Part 2

I tried my best to remember him. His blue eyes, yellow hair, whiskers and that grin. All were familiar. I scratched my head to remember before noticing his name on his jersey.

"Na..ru..to.."

Naruto? That loner from our school? The game started. And the ball starts bouncing from one hand to another. Kiba was playing like a professional as always. He and Naruto were in opposite teams. Kiba didn't even realize when Naruto took the ball away from him and threw it inside the basket. Making his team score one.

My mind drifted towards the past memories. Naruto Uzumaki. That's his full name. No one really liked him and his existence. He was a weird and mischievous child. As for his family, his parents passed away in an accident right after he was born and he was lucky or unlucky enough to be alive. Everyone used to blame him for his parents death. Calling him a demon who devoured his own family.

He became a loner.... And kinda hated Sasuke... Cause even though they both were orphans, they were treated differently. Soon he started taking Sasuke as his rival. Even in love.... Naruto had a crush on me... And I was all about Sasuke at that time.... I even mocked his feelings.... I was so stupid....but everything is different now.... After whatever happened..... I can feel how Naruto might have felt at that time.... Still he grins... His behaviour never changed towards me... Oh God am so dumb....

All of a sudden I started hating myself.... I felt that I should apologize to him.... But for something that happened some 15 years ago?? Won't that be stupid? But still.... I should....

The match got over and Naruto's team was declared as the winner. Now that I inspected him carefully. I found he has changed a lot. He has grown so tall and handsome? Lol never really thought he would.

He looked at our direction then stretching his right hand and made index and middle fingers in a 'V' sign and grin at Hinata who was about to faint.

"Are those two dating?? Shannaro!! " *excited*

I found him staring at me. I felt a small blush on my face. So he has noticed me.

"Wait why am I blushing looking at that Baka? "

Maybe cause I saw him after a long time? And it's just a surprise not anything else. I tried concentrating on Ino as if I haven't even noticed him.

Naruto's thoughts....

"Isn't that Sakura? "

Our school's cherry blossom. Damn she looks so beautiful as always... I started blushing like an idiot... All these years there wasn't a single day that I didn't miss her. And now she is here. I was craving to meet her. And hug her. But then again......

"She loves Sasuke... "

I made an annoyed face.

"Darn you Sasuke. You always get the best"

Her hair has grown so long..... She still ties a ribbon so that her hair covers her forehead..... Her green eyes even though was busy chatting with Ino but didn't forget to take a quick glance at me. Maybe she knows am staring at her? I couldn't see Sasuke around. Might be too busy. Last time I heard from Hinata that they were dating. Boils my blood.

"He doesn't deserve her. "

The memories are so fresh. Sakura used to get bullied as a child. Cause of her large forehead. Until Ino became her bestie.... But soon they started fighting over Sasuke... Sakura even grew her hair just cause she heard that Sasuke liked long hair girls.... I mean isn't that silly? Every girl tried to change themselves according to him only to be called annoying at the end.

Sakura's Thoughts....

Darn this getting boring.... Ino and Sai left in a hurry for their dinner date. Sai has reserved a table at the most fancy restaurant in our town for candle light dinner.

"How romantic. "

Unlike Sasuke who was always busy with his concerts....

"Why I even thinking about him?"

We couldn't find Kiba as well... Maybe he left with Akamaru.

"Might be disappointed?"

We walked towards Naruto who was overjoyed to see us. Hinata was blushing like hell. I just hoped she won't faint. I felt as if I was coming in between their lovey-dovey time and was really uncomfortable.

Me : Um...

Naruto : Let's go to Ichiraku Ramen store. *grins*

Me : No... I should go home....

Hinata : Why Sakura Chan? Come along with us. It would be fun.

Naruto : Yes. Sakura Chan.

First Naruto and now Hinata as well? I tried to give her sign so that she gets it why I don't want to go but I guess she didn't get it? Anyways at last I tagged along with them.

We reached the small shop of Ichiraku. He is the best ramen maker of the whole area. Taking our seats we ordered three bowl of ramens and water. Taking chopsticks in our hand we start eating.

Naruto : *mouthful of ramen* Sakura....mmm...ummm... Mmmm.

Me : What are you talking baka? First eat then speak.

Hinata starts giggling.

Me : *mischievous face* So since when you two are dating?

Hinata : *blushing* D-Dating?!!

Naruto : Huh? We aren't dating lol we are just friends.

Me : You two aren't couple?

Hinata : N-No Sakura Chan. *murmurs* But I wish.....

I felt bad for Hinata.... I can clearly see that she loves him a lot... But... That Baka.... I was so annoyed I was about to call him blind. But controlled my mouth.

Naruto : So... Um.... Are you dating anyone?.... Like Sas......

Me : We two broke up.

Naruto : What???

Hinata : Um... He left...

Naruto : WTF! How could he do that to Sakura Chan??!!

Me : Excuse me.

I kept my chopsticks on top of my bowl and got up from my seat. Don't know why this is happening to me? Everything was fine until I heard his name. A hidden hatred and anger start taking the best out of me. My brain stops working I guess. But was it only hatred?

I have been walking for awhile now. When I heard a voice calling out my name from behind. The voice seems to be familiar. I turned around and saw Naruto to a great surprise.

Naruto : Sakura Chan!

I left the ramen shop without even saying goodbye. They must have been worried.

Me : Where is Hinata?

Naruto : She went home.

Me : alone??

Naruto : Yea. I came to search you ya know.

Me : Are you Baka?!!

I punched him hard on his face. How could he do this to Hinata? He is really blind.

Naruto : Ouch what was that for?? I thought you need me. I was worried about you.

Me : Am sorry... My apartment is nearby.

Naruto : That's great.

Me : So... Um.. How do you feel about... Hinata?

Naruto : Huh? *he makes a funny face* Are you jealous???

Me : What did you say??

Naruto : Don't worry Sakura chan. I still love you.... But I know it's impossible....

Me : Naruto.... Am sorry... I never wanted to hurt your feelings....

Naruto : Don't feel guilty for that Sakura chan. Cause I know you love Sasuke.

Me : Used to. Not anymore.

Naruto : Trust me. You do. It's not that easy to forget.

Me : Stop irritating me Naruto!

Saying this I made quick steps towards my apartment leaving him behind. What he thinks about himself? He knows everything? I ran and ran until I was standing in front of my apartment door.

"Was I running from myself?"

To be continued....

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