Sakura's Secret ♡

I hate it that I had to fool Hinata.

She's such a kind, generous person and I feel like I've ruined everything.

Why does she have to like Naruto too?

I leave the Ramen shop and walk through the village. Trying to distract myself by observing the stalls and people around me. It doesn't work, thoughts come running at me from nowhere.

Does Hinata think I like Sasuke?
Is that why she said she liked Naruto, so that there would be no clash between us?
It's so obvious that she likes Naruto.
But what if she secretly likes someone else, and is fooling us all?
No that can't be. Hinata isn't like that.
Do I really know Hinata? Is she keeping something from us?

Questions and words swarm my mind and I almost seem incapable of pushing them away. That is, until he appears.

A graceful hand taps me on the shoulder.
"Hey Sakura! Why are you walking through the village this late at night?" Naruto's happy face emerges from behind me. Don't blush, don't blush don't blush! I can't let my secret get out! Everyone's supposed to know I like Sasuke.
"Oh heyyyyy Naruto!" I laugh nervously with my hand behind my head. "I was just going home after meeting up with Hinata, I'll be fine, don't worry about me", I grin back and continue on my way.
"Let me go with you! I can't let a girl walk home by herself", he pleads. Internally, I'm secretly screaming yes! YESSS! But I try act as if it doesn't affect me much.
"Hahaha...... sure!", I agree to let him. Must keep my cool!

After rambling on about his favourite ramen, we end up at my front door.
"Well this is goodbye for now", I say regretfully. Kiss him, kiss him! (Inner Sakura is busting with the fact that Naruto is so close to me). Naruto's crystal blue eyes look right into mine. This would be the perfect time to.....! But his lips are already on my own. They are soft and innocent, it's a nice kiss. I still break away.
"What.... Naruto? What was that......!" I whisper shout. Yes, that's possible?
"Well..... ummmm there would never be another chance like this....." his eyes look at the ground in embarrassment. His cheeks are turning red. It's kinda cute.

"That was horrible!" I kiss him again, my hands on his face. "I can do better", I smile playfully. Before I walk in the door, I quickly grab his hand with both of my hands and hold it in front of me.
"I just want to tell you Naruto..... I do love you. No matter what it may seem", his hand feels velvety in mine. I didn't realise he hand such smooth skin! I let go of his hand and rush inside. I really hope nobody saw us.......
"But Sakura..... what about Sasuke?", he's confused. It's too late, I shut the door in his face.

Naruto, now alone, is stunned. He's even not completely sure about what just went on. Taking one last look at Sakura's house, he whisks around to return to his. He surprised himself really, he had never had the courage to show any kind of affection towards Sakura, she's into Sasuke after all, right?

His love for her is a lost cause, surely. That's the way it's always been.

Once on his bed in his comfy pyjamas, he looks at the photo of Team 7. Sasuke seems further away now than ever. It has even gotten to the point where Sakura is losing hope and is considering him over Sasuke. It almost seems too good to be true. Does Sakura really like Naruto? The passion and warmth of her kiss had to symbolise her true feelings. It HAD to be. Tiredness envelops Naruto and he is greeted to sleep by his plushy pillow.

Sakura's cherry blossom pink hair shimmers throughout his dreams, if only she could truly love him back.