For the next couple weeks, Sasuke was brought into trial for Battery and Assault. After the beating he gave to Sasori, it was deemed that he used a large amount of excessive force, though he was standing up for Sakura. He was not too worried though, his parents had hired one of the best layers in town, Orochimaru. He was a well known Law figure and he was making a name for himself in the world.
Orochimaru went straight to work. He researched not only Sasuke's background but Sasori's as well for any sort of run in with the Law. He assured the young man that there was nothing to be afraid of. The worst thing he had on record was a speeding ticket. Everything was clean. He had the best grades, trustworthy friends, a great job, and a loving family.
The only problem they ran into was the evidence. Sheriff Uchiha had reviewed the tape of the incident numerous times, in various angles, but it showed the same thing: Sasori pulling in Sakura into a hallway. The way the cameras were positioned had created a blind spot.
That's what they just needed at a time like this. Sasuke's and Sakura's testimony alone would not suffice. What they needed was cold hard facts but it looks like they were out of luck. They anticipated that Sasori would be smart of the situation, but they didn't realize that he had planned it all from the start. He was smarter than they thought he was. Sadly, they were stumped.
Just before the final trial, Sakura pulled Orochimaru off to the side and stated that she was going to use her last string of hope to ensure Sasuke's win. The lawyer demanded the girl to reveal what she had in mind, but all the Pinkette did was open her hand and show him a small object that laid in her palm. Orochimaru nodded and promised go along with what she had.
On the day of the trial, Sasori was called to the stand for his side of the story. As usual, he came up with a sappy, cry baby testimony of how he was attacked out of the blue by Sasuke. As far as Sakura's cheek injury, he blamed in on her getting in the way of the fight.
The Uchiha's and the Haruno's were outraged with his statements. They all knew very well he was a filthy liar. No matter what evidence the Uchiha's lawyer threw, the Judge and the Jury didn't seem to buy into it. Even with Sakura's story, they didn't seem to budge.
Sasori had a way with words and he was damn good with them. He had everyone wrapped around his finger.
Just as the Judge was going to give his final verdict, Sakura nudged Orochimaru. He nodded and stood to his feet. "Your Honor, the witness would like to say a few words."
"Objection! They cannot interfere before you will call a verdict," the opposing lawyer called out as he rose.
"Overruled," the Judge responded with a boring look. "You may take the stand young lady."
Sakura walked over to the Judge's panel and slipped him a USB drive. "Please connect this to your computer and open the folder that reads 'Saori.'"
At first, the man hesitantly reached for the drive. He looked into her desperate jaded orbs and decided that he was going to do what she said. He plugged the device into the computer and began to scroll through the folder. He propped himself up in his chair as he scrolled through what appeared to be about a hundred photos of Sakura's body covered in scars and bruises. The farther he reached the bottom, the worse they got. "Explain yourself this instant."
"I know this doesn't prove that Sasori did this during our relationship, but he was the one that did this to me. You see, things were a bit... abusive."
"Objection! The witness said so herself that those photos do not prove my client did-"
"Overruled! Continue."
The Pinkette began to explain from the day her and the red head met to the incident. "If you click on the folder that says 'Messages', I took lots of screenshots of our messages. His phone number is in there as well."
"Are you sure that the number is his?"
"Unless Sasori changed his number from the day we broke up to now, I know that it is. I don't know if you can, but you can try calling him."
"Objection!"
"Overruled!" The Judge demanded that his cellphone was to be brought out. He reached over and punched numbers into his desk phone.
Sasori's phone began to ring in the plastic bag.
The crowd began to murmur amongst themselves.
Orochimaru glanced at Sasuke.
Checkmate.
"Objection! Your-"
"Shut up with the objections!" The man at the podium read over the various messages and images once more. He politely asked the young woman if he could display the files for everyone in the court room to see. She agreed to it and closed her eyes.
There was a simultaneous gasp throughout the room. Everyone's eye grew with horror. Through a slideshow, Sakura's wounds and inflictions were being shown. Her parents had no idea this had happened to her because the blood from their faces drained to their feet. Her injuries were well hidden from plain sight when she wore clothes.
Out of frustration, Sasori jumped to his feet and attempted to grab his Ex. Within the couple steps he took, guards had already held him back before he could get to her. "I TOLD YOU TO DELETE THOSE MESSAGES, YOU F***ING B***H! I SWEAR IF I GET MY HANDS ON YOU-"
The Judge slammed his mighty gravel against his desk. "Jury, all in favor for the Defendant in being guilty, raise your hands."
Not one soul raised their arms.
"Sasori, I sentence you to ten years in jail for Domestic Abuse and Battery and another five for perjury. After you have served your time, a restraining order will be placed." He tapped the hammer once more. "Meeting is adjourned."
Mikoto and the Haruno's sighed with relief and Sakura and the gang cheered with happiness.
Sasuke was beyond happy when the Judge had finally had a change of heart. The stress on his shoulders had been weighing on his body for so long and for it to now be instantly lifted off was one of the best feelings in his life. He was so close to becoming a criminal, but with the help of the Pinkette, he dodged a bullet.
Before he was dragged out of the room, a stern and deep voice called out to him. "Sasuke Uchiha?"
The college boy turned around and noticed the Judge standing before him. He shot up to his feet and fumbled with his words. "Y-Your Honor-r!"
The man smiled and motioned him to sit. "No need for the formal talk. If I'm not on the desk, you can call me Mr. Hatake. Anyways, I just wanted to say, you did a fine job in protecting that young woman." He shook Sasuke's hand. "Stay out of trouble and have a nice day."
"Yes Mr. Hatake," the Uchiha responded cooly.
The guard dragged him away and in less than an hour, Sasuke was released from jail. As soon as his feet stepped out of the Police Station, his friends and family crowded around him, congratulated him, and took turns hugging the boy. Sakura had finally managed to squeeze through the chaos and in an instant, Sasuke embraced the girl with all his might.
"I'm so glad to be back. You don't have to worry about Sasori any longer. Anyways, jail sucks so much." He laughed.
"This is all my fault. I'm sorry, Sasuke."
"No, if it wasn't for you, I'd be in jail at this very moment. Besides, even if I did have to go to jail, if it was for you, I'd be glad to be in there."
The two lovebirds stared into the depths of their soul.
The group of friends around them began to chant, "KISS. KISS. KISS. KISS," over and over. The Uchiha had leaned in to kiss the girl but caught a glimpse of a certain pink haired man shooting him a death glare.
"Eh, well," Sasuke nervously laughed. "Anyways, I don't know about you guys but I'm starving."
Naruto busted through the crowd and yelled, "ME TOO! Let's all head over to Ichiraku's!"
Everyone agreed and began to disperse themselves to the restaurant. Sasuke tapped Sakura's shoulders and grinned ear to ear. "Mind if I ride with you? I don't know if you knew this, but I've been incarcerated for the past two weeks so I don't have a car."
"Nah. You can walk," Sakura replied. Sasuke shot her a menacing look. "I'm kidding!" She giggled. "Of course you can ride with me." She laced her fingers through his. "So, I've been meaning to ask, what are we?"
"Well, what do you want us to be?"
"Something, I guess."
Sasuke let go of her hand and teased her. "Well, if you want, you can leave me in friendzone for all I care."
The Pinkette snorted sarcastically. "Hey, you said it yourself! I don't mind us being friends." She began to walk to her car, but she felt her body being pulled back. Sasuke twirled her around and smashed his lips against hers.
"Are you sure you're okay with us being friends?" He closed his lips around hers again and kissed her. "Or do you just want to be official?"
"Official," Sakura responded inaudibly with a bright red face.
The Uchiha laughed and held his girlfriend's hand as they walked side by side. "Let's go. I don't know about you, but I want to get out of here."
The newly couple walked hand in hand into what would be considered one of the most memorable days of their lives.
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-About a Year Later-
The Pinkette rushed through the hotel room as she got dressed. "Sasuke, hurry up! We're going to be late!"
The Uchiha stormed out of the bathroom and threw on a random muscle shirt from his travel bag. "You're annoying! I can't even stand you! I can't take a piss without being interrupted! It's not my fault we woke up late!"
"Screw me for forgetting to set the alarm!"
Sasuke raised an eyebrow slyly. "With pleasure."
Sakura rolled her orbs and she finished braiding her hair. "You're an idiot." She left the bathroom and stood in front of her boyfriend. "How do I look?"
His eyes scanned around her outfit. She wore a tye dye shirt with a pair of black Nike shorts and shoes. Her wrists were covered in Kandi, a fanny pack was around her waist, and her hair was in her signature rave day hair style. "You look beautiful." He kissed her lightly on her forehead.
"Thanks babe! Now let's go!" She pulled him out of the room and made their way to Mega Music Festival, where they had decided to make it a yearly event.
Throughout the entirety of the three day fest, the couple remembered at sorts of memories they had when they both had attended the previous year together. Nothing had changed. The music was loud as ever, people were dressed in odd costumes, and Sakura was bouncing all over the place.
They came across a stage where Kaskade was currently playing. Sasuke and Sakura glanced at each other and walked the opposite way. There was no way they were going to to repeat that mess.
On the third day, Tiesto had taken over the MainStage and they both made their way to enjoy his set. A good thirty minutes in, Sasuke heard his favorite song being played.
Some days we slip into our dream where are/Free to be are that we can be
Sasuke turned to look at his girl.
Feel the moment so alive/Dive into your eyes where you can't hide
He laced his hands through hers.
You're so close to me (x3) So close...
Kami, she's so beautiful.
You're so close to me (x3) So close...
She's the one.
The beat dropped and the two danced the night away without a care in the world.
