Hey, what's up? Thanks for the reviews everyone (you guys rock). I'm going to be starting another story, so I'm going to be wrapping this one up. This is the second-to-last chapter. Tell me how you like it! Bye-bye!
-Sasukegang
What Can I Do To Make You Love Me?
Last time:
Ino gave Sakura a playful shove. "No! I mean, what are you doing here? I thought you were all depressed and stuff."
Her pink head shook side to side. "I found that I like to work-out to get all those built-up emotions out. Besides, just because Sasuke doesn't love me, doesn't mean I'm going to give up on my life!"
Ino slapped Sakura on the back. "Now THAT'S the Sakura I know!" She continued on her way to wherever she was going, but Sakura wasn't following.
'I will defeat you Uchiha. I'll show you how valuable I am!'
Chapter 7: Incredible Strength"TEME!"
Sasuke winced. 'I'd know that annoying voice anywhere. What does that dobe want?'
The hyperactive blond grabbed Sasuke by the neck. "What did you do to Sakura? I heard she changed again! It happened right after you met to tutor her in math."
A punch landed on the top of Naruto's head. "Dobe… Why do you always assume that I do something wrong?"
"Well…" Naruto stopped. He just stood there like an idiot with his mouth wide open in awe. Sasuke looked to what Naruto was staring at with large eyes.
"Good morning Naruto."
"S-sakura! What happened to you?"
Indeed, Sakura was different. She wore a long-sleeved sweater and long, dark sweatpants. Her hair was put up in a messy bun and it looked like she didn't shower that morning. To be honest, she looked as though she just woke up. Sakura spat on the floor and answered, "I've decided to focus more on schoolwork, less on looks… See you around."
She spun on her heel and left the two boys staring after her. "Since Sakura's going to try in school now, you have yourself a formidable opponent Sasuke-teme!"
"Hn. I didn't think you knew the meaning of the word 'formidable'."
"TEME!"
Sakura was taking notes.
Onyx eyes looked in her direction, but didn't get any response.
Sakura was taking notes.
Sasuke tapped his pencil impatiently. He couldn't concentrate.
Sakura was taking notes.
Why was she ignoring him? He was Sasuke for crying out loud! Sakura never ignored him… What happened to her?
"Pst! Oi! Sakura!" Sasuke whispered.
Said girl snapped her head and faced the Uchiha. "What do you want?" Sasuke's heart fell. She never talked like that to him before.
He didn't give up. "I want to know if you actually changed from the last time I saw you…"
Green orbs gave him a chill that ran up and down his spine. Sakura was dead serious. "I'm a new person. Don't think that you can take advantage of my feelings any more."
Sasuke nodded in understanding.
"Hey Sakura! Do you want to go shopping with me?"
Sasuke listened in on what they had to say. He wanted to see if what Sakura said was true. He waited for that enthusiastic, "Hell yeah!" that usually came after that question.
"Sorry Ino, but I have to study tonight."
A smirk adorned his porcelain face. 'Maybe this new Sakura is better…'
Iruka was bouncing off the walls in happiness. "It's that time of the year again everybody! It's time for your midterm!"
Groans echoed throughout the room. "Just remember, it is all about the struggle! Half of you will be struggling to pass the midterm, the other half will be struggling to get the top grade and the chance to become principal for the day!"
The groans were replaced with murmurs about how awesome it would be to be the boss of the entire school. "So, let's begin the first portion of the midterm! Flip your papers over and begin your test!"
Sasuke knew he was going to ace the test, so he didn't try too hard. His gaze just kept drifting towards a pink-haired beauty. Wait! Focus Sasuke, focus!
He answered each question as thoroughly as he could. He finished all sixty questions without any problem.
… ONE WEEK LATER…
"You wanted to see me Iruka?"
"Yes Sasuke…" Iruka took a breath before continuing. "You remember when you told me to tell you if anyone may become a threat to your position as head of the class?"
Sasuke nodded, remembering.
"Well… Haruno Sakura, you know her, tied with you on the first part of the test."
A usually stoic face turned into one of shock.
"I'll study harder."
Sasuke walked towards the gym. He knew he'd find her here.
"Haruno."
Sakura turned the treadmill off at the sound of the baritone voice. "Uchiha…"
Sasuke glared at the girl. "Listen, you got the same score as me on the first section of the midterm. Don't think that you can defeat me!"
"I'd say I already have. I've been studying really hard and I'm ready to beat you in everything you attempt!"
A small smirk appeared on Sasuke's face. "Well, I guess you must lift weights often… otherwise you wouldn't be able to beat me at it."
Sakura's smug expression disappeared. "I'm not sure if I'm the best at that, but as long as I try, I would have won!"
Sasuke motioned for Sakura to come towards the weight lifting station. "Let's see if you can lift two hundred pounds over your head."
Sakura licked her lips and bent down to pick up the weight. She held onto the bar with both hands and tried to lift it…
Nothing happened.
Chuckling was heard behind Sakura so she turned around to find… Uchiha Sasuke just standing there, watching her with an apathetic look.
"It's not funny!" Sakura screamed at Sasuke.
"Who said I was laughing?" He came up behind her and lifted it easily over both of their heads. "I told you that you can't beat me Sa-ku-ra…" he said, enunciating her name.
Sakura turned away in a huff. "Just wait… I'll definitely beat you on part two of the midterm!"
Well… How was it? Please review! Byez!
