Light Pink to Dark Blue
Ligice76: it's been ages since I updated, I'll bet many of my readers have already forgotten this story wails! I'm so sorry! But on the side-note, the story plot will go deeper… I will touch on Sakura's father's death (about what connection has it got to do with the Uchihas) and a little on Sasuke's past in the later chapters. Haha so I hope you will all bear with me! Thank you bows.
Disclaimer: NARUTO BELONGS TO ME! WHACK err… why is blood flowing from my head? Ah…arrghh! WHO ARE YOU PEOPLE! whack (the author dies therefore this story will not continue… JK) in other words Naruto does not belong to me
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Chapter 3: Ai Mark
"Sa-sakura-chan… d-do you want some f-fried shrimp?" the silver-eyed girl stuttered offering one of her deep fried shrimp from her bento to Sakura.
"It's okay Hyuuga-san. My mom has also prepared fried shrimp for me!" Sakura smiled at the kind gesture before proceeding to biting into her shrimp.
"Haha y-you know, you c-can ju-just call me Hinata." she was saying before someone lunged at her hand, and bit the shrimp between her chopsticks. He grinned and chewed. His cobalt blue eyes full of mischief.
"Hinata-chan, you should have offered it to me first!" Naruto winked at the marine-haired girl as she flushed a crimson color.
The three friends were enjoying their break from classes and were stuffing themselves under a cherry blossom tree at the back of the school. They sat together with the only boy in the middle.
"GO SASUKE-KUN!" a loud shrill voice broke through their peaceful recess as it caught their attention, making them turn head to wards the owner of the scream.
Naruto stood up and bounced towards the left corner of the building to see the commotion, part if the shrimp he was eating before sticking out of the corner of his mouth.
"Arrghh!" a male yell sliced through the air and one again girls cheered the other boy on.
Blood splattered on the walls after the second boy kicked him once more in the abdomen. Wet coughs brought out blood, the boy could stand the pain no longer as darkness enveloped him and his limp body fell to the ground.
"SASUKE-KUN! YOU'RE SO COOL!" the blond leader of their group cheered.
"Hn. Think twice before talking about taking my territory." The boy standing triumphal over the quavering body and roughly swiped his victim's blood off his face.
"Sasuke-kun! You were so cool back there…" The group's leader slyly sauntered toward the raven-haired one, swinging her hips outrageously and flipping her skirt slightly in an attempt to let him have a glance of the panties.
However, those 'flirting techniques' had caught not his attention; instead it brought the frustration up a level. He swung his arm towards her and efficiently knocked her in to the school's wall.
"Do not come near me bitch." His right hand grasped her neck, slowly taking away her ability to breathe. She choked and desperately clawed at his hand to let her go.
"SASUKE-" the rushing blond boy was cut off with a thud. Two feet landed gracefully on the ground behind the two other members of the girl's clique.
"Uchiha-kun, please let Yamanaka-san go." A calm collected voice sliced through the tension like a knife cutting paper, drawing attention of the people around them.
The Uchiha turned around, letting loose his grip causing Ino to slide onto the ground, shaking vigorously as her hands held her red neck.
"Nara Shikamaru." Sasuke acknowledged the newcomer's presence before turning and walking away as once again an ice cold aura surrounded him.
"Do not tell me what to do." There was that icy tone again coming from the boy as he brushed passes Naruto and looked briefly into Sakura's eyes. The small connection they made sent shivers down Sakura's spine. Just what's with that boy?
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Not long after the encounter with the boy, the bell rang signaling the end of recess. The boy that was beaten up was sent to the nurse's office and lessons commenced after that.
It was all peaceful in class. Actually NOT, the cold aura was leaking out of Sasuke. A few people were getting frightened and even the teacher was being cautious. When he lifted a hand, a few surrounding people stiffened but in the end all he did was scribbled down notes for geography.
As the lesson continued, his aura started to calm down a little and everyone else relaxed a little. Yes, they had to make it through the three periods of geography alive. Just one hour left for their free period, just one more hour!
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The clock seemed to tick by way to slowly. It was excruciating. The class was boring, the teacher was boring and Sasuke was dangerous. Tick… tick… the slow rhythm of the clock ticking blended with the sound of the teacher droning on and on about global warming projects were enough to make even an insomniac go off to sleep.
Speaking of insomniacs, one was currently making his way to the very room Sakura was studying in. Thump thump. Strong steady footsteps made their way towards the door.
"Haruno Sakura." the door was sided open rather forcefully. The boy who opened the door looked around the classroom jade green eyes surveying the area.
The said girl sat there and stared at the boy before finally taking notice of the tattoo which has the kanji of 'ai', love, on the left side of his forehead in the midst of messy burning red hair.
"Ga-Gaara? GAARA!" the girl jumped up from her seat, cherry-pink hair array.
"GAARA!" she leapt forward pouncing on the boy with the fierce expression. The boy slung a gentle arm around her waist. He then turned up and looked around the classroom.
Many girls swooned over the handsome boy with dark rings around both his eyes due to the lack of sleep. The black outer vest of his uniform was open and the first few buttons of his blouse were undone showing off part of his chest below well refined collar bones. Messy fiery red hair and milky white skin just added to his good looks, making him look even hotter. There was also a huge mysterious feeling to him.
"Sabaku no Gaara the 'demon who cares only for himself' knows Sakura-chan?" Naruto stated in astonishment.
"The infamous territorial owner of the west half of this school. Hn. No big deal lets have a battle for your half of the school some time." Sasuke stood up and glared directly in to Gaara's eyes. The tension rose in the class room and all was still for a moment.
The thick air dispersed when Gaara took hold of Sakura's hand and walked out of the classroom with a brief 'let me borrow her for a while' to the blushing teacher who in turn nodded vigorously.
The two stepped out leaving girls murmuring and guys cursing.
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Ligice76: Haha I'll leave it at that. Just who is Sakura to Gaara? Wait till the next chapter! (Is this considered a cliffhanger?) Don't worry, this is a SASUKExSAKURA story.) And maybe I'll add some GaaraxLee (to spice thing up)? GaaraxLee is just so cannon! I love them! Haha! Thank you for reading and please leave comments. I'll love to hear your suggestions. I may incorporate your ideas in the later chapters if possible. Thank you for your support.