Woo hoo! Seventh chapter's up! Enjoy.
CHAPTER 7
Sakura went to her bike when she saw Sasuke and Karin coming out of the building. She hid behind the car parked next to her bike and spied on them. Sasuke was walking in front of Karin.
Karin then, slipped and Sasuke reached out to rescue her.
Sasuke's hands were now on Karin's waist and Karin's arms were around Sasuke's neck. Their lips met and Sasuke's eyes widened. Karin blushed but continued to kiss him. Soon, Sasuke slowly closed his eyes and began to kiss her back.
Sakura's heart shattered into a million pieces. She couldn't bare the pain so she clutched her chest. Tears fell mercilessly down her cheeks. She quickly wiped them and hopped on her bike. She pedaled away as fast as she could.
Sasuke pulled away abruptly from the kiss. Karin looked surprised, "What's wrong Sasuke-kun?" Sasuke shook his head, "Nothing. Let's get you home." They climbed inside Sasuke's black Ferrari and drove away.
Sasuke couldn't help but think of the kiss. 'It didn't feel right. There is something wrong. Very wrong. But what?' He dropped Karin home and drove back home. He showered and lied down on the bed, looking at the ceiling. His phone started to buzz and answered it.
"Hn, what do you want Dobe?" He said emotionlessly.
"Hey teme, did you follow my advice?" asked Naruto.
"Hn. And I regret it." Sasuke replied.
"Why? What happened?" Naruto asked alarmed. Sasuke sighed and told him what had happened. He felt he needed to talk to someone and Naruto was better than nothing.
"Wow teme," Naruto said after Sasuke was done. "How did it feel? Was she a good kisser?"
"Dobe."
Naruto snorted, "Well excuse me for trying to help."
"I'm going to sleep." Sasuke said and shut off his phone. He closed his eyes but he couldn't sleep. Finally he decided what he was going to do. He dialed Naruto's number and waited for him to pick up the phone.
"I thought you were going to sleep." said Naruto after eight rings.
"Change of plans," Sasuke replied. "I'm going to need your girlfriend's number."
"WHAT?" Naruto shrieked. "What do you want with Hinata-chan?"
"Calm down Dobe It's not what you think," Sasuke said. "I just want an address from her."
When Sakura reached home, she ran to her room and buried her face in her pillow. The pillow muffled her screams and sobs.
'God hates me.' She thought. She closed her eyes and thought about her mom and dad. She thought god had hated her back then as well but she took her mother and father's advice and was rewarded in the end.
Flashback
Six year old Sakura lay on her bed and cried. At school, everyone had called her a freak. They made fun of her and bullied her. Her mother opened the door and stepped in with her father following behind.
"What's wrong my beloved Saki?" her mother asked softly as she sat down on the bed and stroked Sakura's head. Sakura climbed into her mother's lap and cried, "Everyone says I'm a freak. Nobody likes me."
Her mother continued to stroke her hair, "Your father and I love you, dear."
Her father nodded, "You're not a freak either."
"But they said . . . I'm a freak of nature . . . with pink hair and green eyes. God must hate me." Sakura mumbled.
Her father snorted, "God doesn't hate you. He gifted you with beautiful cherry blossom hair and sparkling emerald green eyes. He gifted you with a kind heart and a lively spirit. They're just jealous because you are unique."
Sakura smiled, "Thanks daddy!"
Sakura's mother laughed, "Saki-chan, your mood swings are just like a pregnant woman's. But what you daddy said is right. You're special."
"That's for sure," said Sakura's father. "And if they bother you again, daddy will take care of them for you."
Sakura sweat dropped, "Uh, no thanks daddy. I'm a big girl now. I can take care of myself."
Sakura's mother laughed and spoke, "Remember Saki, to enjoy a rainbow, you're going to have to stand a little rain."
Sakura tilted her head, "What does that mean mommy?"
"It means you shouldn't let small things affect you," her father answered. "If you are strong and able to stand up for yourself, you will be rewarded for it without a doubt."
Sakura wiped her tears and smiled, "From today, I'm gonna be a strong girl. I promise I won't let small things hurt me and I will be proud of the gifts that god gave me!"
Sakura's parents were proud of what Sakura had said. Her mother kissed her forehead and her father ruffled her hair, "That's my girl."
Sakura pouted, "Daddy! You're ruining my hair!"
Indeed she had been rewarded. A few days later, she had met Kiba and Akamaru and a week later they met Shino and became friends. Sakura thought maybe she should not let this bother her and be strong. 'But I don't think there's gonna be any rainbow no matter how strong I am.'
'Let's not lose hope. We promised mom and dad that we'd be strong and won't let anything bother us.' Her inner said cheerfully.
Sakura gave a small smile at what her inner said, 'Yeah. For mom and dad.'
Sakura went to the bathroom and washed her face. She started splashing water on her neck and arms. Then, she decided to give up and take a shower. The hot water couldn't be rushed. The familiar smell of her shampoo made her feel relaxed. After she was done, she put on her pajama pants and grey sweat shirt.
There was a knock on the door and Sakura went to get it. 'Probably that stupid slut or maybe her mother.' She thought.
To her surprise it was Sasuke. Her stomach filled with butterflies as he smirked at her.
"Hey Haruno," he said. "Can I come in?"
Sakura nodded and gestured him to sit on the couch. "Want some coffee?" She asked. Sasuke nodded.
Sakura came back with two hot cups of coffee. She sat down on the couch next to Sasuke. She crossed her arms, 'How did you know I live here?"
Sasuke shrugged, "I have my ways."
"Spill it, Uchiha."
"Alright. I asked your friend Hinata. She told me it was a bad idea. She said you had a lot of "stuff" going on." Sasuke made quotations with his fingers when he said 'stuff.'
"You got that right." Sakura muttered and sipped her coffee.
"Well I told her to give it to me anyway because I also have "stuff" going on." He quoted 'stuff' with his fingers again.
"So why are you here if you have other things to worry about?" Sakura asked.
"I need someone to talk to." Sasuke said as he sipped his coffee. Sakura raised an eyebrow, "I'm listening."
Sasuke sighed, "It's about . . . Karin."
Sakura clenched her jaw, "If you want a woman's dating opinion then I'm sorry I can't help you."
Sasuke shook his head. He told her of the phone call that Sakura had given him. Sakura felt the pieces of her heart join back together when Sasuke told her how beautiful the voice, her voice was and how the lyrics were stuck in his mind. He told her that when he found out Karin was his mystery girl he was surprised because he never expected it to be her.
"I kissed her today," he said. Sakura snorted. 'Don't remind me.' She thought.
"But something wasn't right." He continued. Sakura started at him, "What do you mean?"
"When I kissed her, it didn't feel right. I know that sounds sissy but it's true. And now I have doubts on whether Karin is my mystery girl or not." Sakura didn't know whether to be scared that Sasuke could discover the truth resulting in Hikari expelling Kiba and Shino or to be happy that Sasuke didn't feel there was any spark between him and Karin and maybe, there would be a chance for her and Sasuke.
Finally, she spoke, "My mom told me that if you to enjoy a rainbow, you're going to have to stand a little rain."
Sasuke stared at her. Sakura gazed into his eyes, "Maybe this . . . confusion is the rain you have to withstand. After the rain is gone, I'm sure you'll see a rainbow." Sasuke seemed to consider this.
"So, why'd you tell me all this?" Sakura asked. Sasuke remained silent. Finally he spoke, "I don't know. I just have a feeling that you understand me better than anyone else." Sakura nodded.
Sasuke stood up, "I should leave now." Sakura walked Sasuke to the door. Before going out, Sasuke gave her a small smile. Not a smirk, but a smile. Sakura felt her heart melt. 'Kya! Kawai!' Her inner squealed.
"Thank you, Sakura." he said and left. After Sasuke left, Sakura climbed into bed and closed her eyes. 'I'm not sure but maybe, just maybe, I will be able see a rainbow after all.'
And the seventh chapter is done. Stay tuned for the next one, it has a lot of lyrics. Don't worry. I'll write the names of the songs used after I complete this fanfic.
Toodles!
PsyMama17
