What reckless abandon,

like no ones watching you.

Chapter two: Curiosity gone

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"What the hell was that for, Naruto?!"

"You're enough of a jerk already, now that you said it in front of her face, how do you feel about yourself?!"

It was true, Uchiha Sasuke felt low about himself, his mean words caused him to suffer.

"Leave me the fuck alone, Naruto," Sasuke picked himself up and touched the mark on his cheekbone Naruto left on him. "Touch me again, and I'll be the one to kill you myself, I won't hesitate."

Sasuke was cold as ever.

Both of the teenaged boys death glared at each other waiting for any sudden movement. Until they heard the feminine voice clear her throat.

"Do you boys accept my offer? I'm not going to sit around and wait for you childish fools to finish up your pointless arguments." Her gaze was colder than what she said.

Naruto was once again, speechless. He stared down at his feet with shame.

Sasuke shamelessly glared at his pink haired teammate, then smirked.

"Expecting me to bow down to you, foolish little girl?" Sasuke stated in disgust. (What the fuck Sasuke! She's older than you in months, bastard!)

Sakura then, snapped as the adrenaline rush came through her.

"I don't expect any good from you, so don't try and give me this dick attitude of yours, you heartless piece of shit."

Naruto's mouth literally dropped, not knowing she had that other side of her. Sasuke stayed silent, as if he was thinking of a good comeback.

"Hm, that's what I thought, you better stay quiet, before I crush your neck and rip your veins out," Sakura told herself she was taking it a little to far, she just couldn't stand his cruel attitude any longer. "Now, are you guys still up for it? It's my treat."

Naruto always thought she had major mood swings, from being sour to sweet.

"Uhh… Yeah, yeah! Just let me grab my stuff Sakura-chan!" The dobe chuckled nervously.

Those words were burned into Sasuke's mind. He was very annoyed.

"Another, waste of my time. I have better things to do other then be around with you fools."

Wait, did he just dare talk like that? Who does he think he is?

Sasuke began to walk off coolly, but Naruto grab his forearm and pulled his shirt.

"Your not going anywhere bastard!"

"Let go before I kill you…"

Naruto softened his grip and released his best friend. He looked him in the eye.

"Teme, when have you ever spent time with us anymore?"

Sasuke glared. He hated when Naruto softened and got serious. Sasuke looked back on his thoughts and noticed that he never really spent time with them other than sparing with him, Kakashi, and Sai. And from what he said about Sakura, made him feel a bit guilty. Maybe just this once, he'll spend time with them. His teammates.

"….Fine."

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As soon as they arrived to Ichiruka, they immediately sat down. Naruto obviously sat in the middle, Sakura to the right, and Sasuke to the left. After Sasuke and Naruto ordered, they waited patiently.

"Hey Sakura-chan, what did you get?"

Sakura's green orbs gazed at him to the side.

"I ordered water."

"What? Water? Why?"

Sakura chuckled a bit, "Because I'm fasting, baka."

"Fasting? What's that? You really should eat something, your thin enough."

"Yeah, well it's good for your body, to clean the inside of it. Getting rid of the toxins."

Naruto understood and nodded his head in enthusiasm.

He jerked his head to the left. Sasuke looked… Annoyed as usual. Eyes shut.

"So teme, What'd you order?"

Sasuke opened one eye to gaze at him.

"None of your concern."

Naruto's eyebrow twitched, feeling offended, he rolled up his sleeve ready to do a smack down.

"Why I outta-"

"Your ramen's ready Sasuke-kun, tomato exclusive flavor!" Ayame giggled. (LOL)

Naruto realized who she said it to and grinned in satisfaction. Sakura turned her head looking at the bowl to see what Sasuke ordered.

'So he still likes tomatoes, eh?'

Sasuke could feel stares from Naruto and Sakura digging into him. He couldn't help but blush as he felt a little embarrassed.

"Well, dig in!" Naruto spoke to his best friend as Naruto himself received his pork shashu flavored ramen.

Sasuke ate in silence as he was disturbed because of the slurping noises the blond dobe made. Then, he couldn't help but wonder why Sakura wasn't eating because of that stupid fast. Curiosity, once again.

He opened one eye to take a look at what she was doing and noticed she wasn't near his sight. He slowly turned around a took a quick glance at where she was. The kunoichi was in front of the restaurant helping an elderly woman and a young child with the groceries they we're carrying. She seemed to be pleasant and respectful towards them, offering to carry all their bags to their apartment down the street. He thought it was nice of her to do so...

As she got back from helping them, she sat down and sipped her water slowly. Sasuke finished his meal and waited for Naruto to devour his third serving.

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Timeskip one hour later

Sasuke arrived to his old house and decided to go to his backyard to sit outside. Looking at his polished sword, he remembered those cruel, mean words that Sakura said to him. His teeth clenched in anger. Who does she think she is, talking to an Uchiha like that? Sasuke felt angry. Simple as that. Damn her.

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"You really shouldn't have paid, Naruto."

He glanced at her to the side as they continued walking.

"It was nothing really, Sakura-chan. But I did tell the bastard to pay for himself!"

Sakura narrowed her eyebrows. "What? Why'd you do that? I told him it was my treat."

"Yeah, but he doesn't deserve it, he's a bastard! Bastards don't deserve anything," He stated as they arrived in front of Sakura's apartment. "Well, I'll see you later, bye Sakura-chan!"

A small smile appeared on Sakura's lips. "Yeah, see you later, Naruto." She waved goodbye.

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As hours past by, she had nothing really to do.

Naruto told her that today, he and Sasuke were going to carry a bunch of logs, it was a simple mission for the boys of rookie 9, but a little bit more help wouldn't hurt. Deciding to pitch in, Sakura had left her apartment, off to the training grounds to meet with them.

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"Iruka-sensei, this is harder than I thought." Naruto complained.

"Quit your whining and just do it."

"But why? Tsunade-bachaa should be here and start helping us. Her strength is really useful at times like this!" Naruto whined once again, "And also, why can't we use Yamato-taichou to do this! He has the freakin' wood element!"

"Heh, well he and Tsunade are at a meetin', besides, you have Sasuke, Neji, Lee, Choji, Kiba, and even Tenten decided to help you and the boys out!" Iruka chuckled.

"Really? That's cool!"

Naruto glanced around. Boy, it was hot as hell.. He saw Lee, Neji, and Tenten helping each other out. It looked as if Lee wanted to carry the tall heavy forest log himself. Pfft, yeah right. Choji chopped off one himself, Kiba and Akamaru helping each other carrying a log. And there was Sasuke, way far from anyone's view, 'trying to be Mr. Cool.' Naruto thought. He chopped the thick log from the roots with his damn katana. Damnit, he has the strength to pick that thing up too.

'Stupid showoff.' Naruto thought again. 'Eh, screw this.'

He shrugged his shoulders and made a couple of hand signs.

"Kage Bun Shin no Jutsu!"

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Sweat dripped from his perfect face structure, he was heating up. The dobe was right, these damn logs are harder then they thought. Sasuke tossed himself aside, he figured it was time for his break. Now he could just close his dark eyes, relax his mind, and focus on becoming stronger... Wait, what the... Is that Sakura trying to carrying two of those heavy logs by HERSELF?!

'She's a fool! She could get hurt!'

Sasuke immediately appeared beside her, thinking she'd need some of his 'help'. Sakura looked at him as if he had three heads.

"Can I help you?" She asked in a what-the-fuck-bitch tone. Somehow, seeing his handsome face PISSED her off.

"You're going to be reckless carrying these two heavy objects yourself." Sasuke explained as he took both away from her with his full arm strength.

She ignored the bastard and picked them up anyway. What the hell? It seems pretty clear that he forgot all about her strength. These pieces of forest logs are nothing compared to the real crap shes been through. To her, carrying these logs were like smashing the damn ground for fun which was most likely enjoyable... Well, that's the thing about Sasuke, he always underestimates everyone. When will he learn?

The kunoichi tried to walk away from him. No wait, nevermind, he's to fast Sakura.

"Are you deaf? Or I guess there's something wrong with you're ears. Those logs are heavy, I don't think you-"

Sakura stopped, uh oh, she was gonna snap again...

'Hey! Cool it, Sakura! You don't want anyone getting hurt now would ya? Ignore the dick!'

Good thing inner was telling her to cool off and ignore him.

No, she won't tolerate with his bullshit any longer.

She turned around and threw a log at his direction way to hard. The large piece of wood came flying to him and hit his toned, hard stomach, sending him flying across the damn forest. Lucky for him, he's a skilled ninja, and skilled ninjas know exactly what to do.

Sakura saw the puff of smoke appear in front of the big log she threw at him.

'Damnit, he's to the left of me.' Sakura tried to elbow his stomach, but his speed was way to fast for her to even see. The next thing she knew it, she was pinned against the ground. Damn, he's good. She couldn't get him off of her because his muscular arms held both her tiny arms. His whole weight was crushing her. His hard body touching hers...

All Sakura could do right now is give him the coldest glare she could ever make. But yet, his dark orbs piercing her green ones.

"Get the HELL off me, NOW." She demanded.

Silence.

She growled. She hated this.

"I will rip your fucking face off once you get the hell off me."

Sasuke smirked mockingly. She looked so helpless under his muscular self.

"'I won't ever tolerate with your foolish words, Sakura."

Now she's pissed. Right now, she wanted him dead in her arms.

"What the hell do you want from me?!" Sakura almost yelled, but in a pissed off matter.

"You tried to throw the log at me."

"SO?!"

"You don't have the power to touch me. You're lack of strength shows greatly upon you."

"Your point?!"

"You're a weakling."

Angered showed upon her face, which caught Sasuke into a surprise as he flew 10ft into sky, then landing on the ground. Ouch, that hurt.

Face flat and stomach to the ground, Sasuke didn't move for about 2 seconds.

Ouch, Damnit!

Sakura picked herself up carelessly and calmly walked away from him, preparing herself to grab new logs.

Sasuke lift his head at her direction, and noticed she was far from his view.

He growled. More like snarled. Oh, she's gonna pay for it.

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Rookie 9 took a break from their practice and headed down to the hangout where they all sat with each other.

Sasuke sat alone as usual, he glanced over to the left of him, seeing Naruto sitting alone as well looking like he was in deep thought, which he was. Naruto noticed Sasuke and decided to sit with his best friend.

"Hey teme, taking a break too?"

Silence.

"Hey! I asked you a question, bastard."

Sasuke was annoyed, once more, "Yes, could you please leave me alone?"

Naruto wouldn't, he decided to ignore his rude comment. He thought more about.... Her.

"Hmm.. I thought I saw her a minute ago."

This got Sasuke's attention.

".....Who?"

"Sakura-chan."

"...Oh."

Naruto faced him, and then grinned.

"Well, why'd you ask who? Gettin' curious, ne Sasuke-teme?"

The annoyance mode was getting to Sasuke more than usual, he glared, "No." Coldly replied. But still, he wanted to know why the hell shes so different now.

"My ass, I know you care about her, teme!"

"........"

"Well, I remember when she use to be more of her cheery self back in the Genin and Chunin days."

Sasuke stayed silent. He wanted to hear more.

"Yeah, she was more of herself alright.. Now shes just shady and shallow, its like she only keeps thoughts to herself.. I hate nothing more but this."

Naruto was serious, he wanted to help Sakura, he loves her...... And Sasuke?

"Hn," It couldn't be helped. "Why does it feel like she hates me the most?" He blurted out.

Naruto was caught in surprise. Sasuke actually asked about her?

The dobe grinned. 'I knew he cared for her.'

"Its simple really, from the four past years, you have done but ignored her. She reached out for you, Sasuke. But you just had to turn the other way. Remember the time you were leaving us for good? She told me she confessed her love and feelings to you. Speaking, she would do anything for you. She LOVED you, but you shut her down and left her broken without feeling regret," Naruto continued, "It's funny how she changed when I got your ass back. She was slowly turning just like you, except more quieter, less open, and more matured. She rarely joked, but only in front of me. People often ask why she's been like this and I tell them I have no intention of know what's going on... But deep down inside, I know its because of YOU."

Sasuke didn't know how he felt. He felt a strange kind of hurt building up inside his chest.

Me, what did I do? "Why would you think its my fault of this matter?"

"You weren't listening to what I said, I think you're just plain stupid."

"I didn't ask for your insult, I asked why you think its my fault." (LOL that rhymed)

Naruto sighed, this was going to take a while.

"Okay teme, let me explain slowly for you. She loved you and you broke her heart by rejecting her. Hell, you rejected everyone! But she had different feelings for you that I can't explain. Now that you're back, shes shut down everyone because of you," Naruto felt he was about to go angry, "Get it?!"

Silence.

"Look, if YOU really want to know, figure it out yourself because I've tried everything to get her talking about it."

'How?'

This wasn't easy.

How could he get her talking?

He didn't even want to talk to Naruto himself about this situation.

"Talk to her Sasuke, man up for once, I think only you could fix this."

Now, this wasn't curosity at all.. This was more about worry and concern.

Sasuke stood up and glared at everything in his sight, ready to leave.

Now, where is she?

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