Part 8

Putting the surgical mask on my face I started the operation... The white cottons turned red as we cleaned Naruto's wound before pulling out the bullet... My heart almost stopped as I did so... Too much blood has already been lost from that part of his body. And I was afraid that we might have to give him blood.... Sweat drops appeared on my forehead as I placed the empty bullet on the tray and made sure he was not infected by the gun powder. Using more cotton I cleaned the blood that came out and stitched the wounds...Before finally bandaging the injury. I was still shaking... Never saw anyone getting shot standing on spot before this.... Lady Tsunade patted my back knowing how I was feeling... Putting my hand on my mouth I started crying as she pulls me into a warm hug...

Me : *broken voice* I-I thought I lost him....

Lady Tsunade : You did a brilliant job Sakura. You should be proud of yourself that you could save him...

Me : He almost died thanks to me.

Lady Tsunade : Don't say like that child.... Now go and let everyone know that he is alright.

Taking off my surgical mask I came out of the room as the red light outside the operation room turns off. Except for Neji everyone are here... Hinata laid her head on Ino's shoulder crying.... She faintly gets up from her seat as she saw me walking towards them... I was feeling bad for her.... I caught hold of her helping her sit down as I smiled weakly... Never got into such a sick situation before...

Me : Operation successful.

Tilts my head a little making my face soft..

Me : You people can go one by one to visit him... But remember not more than one is allowed at the same time....

Before I could complete my sentence Hinata ran past me entering the operation room...

"Am so selfish"..

I thought about it in my mind... Naruto was so busy helping me out that he ignored her feelings... But not anymore! I will do anything to make them come closer to each other!

" I promise.. "

Few weeks later...

Court decided that Gaara and his siblings were to spend their time in jail for 3-4 years against the accusations of attempt to murder, kidnapping and threatening. Only four years.... I wanted him to remain there forever... He is lucky that nothing happened to Naruto.

Anyways today is the discharge day of Naruto.

"Finally"

Other patients were complaining about him... He was really being annoying... Entering his room I found Hinata peeling an apple before cutting it into small pieces and feeding Naruto who's right hand was fully covered in bandage and tied to his neck. I saw Hinata's cheeks turn pink as she feeds him....

"She looks so kawai! "

Even I started blushing looking at her... reminds me of my first date with Sasuke... Wait.. Why am I thinking about him again?

Me : Cute couple. *giggles*

Hinata : *blushing* N-No it's just... I-I thought...

Naruto : Nah. We two are just friends.

Hinata's blushing turns into sadness. As she stands up putting down the plate containing apple.

Hinata: I-I think I should leave now.

Saying this she exits from the room with teary eyes...

Naruto : What's wrong with her? Did I say anything bad?

Me : Naruto! Your a baka!!

I hurried out of the door going after Hinata to comfort her.

Few months later..

Naruto's hand has completely healed by this time... Though he still keep the bandage in his hand cause according to him he looks "cool" wearing it. He is really a baka. Anyways I have arranged a blind date between Naruto and Hinata. Hope it works. Though he doesn't know his date is Hinata. He came dressed up in formals as I showed him the way to his seat for candle light dinner... He looked at me confused.

Naruto : Why aren't you dressed up?

Me : For what?

Naruto : For the date ya know.

Me : And who told you that am gonna date you?

Naruto : I thought....

Me : If I were your date then why it would have been called a blind date?

Naruto : But why a random girl will want date me?

Me : I opened your profile in a dating app and I guess she liked you.

Naruto : You did what?!

Me : Never mind... Bye

Without wasting another moment I left before Hinata entered the restaurant.

Hinata's Thoughts.

I was feeling somewhat uncomfortable wearing mini skirt... As I pulled it down trying to cover my legs my eyes met Naruto's eyes as I felt a blush over my cheeks.

Wow... Sakura chan really did it.... Naruto is waving at me... I hope I don't loose my consciousness today... Or else I would be a real blander... I walked up to him casually... Though I can't stop blushing...

Me : H-Hey Naruto kun....

Naruto : *grinning* Hey Hinata Chan!! Are you here for blind date as well?!

"As well? "

What does he mean?... I felt disheartened.

Naruto : Wait! Don't tell me!

Me : *blushing* W-What?

Naruto: That your date hasn't arrived yet just like mine.

Me : Y-Yea...

Naruto : *Making children face* I knew it. So... Sakura Chan made your profile as well?

Me : Yes...

Naruto : Please sit down.

I sat down facing him... His blue eyes are so attractive... I can't look away.... Never dreamed of this day...

Naruto : She thinks so much about us huh.

Me : Huh?

Naruto : Sakura Chan... Is so thoughtful... Even in hospital she used to come to my room everyday for daily check up... I felt so lucky... I can injure myself everyday just to meet her...

Me : *thinking* You noticed her... And not me?... (To him) She is a great person...

Naruto : Yea! That's why I love her ya know!

Me : Y-You l-love her?

Naruto : Yup. Since forever.

Me : S-She knows about it?

Naruto : Hmm.... *he looks away*

Why did you do this to me Sakura Chan?.... I know... You thought about me.... But still... He would never love me the way I love him.... I was almost tearing up as I stood up.

Naruto : What's wrong?

Me : N-Nothing it's getting late I should go... Bye...

Sakura's thoughts.

I entered the room with a board as I pulled the green curtains and looked at sleeping Itachi I smiled and was about to leave as he called me out...

Itachi : Not going to talk with me?

Me : Thought your sleeping.

Itachi : I guess I remind you about Sasuke....

Indeed he reminds me about Sasuke... After all they're brothers.... How heartless of him leaving his niisan when he is laying half death in the hospital?

Me : Nah.

I sat down beside his bed...

Me : How you feeling today?

Itachi : Am really sorry on behalf of my brother...

Me : In few days the blood will stop coming out while you cough....

Itachi : Ignoring me huh...

Me : You know.... Naruto and Hinata has gone out on a blind date... Let's hope it works out...

Itachi : Sakura...

My phone starts ringing I excused myself and took it out my pocket.

"Hinata"

Picking it up I starts talking...

Me : Hey Hinata!

After listening what had happened my phone almost dropped from my hand only to be caught by Itachi.

Itachi : What's wrong? (He holds the phone on his ear) Hello?? Seems like she is gone.

Me : Sorry... I need to have a talk with someone...

I almost snatched my phone from his hand walking off.

Late at night...

I was waiting for Naruto outside the hospital... As he came running towards me a hidden anger was about to burst inside me. Raising my hand I was about to slap him but stopped myself...

"I can't"

Naruto : Whoa what's wrong Sakura Chan??

Me : Why you did that to Hinata?

Naruto : What? I just said that I love you...

Me : Can't you understand that she loves you?!

Naruto : She what?!

Me : Everyone realizes that except for you baka!

Naruto : But....

Me : I won't let you hurt my bestie's feelings!

Naruto : Oh... So... Only her feelings matters to you... Not mine....

Me : Don't you know I love Sasuke?! And it's been only few months to our break up! Am not that type of girl who will fall for someone else in just few months!

Naruto : I know you have feelings for Sasuke....

His face saddened... Darn what am I even doing to my friends and myself?

Me : I can't return your feelings.... If you know what I mean....

Naruto : I never expected anything in return.... *grins*

Me : Trust me Hinata is a lot better... Choose her... Do you even know how much she broke thinking that you might die after that gun shot?? She took care of you...

Naruto : And what about you? Did you feel anything?

Me : *lies* No.

Naruto : Stop lying Sakura! Just start thinking about yourself instead of others!

Me : I don't know what your telling... I will bring you two together... Even if it breaks me...

Naruto's face was darkened... I know it's kinda forcing him... But it's best for him... Hinata is the best person in this world for him....

Me : I-I think I should leave now.... Hinata needs me...

Naruto : I....okay....

He starts walking towards his home.... Wiping the few drops of tears that appeared at the corner of my eyes I took out my phone and opened new message that was sent to me by Hinata.

"I can't take this anymore... I need you"

I hope she is fine?.... I took a cab to reach her apartment.

Outside her apartment....

It's so late... I hope she aren't sleeping... I ring the bell but no one answered.... I was about to leave but a certain thought scared me... I rang the bell 2-3 times still she didn't opened the door.... So I started calling her but calls turned into missed calls.... I was literally panicking... What if she couldn't take up the fact that Naruto loves someone else? What if she was depressed? What if she has taken up some unnecessary steps like....

"Suicide".

To be continued....

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