Double Attraction
This chapter is dedicated to a friend of mine,
Frost.
Recap
Sasuke cocked an eyebrow at Kiba. How could he, not know about her? It seemed odd, that he knew nothing of girl.
"Anyway, she's accompanied by her three friends. Unbreakable bond I tell ya. They're Ino, the blonde, Hinata, Neji's cousin and Tenten, the bun girl." Kiba added and turned around to walk off. Without turning around, Kiba reminded the boys. "By the way, you might want to get to class, the bell rang a minute ago."
"Oh shit!" Naruto blurted, grabbing his bag, he and the boys bolted for the door.
This year just got a whole lot more interesting, I wonder who this 'Haruno' is. Sasuke smirked as he thought to himself and ran down the corridor for Homeroom.
[2] How come we've never met?
"Freeze!" Naruto yelled, bursting through the doors of the classroom.
He was slightly crouched, with his hands clasped together to make a gun.
"Idiot." Sasuke said, unemotionally, as he breezed past Naruto's unmoving body. There were a few screams of excitement as the four heartthrobs walked to the back of the class, taking their seats.
"Nothing's changed much, huh?" Shikamaru stated, lazily placing his feet on his desk and hands behind his head.
"Doesn't seem like it." Naruto grimaced, he flopped down on the chair beside Sasuke, crossing his arms. "I just know Kakashi-sensei is going to be late… again."
Sasuke rolled his eyes and looked out the window. A few desperate fangirls hastily strolled up to Sasuke, giggling and stealing glances at him.
"H-hey, Sasuke-kun…" One of them – a girl with light brown hair – muttered.
"Tch." Sasuke looked annoyed, the first start of the semester and the fangirls were already bugging up to him.
With the girls.
Sakura's P.O.V
I exited out from Tsunade-sama's office, looking at the sheets that I was given. As Student Body President, it wasn't a surprise that on the very first day I would be getting work, I was prepared for this.
"Geez, Sakura, you've got to lay off the work." Tenten complained, glancing at the sheets I was brushing through.
"Can't" I replied, not looking up from the papers while walking down the hallway to my Homeroom – being accompanied by her 3 friends.
"One day, you'll get a breakdown" Ino added, nudging Sakura's elbow. Ino and her friends were the only ones who knew about Sakura being a teenage Superstar by night. Though they were shocked to stiffness at first, they didn't change the way they treated her and they helped her so that Sakura wouldn't come crashing down with stress.
"Oh hush already" Sakura rolled her eyes at her friends, she stopped in front of a wooden door. She took a deep breath and placed her hand on the doorknob – turning it.
With the boys.
The boys were minding their own business, talking about nothing in particular.
Suddenly, they heard some whistles and random calls. All four of them turned their heads to watch the four girls they saw this morning strode it.
The first one was the Pinkette. Her head was held high with confidence, she had a hand over her shoulder – carrying her bag – and another one with a few sheets of paper.
Next was the Platinum Blonde – her hair tied up into a high ponytail and carrying her bag, along with a few books. The two behind her were talking to each other as they walked in. One had brown hair, tied up into two buns. The other – which was assumedly Neji's cousin – had her hair covering her eyes, shuffling shyly into the classroom.
Sakura's P.O.V
When I entered the classroom, I felt eyes on me, ignoring them, I walked confidently inside. Although I have to admit that when I walked in, the classroom looked more like a riot than an educational center.
There were people out of their seats, sitting on tables, walking around, standing and even making out. Some were chatting, some fighting and even yelling. It was ridiculous behavior for High School.
I breezed past the pursues of fanboys, taking my seat in the middle of class, by the window. Ino took her seat next to me, also ignoring the looks.
I sighed and looked back onto the papers that I had in my hand, there were a few things that I needed to get done. The start of school has always been the busiest of times as Student Body President. Thank got Ino was the Secretary on the board.
I felt a cold stare boring into the back of my head. Stiffening, I dared to glance back, just enough to see a pair of obsidian eyes looking at me. I'd never recalled seeing this guy, but I knew that he wasn't new. He couldn't be, if he was, I would've seen his name and image on the New Student sheet I was given.
The male quickly looked back to the window, I cocked an eyebrow, he had the weirdest hair, It was raven, and shaped to represent a chicken's rear at the back of his head. He had bangs that hung beside his face.
I had to admit, his face was remember able – and I've seen a handful of guys in my double life – but I wasn't going to fall head over heels, you never know if the guy could be a real jerk.
I looked back at the front of the class and resumed my reading. Ino nudged my hand, calling my attention.
"Hm?" I murmured, looking at her. Her eyes had a bit of a glint in it.
"Do you know if those guys are new?" Ino asked, jerking her head to the back of the class, where the obsidian eyed boy sat with 3 others at the back of the class.
One of them – I assumed the troublemaker of the group – had bright yellow hair, he was laughing at another boy who had long, brown hair and white eyes like Hinata. He was scowling at Naruto and bonking him with a book. Another guy had his feet on his desk. He was lounging lazily in his seat – his eyes closed. Of course, there was also the dark-eyed male I caught looking at me just now. His attention seemed to be on something outside. He was 3 rows behind me, at the back of the class.
I turned back to Ino and shrugged. "Nope. They're not but I guess we've just never seem them around."
Ino was about to reply when the door opened to reveal a middle-aged man with Silver hair. It was – of course – Kakashi-sensei. He walked in, closing his book and slamming it onto the desk to call the attention of the class.
Students fell silent and looked at him, some already walking back to their seats – silently.
"Alright, now that the class looks decent enough" Kakashi-sensei started "I'd like to start by letting our Student Body President – Miss Haruno – announce." He gestured to me.
I smiled and stood up, walking to the front of the class. I could feel all eyes on me.
Taking a deep breath, I started to speak, loud and clear. "Regarding the school's changes, Tsunade-sama has informed me that there will be new facilities as well as equipment for the Sports and Music department. Further questions shall be proceeded to the Head of Publicity." I took a short pause before continuing. "There will also be auditions held for the school's Annual opening ceremony, 1 week from now. Any questions?" I looked around the room.
A male stood up and raised his hand. "Yeah, are you single?"
I cocked an eyebrow and sighed, there were a few giggles from my friends. "Please restrain yourself from asking ridiculous questions." I snapped.
"Oooooh! Burn." The class said in unison. I smirked and walked back to my seat.
I gave Ino a high-5 before settling back and placing the papers into my bag.
"Nice one, Sak." Ino grinned.
With the boys.
Normal P.O.V
Sasuke's eyes followed as the girl settled back into her seat. She was defiantly intriguing. She had confidence, beauty and brains. Overhearing some other boys talk about her earlier, he had learnt that her name was Sakura. Haruno Sakura.
What other surprises do you have for me, Haruno? Sasuke thought.
He was being interrupted by Naruto's loud voice. "Hey Teme! What are you staring at?"
"Shut up, Dobe!" Sasuke snapped, smacking the Blonde.
"Owww!" Naruto cried, clutching his head where a little bump was appearing. "Did you have to it so hard?"
Sasuke rolled his eyes and turned to face the teacher who was handing out some sheets of paper.
Kakashi passed Sasuke and the boys, leaving some papers on their desk. The four boys glanced down. There were two sheets of papers – one about the auditions for the Opening concert and another regarding their Club choices.
Regardless of even browsing the other choices for Club activities, Sasuke turned to the other three boys. Without any of them saying a word, their choice seemed to be already in the air around them. Music.
"Alright, maggots, you've got free period for now. Just don't disturb me and do what you want." Kakashi dismissed and sat down behind his desk to read.
With the girls.
Sakura rolled her eyes at her teacher, within a second after Kakashi's dismissal, fanboys immediately rushed for the opportunity to ask her out.
"Great. We lost Sak in the ocean of guys." Ino sighed, tying to catch Sakura's pastel hair in the crowd.
"That's it!" Tenten roughly pushed through the crowd and dragged Sakura out.
"Thanks for the rescue, Tenten." Sakura huffed. She fished around her bag for a minute and pulled out her iPod.
"So what do you guys want to do on Free Period?" Hinata asked her friends, while playing with a stray piece of hair.
"Well, I've brought my guitar, we could go to the Music room and play a bit." Sakura offered, looking at her friends with a smile.
Their faces brightened and nodded at Sakura's option. Sakura, Ino, Tenten and Hinata were all in a small band that was rather well known through the school. They had won various school competitions. Their band name was Zero Love.
Although, for Sakura, It was Déjà Vu – She was a International Rock star who was in a band called Traumatic. Although sometimes she went solo.
"Great, I've got my drumsticks right here." Tenten smirked, fetching out two wooden sticks from her bag.
"There is a bass guitar and Keyboard in the music room." Ino added, leaning onto her desk.
"Okay great. Everyone meet at the Music room in 15 minutes. I've got to get my Lyrics book from my locker." Sakura stated as the bell rang.
"See ya there, losers!" Tenten raced off with Ino.
Hinata giggled and waved to Sakura before racing after the two in the corridor. Shaking her head, Sakura laughed a bit and walked out to find her locker.
When she reached there, she turned the combination and pulled out a Grey binder book, her guitar pick and her Cherry Red, Hamlin Blade electric guitar – which was snuggly in place inside its casing. She turned and walked off to the direction of the Music room.
(A/N: If you want an image of Sakura's guitar, here's the link:
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With the boys.
Sasuke, Naruto, Shikamaru and Neji were just walking out of class to join the busy traffic of students rushing to classes when a Rosette passed right past them. Right past! – without even as much as a sideways glance, she strolled right in front of Sasuke and the boys carrying a binder and a guitar slinged over her shoulder.
Neji, Shikamaru didn't really seem to be paying attention but Sasuke were. Sure, she didn't even seem to fall at the sight of them but a second ago, she didn't even notice their very presence.
Shock struck Sasuke for a mere half a second before regaining his cool composure. He took another look at her retreating figure before he looked at the guys.
"I have a great idea on what to do!" Naruto announced, grinning like a fool.
"What would that be?" Shikamaru asked.
"It better not involve Ramen." Neji narrowed his eyes. Neji despised Naruto's ridiculous addiction for the Japanese delicacy.
"Well, that would be nice but no. Why don't we go to the Music room to practice?"
"Good idea, Naruto – for once in your life." Sasuke smirked,
The rest of the boys nodded and grabbed their things before heading down to the Music room.
With the Girls.
"Hey Sak!" Ino cheered, she was currently waiting for Sakura while tuning her bass. Hinata and Tenten were also by their instruments.
"Hey. So what song do you want to rehearse?" Sakura asked, opening her guitar case to reveal the Cherry Red Hamlin. She connected it to the amplifier before trying out some chords.
"Why don't we start it simple? How about 'Erase and Rewind'? I like that one" Ino said.
Sakura smirked and nodded. They all got ready and Sakura started to play the first few notes before the other girls joined in.
(A/N: I suggest that you place on this song – it's really nice.
Also: Sakura's playing Lead guitar & singing. Ino's bass and backup singer, Hinata's Keyboard, Tenten is drums.)
Sakura:
I don't wanna feel like this,
I don't want to, I don't want to,
I don't wanna freak you out,
But I,
(Ino: But I, but I, but i)
Think I might of said to much,
Didn't mean to, didn't mean to,
Think I might of said it's you, and I.
(Ino : And I, and I, and i)
Guess I should leave this behind,
Guess I should erase and rewind,
Somehow I can't seem to stay away,
I don't wanna sound desperate, but i am,
So say that you'll come on around,
Guess I should erase and rewind,
Erase and rewind.
I don't wanna stay in line,
Like I used to, like I used to,
I don't wanna have to scream,
And shout,
(Ino: and shout, and shout, and shout)
Cause I'm the kind of girl that sticks like a tattoo, like a tattoo,
Yeah, I'm the kind of girl that wears ya on, ohhh
Guess I should leave this behind,
Guess I should erase and rewind,
Somehow I can't seem to stay away,
I don't wanna sound desperate, but I am,
So… say that you'll come on around,
Guess I should erase and rewind,
Erase and rewind.
You know you do return my calls,
Just like we never met at all,
Not matter what I'll always wait for you, I'll wait for you, I'll wait for you,
I don't wanna feel like this, I don't want to,
Ye-ea-eaah...
Guess I should leave this behind,
Guess I should erase and rewind,
But somehow I can't seem to stay away,
I don't wanna sound desperate, but i am,
So say that you'll come on around,
Guess I should erase and rewind,
Erase and rewind.
With the boys.
"Hey guys, is it me or do I hear music?" Neji asked, nudging Shikamaru.
"I hear it too!" Naruto exclaimed, the four boys walked over to the Music room where they heard it from and cracked the door open – just enough to hear the song.
"Holy shit…" Neji muttered, they saw Sakura, Ino, Hinata and Tenten playing with Sakura singing lead.
"Damn. They're good." Shikamaru added, trying to get a better look.
Sasuke didn't add a comment, but his eyes were glued to Sakura. She was rocking on her guitar and singing her heart out. Though he wouldn't say anything. – he had to admit, the girl had skills.
"Hey, Teme…" Naruto asked, looking at his friend's concentrated face. "What's wrong?"
"I know that voice… It's so… familiar…" Sasuke muttered, narrowing his eyes at Sakura as she ended the song. Where had he heard such a voice? It was melodic and sounded like an angel.
With the Girls.
"That. Was. Awesome!" Tenten cheered, placing her hands in the air.
Sakura looked at her friends and grinned, satisfied with their work. She was about to add something when they heard the door creak,
"What the-?" Sakura turned around, to see a yellow haired blonde and four other boys peeking through the door.
The four girls froze, shocked, "Uh… hehe?" Naruto laughed, lightly. The situation was indeed awkward. Nobody seemed to know what to say for a few moments.
"Baka!" Neji finally broke the ice, bonking his fist on Naruto's head.
Sakura cocked and eyebrow as the boys straightened themselves and walked in.
"You guys are really good! Like, amazing! Fireworks!" Naruto shouted, grinning at the girls.
Sakura gave him a small smile and stuck out her hand at the blonde. "Haruno Sakura, nice to meet you."
"Uzumaki Naruto!" Naruto grinned, gripping her hand and shaking it. "These are my friends, Nara Shikamaru, Hyugga Neji and Uchiha Sasuke – the teme." Naruto introduced, pointing to each of them in turn.
Sakura laughed at the last part and nodded to her friends. "Hinata Hyugga, Tenten and Ino Yamanaka."
"So how come we've never met?" Neji asked, glancing at Tenten, then at the other girls.
Sakura spoke up. "Not sure. Never seen you around before though."
"That's weird." Shikamaru muttered.
"Why?" Ino walked up and placed a hand on Sakura's shoulder – looking at Shikamaru with lust-full eyes
"We're popular!" Naruto butted in, grinning.
Tenten laughed and walked up to greet the guys. "Well, what are you guys doing here?"
"We were going to practice here when we heard you play." Neji replied, eyeing the girl. Tenten blushed really faintly – enough for Neji to notice.
Sakura's eyes flickered over to Sasuke, she wondered why he didn't speak at all.
"Hey teme, don't be rude! Say something!" Naruto punched Sasuke's arm.
"Hn."
Sakura's lips twitched a bit at his silence, the guy really didn't socialize.
"So… are you guys like a band or something?" Naruto asked the girls, looking at their instruments.
Sakura smiled and nodded, "Yep. We're Zero Love. Can't believe you've never heard us before. We've won 5 years in a row."
"Impressive." Neji nodded.
"You guys play?" Tenten asked, cocking her head to one side.
"Yeah. We're Shattered." Shikamaru added.
Sakura looked at Sasuke, he had his hands in his pockets, looking elsewhere. Attempting to get him to talk, Sakura questioned him. "What do you play?" She directed at him.
His eyes flickered to her face. He slowly turned to face her and muttered. "Lead Guitar and sing."
Sakura wondered for a second, how someone like Sasuke would sing. Sure, he looked like the kind to play guitar but he - who kept quiet and didn't talk – sing? It was a tad bit ironic but believable.
"I play bass as well as backup. Naruto's on drums and Shikamaru's keyboard." Neji commented,
"Love your guitar, by the way." Naruto said to Sakura, pointing to her Hamlin Blade.
Sakura glanced down at it and laughed. Her laughter rang like a clear bell. "Thanks. This one's by favorite."
The school bell interrupted their conversation. "Oh well, we'll see you guys around, it's lunch time!" Tenten announced, grabbing her drumsticks.
Sakura gave them a small smile before packing up. "See ya." She bided.
"Bye girls!" Naruto waved.
"Bye." Neji and Shikamaru added.
"Hn."
The girls left, leaving the boys inside the music room.
"Wow…" Neji muttered.
"They're nice!" Naruto grinned looking at the guys.
"Whatever. Let's go to lunch." Sasuke said and turned to leave.
"Ne, Sasuke, you could've been more friendly!" Naruto complained, pouncing on his friend. Sasuke ignored his blonde, exasperated friend and stalked out of the music room without saying anything back. Sasuke's thoughts were on trying to figure out where he had heard Sakura's voice before.
Maybe in a school's concert… No, I'm sure somewhere else... I just have to find out. Sasuke thought, grimly.