"Are you sure nothing happened between you guys?"

"Yes, Ino." Sasuke sighed. "Everything is fine. Can you please stop asking me already?"

Ino fidgeted with her fingers. It was apparent that something did occur back in the beach house a couple weeks ago, but both victims were not being very cooperate with her. Back at the beach, her and her friends were returning home from the party when they ran into a fuming Uchiha. She tried to get him to calm down, but it was making things worse.

As for Sakura, she didn't say a single word for the rest of the trip.

Since that party incident, no one has heard much from Pinkette. Whenever they asked her a question, she replied with short and simple answers. They were lucky that they got that much out of her.

Psychology class was the worst. Professor Iruka noticed that Sakura hadn't been paying attention, as she would doodle in her notebook, and he would call her out. In response to that, the girl simply grabbed her things, slid on her earphones, and walked out of class.

Iruka was angrier than the Hulk. He'd call out to her and attempted to drag her back into class but it was too late. Even when Iruka confronted her the next time they had met for class, Sakura only apologized with a simple, "Sorry", and dug her face into her notebook. Of course, the professor was still angry at her, but what could he do? He nodded his head, rolled his eyes, and continued in with class.

Every once in a while, Ino, Hinata, or Naruto would wander over to where the Pinkette was and attempted to strike a conversation. It was the same as always. Sakura responded with short quiet single words. She was her usual self, but she still was missing a part of her personality. But whenever she caught glimpse of the Uchiha, she quickly looked away and pressed her lips into a thin straight line.

Sasuke would catch this and he would return the gesture by clicking his tongue and rolling his eyes. Hn, he pondered as he packed up things. She's acting like an immature brat. She should be thankful that I saved her back then.

Sure, he was still upset about the way she acted and what happened at the party, but it was as if Sakura were the one holding some sort of grudge. Sasuke was pretty much over what happened back at the beach and wanted to move on, however, it was impossible to confront his former partner, which pissed him off.

He'd casually walk up to her and start a conversation, but all he received was the cold shoulder. Sasuke also send her texts but has not gotten a single response. He even showed up to her house but unluckily, Sakura was not there. No matter what he did to get her attention, the Pinkette ignored him.

Sasuke cleared his throat. "Hey Ino? Do you think I crossed a line when I got after Sakura?"

"I'm not sure to be honest... I mean, don't get me wrong, it was wrong of Sakura to just leave with a bunch of strangers, but to take it as far as screaming in her face, I don't know. I wouldn't blame you so much. I think I would have done the same if I found out about something like that."

The raven haired college student sighed and rubbed his hand through his hair. "I guess. I do feel bad for yelling at her, but she did deserve it. It's just, I was so angry! I was simply trying to prevent a life threatening situation and-"

Ino brought Sasuke into a friendly but secure hug. Even though Sasuke hated to show emotion, the whole beach thing had surely gotten him worked up. "It's okay. Sakura probably needs some space. Just because she's ignoring you doesn't mean it didn't affect her." She distanced her self from her friend. "She's most likely still shaken up. Put yourself in her shoes. How would you feel if three large guys were going to rape you?"

She was right. It definitely scary enough just thinking about it, nonetheless, living the moment. Perhaps this was Sakura's way of coping. Sasuke decided to give her space. "Yeah, I see what you mean. Thanks Ino."

"Welcome," she replied as she smiled. "Well, I have to be somewhere with Sai. Text me if you need anything!"

Sasuke waved as he watched his friend disappear into the school's parking lot. Everyone seemed to be getting along with their partners. The project was over, however, that didn't stop the students from hanging out with each other.

The only official couples that he knew of were Lee and Marta, Kiba and Tamaki, and Choji and Karui. Everyone else seemed to be exclusive and kept it under the radar. It wasn't like they were trying to keep it a secret, it was more of a, "minding their own business" type of thing. No one asked and no one told.

Well, there were two people who were an exception.

Sasuke and Sakura.

Sasuke thought that they were the ones that were going to get along the most. Sakura had appeared to be this down to earth type of girl who didn't have a care in the world. He thought that she was nice, polite, and was very well mannered.

He couldn't be anymore wrong in his life.

The part about her being down to earth and stuff was true, but as far as her being well mannered, polite, and nice were WAY off. Sure, she were those things, but once you got to know her, Sakura was sloppy and sarcastic. How did any guy find her attractive?

That's right. Sasuke found her attractive and he didn't know why.

Sighing, the Uchiha walked to his car and spotted a certain Pinkette walking his way. She was alone with her earphones jammed into her ears and eyes glaring at the floor. He couldn't help but notice that Sakura spent most of her time looking towards the ground, avoiding human contact. And those stupid headphones... Don't get him started with those.

What did she find so fascinating about the ground underneath her? That was a sign of someone being deep in their own thoughts. What was Sakura thinking about when she's in this state of trance? Was it that important?

Her jaded orbs glanced up and locked eyes with Sasuke's onyx eyes. She looked away and walked right past him without any form of acknowledgement.

Sasuke smiled painfully and continued his long walk to the car.