Chapter 3
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8 years later…
-"Sakura! Get your ass down here, you worthless piece of shit!" Sakura glared at the doorway as she clenched her fists into tight balls.
-"What the fuck do you want?" She screamed back at her father, but there was no answer. 'Tch, old man must be passed out again.' She thought to herself. Sakura looked at the mirror quickly. She scowled at her long hair. It's been a while since she's had a haircut. Eight years have passed and she was still stuck in her hellhole of a home with Toshi. 'Mom…' Tears welled up in her eyes just thinking about that fateful day.
Flashback:
-"Come one Sasuke! I want to see when my mommy gets back so I can make her a gift." Sakura pouted to her best friend. Sasuke sighed.
-"Jeez…do we have to? I don't think my mom will like it if we go that far..."
-"It won't take long. I promise! We can take the bus if you want so we don't get caught." Sasuke saw how eager she was to see about her mother. Sakura always spoke so tenderly about her mother; her own protector. Sasuke let out a sigh and ruffled Sakura's hair.
-"Fine…but you owe me Haruno!"
-"Deal now let's go slowpoke!" Sakura grabbed Sasuke's hand and led him away. One bus ride later, they arrived at Sonomi's workplace. Sasuke felt uneasy with all the stares considering they were just children but he brushed them off. He only wanted to get Sakura there safely and get back home before anyone noticed they were gone.
"Are you dumb or something," He asked Sakura. "I think you're supposed to look for the boss or somebody. You're headed the wrong way, dum-dum." Sakura shot a glare at Sasuke. She hated that nickname he gave her.
-"I knew that!" She quickly jerked left.
-"Wrong way…that's the bathroom." Sasuke smirked.
-"Shut up!" Sasuke stuck his tongue out at Sakura but then saw some man looming over Sakura. He seemed middle-aged but dressed very business-like. However, his facial expression did not show content.
-"This is not a playground, children. Where are your parents? Honestly..careless parents these days! They let their kids run around like wild animals." Sasuke didn't like the tone of his man and quickly went in front of Sakura.
-"My name is Sasuke Uchiha. I'm eight years old and not a kid. I'll have you know that we took the bus here."
-"Sasuke-kun…that's not really helping." Sakura interjected. "My name is Sakura Haruno and I'm looking for my mother; Sonomi Haruno." The man's expression changed slightly.
-"I see. Well, my name is Mr. Takashiro. Sonomi Haruno, you say? Yes she's not here anymore."
-"But she's supposed to be on a business trip." Sakura said. Mr. Takashiro chuckled.
-"Little girl…I don't know what your mother has been telling you but my company does not do business trips. Not really my thing. Too much money to spend and the responsibility of taking of someone else's medical expenses in case f emergencies are just too much."
-" What do you mean there wasn't a business trip?" Sakura demanded. Mr. Takashiro rubbed his temples.
-"Just answer the question." Sasuke said.
-"What I mean is that Sonomi Haruno has asked for a leave of absence two days ago so she isn't on a business trip." Mr. Takashiro replied. Sakura whipped around to look at Sasuke.
-"She lied to me."
End Flashback
Later, it was revealed that Sonomi had secretly taken out a passport for some other country. She has attempted to make contact with Sakura but Toshi forbade any form of communication. When Sakura turned twelve she, along with Naruto and Sasuke, she was able to hack into Toshi's computer and find all information about Sonomi; every email and bits of background info. Apparently, she now lives in the United States, remarried, and started another family of her own.
Sakura never once thought about making contact with her. Not even when Toshi surprised her by saying that her mother had called for her birthday and holidays. Her own mother had abandoned her with some monster. Sakura often asked herself why Sonomi never considered taking her with her but she still wasn't bound to call and ask her. She prefers to tell people that her mother is dead because in a sense, Sonomi Haruno is dead to her.
-"Well I better head to school now." Sakura grabbed her and swiftly escaped through the back window of her bathroom. She didn't want to risk facing Toshi that morning.
Walking down the street, Sakura looked over her shoulder to make sure no one was behind her before slipping behind a bush.
-"I promised myself I wouldn't do this for a while until the scars healed but…I need this." She pulled up her sleeve revealing fresh cuts on her pale arm. Those were from last night but it still wasn't enough. She needed her kit that was in her backpack. It contained razors, knives, band aids, and even anti-septic just in case they would get infected. It was crazy how addicted she got to cutting for about eight years now. She started soon after Toshi had take advantage of her. Since then, things had never been the same for her. She started cutting, Toshi would have his way with her weekly unless she was lucky and he went to some other random girl for it.
-"Yo Sakura! Are you gonna hide behind the bushes forever or do you need a ride?" Sakura whipped her head around and was relieved to only see Gaara and motorbike.
-"Yeah, be right there." She quickly rolled down her sleeves and hopped on Gaara's bike to ride to school. They were silent the whole way until they reached the school parking lot.
-"Hey, they're looking again." Gaara growled. Sakura didn't have to look to know who he was talking about. It was Sasuke and his circle of friends. After she was raped, Sakura couldn't bear to tell Sasuke and basically isolated herself to the point that Sasuke just gave up. Eventually as they transitioned into high school, they were different people. She was no longer that shy but instead started to hang out with the wrong crowd. Occasionally Naruto would act as the go-between and make an effort to get Sakura back with them. But rumors spread and Sakura was getting used to the disapproving looks her old friends would give her. Who wouldn't? Her grades were horrendous and she was always the subject of talk among her peers.
-"Ignore them." Sakura bit her lip and tried to change the subject. "So how is that tattoo? Didn't it hurt to get it right on your forehead?"
-"This? No not at all. My parents are still freaked about it but who gives a shit." Gaara laughed. Gaara was the only guy Sakura could actually talk to. He understood her about messed up parents and was an outcast just like her.
-"That's cool. I'm thinking about getting a lip piercing. Wanna come with me? I'll treat you to a burger later or something." Gaara nodded and Sakura smiled. She was happy to have at least one friend.
Sasuke eyed Sakura the whole time she was talking with that freak Gaara. It made his blood boil how Sakura was hanging around with that guy. After all, he blamed Gaara as for the reason why Sakura was now a different person. One day they were the best of friends and the next, it was as if someone had replaced her with someone else. Someone so cold and distant instead of the sweet, shy girl Sasuke was neighbors with. He also blamed it on Sakura's mother for deserting her when she needed her the most. Things were really messed up from then on.
-"Come on Uchiha. I don't think staring anymore intently is gonna make Sakura turn around and come back to us. It's been eight years." Neji said. Although he didn't say much about it, Neji was truly hurt when Sakura changed too. She never judged him and was always making him smile. He also knew how much Sasuke cared for Sakura but obviously feelings alone were going to change Sakura's mind. She has chosen her own path.
-"I know that already!" Sasuke stormed off the other way. Naruto watched Sasuke go into the school.
-"Poor Teme. It's been eight years and he still wants Sakura-chan to come back. I know he does." Shikamaru patted Naruto's shoulder.
-"You still talk to her, right? Try again to persuade her to come and talk to us."
-"I don't know…Sakura-chan isn't really the same Sakura-chan we knew. You'd know if you ever talk to her. Its' like someone sucked the life out of her. I know that sounds dramatic but I'm telling you the truth." Naruto's voice cracked a little.
-In Class-
-"Hey forehead girl! I heard that you got laid pretty good last night from some random guy. Typical whore." Ino mocked. Sakura smirked at her ex-blond headed friend.
-"What's the matter Ino? Jealous that you can't get any yourself?" Of course, Ino wasn't wrong. Sakura did have a one night stand except it wasn't some random guy. She had met him before but that was the first time they got so intimate.
-"Please! Why would I hook up with some guy I don't know? Only a slut would do that." Ino flipped her hair over her shoulder. Hinata sat beside her but didn't say a word. She couldn't stand to see Sakura and Ino at it again but at the same time, it almost didn't matter. It was so hard to call Sakura a friend anyway. She had become so cold and even insulted Hinata behind her back.
-"Whatever, Ino-Pig. Oh watch it…I see some muffin top coming out of your jeans. You don't want to ruin the figure of yours right?" Sakura snickered to herself. Before Ino could say something back, Kakashi-sensei walked right by to hand back their tests. He handed Sakura hers back.
-"Ms. Haruno…I just can't see why you're not passing. You're already failing this class. I expect to see you after school for a brief discussion on your marks. I might have to call your father this time." Sakura's eyes widened.
-"No…not Toshi. I don't need Toshi here."
-"Your father is coming whether you want to or not. Your education is important." Kakashi shot back.
-"Fuck you." Everyone gasped and silence filled the room. Even Kakashi couldn't believe his own ears.
-"Excuse me?"
-"You heard me, old man." Sakura crossed her arms. Kakashi clenched his fists before regaining his composure. The bell rang in less then five seconds but no student moved. They all wanted to see what Kakashi sensei was up to.
-"Students…I understand your curiosity but out now! Except for you, Haruno." All the students piled out except for Sakura. She was getting mad too but she didn't leave her seat. Kakashi took a sharp intake of breath.
-"Sakura…what has happened to you? I distinctly remember you as somebody different when I first got to know you as a little girl."
-"Why should I answer to you? Listen Kakashi, people change. Get used to it." Sakura refused to meet Kakashi's eyes.
-"It's Kakashi-sensei. Remember, I'm still a figure of authority therefore you treat me with respect."
-"Respect? Don't make me laugh." Sakura scoffed. Kakashi stared at Sakura for a while longer. He had no idea whether this was just teenage rebellion or something else was wrong.
-"If you fail this class or any other class for that matter, then you will have to retake them in summer school or not pass. Remember, one more year and you're out of here. Why can't you do that?" Sakura's ears perked up a little.
-"Summer school? I don't have that kind of money. And I can't stay here either. Why can't I just drop out? Seem much easier."
-"Because you need parental permission for that and I'm sure your father doesn't seem to agree with that. Come to think of it, he never answers my emails. Listen Sakura, I'm trying to help you." Kakashi placed a hand on Sakura's shoulder and smiled. She went rigid for a moment. 'Even Toshi doesn't say that. And he's my own dad.'
-"Can I go now?" Sakura murmured. She brushed off Kakashi's hand and didn't wait for answer before leaving the classroom. Kakashi didn't bother to say a word because he knew something seemed different. She wasn't being violent or put up a fight.
-"Aye…things were simpler when I was a teenager." He shook his head.
-Haruno Home-
It was late at night but Sakura was still up. She was sitting upright on her bed with her knees brought to her chin. She never met up with Gaara and even ignored every text message she had received from anyone. She wasn't in the mood just yet. For about an hour, she had been looking through pictures of her mom on the internet. They were old pictures that she was able to salvage from an old camera. Still photos of the good times almost brought tears to her eyes.
'I don't even know that girl anymore. Who is Sakura Haruno anymore? She is just a little girl lost.' Sakura looked to the right of her window. She could clearly see Sasuke's house from that angle. Strange…how close they live but still so far away. But her thoughts were interrupted when she heard the door slam downstairs and footsteps coming up. She could tell that they were headed towards her room but it was too late to lock the door. 'Shit..' Toshi ran right into the room almost slamming the door right into the wall.
-"It's past your bedtime."
-"I'm 16. I can do whatever I want." Sakura responded, her voice barely audible.
-"Oh really? Well in this house, there consequence, sweetie. You know what to do. NOW!" Sakura's heart rate increased. She knew exactly what he wanted but it was no use to fight back. She got out of bed and started to unbutton her top. It didn't matter anymore because there was no more innocence to take out of her. No one can save her.
To Be Continued…
A/N: I'm baaaaaaaaack haha :) Sorry for the long wait but I FINALLY updated! Yay. Sorry if it seems short or a little rushed but that's because I've been trying to finish this before this night ended. I hope to see reviews from everyone and feel free to yell at me. I'll update my other stories very soon. If I can. No promises.
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Here's a preview of: Chapter 4
-"You said you wanted to help me, right? Then fuck me. Come on…I'm practically throwing myself at you with almost no clothes." Sakura felt her whole body shake as she tried to take off her shirt but Kakashi grabbed hold of hands to stop her.
-"My god Sakura…I am not going to sleep with you for money."
