A/N: Okay, so I decided to give you guys an update because xSasuSakuLovex threatened to run me through her paper shredder (shudders). But, I love her for reviewing my story. LmAoL. Anyways, I know I sucked for keeping all or some of you guys in suspense. I've been there and it sucks. LoL. And I apologize for the long wait.
The results of everybody voting, some voted by PMing me…..a lot. It is kind of sad though, because it is the way that I made Ino appear in the beginning that got a lot hating on her. I am not saying or implying anything. You all voted, and therefore, we all must continue on with the show. It is not too late to vote. This isn't final; I have to focus on our main couple first, before I move on to the others. There will be some 'couplings' here and there, but I have a couple more chapters to go before I call the curtains. :
Shikamaru and Temari 13
Shikamaru and Ino 9
Disclaimer: Ugh, yeah, I don't own Naruto.
Recap:
Sakura stood aside as Tenten and Ino dashed ahead of them. They were all looking at where they were heading as turned to look at each other. Hinata was the most worried, thinking that she was going to sleep with Tenten and Ino at Sakura's house. It will be a miracle if they woke up without anyone hurting the other.
"Okay, that was weird," said Sakura. "What happened, Hinata?" asked Sakura.
"Ugh, Sakura-chan," said Hinata. Her eyes were looking at each and every one of the guys. She did not want to tell them Ino knew that Tenten had a thing for Neji.
"Ugh, right. Let's go find them," said Sakura.
Hinata was already walking ahead.
"Well, see ya," said Sakura. With that she waved Naruto goodbye and walked down the hallway again. There were crashes heard, glass shattering, and many things falling.
"Ah, this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship," said Sakura aloud.
The guys just stood there, a bit dumbfounded. Sasuke, however, was smirking.
She sure is different, he concluded.
End of Recap.
Chapter Seven: Le'ts Mingle
SlEePoVeR
After countless turns and stumbles, Sakura managed to calm both Tenten and Ino down. They can be quite a force to deal with when they are having a fit. It took a few punches, some screaming, and a couple of kicks for Sakura to realize this. They were now at her house and it was just 5:30 and they all got to her house around an hour ago.
Ino, being the fashion guru she was, immediately attacked Sakura's closet. Sakura really didn't mind, in fact, she liked it. It was like having a sister.
"Oh my gosh!" squealed Ino. "You have the Belle Fleur. I think I'm in love."
The Belle Fleur is by Asha Couture 2007. It was a white bikini with some grey designs imprinted on it.
Sakura gave a nervous laugh and all of a sudden an idea popped into her head.
"Hey guys, why don't you guys pick something up from closet. You know, something that you guys can wear tomorrow. Hey, Ino, you can wear that tomorrow if you want to," said Sakura, smiling.
"Really?" Ino asked with hope in her eyes.
"Of course," replied Sakura, "and Tenten why don't you pick something out, and you, too, Hinata."
"Ugh, Sakura, I don't think you've noticed, but I'm not really the kind of person that would wear that tomorrow," said Tenten.
"Oh come on, if I had those abs I would definitely not hesitate to show them to the world," said Ino.
"I have to agree with her, Tenten," Sakura said. "Just pick out one, please."
"Fine, but I will also wear a wrap, if you guys don't mind," said Tenten. She was going through Sakura's closet when she came upon a Sailor Chic Bikini. It had a beaded belt sewn to it, and it looked nice. Well, in Tenten' s case, it looked appropriate.
"Okay, Hinata, it is your turn," said Ino.
"Ugh, we-well, I d-don't think I can t-take anything of S-Sakura-chan's," said Hinata.
"Nonsense! Of course you can, and if you don't then I am going to tell a certain someone who you like," said Sakura. Tenten had told her about the incident at the mall, and it was obvious that she was hurt.
Hinata blushed ten folds.
"You mean Naruto?" asked Ino.
"What?! How do you know?" asked Tenten.
"I may be stupid, but I ain't dumb," said Ino, earning a few confused looks from the other three girls. Tenten was obviously snickering at this.
I thought she was both, thought Tenten.
"What I mean is that it is obvious to one that has experience in this field," said Ino.
"And what field is that?" Tenten asked.
"Why the field of the male species, of course," said Ino matter-of-factly.
Sakura was snickering and Hinata was smiling. Tenten was right out laughing.
"The field of male species, you say that as if they were some type of animal or something," said Tenten.
"Tenten, you are so blind. How do you think I knew you had a thing for the male Hyuuga?" asked Ino.
Tenten immediately shut up and glared at Ino.
"Aha! I got the perfect one for you Hinata," said Sakura.
It was an Atlantic bikini. The top was a halter, just like Ino's and Tenten's, but the bottom was different. It was like a skirt.
"Perfect!" screamed Ino.
"Okay, Sakura, it is your turn," said Tenten.
It took a while for Sakura to look for a bikini, but finally found it. It was an Acai bikini. It was similar to Ino's, but it had polka dots instead of prints on it. It was black with light pink polka dots, similar to her hair color.
Later on, the girls were all smiling and laughing as Ino continued to educate them in the field of the male species. Soon, Sakura's mom was home and Sakura decided to drive the girls to their houses to get their things.
"Hey mom," greeted Sakura. "I got some of my friends to sleepover and I was wondering if I can use the car?"
"Why sure, honey. But where are you going?" asked her mom.
"I'm just going to take my friends to their house to pick up their clothes," replied Sakura.
As if on cue, Tenten, Hinata, and Ino walked down the stairs.
"Oh, mom, these are my friends," said Sakura." This is Tenten, Hinata, and Ino."
"Well, it is a pleasure to meet you girls," said Sakura's mom. "Sweetie, the keys are in my bag. Don't forget your license and I.D., okay?"
"Yup, mom," Sakura said. She was heading to the garage as the girls bid farewell to her mom and followed Sakura.
They finally got in the car, which was a navy blue Navigator, and drove off. They first went to Tenten's house, and then to Ino's. The girls were having a really fun time. They joked around and laughed. It had seemed as if Ino had already been a part of their crew. It was weird at first, but they found it comforting as Ino kept on telling them jokes about how she and guys never go so well. Tenten and Hinata also 'fessed up, and as did Sakura.
They finally pulled up in front of Hinata's house and what do you know? It seems as if the guys were there as well. Hinata quickly got out and said that she won't take awhile.
Well, half an hour later, Hinata finally showed up, with the guys hot on her trail.
"Hey, Sakura, you should talk to Sasuke," said Ino.
"Wha-," Sakura said, before she was cut off.
"It is obvious you two got something going on," replied Ino.
"I agree. I mean he is always staring at you and stuff," said Tenten.
"And stuff?" asked Sakura.
It was then that they noticed Hinata talking to Neji and Naruto as Sasuke and Shikamaru looked on. The whole time, Hinata kept on glancing back at them in the car. How hard can it be, they were standing right in front of them. Ino came up with an evil plan and told Sakura to phone Hinata.
"Hello, Hinata?" asked Sakura. She was looking at Ino for what to say next, seeing how it was her that wanted to phone Hinata.
"Tell her to go to the front lawn," said Ino.
"Why?" asked Sakura.
"Just do it," commanded Ino.
"Fine, fine," said Sakura. "Hinata, move to the front lawn, don't ask, just do it," Sakura imitated Ino.
They saw Hinata move to the front lawn, leaving only the guys in front of the car. The guys were confused. Hinata just walked away as Neji and Naruto were questioning her about things to do when at other people's house. Then all of a sudden…..
BBBBBBBBBBBBBEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!
Ino leaned forward and pressed against the wheel, right in the middle. That for sure might have caused the guys their hearing, hopefully temporarily.
Sakura immediately got out of the car and slowly…..approached…….the guys. The guys turned to her and they had this deadly look on their face.
"Ugh, you guys, that wasn't me, that was Ino," said Sakura pointing at Ino in the car. She was nowhere in sight.
"Sakura…." Sasuke said. Sakura could swear she saw a hint of red in his eyes.
"Yes Sasuke?" asked Sakura. She was giving him that oh-so-sweet smile that was most envied of her.
"…." He really didn't say anything as he approached her , Sakura took that as a hint and immediately jumped into the car and locked all her doors. Tenten and Ino were both in the car laughing and Sakura was glaring at them.
"It is not funny. He thinks I did it!" said Sakura. She was shocked to say the least.
Sasuke just stood outside the car, facing her door. He was smirking at her.
Idiot thinks he is funny! Trying to scare me!, thought Sakura. Hell no, she ain't going down without a fight.
She slowly got out of the car and looked up at Sasuke.
"Aw, Sasuke-kun, you are not going to hurt a…….defenseless…...little…….weak……girl, are you?" asked Sakura. She advanced towards him with every word she was saying. Sasuke was finding this very uncomfortable. The guys and the girls were just looking at them with amused looks on their faces. Hinata was with Tenten and Ino in the car and all of them had their heads outside Sakura's window, while the guys were leaning on her car.
"I mean, this….was…..just……an…..accident, you know," said Sakura.
Sasuke was having a hard time composing himself and Sakura getting very close. And then all of a sudden, his legs gave way and he fell back. Sakura looked at him and smiled.
"I hope you are okay, Sasuke," said Sakura.
"Ha-ha, I've taught you well, forehead," said Ino.
"I've been taught by the best, piggy," said Sakura and jumped into the car and backed up.
They stopped to say bye and dashed off to Sakura's house.
The guys were just laughing and Sasuke just sat there. He was tricked, by a girl.
What the fuck just happened?, pondered Sasuke to himself. He immediately got up and dusted himself. He was soon seen chasing Naruto because he wouldn't quit teasing him.
The girls were at Sakura' house and they had just finished watching a movie. It was 'If Only', an ABC Family originally movie. Ino and Sakura were crying because of the ending, Tenten fell asleep halfway through the movie, and Hinata was silently watching. She, too, was crying, but it wasn't as dramatic as Ino and Sakura.
The girls were all tired. Tenten was already asleep and Hinata decided to call it a night and said 'good night' to Ino and Sakura. It was just Ino and Sakura that were up and an awkward silence fell upon them.
Ino decided that the silence was unbearable decided to talk.
"You know, Sakura, I'm really sorry for how we both started off," said Ino. Sakura smiled in return.
"Nothing to it, Ino. If it is any consolation, I'm actually glad you volunteered," said Sakura.
"Well, to be honest, with all that is going on, I just felt like a change was needed," said Ino.
"Hey, if you don't mind me asking, but what happened between you and Shikamaru?" asked Sakura. Ino immediately frowned.
"Well, at first, Shikamaru was sort of a side dish. I thought that if I were to go out with one of Sasuke's friends, he would notice me. However, in the end, I ended up falling for that lazy ass," said Ino. She was chuckling at the irony of it all.
"Sasuke didn't notice me, but you," Ino stated, earning a quizzical look from Sakura. "I like Shikamaru, but if there is something I've learned about playing a guy, it is that you don't let your emotions get the best of you, and it's either you play or you get played. "
"Well, then what is the problem?" asked a confused Sakura.
"Shikamaru and his friends are known to be professionals in the game of hearts. They toy around with you and then the next thing you know, they are calling you at 2 in the morning to say it's over," said Ino. It was quite evident that she was holding back the few tears that were threatening to fall.
"I fell for an idiot, who does nothing but play with my emotions," said Ino. It was then that her mask came crumbling down. Sakura went to her and hugged her, trying to calm her down.
In the end, Ino fell asleep on Sakura's lap while crying. Sakura always had a motherly/sisterly influence that a lot of people loved. It was unique for a girl to think about others instead of herself.
Sakura gently laid Ino on the pillow next to her and went to her bed. She glanced around and smiled. Her friends were unique and special in their own sense of style. Tenten was confident and strong, Ino was blunt and determined, and Hinata was caring and kind. However, if Sakura knew, she had all of these traits; it just took time for all of it to show.
At last, they all called it a night. What challenges awaits them? That would be for them to find out the upcoming day.
!!BeAcH PaRtY!!
The day was beautiful and Sakura and her friends immediately got to work. Tenten made sure the tents were all up and the tables were set and that the chairs were all accounted for. Hinata made sure that the food was there. The parents smiled at her as they arrived with boxes of foods and refreshments. Ino handled the attendees. She was in charge of seeing to it that people who are suppose to be there are there and those that are not are to not cause any trouble. She could be heard screaming here and there, but she added life to the dull when needed to be. For this, Tenten, Hinata, and Sakura were all grateful.
Sakura handled the music and she was to make sure that the DJ was there on time. He had his own private booth in which could look out. It was amazing. The DJ was just on time, and as requested by Sakura, he jammed up the music just so Sakura and her friends could have some fun while working.
It was just 11:00 and the girls and the rest of the committee were done setting up. The parents all went to give refreshments to the girls and the others for a job well done.
"Well, forehead, I can sure say, that the party was going to be one hell of a party," said Ino.
"Heh, hope so piggy," replied Sakura, sticking out her tongue at Ino. Ino lightly returned the gesture and motioned the DJ to play a song. The DJ complied and the next thing you know Ino was dancing to 'Get Me Bodied' by Beyonce. Everybody laughed, but Ino didn't care. Then slowly, one by one everybody joined in with their own moves, including the parents.
I'm glad they aren't my parents, thought some. The parents were pulling some oldies move which got all of them laughing and some of the kids doing it. Sakura laughed as she got up on the DJ booth and took pictures of everybody dancing. The time was now 12 in the afternoon and they all had to go and get ready. They were told that the people don't start arriving until 1 or 1:30, so they had an hour or so to go and get ready.
Sakura dropped Tenten, Hinata, and Ino off at their houses and told them that she would be back to pick them up in an hour.
Sakura arrived home to find it empty. She went to her room and without any delay took a shower. She changed into her attire. It was her Acai bikini. She then wore short shorts with a strapless top. She put on her black flip flops and grabbed the keys to the car. For one thing, she was thankful that her parents actually lend her the car. She ran to the fridge and grabbed something to drink down her meds and something for the road. Finally, she grabbed her Chanel and Dior glasses and went to the car. It took her about forty five minutes to get ready, and she had only fifteen minutes to pick up the girls. Some even called her for a ride, to which she couldn't refuse.
She went to Tenten to find that she was wearing her Sailor Chic bikini with only a wrap. She looked pissed.
"How come you get to wear that, and I have to wear this? Where was the outfit that you picked yesterday?" asked an extremely pissed off Tenten.
"I'm wearing it. I'll just change when we get there," said Sakura. She remembered how things went yesterday and for sure she didn't want to mess with Tenten.
They pulled up Hinata's driveway and waited for at least a minute or so.
"Tenten, can you please go get Hinata?" asked Sakura with puppy eyes.
"Why can't you?" asked Tenten.
"I have to call Ino and the others to tell them that we will be a little late to pick them up," said Sakura.
"No," Tenten stated.
"What?! People are already arriving at the party! Now get out and get her!" commanded Sakura.
"Fine!" screamed Tenten as she got out of the car.
She went up to the front door. The door opened and a butler stood there.
"Ugh, hi, is Hinata here?" asked Tenten.
"Yes, she is. Please come in, she will be down shortly," said the butler. He stepped aside to let Tenten in and she stepped into the Hyuuga mansion.
The butler disappeared and left Tenten. She was walking to where she had just seen the butler walked when people chattering made her stop. She stopped and turned around and there in front of her were the guys.
The guys had been talking when they felt someone watching them. However, before they could see who it was, Naruto screamed.
"YAY! I SO TOOK YOU DOWN!" yelled Naruto. "And you idiots said that this level was un-winnable. PSSH."
The guys sweat dropped and looked at him. It was just the first level. And then they heard footsteps coming from the stairs. They turned to look and saw Hinata. Naruto's jaw dropped anime style. She was clad in her Atlantic bikini with her handbag on her side. She her sun glasses were used as a head band to hold back her hair. Neji's eyes went from Hinata to Naruto. He was steaming mad.
"Are you ready?" asked Tenten. Hinata had pink blushes on both of her cheeks making her look adorable.
Neji's attention went from Naruto to the one that had just asked. It was Tenten.
Damn, thought Neji.
"See you l-later, Neji-san," said Hinata. She saw the look that Naruto gave her and blushed even more.
"What she said," said Tenten. She was beyond pissed now. Sakura purposely tricked her into coming into the Hyuuga mansion because somehow she knew that Neji was at home.
"Hey, you guys are going to the beach party?" asked Naruto.
"No, dobe, they just felt like wearing that," said Sasuke.
"Really, I mean it is hot outsi-," Naruto couldn't finish because Neji took the liberty of hitting him in the head.
"Well, yeah, we are going to the beach party," said Tenten.
"Well, we'll see you there," said Naruto, smiling.
"Dobe."
"Idiot."
"Troublesome."
The girls were already outside and the guys were just sitting. It was then that Naruto decided to stand up and run for the door.
"DON'T WORRY TENTEN; NEJI CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU, TOO," yelled Naruto.
He quickly ran outside awaiting Neji. Two minutes later, he came, with a gun. It wasn't the kind that shot bullets, but they shot tiny little pebbles that seriously stung when it would hit you. Naruto was shocked. More precisely he couldn't move. It wasn't until Neji shot at his leg, missing an inch, that Naruto ran like his life depended on it, and it did. Neji gave new meaning to "run for your life'". Sasuke and Shikamaru stood there smirking to themselves as they saw Naruto run around while Neji stood his ground and shot at Naruto, purposely missing just to toy around with him.
Meanwhile with Sakura, she was laughing as she drove the car. Tenten had to hold her hands to the wheel, because she kept on taking them off as she kept on laughing. Tenten, however, was blushing like hell. They were on their way to pick up Ino with only a few minutes left to spare.
"See, I told it would work, Hinata-chan," said Sakura.
"What worked?" asked Tenten.
"S-Sakura-chan, told me to n-not come down, be-because she w-wanted you to c-come and g-get me," said Hinata.
Sakura was still laughing and having seen the deadly look on Tenten's face, she threatened to run into a pole if Tenten were to do anything stupid. Tenten just sat, planning a million ways to torture Sakura. But deep inside, she was glad that she made her do it.
After picking up Ino, they went to pick up a few more, and finally made their way to the beach.
When they got there, there were quite a few people already mingling. It was only four minutes passed one and they still had more to come. The DJ was playing some music and others were enjoying themselves bobbing their heads to the music. The sun shown beautifully and the ocean seemed as if it too was rocking to the music.
Sakura had told her friends of what to do, and to come to her if they needed anything. The group decided to split up, each taking over their given tasks.
Time sure flies by as it was already 5:30 in the evening and the sun was beginning to set.
All in all, the party was a great success. People kept on complimenting the girls for a job well done. The girls were also having fun. After having to stop people from jumping on the table and dance, making sure they don't smoke, trying to make sure that people don't spike the refreshments, Sakura could finally relax seeing how Tsunade took over for her. And the last thing people wanted to do was to get caught by Tsunade.
bOnFiRe
It was now dark outside, but the DJ's booth had lights and the tents as well. Sakura told her girls to split up and gather up woods. They each had their own fire. It was said by Tsunade that people liked to kick with their own cliques. After the girls gathered up as much wood they could get from the car. They each set it up.
After four bonfires were lit, the girls all went to make an even bigger one, and it right in the middle of the four bonfires. People started to gather around the bonfires and some came with marshmallows and chocolate with crackers. These were at the food table, and people seemed to take advantage of the situation.
The girls all gathered up and started to sit at the tents. They were talking about how their day went and how many guys had hit on them, and how Tenten had hit them back, literally. They were all laughing at Tenten when she told them about how a guy came up to her and hit on her.
"The guy comes up to me and says hey babe, right," said Tenten, "and I said, 'Why don't you make like a delivery truck and haul buns' and the guy says 'I'll haul yours if you haul mine," Tenten said mimicking a male voice. The girls were laughing really hard. Ino practically had tears seeping through her eyelids as she held her stomach, and Sakura and Hinata were laughing just as hard. It wasn't until a voice was heard greeting them that they turned around.
"Hey Sakura-chan, Hinata-chan, Ino, Tenten," said Naruto, waving at the girls.
" Hey Naruto," said Sakura. The girls followed suit as the guys took the seats that were opposite from them. They all nodded their heads in response.
"Sorry, we would have been here earlier if someone," Naruto said glaring at Neji, as Neji smirked," hadn't decide to go Rambo on me."
"Really?" asked Ino.
"Yeah, I had to go to the hospital," said Naruto.
"W-why?" asked Hinata.
"Your cousin went homicidal and decided to shoot me," said Naruto.
"Okay, again, why?" asked Ino, this time.
"Oh, I think I know why," said Sakura. She pulled out her phone and looked at the guys and then at the girls.
"Naruto, I think it is better if you and I were to take a step back," said Sakura, "don't ask...step back."
"Okay," said Naruto. Sakura and he took a few steps behind the table and Naruto looked at Sakura.
"Now what?" asked Naruto.
"Get ready to run," said Sakura. She held up her phone and went to 'Save Recordings' and found the file that she was looking for. She pressed play and held up the phone so that the other guys could hear it as well.
It started playing and then all of a sudden a voice was heard.
"DON'T WORRY TENTEN; NEJI CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU, TOO."
Naruto was snickering and Sakura was smirking, while looking at Neji and Tenten's face fall. Neji looked at Tenten and Tenten looked at him. She smirked and nodded her head as she eyed the two soon-to-be-dead teenagers just a few feet from them.
Tenten stood up as did Neji. Tenten dusted off imaginary dust from her clothing and looked at Sakura. Sakura froze. As if on instinct she ran with Tenten lunging at her through the table as Neji was chasing Naruto down the beach, it was quite a sight to see. However, Tenten and Neji both had their revenge as they headed back to the tent where the guys and girls were staying. Ino and Hinata with worried looks on their faces, and a smirking Sasuke and Shikamaru, looking forward to the outcome. Tenten took her seat as did Neji. Naruto came out looking like fried chicken with the sand sticking to his body as he was soaked from head to toe. Sakura was the next and she looked just as worst. She was soaked with her hair all messy and sticky. She stuck her tongue out at Tenten as she made her way to take a quick rinse.
As she came back, she was only in her Acai with a camisole that reached mid-thigh for her. The girls were laughing as were Naruto. It was an awkward situation, and knowing our loud-mouth blonde friend, he wasn't to stand for it. He tried to make conversation, but it only got weirder as he tried to come up with a joke. Ino kept on glancing at Shikamaru and when he would look at her, she would look away. Tenten and Neji weren't really in the talking mood. Sasuke was bored, and Naruto was making an ass out of himself, not that he already is.
"Hey, guys, what do you say about going over to one of those bonfires and chill out," said Sakura. The girls smiled at her and started to get up.
"We'll come to," said Naruto. He stood up and started to drag the guys halfway as they reluctantly followed.
Unfortunately for the guys, they were ambushed by girls……not surprising. Sasuke grabbed the girl nearest him and walked towards the bonfire. Neji walked by his self as girls, shamelessly, threw themselves at him. Naruto took two, and Shikamaru had one under his hand.
They were gathering around the campsite, and the girls felt even weird as the guys stood there with their instant girlfriends.
Naruto was smiling as he held the two girls, but when he looked at the hurt look Hinata was giving him, something in his gut twisted and made him feel sick. Neji was just sitting there trying to pry of the girls when he saw Tenten sit by herself. He couldn't possibly explain, but he didn't like seeing her alone. Shikamaru was staring straight at Ino, knowing something what troubling her, and he was concerned. Why he was concerned was something even he couldn't figure out.
Sasuke just sat down at the secluded part of a log that was made for sitting and the girl sat on his lap. Right away, they started making out. Naruto was trying to get rid of this feeling, got up and the two girls followed him and he went back to the tent. Shikamaru just sat there as the girl he is with, whispered stupid things into his ear. Ino, however, was pissed and continued looking else where; she did not want to look into his eyes. Tenten just sat there with her knees under her chin looking straight at the fire. Something just didn't feel right, and the girls weren't the only ones feeling it.
After seeing Sasuke make out with a girl, Sakura decided to go for a walk.
"Hey, guys, I am going to go for a walk. If you guys need anything, just call my cell, okay?" asked Sakura. They nodded in response. In return she waved at them and turned around. She didn't know where she was going, but she knew for a fact, that staying there would make her even sick.
She was confused. Why was she feeling this way whenever she is around Sasuke? Why can't she get him out of her head? These questions were all that seemed to fill her head. Sakura wasn't really paying attention to where she was going. She was starting to go further beyond the boundaries.
Sakura sighed. She decided to just sit there. What else can she do? She had a school crush on a guy that played every girl that he went out with.
While Sakura was lost in her thoughts, a figure approached her from behind. It wasn't until that figure was standing right next to her that she turned to see who it was.
She gasped.
"Sasuke?"
"Hn," he responded.
Sakura sighed, and looked up at him. He was looking out to the sea. His eyes were mesmerizing as they glistened.
"Enjoying the view?" asked Sasuke. He was well aware that she was staring at him. At this, Sakura blushed.
"Now that you mention it, not really," responded Sakura. "You can sit if you want to."
Sasuke just looked at her weirdly.
"I don't bite," said Sakura, laughingly.
Sasuke contemplated if he should sit down next to her, and it took about a few minutes before he found himself sitting next to her. He took a side glance at Sakura.
Why can't I get you out of my thoughts? Sasuke pondered.
He turned his gaze back to the ocean as they sat in the tranquil silence. It was rare for Sasuke, but it was comforting at the same time. Oddly enough, he found Sakura's presence to be soothing.
"Can I ask you something, Sasuke?" wondered Sakura.
"……."
"It is nothing personal, just a simple question," said Sakura.
"Hn," replied Sasuke.
"I'll take that as a yes then," said Sakura. She looked at him and smiled.
"If you could choose between this and having to go back to your old self, which would you pick?" asked Sakura. Sasuke raised a brow.
"I thought you said it wasn't personal," said Sasuke smirking.
"It's not, but honestly, I'd give it all up just to stay here. Away from everything, the noises, the pain….." Sakura started to drift off.
"Hn," replied Sasuke. Sakura chuckled.
"You and your 'hns', they don't get old," said Sakura.
"Damn straight," said Sasuke, smirking.
An awkward silence fell on them again.
"Sakura….." said Sasuke. Sakura looked at him.
"Hmm?"
"Would you really pick this?"
"Of course, it feels so calm," said Sakura.
"And your family, what about them?" asked Sasuke.
Sakura froze. She didn't think about that, but it sure made her open her mind.
"And your friends, are you willing to risk it all for this?" asked Sasuke.
"That is your problem, Sasuke," said Sakura. Sasuke froze. "You are, too serious. It is only human to want things like peace.
"It is also human to be greedy and evil," replied Sasuke, knowingly.
"Are you implying that you are greedy and evil, Sasuke?" asked Sakura. What he said just came around and bit him in the ass, but he isn't going to admit that.
"Aren't you?" asked Sasuke, looking at her curiously.
"I don't know," replied Sakura. Was she really greedy? Was she evil?
She held her arms. The winds were picking up and it was starting to get a bit cold. Sasuke saw this and sighed. He took of his jacket and handed to Sakura. Sakura just looked at him questioningly.
"Take it. It is getting cold," said Sasuke.
"But I can't. I mean you-," Sakura said before she was cut off.
"I have a sweater, it is okay," said Sasuke monotonously.
"Arigatou," said Sakura as she took the jacket and put it on. The smell quickly invaded her noses.
It's the same, thought Sakura. She subconsciously held the jacket closer to her body.
Another moment of silence fell on them and this time, it was calm. However, their moment was cut short as the wave came crashing right in front of them. Sakura laughed as her toes got wet and tried to help Sasuke get up as his pants were evidently went from the mid-calf going down to his toes. He got up and he started to stumble a bit as the sand was starting to sink in.
As his head came up, it was as if time as stopped. His eyes slowly met her. They were both in a trance, and then another wave came up hitting them. This time, Sasuke's pants got wet from the knees going down. Sakura laughed as he cursed.
He looked at her and found a single droplet going down her face, making a trail. It almost seemed as if she cried. Sasuke unconsciously brought up his hand and held her face as he wiped away the 'fake' tear. It seemed forever. He stood there with his hand cupping her cheek as she stood there, looking at him.
He slowly leaned in as Sakura stood there, mesmerized. In one quick swift, his lips were on hers. For Sakura, it seemed as if time had stopped. She slowly brought her hands around his neck as he wrapped his arms around her waist. It was magical, to say the least. However, it was cut short when Sakura's phone rang. It was Tenten.
"Hello?" Sakura said.
"Sakura, you have to get here fast, a fight broke out," said Tenten.
Sakura looked mystified.
"We'll be there," said Sakura.
"Okay, be quick," said Tenten.
"Sasuke, we have to go," said Sakura, as she looked at him.
"What happened?" asked Sasuke.
"A fight broke out." Sasuke grabbed Sakura's hand and ran to where the fight broke out.
When they got there, people were seen throwing punches, through around bottles (A/N: yes, glass bottles that are used to serve water) and others got bats and were chasing people. The DJ was hiding below his booth and the girls were seen trying to stop the fight. It seemed as if Ino had gotten into a little fight herself. It was chaos. Tsunade was trying to stop the kid with the bat and the other teachers were chasing kids with other dangerous objects. Sakura stood there. All the work that they had put into making this night fun had come down to nothing. Sasuke stood there as he eyed the girl with concern. His thoughts were cut short when a voice called out to him.
"Sasuke-kun?" It was Amy.
"Oh my gosh, Sasuke-kun," Amy said as she ran up to him and hugged him. "I've missed you a lot."
She let go of him and then leaned in and kissed him on the lips. Sakura, having seen this looked at Sasuke who was looking at Amy, shocked.
Sakura decided to leave the two, decided to venture out and find a way to stop the fighting, even though she could feel her heart breaking.
I'm so stupid. How could I be so stupid?! I knew he would do something like this! Sakura was caught up in her thoughts.
'Calm it, girl! He is an ass! You deserve better,' said her Inner self.
As Sasuke stood there shocked, he looked for Sakura but found no trace of her.
Damn, he thought.
As Sakura was going through the crowd, making sure that she didn't get hurt, she tripped and her knee landed in shards of glass. She winced in pain and tried to stand up. Her heart rate was going through the roof. She decided enough was enough. She limped her way to the DJ booth and got a mega horn that was in the box, next to the shivering DJ.
Before she sounded the mega horn, she made sure to take pictures of the fight. At least, she'll know who started the fight, and who are involved. After taking about twenty pictures or so, the mega horn went off, making everybody stop fighting, and covering their ears due to the very loud sound.
"STOP FIGHTING!! EVERYBODY THAT IS NOT FROM THIS SCHOOL ARE TO GO HOME NOW!! IF NOT, THEN START CALLING PEOPLE THAT ARE WILLING TO BAIL YOU OUT OF JAIL!!"
Sakura was pissed and in pain, but she would not show that. Her leg was bleeding immensely and her heart rate was decreasing. Sirens were heard and kids started running. After seeing this, Sakura limped to her car. She did not want her friends to worry, so she used the First Aid kit that her parents stashed in the arm rest. She knew it wouldn't hold, but it was only for now.
Sasuke was with Amy. He was looking for Sakura, but Amy was still following him, trying to apologize. Naruto and Neji knew Amy. They also knew what a two-face she was. The guys quickly gathered up and the girls were with them. Neji told Hinata to follow him so that nothing bad happens to her.
"Have you guys seen Sakura?" asked Tenten. She was looking oddly at Amy as Sasuke tried to pry her off.
"No, the last time I saw her was at the DJ booth," said Naruto.
"Sasuke-kun, you don't know how much I've missed you," said Amy.
"Amy, let go of me," said Sasuke.
"No, the last time I did that, I was miserable without the love of my life," said Amy. She was sobbing, but oit was obvious that she was faking.
"Whatever," said Sasuke, "Did you guys see where Sakura went after she made the announcement?"
"Wha- Sasuke-kun, you know you love me," said Amy.
Sasuke could careless. He was worried about Sakura. He knew she saw him with Amy, and something told him to find her.
"Look, please leave. I'm asking you nicely," said Sasuke stoically.
Amy looked up to him. "I'll come over and pay you a visit okay, Sasuke-kun?" Before Sasuke could respond, Amy took off kissing him on the lips.
"Okay, now, I know this is weird coming from me, but eeeewwwwww," said Tenten.
Finally they heard Sakura near. She was talking to some guy about making sure that those that are hurt get medical attention immediately. Her eyes were puffy and her knee was bandaged with little blood shown, however, Sakura took her wrap and made it a little bit longer so that it would go below her knees, and it would seem as if she didn't have a scrape knee. She stopped to talk to Tsunade and Shizune. Sakura saw that the girls were with Sasuke and his friends and she mentally cursed.
She tried to walk over there as if she didn't have a deep cut on her knee, but it wasn't working.
"Hey, guys," Sakura said smiling. "Well, I have to go home now and if you guys want a ride, I'll drop you guys off at home."
"That's okay, Neji is going to drop me off and take Hinata home with him," said Tenten. Sakura smiled and nodded at her.
"Ino?" asked Sakura.
"Yeah, I need a ride," replied Ino. They were smiling at each other. It was until then that a guy passed by Sakura that he dropped his wallet. Sakura tried to bend over, but it only opened up the cut some more. Sakura gasped. The pain was surging through her whole body.
"Sakura, are you okay?'" asked Ino.
"Yeah, yeah, I'm fine," said Sakura. She was smiling at them. They all just stood there looking at each other. Sasuke was intensely staring at Sakura noting that something was wrong with her.
"Okay, well when you are ready to go, Ino, let me know, okay?" asked Sakura. She turned around and she felt the pain again. She couldn't walk. She looked down and saw blood seeping through the bandage that held the cut together.
She turned around to see the quizzical looks that everybody was giving her. She didn't turn all the way; she just went halfway, still hiding her leg.
"Naruto, can you please bring me that chair?" asked Sakura, pointing at a chair behind Naruto. Naruto nodded and placed it in the back of Sakura. Sakura sat down immediately, yelping in pain. She winced as she notices that it was bleeding profusely.
"Sakura-chan, a-are you a-aright?" asked Hinata, as she approach Sakura from the back. As Sakura sat with her back facing them. Hinata froze, she saw the knee.
"Sakura-chan!"
"Hinata, calm down, please. It is nothing to fuss about," her words fell on deaf ears as Hinata was going back asking Neji for his phone. Oddly enough, she wasn't stuttering. Sakura smiled at her friend, when she heard Hinata spoke.
"Hello, yes, we need an ambulance. I have a friend with a cut on her knee and it looks deep," said Hinata on the phone. Ino, Tenten and the guys were all confused.
"Yes, her name? Her name is Haruno Sakura," said Hinata into the phone.
The girls froze, so did the guys. Sakura tried to stand up and walk to her car, but she felt firm hands grab her shoulders. She stiffened. She turned around only to see Sasuke stand in front of her, the guys were shocked and the girls were asking way too many questions.
"Guys, I'm okay, really. I just need to get home," said Sakura.
"Very funny. Let's go," said Sasuke. He took one of her hands and supported most of her weight so that she could walk with only one of her legs.
"Go where?" asked Sakura.
"Hospital," said Sasuke. They were finally at his car, a black convertible with red stripes on the side. He led her to the passenger.
"What about my car?" asked Sakura.
"I'll have Shikamaru bring it," said Sasuke. "Give me the keys."
Sakura got the keys and stared at it, when she felt someone snatch it from her. She glared at Sasuke.
"It is not like you are saying goodbye," said Sasuke. He went around and threw the keys at Shikamaru and told him to drive Ino home and then meet him at the hospital. Sakura could see Ino freeze. Sasuke got into the car as Shikamaru got into hers. Shikamaru drove off first, and then Sasuke followed behind.
The ride to the hospital was silent, as Sakura stared outside the window. She dreaded going to the hospital. She hated needles and tubes with a passion.
Finally, Sakura and Sasuke arrived to the hospital. The Sakura's leg was covered in multiple trails of blood, and Sasuke carried her bridal-style so that she wouldn't have to open it any further than it already is. Sakura was transported to the Emergency Room, where the nurses got to work on her knee. She was to see the doctor soon afterward. After much wincing and flinching, Sakura was now to see the doctor. Just as she was being helped up, Shikamaru walked in. He told Sasuke that he had dropped Ino off at her house. Sasuke replied by nodding and Sakura thanked him.
The doctor went over Sakura's medical file and realized that there could be potential damage caused from losing blood. He ordered her to come and see him the following Tuesday. The doctor than gave her some antibiotics and told her to get some rest. Sasuke helped her back to his car. Shikamaru follwed him close by.
After driving for about ten minutes, they came to a red light. Sasuke decided that now was the best time to talk about what happened earlier.
"Sakura," said Sasuke, "about earlier…"
"It's okay, Sasuke," said Sakura. "Let's just forget about it, please."
Sasuke didn't respond. He looked at her and then back at the road where the light turned green.
"Yeah, sure," said Sasuke.
Sakura could see that something was troubling Sasuke, but didn't want to pry. He has already done enough for her, even though some of it, she wished he didn't.
Sakura showed him the way to her house and they were just a block away. She looked out the window reminiscing about the things that had happened today. She gave out a lout sigh thinking about Monday. She wasn't sure what the kids were going to think of her. She didn't like it when she failed at something.
"Sakura, tonight," said Sasuke, "was fun."
It was like he read her mind. Sakura gave him a smile and whispered a 'thank you,' as they pulled up her drive way. Shikamaru pulled up by them.
"Thank you, again, Sasuke," said Sakura. "See ya, Monday."
"Yeah, you too," said Sasuke. Sakura walked out and talked to Shikamaru for a while. He handed her, her keys, and walked to the passenger side of Sasuke's car. She waved them good bye as she walked in and closed the door behind her.
Shikamaru sighed.
"Girls, they're so troublesome," said Shikamaru. Sasuke couldn't help but agree. However he remembered telling Shikamaru to drop off Ino. He smirked as he pulled out of his drive way and drop of Shikamaru as he headed home.
Hopefully, Monday won't be action packed as Friday was, thought Sakura as she sat at her window and looked out. She smiled to herself, remembering the kiss that she and Sasuke shared as she drifted off to sleep.
A/N: Ugh, so there you have it. I am not completely happy with this chapter, because something seems to be missing. I used Deidara's Masterpiece's advice on making the guys appear at night. Well, I hope you are happy with it. Yeah, and some of the things in this story actually happened in real life. Like the honking of the horn (lmao) and the fight (shudders). It is true, my school always gets into fights with other schools, no matter where they are.
I didn't plan on making Amy show up, but like all relationships, they must go through the trials to see if they really are suppose to be with one another. Sakura knows of her feelings for Sasuke, but Sasuke it yet to realize it yet, before it is too late.
Again, thanks to all those that takes the time to read and review my story.
Sorry for any grammatical errors.