Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Seijin no hi ❯ Chapter 1 ( Chapter 1 )

Seijin no hi

Written by narutofox (aka gokusgirl)

 

NOTE: This is my first Naruto fanfiction and my first fanfiction I've written a LONG long time. I'm not sure how many chapters this will have but it won't be long. Lemony chapters are forthcoming, of course.

 

Special thanks to Nesha and ChiyoChan for beta reading!

 

I hope you enjoy it, and please don't forget to review. Thanks for stopping by!

 

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.

 

 

Chapter One

 

He had always watched her. It was a habit he picked up from years of wanting her. But this time, this was different. He watched her run away from the dining hall in tears.

 

Haruno Sakura always threw herself at UchihaSasuke, with disastrous results. He remembered when his team seven was so young, and how Sakura would dote on the raven-haired boy. Having the avenged heart; Sasuke was unmoved by her open display of affection. It became heart wrenching even for a man like Hatake Kakashi to see Sasuke shatter her efforts time and time again. But she never gave up.

 

And tonight, at the celebration of Seijin no hi (coming of age) Sasuke finalized any attempts that Sakura would have in ever bothering him again. As she ran away, she replayed the final conversation that she would ever hold again with the love of her life…

 

.:: FLASHBACK ::.

 

“Sakura…I know you have some feelings for me,” Sasuke began rather abruptly to silence her constant ramble about how good he looked. “But I must tell you that I have already made plans with my future.”

 

Sakura's heart leapt into her throat. Ringing her hands nervously, she inquired, “W-what do you mean Sasuke-kun? Plans for us?”

 

As Sasuke eyes faltered from her gaze, he cleared his throat sharply. When his eyes snapped back to her direction, Sakura instantly saw the staid and bitter look in his eyes. “My plans do not include you. It never has. Even if I was attracted to you, it wouldn't matter. My family's name must carry on, and I require a strong woman to be on my side.”

 

Sakura took a few moments to let his words sink in, not sure where the conversation was heading. She took a controlling deep breath, trying her best to keep her tears at bay as she began to respond. “…I know I am not very strong now Sasuke-kun, but Tsunade-sama is now teaching me-“

 

“You're not even fit to be my wife,” Sasuke cut in harshly, giving her a disgusted look as he eyed her up and down coldly. “The type of strength I speak of is not one of ability, but of prestige. You lack it. You're foolish and loud, and you have no proper manners or etiquette. Nothing you can say Sakura…” Sasuke stepped closer to her in an intimidating matter, making her in turn step backwards in defense. “…nothing can make me want you. Why don't you go take Naruto as your lover, he pined for you once.”

 

It felt like someone had kicked her square in the chest. Her shoulders slumped, her face blanched with mortification. How could he be saying this to her… the man she loved? She brought a clenched fist up to her mouth, in a steady attempt to stifle her whimper. Hot tears were already running down her face as she shook her head in denial of Sasuke`s confession.

 

Sasuke shook his head, a cruel smirk forming on his lips. “And there's the tears, right on cue,” he hissed in disgust. “It's annoying how incredibly predictable you are, Sakura.”

 

“How could you just say this to me… so plainly and full of malice?” Sakura gasped as she wiped her face. She felt the bile rise in the back of her throat as the nausea swept her.

 

He gave her an even colder glare as she gravely retorted, “Because it is something that needs to be said,” Sasuke replied dryly as he looked away from her. “It's the reality of the situation… and I want to sever all ties of this nonsense before I'm married next month.”

 

Sakura's limbs trembled and her stomach lurched with when he mentioned marriage. She looked at Sasuke, searching his face, his eyes for any sign of compassion. There was none. He was being as brutally honest as he could possibly be right now; and his intentions were known. They had always been known, but Sakura chose to ignore it. Like he said, the reality of the situation was his total disinterest in her. He was moving on with his life, and his only advice to her was to do the same.

 

Sakura ran off, not wanting to hear any more. She pushed through the crowd of gathers, feeling like she couldn't breathe. It was hard for her to run in her kimono, so she picked up the gowns' end as much as she could as she escaped.

 

.:: END FLASHBACK ::.

 

This was when Kakashi noticed her exiting the dining hall. He saw the bitter anguish on her face, and knew in an instant what had transpired. Kakashi knew Sakura's pain. To love someone for so long… to hope that one day they would finally stop ignoring you only be given the truth that they just didn't want you at all. It was hard to bear. He followed behind her from a discreet distance, leaping gracefully on the rooftops of the buildings, keeping her in full view as he went.

 

She finally stopped at the bridge team seven would meet everyday. It was ironic for her to stop here; the years had gone by so fast and now she had nothing but this bridge to remind her of what could have been. Kakashi landed silently on a rooftop nearby; wondering what she would do next. He knew she was in a volatile state; so it was best to keep an eye on her.

 

She rested her head on the bridge railing, sobbing loudly. He heard her call out Sasuke's name between choked sobs, and Kakashi's heart broke. It enraged him that Sasuke had to end it the way he did; he could have handled it better. He wished he could have spoken to the boy about the matter, and ask him to let her down gently. But who was he to meddle into people affairs?

 

A half hour had passed, and her tears had subsided. She seemed to stare at her reflection in the lake, her body swaying slightly as the warm night wind blew. Kakashi sighed with relief. Maybe she was coming to terms with her loss. Finally getting out of his crouching position, Kakashi stretched his legs out in front of him as he reached around to grab his Come Come Paradise out of his bag. He froze when he saw Sakura's sudden movements… she stepped one foot on the bridge railing.

 

Kakashi's heart raced with alarm. Was she about to throw herself off the bridge? There was no time to wait for the answer; he had to act, and fast. Before he could register what he was doing, he was making his way down towards her, just as she stepped her other foot on the bridge railing…

 

: To be continued :