A/N: A lot of reviews needed to be answered. I'm sorry if I'm typing up my responses in my story. I'm so lazy to click the reply link in each of your reviews. And this is much convenient because if there are a lot of readers there who don't review but has some questions about the story, they could preview the review and relate to my response, ne?
Summary: (For those who want to preview the summary) They pretended to be a couple to fool his fan girls and her fan boys. Hugging, holding hands and even kissing each other in public! But what if this simple deal comes to reality? Will they have the guts to accept the fact and face the challenges ahead?SxS
Disclaimer: All characters I used are made and owned by Masashi Kishimoto. I am off hand with these characters. I only own the whole plot and storyline, together with the personalities of the characters that made them OOC.
The songs I used are not mine. It is owned by the owners of Square Soft / Square Enix and to its corresponding composer.
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» Thank you readers, reviewers, friends for the patience and waiting. I would just like to announce that I would be having a hard time updating my fics because schoolwork and lots of activities, tests, quizzes and projects in hand.
» Also, I understand that some were confused whether it was Sasuke's group or Temujin's group who were sent to the garbage committee. Actually, both of the groups were. Sorry if you didn't understand it!
To heartlessoul,
They ARE dating. Please read again chapter 4 and you will find your answers there.
To rebel-girl,
Yes! The garbage committee takes out and cleans all the garbage. For short, they are the janitors for the dance. And about the Deidara thing, well I just watched the Naruto movie 2 that time when I made that chapter wherein Temujin appeared and well, I thought that Temujin's attitude is much more appropriate than Deidara's (even though he's a part of Akatsuki).
To Pale Moonlit Nightsky,
Yes! Actually, when I typed this chapter and gave these responses to you, it was the day after the prom. But I must say, my body ached because I dance so wild all night long! LOL! About Temujin, I was really laughing my head off when I imagined him in pink tutu with his stoic face and dancing ballet! LOL!
Your suggestions about the story, well, you had 3 suggestions and one of them is correct! Actually, this chapter is really planned beforehand while typing the sixth chapter. Just take notice of it. And the thing about Sasuke getting mad with Sakura, well, I also planned to put it up in the later chapters.
To Dodingdaga,
Are you a Filipino? Because I find your penname strikingly familiar, I just forgot in what show that rat came out. Yeah, basically the Temujin here is the Temujin in the second movie. I didn't just adopt the name but all of him.
To pinkrazor,
They are in college. I know it doesn't look like one. Just go with the flow, ne?
To Chibi14Moon,
No, you didn't offend me. It's okay for you to call him stupid. I don't care! He's not a real person, that's what all I know. And yeah, I watch the show sometimes when I get the time!
To Crushed Promises,
Does the whistle in the story sounded like fart? Hehe… LOL! I really don't know how to type sounds! Hehe… Well, yeah, technically they were outside or opposite side of the door. But yes, they could hear the conversations because the guys and Tsunade were yelling at each other.
Foolish Heart
Chapter 7 : I Love You
The most awaited event was now here. Students started to loiter around the school grounds, not in their regular school uniform nor in their casual committee clothing, but in gowns and coats. The weeks of preparation paid off. Their school's gymnasium was now prepared and ready for the whole event that night. Decorations were set up; the sound systems were playing loud music that was partnered with the occasion.
Near the gym, there was a table set up with teachers behind it, taking their names and assigning them to their respective tables with their choice of friends. Some students remained outside the gym, waiting for their friends to arrive in the venue, taking some pictures with their friends or with their partners. The whole place was a bit noisy due to the compliments for the gowns here and there. There was also a booth for group and solo studio picture taking, which the school's officials rented. Masquerades in different designs, colors, shapes and sizes are seen in that most prestigious event.
The first one who arrived and registered within their group was the newest couple in the group, Shikamaru and Ino, followed closely behind by Tenten and Hinata, who had a carpool since Neji and Naruto wasn't available due to the stunt they did a few weeks back. Sakura followed suit, a few minutes after the two arrived.
"Wow! Sakura-chan, you look fabulous in your gown! I love it!" Ino awed, as she inspected her friend up and down, turning around her friend. Sakura blushed at the comment when her two other girl friends swooned to her, marveled by the simple beadwork in her red tube top. Her gown was composed of a tube top and a long gown that cascaded a bit at the back; her chest adorning with simple beads and sequins to make it shiny. The long skirt also had beadworks scattered around at the bottom part of the whole set. If you would turn her around, the lock was simply made out of ribbons of the same color of red, having an effect of a crisscross and ending it almost above her buttocks with a big bow made out of pure silk. Her feet were adorned with two-inched, silver stilettos with gems in it. Her jewelry was simple but elegant, composing of silver earrings, silver necklace and her silver bracelet. Her long pink hair was hung loose except for some of her hair that pulled in a half pony style and adorned it with gem studded clamps; the hair ends was put into small curls, making her look adorable. Her make up was very light and matched her pale complexion, making it look very natural. Her mask was a simple feathered one mostly adorned by glitters and ribbons.
"You look fabulous yourself." Sakura returned the kind gesture. Ino's gown was custom made with a help of one of the top designers in Konohagakure. Since she was fond of purple, she had her halter neck gown in that color, ranging from lilac to purple starting from the top, ending it with a darker shade in the hem. Like Sakura's own, Ino's chest part was filled with shiny beads to make the gown glow and shimmer in the spot light. The back part was a bit of daring due to it being backless, showing almost all of her skin; but due to Shikamaru being a possessive and loving boyfriend, he handed her his coat for the time being. She was wearing a strappy two and a half inched lilac stiletto heels. Her hair was still in the usual high pony tail, but there was a few modifications like the curls at the bottom of her hair and the one side bangs, reaching from the right to left. Same as Sakura's, she had simple jewelry and simple make up that closed the whole set.
"Hey guys, have you seen Neji-kun?" Tenten approached them together with Hinata by her side. Ever since Tenten became Neji's girlfriend, she and Hinata became close, promising that she would protect her 'future cousin-in-law' by those people who bully weak people, since they were opposites like Neji and Hinata. Sakura, Ino and Shikamaru turned towards the gym's entrance. "Nope. We haven't seen them since we came here." Sakura said as she looked around the whole vicinity of the gymnasium, hoping to spot a dark haired man with chicken styled hair, a blonde spiked up one and a long haired brunette. She then looked over at the two and grinned. "Not half bad like what you said on the phone this morning!" She exclaimed and checked Tenten's outfit.
She was wearing a gown with the shade of brown, making her skin complexion brighter. Her tube gown had a cut below the waistline making a two piece effect. The gown was ballooned and cascaded when she walked. It didn't have any designs nor stitching, just plain, smooth cloth. Her hands were wrapped with simple snow white gloves that reached up to her elbows. Her hair was in a single bun, made from several twists of the hair, with a few stray strands near her ears and bangs near her eyes. Her jewelry was the most breathtaking and served as the design for the whole outfit. The gem studded necklace reached almost up to her collar bone. Her earrings dangled and glistened in the lights. Since she had on gloves, she didn't bother to wear anything in the lower region. Her shoes, instead of the deadly stilettos, she wore brown, flat ballerina shoes with a cloth folded into a flower in the upper part of it. Her make up looked heavy due to the dark brown eyes shadow, but the others, she kept it light.
Tenten blushed lightly at the compliment. "You think so?" She asked the junior student. "Of course! Your gown is so stunning! I love it!" This time, Ino chose to answer since she was the one who has a knack of fashion style in her system. "Do you think Tsunade-sama pushed through with that garbage committee thing she assigned Naruto-kun, Neji-san and Sasuke-san?" The timid Hinata asked as she clasped her hands in front of her chest.
As for Hinata, she was wearing a grayish blue off shoulder top gown. A brooch was set in the middle of the folded part of the off shoulder sleeve, making it crumple and having and effect. It was fit from her chest part down past the hips and from there, it was hung loose. Her shoes were in the same shade, strappy and high heeled. Her long hair was simply curled with a single barrette in the middle of the mass of hair. Her make up was the same as Tenten's only her eye shadow was at a grayish blue tone. She only wore a single chained necklace, with a heart frame as the pendant. Her earrings and bracelet has the same pendants, varied only due to the chains.
"Well, I don't know. I also haven't seen Sasuke-kun around." Sakura sighed and looked down to her feet. Tenten was about to speak when she was interrupted by Tsunade's hand clapping, drawing the attention of the students. "May all the students, please, line up outside; two lines for the girls as well as for the boys." With that, the five of them, namely Sakura, Hinata, Tenten, Ino and Shikamaru, stepped out of the gym and started to fall in line.
Tsunade sighed and went back to her office in the second floor of the school's building. She eyed several boys who were there inside of her office, waiting for her orders. "They're going in now." She took a few seconds to pause and continued. "I don't want your dates to have a burden so," A sigh escaped her lips as she rolled her eyes. "I'm freeing you from being the garbage committee and not only that, but because it would be very awkward if you would be cleaning the campus in you suit." She grinned and eyed the boys.
Hearing this, Naruto yelled and punched his fist in the air, missing Neji's head by only a few millimeters. "Yay! I could have Hinata for a dance! I could have Hinata for a dance!" Naruto continued to do his victory dance, but not long for Sasuke gave him a huge lump in his head. Temujin and his friends started conversing about the girls they would dance and having a bet in it.
"But," The boys stopped their victory dance and cheer. "You guys would be eating outside the gym's premises. You could only enter when you are about to dance someone." Tsunade said, earning a load groan from Naruto. Tsunade peered over the window that overviewed the gym. "You may now go."
The show started almost half an hour ago and still, there were no signs of the missing boys. 'Even Temujin-san isn't here yet. Mou! Where are you Sasuke-kun?' Sakura thought worriedly as she looked back at the gates that were illuminated by the moonlight. Ino has gone for about ten minutes ago to prepare for the dance number they were supposed to do. "And now, may we call on…" The emcees paused for a bit of tension and excitement. "The Waltz for the Moon."
(If you have the song 'Waltz for the Moon' the ballroom dance from Final Fantasy 8, play it. That's the song I used as inspiration for the bg music of the waltz)
The crowd clapped their hands in enthusiast as the orchestra music played from the loud speakers for the event, the cue for the lights to dim. Pair by pair, the dancers came in. The girls saw Ino came in with her partner and one of their friends, Shino, having her mask secured around her head as well as Shino. The cue for the first step was played and the dancers swayed with the music, gliding with their partners in their respective blocking.
As the music intensified by having a more faster pace than before, the waltz dancers made a fast hand clasping with side to side steps, then, the music dropped back again to its normal tempo. The lighting made the dance more beautiful since they were wearing different shades and colors of gowns, pairing it with the masks they wore.
The music repeated, making the dancers repeat their steps, but in different places. There were flashes of light coming from different cameras as well as a lot of students crowding in the front portion, to have a great view for their video cameras. The music, again, intensifies, but now, their steps were different. Soon, after a couple of seconds, the music was slowly fading and the dance ended. After a few claps and cheers, the emcees started to say their lines again.
"Thank you waltz dancers; and now we are to end the program." The female emcee spoke with fluent words coming out of her mouth like it was a natural thing to do as she looked over at the crowd. "We hope that you liked all the presentations we have presented." The male emcee did the same with his female colleague. Both looked at each other with a small smile in their lips and together at the same time, faced the crowd. "Thank you and have a wonderful evening." Applauds stormed the whole place when both of them stepped down of the podium.
Out of nowhere, waiters came, serving their bread and soup, followed by the main course of the night. Students started to eat and chat with each other, taking good shots at their soup, refraining for their suits and gowns to be ruined. Three girls from a certain table were thinking nothing except for their supposed dates and how happy they were supposed to be that night with them.
Tsunade ordered some staff to install a table and a small shading tent outside, but close to the gym. Around ten chairs were there, filled with the asses of those boys. Sasuke and Neji were groaning because of the loud munching sound that emits from Naruto's loud slurping of… ramen…?
"Shut your trap dobe." Sasuke muttered and started to sip his hot soup when the waiter served them their own share. Temujin and his gang were in the far right of the table, laughing their heads off while playing with the soup. "So much for the etiquette lessons." Neji glanced their way and took a half-full spoonful of soup, stroking it outwards, letting it drip for five seconds and ate it. Well, you couldn't blame him; he came from one of the richest and most prestigious family in the whole Konohagakure vicinity. And mind you for all the people out there, they were taught the proper way of eating in fine dining. Yeah, so much for the etiquette lessons…
Soon, the dinner ended and next was the dance. When a slow, sweet song played in the speakers, a lot of students with or without dates stood up and pulled their partners or forced people to be their partners. There were some scraping noises from their right side and saw that Temujin and his gang went inside to dance. Sasuke kept an eye on Temujin as he walked towards the left side of the gym and stopped in a table. He stood up when he saw Hinata and Tenten there, seated near to whom Temujin was asking. He can't see much who the girl was because he was standing behind her. Next, he saw him sigh dejectedly and stepped away looking for another woman for him to dance, making Sasuke see whom he was asking for a dance. Sasuke's eyes widened.
'S-Sakura…?' He thought and slumped down in his chair, inwardly sighing in relief because she rejected Temujin's offer. He noticed that Sakura was looking left and right, probably looking for someone, together with Hinata and Tenten. He then played the role of being a possessive 'boyfriend' when he noted a lot of guys nearing her and inviting her to dance in the slow music, which she rejected quickly and glancing around every now and then.
Sasuke took his mask and wore it, bidding a 'Good bye' to his two buddies and walked towards the gates of the gym, leaning back on the metal railing and waited for the right time to reveal himself to her.
"Thanks for offering me a dance, but, not thanks." She said politely to the 20th guy who asked her for a dance. Sighing, she stood up. "I'm just going out for some fresh air." The whole gang, minus Sasuke, Neji and Naruto nodded their heads. With that, Sakura went out of the school gym, not even noticing the man leaning on the gates.
Kaze ga yoseta kotoba ni My heart swimming
Oyoida kokoro In the words; the wind has borne
Kumo ga hakobu ashita ni A voice, bouncing
Hazunda koe On a tomorrow carried by the clouds.
As soon as she stepped out, she hugged herself when the cold night wind brush past her bare shoulder. Her hair swayed with the wind, despite of the amount of gel and hair spray used. She tucked a curled hair behind her ear and started to walk around the cherry blossom grove.
Tsuki ga yuyeru kagami ni A heart, trembling
Fureta kokoro On a mirror where the moon quivers
Hoshi ga nagare, koboreta A star falls, spells
Yawarakai namida Gentle teardrops
Sasuke followed Sakura as she walked through the cherry blossom grove, adorning the tall cherry blossom trees and the cherry petal covered grass. One of her arms was draped around her shoulder, hugging herself from the wind, and the other was holding her long gown for her not to trip.
Suteki da ne? Isn't it wonderful?
Futari te o tori aruketa nara If we walk, holding hands
Ikitai yo I'd want to go
Kimi no mashi, ie ude no naka To your town, your house, into your arms
'Sasuke-kun…" She thought and stopped at the last cherry blossom tree, which seemed to bloom and glowed more than the other trees in the whole grove. She had a small smile on her lips when she remembered their deal a few months back, which started it all.
Sono mune To your heart
Karada azuke I leave my body
Yoi ni magure Mixed into the light
Yume miru I dream
He stopped when she stopped, albeit a few trees back, not making his presence visible to the woman he loves. The smiled that he saw in her lips was contagious, for her too, smiled at the sight. 'Probably remembered the deal we had.' He thought and observed her more.
Kaze wa tomari, kotoba wa The wind stops, your words
Yasashii maboroshi Are a kind illusion
Komo wa yabure, ashita wa The clouds break apart, tomorrow
Tooku no koe Is a distant voice
Despite the great distance of the last cherry blossom tree to the gymnasium, they both could still hear the music that was played in the speakers. He then decided to show himself to her as he stepped in the middle of the pathway that only leads towards the open court and gym.
Tsuki ga nijimu kagami o A heart flowing
Nagareta kokoro In a mirror where the moon has seeped in
Hoshi ga yurete, koboreta A star wavers, spills
Kakusenai namida Tears you can't hide
She was about to go back to the venue when she was stopped by a masked man in her way. His mask filled with black glitters that glistened in the moonlight. She couldn't see who was behind that mask but she could clearly see his nose, mouth and… 'The chicken hair…'
Suteki da ne? Isn't it wonderful?
Futari te o tori aruketa nara If we walk, holding hands
Ikitai yo I'd want to go
Kimi no mashi, ie ude no naka To your town, your house, into your arms
He noted on how Sakura looked at him from head to toe, probably checking if she could find out who he was. He was caught off guard when she gave him a bright smile, tilting her head sideways. He felt his cheeks heat up, but didn't noted that he had a red tinge in it.
Sono kao That face
Sotto furete Touch it, just so
Asa ni tokeru And dream a dream
Yume miru That melts in the morning
"Sasuke-kun…" She whispered, but wasn't unheard by the Uchiha. 'Why am I like this? I feel lonely when he's not by side…' She thought and walked slowly to him, imagining him without the mask and her, in a white wedding dress; the whole reception as a garden wedding. 'Am I really in love with you?' She reached his side and took his left hand in her own. Her other hand reached up o his face and removed his mask to reveal more of his upper face. When their eyes met, they didn't have enough strength to pull out of each other's gaze.
"You look beautiful today." He inquired as he took off his coat and draped it around her shoulders. "Thanks." She whispered and looked down, feeling shy, making her curly hair fall down to her face. He fought the urge to brush it away, but did so, failing to control himself.
She blushed at the gesture and looked up at him. "Let's go back." He offered his arm to her in which she gladly accepted. When they went back, almost majority of the student body was dancing it the soft, mellow music. The tables were set in the side but kept a good space for the chairs. The song ended and was immediately followed by another. Sasuke took off the coat in her shoulders and wore it again. "You'd be having a hard time dancing with that." He then bowed down and offered his hand. "May I ask the princess to dance?"
Sakura smiled and accepted his offer. He pulled her to the dead center of the dance floor and positioned his hands in her hips, whilst hers in encircled around his neck and swayed with the music.
Whenever sang my songs
On the stage, on my own
Whenever said my words
Wishing they would be heard
I saw you smiling at me
Was it real or just my fantasy?
You'd always be there in the corner
Of this tiny little bar
She rested her head in his chest and listened to lulling beat of his heart and to the music. He wrapped his arms around her in an embrace, taking in her fresh strawberry and cherry scent.
My last night here for you
Same old songs, just once more
My last night here with you
Maybe yes, maybe no
I kind of liked it your way
How you shyly placed your eyes on me
Did you ever know
That I had mine on you
She sighed in contentment and snuggled closer to him, asking for more warmth, which he gladly gave. "Sasuke," he heard her call out. "What is it?" He asked and grinned when he saw Neji and Tenten grinning back at him.
Darlin', so there you are
With that look on your face
As if you're never hurt
As if you're never down
Shall I be the one for you
Who pinches you softly but sure
If frown is shown then
I will know that you are no dreamer
"Don't ever leave me…" She whispered but was clearly heard by him. He closed his eyes and swayed her more, not noticing anything that was around them. "I won't."
So let me come to you
Close as I wanna be
Close enough for me
To feel your heart beating fast
And stay there as I whisper
How I love your peaceful eyes on me
Did you ever know
That I had mine on you
"Don't do anything foolish from now on… Don't pick on Temujin-san anymore so that you wouldn't be in trouble." She said and looked up at him as he, glanced down to her beautiful, breathtaking face. "Aa…" He whispered.
Darlin', so share with me
Your love if you have enough
The tears if you're holding back
Or pain if that's what it is
How can I let you know
I'm more than the dress and the voice
Just reach me out and then
You will know that you are not dreaming
They felt their faces were being drawn together, their eyes feeling heavy and their lips automatically parting a bit. "Sasuke…" Sakura whispered to Sasuke. "I… I love you…" And their lips met.
Darlin', so there you are
With that look on your face
As if you're never hurt
As if you're never down
Shall I be the one for you
Who pinches you softly but sure
If frown is shown then
I will know that you are no dreamer
The song finally ended and they finally broke the kiss. They both panted a bit from the lack of air, cheeks slightly warm and red. "Was that for real?" Sasuke asked when they recovered from their breathtaking kiss. Sakura smiled and latched her arms again in his neck, making Sasuke's head incline a bit to her height. She rubbed their noses together and gave him a quick peck on his lips. She smiled. "Yes… It's for real…"
A/N: This is the longest chapter so far. I hope you liked it. And the three songs came from the ever so popular Final Fantasy Series; two being from FF8 and the other from FFX. I'm sorry if you find the chapter quite rushed and boring. That's all I could do for now!