Hello Lovelies,

Anyone miss me. Haha. Sorry for the late update, I have been distracted so much lately its not even funny…errr well it is.

Well as promised here is a revision for Chapter 4 of Fatal Attractions. Tada!

Let me reiterate that in this new version Sasuke and Sakura are 13 years old, so for those who like to imagine school age then that puts them somewhere around middle school. As much as I wanted to keep them adorable primary school kids, I think this age better fits with the later plot of the story.

Also before I forget chapter 3 with the Q&A plot is an extra. There are not many details when I looked back are really important to the plot. So you can regard or disregard that. Totally up to you.

I hope you guys enjoy this chapter and thanks so much for the reviews, you guys are really sweet and no joke they really help, like seriously they do. Thank you!

A/N: Don't forget that after reading please review. You don't have to but I kid you not they are really helpful, and encouraging. Thank you!

It may start off slow but just keep with it, I promise action WILL follow!

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto (I do have a video game so that's good enough :D )

It was many and many a year ago,
In a kingdom by the sea,
That a maiden there lived whom you may know
By the name of ANNABEL LEE;-
And this maiden she lived with no other thought
Than to love and be loved by me.
She was a child and I was a child,
In this kingdom by the sea,
But we loved with a love that was more than love-
I and my Annabel Lee-
With a love that the winged seraphs of heaven
Coveted her and me...

-Edgar Allen Poe

Fatal Attractions

Chapter 3

Sasuke paced around nervously in his living room as he awaited Sakura's arrival. Today was the day that they would officially begin working on their project, or in his mind, today was the day for opportunity. As the minutes of the clock ticked, his anxiety was grew. Would Saukra be able to find his dwelling place? What if she made a wrong turn and got lost? What if she was kidnapped? The thirteen year old boy picked at his fingers growing worried. Lately it seemed that the more he was away from his pink haired classmate the more fidgety he had become. One might say that Sasuke was over thinking things, just being paranoid, but he wasn't used to feeling loved by someone other than his family, so when it was absent he felt the need to replenish it.

' hmm looks like our little angel had second thoughts 'it laughed

"No she's just a little late that's all. Sakura wouldn't forget me" he grumbled as he picked at the skin of his thumb. His onyx eyes constantly looked between the foyer and the ornate clock that sat on top of the fireplace mantle. It was already 2, and Sakura still had not arrived yet.

"Whats taking her so long?" he said pacing around his living room

'Maybe Neji-kun decided to whisk her away'

"be quiet, you don't know what you are talking about, Sakura knows we have a project to work on" he growled, looking outside hoping that she would arrive through the gates any time now.

'Are you getting mad Sasuke-kun? Why wait here when you can always go get what you want?' it chuckled as it snuggled deeper into his mind. The being smirked as it felt the new sudden rush of emotions flow through the young boys veins. Desire. Anger. Jealousy. Greed. They all felt delicious building up inside.

'Its not real, you're just a part of my imagination, you're not real' Sasuke chanted as he tugged tightly on his hair, hoping that it would make it stop. It was almost as if the more he pulled, the closer he was with coming back to reality.

The being smirked at his attempts to shut him out, 'I'm not real huh?' it laughed stroking the inner walls of sasukes mind and its dwelling place. It could feel the shivers travel up and down Sasuke's body and a big smirk was set on its face' Did you feel that Sasuke-kun? I'm very real and I'm always going to stay here until you-"

"LEAVE ME ALONE!" He yelled grabbing the nearby crystal table piece and hurling it at the opposite wall shattering it into 1000 pieces. He breathed heavily, and his hands clenched into fist. What was wrong with him?

'that's it, doesn't that anger feel just so good Sasuke-kun?'

"SHUT U—" Sasuke was about to topple over a nearby vase when a hand latched onto his wrist rather tightly,

"That's enough Sasuke" a calm level headed but stern voice said. Sasuke glared with ruby red eyes at the intruded who dared disrupt his episode, "Kaka—" he growled but halted all movements when he heard a small gasp in the background.

"S-sakura?" he stuttered and took a step forward, but the pink haired girl moved defensibly behind Kakashi, hiding her presence from him. Sasuke's once ruby red eyes faded back into their onyx shade and his breathing became short. This was bad,the fear etched onto her face was heart breaking, so he did the only reasonable thing he could do…take off.

'Sakura please don't leave me'

The grey haired mentor sighed as he watched Sasuke run off into the remote corner of his home. He motioned Sakura up from behind him to the black leather couch in the room and unfolded a fine handkerchief from his suit and gave it to her , "I'm sorry Ms. Haruno that you had to witness that, Sasuke was just worried that something might have happened to you" He said softly so as to not worry her even more.

"Hatake-san is Sasuke…is he going to be alright?" she asked softly

"Call me Kakashi, Ms. Haruno and yes he's going to be fine. Sasuke patience has never been one of his best qualities. Now if you excuse me I'm going to check our guest of honor." He said walking up the grand winding staircase before turning back to her, "Feel free to make yourself at home." And as quick as he arrived Kakashi Hatake quickly vanished.

Sakura let out a breath of air that she forgot she had been holding and prayed that by doing this she wasn't biting off more than she could manage.

UCHIHA RESIDENCE: Sasuke Room 2:30 PM

"Sasuke" the raven haired boy snapped out of his thoughts and turned his attention from his window and toward the voice.

"Save it Kakashi, I know what I did wrong." Sasuke growled as he punched the wall of his bedroom, "How could I be so stupid!"

"You had a small outburst, it's no big deal" Kakashi said with a pat on the shoulder, "everyone has their off days."

The raven haired boy shrugged Kakashi off and pulled his knees close to his chest. He emotions were like that of a lightswitch, and it maddened him. Sasuke was embarresed that he let his anger get the best of him, he was horrified that Sakura had to see that side of him and he was stressed because now he was sure that he had pushed the only person who he loved and loved him back ,away. He buried his head in them, "How is she?" Sasuke questioned softly

" A little shaken up but nothing too bad" Kakashi said going through a equisite medical cabinet,"Ah hah here you are" Kakashi pulled out a silver container .The old man knew very well that that for a while now Sasuke emotions tended to sometimes get out of hand, which is why it made it a bit difficult for him to bond with others in class.

"It seems like your little friend is kicking up again eh, Sasuke?" the grey haired man joked trying to lighten the mood as he gave a small white tablet and a glass of water to the young boy. After a couple of moments he checked to make sure the pill was gone, "Feels better ne?"

The young boy nodded and as soon as Kakashi turned around to place his medicine in its respectable place Sasuke spit out the small tablet and quickly threw it behind the potted plant in the corner of the room. Although the medicine was for the better Sasuke hated that stuff. It always made everything seem restricted, and it was almost as if there was a barrier placed in front of him. He wouldn't have it while Sakura was here. If that meant he had to hold back the little voice in his head by himself, then so be it, besides the Sasuke that wasn't on meds was the one who she liked anyway.

Sasuke made his way back down stairs to apologize as well as gage her reactions toward him, but as he reached the living room he came to see that the pink haired girl was quietly reading a nearby magazine. He noticed how her bright pink hair stuck out in contrast with the black leather of the sofa. Oddly enough It seemed to bring a strange life into the bleak room.

From the corner of his eye Kakashi Hatake watched the young boy as he slowly approached the pink haired girl, anticipating his next move. It was obvious by the look in his his onyx eyes that Sasuke was in awe, and how could he blame him. Even doing something as simple as reading a magazine didn't fail in making her resemble a beautiful porcelin doll. He now understood the young masters fascination with the girl. Sakura was indeed something so pure and delicate that he knew Sasuke wished he could put her in a glass case so only he could selfishly look at.

"no one will take her away" the being stated, very pleased now that Sakura had arrived in their home.

"Are you feeling better Sasuke-kun?" Sakura asked carefully catching him off track as she finally noticed his presence. Kakashi noticed how the pink haired girl tried to keep eye contact with the young master, but he could still catch her vibrant green eyes analyzing her classmate's every move. He gave the boy a soft smile and pat his shoulder in reassurance, "he's just fine Sakura-chan, how about you guys explore the manor and relax bit before working on anything."

"uh m-maybe we sh—" Kakashi didn't miss the slight tremble in her voice when she spoke. He had expected this, although Sakura was trying to keep a string front it was clear that she was still afraid.

"Mhm" nodded Sasuke interrupting the pink haired girl as he grabbed a hold of her hand and tugged her out of the room. The grey haired man suddenly doubted his decision to not intervene, but nonetheless just hoped that he made the right decision.

Sakura's eyes widened at how vast everything in Sasuke's house was. Everything from the floor to the ceiling was although a bit bland in color choice was decorated to the highest caliber in lavish tapistries or expensive art pieces. While waiting in the living room she noted how smooth and sleek everything was and immediately she thought that it resembled something she had saw in a magazine catalog. There were 3 ebony side tables that lined the dark walls and the sofa. Everything from the photos on the walls and tables to the decorations that were placed around room were very modern, and for a minute she almost wondered if she was in a waiting room rather than a home.

"Ah Sakura, can you wait here a moment I'll be right back" Sasuke said with a scratch of his head.

"N-no it's fine" and Sakura almost smacked herself. Even though Sasuke seemed calm and aloof the pink haired girl didn't want to take any chances. It was only an hour that she's been here and she had managed to see the real reason why Sasuke was so alone. His eyes stared at her and a her heart beat quickly when she noticed the slight frown mar his face as he left her alone in the hallway to wait for his return.

Her attention went right back to small expensive taste of his home, and she wondered just what exactly his parents did for a living. Of course she had heard many rumors that the Uchiha's were a powerful player in Konoha's medical industry and police force, but there were also other things, much darker things. One of the things that scared her was that Sakura had also had heard that the Uchiha Clan were a power-hungry corrupt family that ran one of the notorious crime syndicates in the city. Honestly she didn't know what to beielve, she could only make judgements based on her observation. She let her feet roam on their own and it wasn't long before she found herself outside where her breath was taken away.

The vast garden she stood in was one of the most beautiful things that she had ever seen. Red and white roses dotted perfect hedges. Trees lined edged patcways that seemed to go on for forever. From the small sand gardens to the pagoda inspired gazebo overlooking a decent pond as well as other landscaped fixtures it was clear that there was a distinct oriental theme to the garden which Sakura thought made it all the more beautiful. Compared to the cold interior of the home it was hard to beielve that something this beautiful and vibrant existed on the same property.

"You must be Sakura-chan!" A playful voice called out as a body collided with hers making Sakura fall faint from fright.

"Oh my gosh is she okay?"

Sakura slowly regained consciousness and could hear the numeruous voices swimming around her. As she came too they became less muffled and more understandable.

"Haruna you need to be more careful" a lower more monotone voice chided.

"I didn't mean too"

"Look she's waking up" the other girl whispered excitedly, "Ne Sakura chan are you okay?" she heard her say as she could feel her shaking her shoulder. The pink haired girl opened her eyes to see two people, a boy and a girl stare at her inquisitively.

"How do you know my name?" was all that she could ask. The brown haired girl laughed, "Well Sasu-chan always talks about you, so I just assumed." She laughed. The girl who Sakura assumed was Haruna was very pretty. Her brown hair rolled off in soft waves and her eyes were a striking amber color. Based on observation she could only assume that she was about a few years older than her. She did seem to fit the profile of a high school student.

She then turned her green eyes and observed the male standing next to Haruna. He oddly resembled an older more tired looking Sasuke, but as far as she knew Sasuke was an only child. The times that she and the raven haired boy did talk he never mentioned having any siblings and now she wondered why Sasuke would lie.

'Sasuke' she felt a bit guilty leaving her classmate so suddenly but before she could do anything the older boy stepped forward.

"My name is Itachi and this is Haruna" the boy smiled at her as he pulled Haruna away to give sakura some breathing room, "I'm Sasuke older brother and I'm sorry that you were tackled like that."

Haruna pouted to which the pink haired girl giggled. If this was indeed Sasuke's borther then it was a complete 180 from what she thought his family would be like.

"Itachi I'm home!"

"Hello Kaasan"

The beautiful navy haired woman smiled before laying her eyes on Sakura a bit surprised, "oh" she smiled , "well hello there and who might you be?"

UCHIHA RESIDENCE 3:00 PM

If Mikoto Uchiha could name her one favorite pastime it would probably be spending time with her youngest son Sasuke. She loved how his little mind would come up with stories and facts that would entertain her to no end. Itachi, her eldest child, had a girlfriend, and claimed he was too old to be constantly be coddled by his mother, but Sasuke was still her little boy. However when Mikoto had caught word of a young girl befriending her Sasuke she was caught by surprise. Had Sasuke really stepped out of his comfort zone and befriended someone, or had it been the work that dark personality of his. She had become mindful and wary of her son's actions ever since their family discovered his little problem.

You see Sasuke tended to shy away from other people not because he wanted to but rather he was told to.

At first they were small issues, Mikoto could remember when Sasuke was a small child she would sometimes find her son reading to somebody when she or Itachi were not present, and that sometimes he would draw pictures and she would notice that many of them included another boy, one that very much resembled her son. Every time she'd ask who it was, Sasuke's reply would always be the same.

'Oh this is Sousuke kaasan" or 'Sousuke is my friend' he would say and then scamper off into another part of their home, to go, assumingly play with 'Sousuke'.

At first when her son started mentioning his new friend, she didn't pay any mind to it. When you are a child, the world is of but a huge mystery. A scary place that if you didn't look in the right place, or follow the right directions then it could and would swallow you whole. That was something that she could understand, but a while later that's when she noticed things were starting to change.

As Sasuke grew older and entered the academy that's when the behavior problems began. They were small problems at first that ranged from him not being quiet when he was supposed to or not wanting to talk to any of his classmates, but then things started escalating. Now it just wasn't him obeying simple classroom rules, but rather he started becoming aggressive and withdrawn. His classmates all of a sudden wanted to go switch desk, because they claimed that, "Sasuke's friend" scared them or that "Sousuke" pulled their hair, or shoved them. When he entered middle school that's when the other children began to avoid him. No matter how much Sasuke wanted to interact with others, it seemed that his little friend was strongly against it. Even when she would ask her son if he wanted to hang out with her dear friend Kushina's son, Sasuke would say that, "it didn't like outsiders"

There could be many reasons for his behavior, ranging from Itachi and his girlfriend, to Fugaku always being busy around the office, but frankly she blamed it on herself and constant doting on her little boy. However, another half of her wanted to believe that this "voice" was the result of a lack of social interaction with his peers and family. Whatever the reason, she was saddened that it had to fall on her son's shoulders like this.

As she walked in from the garage to the garden where she heard her son and his girlfriend, she was fairly surprised to see a young girl, especially one that seemed to match Sasuke's description.

"Why hello there and who might you be?" she asked peering at the green eyed girl who just as surprised as she. The Uchiha matriarch was amazed at how doll like the young girl looked. The shade of her pink hair was exotic, Mikoto had never seen anything like it, and her emerald green eyes mystified the woman. Those little orbs could be read like an open book just as they could observe through the most cloudiest of souls.

"My name is Sakura Haruno" the pink haired girl said shyly as she twiddled her thumbs nervously. Mikoto couldn't help but smile as the mere action reminded the woman of her son.

GURGLE GURGLE GURGLE

Her dark eyes moved to the brown haired girl who was laughing nervously and rubbing her stomach. Mikoto laughed, "how about we all go inside and I'll fix you all something to eat" she said motioning to the home. She took note of how the young girl blushed in embarrassment as her stomach grumbled too,

"I've heard many good things about you miss Haruno" Mikoto said putting down her purse .If this was the girl that Sasuke had been indeed talking about then maybe she would be the key to his recovery.

"Stupid mess" Sasuke grumbled throwing various papers and clothes all over the place as he frantically searched for his current object of interest.

' you can't keep our little princess waiting dear Sasuke-kun' the voice purred doing its own part in helping search for the small giftwrapped box.

"shut up I—hn found you" he smirked as he picked up a navy blue box from the floor. It was about roughly the size of his palm and had a bright red bow ontop. To anyone else the small box looked quite lavish but it was what the box held inside that mattered. He remembered back to one of days that he followed Sakura. As he quietly took note her likes and habits he remembered when she stopped in front of a grand storefront window because something had caught her eye. Upon closer observation he saw how her green eyes lingered at an equisite hair pin that sat in the store window. He also recalled the utter disappointment that flashed through her emerald eyes when the store owner shooed her away because she didn't have enough money.

He was angry at the owners ill manner toward his angel but nonetheless bought the clip because he wanted to see her light up in excitement upon opening her gift. Sasuke allowed a for a smirk to grace his face, Neji Hyuuga or anyone of his other classmates had nothing on this.

"Sakura I have something fo—" he stopped when he saw that the pink haired girl he had left here momentarily was nowhere to be found.

"Sakura?" he called down the hallway, but received no answer. He went back to the living room, checked the foyer, opened closets and searched high and low for the girl but it was as if she had never stepped in his home. Anxiety took over his body as he clutched the grey striped pillow on the couch, What if she left because she found out the truth? It seemed likely but that didn't seem like the gentle soul he came to know.

"SAKURA?" he called again hoping to receive an answer, "Sakura!" but still everything was as quiet as it was supposed to be.

'No' he thought, 'I have to find her, she has to be here'

'hehe. It seems like our little princess likes hide and seek Sasuke-kun'

The voice whispered softly to him, and although it pushed his anxiety, he couldn't help but chuckle at its demented humor. The idea that maybe Sakura was playing hide and seek with him seemed to make sense. A familiar tinkling of laughter caught the raven haired boy's attention and he shoved the small blue box inside his dark blue jeans and smirked upon immediately locating the source.

"Sakura" he mused, "Oh Sakura"

If it was game she wanted then it was a game she was going to get.

"Come out come out where ever you are"

With the beginning stages of insanity present it was clear that Sasuke would anything for her and only her.

"So Sakura-chan how do you know Sas—"

"Sakura-chan"

The pink haired girl along, with Haruna, Itachi and Mikot turned her attention to the kitchen door, but upon hearing the playful tone in the familiar voice she couldn't help but for shivers to travel up and down her spine as she detetected something more to the voice. It was if there was an almost sinister way that her name rolled off is tongue. Almost like Sasuke was tormenting her with penalties for leaving him and wandering off in his home.

"Otouto seems oddly happy today" Itachi questioned with a raised brow to which Haruna nodded in response.

'Come on Haruno pull it together 'she thought as she began to feel queasy.

The white door slowly crept open and Sakura started to feel nauscious when Sasuke's eyes connected with hers. It could have been that she was extremely nervous and jumpy but she could have sworn that there was almost a red tint to his eyes, like that of the devil.

"Sa-ku-ra" he sang smirking clearly unware of the other people in the room. He pulled her into a bone crushing hug savoring her very being, "Shame shame you thought you would win against me" he said with a dark chuckle.

Confused and a bit frightened she struggled against the close proximity of the boy not knowing if this was the quiet spineless boy or the angry one she had encounter earlier.

"Sasu-chan"

Sakura could feel his grip tighten on her as he pulled away from the one-sided embrace and peered up at the other voice. He still had a firm grasp on her hand, almost as if he let go she would vanish into thin air. She watched as Sasuke eyes trailed his mother when the older woman slowly reached for something in her fancy purse.

"Itachi would you kindly bring your brother to the living room" she said calmly but as soon as Itachi came closer Sasuke brought Sakura to him not willing to let go.

"Come on Otouto" said Itachi. Sakura could feel the tight squeeze on her hand it was obvious to her that Sasuke knew very well what it was that his mother wanted to give him and it seemed that he wasn't going to have it.

"Its okay Sasuke I'll still be here" Sakura said gently pushing him away. She surprised herself at her sudden courage but it was short lived when she witnessed the betrayal and hurt that flashed through Sasuke's eyes.

Why did she all of a sudden feel guilty about pushing him away?

Sasuke stared at the ground wide-eyed, how could Sakura give up that easily, why didn't she understand that he was merely playing her game. He was hurt that she was so quick to give him away and not defend him.

'She will learn in time' the voice cooed.

"You didn't take your medicine did you Otouto?" Itachi questioned looking at him straight in the eye.

"Let's get you fixed up Sasu-chan" his mother smiled and Sasuk knew very well what it was that his mother wanted to fix and he wasn't going to have it. If that meant he was going to have to put up a fight then so be it, he wasn't going to be a zombie just to seem normal in front of Sakura. He wanted her to like him the way he was claw, scratch and fight if it meant he didn't have to go back to that world.

'run you foolish boy' the voice hissed but before Sasuke could make it anywhere he was stopped shortly only to be grasped tightly and pulled into well defined chest.

"Gotcha" Sasuke turned and glared at the grey haired man who only smiled in return, "Now let's make sure you take your medicine for real this time ne, Sasuke-kun?"

That's all he remembered before everything became fuzzy and dull.

UCHIHA RESIDENCE: A COUPLE HOURS LATER

"Whats your favorite color Sasuke-kun?" Sakura Haruno asked her partner who sat adjacent to her.

"Blue"

Over the course of the project Sakura Haruno found many interesting things about her partner Sasuke Uchiha. She wasn't going to lie, his earlier outburst, scared her. The way his eyes seemed to be tinted a beautiful blood red, reminded her of a predator about to hunt its prey. She picked up that Sasuke had a somewhat creepy fascination with her. It frightened her but she passed it off that he was just a lonely kid who just wanted the recognition of his peers and the people around him. By learning more about him allowed her to relate.

Sakura remembered a time when growing up she too had that problem, she was always bullied by other kids in her old school because her forehead was too big, or her eyes were bright and buggy. She knew how it felt to be called names. In a sense Sasuke in her were a lot alike, and she hoped that by gathering what she learned she would find a way for him to interact with the rest of his classmates.

"What is your favorite food Sakura-chan?"

But after the stunt in the kitchen she truly wondered how damaged the boy really was, and truly wondered if he was able to get better. While Mikoto and Itachi dealt with Sasuke, Haruna had explained to her Sasuke's problem. After much debate she sort of understood his actions. His lack of socialization and acceptance had caused him to cherish things in an almost obsession fashion. In a weird creepy way he was only trying to keep her because he was afraid that she was just a figment of his imagination.

'I could have been trapped here forever' she shuddered at the thought wondering how he would have reacted when she told him it was time to leave.

Because of the meds that his mother had given him now Sasuke's mood was drastically different. He was calm and seemed a bit dazed, but Sakura knew that he was still a fragile boy.

"Sakura-chan?" she snapped out of her thought not paying attention to the question he asked. She noticed the worried look on his face, "I'm sorry for spacing out like that, what was the question Sasuke-kun?"

"What is your lifelong dream?"

She thought for a moment," To become a doctor." She could tell that her answer immediately brought him into a content state.

"Why who is this beautiful young lady Sasuke?" a deep voice boomed. Mikoto laughed from the sofa as she put down her magazine. Her husband's antics never seemed to get old.

"Otousan you're embarrassing me" the young boy groaned, which caused the Uchiha patriarch to merely laugh. Sakura smiled once again astonished at how friendly Sasuke's family was, just where he got his antisocialness mystified her.

"Honey this is Sakura Haruno, she is Sasuke's friend" Mikoto said as she looped her slender arm lovingly through her husband's.

"Ah the friend, well Ms. Haruno welcome to our home. I hope that we get to see more of your presence around here." Fugaku gestured pulling his wife closer and walking out of the room.

'yea uh how about not' she thought, after what happened today it was going to be a long while until she came back here. Sasuke grabbed hold of Sakura's small hand and squeezed it gently and Sakura smiled hesitantly as she offered a gentile squeeze back.

To tell the truth the pink haired girl didn't know what she was going to do.

Mikoto Uchiha, was extremely pleased that she finally got to meet the famous Sakura Haruno that her son had been nonstop been talking about. After his outburst earlier, everything seemed to be normal, and that made her glad.

"I haven't seen him this happy in a while, oh Fugaku I think the gods have answered my prayers." The older woman cried as she happily grabbed two bowls from the cabinet and proceeded to scoop loads of fruits and sweets for her son and his beautiful new friend.

"Hn" Fugaku Uchiha smirked as he could hear the sound of laughter traveling through the home. Kakashi and his wife informed him of what happened earlier but everything seemed in order. His wife was happy, his son was happy, and if his family was happy then so was he.

Fugaku certainly had no doubt that Sakura Haruno was a angel sent from above to bring happiness to the unfortunate down below.

So with the revisions I took many of you guys suggestions into favor, like I think a couple of you asked to describe more of what was going on than just actions and a lot of you asked for longer chapters. So I did that and I hope you guys like it.

I really thank you guys who have messaged me and encouraged me to keep writing. I haven't given up just doing some revisions. Which by the way be sure to have a look out for future chapters ! I think I can officially say that documents will probably get uploaded a lot faster just because I've been getting pretty good writing spells lately.

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