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SasuSaku Month 2014

Day 7 Prompt- Night Out


It had been four days since that catastrophic sleepover. Naruto and Kakashi hadn't mentioned one word of it; neither to Sasuke nor to Sakura. Life continued as normal. When Kiba and Lee came up with the idea of a get-together of the Konoha 12 and the Sand Siblings, Sasuke's immediate thought was a no. However, Kiba, Lee, Naruto and Kankurou wouldn't take no for an answer, and he was forcibly invited, more like threatened to come or else the consequences would be dire.

Now, as he sat towards the side in the club, he was seriously regretting his decision. Naruto and Kankurou were already beyond tipsy, and Temari was well on her way to becoming a second Tsunade. The Hyuuga prodigy and his girlfriend, that weapons mistress were busy keeping Rock Lee away from anything remotely alcoholic, because the last time Lee ingested alcohol, it took Gai, Kakashi, Naruto, Neji, Shikamaru and him to restrain Lee. Hinata was talking to Shino and turning increasingly pinker as Naruto grew steadily more affectionate. Right now, her face was bright red as Naruto had an arm around her shoulders.

Chouji was attacking the buffet, while Shikamaru continuously grumbled about the club being 'such a drag'. Kiba was on the floor, dancing away. Sasuke exhaled loudly. Him and Gaara, who had resolved their differences after the Chuunin exams, were sitting a little away from all the commotion, both preferring the quiet.

Naruto suddenly flopped down next to Sasuke, and thumped him on the back. "So Teme, enjoying the paaar-taayyy?"

"Hn."

"Eh, you're so proper. Come on, have a look around the club, find a girl you like, dance a little. Have fun, for Kami's sake!"

"Fine, fine. Just leave me alone."

When Naruto refused to leave, Sasuke glanced around the club, just to please him. "Hmm.. Let's see. Too blonde. Too slutty. Nope. Nuh uh. Not that one either. Wasn't she stalking me the other day? Isn't that Kurenai? No way. Not even if you paid me." Sasuke said dryly, "See, Dobe? There isn't any girl here that I'd dan..." His voice trailed off as the words died in his throat. "Who's that? I don't seem to recall seeing her before."

Naruto followed Sasuke's gaze to rest on a young girl, probably the same age as them. She was dancing in the middle of the dance floor. She was full of life, and was clearly enjoying herself. High, strapped sandals, that made her pale, smooth legs go on forever, toned thighs, flat stomach and an hourglass waist. She was wearing a sequinned silver thing that reached mid-thigh, and hugged her figure. It had a wide neckline, and the sleeves ended a little above her elbow. It was backless, but her back was covered by her long hair, falling in soft, pink waves. Suddenly, something caught Naruto's attention.

"Sasuke-teme, she has pink hair. Pink! That's Sakura-chan!"

Sasuke jerked. His eyes dilated and he took one good look at her. Sure enough, it was Sakura. But she looked so different! Her pale complexion matched her look perfectly. Her emerald green eyes were framed by thick black lashes, adding to their vibrance. A pale dusting of blush across her cheekbones and a shimmery silver eyeshadow brought out her exotic features. Her full lips were painted a glossy pink.

And the way she danced. Kami save him. Moving in time with the music, as if she were one with the rhythm itself. Every movement of hers enraptured him. She was so free. She radiated something so completely Sakura, that it overwhelmed his senses. She was only one among a sea of people, but to Sasuke, it seemed as if she was the only one there.

Suddenly, his view was blocked by spiky brown hair. Sasuke almost growled when he saw Kiba dancing with Sakura. How dare that mutt even think of stepping near her? Was that his hand on her back? It had better not be. When Kiba reached out to tuck a lock of hair that had fallen out behind Sakura's ear, Sasuke had had it.

He got up and stormed over to the two, his eyes almost swirling into the Sharingan. Catching Kiba by the scruff of his neck, Sasuke yanked him back, and turned him so that they were face to face. "If you so much as even think about Sakura again, rest assured that I'll use you for target practice. And just so you know, Uchiha Sasuke never misses." Sasuke hissed out and coupled it with his 'Uchiha glare' for good measure. Kiba scurried away.

"Sasuke-kun, what is the meaning of this?"

Sasuke turned around to find Sakura glaring up at him, with her hands on her hips. He couldn't help thinking that she looked so damn gorgeous. Her lips were pursed together, making them stick out in a pout.

"Hn. Nothing."

"I was having so much fun dancing with him. Now how am I going to find a partner?"

The next words that flowed out of Sasuke's mouth surprised even him. "Dance with me."

Sakura's mouth formed an 'o', but she recovered and gave him a dazzling smile. "Sure, Sasuke-kun."


And that's how Sasuke found himself dancing in a club with Haruno Sakura. And enjoying it, at that. After quite some time, when they were about to leave, Sasuke offered to walk Sakura home, saying that it was too late to be going alone. Despite all her protests, she agreed in the end. When they reached her house, Sasuke turned to go back home. "Wait, Sasuke-kun!"

Sasuke turned. "Hai?"

Sakura twiddled her thumbs together. "Ano, I just wanted to say that, uh, it was really fun dancing with you, and um, thanks for walking me home." Sakura then took a deep breath and stepped towards him. "Good night, Sasuke-kun!" Standing on her toes, she kissed Sasuke's cheek, almost on the corner of his mouth. Then, with a squeak, she ran inside her house.

Sasuke was left standing on the road. He was taken by surprise. 'Sakura kissed my cheek.' His cheeks were slightly pink, and the back of his neck felt hot. 'But why am I making such a big deal out of it?' Sasuke set off down the road towards his house. It was then that he recalled the incidents of the sleepover. And his realization made him stop dead in the middle of the road.

'Could Naruto and Kakashi be right? Do I- Do I like Sakura?'


At the club, 'Kiba' walked up to Naruto, and with a salute said, "Mission: Make Uchiha Sasuke jealous accomplished." He high-fived Naruto, and disappeared into smoke. "Man, teme," Naruto laughed. "Who knew Sakura-chan could make you go so haywire that you can't tell the difference between Kiba and a kage bunshin using a henge?"