A/N:Hey there guys. I decided that I am going to be a beta now so please note that I will have less errors and whatnot in my chapters from now on. I got a beta, but she's taking too long (sorry you!) so Im just gonna proofread my own work. At the end of the chapter will be my thank yous from now on. So yea, make sure you read it. Review for me ok? Story is now moving along. (Btw, were going to say that this is in the future, 2012)

Key:

Thoughts

Text message(recieving)

Text message(Sending)

Chapter 7

I showered for 20 minutes; washing my face, combing my hair, washing my body with my favorite vanilla wash. All the little things that normally get done while you shower. I was in for a long night, thats for sure. And school! Ugh. I don't even know why I bother. I stood there, brooding over all that, until I got out of the shower and stared at myself in the mirror for the one thousandth time in my life. But, it was different this time, as if I was really seeing myself for the first time. My green misty eyes looked sad, my face a little guant, a little chubby. My lean body was skinny looking, not scary skinny but skinny enough. Clear, creamy white skin and pink gleaming hair that was long and wavy. I actually thought I looked pretty, which was saying something. I wrapped myself tightly into the towel, one hand on the door knob, hesitating.

"Ill just have to wear this around then I guess." I said outloud.

"Sakura! Hurry up." Sasuke called from the other side of the door. I grunted an ok, opening it up to his surprised face. His eyes travelled down my body, and I smiled against my will.

"Like what YOU see?" I asked, mocking him from earlier. He smirked at me, about to answer. "Save it." I hissed, flying past him. He chuckled before grabbing my hand and leading me into his room. My heart beat quickened. My god, what's he doing? I thought, adrenaline pulsing through my veins. His parents arent here, and Im only in a towel. And he's..... I looked down to see him wearing only boxers, no shirt. I could see the muscles of his back, moving as we moved. Oh how I yearned to reach out and touch those muscles. My cheeks grew red. Once in his room, he pushed me down onto his bed. Oh my gosh! He's....he's.... I couldn't finish that thought, watching him rummage through his drawers, looking for something. He's looking for a condom! Oh NO! He's going to seduce me! And then I blushed deeper, not really rejecting that idea. What if we kissed...what if we really kissed? I tried pathetically to think of something else, not liking how dirty he was making my mind lately. He stopped searching, standing up straight.

"Now, I know this might be a little weird, and it might be big..." He began. What might be big? He turned around and in his hands were....clothes?!?

"Um....what?" I asked, confused; dazed even.

"I thought you might want these. I know you have nothing to wear so I want you to wear these until you have clean clothes." He said, throwing them at me. Plaid boxers and a plain black tee. Bless his heart, he's so kind.

"Thanks..." I said offhand. I began to giggle until it turned into a laughing fit. He stared at me weirdly. I thought he was trying...to.....HAHAHAHA!

"Um...Sakura.." He was getting nervous and that made me laugh harder. I fell onto his bed, still laughing. After what seemed like forever I calmed down, sitting up. My ribs protested painfully at my episode, but I still sat up straight, a light smirk on my face. He was looking away, his face bloody red.

"Why is your face so red Sasuke?" He grunted before mumbling to get dressed, leaving me in his room. He shut the door on his way out and I sat their, puzzled. I stared at the clothes in my hands, smiling at his kindness. That's when I noticed that the towel was sitting comfortably, and loosely around my hips. I let out a soft shriek, understanding fully why he was so dang red! "SASUKE YOU PERVERT!" I screamed loudly. He laughed a shaky laugh in return. I dressed fastly, wanting to get into my room, wash my clothes and get out of his. It made me mushy inside to be wearing his clothes, which was ridiculous. I grabbed 2 loads of my clothes, taking it downstairs to Sasuke's fancy washer. It was simple enough to work, surprisingly. I washed everything together, screw the don't wash your lights with your dark crap. I have no problem with color bleeding onto my whites cause it never happens. I picked up my favorite pair of jeans, noticing a lump in the pocket. My phone! Woah....16 new text messages. I went to the game room right around the corner, sitting on a soft plush couch. It had a big flat screen tv on the wall, arcade games and all the game system ever made in the world, old and new. And a KILLER stereo system. The couch was the best place to lay, soft and cushiony. I sighed and prepared myself for these messages, already guessing who most of them came from.

Neji H.
Sakura, are you ok? PLEASE! PLEASE!
COME BACK!
Monday 3/12/12 6:14:32

Sasuke U.
Sakura! PLZ! Im so sorry. You know
how I don't think right. Plz Saks.
You don't know how bad I feel right
now. Imso sorry.
Monday 3/12/12 6:14:34

Neji H.
SAKURA! PLEASE! AT LEAST TELL ME
WHERE YOU ARE. FORGET THAT S*** HEAD
SASUKE. HE'S SUCH A DUSH. YOU'RE
AN AMAZING PERSON. COME BACK! PLE
ASE!
Monday 3/12/12 6:20:00

Sasuke U.
Sakura HARUNO! You better be ok! I will
stay out all night if I have to to find you.
Plz, Im sorry. Come on lil sis. Im so sorry.
Plz, just be ok. Just text me that your ok.
Let me know that...that your not...god
what have i DONE? Come back to me..just
come back!
Monday 3/12/12 6:20:02

Hinata H.
Sakura. Please call. Tell me this whole thing
is a stupid sick joke right now so my brother
will stop whining like a child. lol
Monday 3/12/12 6:21:09

Neji H.
Sakura, Im coming for you ok? Please be
ok.I love you. You can't just leave. Be safe.
Monday 3/12/12 6:22:12

Sasuke U.
(1) Sakura, plz. I messed up, I know I did.
I shouldn't have used you like that. I wasnt
thinkin when I did that. I just...it was selfish.
I know. But, Saks, come on. Plz dont do th
is to me. Saks, I need you back, I need you
in my life. Your so important to me...you
are. Saks, come on. i LOVE YOU! ok. I
LOVE YOU! I need you in my life Saks, I ne
ed you, your my best friend. I can't trust any
one like I can trust you. Sakura HARUNO!
Come back....be ok...at least text me that
your ok...if you mad, thats fine. If you cuss
me out thats ok too....Just call plz. If
Monday 3/12/12 6/26:06

(2) anything happens you you, ill never for
give myself. Plz Saks...im desperate for an
answer. Plz..im afraid...im terrified right now.
You happy now that your finally scaring me...
cause im afraid..im afraid..i cant lose you..
im
so sorry. Just come back sweetie..come back.
Monday 3/12/12 6/26/08

Hinata H.
OMG! This is for real? SAKURA HARUNO! YOU
BETTER AT LEAST CALL ME. Please, you're like
my sister. You can't just run away because of that
stupid Sasuke. He's a boy anyways. Boy's don't
know how to act. Please Sakura...Please....come
back..you have me!
Monday 3/12/12 6:32:32

Neji H.
Im going to kick his a**. I swear, you wait till tomo
rrow. Wait, can you even come tomorrow? Im so
glad he found you. I will beat him up for this. Just
you wait. Never scare us like this again. At least co
me to my house next time. I wont let that bastard kn
ow. God, im glad your ok. Love you girl. See you
soon.
Monday 3/12/12 6:47:00

Hinata H.
GOD SAKURA! Just give me a scare why don't you.
I know I know. It's all that Uchiha's fault. Just..uh!
Please call me or something. Please. I swear im
going to go off on Uchiha..or ill just get Neji too.
You know hes pissed as heck right now. Sasuke
is in for it tomorrow. Love you girl. Glad your
safe. Come to my house next time, ok. I wont
say anything to Uchiha either. Teach him right.
Monday 3/12/12 6:47:08

Naruto U.
IM GOING TO PUMMEL UCHIHA. I SWEAR TO
GOD HES DEAD MEAT 2MORROW. I WILL
KILL HIM TWICE OVER AND SEND HIM TO
H***. SAKURA IM SO GLAD YOUR OK. I
WILL NEVER FORGIVE HIM. NEVER. IF
YOU EVEN HAVE A SCRATCH HIS A** IS NO
LONGER WELCOME IN OUR GROUP.
IM DEAD SERIOUS SAKURA. I love you.
Come to me next time. You have me.
Talk to you later.
Monday 3/12/12 6:51:08

Tenten
Girl. I just got the news. Im so sorry. I know
that everyone is after Sasuke tomorrow.
It
will be interesting to see. Serves him right.
Are you ok? I didn't get all the details, and
I want to know. Neji is really...worried about
you. Look, im sorry btw, about being mad at
you. I just really like him. I stayed over with him
and held his hand! He kept coming to me, restin
his head on my shoulder and mumbling about
you and killing Sasuke. It was a dream come
true. Im glad your ok tho. TTYT! LUV You!
Monday 3/12/12 6:51:12

Shikamaru N.
D*** Uchiha. Im nver tlkin 2 him agin.
I cnt belve he did this 2 u. Im sry.
I dnt lke txtin. So im gona go. Ttyl.
Glad ur safe. U have my house 2 cme
2 nxt time, bter not be a nxt time tho.
Monday 3/12/12 6:53:23

Kotetsu H.
I swear to god Im killing Uchiha. I cant
believe my ears! He really used you?
For
that hag Ino? And why her? Shes a little
slut! I cant wait to kick his a**
tomorrow. Sakura, your ok, right?
If you need me, im here. Just come
over. Anything you need, Ill do it.
I still cant believe he's going out with her.
He needs to go out with you. Ive been try
ing to hook you guys up for 2 years now.
I dont approve now of course.. Text me
later babe. Love you.
Monday 3/12/12 6:58:06

Kimimaro
Im killing him tomorrow. Sry about what
happened. Kotetsu told me about it. Uchiha
is in for it tomorrow.I hope your ok. Text
back whenever you can.
Monday 3/12/12 7:00:00

Wow. I briefly sat there, stunned. My eyes stung with tears, happy one, but tears at that. I held them in like a big girl though. It filled my heart with joy to know I had such great friends that cared. And, I wasn't expecting half of them to say what they did. All those "I Love you's". They were great. It made me feel so needed, so wanted, so...I didn't even know what to say. I expected all those texts from Neji, but the "I love you" made me feel uncomfortable. It felt really cold all of a sudden, as I thought of him. I sighed, smiling. How Tenten can like him is so out of this world. I sighed again, feeling lazy. I have to text back of course now, though I didn't really want to. I didn't have to worry about Kimimaro, Kotetsu or Shikamaru. They were all working at the Ninja Blast, a paint ball palace. Naruto worked at the zoo, so I didnt want to bother him touring people. Haha, I got him in trouble once. I texted him something surprising and he yelled. A lady thought he was talking to her and wouldn't let him explain. Just got the manager. I felt so bad, but I laugh each time it comes up. I got them all in trouble too many times. I even got Kotetsu fired once, though they rehired him because a lot of the people stopped coming after that. Tenten was most likely doing homework but it was still worth a try. Same for Hinata. And Sasuke was upstairs....(PAY ATTENTION TO TEXT ORDER)

New Message to Neji H.
Hey there. Sorry I havent texted back. Im
fine though. Thanks for worrying about
me. Please tell me you didn't give Sasuke
a hard time yesterday at school. Im over the
whole situation now. I just...dont want to
think about it.

New Message to Hinata H.
Hey girl. Thanks for worrying about me.
Im back Im back! lol I know, boys dont
know how to act..or think for that
matter unless it involves sex.

I blushed at that, thinking about Sasuke. It was ridiculous. FOCUS Sakura!!!

New Message to Sasuke U.
Yo playa playa. Whats good? lol jk.
So, was it ruff yesterday at school? I
just got my texts from 2 days ago.
Pretty good and bad..well good for
me but bad for you. Everyone
seems to hate you now. Im sorry.
I dont hate you.

New Message to Tenten.
Hey. Glad my bad experience
cause some good in life. lol. And
im happy for you and Neji. That's
great to hear. Im ok. So how was yest
erday with Sasuke? He doesnt have any
bruises or anything does he? Could they
handle him?

Neji H.
GOD! Took you long enough to answer back.
Im glad your ok. I was so worried, even after
that bastard found you. I didnt give him a
hard time..only cause he WASNT EVEN
there. TO scared to come and face the music.
I dont see how your over it. wait..dont tell
me...YOU FORGAVE HIS SORRY A**?
Wednesday 3/14/12 6:32:05

New Message to Neji H.
Sorry about that. Just woke today. I
actually slept a WHOLE day. lol
just like old times. Dont call Sasuke a
bastard ok. Wasnt his fault and yes, I
did forgive him.

Hinata H.
HEY! Im so glad your ok. I hear Neji
wooting from his room. Hes such a loser!
And an embarrassment. I dont even
want to think about boys right now. I
have a test to study for so I have to cut this
short. So true about...the..sex thing. Any
ways..gtg. Ttys. Bye love you. DONT
LEAVE AGAIN!
Wednesday 3/14/12 6:32:07

Sasuke U.
Yo gangsta lol. Why are you texting
me when we live together? Where are
you? What are you talking about
with the good and bad? Why me?
And...yea. I know. Everyone flipped
out on me. Dont feel sorry or bad,
its my own fault. And, thats good to
hear.
Wednesday 3/14/12 6:33:23

New Message to Sasuke U.
Idk...your upstairs. Im downstairs doing
clothes. Idiot, use your ears. Your wash
er may be fancy but it isnt quiet. Im talk
ing about the whole situation. Everyone
really showed how important I was to them.
And how much they really hated you. It
mustve been rough yesterday at skool.
Did they actually fight you?

Tenten
Ugh. Hinata wont let me talk to you.
Study! Study! Broken record much?
So im glad your ok. I didnt mean it
like I didnt care though. Sorry.
Sasuke didnt even come to school!
Probably scared. H***, I know I would
be. Text you later ok? And I know!
Things might work out for Neji and I
afterall.
Wednesday 3/14/12 6:33:30

Neji H.
Woah...a whole day. lol does sound like
you. It was his fault. Dont say it wasnt
when you know perfectly well that it
was. And i wouldnt forgive him. Not
in a million years.
Wednesday 3/14/12 6:34:01

New Message to Neji H.
Yea, I miss the old days. Everything was
simple then. And I was carefree..Well I
still am now lol W/e. I dont want to talk
about it. What's up with you?

Sasuke Uchiha
I am using my ears. And I dont hear anything.
Oh. Well w/e. Idec anymore. its in the past now.
Everyone can go suck it. You are important,
you know. Idk why you dont think that. It
would have been rough too, but I didnt go.
I dont feel like textin, so ill come downstairs.
Wednesday 3/14/12 6:36:23

Sure enough I heard Sasuke come running down the stairs. The stairs creaked a little, from being so old. And I didn't feel quite as cold anymore, knowing that he was with me now.

"Hey...." He said quietly. He plopped down next to me, sending me flying an inch in the air. I giggled at that.

"Hey yourself. Thanks for the clothes again. Why didnt you go to school yesterday? Were you really scared?" I asked, turning to lay on my back so I could see his face. He picked up the stereo remote control, playing Blessthefall as background music.

"Who told you that?" He lifted my legs up, laying them across his legs so he could scoot closer to me. I smiled at him, my legs tingling with an electric shock that passed through my whole body. Goosebumps formed at the touch. Thankfully he didn't notice.

"Neji...everyone." I said. He chuckled.

"Well, they can think that. But you couldn't take care of yourself all alone in this house..." He said thoughtfully. I looked away, suddenly embarrassed. He stayed home to take care of me...thats so sweet. My mind embraced those words, making them into more than their worth but I didn't care. It made me elated. I had to frequently remind myself that he had a girlfriend, so I needed to watch what I was doing.

Neji H.
Nothing really. Just talking to you. You? If
I asked you something, you would answer
honestly no matter what, right?
Wednesday 3/14/12 6:36:47

"Why? You didn't have to do that." I said, while texting my reply to Neji.

New Message to Neji H.
Of course I would. Whats up? And Im just
laying downstairs with Sasuke. Were talking.

"Why wouldn't I? I wanted to make sure my good ole pal was alright." His voice was strainded slightly. It made me curious.

"Hey, can I ask you something?" I asked, stealing Neji's line. His coal black eyes shined with patience, as he looked into mine. He smiled at me, nodding. "Did you mean all those things you said to me? In the texts I mean?" I asked him, hesitating a bit. His eyes dropped and his lips formed a sad frown. I watched as his eyes closed next, and his face grimaced in pain. I sat up, wrapping my arms around him without thinking. His arms shot around me in return, holding me tightly against his chest.

"I meant every word. You don't know how scared I was. I honestly thought you left for good. It was...It was.." I listened patiently for his reply. It made my heart fill with love and joy, hearing how much he cared about me. The pain was hard to coop with, but the fact that my disappearance made him upset to the point where he was crying made a difference. A big one. I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket, but I didn't dare take it out to ruin a moment like this. "I was so scared.. I mean I know I messed up, but I didnt think you would leave. I thought, that you got kidnapped or something. And I knew if you did it would be all my fault. You don't know how sorry I am. You mean a lot to me Sakura, and Im not just saying that. I love you." He finished, the truth ringing deep with each and every word. My eyes stung again, tears threatening to fall. I smiled gently, fanning them out behind his back.

"It's ok. I...I know now that what you say is true. Don't beat yourself up Sasuke. We all make mistakes. Its ok." I whispered in his ear, soothing his pain. He relaxed a bit.

"But I hurt you." He whispered back urgently.

"It's ok. I healed under your very special care." And at that he laughed. "Thats my boy." I kissed his cheek, laying back down. my phone vibrated again, reminding me of its existence. I sighed.

Neji H.
Does...Tenten like me? And why is he over at
your house? Tell him to get the h*** out.
Wednesday 3/14/12 6:37:45

I was NOT expecting that. His stupidity and blindness stunned me. Open your eyes Neji!

New Message to Neji H.
Ask her. Not me. And Im not telling him
that. Im in HIS house thanks very much.
He didn't come yesterday btw bc he was
taking care of me.

"What?" Sasuke asked curiously, back to his old self.

"Neji...He told me to tell you to get out of my house." He nodded, understanding before laughing.. It was close 7 now. And, surprisingly, I WAS tired. I yawned and he did the same thing.

"Tired?" He asked, patting my leg.

"Yea. You?" He nodded. I was debating on whether or not to get my clothes, but I really wanted to sleep.

"I'll stay up to get yout clothes if you want." He offered, yawning again.

"Aw....well arent we helpful?" I teased. He smirked. "Naw, thats quite all right. I'll get it myself.

"Ok, Ill stay down here with you then."

Neji H.
Why are you there? Ugh...dude,
you coming to school tomorrow?
I want you to meet someone.
Wednesday 3/14/12 6:38:04

New Message to Neji H.
I live with him now. I thought I told
you that before. oh well. Dont give me
crap about it either. Who?

That puzzled me. Who do I not know? Im not being conceited or a know it all but I knew EVERYONE at school. Must be a new guy.

"Look's like we've got a new fellow in school. Neji wants us to meet him tomorrow." I sad casually, gazing up at a tired Sasuke. He didn't say anything for a minute, before his head turned towards me slowly, his eyes closed.

"Is that so? Us? Or you?" He asked, his head turning back to its original position.

"Well, he said me, but youll meet him to. You'll be with me tomorrow, right?" I asked, covering the hope in my voice. He chuckled lazily.

"Yea..but Ill be walking with...Ino." He said between a yawn.

"Oh go to bed. You can barely stay awake." I hissed playfully at him.

"Your fault. You kept me up all night with your fevers and screaming. Scared me to death." His voice was pained again.

"Oh...im..sorry. I didn't know." He was making me feel terrible. "Ill return the favor." I suggested and he smiled that beautiful smile that made my bodes turn to sponge.

"Ill hold you to that." I laughed, looking at my phone. Another message. I never notice anything with Sasuke. It's simply impossible to pay attention to the outside world when Im with him.

Neji H.
LIVE? Sure...ill....w/e. Come tomor
row and youll meet him. I gtg. Dad
wants to quiz me for the stupid test.
Like ill fail. Ttyt.
Wednesday 3/14/12 6:39:23

New Message to Neji H.
Bye. Good luck.

When I looked back at Sasuke, he was asleep. I smiled, ruffling his hair before getting up to put my clothes in the dryer. After that I, I went back to the sleeping Sasuke, laying him down on the couch. I ran upstairs to get 2 blankets, 2 pillows, before running back downstairs. I made a little bed for me on the floor, and stood over Sasuke. He looked so peaceful. The curve of his lip was cute and his hair fell across his face gracefully. I lifted his head up, placing the pillow under it, and holding my hand there for a few moments. I stroked his hair, feeling its soft texture in my hand. It felt so GOOD. And then, I jumped back, falling onto my makeshift bed. I need a boyfriend. I stood up once more, after a minute, to drap the blanket over his body before laying back down and falling into a blissful sleep.

*****

"Sakura...wake up. School time." I heard someone croon in my ear. I groaned loudly, before streching. Sasuke chuckled. "20 minutes." He said. I heard him walk away, up those annoying creaky stairs. "Thanks by the way for the covers and pillow!" I heard him yell from upstairs. I grunted a "your welcome" before getting up slowly, leaving my stuff on the floor. I cracked my back, feeling stiff. Good thing my clothes are down here and theres a bathroom down here. I grabbed my second favorite pair of skinny jeans, dark denim with small rectangle like holes at the thigh and knee. I grabbed a black tank, plain and simple. I put on black socks and headed to the downstairs bathroom. I combed through my hair with my fingers, and tt looked really good, considering I just slept on it. It was wavy and nonfrizzy, always a plus. I ran upstairs to brush my teeth and apply mascara and eyeliner. The usual. I tried some light pink blush for the heck out it, running out the door with a granola bar and my converses in my hands. Sasuke chuckled from inside his car.

"We'll make it on time today." I told him the passenger seat as I got in. He laughed this time.

"Whatever." It took us 10 minutes to get to school and I almost fell asleep again. Car rides make me sleepy. But then we pulled up, all my friends waving at us. Well, at me. They glared hatefully at Sasuke, and I was about to fix that. I got out and stomped over to them, a smile playing at my lips.

"DO NOT look at Sasuke like that. He feels horrible already! SO stop it. I forgave him! So will YOU! You will NOT touch him at all and you WILL talk to him. You WILL carry on like normal." I said sternly. They all took a step back, before looking from me to Sasuke and laughed.

"Alright alright. As long as you forgive him, I forgive him to." They all chimes in, agreeing. We walked to our usual spot, in H hall. Sasuke went to walk with Ino after 5 minutes. I looked curisouly over at Neji, who was talking with Tenten. She was really happy, a smile plastered onto her face. I didn't want to interrupt, but...

"Hey Neji. Sorry guys but who did you want me to meet?" I asked gently. He opened his mouth before a deep voice sounded from behind.

"Neji." He said.

"Ahh...Gaara, right on time." Neji said. "Sakura, meet Gaara. He's from Arizona. The deserts. Can you believe that? Hot as heck down there." Neji laughed, pounding fists with Gaara. He has amazing long orange red hair. He had deep purple like bruises under his amazing foam green/turquiouse eyes. When's the last time you slept.. He was incredibly hot. He wore black skinny jeans, gray converses like my own, and a grey Element shirt. Dang..he's...almost as hot as Sasuke.

"Sakura." I said, holding out my hand. He took it, a smirk on his face.

"Gaara." He replied. He held on for a second longer than normal, not that I minded, before letting go. My hand tingled as it dropped to my side.I smiled sweetly at him and he smiled back. Gaara, huh? Just my type.

A/N: Woah...now that was a long chapter. It took me 2 hours and 45 minutes to type...see what I do for you guys?! Not that I mind.

THANKS TO: Stariinights and Anime lover325 (They gave me the idea of Sakura getting a boyfriend...not saying Gaara will be him...might have another new character or something..im not telling though hehehe), cherrysaki-chan, mi-chan( I can never reply back to your reviews, like i do everyone else. Im sorry..but I thank you for always reviewing. They do mean a whole lot to me...really, thanks!!), Riseofthemoon1 (your idea was very interesting, and I might use it so thanks), Mistyjet, Crescent-Vampiress, xXemocolorluverXx( your reviews make me smile to no end), CherryBlossom555, Sadistic Wolf Goddess, sasusaku770, claire018, mosherocks4, SCB2011, jenfreaks123, hanyougothgirl(man I miss talking to you, where have you BEEN???), vicki is a mermaid princess, Scarecrow. Weasel, XxxsennaxxX and loura.

Those are all the people that ever reviewed my story. SO thanks so much and I look forward to your reviews in the future,, if you honor me like that haha..

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