General Disclaimer Applies (unless of course the rights to Naruto are sitting in my mailbox)

It seems, my dear, that I am not the only one who's under a few misconceptions so, only to return the favor, I will do my best to point them out to you.

I do, in fact, remember the day I returned. I also remember the look on your face (it was quite annoying). Oh and how could I forget the punch that "weak little Sakura" (as you've so deemed yourself) landed on me? Surprising that I didn't fight back, wasn't it? Well, that wasn't because I knew I deserved and was somewhat impressed; it was because I was raised in a household with manners (ever heard of them?).

I know you can't stand to see me suffer. You didn't have to elaborate on that dear, dear Sakura. Did you ever stop to think why I needed to be healed? It wasn't because Kisame followed me back to the village and threatened to filet myself AND my former teammates for what I had done to Itachi (may henot rest in peace), no, it was because I was that injured from my battle with Itachi (seriously Sakura, did you ever even contemplate what my wounds were?).

It seems that you did actually learn a good cold shoulder while I was away, one even to rival my own (except I don't just have a cold shoulder, I have a cold exterior according to you anyways). Ever bother to think about why I wanted to talk to you? Well it wasn't because I wanted to thank you for healing me or anything of that nature. It was simply because I wanted to go out of my way to call you weak again.

I remember the broken smile Naruto wore until you forgave me for everything (not that I ever exactly remember apologizing but aa). It was the same smile he gave me when I turned him down for ramen before he ever asked you. But I didn't turn him down for ramen because I was trying to be considerate to your feelings- It was just that I simply didn't want to spend time with the dobe.

And No Sakura, you haven't asked me on one date since my return (yes, I know the meaning of rhetorical. I just thought I'd reemphasize your thought). Though, I haven't asked you on one either, have I? (Rhetorical, Sakura, remember that). But of course that's not because I don't know how to ask, it's because you're still annoying.

I remember the night you showed up at my house, and yes, I realize that it was indeed in fact because you were injured and it was raining outside, but did you ever stop to think why I took it upon myself to help you clean up your wounds? Well it certainly wasn't because I value you as a friend, it is only because you're part of my team.

Finally, that misconception you were writing me about. I don't recall ever saying that or thinking it for that matter. I guess you didn't realize that it was Kiba who was the one who told me that. And I'm sure you didn't bother to find out that I was the one to defend you on this subject. But I didn't tell Kiba that you simply wanted to get stronger because I wouldn't want anyone to doubt your motives, it's because I'm a Uchiha and Uchiha's don't get jealous.

Oh, and in your words, we can't forget the main reason why I bothered to even return this letter. I didn't write this because I want you to know the truth behind all your misconceptions, it's because I wanted to answer your rhetorical question.

Please check out your misconceptions before sending another,
Sasuke

PS. I would offer to spar with you Thursday at 2:00, but I'm afraid it wouldn't be because I see you as a worthy opponent, it would simply because I want to make my fangirls jealous. (And how is that for polysyllabic conversation?)

-&-

Sasuke folded the letter neatly and placed it into an envelope addressed to Sakura. He couldn't help but smirk at how misconceived she had been about all of the misconceptions she had sent him. If only what she had said had been true. As If. For him to think she still might love him...

Sasuke stared at the letter with disappointment.

It contained all of the things he could never say.

(If only she could understand)

I'm not exactly sure what I want to do with this fic. I kind of like it the way it is, but it kinda leaves things out in the open. It could turn into a longer fic, but I don't know. What do you guys think?