Title: Konoha Church Camp

Summary: Church camp has never been so adolescently brilliant. Mortal enemies since kinder garden, what will Sasuke and Sakura do when they go to the same church camp over the summer? M for later chapters.

Chapter 9: Party Hardy


Sasuke's POV

I had officially managed to ruin everything I could have had with Sakura. At least people wouldn't doubt the fact that we hated each other. Because now, she hated me more than ever.

That damn Itachi. I swear I'll get him back ten times as bad.

Walking into the decent sized abandoned shack, it was amazing how the camp counselors couldn't hear the obnoxiously loud music.

Bring Em' Out, by Hawk Nelson was playing. I looked around. Nothing in this place really surprised me.

Boys and girls making out in all directions. Hell, even girls and girls in some places.

I'm kind of glad Sakura isn't here though. I don't want her in this place. It was full of horny guys who were more than likely going to try and get into her pants if they got the chance. No way in hell was I going to let any guy in Haruno's pants.

"Hey. Uchiha." It was sort of a calm mocking voice. I remembered it from school. Neji Hyuga.

I shoved my hands into my baggy jeans pockets, attempting to hide my clenched fists and keep my temper down. This guy was always saying things to me about Haruno.

"Sakura's here." He slurred, pointing a finger towards a corner where, indeed, there was Sakura, chatting with Ino and those guys from the first day here. I looked back at Neji, noting the Bud Light in his left hand.

I looked back at Neji. "Yeah. What of it?"

"Well," He began, a small smirk playing on his features.

"I heard you tried to get in her pants. But uh," He paused. "you failed."

I didn't say anything.

"Guess it's my turn." He said, and his tone disgusted me to no end. I couldn't take it anymore. I ripped my fist out of my pocket and grasped Neji's collar tightly. "I'll kick your Hyuga ass if you go anywhere near her."

He started laughing. He was really pissing me off.

I let go of his shirt and began walking towards the corner I had seen Sakura in. But I didn't see her anymore.

I scanned the room as quickly as possible. I couldn't let one of these assholes get to her. I'd kill them.

I couldn't seem to find her pink hair anywhere.

When I was scanning the room for the third time someone stumbled into me.

I wasn't surprised when my idiot of a brother Itachi grabbed my upper arms and laughed a little too hard at nothing.

"I'm soooo ssorry." He slurred in my ear before walking away. My annoyed expression followed him on his way across the room before I turned and made my way upstairs, ignoring all of the couples making out on the way up.

Sakura had to be somewhere close by.


Sakura's POV

I shouldn't have even come to this stupid party. I really just wasn't up for anything like this right now. Uchiha ruined everything for me. How could I possibly enjoy myself?

Dylan and David had somehow managed to lighten my mood. They were funny. And kinda cute too. But I couldn't imagine myself liking anyone soon. I had just managed to admit I liked Sasuke Uchiha after about 10 years of enemyship. I wasn't going to be ready for anything anytime soon. I couldn't be ready for anything because there wasn't anything for me in the first place. Everyone is always trying to use you these days. They never really care about you. They lie, so they can have what they want.

People disgust me.

"Sakura." I heard Dylan trying to get my attention. I looked up at him

"Is this music giving you an, uh, headache?" he asked. He sounded a little nervous and I saw David glance at my drink a few times.

"Yeah. A little bit."

"Well," David started. "How about we go upstairs. It's quiet up there."

I smiled. "No. That's okay. I'll be fine." I began walking away "I'll see you guys later."

As I began my search for Ino, I eyed my drink, feeling sick, before dumping it into a plant as I passed.

Why does everyone always think I'm stupid?

I really didn't want to be here anymore. I had to find Ino first to see if she was going to stay or come back to the cabin with me.

I scanned the room. My eyes caught glimpses of people showing their affection for each other. But no Ino.

My gaze stopped on the staircase. I sighed. It was the only place left to look.

I climbed the stairs, passing more guys having fun with their girls. I reached the top and looked left and right.

I chose a random door and knocked once. When no one said anything I grasped the knob and let myself in.

Looking around the room I didn't really see anything. Just ruffled sheets. Nothing else out of the ordinary. I felt something warm press against my back. It was someone's hand

"Thought you said you were fine?" David. The tone wasn't sweet. And it wasn't funny. I didn't like it.

I felt a rough shove and then I fell to the floor, my knees stinging from the rug.

I stood quickly, directing my infuriated gaze towards David. Who the hell does he think he is?

"Don't you dare touch me."

He stepped closer.

"I'll scream."

He leaned over so his face was even with mine. "Promise?"

I kept backing up, my anger slowly morphing into fear. What if this really happened? What if I couldn't stop him?

I fell back onto the bed. I was about to stand again and run for the door.

I opened my mouth to scream but David quickly pressed his hand firmly over my lips before straddling me so I couldn't move my legs.

I grabbed his hand and started scratching, my only means of defense since I was pinned down and all.

Just then, the door burst open.

Good. Someone was here.

It was scary, really. The look on Sasuke's face. He looked more disgusted and angry than I felt. What was even scarier was how calm his stance was. Like he was ready for anything. Ready to do anything.

I looked at David. He was scowling. There was no way he could beat Sasuke in that department though.

"This isn't how things are done here Uchiha kid. Get the hell outta here."

"If anyone lays one fucking finger on Sakura Haruno. They'll have to hear from me."

For once, I agreed. Now that I think about it. Every single guy that has ever hit on me, or even talked to me, had problems with Sasuke.

David didn't say anything. Sasuke walked slowly into the room and towards David until he was standing directly in front of him. The two faced each other.

"You've already done that." Sasuke said bluntly before drawing back his fist so fast that David flew to the floor before I even knew what was happening.

He looked at me. I had never flinched at Sasuke's angry expressions before. But I couldn't help it. I don't think he's ever been so infuriated.

"Get out of here. Go back to your cabin." He jerked his head to the side. Signaling for me to head for the door.

I glanced at David. He lay unconscious on the floor. I looked back at Sasuke.

He didn't look mad anymore. But he didn't look calm or happy. He looked sort of bummed.

I stood and jogged to the door. I don't know what made me do it. I don't know why I said it. But I stopped myself outside the door, grasping the doorframe so hard that my knuckles turned pale.

"Sasuke," I started. I tried to bring myself to look him in the eyes. I couldn't. I felt hot tears burning in my eyes. My throat grew warm and I felt it tighten. I didn't want to talk because I was afraid I would choke on a sob. "I really like you. A lot." I let go of the door frame and started running down the stairs, shoving people to the side so I could pass. I had just humiliated myself for no reason. What the hell was I thinking? How could I be so stupid?


Sasuke's POV

I never thought that burning anger would ever leave me. I was so unbelievably infuriated. I really was ready to beat the life out of David. Really kill him.

But after I heard Sakura's statement. I didn't know what to do. My anger slowly faded. I don't know what it faded into though. I didn't know how to feel.

Confusion. That's what it was.

I had to get to Sakura. I needed to talk to her.

I ran out the door and down the stairs, frantically looking around the room. Searching for that pink hair I had been tugging on all these years.

I bumped into people on my way down. Ignoring their protests and shouts as I reached the bottom.

Looking around, I didn't see her. So I made my way to the door. I flung it open and was surprised when I was drenched in rain water as soon as I ran out. It was pouring. I could barely see three feet in front of me.

I ran as fast as I could. I had to catch up to her. I had to tell her I liked her too. And I had to prove to her that I wasn't like all those pigs trying to use her.

I got out of the surrounding woods and began making my way to her cabin. I reached the cabin and burst through the door without knocking.

She looked up from her bed. Her eyes red from crying, her pink hair sticking to her face because of the rain. She looked a little surprised. But there was too much sadness for her to look really taken aback.

Finally. Now was my chance to finally talk to her.

But all those feelings of glory soon disappeared when I realized I had no idea what to say.

"What are you doing here?" I heard her ask before she shivered.

I walked to the bathroom and got us each both a bright red towel so we wouldn't catch a cold.

I draped hers over her shoulders. She looked up at me, her confusion was evident.

"I, uh," I paused. "like you too."


Ahhh, I wish Sasuke would say that to me. *melts*

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