A/N: Here's my update for my lovely reviewers! I'm so pleased with all the reviews I got for the last chapter. I would like to thank all the reviewers that had been with me from the very start of chapter one! Thanks.
Oh, and instead of putting "With Sasuke" or "With Sakura" or whatever, I'm just going to put a straight line, just to make it easier.
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.
The Dating Game – Part 14
Summary: Meet Uchiha Sasuke, the hottest playboy in Konoha High. Meet new student Haruno Sakura, a former playgirl who quickly regains her title. But, after an "accidental" encounter, will things start to heat up?
Chapter 14 – Confused Feelings
Sakura woke up the next day, realizing that it was a Saturday.
Thank goodness it's a weekend, she thought to herself, I couldn't bare another day at school. She rolled over on her bed and held her pillow. Wait… she thought to herself. I'm in my bed? I thought I was in Sasuke's lap? Her face blushed at the memory, but it was the truth. Her blush darkened when she realized that he must've carried her all the way back upstairs and put her in her bed.
Glancing at the clock, she saw it was 7:05 a.m. She got out of her bed, putting on a light pink tank top, a pair of white shorts, and sneakers. She put her hair up in a high ponytail, a couple strands of pink hair falling out. She walked downstairs into the kitchen, seeing a note on the fridge.
Sakura—
Your father and I are at work because of an emergency call. We will be home later, take care of your self.
Love,
Mom
Sakura took the note of the fridge, reading it while she drank a glass of fresh orange juice. When she finished she placed it down on the counter, leaning her body on it as she looked at the empty space around her.
It's like no one's ever home in this house… the playgirl thought to herself.
You got that right. I'm bored, let's go do something! Inner Sakura shouted, rubbing her hands together in glee as naughty thoughts entered her mind.
Uh, I don't think so! After what you did last night I'm not trusting you at all!
Oh please. You know you liked it, I didn't completely shut you out!
Shutting out her inner self's statement, Sakura walked to the front door of her house, opening it and locking it from the outside with her house key.
I think I'm going to go take a jog, She thought, looking at her legs.
"I wonder when the last time I exercised was…" she mumbled to herself, adding quietly, "PE doesn't count."
After going back and forth a couple times on her block, she ran back to her house. As she reached the front of her home, she saw the door of the house next to her open and close. Out came a woman with long, silky raven hair that Sakura noted looked strikingly familiar to Uchiha Sasuke himself. The woman hummed quietly to herself, walking up to a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
Sakura's eyebrows rose. That's one of the most expensive cars… she thought to herself before quietly adding, I think.
As Sakura reached nearer to her house, the woman called out, "Excuse me!"
The pink-haired girl glanced at the woman who was walking up to her with a warm smile on her face.
"You must be our new neighbor, right?" the woman continued, her smile still on her flawless skin.
Sakura nodded, feeling a little embarrassed as she realized she was covered in sweat from her morning jog. She also noted that she didn't smell the best, either.
The raven-haired woman laughed quietly, "I'm sorry for not introducing myself earlier! My name's Uchiha Mikoto." Said woman introduced, holding her hand out.
Sakura shook it, smiling. "Nice to meet you, Mrs. Uchiha. I'm Haruno Sakura."
Mikoto let go of her hand, putting it up to her chin. "You know, I have a son, Uchiha Sasuke. You look around his age, why don't I introduce you?" Sakura blushed, absent-mindedly twirling a strand of her pink hair.
"Umm, it's all right. I'm sure he's busy anyway—"
"Nonsense! In fact, I'm on my way to work, but I'm sure my co-workers won't mind if I'm a few minutes late. I'll go get him, you wait here," the Uchiha woman said, scurrying inside the Uchiha Mansion. "Sasuke! Come down here, I have someone I want to introduce you to!" Sakura heard the woman call out.
How could someone as nice and friendly as her have a son like Uchiha Sasuke? she thought to herself, adjoining idly, I wonder what his dad's like.
Probably where he gets his looks from… her alter ego mused. T
he door opened and closed, but instead of revealing Sasuke's mother, it showed a boy that looked like Sasuke but was much older and (to Inner Sakura's liking) better looking than the young Uchiha himself. He walked out, his hands in his pockets and a serene look on his handsome face.
Ooh, who's he? Inner Sakura questioned mischievously. Sakura looked at the boy. He had raven hair too, but it was tied back in an idle ponytail that rested on his back. He had similar piercing eyes, but instead of onyx they were crimson. Itachi walked a couple of steps forward before he noticed Sakura's presence.
"Are you the girl mother is trying to get Sasuke to meet?"
The pink-haired girl stayed silent for a moment before realizing that he was speaking to her. She laughed uneasily, "Yeah…" she mumbled. She quickly snapped out of her dazed state, wondering why she was feeling self-conscious all of a sudden. She was a playgirl, after all. "I'm Haruno Sakura, who're you?"
Itachi lifted his eyebrows before his face turned into a smirk. "Uchiha Itachi," he replied simply before his tone turned into a teasing one. "You must be the girl that little Sasuke's been talking about non-stop."
Sakura blushed. I can see how him and Sasuke-kun are related… she thought, looking down to hide her reddening face.
Then the door of the Uchiha Mansion opened and closed again, revealing Sasuke's mother and a tired looking Sasuke.
"What did you want me for?" he said, his voice slow and tired. He blinked his onyx eyes a couple of times before he saw a blur of pink. "Sakura?" he spoke lazily, rubbing a few eyes before blinking them to regain his calm composure.
"Oh, so you two already know each other?" Mikoto interrogated, a wide but warm smile on her pale face. Then she looked to her right, seeing her older son. "Itachi, what're you doing out here?" she asked, looking at his short-sleeved black shirt. "You must be cold with that! Wait here, I'll go get you a jacket." And with that, the raven-haired Uchiha disappeared back into the house.
Sasuke languidly walked over to Sakura, letting a quiet yawn escape his lips. When he was beside her, he put his arm around her using her to support him as he leaned on her.
"Sakura…" he started, his voice still very tired despite its low and husky tone. "What're you doing here?" He used his other arm to rub his eyes, shaking his head to wake himself up as raven hair flew side to side.
Sakura helped keep Sasuke steady as he tried to wake himself up. Absent-mindedly, the girl noticed Sasuke's messy spiky hair, finding his face to be adorable as his eyelids hooded over his onyx eyes. He had looked like a little boy disturbed from his nap, which was probably the case because it seemed that he had just woken up.
When Sasuke's vision cleared, he looked around and seeing Itachi, his blood boiled and his eyes turned to the Sharingan.
"What're you doing here?" he said, his voice cold as he spoke to his elder sibling. Itachi raised his eyebrow, an amused look on his face.
"So, she's Sakura…" the older Uchiha spoke calmly.
Sakura blushed at the mention of her name, noting how smooth it sounded when he said it.
"Erm, yeah?" she asked, slightly confused.
Sasuke continued to glare at him, straightening his back and putting a protective arm around Sakura now that he was wide awake. Because his arm was already around the girl, his grip tightened against her. Sakura flinched, feeling his bicep flex against her skin.
"Leave her alone, Itachi. Don't you have somewhere else to be?" the younger Uchiha said, never taking his eyes off his older sibling, his tone seeming aggravated.
Itachi shrugged, nonchalant. "It's the weekend so I have nothing to do." Suddenly his face twisted into an amused smirk as a thought entered his mind. "Sakura, would you like to do something today?"
Say yes, holy shit, say yes! Inner Sakura practically screamed. She bounced up and down like a giddy schoolgirl.
Well it could help the bet… but I think Sasuke would like it. I mean, he seems to hate the guy a lot—
Then you could get him jealous! I mean, what guy wouldn't be jealous if the girl he was interested in went after his older brother? her alter ego screeched.
As Sakura was about to respond, Mikoto came out, holding a black leather jacket. As she came out, she noticed Sasuke's possessive arm around Sakura and gave the two a knowing smile. After all, she knew what a flirt her son could be.
"Itachi, why don't you come inside and help me with the house?"
Itachi gave his mother a calm look. "Don't you have work?" he asked indifferently.
Mikoto shook her head, "I can call them and tell them I have the day off." Itachi shrugged once more and followed his mother inside, turning around and giving Sakura a wink (just to peeve his brother, because he knew what set him off) before he walked inside. Sasuke growled lowly at his action and Sakura felt her face getting hot. After all, Itachi was a good-looking boy.
"Don't. Mess. With. Him," murmured the raven-haired boy, turning his face towards Sakura's crimson one. "You're mine. Only mine."
Sakura gave him a light scowl, "I don't belong to anyone!" The pink-haired girl saw his hard stare and her expression softened.
Does he… really care for me that much? her mind wondered.
"Just trust me…" he spoke in a deep tone, and Sakura could've sworn she was dreaming. "Don't get close to him. I know him better, and I don't want to see you hurt."
"Why am I getting the feeling that you actually care for me?" questioned the playgirl, blinking dazzling emerald eyes to make sure she wasn't imaginging the scenario before her.
"I'm not that bad a guy, Sakura…" the young Uchiha murmured huskily, "once you get to know me."
Her flush had arisen back to her face when she saw his intense onyx gaze locked with hers.
"Don't worry about it, Sasuke," she spoke gently, giving him a small peck on the cheek. She removed his arm from her waist and walked inside her home, realizing she had still been dawned with sweat.
Sasuke watched her retreating back, obsidian pupils not leaving her view until she entered the house.
As if on cue, Mikoto walked outside, witnessing the whole thing from her window. "Sasuke?" she called out softly.
Sasuke glanced at her, stuffing his hands in his pockets. "Hn."
Mikoto smiled at her son, motioning him to come inside the house. Sasuke obeyed, his mind occupied with many thoughts as he walked inside, his gaze on the floor.
As Sakura got out of the shower, she dried her body off and dried her light pink hair. Her jade stare gazed upon her reflection from the mirror, staying that way for a couple of minutes. Her stomach churned as she contemplated of the way she felt about the raven-haired boy. She put her hair down, changing into a scarlet halter-top and a pair of low-rise jeans. She flipped open her phone, making a couple calls to "fan boys" that had given her their number in an attempt to score a date with the playgirl.
I'll get him off my mind with a couple of dates, she thought. After all, the bet is still on.
She finished getting ready, and a couple of minutes later honks were heard from her first date's car. Sakura got outside, greeting the first of her dates with a smile. She wasn't going to let Sasuke get to her and win the bet. Not now, she thought. Not ever.
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Sasuke walked inside, passing the kitchen where Itachi and his mother were. "I'm going out," he announced so his parent's maternal instinct wouldn't worry for him.
"All right, don't stay out too long," Mikoto called back to him, giving her son a motherly smile.
Sasuke closed his eyes, giving a smirk before nodding as he exited the house, noting how much his mother smiled.
He got inside his silver Porsche and took a quiet drive out. As he was driving, he heard his cell phone ring.
"Hello?" came his voice after he flipped the device open, placing it against his ear.
"Hey, Sasuke-kun!" a female voice exclaimed. Sasuke raised his eyebrows. He recognized the voice, but couldn't put his finger on which her name was.
Probably an ex of mine… he thought, groaning as he began to go down a long list of his previous girlfriends to think of her name. He glanced at the Caller ID but it was restricted.
"Sasuke-kun?" the voice said. "It's me, Kin! Don't tell me you already forgot about me!"
Kin? Sasuke thought before he remembered her.
"Oh, Kin," he muttured before he decided to turn his charm on. "Of course I wouldn't forget about you. We had the best times together." His voice grew low and husky when it came to the word "best."
He could hear Kin giggle flirtatiously from the other line. "Sasuke-kun, you and your charm."
Sasuke let out a low chuckle, "So what's up, babe?"
"I'm coming to visit. I'll be there tomorrow, you don't have a problem with that of course." Silence followed for a moment when the jet black-haired girl heard no response. "Right?"
"Nope. In fact, I'm looking forward to it." Sasuke said smirking, "I have someone I want you to meet anyway."
"Aw, don't tell me you've already moved on," she droned. Even though he couldn't see her, he could tell that Kin was pouting from her tone of voice.
"No, she's a… 'friend' of mine."
On the other line, Kin rolled her obsidian eyes, "…Right. She's just a friend. I know how you are, Sasuke-kun. We were very good friends, weren't we?"
The Uchiha chuckled. "You bet."
"Well," she continued, "I'm visiting anyway, and if she's just a friend, the other type of friend, then you're single in my books. Then we could start right where we left off."
"Well—"
"Great! It's settled, see you tomorrow, Sasuke-kun."
With that, Kin hung up the phone, and the dial tone when dead as the receiver hummed.
Sasuke sighed, continuing his drive noticing that he drove onto a freeway while talking to his one of his ex-girlfriends.
On his right, he saw another convertible with two sexy girls in it with sunglasses covering their eyes. He glanced at them, and when they glanced back he gave them a sexy smirk. The girls winked back and revved their engine, causing the machinery to roar.
So it's a race they want… he thought as he pushed against his gas pedal as well, his own engine causing an uproar. He began racing the brunette and blonde haired girls with an arrogant grin on his handsome face—
Only to later hook up with the two when they eventually came to a stop.
A/N: I know the SasuKin thing is probably really weird, but I was reading it in this other story (of course the story was SasuSaku, but they were making Kin his 'ex') and I thought I might use the same idea here. I was thinking Tayuya, but I thought (because of the story I was reading) that SasuKin would be better since I had just read about them and I would know how to put it.