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09: An Epiphany of the Heart
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I looked over towards the voice, thankful for an interruption, but surprised to see the person. He stood tall in front of us, his lips curled into a cute smirk, not the disgusting smirk that Sasuke has, but a cute one. His hair was spiked up. He looked disapprovingly at Sasuke and me, his eyes glaring at us, but then his entire facial expression changed. He started laughing, his lips curling up into the most adorable smile I have ever seen. His eyes became tinier, but he was so cute.
"Teme, you should have seen the look on your face." The newcomer laughed, he had to bend over to control his laughter.
Sasuke walked over to him and knocked him over. "Dobe. How did you even get inside?"
"I have a spare key, jackass. That hurt!" the newcomer rubbed his head, pouting cutely.
This new guy was definitely really cute and had a really cute pout.
"Shut up, Naruto." Sasuke muttered several curses under his breath.
Oh, so this guy was the Naruto that Sasuke was talking with on the phone earlier. Haha, I like this guy. He's so funny and so cute. He has such a good personality. I smiled at him and he smiled back, slyly. When Sasuke's back was turned, Naruto grabbed my wrist and we went running down the steps with Sasuke shouting at Naruto.
"Give her back to me!" Sasuke yelled from his room, chasing after us.
"Nah, I like her." Naruto yelled back, pulling on my arm to run faster.
"FUCKER!" Sasuke yelled, pissed.
"I'll return her when I'm done. See ya man in a week or so. We're going to get married somewhere banging!" Naruto yelled, laughing playfully.
I heard Bella barking from the bedroom and I was so touched. I'll miss you Bella. I followed Naruto because I knew he was only joking and trying to make Sasuke pissed. Naruto flung open the front door, pushed me into his sleek Acura TSX. Naruto stepped on the accelerator and sped off. From the rear view window, I saw Sasuke chasing after us, probably yelling some more curse words. I smiled happily before buckling up. I opened the window and let the cool breeze soothe my face.
Naruto started blasting some music and I went crazy. I wonder…
"What did you say to Sasuke on the phone?"
"Oh, I was bugging him about clubbing tonight and he said he was busy. I didn't know he was with a banging girl like you. We had fun without him, but he's a gay fag. I went to kick his ass, but instead I came out with you." Naruto smiled cheerfully.
"Oh haha, thank you. What did you tell Sasuke about gay sex?" I asked, hoping it didn't sound too weird.
Suddenly, Naruto bursted out in laughter. "It was a joke. I told him to go fuck some guys 'cause he didn't go clubbing and he told me to have gay sex with my gay friends. I don't hang out with gay guys. He just dissed both our friends. Wait until I tell Deidara about what Sasuke said."
"Wait so you and Sasuke are really tight?" I asked, wondering about this kid.
"Yeah, we practically grew up together: me, Sasuke, Itachi, Deidara, Shikamaru, and Kiba. We're tighter than the jeans you probably wear." Naruto bobbed his head to the music.
"Itachi-kun?" my heart skipped a beat when I heard Itachi's name.
Now I can know some secrets about these boys.
"Woah, wait, did you just call Itachi… Itachi-kun?" Naruto asked, lowering the music and closing my window.
"Yeah, is that a problem?" I asked, confused.
Naruto shook his head. "Nah, it's no problem. I just haven't heard anyone say that name for awhile."
For awhile? Does that mean someone used to call him Itachi-kuni too? Hmmn…maybe his ex-girlfriends.
"So let me ask you some questions." Naruto asked, speeding up once again.
"Okay." I felt as if I were super close Naruto even though I just met him.
"Name, age, status." Naruto quickly said.
So he was very straightforward. "Haruno Sakura. 23. Single."
"Wrong. Status: Engaged to Uzumaki Naruto. Remember? "Naruto laughed cutely.
I couldn't help but laugh along with him. He was like a little kid. He had so much energy that it was cute. I had a feeling that he would be very charismatic, which was never a bad thing. I looked over at Naruto and he was smiling. Ahhh, his smile is to die for. It's so cute and it lights up his entire face. He has the perfect smile.
"Anyhow, you got Sasuke hooked." Naruto started to become a little serious. "He never ditches going clubbing with us and you two were wearing formal clothes. Well actually, he wasn't wearing a shirt, which reminds me, were you two going to have sex?"
"NO!" I screamed, denying anything between Sasuke and me.
"Haha, man you're really defensive about that. I wonder…"
I sat in silence. I didn't know what to say to Naruto. Why couldn't he goof off again so that we wouldn't have to talk about this?
"Anyhow, you're the first girl he ever brought into his house." Naruto softly said that I barely heard him.
"What?"
"Yeah, believe it or not but no girl has ever gone home with Sasuke and he never went home with another girl." Naruto stared out blankly into the road.
I decided to ignore what Naruto said. He was a player and he never slept with any girl? I highly doubt that. Why else would all these girls be dying to be with Sasuke?
"So where are we going?" I asked Naruto, changing the topic.
He must have noticed that I didn't like talking about the good side of Sasuke because he looked over at me surprised.
"We're going over Kiba's house since clubbing is out of the question with you around." Naruto made a quick turn onto a street. "Anyhow, do you know who Kiba is?"
"Of course I do. I met him at the ski resort. He's such a cutie. I would so marry him." I gushed playfully.
"Hey, you're cheating on me! I don't like cheaters!" Naruto pouted.
Awww!
"I'm sorry Naruto, I wasn't cheating. I was joking with you. I would marry Kiba if we weren't engaged." I flashed a smile at him.
"That's even worse. Just stop talking, girl." Naruto laughed.
Naruto parked the car skillfully into the driveway before getting out of the car. He ran over to the passenger side to open the door for me. He bent over as he allowed me to get out of the car. Aww, he's such a gentleman, unlike that stupid player. Well Sasuke can be a sweet guy, but hmpf, I don't care about him. Players do anything to get what they want.
What is up with these guys being so rich? Kiba's house was gorgeous and huge. Is he an heir, too, but if he is then why is he working for Sasuke? So many questions, but I don't feel like being nosy tonight. Well, actually I lied: I want to be nosy about Itachi and Sasuke. Maybe I'll find some more information about these two.
We walked up to the front door in silence, the aroma of flowers filling my nose with a sweet scent. I heard the door unlocking and some arguing.
"Mr. Fuji don't worry I'll open the door. Go home and rest. I'll take care of everything." Kiba said as he opened the door.
"But young master, I will gladly serve you any day. Let me do my job." Mr. Fuji, I'm assuming he's the butler, said to Kiba.
"No! You're daughter is sick so go take care of her. You've been so awful this past week because of her. You won't even listen to my father when he told you to go home and be with her. Shoo!" Kiba gently pushed Mr. Fuji out the door. "Come back when she feels better."
Kiba finally noticed us and his face lit up. "Sakura-san!"
"Kiba!" Aww, he remembered me. "I missed you!"
"Me, too. Hey Naruto, where's your boyfriend Sakura-san?" Kiba asked, looking past Naruto and me.
"Boyfriend?" Naruto and I both asked at the same time.
"Sasuke. Where is he?" Kiba frowned when he looked at me.
"Psh, that's not her boyfriend. I'm her fiancé Kiba, so get it right." Naruto held my hand to convince Kiba that we were engaged.
Kiba looked shocked, and then he thought about it before he glared at Naruto. "You're lying to me. Stop making jokes like that."
"Whatever, man. Sasuke's pissed that I stole her from him. I interrupted their moment." Naruto's eyes twinkled.
"Moment?" Kiba asked, confused. "Oh I get it! Man I thought they already did it at the ski resort"
"What? I would never sleep with Sasuke. He's disgusting!" I protested, disgusted that everyone's associating me with Sasuke all over again.
Naruto and Kiba chuckled. They gave each other a high-five before laughing even harder. I glared at them. What was so funny? I mean what happened to the sweet Kiba?
"What's so funny?" I pouted, pissed that they were laughing at me.
"You're reaction. It was only a joke. Man, do you hate Sasuke that much?" Naruto laughed. "Man I wish I could see Sasuke's face every time you say that."
"Fuck off Naruto."
I turned around, surprised to see Sasuke standing there, his eyes shooting sparks at Naruto. Damn, he was pissed. Naruto composed himself before giving Sasuke a smirk. Kiba smiled at Sasuke, hiding behind me. Naruto held his hand out to Sasuke, who ignored it. Sasuke glared at Naruto and then at me.
"I think I'll take my girl back." Sasuke reached for my hand, but Naruto pulled me behind him.
"She's my wife so get a new girl." Naruto teased Sasuke.
Sasuke's eyes flared up again and Kiba cowered behind me. Actually, I think I hid behind Naruto, too because Sasuke looked really scary. I think the first time I saw Sasuke pissed scared me, but now, it's really scary to see him like this. I can't believe Naruto can just stand up to him like that.
"Uzumaki Naruto."
"Uchiha Sasuke, yes I know my name." Naruto laughed.
"Fucker."
"Aww, don't be mean now." Naruto pinched Sasuke's cheeks. "You look ugly when you're mad."
"UZUMAKI NARUTO!" Sasuke yelled, probably waking up the whole neighborhood.
Naruto cocked his head towards me. "Don't be scared of him when he's like this. It's nothing."
"Give her back."
"Nah, I'll keep her for myself. She is pretty banging and why would I give my wife to you? I told you that we were getting married. We're already married and we're getting ready to party." Naruto held my hand tightly.
Maybe this joke has gone far enough because Sasuke looks like he's going to kill Naruto, but why doesn't Naruto really care?
"Naruto." Sasuke's voice went soft.
"Naruto man, I think you should stop. Sasuke's really pissed now. His voice got soft." Kiba whimpered from behind me.
"Let her choose." Naruto smirked at Sasuke. "Sakura do you want me or Sasuke? Don't mind his retarded face. He only gets like that around me. He won't sock me in the face if you choose me."
What do I do? I mean Sasuke looks so much like a serial killer that I'm too scared to think. Okay, Naruto's just joking around with Sasuke, but Sasuke does not like it at all. I mean look at his face. He still has sparks shooting out of his eyes and his lips are pressed so tightly I can only see a thin line. But then again, I'm not Sasuke's girl so he shouldn't be so possessive. Plus, Naruto's just having some fun…he's only having fun.
"I like Naruto more than you." I placed a kiss on Naruto's cheek, continuing the joke.
"See Sasuke. Get over it." Naruto laughed, jumping up and down.
Sasuke raised his eyebrows at Naruto before grabbing my wrist quickly away from Naruto. He looked me in the eyes. "Are you sure about that?"
"Y-y-yeah. Why wouldn't I?" He's so intimidating right now.
Sasuke's lips curled up into that same sly smirk before bringing his face closer to mine. "Because you're mine."
"Yo, let's keep this PG-13. Can we?" Naruto placed his hand between on Sasuke's lips so that Sasuke kissed Naruto's hand instead. "Yo man, that's disgusting. You just kissed my hand."
Sasuke wiped his mouth, glaring at Naruto for interrupting. "It's your fault. You put your damn disgusting hand there. You just fucked me over."
"How so?" Naruto stuck out his tongue.
I simply smiled at these two arguing. So it's been a month and a half since I saw this player and I have seen so many different sides to this guy. Some of them are actually turn ons, but he's still a player. I can't like or love a player because I would only get hurt, like Ino did. I looked over at Kiba who was laughing at Sasuke and Naruto. Naruto is such a goofball. He and Sasuke must be really close because Sasuke doesn't even hit Naruto when the joke goes too far. Plus, Naruto keeps on joking around even when he knows he pushed Sasuke too his farthest.
A month and a half. According to my mom a month and a half was all that was needed to realize that she was in love with my father. She only knew him for a couple of weeks and then he disappeared for a month and a half. When he came back, she knew she loved him. Too bad that isn't the case here. Sasuke is not someone who can return all his love back. He gives parts of his love to other girls before breaking their hearts. I can't forgive a player, especially after what happened so long ago.
"One, two, THREE! RAWR!"
"AHHHHHHHHH!" I screamed as Naruto and Sasuke caught me off guard.
They both fell to the ground laughing their asses off. Sasuke rolled around, holding his stomach like earlier while Naruto rolled towards the sidewalk before rolling back to the house. I narrowed my eyes while they continued to roll around in their laughter. When they finally got up, they were covered in grass stains while Sasuke was wiping away tears.
"Damn Sakura, I love teasing you." Sasuke laughed so softly that if I wasn't watching him, I would have thought he was choking on air.
"You're hilarious. We are definitely a good family." Naruto breathed heavily. "You're the best wife ever."
"When did you get married Sakura?"
I turned towards the voice and my heart stopped beating. I felt my lips curl up in a big smile. I bit my lip, smiling like a fool. I looked at the ground before sheepishly looking at him again. It was Itachi in flesh and blood. He looked better than ever. His hair was gelled neatly as he leaned against his black Lexus in his suit. Overall, he looked hot and so perfect. There wasn't a wrinkle in his suit and his smile was amazing. Is this the guy that I crushed on for so long? I didn't even realize how much I missed Itachi.
I ran to him and gave him a tight embrace. He hugged me back, placing his head next to mine. I closed my eyes, wishing this moment could last forever. My insides were melting all over again. I can't believe it's Itachi. He came back just in time, too. I swear I thought I was falling for Sasuke, but now that Itachi's back, I have something to keep my mind off Sasuke.
"Ahem."
We pulled away slightly towards the voice. Of course it was Sasuke interrupting. He was glaring at me before walking up towards Itachi.
"Aniki, I thought you were working late with Mom and Dad." Sasuke watched me carefully.
"They let me off early." Itachi pulled me back into the embrace.
I sighed, happily. It was like a dream come true, minus Sasuke's presence. Itachi I really like you. I'm not in love yet, but I really like you. You're everything I could want in a guy. Just keep holding me like this, please.
"Then why are you here?"
Sasuke's voice was becoming very annoying. I just want to be with Itachi. Sasuke go away. You're like an annoying fly that won't die even when I swat you.
"Naruto called me earlier to come over Kiba's house to hang out. So since I'm off early might as well chill with my buddies." Itachi let his right hand go to push Sasuke's head away. He looked me in the eyes, smiling. "I didn't think you would know Naruto or be married to him."
I smiled, batting my eyelashes flirtatiously. "It was a joke to piss Sasuke off."
I saw Sasuke give Naruto a glare, who shrugged his shoulders, before giving me the meanest look. He rolled his eyes at me, obviously pissed that Itachi was actually here.
"You shouldn't do that, especially since it'll ruin your chances with the ladies if your eyes roll to the back of your head." I stuck my tongue out at Sasuke.
"Hey wait a second. Itachi get your hands off my wifey!" Naruto yelled, pulling me away from Itachi.
"Hey!" I protested as Naruto dragged me towards the lawn.
Itachi chuckled, his head bent towards the ground. He looked up at me as he strutted like my dream boy towards me. He gave a simple look to Naruto, one that didn't glare like Sasuke's and Naruto obeyed. Naruto walked away towards to Kiba, whispering something in his ear. Itachi grabbed my hands, taking a step closer to me. He let go of one of my hands to caress my face. He played with my hair as his face came closer to mine.
It took me a couple of seconds to realize that he was going to kiss me. I closed my eyes, feeling Itachi come closer. I felt him stop approaching me, so I opened my eyes. He smiled at me, still holding my hand.
"Sakura, I like you."
Just like that Itachi's lips came closer to mine, faster than ever. A single kiss could a change a person's life, but I wouldn't know. Sasuke pulled me away from Itachi, his arms gripping my shoulders tightly. He pulled me for an unexpected kiss.
"STOP!"
With Sasuke's lips only less than a centimeter away, I turned towards the voice, grateful and surprised, my heart beating so quickly from different almost kisses.
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"Ino!" I gasped, surprised to see her there.
She ignored me and turned towards Itachi and then Sasuke. "Hey! You guys are ridiculous! Don't you know anything about a girl?"
Sasuke and Itachi both looked at each other confused. They looked over at Ino, then me before looking at each other again. Sasuke scratched his head, looking away while Itachi stared at the ground. Even I was confused. What was Ino talking about?
It was silent: dead silent. That's when I heard the car door opening and slamming shut. I looked over and saw Sai's scowl, finally realizing that Sai brought Ino here. Anyhow, back to what Ino said: what was she talking about? Wait, oh I know what she's talking about.
"Idiots. All boys are idiots." Ino scowled.
"Hey, what about me honey?" Sai tried to make a cute face, but the thing is that Sai's face is hideous so it didn't turn out so cute.
"You're an idiot, too." Ino glared at Sasuke and Itachi.
"Ino, don't glare at Itachi." I quietly said so that only she could hear me.
She gave me the same look she always gives me she wants me to shut up. She turned towards Itachi and Sasuke again, her eyes narrowed. "Don't you know anything? A girl's first kiss is probably one of the most important things in romance. It has to be special, but you guys are making it horrible by kissing her on the front lawn. You guys are fighting over her first kiss. In the end you're gonna make it horrible! Idiots! Boys are idiots."
It became silent all over again. Even Naruto was quiet, sitting on the steps next to Kiba. Ino doesn't have to scold Itachi. Itachi was going to make it special because he confessed his feelings. Ahh, I'm so swooning right now.
"Sakura, I like you."
AHHHH! I want to squeal so loudly right now, it's not even funny.
"Hey, I'm exempt right sweetie?" Sai hugged Ino.
"YOU!" Ino turned around in Sai's arms and glared. "You stole my first kiss in the worst way possible!"
"What? I kissed you. That should have been special enough." Sai pouted.
"Pf, you tripped down the stairs and bumped into me so when we landed on the floor, I was lying beneath you and you were kissing me!" Ino vented. "And I was planning to kiss my boyfriend that evening, too."
"Ah, so that's where Sakura gets her clumsiness from. I see it's from Sai." Sasuke smirked. "She always falls into my arms."
"Shut up!" Sai yelled at Sasuke.
Uh oh, here we go again.
"Make me, you girl." Sasuke smirked.
"Why you!" Sai let go of Ino to run over to Sasuke, but Ino held the back of Sai's shirt, shaking her head.
"I definitely should leave you."
"NO!" Sai turned around and tackled Ino to the ground, hugging her tightly. "Don't ever leave me."
Aww did I hear a tremble in Sai's voice? Damn it, why couldn't Sai be that sweet to me. He's always so mean to me and he doesn't care about me, but when Ino's in the picture. He's like a different person. I heard Ino mumble something and looked over towards her. She pushed Sai off as she got up, her face red from embarrassment.
"Whatever, it doesn't make up for what you did." Ino scowled.
I remember Ino wanted her first kiss to be special that she even had an idea planned, so I told her first boyfriend what to do, but on that same day, Sai stole her first kiss. Actually, Ino told me later that the stolen kiss was special just because Sai kissed her. She really liked Sai a long time ago, but she went after a different guy because she was scared of rejection. She said that she felt her body melt and fireworks went off in her head. I wish my first kiss could be special.
"I'm sorry. I made it up for you. I made sure when I proposed it was special and a night to remember. Remember?" Sai smirked. "Remember when I touched y-"
"AHHHH! STOP!" I covered my ears. Ino already told me that night was the night where he…ahhh, I don't even want to think about it. That's my brother! "I don't need to hear anymore."
"Don't worry babe, I'll make it special for you, too." Sasuke's eyes twinkled.
Sai ran over to Sasuke, grabbing Sasuke by the collar with both hands as he lifted Sasuke off the ground. "Fuck off my sister."
"You fuck off." Sasuke grabbed Sai's collar, bringing himself back down to the ground.
Woah, that's so cool. No one could ever do that to Sai. I didn't even think it was humanly possible to bring oneself back down when lifted in the air by someone else.
"You wanna die tonight? I'll personally dig your grave." Sai punched Sasuke's face.
"Yo man, get off my brother." Itachi ran over to Sai and Sasuke.
Sasuke pushed Sai and punched his face. "How about I take your sister, Sai, and make her know how it feels to be loved."
"You touch my sister and I'll send you to hell."
Before Sai could throw any more punches, Itachi got in between them.
"WOAH! SAI? THE SAI? Wait, you're Sakura's brother. Damn! Wait, SAI! Dude man, are you the same Sai that I used to know? Are the Sai that Sa-" Naruto was interrupted abruptly.
"Yo, Sasuke, that hurt!" Naruto whined, rubbing his head. I saw a shoe lying on the ground next to Naruto.
Hmm, I wonder what Naruto was going to say.
"I'll touch your sister all I want. You're just mad because you know she wants me." Sasuke shoved Itachi out of his way and ran towards Sai.
Sai grabbed Sasuke and punched his face, making Sasuke fall to the ground. Sasuke retaliated, kicking Sai down to the ground. Sasuke quickly got up and punched Sai's face a couple of times. At the same time, Sai punched Sasuke. Both looked like they were going to fight until one of them becomes unconscious. Ino and I ran over towards Sai and tried pulling him away from Sasuke while Itachi, Naruto and Kiba pulled Sasuke back. When we were holding on to Sai, he kept on trying to get to Sasuke. He finally succeeded so we had to chase after him and Kiba came over to help us since Itachi and Naruto had Sasuke under control.
"Let me at that fucker. That shitfaced mother fucker needs to learn a lesson." Sai kept pulling us towards Sasuke.
"Sai, stop." Ino finally said.
And just like that Sai stopped. He glared at Sasuke, blood dripping from his mouth. Sasuke, why are you trying to hurt my brother like that? Sai wiped the blood off his lip harshly before pointing his finger at Sasuke like the way he used to whenever he wanted revenge.
"You keep on getting lucky, but one day you won't be so lucky just like the time I sent you to the hospital." Sai yelled before spitting out blood. "The next time I won't be so merciful."
Ino pulled out a tissue and wiped Sai's lip, scolding him. She pulled him away towards the car, but Sai stopped her.
"Sakura we're leaving." Sai shouted at me.
"I have some business to take care of." I looked over at Sasuke, who also had blood dripping from his lip and some from his forehead.
"NOW!" Sai roared at me.
"No. I have to deal with this now. Ino, wait in the car with him," I ordered her with a stern voice. I hardly ever use this voice. I only use it when it's absolutely necessary. Ino recognized my stern voice and helped Sai back into the car.
I walked over to Sasuke. He gave me a smirk, but it was mixed with a wince. He walked up to me and stopped.
"Sakura, look…"
I slapped Sasuke as hard as I could across the face. I heard my slap echo through the night sky and all the way down to heart. I held back tears for some reason. I felt like time stopped before my eyes and that I felt something empty inside me. There was a stingy sensation in my right hand as the slap still rang in my ears. Sasuke turned to look at me, his eyes not only in disbelief, but filled with hurt.
"You jackass. That's my brother you almost got into a fight with. Don't mess with him anymore." I said, coldness marked my eyes. And in the meanest way possible without letting a tear fall, I slapped him again, before telling him, "I never want to see you again."
I icily turned away, walking towards Sai's car. I opened the door angrily and slammed it shut.
"Don't say anything." I told Sai, keeping in my tears.
"I wasn't going to." He simply said as he began driving.
I felt Sai looking at me through his rearview window so I stared out the window. I shouldn't have looked because I saw Sasuke in the middle of the lawn watching me, his hand holding his cheek. He looked away from me, walking into Kiba's house. Kiba and Naruto shook their heads before following Sasuke inside. The last person I saw was Itachi, but before I could read his face, Sai sped off home.
The ride back home seemed to last an eternity, even if it only took five minutes. I kept replaying the image over and over again in my mind.
"Sakura, look…" I slapped Sasuke as hard as I could across the face. I heard my slap echo through the night sky and all the way down to heart. I held back tears for some reason. I felt like time stopped before my eyes and that I felt something empty inside me. There was a stingy sensation in my right hand as the slap still rang in my ears. Sasuke turned to look at me, his eyes not only in disbelief, but filled with hurt. "You jackass. That's my brother you almost got into a fight with. Don't mess with him anymore." I said, coldness marked my eyes. And in the meanest way possible without letting a tear fall, I slapped him again, before telling him, "I never want to see you again."
I could still hear that slap. I could still feel the vibration from my hand go down my entire body. I bit my lip, holding the tears. I couldn't cry. He's not worth crying over. He's only a dirty player that somehow made me believe that some impossible things were possible. He somehow made me feel special.
I'm sorry Sasuke, but it's for the best.
Once Sai pulled into the garage, I ran into my room, slamming it shut. I didn't want to see anyone. I knew I didn't have to lock the door because Sai and Ino would leave me alone. At least Ino would and she would tell Sai to do the same. I didn't even bother changing out of the dress Sasuke lent me. I walked out onto my balcony. I leaned gently against the railing feeling the cool breeze past by my face. I looked out into the night sky, tears slowly falling. I wiped them away, but it was too late. I was in the crying mood and I let the tears fall from my face.
I heard a rustle and looked down. I thought I saw someone hide behind the tree, but I couldn't see anyone. I could have sworn I saw Sasuke's half-buttoned shirt flash by me. I guess I'm only seeing things now.
"Stupid player. Stupid damn player." I sobbed before scoffing in disgust.
I wiped my tears away angrily, walking back inside my room. I fell upon my bed, closing my eyes to forget about today, to forget about Sasuke. Maybe…no I couldn't have or even be. Itachi told me he liked me, so I should like him back because I do. Forget about Sasuke. Forget about him. I felt more tears stream down my face as I thought about him. In the end, I let my tears float me off to sleep.
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I heard a light tapping against my balcony door. I opened my eyes slowly, my eyes somewhat swollen from my tears. I felt my body slowly get up and look towards the window. I gasped, surprised to see Sasuke there even after I told him I never wanted to see him again. I ran over to the door, opened the door, and ran into his arms. His strong arms embraced, holding me tightly. I looked into his face. I saw the injuries that he received during his fight with Sai.
"I'm sorry Sakura." Sasuke whispered sexily into my ear.
I felt him nibbling my ear, my entire body melting. With one hand, he brought me closer to him while with the other, he cupped my chin. I felt my breathing become heavier with each passing moment. His lips came closer to mine as a way to tease me. I smiled slowly before closing my eyes. For once, I felt as if no one could interrupt us.
In a second, our lips locked as it sent fireworks off in my head. I wrapped my arms around his neck as he deepened the kiss. His strong arms kept me close to him while I was lost to the world around me. His kiss made me want him more. I felt my heart race and instantly, our mouths melted together with an extraordinary spice.
He pulled away gently, his lips curled up into a sweet smile. He kissed my forehead and then my lips again, this time hungrily. His tongue teased my mouth to open so I obeyed. I became light-headed as he deepened the kiss, the fireworks still going off. They were getting louder and just like that he pulled away. I was left breathless and drugged with his kisses.
"I'm sorry Sakura."
Sasuke kept repeating that phrase.
"I don't understand." I said, confused.
His eyes were filled with sorrow. I didn't understand. How could he be sad after he kissed me the way he did?
"I'm sorry Sakura." He looked me in the eyes before getting on the railing. "Goodbye."
Before I could reach him, he jumped off my balcony and landed on the ground, his body laying a large bloody puddle.
"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"
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I woke up screaming. Sweat perspired on my forehead as I breathed heavily, tears in my eyes. I quickly got up from my bed and ran to the balcony. I looked towards the ground and saw nothing there. It was only a dream. It was only a dream, but it felt so real. I touched my lips, trembling. It was a dream, a bad dream. I squatted down and closed my eyes.
"I have to get him off my mind."
I decided to go to work. I went inside and into my bathroom to shower. I walked out in a towel into my closest. I smiled sadly remembering that Sasuke once was inside here admiring my clothes. Since it was late, I would have to work at the club. I picked out a short dress. It had a long v-cut that went past my boobs, but there was a pin that held the dress together so my boobs weren't exposed. It went a little above my mid thighs, but my butt wasn't exposed. I remember my mom brought me this for a birthday present on my twenty first birthday. She said that it would attract the eyes of many guys. I never wore it because of it. I needed to wear it now because I didn't have anything else.
I put on a silky white jacket on, quickly buttoning the buttons. What time was it? I looked at the time and found that it was only one. I must have not been able to sleep very well. If it's one, then it's going to be impossible to find a parking spot near the Lights. I sighed as I went out of my room, down the stairs, and to the garage. I drove my car towards the restaurant, my mind wandering to different things, except Sasuke. I forced myself not to think about him.
I parked my car half a block away from the Lights. I guess the parking wasn't as bad as usual. I quickly ran over towards the restaurant, hoping that no perverts were lurking around in the shadows. I passed by a guy waiting outside some store. I ignored him and walked faster towards the Lights, but he grabbed my wrist.
"Hey sexy, you're legs are banging." He drooled as he stared at my legs.
Ew!
"Let go of me." I pulled my hand away from him, backing away.
Suddenly, his eyes flashed and he grabbed me. I screamed so loudly, I'm sure someone could have heard me if they were outside, but the music from the club at the Lights were too loud for anyone to hear me. I hit him to let me go, but he continued to drag me until we were in a deserted alley. He licked his lips as he let me go for a second so I made a run for it.
"Let go of me!" I screamed when the man grabbed my wrist again.
I tried pulling away, but he wouldn't let go. Instead, he pulled me closer to him. I shoved him and kicked him where it hurt most. The man fell and I took my chance to run, but he grabbed my ankle. I fell down, in pain. He flipped me over and reached for my jacket. I kicked him again, not wanting to get raped. I was not going to lose my virginity to some horny stranger.
I kicked him again in the balls, but as soon as he grabbed them in pain, he took out a knife. He slowly lifted me up and placed the knife next to my neck. I shuddered, scared out of my life.
"Bitch, you wanna die? Do you really wanna die?" he sneered at me.
Shit! I'm so scared. I'm gonna die. I'm gonna die!
"SASUKE!" I gasped when I screamed his name.
What was I thinking? Why am I screaming his name of all people? I even told him that I never wanted to see him again. I bet he's nowhere near here.
The man quickly unbuttoned my jacket buttons and stared at my chest, his perverted level rising even higher. I slapped him, closing the jacket with one hand. He raised the knife next to my neck once again. He pulled my hand away with one hand, getting ready to take whatever he wanted.
"Don't you know that you shouldn't' touch a girl like that?"
I turned my head, surprised that Sasuke was relaxed, leaning against the wall. He had the same smirk as always, but now there was a little line of blood where Sai punched him. When the man saw Sasuke, he dropped the knife, backing away from me. He looked at me before scooting away and running out of the alley, but before he had a chance to run from Sasuke, Sasuke punched him in the face. The man fell to the ground and Sasuke kicked him hard in the stomach.
"Watch where you're stepping faggot." Sasuke walked over to me.
I stared at him in disbelief. From the corner of my eyes, I watched the man quickly scramble up and run away. I looked towards the ground ashamed.
"You called, Sakura?" Sasuke smirked, but once he lifted my chin towards him, the smirk disappeared.
"I thought I told you that I never wanted to see you again."
Heh, I was crying again. Why am I crying now? Maybe it was from the shame of almost being raped or maybe it's because I feel so bad for telling Sasuke off, but he still came to save me. Maybe I was glad that Sasuke actually heard me calling. I bet that jackass pitied me now. He didn't say anything. I slowly walked away, but Sasuke grabbed my wrist and spun me into his arms. His embrace was so warm and inviting. I felt so safe, so loved. How could the hug of a player be like this? I never want him to let go.
"Don't cry."
I looked up into Sasuke's eyes. For the first time, I saw Sasuke smile warmly. It was actually pretty cute. I saw the marks that Sai left on Sasuke's sharply defined face. I touched the injuries, Sasuke's eyes closing in pain. I gently traced the outline of his injury on his forehead before touching his cheek: the cheek that I slapped earlier. It was somewhat swollen and I instantly felt bad.
"Don't cry because I'll always protect you." Sasuke whispered as his lips came closer to mine.
For some reason, I didn't pull away like usual. Instead, I felt my lips coming closer to his until our lips finally locked. Suddenly, a tantalizing sensation went through my entire body as I melted into Sasuke's arms. It was as if I were sent to heaven, my mind floating on the clouds. It was instant electricity: a sensual feeling that took over my entire body. I could taste him, a sexy male that wasn't afraid of wanting me.
He deepened the kiss, seducing me slowly. He teased my mouth with his tongue. I decided to not to let him have his way, but in the end he won me over. His tongue explored my mouth, leaving me dazzled. His hands lowered to my lower back, resting right above the curve of my butt. At that moment, he kissed me hungrily, making me forget about the world around me. It was only me and him. There was no one else, but just us trapped in our own romantic world. He held me closer, leaving me breathless.
I shivered in delight and our kiss went another level of dangerous intimacy. I could feel my heart beat loudly went my desire and his hunger. The closer the held me, the most aware I was of his entire body as we continued to kiss. Then I finally felt it. I was surprised, but it only made him kiss me more passionately. His heart was beating as fast and as loudly as mine was. I never wanted him to let go because his embrace burned into my skin, leaving his touch a part of me.
It wasn't a dream like the other kiss was. This was really my first kiss. Sasuke does kiss like a god, a very seductive god. He definitely had a lifetime to get his kissing right. His kiss was hot enough to make me melt with just a single touch and he knew how to make me fall deeper with each passing second. I trembled a little and he pulled away. I could feel our heavy breaths mixing before he kissed me again just as tempting and seducing as before. I could feel his lips curl up into a smile as he kissed, which made me smile a little. He gave a quick kiss on my lips before finally pulling away.
Sasuke sat down on the ground, pulling me down with him until I sat on his lap. He hugged me again and the same warmth went through my body again. I gently leaned against him, allowing him to place a trail of kisses on my neck while I smiled blissfully.
My first kiss was taken by a player.
Scratch that.
I gave my first kiss to a player. To the player I hate…the player I was starting to love.
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AN: Finally the long awaited kiss! I hope I didn't disappoint anyone with their first kiss, in case anyone is expecting much better. I actually didn't expect that when I read the reviews there were actually a lot of you requesting for them to kiss already, and it's quite amusing that this chapter actually have them to finally kiss lol. Oh once again thank you so much for all the reviews…it feels so good to see new reviewers, and loyal reviewers that continue supporting this fic. Thank you Thank you so much!
Why does it seem that Sakura is being indecisive? (Question from my lovely cousin)
Well I believe that Sakura is more like confused than indecisive. Sakura has a crush on Itachi (that was practically shown from the very moment they met), and for Sakura, Itachi is her perfect guy, but sometimes perfect guy is not always the right guy for you right? Sasuke for Sakura on the other hand is the "imperfect guy" because he was everything that Sakura hated and that was him being a PLAYER. And because of her assumption on Sasuke, she was oblivious with the fact that she's falling in love with him. Sakura was also going through a denial because she can't cope up with her feelings, and she always pushes herself away from Sasuke because she's afraid that she's falling in love with someone she loathed for, but now that she starting to admit to herself that she's falling in love with him….let's just see how she's going to handle the whole thing okay?
I hope that clears up something if you have the same sentiments as my dear cousin. =)
