It has been one week after that incident.

And what's weird is, I haven't seen Sasuke within that duration of time. What is because, I'm pretty good at avoiding him? Or maybe because he's guilty.. Tsk. Whatever the reason is, I don't wanna know anymore.

If he already moved on, then so be it. I'll move on too. I am not his weak fangirl anymore. If he wants to have that blonde haired bitch, then there! He has her. He doesn't need me in his life anymore.. And I accept it.

I know I sound a little out of character, but to hell with it!

What more can I do? Sulk and cry my heart out all day?

Who does he think he is? God?!

'Hell yeah Outer! We don't need him in our life anymore!'

Thanks Inner.

As I was still in my train of thought, I failed to notice a note carefully placed on my table. I was in my office, after about what? Ten, fifteen minutes of walking? Sorry guys, I'm not quite sure because I'm not wearing that stupid wrist watch anymore. What? Do you expect me to even wear the watch he gave me? Wrong. I'm not going to wear that piece of crap anymore. Back when I was still head over heels for him, I cherished it. But now, I couldn't find a valid reason why anymore.

Anyway, I picked up the folded white paper. Truthfully, this is like the tenth mini note I received this week. And as it is, I knew what to expect with this one:

I can't fix all your problems but I can promise you won't have to face them all alone.

I smiled.

He always make me smile. Whoever he is.. and no, I am not creeped out with this crazy admirer of mine any longer. He actually makes my day. Everyday, he'd leave me a small note, such as this one..

I got used to it.

He's really so sweet. It's like, I found a friend. Well, even if he didn't even told me his identity in the first place.. But somehow, I don't know why? Okay, call me insane, but I feel like I know him. Maybe he's a childhood friend in the past that I didn't know of? Or maybe, he's a family friend of ours and I hardly even got a chance to know him? Or maybe-

'Maybe just a plain psycho stalker??'

You just had to comment..

'Of course I do!'

*^▁^*

Ugh. Never mind.

Knock! Knock!

"Come in!" I shouted and sat on my chair behind my desk. I wonder who it is? "Hello ugly." Tsk. Doesn't he ever get tired of calling me that?! "Hello, pale-painter?" He stopped in his tracks and gave me a fake smile. "Really Sakura, is that all you can come up with?" I sighed.

"Well, I'm not as good as you when giving stupid nicknames." I sarcastially replied. He came inside and sat of the couch on the side of the wall. I eyed him. "So, what brings you here Sai?" He looked at me for a moment before he answered, "Well, I just dropped by to give you these." He walked towards my desk. I raised an eyebrow. Is that,

"Dango?"

He curtly nodded.

"Wow. Uh.. thanks. But you didn't need to buy me these Sai, I am-"

"Oh, but I didn't bought them. Don't flatter yourself. Someone just told me to give them to you."

I frowned. I wonder who it is?

"Who?"

"Secret."

"Sai, I'm going to break all of your paint brushes and burn every single scroll you have this very moment. So tell me, who?"

"It was Traitor."

Sasuke. I should have known.

"Give them back to him." I ordered while glaring at the package as if it would eat me alive or something.

How dared he?

I heard Sai sighed. "You know ugly, you should really stop avoiding him. He misses you a lot these days."

I averted my ranging gaze at him. "You have nothing to do of this matter. So if I were you, I'd shut my mouth before I do it for you." Venom laced through my voice even if Sai seemed to not be taken aback by this. Well, what more can you expect from an emotionless painting freak? He just slightly nodded and walked away. Of course, carrying the rejected sweets with him.

If Sasuke thinks that dango can make me forgive and forget everything he did to me,

Then screw it.

......

I glanced at the wall clock, 9:05 pm.

Wow. These paperworks really kept me busy huh? I smiled. And with one last signature on that blank, I yawned. Damn, the chakra depletion's really taking a toll on me today after healing some shinobis. And if you're wondering what the cause for that is, well let me tell you,

This afternoon around 3 pm or something alike, explosions were heard on the east southeast portion of Konoha. And when Lady Tsunade sent several ninjas there, turns out it was a trap and another explosion occured in that area. And then, as usual, they rushed the injured to the hospital and that's when I came in the picture.

The ninja behind is still unknown, but some say it must be a warning sign from Orochimaru again..

God.

Isn't he ever giving up?

Knock. Knock.

As I was packing my things, I heard that knock. Who could it be during this hour? Ugh. Whoever it is, he or she is a pain in the ass. "Come in!" I yelled and almost choked on my saliva when I saw who it is.

Speaking of never giving up..

"Sakura.."

Argh. That voice! Damn it.

'We have no escape now, do we?'

I guess not, Inner. I guess not.

"Sakura.." he called again. He was standing there like an idiot while carrying a bouquet of pink roses. He was eyeing me intently. His melting and longing gaze never leaving my form. He had bags under his eyes, from lack of sleep I suppose. His voice sounded like he was about to break; so shaky, so unsure. I just averted my gaze down to the floor, and slowly cluthed my sling bag near my body.

"Sakura, please.."

He stepped closer. I stood my ground. Like hell I'd be affected. When he was like a couple of feet in front of me, he stopped.

"I missed you."

He sounded so sincere.. so pure. So, innocent. He then extended his arm to give me the flowers. I stared at it.

"Sakura, let me explain things.. Look, I didn't cheat on you. Mica and I were-"

"Busy flirting with each other? Yeah. I heard that news."

I walked passed him.

"Haruno, just listen-!"

I stopped in my tracks.

"Then go ahead. Tell me what happened, Sasuke-kun." I spat out his name. "Sakura, Mica and I were on a mission! That was all an act. I wouldn't cheat on you! Crap, I wouldn't even do so even if the whole world depended on it!" I chuckled lowly. "You finish?"

"Hn. Yes, but-"

"Good. Don't forget to lock the door when you leave." And with that, I dashed out of the office and ran my way out.

.....

When I reached my apartment, I wasted no time unlocking the door and walked straight to the showers. After that, I slid into to pajamas and went to my room.

It's a lie if I told you that I'm not affected with what he said.

Anyway, I'll think about this tomorrow. Now, I better get some shut eye before-

I paused when I saw a red rose on my bed. I smiled. Probably my admirer.. I picked it up. And wondered what's the special occasion? There's no sweet note attached to it. I frowned. To tell you the truth, I like reading his sweet notes. They make me smile and feel special whenever I'm depressed with an Uchiha.

I wonder, if...

"Back then, I thought roses were the most beautiful flowers on Earth.. Well, that was until I met you. Sakura-chan.."

I froze.

I can feel someone's presence behind me. That strong spark of chakra seems a little... familiar? My head started to throb. I suddenly found it difficult to breathe.

I was paralyzed..

Wait.. T-That voice.

I-It can't be..

The voice that I hear whenever my headache comes..

"I missed you."

To Be Continued...