After the Storm.

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Sasuke sat up once Sakura finished stopping their blood flow and bandaged them. Naruto sat up as well.

Sakura eyes lands on Naruto. "I thought I told you not to be so reckless!" She snaps bopping him on the head.

"Oow, Sakura." Naruto pokes his bottom lip out using his only hand to rub the spot she had hit. Sasuke smirked looking at the only two people he every truly cared about. Granted he tried to kill them. And he knew if he hated them as much as he lead others to believe, he definately would've done so. But he loves them; both of them. They were his family.

Naruto; his brother. The only person who understood what it was like not to have a family. Granted, the people in the village put Sasuke on some sort of pedestal, and Sasuke hated every bit of it. He'd wanted to be left alone. Naruto didn't treat him like the Uchiha were so great and he was the only remaining one left aside from his late brother. Naruto treated him as an equal. Like a friend, a companion; teammate. A brother. The only person who never gave up on him. Who knew he'd eventually come back to the village. Who knew he wasn't himself. He'd forever be in Naruto's debt.

Kakashi; his father. The only person relatively close to being a father figure to him. He respected Kakashi. He never steered Sasuke, Naruto or Sakura wrong. He protected them. "Those who break the rules are considered scum. Those who abandon their friends and Comrades are worst than scum." Kakashi taught them that. He taught them teamwork. He paved the way for them in a way. He  was their teacher. He would always be special to Sasuke.

Sakura; he couldn't explain just how Sakura made him feel. His stomach did cartwheels everytime she said his name. When she touched him he wanted to melt. But on the flipside, she was clingy. She was annoying. But being around Karin made him realize that he missed her. He missed how she cried out for him when he was injured. How she'd always pick the flowers she'd find on their missions and bring them back to the Yamanka shop so Ino, her friend and rival for Sasuke's heart, would tell her all about the flower. He missed the way she'd blush when they'd make eye contact which forced Sasuke to look away from her. He missed how she always missed her footing during training and fall, then blame Naruto for being in her way. She chased after his love while he chased after power. And despite him trying to kill her, she sat here before him, and healed him. It made his heart heavy. He felt like a complete jackass.

"I'm glad you're okay." Sakura spoke softly before leaning in and hugging Naruto once they stood to their feet. Naruto smiled warmly, wrapping his lone arm around the Pinkette's waist. Dipping his face into the crook of her neck. This was the only time Sakura was gentle to him, he wanted to savor it. She was truly the sister and best friend he'd ever have. He appreciated Sakura so much. Regardless of how much she called him an Idiot or how much she'd hit him for using his Sexy Jutsu or insulting Lady Tsunade. She's been behind him all the way.

"I'm sorry Sakura." His raspy voice says. "I-I didn't mean to worry you."

Sakura pulled away from the hug and looked at him. She ruffled his hair and chuckled. "I know."

Her eyes lands on Sasuke as he looked at the two interacting with one another. He'd never seen Sakura be so nice to Naruto. Ever.

Their eyes lock. Sasuke's heart skips a beat. Sakura's breath hitches. Seeing the this sight, Naruto smiled and slightly pushed Sakura towards Sasuke. Stumbling forward slightly she trembled being so close to Sasuke. They stared at one another awkwardly. Both waiting for the other to make the first move.

"Aren't you glad that Sasuke is alive too Sakura?" Naruto smirks. "He's back."

"Is that so?" Sakura continues to stare at Sasuke she reached up and clonked Sasuke on the head gaining a wince from the raven. Naruto's mouth dropped. Sasuke rubbed the spot and looked at Sakura.