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High school circumstances

Chapter 4

Rule 4: never sketch and tell, espeacially if he's hot

Finally it was done.

Was high school this hard in my old town? Maybe this whole place is messed up.

Sakura took as long as she needed to in the locker room. What Sasuke had said before the bell had rung was still repeating itself inside her head.

How could he have known what I was thinking? Even if my expression was readable he still couldn't have known exactly what I was thinking. He couldn't have, right?

Soon the locker room was empty; Ten-Ten and everyone finally left after Sakura told them she was going to ask Gai-sensei a question. After fifteen minutes, Sakura walked out of the locker room. She hurried to the door in hopes that Sasuke would have given up and left already.

Yes!

It seemed to have done the trick, no Sasuke in sight. Sakura hurried towards the exit doors and left the school building. She hurried towards the campus exit; in the distance something caught her emerald eyes. Instead of sticking with her plan Sakura headed towards what she had seen in the distance. It seemed that this school was full of surprises. It was almost like the park that she had walked through that morning. No. this seemed much more beautiful to her.

The front had a little walkway that was surrounded by in bloom trees. The path was lined with polished stones neatly placed together. Along the edge were growths of grass and pieces of leaves from the trees. Flowers lined the trimmed bushes and fluttered in the wind. In the distance Sakura could hear the sound of water currents. Along with the peaceful sounds of the breeze and the birds the place looked like heaven itself.

Sakura couldn't wait to explore the path and what better time then the present.

The deeper that she went the more lovely the place seemed to transform into. As she continued walking Sakura noticed a bench with a small clearing in the bushes behind it. Upon closer inspection Sakura discovered that the opening was big enough for her to fit through. Also it hadn't been made that long ago, but Sakura ignored this fact altogether. The inside of the trees were pitch black and there was only one small opening of sunlight.

Damn it. Why couldn't these people make an opening of light in the damn trees?

Sakura kept walking until she saw a small spec of light at the end of darkness. She headed over towards the light, just missing a tree root and an old piece of dead-wood. As soon as she got to the light at the end of the tunnel she stopped dead in her tracks. She had never seen anything like this before…not ever.

Around the surrounding area was a sparkling waterfall that seemed to make no sound. The ground was grassy and had little flowers growing from its tops. Near the waterfall were a small group of boulders the vibrated with a mixture of light and color. Along the edges of the pond and in the center of the field were the most beautiful trees imaginable. Cherry blossoms glittered the tips of the trees and feel onto the ground and drifted onto the pond. There was s slight breeze which made the blossoms dance with the wind as it blew.

Breathtaking.

But what Sakura saw next made everything else vanish from her mind. Leaning against the tree that stood in the middle was the one thing that stood out.

Sasuke.

The shade of the light hit his face in a way which made it light up. It mixed well with his pale and darkened features. Some of the petals fell from the tree and lightly passed his face; some dropped onto his raven-hair. His eyes were closed. Sakura couldn't help but be in awe.

Wow. Is that really Sasuke?

Sakura moved away from the dark trees and silently walked towards Sasuke. As she got closer she suddenly noticed how innocent he looked. Without his smirk he looked peaceful, especially when he was sleeping. She bent down and stared at him closely.

Instantly Sakura reached into her bag and took out a sketch pad and some pencils. Her emerald eyes went from Sasuke to the paper to Sasuke again. She felt the pencil movements and lost track of all time.

She was aware of were she was and who she was with, but everything else vanished. Soon the image of Sasuke asleep stuck to her mind and she focused on the task at hand. Soon the sky started to darken and Sakura was done with her sketch.

Wow. It looks just like the real thing.

He really does have nice features too. I should wake him up now that I'm done.

Sakura looked up from her pad only to be met with a pair of dark orbs. Normally Sakura would have just stared back but sine the forest was so peaceful she wasn't prepared for the sudden shock. She moved back in shock and tripped over a tree root. She rolled down the side of the field and over the edge of the side.

Instantly her body felt the cool crisps of the air and after a sudden plunge she felt the wetness of the pond. It wasn't that deep so Sakura could stand up and the water barely made it to her chest. She looked up at the side of the field that she had just fallen from ready to beat the living shit out of Sasuke.

Aw hell! I'm gonna kill that guy!

If that smirk is on his face…he's so dead!

But what Sakura saw next made her stop in thought. Sasuke was indeed at the top but all smirks gone. His face looked stunned and he ran down the side of the field. Lightening speed too. As soon as he made it Sakura noticed that his right hand held her sketch pad; when she had fallen Sasuke had tried to grab her but missed.

"Hey" Sasuke said. "You ok?"

Sakura was ready to throw every comeback at him but stopped. Sasuke kneeled down and easily pulled her out of the pond. Before Sakura could say anything he grabbed her bag, placed it next to his books/her sketch pad, and bent over, his back facing her and arms positioned.

"What are you doing?" Sakura asked.

"What does it look like?" Sasuke asked. "I'm giving you a ride."

Sakura blushed; glad that he couldn't see her face.

"I'm fine," she said. "I don't need any help."

Sasuke turned his head to face her and gave her a look.

"Look I can tell that you twisted your ankle and if you walk home then it'll only get worse."

What the..? How did he know that?

Sasuke turned his head back and motioned for Sakura to get on. Seeing that she had no choice Sakura slowly got on.

Ouch! Damn it!

As soon as she was on his back all her efforts gave out. Sasuke slowly stood up a grabbed the bag and his books/her sketch pad. He headed up the field and into the darkened trees. A couple of the branches blocked their view but Sasuke was able to avoid them with ease. Within minutes they were out of the trees and on the stoned path.

"How is your ankle?" Sasuke asked.

"Fine, but then again you should already know that," Sakura replied.

Sasuke looked like he was about to ask her why she thought that but stopped himself. Some time seemed to pass. The silence became unbearable. Someone had to end it soon.

"Thanks," Sakura muttered. "For pulling me out and all."

"And all what?" Sasuke asked.

He was playing with her and luckily Sakura wasn't looking at his face or she would have seen the smirk reappear. Sakura could once again feel her face get hot.

"That's all," Sakura said

The silence returned.

"So how did your drawing some out?" Sasuke asked.

"It came out great," Sakura replied.

Whenever the subject turned to her drawings her mood always lifted. It didn't matter if someone complemented her school work, but if her drawings were mentioned Sakura was all smiles. Sasuke seemed to sense this and let her continue talking.

"The lighting in the field was perfect," Sakura continued. "The scenery was beautiful and really complemented the surrounding tones too!"

"So what were you focusing on?" Sasuke asked. "You seemed really into it." "I almost didn't want to disturb you."

The mood instantly went from calm to nervous.

"Nothing really," Sakura quietly said.

The silence came back as Sasuke continued walking.

"It's weird," Sakura stated. "At one moment you can seem to be this one person and then the next…it's so weird."

Sasuke let a strange sound barely escape from his lips.

Wait a second…did he just laugh? No way!

"What's so funny?" Sakura demanded.

"Nothing," Sasuke answered. "It's just that you're the first person to think that I'm weird."

"So what," Sakura said. "I'm sure that I'm not the only one." "Maybe I'm the first to actually say it to your face."

Sasuke glanced at her and than turned back to the path with a shrug. "Maybe."

Can't he just answer me straight for once?

"When you're asleep," Sakura commented. "You look so different."

"How's that?" Sasuke asked.

Sakura thought for a moment before answering him.

"Well, when you're asleep you don't have that stupid attitude."

"Hn."

"See that's what I mean," Sakura cried with a laugh.

Sasuke answered her reply with a scowl.

"Ne Sasuke," Sakura asked.

"Hn."

"Do you even know where you're going?"

"Hn," Sasuke returned.

I'm gonna go out on a limb and take that as a yes.

Sasuke turned the corner and entered Sakura's street. He walked past a couple of houses until he stopped at Sakura's gate.

How does he do that!

Sasuke handed Sakura her bag and Sakura took out the house key. She handed it to Sasuke, who put it in the key hole and opened the door. Without even asking Sasuke walked in and placed Sakura on the couch. He put her bag and sketch pad on the floor and turned to face Sakura. He looked exactly like when she had gone into the locker room; debating within himself whether or not to stay or to go.

"It's alright," Sakura said. "I'll be alright."

She put on her most confident smile; it didn't fell fake this time. Sasuke still looked unsure.

"You sure."

"Yup," Sakura said. "My body has got some kind of special ability with injuries; I'll be fine."

Before he left Sasuke stopped at her sketch book. Sakura eyed it and Sasuke picked it up. Before Sakura could say anything he turned toward her and handed it to her.

"In case you want to finish it." Sasuke turned to leave and headed to the door.

"Sasuke!" Sakura called just as he reached the door.

He stopped and turned around, eyeing her strangely.

"Thank you," Sakura smiled.

"Hn," Sasuke muttered and closed the door behind him.

Outside the door Sasuke sighed in relief. He had made it.

Slowly a little bit of his upper face began to heat up and turn a slight shade of red. Sasuke waited at the door until the blush settled and disappeared from his face. He then walked to the gate hopped over it, and with one last look headed down the street.

The walk turned into a sprint and than into a run. Sasuke kept running and didn't stop until he reached his destination. He stopped at the beginning of a large town district. He swiftly entered it and walked toward the center part. He stopped at a house that was probably bigger than Konoha High School itself.

He stared at the doors until he heard the wind behind him start to pick up in the distance.

With that sign Sasuke pushed open the doors and entered the house, prepared for whatever awaited him.

whew. finally done and updated. CLIFFHANGER! i know people hate em but that's what keeps me reading. anyway hope u enjoyed it and will review for it! also i will be updating "memories of loved and lost cherry blossems" very soon. also check out and review for my newest fic called "seeing love". gotta go(new jpop cds came...must listen!) and for all of u who requested for me to read u fic...look out for some reviews!