"Alright, you look so much better now!" Jasmine clapped as Sakura walked into the room. "Seriously, what was with that pink hair, it's really not cute."
Sakura sighed, "I told you, it's my natural hair colour."
Jasmine tapped her fingers and rolled her eyes impatiently, "no it's not.. Stop lying, that's impossible. Well anyway, you don't look like a hobo anymore at least.."
Sakura looked herself down in the mirror, shiny platinum blonde hair, paired with her beautiful emerald eyes. She doesn't have that odd look anymore as if she was some punk or scene kid. She looked like one of those popular girls you get at every highschool.
Jasmine made it a point that she wears make up, and now looking at her, She looked a lot more attractive. So much so, she might even be prettier than jasmine herself! Well.. Maybe..
"Wow.. I look.. Different.." Sakura said intelligently as she brushed her fingers over her face and hair.
"Yeah, you look so much better. It took me ages to dye your hair that colour, man you're actually super pretty." Jasmine admitted out loud, although her forehead was a little too big for her face, the rest of her made up for it fortunately.
"Yeah... Do you think..." Sakura began but drifted off, Jasmine could easily tell what she meant though.
"Yes! You should totally see Sasuke now, he'd be blown away! I mean, you can hardly see Naomi's face as it is so it won't be that hard to be prettier than her."
"I don't know.. He might not recognize me.." Sakura muttered, still facing herself in the mirror.
"That's the point! You will go there, and he will be blown away from your beauty, then you 'get to know him' and act surprised when he didn't recognize you! It's perfect! You get a second chance!"
"Fine.. But can't we wait a few days first? I mean..-"
"No, it's already been two days, just go to the school and you'll see him there. It'll be fine, I promise." Jasmine snapped and pushed Sakura out the door, leading her the way to the school.
It was Friday morning, quite a cold morning at that, Sakura stood waiting at the gate for you and Sasuke to arrive. She couldn't stop shaking, the thought of Sasuke actually looking at her with that gaze of his he did all those years ago, when they were first put in a team, made her stomach go crazy. This might actually be it!
'Yes, the last day of school until weekend!' You thought, stepping outside the apartment with Sasuke wrapped in your arms. You couldn't wait for the weekend, although you weren't really sure why. Rest maybe? Sleep ins? Who knows! Whatever, everything! It's just a day to be excited!
Sasuke still hasn't drifted into that whole affectionate thing so he had his hands in his pockets and stared blankly down at the ground as he walked, don't get him wrong though, he didn't mind having you holding onto him like some lost puppy.
Maybe that's what been getting you excited, you can actually act like Sasuke's girlfriend! Show everyone who hasn't seen yet! And then hug him even more!
Naruto was still sleeping when you left, the lucky bastard. Lazy one at that but oh well, he didn't have Sasuke to cuddle up to. You briefly wondered if given the circumstances would they actually become gay.. But quickly brushed the thought off your mind. Who wants to think about their boyfriend gay with their best friend..
Maybe some people.. But that only made you jealous.
As you walked closer to the school gates you noticed a blonde girl standing against the fence. She was facing the ground looking rather depressed, quite contradicting with her showy tight outfit, she looked like another popular girl who is way over confident.
'What is Sakura doing here..' Sasuke questioned, looking skeptical towards her. She hasn't noticed him yet, if luck was on his side she wouldn't, he was in no mood for conflict this morning. He hates mornings and loved to show it.
You, on the other hand, didn't really bother taking a second glance at the girl, who knows who she is and what does it matter anyway. You're just here to go to school, not to talk to every random you happened to see.
The girl looked up then suddenly her whole expression changed to joy not a moment later, then what seemed like controlled, her expression went to neutral.
"Uuuh, hi there, Sasuke.." She said rather shyly. Who is this girl and how does she know Sasuke?
"What are you doing here..?" Sasuke stopped to talk to her knowing it was obviously Sakura. Basically his long lost friend, they were very close back in the chuunin exams not that it really showed in the anime, remember they spent months together everyday. Doing training, missions and what not. You're going to have to accept they're most likely still going to be somewhat friendly, especially since he's made up his mind about saving Konoha and... What is he even thinking.. How does he even know if he'll be back..
"You know her? Wait.." You took a deep glance at the new girls face, her eyes a light green, then that style hair.. "Sakura? No way... What.." You gasped, letting your hands slide off Sasuke's arm. She looked completely different! She had make up and and dyed her hair and different clothes.. She actually looked.. Really pretty! Such a shame her forehead's so big though otherwise she could have been mistaken for a top model. Almost.
Sakura was a little shocked that Sasuke recognized her so fast, damn, her plan was a fail!
"I.. " What is she supposed to say!.. "I'm going to school here now!" She blurted before she even realised what she said. Then gave a stupid chuckle as she was a little worried about his reaction..
"Hn." Sasuke said and started walking again. You quickly caught up and wrapped your arms around his, taking one last glance at Sakura who was glaring daggers at you.
"Well, what are you waiting for.. Aren't you coming..?" Sasuke asked coldly at Sakura who stayed behind against the fence.
You turned to Sasuke wondering what the hell he's asking and why, but he didn't show any emotion. Go figure.
Sakura's face instantly lit up, as you suspected, her eyes sparkled staring Sasuke down before trotting up beside him on the opposite side you were.
It's so frustrating! Everyone is constantly trying to steal the person who you finally actually like. You clung to his arm harder yet tried to remain indifferent to her being there. You just trust Sasuke he won't like anyone else.. If he instantly recognized her but wasn't even phased by her change of appearance then there's no way he'd be interested.
You kept telling yourself that, again and again. Trust him, it's all you can do. Letting out a deep frustrated sigh you walked inside the school building, noticing some guys staring the new hot blonde chick down. All these stares.. They're always watching your every move.. Is this how Sasuke always felt? He was probably un-phased by it all since he'd be so used to it by now.
It's already bad enough and the stares aren't even really directed to you.
"Ehh.. Hehe, guys.. I'm just gonna go.. Do something for a sec.. I'll be right back." Sakura smiled sheepishly, twisted her hair nervously around her finger.
"Where's she going.." You asked under your breath,
"who cares.." Sasuke stated monotonously. You looked up at him then back at her, watching as she hurried down the hall and out of sight.
Sasuke seemed like he was in good mood this morning.. Not so much anymore. What's with everyone today.. They're all weird..
Then again.. When aren't they weirddd?
After getting some books out of your locker you went to your first class, this time simply holding Sasuke's hand, you might look desperate hugged up against him.. So let's keep it subtle.
"Hey Sasuke.." Abby smiled as you both entered, strange for her to smile like that.. Almost.. Friendly...
Sasuke didn't pay much attention to her though, "Hn.." was all he had to say. Though strangely she didn't say anything after that.. She took one glance at you before turning to face the front of the class as you walked to the back.
The rest of the day went pretty quickly, the only thing worrying you was Sasuke was now in the teachers room because he didn't do his homework. Who does their homework anyway? You never did your home work..
You waited for him outside the school building, rested your back against the wall next to the door playing games on your phone to pass time.
Out of no where a pair of feet were standing before you, looking up you saw it was Abby with her arms crossed. Really? Why is she talking to you now? Doesn't she have enough already?
"So.. Are you and Sasuke going out or something?" She asked, a little harshness in her voice.
You cleared your throat and glared at her, "yeah.. so.." You said, trying to get to the point.
She sighed out a shaky breath, "honestly I can't believe it. If I didn't know any better I'd say you're lying but.. That guy's such an asshole anyway." She began.
You stayed silent, waiting for her to finish, wondering what the hell she's up to.
"He's probably just using you, don't you know? He's just using you. You're such an idiot for not even seeing. I mean, why are you even with him. He's such a jerk. You're just taking my sloppy seconds, wow, you are so low!" She laughed. Where did she get all this stuff from? Why is she spewing random shit at you? Is she trying to provoke a reaction? That last sentence really struck you though..
After she stopped laughing she looked you dead in the eyes, "you know Naomi, I thought you were better than that.. But obviously you're just an every day slut. That's all I have to say. No one likes you, no one will and yeah, Sasuke hates you! He even told me that night after I basically had him. You are so stupid, you actually think he likes you, man that's so sad."
Ok.. Enough.. You've heard enough..
Your heart already started aching from all the things she was saying, attack after attack, the worst thing.. You couldn't counter any of them.. What were you to say?
No one did like you.. Sasuke couldn't even say why he liked you..
Everything's she's saying, you're taking to heart. Why.. Stop it.. She's wrong..
"Ugh, you're such a bitch. Just an ugly bitch, if Sasuke seriously does like you, he's not even worth it. If he'd actually go for someone like you, then he's just as pathetic as you are."
You bit your lip hard, how could she have such an effect on you? Her words are empty, you don't believe any of it! Then why are your eyes stinging, why is your heart aching?
She's the slut, she's the bitch, not you. You know that!
But the look in her eyes.. It's not her words.. The look she's giving you, she absolutely despises you, you don't think anyone has ever looked at you like that. And it really hurt.. How can someone hate you that much..
Slowly the tears fell down your face, as you wrapped your arms around your body.
Abby is such a bitch, you're stupid for even crying over her.
She keeps talking, she keeps attacking you, you don't know how to counter her, everything she's saying, their all relevant to what you've been thinking these past days.. She's bringing up the hurtful feelings you've been trying to bury, she's digging them up and throwing them all in your face at once.
They were buried because you didn't have an answer to them in the first place.. So what were you supposed to say now..
Shouting back at her would only be lowering yourself.. Just walk away.. Walk it off.. Let her be swallowed in her own shallow life, but don't allow yourself to be brought down.
Your cheeks and eyes were burning from the hot tears that uncontrollably flushed down your face, slowly, one step at a time you began walking away from her, away from her words and everything negative.
Biting your lip did next to nothing with trying to keep your composure, it only made your lip hurt. So find a better solution to keeping yourself calm..
"Don't walk away from me! You still don't know how worthless you are! Y-you're pathetic, why is he even wasting his time with you, you're not even worth his attention!" Completely run by her emotions Abby rushed to pulled you back, almost taking hold of your hair to pull it out of your skull before suddenly...
You heard a abrupt thump and a choked cough, wondering what the hell just happened. For all you know Abby could have suddenly collapsed or fainted for what ever reason. But to your shock, as you pivoted on your feet it was something much worse.
"Try that again... I'll kill you.. That's a promise." The cold dark aura was back, Sasuke.. Standing over her with a kunai to her throat against the wall. She was shaking, looking absolutely horrified.
He slowly retreated, leaving a slight cut in her skin. Her hands instantly moved up to feel her throat, making sure he hadn't stabbed her right through.
"You know the rules.." Sasuke said monotonously, flicking the knife up in the air, "three strikes and you're out." He caught the knife in a different grip before sliding it in his clothes somewhere. He gave her one last glance, hopefully the last time he has to see her in this pitiful state.
After all that, Abby still managed to mutter out a few words, "y-y-your..." She wrapped her arms around herself as Sasuke turned on his feet keeping his gaze on the ground.
"Your e-eyes.."
(A/N): His eyes, WUT?
Anyway, thanks for reassuring I'm not a complete weirdo. And don't worry, I truly love long reviews. Trust me, thank you.
