Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ It's Already Over ❯ Change Your Mind ( Chapter 11 )

 

 

Don't own Naruto *shock**horror*, yes, too bad. Neither do I own the song Changer Your Mind, it belongs to BoyceAvenue and I Stand Alone belongs to Godsmack

 

Sorry for the late update, here's a longer chapter. Sasuke will meet Naruto and Sakura in the next chapter, stay tuned XD

 

 

Change Your Mind

 

Two years later…

 

The eighteen year old pushed open the double doors and strode confidently down the corridor. Reaching the end, she turned left and pushed open the door to her lecture room. Spotting her friend, she made her way across the room and plopped down into the seat next to him.

 

“Sakura-chan!”

 

Said rosette grinned at the hyper blond. “Hey Naruto.”

 

The blond beamed at her as he ruffled his long locks and smiled sheepishly at her. He started hesitantly, “so…do you want to go to Ichiraku's tonight?”

 

Sakura laughed. “Yeah, sure. I'm free after my last lecture at 6.”

 

Naruto gave her the thumbs up. “Awesome! I'll pick you up in the car park then!”

 

Sakura laughed again. Naruto had not changed much over the past 2 years. Even though they were now in university, he was still the same goofy little kid deep down. However, Sakura could not help but admit that he had grown taller and more muscular. His blond locks fell over his eyes in a very appealing manner and he had ditched his orange clothes for tighter clothes which showed off his strong build perfectly.

 

They had been on an on and off relationship for the past year. Sakura had refused to enter into a proper relationship since her break up with Itachi and deep down, Naruto knew that she had still not gotten over it. Since then, Itachi had not been seen by anyone. However, neither Naruto nor Sakura had managed to locate Sasuke either. Naruto was, to say more obsessed, about finding Sasuke. In fact, since Sasuke's disappearance, Sharingan had broken up. The blond was deeply affected by this and Sakura knew that he was hurt deeply by what some would see as betrayal.

 

Sakura was shaken from her thoughts as Naruto's voice cut in, “Well, I have to go practice my guitar now, see you at 7!” Slinging his backpack over his shoulder, he bounded out of the classroom, nearly crashing into Gaara as he left.

 

Gaara threw an icy glare at his friend before occupying Naruto's now empty seat.

 

Sakura smiled at him as he sat down. “Hey Gaara.”

 

Gaara nodded in acknowledgment before tilting his head towards the cafeteria. “Lunch?”

 

Sakura glanced at her watch before replying. “Sure, but I have to go to a lecture at 2, ok?”

 

Gaara stuffed his hands into his pocket as he stood up. Shrugging nonchalantly, he dismissed her worriers casually. “Yeah whatever, let's just go.”

 

Sakura huffed silently as she glared daggers at Gaara's retreating back. Gaara was a very nice guy but he could be so rude sometimes. Running after him, she caught up with him and stood in the queue for their lunch.

 

Humming to herself, she stopped as she noticed Gaara staring at her. Raising a brow, she shot the redhead a questioning look. “What?”

 

Gaara's lip twitched ever so slightly. Folding his arms, he leaned casually against the wall and Sakura could see the faint amusement in his turquoise eyes. “What song is it that you were humming?” he murmered.

 

Sakura blinked. She hadn't expected that. “Well, it's a song from Team 7. Remember that CD? Anyway, it's called Change Your Mind. I love that song, it's so touching.”

 

Gaara shook his head in amusement as a gentle smile graced his face. He could remember that disc very clearly.

 

Collecting their food, the two of them made their way to an empty table. Picking up her chicken sandwich, Sakura took a big bite before sighing in content. Lifting her head, she once again caught Gaara staring at her again. “What now?”

 

Gaara smirked and stared at her levelly. “Finish your lunch, then I'll show you something,” he replied quietly.

 

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Pushing open the door to the practice room, Gaara and Sakura stepped into the room. As Sakura shut the door quietly, Gaara walked to the corner of the room and picked up an acoustic guitar. Slipping the strap over his shoulder, he adjusted it ever so slightly.

 

He started strumming some rapid chords. “Maybe you should sit down,” he suggested before starting to sing softly.

 

There you are with your perfect way
You've got this little shine in your eyes
To hear one word would make my day
But there's no room for me in your life

 

Sakura inhaled sharply as she recognized the tune and the lyrics. “Change your mind,” she whispered.

 

Gaara smiled as he continued.

 

Oooohhhh
You've got me down on my knees
Oooohhhh
And in my mind I can see
How perfect everything could be
But you won't give us a try

 

Sakura shivered involuntarily. Hearing Gaara sing one of Sasuke's song was somehow…different. Gaara's voice was more husky but was strangely captivating and this reminded her of Sasuke.

 

Sasuke…

 

But if I could change your mind
How would you want me
Would you say you need me
'Cause I need you now

I try to move on but your perfect way
Has got a little child asking why
But this world keeps spinning
As my heart stops beating
Is there still no room inside
Ooooohhhh
You've got me down on my knees
Ooooohhhh
And in my mind I can see
How perfect everything could be
But you won't give us a try

 

And if I could change your mind
How would you hold me
Would you stay forever
Or just leave me here to drown

 

The music faded slowly. Sakura looked up at Gaara. Her eyes shimmered with emotions which changed so quickly that it was not possible to identify. Gaara looked at her worriedly.

 

“I just thought you might want to hear the song, are you ok?” he interjected quietly.

 

Sakura let out a breath that she did not know she was holding. Nodding quickly, she muttered, “Yeah, I'm fine.” Breathing deeply, she smiled shakily at Gaara. “Thanks for the song Gaara, that was awesome.”

 

The redhead did not look convinced, but he knew from the pained look on the girl's face that it would be wise to drop it. Slipping off his guitar, he placed a hand on her shoulder.

 

“Come on, I think it's time for your lecture now.”

 

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Sasuke shifted his right leg towards the left as he brought his left leg behind him. Using his momentum, he smashed his left leg into his opponent's abdomen. The other person doubled up in pain as he coughed up blood. However, Sasuke did not give him time to recover. Instead, he lifted his knee sharply, allowing it to collide with the person's jaw and sending him flying through the air and crashing into the wall. Sasuke looked at the suffering man dispassionately. Dismissing him, he turned to face his mentor.

 

Orochimaru slowly brought his hands together and clapped loudly.

 

“Very good Sasuke,” he hissed.

 

The raven's brows furrowed. “Well, what now?” he bit out tersely. Sasuke hated to be ordered around, especially by this pale, snakelike man. Orochimaru creeped him out, even though he would never admit it out loud.

 

Orochimaru chuckled, his laugh echoing around the empty chamber. “I know you're bored and dying to try out your skills Sasuke. So, I'm giving you an assignment tonight. Or if you wish, a chance to have some fun.”

 

The boy's onyx eyes hardened and his frown deepened. “What `assignment'?” he asked as he shot the man an irritated look.

 

“You will join the Sound Four and go to `persuade' the Mist gang to hurry up their payment for the last shipment.”

 

Sasuke scoffed. The last shipment was nothing but a crater of drugs. “Where am I going?”

 

Orochimaru rubbed his hands together. “The Mist is downtown. You'll have to wait around Ichiraku's. They'll be in the alleys there.” His eyes narrowed. “And don't fail me Sasuke.”

 

The boy ignored him. “Yeah yeah, whatever.”

 

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Naruto pushed himself off from his car and raised his hand in a greeting.

 

“Sakura-chan!”

 

Running forward, he slowed to a halt in front of her and took her books. Smiling widely, he reached into his jacket pocket with his free hand.

 

“I got something for you,” his grin widened.

 

Sakura's eyes rounded as she accepted Naruto's gift. “How…how did you know I liked him?” she sputtered.

 

Naruto took her by the arm and led her to his car. “Geez Sakura, I've known you for what, 7 years?”

 

Sakura hugged him and gave him a brief peck on the cheek “Thank you Naruto!”

 

The blond blushed. “Why don't you try it out in the car?”

 

Sakura nodded and slipped into the passenger seat. Unwrapping the transparent wrapping on the CD, she eased Sasuke's latest album out. Taking out the disc carefully, she inserted it into the music player.

 

Sasuke…

 

The bass chords boomed out from the speakers as the sound of heavy drums could be heard accompanying it. Then, Sasuke's voice could be heard.

 

Now I've told you this once before

You can't control me

If you try to take me down you're gonna break

Now I feel your every nothing that you're doing for me

I'm picking you outta me

You run away

I stand alone

Inside

I stand alone

 

Naruto's eyes were wider than ramen bowls.

 

“Sakura, I had absolutely no idea that you liked such…rock songs!”

 

Sakura looked shocked as well. Sasuke sounded so harsh, so bitter in the song.

 

I write the songs and sing them. They're mostly based on my experiences…

 

What exactly had happened to Sasuke? He had knocked her unconscious then just seemingly disappeared. It had been 2 years. 2 years of disappointment, 2 years of waiting, 2 years of pain. Sakura's heart twisted slightly.

 

Sasuke…

 

You're always hiding behind your so called goddess

So what you don't think that we can see your face

Resurrected back before the final fallen

I'll never rest until I can make my own way

I'm not afraid of fading

I stand alone

Feeling your sting down inside of me

I'm not dying for it

I stand alone

Everything that I believe is fading

I stand alone

Inside

I stand alone

 

Sakura glanced worriedly at Naruto. Naruto's eyes were practically bulging at the aggressiveness of the song and the fact that his “girlfriend” liked these kinds of songs.

 

Sakura placed a reassuring hand on his arm. “Trust me, his songs aren't usually like this.”