Hey guys!

Sorry for the long wait. But I am updating faster than most authors I think.

Have any of you ever had a flame? I think I just had one on my second story, "Haruno vs. Uchiha" I swear It got me kinda pissed. Any for anyone that thinks that story is going to suck balls, I'll tell you this, I DON'T GIVE A SHIT YA STUPID ASSHOLE CAUSE I AM GOING TO MAKE IT WORK AND YOU CAN TAKE YOUR STUPID FLAME AND GIVE IT A GOOD SHOVE UP YOUR ASS CRACK!!!!!!! I don't mind healthy criticism, but if you think you can read my stories like and open book then you can go to hell for all I care.

Thank you everyone that has kept reading this story. I appreciate it. And thank you for all the reviews. That was nice too!

Anyway, I hope you guys enjoy this chapter!

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"…S-sasuke…"

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Sakura stared wide eyed at the Uchiha. He was leaning against the doorframe, his muscled shoulders showing against his thin cotton shirt. He looked like a god to the poor girl. Sakura immediately flushed and turned her face down so as she was staring at the floor.

Sasuke smirked at the girl's reaction and straightened up. "Hey, I wanna talk for a sec, kay?"

"…"

"Sakura I don't have all day."

"…come in."

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Sasuke stepped into her room casually. He led the way to her bed and sat down. He motioned for Sakura to take a seat.

The nerve wracked girl reluctantly obliged. She took a seat as far away from Sasuke as she could. Sasuke gave an exasperated sighed and dragged her over toward him.

It was silent for a while. The two weren't really the kind of people who talked freely. Sasuke was pondering how to approach reason for his visit while Sakura tried to figure out why he had come in the first place. Finally, the Uchiha broke the silence.

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"Umm…I had a talk with Itachi today."

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Sakura stopped breathing for a moment. He couldn't know…could he? A wave of panic flew through her body as she prepared to be humiliated. What she didn't expect were Sasuke's next words.

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"He…told me what he told you today. And…I want to hear it from you…do you…uh…"

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Sasuke had paused. His face was turning beet red as he struggled to reach his point.

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"You see…I've never…felt…I've never had…a real girl…friend…before…and I wanted to know…what you felt about…uh."

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As Sasuke stammered for words, he took a peek at Sakura's face. She had a bewildered expression that slowly turned from shock to…amusement?

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"Uh…do you…like…well…are you interested in…"

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Haruno was having a blast seeing the male adolescent squirm with nervousness. He reminds me of a little kid. She smiled a coy smile and waited for him to finish his sentence.

Sasuke, on the other hand, grew even more aggravated. Why the hell is she smiling like that?! Sasuke abruptly stood up and stormed to the door.

A soft hand grasped his arm before he could reach the doorknob. The Uchiha turned around and saw Sakura staring up at him, all humor wiped away from her face.

The two stood there, motionless, looking into each other's eyes. Sakura had always been afraid to show affection. But now, she lean in toward Sasuke and hugged herself to his chest. Sasuke was frozen in place. He was shocked at this sudden act of affection. Slowly, the Uchiha wrapped his arms around the girl. He buried his face into the crevice of her neck.

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"…Sasuke…"

"…hn…"

"…about your brother today…"

"…yeah?"

"He told me that you…were…uh…in…"

"Haruno, now you're stammering."

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Sakura blushed but continued.

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"…He said you were in love with me."

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Sasuke smiled a crooked smile into her hair. "So what? There's nothing wrong with that, right?"

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Sakura smiled a satisfied smile and closed her eyes. "Yeah…there's nothing wrong with that."

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Sakura woke up the next morning to a bright and sunny day. She was unconsciously smiling. Yesterday, the one and only Sasuke Uchiha had admitted, that he was emotionally and physically attracted to her…sort of. The boy hadn't stated it bluntly, but he had held Sakura the whole entire night. She had fallen asleep in his arms. And the most surprising part is that Sasuke had made no move to try to sexually touch her, besides the once in a while kiss on the forehead.

Sakura skipped down the stairs, still beaming a blinding smile. She said good morning to Sora and Itachi and sat down in her usual spot.

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"Sakura-sama, what are you so happy about?" Sora was giving her a confused look

"Nothin."

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After Sakura was finished with her breakfast she turned toward Itachi.

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"Hey, where's Sasuke?"

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Itachi briefly glanced at the girl. He turned his attention back to the newspaper in his hands.

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"Went out to get something. He won't be back until dinner."

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Gone for the whole day? What am I suppose to do?

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"Oh, and by the way, your mom called." Sakura winced. "She wants to talk to you in private. You're suppose to meet her at Starbucks."

"…oh."

"Your ride's waiting out in the front."

"okay."

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As Sakura turned to leave, Itachi spoke yet again.

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"Sakura, don't listen to her."

"…yeah."

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Sakura walked out the front door and left.

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Why the hell would she want to talk to me?

Maybe she wants you to hook Jen or Margie up with Itachi.

…I think I'm gonna puke.

Sakura shifted restlessly in her seat. She was anxious and…afraid…of what her mother wanted of her. As the limo pulled up to Starbucks, Sakura caught sight of Jen and Lannie.

The pink haired girl slowly stepped out of the automobile and into the firing zone.

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"Pick me up in half an hour."

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The driver left, leaving Sakura to fend for herself. Jen and Lannie were sneering her way. They motioned for Sakura to step into hearing range.

Sakura cautiously moved forward. She waited for one of them to speak.

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"So, the slut has been living it good so far hasn't she?"

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"What, dick got your tongue?"

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Sakura kept on an emotionless face and said nothing. Her older stepsister seemed to be getting annoyed by Sakura's lack of reaction.

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"Hey, answer me bitch!"

"…"

"Hmph."

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Jen turned her face away. Her expression at first was angry and annoyed, but it suddenly turned amused. She turned back to Sakura.

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"Word is that Sasuke's been showing some affection for a little pink haired teen. They say he's crazy for her. I wonder who she could be."

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"It's too bad that he's taken. He is extremely gorgeous after all."

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"Well, he's soooooo gorgeous that I couldn't possibly stand for him to have such a lowlife girlfriend. In fact, I think I'd have to get rid of him just to clear my conscience."

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A muscle in Sakura's jaw twitched.

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"In fact, I think I'll have those strong, masculine, killer men have a talk with him." Jen pointed toward five extremely large men a few yards behind Sakura. Lannie giggled with excitement.

"I mean they might be able to talk him out of it. Or maybe he just won't listen. And he just might end up black and blue, in the morgue the next day."

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Sakura's eyes burst with fury. She could finally say that she completely loathed this excuse for a woman.

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"Or maybe, he might end up in the bottom of his own swimming pool, naked, bleeding, and—oh I don't know—shredded to pieces."

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Sakura growled.

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"You…wouldn't…dare."

"Oh, but I would. I have all the power, as you can see. Look over there. Do you actually think that your precious boyfriend can handle those men?"

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Sakura knew that no matter how much a good fight Sasuke was, he didn't stand a chance to survive an attack like that, especially if those men had weapons.

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"And, even if someone like you, said anything, who would listen? Mom?"

"…What do you want?"

"Hmm?"

"DAMMIT!!! I SAID WHAT THE HELL DO YOU WANT?!"

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Sakura was blazing with hate. She hated Jen so much right now.

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"Ha, ha. Now we're talking." Jen sneered at the infuriated girl.

"What…do…you…want?!"

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Jen laughed and evil laugh. Then she turned back to Sakura and leered.

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"I want you, Sakura Haruno, to lose everything you caredabout. I want you to willingly be beat up by those men. I won't kill you of course. I still need you to suffer in a damned hospital. I want you to wake up in pain. And, I want you to break every tie you have with Sasuke Uchiha. No, I want you to crush every…damn…feeling you've ever had with him."

"…"

"Deal, or no deal?"

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"I could always take my fury out on Sasuke you know."

"…deal."

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A woman was walking down Main Street. The warm day had suddenly turned icy cold and she wanted to drink some nice hot coffee. It had been a hard day. Her boss had taken a business trip and left her in charge. As the woman turned a corner, she saw something strange. There was something pink hanging out in the alley just next to Starbucks. The woman crept closer and realized it was a girl. As she neared the body, the woman let out a terrified gasp. The girl's body was mangled painfully. It seemed as if a couple of ribs had been broken. Her arm looked as if it had been crushed under a car. Her hair and torn up clothes were soaked in blood. The face had a matching pair of black and blue eyes. A dark red liquid was dripping from the body's bruised mouth. The woman thought the girl was still breathing though. But the most shocking part was that the girl still had her eyes half open. Her pupils were a startling green, and yet they were growing dimmer and dimmer each moment.

The woman let out a horrific screech and started screaming for an ambulance.

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Ring, ring.

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Ring, ring.

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"…hello?"

"Hey Sasuke, it's Itachi."

"Hey, what's up?"

"Cut your plans short. Go to the local hospital."

"What, did you beat up another guy in the bar?"

"…no."

"What's the big deal then? I have an important meeting right now, and I don't think I can get out of it. That Mr. Horichi is a strict guy."

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"…Itachi?"

"…"

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"…it's Sakura."

"…"

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"…I'll be there in ten minutes."

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Phew! That was a long one!

What do you guys think? Wonder what happened to Sakura.

I think I'll update this next week. Is that soon enough for you guys?

Thank you all for reading…and thank you again if you'll review!

Buh-Bye!!!

p.s. what's karin?