Hey guys, it's been forever, I know. Well tragedy after tragedy is just hitting me. Ugh. Well, my dog had a seizure. It scared the crap out of me, and i've recently found out my grandma has a tumor the size of an orange in her ovary and she's getting surgery soon. Anyways i'm sorry for the long delay. I'll really try to write more often. It's just kind of hard these days you know? Well here's this chaper. It's probably just as short as my other one's but seriously, im trying.

Enjoy!

Oh and dang, all those reviews really cheer me up :D I'll start responding to the next set of reviews. I promise. & this story will start getting good.

Chapter 10: It's Only The Beginning

X.x.X

Make up lines and
question marks
Her head is near
the doorway
She'll go home
Ripe and ready
This scene is dead
She thinks she's smart
She's nothing but
a throw back
She'll go home
Right away
The make up on your pillow
A smear across your face
A tribute to your evening
Everyday's the same
Your looks can't
save you now
The green in your eyes
Jealousy is in the future
It's a long fall
from the top
The dress you wear
is so sincere
Hold on to your pride
I've got a
[ Find more Lyrics at /Zio ]
breaking story
baby
You're just old news
Go to it
Just stop
Take a clue
Cool off
Dance party massacre
Bang bang
Home town disaster
Bang bang
It's a shame
Where to go from here
The only way is down
Fade in
Cue the lights
Enter from stage right
Lights
Camera
Action
You've dug
yourself too
deep
Watch it all fall away
Sit back and watch
this all unfold
Casting calls are
taking place
A lead is needed
Cut scene
Cut scene
Fade out

X.x.X

Her heart was suddenly in her throat, she felt her cheeks heat up and she could distinctly hear her heart beating rapidly. She was scared that maybe Sasuke could hear it. She grunted.

'Why is this happening to me?' she asked herself. Sasuke just seemed to enjoy the moment he held firmly in his hand. He liked this feeling.

He really liked it.

Power.

Sakura gulped down her nervousness and boldly said "What of it?" with a sneer on her face.

'aa. Is the power gone?' Sasuke said inwardly, his eyes dropping to his lap.

"I still have to tell you my story." Sakura was half turned towards him, when she heard this she immediately was caught in interest.

"Really? You're going to tell me?"

"I told you I would."

"Well, I don't know if you could be trusted." Something dropped in the pit of his stomach. Like the feeling of free falling off a building.

"Why?" He asked with a tinge of hurt in his voice.

"Why what?"

"Why can't I be trusted?"

"W-well.." Sakura wondered why he cared so much if she trusted him.

"Well what?" He seemed so persistent.

"Well… you were a stranger."

"Was?"

"Well, I mean I know you now."

"Hey, I told you I'd tell you yesterday, so you didn't trust me yesterday? Your confusing me."

"I don't know! Jeez, and since when do you talk so much?"

"Quit changing the subject. Then why did you tell me about your father?"

"Your just a stranger. I didn't think id actually… I didn't know id get to know you."

"So the only reason you told me is because…I'm a stranger? What, so you dump your problems on strangers? Think they wouldn't care?" Sasuke said, one eye brow raised, and already slightly irritated.

"Hey! You're making it sound worse than it is, and listen, I didn't 'dump' ANYTHING on you. You WANTED to know." An awkward silence loomed over them and Sakura slowly turned around. They both sat at their desks staring at their hands, thinking about what had been said.

'I fucked up.' Sakura thought.

The next hour in the class wasn't half bad. Sakura and Sasuke kept to themselves most of the time. Besides those annoying moments that never seize to happen in life.

When you look over at the person and somehow a creeping feeling washes over them and next thing you know their staring right at you, and you seem to (ungracefully and obviously) avoid eye contact at all times..

It was really annoying to Sakura actually, that she couldn't talk to one of the only people she knew. Instead, she talked to Neji.

He was in this class with her and Sasuke. It beat sitting there sulking over her own stupidity. She really needed to learn how to think before she talked…she never understood her tough guy act. She definitely didn't feel as confident as she spoke.

She was never a good conversation starter, so trying to have a conversation with Neji was kind of difficult, he seemed so proper and she always believed him to be more intelligent than he looked and he already had the appearance of a very intelligent man.

Did she mention that he was very attractive?

"So do you like writing Neji?" She asked him finally, after contemplating conversation topics…this is the best she could come up with. He casually looked over at her, surprisingly he didn't look bothered or annoyed, unlike Sasuke. She crinkled her nose at the thought of him.

"It's definitely not my strong point, but I find it particularly enjoying actually, and yourself?"

Dang, how do you NOT sound stupid talking to someone like this? Sakura simply nodded with wide eyes looking kind of dumbfounded, sure she understood what he had said, but, never had she spoken to a person around her age who spoke so…elegantly.

"I actually really like to write. It's one of my passions, it's a way to express my thoughts." She looked at her hands. "It makes me feel whole. Like, I don't know, I get lost in the writing. It's just how people get so into the music and just find their moments of peace, you know? Writing is my calling. There's absolutely nothing I find more enjoyable then writing. Oh wow, I rambled again didn't I?" She asked with an apologetic look on her face.

He didn't speak for quite some time, and for a minute she thought he had gotten so annoyed with her that he didn't even want to answer her anymore. That he had simply ignored her hoping she would just go away…but he just stared at her.

"That's really deep. I do understand, but I've never really found what I enjoy with such passion as you feel for writing. I'm very intrigued. If you ramble it's fine with me, I find it soothing listening to you, it's quite strange actually." He finished.

She pouted her lips a bit.

"Really? Most people just kind of get a glazed look in their eyes and just nod constantly. It's the first sign of someone wanting me to shut up." He wrinkled his forehead.

"Well, I'm sorry you've met some inconsiderate people, but I do not see it that way. You can speak any time you wish and I will be happy to listen."

Sasuke grunted. Sakura turned around, with an annoyed look.

"What?" she said irritated. Sasuke looked at her.

"Nothing." He said with a stern voice.

"Then I'd really appreciate if you'd stop making noises randomly." She turned back around. Neji, glared at Sasuke, almost threateningly.

The rest of the day went by quickly, and Sakura had to admit, she didn't enjoy any of it. She did have a great time talking to Neji though.

That night, while Sasuke was showering, Sakura sat at her bed wondering what had happened. She obviously had pissed off Sasuke, she doubted he'd be telling her his story today.

She sighed.

Neji was so much better then Sasuke. Neji was very attractive…and really proper, he spoke to her like she was someone. Not like she was someone to look down at. She was tired of the way Sasuke spoke to her.

But…

She couldn't deny it. She tried. She really tried. Her mind told her..

'Neji is better, so much better, ignore Sasuke he's become your enemy.'

She heard the water turn off.

She could not hold up this façade anymore. Who was she kidding? She was this cold hearted bitch to Sasuke, just like he was to her. She spoke with the same disrespect to him as he did to her.

They were perfect for each other. It was disgusting. As much as she tried to hate him, she just couldn't. She didn't want to admit it. She would never say those 3 words that would make her never forgive herself. How could she.. How could she find such affection towards a man like this?

She yelled in frustration.

"GOD DAMNIT NEJI!"

'Why can't you be more like Sasuke..why? You're too proper. You speak to me like I'm just a stranger, like I'm your mother.'

She didn't even like him. She wanted him as an excuse, an excuse to stop viewing Sasuke in such a way.

Tears streamed down her face.

"Why Neji?!" She yelled.

The door from the bathroom flung open, and out stepped a half naked Sasuke, alarmed.

"What the fuck did Neji do to you?!" He yelled snarling, eyes bright red. He ran over to her, holding her face in his hands, looking her over.

"Did he hurt you? I swear I'll kill him." Sakura just stared. She was speechless. First of all, oh gawd. He was standing in front of her… with a towel around his waist, and that's it. His skin was glistening with water, and his raven black hair hung over his eyes, with little droplets of water landing on her face, mixing with her tears of frustration.

'Why..why is he making this so much harder for me? Now..he cares?'

"He didn't do anything to me.." She said, she eyes avoiding his eyes.

He still held her face tilted up towards him.

"Then why are you crying?" He asked questioningly.

She was SO in love.

Well I hoped you guys enjoyed that. Please review :D I'll try to post again within this week.

The song is called: I Don't Know How To Put This...But, I'm Kind Of a Big Deal by Grace Gale.

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