CHAPTER 11: Making Amends

Suna:

Sakura ran as fast as she could, not caring where her feet would take her. In the end, she ended up one of the parks on the south part of the village. Calming a bit, she walked to the near-by swing, and sat there quietly.

True she was fuming mad a while ago, but this time, it's as if someone sucked the energy out of her and she feels restless…tired… emotionally drained. "What did I do to deserve this?, she thought. Have I angered some Kami-sama before? Why must she be treated this way?

She sat there quietly with silent tears falling. Not so conscious with her surroundings, she did not feel the presence behind her.

"Sakura." She turned around, only to see the man she doesn't want to see right now.

Not wanting to talk, she turned her back on him. Ignoring him would be better she thinks.

"Sakura.", he called her out again. But she did not respond again.

Not used to someone standing up against him, he scowled. "I'm not good at this!"

Annoyed that Gaara got the nerve to scowl at her, she stood up face to face against him, "WHAT THE HELL DO YOU WANT? WEREN'T YOU THE ONE WHO PUSHED ME AWAY?!"

"I never meant that way. I was just stressed. I didn't mean to take it out on you." Gaara replied.

Sakura was just standing in front of him. No reply. Just plain staring at him.

Frowning, Gaara said, "Say something. I already said I'm sorry."

Sakura raised her eyebrows… "Did you just say "I'm sorry."

"Yes, I did… Happy now?" Gaara scowled again.

She let out a heartily laugh…much to Gaara's annoyance. "WHAT? WHAT'S SO FUNNY?"

"Nothing… I just didn't expect that you would apologize." She said. This time, she is smiling… a real smile.

Not wanting to prolong the fight, Sakura started to walk and said "Let's go home…"

Before Sakura could walk away, Gaara grabbed her hand, pulled her fast, and the next thing she knows is that Gaara planted a soft kiss on her lips much to her shock.

For a period of time, she was standing in front of him with a shocked expression. Gaara was amusingly watching her reaction.

"WHAT THE HELL DID JUST HAPPENED?" Sakura thought. Inner Sakura said, "Dummy! He kissed you! SHANNAAAROOO!"

Gaara was actually nervous. He also was waiting for her reaction. Trying to break the ice, "I.." He was about to say something when Sakura shushed her by placing her fingers on his lips… "Don't apologize…I'm not mad. I can never be mad at you anymore." Sakura said as she stares at him with full of emotions.

"I'm sorry for getting mad over a petty thing. It's just I'm worried about you and I care for you… I… I wouldn't know what to do if something bad happens to you," Sakura said.

"I should be the one apologizing. I know I shouldn't take it out on you. I'm sorry…Please forgive me."

Sakura hugged him tight… "Already forgiven… and Thank you…for the patience and care and everything…"

***SOMEWHERE NEAR THE PARK***

Unknown to the lovers, two persons were watching over them. (Who else of course?!)

"KANKY-IDIOT! Did you get that, huh?... Were you able to capture that moment?"

"Of course! What did you take me for?" Said our favorite puppeteer.

"Tsk. Just making sure… Holy crap! Let's go home before the lovers find us!"

In a poof, the two left for their home.

A/N: Sorry for the very late and very short chapter. I tried to retrieve my old fiels but unfortunately, it can't be done anymore. I had to start from the scratch. : R & R PLEASE! You guys keep me inspired!