[I]It's been 3 years since I last saw Sasuke. Back then he was just as cold and monotonous as when we said goodbye .. I still don't understand why he left. Naruto and the others tried to cheer me up, but I gave up mourning him. I am now breaking new ground, trying to become more courageous and stronger.

Who knows, maybe someone is in love with me? In any case, I am in good spirits that I can make the leap into a new life.


It's a sunny morning and I'm on my way to see Ino. Since Sasuke left, we've been friends again, which makes me very happy. I go to Ino's parents' shop and keep an eye out. “Hey, Saku-chan!” I hear Ino's voice and turn to the blonde girl. “Ino,” I say with a smile, “How are you? I wanted to ask if the flowers that my mother ordered are ready.” She looks at me with big googly eyes and nods slightly. "Yes, they are. I'll bring them to you right away. You, Sakura, I have to tell you something!" She jumps up and down and is very jittery. I was wondering why she looks so happy. After I nodded and she asked what was going on, she dragged me out of the shop into the house and into her room.

Before she starts to tell, she takes a deep breath. I wonder what she has to say. "So .." she hesitates. I don't even know Ino like that! I can't help but smile, but I'd rather not tell her what I'm thinking. As always, her room is sparkling clean, peppered with a few photos of her family and .. Yes, there is also a photo of Sasuke on her bedside table .. I sigh and dedicate myself to my girlfriend again. “So what now?” I look at her inquiringly. "Y-yes, I'm already telling you. You know this Nara Shikamaru, don't you?" She asks me. “Of course, who doesn't?” I grin again. "He ... he kissed me! Last night when I came back from shopping!" She squeaks and blushes. I am a little baffled, but then I smile and am happy for my girlfriend. "That's great! I'm happy for you, Ino-chan!" I don't let it show how depressed it makes me. Everyone was in love, everyone had someone with them. I am alone But what else do I expect .. I'm childish, loud, a crybaby and I annoy everyone. Besides, I'm weak ...

After a while I say goodbye to Ino and bring the flowers home to my mother. I decide to go for a walk. I need some rest now, now that my best friend seems to have a boyfriend and I'll be alone again. Oh man! I'm sinking into self-pity.

I run to the river and sit on the dike. The sun is slowly setting and bathes the whole of Konoha in a pleasant shade of orange. It always fascinates me to see this play of colors. But I am probably always here by the river, because it is close to the gate of the village .. I instinctively always think he would come back.He, He, always only He! Why can't I just stop thinking about him ?! It drives me crazy, for 3 years I can't think of anything other than- ..

"Sakura .."

I flinch. That is no. Probably an illusion. I have to grin. Sakura, you are so stupid. Sasuke wouldn't come back. Especially not because of someone like you.

“Sakura, is it you?” I hear someone again. This time I turn around and look into two deep black eyes. He ... he really is. I was not mistaken. Uchiha Sasuke has come back. He is back! He!

"S-Sasu .. ke .." I can't get more out of it. He comes slowly towards me. His kimono blows in the cool evening breeze. I get up and look at him depressed. I start to tremble and can't get a word out. "I'm back .." He smiles at me. "Sasuke, you .."

Stop.

What shoud that? Why do I get so sentimental? He left me. He dumped me ice cold. I should be mad at him, yell at him. But I can't. My heart beats up to my neck.

He slowly touches my cheek with his fingers.

Still smiling, he caresses her. "You have grown up, Sakura-chan. Nice to see you again .." Hah, I don't laugh. As if he ever cared whether he saw me or not.

I did not know, what I should do. Sasuke, my once great love, stands here in front of me, and indirectly tells me that he missed me .. Tze .. I would like it best not to go soft. But even after 3 years my feelings don't weaken so easily.

"No, you liar! First you disappear for 3 years and give me an ice cold rebuff, and now everything should be all right again ?! What happened to you, are you effeminate at Orochimaru ?!" I took his hand and tore it from my face. Sasuke's gaze stiffened as if someone had died. So can I upset him that easily? "S-Sakura-chan .. I .." I can't believe it, now he's stuttering too. I cross my arms and turn around. I don't care about anything now, just don't let him think, I still feel something for him. That's how it is, isn't it? I don't love him at all anymore ... Or do I ?! My heart is still beating wildly .. Could it be that I'm just trying not to show my feelings?

"Sakura, you know .. We haven't seen each other in a really long time .. We've both changed .. I killed Orochimaru .. That's why I'm here again .. But .. As I can see, you've changed more than me me .. maybe it wasn't a good idea to come back .. as a renegade .. "

What is he talking about? He killed Orochimaru ..? Is that serious? I turn back and look him in the face.

"Oh? That's why you're back? And not because of your friends? Naruto was devastated, he was looking for you for 3 years, and you just come back as if nothing had happened!"Why am I so mean to him? .. "What? He was looking for me?" I look at him puzzled. "What did you think? You are his best friend after all! But if you think everything is peace-joy-pancake again, then you've cut yourself tremendously! You're right, we've all changed, and in our new one Unfortunately there is no place in the world for you! "And with that I turn around and disappear for good.

I really don't know why I'm so mean to him. My heart is pounding, I'm nervous, these are clear signs that I still love him .. I just hope he doesn't notice. That would really be the worst that could happen to me ..

Apparently he didn't mind in the least that I left because he hasn't called me back yet. New proof that he's just lying to me. Did he really think he could just pull me over to his side like that?

I'm home less than half an hour later. I throw myself on my bed and put my pillow on my head ... I just don't want to notice anything anymore, all of this really annoys me .. ~

Suddenly my cell phone rings. I approach annoyed. "Yeah, hello?" I ask tiredly. "Sakura-chan? It's me, Naruto. Can you come down for a moment? It's important! I'll wait at Ishiaku." Then I only hear the sound of the phone on the hook. Man, Naruto always has to speak so fast, I had no chance to answer! Well, I'd rather go to him, who knows what he's done again ...

-At the Ishiaku Snack-

"Naruto? Well, here I am, what do you want?" A little out of breath I finally get to him and look at him questioningly. "Sakura, something terrible has happened! Some old people from the village were murdered!"

I am horrified and look at Naruto accordingly. "What ?! But .. who .. and why .." He sighs. "It was Itachi. He didn't know that Sasuke was with Orochimaru .. And now .. he's here .." His gaze falls. Poor Naruto .. should I tell him Sasuke is back ?! Better not. "Naruto, that's terrible! So .. what do we do now?" I look at him inquiringly.

"Iruka-sensei and Kakashi-sensei told me to look for him. He ran off towards the forest." I nod. "All right. Then let's go looking." After saying this, I make my way to the forest.

Wait a minute .. In the woods ?! There was also .. He .. Oh no .. does that mean Itachi knows where his brother is? I stop. If what I suspect is true, then Sasuke is with Itachi. And under no circumstances should Naruto know that! I hold Naruto and look at him seriously.

"Stop! We don't know if Itachi wants to lure us into a trap. Are you looking at the other end of the village, okay?" Before he can answer, I disappear again towards the forest. It's better that way, believe me Naruto ..I look around but can't see anything. Suddenly I feel an incredible amount of energy. They have to be! Shit, I have to be faster. I'll hurry up and get right back to the brothers. Sasuke and Itachi, both in fighting positions and both injured. They have already started .. I hope I can still stop them ..

“Sasuke-kun!” I call out to Sasuke. He looks at me and widens his eyes. "Sakura, what are you doing here ?! Damn it, get out of here, you could get hurt!" And with that he turns back to his brother. "Itachi .." he whispers, "I will defeat you .. Prepare yourself for something!" I am scared. What is he up to? I close my eyes. The fear of seeing something I don't want to see is far too great.

Suddenly I just hear a scream. I widen my eyes and see Sasuke .. He's still standing, but .. Itachi .. is on the ground .. Was he defeated ?! I don't hesitate for a second and walk towards Sasuke. "Sasuke-kun! Are you okay ?!" He looks at me and smiles. "Sakura .. you forgave me ..?" he says softly, before he slowly goes to the ground too. I can just hold onto him. I nod at his question and look at him sadly. Tears are slowly rising in my eyes. "Sasuke, I .. I'm sorry, really .. I'm so glad that you are back .. and .. that you are still alive .. I, I .." No. I just can't tell. He hurt me too much.

Suddenly I hear someone moan softly. I turn around and see Itachi. He lives What do I do now? My hand slowly wanders to a kunai that is in my pocket. Then I see Itachi swing to attack. I get up and throw the kunai at him with all my might. And indeed: he spits blood and falls to the ground. This time he's really dead. I dedicate myself to Sasuke again. He looks hurt. "Sakura .. you .. did .. you killed Itachi .." he mumbles. I take him in my arms and lightly stroke his head. "I'm sorry .." I say, "I know you wanted to kill him .." But he just shakes his head with a smile. "The main thing .. hn .. the main thing is that you are alive .." He coughs, and some blood comes out with it. "Sasuke!" I