Authors Note: Hey everyone! Sorry it took so long for me to update! I've been working on Naruto themed AMV's. If you don't know what those are, they're animated video's. I have the links to them on my profile. Check them out! Sorry the last chappie was so short. Hopefully this will make up for that! Enjoy!

-MoGo

Chapter 8: You, and Only You

"Oh, Sasuke-kun! It's all my fault!" Sakura said bawling. She dropped to her knees, the door of the room still wide open behind her.

Sasuke jumped up, and ran to Sakura, bent down, and put his arm around her. "Sakura, no, it wasn't your fault, it was mine..." Sasuke said comfortingly.

"But, Sasuke-kun..." Sakura whimpered.

"Shh..." Sasuke said, standing her up. "Let's not talk about it. It's over now, okay?" Sasuke said, his eyes meeting hers.

Sakura looked away.

I bet he hates me now for ruining our date...

No he doesn't! Stop thinking like that!

It's true...

"Sakura, what's wrong?" Sasuke said, keeping his eyes fixed on hers.

"You hate me..." Sakura whimpered, trying harder than ever to hold back tears.

"What? Why would you even think that?" Sasuke said calmly, but he still wouldn't take his gaze off of Sakura.

"Well..." Sakura began, but she couldn't finish.

-Silence-

"Look, Sakura, I don't know what got into me, but I'll love you no matter what. I love you, Sakura, and only you. Nothing can change that." Sasuke whispered to Sakura.

She looked up. "Sasuke..." but she was cut off by Sasuke.

"Shh..." he whispered. "It's late, we should probably start trying to get some sleep".

Sakura glanced at the clock. 1:43am.

Wow, I was really gone THAT long?

"Yeah, you're right..." Sakura said, walking to her suitcase. "I'll be right back..." She said, grabbing her pj's. She walked to the bathroom and closed the door.

-knock knock-

Sasuke stood up, walking to the door. Who in their right mind would visit at 2:00... He opened the door to find a fuming Ino.

"God, Sasuke, you cold-hearted..." but Ino was cut off by a surprised Sakura.

"Ino-chan? What are you doing here?" Sakura asked, stepping beside an equally surprised Sasuke.

"Sakura?" Ino said surprised. "Neji said you ran off after him and Sasuke had a fight... Well, anyway, are you okay?".

"Umm, yeah. I'm fine!" Sakura said brightly, flashing a fake smile.

Ino frowned. "Are you sure, Saku? Cuz I was just about to chew Sasuke out. I mean, if you're not okay, then I'll just continue..."

"Ino, really, I'm fine!" Sakura said, again, flashing Ino a fake smile.

"Okay, Saku. But if you ever need anything, you know where to find me!" Ino said, turning to leave.

Sasuke shut the door and sighed. "Sakura, you're not fine, are you?" Sasuke said, concerned.

"It's just...earlier. I feel bad..." Sakura said, staring at her feet.

"Don't worry about it..." Sasuke said, pecking her on the cheek.

"You always know just what to say, Tomato Boy" Sakura said smiling.

"Of course" Sasuke said smirking.

Sakura yawned. "All of this emotion is making me tired. I'm gonna go to bed, okay? See you in the morning, Sasuke-kun!" Sakura said, pulling the covers down. She crawled in bed and closed her eyes.

"Night, Pinky" Sasuke said, flashing a smile unseen by Sakura.

(The Next Morning)

"Mmm...Sasuke-kun?" Sakura mumbled. She felt an arm around her. Carefully, she rolled over. When she did, she came face-to-face with a sleeping Sasuke. Sakura giggled.

"Huh?" Sasuke mumbled, slowly awaking. When he was finally awake enough to realize what was in front of him, he bolted upright. He heard Sakura giggle again.

"It's okay, Sasuke-kun. I know you didn't mean to roll-over on me" Sakura said smirking.

A light bluh spread across Sasuke's face. "Yeah. Uh, I'm gonna go get some breakfast. You wanna come?" Sasuke said, getting up.

"I'll probably walk down with Ino, Tenten, and Hinata, if that's okay with you" Sakura said with a small smile.

"Yeah, okay" Sasuke said, grabbing his usual white pants, and blue Uchiha logo shirt, and slipping into the bathroom.

- A few Moments later-

Sasuke walked out of the bathroom. "See ya at breakfast" he mumbled. Sasuke grabbed his room key, and left for breakfast.

Sakura slipped of her t-shirt and pj bottoms, and exchanged them for her usual red dress thing (you know, like in the show. I don't really know how to describe it!). Sakura looked in the mirror and frowned.

I ALWAYS wear this... but not today.

Sakura wrestle her way out of the dress, and put on a pair of snug blue jeans, and a green baby tee.

Sakura smiled. That's better!

She grabbed her room key, and left to find Ino.

-knock knock-

"Ino-chan? It's me, Sakura! Do you wanna walk down to breakfast with me?".

The door flung open, to reveal Ino, dressed and ready to go. "Let's go!" Ino said happily.

"Do you think Tenten and Hinata would want to come?" Sakura asked, looking at Ino.

"Sure, let's go get them!" Ino said, smiling.

"He said WHAT?" Tenten said, choking on her bagel.

"He said that he loved me, and only me" Sakura repeated.

"Aww..." Ino and Tenten cood. Hinata just smiled.

"I told you he liked you, Saku!" Ino said, flashing one of her I-told-you-so smiles.

"Ino-chan!" Sakura whined.

"Come on, Sakura! Don't ignore it! If Neji ever said something like that to me, I'd... oh yeah, by the way, sorry about last night. Neji can be a nosy-ass sometimes" Tenten stated.

Ino, Sakura, and Hinata giggled. "Apology accepted" Sakura said, through a fit of giggles.

"Hey" said a lazy voice.

"Oh, hey Shika!" Ino said happily. "Sorry I didn't wait for you, the girls and I walked down together".

"I can see that" Shikamaru said lazily. "I'm gonna go get some bacon. You want anything?".

"No thanks, I've already eaten" Ino said gratefully.

"How troublesome" Shikamaru mumbled, walking off.

(Later that day)

"Ino, why are you dragging us to the mall? We can shop at home!" Tenten complained.

"Tenten, I've already told you 5 times, IT'S A SURPRISE!" Ino said impatiently.

"But Ino-chan, we're just curious" Hinata said shyly.

"Okay, Okay! I'll tell you!" Ino shreiked from the front seat of the car her and Shikamaru were sharing. "The truth is, we're going to buy dresses...for a dance...tommorow night" Ino said slowly, waiting for an explosion from the back seat.

"WHAT!" Tenten and Sakura shrieked. Hinata looked shocked.

"TOMMOROW? INO-PIG! WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL US BEFORE WE CAME ON THE TRIP?" Tenten shrieked.

"Because, I wanted it to be a surprise!" Ino said through gritted teeth. "But i guess this is the thank you I get..." Ino said, tears forming in her eyes.

"Ino-chan, we're sorry! We we're just a little overwhelmed!" Sakura said apologetically.

"Really? You're not mad at me?" Ino said, a small smile spreading across her face.

"Of course not, Ino-chan!" Hinata said.

"Aww, you guys!" Ino said happily.

"Ino, eyes on the road!" Tenten shrieked, while Ino nearly missed an oncoming car.

"Sorry!" Ino said.

"We actually made it in one piece!" Tenten said, smirking.

"Hey, shut it!" Ino said, laughing.

"Come on, lets go find the perfect dress!" Sakura said excitedly.

"Do the guys know?" Tenten asked.

"Shikamaru's gonna take them shopping!" Ino said happily.

"Uh-Oh..." Hinata said. Tenten and Sakura knew what she meant by that, and burst out laughing.

"Hey!" Ino said laughing.

"Shikamaru, where the hell are we going?" Neji asked impatiently. "And why did we have to take my car?".

"We have to go buy tuxes. Ino's order's. And Ino took our car, so we took yours" Shikamaru replied imaptiently, eyes glued to the road.

"Do Sakura, Tenten and Hinata know about this?" Sasuke asked, obviously annoyed.

"Yeah. Ino dragged them to the mall after breakfast" Shikamaru said.

"Hey, do you think we can stop for some ramen?" Naruto asked, hopefully.

"SHUT-UP!" Neji said, hitting Naruto across the head.

"Dobe..." Sasuke said, annoyed by the whole situation.

"OH-MY-GOSH, INO! IT'S PERFECT!" Sakura shrieked, dropping her newly purchased dress. Everyone but Ino had found a dress so far. But that was about to change.

"I'm getting it!" Ino said happily, running back to the dressing room.

Ino returned, paid for the dress, and the girls left the mall... satisfied.

And as for the guys...

Tbc...

Authors Note: Well, thanx everyone for reading! I'll try to update sooner this time, so you guys won't have to wait as long. Hehe...Another cliffy! Well, review please!

-MoGo