Chapter four

Edited by Innelle

Day Three, The arcade war

Early in the morning

Sakura woke up especially early to plan her payback; the girl was determined to win. She did her usual routine and went to school; an evil smirk appeared on her pretty face. 'That's right today is the day, that jerk is going to get it bad, just wait till he sees what I got in store for him, hahahahahahahhaha, he'll flip' the young girl imagined what the possibilities of Sasuke's reactions where going to be. While inner Sakura was jumping around in excitement, her grin grew wider. As she walked to school, she had a feeling that today was going to be a great day.

Konoha Private College

Sasuke got out of his car; he didn't see a certain pink haired seat mate walking to school today, 'probably sleeping in again. That girl with a forehead too big for her brain… she's so hopeless. Wait… why do I care about whether she's here or not? Ahh no point in asking my self'. As he walked into the school, Sasuke didn't realize that Sakura was hidden behind a wall, waiting for his approach. The evil smirk grew larger on Sakura's face as Sasuke walked by, not noticing that Sakura was lurking in the darkness. By the look of things, he was totally off guard.

Classroom 2-4

Sakura walked into the classroom where for the first time there wasn't a single fan boy around to harass her. There wasn't a single male in sight for that matter - only females and for some odd reason they were forming a crowd around her seat. Sakura slowly walked towards the crowd, a few girls saw her and moved out of the way, the girl took a seat next to Sasuke who was already there sitting in his seat quietly. He paid most of his attention towards the window, ignoring the girls staring at him with love shaped eyes. The crowd slowly dissolved as soon as Sakura got into her seat.

Sasuke turned his head around to face his target, "Sleeping in again forehead girl?"

"Don't call me that, so how you are this morning, jerk?" Sasuke couldn't help but notice an evil smirk on Sakura's face.

"Uh huh, you seem to be in a good mood… ready to lose?" the boy had no idea what Sakura was smiling about, but he knew that something was definitely odd about her smile.

To ease his tension he suddenly added "Oh wait, you already made it so easy for me, by just being you!"

"Shut up! By the way, it's strange for you not to have any pranks in store for me, that already looks like a sign of your defeat" Sakura answered. A frown crept across her pale face.

"Who said I haven't got any?" Sasuke talked in a monotone. 'She'll flip when she finds out' Sasuke smirked.

To Sakura, Sasuke was totally clueless. He didn't even have a clue on what was in store for him. Sakura also smirked knowing that he would really get mad if he found out what she did. Sakura snapped out of her daydreaming when she suddenly heard a voice.

"Morning Sakura-chan" Sakura turned around to see Ino behind her.

"Oh, morning Ino-chan what's up?" Asked Sakura.

"Oh, nothing much, me and the others decided to go shopping today, you wanna come along?" Asked Ino.

"Eh, shopping, sure, I'll come; I need some new clothes anyways" Sakura gave a grin showing her pearly whites.

"Sasuke-kun, you wanna come too?" Asked Ino. A glint of hope appeared in her eyes, Sakura noticed that little glint. Sasuke opened his eyes and answered.

"Sure, why not"

Sakura didn't expect that one coming. A shocked expression was clearly shown on her face. 'I can't imagine this guy shopping' Inner Sakura's jaw was literally on the floor. Ino was just jumping in joy inside, Sasuke finally decided to hang with her, she wondered why, but the girl didn't want to know that answer. Sasuke didn't pay any attention to Ino at all; he closed his eyes and listened.

'That's great, I know a great place to go shopping" Ino's face brightened even more.

"Is there an arcade there?" asked Sakura, she was always a game freak.

"Yeah, of course, are you a game freak or something?" Asked Ino.

"Yeah, a big one, it's one of things that I'm good at" Sakura said jokingly. She didn't mean to be up-herself.

"In that case, I challenge you. We'll verse each other at the arcade today, and that'll count as today's war"

Sasuke opened one eye to see the expression of his pink haired seat mate.

"Sure, no more pranks for today then?" Asked Sakura. She was more than happy to hear that coming from a boy, especially Sasuke. Now, she was certain that she'd win for sure.

"Fine no pranks." Answered Sasuke.

"Deal?" Sakura held out her hand, making sure that he wouldn't go back on his word.

"Deal" Sasuke shook her hand; 'her hands are so soft' he thought to himself, as he averted his gaze. Ino was about to leave and walked to her seat, when suddenly Sakura called out to her…

"Ino-Chan is it okay if I bring some one along?" asked Sakura.

"Sure, but who?" asked Ino. At that moment Naruto walked into the classroom. Sakura yelled out and ran towards him.

"NARUTO, a couple of friends and I are going shopping today, you wanna come?" She asked with a light smile on her face. Naruto blushed and answered.

"Sure, Sakura-chan, after school?" He asked politely. Just at that moment Kakashi-sensei walked into the classroom, Sakura ran back to her seat. Sasuke sat there secretly observing his seatmate; he noticed every little detail on Naruto's face while talking to Sakura and the expression on Sakura's face; it was different from the expressions that she gave him. He couldn't pin point what it was that was the difference, but somehow it was different.

"Yeah, just wait for me at the front gate."

The whole day of school ended without any pranks, Sakura didn't talk to Sasuke at all for the rest of the day; there was silence at their table. Sasuke just looked like he was sleeping most of the time, but he was actually examining Sakura's face in secret, the girl turned and look at him a few times since she felt the pressure of someone watching her, but the boy was too good, he pretended to be asleep just before Sakura turned around.

After School

Sasuke walked out of the classroom, he was surprised that Sakura didn't say a word to him at all. He was starting to regret that he didn't plan any pranks on her, the silence at their table was irritating him. The image of Sakura smiling to Naruto kept appearing in his mind. 'Why am I thinking about her? She's no one important to me…' the boy put his hands over his forehead, 'stop thinking, stop thinking…Ahhh I can't stop thinking' the words kept repeating in the boy's mind. He kept thinking to himself even when he got into his car. Sasuke was so deep in thought that he did not realize that he was on the passenger side of his car. He finally got a grasp of reality and got into the driver's seat. The next sight he saw was very…shocking.

Sasuke's eyebrow twitched, his car, covered in feathers all over, his shinny RX7 sports car, covered in white feathers. He tried to take them off, but they appeared to be glued on. Suddenly, he heard footsteps, dainty ones, walking into his direction. He didn't have to guess who it was that was responsible for this. Just at that moment Sakura walked passed.

"YOU" was all that came out of Sasuke's lips. The boy clenched his fist trying not to show any emotion.

"Yo, I like the new job that you did with you car, it's very… unique" An evil smirk crept across Sakura's face.

"You did this, I thought you said no pranks" Sasuke's fist clenched even harder. He managed to keep his tone cool and calm, but inside he was fuming.

"Our deal was made after I did this, you deserved it anyway. I spent a whole HOUR washing my hair yesterday, and also you ruined my new uniform. Lucky I bought more then one set" Sakura's grin grew even wider.

"You bitch, you're gonna pay for this, mark my words" Sasuke's bangs hid his face, Sakura tried to see. Still, she didn't want to make it too obvious that the girl wanted to see the flawless face features of his face. Sasuke had the urge to strangle the pink haired model next to him, but he remembered that he was a guy, and guys don't hit girls (unfortunately for him he is a guy).

"Sure, whatever, I'd like to see you try" she girl provoked Sasuke, she was proud of herself, putting glue all over the little midnight blue R-X7 and throwing three bags of feathers over it. She did have problems bringing the materials to school, but it was worth it. Inner Sakura was jumping in joy 'take that you jerk…now you feel the wrath of Sakura-sama'.

Ino and the rest of the group came; the group was shocked to see Sasuke's car covered in feathers. Ino was too shocked to say anything. Everyone's jaws dropped.

"What the hell happened?" Neji stared at the car covered by feathers.

"Feathers" Was all that Tenten could say as she gazed at the little car.

"So many feathers" Lee just stared at the white thing… for it was no longer a sports car…

"A lot of feathers" Kiba stared as well, it couldn't be helped. Akamaru barked.

"Oh my" Was all that Hinata could say.

"How troublesome" Shikamaru spurted out.

"Sakura, you did this?" asked Ino, Sakura proudly nodded. Shino wasn't around; same went for the brown hair guy that Sakura saw Shikamaru talking to the other day. (Chouji)

"That's so smart Sakura-Chan", added Naruto, as he tried not to provoke Sasuke even further, even though he was the only one that was impressed with Sakura's work.

"You think so?" Asked Sakura with a proud grin on her face

"Yeah, of course" Naruto gave her his trademark grin.

"You guys go ahead, I'll meet up with you all later" Sasuke told the group, he took a phone out of his pocket and started to dial. Sakura closely observed.

"Hello, it's me; something happened to my car today, can you bring my other one to school for me right now?" Sasuke asked in a demanding tone.

"Yes young master"

"Good, I'll see you in 15mins" Sasuke hung up and put his phone back in his pocket. The others just stood and stared at him; they all blinked twice in unison.

"How many cars do you have?" Sakura asked curiously.

"Not that many, I get a new model every six months. You guys just go ahead, I'll catch up later" Sasuke answered, no rude tone, just normal. The group nodded and left Sasuke standing there by himself.

"We'll be at that new shopping centre that just opened, give me a call later when you get there" Ino quickly ran off. The group walked towards four other cars that were parked nearby, Sakura and Hinata walked into Naruto's car, Neji and Tenten shared one car, while Ino and Shikamaru shared one car and the rest shared Lee's car. (A/N: they all go to private school; they're what you all called spoiled rich kids)

Shopping centre

Sasuke turned up around five minutes after the group arrived. While waiting, Naruto and Sakura talked and talked away never stopping for a break. As he got to the front gate, Sasuke noticed every single reaction and smile that Sakura put on her face when she was with the Naruto. He somehow wanted all the attention from Sakura to himself. The rest of the group just stared at them; they had never seen Sakura so talkative. No one even bothered to notice Sasuke's presence as he walked towards the couple chattering away. The guys were just following the girls moving from shops to shops of clothes, very large sweat drops appeared at the back of their heads.

Sakura bought so much that she had Naruto and all the guys carrying most of her stuff. She even got Sasuke carrying half of her stuff, and being the guy that he is Sasuke at first refused. She would have to challenge him to a rock paper scissors game, making a bet that the loser had to do what ever the winner wanted them to do until the day ended, of course it was too tempting for Sasuke to refuse. Sakura won easily, the game has always been her favorite and she was good at it. Sakura took her advantage of winning and got Sasuke to carry more of her stuff - unlike the other boys. Sakura smiled evilly watching the Sasuke carrying bags and bags of her new clothes.

Everyone was shocked by the amount of clothes that the girl bought, she practically took everything that she liked not caring about the price, she charged it all on her credit card. Sakura was about to do even more shopping. At this point the whole group got tired. Even the girls where tired. They haven't stopped ever since they got to the center. Hinata suddenly fainted through all the walking. Naruto of course caught her in time since he was walking behind her. Sakura stopped to see her new friend faint like that. She hurried over towards Hinata who lay in Naruto's arms. Naruto looked at her with deep concern. Hinata blushed even more, she almost reached the tomato limit.

"Sakura-chan, aren't you buying too much? Can we stop now? I don't think Hinata can keep it up anymore" Panted Naruto, he was almost out of breath, he panted holding the blushing Hinata in his arms. Sasuke managed to keep his face straight through all the walking; to everyone he seemed like the only who could put up with all this, but inside Sasuke was taking very heavy breaths. The others nodded their heads in unison, they were reaching their limit.

"Okay, okay I'll stop, lets get this to the cars and go home" Sakura pouted at Naruto. She didn't want to stop. She usually got to shop to her heart's content. Naruto blushed as he saw Sakura's pouted face. Even from a distance Sasuke noticed every single little detail on Naruto's face. Something inside Sasuke urged him to give Naruto a smack in the head.

"Hey forehead girl, remember my challenge, or are you chickening out?" Sasuke yelled over to Sakura, he wanted the attention on him and not Naruto.

"Fine, let's hit the arcade" Sakura held up her fist, as she accepted Sasuke's challenge. "And don't call me forehead girl!" Sakura added looking back at Sasuke.

"Sorry Sakura-chan, I can't take you home, I have to help my guardian out with his work today" Naruto told Sakura. She turned her head around to see her friends' faces. Behind her, Naruto muttered something about a perverted lecher and something about a telescopes and books.

"Yeah Sakura, we all have to go, we got a curfew, it's already 8" Ino added, while the others nodded along agreeing with what Ino said.

"Okay then guys, wait…how am I suppose to go home?" Sakura asked. She pointed at her face.

"Did you forget that I got a car too, your forehead maybe big but your brain sure is small" Sasuke knocked Sakura's forehead softly, the girl slapped his hands off her forehead, she was about to yell back but someone had beaten her to it.

"That doesn't mean that she is stupid…" Naruto defended his newfound friend, he frowned at Sasuke.

" Urusen dayo, Usura ton ka che, this got nothing to do with you, loser" Sasuke smacked Naruto's head. 'I needed that' thought Sasuke.

"Yeah, that doesn't mean that I'm stupid, lets see who gets the higher ranks on the half yearly report" Sakura raised her fist towards Sasuke's face. Her veins popped at the side of her forehead.

"You're on, that's another challenge " Sasuke raised his fist too, his onyx orbs stared into her emerald orbs, they were caught in a staring contest, it didn't last for long since Ino broke the contest.

"Ummm, Sakura-chan so that you know, Sasuke-kun always scored the highest in every test" Ino warned her.

"So what, I'll beat the shit out of him" Fires were burning in the girls eyes. As she raised her fist, the fire in her eyes burned brighter. (A/N: if you can't picture this, then just imagine Lee with the fire burning in his eyes)

"Yeah go Sakura-San, RACE TOWARDS THE SUN!" Lee's eyes started burning along with the girl. The others moved away from the two since there were too much fire burning in the air.

"We should go now it's getting late, bye everyone" Neji walked on ahead as Tenten followed, she bid farewell to her friends and walked along with Neji. 'They seemed close, maybe they're going out' Inner Sakura stared at the couple.

The others bid farewell and followed the two towards the car parking lot.

"Hey forehead girl, don't you think you should put all your stuff in the car before we play?" Sasuke asked. Sakura looked at the enormous pile of shopping bags, and then nodded. Sasuke carried most of her stuff. For the first time, Sakura didn't tell Sasuke to stop calling her forehead girl. Of course Sasuke took notice of it also.

At the Arcade

"Let the war begin" Sakura yelled out in excitement. Of course she was excited; she knew that she was going to win for sure. She was already on a one-point lead by playing that stunt on Sasuke's precious car. 'That bastard he doesn't know one thing about my skills, ahhahahahahahahha, I'm taking the victory for sure' Inner Sakura started dancing around.

"Which game do you wanna hit first?" asked Sakura, she glanced at Sasuke as he searched for the arcade 'He sure looks hot like that' Inner Sakura thought out loudly. Sakura realized what her Inner self had just said. A funny look appeared on her face… She hit her head lightly with her palm. Sasuke noticed her strange behavior and frowned at Sakura. He was about to make a smart remark but he didn't bother since he took interest in Sakura's expression.

"Umm, Initial - D looks good" Sasuke pointed to the car racing game in front of them. A large evil grin crept across Sakura's face. She was a pro at that game…actually she was a pro at all the games she played.

"Sure" Sakura answered happily. Sakura raced over to the game and smiled cheerfully as she took out her membership card, Sasuke followed her and smirked at her enthusiasm.

"Prepare to lose, giant-forehead" Sasuke pulled his sleeves up. And put his hands on the wheels.

"Shut up jerk, don't call me that" Sakura yelled. Both of them slipped their membership cards in and started the game, Sasuke had the RX7 model, while Sakura had a different RX7 model; they chose Akagi as their course. (A/N: okay okay, no need to write all these unnecessary stuff, but I felt like it since freakenout-san loves games and so do I, well judging from reviews that is, so freakenout-san, this bit is for you if you)

It started with Sakura in the lead; she was winning until Sasuke just sneaked up from behind her and then suddenly passed her making her lose her concentration, it took her a while to get it back again and catch up, but she was still behind. They both drifted at the corner easily, Sasuke's car was in the lead, the tension grew as they get nearer and nearer to the finish point; they stepped harder on the accelerator.

"Oh no you're not taking this one" Sakura's grip on the wheels tightened.

"Oh yes I am"

Sasuke stepped on the accelerator to its limit putting every single bit of concentration that he had into the last corner.

The game ended up in a draw since Sakura caught up in time after Sasuke's maneuver, it took a lot of her concentration and double brain power to catch up. (A/N: if you all are going to ask me 'who do you mean by brain power, I'm referring to Inner Sakura, and I see Sakura and Inner Sakura as two different beings).

"You're pretty good; I've never tied or lost to anyone before" Sakura commented, it was true. After all, she had never tied with anyone before.

"Well, I'll be the first then" Sasuke snorted out arrogantly.

"We'll see about that" a vein popped out of Sakura's head, 'This stupid jerk is pissing me off, kill him Sakura' Her Inner self was fuming, urging to strangle Sasuke, who was standing next to her. Sakura stopped her Inner self from taking over in time.

The two battled out from each game they played; neither of them winning a single game. It was an endless battle, they moved from games to games, Time Crisis 2, Street Fighters, Kings of Fighters, and every single game in the whole arcade even DDR (Dance Dance Revolution...Imagine Sasuke on it...its a dream come true to me), they played on top level for every single games. They created quite a crowd too, there were game freaks watching them. People were cheering too.

Most of the girls cheered for Sasuke, while most of the guys cheered for Sakura. Neither of them took any notice of the crowd that surrounded them, since a second of lack of concentration could make a huge difference in this type of battle when the two competitors are on equal value. The couple kept playing on and on not caring about the time. Until, the store manager walked up to the two and asked to leave because the arcade was closing.

"Excuse me, but the arcade is closing now" Sasuke and Sakura ended their tied game; they nodded and walked out the arcade.

"What time is it?" asked Sakura. She was too tired to pull her phone out to check the time. Sasuke pulled his phone out checked.

"Its 11pm" Sasuke replied. Sakura snatched Sasuke's phone to check the time herself.

"We've been playing for that long?" Asked Sakura. Her eyes widened.

"I don't know, it didn't seam that long to me" Sasuke counted the number of hours they played. At that moment Sakura's stomach rumbled. A light blush appeared on her face.

"You wanna get something to eat, my treat" Sasuke asked as he smirked. 'She's pretty cute when she's blushing…' Sasuke eyes twitched in disgust at what he had thought. The boy kicked himself mentally.

"Yeah sure…hey why are you being so nice?" Sakura frowned at Sasuke. Sasuke frowned right back at her.

"What do you mean by that, I'm hungry too you know"

"Okay, I guess you're not that bad after all" Sakura didn't realize that she had just thought that out loud. Sasuke gave a light smile one that no one could tell (unless if you take a picture and stare at it for hours). Sakura didn't realize that the Sasuke heard that.

"Let's go forehead girl" Sasuke took Sakura's hand as they walked together to the nearest fast-food joint.

"Hey…uh…what? Don't call me that" Sasuke kept silent; Sakura just followed, although she already followed him willingly, she still let Sasuke hold on to her wrist. She didn't complain to that, she just followed quietly. Suddenly, Sasuke finally let go off her when they bumped into an angry old man that muttered something about annoying teenagers dating these days and not giving respects to elders, Sakura blushed from anger and embarrassment.

To be continued…


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