Lucky seven! lol. Here's the seventh chapter to Hot 'n Cold. I hope you guys will like the story so far. Please REVIEW on whatever you think of my story so far. Teehee. I am very sorry for the late update! I'm sooo BUSY at school. Anyway, here it is. PLEASE REVIEW! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!
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Chapter 7: They're Being Watched
Sakura woke up from the ringing of her alarm clock and the banging on her door. She groaned. She didn't get enough sleep last night because of that kiss. She touched her lips. Somehow, she still can feel Sasuke's soft lips upon hers. It was gentle and she was sure she felt a spark. She was sure of it. She sighed and turned off her alarm. She dragged her feet to her door. "What?" she said irritated.
"Wooh, what's with the atmosphere this early in the morning?" Sai said and smiled at her.
The pinkette smiled at her brother. It was a forced smile and it did not come out that pleasant. "Who wouldn't have an atmosphere like this when they were woken up not by their alarm clock but by the banging on their door made by their brother," she said and this she glared at him. She sighed, "Never do this again. I'm going to take a bath now so please don't disturb me.
She spent thirty minutes in bath and come out fro her room refreshed. She has her wig and glasses on. She sat on the table and ate the breakfast in front of her. Sai who was in front of her sighed. "Sakura, why the hell do you need to hide in that hideous facade?"
"I need it to conceal my identity. If I appear as a geek they would not know that I am one of the heir to the Haruno corporation or is part of a famous band in America," she said in a matter-of-fact tone.
"But I don't get it."
"Well, brother let me put it this way. I am the leader of the band and also a heir to the richest corporation of all next to the Uchihas there's so many expectations and I don't want that," she said, "Well not until the merged band is officially announced."
"So you're saying you're marely enjoying your freedom while you still can?"
"Yup! Now enough of this let's eat or else I am going to be late."
The two sibblings ate their fill and together left the house. They parted ways. Her brother took his car while she walked her way to school. It was a long walk, she admit but she feels relax and she can think. She inhaled a load of fresh air and smiled to herself. The pinkette then begun her long walk to school.
After fifteen minutes of walking, the pinkette finally reached the school. She smiled to herself as she went inside the building and made her way to the classroom. She silently make her way to her seat. She let out a sigh. 'So far no one is bothering me,' she thought. She put down her bag and pulled out a book and begun reading it. It was a minute after she begun reading that the door of the classroom slide open. She looked up from her book to look at the new comers ans was greeted by her friends and Sasuke's group talking. She froze. She can't help but notice Sasuke was with the group and she tore her eyes away from them and back to the book she was reading.
Again, the pinkette sighed. She looked at the clock and was glad that it was time. The grand bell rang signaling for classes to start and she was thankful. She put her book back to her bag and pulled out her writing materials instead. She sighed again and braced herself in another long session.
It was finally lunch break and Sakura was at the sakura tree eating her lunch alone. She sighed. When they say that the food is tasteless when you eat alone, it was not only a metaphor but it was true. She let out a sigh again and stood up tray in hand. She followed the path towards the cafeteria. Finally reaching her destination, she looked at the food in her tray. It only has two bites and she feels hungry but she does not want to eat alone. She just choose to not eat at all.
The pinkette was about to go back to her sanctuary but a hand stopped her. "Where do you think you're going?" the familiar icy voice said.
Sakura faced the guy and just as she predicted it was Sasuke. A small blush crept on her and yet she still kept her confidence. "I'm going somewhere where there are no other student except for me and a quiet place," she said, "yup that sounds good."
"Are you kidding me?" Sasuke belowed, "You haven't even eatenyour lunch yet!"
"How'd you even know?"
"I saw you throw your barely eaten burger," he stated lazily.
"I can take care of myself thank you very much," she said.
"No, no you can't. Now you're coming with me and your going to eat," he said and dragged her to his friend's table - where her friends also are eating.
"Sasuke-kun!" she hissed, "come on, my friends are there and I can't face them yet. Well not Ino anyway."
"I don't give a damn about your issues right now," he said, "You're eating and that's that!"
She just sighed and let him drag her. She was both annoyed and touched that he cared for her. Her mind yet again wondered about that kiss they both shared last night. It really makes her wonder what it really was that all about. The pinkette was brought back to reality when they reached the table and she can feel the eyes that were staring at her.
She looked at the group and looked away abruptly when she made eye contact with Ino. "Sasuke, I shouldn't be here," she whispered and begun to walk out again but was yet again stopped by Sasuke."I told you, you're going to eat and that's final," he stated and roughly led her to seat down on the seat next to Naruto. He on the other hand sat on the seat next to Sakura, totally protecting her from the girls.
The pinkette sat there not bothering to look at anyone. She does not know what she was even doing there, plus how would she eat when she does not even have a food. Just then like answering her prayers Sasuke shoved his barely eaten food in front of her. She blinked and then looked at him.
"Uhm, Sasuke-kun," she started, "isn't this your food?"
"Just eat it," he said. He then grabbed the burger and bite at it first before putting it next to Sakura's mouth.
She blushed at his gesture. They were sharing the same food in front of their friends. She slightly opened her mouth and took a bite at the food. Instantly, she could feel a glare directed to her. She glanced at her side and was met by a glare from Ino. She gulped and looked away instantly.
The two continued to share the burger until they both finished it. Soon, the energy was back at the group and they started chatting once again. Of course, this excludes Sasuke and Sakura for they are sharing their own 'talk'.
"Sasuke-kun," she said softly, "thank you."
The raven boy merely looked at her. "What for?"
She smiled. "For many things. We started with a bad meeting and yet here you are helping me out with my problems even though it is so shallow," she whispered so that it was only for his ears to hear. Sasuke's eyes widened when he heard the reason. His eyes soften soon enough and his left hand softly squeezed her right hand which was on her lap hidden from view. Sakura was startled at first but then squeezed back, thankful that she made a friend out of him. A very special friend.
A pair of blue eyes was watching the exchange between the two quietly. Jealousy was evident on her eyes. The glare that was directed on the pinkette hardened. The hard and jealous stares that was directed at Sakura went unnoticed by the others. And lunch went on badly for the owner of the beautiful blue orbs.
The bell rang signaling for the end of the lunch. Sasuke, Sakura and the group all retreated back to their classroom together. They all chatted except for the occasional silence of Ino and the ever so silent Sasuke and Sakura. The group patiently went back to their seats and let the afternoon classes pass by them.
Classes ended after hours of waiting. Sakura stood fast and bolted out of the classroom just as fast to avoid Karin's group and Ino. She went to her locker and dropped off some of her books. She let out a sigh as she closed the locker and was shocked to see Sasuke behind the locker door. Her heart skipped a beat and she fought hard not to blush. "Sasuke-kun!" she exclaimed.
"Your brother going to pick you up?" he asked. In answer Sakura shook her head and gave him a quizical look. It made him smirk. "Want a lift, and maybe we can drop by at Starbucks to get some coffee?"
Sakura laughed. "What you asking me for a date?" she teased which caught the young Uchiha off-guard. Again, this made the teenage girl giggle. Soon after she apologized to him and accepted his offer. The raven on the other hand did not let go of the matter easily. Instead he smirked and bowed down to her level. He put his lips near her ear and whispered "Of course if you want it to be a date it can be," which made the pinkette blush. "Uchiha Sasuke!" she complained which made the raven boy laugh.
The two of them went to the parking to Sasuke's car. Sasuke opened the passenger's seat to Sakura. The pinkette in turn smiled as a way of saying thanks. She got into the car and put her seat belt on as she waited for Sasuke to start the engine. Soon after they were off on their way to Starbucks.
When they reaced the place, they decided to take a seat near the window as suggested by Sakura. Sasuke was being a gentleman - which he was not before. He insisted on buying the drinks and politely asked her what she wanted to have. She then shyly said "Java Chip; Grande." Sasuke then proceeded to the counter and ordered their drinks; a grande Java Chip for Sakura and a grande iced coffee for him.
He waited for a minute or so for their drinks to be made before he made his way back to Sakura. He gave the pinkette her drink before sitting down himself. A comfortable silence engulf them. He watched the pinkette as she observe the passerbys. He watch her widden her eyes, smile suddenly and even giggle while observing other people. His elbows on the table, he leaned on his hand as he watch her.
"You like observing other poeple?" Sasuke said breaking the silence. His sweet, melodious yet fierce voice rang which startled Sakura.
The pinkette blushed as she slowly nodded as an answer to his question. Slowly yet softly she smiled. "You know, it is fun to just watch other people do their daily routine. In that way you can somehow take a glimpse at their personality and maybe just maybe learn a little bit in life," she said softly. Her eyes held those faraway look, like she was in an utterly different world and place with other people. Somehow, Sasuke can't help but fall for Sakura more. The raven lad smiled at the girl infront of him.
Sakura stayed like that for a moment. Just in a daze with that faraway look like comprehending about something so deep that no one can figure out. After what seemed like a moment passed she faced Sasuke a small content smile plastered on her face. "I'm sorry," she said, "Just now, I was being weird."
Sasuke shook his head. "It's okay. I happen to find it very attracting," he said which made Sakura's cheeks flush bright red. She finished off the rest of her drink to calm herself up. Silently, she glanced at her watch, looking at the time.
"I think we better go. My brother would be worried," she said.
Sasuke nodded his head nonchalantly and stood up. "I'll drop you home as promised," he said. He offered her a smile which she returned. They left the coffee shop. Unbeknown to them, a pair of sea blue eyes were watching them the whole time. The owner's eyebrows meet at the center in this approval.
Finally the 7th chapter is finished. Again, I am very sorry for the late update!
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