Sasori's POV

She ran away. Me and Deidara were left with a heavy atmosphere surrounding us. I just stared off into the direction Sakura went. My blonde bestfriend sighed.

"You're a jerk, un.."

I frowned. I could really care less of what other people think of me. But on the other hand,

"I know.." I'm the biggest jerk alive. The biggest jerk who fell in love with Sakura Haruno.

I breath in and exhaled loudly, as if doing so could change everything.

"Hey, where are you going, un? Aren't you gonna tell me the whole story, yeah?!"

I shook my head.

"What's the point in narrating the story when the damage has been done?"

With those words said, I made my way out of the school gates.

*

Hating myself would be an understatement of what I feel. Some part of me wants to stab myself for making her cry, but the other part of me just wants to run after Sakura and apologize. But then again, I thought.. what's the use in apologizing, anyway?

She hates me.

Sakura hates me.

Wouldn't explaining things make our situation work? Yes, it probably would, Sasori Akasuna. Especially now that she sees you as nothing but a lying prick.

Sighing, I let my feet take me anywhere.. anywhere that could hopefully, lessen the pain in my chest. I ended up in the cemetery.

A perfect place. This is where people should go when depressed. It's peaceful and relaxing.. well, atleast to me it is.

I lazily sat on the ground and leaned my back against the trunk of a century-old tree. Nighttime came, yet here I am, still drowning in my own thoughts. I doubt anyone can save a broken man from himself.

I clenched my fists and gritted my teeth. If only I didn't lie to her. If only I told her my true identity in the first place.. then all of this wouldn't be happening. And that only made me more angry at myself.

Sakura Haruno..

"I'm sorry..."

I looked up the sky and blinked the tears away. A man shouldn't cry. I shouldn't cry... but to heck with it! Who on earth said that men aren't  vulnerable? Men aren't invinsible. We have emotions too..

"Aren't you a bit scared? Being all alone in a cemetery isn't emotionally healthy, young man."

I immediately wiped my eyes with the back of my hand and glared at the stranger who interrupted my emotional breakdown. He wore a mask that covered half of his face.

"And wearing a mask is?"

The silver-haired guy shook his head, amusement glimmering in his eyes. He stared me down from head to foot.

"It's not like I'm the only one wearing a mask."

I didn't reply. A double meaning? Nah.

Suddenly, the man sat down beside me. My eyebrows furrowed. What the fuck? Now a creepy gray-haired man is counseling me. Great. Just great.

"Look, mister.. I don't usually talk to strangers. And----"

"But you fell in love with a girl, whom you have never met before in the past, am I correct? So that means, it's always been your choice whether to let your guard down or not, Sasori. And by the way, the name's Kakashi Hatake."

My mouth draw into a thin line.

"How the heck did you know my name?"

"I've been to Europe a few times before. Your family is quite popular there, ne?"

Frowning, I averted my gaze elsewhere and mumbled, 'creepy gray-haired man'. After that, silence fell upon us. My mind reeling back to the original dilemma. It was then had Kakashi-san spoke,

"Life has many paths. You don't know which one leads to where. At one point in time, you'll have to choose which path will you take. And the funny part is, there's no signage or what-so-ever. So in the end, you have to depend on your guts and take that one path you chose."

"....."

I listened to what he said. Pondering on the recent events that occured in my life. Have I chosen the right path? Maybe, maybe not.

The man continued, "Sasori.. why are you here?"

Why am I...here?

"I... I..."

Kakashi-san shook his head. "Just as I expected. You're aware of the facts about yourself, but you are not aware of the decisions you make. You don't even know why you're here, idiot."

He stood up, eyes boring into mine. Then, he patted my shoulder, whispering..

"..If one day, you get lost in the path of life; look back, and remember the reasons what brought you there."

And into the night, the weird stranger walked away. I closed my eyes and breathe in deeply. I know now what to do.

"I need to talk to Sakura."

*

I'm staring out into the night
Trying to hide the pain

Cold night breeze swept pass me. Instinctively, I held my jacket closer towards my body and kept on walking down the deserted streets. Almost there.. Mentally, I rehearsed all the lines. Everything I want to tell her. An speech written inside my head.

Fear crept in me. What if she doesn't want me back?

I shook my head. "No.. no, Sasori.. she's your girlfriend. She loves you. Sakura.. she just needs a decent explanation and an apology.. that's it. After this, everything will be back to normal.." I encouraged myself, but why does that sound so desprate even to my own ears?

Dammit.

I inhaled deeply. I'm ready to make it up to her. And if she doesn't forgive me, then I'm willing to eat all the pride I have left in me.

These were the thoughts that kept me moving, until I saw Sasuke Uchiha coming out of Sakura's apartment's front door.

I'm going to the place where love
And feeling good don't never cost a thing

My eyes, focused on the raven-haired Uchiha who had a smile plastered on his face. What the fuck is this guy doing here?! But before I could even approach him, a pinkette came out of the apartment and called for him.

"Hey, Sasuke-kun, you forgot you're watch!"

And the pain you feel is a different kind of pain

Sasuke...kun..?

I lowered my head. I felt my blood boil at the endearment she used. Since when did she started calling him with an endearment?! And most importantly, why the heck is he here?!

"Hn. Thanks.. hey, I'll pick you up tomorrow, 'kay?" The bastard said. His back turned against me, blocking my view of my girlfriend.

"Oh, yeah.. sure! I had fun tonight." She said. And what hurts me more, is that she said those words so cheerful to him. I knew, my heart couldn't take it anymore. The pain.. the empty feeling is growing inside.

Just then, I saw Sasuke Uchiha leanes closer to Sakura. Blood rushed towards my blood vessels. He's.. going to kiss her!

Well I'm going home,
To the place where I belong
and where your love has always been enough for me,

No.

I can't let this happen----I won't let this happen!

Immediately, I pushed Sasuke Uchiha away and punched him in the guts. I heard Sakura gasp and later on, tried to prevent me from beating the rich kid into a pulp.

But it's too late.

All the hatred.. all the depression and pain I've been keeping, have finally reached their limits.

"DON'T YOU DARE FUCKING TOUCH MY GIRLFRIEND! SHE'S MINE! MINE! DO YOU HEAR ME, YOU BASTARD?!"

I'm not running from,
No I think you got me all wrong
I don't regret this life you chose for me

"SASORI! THAT'S ENOUGH!"

Her voice.

I bit my lower lip and got off Sasuke who had cuts and bruises on his face. He pushed me away but I found my balance and stepped backwards. I huffed, catching my breath. My knuckles hurt from all the action, but I could really care less of that now.

I turned to Sakura who had something different sparking in her jade green eyes.

"What the hell do you think you're doing?!"

Her voice rised. She's angry... Suddenly, I found it hard to speak.

"S-Sakura... I'm..."

"YOU'RE WHAT?! WHAT ARE YOU EVEN DOING HERE, SASORI?!"

I took in deep breaths and stepped closer towards her. She looked so beautiful in that nightgown of hers.. and I know I look like a total mess. Her flawless skin glowed white while mine remain stained with dirt and dried tears I've shed for her.

Gathering all the courage within me, I spoke,

"I-I'm here to apologize... Sakura, I-I love you! Please don't shut me out.."

My voice broke. Damn this. Why do I have to look so vulnerable infront of the girl I love?!

Sakura glared at me.

"I don't need your apology. Now, do you really want to do me a favor?"

But these places and these faces are getting old,

I throat felt dry. This isn't how I expected things to be. But, if it's fo Sakura.. I'd do anything. I'll gladly risk anything just to keep her in my arms. I'll trade the world, just to feel her lips against mine again.

"A-Anything..." I answered, almost desprate.

So I'm going home...

She glanced at Sasuke Uchiha, before turnig back to me. Green clashed with brown as our eyes met.

"Sasori Akasuna, get lost."

***