disclaimer : i do not own naruto.
Sasuke sighed and rolled over once again in his soft, blue bed. He couldn't sleep, which isn't something new. But the reason behind this insomnia was something he never expected.
He huffed again as he thought about the stupid party, his dumbass of a best friend planned. He didn't know why or how, Naruto got him to agree, but in about 19 hours, and 30 minutes he would be meeting with all his former classmates from Kashikoi Academy. Sasuke wasn't looking forward to it, especially as he might see a certain someone, who he still thought about constantly.
He couldn't take it anymore. He thought about taking his sleep pills, but since they were prescribed many months ago, he wasn't sure if it was safe. Instead, Sasuke reached for his iPhone and ear buds, and pressed shuffle on his music player. Music won't help him sleep, but it would drive away all the invading thoughts from two years ago. He sighed once again, as the crooning voice of Matt Healy began to play. Despite his attempts before, Sasuke mind couldn't help but wander back...
And all I do is sit and think about you
If I knew what you'd do
Collapse my veins wearing beautiful shoes
It's not living if it's not with you
"Sasuke-kun, I don't think I can do this." Jade eyes met apathetic onyx. "I'm pretty sure I'm going to trip, fall, stab myself with my heels, and die from either embarrassment or my wounds. Either way -"
Sasuke rolled his eyes, and he looked down at the small, petite girl next to him, currently shaking due to nerves. "You'll be fine Sakura" he smirked. It wasn't everyday you see the most smartest and popular girl of Kashikoi Academy worry herself to death. Especially about homecoming, where everyone expected Sakura Haruno to win anyway. The said girl glared at the stoic Uchiha. "Listen this may not be a big deal to you or whatever, but I do not want to make a fool out of myself in front of the entire school!" Sasuke stopped her endless rambling by putting both his hands on top of her shoulders and look at her straight in the eyes. "Sakura you are not going to trip and die. I won't let that happen to you." Sakura's eyes widened as the color of tomatoes began to fill her face at the close proximity of their faces. Sasuke's heart betrayed him and began to beat way too fast to be safe. "S-sasuke-kun I…"
"The next candidate for Homecoming Queen is Kashiko's own valedictorian! SAKURA HARUNO" The audience outside cheered in response to the announcement, waiting to see the green eyed jewel of the school.
"That's our cue. Let's go" Sasuke took hold of a blushing Sakura, and they made their way to the giant stage placed in the middle of the sprawling, lush, green courtyard of their school. As they walked Sasuke could feel all eyes on the two of them, and noticed the way some boys jaws dropped when they caught a hold of Sakura.
What's not jaw dropping about her? thought Sasuke, glancing at Sakura from the corner of his eye. And indeed she was beautiful. Wearing a muted white dress that poofed out a little in the bottom, and had a thigh slip paired with silver pumps to make her pale legs look even more longer and voluminous. Her pink hair was done in an elegant bun, letting a few strands frame her face and giving a sophisticated yet gentle vibe. Her makeup was dark and smoky, drawing attention to bright emerald eyes, and full, full lips. Even though he would die rather than admit it, Sasuke was in awe of her. She looked as every bit of a queen, regal and graceful in the way she looked and carried herself.
Finally, they arrived strands the stage and took their place besides the other two can dates for the crown. Ino Yamanaka and Ami Watanabe. Sakura and Ino immediately started squealing at each other, and traded good jokes about who was going to win. Sasuke exchanged a nod at Shikamaru Nara, Ino's escort and ignored the flirtatious gaze of Watanabe. He didn't know much about her, aside from the fact that she once put gum all over Sakura's hair when they were younger, resulting in Sakura having to cut her precious long locks away. Both girls never spoke to each other after that, but Watanabe always shot nasty looks every time Sasuke and Sakura were near each other.
"And the Homecoming Queen of class 2017 is…" Inuzuka Kiba began. Besides him, Sakura grabbed onto Sasuke's arm, nearly cutting off the blood supply.
"INO YAMANAKA!" The audience roared, and Sakura and Ino began hugging each other. "CONGRATS PIG!" Sakura squealed, proud of her best friend. The raven haired boy watched as Sakura gazed at Inos figure walking to receive her crown, when she turned back to face Sasuke. "Well at least I didn't die" She teased, smiling happily proud of her best friend. "You are so annoying" replied Sasuke and he knelt down to place his lips on hers finally finding out if they were as soft as they look.
I feel sick and I know I can't lose but
It's not living if it's not with you
It's not living if it's not with you, it's not, it's not
The song ended as Sasuke broke out of his thoughts, and glared at the wall in front of him. This party was going to be a disaster. How can he face the one girl he loved after, destroying her heart, and two years of no contact? He couldn't bear it if Sakura hated him, but knew she has a more than enough reason too. And with that thought Sasuke rolled over and closed his eyes at another attempt to sleep away his pain.
"OI TEME ARE YOU DEAD! OPEN UP! DO I HAVE TO CALL THE POLICE!"
Sasuke shot up from his bed, startled from the rude wake up call. Someone was knocking on his door. Very loudly. And there was one person who would only dare to bang on the lone Uchihas door.
"NARUTO you bastard, what's the matter-" Sasuke was cut off when the blond rushed past him and made a beeline straight for the kitchen. "Honestly what's the point of having a phone if you never even pick it up? I've been calling and calling you for the past two hours, and where is the ramen!?" Naruto kept on chattering away inside the kitchen, while Sasuke mainly zoned out. That's how it was with the two of them. Polar opposites, yet they understood each other well enough. Sasuke grabbed a tomato from his fridge, and started eating it mindlessly. "... and Sakura-chan is coming too so make sure you actually clean up!" Sasuke's eyes bulged as a piece of tomato got lodged in his throat. "Sasuke? HEY WHAT!" Naruto ran over and started pounding on Sasuke's back with more force than necessary. "I'm okay, stop touching me dobe" he snapped, and he glared at the offending piece of fruit. Traitor.
Naruto nodded, and then a sly smile slowly grew on his face. "Ooooh Sakura-chan has such an effect on you, and she's not even here. I bet you still have a crush on her. Hey why did you guys break up anyway? You guys were like Romeo and Juliet minus all the dying bits-". The blond stopped talking as he sensed an ominous presence over his shoulder, and turned around to see Uchiha with a deadly glare. If looks could kill, Naruto would be on fire.
Sasuke sighed and turned around. A wave of tiredness washed over him. The travelling, rough sleeping, the party, and now the anxiety of seeing her again made him want to sleepsleepsleep. Sensing his change in demeanor, a concerned Naruto approached his best friend. "Sasuke are you going to see a therapist here?"
Sasuke flinched. Talking about his problems always did that to him. "No"
"My old therapists said he had to relocate or something" He added answering Naruto's unspoken question. "Have you been taki-" The blond began. "Naruto I don't want to talk about it right now,." Sasuke's voice interrupted him, cold and impatient. "Okay, but if you're not taking your pills, I'll spoon feed to you like the little baby you are dattebayo!"
Sasuke closed his eyes, and felt the delicious breeze on his skin. He missed the spring season in Konoha. Back in Otogakure, it was just endless rain and didn't do anything to help his mood. While waiting for Naruto to be done with shopping for the party, he once again questioned his decision to come here, full knowing that the spring had nothing to do it.
During late parts of the night in Oto, intoxicated with alcohol, the moments he allowed himself to be real with himself, Sasuke thought about Konoha and all that he left behind. A blond haired boy that shone as bright at the sun, who he knew was constant in his life as the sun rising and setting. And a girl. A girl with endless green eyes that kept him grounded, and lost all at once. A girl with rose-colored locks that he wanted to weave his hand around. Those two were the reasons why he wanted to come back. Because he felt like bits and pieces of himself were cracking, and deteriorating away in Otogakure, and he was scared of everything, and ohsotiredofbeingalone.
"WOAH! Ow!" and a pattern of quick footsteps. These sounds broke Sasuke out of his reverie. He opened his eyes and saw… nothing. The sidewalk was empty, but no! A flash of pink around the bend of the sidewalk. It didn't take a genius to realize who it was.
Sakura.
A/N: So this was pretty long compared to the previous chapter, and right now the story is going a bit too slow, but dont worry! I'm just setting things up, and I wrote a 2 short chapters before we get to the exciting bits. The song I used is called "It's Not Living (If It's Not With You)" By The 1975, which was stuck on repeat for the past two days. Thank you so, so much to Sharingan blossoms, Natal Lee, and the three other guest reviewers for all the love! Have a good week, and if you can make sure to review and rate (they make uploads happen much faster!).