Title: No Boundaries
By: Charlize Miller
Genre: Romance/Humour
Rating: T
Disclaimer: Naruto belongs to Masashi Kishimoto.
Summary: After five years, Haruno Sakura finally returns to Kohona from two long missions. After spending some time back, she falls into dilemmas that affected her heart and her memories. What will she do? KakaSaku.
Author's Notes: Thanks everyone that reviewed. YAY! Over 200 reviews. I'm very pleased. I'm sorry I couldn't post down names but I really, really appreciate it guys.
Reading AID:
--- means a time shift.
italics means somebody's thinking.
bold means nothing really, emphasis? I dunno.
underline means well, I hardly use it but if you see it use your imagination.
"" means somebody's talking.
'' means somebody's doing an action or sound.
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Chapter EIGHTEEN – Someone Else
"Sakura," Ino pulled tugged on the blanket over the woman's body, "GET UP! You can't just lie there all day crying your damn eyes out for some guy. I mean...he's just a GUY!"
"Easy for you to say...you have Sasuke," she groaned.
"Well, I won't have it. Now you come out right now or...or..."
"OR what?" Sakura challenged.
"Sasuke, help me out here," Ino whispered.
Sasuke sighed, "Ino's right Sakura. Please don't be an addition to our probl-"
Ino laughed nervously, "what Sasuke means is you need to pull yourself together. It's not the end of the world, Sakura."
Sakura didn't say a word.
"OKAY! That's it!" she exclaimed as she grabbed her leg and pulled her out of bed.
It's been two months since Kakashi has left Kohona. For some reason, Sakura has noticed that her friends haven't been the least worried about him. As for herself, she's been a mess. The gang can't help but give her a head's up to move on. They can't stand to see Sakura like that. She is a strong girl.
"Naruto, please stop. You're silly face rally will not make me feel better," Sakura said dully. I long sigh was all she heard. "I'm sorry. I think I'll head home."
"Sakura, will you stop it for our sakes. We can't think or concentrate on our missions without worrying about you."
"Wow, guys. I...I uhh," Sakura shifted her weight on foot and leaned against the building.
"Uhhhmmm, well perhaps, we should walk you home. Don't mind Naruto..." Sasuke turned to walk.
"No, no...you're right. You're all right. It's been long. Well, it just feels like yesterday that he left and I...I promise. I'll change," She flashed a smile.
Thank goodness for that. Sasuke thought.
"Last one to the Ramen stand is a rotten booger!" Sakura attempted to cheer. But she couldn't really allow herself to fully forget. Well, I'm gonna have to try.
AW, damn! Naruto and Sasuke looked at each other.
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Ino, Sasuke and Naruto sat on a low branch eying Sakura swinging on the swings at a distance.
"She looks very sad," Ino stated the obvious, "maybe we should introduce her to your cousin Naruto. She needs to give her grieve a vacation."
"But, but SENSEI!" Naruto jerked up.
"Oh relax, like she'll fall in love. We just want her to meet new people."
"I don't know, guys. I have a feeling Kakashi will come back." Sasuke said with eye's closed.
"What makes you say that..."
"HEY! Don't underestimate Kakashi-sensei," Naruto exclaimed arms crossed.
"But the odds. Do you think he could beat it?" Ino questioned the two.
"Ermmm..." Naruto replied.
"I have faith in him..." Sasuke replied soon after.
It was difficult to say the outcome of that mission Kakashi was in. Battle of 10 000? That's quite a war. Naruto and Sasuke felt like cowards not joining themselves.
"Maybe you should tell Sakura to sleep over your house, Ino. Therefore, we won't have troubles with that clerk of Sakura's," Naruto decided to break the silence.
Ino nodded, "I'll ask her tomorrow."
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The next morning, Sakura went grocery shopping with Ino.
"Excuse me, miss?" a man called from behind.
Sakura turned abruptly.
"Whoa, we almost kinda..." the guy hesitated as a blush crawled up his cheeks. She looked sad. "I believe you dropped this."
The man handed her an apple. She looked at her bag. Damn, it tore. More things fell out as the rip got bigger.
"Oh geez, let me help you with that." Sakura and Ino picked a few while the gentleman picked up the rest.
"I'm sorry for all the trouble," Sakura said in embarassment. Ino nudged her. "...And uhhh, thanks?"
Ino was disappointed. The man chuckled, "no, no...the pleasure's all mine. I'd like to help you take your groceries back to your home..."
"It's Ino's home."
"Errr..."
"I'm sorry. I'm Ino and Sakura wouldn't mind you helping us take the groceries home. Right?" Ino glared a little.
"Uhmm..." Sakura was speechless.
"Here," the man took the ripped bag from Sakura's hand. "I'm Keitouya Jiro by the way," Jiro said as the commenced walking.
"Hi," Sakura simply said.
"Hi," Jiro replied back.
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Sakura had the most enjoyable conversation with Jiro than she had in weeks. She had almost forgotten about the incident with Kakashi in the past two weeks with Jiro. He visited whenever he had the chance to see the pink-hair kunoichi. Ino was feeling quite worried that Sakura hadn't mentioned Kakashi in a while. She was feeling a bit guilty about her intentions of Sakura with a man just had just bumped into at the market.
"INO! What is this that I've been seeing Sakura with...with...that guy," Naruto pointed as if he was telling on a bully.
"My, my...well we sort of just met him spontaneously at the market," Ino scratched her temple with a finger.
"I don't like it." Sasuke replied.
"Yeah, to tell the truth, I don't like it either."
"Break it off, Ino!" Naruto yelled.
"Calm down!" Ino hesitated. She opened her mouth and closed it again.
"What?" Sasuke wondered.
"Well, don't you think she looks happier?" Ino looked at Jiro presenting a cherry blossom to Sakura a distance away.
"Eh..." Naruto turned and refused to answer.
"Do you think Sakura has forgotten about Kakashi? That easily?" Sasuke suspected.
"Oh, I don't know what to think," Ino shook her head, "I think we should just watch what happens."
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Author's Note: zOMG! Two more chapters left. What do you think is going to happen? Sorry that the chapter is so short and vague. I'm just getting back on the writing horse. Feedback is greatly appreciated.