Sum-Vampires have needs. Too bad for Sakura that she's one of those needs. And vampires don't give up easily. When Sakura moves to a new town, she must start a new life as well. The town she now lives in is rumored to have vampires wander the streets at night. Sakura hardly believes in tall tales, but when she moves there, she learns to believe the hard way…especially when she's in love with one.

a/n: Sorry for the late update...i had a mini mentors block...sorry. but i had an inspiration and wrote away! So thanks for being patient and thanks alot to baby's breath for her comments on my grammer, yes it did help. I don't know how many read this little authors note but yes, this fic is based off of Twilight. but it's only based on it. anyway, enjoy chapter!

CRIMSON MOON

CHAPTER 10:KISS

"I heard she's going out with him."

"No! He wouldn't!"

"Yes!"

"I heard their engaged!"

"Yeah? Well I heard that he wants to get rid of her but she's threatening her own life, so he's with her to keep her safe."

"Poor Sasuke!"

"What a bitch."

Sakura ignored the whispers and rumors going around. No body knew the real truth, yet it was amazing how fast news traveled. She sighed and walked to the back of the classroom. They couldn't stare at her forever, right? She stared out the window, the trees were beautiful, even in the dull weather.

Feeling bored, Sakura pulled the paper out of her pocket. Laying it in front of her she read over the questions, rewriting them on a clean sheet of paper. She knew well enough that a crinkled up piece of paper was not going to be good.

"Sakura! There you are…"

Sakura looked up and noticed TenTen sat down next to her. "Oh, hi. I didn't think anyone would talk to me considering all that's going around." she smiled at her.

TenTen laughed lightly, "Yeah, I don't believe a word of it Sakura. This school gossips a lot, so don't worry about it."

Sakura nodded, "Thanks TenTen."

She nodded, "What are you doing?" she asked.

Sakura blinked and smiled, "Oh, just recopying my homework assignment." she told her.

"What's it for?" she asked.

"Life skills." she informed her.

TenTen smiled, "Oh yeah, Lee told me about that assignment yesterday…something about…interviewing your partner…?" she asked.

Sakura nodded, "Yeah. That's right."

The morning announcements came on and the class fell silent. Sakura sighed and continued to write her assignment out.

"Remember, next Saturday is the dance! A dance to give a kick start to school! Tickets are $7.00 at the door and $6.00 before hand. So get your tickets soon!"

Sakura noticed some girls in front of her gasp and giggle. "I'm going to ask Sasuke!"

"Yeah, well I'm going to ask Kakashi!" another one added.

"Me and Naruto!" another giggled.

Sakura mentally praised the lord when the teacher told them to be quiet. She couldn't stand the girls who knew nothing about them eye them like if they were only pieces of candy. They were more than just a pretty face…much more. None would understand…not even her.

"Sakura?"

The pink haired girl glanced over at TenTen, "huh? What is it TenTen?" she asked.

"Well, who are you asking to the dance?" she asked.

Sakura shrugged, "I don't know…" she sighed, "I don't really dance…" she muttered.

"Don't dance? But why not? There so much fun, the music pulsing through your veins and the beat flowing through you…it's truly a great feeling." she whispered, her brown eyes sparkling.

"You…love to dance?" she asked.

TenTen only nodded, Sakura smiled, "I could tell." she laughed lightly. "Who do you want to ask? Sasuke? Kakashi? Naruto?"

TenTen blushed, "Uh…actually, I want to ask Neji this year."

Sakura smiled, "Oh I see. I wish you luck." Sakura glanced at her paper, "I'm sure he'll say yes."

TenTen smiled, "Really?!" she whispered excitedly.

Sakura nodded, "Yeah, your nice, fun, and everything. Besides, I don't think he talks much when around others and around you he knows just how to act."

TenTen giggled, a blush staining her cheeks, "You really think so?" she muttered.

Sakura nodded, "Yep. Make sure to tell me what happens, okay?"

TenTen nodded with a smile. Sakura smiled as well and continued to write out her assignment.

"Sakura, so it doesn't bother you that they're gossiping about you?" asked Lee.

Sakura shook her head, "No, they've been gossiping about me since day one."

Lee nodded, "Well you know Sakura, if anyone bothers you, just tell me! I will get rid of them for you!" he raised his fist into the air.

Sakura blinked, "Uh, thanks Lee." she gave him a smile.

Lee smiled back, "So you know…uh…well…the dance is coming up soon and all, and I was wondering…" he glanced at the ground and tried to find the words to finish his sentence.

Sakura mentally groaned, she hated what was coming next. She clutched her binder, probing her mind for an excuse good enough than 'Were just friends.'

Somehow, telling him the truth that she didn't dance wouldn't be good enough either. What kind of girl doesn't dance?

He wouldn't believe. Quite frankly, she wouldn't believe it either if she heard it. But she needed an excuse and quick.

"I have to get to class! Later lee." with that Sakura quickly ran off to class.

"if…you'd go the dance with me…" he muttered as she left, he sighed. "I guess I'll ask her at lunch."

Sakura sighed as she sat down at her desk. Ino quirked an eyebrow at her. "What's wrong with you?" she asked.

"Nothing…nothing." she muttered, faking a smile to the girl sitting next to her.

"Ah ha, running away from boys?" asked Ino.

Sakura chuckled weakly, "Haha, funny. I'm not that popular…" she muttered.

"What? You mean no one has asked you yet?" asked Ino, surprised.

Sakura blinked, "Um, were they suppose to?" she asked, "It's still only morning."

Ino sighed, "Yeah, but everyone who's been to this school long enough already knew about the upcoming dance! Guys at this school really don't waste time, especially on a girl they think will be asked soon."

Sakura raised an eyebrow, "Well, so far no one has…" she muttered, "Well Lee almost did…" she thought.

"Hmm…they will." whispered Ino, "So keep on your toes."

Sakura hide the blush that crept on her, "I…I really don't dance." she whispered, "Besides, I'm new, I'm not that interesting."

Ino rolled her eyes again, "Please, with what people are gossiping about already? Guys are practically fighting for the chance to ask you first!" she shrugged, "You know how the guys are, always competing with the Group of three…"

"How do you know that they want to ask me?" asked Sakura, acting oblivious to the minds of guys.

"Were friends with a whole bunch of them!" she whispered, "Haven't you noticed how nice they were to you? How often they looked over to you to see if you were watching? How amazed they were when you showed up Jamie at ninjutsu class?"

Sakura shook her head, "No…I didn't really notice…" she whispered, "I was too busy wondering about the group of three…" she thought.

"Well, just keep that in mind…" she muttered.

"So, who are you asking?" asked Sakura.

Ino shrugged, "I want to ask Shikamaru…but I don't know…" she blushed a bit.

Sakura smiled, "Well, he's your husband too, why don't you 'command' him to." Sakura laughed as well as Ino.

"If it was that easy, I would…" she muttered.

"I believe you can Ino." she whispered.

Ino nodded, "So did you get the information for class out of Sasuke?" asked Ino.

Sakura nodded, "Yes." she answered.

Ino raised her eyebrow again, "Has he asked you to the dance?" she asked.

Sakura shook her head no, "No, he hasn't asked me. He's much too busy for things like dancing and why would he want to go with me?" she asked.

"Well, me personally find that a good sign. Girl, just be careful around him, there are plenty of other guys who want to go with you and would probably treat you better than Sasuke would." whispered Ino sympathetically.

Before Sakura could object the bell rang and Sakura was silenced by the teacher that entered the room.

"Damn it!" Sasuke punched the lockers in front of him. Denting the metal lockers in a swift punch.

"Dude, what's your problem?" asked Naruto, his hands placed carelessly on his head.

"Does this have to do with Sakura?" asked Kakashi, a smirk playing his face.

Sasuke glared at them, "Shut up." he muttered. Sasuke ran a hand through his raven hair and sighed, "Damn…"

"Tell us what's bothering you already!" yelled Naruto angrily.

"He's right." muttered Kakashi.

Sasuke lightly punched the locker again, his back facing them. "Sometimes this mind reading can be a huge curse…" he gritted.

Kakashi smiled, "Oh I see. Your getting frustrated over what others are saying or 'thinking' of Sakura…"

Naruto smiled, "Sounds to me like your jealous!"

Sasuke blushed slightly, "Hn." he shrugged, "I just hate listening to all these conversations." he muttered. "When you hear nothing, I hear everything. It gets bothersome."

"Focus your chakra and block it out." Kakashi suggested.

Sasuke narrowed his eyes, "I can't, what if Itachi plans something? Or some rogue vampire comes along? Than what?" he asked him.

Kakashi shrugged, "You got me there. But if your so jealous, why don't you ask Sakura out to the dance first? I'm sure she'd love to go."

"She doesn't dance…" he muttered under his breath.

"Hm? What?" asked Naruto.

"Nothing." whispered Sasuke.

"Hey, we'd better go." whispered Kakashi. His right visible eye shined a yellow and faded, indicating a vision.

"What'd you see?" asked Naruto.

"Girls. Lots and lots of girls." he answered.

"Damn it. They never learn the first time, do they?" muttered Naruto running a hand through his hair. His nose twitched, catching a smell, quickly he covered his nose in disgust, his blue eyes watering.

"Gross! What the hell is that smell?" he asked holding his nose tightly.

"What's wrong with you?" asked Sasuke, raising an eyebrow.

"It smells like…perfume and…garlic!!" he shouted repulsed.

Sasuke and Kakashi made a disgusted face. The lunch bell rang and the sound of faint girls squealing and their shoes on the ground was heard from down the hall. All three quickly escaped to lunch without a second hesitation.

"Hey Sakura, can I walk you to your locker?" asked Kiba.

Kiba the one that had a dog like look. His brown hair shaggy and Sakura noticed how shy he was suddenly acting. A small blush on his cheeks and a smile gracing his face. Sakura mentally sighed, Ino's was right because suddenly Lee showed up, followed by Choji and some other people who she had seen in her classes.

"May I walk you to your locker?" they all asked, almost in unison.

She smiled weakly, "Uh…well, sure…?" she muttered.

The total of eight guys hovered around her and walked her to her locker. Insisting on carrying her binders, asking her personal questions and flattering her with compliments. Some pushed and shoved to be able to stand next to her, all invading what she liked to call her personal space.

She, well the guys, fought over who would put away her stuff. While they argued, Sakura quickly opened her locker and grabbed her cold lunch and made her escape to the cafeteria.

After a minute or so, the guys stopped and noticed she was gone. They all blinked at where she once stood.

"Sakura?" they all questioned.

The pink haired girl sighed when she entered the cafeteria. Not exactly boy-free but defiantly a good start. She noticed the group of three weren't in their usual spots. They would normally be in the back corner of the cafeteria, but the table was empty and Sakura quietly wondered.

Ino met Sakura's gaze and waved at her. Sakura smiled but suddenly noticed Kakashi at her side. She let out a breath she didn't know she was holding.

"Kakashi, you scared me!" she muttered, "Where's Sasuke and Naruto?" she asked looking around the cafeteria.

"They're-"

"Kaaaakassssssssshiiiii!!!!! Waaaaaaaiiiiiiiitttttttttt!!" A whole bunch of girls squealed and began to run over to where they were.

Kakashi sighed, "Come on!"

He grabbed Sakura's arm and dragged her along with her. As soon as they were a few feet in front of the rabid girls, Kakashi tightened his grip and used his inhuman speed to lose them. They stopped and Sakura blinked, she held her stomach.

Kakashi smiled, "Sorry, did I go too fast?" he asked.

Sakura smiled weakly, "No, I just always feel like I left my stomach miles behind me all the time!" she muttered sarcastically.

Kakashi laughed, "Well, once you regain what was lost, come out here." he gestured to the double doors in front of them.

Kakashi smiled again and turned in the opposite direction, "Wait, were are you going?" she asked.

"To lure the girls away from here, they may be blonde, but there's always a smart one out of the bunch." he muttered and ran back.

Once Sakura felt like everything was okay, she walked through the double doors. She was in a room, it seemed like another cafeteria, but smaller. More like a mini café, two vending machines sported the north wall and some round tables were scattered around.

"Uh, Sasuke? Naruto?" she whispered.

"Sakura?"

Sakura smiled, "Hey. You guys hiding out from the mob of screaming fan girls?" she asked.

Naruto nodded, "We do this every year, this year, Kakashi gets to lure them to some random spot."

"Sorry I didn't save you from that pack of guys." muttered Sasuke apologetically.

Sakura smiled, "It's alright. I escaped them while they were fighting." Sakura nodded, "And at least I'll have some piece too…" she whispered. "So let's eat." she lifted her lunch box and Naruto reacted in the same way.

"Ugh…that smell is nasty!" he groaned.

Sakura tilted her head, "What smell? It's just an ordinary lunch." she muttered.

Sasuke took the lunch bag from her, "Let me see." he dug in the bag and pulled out a sandwich.

Sakura crossed her arms, "A sandwich?" she muttered. "It's a baloney and cheese sandwich."

Sasuke opened the zip lock bag that contained the sandwich. He revolted at the sudden smell and Naruto ran out of the room gasping for air. Sasuke threw the sandwich out in front of him. Sakura caught it before it hit the ground and noticed Sasuke stagger back.

"What's wrong?" she asked him. She noticed how pale his face had gotten all of a sudden. He clutched the table and Sakura noticed what was wrong with her sandwich.

It was garlic. "Oh, I have grandma's lunch…" she muttered. She heard Naruto gag from outside the double doors and sweat dropped.

"I'm sorry!" she apologized. She heard a thump and noticed Sasuke fell to the ground. "Sasuke!" she ran over to his body.

"I am so sorry!" she yelled, "I thought garlic isn't suppose to have this kind of affect on you guys!" she moved his head and stared at his face. A surge of panic began to flow through her and she bend down to feel his heart beat.

She mentally hit herself, "Of course he's not going to have a heart beat!" she thought angrily, with an angry sigh she glanced over to the doors.

"Naruto! Help me out!" she yelled.

"No way!" he shouted.

Sakura sighed, "Than what do I do?" she asked.

"I don't know! Give him C.P.R!" yelled Naruto back. His voice sounded funny, Sakura guessed he still was holding his nose.

Sakura blushed and looked at Sasuke, her mind didn't even think about the fact that C.P.R was mostly for those who needed their hearts to restart. She was just worried, quickly she bended down to his face. Slowly and carefully.

"Damn it, I think they've gotten faster than last year." he muttered catching his breathe. "But I think I lost them."

"Kakashi."

The sliver haired guy looked over to see the blonde haired Ino standing in front of him. She had a small blush on her cheeks, behind her was Lee, Kiba, and couple of other guys a year younger than him.

"Yes?" he asked.

"Where is Sakura? I know you know where she is!" Ino crossed her arms, narrowing her eyes.

Kakashi smiled weakly, "Yes…well, you see I'm kind of in a pickle here…and-"

Fate was against him as he heard squealing of a girl who happened to see him. He sighed and continued to run again, avoiding Ino. Kakashi didn't pay attention the hallway he entered. Only the sight of the orange haired Naruto stopped him, his visible eye went wide.

"You! What are you doing here?" they both said at the same time.

"Me?" they both said again.

Naruto shook his head, "Aren't you suppose to be redirecting the girls?" he asked.

Kakashi laughed weakly, "Well there's a funny story to that…I-"

He cringed as he heard the girls behind suddenly find him. Naruto gasped and backed up to the doors as well as Kakashi as the girls closed in on them.

"Where's Sakura?" asked Lee angrily. The guys solemnly agreed.

Naruto smiled weakly again, "They're here too?!" he whispered.

"Get 'em girls!" one of them yelled.

They both sweat dropped as the girls and eight boys ran towards them. Naruto put up his hands in defense.

"You're the vampire, do something!" he whispered to Kakashi.

"Yes but you're the mind controlling demon!" gritted Kakashi.

They both yelled as the pile of girls attacked them. Pushing them both just enough to open the doors behind them. The girls gasped aloud as they noticed what was going on.

"Sasuke!!!!" they all yelled.

"Sakura…" muttered the guys including Ino.

Kakashi and Naruto looked behind them and noticed Sakura lip locking with the younger Uchiha on the floor. Sasuke had his hand on Sakura's head, gently kissing her. Sakura just hovered over him, gently kissing him back, not noticing the group of people staring. Sasuke felt their prescience and smirked in the kiss.

Sakura pulled back when she remembered she needed air, unlike Sasuke. Her face was flustered, a deep red blush staining her face.

"You weren't really in trouble, were you?" she whispered.

Sasuke sat up, "Right." he muttered.

She opened her mouth to yell at him for such a horrible trick but she noticed the hundred of pairs of eyes glaring at her. She side glanced at the door and gasped. Quickly standing up as she noticed that they were glaring at her. Sasuke stood up and pulled Sakura close, his eyes boring deep into them all.

"Sakura is mine." he growled, she could hear the low growl sounding from his chest, she guessed the others couldn't. "And I'm taken." he muttered to the girls.

Sakura blushed greatly again. "Did…did he really just say what I think he did?" she thought.

The group soon began to disperse and walk out of the room. It had gotten quiet and Ino lingered by before she left. Sasuke's face adorned a smirk and Sakura could only wonder what he could hear the other's think.

Sakura noticed that Sasuke's arm was still wrapped around her waist. Kakashi smirked and Naruto smiled as well. Sasuke glared at them, telling them many things from his gaze.

Kakashi put his hands up, "We're gone." he muttered.

Naruto smiled that goofy smile of his and followed Kakashi. Sakura looked back to Sasuke and she couldn't help but melt into his eyes.

"Were did we leave off?" he muttered.

Sakura blushed and leaned forward, Sasuke bend down and gently pressed his lips to hers.

a/n:R&R! Little romance...yay. But still more to come...i mean Itachi's not out of picture yet, and why is Sakura imune to their powers? hehe...only time will tell. later.