That's... That's when I saw a devilish smirk form across Naruto's lips.
His smirk startled me and I flinched.
"I asked her to walk with me..." Naruto clarified smugly, still smirking of course, and his sapphire eyes shined so brightly but...
His eyes seemed to taunt the Uchiha.
Sasuke growled and it looked as if he was about to roar like a tiger.
What... What the heck is going ON?!
This is so scary...
I feel like whimpering.
The two were now glaring at each other and it even looked like they were talking with each other in their minds.
What's that called? Erm... Telepathy?
Yeah, telepathy.
Anyways...
My fear only increased when Sasuke walked up to Naruto and glared at him even more.
Naruto glared back at him.
What?! Are they freaking having a staring contest now?!
Or shall I say it's more like a "glaring" contest...
I hope they don't kiss again like they did last time by accident...
Going between them, I tried to separate them, but Sasuke effortlessly held me back by gripping onto my right hand, and he forced me to stand besides him.
I blushed at this, very puzzled, and I blinked a numerous amount of times.
"Y-You guys better stop before you k-kiss again by a-accident!" I warned timidly, trying to make my voice fierce but I suck at that, and a frown formed onto my lips.
Silence.
Their eyes grew wide and they simultaneously took a step back away from each other.
They both looked really freaked out at my reminder...the memory...of their first kiss.
Suddenly, Sasuke held my hand even tighter, and his fierce eyes pierced right through Naruto.
"Sakura, stay away from this loser."
His voice... His voice was so menacing, so intimidating, so fearsome, and just...so scary.
I almost pissed my pants!
Just kidding, I wouldn't, but I wonder if Naruto ever would...
Seriously though! Sasuke is that scary...
"Wha-What?! B-But, S-Sasuke! Don't you think that's a little u-unreal? After all, we are all teammates, and N-Naruto is my close friend!" I told him the Uchiha a tad bit frightened, my voice frantic, and he still wouldn't let go of my hand.
I saw Sasuke narrow his eyes at me and now he was glaring at ME.
Great. Just great.
Naruto then furrowed his brow, his eyes looking so vicious, and he scowled. "HEY. You let go of Sakura-chan, NOW!"
Whoa... I've never heard Naruto's voice sound so menacing before.
It kind of sounds scarier than Sasuke's in a way.
Okay, this is bad.
Suddenly, Naruto grabbed onto my left hand, and tugged my body towards his direction.
Not releasing his grip on me, Sasuke furrowed his brow, very ticked off, and then forcibly pulled my body towards his direction.
For several seconds, the two continued to play tug of war with my fragile body as they bickered, and I remained quiet the entire time.
My face was blue, for I felt really terrified, and I even think this experience was traumatizing me.
Because I certainly felt traumatized.
Then, Kakashi had appeared in front of us right before our eyes, and we all looked at him with wide eyes.
"Glad to see you three all getting along so well..." Kakashi remarked sarcastically with a smile, his voice calm, and I could tell he was trying not to laugh.
Embarrassed, the two immediately released their tight grip on me, and my sweat dropped.
I frowned.
Sasuke just aloofly put his hands into his pockets, acting as if nothing had just happened, and he huffed. "Hn."
Naruto bitterly grumbled something under his breath and crossed his arms stubbornly, looking like he was going to pout like a child.
A nervous laugh had escaped from Kakashi's lips and his sweat dropped as he rubbed the back of his head. "You three are sure an interesting bunch..."
"What are you doing here anyways?" Sasuke questioned the adult quietly, bitterness in his voice, and he narrowed his eyes at the silver haired man.
"Yeah! Today is our day off!" Naruto reminded loudly with his eyes closed and he looked sort of annoyed.
"Now, now, relax. I was just taking a peaceful walk when I heard you guys misbehaving... So, I thought I would put an end to this silly love triangle..." Kakashi explained tranquilly, his voice sounding so kind but it sounded like he was secretly making fun of us, and he grinned.
The three of us instantly blushed.
"WHAT?!"
. . .
That embarrassing event all happened two hours ago and it's still haunting my mind. Gosh, this really sucks.
Right now, it's almost about noon, and I was on my balcony again like I was earlier this morning. I was looking up at the vibrant sky and I heard the birds sing their lovely melodies. It was quite soothing if I say so myself but it still couldn't erase that humiliating memory from my mind. Sigh.
"Sakura!" That was Naruto's voice! I could recognize it from anywhere.
Puzzled, I looked down to see him standing in front of my house, but something seemed off about him.
He seemed angry.
"Naruto? W-Whats up...?" I asked bashfully as I was really frightened to hear his answer and I braced myself.
"Get down here..." Naruto ordered quietly, his voice sounded so fierce that I almost flinched, and I gulped.
"O-Okay," I said timidly and I obeyed.
Nervously, I walked out of my room, and trotted downstairs.
Feels like Deja Vu if you ask me...
Anyways...
I walked out my door to see Naruto impatiently waiting for me as he crossed his arms and it looked like he was scowling.
"Took you long enough..." he huffed bitterly and rolled his eyes.
Alarmed, my eyes grew wide in shock, and I couldn't even believe that Naruto was talking to me so cruelly!
I pondered for a moment and just assumed that something tragic must have happened.
So, I walked forward as I sheepishly played with my pink hair, and I let out a nervous laugh. "S-Sorry N-Naruto... I was just, um-"
"Shut up. Let's get walking."
His voice was so ice cold...
I froze. Was this really Naruto? It couldn't be...
I'm too much of a wimp to interrogate him so I just laughed it off.
My laugh sounded so full of nervousness...
"E-Eh, o-okay..." I mumbled shyly and started to walk besides him.
For a few minutes, we walked throughout the entire village as we made small talk, and now we were in this forest.
While talking to him, he seemed a little less cold towards me, but I was still so worried about him.
I grew suspicious when I felt this Chakra originate from him, though. What could it be?
"Um, Naruto... I-I don't mean to pry, but...is everything okay?" I asked apprehensively while my voice was full of concern and nervousness started to devour me.
He huffed and walked a little faster. "Who cares."
My worriment grew as I quickened my pace as well and I frowned. "Naruto, I'm really worried about you. Will you please tell me what's wrong...?"
Without saying anything, the blond swiftly turned to face me, and his eyes full of rage stared at me for a moment.
Without any warning, he suddenly put up his right hand in the air, and then brutally slapped my butt.
My entire face immediately turned redder than my dress as my eyes grew enormously wide and I let out a shriek of terror.
Next thing I knew, my body had acted on it's own, and with all my strength, I
brutally but instinctively punched Naruto in the stomach.
The blond's body went flying into a tree and his back was now leaning against the humongous plant.
I heard him groan as he cringed and he looked really hurt.
Guilt then overwhelmed me as I held back a gasp and my trembling eyes grew wide.
Before I could even ask if he was okay, abrupt black smoke appeared around him, and I gasped loudly.
Once the smoke cleared, it revealed not Naruto, but Sasuke.
Pupils constricting, my eyes started to shake rapidly, and I couldn't believe it.
He... He touched my BUTT...
SASUKE SLAPPED MY BUTT?!
W-WHAAAAAAAAAT?!
My entire face was now glowing of neon-red and the blood wouldn't stop rushing to my cheeks.
"Y-You... I-I... W-Why... Y-You... Y-You... YOU PERVERT!" I screamed my lungs out at him, my timid voice so shaky, and my trembling eyes automatically shut tight.
Blushing, he twitched, and slowly stood. "L-Look... Sakura, it's not what you think. There was something on your-"
I felt tears form in my eyes as I tried not to whimper and I felt so violated. "Shut up! ...
I...
I...
...I HATE YOU!"
I ran away from the jerk while sobbing so loudly as I felt so humiliated while betrayed and I couldn't stop blushing.
Also, I felt so...so ANGRY.
Why... Why the heck did he have to touch me like that?!
And... And why did he have to transform into N-Naruto?! Was... Was he trying to make me hate him or something?! I... I could never hate Naruto!
I froze.
I just told Sasuke that I hate him...
But...
I know that's not true. I defiantly don't hate him, I think I just overreacted. I didn't even give him a chance to explain himself and I punched him right in the gut...
Oh gosh, I really am such a horrible person...
GAHHHHHH!
I SUCK!
Suddenly, I felt someone approaching me from behind, and I smoothly turned around to see no one there.
Eerie silent.
Frowning, I was about to turn back around when I heard someone suddenly appear right behind me, and I froze in complete fear.
Anxiety set in as I felt my heart start to beat strenuously and my body grew tense.
I felt the person's cold breath glide across the back of my neck and it caused shivers to rush down my spine.
"Sakura, let me explain myself."
This voice, this calm voice belonged to Sasuke, and I relaxed a little but still kept guard.
I remained in the same position, not facing him, and without a word, I nodded.
"First off, there was a poisonous spider on you, and I actually did you a favor by killing it. Second off-"
"Yeah R-RIGHT!" I cut him off in disbelief, my voice still pathetically shaky, and tears started to form in my eyes once again. "Y-You... You just wanted to touch my...my b-butt!"
What happened a few minutes ago then replayed in my mind and I couldn't help but blush.
I felt so embarrassed and so humiliated...
Not to mention angry.
I sniffed and heard an irritated sigh escape from his mouth.
"That's not it, idiot... What I said was the truth. It's your fault if you don't believe me..." Sasuke told me coldly, almost sounding really snobbish too, and I just wanted to slap him.
"Okay. Fine, I-I'll believe you on that! I-I'm still mad at you t-though! B-But... W-Why the heck did you transform into N-Naruto?!" I demanded angrily as tears streamed down my face and I swiftly turned around to face him.
He averted his eyes towards the left, avoiding my gaze, and I saw him blushing. "That shouldn't matter..."
I widened my eyes in disbelief and twitched. "W-What?! Y-YES IT DOES! N-Now... Were... Were you just trying to make me hate, Naruto...?"
He shrugged. "Hn."
I glared at him, still blushing, and I growled. "Fine... I-I'm leaving!"
That's when I turned to leave but Sasuke stopped me by grabbing onto my wrist and I came to a halt.
Confused, I looked back at him with an angry expression, and my blushing still wouldn't cease. "W-What do you w-want n-now?"
"Say it. Say you don't hate me..." he commanded quietly, his voice fairly fierce, and his stern eyes stared into mine.
I frowned as I felt the guilt set in once again and my sad eyes trembled. "I'm sorry. I...
I don't hate you..."
He smirked. "Hn. Good."
Suddenly, he leaped up into a tree in the blink of an eye, and he left me totally baffled.
In less than a second, he was out of sight, and my sweat dropped.
Geez, he's so fast!
What is he, a ninja or something?!
. . .
Oh wait, he is.
That's a total fail for me...
I officially suck.
. . .
The next day...
Our mission was to paint an entire house. It took hours and the entire time I refused to look at Sasuke. I kept my distance from him and just kept on talking to Naruto to take my mind off the whole thing but...that didn't work.
I couldn't stop thinking about it and I felt myself blushing whenever I thought about what happened.
Which was practically every second...
I mean...
He...
He...
HE FREAKING TOUCHED MY BUTT!
And he didn't just touch it...HE SLAPPED IT!
I mean, I don't even touch my OWN BUTT!
Oh gosh! Why can't I freaking get over it?! I'm totally freaking out over nothing!
. . .
Am I?
I frowned.
Darkness expanded over the sky and it was getting really late.
I even think it's almost midnight...
We had just finished the tedious mission and Kakashi had each given us an equal amount of pay.
It felt good to get money, especially if it's a lot.
I certainly worked my butt off today-
. . .
Butt.
Butt!
BUTT?!
I keep on saying the freaking word and I CAN'T stop thinking about what happened!
Gosh, now I'm going to blush like a CRAZY PERSON!
"Hey Sakura-chan, want to walk home with me?" Naruto suddenly offered sheepishly and it caught me off guard.
I blushed slightly but frowned and let out a sad sigh. "I would love to, Naruto but... I have a lot of things on my mind right now. I really feel like being alone..."
I couldn't bring myself to look at Sasuke but I knew he was listening...
Darn it.
Naruto frowned and looked at me with concern eyes. "Are you sure, Sakura? It's getting really late..."
I nodded and forced a smile. "Yeah, I'll be okay. Don't worry, Naruto."
Naruto shrugged his shoulders and smiled. "Well, alright... Goodnight, Sakura. Sweet dreams."
He then did something so daring and unexpected that it made me absolutely stunned...
Naruto kissed my cheek.
I immediately felt my cheeks flush of crimson red and it felt as if my heart had jumped out of my chest.
The blond chuckled and closed his eyes. "Well, goodnight, Sakura-chan. Later."
I watched Naruto walk away as I was utterly dumbstruck and my mouth went agape.
My cheeks felt like they were on fire.
A realization then hit me.
Did...
Did Sasuke SEE?!
Did he see Naruto kiss me?!
I know Kakashi didn't see because he left right away after he gave us our money.
He was probably reading that weird book again...
But... But did Sasuke see...?!
Do I dare to look...?
Wait.
Why am I even freaking out?
It's not like he likes me or anything...does he?
"CHA! HE SLAPPED YOUR ASS?! WHAT DO YOU THINK?!" Inner me roared savagely.
Blushing, I gasped, and put both of my hands onto my mouth.
Oh no...
I slowly turned around to see no one there.
Sasuke was gone.
But...
Did he see...?
Gosh, why do I even care so much?!
I'm SO stupid!
In frustration, I huffed, and started to walk home.
I must admit, the moonlight was really beautiful, and it totally made me mesmerized on how the moon illuminated the night sky like that. It was just breath-taking.
Sigh. Today has just been a total roller coaster of randomness. How am I ever going to cope with this...?
I-It's so embarrassing...
At least no one is walking outside right now and all I hear is the insects humming. It is quite nice and refreshing.
Although, I still don't know how I'm ever going to talk to Sasuke again after what happened...
The same goes with Naruto! I-I don't even know what to say to him now since he kissed my c-cheek...
I mean...why would he do that?
He couldn't possibly like-
...
No. There's no way Naruto would
like me.
There's just no way.
No one would...
Many minutes later...
Instead of going home, I actually walked back to the same lake that I was familiar with, and the water looked so bountiful in the moonlight.
Suddenly...
Chuckling. I heard chuckling from behind me.
Cautiously, I turned around to hear a flirtatious whistle, and I saw three shady silhouettes in the distance.
I couldn't make out what they looked like because it was so dark but I knew it was three guys.
Whoa, they are also super tall too...
As they walked towards me, it made the blood in my veins run cold, and sheer terror infiltrated me.
I couldn't move, for I felt paralyzed with fear, and my body trembled.
And I call myself a ninja...
One of them smirked wickedly. "What's this? Is this the pink cutie we've been hearing all about?"
Another guy cackled. "Must be. You can spot those pink locks from anywhere. Heh. This is our lucky day."
Terrified, I cautiously took a few steps back, and shook in mere fear.
Before I could flee, two of the guys grabbed me by the arms, and roughly knocked me against a tree, then pinned me to it. Horrified, I shrieked as loudly as I could, and rapidly struggled to escape from their grasp.
Panic was surging through me as I struggled to escape and I even desperately dug my sharp nails into their skin. That didn't work though and I only heard them snicker. They were too strong for me and I felt so vulnerable. I hated every second of it and I forced myself not to cry. They tightened their grip on me with every move I made and the guy who wasn't restraining me muffled my screams by placing his hand onto my mouth.
I froze and looked at him with my sea-foam colored eyes that were now full of tears.
He smirked amorously and chuckled evilly. "Now listen here, girl... We're going to have fun with you, okay? Don't worry your pretty little head."
"Hey Boss! Let's take turns!" one of the guys who was restraining me suggested naughtily and he laughed.
The "boss" nodded smirking and laughed. "Good idea. I'll go first."
Suddenly, he took his hand off of my mouth, and started to lick my neck.
I grimaced as I closed my eyes in fear and I tried to kick him with all my might but it didn't work! Nothing worked!
"S-Stop! S-Stop i-it! S-STOP!" I screamed deliriously as I was sobbing uncontrollably and I continued to try to escape.
But I couldn't. I'm...
I'm too weak...
"You're frighten face is sure entertaining and cute..." he remarked in a whisper, his voice so seductive that it was sickening, and the guy started to slowly pull down my zipper to undo my ruby colored dress.
Instantly, my eyes grew outrageously wide as I viciously struggled to escape to only fail , and I panicked. My heart was hammering dangerously, feeling fear dominate my emotions, and hot tears briskly cascaded down my face.
No! Please no! Anything but that! NO! I can't take this ANYMORE! I don't want these animals to touch ME! THEY CAN'T, CAN'T, CAN'T!
"SASUKEEEEEEEEEEEEE!" I screamed hysterically, terror giving my voice the shrillness and volume of five screaming girls.
The tears continued to trickle down my face.
Out of all people, I don't know why I shouted out his name, but...
I'm so glad I did.
All I saw next was a flash of motion. The two guys that were restraining me had fallen to the ground as they groaned and held their stomachs in chronic pain. While the leader of the group was abruptly hurled into the lake and I heard him let out a cry. It looked like they had just been pulverized by a ghost!
I then looked up to see glowing red eyes illuminate throughout the darkness and my frightened eyes shook uncontrollably as my mouth went agape.
Who could that be...? It was hard to make out.
The two guys that were sitting on the ground besides me then attempted to get up but were only knocked down by the guy that possessed those deadly looking red eyes.
I saw blood ooze from the both of them and even some of their blood brushed against my face.
I shuddered in absolute fear and felt as if I were in some sort of horror movie and I couldn't stop trembling.
Did...
Did that guy just defeat those guys just like that?!
My menacing rescuer then advanced towards me and I braced myself.
My eyes then met with the glowing red ones and I gasped.
I couldn't believe it and more tears streamed down my face.
Sasuke.
It was Sasuke...
He saved me. He actually saved me.
But...
Why... Why are his eyes red...?
Blood red...
Sasuke looked crazed with rage, his red eyes fiery and merciless.
"Are you crazy?!" he demanded fiercely and his voice was so menacing.
Confusion swarmed me and I felt too scared to even say one word. "Wh-What...?"
"Idiot, what were you thinking?! Coming here alone at night?! Are you damn insane?!" Sasuke fumed infuriated, his voice so fierce that it caused more tears to unleash from my eyes, and he then forcibly grabbed onto my arm.
I cringed and let out a tiny squeak.
He grabbed my arm a little too tight and I felt a bruise forming. "O-Ow! S-Sasuke that h-hurts! S-Stop! I-"
"SHUT UP! Do you know how much trouble you were just in?! Training one hour a day isn't going to help you, Sakura! You're lucky I came out here when I did! They could have really hurt YOU!"
I felt guilt set in as I looked downwards at the ground while frowning and my tears filled my trembling eyes once more.
"I-I-I'm s-s-sor-sorry... I-I'm s-sorry..." I sobbed, choking on my tears as I closed my eyes, and the pain I was feeling was so agonizing.
I could hardly stand it.
That's when I felt him suddenly embraced me and my eyes immediately opened in shock.
My heart was now pounding thunderously and it felt so nice but so odd to be in his arms.
It was comforting. I felt safe.
So, I clutched onto his shirt and cried my eyes out.
I heard him sigh. "Idiot..."
He only held me tighter though.
Gosh, I'm so weak right now, but that will all change in the future.
I will get stronger than Sasuke.
Maybe,
someday...
Author Note: Whoa, I've been working on this chapter the entire day! I'm pooped! X_x and thank you guys for all the wonderful reviews! I read each one, don't worry, and thank you so much! Thanks so much for everything! I shall update when I can and please review! I would really appreciate it, thank you.(: