Matchmaker
by abbysays

Chapter 1 - Viridian

Ever since Naruto asked Sakura out, everything has just been spiraling out from there...

and it got even worse when Karin's parents announced to the whole world that she and Sasuke were engaged.

Karin was a fangirl. In Middle school and maybe some of freshman year, of course. Sasuke was drop-dead gorgeous. Karin was also fully aware that Sasuke was in love with Sakura. She didn't say anything about it. She still held some feelings for Sasuke... though most of her heart was saved for a certain sweetheart from High School... She also knew that Sasuke was swimming in "The Nile" (A/N deniaaal~ Whoops. I mean...) The way he looks at her... his gaze. The way he half-smiles whenever she's around. His aura that slightly lowers down to a approachable feeling. His Attitude, he's slightly much less grouchy when Sakura's around. The way he punches any guy that comes next to her... other than Naruto. There was signs all over the place. She was quite baffled at how Sakura, Naruto, and even Sasuke don't see this. Sasuke's flaunting his affection all over the place, towards Sakura, and she and Naruto don't even notice! They're either really dumb or dense.

...And Sakura was pretty smart too. She would make the top in High School. She did get to be Valedictorian, along with Shikamaru, which was kind of shocking, since he was too lazy to do his homework and such. Sakura was also the prettiest... maybe not gorgeous. Though Sasuke and Naruto would comply to that. She was oui Natural~. She was a natural beauty... she didn't care for make-up, nor did she for all those fancy things. She was quite oblivious to her appearance, and she didn't think of herself as all that great. She maybe thought she looked good at times, just to boost up her self-esteem. But there was never a time where she actually thought she looked beautiful. She always thought of herself as second-best. She was the best friend of Ino, who was heart-breakingly gorgeous. With her long blond hair, oh-so-shiny, always swaying gracefully in the wind. But Ino wasn't a natural beauty. She used cosmetics to apply onto her face. She can be a bit superficial and conceited at times. She's a bit boastful as well. She also had some feelings for Sasuke, she thought they were real; but she finally realized them as lust.

Oh, no. Don't get me wrong! She's no whore. Ino doesn't play with boys hearts, or throws them in the air for anyone to catch it. She's been waiting for a certain lazy-ass to come her way and finally confess they're love for each other. Well, sure. Shikamaru was and still is dating some blond-bimbo bitch from Suna High. She didn't care. She knew deep inside, Shikamaru somehow had some feelings for her. Though he didn't really show anything... but for now Ino has been dating some artist, named Sai, she met at an Art Exhibit, hosted by her cousin, Deidara, which happens to be a close friend of Sasuke's ... long lost brother, Itachi.

...How'd Sasuke and Karin get married? Hmm. Here is goes.

Flashback

"What? You CANNOT be serious!" Sasuke protested, standing up.

He was in the Misaki household. He should've never came in the first place, if he'd known it'd come to this. What the hell were they saying? Surely, her mother would've never agreed to this. She fairly believed in finding the one, by heart, and certainly she didn't like the word "arranged" or "betrothed" AT ALL. But his father doing this? It was quite reasonable. His father was always so in control of his life, he'd never do anything by himself, at this pace. And now, here are Karin Misaki's parents, telling him that he was arranged to marry HER at 18? This was preposterous.

"Surely, there is nothing wrong with my daughter, Mr. Uchiha, if I am correct, she is one of the most beautiful models in Konoha" Karin's father, Duraku Misaki, boasted. Quite proud of what his daughter has became. He didn't really seem to care about his daughter. What a bastard. Not that he cared for Karin. It was just sad.

"I don't understand! How could've this happened?" Sasuke shouted, demanding an explanation.

"When the Uchiha Corporation was in dire help of Misaki Corps. We, only agreed, if only an Uchiha child, didn't matter who, would marry our only child, which is indeed our beloved, Karin. That was the only thing we wished for, and your parents have agreed. Though your mother complied, the Uchiha Corporation was slowly crumbling and had no choice. They accepted the pact, and we combined our corporations together. Once the Uchiha Corporation was back up and running, your mother threatened to rip the contract, she didn't' want her 'poor baby forced to marry someone he barely knows; Though the Uchiha Corporation separated bonds with Misaki Corps. the marriage arrangements were still intact. Though before they found out; they had somehow died in a car crash." Duraku explained, quite bitterly.

"I do not want to marry your daughter"

"Not doing so would bring the Uchiha name to shame. Nobody would like that, now would they?" Duraku teased, hoping to bring an edge.

Sasuke gritted his teeth. He looked over to Karin who was gazing in his direction.. maybe a little too much. Was that drool in the corner of her mou-

"Enough of this explanations and such. You will turn 18 in a few weeks, no? Since Karin's 18th birthday was about 2 months ago. You guys will be married 3 days after your birthday"

That's Sakura's birthday... he thought bitterly.

Duraku exited the room, leaving Sasuke with Karin and her mother. Her mother was quite sipping her tea, while she seemed to be deep in thought.

"Well... Sasuke-kun. It... I know you don't feel for me... but I know what you do feel for that... that.. freak. I mean, I'm sorry. Sakura. Its.. its heartbreaking. But I do want you to know that I like you... but I'm in love with Suigetsu-kun also. Its all quite confusing, but he broke up with me once he found out that I was engaged with you. Its saddening for me. I know Sakura is already taken. and you hate that as well... I guess we could always confide each other pains in one-another"

"Don't you dare touch me, you whore"

Karin's eyes started to tear up. She wasn't a whore. She just wanted affection from her future-groom. She was seeking comfort from the heart-wrenching break-up with Suigetsu, which she wasn't recovering from. She doesn't hate that she's married to Sasuke-kun, I mean, who would be? She'd be stupid too. And she's starting to think Sakura might be stupid to not be able to notice Sasuke's affections for her. But Sakura wasn't stupid.. maybe a little dense, but certainly not stupid.

She looked wearily to Sasuke who seemed to be brooding in the corner of the couch, clasping his hands together, deep-in-thought...

Flashback over...

Sasuke ran a hand through his hair and grumbled silently to himself. How was he going to get himself out of this marriage? He could always ask Karin for a annulment... but they knew they couldn't get out of the marriage, unless they had a suitable reason. Could go from: Cheating, Abuse, ... and probably more.

He'd most certainly did not want to stoop so low as to abuse her... and he didn't want to be the one cheating on her. So he'd turn the tables so he would be the victim instead. Oh, yes. Everything was coming together now... He'd just have to make a call.

"Yo" A voice slurred. You could hear some music in the background...techno?

"Hello, Suigetsu"

"Oh its that back-stabbing, Uchihaa" He almost slurred, but doing it bitterly whileso.

"You know I didn't mean for this engagement to happen"

"Oh, sure. I mean- Hey girl, sorry I'm busy I'll talk later-"

Sasuke chuckled, Suigetsu was fairly drunk.

"Suigetsu, how about you help me out of this dreaded marriage?"

"How would I be able to do that, now?"

"By doing this..."

Then, Sasuke began to explain what he wanted Suigetsu to do.

On the other line, Suigetsu smirked.

"Oh, Ino piiigg~ The diamond is SUPER HUGE!" Sakura giggled into the phone, while flaunting it from every angle, seemingly trying to see the facets dance in the light.

"Pfft, this is Naruto, were talking about! How would've he be able to buy a 14 karat diamond ring? He probably stole it-"

"Ino-pig! Don't be so hope-less with Naruto! I heard that he worked hard for the money! He's sooooo sweeeet~" Sakura cooed, still gazing at the ring.

"How did Sasuke take it?" Ino asked, excited from all the gossip she'll be taking in

"I dunno. He seemed to take it well... but after-wards, when I told him, he was talking like he had a stick shoved up his ass. Ne, I'll stop by later to see what's up."

Hehe, the guys probably so jealous he's about to explode. Why doesn't he just tell Sakura how he feels? He calls Naruto the dobe, when he's the stupid one! Ino thought to herself, ignoring Sakura's ramblings.

"Oi, Ino-piiig! ARE YOU EVEN LISTENING?"

".. Huh? Oh.. uh.. Sorry, Sakura. I was spacing out"

"Suuuuuuree..."

Then there was this awkward silence, I'm pretty sure you've felt it before.

"Uh... Ino-pig. How's it with Sai, and stuff?" Sakura asked. She hasn't really seen them together, out on a date or anything.

"Sai's been busy with another Art piece and crap... he never has time for me" Ino said, sulking bitterly. She never got the good love-life. She was pretty, she was supposed to get all the guys... They good ones are all taken.. or gay.

"Y'know I've always thought of Sai as gay before. No offense, Ino" Sakura pondered to herself, maybe, it could be true. Sai never did like to show public affection, Ino had even said they don't even kiss. Maybe they did it once or twice, but that's it!

"... That could be true..." Ino thought for a second... all those signs... HOLY SHIT. HER BOYFRIEND WAS GAY. INO YAMANAKA, THE MOST BEAUTIFUL(that's what she thought) GIRL IN ALL OF KONOHA OTHER THAN SAKURA, WAS DATING A GUY NAMED SAI AKIMOTO, A SEXY ARTIST, WHO WAS GAY. G-A-Y. "ARGH! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT! HE'S GAY!"

Well actually she wasn't sure of it. But Ino was kind of pissed, so she hung up and stomped her way to find Sai.

"H-Hello? Ino-pig?" Sakura asked into the phone. There was that stupid dial-tone sound she absolutely hated. Eh, nothing else to do. Naruto was probably at work again, so she did what she always did when bored.

Visit Sasuke!

Review Section

Emily(Anonymous): Thanks so much! I really liked that part too! Haha.. "Mr. Grumpy" I thought it was pretty cute. Oh and thanks for the heads up! I read so many fics of Itachi calling Sasuke "Otouto" and they're aren't so many of Sasuke calling Itachi "Aniki" So I got slightly confused. Thanks for making me realizing it though! Glad you enjoyed the Prologue, and hope you liked this one. OH! And thanks for being my first reviewer. :)

weasel-cheater: Thanks for reviewing. YES! KABOOM-GOES-KARIN! .. but if that were to happen, the story would go horribly wrong. D: Though it is tempting, I cannot just make Deidara blow up Karin. Lol. Glad you enjoyed the prologue & I hoped you enjoyed the first chapter.

A/N: No hate against homosexuals. They're perfectly fine with me.
hope you liked it. Sorry for the grammar errors, etc.