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Better Than Revenge
by sushicakes

"Sakura, you look good, now come on."

Sakura looked into her pocket size mirror one last time and pushed a hair strand away from her face. "Ahhh Sasuke wait! How are we going to get in?"

"You do remember Itachi is my brother right?" Sasuke turned around looking at his girlfriend funny and all Sakura did was gave him a 'duh' look.

As they entered the stadium, million of fans were already excited for the show to start. Sasuke had worn a beanie to cover his hair and let his bangs cover his face while Sakura letting her long pink hair flowing behind her. There were a couple of fans that noticed Sasuke and wanted his autograph even Sakura though she didn't fully understand why they were asking her. Before they had gotten into the stadium, they had to go through the paparazzi. The two had planned on meeting separately and then meet up so they would avoid questions from the paparazzi.

Akatsuki started to play and the crowd sang along, jumping around or doing both. Even though Sakura and the others had opened for Akatsuki, she has never been in the crowd with other fans and rocking out to the music. Sakura looked to her left and didn't see Sasuke beside her, she looked to her right, he wasn't there. Turning around, she could smell Sasuke's cologne; it smells like Dior's Fahrenheit. Sasuke wrapped his arms around Sakura's torso since he's just bit taller than her, he brushed his face into her soft pink hair which smelled like peaches and strawberries and kissed the back of her head.

This passion drowns our need for love.
No, we can't stop even if we wanted to,
This passion drowns our need for love.

As the song ended, on stage, Itachi took a swing out of his water bottle, retying his hair and cleared his throat as he took his microphone.

"Are you guys having fun?" Itachi shouted into the microphone and receiving positive responds from the crowd, "Alright how about we chill for a bit, calm our selves down? Haha. We're going to play Intensity in Ten Cities now, so just chill out for now!"

I'm not the one that you want, I'll only let you down.
And I'm pretty sure that you've caught on.
And you can say that 'Oh, I'm just feeling sorry for my...'

Sakura turned around and buried her face into Sasuke's chest, he noticed this and tighten his grip a bit and rubbed her back with his hand.

I think it's every time I walk into a room
a silence so sudden that I seem to hear it
(Smiles turn to frowns)
Contact saying that you are the rain on their parade.

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After three more songs, the show ended and the two went back stage to celebrate with Akatsuki. Sakura took in everything and realized that this could be her soon after the album gets promoted and selling.

After dinner, Sakura and Sasuke held hands as they walked towards his place and the streets are quiet with no cars in sight. Since they were in Suna, Sasuke couldn't risk Sakura going home alone and plus it was getting pretty late. Sakura giggled at how she was going to spend the weekend with him.

Leaving Sakura in his bedroom of his apartment, Sasuke went into another room to find Sakura an extra shirt and shorts. Sakura walked around his room, there wasn't much in his room, it's like every other teenage boy's room. Sasuke had showed her his gaming room which has a really big screen TV, all the game consoles, a laptop, and half of the wall is his collection of DVDs and CDs.

Sasuke came back into his room with a blue t-shirt in his hands.

"Sorry, thought my mom had left some of her clothes here so... all I have is this."

"It's okay."

Sakura took the shirt off his hands and asked him where the washroom is.

"It's just right down the hall..." He looked at her, up, down and back up then smirked causing her to blush as he came closer, "or you can change right here."

"Sasuke!" Sakura giggled and the blush on her face was getting redder as she ran to the washroom.

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"I'm pretty sure mom knows where your stupid nail polish is... okay... whatever..." Sasuke paused because Sakura was right behind him as he sat down on his bed and her body is getting pretty close to his, "Uh Itachi, I'll talk to you later. Bye."

Pressing the end button on his phone, he turned around and look at the pink haired girl right into her emerald eyes. Sakura noticed he was changed out of his clothes into a black t-shirt and blue basketball shorts. Sasuke wrapped his arms around her thighs, her legs being wrapped around his lower body, lifting her and gently putting her head on his pillow resulting him being on top of her.

His hands touched her face, it felt soft and Sakura could feel a cold touch from it but it soon went warm. Cupping her chin, lifting it up gently he kissed those soft lips, Sakura soon gave him an opening letting him in. She ran her fingers his hair and smiled when their faces separated; Sakura's index finger was on his jawline outlining it.

"Sasuke... I-I think I'm... I l-love you."

'Great, I'm stuttering... wait, oh shit did I just-'

"I love you too."

"Wha- really?"

Sasuke nodded lowering his head, kissing her collarbone and neck. Soon Sakura felt his hand rising up the shirt she is wearing but he stopped half way.

"No pants?" He asked smirking.

"I-I- What! No-oo... I have underwear on... Uh, you forgot to give me pants..."

Sakura was obviously blushing like mad now. Not only Sasuke is still on top of her but his hand was near the band of her boy short underwear and feeling his fingers touching her skin. There was no more time to think, Sakura was feeling... excited, this time it was her turn to give him a smirk, a seductive smirk. She pulled Sasuke down causing their noses to touch side to side and whispered something into his ear.

"Are you sure?" He asked whispering into her ear.

Sakura nodded and he got off walking to his desk taking a blue shiny wrapped square package out from a box. Heading back towards Sakura who had sat up with semi-messy up hair, he took off his shirt revealing a nice toned abs and stomach. Getting back on the bed and gently pushing her back down on the bed, at the same time he took off her shirt.

"Mmm... S-sasuke..."

"As you may all know, December is coming up which means our annual Christmas semi-formal is coming up. Tickets will be on sale in the front foyer starting tomorrow at lunch and ending next week on Friday. Singles and couples cost are $30 and any extra cash donations will go towards the Konoha Kids Funhouse!"

Sakura sat at her desk listening to the announcements and quietly taking out her binder and pencil. A kid beside Sakura asked if she had any paper, she took out two and handed to her. As the announcements came to a close, the teacher handed out a short story with questions on the back. Sakura reached into her pocket taking out her phone to shut it off but before she could, she had gotten a text from Ino.

INO: SAKURA, PLEASE COME TO THE 3RD FLOOR WASHROOM AT 9:45. PLEASE IT'S AN EMERGENCY.

Ino usually texts 'forehead' in her texts to Sakura but it is rare that she types out her name and rarely texts in full sentences. Sakura thought maybe she's sick or something. Quickly listening to the teacher's instructions, Sakura read the story and filled out the questions along the way.

Taking a glance at the clock that hanged on the wall, it was close to 9:45. Putting her pencil in her binder; taking her work and brought it up to the teacher's desk.

"Finished?"

"Yeah and may I go to the washroom please?"

"Sure thing."

Sakura quickly exited the classroom, went up the stairs and walking even faster towards the girl's washroom which was on the other side. 'Who thought it was such a great idea to turn the other washroom on this floor into a boys! Argh!'

Pushing the two doors leading into the washroom, she saw Tenten standing outside a stall with sobbing coming from the inside. Tenten ran towards her pink haired friend, Sakura now had a worried face as she walked towards the stall and opening it up she could see Ino's face burying in her hands.

"Ino, what's wrong? What happened?" Sakura asked calmly and saw Hinata beside Ino, who is trying to calm her down.

"She's been here all morning..."

Sakura looked at Hinata and back at Ino. "Ino?"

"Tenten already knows about... I-I... think I might be pregnant."

Hinata's hands were now cupping her mouth in shock and Sakura's worried face was now even more worried and scared.

"Does Shikamaru know?"

"N-no not yet..."

"Ino, did the condom break while you guys were doing it?" Sakura was now in her 'doctor' mode.

"I-I don't know! I mean we were careful and everything... ugh, Sakura, what am I going to do?"

Sakura asked Hinata to help her lift Ino off the toilet seat and out of the stall to help her wipe the tears away. Tenten held back Ino's long bangs, Hinata helped hold up Ino while Sakura put some water on her face and wiping it away the water and tears. Fixing Ino's shirt and helping retying her hair, they lightly put only powder and lip gloss. They exited the washroom, walking Ino to her science class and about 5 feet away from the classroom door, Ino stopped them.

"You guys can not tell Shikamaru until I get the results, promise?" Ino said in a very low serious voice.

"We promise," the three agreed.

All four held up their pinkies and swore on it.

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Lunch came; sadly it was raining outside so the gang was now sitting in the cafeteria. The girls were already there sitting at a rounded table, Sakura excused herself as she walked towards the line to buy something to eat. As she waited, Sakura checked her pockets and found $10, it should be enough for whatever the daily special was. Suddenly Sakura felt someone tapping her on the shoulder, turning around she saw Shikamaru right behind her with a worried face.

"Hey Shikamaru."

'Okay, act as if you don't know anything...'

"Hey... is troublesome woman okay? She seems less... Ino."

"Maybe her monthly friend is coming?"

"Oh... okay well, I've gotta head to the chess club and I left my phone at home so can you please tell her when you see her that I'm worried?"

"Yeah, I will."

As Shikamaru turned his heel to walk away, Sakura knew it was wrong to lie to him and holding something back. Looking up Shikamaru is in her view again.

"Also tell her that I love her, okay?"

"Don't worry, I will."

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While walking home with Ino to her house, Sakura had told her what Shikamaru had said and even though Ino had put on a strong face for most of the day, she broke down as soon as she got home. Sakura held her best friend in her arms as she cried.

"I'm so scared Sakura! What if I am? I don't have a job... oh my God; this will affect our music career! Oh God, what about my fashion career dreams... fuck what am I going to do?"

"Ino, it'll be okay, I promise."

"Shit! How on Earth is Shikamaru going to react? What if he turns out to be some asshole and dumps me while pregnant!"

"Ino! Shikamaru loves you a lot and he will definitely not do that but if he does, I'd beat him up to a bloody pulp!"

"I'M GOING TO BE FAT!" Ino shrieked.

Sakura tried to control Ino's shaking, Sakura could feel the emotions coming towards her now too. It was already 9 and Sakura had called her parents earlier telling them where she is, they said she could stay there for the night since the rain isn't going to stop until the morning. Around 12, Ino had finally calmed down and fell asleep. Sakura went to check if Ino's parents were home yet but they weren't. Checking the answering machine, they had left a message saying they are going to be staying at a hotel due to the rain.

Sakura sat down on the couch in the living room, flipping through the channels, her phone suddenly vibrated it was an incoming call from Sasuke.

"Hey."

"Sakura? You sound a bit rusty and tired, you okay?"

"Bad day..."

"Talk to me."

Ah yes finally the weekend!

As the birds chirped happily outside, Naruto was so close to just throw the chair he was sitting on and throwing it straight through the window and hitting it. He really didn't want to be here, he had to wake up so damn early but he had too. It was 4PM. Konan had called them in to discuss a proper date to release the album and how they were going to promote the album. Ideas were thrown onto the table, Naruto complained about when the free food was going to be here, Sakura tried not to send looks at Sasuke who was sitting across from her which a sexy smirk on whenever she talked.

'Damn him.'

Hinata is also here, videotaping everything in case there was something missed as Tenten and Konan wrote things down on a white board and legal pads. Shikamaru fell asleep in the middle of the discussions; there were moments where he spoke out of nowhere which freaked everyone out. Ino sat on her seat, suggested ideas of her own and helped put the things together.

Several hours later, they've decided that they would all sign the first 100 copies of the CDs in order to see if people will buy and along with some connections of Sasuke's, he is sure he would be able to get a song or two to be played in the show and also letting the word out himself. Some members of Akatsuki had came into the room a couple of times complaining about Tobi blasting his music too loud or something.

Sakura had also introduced Sasuke to Gaara but didn't tell him that Sasuke is her boyfriend since everyone was in the room, and they don't even know about it.

"He seems like a nice guy, do you like him?" Gaara asked her as they walked towards their house.

"Yes I do."

"Well, he has my approval."

As a few days pass, Sakura had tried her best to balance between spending time with Sasuke and comforting her best friend Ino, also dealing with schoolwork and the finishing touches on the album which would be released soon. Ino and Hinata hadn't been in school for a week due to the flu that was going around and Sakura tried her best to not catch it.

Hinata and Ino had returned to school today and luckily, Sasuke was in town for the day for an interview so he decided to take all of Sakura's friends out for dinner afterward. As soon as school ended, Sakura hurried home to change out of the clothes she had wore at school and rumbled through her clothes. Sakura pulled out a black dress that was sleeveless and flowy near the bottom. Laying the clothing on her bed, she went into the bathroom to take a shower than turning it into a nice bubble bath. Looking at the clock that hangs on the wall, she unplugged the tub and got out.

Walking back into her room and drying her hair, she puts on the dress. Heading over to her dresser, she pulled her chair away from the desk and to where she was. Pulling out her make up box, she applied little mascara and a nice neutral pink nude lipstick. Her finger ran over her jewelry stand, took out a thin long box, and inside is a beautiful gold bracelet that Gaara had given to her last week for 16th birthday. Placing it on her right wrist since her watch is already on her left.

Knocking on Gaara's door waiting for him to answer but there was none. Checking her phone, he had just sent her a text saying he can't make it and had to head back to Suna to do some things for school, and wouldn't be back until next week. Sakura was sad that he couldn't make it.

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"Sasuke, thank you for inviting us to this lovely dinner." Hinata said to Sasuke.

"No problem."

"Aw yeah, my girlfriend's the best!"

"Oh shut up Naruto. We don't see you being nice!"

"EXCUSE ME MISS BUN BUN!"

"Dobe."

Naruto eye twitched and looked at Sasuke who is sitting beside him and pointed.

"What did you say teme!"

"Hn."

"Teme!"

"Dobe."

Sakura laughed at this. Earlier, Sasuke had told her that he and Naruto had been also hanging out, getting to know each other. Apparently, they had known each other before but lost contact.

As Naruto and Tenten argued for a bit, Sasuke dropped the whole thing with Naruto. Their waiter came back with a weird look on his face probably from looking at the two and he settled down a plate of steamed vegetables and a nice big plate of assorted sushi, the waiter took one of the tea pots and brought it back with him to refill.

With a lot of food already on the table, everyone dug in and grabbed whatever they liked and placed it on their plates and rice bowl. Ino reached over and grabbed two California rolls since she dislikes sashimi. Dipping a roll into her soya sauce, bringing it to her mouth to chew, she dropped the chopsticks and quickly excusing herself. Her sudden exit caused everyone to look up and stopped from whatever they were doing.

Being worried, Sakura also excused herself to go and find her best friend. Opening up the washroom door, she heard a toilet flushing and when the door opened Ino came out.

"Are you okay?" Sakura asked.

"Yeah, probably you know the after flu thing, thinking it's over but it's not…" Ino replied as she washed her hands and mouth.

"Shit, I know what you mean."

After drying her hands and wiping off the water her face, Ino and Sakura walked back to the dinning hall. Shikamaru pulled out Ino's chair, took her hand and whispered something in her ear. As Sakura took her seat, suddenly she felt Sasuke's hand on her thigh who is sitting beside her, he sends her a 'you really do care for her don't you?' look, in response she smiled at him.

As dinner came to a close, everyone else wanted to still hang out and learn more about Sasuke but they all had to head home to either study for a test the next day or whatever they needed to do. With everyone already gone and Sasuke offering to take Sakura home, the two stood outside of the restaurant. Sakura turned on her heel and threw herself on Sasuke; good thing downtown Konoha doesn't have much paparazzi especially where they are.

"Hn. Let's go."

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Sasuke woke up to the sound of Sakura washing something in the washroom, the lights coming from the small room was lit. Lifting himself up from where he laid and the covers that had covered his body had slipped away and revealing his nice toned body. He saw her reappearing back beside him on the soft and comfy bed they are sleeping on which is her bed, he gave a small smile.

Sakura rested her head on his chest, playing with his hand, connecting and intertwine with each other, and she felt his other arm wrapped around her. She rose up and plotted herself on top of him, making him surprised. Sasuke looked at the clock on the nightstand and placed her back on her side but close to him.

"Pinky, go to sleep." Sasuke said sleepily.

"Pinky?" Sakura twitched.

"Honey, babe and baby whatever is too overrated."

"Okay well that sounds goo—Wait! Nuuu!"

Sakura tickled Sasuke at his weak spot, his right side of his body, causing him to release a laugh that always had made Sakura's insides melt. Sakura let go of what she had did, suddenly Sasuke started to tickle her.

"Sas-uke! Stooop! Nuuu, that tickles you know!"

"You shouldn't let your guard down. Pinky." He said and smirked.

"Oh shush and go to sleep, you've got a long day tomorrow." She said.

"Yes mother."

"Hey!"

Hearing no response from him, she saw his eyes were already closed and fast asleep. Pulling the cover up to her chest, she rested her eyes and waited for her turn to drift off to sleep.

An hour has passed and the two are asleep. Suddenly, Sakura hears something or someone knocking on the front door. Getting off the bed quietly, putting on a pair of pants and went downstairs.

As Sakura looked into the peep hole of the door, she quickly opened the door letting Ino in. Ino was wearing her coat; the same dress worn to dinner and had a scared look on her face. Sakura quickly closed the door but quietly since Sasuke could wake up any minute. The pink haired girl led her blond hair best friend into the living room, went to get a bottle of water and a tissue box. Sakura went to the couch and pulled Ino down.

"Ino, what are you doing here? It's really late."

"Please… please don't tell anyone…" Ino replied as she cried and repeated the same thing over and over.

"Ino, you're scaring me. What happened?" Sakura asked but didn't get a reply from her, "Did you and Shikamaru get into a fight?"

There was a moment of silence, Ino's sobbing had stopped and looking into Sakura's eyes.

"I'm really pregnant."