Sakura Drops of Love
A/N: Hey! Please forgive me for taking forever to update. Like my other reasons, I've just been so busy and haven't gotten able to get a break till now. Last time I ended it with a little NaruSaku action lol, that was fun. Well I won't let you guys wait any longer so here's episode 14.
Episode 14: Ichi, ni, san…
Naruto slowly opened his eyes to see the back of someone's head full of pink hair, Sakura.
*Naruto: "I can't believe I'm waking up right next to Sakura. It's so weird."
He noticed that his left arm was resting over her waist as her left arm was wrapped around it. Naruto smiled softly as he lifted his head and brought his mouth close to her left ear.
"Sakura…"
She moved a little, "Mm…"
Naruto chuckled, "Sakura…"
"Hm?"
"It's time to get up.", he whispered in her ear.
"Just five more minutes Naruto."
"Heh."
"Naruto?", Sakura's eyes quickly opened as she turned on her back.
He smiled as he looked down at her, "Good morning."
She looked into his blue eyes and smiled softly, "Good morning."
*Sakura: "Who would've thought I would wake up next to Naruto?"
"How did you sleep?"
Sakura sat up, "Fine, and you?"
Naruto stood up and stretched, "Pretty good actually."
"Well I better call the house and let Kakashi know we're on our way."
"Cool. I'm going to go to the bathroom.", he walked away from her.
Still sitting on the floor with the blanket over her, Sakura watched him leave. She started to blush as she looked his backside over; cocking her head to the side and giggling.
Scene change
Kakashi hung the house phone up and shook his head, "They can be so careless sometimes."
He walked out to the living room where Gohan and Sasori were seated.
"How's it going Kakashi?", Gohan asked.
"Just got a call from Sakura."
"Oh…what did she say?"
"Did she give an explanation of why she didn't show up for eliminations?", Sasori mocked.
Kakashi sat down on the recliner, "Well…"
*Gohan: "Naruto didn't show up either…"
*Sasori: "Spill it Hatake."
Sasuke was eavesdropping around the corner in the hallway.
"It seems that Sakura got caught up with Naruto and they ended up spending the night in the cabin."
Gohan became silent, "…"
Sasori chuckled nervously, "Excuse me?"
Sasuke gritted his teeth, "Damnit…"
*Gohan: "Did Naruto and Sakura…?"
*Sasori: "I swear if they had…! (exhales) Calm down Sasori…calm."
Kakashi continued, "They're on their way back now."
"Whooptie doo.", Gohan sighed.
"Oh and, there's one other thing."
*Sasori: "What is it now?"
"Since we didn't have eliminations last night…we'll be having it in a couple of hours this morning; before lunch."
Gohan and Sasori's faces dropped, "And here we thought we got a break."
Sasuke smirked, "Oh this is going to be good."
*knock knock knock*
"Hello?", Sakura walked in through the front door.
"We're home.", Naruto came in behind her smiling.
*Sasori: "This is where things get edgy."
Scene change
Naruto stepped out the shower with a towel wrapped around his waist as he dried his hair with a hand towel.
*Naruto: "I had an awesome date last night. Waking up to her this morning made it twice as good."
"Naruto?"
Naruto quickly looked up to find Gohan standing in front of him, "Yeah Gohan?"
"Your date must've gone real well last night."
"Yep.", he walked over to his bed.
"I mean REAL well."
"Sure."
"No details?"
Naruto shook his head, "Not really."
*Gohan: "Why doesn't he just spill it?"
"Gohan?"
"Yeah?"
"It was nice though…waking up next to her this morning."
Gohan's eyes widened, "Wa-waking up…next to…"
Sasori was outside the room with his hand on the door knob. He was about to walk in before he heard their conversation. His grip on the knob tightened, but the he slowly let it go.
*Sasori: "What…what's going on with me?"
Scene change
Sasuke walked down the hall heading to Sakura's room.
*Sasuke: "Time to talk to the little lady about what went on last night with Son."
He came to her door and knocked softly on it.
"One second!"
Sasuke smirked and walked in anyway. Her back was turned to him as she stood in her soft pink laced underwear. She just got out of the shower and her hair was still wet.
*Sasuke: "Goodness…"
Sakura turned her head, "Sasuke?"
He smirked and crossed his arms over his chest, "Good morning."
She grabbed her robe and put it on, "Didn't I say one second."
"Didn't think that applied to me.", he walked up to her.
She walked over to her vanity, "Is there something you need Uchiha?"
His eye twitched, "U-Uchiha?"
"Huh?"
"Nothing, heh. Just wanted to discuss a certain matter with you before we head to eliminations."
"Which is in thirty minutes."
"Correct.", he sat on her bed.
She looked at herself in the mirror, "Ok, what is it?"
"It's about Son Gohan. He got a phone call last night."
Sakura started to put lotion on her legs.
"And…", he turned to look at her.
He stopped as he caught sight of her rubbing lotion on her thighs. Sasuke looked her over as his hormones started to rise.
*Sasuke: (shaking head) "What the…!"
"And?"
Sasuke shook his head, "What?"
Sakura looked up at him, "He got a call last night and…?"
He turned away from her and smirked, "It was Vidal."
Sakura stopped what she was doing, "Vidal? As in his ex-girlfriend Vidal?"
"Yes ma'am.", he smiled.
"S-so what…"
He cut her off, "Oh, it gets better. I can give you a visual of the ENTIRE conversation."
*Sakura: "It shouldn't be a big deal…right?"
Sasuke stood up and walked over to her, "Shall I?"
"Do I….?"
"Oh, you want to know the truth about the guys you have here right?"
She looked at him confused, "I…"
He brushed the hair on the right side of her face, pulling it behind her ear, "Just look into my eyes."
Sakura started to blush, "Sasuke I…"
"Sharingan!"
Scene change
*Gohan: "So we're at eliminations…in the morning…for the first time ever. How off is that?"
Sakura and Kakashi stood in their regular positions as the guys stood in theirs.
*Naruto (smiling): "I'm feeling pretty good about eliminations tonight, or morning…sorry."
Sakura took a deep breath and then spoke, "I can't believe there are only four of you left. We've been on some wild ride haven't we."
*Sasori: "I never thought I'd get this far, honestly."
"First, I would like to apologize for not showing up for eliminations last night. It will not happen again, no matter how well the date's going."
Gohan and Sasori both carried dark clouds over their heads.
*Naruto: "Makes me feel good that she was having a good time."
Sakura pulled out the first kunai, "Let's start shall we."
"Finally.", Sasuke rolled his eyes.
"The first goes to you Naruto."
Naruto smiled as he walked down from the stage and up to Sakura and Kakashi.
"Are you here for Sakura drops?", she smiled.
Naruto kissed her on her right cheek, "You don't have to ask me more than once because the answer's going to remain the same…yes."
Sakura smiled softly as she attached the kunai to his belt, then he walked to the other side of the stage.
She pulled out the second kunai, "Next…"
*Sasori: "That better be for me."
"Sasori."
*Sasuke: "You got to be kidding me!"
Sasori walked down and up to them to receive his kunai.
"Are you here for Sakura drops?"
"Yes I am."
She attached the kunai to his belt and then he went to join Naruto on the opposite side of the stage.
"Will the both of you come up here.", she called Gohan and Sasuke.
*Gohan: "Why am I in the bottom two with Sasuke?"
*Sasuke: "Why am I in the bottom two with Son?"
Sasuke and Gohan walked down from the stage and up to Sakura and Kakashi.
"I have a good reason for having the both of you as last pick. Reasons that I want to get cleared up, understand."
"What's going on?", Naruto whispered to Sasori.
He hunched his shoulders, "How should I know."
"Um…ok.", replied Gohan.
"Sure.", replied Sasuke.
"Gohan. It's been brought to my attention that you got a phone call last night."
*Sasori: "So that's it."
*Gohan: "Son of a…ugh!"
*Naruto: "Phone call?"
"Yes…I did."
"And was the individual that called you…Vidal?"
*Sasuke (smirking): "No need to lie Son."
*Sakura: "I hope it's not true."
Gohan lowered his head, "Yes, it was her."
Sakura's eyes widened, "I-I uh…"
*Naruto: "Vidal called Gohan last night?"
"And your conversation…?"
Gohan cut her off, "I'm pretty sure you know how it went."
Sakura lowered her head, "I-In that case, I only have one thing to ask."
"Yeah?"
"D-Do you still…love her?"
Gohan quickly turned to look at her, "I-I…uh…"
*Sakura: "Please say no. Don't let me think you were only here for the thrill of it…"
*Sasuke: "I'm starting to love this game heh."
"Just tell me the truth.", she choked out almost about to cry.
"I…don't know…"
Her heart started to feel hurt, "Y-You don't…know?"
Gohan took a step towards her, "Sakura…"
"If that's the case," she cut him off, "…this last kunai is not for you…"
Gohan's heart started to pain him, "I-I understand…"
"Gohan.", Naruto took a step but was stopped by Sasori.
Gohan walked up to a crying Sakura and embraced her, "Sakura…I'm so sorry."
"Why…why did you…lie?"
He shook his head, "Oh baby, I didn't lie. Please don't think that I was funning around either. I really do believe we had a connection."
"But you…Vidal…"
"I know…it's something I have to deal with before I call myself moving on."
"Keep in touch."
Gohan gave her a kiss on her left cheek before he released her, "Will do."
*Sasuke: "And the saiyan is out of here." (fist pumps)
Gohan walked away from her and headed towards the exit of the stage room. He passed a grinning Sasuke and grunted.
"Keep in touch Gohan!", Naruto yelled disappointed.
"Sure thing buddy.", he waved with a slight smile.
"See you Gohan.", Sasori spoke.
Sakura's back was to the guys as she whispered to Kakashi, "I'm not going to bring it in this time. Let them know I'll get with them in a few hours."
Kakashi nodded, "Ok."
Gohan exited.
"Sasuke?", Sakura yelled still facing away from them.
"Yes?"
She threw that last kunai in the air towards him, "Thanks for keeping an eye out."
He smirked, "Of course."
*Naruto: "So it was Sasuke."
Sakura walked out of the other exit closest to her.
Scene change
The guys waited outside by the limo with Kakashi as Sakura walked out the front door.
*Naruto: "You know, I'm really bummed that Gohan got eliminated, but I know he'd want me to win this."
Sakura walked up to them smiling, "How's it going guys?"
*Sasori: "She comes out in a good mood? Nice."
"Pretty good.", Naruto smiled as he rested his hands on the back of his head.
*Sakura (daydreaming): "He has the nicest smile…wait!"
"I'm great.", grinned Sasuke.
"Ok.", smirked Sasori.
"Well that's nice to hear from you all."
"Are you ready?", Kakashi asked her.
Sakura nodded, "Yeah, we can go now."
Kakashi opened the door for them to get in. Sasuke was first, then Sasori, Naruto and finally Sakura. He closed the door behind them as the window came down.
"You guys have fun.", he smiled.
"What? You're not coming Kakashi-sensei?", Sakura asked.
Kakashi shook his head, "I'm sure you can handle the next few day without me."
Her eyes widened, "Next few days?"
"We'll talk about it when you get back ok. So for now, just enjoy yourself."
Ebisu started up the limo's engine as she stared at Kakashi concerned, "O-Ok…"
The limo pulled off.
*Sakura: "I don't know what sensei has up his sleeve, but I'm not liking it so far."
Scene change
Ebisu pulled the limo up to the entrance of an amusement park about 15 miles outside the village.
*Naruto: "Roller-coasters! Oh yeah!"
"Here we are Ms. Haruno.", spoke Ebisu.
"Ok guys, let's go.", she smiled.
Naruto immediately got out with everyone else following behind him. Ebisu was talking to Sakura as the guys waited for her.
*Sasori (sigh): "Another public place."
Sakura walked back to the guys, "Ok guys let's have some fun shall we."
"Cool, no challenge.", Naruto winked.
"Well, not really a challenge. We'll be enjoying this park together, but I would like some one-on-one time with each of you in-between."
Naruto nodded, "Sounds like a plan."
*Sasori: "I have to make sure not to blow my alone time."
"Since we're all in agreement, let's get this thing started.", Sakura said as she led them to the entrance.
Scene change (1 ½ hour later)
All 4 of them came off of a water ride soaking wet. Sakura was laughing along with Naruto as Sasuke looked at them annoyed. Sasori was smiling softly as he watched Sakura.
*Naruto: "Best day of the show! (throws up peace sign)
"Did you guys enjoy that?", Sakura asked wringing out her hair.
"My first time.", Sasori smiled.
"You know I enjoyed it.", laughed Naruto.
"It was kind of juvenile, but ok.", smirked Sasuke.
"Aw come on Sasuke-kun, loosen up.", Sakura poked him on his chest.
"Yeah Sasuke-kun.", Naruto mimicked Sakura.
Sasuke's eye started to twitch, "Don't do that."
*Sasori: "Those guys are weird."
All of a sudden Sakura grabbed Naruto's left hand, "First up is Naruto you guys, so go play or something. We'll meet back here in an hour."
"Sweet!", Naruto took his hand out of hers and wrapped his arm around her shoulders.
Sasori's smile faded and Sasuke just rolled his eyes as he turned to walk the other way.
*Sasori: "Yep, Naruto gets picked first. Even though he, (shivers), had her all night."
"So what should we do?", Naruto asked.
Sakura put her right index finger on her bottom lip, "Um…are you hungry?"
"How'd you know?", he acted surprised.
She nudged him, "Let's go goof ball."
Sakura took his right hand and led him through the crowds along the pathway they were on.
*Naruto: "Alone with her again."
"Hot dogs?", she turned to him and asked.
"Is there a ramen stand?"
Sakura rolled her eyes, "Fine."
She walked a few more steps pass 2 others stands to get to the ramen stand. They walked up to it and looked over the menu.
"You can get anything you want Sakura, I'll treat you.", Naruto took out his wallet.
She turned to him and watched as he fumbled around in it. His actions caused her to smile softly.
*Sakura: "What is this certain change of point of view with Naruto?"
"I'm coming, give me one second."
"What can I get for you?", the man behind the stand asked.
"Two specials please.", Sakura said.
"Right away.", the man left to the back.
"Here we go.", Naruto pulled a roll of money out.
Sakura placed her hand on his, that held the money, and had him lower it back into his wallet.
"Sakura, what are you doing?", he asked surprised.
"Everything's already paid for, remember? The show."
"Oh yeah…the show. Sorry I uh…I forgot.", he closed his wallet ant put it back in his back pocket.
She held both of his hands in hers as she gave him a kiss on his right cheek, "Thank you for your thoughtfulness."
Naruto blushed and smiled, "Well you know, no big deal."
"Here's your two specials ma'am.", the man brought them 2 big bowls and some pairs of chopsticks.
"Let me grab that.", Naruto picked up both bowls.
"Thank you Sir.", Sakura smiled at the man.
"You're welcome Miss."
"Want to sit over there?", Naruto referred to a picnic table not too far from where they stood.
"Sure."
They walked over to the table and Naruto placed the bowls down. He started to look around as Sakura sat down.
"What is it?", Sakura asked picking up her chopsticks.
"Where's the soda machine?"
"Oh, I forgot about drinks.", her face dropped.
"There's one! I'll be right back."
"Oh I want…"
"Tea, I got it.", he cut her off as he walked away.
*Sakura: "He knows me all too well."
Scene change
Sasori walked by himself around the park with a large lemonade. He really didn't know what to do since this was his first time being to an amusement park.
*Sasori: "This feels so awkward to be by myself."
"Well if it isn't Master Sasori."
Sasori sighed as he stopped walking, "What are you doing here."
"Well since Shino and I got eliminated in round one, Kurenai-sensei thought it would be good to treat us to this theme park."
He turned around to look at a smirking Kiba leaning on a huge Akamaru, "Well isn't that great."
"Alone I see. Where's Sakura?"
Sasori crossed his arms, "With Naruto."
"Naruto?", Shino came from the right side of Kiba.
"Yes. Naruto."
"Wow, didn't think either of you would make it this far."
"We're three actually."
Kiba smirked, "Oh yeah, who's the other guy?"
"Sasuke."
Kiba burst out laughing, "No surprise there!"
"The guy's an imbecile.", Shino put his hands in his pockets.
"Tell me about it.", Sasori turned away from them.
"Hey, where you going?", Kida called.
Sasori became to walk away from them, "That's my business you dog."
"What? I dare you to say that to my face!", Kiba clenched his hand into a fist shouting.
Shino put his left hand on his right shoulder, "Calm down Kiba. Look at the guy."
They focused their attention on Sasori as he walked away. He threw away his half drunken cup of lemonade at the next trash bin he passed. Putting his hands in his pockets as he walked head halfway down.
"So what."
"He's taking this seriously. It's not a game anymore."
Kiba grunted, "He still has a bad attitude."
Scene change
Sasuke sat on a bench head resting back as he looked up at the sky.
*Sasuke: "Man this is going to be a long day. How did Naruto, out of all people, get ahead of me. It's enough I had to deal with Itachi, but no way in hell did I think I had to actually compete with the idiot."
"Mommy, can I get that candy?", a little boy a few feet away asked his mother.
Sasuke rolled his eyes, "Children are so pathetic."
"S-Sasuke-kun?"
He turned his head in the opposite direction catching sight of a young woman looking at him surprised. She wore a short navy blue sundress that had spaghetti straps.
"Hinata, what are you doing here?", he sat up.
Scene change
Naruto and Sakura still sat at the table just talking.
"So he was trying to get anything he could out of you about our date?", Sakura giggled.
"He sure was, but I kept my mouth shut."
"Good for you."
Naruto looked to the side as his facial expression showed a very sad one, "Yeah."
She looked at him with concern, "What's wrong?"
"Our time is almost up."
Sakura looked at her watch, "Oh, you're right."
"Sakura?"
"Yes?"
"Did you really enjoy last night?"
"Of course I did."
"It was a different kind of atmosphere between us."
*Sakura: "Wow, he's been expanding his vocabulary."
Naruto turned to look at her, "If this gets too weird for you, I can back out at anytime."
"Oh no, Naruto, not this again."
He smiled, "I'm just looking out for what's best for you."
She stroked his right cheek, "Let me do that for a change ok."
He nodded, "If you say so."
"Good, now let's start heading back to the spot so I can spend time with Sasori.", she got up and grabbed their empty bowls.
"Yeah…Sasori."
Sakura looked back at him confused, "What?"
*Naruto: "I hate having to share her ugh!"
At meeting place
"Hello there.", Sakura smiled as she and Naruto walked up to Sasori.
"Had fun?", he smirked.
"Sure.", Naruto winked.
"Um…where's Sasuke?", Sakura looked around.
"Don't know, he went his own way.", Sasori hunched his shoulders.
"Ugh, that's just like him. Like it matters, I was picking you next anyway.", Sakura smiled as she held her hand out.
Sasori passed his hand through his hair and then grabbed her hand, "Fine with me."
"Catch you guys later I guess.", Naruto watched as they walked away.
"Bye Naruto.", she waved back.
*Sasori: "Ok, now it's my turn."
Scene change
"So…the plan didn't work.", Hinata sighed as she sat next to Sasuke on the bench.
"No."
She clenched the end of her dress, "I should've let you have all the money then."
"Why?"
"Then you would've won that date with Sakura-chan causing Naruto-kun to lose and possibly getting eliminated.", she choked.
*Sasuke: "Man this girl is out of it."
"I'm sorry."
"What did I tell you about those words."
Hinata looked up at him crying, "I know I know, and I've been working on it. Honestly I have."
"Look Hinata, this isn't you."
"W-What?"
"You're not a schemer or a deceiver. It's not in you to do so. If you one way of life, don't try to change it for another individual."
"Are you that way Sasuke-kun?"
He looked at her dumb-founded, "Have you checked my background."
She lowered her head, "To tell you the truth I forgot about it."
Sasuke looked at her as she continued to cry. He started to feel aggravated because the tears wouldn't stop coming down.
"Would you stop crying already."
She nodded, "Ok."
He looked around at his surroundings and got up.
She turned her attention to him, "Where are you going?"
"Just wait here.", he grunted.
Hinata sniffed as she nodded and lowered her head again. After about 5 minutes she could hear his footsteps coming back. All of a sudden she saw something brown and furry being put in her face. She blinked a few times as she looked up and saw Sasuke holding out a little stuffed cat to her.
"Will you stop crying now.", he looked to the left of them.
"Is that for…me?"
"I know you don't think I collect these things."
She looked at the toy and then up at him as she brought her hands to her chest. He glanced down at her and was wondering what was wrong.
"Well if you don't want it I'll just…"
Suddenly snatching it from his hand, she cut off his sentence. He jumped back a little because he became stumbled. Hinata examined the cat as she smiled. He noticed that her tears stopped so he started to walk away.
"Sasuke-kun wait!"
"Don't shout I'm right here!", he quickly replied annoyed.
She used the cat to cover her mouth, "Oops."
He sighed, "What is it?"
"Are you going to go ride some of the rides?"
"Why are you worried about it? Didn't you say you don't ride."
"Well if you're by yourself, I-I can at least try to.", she smiled softly.
Sasuke looked at her stupidly, "Are you serious?"
"Hinata! Hinata is that you?"
They both looked forward to see Naruto running towards them. Hinata started to blush as he made his way over.
"H-Hello Naruto-kun."
"I have been looking for you.", Naruto was out of breath.
"You have?"
"I ran into Kiba and Shino, they said they lost track of you about thirty minutes ago."
"Oh…I must've lost track of time."
"And you. Why didn't you meet at the point so Sakura could switch off?", Naruto asked Sasuke.
Sasuke smirked, "It's none of your business."
"When it's involving Sakura, it is my business!"
He ignored him, "Looks like I'll be taking my leave Hinata. Maybe you can take this idiot on some rides."
"Oh…um…ok.", she clenched the stuffed cat as he walked away.
"Good idea. So you want to ride some rides Hinata?", Naruto smiled at her.
She blushed as she looked the other way smiling, "I'm um…a little scared."
"That's ok, I'm sure you'll be alright with me."
"Ok."
The both of them started to walk in the opposite direction of Sasuke.
"Cool cat by the way. I heard those things are a bit difficult to win."
Hinata looked down at the toy in her hands, "Oh."
"But not for us ninjas eh Hinata.", Naruto laughed.
She looked behind them and Sasuke was almost out of sight, "Uh huh."
"So did you win it?"
She turned around and shook her head, "No."
"Hey Hinata, you alright?", he stopped them in their tracks.
"Uh N-Naruto-kun?"
"Yeah?"
"I'm sor…I have to go."
"Aw, do you really? We didn't even ride one ride yet.", he pouted.
She glanced behind them to see if Sasuke was still in view, "Yes, I actually had uh…made some prior arrangements."
"O…k…", he was saying as she suddenly ran pass him.
*Naruto: "I always said she was a strange one."
Sasuke walked passing stands as the crowds on the pathway started to die down.
"Sasuke-kun!", came a faint yell.
He turned around and squinted his eyes, but didn't see anyone that would refer to him. As soon as he decided to continue on he felt someone run into his back.
"Hey!", he quickly turned around.
The individual was out of breath bent over, "S-Sasuke-kun."
Sasuke raised his right eyebrow, "Hinata?"
She lifted her head up to him and smiled as she embraced the stuffed cat, "Let's…(huff)…go ride…(huff)…some rides."
His eyes widened as he became surprised. She straightened herself up and proudly walked pass him. Sasuke just slowly turned to watch her.
"Are you coming?", she looked back and smiled.
*Sasuke: "I knew she was a strange one."
30 minutes left for Sasori
Sasori and Sakura walked down the park's garden trail. Not too many people were there so they were practically alone. She held her hands together over her waist as she admired the many variety of flowers.
*Sasori: "I need to say something."
"Sasori?"
He turned to look at her, "Yes?"
"Are you ok?"
"Yes, I'm alright. Why?"
"Well you've been quiet for quite awhile."
"Forgive me, it's been awhile since we've had some time."
Sakura lowered her head, "Yes, it has been awhile hasn't it. The last time we were actually together was when…"
(Shows a clip of her and Sasori making out in her bed and then out in the rain)
He smirked, "I suppose I could've tried harder in the last challenge."
"I'm sure you did your best, don't beat yourself up over it."
They came to a bench where a couple sat cuddled up. Sakura smiled softly at the Kodak moment as Sasori shook his head. She then turned her attention back to the flowers and he looked down at her hands which she now let go. Sasori suddenly remembered the date that she went on with Naruto the night before.
"Do you mind if I ask you a question?"
"Not at all, what is it?"
He could feel his face getting warm, "Um…"
She turned to look at him, "Are you blushing?"
*Sasori: "No, I never blush."
*Sakura: "How cute is that? His face started to match the color of his hair!"
"Your date last night…with Naruto."
Sakura cocked her head to the side, "Yes?"
Sasori looked away from her, "When you didn't come back last night for eliminations…was it because of him?"
"Well the date went so well and I was kind of tired from it all."
*Sasori (faced flushed): "T-Tired from it all…"
She continued, "Plus it was too late to make it in time."
"So you uh…I mean…was it worth it or…"
Sakura turned to look at him confused, "What are you talking about?"
"You two…slept together right."
"Of course we slept together, I mean we were in the same…wait…do you mean slept together SLEPT TOGETHER?"
Sasori continued to look away, "Sorry to intrude."
"No! We didn't sleep together! What kind of person would I be if…!", she stopped as she noticed that people were starting to look at her.
*Sasori: "I am so embarrassed right now."
Sakura chuckled nervously as she lowered her voice, "Believe me when I say, nothing happened like that between Naruto and I."
"Really?"
"Of course, I mean I like Naruto and all, but that would be a big step to take with someone don't you think."
Sasori nodded as he smirked, "I honestly feel relieved…"
*Sakura: "I can't believe he was worried about that the entire time. So sweet."
They walked as Sakura giggled a little to herself at the fact. He had to smile himself for thinking so foolishly, like she would actually sleep with Naruto. She swung her hands back and forth and he looked down at them. Sasori grabbed her left hand with his right and held it. She became surprised at first and then grasped his hand.
"Feel better?"
He smiled as he picked up her hand and kissed the back of it, "Only with you, so it seems."
At meeting place
Naruto and Sasuke stood as they watched Sakura and Sasori walk towards them.
*Naruto: "The day is almost over. Time goes by fast when you're in a competition I guess."
"Can they walk any slower.", Sasuke sighed.
"Shut it."
"You got a lot of nerve talking to me like that little girl."
Naruto narrowed his eyes at him, "Who are you calling little girl freak?"
"You should know."
"While we're talking about LITTLE girls, what were you doing to Hinata?"
"Not a thing."
"Liar. She doesn't talk to you.", he folded his arms.
"Whatever helps you sleep at night."
"Hey guys.", Sakura walked up smiling.
"Hey.", Naruto slowly turned away from Sasuke.
"Everything's ok?"
"Fine.", replied Sasuke.
"Yeah.", Naruto gave her a hug.
Sasori let go of Sakura's hand, "I guess this is where I get off."
"Aw don't take it like that.", Sakura smiled as she pinched his left cheek.
"Ow.", he rubbed it after she was done.
*Naruto: "Sakura pinching Sasori's cheek and him being cool with…creeeepy."
"Aren't your eyes supposed to be focused on me.", smirked Sasuke.
Sakura looked at him slyly, "Why yes, yes they are."
Sasuke wrapped his right arm around her waist and pulled her causing her to turn away from the other two guys.
Naruto gritted his teeth, "Have fun."
"Bastard.", Sasori said as he turned around to walk.
Scene change
"Why do you always have to piss the guys off?", Sakura held herself.
"It's not my fault that they're idiots.", he smirked.
"Maybe you should cool it for awhile.", she looked at him concerned.
"Look, I'm not here to make friends. This is a competition and the only way to win this is to look out for yours truly."
"Win?"
*Sakura: "Why can't I ever tell him what's exactly on my mind?"
The sun was starting to set and they were walking by one of the park's rides.
*Sasuke: "Perfect."
"How about we go in there?"
Sakura turned her attention to the ride he was talking about, "The Haunted Mansion?"
"Sure.", he smiled as he grabbed her left hand.
"Um…isn't it a bit big and scary.", she backed up a little.
"Are you forgetting who you're with here. Plus, it's just a stupid ride so nothing is real."
Sasuke dragged her to the entrance of the attraction, as it were, and she still kind of hesitated. He chuckled to himself for her cowardice actions.
"Are you sure about this Sasuke?"
"Well there's no line so we're good to go."
"But."
All of a sudden he picked her up in his arms and walked through the entrance as she clenched onto his neck.
Scene change
"Is that right?", Sasori sat with Naruto at a picnic table eating nachos.
"Yep. The guy's hiding something."
"When is he not hiding something?", Sasori rolled his eyes.
"Now tell me about the situation with Gohan."
Sasori sighed as he put his chip down, "He kind of had an argument with Vidal last night on the phone."
"Ok an argument couldn't have sent him home."
"No."
"So what was it?", Naruto reached for a chip but Sasori moved them to the side.
"It was the main topic of the argument."
Naruto narrowed his eyes at him as he tried to reach for another chip but Sasori moved it again, "And the topic?"
"Love."
"Ouch."
"Exactly.", Sasori put another chip in his mouth.
"So he still loves her?", he tried to grab for a chip again.
"Hard for others to tell, but me personally, I think he still does."
"Wow, that's crazy."
"But I'm sure it was unintentional, so he can't be blamed or thought out to be a two-faced person like Sasuke."
Naruto popped a chip in his mouth, "All I know is…(chews)…he better leave Hinata alone."
"You act as if you like her."
"What? She's my friend, I'm just trying to look out for her."
"Whatever helps you sleep at night."
*Naruto: "Why am I having this discussion with this guy anyway."
Scene change
Sakura and Sasuke walked down the mansion's hallway on the second floor. She held on tight to his right arm as the soft teal colored flame burned on the walls' candles.
*Sasuke: "I can't believe she's scared of this place."
"You know, it's not too bad.", she smiled nervously.
"WHAAH!", a totally hand made ghost came down in front of them.
"AHHHH!", she screamed as she ran into Sasuke.
"Hey! Watch it!", he yelled eyes wide as she caused them both to trip over and fall into a nearby room.
They ended up on the floor of one of the mansion's guest rooms. She was laying on the right side of him eyes swirling from fright. Sasuke had an annoyed look on his face as he stood himself up.
*Sakura: "I-I wasn't that scared."
"Come on, get up.", he grabbed both of her hands.
"I-Is it gone?"
"You should be ashamed of yourself. Even a blind person could tell that that ghost was fake."
Sakura blushed, "Sorry."
"Whatever."
She looked around her, "Where are we now?"
"Looks like one of the house's rooms."
She walked a little from him as she grabbed herself. Sasuke looked her over and noticed the outfit she wore. She had on some white shorts with a black tank top that read "Sweetie" across the chest in red.
*Sasuke: "Well since I have her alone, it's time to make my move."
"It's kind of cold in here.", she shivered.
"Well let me warm you up.", he wrapped his arms around her waist as she still faced away from him.
"I think we should go."
"Mm, what's your rush?", he kissed the right side of her neck causing her eyes to close.
"I-it's just that…our time is almost up."
Sasuke turned her around, "How about we just forget about the time for right now."
"But we…"
He cut her off with a kiss that she got engulfed in. Sasuke backed her up against the room's wall repeatedly kissing her passionately. Her left hand was upon the right side of his head as her other hand was on his left shoulder.
*Sakura: "What was I supposed to do…?"
The two stopped to catch their breaths and Sasuke smiled slyly in her face, "Should we stop?"
Sakura was lost in his smile, "I uh…"
He then pressed his body up against hers and started to kiss the right side of her neck. Her eyes closed as she ran her fingers through his hair. Sasuke then moved his right hand under her shirt and let it travel up her back.
"Sasuke…"
He ignored her as he traveled his lips upwards and back to hers. Taking his other hand, he grabbed her right leg and slowly brought it upon his left hip. Their kisses turned to passionate ones again as both their hearts raced.
*Sasuke (smirking): "I love it when I take charge."
In the middle of their kisses, Sasuke softly bit her bottom lip which surprised her though it didn't phase her. Again he took his left hand, but this time he rested it on her backside feeling the jean material of her shorts.
They stopped to catch their breaths again, "S-Sasuke?"
"No time for talk."
*beep beep beep* (her watch went off)
"The watch says our time is up."
"Forget the watch.", he pressed up against her some more.
"I-I can't. It wouldn't be fair to the guys."
Sasuke sighed as he removed his hands from upon her and took some steps back, "If you say so."
Sakura looked at him a little disappointed as she straightened herself, "I'm sorry."
He smirked, "No need to be."
*Sakura: "O M G…!"
At meeting place
Naruto huffed, "Where are they? We've been waiting her for like fifteen minutes."
"Well we waited all night last night.", Sasori looked at him stupidly.
"Touché.", Naruto rubbed his chin.
"Hey you guys! Sorry we're late.", Sakura waved smiling.
"I'm not.", Sasuke grinned.
"Shush.", she playfully nudged him.
They walked up to both guys.
"What happened to, 'It will never happen again'.", Sasori asked.
Sakura blushed, "I said I was sorry."
"I'm just messing with you."
"Well we better get going, I'm sure Ebisu is waiting for us."
"Cool, let's go.", Naruto grabbed her right hand and was leading the way.
"I don't think so, I saw him with that other girl earlier."
Sakura turned around to hear 2 women talking. She raised her left eyebrow because they were looking over at them.
"You ok Sakura?", Naruto turned around to ask.
"Yeah uh…you all go on. Give me five minutes."
They looked at each other then hunched their shoulders, "Ok."
Naruto let go of her hand and she walked over to the women. When they saw her walking towards them, they straightened themselves.
"Excuse me? Do I know you two from somewhere?"
The first woman shook her head, "No."
"Then why are you looking at me weird?"
The second woman spoke, "Oh we weren't looking at you. We were looking at one of your guy friends."
"Oh, which one?"
The 1st, "The one with the black hair."
"Sasuke? Do you know Sasuke?"
The 2nd, "No but, is he your boyfriend?"
Sakura blushed, "Well…not exactly we just uh…"
The 1st woman cut her off, "Oh ok, because I thought he looked so much cuter with that other chick he was with today."
She became surprised, "O-Other chick?"
"Yeah, he was walking around with this pretty girl earlier today. Won her a stuffed animal and everything.", was the 2nd.
"Oh I thought that was so cute.", the 1st woman smiled.
Sakura's eye twitched, "Won her a s-stuffed animal?"
"A nice little kitty cat it was.", giggled the 2nd woman.
"Are you sure that it was him?", Sakura hurried and said.
"Well I don't know. The girl kept saying Sasuke. Is that his name?"
Sakura gritted her teeth, "It sure is."
"Are you alright dear?", asked the 1st.
"Fine.", she forced a smile.
"You sure?", the 2nd looked at her worryingly.
"Positive. It was nice talking to you.", Sakura turned around.
"Same here. Tell him to not break that poor little sweetie's heart will you.", said the 1st.
"Oh I hate low down men like that.", pouted the 2nd.
"Me too.", Sakura puffed.
Scene change
Naruto sat in the garden alone looking up at the stars that were coming out. He smiled as he tried to make pictures out of them.
*Naruto: "We've been back at the house for a few hours now and I'm just waiting for eliminations. Three of us left…it's a nervous and aching feeling."
His smile slowly faded as he thought about the fact that he might be eliminated. Maybe it would be for the best, but where did he actually stand with Sakura he wondered. He didn't know what happened between her and Sasori or her and Sasuke. Did he have a chance to stay another night?
Naruto shook his head, "Don't think of things like that. Just keep a positive attitude."
In Sasori's room
Sasori laid on his bed and looked up at the ceiling.
"The wait is getting on my nerves.", he looked at his hands and they were shaking.
He hit his head on his pillow and sighed, "What is wrong with me?"
Face down in his pillow he turned his head to the right and looked at the clock on the bedside dresser, it read 10:03pm.
*Sasori: "When is this day going to end…"
In living room
Sasuke was asleep on the couch when the phone rang. He was laid on his back, but then he turned on his right side.
*ring ring*
"Mm…", was all that he let out.
*ring ring*
Sasuke's eyes opened, "You got to be kidding me."
He sat himself up and looked at the phone that was on the mini end table on the left side of the recliner.
*ring ring*
Getting up, he walked over and answered the phone, "Yeah?"
"Can I speak to Sasuke please."
"This is he."
"Sasuke! What's taking you so long?"
He rolled his eyes, "What is it Karin?"
"I've been watching the show and Itachi's been kicked off already."
"And?"
"And? Why are you still there?"
"Lower your voice."
"It doesn't make any sense. Do you love her?"
Sasuke sat on the sofa and rubbed his temples, "Didn't we have this conversation already?"
"But you didn't answer!"
"Karin please."
Sakura was resting her back against the outside wall listening.
*Sakura: "Who is Sasuke talking to at this hour?"
"S a s u k e…"
He sighed, "Are you changing on me again?"
"Do you love her S a s u k e?"
"Why?"
"Because…"
"You want my love?"
Sakura gasped, "His love?"
Karin became shocked on the phone, "What? N-No that's not it!"
Sasuke smirked, "Is that right."
"S-Shut up Sasuke!"
"Karin…you are beautiful."
*Sakura: "Karin! Who the hell is Karin? I wonder if she was the one he was with at the theme park earlier!"
"S-Sasuke…stop it."
"Stop it? Why? Isn't this what you want?"
"I-I want…"
"Me."
She was silent, "…"
"But you can't call here anymore and ask questions like you're my mother."
"Of course!", he hurried and said.
He took the phone from his ear, "Ow."
"I-I mean, as you wish."
"Oh and more thing."
"Yes?"
"No, I don't love her."
Sakura became shocked as she clenched her hands into fists. She ran up the stairs and into her bedroom.
Sasuke hung the phone up and smirked, "She's so gullible."
In Sakura's room
Sakura sat with Kakashi on her bed.
"Are you ok?", he asked her.
She shook her head, "I'm just so confused."
"About?"
"Why did I actually sign up to do this show."
Kakashi hunched his shoulders, "You tell me."
Sakura fell back and laid on her bed, "Honestly?"
He fell and laid back with her, "Yes, honestly."
"T-To…win Sasuke's heart.", her eyes started to water.
"And do you think you accomplished that?"
"I don't know, I mean I didn't think so much would happen on here."
"Like?"
"Like getting to meet and know so many great guys. I didn't even think so many exist that I would be attracted to. Though Sasuke was still at the top of my list."
"And Naruto?"
"Naruto?"
(a clip of his face popped up)
Kakashi nodded, "Yes."
"I never thought I could get closer to him. In actuality I had planned to get rid of him from the jump."
"Well that's not very nice."
"I know,", the tears started to come down, ", I just didn't think I'd want him around in a competition like this."
"Why not?"
"Well we're just friends…right?"
"Only you can answer that question Sakura."
She closed her eyes, "Sasori…"
"Now that's the one I'm most surprised that you kept.", Kakashi smiled.
"Now who's not being nice.", Sakura stuck out her tongue.
"I don't know, I didn't know you would have a connection with him."
"Neither did I."
"Well, eliminations need to go on in the next fifteen minutes.", he sat up.
"Kakashi-sensei?", she sat up.
"Yes?"
"What did you mean earlier, before we left for the park?"
He turned to look at her, "Well…I'm not going to be joining you for eliminations tonight."
"What? W-Why not?"
"Calm down Sakura. It's something I have to let you do on your own."
"But, that's crazy."
"Well, not only tonight but your final elimination as well."
Sakura's heart dropped, "W-Why are you doing this to me?"
He placed his right hand on her left shoulder, "Because this is a mission you have to do on your own. I can't give you advice regarding your decision. If I did then it wouldn't be fair because it would be more of what you think I think is best for you instead of what YOU think is best for you."
Sakura shook her head, "No I won't."
"My bags are already pack and I'll be living in five minutes."
"How can you…?"
All of a sudden he embraced her in a hug. She became shocked but then gave in and hugged him back burying her face into his chest. Her tears were coming down more than usual but she couldn't help it.
*Kakashi: "I'm not going to say that it was easy leaving her on her own. She's a big girl and I really don't want to be in her way."
*Sakura: "I loved having Kakashi-sensei here…but maybe he's right. This is a decision I have to make by myself."
Scene change
The last 3 guys stood on one side of the stage of the room as Sakura stood in front of them alone holding the ninja bag.
*Naruto: "Second to last elimination…I'm freaking out."
*Sasori: "Where's Hatake?"
*Sasuke: "It took long enough as it is. Let's just get it over and send one of these low lives home."
Sakura's eyes were puffy and red as she stood dressed in her pajamas, "I bet you guys are wondering why I'm not dressed up."
"Not really.", Naruto replied.
She didn't hear him, "And I bet you're wondering why I'm standing here alone."
"You're not alone, we're with you.", said Sasori.
*Sasuke (rolling eyes): "Oh give me a break."
"I'm here alone because…Kakashi-sensei has decided to leave for the rest of the show."
"Seriously?", yelled Naruto in shock.
"Good ridden.", Sasuke smirked.
Sakura clenched the ninja bag in her hands, "I just want to say that I really did enjoy you guys company today. Not only that, but the entire time you've been on the show. I never thought I could feel so strongly for anyone…other than Sasuke."
Sasori's eye twitched, "S-Seriously?"
"I win again.", Sasuke grinned.
"Naruto…", she continued, "…in all honesty, I didn't want you here."
Naruto's face dropped as he lowered his head.
"But, the more time we had spent together…the more I wanted you around."
"Really Sakura?"
She nodded, "I had forgotten the wonderful person you are. Forgive me for my past thoughts because I do regret them with a passion."
"No need to apologize…"
"Sasori?"
He focused his attention on her, "Yes?"
"Just like Naruto, I wanted you gone first."
"I wanted to be gone first."
She smiled, "Well, things never worked out as planned do they."
He smiled softly at her, "I guess not."
"Sasuke…"
Sasuke looked at her, "Yeah?"
Sakura brought her hands and the ninja bag to her chest, "You I wanted to stay the most."
"No surprise my sakura blossom."
Her heart started to feel heavy, "No matter what you did, or how you treated the other guys I…I just couldn't let you go."
*Naruto: "Sakura..,."
"Do you know how much I…", she stopped in her sentence.
"Sakura?", Sasori called.
"How much I…", she lowered her head holding back her tears.
Sasuke walked down from the stage leaving the guys. He went to her and used his right hand to cup her chin and lift up her head. He looked into her eyes and gave her a slight smile.
"S-Sasuke…", her tears started to fall.
"It's ok…don't be afraid to express yourself.", he told her.
*Sasori: "What's going on?"
"Sasuke I…"
"Speak.", he smiled.
"S-Sasuke I…I love you so mu…"
She was cut off by his kiss. Sakura kissed him back as the other two guys watched in disappointment.
*Naruto: "Forget this, I'm through."
Sasori shook his head and chuckled to himself, "Son of a…"
"I'm gone man.", Naruto turned around taking a few steps towards the exit.
"Better than wasting our time.", Sasori gritted his teeth.
Sasuke and Sakura stopped to catch their breaths. They looked into each other's eyes and he smiled at her.
"Go…"
Sasuke shook his head, "Go? Go where?"
Her tears continued to fall, "Out that door…I'm…eliminating you…"
His smile slowly faded away, "W-What?"
"Hold up.", Naruto turned back around and looked at them.
"You heard me."
Sasuke took a few steps back, "Are you serious?"
She nodded, "Very. Now go."
"But didn't you just say…"
"Leave Sasuke!", she yelled heart broken.
Sasori looked at Sakura and then at Sasuke, "Damn."
Sasuke's right eye twitched, "…"
*Naruto: "Is this really happening?"
Sakura was breathing heavily as she looked at the young man still standing in front of her. Sasuke gritted his teeth as his anger rose looking at her.
He slowly smiled slyly and put his hands in his pocket, "As you wish…Ms. Haruno."
Naruto and Sasori watched at Sasuke turned around to them and started to walk. They were waiting to see if Sakura would change her mind at the last minute and call him back.
He walked pass them, "Enjoy your ride idiots."
"Good ridden.", Sasori replied.
"Screw you Sasuke.", Naruto crossed his arms.
"Sorry, I have my girls to do that for me."
"Not like that you…!", he was saying until Sasuke was completely out the room.
Sasori nudged Naruto causing him to focus his attention back on Sakura. She was standing there shaking as she looked at the exit door.
"Sakura?", Naruto spoke.
"Will you two come here please?", she spoke softly.
Both guys walked down and up to her. They stood there for awhile until she took both her arms and wrapped them around each of their waist.
Sakura buried her face into their chests and cried, "I'm so glad that it's you two that I get to finish this with."
Naruto and Sasori looked at each other surprised and then down at her. They then wrapped their arms around her.
"We're glad too.", they both replied.
A/N: Hey! I'm so sorry that this episode was so long. You'd think it'd be shorter with the fewer amount of people huh. To shorten it, I had to take out a lot of detail that I wanted to add in. Well Sasuke's gone, I'm sure a lot of you are happy now lol! Yes I put a little SasuHina in there again. I do enjoy doing them, no spoiler for a fanfic of that couple though. Looks like we're at the end of our little journey, but we still have some unfinished business to take care of. Please review and let me know what you think. Like I've said before, I'm open to any ideas you might have. Oh and the Itachi thing will be coming out so stick around for that too lol. Next episode it up!