Anime/Manga: Naruto

Pairing: Uchiha Itachi / Haruno Sakura

Words: 1 163

Pages: 5

Published: 01-15-2009

Updated: 06-23-2010

Status: Complete

Genre: Romance/Drama

N/A : Not a one-shot anymore ! I completely rewrote it and added a second chapter on Sakura's thoughts !

You're …

… Wise

I never got to win against you when it came to arguing. You're too wise to let me win only once.

I used to be Konoha's genius.

I guess there was a misunderstanding. The real genius here is you.

I still don't understand how your petite body can contain such great ideas and thoughts.

I still don't want to understand, I guess.

I still don't want you to be a mere tactician.

I still want you to become my lover and only that.

But you're too wise to let me go to bed with you. And I admire you for that.

…Naïve

I know your true kindness. And sometimes it makes me despise you…so much naivety.

I remember your warm hands on my eyes. And your warm, comforting chakra that flowed within me.

I know that kind, worried look of yours. And when you show it to someone else I want to kill you.

I truly want to embrace you. But your naïve eyes make my heart clench. And I just glance at your face.

I hate you whenever you stop me from putting an end to someone's life … Stupid naivety of yours.

I want to cut off your hands every time you heal someone else than me. Especially an enemy.

That naivety of yours makes me sick-no, mad, sometimes. It's because you always believe everyone can be saved. One day someone will take advantage of it and kill you. But I'll be there to protect you. Because the only one who can kill you is me.

… Strong

I know quite well that monstrous strength of yours for I experienced it.

I know that it isn't wise to stay around you when you're angry.

I know it's no use trying to make you listen to reason when you're angry. That'd be going in the lion's den.

I know I don't want any more to have a taste of your punch. It truly hurts….

I shiver every time I see you punching all the trees in your training area. I respect your strength.

I acknowledge you as a strong…no- as the strongest kunoichi I ever met.

I know you're strong enough to defeat Sasuke. To defeat me. To defeat your own master, Tsunade.

I know you like being strong, thinking that you won't be a burden.

But I want you to be weak. So I can protect you. All the time. So I can envelop you in a strong and warm embrace forever. But you won't let me…and I know it too well.

.. Fragile

I like that white skin of yours that makes you look like a beautiful porcelain doll.

I like your big innocent eyes that make you look like a little loving child.

I like your thin, veined hands that resemble ones of a princess.

I like your bright, bright smile that makes you look like a light, frail cherry blossom under a ray of sun.

I am always afraid of touching you, my little porcelain doll. I might break you.

I like that crystal-like feeling your body gives off.

I want to put you in a golden cage and keep you away from everything forever.

… Disillusioned

I remember the moment you came to me, disheveled, panting and covered with blood.

I remember the moment you looked up at me with your dull, haunted eyes.

I am now used to how lifeless your eyes are.

I know what you did to your own village, unconsciously but still….

I know how cold you've become since that day, never letting your memories of him overwhelm you.

I know what love means to you now. I know what life means to you now. I know that because you've become as disillusioned as me.

I like the kind of ninja that's disillusioned. I think those ones are the strongest. They haven't any weakness but I wish you were a little more emotional.

…Dreaming

And even though you've become like me…you're still dreaming.

I know you're dreaming when you stare at me. I know you're dreaming when you contemplate the sky. I know you're dreaming when you glance at the sky.

I know you want me to say "I love you" but I won't ever say it.

I know you love me but I told you "I'm no lover. Only a murderer"

I know your strength comes from your emotions but I think it only shows you're weak.

I know you still haven't totally forgotten about him and it makes me want to kill your dreams.

I know you're dreaming of being free. And I know you're dreaming of being loved.

I am pleased by the fact that you like me but you know I can't tell you what you want to hear, don't you? What's the point in dreaming on forever ?

Hey Sakura….There is not much time left for us. Soon, Sasuke will come for me. You know it too... And soon, Konoha's anbus will come to get you. I'll embrace death. And you-... Will they execute you ? Because you left your village in the hope of finding Sasuke? Or because you eventually fell in love with me?

Indeed. What a selfish and asinine thing you did.

But, Sakura...when the times comes, I'll tell you how much I love you. Till then, I'll keep silent. But I have only one wish. One selfish wish. You just stay with me. Till the time comes….