Dying Affections

By: Matrix Taylor & Sakura

Type: Romance/Adventure

Rated:

Anime: Naruto

AUTHOR'S NOTE: While finishing and writing this fic, Sakura and I came up with a better way of writing this story which will make it a little bit easier on us. That means rewriting the first part of this fic. Hey, it's still the same fic. We just decided to turn it into more of a songfic for the story. It's pretty much still the same fic, just added lyrics to it. Anywayz, enjoy!

M.T.: At least the fic will be a little longer!

DISCLAIMTER: All lyrics & Naruto characters do not belong to us.

Chapter 1: Everytime

Sakura left out of her house with a heavy heart. Lately, she has been depressed. Of course she only smiled when her friends were around so they do not have to worry about her. Sasuke left to go after Orochimaru. The others went on a mission a few days ago. All but Naruto, Neiji, Hinata, and Lee has returned now. And they were due to return sometime today or tomorrow, which she is glad of.

Nevertheless, she still found herself missing Sasuke. She wished that he would come back. No matter where she goes or she does, she still found herself aching for Sasuke. She missed him. But, a part of her was angry because he left. She tried to fight those depressing feelings. She did not want to feel this way. But it seems she can not.

Notice me

Take my hand

Why are we

Strangers when

Our love is strong

Why carry on without me?

"Once Sasuke returns, I won't feel this way. When he comes back, he will be ready."

Sakura repeated this constantly, convincing no one but herself.

Everytime I try to fly, I fall

Without my wings, I feel so small

I guess I need you baby

Sakura wills herself not to think of the times that Sasuke hurt her everytime he rejected her affections. The many times he refused to return the affections she knew he somehow had. Then the last time…

Before he left….

Tears, against her will, spilled down her cheeks.

And everytime I see you in my dreams

I see your face, you're haunting me

I guess I need you baby

"Maybe if I was strong," Sakura thought again, beating herself up. "Maybe if I can stop crying. If I was strong like Naruto or Leee…then…"

I make believe

That you are here

It's the only way

That I see clear

What have I done?

You seem to move on easy

Sakura brushed her tears away, feeding off of her sudden anger.

"I'll show you Sasuke Uchiha! When you come back, I'll be stronger. Then you'll see!" Sakura yells out despite the fact that Sasuke couldn't hear her anyways.

And everytime I try to fly, I fall

Without my wings, I feel so small

I guess I need you baby

Everytime I see you in my dreams

I see your face, you're haunting me

I guess I need you baby

Sakura decided to train for a little while after going to see if Naruto and the other returned yet. They did not and Sakura was seriously beginning to worry. Again, her thoughts returned to Sasuke. She wondered what he was doing at this moment. If Sasuke have become any stronger since he left. She was sure that he probably has. Sakura's kicks and punches she was practicing became even more aggressive as she thought more and more about Sasuke.

I may have made it ran

Please forgive me

My weakness caused you pain

And this song is my sorry

Sakura practiced her jutsu as well, not realizing how late it was becoming until she saw the first star appear in the sky. Suddenly, she felt a dark, sinister chakra nearby that sent chills down her back. But it was only for an instant. Then it disappeared. Sakura waited for a few seconds to see if she could feel it again, but there was nothing. So, she decided to walk home, passing it off as her imagination playing tricks on her. Yet, she was spooked enough to stay on her guard as she headed home.

When she got home Sakura took a shower, ate and curled up in bed. Besides, she was tired and all she wanted to do was rest. She did not want to think about Sasuke. She did not want to think about Naruto and the others who did not come back yet. And she definitely did not want to think about the ominous presence that she thought she felt. As she thought about the brief encounter, another chill went through her body.

At night I pray

That soon your face will fade away

But strangely, even with a trouble heart and mind, Sakura felt herself drifting off into an uneasy sleep.

And everytime I try to fly, I fall

Without my wings, I feel so small

I guess I need you baby

And everytime I see you in my dreams

I see your face, you're haunting me

I guess I need you baby

I guess I need you baby…

End of Chapter 1

M.T.: So…what ya' think? I know we made it one page longer, but it's an improvement. It was originally 2 pages. (Read & Review)