Hello everyone! I am super sorry I haven't updated in forever. Thank you so much for all of your reviews, so much support, thanks.
Okay I totally screwed up. When I first started this story I had it all planned out, the outline and everything and I ended up going a different way, which made the story even worst. The relation was supposed to slowly build and there was supposed to be so much more stuff.
But I am getting back on track in this chapter, hopefully…
This story will start out how the day went after the night. I didn't write this in the last chapter because I felt like I had to give it out as soon as possible. But here I will give you a super long chapter, just like I did for A New Life. :)
Read and review! You guys are the best!
Disclaimer: Ivy Aithne brought up the fact that I should say I got the basic plot from Hana Yori Dango. Thanks lots for the reminder!
Chapter 7: Friends until the end
Tenten sighed as she stepped out of her car; last night was the best night of her life! But currently she was very nervous. How would she react when she sees Neji? How would he react? What would happen? She patted her brown buns and took a deep breath.
She quickly stepped onto the school grounds and looked for Sakura, Hinata, and Ino. She couldn't wait to hear what had happened with them. Especially Sakura and Sasuke, she smirked at the thought.
"Ino!" cried Tenten as she spotted the blonde girl talking with Hinata. Ino turned and saw Tenten and smiled.
"Hey Tenten!" she greeted.
"Ohayo." Said Hinata. Tenten nodded her head and grinned.
"So how was your night?" asked Tenten. Ino's eyes widened and Hinata started to blush furiously, that was when Tenten noticed the jacket in Hinata's hand.
"Oh my gosh! He gave you his jacket?" Hinata stared up into Tenten's eyes and shook her head.
"No! No. It was just the water and cold and…" Hinata trailed off and Tenten nodded her head suspiciously. Then she turned to Ino.
"What about you?" asked Tenten.
"Nani?" asked Ino pretending not to have understood. Tenten rolled her eyes and sighed. She was never going to find out.
"Well how was your night?" asked Ino. Tenten grinned and her face turned a deep shade of umber.
"Huh? Nani?" asked Tenten doing the same as Ino just did.
"Come on you can tell us!" said Ino while putting a hand on Hinata's shoulders.
"I got my first kiss." Mumbled Tenten while she was finding the ground very interesting. Ino froze.
"Wait, say that again?" she asked. Tenten gave Ino a glare before saying it again.
"I got my first kiss." Repeated Tenten sheepishly. Ino's mouth dropped open and Hinata looked stunned.
"Neji? Hyuuga Neji?" asked Ino. Tenten nodded. "Oh my gosh Tenten! Was there tongue?" Tenten glared at Ino as her face turned even darker then it already was.
"Why are you asking that of all things!" cried Tenten. Ino smirked and nodded.
"That's a yes. Wow, never thought Neji had such feelings." Said Ino, mostly to herself. Tenten turned even darker if that was possible. "This is going to spread faster then wildfire!"
"M-My cousin?" asked Hinata in awe. Tenten gave a small smile and tilted her head a bit. "W-Wow." That was all that managed to escape the shy girls lips.
"H-Has anyone seen Sakura?" asked Tenten changing the subject. Ino gave a glare then responded.
"Nope, forehead hasn't arrived yet to tell us about her wonderful night." Tenten sighed. She was hoping to talk with Sakura about, well, everything.
"Aw, that sucks." Said Tenten.
"But that Renée chick isn't here!" said Ino happily.
"Hai!" agreed Hinata. "Thankfully she stayed home to take care of the damage done."
"That was fun crashing her royal party!" said Ino laughing. Hinata gave a giggle and Tenten laughed as well. The bell rang out signaling the start of the school day.
"Well I'll see you both later." Said Tenten waving to Ino and Hinata before walking off.
XxX
"Where's the bastard?" asked Naruto scratching his head. "We always meet up here every morning, and teme is never late." Shikamaru gave a little shrug of his shoulders in response to the blonde's question. Shikamaru had a bit of a lovesick look on his face that was barely noticeable. Kiba sighed and Neji seemed to be lost in thought.
"What is up with everyone today?" asked Naruto folding his arms across his chest. Shikamaru shrugged, Kiba sighed, and Neji was still in deep thought. Naruto frowned and groaned in frustration.
"So, anyone want to talk about what happened last night?" asked Naruto trying to start up a conversation. Shikamaru shrugged, Kiba sighed, and yes, Neji was still spacing out.
"Jeez!" grumbled Naruto lying back on the floor of the roof. The breeze ruffled his blonde locks of hair and he closed his eyes relaxing. The first thought that popped into his mind was Hinata. Naruto opened his eyes again and frowned, why was he thinking about her.
Sighing Naruto shut his eyes again, he remembered how last night went, and how her eyes were so innocent. He opened his eyes again and knitted his brows. Something was wrong. He couldn't stand the silence.
"Eh! What is the matter with you all?" shouted Naruto jumping to his feet. Shikamaru shrugged, Kiba looked up and watched Naruto, and Neji broke out of his daze.
"What is it Naruto?" asked Neji as his pearly white eyes narrowed.
"Why is everyone so quiet?" asked Naruto.
"Maybe because Sasuke isn't here." Said Kiba. Naruto frowned and folded his arms.
"Something happened last night." Said Naruto.
"Shut up Naruto." Said Shikamaru in an uncaring and lazy voice. Naruto turned and pointed at Shikamaru.
"Be quiet pineapple hair!" shouted Naruto. "All you do is sit on your lazy ass. I still don't understand how you could possibly be the smartest kid in our class!" Shikamaru cocked an eyebrow.
"Troublesome blonde." Muttered Shikamaru while he was looking up into the clear blue sky. Naruto growled and glared at Shikamaru.
"Just shut your mouth Naruto. You're so loud." Said Kiba. Naruto spun around to face the brown haired man.
"Don't get started with me!" shouted Naruto now pointing at Kiba.
"Don't even try Naruto, I own this school." Said Kiba rolling his eyes. Naruto grumbled something that sounded like 'stupid dog boy' before sitting down unhappily.
"I'm going to class." Said Naruto standing up. "Ja." He quickly grabbed his bags and headed out the door.
"Hn." Said Neji once the door shut.
"Something happened with you and Tenten last night." Stated Shikamaru. Neji's gaze darted over to where Shikamaru was sleeping on his backpack on the floor.
"So?"
"Tell us." Said Shikamaru sitting up now. Kiba grinned and nodded in agreement. Neji sighed and decided why not?
XxX
"Uh… O-Ohayo." Stuttered Tenten as she looked up into the pale eyes. She was very nervous, how were they supposed to talk after what happened?
"Hey." Said Neji, he looked at Tenten under his intense stare. She bit her lip in efforts to keep from blushing under all the tension.
"Um, about last night…" started Tenten in an unsure voice, it was like when they were making out she was completely comfortable and devoted to him, but when they were just around school it was, uncomfortable.
"Was that your first?" asked Neji in a monotone voice. Tenten blinked and couldn't help it when the blush crept over her face.
"Um, uh, maybe." Stuttered Tenten.
"Yes or no?" asked Neji. Tenten looked up into his eyes and felt as if he were reading her very thoughts. As if he already knew the answer.
"Uh, yeah. So what?" asked Tenten getting defensive. Neji smirked and there was a glint in his eyes. Two girls walked past and had hearts covering their eyes as they saw Neji, but when they saw Tenten they sneered and looked away.
"You were pretty good for the first time," stated Neji as his smirk broadened. Tenten blinked and turned a deep shade of umber. Why was he even talking about that? Was he trying to embarrass her? How was she supposed to respond to that? Thank you? How lame.
"Um… thanks?" replied Tenten. Neji saw her face getting redder by the second. Then he couldn't help but grin when he saw her eyes widen in surprise as he stepped closer to her. Suddenly he couldn't help himself. Damn hormones were taking control.
Leaning forward he captured her lips in his and grabbed her around the waist possessively. Her eyes widened and she gently prodded his shoulders but his grip around her waist only tightened. Then she slowly wrapped her arms around his neck giving in to his kiss.
He gently rubbed her back near the spine while she ran her fingers through his long locks of hair. They stood in the hallway kissing passionately for what seemed like an eternity with luckily no one passing by seeing them. Atleast that's what they thought.
"Whoa! That's what happened last night wasn't it! Wow I can't believe it! Hyuuga Neji and Tenten! Wow! No wonder you kept zoning out this morning on the roof Neji! Wow! I can't believe it!"
Neji immediately pulled away from Tenten and wiped his mouth before giving a harsh glare to the person who stood at the end of the hallway.
"Naruto." Growled Neji in a in a sinister way.
"I think I saw some tongue just now." Said Naruto mindlessly; Tenten blushed furiously at being caught by the loud mouth of the school.
"N-Naruto! What were you doing spying on us!" shouted Tenten, Naruto blinked before smirking mischievously.
"You tell anyone besides those who already know and you're a dead man." Stated Neji in a monotone voice. Naruto smirked and shrugged.
"I'll just tell Sasuke, alright?" asked Naruto. Neji seemed to think about this then nodded.
"Fine, just Sasuke, anyone else and you'll find yourself at the bottom of the ocean." Threatened Neji before opening the door to his classroom. Naruto sighed then caught Tenten giving him an intense glare.
"Ha-ha." Said Naruto nervously, "I'll uh, be going now." With that he ran off to his classroom without another word.
XxX
"N-Naruto-kun." Naruto smiled when he heard her soft voice.
"Hinata-chan!" said Naruto happily as he walked up to Hinata. Hinata turned a slight shade of pink and then swiftly took out his jacket.
"Y-You forgot your j-jacket." Stuttered Hinata in a timid manner, Naruto blinked before giving Hinata a wide smile.
"Thanks Hinata! I didn't even realize it was missing! You're a good person!" said Naruto pulling Hinata into a friendly embrace. Hinata's face was as red as a tomato.
"Sasuke-kun! I'm touching Sasuke-kun!" Naruto turned and saw Sasuke pushing a brown haired girl off of him. Then he saw Sasuke looking around the class, as if he were looking for someone.
He started walking up the aisle but Naruto stopped him from going any further.
"Teme! Last night was awesome! Ne?" asked Naruto popping in front of Sasuke. "I went with Hinata. I saw you though! With Sakura behind you! Wow, teme." Sasuke frowned and shook his head.
"Naruto. Is everyone alright?" asked Sasuke. Naruto cocked his head; usually Sasuke didn't care about stuff like that. There was something wrong. Sasuke never cared about if everyone was all right or not.
"Uh, yeah. Everyone's fine. We met up this morning at the usual spot on the roof but you weren't there. But get this. Neji and Tenten frenched!" Naruto said it loudly and started jumping around so a lot of people stared at him. Which started the gossip of what happened when Tenten kissed Neji.
"Can you believe it? Tenten and Neji! I didn't believe it!" said Naruto shaking his head. Sasuke was suddenly curious. "But what about you and Sakura, anything happen?" Sasuke grimaced and looked at the pink haired girl behind Naruto.
Naruto turned around and saw Sakura depressed. "Aw teme. What did you do last night?" asked Naruto shaking his head. Sasuke glared at Naruto.
"No you moron. It's her grandma." Said Sasuke. Naruto cocked his head and sighed.
"What's wrong with Sakura-chan?" Before Sasuke could answer though, Kakashi stepped in.
"Sorry I am late, a child was buying some groceries and-"
"This early in the morning?" Asked Naruto in a suspicious tone. Kakashi froze but then smiled.
"Yes." He said. "Now I hope you all did the assignment?" he asked. A few groaned and those Sasuke wannabe's snorted.
XxX
"Naruto!" a loud voice boomed across the lawn over the grassy fields. This person was angry, very angry. You could just tell by the sound of his voice. A few looked at the roof of the school in horror as they sat down to eat their lunch. Rage was radiating off of his body and his eyes full of irritation.
Happily eating a bowl of ramen on top of the roof with his friends sat Naruto. He was oblivious to the loud voice that came out. Of course those sitting around him heard the voice.
"Eh, Naruto. You did it this time," said Kiba. Naruto looked at Kiba a look of confusion written on his face.
"What? What did I do?" asked Naruto.
"Moron. You're such a loser." Said Sasuke as he shook his head.
"What? What?" asked Naruto as he slurped up the rest of his ramen.
"So troublesome." Muttered Shikamaru as he heaved a sigh. Naruto cocked his head. Akamaru whimpered and cowered inside of Kiba's jacket. Kiba frowned and shook his head.
"Naruto, I suggest you run for it." Said Kiba. Naruto gave Kiba a glare.
"What do you mean run? I never run! I'm Uzumaki Naruto! Believe it!" said Naruto proudly. Sasuke shook his head.
"Idiot." Muttered Sasuke. Naruto frowned then gave Sasuke a glare.
"What do you know teme?" said Naruto.
"That you're such a loser." Replied Sasuke. "I hope you know how to defend against the Hyuuga Clan. Or did I forget to teach you…" said Sasuke getting thoughtful, Naruto growled.
"Who said anything about you teaching me teme? Besides, why would I need to learn how to defend against the Hyuuga clan?" asked Naruto pointing a thumb at his chest.
"Troublesome." Muttered Shikamaru as he ran a hand through his hair.
"Naruto!" Yelled a great voice. Naruto froze and his eyes widened.
"Um…" Naruto slowly turned to see a very angry Hyuuga walking towards him. Naruto's eyes grew big as he backed up a step or two. The fury radiating off of Neji was huge.
"Naruto." Growled Neji as he stepped toward the group. "What did I say about you only telling Sasuke?" Naruto had a confused expression before he brightened up.
"Oh yeah! I did only tell Sasuke!" replied Naruto.
"Then how did the rest of the school find out?" asked Neji as his white eyes narrowed.
"Uh, I swear! I only told Sasuke! No one else!" said Naruto.
"Come to think of it, when you told me this morning you said it rather loudly. The whole class probably heard you." Said Sasuke with a smirk. Naruto gave Sasuke a glare then saw Neji was close to him.
"Uh, Neji." Said Naruto in a warning tone. "Gomen! Gomen! Gomen! It was an accident I swear!" shouted Naruto. Neji shook his head then sighed. He aimed a punch at Naruto, which Naruto expertly dodged. Then Naruto tried to trip the Hyuuga but failed as Neji grabbed his leg and hung him upside down.
Naruto took his other leg and aimed it for Neji's side but Neji caught it with his free hand. Grumbling Naruto sighed. Then Neji lifted his leg and aimed it for Naruto's head but Naruto grabbed it before it came in contact.
Punching Neji in the gut Neji released his hold on Naruto as Naruto fell to the floor. Quickly he stood up again and got into fighting stance.
"Bring it on! I can beat you in a second! Believe it!" shouted Naruto towards Neji. Neji looked Naruto up and down before Naruto raced towards the stoic Neji. Suddenly Naruto felt himself being pulled back.
"Not here." Said Kiba releasing Naruto's clothing. Naruto growled then sat on the floor cross-legged while Neji took his place against the wall and watched Naruto. Suddenly the bell rang. Naruto sighed in relief then ran off to his next class. Neji growled and clenched his fists.
"This is why I only told you two about it and not Naruto." Muttered Neji as he knitted his brows.
"So you weren't going to tell me?" asked Sasuke, Neji shrugged.
"Would've but you weren't on the roof this morning so didn't."
"You know Naruto has a big mouth Neji. So why did you tell him?" asked Shikamaru as he stood up.
"I didn't tell him, he just… saw it." Said Neji, it was silent for a bit then Kiba burst out in laughter. Neji frowned and glared at Kiba.
XxX
"Naruto!" A loud voice was heard overhead coming from the roof, a spot where no one was allowed.
"Wow." Said Tenten cocking her head.
"I think Naruto is in big trouble." Said Sakura. Ino nodded her head in agreement.
"I almost feel sorry for him." Said Ino. "He's a dead man." Hinata sighed and looked at the grassy floor. The girls were currently sitting under a large tree, shaded from the blazing sun. Sakura had her bento on her lap while Tenten had a sandwich as well as Hinata, and Ino ate a salad.
Ino shook her head. "That sounded like Neji." Said Ino smirking in Tenten's direction.
"What?" asked Tenten.
"Did you tell Sakura what happened?" asked Ino. Tenten's eyes grew wide and she blushed furiously.
"Um, uh, well-" Tenten started but was cut off.
"She and Neji frenched last night in the car!" said Ino with a smirk. Sakura's eyes widened and then she gave a small smile.
"Wow, you and Neji, Ne?" Sakura sighed and started picking on her food. Ino cocked her head and became worried.
"Sakura? Are you alright?" asked Ino. Sakura sighed again and nodded her head.
"You sure? Because what you just heard doesn't happen every day you know. And I would assume you would be all happy and excited." Said Tenten. Sakura sighed and stood up, her bento still full.
"Sorry, I'm just not in the mood right now. I'm not really hungry." Said Sakura standing up.
"I'll take it!" said Tenten grabbing the bento from Sakura. Sakura sighed and walked off.
"S-Sakura-chan? What's wrong w-with h-her?" asked Hinata silently. Ino shrugged as she watched the retreating back of Sakura.
"I don't know."
"Well if it isn't the girl with panda ears for hair!" said a loud shriek. Tenten froze and turned to come face to face with a girl with black long flowing hair and narrowed brown eyes.
"Who are you?" asked Tenten in a rather rude tone. The girl gaped at Tenten before sighing and standing tall.
"I am Yuri Hikate. (He-caught-ay or he-ka-tay I just randomly named her that…) President of Neji's fan club." Said the girl in a snobby manner. Tenten gave Hikate a weird look before shrugging and continuing to eat Sakura's bento. The girl frowned and shook her head.
"What are you doing? I am here to tell you to stay away from Neji and here you are ignoring me!" shrieked Hikate. Tenten shrugged and kept eating. The girl screamed and grabbed a cake at a random table before throwing it at Tenten. Of course, Tenten being an excellent athlete easily dodged it.
Then she stood up and grabbed Ino's water bottle. Ino looked at Tenten in confusion. Tenten stepped closer to Hikate until she was ri8ght in front of her.
"Yuri Hikate was it?" asked Tenten. "Well I really don't like people telling me who I can and can't date or kiss or hang out with. I also don't like bitches like you throwing cake at me. Another thing I don't like are stupid fan girls who think they're so cool and travel in packs thinking that a certain guy who doesn't even pay attention or notices them will ever like them."
Tenten smirked and took Ino's water bottle and poured it onto Hikate without hesitation.
"Ever try to throw food or liquids at me again bitch and you'll regret it." Said Tenten in a threatening voice. The girl was shocked to say the least.
"AHHH!" she shouted and stomped the ground.
"This is a Prada bag you baka! You are such a bitch! You will regret this!" she shouted before storming off. A few girls looked at Tenten before rushing off toward Hikate. Tenten smirked and grabbed her bag.
"That was awesome Tenten!" shouted Ino. "You totally showed her!" Tenten nodded and smiled.
"Maybe it was a bit far, don't you think?" asked Hinata in the quiet and timid voice of hers. The two women stared at Hinata as if contemplating this before they said anything.
"No." they said in unison while laughing their heads off. Hinata sighed in defeat.
XxX
"Sasuke do something to cheer her up. Everything I do is useless." Whispered Ino to Sasuke. Sasuke frowned.
"And you think anything I do would cheer her up?" asked Sasuke frowning at the blonde haired girl. Ino shrugged.
"All of us tried. Now it's your turn." Said Ino. Sasuke frowned. "Just go!"
"What am I supposed to do?" asked Sasuke.
"I don't know! Take her out or something! I have volleyball practice but I don't think Sakura will be there today." Replied Ino.
It was the end of the day and Sakura was sitting under a tree with her knees pulled up to her chest. Sasuke walked over to her and sat down in front of her. He sat for a minute just watching her sulk before she looked at him.
"What do you want Uchiha?" she asked glaring at him. Sasuke shrugged and touched her shoulder.
"Come on Sakura, I want to show you something." He said gently tugging at her to stand up. She refused to do so though.
"Can you take me to the hospital?" she asked. Sasuke frowned.
"Sure." He said. She stood up and walked with Sasuke over to his car.
As he drove off Sakura frowned. "This isn't the way to the hospital." She stated. Sasuke smirked.
"I know."
"Where are you taking me?" shrieked Sakura. Sasuke shrugged.
"You'll find out."
"But-"
"No, you need to get out."
"Are you kidnapping me?" shrieked Sakura. Sasuke rolled his eyes. "You don't understand." Said Sakura glaring at him, "My grandma is dieing!" Sasuke frowned and glared back at her.
"I understand." He said. Sakura furrowed her eyebrows.
"No you don't! If you did you would take me to see her!" she shouted tears starting to fall freely. Sasuke's grip on the wheel tightened.
"You're wrong Sakura. You're not the only one who has dead family members." Said Sasuke in a harsh tone. Sakura looked at him and sighed as she leaned back in her seat. Folding her arms she watched as the scenery went from houses to wildlife.
XxX
"Close your eyes." Said Sasuke.
"How do I know this isn't a trick?" asked Sakura frowning a bit.
"Just do it." Said Sasuke in an exasperated voice. Breathing in she shut her eyes and felt the car come to a stop.
"Leave them shut." Said Sasuke as he opened the car door and walked around to the other side. He opened Sakura's door and grabbed her right arm.
"Okay, step down." Said Sasuke as he held onto Sakura tightly. Sakura bit her lip but then felt her feet slip. She opened her eyes wide and fell.
Fortunately she landed into a pair of strong arms. He held her in a sort of embrace for a second or two before helping her stand straight.
"A-Arigatou." Said Sakura quietly.
"Hn. Close your eyes." Said Sasuke as he grabbed Sakura's hand. Sakura sighed and shut her eyes again. "Just in case." Said Sasuke. He put some sort of cloth around Sakura's face covering her sight.
"Hey!" said Sakura.
"Don't take it off." Said Sasuke as he gently wrapped an arm around her waist and took her hand. They walked out and Sakura could feel that she wasn't on solid ground anymore.
"S-Sasuke, where are we?" asked Sakura as she felt the ground shift beneath her.
"You'll find out." Said Sasuke. "Okay now sit."
"I'm not a dog!" said Sakura defensively.
"Just sit down." Said Sasuke again. Sakura growled before sitting down on the shifty ground. Then she felt it. Little grains that fell through her fingers and was very loose. Sand.
Sasuke took off the cloth that was covering her eyes and she opened them to reveal the most beautiful sight ever.
The clear blue skies were above and the sun shined its warmth. There were green mountains off to the side and a few birds. But the water was the prettiest. Clear blue glassy water rippling through. It was all just beautiful. She couldn't imagine it at sunset.
"If you like this place you should see the little place I own that has a mini house and a beach and everything. Like a lake house only at the ocean." Said Sasuke. Sakura's eyes sparkled at the sight.
"Really?" she asked.
"Aa."
Her eyes shone with happiness as she looked at her surroundings. The sound of the ocean was soothing and the sight was mesmerizing.
"This is my families private area. I come here to think all the time since it's the closet private beach to my house." Said Sasuke.
"Wow." Sakura didn't feel like talking. She just felt like watching. Time was going by rather quickly, before she even knew it the sun was setting which made the place even more gorgeous. Sakura sighed and gave an unconscious smile. Sasuke did the same upon seeing her face but then quickly frowned and looked away.
They sat there staring until the sun completely fell and the stars came out. At that point Sakura and Sasuke were on their backs looking up at the stars.
"Arigatou Sasuke." Said Sakura happily. "This place is really pretty." She said it in a soft tone; almost as if she said anything to loud it would ruin the peace. She sighing she saw something fly across the sky. Her eyes widened and her smile grew big.
"Oh my gosh, Sasuke it's a meteor shower!" said Sakura happily. Sasuke cocked and eyebrow. That was only one star. Suddenly three more came. How in the world did Sakura know this?
"Make a wish." Said Sakura.
"I don't believe in magic or dreams or wishes. If you want something, you have to work for it." Said Sasuke frowning at the sky as more meteors flew across the sky. "Wishes do you no good." Sakura had a look of disappointment in her eyes.
"Sasuke, come on! The whole point to it is just the fun, haven't you ever had fun before?" asked Sakura. Sasuke seemed to think a bit before grinning and nodding.
"Of course, sparring with the guys, beating people up, and getting into fights." Said Sasuke. Sakura turned her head so that it was facing Sasuke and looked at him in disbelief.
"You know, I haven't beaten anyone up in a long time…" said Sasuke mostly to himself.
"Sasuke!" shouted Sakura sitting up and glaring at the Uchiha.
"Hn?" asked Sasuke staring up at her figure.
"Beating others up is not the answer to your problems!" said Sakura, Sasuke frowned and sat up to glare into Sakura's green eyes.
"And sulking all day isn't the answer either." Said Sasuke. Sakura glared at Sasuke and Sasuke glared back at her.
Sakura looked away and up at the sky where the meteor shower was still going on.
"So you don't believe in making wishes?" she asked in a quiet voice.
"Aa." Replied Sasuke. "Why do people make wishes anyway? It's not like it's going to come true." Said Sasuke.
"It's just fun to believe and dream. Haven't you ever had a dream?" asked Sakura. Sasuke seemed to think for a moment before shrugging. Sakura sighed.
"Just try it."
"No."
"Come on!"
"No."
"I'll do it with you!"
"Really then?"
"PERVERT!"
"Ow,"
"Come on Sasuke, just this once."
"…"
"Please!"
"…"
"For me?"
"No."
"Sasuke!"
"Fine."
"Come on please!"
"I said okay!" Sakura smiled in triumph as Sasuke rubbed his face from the hard punch that was stinging a whole lot.
"Sorry about that by the way." Said Sakura, Sasuke grumbled and glared at the girl. "Okay the next one you see make a wish, I'll do the same." Said Sakura. Sasuke watched Sakura lie back down on the ground before lying down next to her.
He sighed and put his hands behind his head as he watched the sky. Suddenly three came shooting across the sky. He turned to see Sakura quickly shut her eyes; Sasuke looked back up at the sky and saw another one go across the sky. Groaning he shut his eyes and made a wish.
"What did you wish for?" asked Sakura once Sasuke had opened his eyes again.
"Hn."
"I'll tell you what I wished for."
"Sakura, everyone knows that if you tell someone what you wished for it won't come true." Said Sasuke.
"I thought you didn't believe in wishes." Said Sakura getting suspicious.
"Well I don't. But you know, still…" Sasuke trailed off and watched more stars appear, as the night grew darker still. Meteors became more and more visible shooting across the dark sky. That night the two fell asleep watching the stars and lying on the sandy ground beside each other.
(A/N REMEMBER THIS PART, for later chapters. About the wishes, of course you can guess what you think this has to do with anything if you want to. It's not a contest though.)
XxX
"Sakura, get up!"
"No! Need more time…" Sakura pushed the hand away and knitted her brows in frustration.
"Sakura! Get up!"
"Hmph." Turning on her side she ignored the voice and tried to continue her sleep. The voice sighed and suddenly she felt this tingling inside of her. A giggle escaped her lips and her eyes shut tighter.
She started to breath harder as her smile grew.
"S-Stop!" shouted Sakura opening her eyes. "I'm up! I'm up!" She looked at her surroundings and frowned. Was this… a dream?
"Finally! Hurry up! We're two hours late for school." Sakura turned and came face to face with Sasuke. Then everything came back to her, last night was probably the best night she's had in a long time. She grumbled and slowly stood up. Sand clenched to her skin and clothes and in her hair.
"Ew, I didn't shower last night." Muttered Sakura as she tugged at her sandy pink hair.
"Never mind that!" said Sasuke grabbing her hand and taking her to his car. "Uh." He looked at Sakura covered in sand. Quickly he grabbed a towel from the trunk and put it on the car seats. "Hurry up."
Once they were on the road Sakura stifled a giggle but to no success. Sasuke turned to look at her.
"What?" asked Sasuke.
"Y-Your hair has all this sand in it and still manages to look like a chickens ass!" blurted Sakura laughing. Sasuke frowned then smirked.
"You should look in the mirror Sakura." Said Sasuke. Sakura quickly looked at the mirror inside the car and frowned. Her makeup was smudged a bit and her hair was all over the place.
"Ew," muttered Sakura before grabbing her bag and thumbing through the contents. "Oh shit." Said Sakura.
"Nani?" asked Sasuke.
"I forgot about homework! I am so dead!" whined Sakura while hitting her forehead.
"It's okay Sakura, you'll manage." Said Sasuke.
"Easy for you to say." Muttered Sakura. Sasuke grinned and nodded. Third period meant world history for Sakura. She raced for a bathroom and luckily there was no one around to see how hideous she looked. She quickly used the sink and washed her face off, deciding not to put on any makeup on that day she just put on foundation that was in her bag.
She sighed as she looked at her hair and quickly took her hairbrush out from her bag and ran it through her hair. Pieces of sand fell from it and she quickly brushed excess sand off of her clothes and straightened them up a bit.
Soon she was finished and headed for her class hoping no one would notice the pieces of sand she couldn't get out. At the moment she was very uncomfortable.
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"Sakura! Where were you? I didn't see you at all this morning." Asked Hinata in a timid voice, Sakura shrugged.
"I overslept." She replied.
"Aa. S-So how was it with S-Sasuke?" asked Hinata, Sakura didn't realize it but her cheeks were turning red at the mention of his name.
"Um, fine. Didn't really do that much." Said Sakura.
"Okay." Replied Hinata.
"Oh my gosh! Sakura!" shouted Ino as she tackled Sakura in a bear hug. "Where were you? You didn't even call last night!" shrieked Ino unhappily.
"Sorry Ino, I overslept." Said Sakura.
"Must have been really fun with Sasuke, Ne?" said Ino laughing a bit as Sakura turned red.
"Haruno Sakura! There you are! Where have you been?" Tenten came up to the three girls who were eating their lunches and sat down.
"Oh, I overslept, gomen." Said Sakura rubbing her head. Tenten sighed and shook her head.
"Probably did something with Sasuke last night." Muttered Tenten in a suspicious tone.
"Shut up you guys." Said Sakura in a playful tone.
"You know, Renée still isn't here." Said Ino. "I can't wait to see how she reacts when she sees us next time!" said Ino.
"I heard that her dad sent her on vacation for two weeks to make up for the party." Said Hinata.
"That' probably It." Agreed Tenten. The other two girls nodded in agreement.
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"So, made a move yet?"
"No."
Kiba rolled his eyes and shook his head.
"You have to do it soon you know."
"Hn."
"I agree with Kiba. If you don't make a move someone else will get her." Sasuke sighed and thought about this, rubbing his head he groaned.
"How am I supposed to do that?"
"Whoa! Uchiha Sasuke is pulling a blank? Wow, this should go down in history!" over exaggerated Naruto. Sasuke glared at Naruto before sighing leaning back.
"Shut up dobe." Said Sasuke rubbing his head.
"I know." Sasuke shot his gaze over to Shikamaru. "Have another party next week Friday at 6:30 and invite her. You can make your move then." Said Shikamaru. Sasuke seemed to think this over before nodding.
"Hn."
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"Oh my gosh, are you lying? Because if you are and this is some joke it isn't funny!" shouted Sakura into the phone. It was Friday morning and she was currently first period in Hatake Kakashi's class, she was using a phone that lay on Kakashi's desk next to his computer.
Kakashi looked at her over his Icha Icha Paradise book. Some people in the class seemed to stop their work and look at Sakura in curiosity. There was no talking and suddenly Sakura pounded a fist against Kakashi's desk making everyone jump and look at the pink haired girl.
"You're lying! YOU'RE LYING! THAT ISN'T TRUE! THIS IS ALL JUST SOME SICK JOKE! WHAT DO YOU TAKE ME FOR?"
Kakashi gave Sakura an odd look but decided it was best to just leave her alone.
"Why is this happening to me?" asked Sakura into the phone. There was a pause and then Sakura's shoulders started to shake. Her back was facing the class so they couldn't see the tears that were streaming down her face, which Kakashi was currently observing.
"QUIT LYING!" shouted Sakura as she stifled a sob that was erupting from her throat.
"This isn't happening, this isn't happening." Muttered Sakura over and over again as more tears came non-stop down her face. Kakashi sighed and gave the class a look that said 'mind your own business.' They returned to their work silently.
Naruto frowned and sighed, what was wrong with Sakura-chan. Hinata and Ino gave each other worried looks that asked what was wrong and Sasuke seemed to be in deep thought.
"I-I ha-ha-have t-to go." Stuttered Sakura. It was so hard for her to talk at the moment. She hung up the phone and her shoulders shook vibrantly. Kakashi watched the tears stream down her face and fall to the ground like rain. He stood up and put a hand on Sakura's shoulder.
"Sakura? Would you like to step outside for a moment?" asked Kakashi. Sakura lowered her head and slowly nodded. "Ms. Yamanaka? Please accompany Sakura in the hall." Said Kakashi. Ino nodded and rushed over to Sakura, when she saw Sakura's face she gasped and had worried written all over her face.
"Sakura." Said Ino quietly. She took Sakura and walked with her outside. Once she shut the door she turned to face Sakura and automatically embraced her in a friendly hug. Sakura cried and tears streamed down her face in a never-ending river.
"She-She's gone. She's gone Ino." Sobbed Sakura as she clenched onto Ino's clothing. "Why did she leave me? Why did she leave me all by myself?" shouted Sakura in distress. "Why did she have to go?" Immediately thoughts of all the time she had spent with her grandma appeared in her mind making Sakura cry even harder.
Knowing that she would never get to see her again in person. See her grandma's smiling face or baking together in the kitchen. She remembered when she was five her grandma would take her to the park and play with her even though she was old.
Sakura bawled her eyes out, her face turning red.
"Why?" cried Sakura as more tears spilled out of her eyes and left stains on her cheeks.
"I am so sorry Sakura." Said Ino in a soft soothing voice.
"Why did she have to leave me? Like this! Ino, how am I going to survive?" mumbled Sakura into Ino's blonde hair. Ino squeezed Sakura gently and sighed.
Sakura remembered she had just visited her grandma in the hospital early that morning, and her grandma had smiled and held her hand and told her not to worry. Everything would be fine. At the moment, nothing seemed fine.
"These things happen Sakura. It's okay. It's okay. I'm here for you." Mumbled Ino into Sakura's ear. Sakura shivered a bit as her tears started slowly dissipating. Suddenly she remembered how her grandma would always bake with her whenever she had the strength and wait for her to come home late at night.
She would never be there, ever again, for the rest of her life.
The tears started all over again.
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It was Wednesday morning of the following week. It was sunny and the skies were clear, signs that spring was coming weren't far. The grassy hill in a graveyard is where many people stood. All dressed in black.
She was in a gorgeous black halter-top dress and black heels. Though her eyes were puffy she still held a radiant glow. She sat down in a chair where Ino came up to her and gave her a hug. She was miserable; anyone with eyes could see that.
He walked up to her and sat down next to her. Sighing he leaned back in his chair and watched as she had the distant look in her eyes.
"Do you think you know me?" he asked.
"No." Sakura wasn't even paying attention to him.
"I know what you're going through." said Sasuke. She shook her head desperately trying to stop the tears from falling. "Crying doesn't solve your problems."
"You have no clue what I'm going through." replied Sakura giving Sasuke a glare. But even though she was sad and miserable she still couldn't help but notice how hott he looked in a tux. He frowned.
"I know what it's like. You don't know me just like I don't know you. You shouldn't assume."
"Neither should you." Replied Sakura.
"When have I ever assumed?" asked Sasuke.
"You say you know what I'm going through when you have no idea!" said Sakura as a few tears escaped from her eyes. Sasuke sighed and gently took her face in his hands and wiped the tears away.
"I lost all my family at the age of eight. I went half of my life without them and I am still going. Crying doesn't solve anything." Said Sasuke in a monotone voice. Sakura blinked, she knew there was way more behind the story but decided not to ask.
Suddenly Sasuke felt him slightly being pushed back and arms squeezing around his torso.
"Arigatou Sasuke-kun." Said Sakura in a sad tone. Sasuke blinked and reluctantly put an arm around her neck while rubbing her back with the other. He felt Sakura shudder as if more tears would come out but she held them back. He smelled in her scent, which was strawberries or some sort of berry. He grinned unconsciously and then reluctantly let her go.
Those jade eyes made him want to kiss her as she stared into his black orbs. But he held back gaining control of his actions. The two didn't know that everyone was watching them though.
"Aww, too bad that can't be me!" said Naruto in a loud but sad voice. Sasuke darted his gaze to Naruto and gave him a death glare. "He-he." Said Naruto unsurely.
The ceremony ended and many of the people had left. Only Sakura, Tenten, Ino, and Hinata were left. Sakura stood at her grandma's grave just staring at the writing engraved in the stone. Sighing Sakura tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear.
"Sakura. I am so sorry." Said Tenten as she stood behind Sakura.
"There's nothing to be sorry for. These things happen. It's natural, it's life." Replied Sakura in a low voice. Sakura lowered her head and her hair fell around her face hiding the expression she was currently wearing.
A tear silently fell from her left eye and dropped down through the air until it landed with a soft splash on the concrete that was laid below the tombstone. Giving a exasperated sigh Sakura impatiently wiped the tear of her face with a quick swipe of her hand.
"Sakura, let's have a girls night tonight, what do you think?" asked Hinata in a quiet yet soothing voice. Sakura gave a slight smile and nodded.
"I-It would be nice to have someone in the house tonight." She said quietly. Ino stepped up and put an arm around Sakura's shoulders. Sakura leaned against Ino and breathed in, stifling the tears that were still threatening to fall.
"Arigatou. You guys are the best." Muttered Sakura as two tiny tear droplets came out of her eyes.
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"Um a vanilla cappuccino and a Frappé. Also a Caramel Macchiato and one Espresso Con Panna." The woman behind the counter quickly wrote this down and gave the blonde a smile.
"It should be ready soon. You're number 8." Said the woman before turning so her back was facing Ino.
Ino turned and took a seat at the round table behind her where Tenten, Hinata, and Sakura were currently chatting.
"Thanks for staying with me last night." Said Sakura.
"No problem!" replied Ino happily.
"Y-Yeah. You needed some ch-cheering up." Said Hinata with a soft smile. Sakura smiled and then felt an arm go around her shoulders.
"We're friends until the end." Said Tenten. Sakura smiled and nodded in agreement. They had spent last night together at Sakura's house and then in the morning they had gone over to a local coffee place and were currently chatting at one of the tables.
"Eight!" called a voice.
"That's us!" said Ino hoping off her chair. Grabbing the four drinks she carried them over to the others. "I haven't been here in forever!" cried Ino. The place was called Oasis. It was the best nightclub in the area and also had great snacks and drinks during the day. Basically where the bar was at night.
"We should come here tonight." Said Tenten. Ino and Hinata gave each other looks then smiled.
"Um, Neji didn't tell you yet?" she asked. Sakura cocked her head and Tenten gave a curious look.
"S-Sasuke-san is having a p-party tonight at his place." Said Hinata timidly. Tenten raised her brows then smirked.
"Awesome! I'm totally there. I've never been to any of their parties before, and usually the next time we go to school it's all everyone ever talks about." Said Tenten happily.
"You've never been to their party before?" shrieked Ino. Tenten nodded and took a sip of her drink.
"Oh my gosh! It's usually the best party of the year! Or week since they have multiple parties like every other week." Stated Ino. "Aren't you close with Neji though?" Tenten turned a deep crimson and gave a small smile.
"That was after their last party." Stated Tenten. Ino made an o with her mouth.
"Well what about y-you Sakura?" asked Hinata. Sakura sighed and gave a small smile.
"Gomen but I'm not ready for any party yet." Said Sakura sadly.
"But Sakura you absolutely have to go! It's the party that everyone talks about for years! Come on Sakura, please!" asked Ino.
"You guys, I appreciate that you're trying to make me live my life instead of sulking but I need to take this slowly. My grandma just died after all. I don't think I can go party after a death." Stated Sakura in a quiet voice. She impatiently rubbed her face when she felt a lump rise in her throat. The three girl's faces softened and they nodded.
"We understand Sakura." Said Tenten putting a hand on her shoulder. Sakura gave a relieved smile.
"I am so lucky to have friends like you." Said Sakura.
"We understand but Sasuke might not." Said Ino. Sakura cocked her head in confusion.
"What do you mean? I think Sasuke knows better then anyone else what I'm going through." said Sakura.
"Well yeah but I heard from Ami who heard from Hikate who heard from Shauntelle who heard from Sai who heard from Naruto that Sasuke is doing this whole party secretly just for you. But you weren't supposed to know that." Said Ino happily before taking a sip of her drink.
"Wait, wait. What? Why would Sasuke want to have a party for me?" asked Sakura.
"Well it actually isn't for you but he just started the party in hopes that you would be there." said Ino.
"Sasuke wouldn't do that though," said Sakura. "I mean, that information went through a whole lot of people. How do you know that something changed along the way?" asked Sakura. Ino shrugged and grinned.
"Because I am a whiz at gossip." Said Ino. Sakura rolled her eyes.
"I'm sorry but I really don't want to go. I mean the whole thing with my grandma and everything."
"It's okay Sakura." Said Hinata. "We understand."
"Thanks." Said Sakura.
"I was wondering, what will happen to us when we graduate and go our separate ways?" asked Ino suddenly in a sad mood. "I mean Tenten graduates this year meaning she will be gone." The group looked down sadly.
"Well when she goes to college she comes back for the summer, Ne?" stated Hinata. The girls nodded. "Let's make a promise. Every summer we'll meet each other at this place at this table. And we'll never forget."
"Hai!" said Sakura with a large smile.
"And we'll remain friends until the end. Promise?" asked Ino.
"Hai!" chorused the girls. They giggled and finished their drinks before stepping out into the sunlight out side.
"Well, I'm going home. I'll see you guys later." Said Sakura waving to the girls.
"Wait Sakura!" shouted Ino. "You sure you don't want to go? Party of the century!" said Ino in a somewhat convincing voice. Sakura gave a polite smile and shook her head.
"Positive. I just need time," said Sakura.
"Oh alright." Said Ino in defeat. "But you don't know what you're missing!" said Ino. Sakura laughed and shook her head.
"Ja!" shouted Sakura before turning to head for her house.
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Finally! An Update! Throws confetti ha-ha, yeah, I'm such a dork. Lol
This chapter was basically Neji and Tenten and Sasuke and Sakura. Next chapter will be Ino and Shikamaru with Naruto and Hinata, and of course, Sasuke and Sakura with Neji and Tenten.
By the way, my pen name has changed from LiViN2DiE to Jacie :) So was it a good chapter? Bad chapter? What do I need to change? When I wrote this story I was thinking of a whole different and better plot but then I don't know what happened. I think it's starting to get off track and everything, so I'm trying to get back on track, trying, but having a feeling I'm failing miserably. :( Sigh I will honestly try to do better. For readers like you who support me so much in this story, which I am eternally grateful for!
Please Review! I need to know what I'm doing wrong… everything. Yeah someone's probably going to say that. Well no matter, review please:)
Next Chapter: Is Sasuke's big party! Which means drama/romance, Renée comes back and so does Hikate.