A Note From The Author: Okay, people. you are getting majorly hyped up. But I am happy for the reviews. For clarification purposes, I have to tell you the following. One, Sakura and Sasuke never went out before. Two, things are going to go wrong, so don't be so sure they won't. C, I have, unfortunately but necessarily, reinvented Sasuke's personality, but I plan on fixing this in a way to work with the story. D, I have put my other story on Hiatus for now due to lack of reviews. But if you get the chance and like Rurouni Kenshin, read "Kenshin is a Punk Rocker." Or my new fic "Tainted Angel," about Sakura and Sasuke's kid.

Chapter 6: Dumb

It had been three weeks since her meeting with Mariah Tojo. Since then, nothing came from either Lord nor Lady. No summons, no information, no plans, no messages, nothing. Zip. Zilch. Nil. Nada.

It would have made her restless, considering how eager she was to get out of here, but she still had so much to do that she only found time to dwell on her escape late at night. But her days were filled with meeting with the other women and adapting to their way of life. Which turned out to be actually quite nice.

Sasuke was all the women's darling, despite how they had their contracts sealed, for they all understood he had no choice. In fact, they all doted on him and treated him like a brother. Sasuke actually had the responsibility of overseeing their lives and ensuring their happiness. He did his job well.

Everyday there was something going on. They had a party, a project in the garden, movie nights, and even outings to the mall or to the movies. At the end of every month, Roxy had informed Sakura a week in, Sasuke took them to a concert that one of the girl's picked by turn.

Roxy and Juliya turned out to be Sakura's best friends in the Harem. Roxy was a comfort because of the way she reminded Sakura of Naruto. Not by looks or interests, but justt by nature. Roxy was this tall, skinny American girl with dark blue hair and golden eyes. She wore clothes she made herself. Mostly t-shirts that read things like "Music is my boyfriend," or "Worship Joey Ramone or I will eatyour puppy,"ripped to shreds and held together by safety pins, a loud flambouyant skirt or ripped jeans. She had multiple ear piercings, most earrings consisting of safety pins, feathers, chainsand different colored paper clips, she wore many beaded necklaces and several bangles, but no makeup. Her apartment was always covered in paint, with supplies everywhere, along with her seven cats, four rabbits, and her snake, Johnny. Roxy had introduced her self by knocking on sakura's door the day after arriving, staring determindly at the floor, and thrusting a dandelion into Sakura's hands before running away screaming, "See you later, my lover!" Most of all, she had a quiet, high, childish voice, that worked to her advantage, for she was always getting in trouble for pulling pranks. It also helped she was always hugging people and cracking dirty jokes.

Juliya was quite different. She was from the Ukraine, and a big metal head. Although you could not tell her this, since she always responded to that with, "It's not metal, it's INDUSTRIAL!" She had a loud, deep voice, tan skin, black hair and brown eyes. She dressed like a dominitrix, complete with a corset and an Hermes riding crop at her hip. She was always listening to Lacuna Coil or Rasputina on her Ipod full blast, yet for some reason stil could carry on a conversation easily, accompanying it with sexual innedos and dry humor. She wore a lot of eyeliner and lipstick, but only a silver crucifix as far as jewelry went. She often seemed cold and dark; her first real conversation had consiste of Juliya telling Sakura that Roxy wasHER lover, and if Sakra could be obedient, she could be their pet. Of course, this was just a joke, for inside Juliya was really sweet, which attributed to her surprising hobby, cooking. Indeed, Sakura felt like she had probably gained about twelve pounds since she got there, thanks to her strange friend.

Sakura was able to lose herself somewhat when hanging out with Juliya and Roxy, but was shockked by the fact they were not plotting to escape.

"Why should we?" Roxy had asked her, absentmindedly painting her toenails green. "We have a good life here, despite our occupation. Sure, it would be great to have revenge on Lord Tick-dick, but there really isn't anything we can do."

"As much as I hate it, we do have to accept it," Juliya said, nodding. "See, we have obligations to our families, we really don't have a choice. So we try to enjoy our lives as much as we can, and carry on for others' sakes."

Sakura just stared at them, astonished.

"Oh, don't look at us like that," Roxy snapped. "Listen, I really hate what I have to do, but at least I don't have to do it often. I just try to forget. Listen, here is my advice to you; Live your life, enjoy what you can, be oblivious to what you are, just concentrate on WHO you are. That's what matters, no one can take that from you. Everyone has a cross to bear, this is ours, and at least we share the burden. You are among friends, so be happy for it."

Sakura looked at her, what she said was true. Neither had a way out, so they accepted it and carried on with their lives. But there was a difference between her and the others. She HAD a way out, and through her, so did they. But they couldn't know that just yet. Until then she had to just look on the bright side of life. She wasn't like them, but she could pretend. The sun was gone, but they were her light. The day was done, but she would have fun. They were idiots, but they were happy. Her heart had been broken, but Sasuke was her glue. Until it was fixed, she could get high with her friends and forget. They could float around and hang out on clouds. But what happened when they came down, what was their hangover?

Sakura would not have one, that she knew. She was a woman of dignity and integrity, despite her choices. she would not let anything happen to her. She had her glue for her broken heart, and she was going to use it properly. It all lay with Mariah Tojo and Sasuke Uchiha.

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Unfortunately, by the time Lady Tojo's message came, Sakura's stomach was bothering her horribly. She did not feel up to speed and ready to take on anything. But she was determined to get free. Every night was motivation. Sasuke was motivation. The two mixed was the unstoppable force that made her even look at the message.

Sakura,

Whatever you do, do not call a lot of attention to yourself. Most of your time is to be spent on the computer, looking The Tojo/Uchiha alliance. Your computer has blockings on it to moniter your web use, to make sure you don't try to tell anyone over the web of the Harem. However, below is a virus that will destroy all controls on your web use, and send false reports to my husband's computer. Now, ancient legends are the first place you want to look when researching the Uchiha/Tojo negotiations. Try legends under 'Sharingan' and 'Acid Wars.' I want reports on what you find delivered to me evey day. You also may want to look up histories of Japanese Harems and any links to either the Uchihas or the Tojos. Also, we need to find the history of this tradition that makes Sasuke a servant. Tomorrow, Sasuke will escort you out to a small, dingy restaurant where we will meet an expert on the matter at exactly 3:00. Do not be late, or it could be fatal to our plans and to our lives. Warning: you may be watched. Do not fratrenize with any suspicious characters or try to contact anyone from your home.

MT

Sakura's stomach caved in once more. No contacts home? Oh, Lord. That could prove to be a problem. Lee, Naruto,and Ino were so protective of her. If she did not write them, they may come looking for her, which would be utter chaos. Oh God, what was she going to do?

Well, right now, she was running to the bathroom, trying to hold back puke. Uh, stress could do some funny things to you.

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AN: Please, if you think something is going to happen, I would prefer it if you did not say it in your reviews. Please don't post anything like 'Sasuke and Sakura are definitely going to live happily ever after' or whatever. You don't always know, and if you have something think is going to happen, don't give others false hopes or spoil the story, ok?