Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Daisuki ❯ Meglio Stasera, Baby. ( Chapter 1 )

Disclaimer: So, yea. Insert witty reason why I don't own these characters here. Kthnxbai. <3

 

Daisuki; Meglio Stasera, Baby.

 

 

"Sakura! I told you to bring in those sunflowers 10 minutes ago," A frustrated blonde dropped the bouquet of roses she had been carrying onto the counter, narrowing her brows at the other kunoichi.

 

"Sorry, Ino." The girl offered a smile, but Ino only looked perplexed. That attempted smile looked more like a cringe, as if her lips had forgotten how to form the expression altogether. With a sigh she helped the other bring the flowers into the shade, her ability to start fights with Sakura almost completely gone, considering the girl was indifferent to everything as of late.

 

The years had been good to both of them, as far as appearances went, but in the personality category, the pink-haired Godaime prodigy had become a dim flame next to her friend, moping about and not even paying attention when anyone was talking to her. Those sea-green eyes just faded into nothing, like she was lost in a dream and couldn't wake up.

 

"Oi, Sakura chan," Another blonde had allowed himself into the shop, along with that cheshire grin and aloof stature. Ino let out another sigh, but this time it was from relief; finally, someone to take the sourpuss off her hands.

 

"You don't even have to ask for permission, Sakura, you can have the rest of the day off." Ino said graciously, pushing her towards the jinchuuriki and ignoring her gaping mouth and silent expression of protest. Without another word he grabbed her hand and led her from the shop, and then instead of saying anything, the girl just let him pull her along.

 

Luckily for Uzumaki it was a weekend and his destination didn't show any signs of inhabitants and for this he was thankful. The kunoichi finally wore a familiar expression, confusion. Just what were they doing at the schoolyard?

 

Naruto took a seat on that nostalgic swing, rocking on his heels a moment before smiling over at his former pink-haired teammate. "I'm glad that you were helping Ino in the shop today, a little bit of sun will do you some good, Sakura chan."

 

Her face didn't register hearing him at all; instead she took a seat in the grass against the tree. Slowly she slipped off her shoes, letting her toes entangle themselves in the cool shades of green.

 

The now ANBU Assassin cleared his throat continuing to rock once more. "Ahh, the missions they have us going on are so long, Sakura chan. And they still treat me like I'm a kid! They never listen to any of my ideas. I guess that's what I get for being on Shikamaru's team." He finished with a grin, hoping to find even the slightest of interest on her face. The blonde thought it helped if he was just the one to talk; she needed at least someone to talk to her. Sakura needed to have human interaction, but with Naruto gone constantly on missions, Kakashi instructing his new team, and Ino holding little or no sympathy for the girl, who was left? To be honest, the jinchuuriki was tired of watching her drag herself about.

 

"He's not coming back. Not ever. He left us, he left you, and he left his home." His apathetic tone surprised even himself, but he bit back his sudden hesitation to finish what he wanted to say, hands gripping the worn ropes of the swing tightly. "Sasuke shouldn't continue to shadow our lives in his absence, Sakura. Sasuke doesn't matter anymore, and you should understand that."

 

Then for the first time in the last couple of months a sob escaped her, gobs of tears escaping those eyes grown beyond their years. "I KNOW!" She shouted before shoving both fists into the earth with a monstrous force, fingers twisting in the powdered soil while she cried and cried, saying the same thing over and over. I know, I know, she heaved. Naruto watched in half sadness and relief. The Sakura he knew was still in there and as he dropped to the ground and gathered her shattered form in his arms, he didn't care that the bottled tears of many years drenched his jacket, along with the feelings for the best friend he didn't know anymore.

 

"I know, that he didn't love me," She whispered against the now damp fabric, "and that was okay, because it made me happy just to be near him. And now, in my heart…" The kunoichi sobbed, holding tight to her friend. "I can't even feel him at all."

 

As light as a child, the blonde stood with her in his arms, her quiet tears the only language spoken between them. He didn't take her to her home, instead he chose his own; although still cluttered and messy the atmosphere was a lot warmer than Sakura's would have been. He cleared the bed with a foot and set her exhausted body down, then pushed open the shutters of his window; allowing the cool breeze to drift through the ivory curtains and against her face.

 

"I still love him though…" The kunoichi mumbled in mid-turn onto her side, away from the other. Uzumaki found that grin spreading across his face, watching her sleep with slight amusement.

 

"And I still get to take care of you, Sakura chan." His thoughts were interrupted by a soft rap on the door, only taking a moment to remember her slumbering image before cracking the entryway open.

 

"Shikamaru told you not to get comfortable. Let's…just couldn't wait until we were finished with the mission, could you?" Kiba smirked, peering into Naruto's apartment and spying the kunoichi asleep on the bed. The blonde stepped out of the apartment, clicking the door shut with a snort. "Do I ever ask about your alone time with Hinata? Besides. It's not like that, and it's none of your business. Kusoinu…"

 

"Tch, don't get so touchy, I was only joking. You're still such a hothead…" The both of them snorted in unison and departed down the hallway together, leaving the cherry blossom in her deep sleep.

 

The next morning she awoke to the sounds of birds outside Naruto's window, only half aware of where she was. Rubbing her tear-exhausted eyes she stumbled over the many random items scattered across the boy's floor, grateful she hadn't broken her neck. Knowing that the jinchuuriki of late was not one to stick around often, she let herself out of the apartment, down the shadowed stairwell of the building and onto the early morning street.

 

Shielding her eyes from the sun with a hand Sakura slowly made her way to the entrance gates of Konoha, a small hope that Naruto was just now departing guiding her feet. The shinobi at the entrance hut watched her with curiosity as she neared, wondering just what she was doing.

 

Naruto wasn't there. Oh well, she thought to herself, then pursed her lips when she felt a tiny itch on her toes. Looking down the kunoichi discovered a tiny cattail had lodged itself inside of her sandal, tickling between her toes. Sakura bent over to pick it up, half debating to bring it home with her. Then a shadow cast over her, another pair of feet facing hers.

 

"It must be my lucky day that you're here when I've just returned from a long mission, Sakura san."

 

Jade eyes followed the legs up, tucked tight into forest green leggings, pausing at the hips, that V like an arrow begging to be followed. The usual upper part of jumpsuit that concealed his torso and chest hung low, empty sleeves swinging at the side. Up the lower stomach, toned, still fresh with sweat, then to his arms, two pieces of flesh that needed to protect someone else. Defined collarbones, slim neck, taught shoulders, good jaw line, onyx eyes, and obsidian hair swung into his face, slightly unkempt from lack of haircuts. Lucky day indeed.

 

"Lee….kun."

 

 

[NOTES]

 

Oh my god. So, let me take a cold shower.

ANYHOO. This is the first chapter of my leesaku Daisuki series.

Since I started with the prologue having the two

already together, of course I need the story to actually

explain how it all happened, and how it will end/continue.

Chapter two up soon! <3 usagi