First Time to see the World

Chapter EIGHT

Chapter EIGHT

Sakura sank deeper into the couch. It wasn't fair. This was probably the softest thing she had ever touched in her life.

She let out a sigh and ran her fingers over the expensive material. It really wasn't fair. The only thing she had ever touched that could rival this softness was Haku's hair, but he wasn't here anymore, was he?

Sakura narrowed her eyes at that thought. She now had nothing to do, no where to go, and had absolutely no idea what she was going to do in the future.

It was still early, around four in the morning. Back when she had traveled around with Zabuza and Haku, they had always needed to wake up early. And then there were times where she had been the one of watch. Anyways, she was used to lack of sleep, and the sudden extra hours thrust into her timetable was sort of throwing her off.

Today was her first day training with 'team Seven', and Sakura didn't know what to expect. She sure hoped the silver haired pervert didn't expect her to hold back when it came to sparing. Zabuza had told her that holding back of any sort always came back to bite you in the ass. It was also a sign of disrespect, and respect was something Zabuza had held in high regards. She also knew from first hand experience that showing mercy to the enemy wasn't really helping said enemy. What was one supposed to do after their opponent decided that you weren't even worth killing?

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Half an hour later, Uchiha Itachi came down the stairs. Sakura stiffened but made no moves other than to stare at the Uchiha. Itachi nodded at her in greeting before fixing himself something to eat and leaving.

At seven, Sasuke came down, still looking half asleep. He caught sight of Sakura and froze. "Uh...have you eaten?" He asked. He eyed the sword strapped to her back.

Sakura shook her head.

Sasuke nodded slowly. He wandered into the kitchen and came out a while later with a late in each hand. He handed one to Sakura and kept the other to himself. Sakura eyed the sandwich curiously. "Poison?" She asked.

Sasuke paused. "Why would I poison it?" He scoffed

When Sakura didn't reply, he sighed and fixed her with a glare. "If there was poison, I wouldn't tell you."

Sakura nodded in satisfaction and took a bite. She quickly finished it and waited for Sasuke to do the same. Then they left the house together, heading towards the training grounds.

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"Sakura-chan!" Naruto's loud voice shattered the quiet, calm atmosphere Sakura and Sasuke had cloaked themselves with. The Uchiha groaned in annoyance.

Sakura sighed. "And he calls himself a ninja?" She asked.

Sasuke nodded. "Yeah. I wonder where he got that idea."

Sakura chuckled. Sasuke quickened his pace to meet Naruto, and the two began a yelling match. A few moments later, Ami appeared. She dashed over to Sasuke, squealing her life out. "Sasuke-kun!"

Sasuke winced and quickly moved out of the way. Ami face planted.

Naruto burst out laughing and Sasuke just about managed to hide a smile of his own. Sakura just closed her eyes.

Ami got to her feet, fuming. "Sto-"

"Where's Hatake?" Sakura asked.

"Hey! I was talk-"

"He's always late." Naruto interrupted. "So don't expect him for another few hours."

Sakura sighed. "So, we're going to sit here for the next few hours?"