CHAPTER ELEVEN: DECISIONS
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[Excerpt 10]
Still to this day, I've not made contact with my father, nor do I have any clue on his whereabouts. After meeting a few contacts like Tsunade-sama, who kindly gave me one of her open apartments, I've kept her close to me and still keep in contact with her over the short years. If it weren't for her and Inner's sharp intellect, I wouldn't be here right now.
"Sakura-chan" She asked.
"Yes Tsunade-sama" I replied, concentrating on her lips.
"Now, these are the keys to your apartment, do you have a mobile phone?"
"uhmm."
"I take that as I no" she said, sounding disappointed. "Well enjoy the new house, we'll keep in touch" and with that she smirked leaving me to the empty walls of my new home. My house.
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"Haruno Sakura?" questioned the young blonde haired male. He scrolled across the room snaking his way pass the student desk with ease, only then to stop in front of me. He poked my forehead with his extended index finger and had curiosity playing over his features. "Am I right?"
I replied with a simple nod, which brought him to smirk gently. "Pleasure to meet you Saku-chan, I'm Naruto Uzumaki" he stroked aside my bangs and his eyes increased slightly. "You have green eyes"
I stared back at him, my eyes also increasing. From the right corner of my vision, I could sense Sasuke's hands tensing and from that, his voice grunted darkly under his breath. "Hn…"
Naruto left eye twitched slightly out of suspecting, then his smirk increased brightly then ever "Uchiha, nice to see you" with that he flicked his aqua orbs to the dark haired male and dropped his hand from my face.
"Hn, you're annoying" replied Sasuke, keeping his tone straight and groaned in pleasure. I forced my gaze away from the two and clutched my chest tightly. I've not had anyone boy, touch my face so romantically before. My initial guards let me down, I've secretly wanted be touched in a romantic way, and be done by this Boy, changed my mind. My heart raced and pumped faster than usual. I kept my breathing under control and listened upon their words. "Ouch - Harsh words Uchiha" said Naruto, mocking Sasuke's tone and frowning childishly. "I only want to meet Saku-chan"
Sasuke then focused on the blonde, drawing in his eyebrows slowly.
"Saku-chan has pretty hair and pretty eyes… It's pretty. Just. Like. Sakura" said Naruto, inching closer to my face whilst twisting a piece of my hair in between his fingers. His voice sounding tempted with lust. Within a mili-second Sasuke flew out of his seat, grasping Naruto by the collar, and glaring darkly. I watched as the two quarrelled with each other, my emotions rising beyond its pressure limit. His expression surprised me at the second, and from that moment, the class drew silence. Sasuke's eyes were lined with jealousy and annoyance. It's the first I've seen this side of him, it made me ask myself as to why he would feel 'protective' toward me.
Kakashi noticed the small commotion, as well as the entire class room. But before he could part his lips, Sasuke had already spoke on his behalf and roughly shoved Naruto with the flick of his wrist "There's no need to watch, continue with your business. I was merely showing Naruto some manners, it's wrong to touch a female without her permission. Perhaps Naruto owes Ms Haruno an apologee"
The females quickly jumped to his tone, and muttered under giggly tones. Naruto however, caught onto the windows rims and steadied his balance before any harm could be done to him. "Feisty Sasuke, you're so mean!" I drew back into my seat, pulling away from the desk before me and watched with an astonished gaze. Naruto straighten his sleek uniform before pulling himself into the seat in front of Ino. "I am sorry Saku-chan" stated Naruto, before briefly smirking over at Sasuke.
Sasuke turned facing his back toward me, making it harder to capture any changes on his expression; he too drew himself into his seat and clasped his hands together with content. I quickly looked over at Sasuke and noticed he was fingers clenching progressively.
"Douche" Sighed Ino, crossing her legs. "Pftt, more like a loser" attacked Tenten, resting her chin upon her left hand and tapped with the other.
"Right anymore disturbances? If so, please leave my class" mumbled Kakashi-sensei, keeping his eyes focused on his book. He peeked over the top of his book and sighed heavily. "Good, in a few weeks' time. We're going to celebrate Konoha High's 76th Annual Sports Day Festival. Our class along with the entire school will be competing for the.."
"WOMPE CUP – Winner of most perfect events - cup!" shrieked Naruto, causing everyone to cheer in appraisal and stare at him as if he was joking. Placing his book in front of him and straightening out his hair, Kakashi continued. "Thank you Naruto, We'll start with a Class Captain, it won't be necessary to vote, when Sasuke Uchiha will be nominated above all. *sigh* Choose two from the many events on your application sheet. Sasuke will provide each one an application. Remember you are eligible to two choices only. Follow the prompts and return them to Sasuke" Before he had finished I found myself looking to my right, finding Sasuke's seat empty. He had already moved from his place to Kakashi's desk, and had started dispatching the small enveloped papers down the aisle.
Inner: Two events aye. Hmm seems a little stupid don't you think. What do you think?
Me: "Erm.. I d-don't know. Maybe we can play s-soccer and volleyball"
Inner: "is it the best idea though, I mean" sounding hesitant.
Me: "Is someone scared?"
Inner: "No fucker! I just don't like to lose, if we decide to join, I don't want to lose AND I won't help but overcome you and actually hurt people."
Me: -silent-
Inner: "I'm right; remember what happened last time, when we played volleyball"
Me: "Don't r-remind me, we won't h-hurt people this time. We will be g-gentle"
Inner: "It's going to be very good"
"Hey Sakuka, what are you going to play?" asked Ino, shifting her seat to my desk. "hm, I think I'll play tennis" she said, placing herself down in front of me. Soon Ten-Ten joined, resting her palms on the back of the chair, and swinging herself around to face me.
"Tennis?" questioned ten-ten. "Ino here is a pro at Tennis, hm I'll join Archery, and maybe Soccer"
"I'll join Soccer with you Ten, so how about you Sakuka?" completed Ino. I glanced up at the girls, blinking as their words snapped me from my thoughts. I looked at them and just as I was about to reply, Sasuke held out an envelope in front of me, causing me to choke on my words. The slight irritation in his eyes was still noticeable, but his lips carried a fine smirk. I reached up, and grasped the fine print. His eyes moved to the person behind me, and he carried on moving. Not saying a word. His very form flashed out of nowhere, and when there are times I could sense him around, this time I could not.
This was unusual for me, although I could see relief in his form. I wished that he could somehow loosen up and actually show me his true colours. Why do I feel this way, the world before me disappeared as I shared the single moment with him. I can't say if he can feel what I am feeling, though I wish someone would clarify the meaning. I can't stop but think about his expressions on most occasions, why does he glare, what's the meaning behind it.
"So? Sakuka?" muttered ino.
The two stared at me as if I had something on my face. Ten-Ten waved her hand in front of me quite some time, but my initial senses didn't pick up on them until now.
"Sakuka?" repeated Ino.
"oh…" was all I could say.
"You sure do day-dream a lot" mocked Ten-Ten, whilst tapping her stencil on my desk.
"S-Sorry Ten-Ten –chan and Ino-chan" I apologized bowing immediately for respect. "I think…I might join.. Volleyball and m-maybe Soccer?"
For some odd reason my answer triggered one of the pair to chuckle like a maniac. I gazed up at the two. Ino's pink cheeks were intensifying quickly. Her face drew red within a matter of seconds. A loud roar of laughter spilled from her lips. Ten-Ten on the other hand, gave me and odd stare. Analysing if I were serious or not.
"You? Play? Soccer?" asked Ten-ten, choosing her words.
"D'aaaahhhhhh!" cried Ino.
"Amazing, I never thought you would be interested in Sports Sakuka?" said the astonished Teen.
I never joined because no one would approve of me. I didn't want people judging me or worse…..rejecting
"Oh…I a-actually like playing sports.. soccer being my favourite…" I said softly, flicking my gaze to my option sheet. "I was never given…the chance to….join any clubs….b-because...because of my very being" I continued keeping my voice low and embarrassed to exchange looks with the pair. "whenever I signed up, or about to sign up…..i'll get r-rejected" I swallowed hard, struggling to define my sentence.
There was silence around me, Ino's beautiful laugh had stopped and immediately, I felt her hand on my shoulder. "Sakuka…things are going to be different now. You have me and Ten-Ten. If you want to join Soccer, go for it. We will support you" encouraged Ino. Her face held regret and sorrow.
"Yeah, Sakuka. You have us!, so let's all support each other" encouraged Ten-Ten. A huge weight had been lifted from my shoulders; my vision was now smeared in water. The corners of lips tugged upwards and I felt my expression relax from this moment. I drew in a deep blissful smile. A smile that I could finally release for those that made me what I am today.
"Sakuka, your smiling" cheered Naruto, then threw his arms around me in delight.
"NARUTOOO!" screamed the pair before me in rage.
Looking up to see who had embraced me, my body stiffened under his grasp. Naruto. He appeared out of nowhere, just like Sasuke-kun. His scent and throaty laugh tickled the insides of my pits.
"Wow, that's amazing. Sakuka has a smile" cheered Naruto. "She's soo nice and warm" Pressing his cheek against my cheek. "Sakuka you smell nice"
"Let go of her Baka!" stood Ten-ten, holding her fist out at Naruto in jealousy. "You're suffocating her"
"Nyaaaa, but Sakuka is sooooo cute" replied Naruto, childishly.
The sudden shock, the instant fear of death, it was all too much for me. My throat stung hard of dehydration and surprise. My cheeks burned of red coal, and my forehead cried leaving my hair to cling to my face. My body shook with nerves, I couldn't help them. I don't know why I feel this way, especially toward this boy. Within seconds, his arms were out of reach and a sudden thud to the ground was heard. Ino.
"Baka! When we say Let Go, we mean it Naruto" said Ino, brushing her clenched fist.
Inner: Wow – shes powerful.
"Woooo!" choked Naruto. "Hmphh, you guys are no fun! You can't keep Sakuka to yourself. I am her friend too" whined Naruto, crossed his arms on the ground and pouting. "Right Sakuka"
"…"
"See what you did Naruto! Gaah fuck off!" complained Ten-Ten. "Geez, you're so annoying, why did you come here anyways?"
"…."
"Look she's still silent, you scared the day lights out of the girl Baka" grunted Ino, and then sat down.
"Nyaaa, I just wanted to see what Sakuka picked" Naruto pushed further.
"hn…maybe if you just asked without trying hard to get her attention then maybe she would have answered you" that voice. "Pathetic as usual, hopeless, dumb-screw ass, go and hide your little hole Naruto, before you really piss me off"
Sasuke-kun.
"Nyaaa, Sasuke-kunnnnnnn! I am not usually pathetic, and hopeless and I don't screw ass" cried Naruto, feeling him pout beside me and his voice progressing louder. "Since your being so stubborn, emo-like, jackass. Why don't you tell us what sports you're doing"
"Uhm….." A mere whisper escaped my lips. Hearing Sasuke's voice pulled me out from under my frenzy. I didn't want the group to fight, and seeing their expressions change dramatically. I was afraid, very afraid. I went ahead and asked for something I desired the most. "C-Can we all play Soccer together?...I'd love to be on a team with all you g-guys.." I did it. I waited for the reaction. In all honesty, I wanted to be on the same team as Sasuke-kun. I've always admired him and still do. Being able to play alongside him, would progress our friendship and will give me a chance to get to know him a lot more.
"I'll be on your team Sakuka" screamed Naruto, picking himself from the floor. "You can count on me!"
"baka! You have us Sakuka. Ino and I will be with you" cheered Ten-Ten and then hi-fiving Ino beside her. "Oh and Neji will join as well" exhausted Neji grunted and before he could speak, Ten-Ten had flash stepped to his side, covering his mouth. "Yesss, Neji says yes"
Sasuke. Swallowing heavily, I took a glance at the emotionless male, he glanced sideways at me, then smirked. "I'm in"
"T-Thank you Sasuke-kun….Ino, Ten-Ten, Naruto and Neji-kun" I replied, feeling my lips form into a smile.
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Name…..Sakura Haruno. Room: 1-E….Sports Choices…..Volleyball and….Soccer
"I did it" I said to myself, filling out the sports application form. My fingers lightly stroked the word Soccer, admiring it for its meaning and knowing that my friends were going to write it also.
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[A/N] – Something you didn't expect right, sooo. I've got Naruto in the plot now. I changed the entire storyline, to fit Naruto. Boy did it take me a long time to come up with this chapter. So now that the plot has changed a bit. I hope I did an okay job with this story :[ I'm sorry if you don't like it anymore, but I'll try my best to update more frequently.
Next chapter: will be exciting – hopefully TTwTT
