Author's Note: Oh man. School's already started and I'm already bummed out coz I miss summer so much. Aside from seeing my friends again, I don't really see any other good side of going back to that dreaded place. But hey, what else can I do except to pray that school goes by quickly (and then the next thing I know, I'll be a senior in high school!). But anyway, here's chapter 14. Please review 'coz I swear: I don't get reviews too much these days. Hope you enjoy!
Disclaimer: I don't, won't, can't and shan't own Naruto and all its related characters. I also don't, won't, can't and shan't own 'On Bended Knees' by Boyz II Men.
The audience clapped and cheered again as the Hokage announced the next performance which was a song by Tenten. (A/N: In case you get confused, Tenten performs right after Naruto who performs right after Sasuke's band.)
"Now we have a song from the weapon mistress herself, Tenten. Could her performance be her reply to Neji's song earlier? What do you think, folks?"
The audience just wooted in response and watched as Tenten blushed again while the intro was playing.
Backstage, Sasuke approached Sakura and seeing him, moved away and went to the cotton candy stand with Ino and the others to get a better view of Tenten. She tried to fake a smile while Naruto made a joke but Sasuke noticed the lack of happiness in her used-to-be-glittering eyes.
'She's still not talking to me…'Sasuke thought as he watched her from a distance. He never thought that Sakura could ever hate him as she does now.
Many more performances came by the rest of the Shinobi 12 and finally, the end of the show was nearing.
"Thank you for the err... not-so troublesome song, Shikamaru. And finally, we have come to the end of the show with the performance of our very own Uchiha Sasuke. Enjoy, everyone. And have a good night!"
Sasuke went out to the spotlight while glancing around the crowd for pink hair. At the very back, he noticed Sakura looking sad while the others cheered on for him. He noticed she was looking down at the ground.
Fan girls screamed and shouted and screeched his name saying "I love you" with posters and banners while hearts replaced their eyes.
Ignoring his adoring yet rabid fans, "Sakura," he stated just as the intro began. "This song is dedicated for you."
Hearing her name, Sakura looked up at the stage and saw Sasuke staring intently at her while he started to sing.
'Did I hear right? Did he say he was dedicating the song... to me?' thought the surprised medic nin as her inner self was screaming 'hell yeah!'.
Darlin' I, I can't explain
Where did we lose our way
Girl it's drivin' me insane
And I know I just need one more chance
To prove my love to you
If you come back to me
I'll guarantee
That I'll never let you go...
Can we go back to the days our love was strong
Can you tell me how a perfect love goes wrong
Can somebody tell me how you get things back
The way they used to be
Oh god, give me a reason
I'm down on bended knees
I'll never walk again, until you come back to me
I'm down on bended knees
So many nights I dream of you
Holding my pillow tight
I know that I don't need to be alone
When I open up my eyes
To face reality
Every moment without you
It feels like eternity
I'm begging you, begging you come back to me
Can we go back to the days our love was strong
Can you tell me how a perfect love goes wrong
Can somebody tell me how you get things back
The way they used to be
Oh God, give me a reason
I'm down on bended knees
I'll never walk again, until you come back to me
I'm down on bended knees
Baby, I'm sorry. Please forgive me for all the wrong Ive done.
Please come back home girl. I know you can no longer trust
in me, I'm sorry to let you down. Please forgive me girl.
Gonna swallow my pride
Say I'm sorry
Stop pointing fingers, the blame is on me
I want a new life
And I want it with you
If you feel the same
Don't ever let it go
You gotta believe, in the spirit of love
It will heal all things
We won't hurt any more
No I don't believe our love's terminal
I'm down on my knees, begging you please
Come home...
Can we go back to the days our love was strong
Can you tell me how a perfect love goes wrong
Can somebody tell me how you get things back
The way they used to be
Oh god, give me a reason
I'm down on bended knees
I'll never walk again, until you come back to me
I'm down on bended knees
Wanna build a new life
Just you and me
Gonna make you my wife
Raise a family
As the song continued on, Sakura's heartbeat became faster and faster and when the song finally ended while fan girls tried to glomp the only Uchiha left, she felt like it was about to explode.
'Did he really mean what he just sung? Is he really regretting what happened? What am I gonna do when he talks to me and says sorry? Should I forgive him?' Thousands of questions errupted inside the brain of the pink-haired beauty as her friends teased her about Sasuke's song.
The crowd applauded and went back to the festival as Sasuke jumped off the stage and made his way to Sakura who stood there with tears forming in her eyes.
A/N: Well, there you have it. Congratulate me coz I'm now done with my homework! Comgratulate me by reviewing. Pretty please. One more chapter to go until I go on a loooooong hiatus since I'll probably be busy with MORE schoolwork (oh joy).
Peace Out!!
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