I woke up to the sound of birds chirping right outside my window. The sunlight creeped its way in through the shades, gently lighting my bedroom. I wrapped myself in my soft linen sheets and sighed, staring at the ceiling.
Thank goodness this is a three day weekend. I'll actually get to enjoy spending some time with my old friends.
I sat up in my bed and created a group text through my phone, adding my group of friends in the contact list. I sent a quick text letting them know I was coming and couldn't wait to catch up.
Sakura: hey everyone, it's Sakura. Can't wait to see you all tonight at Sasuke's! Looking forward to catching up :)
I smiled at my phone, and set it back on my nightstand. I flung the sheets off of me and slid off the bed, suddenly eager to get the day started. I walked over to my closet and rummaged through my clothes. I needed to find something to wear tonight, but I wasn't sure what I wanted.
Should I keep it causal? Jeans and a T-shirt, or a dress maybe? No, a dress is too fancy. Well a simple sundress might work. Ugh.
I took a step back and crossed my arms, thinking way too hard about what Icwas going to wear. My eyes kept falling on a red dress. It was a simple dress that came down mid thigh. The neckline made a shallow V shape that didn't reveal anything (especially with my size), along with spaghetti straps. It was one of my favorite dresses. It had no waistline and flowed beautifully.
I pulled the dress off the hanger and walked into the bathroom. I stood in front of the mirror and held the dress over my body. Surely, it'd still fit, right? I quickly took my pjs off and slipped the little dress on.
Oh yeah, it fits.
I walked back into my closet and paired the dress with some tan sandals. When I walked out, I could hear my phone buzzing several times. I walked to my nightstand and picked up my phone to see several text messages.
Naruto: Sakura! I didn't know you were coming! I'm so psyched!
Ino: Girl yes I'm so excited you're coming! Can't wait!
Hinata: It's been a long time! Looking forward to seeing everyone together again!
There were a few more texts between Hinata and Naruto and a few others. I had always figured that Naruto would ask Hinata out on a date, but he had yet to do so. The chemistry between the two was astounding, though. You'd think they were together if you didn't know them. Yet, neither one of them have taken the plunge to take it any further. Everyone knows they have the hots for each other. Maybe we could get a little something going for them tonight. Who knows?
I stepped back into the bathroom and ran some water to fill the tub. I slipped the dress off and placed it back on its hanger. I hung the dress on a towel hook near the tub. My hair was slightly tangled from my slumber, so I brushed it before throwing it up into a sleek top knot.
The water from the tub warmed the room up. I slowly stepped into it, the temperature of the water giving me goosebumps. I rested my hands on either side of the tub and lowered myself until my butt hit the bottom. My head rested against one end, and stretched my legs as far as the tub would let me. This is exactly what I needed.
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Shikamaru, Ino and I took a taxi to Sasuke's place. It took us 20 minutes to arrive. We stepped out onto the side walk and entered a fancy apartment building. The building stood high. It was sleek and modern, dark walls and ivory accents decorated the lobby. We spoke to a woman at the front desk who escorted us to a private elevator.
Sasuke would have his own elevator. I inwardly roles my eyes as we stepped in. I clutched my purse tighter, suddenly aware of how clammy my hands were. I watched as the numbers grew higher and higher as we rose to the top of the building. The cart came to a slow halt, and we patiently waited for the doors to open.
"Holy shit. This place is beautiful!" Ino exclaimed, gliding effortlessly into the large penthouse. My eyes grew wide at the sight of the place. Dark grey hardwood floors covered the entire space. A chandelier hung just above us as we all stepped out. Just to the left of us was a set of stairs that spiraled upward to the next floor. A two-story penthouse.
I took the time to wander about, taking in all the luxurious furniture and decor. Neutral colors flooded everywhere. The kitchen had marble counters and a matching waterfall island. The cabinets painted a light gray, and covered half of the kitchen walls. The entertainment space consisted of a large white sectional, with a loveseat to match. A TV was mounted on the wall above a fireplace.
I made my way to the dining room, walking around the elongated table to get a better glance at the view of New York. The floor to ceiling windows provided a beautiful skyline view of our beloved city. The sun sat behind two skyscrapers, blanketing the sky with its golden colors.
"Gorgeous, isn't it?" A male bellowed out. I whipped my head around, startled. There stood a tall male, whose hair mimicked the sun itself. A man I've known for years. A man I considered a part of my family.
"Geez, Naruto. You scared me!" I held my hand to me chest and gave a half-hearted laugh. He laughed and handed me a small glass, filled with some sort of alcohol.
"What's this?" I ask, taking the glass out of his grasp.
"Something to get you to ease up. You look tense." He said smoothly. I playfully pushed his shoulder. He knew me so well. Then again, I was never really good at hiding my emotions.
I sighed into the glass before taking a small sip. My face curled as the liquid hit the back of my throat. This stuff was strong.
"Whew, yeah, I never was a bourbon girl." I coughed out. Naruto bellowed our a deep laugh. He reached his arm out to give me a hug and we continued our small talk.
"I'm glad you came, Sakura. I know it can't be easy being in your ex-boyfriends home. But, at least you're surrounded by a bunch of old friends." He smiled a sheepish smile and downed some more of his own drink. My eyes smiled back at him, admiring the man before me. Naruto grew up to be a mature adult. Well, for the most part. He still had his times of immaturity, but he wouldn't be Naruto without that.
"Yes, I'm definitely a little nervous, but I can handle Sasuke. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to be with you all again!" We stared out the window for a few more minutes before heading to the living area. We made our way a couch, accompanied with Neji and Hinata. I gave them both a quick hug before sitting down.
"Sakura, you look beautiful! I love that dress on you." Hinata said. I thanked her kindly, and settled into my seat.
"Same goes to you, girl! That dress is killer." She blushed at my compliment. The dress she wore was a light gray, and it hugged her body just right. It came down mid-thigh, and was delicately covered in white flowers.
"Thank you, Sakura." She looked down at her hands, suddenly becoming very shy. I turned my attention to Neji.
"Neji, where's TenTen?" I asked.
"I think she went to the bathroom. She probably got lost, honestly. This place is huge." He said as he took a look around.
A few minutes went by and still no sign of Sasuke. Some host he was. I continued my conversation on the couch. By now, TenTen has returned from her bathroom adventure. The conversation grew deeper as we all spoke of old memories together. We reminisced about the good and bad of our friendships.
"Oh finally! Where have you been, Sasuke?" Naruto yelled, rising to his feet and walking towards his pale friend. Sasuke stepped out of the elevator carrying several boxes of pizza. Naruto stepped in and grabbed half of the boxes. They both sat them on the kitchen island, spreading them out across the marble top.
"Well, I was going to have dinner catered, but I wasn't sure what everyone liked, so I changed my mind and went out for pizza. Sorry I'm late, everyone." He walked to the kitchen and pulled out several types of alcohol. This get together was about to do a 180 real fast.
"Now that everyone's here, we can get this party started. Drinks and food are spread out in the kitchen. Feel free to eat all you want."
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It was now one in the morning and the party was starting to mellow out. Most of our friends had already gone home for the night. Hinata and Naruto were passed out on the sectional with a blanket thrown messily over the both of them. Ino was chowing down on one more slice of pepperoni pizza in the kitchen, trying very hard to focus on her phone. She was clearly very drunk.
My eyes continued to gaze around the place. Solo cups and napkins were scattered all over the floor. A couple of empty pizza boxes were thrown onto barstools. Empty beer bottles and wine glasses were found in every corner of the house.
Getting up from my chair in the kitchen, I started picking up some of the trash. I continued my way around the penthouse, picking up empty bottles and the last pieces of trash and placing them in the garbage bin.
I made my way over to Naruto and Hinata and carefully pried their drinks out of their hands. Naruto woke for a moment and smiled as he noticed Hinata was cuddled up against him. He played with her hair for a minute before drifting off to sleep again. A smile made its way to my lips as I studied them. The blanket that laid on them was close to falling on the floor. I grabbed it and gently placed it over both of them.
I made my way over to Ino who was now passed out in a chair in the dining room. I nudged her it wake up.
"Ino, why didn't you go home with Shikamaru?" I whispered. She mumbled something under her breath that I couldn't quite understand.
"What did you say? Do you need me to take you home?" I asked.
"Mmmm, no. Shika got sick. Sasuke said I could spend the night here." She placed her head back on to the dining room table. I chuckled at the sight of her. I nudged her again and attempted to help her up.
"Come on, Ino, lets at least find you a bed." I walked her down a long hallway and hesitantly opened a door. I peered in and saw a small bedroom decorated slightly. I pulled her into the room and she plopped onto the bed. I did my best to tuck her in and said good night to her. I quietly made my way out and silently shut the door.
Well I guess it's time I head home.
I searched the area for my purse, finally finding it underneath the loveseat. I rummaged through my purse to find my phone, dialing numbers to call a cab.
The hallway bathroom door opened and I could see a dark figure coming back into the living room. It was Sasuke. He stumbled into the light and looked right at me, barely able to keep his eyes open.
"Are you l-leaving, S-Sakura?" He asked as he made his way toward me.
"Well, yeah. It's a little after one, and I'm pretty tired. Ino is asleep in one of your bedrooms, by the way." I replied, brushing my hair behind me.
"You should stay h-here tonight, too." He was standing In front of me now, trying his best to keep his balance while looking at me.
"No, Sasuke. I already called a cab. I'm definitely not going to stay here. You should go to bed, you're drunk." I laughed a little at my last comment. It's been a long time since I'd ever seen Sasuke as drunk as this.
My phone buzzed, my cab was waiting for me. I waved at Sasuke and said goodbye. I walked to the elevator and pressed the button to take me down. As I waited for the elevator to open, I felt a presence right behind me. My head turned slightly, and Sasuke was standing right behind me. I quickly whipped around and backed up.
"What are you doing? Go to bed." I demanded, crossing my arms.
"No, I want you to stay." He stumbled forward once more and tripped over his own feet. My instincts took over and my arms stretched out to catch him. Well, attempted to catch him. His weight pushed me backwards against the elevator door.
"Ack, Sasuke, you idiot! Get off of me!" I tried pushing him to the side but it was too late. The elevator doors opened and we fell into it. I landed on my back in the elevator, with a wasted Sasuke on top of me.
Sasuke pushed himself up and rested on his elbows, still hovering over me. I looked up at him and in an instant, his lips were on mine. My eyes widened, and I pushed him off with as much force as I could. He rolled off of me and slowly stood up. At this point, I was fuming. I quickly got back on my feet and gathered my purse.
"S-Sakura I-" he started.
*SLAP*
My hand stung but I didn't care. I got in his face and started yelling at him.
"How dare you! You're such a piece of shit, Sasuke! I told you there was nothing between us! You JUST broke up with your fiancé and you're trying to rebound, you ass!" I spat out words with no regret. I knew he'd never change. Any ounce of hope that he'd change one day was gone. He was still the same asshole he was five years ago. Not a care in the world for anyone else but himself.
I pushed him out of the elevator and pressed the button to take me to the lobby. The doors shut after what felt like forever, and I leaned against the railing. My hands went up to my face, and my eyes started to sting. I started to cry.
Why the fuck am I crying?
The elevator came to a halt and I stepped out into the lobby and headed towards th exit.
I hopped into my cab and looked back at the building.
I knew it was a mistake coming here tonight. I just knew it.
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Hey guys! Sorry it's been a while since I've updated! I've had A LOT of stuff going on at home. Hoping to have more chapters coming to you real soon!
Hope you enjoyed this chapter!