"So, Ino," Sakura said at school on Friday," You talk to Shikamaru yet?"

"You talk to Sasuke?" She shot back.

"I'll take that as a no." Sakura answered coolly.

"You haven't either." Ino snapped back.

"I know." Sakura sighed. "Has anyone?" She looked around at the group.

They all shook their heads.

"We really are pathetic." Sakura said with a sigh.

"I'm not," Ino said. She walked over to Shikamaru and began talking with him. Sakura, not to be outdone, headed over to Sasuke.

When she got there, Sakura found herself searching for words. She sat down in the chair in front of him and looked out the window, searching for the words. It didn't take her too long to find them.

"Sasuke," she said still looking out the window," You and the guys have always been helping us out. Since the beginning, you were always there, you know? And well, The girls and I were wondering," she paused and turned to look at Sasuke," why is that?"

Sasuke sat in silence before replying softly. "It seemed to be the right thing to do at the time."

With that, he rose from his chair and left the room, soon to be followed by Shikamaru and the others.

"What's up with them?" Ino asked coming over.

"I don't know," Sakura replied.

"What's that?" Saran questioned pointing to the desk.

On it was a sheet of paper. It didn't take Sakura or Saran long to recognize the words. It was the same set of lyrics they had found at Sasuke's house.

Once they explained this to the others, they all stared at the lyrics perplexed.

What did it mean?

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That night the girls were some of the first to fill the stadium where the concert was to take place.

The lights dimmed as the concert began, and the girls got lost in the music.

The girls knew the concert was drawing to a close when Sasuke (Lead Singer) grabbed the mike and began to talk to the audience again.

"Tonight, we sold out the house. Did you know that?"

The crowd roared in response.

He smiled before continuing. "In celebration, the guys and I have decided to play a new song. What do you think?"

Another roar.

"See, I told you guys they'd go for it."

Another roar.

"Well, then, let's go. This is a song goes out to the five we love most. You'll know who you are soon."

The first notes began with another roar from the audience. However, as the words started, Sakura couldn't help but feel she knew them from somewhere.

The fastest man in the world, fast asleep at the wheel
Nobody wants to be alone, so how did I get, here
When I look at you(when I look at you)
I see him staring through me (I see him staring through)
A wink and a smile, cuz he's been inside of you
Is he all the things you, tried to change me into?
Is he everything to you?

Does he make you high, make you real?
Does he make you cry? Does he know the way you feel?
Love is all around you, your universe is full
But in my world, there is only you


I can still find the smell(I can still find the smell)
On my clothes and skin(on clothes and skin)
I can still see your face, when you're sleeping next to him
Is he all the things you, tried to change me into?

Tell me
Does he make you high, make you real?
Does he make you cry? Does he know the way you feel?
Love is all around you, your universe is full
But in my world.

The tears were rolling unchecked down Sakura's face as she looked down at the paper she had thrown thoughtlessly in her pocket before leaving Ino's.

Ino noticed, as did the others.

Then they saw the page and realized the connection. Everything clicked perfectly into place.

"We have to get up there," Ino said.

Sakura nodded, and they began to push their way through the audience.

I've had my fears, you let them out
Now I wrap myself around you
Like a blanket full of doubt
The darkness grows!
The sunlight stings!
He's your everything

When they reached the stage, security personnel blocked their way.

"Let us up there!" Sakura demanded.

"Can't do that unless you've got the tickets 150-155." He replied simply.

Sakura glanced down at her ticket, then looked at the others. They all nodded in agreement.

"We do!" They yelled, flashing their tickets in the man's face before hauling themselves onto the stage.

Then they stood off to the side, immobile as the song ended.

Does he make you high? Does he make you real?
Does he make you cry? Does he know the way you feel?
Love is all around you, your universe is full
But in my world.


You make me high! You make me real!
You make me cry! Now you know the way I feel
Love is all around you, your universe is full
But in my world, there is only you.

As the final notes were played, the girls came to life and ran onto the stage.

When Sakura reached Sasuke, she smiled widely as he turned to her.

"So, what do you think?" He asked with a smile.

She smiled back. "It was perfect, but"

"But?"

"But now it's our turn."

Sasuke smiled. "Of course." He turned to the mike. "Well, it seems that they'd like to answer us. Would you like to hear them play?"

The crowd roared in approval.

"Okay then, here's The Heartbreakers playing," He looked over at Sakura.

"These Things I'll never Say."

He gave her a quizzical look, but announced the song anyways and stepped away from the mike. Whatever they were playing, he and the guys had never heard it before.

Sakura gulped and then grabbed the mike, nodding her head at Ino to begin.

I'm tuggin' at my hair
I'm pullin' at my clothes
I'm tryin to keep my cool
I know it shows

I'm staring at my feet
My cheeks are turning red
I'm searching for the words inside my head


'Cause I'm feeling nervous
Tryin' to be so perfect
'Cause I know you're worth it, you're worth it
Yeah...


If I could say what I want to say
I'd say I want to blow you--away
Be with you every night
Am I squeezing you too tight
If I could see what I want to see
I want to see you go down--on one knee
Marry me today
Guess I'm wishing my life away
well these things I'll never say


It won't do me any good it's just a waste of time
What use is it to you what's on my mind
If it ain't comin' out we're not going anywhere
So why can't I just tell you that I care


'Cause I'm feeling nervous
Tryin' to be so perfect
'Cause I know you're worth it, you're worth it
Yeah...


If I could say what I wanna say
I'd say I want to blow you-away
Be with you every night
Am I squeezing you too tight
If I could say what I wanna see
I want to see you go down--on one knee
Marry me today
Guess I'm wishing my life away
These things I'll never say


(What is)What's wrong with my tongue?
These words keep slipping away
(I stutter)I stutter (I stumble)I stumble like I've got nothing to say


'Cause I'm feeling nervous
Trying to be so perfect
'Cause I know you're worth it, you're worth it
Yeah...

I guess I'm wishing my life away
These things I'll never say


If I could say what I want to say
I'd say I want to blow you--away
Be with you every night
Am I squeezing you too tight?
If I could say what I want to see
I want to see you go down--on one knee
Marry me today
Guess I'm wishing my life away
well these things I'll never say


These things I'll never say

As they played the final notes, the girls looked over tot the side of the stage, and they realized everything would be perfect.

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"The end." The mother finished simply. Turning off the lights and tucking the kids in.

"What happened next?" One of the kids demanded.

"Well," The woman said," They dated for a couple of years before they got married. Sasuke and Sakura first, Naruto and Hinata last, with the others in-between."

The kids nodded.

"Then, it's a true story?"

"Yup." The mother confirmed.

"Then why aren't they still playing if they were so good?" Another asked.

"Well," the mother said from the door," They took a break so they could have families, but they are recording a new CD together. I'll make sure to get you a copy."

"Thanks!"

"But only if you go to sleep."

The kids laughed, but they all snuggled into the covers to rest.

Sakura closed the door to the room and walked down the hall and stairs that led to the recording studio.

"So, what story did you tell tonight?" Sasuke asked as she entered the room.

Sakura looked around the room at all her friends and smiled. "Ours."

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The end. Yes, it's a bit rushed, sorry about that, but this is all I've got. I hope that the few of you who actually read this fic enjoyed it.

Also, thanks to those who did review. They were appreciated.

Disclaimer: The songs I used were "My World" by SR-71 and "Things I'll Never Say" by Avril Lavigne. They're not mine in any way.