Sasuke x Reader • PAIN •

51. Thank You

FLASHBACK

She was weak.

Sakura would cry non-stop and she would always try to stop her tears, but she couldn't even do that at the time. Her emerald eyes were always red and puffy when it came down to this stuff and she couldn't find herself to look up at the people that would always tease her about her forehead.

That is, until she heard two voices that stood up to defend her.

"Stop it! I think her forehead is cute and big! There's no reason for you to bully her about it!" I frowned as I stood in front of the rosette with Ino by my side.

"Be gone, you roaches!" Ino exclaimed before stomping her small foot, scaring off the two boys that were bothering Sakura.

"Those two.. they never stop." Ino sighed as she looked at Sakura over her shoulder and that's when I first met the hothead I knew today.

"Sakura! How many times have I told you to stand up for yourself?!" Ino scolded as I looked at the blonde, assuming that she already knew her.

"I'm sorry.." Sakura murmured before looking up at me, wiping away her tears. "By the way who is she.. Ino?" She asked as her emerald eyes stared right into my (e/c) eyes.

"You better thank her, you know." Ino placed both of her hands on her sides, frowning. "Her name is (Y/n) and she deserves a thank you from you."

"(Y/n)..?" Sakura asked and repeated a few times before forcing a smile. "I'm really grateful!" She stood up and bowed her head forward.

"There's no need to be so formal.." I chuckled nervously as I waved at the pinkette, feeling a bit shy at first but managed.

"Thank you."

END OF FLASHBACK

Sakura interrupted me from my thoughts once again as she stopped in her tracks. "Over there, (Y/n)!" She pointed towards the three people that were in sight: Hinata, Naruto and Sasuke.

But where was Katsumi?

A big weight seemed to disappear from my shoulders seeing that Katsumi wasn't there. To me, it was big relief for some reason and I was actually kind of happy.

What if something happened to her?"

"(Y/n)! Sakura-chan!" Naruto ran over towards Sakura and I, with a big grin shown on his face. He pulled the two of us into a big hug and I was taken aback my his sudden actions and I could tell that Sakura was too.

Sasuke's onyx eyes seems to widen a bit at the sight of me, and I noticed. He was probably surprised that I had came because he had knew nothing about it.

"(Y-Y/n)-san..Sakura-san?" Hinata stuttered out as I noticed she was wearing a beautiful purple kimono with her hair up in a pony tail, her bangs organized on the sides of her face.

Sakura smiled as I just nodded my head. "Hello, Hinata! You look pretty!" The rosette said as she looked over at Sasuke, knowing that he was indeed too busy staring to even greet her.

Inner Sakura: He better compliment her! Shannaro! If he doesn't, I swear I'll punch the living hell out of that Uchiha-

Sakura: Inner? What are yo- As a matter of fact, shut up and keep quiet!

Inner Sakura: Guess who's back and better than ever? Your inner, Sakura-chan!

Sakura: *sigh* there's no helping it but I'm on your side, if he doesn't even compliment her, I, Haruno Sakura, will take (Y/n) as my date!

Inner Sakura: I swear you'd go gay for (Y/n)..

Sakura: Shut up! I'd totally smash either way.

"Earth to Sakura!" I yelled out and got her out of her own little world. "Are you listening?" I asked and crossed my arms over my chest.

"Ah, yes! Sorry!" Sakura apologized before bowing her head slightly. "Now..lets go before it's too late." She chuckled sheepishly and started to be the first one to walk.

"She's acting a bit weird 'ttebayo.." Naruto pointed out and put a finger on his chin. "Totally unlike her."

I looked at her and smiled, shaking my head. "She's totally fine! That's our Sakura after all!"

"You're right." Naruto let out a laugh as he began to make a conversation with me, knowing that I was a bit nervous and that me and Sasuke haven't even said a work to each other at all.

It'll work out..

Sasuke's P.O.V

Sakura and (Y/N), eh? I thought to myself as I narrowed my eyes at nothing in particular. I sighed through my nostrils knowing that I couldn't even bring myself to talk to (Y/n).

It was just too embarrassing..

I couldn't even compliment her on the way she looked, and I had to admit it, but I had regret breaking up with her years ago. The only good thing about my life right now is that I finally got rid of Katsumi. I guess you can say that I finally had the guts to separate myself from her, and the next step was to make (Y/n) notice me again.

I looked over at Hinata, and I noticed that she indeed couldn't bring herself to talk to Naruto either. I shook my head and just looked away, knowing that I should at least help but I didn't bother to do so.

"Sasuke! C'mon and catch up!" (Y/n) said with a smile plastered on her lips and I was surprised once again, seeing such a good attitude coming from her.

I started to feel all warm and fuzzy inside and it was such a great feeling. Nevertheless, I nodded my head and caught up to both of them, looking at her from the corner of my eyes.

She was indeed and simply beautiful.