Notes:
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Here you go, enjoy!
CHAPTER FOUR
Graduation means something.
: The gate of Haruno Residence:
"Thanks, Sasuke." I told him. My eyes were swelling earlier but thank God for imparting humans the knowledge to create concealers. "It is a really memorable night. I'll never forget this. "
I'm about to cry again but Sasuke held my chin. "Don't cry, princess. I'm glad that I made your night feel wonderful." He was wiping my eyes with his hands. Oh, how heavenly his touch feels.
He walked me to the door. We knocked and when my parents went out to check us, he bade goodbye.
"But won't you stay for some snacks?" My dad offered. "A drink, perhaps?"
Sasuke smiled. "That's a really fantastic offer, Mr. Haruno but I'll pass for now. I should be home by now. You know my dad."
"Oh." Dad remarked. "Then take care. Don't drive too fast, okay?"
"Thank you sir. I will."
He walked to where I am and kissed my hand… in front of my parents.I swear I wished I would dissolve that very moment.
"It was a wonderful night for my part as well, Sakura. I really thank you. Good night." He said then he went to his car and drove off.
What he did rendered us speechless. And jaw-dropped.
: Inside the house (when all had recovered from what Sasuke did):
"Poor Sasuke," Dad opened when mom made me eat the cup cakes she baked earlier. "Fugaku never tried praising him or even giving him any attention."
"What do you mean, Dad?" I asked him curiously. Why does he seem to know a lot about Mr. Uchiha?
"You see, Sweetie. Dad and Mr. Uchiha were former classmates." Mom inquired me while pouring the tea. So that's the reason.
"When we last met, all he ever speaks about is work, work and work. He barely mentions his children." Dad looked so sad. Children? Oh yes, he has an elder brother. Hinata told me when we were juniors.
I sighed. I remembered what Sasuke opened up to me a while ago. He's forcing all those smiles we see him give to other people yet he's just expressing his depression when he's silent. Now I understand. If I knew this earlier, I would've approached him.
The phone rang and Mom got up to answer it.
"Hello? Oh Hinata! Sakura?"
Oh my gosh! I haven't told them yet! Maybe they're wondering why I didn't attend the party. I turned my wheels as fast as I could towards mom to get the receiver. I swear I saw her fall but I didn't mean to do that!
"S-sweetie? What's wrong?" Mom asked. Anger was present in her tone.
"Ooops! Sorry mom." I apologized, panicking. I heard Hinata shouting on the other side. "I had something important to tell Hinata!"
I went to my room quickly. I heard dad say, "Is it that important? I never saw her knocked you out. It must be Mr. Panty-dropper."
: Sakura's Room :
"WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU, YOU HAG?" Ino joined the conference. Thank God, we had a three-party conference talk.
"Calm down, besties! I know I have a lot to explain." I said trying to sound collected.
"You really do have a lot to explain, Sakura. You had us worried." It was Hinata this time. At least she's calmer than Ino. This is one of the days where I thank God for her personality.
"We already negotiated with the organizers to crown you and Sasuke as the couple of the night, but alas! YOU DIDN'T SHOW UP!" Ino said, trying to make me feel bad.
"Okay, will you guys please listen first?"
Silence.
Then I started telling them what happened.
Soon, screams and shouts can be heard.
"OH MY GOSH!" Ino exclaimed. She was laughing so hard like a retard. "You dirty hag! You scored this time!"
"S-scored? I believe that's not the appropriate term—"
"You're still a virgin, right Sakura?"
I was shocked with what Hinata asked. To think it was more like Ino to ask these things! "My goodness, Hinata! Don't you trust your best friend?"
"I-I was just checking." Hinata shyly replied.
That conversation lasted until one o'clock in the morning. Those witches wanted to hear more but I told them we still have a graduation to attend later.
I didn't go to sleep right away. I kept on reminiscing about all the things that had happened during my moment with Sasuke. I can't believe something like that will happen after all those years of dreaming about him. Good things certainly come to those who wait. I just hope things will be all right from now on.
: School Lobby :
"Sasuke Uchiha, First Honorable Mention." The Principal announced. I watched toga-wearing-but-still-hot-looking Sasuke march. I looked to where his family should sit and I saw a woman. So this must be his nanny,I told myself.
"Sasuke Uchiha also receives the Best in History award, best in English award and Best in Art award." The Principal added.
With all those awards, why can't Mr. Uchiha be proud of him? Now, I long for the day where he will realize Sasuke's efforts.
The graduation ended. I received so many congratulations from my mentors, friends, schoolmates and family members but I want to receive one from you-know-who (not Voldemort, mind you).
I saw him being cornered by a huge crowd. I sighed and suddenly, my fears became alive again. I should've known not to expect much from a guy so high like him. I turned around and made my way to the school gate to see my parents. But someone called me from behind.
It was him.
"Hey! Sakura!" he turned to the crowd and said 'thank you' then he went towards me.
He maneuvered my wheelchair towards the back part of our school, which is now deserted. He kneeled to be in level with me.
"Congratulations, princess." He said as he smiled. That smile makes my knees turn to jelly and I get a cloud nine feeling every time he calls me 'princess.'
"Oh, thank you!" I said, thinking of more words to respond. "Umm, congratulations too! You're so amazing, so many awards! A big congratulations for that matter."
I smiled but then he did something…
He kissed me…
OH MY GOSH, HE KISSED ME ON THE LIPS!
I started breathing for air after he removed his lips from mine. It was a very sweet kiss. It really tasted sweet, no kidding. Maybe he ate some cake or anything but, I don't care. His lips were so soft I swear I tasted heaven.
But his kisses made me speechless and shocked too. He noticed this and started cuddling my face.
I felt something different when he cuddled me. A feeling I couldn't describe.
"We'll see each other again, okay?" he smiled.
I nodded, still shocked with all the recent happenings.
He kissed me in the forehead then maneuvered my wheelchair away from that place.
: The next day, Sakura's house :
I can't relax that morning as I eat my cereal. My mom seemed to notice this and asked me what's wrong. I just shook my head and replied "Nothing, Mom."
I went to my room and thought about the things that I've been thinking last night.
Is it accidental?
Maybe no. Duh, he's not intoxicated with liquor for it to be accidental.
What if it's just nothing to him?
I don't think so. For a guy who's had only two girlfriends, that's impossible.
What if he just pities me?
But when I thought of his cuddles and the sensation I've felt when our lips touched, I made up my mind. I'm going to call him to confirm everything. After all, he kissed me. And I'm a girl. I have every right to question him even if it felt good.
I dialed the number I've been keeping for so long in our phonebook (I didn't have the guts to call him before!).
It didn't take too long for someone to answer the phone. The voice on the other line sounded sweet and very feminine.
"Good morning, Uchiha residence. May I help you?"
"Umm, good morning." I can't think of the right word to say. I'm still shy about everything. "Can I speak to Sasuke, please?"
"Huh? Pardon, miss?" she sounded confused.
"C-can I talk to Mr. Sasuke Uchiha?" I repeated clearly though a bit stuttering this time.
"Are you one of his friends, Miss?" the woman asked curiously.
"Yes, why?" Well, after he kissed me, I guess I can assume we're friends.
"Then why aren't you informed?" she sounded puzzled and it didn't feel good.
"Informed of what?" I asked nervously. "Could you tell it to me straight, please?"
"Well Master Sasuke left for Sunagakure last night. I thought he informed all of his friends about this."
I almost dropped the receiver after hearing what she had just said. Tears fell from my eyes instantly. I can hear her calling my attention from the other line. "Oh, s-sorry. Thanks for informing. Goodbye." And I hang the receiver and went to my room as quickly as I could.
What was that kiss for, then? A goodbye gift? Tears from my eyes were unstoppable. I just couldn't get him. I thought everything will be all right but then he left me.
I closed my eyes as I feel all my energy draining up. Graduation means Goodbye, Sakura.
The End
Whew! Please tell me what you think guys! I plan writing a sequel for this though. I mean, Sakura going to college. There's going to be a whole lot more of twists and exciting characters as well! Hmm, do I smell an appearance of an I.U. and N.U.? I need your reviews to keep me going! Thanks!
