even looking in their direction.
He took his seat fight next to mine.
The boy turned and held his hand out.” I bet your dying to know whom I am.” He sighed.”I'm Sasuke.” I felt all the girls eyes on me, glaring. Bet they would like to be in this position.” Would you like to be my friend?” He sweetly asked. It was at that moment I believed all the girls started to hate me. I stared at him for a while.' Who do he think he is? He just assumes that I like him cause everyone else does?' I scowled.
“ No.” I simply said tearing my gaze away from him. Gasps and whispers started to stir. It was at that moment that I knew the girls hated me. I could see Sasuke glancing at me curiously. But before anyone could say anything, the bell rang.
From that moment on, I always resented Sasuke. Though sometimes I did find myself longing for his presence, longing for his strong arms to drape around me pulling me into an embrace. To inhale his intoxicating scent closely as he ambled by. To listen to his heart beat against his chest.
It only made me hate him more.
* * *
The days past by rather too quick for my liking, my time in the Academy was soon over. I graduated with high expectations from my Sensei. My mother was proud of me, everyone looked up to me. Everybody... but one.
“Who knew...”
I paced down the track, that lead back to town. I'd been out training all day, and thought it was time to call it a day. I mean, the sun had began to set. The air surrounding me seemed dense and eerie. The forest seemed awfully quiet for night time. Usually crickets would be playing their serenade that convey the impression of necessary. Or the toads would silently croak. But not tonight. A feeling didn't set in the pit of my stomach. So I fastened my pace.
A hushed tone made it's way to my ears. Sakura. And it sounded pleading.” No. Please don't go...” She trailed off. It took a few moments to reach the gates. Sasuke stood there, but there was something wrong with the way he stared at me. There was something wrong, something horribly wrong.
“ That you...”
“ I'm leaving.” He announced. I leisurely let the words sink in. But it didn't register what was going on. I stared at him deeply in the eyes searching for something to say. But there were only negative things.” Are you going to try to stop me too?” He smirked.
I shook my head dragging my feet past him.” I hate you, so... why would I.” I stated. He said nothing. I slightly turned my head, but caught myself. No, I couldn't look back. I wouldn't allow myself to. And just like that, he was carried away with the leaves in the evening breeze.
It was hell from then on, I spiraled into a depression. I started slipping up on my missions and falling behind in life. Some days I found myself looking back when I'd walk through the Konoha gates. Hoping maybe he'll be standing there. That maybe... I'd try to stop him this time by telling him how I felt. But that day has yet to come.
“Could effect me so.”
Tsunade, our Hokage of 2 ½ years decided to give me a day off, seeing how distant I was growing with the outside world. I insisted not to.. but it wasn't a suggestion, it was an order.
I stood motionless, staring blankly into nothingness cursing myself. Beating myself up because I let him go, without at least a fight. I was too proud, I wouldn't own up to the way my heart wanted to go. I took him for granted, and now I was paying for it. And there I stood where it all happened.” I'm so stupid!” I chastised myself.
“ Kirie?”
A soft and familiar voice called out. The name laid hidden on the top of my tongue. But I was too afraid to turn around.” It's been a long time, but I'm back.” As a cool wind picked up my, favorite scent filled my nose, driving my senses wild. The light bulb in my mind finally went off. Also did my heart. I grabbed part of my flak that was above my heart as it started to ache.
“Sasuke.”
“ Yeah, it's me.” I didn't move an inch as he drew closer, stopping right behind me.” You sure have grown. I closed my eyes pondering of what his looks were. But I didn't say a thing. He sighed.” Do you really hate me that much, you won't even turn around to face me?” A hint of mockery in his voice. I didn't respond. “Look, I know I'm not in any position to say this but...” He trailed off resting a shaky hand on my shoulder. I shivered from his icy touch.” But... I beg you to trust me Damnit!” He shouted pulling me into an embrace. My eyes widened as his arms wrapped around me.
' Is he really asking me...'
“I felt so empty being so far away from you. Without hearing your voice damnit, even just not seeing your face.” He said nuzzling the back of my neck. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I was getting a second chance. And he loved me. I put my arms on top of his.
“ You don't know how long I'v been wanting to hear that...” I trailed off.” I shouldn't have ever let you go. But it doesn't matter now. I love you all the same.” The words rolled right out of my mouth causing a smiled to appear. He held my face with both his hands, caressing my cheek with his thumb. I was frozen staring into his eyes. The way they glowed took my breathe away. And suddenly, his lips were on mine in a passionate kiss.” I love you too Kirie...”
“In your eyes, let's sleep till the sun burns out”
That was heel of long. I guess I got to into it. That's weird cause I don't really like Sasuke that much. Anyway, hope you like it. I'm still taking requests too.
