Rescue Me Therapy
Sakura's Story (Begin)
"I just want to say,
I just want you to know my story.
I want you to know why you should stop,
And I want you to know the results."
He opened his eyes, expecting to find the sun shining in his eyes, as usual. But of course, when a girl like Sakura has morning therapy sessions with you, nothing is usual anymore.
She was resting her arms and her chin on his bed, watching him wake up and recollect himself. Her big green eyes warm and bright as usual.
He only blinked and covered her face with his hand and mumbled, "How can you emit such a bright light at this time of morning? Freak."
She smiled, laughed and took his hands, playing with his fingers, and whispered, "Practice and practice, my dear Sasuke-kun." She laughed again.
He smiled and closed his hand around hers, "So, did you open your eyes and realize you want to love me back yet?"
She frowned and her eyes lost their shine for a second, but the sun came back with an even stronger force. She gave him a subtle smile and joked, "Maybe, maybe not."
He pulled her hand, bringing her face close and whispered, "Well, I love you."
Sakura laughed and patted his head saying what she usually says at awkward situations, "You're so cute, Sasuke-kun!"
He sighed and let go of her hand. He sat up, and ran his fingers through his hair, which was flying all over the place. She laughed and tried to mat it down, she crawled into his lap.
Sasuke smiled and whispered, "Trapped." He locked his arms around her and rested his face in her collar. She took her arms out and hugged his head.
They stayed this way for about five minutes until Sakura managed to squeeze into his arms, leveling her face with his. She smiled, "Come on now, you can't hog me to yourself."
He chuckled and held back from kissing her, whispering instead, "Watch me."
The girl laughed poking his stomach, making him squirm uncharacteristically. The boy grunted. She continued to poke and pester him, "Come on, get up, we have to walk, remember?"
He rolled his eyes, "Whatever, as if we don't get there early enough." Despite what he said, he carried her, under her arms, out of his lap and onto his bed. He hopped out and walked to the bathroom.
In the course of ten or so minutes, he showered, brushed his teeth, and changed clothes. When he stepped out, his bed was made and Sakura was happily sitting Indian style atop it. She was on her phone.
Sasuke walked up to her and poked her forehead, "Come on, let's go downstairs." She giggled and got up. They walked down the stairs in sync.
He looked to her and asked randomly, "Why the hell does Itachi even let you go upstairs to my room?" He raised a brow.
Of course, she laughed then, snickering, "Because he doesn't know?"
His eyes bugged out.
She laughed even harder and clutched her stomach, "I'm just kidding with you, he knows. He knows everything well, kinda, but, yeah, he's the one who told me to just go in your room."
Sasuke rolled his eyes and sighed. They got downstairs and Sasuke ate a tomato. They left promptly after that.
Their walk to school was pretty chill, quiet. A few thoughtful words were tossed around, but they were both lost in their own worlds.
Sasuke was looking at her from the side, thinking, I love you. Please just love me back, that's all I need. And, just tell me everything. Don't… don't just leave me alone, you idiot. I love you.
Sakura was looking down, looking at her holey red converses, her shoe was untied. She ignored it, or didn't even see it. Her mind was elsewhere, Oh, gosh, love him with all I've got? I don't have anything. I'm dying. She smiled softly. How… how do I tell him? He'll go off and become irrational… She bit her lip.
He noticed.
"Anything wrong, Sakura?"
"Nope, nothing at all, Sasuke-kun."
They reached school grounds, and their "group" was already there, sitting in the grass. Sasuke smirked and Sakura waved big.
Naruto shot up, pulling a shocked Hinata up with him, yelling, "HEY YOU GUYS!" They ran up and met halfway, then walked back to the little circle they had made.
They sat down and Sakura beamed. Gaara smiled sadly, but didn't say anything. His eyes sent messages to her. You didn't tell him, did you?
Her eyes shot him back, bluntly stated. No. I didn't.
You should.
Now is not the right time.
He didn't look back at her, and looked to Ino instead, she was playing with Shikamaru's hair, he was lying in her lap. Ino's face slipped for a second, but she returned back to smiling.
Sakura sideways glanced at Sasuke, he hadn't caught on to anything yet, so it's cool.
She suddenly noticed the absence of Neji, there was a gap in the circle. Hinata had followed her gaze and in a quiet voice she said, "Neji went to reject my f-father's offer. He's calling the police when he gets back on school grounds."
Tenten nodded, moving in closer, "Yeah, he's waiting till he gets back to school so that man can't do anything to him." Her face was grim, it was like she wasn't expecting the best.
Sakura smiled and said, "Good job."
Hinata looked down bleakly, not replying.
The pink haired girl spoke again, "Hinata, you, Neji and Tenten can stay in my office for the school day," she added, "It'll be safer, because my office isn't listed as a classroom and isn't monitored."
Hinata smiled then, looking up through her bangs a little, and said, "Thank you, thank you so much, Sakrua-chan."
She nodded.
Tenten wiped her eyes with the back of her hand quickly and smiled, "Yes, thank you."
Sakura smiled again, her teeth gleaming in the pale light, "No problem. I'm always here."
Sasuke looked at her and smiled, he took her hand and sandwiched it between his own. Naruto watched, and his heart squeezed a little, Sakura… just tell him… please.
They all sat for the next ten minutes talking and laughing. Gaara had even told a joke, they were all happy.
Sakura looks to Sasuke and was about to tell him… when she saw her watch… She stood up and said, "You guys should get to class, you're going to be late."
She walked away, getting lost in a crowd of people, and the bell rang.
Sasuke looked at his hand, her warmth was lingering, and he stuffed his hands in his pockets. Nothing pricked him. He smiled wryly.
Naruto looked at him, with his arms around Hinata's waist and sniggered, "Now, now, Teme, you shouldn't think of Sakura like that while she runs off."
Sasuke laughed and retorted, "Dobe, you shouldn't think of Hinata like that in front of her."
Hinata reddened, and even more so when the idiot proceeded to say, "I can do whatever I want to her. I love her." He stuck out his tongue hastily and ran away with a very dreamy Hinata.
Ino walked up next to him and laughed, patting her hair, "He shouldn't do that, you know how easily embarrassed she gets…"
The tall boy laughed, "Well… he's and idiot."
Shikamaru joined in, "It's a wonder how she can put up with such a troublesome person."
They laughed together. Soon Ino and Shikamaru walked off ahead of him, bickering with smiles on their faces.
Oh, how envious he was of everyone.
Tenten walked at his pace and Gaara was next to her. She blandly stated, "And then there were three…"
They chuckled.
Tenten thoughtfully looked ahead and Gaara was just quiet.
Sasuke suddenly threw out there, "Does Sakura… love me?"
Tenten sputtered and her eyes flashed discomfort. But she rebounded by smiling, "I'm pretty sure, I mean, if she didn't, would she interact with you as much as she does?"
Sasuke took that in, soaking it into his brain.
Gaara nodded, "She loves you." And that was all he said.
Tenten quickly branched off, ducking into Sakura's office, though she was not there. She left with a quick goodbye.
Gaara walked alongside Sasuke. A few, many inches shorter. They didn't say anything, but it was a pleasant silence.
They were both men of few words, so it was normal. Nothing was lacking, and it was peaceful.
They walked into the same homeroom, both expecting to see Sakura, but she wasn't there.
Sasuke sat down and flipped out his phone subtly, there was one new message.
Sakura: HEY! You silly goose, quit looking for me. You're so cute, Sasuke-kun.
He smirked and muttered to himself, "Seeya at lunch, Sakura…"
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Scared, I am so scared.
Neji walked through the long halls of his eerie silent home. Everything was too clean, too perfect. He walked into the large study room.
Hiashi was there, reading the newspaper casually, sipping coffee. In his naturally loud and firm voice he bellowed, "Well, boy, what have you chosen?"
Neji gulped and he began to doubt his plan. Hiashi was so much stronger than he. Physically, economically, mentally, and just… stronger.
He averted his gaze for a second and saw a picture of Hinata, as a child, in a frilly dress smiling hugely on the desk. He always remember thinking, I want Hinata to be happy like that again, whenever he saw it.
It gave him a little bit of confidence. He straightened his pose, rolled his shoulders back, cocked his head high, and tightened his stance.
In a very low voice he said, "I do not accept. I will not allow you to just erase Hinata like that."
Hiashi waved his hand and went back to his newspaper, "Then so be it. Run along, you are no longer welcome here. Step foot in the premises, and we will not skip a beat to punish you."
And just like that, they were disowned.
Neji walked out of the room, out of the house, back to school.
He took his phone out of his pocket, and went to his sounds, on the very top was a file marked, "EVIDENCE." He smiled crookedly, but was relieved.
It's going to be over.
He walked inside, and bumped into Sakura. She looked up at him, beaming, "Good job."
He nodded, "Yes, I guess so." He fiddled with his phone, very unlike Neji.
Sakura took him by the hand, leading him to her office and sat him down next to Tenten and Hinata. They swallowed him in hugs and praise.
Neji laughed and held Hinata, who was smiling brightly. He whispered as he hugged her, "We're free… we're finally free."
Tenten smiled and nodded.
Sakura smiled, and then handed them a phone. In a very authoritative voice, she said, "Now, this is what's really going to count. You have to call, now or never."
Hinata held onto his hand and they dialed the number. They put the phone on speaker.
A lady came on the line and asked:
Hello? Please state you problem.
Neji spoke first, "Uhm, we'd like to inform you of an abuse case."
Really, please tell me your names.
"Neji and Hinata Hyuuga."
Please tell me the abuser.
"Hiashi Hyuuga."
Really… Do you have any evidence?
"Yes, it's a recording on my phone."
I see. Are you out of the house?
"Yes."
Where are you?
"At Konoha High School, Therapy office."
Alright, thank you. Police will be over to interrogate you soon.
"Yeah, thanks."
The call ended and Hinata fought a squeak, her excitement was just bubbling over. Finally problems were being solved, life would return to normal.
She looked under her sleeves and the cuts and bruises were healing. She was so happy.
Neji watched her excitement and his eyes softened. He glanced up at Sakura, who was nonchalantly sitting, and in the most sincere voice, "Thank you, Sakura… Thank you so much."
Sakura smiled, her green eyes twinkling, "No need to thank me, you did this yourselves, I just gave you a little push."
Tenten laughed and patted Hinata's head, "Well a 'little push' went a long way."
Hinata smiled too, "Yes, a very long way."
Sakura smiled, "I'm glad you guys have this all cleared up."
There was a knock at the door, and the police were in, just two, they didn't want to make a scene.
The police asked standard questions and wrote everything down. Sakura was there to just there to observe and give helpful advice. The police left promptly, and said that they would question Hiashi in the following days, and told them to stay elsewhere.
Tenten is currently let them live with her for a while.
Sakura looked at the clock and smiled, "Guys, it's time for lunch, which means, group time!"
They ran to the lunch room laughing, overwhelmed with joy.
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Their table was filled up quickly. Sasuke had gotten there first and sat in the seat next to Sakura. She smiled and said, "Are you guys ready?"
They nodded.
Sakura nodded too, her pink hair shaking along with her head and said, "Alright, now before we start to talk… I want to tell you guys a story. My story." She ended on a sad note.
Sasuke's eyes widened with interest, and Gaara looked away with disdain.
She took a deep breath.
Right after this, I'll tell Sasuke…
Or at least try to.
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DUDES. I AM THE QUEEN OF NOT UPDATING. I am so, so,
And, ew, I hate highschool. I hate being a freshie. (IT SUCKS.) (and yes, I totally just gave away my age… ahem, ahem, but ignore that.)
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