Only When I Am Asleep…

Chapter 20: Finals

It was the last week of school, with finals underway. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday would be filled with tests. It was Monday, a day to study for all tests, and there was no sign of Karin, Kin, any others who were arrested, or Tayuya. I imagined at least one of them would show up soon. It was pretty early, and I sat with Ino and Hinata.

"Are you guys worried about Tayuya?" I asked.

Ino and Hinata nodded.

"I wonder if she's okay," Hinata sighed.

"I hope she's at least getting some help," Ino added.

"Same here, she can't let this take over her life. I didn't let what happened to me take over my life. I know we're not the same, and neither are our experiences, but the same tactics still apply."

"Maybe she needs a Sasuke," Ino teased.

"Actually Ino that's a really good suggestion," Hinata pondered.

"What? What do you mean?" I was a bit confused.

"Tayuya needs someone who loves her unconditionally and will do anything for her. Someone who will protect her and take care of her," Hinata explained.

"Aww, exactly how Sasuke is to Sakura," Ino teased more.

I blushed, "Stop it you guys,"

"Well if it isn't the bitches who got me arrested,"

I could hear my heart plop into my stomach. Karin was here, and ready to start something.

"Look, you shouldn't be talking. What you did was illegal, and it was bound to happen anyway. Tsunade said there were complaints of loud music," I stated.

"You're stupid fucking aunt had to be the fucking chief of police. I hate you all. My parents are so angry," she crossed her arms.

"That's your own damn fault," Ino retorted.

"Bitch don't talk to me like that,"

"Then why do you come up to us talking shit?" Hinata joined.

"Whatever bitches! I'll get you guys back for sure, especially you, you pink-haired fucker,"

I rolled my eyes, "Whatever Karin, say what you want, but it's not gonna get you anywhere,"

"Trust me bitch, I'm gonna go somewhere, especially if it's in your little boyfriend's pants,"

"Sasuke would never,"

"A little seduction can go a long way," she gave us the middle finger and walked away.

"How mature," Ino rolled her eyes.

"She's so full of herself," Hinata shook her head.

I didn't know what I was going to do about Karin constantly threatening my relationship with Sasuke. I know she couldn't get anywhere, but it was getting on my nerves. She didn't know when to leave a girl's man alone!

"What's up girls," Sasuke slid next to me.

I put my head on his shoulder, "The usual, Karin stuff,"

"So she did get out of prison. What now?"

"She wants to get in your pants," Hinata stated bluntly.

Sasuke chuckled, "What else is new?"

"I little seduction can go a long way," Ino mocked Karin, "What a bunch of crap,"

"She said that? Wow, she's full of herself,"

"Exactly what I said," Hinata agreed.

"But I'm not worried, I have a perfect boyfriend," I looked into his eyes.

He smirked, "And I have the perfect girlfriend,"

Our lips meeting caused Hinata and Ino to "Aww," in unison.

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It was lunch time, and the girls and I ditched our boyfriends for a bit to head to the girl's room. We were really looking for Tayuya, but along the way we decided to stop at the bathroom.

"Karin doesn't even know what she's doing," Ino shook her head as we discussed Karin's "threats."

"Exactly! This shit is stupid,"

"Oh my God it's Tayuya!" Hinata gasped as we walked into the bathroom.

We stared in shock as we found Tayuya face down on the floor.

Ino immediately ran to get help without saying a word. Hinata and I rushed over to her and tried to see what was wrong. She had passed out, but we didn't know why. Her breathing was low and sparse. She had a bump on the top of her forehead, most likely from falling. It didn't seem like she had been beaten up, which was a good sign, yet a bad one. There were so many other things I thought could've happened to her.

"Tayuya? Are you there Tayuya? It's Sakura, and Hinata's here, too. We need you to hang in there okay? Ino's getting help,"

"Sakura, what do you think happened?" Hinata asked.

"I don't know Hinata. I feel like Karin did something, but then something else…" I swallowed hard.

Hinata nodded, reading my mind. I didn't want to think about the "something else."

It seemed like forever until Ino came back with the nurse and other administrators. Everything else that happened was a blur. Tayuya was rushed to the hospital, making a scene for all the students during lunch. Many were standing around watching and whispering, their lives devoid of excitement. I saw Karin all by herself, the rest of her friends in jail, and she was laughing. I was nearly in tears, afraid for Tayuya, and Karin was laughing. I snapped.

"What the hell is wrong with you Karin? Tayuya used to be your friend! How dare you just laugh at her when she could die?"

Karin kept laughing, "Fuck off pinkie. Tayuya deserved what was coming to her. She got me arrested, remember?"

"You are so full of yourself Karin! I can't believe you would be this fucking low," I started to walk away.

"Poor bitch just couldn't handle the truth,"

"What?" I turned around.

"I told her she was worthless and should just kill herself. Guess she took the advice. That benefits my cause!" Karin had this smug look on her face.

I was speechless. I couldn't believe the audacity of her!

"What the fuck is wrong with you? You ruined her life! You got her gang raped and then told her to kill herself! If she dies, it's all your fault. I hope you're ready to accept that you killed someone,"

"Whatever, fuck off pinkie," she walked away as if she didn't have a care in the world.

I rejoined Hinata and Ino who witnessed what happened with Karin.

"I don't know what we're going to do with that bitch," Ino shook her head.

"I don't think we can save anyone like that," Hinata sighed.

"I know, she's a fucking psychopath," I nearly snarled.

RING! RING!

After school, Hinata, Ino, and I walked to the hospital to make sure Tayuya was okay. It wasn't very close, but it was manageable on foot. Once we reached the hospital, we had to wait awhile before we were able to see Tayuya.

"Tayuya is able to see visitors now," the receptionist said, "follow me,"

We were shown into Tayuya's room and the first thing that was noticed was that she didn't look too bad. She was sitting up in her bed with hospital robe on and an IV in her arm.

"Are you alright?" Hinata asked.

"We were worried about you," Ino added.

"I'm fine now. It really means a lot you guys showed up," Tayuya smiled.

"Karin told me what she said to you,"

Tayuya's expression fell, "Yeah?"

I nodded, "Don't let her get to you, she's not worth it,"

Tayuya looked at her hands, "It was pretty hard to listen to. I've been suffering since Saturday, feeling as if it was my fault all this happened. Karin only pushed me of the edge. I had come to school prepared to do exactly what I'm here for anyway. Karin just prompted me to do it at lunch instead of after school,"

"Which is-?"

"Oh, I took a bottle of pills…" she looked ashamed.

"You need help Tayuya," I took her hand and patted it.

"I thought you guys would've been saying how this wasn't the answer and all of that crap I've been hearing,"

"No, you need to be surrounded by friends," Hinata smiled.

"We're the ones to help you!" Ino grinned.

"Thank you guys, but I really don't deserve this from you. I've been so horrible, and yet all you've been is nice,"

"You haven't been horrible, everyone's human right? Nobody's perfect and everyone deserves to be treated right," I replied.

"So, we'll hang out at school?"

"Of course! And when school ends, we can go to the mall and hang out," I said.

"I can't thank you guys enough,"

"Don't worry about it, we're helping out a friend in need,"

OMG I'm sorry it's so short, but GAHHHH I HAVE SO MUCH TO DOOOO! My Anatomy & Physiology teacher has been working us to the BONE OMG and then there's other classes to worry about toooo and college applications OMG I'M SO BUSY! I hope you enjoyed please review~

~Rock Leah