Has it really been a week since I saw Sasuke with Karin in the park? It seems like much more time has gone by, yet at the same time the pain is still fresh in my chest every time I see him, every time someone utters his name. I wish that the pain would stop but at the same time the pain reminds me that our time together was real. Well at least for me that is.

I'm still in a shocked state I think. Everything is happening around me and all I can do is watch like I don't have control over my body. So much energy is needed to pull myself out of bed in the morning and into the shower. I know that I will have to face Sasuke and Karin at school and the thought brings on new waves of sadness that normally is followed by fresh tears. Thank God for makeup.

I don't know what is worse at this point, my lack of desire to perform basic functions or the looks of pity I now get from Hinata and Naruto. Sometimes I even catch Kiba with that look on his face, which is odd because we aren't that close.

After he found me in the rain that day last week he made me stay the night at his house. I have yet to decide whether it was because I caught a cold or he was genuinely worried about me, then again I haven't really thought too much about it. Both Kiba and Hinata have been walking on eggshells around me and I wish that I could muster up the words to tell them to stop.

However my thoughts have been more focused on why rather than stopping my friend's pity. Why would Sasuke do something like this, why did he lie to me about it, but more importantly what did I do to deserve this. Was I really that horrible to be with? Could I have prevented this from happening? Maybe if I had just given in like wanted to.....

I stare out of the homeroom windows, my thoughts slowly consuming me and bringing on the deeper despair that I try so desperately to keep at bay while at school. We wait for the first homeroom bell of the day, but secretly I just pray that the day will go quickly so that I can go home. The fresh tears start to prick my eyes causing me to take a deep breath and force the feelings back down. The last thing I want it to cry at school.

"Sakura, you know we could probably change seats if you wanted." Hinata says quietly from next to me.

I hear her, really I do, but I continue to stare out the window without a response. I see her sigh out of the corner of my eye causing me to feel guilty about not wanting to speak but then the heartache hits and the guilt is gone.

"Morning Sakura!" I hear Naruto's normal cheerful voice sound off to my side. I'm sure he knows that Sasuke cheated on me but he still is trying to cheer me up. I'm appreciative that he is trying so hard but I can't bring myself to smile in response, not even a fake one.

With no response from me, Naruto faces forward and stares off into space. That same worried and thoughtful expression is mimicked on Hinata's face as she continues to watch me. I can tell that she wants to say something but is biting her tongue because she knows that her words won't reach me.

My hazed train of thought is broken when Kiba seats himself in front of me and stares at me. I try to ignore him but as the minutes tick by and when his stare doesn't waver I cave and meet his eyes with mine.

"Now that I have your attention this is how it's going to go. You are moving to the corner over there with Choji, Shikamaru, and myself. Don't try to argue or ignore me, we both know I can carry you over there if I have to." Kiba says, gazing steadily at me.

"Hold on a second, you can't force her to move seats!" Naruto complains loudly facing Kiba in his seat and glaring over at him.

Kiba doesn't break his eye contact with me and ignores Naruto's attempt to start an argument. I can tell he must be serious since he isn't letting Naruto's childish comment get to him. Slowly I get to my feet and grab my bag. I know very well that Kiba isn't joking when he says he will carry me if need be, and honestly that's more trouble than moving is.

"Sakura..." Naruto say quietly, like he's going to say something but stops. I'm sure that Naruto doesn't want me to move but I think that it can't be avoided any longer.

"It's probably for the best Naruto." I tell him, my voice quiet and void of any emotion.

Naruto's eyes widen in shock that I have spoken for the first time in a week, but before he has the chance to say anything I follow Kiba over to the back corner of the classroom to where I will be sitting the rest of the year.

"Choji, could you move up a seat?" Kiba asks quietly when we get there.

Choji smiles and nods. "Sure thing. No problem at all." He says cheerfully getting up and collecting his things.

Kiba gathers his bag and sets it on the desk Choji is getting ready to depart from. "You can have the corner spot." Kiba says motioning for me to go take his old seat.

Without any thought I squeeze past him and seat myself, wanting to hide from all the stares of our classmates who watch our seat change. I watch as Kiba walks back over to where Hinata is sitting next to Naruto and sits down to talk to her briefly before Hinata follows him over to us and seats herself diagonally to me.

Once Kiba seats himself in front of me he turns around in his seat and holds out his hand. "Your phone please." He says casually.

I stare back at him blankly. Why does he want my phone? I probably should ask but I don't have the will to move my lips.

Kiba sighs. "I'm just going to add my number that's all." He says and then smiles softly. "So could I please see your phone?" He asks this time, his tone kinder than before.

Slowly I reach into my sweater pocket and pull out my phone, placing it in Kiba's hand. I watch as he adds his number, handing back my phone with another smile before fishing his phone out and checking it. I assume he is replying to a text and my assumption is confirmed when my phone vibrates in my hand.

-You will sit with me in Science up front.-

I look up at Kiba and his warm smile has turned into a wolfish grin. "Don't argue ether." He says before turning around and leaving me to my thoughts as the bell sounds the start of the school day.

I guess my seat will be different in Science too, again probably for the best, it kills me every day to have to sit so close to Sasuke. I cast a look to my left and see that Shikamaru is sleeping on his desk like usual. If you can't beat them join them right? I fold my arms on my desk and bury my face in the warm wool of my sweater. Please let this day go quickly.

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