Second Chapter, I hope you like it. By the way thanks MollieBabiie for reviewing. I was thinking about taking the story down, but at least I know one person likes my story.

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.


How can you see into my eyes like open doors,

leading you down into my core

Where I've become so numb,

Without a soul,

my spirit sleeping somewhere cold

Until you find it there and lead it back home

Bring me to life- Evanescence

"My number is speed dial four in your phone, so if you need anything just call," Temari said setting Sakura's black phone on her bed stand. Temari waved and left her room. Sakura wondered how she got such great friends. She clutched her small kitten to her chest.


Sakura woke up the next morning feeling like crap. She even considered staying home for a day, but then mentally slapped herself. She couldn't miss school, not even for a day. She had already missed half a day and would have to work hard to make up the work she missed. She walked into the kitchen and fed Nikki. Who purred and ate quickly. Sakura hurried to take a shower. After walking out of her bathroom smelling like her favorite shampoo, vanilla, she quickly dressed, putting on a mid thigh length skirt and Skillet band tee. She laced up her converse boots, that reached to her knees. She then remembered how she left her car at the school parking lot. She had told Deidara she would catch a ride with Hinata, but Hinata had enough people to drive to school. Hinata had to drive Ino who was grounded from her car, Naruto who recently wrecked his truck, and Neji who had his drivers license taken away. Sakura wondered if Naruto had gotten a new truck yet. It's not like his parents didn't have the money. They owned a quite a few ramen shops around the country. Even if he had got a new truck, the last thing Sakura wanted was to be a burden and not just to Hinata, to everyone. She always worried that if she asked for something, she would be considered greedy.

Flashback

"Daddy can I have another cookie?" Sakura asked sweetly. He father looked down at her with blood shot eyes, ones that told a story of a hard life.

"You greedy little brat!" Her father said, smacking her. She had been yelled at before but never had he hit her. Sakura was shocked to say the least. Then she felt her eyes brim with tears as she drooped her head.

"Sakura go upstairs," Her mother said, as the young girl wept silent tears. Sakura nodded and ran up to her bedroom.

"You don't treat her like that!" She heard her mother scream, followed by the sound of glass breaking.

"What are you going to do about?" Her father drunkenly asked.

"If you ever lay your hands on her again, I'll leave you!" Her mother screeched.

"No you wont, because you can't survive without me!" Her father yelled. Sakura pulled a pillow over her small head in a desperate attempt to block out the noise. An attempt that failed miserably. She heard the sound of more glass breaking, and prayed to god her mother was alright. Then it was quiet, except for the small sobs of her mother as Sakura's father slammed the front door and drove away.

End of flashback

Where did that come from? Sakura questioned herself. She never had memories of before she moved in with her aunt. She knew that her parents were dead, but nobody ever told her what happened. Now she saw why she had tried so desperately to block the memories. She grabbed her back pack and started to walk to school. She lived three miles away and suddenly missed her crappy car. After about ten minutes of walking a nice black car stopped beside her. She looked to see Sasuke smirking at her from the drivers seat. He rolled down the window.

"Need a ride?" He asked, in a I'm so hot voice. Sakura felt like punching him, but refrained from doing so. She was also busy asking god why he had chosen her to pick on. She was thinking of a smart remark to make him mad, when a wave of fatigue hit her and she fell to her knees. Sasuke's smirk was replaced with a worried frown. He got out and helped her up. Sakura normally wouldn't have even considered his offer, but with the way she was feeling she just might. He helped her to the passenger door of his car. She climbed in, careful not to throw up. He probably wouldn't be too happy if she threw up in his new car.

"Thanks," She whispered so quietly he almost didn't hear.

"What's your address?" He asked suddenly. Sakura looked at him confused. Why does he want to know? Was her first thought. The second was should I tell him?

"You can't go to school in your condition," He explained, "I'll drive you home." She wasn't sure if she could trust him with her address.

"Just take me to school," Sakura said, smiling very unconvincingly. She hoped that by staying positive she would get better, even if she felt like crap now.

"But.." He started before she interrupted him.

"But nothing, you offered me a ride, now can you just drive, I'm fine," Sakura angrily said.

"Maybe you should stop by the hospital after school, and get a check up or something," He stated before focusing on driving. She wanted to say 'Stay out of my business!' but something about the look in his eyes kept her quiet. They were soon outside the school, Sakura jumped out and ran to class. She sat quietly in her seat as her teacher gave her class a lecher. She inwardly wondered what that look in Sasuke's eyes was.

The rest of the day was extremely long and painful. At lunch she didn't see hide or tail of Sasuke, and wasn't sure if see was happy or sad about it. She didn't dare eat anything, in fear she would throw up, but guzzled four water bottles in an attempt to feel better. She told Tenten she wouldn't be able to make it to work again today. Tenten understood and told her she would cover her shift again. Sakura said that she couldn't ask for that much, but Tenten just said that she would anyway. Sakura gave her into a big hug and told her how much she appreciated it. Sakura practically ran to her car when the end of the day bell rang. She drove quickly to her apartment watching for cops. When she got home she collapsed on her bed, with a water bottle and some tissues. She sat there for about three hours, but her body refused to fall asleep. She curled up into a ball, when her bell rang. She didn't want to move, so she ignored it. She was shocked to hear the door unlock. Only her friends knew where the extra key was hidden, so it must be Ino or Tenten or somebody like that. Her bedroom door flew open to reveal a very worried Ino.

"So, forehead you let yourself get sick," She said walking to the side of her bed.

"No Ino-pig, I didn't let myself get sick. I just got sick," Sakura said rubbing her temples. She could feel the headache coming. Ino just sat on her bed and pulled out a container from her purse.

"My mother was worried so she sent me over with chicken soup," Ino explained, walking from the room. She came back moments later with a bowl filled with her mothers famous chicken soup.

"Remember to thank her for me," Sakura said taking a big bite of the delicious chicken soup. She practically moaned at the taste, Tenten mother may own a restaurant but Ino's mother made the best chicken soup. Sakura felt a pang of jealousy, because her friends all had parents and she didn't, but then she brushed aside the feeling and moved on. She loved her friends and they loved her.

"What about me, I went out of my way to deliver it and I don't get a thanks," Ino said pouting. Sakura could tell she was only half joking.

"Thanks Ino, I appreciate it a lot. You're my best friend and I love you," Sakura said hugging her blonde friend.

"I don't roll that way," Ino joked stealing Sakura's saying.

"Haha, funny," Sakura said, poking her friend's forehead, "It that a pimple?" Sakura joked causing her friend to run into the bathroom. She watched Ino check her face for anything. Ino turned around glaring at her sick friend.

"That wasn't nice I was worried!" Ino basically yelled.

"I'm sorry," Sakura said, looking guilty. She knew her friends obsession with looking beautiful all the time.

"It's fine, just make sure you feel better by tomorrow night," Ino said, as she watched Sakura devour the soup she had brought her.

"Why, what's tomorrow?" Sakura questioned in between bites.

"It's Friday, my date with Shikamaru," Ino stated with a what are you stupid look.

"Oh yeah where are the two of you going?" Sakura asked with renewed interest.

"We're going to a fancy restaurant," Ino squealed looking excited.

"Okay I'll meet you after school tomorrow, okay?" Sakura said as Ino nodded excitedly.

"See you tomorrow at school!" Ino said running from the room excitedly. Sakura sighed and finished her soup. After having food in her stomach she was finally able to get to sleep.

Sasuke's Point of View.

"You drove her to school?" Naruto asked shocked. Sasuke felt stupid for telling his friends about the incident between him and Sakura. They were all sitting in his room playing video games. He had invited them all over. Naruto was being beating badly by Kiba at Left4Dead2, Shikamaru was on the couch trying to sleep, Neji was doing homework, and Sasuke was sitting on the couch glaring at the wall.

"It wasn't a big deal, I saw her walking and picked her up," Sasuke said, while his friends looked at him like he was crazy.

"You really like her don't you?" Neji asked, staring at him. Sasuke was shocked to hear this, he wasn't even sure himself. He thought of her face, how well her apple green eyes matched her cotton candy hair. The cute way she stuttered when she was around him. Her beautiful body, curves in all the right places. The way his heart pounded when she was near. Wait, bad train of thought. He mentally scolded himself.

"Your stupid, I feel nothing for her," Sasuke said, lying through his teeth.

"Too troublesome," Shikamaru mumbled.

"You just asked out Ino, didn't you?" Naruto asked his lazy friend.

"She's different, she's cute enough to make up for it," Shikamaru said, receiving a glare from Sasuke.

"And Sakura's not?" Sasuke spat at him, actually getting angry.

"Sakura got a hot body and a pretty face," Shikamaru said.

"And that's a bad thing?" Sasuke asked confused.

"Well sorta," Shikamaru said lazily.

"He's got a point teme," Naruto said, joining the conversion.

"What are you going on about?" Sasuke questioned slightly angry they thought his Sakura was hot. My Sakura, when did she become mine? He questioned himself.

"She constantly has guys staring at her, and the fact that you are a complete jerk to her doesn't help your case," Kiba added, not once taking his eyes off the TV screen.

"I'm not a jerk to her!" Sasuke argued. He was usually just playing with her. He never really planned to hurt her or anything.

"Oh please, she is scared stiff of you," Naruto said, as his cell in his pocket vibrated. He took it out and smiled slightly and texted who ever it was back. Kiba grabbed the phone, and ran to the other end of the room.

"Do you want to go out tonight, Hinata?" Kiba read, as Naruto started to blush.

"You asked Hinata out?" Neji asked anger seeping into his voice. Everyone knew Neji was very protective of his younger cousin, and chased away anyone who even tried to flirt with her. Naruto was stupid if he thought he could get away with it.

"It's just she's always so sweet to me, and she's really cute…" Naruto stopped as he saw Neji face go red with anger.

"Why don't you guys go on a double date?" Kiba asked throwing Naruto his phone.

"What do you mean?" Naruto question, ignoring the death glare he was getting from Neji.

"Why don't you and Hinata, go on a double date with Neji and that one girl with the brown hair," Kiba said as he died in the video game. He cussed and turned towards the two.

"Tenten?" Naturo asked confused.

"Yeah that chick, she's pretty hot," Kiba told him, while looking at Neji.

"It's a good idea, that way you can keep an eye on Naruto," Sasuke said, glaring at said boy.

"I actually like Hinata, and besides it would only be the first date I wasn't going to try anything," Naruto said, looking innocent.

" Like I would let you. And about Tenten, I don't know," Neji said looking embarrassed for the first time since I met him.

"Do you like her?" Shikamaru said waking up from his nap. Neji's face paled and his eyes dropped to his shoes.

"You do!" Naruto gasped.

"Wow, the player falling for someone, never saw that coming!" Kiba said laughing, Naruto joined him, and even Sasuke was chuckling a little.

"I didn't fall for her, she's just cute and funny. She has also been at every one of the basketball games," Neji said looking out the window. Sasuke knew Neji had a thing for Tenten since he was in second grade. Tenten is a kind person, who always seems to be watching Neji. They both really like each other, but both are too stubborn to make a move.

"I'm not sure she would say yes," Sasuke said, watching his friend.

"Why?" The boy asked looking disappointed.

"She saw you with that one chick yesterday," Sasuke told him," She looked really hurt."

"I broke up with her during second period," Neji said quietly.

"Well, it's all set up!" Naruto said looking at his cell phone.

"What is?" Neji asked confused.

"We're going on a double date!" Naruto said excited, "Tomorrow."

Tenten's point of View.

Tenten sat with Hinata in their favorite coffee shop down town. They were finishing up the remainder of their homework. Tenten was sipping her coffee as Hinata was texted Naruto.

"Naruto wants to know if you want to go on a double date with Neji tomorrow night," Hinata told her, looking up from the message.

"What!" Tenten gasped, nearly dropping a muffin she was chewing on.

"D-do you?" Hinata asked timidly, "I mean if you don't it's fine."

"Why not," Tenten said, still shocked. She heard Hinata's thumbs hit the buttons, replying to Naruto. Maybe I should have said no. Tenten thought to herself. She was just about to tell Hinata she had changed her mind when Hinta spoke.

"It's all set up, Naruto, Neji, and I will pick you up, go to the movies, and probably get some dinner after," Hinata said, smiling at her friend.

"Oh that's right Neji doesn't have a license!" Tenten said, "What should I wear for the date?" Tenten was worried should she dress normally, or dress up.

"H-how about that one halter top, with a pair of skinny jeans?" Hinata asked quietly. Tenten thought about it, the halter top was really cute, but she had never wore it before. It was a pretty bright green color. Her mother had gotten it for her birthday, and she only tried it on once. It looked awful cute on her, but it hugged her body. Tenten has never been one to wear that type of thing.

"That sounds perfect!" Tenten said excitedly. The more she thought about it the more excited she was. It would be her first date since she broke up with her boyfriend, and it was with Neji. She's had a crush on Neji for like ever.

"What do you think I should wear?" Hinata asked softly. Tenten thought about it, Hinata skin went really well with blue.

"My mom got me this powder blue blouse, that would look great with that one jean skirt of yours," Tenten said thinking. It was true, Tenten's mother loved to shop, but Tenten was never a girly girl. She usually stuck with her Chinese tops and skirts. She always looked cute, but her mother insisted she wear fashionable clothing. Which Tenten took as an insult, she knew Ino was the fashion one in the group, but still.

"C-can I borrow it?" Hinata asked quietly.

"Of course, It will look really cute on you," Tenten said politely.


Well that's it for the Second Chapter. Please Review.