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Chapter 4

Not again!

For the rest of the day, Sasuke stayed with the pink-haired beauty just in case her body gave in again, but by the end of the day she was fine. Sakura hated that Sasuke had to leave though. She wanted him to stay but of course he would know if she was acting anything. He is just one of those people who are not easily fooled at all, and she knew this. And so Sakura, because she was 'healthy' again, was left in her house alone wondering what happened that she was in the state that she was. It was really frustrating her that she was completely oblivious to what had happened to her. She wanted to know what happened.

Sakura had plans to visit Kakashi today though. They were going to train together. Even though Kakashi was not her sensei any longer, she still thought of him as Kakashi-sensei, oh and as one of her good friends. Besides Kakashi was always higher than her and so she wanted to be taught more. And even though she was a fantastic jonin already, she was better medical ninja. She rocked at being a medical ninja actually. She was the best at what she did – other than Lady Tsunade. Lady Tsunade was still better then she was but barely.

So before she went to Kakashi, she cleaned her house. It was quite untidy and Sakura hated un-organisation! So she cleaned. Room by room she clean until the whole house literally sparkled. And then off she went to Kakashi. She was very excited to see Kakashi and to train with him but she still could not take her mind off of the gorgeous Sasuke. She couldn't stop thinking about how he took care of her and how he stayed with her and caught her every time she fell, and how he was always of service, or how he looked into his eyes when she fell into his arms when she got out of her bed. No matter what she thought it was somehow related to the black-haired ninja. But the most frustrating part was that; she wanted him, and he didn't want her so she couldn't have him.

Sakura didn't want to admit it but she would never be with him. It made her heart pain that she was never ever-ever going to be with Sasuke. She would die for him! She would do anything for him! Sakura loved Sasuke! With all her heart! He was the best thing that ever happened to her in her life! And it hurt her … a damn lot that he did not at all feel that way about her! She wished with every little thing she had left in her soul that one day, she and Sasuke would be together.

"One day Sasuke. One day you and I will be together." She lied to herself. She was walking to Kakashi's house, but very slowly. Somewhere deep inside of the pink-haired jonin was a voice that whispered that; she and Sasuke will one day be together but the rest of her screamed that they would never be together in a million years!

Sakura knocked gently on the front door and Kakashi came out. "I still think I should have picked you up." He said smoothly.

"I know. But still I felt like walking, besides, I haven't been here in like forever. The last time I was here was when I was eighteen and we had that birthday party for Naruto."

"Hn."

They walked to the same training field that she always trained when she was in team 7. It was brunch when they began to train. Move from every new move they trained for hours. Sakura was learning many new things. She learnt more then she thought she would. It was about 6 when Kakashi gave her; her first break out of all the training. She sweating and by then she was glad that she brought loads of water.

As Sakura was sitting down and drinking her water and eating her lunch, Kakashi was lounging against a tree reading Icha Icha paradise. Sakura was staring into space now and Kakashi started speaking, "So, Sakura, are you going to the masquerade ball tonight?"

"Masquerade ball?" She was puzzled. She hadn't heard of any masquerade ball.

"Oh that's right. You were out when Lady Tsunade announced it. But now you know."

"I guess I do." Sakura thought looking back into space. "I guess I will have to think about it Kakashi-sensei."

"Well if you do decide to come, I will be more than happy to be your escort."

"Really?" Sakura asked standing up from excitement.

"Sure."

Now that Sakura thought about it, she really did want to go. What if Sasuke was there? She wasn't going to miss her chance. "Ok Kakashi-sensei. I'll go."

"Great. I'll pick you up at 9. We're done for today." Kakashi stood up straight and put his book away. "See you later Sakura."

"Yeah. See you Kakashi-sensei."

"Oh, one more thing Sakura. You are not twelve any longer. Please call me Kakashi."

"I'll try Kakashi-sens… Kakashi."

Kakashi smiled under his mask and walked away leaving the beautiful jonin to herself as the sun was setting. She looked up into the setting and watched as the sun went down completely.

Sakura walked home in silence and got into a hot shower so she could relax. When she got out she was refreshed and excited. She hurried to her closet and started trying on different clothes to see which one looked best. Her choice for a dress that night was a black silk dress that travelled to the floor even with high heels on and that came around her neck in a thin string. There was a cut in the dress on her left going up to her knee. She was wearing silk black matching high heels and with that was a small matching purse. She curled her long pink hair and to complete the look she wore a small black mask that only covered her eyes and her nose. To complete the mask was a black rose with a black feather behind it and the finishing touch was the glitter spread perfectly around the small accessory. Underneath her mask were her beautiful big green eyes with a touch of mascara and eye liner. Then to complete the face she wore red lipstick and layer of light red lip glass and a touch of pink blush.

Sakura looked stunning and she hopped that she would take everyone's breath away. By the time she was finished it was 9 PM. Of course Kakashi being Kakashi was late. Sakura was not upset and the reaction got from Kakashi was defiantly worth the wait.

There was a knock on the door as Sakura was pacing up and down because her sensei was once again late. She hurried to the door and opened it. She stepped outside without greeting her sensei and locked the door behind her. When Sakura looked at Kakashi she almost laughed. His eyes were big and she could tell that his mouth had dropped. She smiled at his expression and purposefully asked, "How do I look?"

"Don't ask stupid question Sakura. You look … beautiful." It took a while for him to answer. It took him awhile to get back to reality. Sakura blushed slightly but you would not be able to tell because of her make-up. Sakura and Kakashi walked to the masquerade ball in silence. And it really was a marvellous sight. There was a pathway lit by red and purple lights and surrounded by beautiful white roses, but because of the lights, the roses looked purple and red. Red and purple light circled the large building along with white roses and a pathway of white marble. White material went from light to light falling into a semi-circle. The grass was bright green and the flowers were fresh and let off a divine smell. Inside; the floor was white marble covered by a layer of clear glass. There was a beautiful red and purple chandelier hanging in the middle of the roof when the ceiling was at its highest and white material (like the one outside) was connected to the chandelier and travelled across the roof to the small lanterns on the walls. It looked beautiful.

Sakura felt rather uncomfortable when she got inside, because every girl was wearing either white, red, or purple and she was wearing black. Only the guys were wearing black but with, white, red or purple ties. Although all of the girls gave her a dirty look and were talking behind her back, all of the guys were drooling over her.

But it seems that Sakura was not the only one who never got the memo. Sasuke was standing with Naruto, Neji, Lee, Hinata, Tenten, Ino and Sai. He was wearing a black tux with a black shirt; his top button loose, and no tie but a plain mask with silk covering it that only covered his eyes and his nose. He was lounging against a wall with his hands in his pockets.'Oh Sasuke. You look more gorgeous than ever.' Sakura thought getting Goosebumps. He really did look gorgeous and Sakura felt like she was falling for him all over again. But this time she would fall for him literally like as in physically. She felt that any minute she was going to trip over her own dress and land on her face right in front of him just embarrassing herself. And Sakura did NOT want to do that tonight.

The music started playing as soon as Lady Tsunade walked into the ball room in a white silk dress that travelled to the floor, and a mask that cover her eyes, her nose and her top lip. Her hair was also tied in a high pony. Lady Tsunade really looked stunning. Sakura felt that she would never be able to compare to Lady Tsunade, Ino, Tenten or … Hinata. Hinata was wearing a silk purple dress that travelled to the floor as Sakura's did and that came around her neck as Sakura's did. Hinata's hair was loose and it had grown to Sakura's length too. Hinata looked the most stunning out of every girl there and she even forgot to wear a mask.

Ino grabbed Sai to dance, and Naruto asked Hinata to dance. Neji and Tenten started to dance and Kakashi went to speak to Lady Tsunade. Lee came to ask Sakura to dance."Oh heck." Thought Sakura as he asked her to dance. "Sure Lee. Why not?" She said taking hold of his arm. They started waltzing and Lee kept on messing up the dance moves or stepping on Sakura's feet.

When the dance ended Sakura was relieved. She sat down by one of the many large tables just to be pulled up and away by Naruto. "Naruto! Where are you taking me?" Sakura asked confused.

Naruto had actually taken her to Sasuke. "Now dance you two!" Naruto said pushing Sakura into Sasuke's arms. Both Sakura and Sasuke never said anything, but as soon as she was in his arms a tango song came on and they both blushed. They were in the middle of the ball room and just started to dance. They danced in silence as the song progressed until Sakura started, "Sorry about Naruto. One would think that they are used to him by now."

"Hn."

"You are really good at the tango Sasuke."

"Thank you. I have to say the same for you."

Sakura turned her face to hide the light blush. "I saw you dancing with Lee."

"Oh … yeah."

"He's not the best."

"He's not good at all."

Sakura looked up into Sasuke's eyes as he chuckled. Their eyes locked as they got lost in the dance and in the music. Sakura's dress was backless and the feeling of Sasuke's warm hands on her bare skin made her light headed. She got butterflies and she was melting into pleasure.

The song ended and Sakura was not relieved at all. In Sasuke's arms was where she was meant to be. Nowhere else. Just in his arms. That was where she belonged.

They walked out to the balcony leaving the ball room full of music and dancing.

"You don't usually go to these things do you?" Sakura asked.

"Not really."

"Yeah. Me neither. Why did you come them?"

"Naruto forced me too."

"Ah yes. That's just like him. So you came with him and Hinata?"

"Pretty much. Who did you come with?"

"Kakashi. He was my escort."

"Hn."

After they stood outside for a while they went back inside and continued with the ball. Sakura could not stop thinking about the dance with Sasuke and He could not stop thinking about her."Sakura looks beautiful. I don't care if I'm not supposed to care anymore! She looks gorgeous." Sasuke thought to himself as he looked at her across the room laughing at one of Naruto's joke.

The night came to an end and Sasuke walked to Sakura. Kakashi got to her first though. "Are you ready to go?" He asked her.

"Yeah."

"Don't worry Kakashi. I'll take her home." Sakura was stunned to hear that it was actually Sasuke's voice that said that.

"Are you sure Sasuke?"

Sasuke nodded and looked at speechless Sakura. "Are you OK with this Sakura?"

Sakura nodded unable to speak.

They started walking to her house and they spent the whole time in silence until they got to her house.

"I had a great time tonight Sasuke. Thank you."

"You're welcome." Sasuke smiled at her sweetly. Sakura's legs gave in."Not again!" Sakura thought, but once again she was in Sasuke's arms. "I'm starting to think that you need to get your legs checked out. This is probably the fifth time I've caught you." Sakura turned her head to hide her blush, but as soon as she looked back, Sasuke's warm lips were pressed up against hers.

Sakura felt like she was in heaven. She was kissing Sasuke and this time it was no accident. This time it was for real. This time it was on purpose. But who cares if it was accidental of purposeful? SHE WAS KISSING SASUKE!

But all good things had to come to an end and Sasuke pulled away. He took her inside and laid Sakura gently on her bed. Sasuke was about to close the door behind him when he stopped and said, "Oh, Sakura, you really looked beautiful tonight." He closed the door behind himself and left Sakura in her room speechless. Sasuke smiled and left the quiet house while closing the front door behind him.

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