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Chapter Eleven: Promiscuous
Let me break the ice
"Sai-kun, you're not eating."Yukari spoke as she tried her best to sound like nothing happened a while ago.
Still no response from Sai, Yukari tilted her head to look closer, there it was…that slight crinkle on his forehead, Sai is officially pissed, explains the cold and scary aura surrounding them, not even the waitresses dared to come any close than five feet.
It triggered something-really-awful, her purple eyes grew bitter as she slammed her palm on the table, attracting more attention than necessary, but still…Sai glared at the coffee on the table, if looks could kill…
"You said you don't care! Don't tell me you're pissed just because she's dating that guy!"Yukari hissed at Sai, losing her control for the longest time, her gaze was so strong that Sai finally stared back, with his cold uncaring gaze.
"Oh! Don't tell me, you're still not over her."She chuckled sarcastically, hoping that she would have the reply she's waiting for. On the contrary…Sai, this time- glared at her strongly.
"Don't push it."He spoke with a dangerously low tone.
"Try me." The blonde hollered at him.
"I never liked you." And with that he stood up and walked away.
She couldn't believe what she just heard, her heart stopped beating for a moment there, her brain stopped functioning as tears welled up in her eyes, her mouth hanging open, this shouldn't be happening. She did everything for him…throw her reputation in the line for him, she even destroyed her friendship with her Former best friend for him! After all! She took everything from Sakura! But still! Why won't he like her…she's everything Sakura's not…everything inside Yukari shattered into pieces except for one…hatred.
'Fine, if taking everything won't work…destroying everything will.'
XOXOX
It felt like they were walking miles for an hour, but in reality it had been just fifteen minutes of walk to the train station ever since they left the café, the tension pierced the silence, Sasuke didn't fail to notice that Sakura had been uneasy, perhaps she didn't expect all that happening in just a snap…yes, it's bothersome, everything that had just happened is! He knew she never planned to tell the world that SHE,Haruno Sakura…had something like that going on, it's just way too personal for a total stranger like him to witness.
It doesn't take a genius, to figure out everything, Sasuke knew that for sure, yes it was slightly surprising that of all people to have a past relationship with, how in the depths of hell does it have to be Sai? It just won't fit; at any case Sasuke couldn't picture Sakura with Sai even in his wildest imagination, and most of all…although Sakura's trying to hide it, she's downright affected. Although he couldn't care less about every detail of Sakura's little mischief, looking at her so miserable right now is just so awfully nerve wrecking- and no, I'll remind you again, the great Uchiha brat is not affected of course, explains it why he's pissed.
Who wouldn't?! he's got a good reason for that! Sai is the Team's basketball rival, and by any means, Sasuke takes rivalry at any form, and may I remind everybody that losing is never an option.right?
She silently sighed for the tenth time that day, that was a total fiasco, was it so bad to just eat in a café with a gorgeous guy? Was it so bad?! And of all people to see! Why him!? It could've been anyone else…just not them, it was a disaster…and what's more that rings the bell here? she owes Uchiha Sasuke a lot.
What the hell even got into him shoving Sai like that? Or was he taking their rivalry from basketball into a way new level? She doesn't know, and YES! Okay?! YES she does care why. She glanced at his back secretly with a curious look on her face.
"If you're going to say something, just say it." He spoke with his back still facing her.
"I…It's nothing."She spoke, still contemplating as to what would be the right words to use, God! She just doesn't know how to handle situations like this! It's not like she thought that this could happen anyway!
Suddenly someone grabbed her wrist and dragged her inside the train, which she didn't even noticed, so there they were sitting inside the bullet train with a good distance from each other.
"Im sorry about what happened earlier."She suddenly spoke as if she took a deep breath before speaking.
"Yeah, you should be, after all…you tried to kiss me." He spoke, as he gave her an insulting smirk yet again.
Sakura took this as her cue, maybe Uchiha Sasuke isn't so bad at all, she was reading between the lines and dare she would not say it out loud? She may be unlucky to meet those two today, but Fate gave her a fighting chance…she was thankful that in her most disaster-RIFIC moment, Sasuke was the one with her and not anybody else, and only God knows what she'll do if he wasn't there.
'Tell you what? I never would say it, but…I owe you a big one, Sasuke.' And that was the first time, even in her mental notes had she called him with his first name.
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"So what're you planning to do with that stupid video of yours?" Genma spoke as he still sat comfortably in his seat.
"Any ideas?"Kakashi answered as he sighed and took out his cellphone from his vest.
"You are so hopeless, you know that? Hatake."Kurenai spat as she glanced at the blonde girl at the café across the sushi bar, well…that girl managed to cause a little stir in Kakashi's little film right there, so who might she be? Kurenai could only wonder.
"I think so too…"the silver haired coach answered as he slightly smiled at Kurenai's expression.
"Hai, Konnichiwa Ryotaro-san." Kakashi suddenly spoke at his cell phone.
A few mutters were heard from the opposite line, as Kakashi slightly scratched his head and grinned.
"Yes, the Practice Game is tomorrow, we'll be there at four."
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Nara Shikamaru, a genius with 200 Intelligence Quotient, thereby given a really lazy ass and a talent for Chess, is now- for the first time…using his brain cells to come up into a conclusion to prove his hypothesis. His eyes won't mess with him that's for sure! A little proof was his girlfriend, the school's ultimate girlfriend material blabbered continuously on the phone, continuously by the means of not breathing in between speaking for three straight hours, while he- the procrastinated genius has now putting his I.Q to the test.
"Ino…"He spoke
"InevereventhoughtSasukewouldevendateanyone!letaloneSakura!OMG!!OMG!-." I never even thought Sasuke would even date anyone! Let alone Sakura!
"Ino…"
"Yousawthattooright!imeanhello!theywerekissingforChrist'ssake!" You saw that too right? I mean hello! They were kissing for Christ's sake!
"INO!"
"WHAT?!"
'Finally' he thought, after a few tries to get is girlfriend to shut up and give him a chance to speak, finally, she paused at the very least.
"They were not kissing." He reminded, he was sure he saw a good centimeter distance between the two.
"Did too!"She hollered
"That's just your imagination."
"Oh!My God! You are so not believing me?!"
Okay…she used that tone again, and it's the sign that this will be a long night for him.
How long this night might be…there's just one thing he's sure of, it's that tomorrow…after he landed his feet at the school campus, he's going to find out what he saw at the mall, you bet he will.
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"Dinner is served, should I just bring you your dinner here?" The butler spoke as he entered Sasuke's room.
Well, Uchiha Sasuke, the lone Prince of the household is now trapped somewhere in his little mind, that he didn't bother answering the butler, knowing full well that Haibara-the butler, has telepathy or rather just knows how to read Sasuke's 'body language' enough to know what to do as he left the room instead.
He just stood over the window, looking at nowhere in particular, images keep on flashing back in his mind as chills run down his spine, looking at the what-if's side of the story, he was left with queries…what if nothing stopped the kiss from happening, what will he do? That biggest question in his mind right now…he just grunted.
He thought as hard as he can, but to no avail…it's as seemed that his mind froze every time he pictures the scenario, but there's a little something he just figured out kept him from being calm…He didn't even did or tried to do something to stop it from happening. Absolutely nothing, and that is the scary part as his temperature kept rising from the anxiousness that's eating him bit by bit.
He took this notion to his mind again, and gave a few struggles from believing…he palmed his face right after he realized something.
"What have I gotten myself into?"
This is night…is going to be a sleepless one that's for sure, and tomorrow? Will be a catastrophe…cherry-on-top the headache that was about to back fire…it's not like he not having one of those now.
XOXOX
She shifted, now lying to her right, facing the wall, she sighed.
She shifted again, now lying to her left, facing the window and the full moon shining brightly towards her face, shining throughout her room, she grunted, grabbing her pillow from behind her she stuffed it in her face, she snarled again, now the pillow went flying to the wall.
She could hear the walls laugh at her dilemma, and for once in her life…her eyes refused to sleep, and her mind refuse from functioning.
It's a really good thing her ceiling was built intact, cause right now, she's glaring at it like it could tear down even the slightest sediment of her room.
So much for I-hate-your-poker-face, and the Sai's-definitely-better-than-you, He just shoved everything back to her mouth for her to choke on, and now? She's not just choking on it but rather having a sleepless night with it.
She then realized one thing, as she hit her head with her palm and snarled…mentally stabbing her head.
"I.am.so.screwed."
XOXOX
7:00 am
"What's that smell?"Kiba sniffed as he kept his nostrils in the air, trying to figure out where that awfully sweet scent came from.
"Maybe someone just spilled something."Naruto spoke as he kept on tapping his pencil on his chin.
"I can't smell anythi..ng" Shikamaru almost stopped as the door opened and as if one cue, flowers went full bloom spring grew inside the classroom, the scent of wildflowers showered every single one of them.
Neji walked inside the room, as he flipped his hair and smirked.
"Is that you? Neji? You stink!"Kiba hollered as he opened the window trying to get rid of too much fragrance from the room.
"And your idea of fragrance is?your socks I presume." Neji spoke as he found his place beside Shikamaru.
"You smell like a whore, you know that?"Kiba hollered as he tried to freshen up his nose from the abusive scent of Neji's hair.
"What was that smell anyways?"Shikamaru spoke, as he sniffed one Neji's long shiny brown hair.
"My new conditioner, I got it yesterday."
And with that he earned a couple of glare, new conditioner? Oh!the horror, this doesn't sound good! That just means he'll be using it regularly, oh!God! his conditioner is more powerful than Marijuana! Everybody will suffer, everyone's brains with deflate, his hair could now rival Ino's, and she would surely hate that.
XOXOX
"What's up with you people!!"Ino yelled as she walked bossily in front of her squad with her hands on her waist.
"They're not listening to me, we're supposed to practice the routine today."Shiori spoke as she sighed.
"Is that so…" Ino smirked devilishly.
"Listen here BFH! And listen well! I'll be doing the routine, and if you dumbsters can't follow, im sorry but I'll be kicking you butts out of my squad! And you know what that means…" she yelled as she started with stepping up in the middle of the stage, she smiled her fancy dubious smile, as if she's daring them to step up and follow her routine as she started her moves.
Gazillion of girls would kill to be here now! From the uniform to the legacy, from the cheering squad Captain who could rival a supermodel down to the main course- the basketball team! Konoha surely possess power house team!
BFHBitches From Hell
Shiori smiled slightly at this, so maybe Ino's slightly lazy and sometimes dumb for her own good, but when she puts on her cheering outfit with pom poms in hand, she defines leadership with the capital "L".
XOXOX
It's a good thing Ino can't attend the class today, after all, the club practice is her main priority at the moment and Sakura could really use the down time from her squabbling friend, the freak show had just started as she sighed and by the end of the day she'd be playing the practice games too…and she was sure Sasuke would be there to watch, the thought itself made her cringe, ever since that fateful day Sakura had felt a little bit more sensitive about how things would flow back to normal when she knew things won't.
For such a short time, things had gone smoothly as she wanted it to be, separating herself from Sai and Yukari had been effective, but the bitterness still won't go away…the bitterness of treachery-at first she thought it was Sai that she felt bitterness for, but thanks a lot to certain Uchiha, Sakura had doubted this notion.
She knew she loved Sai, then she should be angry at him right now!and that's the big problem. No remorse, No hate. That's what's wrong.
She twirled her pen over and over as he mind drifted somewhere else, she has to do something-and fast, before her emotions get way out of hand and her mind gets too carried away.
Anxiousness is killing her, and it's getting worse…she's losing her state of mind, at this point she knew that she must find a way to find her resolve or she'll put the practice games at risk, as Sasuke's images kept flashing in her mind…things just got worse as he stomach churned and here's when another hypothesis had been formed.
And she's just so desperate to find the conclusion. Soon.
XOXOX
Basketball Club- Girl's Quarters
You could feel the tension in the room, eyes fixed on the floor, and if you listen closely, you could even hear hearts beat out of their ribcage.
"So…" Hino tried to strike up a conversation as she watched her teammates drift in thoughts.
Mikai browsed the files of their opponents analyzing the pros and cons, devising a good plan for every possible scenario.
The brunette captain contained the scourging wave of nervousness, this is one of the hardest roles a captain must portray, it's to show strength when you-yourself doubt the light would appear by the end of the tunnel, but Ten-Ten kept optimism intact and plastered a confident smile.
If only she could hit her head on the wall, she'd gladly do it with all her heart! If only! How she wished things would turn out right if she did, she watched her team mates loom over their practice game. She watched Ten-Ten took a set of paper bags from her bag with a cheeky smile on her face, it's then Sakura just noticed, the rest of the newly reformed club stayed outside and started warming up.
"Lighten up, today we'll make an impression- a very good one, now let me see that fighting spirit." She spoke as she tied her brown hair in a high ponytail.
Sayuri smirked at this, perhaps she's not half bad for a captain after all.
"Let's get out there and win." She muttered as she looked at Mikai and Hino who nodded in return.
"Good, coz I don't like loosing."Sakura retorted as she smiled, a genuine smile.
Ten-Ten took this as her cue, and as the three stood up and went for the door, she distributed them their uniforms, the deep red and burning amber of the Konoha Gakuen symbol imprinted on it's torso gloriously.
As the three went to the changing room, Sakura gave Ten-Ten a curt nod and a thumbs up, well, she did her job for now…truth to be told,Sakura was too confused to even think straight, but then again, Ten-Ten's attempt to enlighten them gave her a wake-up call.
"I saved this one especially for you."Ten-Ten spoke as she gave Sakura her paper bag and took out her very own uniform.
"Seven."She muttered as she looked at her friend quizzically.
'I used to wear four, but what the heck, there's a first time at everything.' Sakura thought.
"I believe seven's are for aces." And with that Ten-Ten left, Leaving a confused pink haired player in the room.
XOXOX
"We've been waiting ever since the world began! Where the hell is that train!"Naruto screamed as he held his sports bag in his shoulders.
"Right, so the world began last ten minutes."Kiba sarcastically hollered as he snickered in response.
"And im soooo not asking you,fish face."
"Oh! Really now…dickless?"
"Shut it." Neji took his chance at patience and started to spare it from running thin.
"The game started by now."Shikamaru spoke as he once again-glanced at the clock, then at his captain.
Please step behind the yellow line, the train is about to arrive
"Finally! Ooh! Im so excited! I sure hope they'll win!"Naruto cheered
"I wonder about that."Neji answered, trying to remember how the team cooperates, this would be a very rough road.
Sasuke couldn't bear to hear more, this feeling kills him enough and this small talks of his friends makes things worse, he scowled at this and went inside the train. How he wish this train could fly.
XOXOX
The referees whistle resounded throughout the court, audiences gather over the bleachers, as two teams gather in the middle of the court, Navy blue clashed with Crimson Red.
Ten-Ten stood upfront for the jump ball, Sakura stood behind leading the rest of the team, she tilted her head and snickered- her eyes met that of a familiar face.
Yumiko Tsujikawa, Captain of Mizuko Junior High. If Sakura's memory serves her right Yumiko's team made it to the Regionals Top Ten , she was sure she and her former team had such a hard time defeating them, Mizuko has the top line of defense.
PRRRRRRRT!!
The battle had started, Ten-Ten jumped as Yumiko did too, the first half of the game will be a bloody one, Sakura is sure of that.
XOXOX
Sakura forced to move Ten-Ten out of guarding Yumiko, Yumiko had been the point guard of the team, and she's making quite a history of the game Sakura won't let that happen, Slightly depressed about her own performance Ten-Ten was set out to guard Himeno, She couldn't blame Sakura for the change of plans, they have been losing a couple of points, and the brunette captain knew that if this goes on the percentage of winning the game will be slim, Sakura knew how Yumiko plays…and that should be their advantage as to how clueless they're still was…for now,Sayuri,Hino,Mikai and herself should take the chance of knowing the gameplay of their opponents as Sakura's playing the one-man-team for the mean time.
Mizuko- 25
Konoha- 19
XOXOX
Snatching his I.D from his pocket, Sasuke confirmed the school security their identity as they entered the school grounds and ran for the covered court, if only he could waste his time…he could taken his chance of strangling Kiba for the wrong train route!
A few more steps, they could see the bleachers, the sound of the ball hitting the wooden floor resounded, as they saw the red numbers flickering on the wall, Sasuke could hear Neji scowl at this, as he watched the team below…he couldn't help but shook his head in disappointment.
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"Déjà vu huh? Haruno-san, I could still remember when you're still wearing yellow, and you were on the top of your game." Yumiko spoke as she tried to block Sakura from scoring.
"…"Sakura wished she had her cap on, oh! The pain of watching his opponent smile. Oh the pain.
"This team is holding you down is it."She spoke again.
Sakura turned her back against Yumiko, that's the final straw, so yes! Maybe this team isn't furnished yet, but in time…it will, and Sakura was plainly sure! Her team shows promise, and for that she's ready to risk her reputation.
She took her step backwards and dribbled the ball rapidly and watched Yumiko lower her posture.
"No matter, I can still trash you like I did before."She spoke as Sakura smiled a genuine one, maneuvering herself as she twisted her posture completely evading Yumiko's defense, and took the open shot of a three point score.
Sayuri wiggled at this, another point was added, but heck! Sakura's taking the burden for the team.
"Sayuri."Mikai suddenly popped behind her trying to pry out the ball away from Rikku, the shooting guard.
Sayuri smiled at this, Mikai had a plan, within a flash, they exchanged positions, Sayuri knew Mikai for a while now…and she trust her as much as she trusts her own skills, probably Mikai took the time Sakura brought for them to formulate a plan, analyze weakness and form an effective formation.
Mizuko- 33
Konoha-26
"Haruno-san, let me remind you…You defeated us before with one team, not with a one-man-team."Yumiko spoke as she's facing Sakura's wall like defense.
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"Such a mess."Neji scowled as he crossed his arms and scrunched his face.
"No teamwork,No plans, what the hell is going on here!"Kiba spoke as he devoured his popcorn.
"Hey! Don't be so harsh!"Naruto hollered
"This game is pointless, if this goes on, Haruno will just tire her self up to her limit."Shikamaru spoke as he kept his palms on his chin.
Sasuke just nodded slightly at this, the scenario is so miserable to watch, the opponents defense is too strong to break, specially for a fresh team just like them.
"Hey look! Rikkai!"Naruto cheered, all-eyes thrown at the behind their bleahcer, girls wearing yellow and black flashed.
Sasuke groaned at this as he glared at some familiar blonde who's currently settling themselves within five feet proximity from their bleacher, and this is when Sasuke stared back at the court.
"Oh! Sakura-chan's boyfriend, you're here to watch her loose huh."Yukari spoke loudly, loud enough for Sasuke's team to hear.
"Is she talking to me?Or you?"Naruto spoke quizzically, as he glanced at Kiba.
Sasuke pretended he didn't hear anything as he crossed his arms and continued watching, as the opposing team scored another point.
"Take a look, at Sakura-chan,"Yukari called his teammates' attention as she stood up and pointed a finger at the courts.
"Look, how our former captain abandoned us, for such a miserable team of losers." She continued.
And this time, Sasuke felt the urge he never felt before, the urge to punch a girl straight to the face.
PRRRRRRRRRRRRRRT!
"3 minutes time-out!" The referee called.
Score:
Mizuko-50
Konoha-42
Sakura felt arms wrap on her shoulders, to see a smiling Ten-Ten and a glint at Mikai's eyes.
Trying to catch her breath, she smiled.
"Sorry to keep you waiting, now rest and watch how the team will make you proud." Mikai spoke as Sayuri and Hino gave Sakura a thumbs up.
But then suddenly, Sakura's smile didn't last as long, as Amethyst clashed with Emerald once more.
"Well done captain." She heard her say as she stood with the rest of the Rikkai at the player's bench.
TSUSUKU...
NITE: i will replace this chapter as soon as i get the beta-read version (don't worry, there will be no alterations with the storyline, just a few grammar checks will do), ne? i just felt the need to post it, coz it'll take me time to update and yea- U.U my conscience bugs me with you this. so there you go.
phew! so there you go, tsk tsk, scandalous Yukari, die!die! :P
and a bunches of thanks to all the reviewers, highly appreciated. thanks a lot. nn