Aly's Note Of Wisdom: Sorry it's been so long. Just been very busy and I told you guys this would be on a slow update didn't I? I didn't well now you know! A lot of people have been bothering me about this story and I kinda felt bad knowing that I haven't updated in a while so I decided why not do it today? I wonder if any of you guys know but it's summer vacation and I have time on my hands but I'm always on Myspace and shit I never go on here until now! There isn't much to say except thank you for the reviews, I wanted to write (type) so bad but nothing came in mind! And still nothing came in mind. I'm writing this as I go. So if it's bad, don't blame the story. Blame me. Haha!
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.
Two days passed since Sakura was getting paid by Sasuke, and they still didn't really like each other. Which isn't such a huge surprise. Although ever since she couldn't do anything to save that little boy's dog, he became more aware of her feelings. Now that was a surprise. They still have arguments but end up laughing about it afterward.
Technically, Sakura did the laughing and Sasuke did the smirking. Which shouldn't be much a surprise. The two still didn't share much with one another. Sasuke still believed that this was strictly business and shared nothing with Sakura. And Sakura thought the same. They didn't interfere with each other's life and that was going good for them.
Sakura placed a glittery small butterfly on the side of her head and smiled at her reflection. The dress Mrs. Uchiha bought her was absolutely stunning and it fitted her body perfectly despite all the skin she was showing off. Honestly, Sakura didn't really care very much. The female knew that she had a stunning body but she never flaunted it around. And now was the time to do so. Her pink hair was tied into a butterfly ponytail. She admits, Sasuke was damn fine. And Hinata agreed shortly afterward, "Hey.. Sakura... I'm here. I still can't believe you're setting me up on this date.. I mean.. The ball? Gosh.." said Hinata. When she walked in the room her dress pooled the floor around her. It was a peach color and it complimented her hair perfectly. And her eyes shined brightly with her hair tied into a small messy bun. A silver necklace hugged her neck as she carried a small purse.
"You look amazing Hinata! Gosh! I love your shoes! And it isn't like you have a date anyway. So it doesn't really matter.."
"Uh. Hello? I could have gotten a date, thank you!" argued Hinata who puffed out her cheeks. Sakura laughed lightly and smoothed out her dress, "You look nice by the way.. Holy crap! Are those Dior shoes?" Sakura looked at the side of her and smiled then nodded, "Damn. The Uchiha's are that rich? You know, if you don't want those.. you could always give them to me!" Hinata winked and laughed.
Sakura faked a gasp and hugged her heels to herself then slowly started to strap them on her feet, "I will never give these away. They're too beautiful."
"Does Faith know what you're doing, Sakura?" Hinata asked seriously as she stared at her best friend looking at herself in the mirror placing on some silver earrings. A flash of pain swam through her eyes and Hinata sighed and shook her head, "Sakura... You know You have to tell her sometime. It's better you than her hearing it from someone else.. I just don't think it's right to keep something like this away from your foster mother."
The pink haired woman stood up and walked in a full circle - testing her heels - before replying to Hinata with a small smile, "I just don't want to see a face that shows disappointment. I know what I'm doing is wrong but I just have to do it, you know? Like I have no other choice.."
Her best friend shook her head and looked at her sadly, "You have a choice. You just choose not to take that choice." There was a moment of pure silence until Hinata stood up and walked toward the doorway, "I heard a car pulling up. I guess the boys are here. You ready to go..?" Sakura nodded and told her that she would meet her downstairs she just needed to grab her new cellphone. When the door to her room closed she found her pink colored blackberry and locked her door before walking down the stairs.
Emerald eyes spotted Naruto and Sasuke both standing in expensive suits that clearly shouted 'rich'. Sakura smiled at them and went up to Naruto, "Hello Naruto. This is my friend Hinata Hyuga. She'll be your date for tonight."
"Wow. Hinata-chan! You're like really pretty!" he complimented taking her hand and kissing it, "I'm glad that you were willing to be my date for tonight."
"The pleasure is mine, Naruto-kun.." Her best friend blushed and Sakura smirked at her accomplishment.
"Sakura dear, you're leaving already?" Faith stepped out of the kitchen doorway. Her brunette hair pulled into a messy bun and her grey eyes sparkling, "Oh I'm sorry. My name is Faith. Sakura's foster mom." She stepped in front of Sasuke and shook hands as Sasuke stated his name. Then turned to Naruto who was engaged in conversation with Hinata. Sakura then looped her arm through Sasuke's who glared at her, "It's nice to finally meet Sakura's boyfriend!"
Sasuke glanced at Sakura briefly to find a look hope secretly telling him a message to play along, "Yes. It's nice to finally meet the one who raised Sakura. She has told me much about you."
"Has she now? Nothing embarassing I hope." Faith gave a small light giggle.
"Not at all. Sakura has spoken very highly of you." There was a moment of silence when Faith and Sakura made eye contact. During that was going on Sasuke checked his silver watch - that was no doubt expensive - and then faked a cough that goth every person's attention, "Sorry, but we must get going."
"Oh? I'm sorry for keeping you here! Go on, come back soon." She ushered them out as she turned her attention to the newly awoken Kiseki, "Miracle. Why are you still awake? Go to bed.." The little girl yawned, squeezed her teddy bear that she held tightly in her left arm while she nodded and walked into her bedroom that she shared once again. This time sleeping right when she hit the bed.
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"Wow." breathed Sakura amazed at the mansion they were pulling up too. It was magically white with lights wrapping around it - giving it an evening glow, "Now I feel under dressed." muttered she glancing down at her revealing outfit. Truthfully, Sakura felt like a total slut. Whore. Everywhere she stepped people stared at her and it was just uncomfortable. As they stepped out of the car one by one Sakura shivered, "Great. It's cold out."
"Aren't you excited, Sakura-chan?" exclaimed Naruto taking Hinata's hand.
Glaring at him she placed a grim smile on her face, "Ecstatic.." she mumbled grimly. Suddenly there was a hand that placed itself on her shoulder and she looked up to see Sasuke, "Let's get this show on the road." she said to him looping her arm through his.
"Don't fuck up." he warned shortly before they entered, Naruto and Hinata in front of them. Right when they entered the main room Sasuke was tackled by people of all ages. Men and woman. Some even teenagers their own age. Mostly female. They chatted and chatted. And chatted, leaving Sakura awkwardly standing next to him when he talked to the people she had no idea were. Emerald eyes were glancing around when she heard her name being called, "Sakura. This is Yumi Kinomoto." Yumi had light brown hair with stunning blue eyes. Her dress was a green color that poof-ed out at the bottom. It was strapless that pushed up her breasts a bit more.
Sakura smiled at her, "Nice to meet you. My name is Sakura Haruno."
"Ah. I absolutely adore your dress! It's very beautiful and you have the body to go with it.. Many girls make that mistake."
She blushed and smiled at her, "Thank you. I love your dress too!"
"Eh. Really? I could have done better if my dad didn't cancell my credit card."
"Wow. Why would he do that?"
"I tried helping my friend with this thing by doing this thing... who betrayed me after this thing."
"I have a feeling this is just a never-ending of 'things'" they both laughed as a waiter came buy holding a platter of glasses filled with champagne. Expensive no doubt. The more they talked, Sakura learned that Yumi was a fashion designer and when Sakura learned that she got nervous just by her presence, "Sasuke, dear. I'll be right back, okay? I'm going to use the little ladies room." They acted like a couple in love.
"Hn." he nodded. Sakura kissed his cheek lightly and left his side for the first time during the whole night. Looking at her reflection, she re-applied her lipgloss. Her feelings for Sasuke was filling her mind. She didn't know if she like him, disliked him, or loved him. Sakura glared at herself. Their relationship was strictly business. He was her ticket into college. That was all. She bit the inside of her cheek right before Hinata walked in with a large blush on her cheeks, "Sakura-chan!"
"Hina-chan, what happened? You're blushing. A lot, I might add."
Her friend giggled, "Oh Sakura. Naruto-kun is amazing. He's so sweet and so kind and so loud and... just... wow.. He treats me like a princess."
"So you like him..?" asked Sakura as Hinata stood next to her reapplying her makeup. She nodded and blushed a bit more, "Don't make the same mistake you did with Kiba, okay?" Kiba was Hinata's first love and she made a huge mistake with him. You see, Hinata was shy back then. Very shy. Kiba was the only one she was able to open up to and when she did he took advantage of that. She spilled all her secrets and sent him pictures of herself. The problem was the fact that those pictures were a bit too 'friendly' if you know what I mean.
Her face dropped, "I'm not some slut."
"I never said that. I just don't want to see you through that pain again. Hinata. You're like my sister, I can't stand you that sad. It's heartbreaking."
Hinata managed to smile as she looked up at her pink haired friend, "Thanks for looking out for me. You ready to go back out there?"
"Yep! Let's rock this place." They looped their arms with one another as they pushed open the door. Hinata was immediately pulled away from her best friend because of Naruto, "Hey! Naruto. Dude. C'mon. Calm your ass down, I was just talking to Hinata-chan. You don't have to go freaking protective mode on me. Sheesh."
"Sorry, Sakura-chan! It's just that there are a lot of perverted guys out here and I just don't want Hinata being alone." Naruto's sky blue eyes made contact with Hinata's pupil less ones and they stared at each other with so much love even Sakura saw it. It was funny how fast people could fall in love. Secretly, Sakura slowly backed away giving them a moment. Not knowing where else to go, she headed her way toward Sasuke. That was, right before a figure blocked her path. Kiba Inuzuka stood in her path.
"Ah! Sakura! How have you been? It's been a while. Is Hinata here by any chance?"
Emerald eyes lowered into slits. Giving him a deadly glare, "Don't you dare talk to me as if we're close friends, you bastard. And don't you even dare to ask about Hinata. You stupid mutt." She spat each word, "I'm surprised that stupid dog isn't here with you. What happened? They didn't allow pets? If that's the case then you shouldn't be here." Kiba's light brown eyes glared back at her but didn't say a word, "Pft. Nothing to say, Mr. Inuzuka?"
"It's not my fault she sent those naked pictures of herself to me.." he mumbled.
Sakura glared further and clenched her fists, "But it was your fault that they leaked out! You stupid bastard I swear to god you better watch yourself."
"Or what?" he barked a laugh, "You'll tell Sasuke Uchiha on my ass?"
Sakura opened her mouth to retort but another voice filled her own from behind, "That's exactly what she'll do." She turned to look at Sasuke's face smirked and turned back to look at Kiba. Probably to hold her back, Sasuke wrapped an arm around her waist, "I think you should leave Inuzuka."
"Yeah? I don't think so. I'm not afraid of you. Just because you're rich. Pft. You wanna know what I think? I think the Uchiha family should rot in hell." He spat. Sakura stared up at her date who still looked unfazed, "And I think that Haruno and the rest of her foster family should burn too."
That was when she snapped. Sakura lunged at him and tackled him down, despite the dress she was in. When she was on top, Sakura punched him in the face. She made sure it was hard. Honestly, she didn't care that her boob might be popping out or that her underwear was showing everywhere. Fuck, she could really care less. Kiba insulted her family and Sasuke's too, "You stupid dog!" She nailed him in the cheek, "You've got a lot of guts to show yourself to me!" It felt good punching him. During the second punch, she aimed for his nose. Breaking it. He groaned in pain. After around three more punched an arm wrapped itself around her waist and lifted her off of him. She looked around and noticed that they brought a big crowd. To her left, she noticed her best friend hiding behind Naruto, "Naruto. Get Hinata out of here." Thankfully, he didn't protest and just hauled Hinata away from the scene.
"Now, now, now! What is going on here?" An elderly man came into the circle. Many people bowed in his presence. He was Danzou. One of the founding fathers, "I'm sure this is just one big misunderstanding, is it not?" Sakura smoothed out her dress not speaking a word. Sasuke also kept his mouth shut but his arm never left her waist. Kiba was covering his nose with a tissue that was passed to him, "Sasuke. Would you like to explain?"
"It's nothing worth explaining, Danzou-san. As you said, this was a misunderstanding. I ask that we forget what happen and get on with our night."
The founding father nodded his head. He then turned to face the on going crowd, "Will all my guest go to the backyard? We will be starting the dinner soon and there's enough tables outside." As he said, everyone began to slowly walk outside. But few stayed. Those few were Sasuke, Sakura, and Kiba.
Sasuke finally let go of her waist as he steadily walked toward the dog boy, "Whatever relationship you had with Sakura or any of her friends is over and I'm telling you to leave her and her family alone."
"Ha. What makes you think I'll do as you say? Just because you're an Uchiha?"
Sasuke smirked at him, "You know what Sakura did to you. If it were me, you wouldn't be breathing." His tone was so deadly that Kiba cowered in fear. Sakura stared at him, scared herself, "Let's go, Sakura." Sasuke took her wrist and dragged her away. Leaving Kiba standing there still slightly frightened. They were now at the front courtyard before they stopped. The pink haired woman shivered as the cold breeze hit her, "What the hell were you thinking? Who is that guy to you?" he shouted at her.
Sakura glared at his figure. Then turned her head to the side, "He was Hinata's ex-boyfriend and let's just say they both made mistakes."
"You didn't answer the first question." he stated his voice a tone calmer.
"I'm sorry. I probably embarrassed you or something. I just blanked when he talked shit about our families."
"Tche." He pinched the bridge of his nose as he tried to figure out what to do next, "We're lucky that my parents aren't here yet.." Slowly, she walked up to his figure and wrapped her arms around his torso. He stiffened from the contact, "Sakura. What the hell are you -"
"Don't hate me. Please. I know it was something I shouldn't have done but I couldn't help it. He said something bad about our family. Your mother is the most kindest person I've ever met in my entire life. I just couldn't let it happen.. I'm sorry... And I'm kinda cold.." She laughed and Sasuke chuckled, "Do you forgive me..?"
"Hn. I just wish that you could have punched him harder." They both laughed and enjoyed the rest of the night. This time never leaving each other's side.
Goodbye Note From Aly (cakes!) : Sorry for all the misusage of grammar and all that, I kinda had to rush the ending. I was hoping for a bit more excitement but I was brain dead while typing this. It's been a while, ne? Why don't you guys message me and we'll chat! Well then, laters!
