A/N: First Naruto fic. Ok be nice please.

Standard Disclaimer applies: Do not own Naruto.

Caught Up In Between

Summary:AU Sasuke and Sakura were inseparable when they were kids. Then Sasuke left with high hopes of becoming famous, leaving little Sakura to fend from the bullies herself. When he comes to town for a visit, can they reconnect, or will Sasuke's dream of being famous keep them apart? Sasusaku.

P . r . o . l . o . u . g . e

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"Look for the girl with the b/r/o/k/e/n smile"

"Sakura-chan!" a seven-year-old Sasuke yelled out as he ran to his best friend. He stood there with his hands on his knees panting, trying to catch his breath.

He was in a rush to talk to his best friend. Haruno Sakura. He had known her since she was in diapers. He, of course, was older, but only by a few months. Him an Sakura did everything together. He couldn't remember a day in his life where Sakura wasn't in it. Even on family vacations, they'd always get permission to go with each others families. Sakura was one of the most cheerful girls he had ever met. She had a radiance about her that made anyone near her smile. She was the light in Sasuke's life.

Sakura stared at her onyx-eyed best friend. He was so kawaii and Sakura had to do everything in her power to not just glomp him right then and there. Of course that didn't mean she NEVER glomped him. As much as Sasuke hated being glomped on, he would let her and not complain. For that she was thankful. She didn't know where she would be without him. He protected her from all the bullies in elementary school. They would make fun of her naturally pink hair and her abnormally large forehead.

Sasuke had always been there to put a stop to all the teasing. She watched as his shoulders heaved up and down and his sharp and unkempt black hair bounce up and down. She patiently waited for him to speak.

"Sakura-chan, I got into the audition!" He said with stars in his eyes.

Sasuke had always had dreams of being famous and Sakura supported him one hundred percent and was with him every step of the way. All his guy friends made fun of him for wanting to be able to sing and act. She never did. She was with him during his practices, giving him good advice and went with him to the audition cheering him on with moral support.

She squealed and jumped on him. He returned the hug just as eagerly. He was glad that she was as happy as she was.

That night Sakura had gotten permission to sleep at the Uchihas.

"Be good sweetie! I love you!" her mom called out.

"I will! I love you too!" She yelled back.

She happily skipped down the sidewalk as Sasuke carried her small duffle bag over his shoulder with his hands in his pocket.

"We're going to have so much fun Sasuke-kun! We'll watch movies and eat popcorn and pig out on junk food and then you can show me what you have prepared for your audition!" she said excitedly.

She never thought of the consequences if Sasuke actually ever made the audition.

The reached the huge Uchiha mansion and stepped inside. The butler opened the and welcomed the two in.

"Welcome home Sasuke-sama, Sakura-sama." He greeted as he took the duffle bag from Sasuke's shoulder.

"Hn. Take the bag up to Sakura's room." Yes indeed, Sakura had her own room in the mansion.

"Thank you butler-san!" Sakura cheerily called out as he left.

"Come on Sasuke-kun! I wanna see Dead Silence!" She grabbed his hand and dragged him to the living room. She had a really strong grip. He flew onto the couch when she let go and she bounced into the kitchen.

"Hello Fugaku-san, Mikoto-san!" she bowed respectively.

"Ahh Sakura-chan, it's always wonderful to have you here!" Mikoto said with a warm smile on her face.

"It's always wonderful being here! Thank you!!" She cried out happily as she gave Mikoto a hug.

"Hey why is Otouto sitting alone in the living room?" a familiar voice said.

"Itachi-san!" Sakura squealed and jumped him.

A twelve-year-old Itachi was surprised that someone had hugged him but when he looked down and saw a bundle of pink, he put down his bag and wrapped his arms around her.

"Little Sakura! What are you doing here?" he asked.

"I'm sleeping over again!" she exclaimed.

"Haha, I can see that. Is that why Sasuke is pouting on the couch?" he asked amused.

She giggled. "Of course! I came in here to get some popcorn for our movie!"

"Why don't you go start the movie and I'll bring in the popcorn." He said gently.

"Ok! Arigato Itachi-san!" She said as she hugged his legs. Yes she was that short compared to him.

Sakura ran into the living room where Sasuke sat fuming about being thrown onto the couch.

"Awww, Sasuke-kun, are you mad at me?" she asked him.

He just 'hmped' and turned away.

Sakura gave him her best puppy-eyes and apologized. "Sasuke-kun I'm sorry!"

She faked a sob. 'Teehee, your not the only one who can act, Sasuke-kun!'

Sasuke gave in. He hated it when Sakura cried, especially when it was his fault.

"Sakura-chan please don't cry! I'm not mad at you! I could never be mad at you!" he said frantically.

"Ok!" she smiled at him with no trace of tears.

All the while Itachi watched from the doorway. 'Your going to break her little heart when you make the audition foolish little brother'

Itachi walked in with the huge bowl of popcorn and handed it to Sakura.

"Here you go Sakura-hime" Itachi said.

"Thank you Itachi-kun!" she smiled sweetly at him.

He ruffled her hair and kissed her forehead goodnight. "Have fun you two!" He called as he walked away.

-x-

The movie had ended and the whole time Sakura had her face buried in Sasuke's arm. Sakura had finished all her business in her own personal bathroom. When she got out, she saw the dolls that lined the room. Clapping her hands over her mouth, she ran out to the room across the hall.

Meanwhile

Sasuke had heard Sakura come out of the bathroom. He counted down silently to himself.

5…4…3…2…1…

The door creaked open and he heard a soft, "Sasuke-kun? Are you awake?"

He smirked to himself. He lifted up his blanket and Sakura beamed at him. She jumped in and made herself comfortable. She threw her arm around him and hugged him like a teddy bear. Strangely enough Sasuke didn't mind. But it was only for Sakura's sake.

She felt safe and comforted in his presence, only something Sasuke was able to help her feel. They both laid with each the whole night.

In the morning Itachi had opened his door to the utterly cute sight. They had switched positions from the night before and now Sasuke had his arm around Sakura's waist while she was cuddled up to his chest. Both sleeping peacefully with a content smile on their faces.

Itachi smirked at the sight, but let them rest a bit more.

One Week Later…

The loud banging at her bedroom door made it impossible for Sakura to get anymore sleep. Her door swung open and Sasuke bounded in.

"Sakura-chan! Sakura-chan! Wake up!!" He climbed onto her bed and shook her awake.

Hearing the excitement in his voice, Sakura groggily sat up. "Hai, hai, I'm awake!" she responded rubbing the sleep from her eyes.

"I got it! I got the part Sakura-chan! Just like you knew I would!" he said excitedly.

Sakura snapped open her eyes and glomped on him.

"THAT'S GREAT SASU-CHAN! I JUST KNEW YOU WOULD MAKE IT!" she yelled with great enthusiasm.

"We're going out to celebrate for dinner! You can come right?" he asked eyes full of hope.

She smiled softly at him. "Of course Sasuke-kun, I wouldn't miss it for the world!"

-x-

Sakura dressed up in a white knee-length skirt with a light pink top that had a small cherry blossom on the left shoulder. Her long hair was placed in two braids and her feet were adorned with pink ballet flats.

Her mother dropped her off at the restaurant and Sasuke immediately found her and interlocked their fingers. He pulled her through the maze of tables until they found a long table with a setting for twelve. Sakura saw the Uchihas and her and Sasuke's best friend Uzumaki Naruto. He was an overly hyperactive kid with spiky blonde hair the most beautiful cerulean colored blue eyes Sakura had ever seen. She also saw Hyuuga Neji, Nara Shikamaru, Yamanaka Ino, Hyuuga Hinata, Kunai Tenten, Inuzuka Kiba. All of Sasuke's and Sakura's friends from school.

Sakura waved excitedly with her free hand, while Sasuke dragged her to her seat place quaintly next to his and on her other side was Naruto. Everyone congratulated Sasuke and he replied to everyone with a 'hn' until Sakura elbowed him and he gave a proper 'thank you' to everyone.

Throughout the dinner Sasuke quietly conversed with Sakura because he didn't feel the need to talk to anyone else. (aawww.)

After dinner was over and everyone was bid a goodnight, Sakura hopped in the Uchiha car and went home with them.

When she got to Sasuke's room she noticed a couple suitcases out and clothes were packed. His room was beginning to look empty.

She turned to Sasuke with a confused and questioning gaze. "What's going on Sasuke-kun?"

Sasuke lowered his head. "Saku-chan, I'm leaving tomorrow."

"Oh, well, that's ok! I just wished you'd told me before so I coulda packed too!" she said naively.

"No Sakura-chan, you don't understand. I'm leaving for a very long time, and you can't come." He said sadly.

Sakura felt the tears build up in her eyes. "For a long time Sasuke-kun?" her voice breaking.

"Hai Saku-chan." He nodded.

She threw her arms around him. "You'll never forget me right Sasuke-kun?"

He tightened his arms around her. "Of course not Sakura-chan. I'll never forget you!" he told her confidently.

"Promise you'll be my bestest friend forever?" she asked him.

"Promise." He replied.

She just hugged him tighter.

Sasuke pulled away slowly and whispered, "Wait here."

Sakura sat on his bed and waited patiently for his return. When he came back he had his arms held behind his back.

"Close your eyes." He told her gently.

Sakura closed her eyes and felt something cool against her neck.

"There. Now you can open them." He said to her.

Sakura looked down and gasped. On a gold chain was a beautiful heart shaped locket with an emerald surrounded by onyx stones in the middle. When she opened it up, there was a picture of her and Sasuke on one side and on the other side was a picture of her, Sasuke and Naruto, and on the back was engraved To Sakura H., Best Friends Forever, Sasuke U.

Tears sprung to Sakura's eyes and she burst into tears. She hugged Sasuke tightly as if her life was in danger. "Thank you so much Sasuke-kun!" she cried as she buried her face in his shirt.

She brought up her head slowly. Her eyes lit up for a second. "Oh! I can't believe I forgot! I got you something too!" she said.

She quickly ran to her duffle bag, and dug around in it, all the while blabbing away to Sasuke, who was watching her with amusement.

"I can't believe I forgot! I had gotten you a congratulations gift and I totally forgot to give it to you at the dinner and then I didn't remember until you gave me your gift!"

She pulled a long black velvet box and screamed out 'Aha!' triumphantly and walked over to Sasuke.

"I guess this could count as a good bye gift also." She whispered sadly.

He opened the box to find a silver chain with two S's intertwining with each other. On each of the S's their names were engraved in gold.

"Thank you Sakura-chan." He whispered, his eyes shining in awe.

She helped him put it on and placed a chaste kiss on his cheek. They both got ready for bed and climbed in. They fell asleep in each others sweet embrace. Neither of them prepared for the next day.

-x-

Sakura put on her best smile for Sasuke that afternoon. He was leaving her. She never thought of the consequences of him making the auditions. Now she was suffering from terrible heartbreak. But she had to be strong for her Sasuke-kun. She stood silently by his side with their hands tightly clasped as the butlers loaded Sasuke's suitcases into the trunk.

He turned to Sakura. "I guess this is good-bye." He told her.

"No Sasuke-kun, it's a see-you-later. Good-bye means forever." She told him in that wise way of hers.

He embraced her tightly, not wanting to let go. He couldn't bear the thought of leaving his best friend behind. He wanted to bring her with him but they both knew it would be impossible with school and Sakura's parents would miss her dearly.

"I'll miss you Sakura." He whispered softly in her ear.

"I'll miss you loads Sasuke." She whispered back.

With that said they reluctantly pulled apart and Sasuke got into the car. He rolled down the window and waved to Sakura as the car pulled away. She stood there with tears streaming down her pale face waving back so hard that her arm felt like it was about to fall off. She continued waving until the car turned the corner and then fell to her knees and broke into full blowns sobs. She buried her face in her face in her hands, her heart aching terribly. She felt a huge part of her heart missing and she was waiting for him to come back. Her eyes lost a bit of their shine that day.

-x-

She slowly made her way home, when ambulance and cop cars rushed passed her. She didn't pay any mind to them. She was much lost in thought, reminiscing of the fun time with Sasuke.

She finally looked up and saw police cars in front of her house. A wave of panic rushed over her as she raced to her front door.

A policeman spotted her and bent down to her height. "Sakura-chan?" he asked her kindly.

The policeman looked like a nice guy so Sakura decided to trust him.

"Y-yes? Where's tou-san and kaa-san?" she asked the police officer.

The police officer threw her a sympathetic look. She feared what he had to say next.

"I'm terribly sorry Sakura-chan, but your parents were killed in a car crash." he told her.

The words echoed in her head and she refused to believe it.

She lost three loved ones that day. Two of them were never coming back.

-x-

"They never tell you what to say, when your whole life has gone to hell."

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A/N: Tell me what you think! It's my first try at a Naruto fic. No flames please! Lotsa reviews mean quicker updates!