A/N: Yay I updated. I hope you enjoy, some content is quite...odd even in my opinion, you'll see later, but it's all in the game of politics my little munchkin readers!
Immaculacy
Chapter 3: It's a secret
"So mind telling me what that was all about?"
The soft clink of the glass cups resonated in the quiet living room that consisted of a simple glass coffee table, two cream coloured leather loveseats, and television. The tan coloured walls gave off a warm healthy spring glow to whole room, however the room was not the focus at this time rather it were the two young men situated on the two separate couches that encircled the coffee table.
Once Sakura poured the hot tea into the respective cups for Naruto and Sasuke she wrapped her hands around her own letting the heat that emitted from the red mug warm her hands and relax her tense hands before she took the first aid kit in her hand again.
"Thanks for the tea Sakura-chan! " Naruto dove right in and grabbed the cup of tea and took a big gulp but almost immediately he threw the cup back down onto the table and started fanning his tongue. "AHHhh…! I-I buhnt mua tohug" which translated to, "AHhh! I burnt my tongue!"
"Idiot."
"Are you…okay Naruto- san?"
"Bwaahhh. That was too hot."
Sakura chuckled a bit, she never met anyone that eccentric before, and it was quite refreshing. But back to the main topic and issue at hand.
"So, really, what was that all about?" Sakura took a shuffled next to Sasuke as her emerald eyes glanced over his swollen cheek. It seemed that the punch was quite a punch.
"AH, that Hyuuga is just an arrogant prick. He won't really hurt you!" Naruto said chuckling as he threw his arms behind the back of his head and stretched out his legs stacking them on the coffee table.
The corner of Sasuke's lips could not help but tug a little upwards in amusement even if the numbing pain reminded him of his wound...
"It's simple; really, he wanted you to break all ties with me by scaring you."
Sasuke shrugged dismissing the issue as if it were a common event.
Of course, Sakura did not appreciate the whole notion of getting beat up and being insulted.
"Don't treat it like it wasn't anything! I got attacked! That doesn't happen every day and it happened because of you!" Sakura said flailing her arms up into the air after she placed the medicine box next to her side.
"Excuse me? Don't forget I was the one that got hit." Sasuke said with bemused eyes pointing at his swollen cheek.
"Well, sooooorry, but you're the one that was the cause of the beginning of all…all…all this!" Sakura flung her hand with the ice pack up in the air for emphasis as she found herself a little lost for words. Her emerald eyes flashed angry amber; at least, that was what it looked under the light of the living room. The spark of a young angry woman.
"Yeah Sasuke, it's the first time he did this kind of thing. I mean, he wasn't this hostile to all the other girls you had before." Naruto said a little concerned.
"All the other girls? I knew it! You are a little player aren't you?" Sakura said scrunching her nose up in distaste as she pressed the ice pack into, not onto, Sasuke's cheek causing him to jump a little in his spot on the sofa.
"Naruto…"Sasuke growled silently from the back of his throat as his death glare told Naruto enough so that the friendly blonde fellow with a big mouth would can it. Turning his gaze back to Sakura, Sasuke smiled and threw his arm around the petite girl's shoulders. He leaned forward causing Sakura to shift nervously away in the other direction, wary of his expression yet she was trapped by that very arm as it prevented her from shuffling too far away. Sasuke was looking a bit too flirtatious and playful.
"Oh, is my little cherry blossom…jealous?" Sasuke breathed in a low tone as his long slender fingers played with the ends of her pink hair as the hand which was not attached to the arm around her shoulder reached up to take the ice pack away from his face in which, the removal of the icepack included Sakura's hand as well.
Sakura's green eyes widened as her face unscrewed itself from the disgusted look she had earlier. An honest sincerity and purity replaced the defiant spark in her eyes. For a moment she just looked dumbfounded at Sasuke's blunt method of flirting. But in reality, she had never been so close to anyone of the opposite gender in her life. After the split second of shock, her eyes shy away from the intensity of Sasuke's onyx eyes.
Yet, she could not help but get a little mesmerized by the features and contours of his shapely nose, sweet thin lips…
"Ooohh! I want to see what Sakura-chan looks up close too!" Naruto said as his big head appeared in between the two breaking their moment. Within a split second, a quick flash of pink signaled Sakura's immediate retreat after realization hit. The ice pack fell to the couch, and Sasuke smirked leaving Naruto scratching the top of his head in slight confusion.
"You know what? Yeah, I am. Not because I like the attention and flattery from a little prissy rich boy like you, but because they did not get beat up!" Sakura said pompously with her arms across her chest as she looked the other way hiding her blush from the overly confidant young man.
Sakura may not like his personality, but she had to admit, Sasuke was quite a looker.
"Fine, fine. Naruto and I will transfer schools to protect you, how about that?"
Sasuke sighed, acting as if it were a chore as his back leaned against the sofa at an angle propping his head up with his elbow on the armrest.
The remnants of feeling all fangirly over Sasuke's looks dispersed quickly as her muscles tensed and shoulders rose higher and higher as she shuddered in anger.
"Why…WHY YOU! I SWEAR THIS IS JUST YOUR PLOY TO JUST HARASS ME MORE!" Sakura screamed when she turned around to face Naruto and Sasuke- namely Sasuke.
"Sakura, honey? Is everything all right down there?"
Sakura's beastly expression instantly shape shifted into an angelic look. "Yes father. Everything is fine. Go back to bed, my guest will be leaving soon."
"Okay, just making sure you're okay hun."
Sakura sighed as she turned back to the two who had incredulous expressions plastered onto their faces. Naruto looked as if his soul left him as his vibrant blue eyes were blank and expressionless. Sasuke just had an elegant dark brow arched in question.
"I never knew you were schizophrenic Sakura. For my own personal safety, I suppose we shall take our leave, right Naruto?" Sasuke said in a serious manner as he would stand up brushing the wrinkles out of his pants.
"W-wah?! Sasuke, you jerk!" Sakura squinted her eyes shut and scrunched up her face again in anger.
A large hand patted Sakura's head making her sink a little like a turtle before she looked up to the owner of the hand.
"I'm just kidding. But, I'm serious about transferring schools. It'll be more fun don't you think? Besides Naruto and I will guarantee your safety." Sasuke gave her a reassuring smile and Sakura felt like a small child with the confident gazes of Sasuke and Naruto. "After all, I have to protect my woman, right?"
Yeah, sheesh. Sasuke just had to ruin the moment every time.
"Whatever."
Sasuke and Naruto made their way through the door as they decided that they overstayed their time here and to respect of course.
"Bye Sakura-chan!!!!!! I'll see you tomorrow!!!" Naruto shouted loudly disturbing the rest of the street as a few dogs barked angrily along with a few other neighbors.
"I'll make it up to you. Promise." Sasuke said with his trademark smirk as he and Naruto disappeared into their vehicles.
Sakura shut the door behind her and called it a night. Why was she even mildly interested in such an arrogant jerk!? Oh right, he was like a male version of Helen of Troy.
"N-ne-neji… a-are y-y-you a-ll-all right?" Hinata stuttered as her long raven tresses fell from behind her ears when she shrunk a little smaller with a slouch at the dominating presence of her cousin. Her eyes held concerned and a glint of curiosity as to why her cousin was out later than usual.
"..."
Silent anger.
Neji stomped past Hinata without a word or a look. He made his way down the long winding hallway towards the base of the staircase where he could head towards the training room so he could take his inner frustration out. Frustration for the Uchihas was the only thing that could get onto his nerves as he sees that the whole family was just too careless, too open, and too dangerous.
However, he paused at the light of an open room and with stealth that would make ninjas proud his presence remained hidden as he stood calmly by the side of the wall next to the open door.
"Oh, Itachi-kun, thank you for visiting so late in the evening, I know you're very busy, but I just missed you so much!"
Giggles filled the room.
Neji, the one that usually had the calm demeanor unless provoked, twitched.
"Anything for you," Itachi answered back in a low, soft tone in his mature voice, "I'll be right back."
Shuffling was heard and Neji quickly unfolded his arms from out in front of him and buggered off the wall as he stiffened at the sight of the older Uchiha who leaned against the frame of the door. His long black hair was slung over his shoulder in his low ponytail and the somber attire stood out against the white, pure, and clean theme of the Hyuuga household. Ironic? Oh yes.
"It's not polite to eavesdrop." Itachi said with softly and politely.
"It's not nice to lie, Uchiha-san." Neji replied as he laced his tone with a deadly poison that even the Basilik of Harry Potter would be proud of.
Itachi chuckled, "Who said I am lying? Hanabi-chan is the object of my affection after all."
Shaking with anger Neji's eyes turned into a glare and he suppressed striking the older Uchiha. "You…"
Before he could speak Hanabi burst out from her room and stood beside Itachi with a furious expression. "Age doesn't matter! Itachi isn't lying. I know it! STOP INTEFERING NEJI!"
"Shh. It's okay." Itachi would hush Hanabi as he bent down to her level and scooped her up into his arms and placed her onto her bed.
Neji gritted his teeth and retreated to the training room while Hinata demurely shuffled away from the scene as she played witness to the unfolding tension of the Hyuuga and Uchiha family. As for Itachi, he had his own agenda, and own plans for the Uchiha family ones that his father wanted him to carry out before he passed away.
Sasuke was only fooling around with her. She wasn't any more beautiful than all the other girls he had dated before. Heck, all the other girls were curvaceous, beautiful models or wealthy daughters of other corporations with reputable lineage. Then again there were the average few that he did pick up, however those relationships never lasted long. Sakura was just one of those girls he'll throw out once he's done with.
Yet why does that look of innocence haunt Uchiha Sasuke's very being? It was to remain Uchiha Sasuke's subconscious little secret.
Sasuke stepped out of his Nissan GTR parked his assigned parking space. Within a night he was able to transfer both Naruto and himself to Konoha University- the magic of having connections. However, Naruto was sent off with a task of organizing the venues at which Sasuke wanted to take Sakura to. His onyx eyes were hidden by RayBan sunglasses while his hair was styled to perfection. Today, however, he had not worn semiformal or special clothing that stood out, it was rather casual. A pair of loose Seven jeans, and a plain old Diesel black t-shirt.
He swung his car keys around his little pinky as he walked around campus towards Sakura's last class before her hour break that she would have in between her second and third class. He walked in casually into the music building and at a mere glance at the directory, he found his way to the respectful room that his cherry blossom was in.
Sasuke was the type to be playful to an extreme level, however, he did have his manners.
He had his hand on the knob and was just about to barge in, take Sakura by her hand and lead her out of the boring prison like atmosphere of the school. Not that he wasn't going to do that- but as he caught sight of Sakura his actions just froze. It seemed as if the Uchiha came at just the right time to hear Sakura play her violin.
Subconsciously, Sasuke's lips tugged into a genuine smile as he was entrapped by her innocence once again. As realization hit, Sasuke snarled and banished the thoughts and emotions from his head and he would turn the door knob and stride into the room without a care in the world. Students began whispering and the professor was angry.
"Who are you? You're interrupting our class, I would be grateful if you would just leave, young man."
"I'm here for Sakura over there. I'll be taking her out for a small break." Sasuke said with a smile pointing at the petal pink beauty.
"B-but Sasuke, class isn't over yet. This is really disrespectful!" Sakura's eyes widened in surprise to see Sasuke, she was angry since what he was doing could get her kicked out of the university that she worked three jobs to pay for, along with student loans! However, Sakura couldn't help but admit that this whole ordeal was a little daring and gave her a rush of exhilaration.
"I'm sorry Professor, but it is important, I hope you understand." Sasuke bowed and took Sakura's violin, placed it in her case carefully, before he was more impatient and snatched the rightful sheet music stuffed it in her bag and took her by the hand successfully leading Sakura out the door within mere minutes. Sasuke was an efficient man.
"Sasuke! Sasuke!" Sakura stumbled in her steps to get caught up with the tall handsome boy, "I-I'm going to get in trouble!"
He stopped in his tracks which caused Sakura's nose to bump into his back, Sasuke would turn his head around, "Trouble? Don't worry, you should have an idea of what I'm capable of."
In a few minutes they reached the parking lot and with a click of a button the trunk popped up and Sasuke threw the violin case, and messenger bag into the back.
"Get in the car. I have something special planned."
Sakura gulped. She knew she couldn't go back to class after disrupting everyone like that, and she knew Sasuke would not let her go. The only option left was to get in the car, besides she was a little curious as to what he had planned for her. Yet, she was supposed to be a good girl, a well rounded honor student, but in all honesty, Sakura couldn't help but love the thrill of defiance.
The car engine hummed and the manual gear shift was fascinating in Sakura's perspective. After all, she only saw these types of cars in movies, and at this moment it was like she was an actress in the said movie, except she wasn't some sexy James Bond lady or car model.
"This just won't do."
Sakura's looked at Sasuke who had one hand on the wheel and the other on his chin inspecting the girl.
"W-wah?"
"No it just won't. Let me take a little detour."
The light melted into green and Sasuke sped off once again leaving Sakura a little dumbfounded and curious with the feeling of being insulted left as a bad aftertaste. She sat in her chair with a small pout and Sasuke smirked in response.
He was going to get Sakura a little "upgraded".
Velvet Lounge.
Their destination was reached and Sasuke helped Sakura out of the car and led her into the store. The name was a bit misleading, but the purple, deep maroon blends of the shop gave its very name.
"S-sasuke what are we doing here?"
Sakura followed behind Sasuke like a small child as she recognized all the types of clothing and brands around the shop. After all, they were all the brands that celebrities and wealthy people got to wear. Well, at least the people that were willing to spend their money or had the money to spend on such clothing.
"Getting you a new look ma cherie."
Sasuke loved flirting, it made him feel powerful, and a little boost in confidence didn't hurt, right?
"Temari, help me get my little female friend here a new look wouldn't you?" Sasuke said with a smirk as he took his sunglasses off and folded it as he hung them on the neck of his shirt. "I'll be back in an hour, give her a full out make-over fit for a night out scene."
"Sure thing Mr. Uchiha."
The girl winked at the eighteen year old boy in wonder before she turned back to take a good look at Sakura. Temari was not a typical, jealous-cliché sales woman that was head over heels for Sasuke and would make Sakura look hideous. She was professional, even though Amie did have a little crush on the young Uchiha- like Sakura said, male version of Helen of Troy.
"U-umm… I-I don't have money to afford any of this!"
Temari waved her hand in front of her face as if swatting something, "Meh, the little rich boy will pay. No worries. Now let's get you into something cute. I don't think you want to go for a slutty look right?" Temari asked raising a brow.
"No! Not at all." Sakura said with a small sigh and smile, at least Temari seemed nice, although Sakura had to say she felt totally awkward in a place like this. It was absolutely out of her element. She never wore clothes like these, it was what she found unnecessary. Sure she liked fashion, make-up and up-to-date fashions but she didn't believe that one should have to go out of a certain price range to get something similar for just a brand name. Plus, she didn't really want Sasuke to pay for all this, she felt really guilty.
Either way Temari shoved Sakura into the changing room with a few outfits.
"Ugh…Temari…this isn't really my colour." Sakura came out of the change room with an emerald green one-piece halter dress.
"I thought it would look great with your eyes, but your pink hair really gives the whole outfit a Willy Wonka feel," Temari shook her head with distaste as she sent Sakura in to try on another one.
Next outfit was an off shoulder white top that bunched together around the waist with a brown belt and fanned out matched with a pair of dark washed jeans.
"Hmm. You know what? White is a perfect colour for you. I think I got it." Temari shuffled around the store and pulled out a casual white dress that screamed simple elegance. "Give it a try."
Sakura pulled on the simple white strapless dress. It ended in odd multi-length layers around her knees giving it a loose pleated look where the right side was longer than the left. The loose flow started from just below her bust where a gold rim was, making her chest look a little fuller.
"Hmmm. I think this is perfect." Temari said inspecting Sakura once she came out of the change room. "Now what size feet are you?"
"Oh! Umm… size five."
"Here you go."
A pair of strappy stiletto heels with rhinestones embedded on the strap that ran from the loop around her ankle, down the front of her foot to the strap across her toes was given to Sakura to wear.
"Now for your make-up and hair…"
The whole make-over was over in within an hour and Sakura felt totally weirded out, it was truly as if she was in a fairytale of sorts. Once Temari was done working her magic, Sakura's long pink tresses were in soft elegant curls and her eyes accentuated with black liner, mascara, shades of brown and gold eye- shadow along with the soft natural pink glow of her cheeks which made Sakura look absolutely pure.
"Oh, perfect timing, Sasuke's back."
It seemed as if Sasuke had his own little make-over, but Sasuke's eyes widened more than Sakura's own.
"Wow, you turned little Cinderella in to a real princess." Sasuke joked running his hand through his styled hair. He wore a dark midnight blue collared shirt along with a pair of dark pants. Simple like Sakura, but obviously his astonishing good looks sparked the outfit up.
"That's my job."
She shrugged.
Sakura blushed.
Sasuke held his arm out for Sakura to take a hold of and a little wobbly on her four inch heels, she made her way towards Sasuke taking his arm.
"Wait. Why am I so compliant!?"
"Because I'm absolutely charming."
"You wish!" Sakura paused. "Where are we going?"
"Liquid Ruby."
"EH!?"
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