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Chapter 3: Learning how to act

I'm gonna die! I'm gonna die! I am sooo gonna die!!

"OPEN THIS DOOR RIGHT NOW!!"

Oh shit!

I pushed my desk in front of the door as the banging from the other side continued. I quickly opened my window and grabbed on the branch of the Sakura tree that my mother and I planted when I was four.

I swung onto the branch and slowly climbed down the blossomless tree. I tried to bear the pain as I quickened my pace when I heard the wood of my door bust open.

I finally reached the ground and ran as fast as my bruised legs could take me, half away across my lawn, I looked back only to find my angered father looking out of the window and yelling for me to return home.

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"Sakura-chan?"

"Up for a sleepover?"

Naruto rolled his eyes and stepped aside to let me in. He poked his head out of the door to scan the premises before bolting it shut.

I flinched once he turned around to look at me with a very serious look on his face.

Crap. Here it comes…

"Sakura-chaaan!!" He dragged the last word as he scratched his head in frustration. "How long are you going to keep on doing this? Why can't you just turn him in and live your life peacefully!?"

I simply shook my head.

"It isn't as simple as you make it sound Naruto"

Honestly, I had thought about turning my dad over to the police...THOUSANDS of times, but I always back out at the last minute because even if he was in prison, he'll find a way to make my life hell-He's a mob boss for crying out loud!- and it'll be twice as bad as I'm experiencing now.

"What's so hard about it!? You dial 9-1-1, say the words CHILD ABUSE an-"

"Enough." He's gotta stop putting ideas in my head, I'll only cave that much faster.

"Bu-"

"Is Jiraya-san here?" I asked, hoping he'd just let the topic drop.

I walked down their narrow hallway and allowed myself to flop down on the comfy couch. I could hear Naruto let out a frustrated sigh…A thing he does when he TEMPORARILY puts of a topic.

He sits down next to me on the couch and adjusts his position to face me "The pervert is al-"

"Ohohohohohoho!"

Naruto and I immediately stood up and turned around to face the source of the familiar laughter.

"Jiraya-san!" I said happily, going around the couch to give him a hug. He of course, hugs me back.

"Sakura! I haven't seen you in two years; you are still single aren't you?" He asked, hugging me tighter. "Cause if you already have a boyfriend…I may have to break a few faces"

I laughed and pushed away from him, "I missed you too Jiraya-san"

I really did miss him…he and Naruto both. They're like my unofficial family, Jiraya totally owns the 'over-protective dad' role and I guess Naruto has the big brother section covered. These two are the main reason why I'm still standing on my own to this day.

Jiraya cups my face between his gigantic hands and narrows his eyes, the smile on his face quickly fading.

Lecture number two coming right up!

"Sakura…" He began with a warning tone

I could practically feel Narutos ego growing big.

"I...uhh…Fell down during P.E.?"

That has got to be the saddest excuse you've ever come up with

I don't see you coming up with anything better!

Jiraya slowly shook his head and let go of my face, causing me to stubble a few steps back.

"I could have him arrested you know, for doing that to you" He pointed at the bruise under my eye.

I shook my head and told him the same thing I told Naruto a few minutes ago

…It isn't that easy.

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I was brushing my hair inside the guestroom when three quick taps came from the door.

"Is it safe?" Narutos voice came from the door way

I know what you're thinking; Naruto doesn't seem like the type to knock at a door…especially the doors that are in his home.

Well, up until a few years ago he wasn't.

In fact, he used to barge into ANY room without really giving much care or thought to those in it.

What changed him you ask?

Simple.

He walked in on me-in my OWN room, might I add- while I was dressing up for school…Naruto didn't have a single bone in his body that wasn't broken after that incident.

Okay, that was a lie…BUT I did punch him in the face hard enough to break his nose.

"I'm decent" I reply, placing down my brush and turning around on the chair to face him.

"What brings you here?"

"Pervert wanted me to make sure if you're all set for the night." He said with a shrug, sitting down on the corner of the bed.

I raised an eyebrow and sat beside him.

"Alright Naruto, If you tell me the truth in the next ten seconds…I'll pretend that you didn't just lie to me"

"I didn't lie to you! Pervert really wanted to make sure that you were okay!"

"I don't buy it. You have five seconds left."

I watched in amusement as Naruto began fumbling with his words, in an attempt to form a proper sentence.

"Four…three…tw-"

"Okay! Fine! I lied!"

I gave him a triumphant smirk, then stuck my tongue out

"Tell me something I don't know" I said as a matter-of-factly, along with the roll of my eyes.

"You're better off without your ass of a father?"

And just like that, the light atmosphere between us dissolved.

I sighed and flopped on the bed

"You're never going to let this go are you?"

Just by looking at his dead serious face I can already tell what his answer is.

"Not until you give me a good enough reason to" he replied, flopping down beside me.

How many times do I have to repeat it!?

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath

"It is-"

"Isn't that easy! I know! I know! You've been telling me that since the dawn of time! Give me another reason why I shouldn't turn that asshole in right this second!"

My eyes shot open when he had cut me off with that particular tone of voice.

I really don't like it when he uses that tone; it just means that he isn't in the mood for ANY jokes.

He sat up straight now, turning sideways so he was looking right at me. I held my hand towards him and he pulls me up to sit in the same position as him.

"How about the fact that it won't stop him from ordering his 'members' to hunt me down? Or the fact that it'll only anger him more? there's also the possibility of him talking his way out of actually getting arrested which will get me in deep shit for attempting to-and I quote-escape the faith that has been written by Kami since the day I was born!? You can stop me anytime cause I can go on and on!" Itook a deep breath and exhaled sharply

I felt Naruto place a hand on my shoulder, he looked at me with regret in his eyes

"I-I-I-Didn't really think of the possible flaws of the plan…" he said, biting his lower lip

I shook my head and gave him a small smile "Why doesn't that surprise me?"

Naruto smiled sheepishly and scratched the back of his head.

Naruto lecture 2.0 done!

Now to maintain the happy aura…

I took my time to try and think of a topic that might catch Narutos attention.

Let's see, something interesting and random…

Something that just happened…

Something that…Naruto wouldn't expect!

Uchiha Sasuke!

Bingo!!

"Neh, Naruto...wanna hear the latest news occurring in school?" I asked him, with an attempt of a smile plastered on my face. I began bouncing on my spot just for the heck of it.

Narutos mood seemed to have lighted up as he asked what my news was.

I mentally praised myself for my wonderful idea.

I motioned him to come closer then whispered the…news

"I hear that Uchiha Sasuke and Haruno Sakura are currently dating!"

"…BAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHA!!"

Oh dear Kami…I think I just lost my ability to hear properly

I cringed and immediately covered my ears as Naruto fell of the bed…still laughing like there's no tomorrow.

"Na-"

"AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!"

"N-"

"AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!"

Five Minutes Later

"AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!"

Why the hell doesn't he run out of air!?

I peered over the bed to find Naruto still clutching his stomach and tears running down his reddened face.

I'm starting to regret telling him about my 'deal' with Uchiha

"AHAHAHAHAHAHA!!"

Yep. I DEFINITELY regret telling him about it.

I sighed and grabbed my brush from the dresser and threw it right at Narutos face. He immediately cried out in pain and I gave a triumphant smirk.

The annoying laughter has finally stopped. Thank Kami.

"Are you done laughing your ass of now?" I sat back down on the bed and hugged the nearest pillow I could grab.

He sat up and looked at me, a goofy grin still plastered on his face.

I raised an eyebrow

"So?"

"aha…Aha…AHAHAHAHAAHAHA!!"

I let out a growl of frustration as Naruto began laughing his ass off again.

I whacked him with the pillow this time.

Hard.

"I swear if you start laughing at me again I'm going to make you wish a hippo ran over you"

His laughing slowly died down and he sat down beside me, wiping away the tears from his face.

"Aha...I'm sorry Sakura-chan, I couldn't help myself! I mean really! Teme, asking YOU to be his girl!? No offence, but I just don't see that happening"

I inwardly twitched once he began laughing again.

Where's that hippo?

I have a feeling that someone's going to die in a few minutes time.

What the hell does this boy mean that he doesn't see it happening!?

Don't get me wrong!

I still hate that chicken-haired bastard, but for Naruto to THINK that it's like close to-if not fully- impossible for him to actually notice me!?

You used to believe the exact same thing you know

But that's entirely different!

Do enlighten me as to how it's different oh great one.

It just is!

Now shut your trap so I can murder this boy!

"Naruto!"

I whacked him on the head.

"Ow!"

"Will you please shut up and listen to me!?"

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It took me two hours to tell Naruto the whole story.

Half an hour to calm him down about the whole 'Brie issue'

And fifteen minutes to convince him that I am do not love Uchiha Sasuke nor will I ever will.

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"Sakura"

"Holy crap!"

I immediately slammed my locker shut and spun around, only to come face to face with my supposed fake-boyfriend.

He smirked and moved back to give me some space "So you did take my advice." He said, crossing his arms.

I narrowed my eyes and raised my eyebrow.

What the hell is he talking about?

"Advice about what Uchiha-san?"

He pointed to my eyes

"I take it you're wearing contacts?"

My eyes widened as I touched my face.

Oh crap. Oh crap. Oh crap!

I knew I left something when I escaped!

My face reddened as his smirk grew larger.

"I-I-I…just forgot my glasses at home okay!? Stop acting so smug" I said, throwing him a glare as walked past him.

"Oh? That would explain your bruise then" He blocked my way once more, his face inching closer to mine.

My eyes shot open.

Damn him for being observant!

I jerked my head away and walked around him.

"Where do you think you're going?"

He held my arm, causing me to collide with his chest.

This guy has got to stop touching me.

"We made a deal Sakura; I did what you asked me to do, I expect you to do the same for me" I could feel is breath on my skin as he whispered those words.

Just kill me now.

I jerked my arm away and turned around to face him

"I am very much aware of our…agreement Uchi-"

"Sasuke."

"I beg your pardon?" I raised my eyebrows and shifted my weight to my right leg

I am very much aware what your first name is you arrogant fool!

"People who are in a relationship don't address each other on a last name basis Sa-ku-ra"

Did I already mention how much I hate this guy?

I closed my eyes and held back my temper.

Breath in and out, remember that hitting this boy will cause the female population to rip your head off.

It took me awhile but I was finally able to calm myself down. Opening my eyes, I threw him a glare.

"Sasuke, I am very much aware of my end of the deal and I plan on fulfilling it." I stopped, glancing at the students who were giving us confused looks as they passed by and Sasukes fan girls giving me warning glares.

Stupid bimbos, do they actually think I'm stealing him away from them?

He doesn't even belong to you, you whores.

Hearing Sasuke clear his throat, I turned my full attention back to him.

"I assume that there's a 'but' coming" he said, adjusting his backpack then crossing his arms.

"Huh? Oh yeah...um, anyways, I will play my role as we agreed yesterday, but my first period is Biology, the Lab is all the way across campus and I have to be there in less than three minutes. Unlike you…whos classroom is a few steps away" I pointed to the door where students who had Calculus for first period began entering

I began to slowly turn away from him "So if you'll excuse me…"

"Hn"

The last thing I saw him do was give a shrug before I began to walk.

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I looked at the faces of the students on my way to class and raised my eyebrow when I saw most of them throwing dirty and surprised glances at me.

Wait…something wrong here…when the hell did they start to actually notice at me?

I stopped walking and looked behind me to see if they were starting at someone else.

Nope, the people there are starting at me to.

What the hell!?

I turned to my right and my eyes immediately widened.

You have got to be kidding me.

There, standing right next to me was none other than the MVP himself.

"Uchi-" I cut myself of after remembering what he had told me awhile ago

"I mean, Sasuke…what the hell do you think you're doing!? Your classroom is that way!" I hissed pointing behind me for emphasis.

"Hn" He shrugged and walked ahead of me.

My eyes glared at his retreating figure

"What the hell is that supposed to mean!?"

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We arrived in class with a few seconds to spare.

He walked towards our professor, Kurenai; they spoke softly so I wasn't able to catch what they were talking about as I passed them to get to my seat at the back.

I looked out the window and suppressed a yawn.

Damn that Naruto. I barely slept because of his stupid idea!

Turning to the front to find the two raven haired people still talking, I raised my eyebrow when I realized that there were no heads blocking my view of them.

I sat up straight and blinked a few times just to make sure I wasn't hallucinating. Nope, I'm not. The seats in front of me are in fact vacant.

That's strange…that's like eight people gone…they couldn't all be absent, could they?

I looked to my left to find that every seat in that side of the classroom was filled with its respective student.

Something's up…

The two of them threw a glance at me

…and I don't like it one bit.

"Alright class! There'll be some changes regarding some of your classmates!" Kurenai-sensei said, clapping her hands to get everyones attention

It was silent at first…that is until the fan girls saw who was standing in front of the classroom next to our Sensei. Squeals of delight and exited whispers emerged.

"As you may have noticed, a number of chairs at the right side of the classroom are empty at the moment, yes?"

All heads turned to my side and I immediately shrunk in my seat.

Get to point damn it! I can't handle this much people staring at me!

"Well, due to some…" She trailed off, motioning her hand as if trying to find the right word to use.

"…important circumstances, they have switched places with students from different classes. Namely, Uchiha Sasuke…" he gave a nod earning a dreamy sigh from the deranged fan girls.

"…Hyuuga Neji…"

Say what!?

My head shot up and-as if on cue- the male Hyuuga walked in, standing next to Sasuke.

More fan girl-ish came from the class.

"…Nara Shikamaru, Yamanaka Ino, Hyuuga Hinata, Tenten and Uzumaki Naruto"

One by one, the people with the mentioned names slowly walked into the classroom.

WHAT!?

What the hell are the members of the IN crowd doing in this class!?

Granted, I do feel better knowing that Naruto is going to be here but still!! What in Kamis name is going on!?

Almost everyone began murmuring when they realized that the entire IN crowd was going to be in the same class at them, while others wolf whistled and squealed in delight.

I have never felt so lost in my entire life.

"Alright guys, settle down! We still have a discussion to do, so will the new comers kindly take a seat amongst the empty chairs at the left side of the classroom."

That, of course, gained me more stares.

Luckily for me, Naruto beat Sasuke in taking the seat beside me.

Ha! Take that you arrogant bastard!

Sasuke just shrugged and took the seat in front of me, the rest of the IN crowd followed suit and took the seat that they saw fit.

As class began, I leaned towards Naruto who seemed ready to collapse on the table.

"Pst! Naruto!"

"Who? Huh? …Wha…?" He jolted awake for a second or two, but after that went back to slowly lowering his head on the table.

Idiot.

"Oi!" I whispered, just loud enough for him to hear.

"Oh! Sorry, what?" His voice was freakishly loud, earning some stares from the students.

I looked in front to see if Kurenai-Sensei had noticed us, luckily she was still writing down on the board.

"Shhh!! Keep it down! Anyways…what're doing in this class? Aren't you supposed to be having Gym right now??"

Naruto pondered for a moment before giving me his reply "Beats me, Teme just came to me this morning and handed me my so called 'new schedule' for the year"

New schedule for the…year? What the hell is that bastard up to!?

"Ne, Naruto, lemme see the schedule he gave you"

He looked at me weirdly for a second, but heeded my request none the less.

I compared my schedule with his and almost fainted when I saw that we have EVERY SINGLE CLASS together.

Oh shit.

I love Naruto and all, but spending every single moment with him before, during and after school is just a bit too much.

My head hurts…

I returned the paper to him while massaging my temple.

"Sakura-chan, are you alright?" I heard Naruto ask in a worried tone.

I turned my head to him and gave a small smile "Just gimme a minute, I need time to absorb some things…"

"What things?" He whispered

"We have every single class together Naruto…how the hell did that happen?" I sat up straight and glanced at Kurenai-sensei, just to make sure that she hadn't noticed our talking.

"I thought you knew about it, Teme said it was part of 'the deal' you guys made yesterday" Naurto shrugged and gave a yawn "He gave the same copies to the rest of his gang to…" That said, Naruto leaned his head on his left hand and slowly went back to the dream world.

Holy crap, does this mean that…they're going to be in ALL my classes to!?

I snapped my gaze to the person responsible for my current nightmare

"Uchiha…" I hissed, ready to beat the living day lights out of him

I don't care if he did beg me! This is going way over board!

He looked over his shoulder and smirked, giving me a mock salute

I hate that man.

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"What the hell do you think you're doing!?" I hissed, as I approached his desk once Biology was over.

"Getting ready for my next class?" He stood up and looked at me as if I had gone insane

I glared "Don't give me that look! What the hell are you up to!? Why are you and your gang in my class?!"

"Geez, who knew someone like you, had a temper?" I heard a screech from the chair and looked for the source of the sound "Besides, it wasn't Sasukes idea anyway"

I stood up straight, following the source of the voice. I was taken aback to find Tenten, shaking her head and walking towards us.

"It was mine." She confessed

I tilted my head to the side. I was about to ask a question but she beat me with a question of her own.

"Sakura, right?" he extended her hand

I dumbly nodded and accepted her hand shake.

"I'm Tenten, that's Neji, Ino, Hinata and Shikamaru" She pointed to the people while saying their names who either nodded or smiled in return.

I know perfectly well who you people are. I maybe a nobody, but that doesn't mean that I don't know who the members of the IN crowd are.

"I don't think introductions are required Tenten, what our new friend here might like is an explanation as to why we're suddenly in all of her classes" Ino said, hopping on to the desk of her knocked out boyfriend.

"Right, well anyways. We all know that you're part of the chosen few who…aren't affected by the looks of Sasuke over here, which is why he offered you the part of his 'girlfriend' yesterday correct?" I nodded once again and glanced at Naruto who still hasn't woken up ever since he passed out after our quick 'chat'

"And since you accepted the role, you two…" she pointed to both me and Sasuke simultaneously "…Have to start SHOWING the public-A.K.A. the student body-that you are now an official couple."

Okay, but that still doesn't tell me the reason as to why you people had to move to ALL my classes.

How did these people request the transfer anyway? Didn't the school declare that once you chose your classes you are no longer allowed to change your schedule?

The power of the IN crowd

I eyed them suspiciously…then again; I don't think I wanna know what they did in order to get the transfer.

"Sakura, you still with me?"

I snapped out of my thoughts and looked back at Tenten

"Uh…yeah" I replied

"Great, so like I was saying…I want you see the two of you holding hands, hugging, be seen together 24/7-hence the class transfer-, whispering sweet nothings into each other's ear…" Tenten gave a dreamy sigh and leaned her head on the male Hyuuga standing next to her.

I inwardly twitched, funny how she never struck me as the romantic type. I always thought that was Ino.

I looked at Sasuke who remained as impassive as ever, then back at Tenten

"I just have to do this till Bit-I mean, Brie comes crawling back right?" I asked

"Yep! Now, Ino…" Tenten looked over her shoulder to glance at the blonde who was now shaking her boyfriend awake "…And Naruto will go around the school and do what they do best…talk"

I looked at Ino who was successful in her task. Shikamaru was now standing up and stretching his apparently tight mussels.

"I still don't understand why that whiskered boy has to have the same assignment as me…I'm perfectly capable of spreading the word of Konoha Highs latest 'hot couple'…" She used air quotes as she said the last two words to give an emphasis on her sarcasm. "…all by myself thank you very much!"

"Having two big mouths babble is better than having one" Tenten gave a shrug

Ino stuck her tongue out in a childish manner "I do not babble!"

Could've fooled me…

"Besides, Sasuke was the one who suggested Naruto in helping you out."

I looked at Sasuke who still remained impassive.

Does this boy react to anything at all!? God…It's like he's the human Ice block or something.

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Top five things I regret in my life:

5. Not opting to live with Naruto when he offered it to me

4. Attempting to kill myself over the summer

3. Throwing away the black hair dye that Naruto got me as a joke

2. Being smart

And the number thing I regret the most in my life…

1. Making a deal with Uchiha Sasuke

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"Who the hell does she think she is?"

"I know right? And what does she think she's doing with Sasuke-kun!?"

"I bet you she's seducing Sasuke-kun…my poor Sasuke-kun…"

"She's such a whore."

"If you ask me, I think that the only reason why she's wearing such ugly sweaters and dyed her hair pink was to get Sasuke-kuns attention or sympathy or something…my Sasuke-kun is nice that way…"

Yep. I'm definitely getting the lesser half of this deal.

I can't believe I forgot about the Ice blocks bimbo fan girls! They're even worse than Bitchie! It's only fourth period and I've already been called more names than I have been in my entire life.

Toink!

I sat up straight and looked down at the scrunched up ball of paper that hit me on my head. I sighed and shifted my eyes from left to right.

I opened the ball and rolled my eyes after I looked at the contents of the paper

That's the sixth badly drawn prediction of my death by fan girls I've gotten since class started. If they're going to threaten me…couldn't they make it the least bit understandable?

Picasso they are not

I can't even make out how I supposedly died in this drawing.

I was about to scrunch it up again and stuff it in my bag until it got snatched away from me. I looked up to find none other than the Ice block himself staring at the drawing.

Before I could even blink, he crumpled the paper and threw it on the ground.

Litter bug

I started bewilderedly at him for awhile then shrugged it off and went back to attempting to listen to the lecture of Anko-sensei.

I guess he's playing the role of my 'boyfriend' perfectly.

Three days later…

So maybe this isn't so bad, granted the fan girls were kinda insane at first but now…it's sort of like they don't care anymore.

I mean, the threats died down and so did the loud-and I mean LOUD- gossip. The stares and glares still kept on coming though, Ah well…can't have everything now can we?

I was in the middle of getting my books from my locker when I felt someone hover over me. I turned around and slightly jumped in surprise when I saw Ino right in front of me with a stressed looked over her face.

"Meeting. Now."

And just like that I was dragged away from my books and locker.

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"W-w-what's going on?" I asked, confused when Ino pushed me into a random dark classroom with no one inside but the IN crowd and Naruto.

Every person in the IN crowd seemed to be deep in thought, well everyone except Shikamaru-who was asleep and Neji-san-who was just leaning on the wall not seeming to care what was going on.

"Sakura-chan!" Naruto exclaimed once he noticed me. He stood up from the chair and dragged me to one corner of the room.

"Ne, I need to borrow some money" He whispered

I looked at him weirdly "Come again?"

"I need money; I'm taking Hinata-chan out after school and…I…kinda don't have enough money…" I caught him stealing glances at Hinata who was also glancing at us while nodding to whatever it was Tenten was telling her.

I looked back at Naruto "You don't have ENOUGH money or you don't HAVE money?" I smirked at him once he looked me sheepishly and scratched the back of his head.

"Fine. I have NO money…so can you lend me fifty? I promise I'll pay you back once Pervert comes back from his so called 'research'" Naruto made a face once he said the last word.

And I don't blame him. The last time Jiraya-san told us he was going to be gone for awhile to gather 'data' about his book…it involved a dog, a vest, binoculars, night vision goggles and a bunch of other stuff I didn't stick around to find out.

I can still feel shivers down my spine when I remember what Jiraya-sans' face was back then. It really reminded me of those whacked up scientists.

I rolled my eyes "Why is it that I don't see you paying me anytime soon?"

Which was true, Naruto already owes me so much money that I've lost count of the amount.

Before he could reply though, Ino called and motioned for us to go over to their side of the classroom.

As we neared them I couldn't help but notice the looks they were giving us. It looked like frustration, amusement and confusion mixed together.

What the hell is going on? Did I do something wrong? Is this like a set-up or something?

I stayed close to Naruto and grabbed hold of his sleeve just in case.

"So, here's why we called the meeting…" Ino began, clasping her hands together. "As we all know, the first goal of this plan was to be able to get Sasuke and Sakura's so called relationship to be the hottest and latest gossip among the student body…"

"And it WAS…" Tenten cut Ino off as she began slowly walking around the classroom "…for a span of half a day. You see Sakura; the attention span of our generation isn't that long…Right Naruto?"

I looked up at Naruto who was making random faces in an attempt to annoy Sasuke who was sitting on one of the desks completely ignoring him.

My best friend has the mind of a five year old.

I shook my head and looked back at Tenten who seemed satisfied with her answer-or no answer- from Naruto.

"In order for step one to be fully imposed; it can't depend on Ino and Narutos big mouths alon-Hey!" Tenten ducked just in time for a chalk board eraser to miss her head.

I looked at the direction where the thrown eraser came from to find Ino giving a satisfied smirk towards Tenten.

Tenten, in turn, glared at her and slowly stood up straight "As I was saying, before I was so RUDELY…"she snapped her head at Inos direction "…Interrupted…this step can't depend on Naruto and Ino alone. It also needs the participation of You-Sakura- and lover boy over there" She jerked her thumb towards the man of no emotions behind her.

I confusedly stared at her. Isn't that what I've been doing these past few days? I've been spending ALL of my school time with him for crying out loud! Hell…I even held is hand whenever we would switch classes.

Don't act like you didn't like holding his hand…

Shut up! F.Y.I, I am NOT acting. The less contact that Ice block and I have the better!

"I-I-I d-d-d-don't unders-s-stand…I thought a-a-a-all I had t-t-t-t-to do w-w-was be seen with him and h-h-h-hold his hand?" I asked after awhile.

"You do…" Ino hoped down from the teachers desk "…But you see, in order for people to believe that you two are a couple you're going to have to…well…" She looked towards Tenten who grimaced

Please tell me they're not planning what I think they're planning. Dear Kami please let luck be on my side this once and let them be planning the exact opposite from what I think.

Tenten scratched the back of her head "Ehehehe…Well you're gonna have to…kiss him."

I hate how unlucky I am.

I could feel my face heating up and I quickly hid behind Naruto, who has finally stopped making faces and returned his attention to me.

"Eh? What's wrong Sakura-chan?" he asked me

I just buried my face into his back and shook my head

I could hear the heavy sighs being given of from the IN crowd side of the room. I think I can safely assume that they fully anticipated my reacting like this.

"Sakura-chan, what's wrong? What did I miss?" Naruto persuaded

I didn't even bother to reply.

The thought of kissing Uchiha-the ice block-Sasuke is still floating in my head. And what's worse is that IF-for some bizarre reason-I end up agreeing to this proposal/demand of theirs… he maybe my FIRST kiss EVER.

Holy crap. My first kiss with that bastard!? Just kill me now!

"C'mon Sakura! It isn't that bad!" I heard Ino say in a sort of begging voice "Yeah, and besides…it does sort of fall under your deal" Tenten added.

Damn that deal.

"What falls under Sakura-chans deal?"

"That she has to kiss Sasuke" Ino said as if it were a small thing.

"WHAT!?" I felt Naruto jump up in surprise "NO WAY AM I ALLOWING SAKURA-CHAN TO KISS TEME!!" He said in his 'older brother' tone

Hell yeah! Go defend me and my virgin lips Naruto!!

"Not you too Naruto!" I heard Tenten whine "She HAS to do this in order to gain the interest of the public back!"

"Not a chance! Sakura-chan can't go off and kiss guys until she's thirty...even if it is Teme" I peeked up from behind him and did the victory dance in my head when I saw the faces of Ino and Tenten.

Nya ha! It's gonna take you an eternity to convince Naruto to change his mind.

Hell, he went ballistic when I made a comment about a random hot guy in a movie he and I saw a few years back.

"I'll give you a thousand yen for your date with Hyuugas cousin if your change your mind."

I immediately snapped my head towards Sasukes direction who seemed to have a smug smirk on his face.

I glared at him and tightened my grip on Narutos shirt from behind.

Please don't let Naruto agree! Please oh please…

"Not a chance Teme." I heard Naruto say with a cross of his arms and a shake of his head.

Yes! Looks like Naruto can be smart after all.

"2.5 yen and my word that Hyuuga won't beat you up when you end up trying to kiss Hinata"

Thud!

I looked over to the other side of the room-where the source of the thud came from- and saw Hinata on the floor with a very red face.

I couldn't help but smirk.

I give her and Naruto till the end of this semester until they become an official couple.

Standing next to her fallen figure, however, was the once impassive Hyuuga Neji with a face ready to kill. I cringed at the thought of the possibility of Naruto dying a horrible death.

I looked back up and Naruto who seemed to be having second thoughts.

Damn. This is not good.

"Deal!" He eagerly shouted

"WHAT!?" I shrieked, pushing away from him. "You can't do this to me!!"

"Ehehe, Sorry Sakura-chan…Teme can be very persuasive" He jerked his thumb towards Sasuke for emphasis.

"B-b-b-b-b-but…but…"

I frantically searched for help only to end up losing my hopes on winning this argument.

"Don't worry Sakura!" Ino said as both she and Tenten began to corner me with evil grins on their faces "All you have to do is pucker up those lips of yours and I'm pretty sure Sasuke will do the rest"

Someone get me out of this hell hole.

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I hate Uchiha Sasuke. I hate him! I hate him! I H-A-T-E him!!

I glared up at his impassive face as he walked next to me. He glanced down at me after a few moments of glaring and cursing him in my head, he threw a smirk at me and I instantly turned away.

My face began to heat up as my mind replayed the recent events of my very first kiss.

You liked it didn't you? Why else would you be blushing?

I did NOT like it. And I am NOT blushing…I'm just…mad as hell that my first kiss was claimed by that human ice block.

Sure, just keep telling yourself that.

A very loud shriek interrupted my argument with my inner self.

I stopped dead on my tracks when I saw a flash of red through the sea of people in front of us.

That looks familiar.

"Haruno!!"

Too familiar

I could hear her loud squeaky voice echo throughout the hall ways.

Oh shit.

Here comes the bitch.

I flinched and was about to hide behind Naruto when a hand grabbed my waist and pulled me into a protective hold.

I looked up and saw Sasuke with a smirk on his face as he looked at the enraged amber haired girl.

He bent down and whispered "Just relax."

And just like that he pressed his lips against mine. My eyes widened, I reluctantly closed them once I remembered what Ino and Tenten told me when they forced me to kiss him a while back. I could feel the whole school grow quite and a bunch of eyes on us-more precisely…me.

How long has it been? A minute? Two Minutes? Since he started kissing me?

More like five seconds.

"What the hell do you think you're doing!?"

We broke away and faced a very, very, VERY crimson Brie.

That girl looks just about ready to kill a samurai.

I bit my lip and cringed as her piercing black eyes looked right at me.

"Explain yourself Haruno! What the hell do you think you're doing to MY boyfriend!?" She shrieked pointing one of her French tipped fingers right at me.

"I believe the correct term is EX-boyfriend, Brie" Ino said slipping herself in between me and Brie. She made a big X on the air to make her point.

Brie glared at Ino "Oh yeah? We'll see about that…I bet you that Sasuke-kun will drop that whore once I tell him that I want him back." Brie threw a seductive smile at Sasuke-is it me or did she unbutton the first two holes of that way to tight polo?

"Right Sasuke-kun? You know that I was tricked into kissing that guy from the hockey club right? You know I still love you" She said with fake innocence dripping from her annoying voice.

"Ha! As if Sasuke would buy that load of crap!" Tenten along with Neji emerged from the back and stood beside us.

"Shut up! You morons have no idea what you're talking about!" Brie threw herself at Sasuke and wrapped her arms around his waist.

I wanted to gag.

I took a few steps to the side as Bries annoying whining began.

"Sasu-kun! They're hurting my feelings! Make them stop!" She said, fake tears falling from her eyes.

For a moment I thought that she was able to win Sasuke over since he didn't do anything. But a flash of that cocky smirk of his showed me that this was all part of the plan.

"Hn." Sasuke easily pried of her iron grip from his waist and pushed her aside. "Whoever said I wanted someone like you back?"

The look on Bries face was priceless! It definitely made up for my first kiss being stolen. I could've laughed at her then and there if it weren't for the whole student body watching my every move.

Sasuke was right next to me before I could blink. He grabbed me by the waist and gave a wink before kissing me once again.

And just because I was in a good mood…I played along. I wrapped my hands around his neck and kissed him back.

I could hear wolf whistles and gasps of shock from the people who had gathered around us.

Once we broke apart, I turned to face Brie who was shaking from both anger and embarrassment. She gave me a glare that will haunt me dreams before giving a frustrated yell and disappeared into the crowd along with her posse.

"Way to go Sakura-chan!"

"Good job on kissing him back at that last part!"

"The look on that bitches face was priceless!! I so wish I had my camera!"

I laughed so hard while we were walking to class that I barely acknowledged the glares and insults around me.

Looks like I learned how to act today.

So long as I get to see Bries face like that again, I think I'll be able to live.

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