Sakura's P.O.V.
She looked at herself in the mirror. The pink haired girl applied makeup on her bruised cheek. Saki had one of her juicy cigarettes again and decided to flash out on her.
But of course this wasn't new to her.
She just dealt with it.
That's all she could do for now.
Sakura popped a Xanax Ino gave her. The pills calmed her down. They made her feel numb to the world. There was no pain.
Tonight she was doing private dances. The idea of being alone in a room with a stranger made her nervous, but she didn't know it was the thought of cameras being in the room or if it was the side effect of the pills that eased her mind.
Sakura made sure her makeup and her hair was straight before she left out of the dressing room. She wore a one shoulder cat suit. One leg was covered with the black latex while the other was bare. She wore matching gloves with it along with a pair of red bottom heels.
She then entered one of the rooms. Someone was already sitting in the guest's chair.
He was waiting for her.
The room was semi-dark. It glowed red and green lights. Sakura slowly walked over to the mini stage. She peeked at her costumer with the corner of her eye. He looked young but not too young. He had a stern look on his face.
She recognized that face.
He came here on her first day of work.
He was with a group of friends.
What was his name again?
Sasori?
As soon as Sakura stepped foot on the stage the music started to play.
I usually love sleeping alone
This time around bring your friend with you
But we ain't really going to sleep at all
You ain't gonna catch me with them sneak pictures
The longer she worked there the more experienced she became. Sakura tried to be as seductive as possible. The better her dancing was, the more money they threw at her.
She asked me if I do this every day, I say often
Asked how many times she rode the wave, not so often.
When the pink haired girl twisted around the pole, she peeked at the man.
He had the same stern look on his face. The entire time she danced.
The music faded. Sakura stopped dancing. It was quiet. Too quiet…
The man just stared at her. With the same damn look.
He was creeping Sakura out.
For real.
The man stood up from his chair. Without hesitation the red head walked over to her.
In a panic, Sakura stepped off the stage.
"I'm sorry but the dance is over with." Sakura started to walk off in a hurry but the man grabbed a hold of her arm. A shiver went down her spine.
His grasp wasn't tight at all. She could have broken free at any time.
"Please let me go."
The man let go of her arm. He dug into his pocket and pulled out a few bills. He slowly stuffed them in between her breast.
"That was for the dance." He said pulling out more money. "This is for something extra… if you're willing." He smirked.
'Willing?'
Sakura let two and two come together.
She knew what he wanted.
Sakura opened her mouth to decline but her voice refused to come out.
It was extra money.
But…
Was it really worth it?
All she could think off was running away with Riri. She deserved so much more.
She needed the money.
Badly.
Sakura took the money from his hand. She squeezed the bills tightly in her fist, facing the fact that she'll regret what she was doing later.
"Have a seat."
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"Sakura please stop working there." Hinata plead looking at her pink haired friend. It was lunch time but both teens were hiding in the bathroom. Sakura told Hinata what happened at work. The Hyuga was downright shocked at her. That was out of character for Sakura. Giving someone oral for money. That was just down right crazy.
"I need fast money Hinata."
"Work somewhere else then!" The sudden raise in her voice caught Sakura by surprise.
"I don't want to see you in anymore pain then what you are already in."
Tears weld up in her lilac eyes.
"Hinata…" Sakura wrapped her arms around her Hyuga friend and she did the same.
"I won't do it again." Sakura said fighting off her tears.
"Promise me."
"I promise." The pink haired girl said without hesitation.
"Aw. Look at the lesbian couple." Karin said interfering their moment.
Sakura and Hinata released one other and face the red head who was accompanied by her pink haired friend.
"Aren't they just cute Tayuya?" Karin sarcastically asked.
"Disgusting if you ask me." Tayuya snorted.
"What the hell is your problem?" Sakura demanded to know. It was pissing her off.
"Bitch my problem is YOU interfering in my relationship!" She yelled.
'Bitch?'
"Last time I checked Sasuke was done with your petty ass!" Sakura blurted.
"You fucking slut!" Tayuya ran up to Hinata and shoved her into the wall. The Hyuga slid down to the floor in pain.
Without thinking Sakura tackled Tayuya into the bathroom sink, hitting her head against the glass mirror, cracking it.
Tayuya grabbed Sakura by her pink locks and jabbed her in the jaw, making her fall back on to the floor.
She was a lot stronger than her.
"You don't know who you're fucking with pinky!"
"What the hell is going on here?!" A feminine voice called out.
"Shit! Karin run!" Tayuya yelled out.
Sakura sat up, seeing the two girls run away. Ignoring her pain, Sakura quickly turned to her Hyuga friend.
"Hinata are you ok?"
"Yes… I'm fine." The Hyuga said rubbing her head. She stood up, walked over to Sakura and helped her up.
Both girls looked at the mysterious stranger. She was average height. Her chocolate eyes matched her chocolate hair that was up in two Chinese buns. The girl took a few steps toward them then stopped.
"You guys ok?" She asked.
"Y-Yeah… We're fine." Hinata answered.
"Who are you?" Sakura questioned.
"The name's TenTen. And you?"
"Sakura."
"Hinata."
"I've seen you guys before but I don't think we have classes together."
"We can say the same." Hinata said.
"What the hell was that all about?" TenTen questioned.
"Stuck on dick if you ask me." Sakura blurted out.
Hinata shoved her arm hard.
"Ow!"
"Hey, if I were you I would keep my guard up." TenTen said.
"What do you mean?" Sakura asked.
"In case you haven't notice, Karin has been acting a little crazy since Sasuke broke up with her."
"So basically she's just taking her anger out on me because Sasuke talks to me?"
"Apparently." Hinata added.
"Just be on the lookout. Some people do the craziest things just to be with somebody.
"No kidding."
The bell rung. Lunch time was over with.
"That's my cue. I'll see you guys around." TenTen said heading out.
"Hey." Sakura called out.
"Yeah?"
"Thanks for today."
"Thank you." Hinata said bowing.
"No need. It was just a 'Right place, Right time' thing." And with that the brown haired girl walked off.
"We better head to class too Sakura." Hinata said combing her fingers through her hair.
"Right." The pink haired girl agreed.
Both girls walked to class ignoring the incident that just occurred.
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"When's the next time you go to work?" The Hyuga asked.
"Not until Monday." Sakura said sounding disappointed.
The school bell just rung for everyone to go home. Sakura and Hinata were by their lockers. Both took out their library books and swapped them.
"Why don't you come over today? Since you're off. You and Riri."
"Anything is better than Hell. Movie night?"
"Sure thing."
"It's been a while since we spent time together." Sakura said.
"Yes it has. I miss Riri." Hinata said.
"Oh sure. Only miss Riri." The pink haired girl rolled her eyes.
"I see you every day at school you jealous nut!"
Both girl burst into laughter.
"Sakura…" Hinata said in a worried voice.
"What's wrong?"
"You have a bruise right on your jaw line."
"I'm not shocked. That bitch can hit pretty hard." She said touching her jaw. She felt a slight sting from the bruised area.
Suddenly, Sakura heard a familiar voice not too far away from them.
Sasuke was down the hall talking to his blonde haired friend.
The pink haired girl grabbed the Hyuga by the wrist and stormed toward them.
"Sakura w-what-"
"Uchiha!" Sakura yelled. She stopped right in front of the two boys.
"Did you have to yell?" He spoke in a bland voice.
"That's not what you should be worried about. This is!" She said showing her bruised jaw.
"How the hell did that happen?!" Naruto yelled.
"Hmm… I don't know. Maybe you should ask your friend here!" Sakura said looking dead at the raven haired boy.
"What are you talking about?" He asked looking confused.
"Karin got her pink haired friend to do this. Not to mention she shoved Hinata into a wall."
Sasuke's eyes grew wide.
"Tayuya hurt you?!" Naruto grabbed Hinata by her wrist. "Are you ok? Are you hurt anywhere?"
"I-I'm fine… Just a little headache." The Hyuga's face was blood red.
"This happened today?" Sasuke asked.
"During lunch. I'm surprised she didn't brag about it to you."
Sasuke reached his hand over to touch Sakura's face but she pushed his hand away.
"I don't need you to touch it. Looking at it is enough."
"Stop being stubborn and let me see." Sasuke argued. He reached for her face again only this time Sakura didn't reject his touch. She didn't flinch nor back away.
"That's pretty ugly."
"I had worst."
"I meant your face."
Sakura slapped his hand away. "I swear you piss me off."
"You should smile more. No one wants to be with someone who looks depressed or angry all the time." Sasuke said.
"Oh so you've been watching me from afar?"
The raven haired boy stared at her.
"Oh so you were?" Sakura said smirking.
"In case you haven't notice you aren't an ugly girl."
"Oh now he compliments?" She mocked.
"I'm not joking. You're very beautiful." Sasuke said in a serious tone.
The pink haired girl blushed.
He couldn't be serious.
He was just messing with her.
Right?
Her chest felt tight.
What is this feeling?
"I uh… Hinata we—"Sakura turned around to signal Hinata for them to leave but was surprised at what she saw.
Hinata and Naruto.
They were laughing.
Together.
Both faces were red.
They seemed to be awkward with one another.
Especially Hinata.
Sakura knew that Hinata liked Naruto. She's been crushing on the blonde idiot for years. But was too shy to confess her feelings.
Sakura stopped with her thoughts. She felt something with weight wrap around her shoulders.
'Ohmygosh…'
Sasuke had put his arm around Sakura's shoulder. Like Sakura ok-ed it for him to do so.
"Stop touching me!" She yelled.
"Hey Naruto." He called out the blonde's name, practically ignoring the pink haired girl.
"What?" Naruto answered.
"I think we should double date."
"What?!" Sakura yelled.
Hinata's face grew redder.
"That's not a bad idea! What do you say Hinata?" Naruto asked. He blue eyes staring into her lilac ones.
"Sure! I-I mean… That's fine with me." The Hyuga answered smiling.
'HINATA NOOOOO!'
Sakura felt as if she was going to die at any given moment. She didn't want to go on a date; especially with him!
'Only for Hinata…'
"Wait… I'm sorry Naruto. We can't." Hinata said looking down.
"Huh? Why?" Naruto asked. Now looking depressed.
The Hyuga looked over at Sakura. "Sakura you have to pick up Riri from daycare."
"Right! Right!" Sakura said full of joy.
"Who's Riri?" The blonde asked.
"Riri is Sakura's dau—"
"Lightful baby sister!" Sakura said cutting Sakura off. She shot the Hyuga a nervous look. Hinata looked at her apologetically.
"You have a sister Sakura?!" Naruto asked.
"Y-Yeah! Three years old and as sweet as can be." Sakura laughed nervously.
"She looks exactly like her too." Sasuke added.
"Really? Cool!"
"Riri's daycare doesn't close until nine. I'll just call." Sakura said in a depressed voice. The pink haired girl really didn't want to go anywhere with Sasuke. He was a dick! But she really didn't want to spend her off day at Hell. Then she knew how Hinata felt about Naruto. This was a dream come true for her friend. She just had to suck it up.
"Good. We'll pick you two up around five." Sasuke said.
"HA! I like to see you try to pick up Sakura in your car!" Naruto laughed.
"Shut up dobe."
"What do you mean?" Sakura asked.
"This guy here is grounded from his car." Naruto mocked.
The raven haired boy knocked his blonde friend on the head.
"OW!"
"I'm leaving." Sasuke said walking off.
"Get back here!" Naruto said chasing after his friend.
Sakura turn toward Hinata. "You SO owe me for this." She said.
"Sorry not sorry." Hinata replied with a smile.
"SO EVIL!"
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It was a few minutes passed five. Sakura sat on the steps outside of her home. She wore a fitted long sleeved shirt with a pair of skinny jeans and high top converse. Saki was passed out drunk in the front room.
Sakura was glad.
No beatings today.
It was starting to get cold outside now. They were in the first of November. The weather felt as if it was at least in the low 60's. It didn't bother the pink haired girl. She remembered when Riri was still an infant, her mother kicked her out of the house the entire night. Then it was snowing.
It was terrible.
Sakura was pulled away from her thoughts when the sound of a motorcycle engine grew louder and louder down the street.
A vintage Triumph Chopper pulled up in her driveway.
'No way.'
The driver took off his helmet.
No one other than Sasuke Uchiha.
"OH HELL NO." Sakura said standing up. "I REFUSE to ride on a motorcycle."
"Chicken?" The raven haired boy said smirking.
"Oh whatever!"
"Then get on. We're already late." He tossed her a helmet.
Sakura smacked her lips. She put the helmet on her head and got on the motorcycle.
'God why?' She thought.
She has to hold on to him so she wouldn't fall off.
The pink haired girl hesitated. She wrapped her arms around his abdomen.
'Ohmygosh…' Sakura felt his six pack through his hoodie.
Her heart fluttered.
"Alright. Let's go." Sasuke said putting his helmet back on.
The drive was horrible.
It was NOTHING compared to driving in a car. It was too fast. Every time Sasuke turned it felt as if Sakura was going to fall off. What made it worst was that with every turn Sakura held Sasuke tighter.
It was so awkward.
Being so close to him.
It made her feel weird.
They entered Kyoto's parking lot. It was a popular sushi bar. As soon as Sasuke parked Sakura immediately hopped off.
'NEVER AGAIN IN MY LIFE!'
"First time riding one?" Sasuke asked taking off his helmet.
"And will be my last!" Sakura yelled tossing the helmet to him.
"You have to get home right?"
"I'll walk."
"No you aren't."
"Oh so caring." Sakura rolled her eyes.
"Hey you guys are late!" A loud voice yelled. It was Naruto. And Hinata stood right next to him. They were at the entrance waiting.
Both teens walked up to them.
"So you stole the motorcycle I see?" The blonde said grinning.
"Shut up dobe." He answered in a bland voice.
"Let's go inside guys. It's pretty cool out here." Hinata said crossing her arms.
All four of them entered the sushi bar. It was packed today.
Of course it would.
It was the weekend.
A waiter escorted the four to a booth.
Once they received their drinks, the teens scurried to the sushi bar. Sakura filled her bowl with her favorite dish: Miso Soup.
She went around the bar and filled her plate with her own variety: Kama, Fantasy Shrimp, Calamari and more. She had room for one more. She spotted it. A spicy tuna roll.
There was only one left.
Sakura grabbed the tongs and reached for it but someone else grabbed it. She looked at the person responsible.
Sasuke.
"I think you saw me reaching for that tuna roll."
"Did I?" He mocked.
'Dick.'
"Come on. Naruto and Hinata are waiting." He said placing his hand on her lower back. Sakura felt a tingly sensation in her entire body.
And for some odd reason… She didn't push him away.
The teens ate and had great conversations. They were having a great time.
Especially Sakura.
She can't remember the last time she had a good laugh.
After they ate the teens left and went to a nearby park.
An empty park had an odd atmosphere. There were no people. No children playing. No dogs playing fetch. All that great stuff.
The walk had come to a stop.
Sakura had to sit down on a nearby bench. She felt ill. Her chest was burning for some reason.
"Are you ok, Sakura?" Hinata asked with a worried expression.
"I'm fine! Just feel a little weird." She answered trying to smile.
Sasuke sat next to her on the bench. "I'll watch her. You guys go enjoy yourself."
'Ha! Hinata would never leave me alone feeling sick.'
"Ok! Take care of Sakura for me." The Hyuga said with a smile.
"CONTROL YOUR HORMONES WOMAN." Sakura yelled.
"We'll see you guys in a few!" Naruto said walking away with Hinata.
"Kill me now…" Sakura mumbled.
"From all that food you ate I'm not surprised that you're feeling sick." Sasuke said.
He scooted closer to her. Sakura scooted away. He scooted toward her again; and again, she scooted away.
"Stop moving." The raven haired boy said.
"Go away!" She yelled. She let out a cough. "Oh my chest…" She cried.
"Serves you right." Sasuke grabbed a hold of Sakura and pulled her close to him. His arm was wrapped around her waist. She blushed immediately.
She started to say something but she didn't. Her chest felt tight and her stomach fluttered.
What was this feeling?
"Your face is red." He said.
"T-That's because it's cold!"
"If you wore a jacket then you'll be warm." He took off his hoodie and placed it on her.
"Thanks…" She blushed even more. Sakura put her head down. She couldn't let him see her face. She was sure it was blood red.
His hoodie smelt so good. It was the sweet smell of spices. Was this his cologne?
It was silent.
His arm was still around her.
"That day…" He spoke.
"Huh?" Sakura looked at him.
"That day when Karin pushed you. I was trying to apologize."
Sakura was confused. "What do you mean?"
"A few weeks ago I broke up with Karin. It was nasty." He stated. He was looking forward. "She had gotten an abortion. I didn't even know she was pregnant."
Sakura's eyes grew wide. Why was he telling her this? Was this the reason why he said what he said before?
"Also I smacked you with the cafeteria door by accident that day."
"That was you?!" Sakura yelled. She was looking at his direction.
"I wanted to apologize."
"I thought Sasuke Uchiha doesn't apologize?" She sarcastically said.
"You should be grateful."
"If you're foreal look at me and say it." Sakura said.
The raven haired boy looked at her. His oxy eyes looking into her emerald ones.
"I'm sorry." He said in a serious tone. Sasuke placed his hands on her cheeks. They were lukewarm.
"Sasuke?"
"I like you." He confessed.
Sakura's eyes grew wide. She let out a small chuckle. "Ahaaha… Good one."
"I'm not joking. I'm serious." He said.
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'WHAT!?'
"I-I'm not sure where you're getting at."
Sasuke lowered his face to hers. His lips connected with hers. Her eyes grew wide.
When he pulled away Sakura had a shocked expression.
"Know where I'm getting at now?" His voice was low.
Sakura couldn't talk. She felt so weird right now.
He just kissed her.
Sasuke kissed her again. Only this time Sakura felt his tongue side in her mouth.
'Oh God.' Sakura thought. Her chest was flaming. Her stomach turned.
Oh no.
It came without warning.
Projectile.
Now she knew why she was feeling ill.
Acid reflux.
And the vomit went right in Sasuke's mouth.
Fucking sushi!
The raven haired boy immediately pulled away.
Sakura couldn't tell if he had threw up or if it was hers. Her eyes watered. Tears then fell.
She was highly embarrassed.
She stood up from the bench. "I'M SO SORRY!" Her voice cracked.
Sasuke was going to hate her now. He'll probably even hurt her. She felt so scared.
"Sakura…"
Oh no.
He walked up to her.
She was shaking.
His hand reached over to her.
The pink haired girl shut her eyes. This was it. He was going to hurt her.
Just like her mother.
His hand touched her face. He wiped the tears away on her face.
Sakura opened her eyes.
"If you didn't want to kiss me, you could have said so. Didn't have to puke in my mouth. "
"I'm sorry." She sniffled.
"I never thought a girl could be so gross."
"It was an accident!"
"Chill. I'm just picking." He said. He made a disgusted face. "Ick. That's just a terrible taste." He spat.
"Well of course. It's vomit." She said rubbing her eyes.
"Hn."
They spent the rest of their alone time in silence.
It was awkward.
For both of them.
All four of them ended up meeting up with each other.
It was time for each of them to part ways.
Sakura didn't want the night to end.
She didn't want to go home.
But also…
She didn't want to separate from him.
Sasuke.
'I like you.'
His words replayed in her head.
Did she like him too?
Song: Often by The Weeknd
Happy New Year's everyone! I hope everyone had a safe and fun holiday break! Lucky ya'll. I've been having sinus problems lately. DayQuil is my best friend. I'm hoping to get a laptop soon so maybe my updates will be quicker. I got me a job! YAAAAAAAAAAAY. And my son will be four months in a view days. ALSO, I'm going to college this month. Can't wait. Goodnight and I love you all. REVIEWWWWWWWWWW!