Well I got more reviews than I thought I would've for that short thing as a first chapter lol I'm now in college and its okay, but really pressurising at the same time. So I need to be careful how long I spend on what, if I don't keep up with the work they'll kick me off the course. So If I don't update for a long period of time you'll know why hehe
Chapter 2:My Misfortune
"Sakuraaaaaaaaaaaaa! Are you coming out today?"
Sakura held the phone at arm's length away from her ear, damn enhanced hearing and the screeching blonde.
"I don't know Ino-"
"C'mon Sakura, you've been cooped up in that flat of yours for two weeks now"
Sakura scoffed.
"I don't care what you say or if I have to come and drag your butt out of there myself, We. Are. Going. Shopping. TODAY!"
There was a long silent pause on Sakura's end.
"...Okay Ino"
"YAY!"
Again, what was with the screeching?
"Okay I'll meet you at the bottom of your flat in an hour, bye!"
"Bye"
Then the line went dead.
Sakura placed the phone back on the holder and her hand dropped to her side.
She grinned "Silly Ino-pig"
Sakura loved the fact she could still call Ino by her nickname, whereas her 'forehead' insult had gone down the drain since Sakura "Changed" and she had appeared to have grown into her body.
Her hair had about 3 different shades of pink in it now, which blended together perfectly and reached just below her shoulder blades. Her eyes, more alert and now a sharp green; with full lips that were just as irresistible looking.
If you looked closely, you could see the faint scar of two symmetrical dots on her neck, just below her ear. She may be able to maintain a normal temperature, but the scar was ice cold. The Bite.
Travelling lower, her round breasts were bound in a lacy crimson bra. She always wondered why she bought lingerie when she never had someone to wear it for. Maybe that tiny bit of her humanity of wanting to feel loved still remained in her somewhere.
Her muscled, but slim stomach left the eyes to wonder as her hips dipped down into her matching crimson lace panties; which revealed her long, creamy white legs.
Sakura Haruno was one to be desired. And she knew it, but she never took advantage of it. Unless she was really bored, but even then she would only tease.
Looking over herself in the mirror, she sighed as she ran her hands down her body.
"I wish I had someone to appreciate this..."
Staring at her own eyes, she noticed them darken slightly as her words.
"I can never let anyone else in, it would be too dangerous"
It was true. The only ones who knew what happened to her were herself, Ino-pig, the one who turned her; and the other vampires could probably sense her too.
It was a bother really, having the others being able to sense where you are. Obviously the un-dead had no sense of privacy, especially when you were trying to hide. Where was the fairness in that?
But so far, Sakura had remained invisible to the un-dead eye, or at least she hoped she had.
True she never went anywhere where she could put someone at a huge risk, but that didn't mean she wasn't a danger to herself.
Besides a great body, she had acquired other... attributes from her transformation. Like let's say, brute strength was a main one. At first, everything the petite pink haired vampire touched would break beneath her fingertips. And her frustration began to grow as she couldn't control her strength, which only made her touch all that more powerful.
But that was a long time ago now. Sakura Haruno had everything about herself under her control now.
Or so she though...
--Downstairs--
"Sakura Haruno if you're not down here in 5 seconds I'll-"
"You'll what?" came a musical voice that startled Ino from the intercom
Looking up, Ino smiled and shook her head.
"Have to be difficult don't you?"
Atop the building, standing on the edge was the pinkette. She breathed deeply before falling forwards. Everything was slow motion for Sakura, everything she passed she saw in great detail even though she was falling at a fast pace.
Eventually, what seemed like minutes to Sakura, but was actually a few seconds, she landed on the ground next to Ino with a soft 'clunk'.
The noise drew Ino's attention to Sakura's feet.
"Did you buy new shoes and not tell me?"
Sakura shrugged as she tapped the heel of her stilettos on the concrete.
"How did you not break them?"
"I've told you before. When I fall or jump or even fight, everything happens in slow motion, it's like I float towards the ground"
"I will never understand that concept" Ino laughed and Sakura smirked as they began walking
"So, trying to fit in today?" asked Ino raising an eyebrow
Sakura stopped outside a shop window and looked over herself.
Her hair was down and straight. A thread wrapped around her neck a few times with a silver cross dangling from it. She wore a white blouse which stopped at her elbows, and the buttons were undone to just above her breasts; showing a tiny amount of the crimson lace bra. She also had on a black plaited skirt, which rested on her hips and stopped mid thigh. Then, there were the shoes.
"No, not really" she finally answered
"Figures"
"Ha.Ha"
"Oh c'mon, lighten up will you?"
Sakura raised an eyebrow.
"Look I know you've been through a lot, and I'll never be able to understand it properly, but you're my friend and I don't like to see you so worried. So enjoy yourself today, please?"
Blue met green, one lively and swimming with life, the other dead and dark.
Sakura sighed, running a hand through her hair "Fine"
"Yay! Now, to the mall!"
Sakura choked as Ino pulled her forwards at such a speed; she thought she had left her clothes back there. But she hadn't thank god; she didn't want smelly, old tramps coming onto her. She gagged at the thought ad Ino just laughed at the face she pulled.
"So, anything interesting going on in your butt kicking life since I last saw you?" asked Ino sipping her smoothie
Sakura shook her head solemnly "Just keeping my distance really"
"But I thought you were in control now?"
"I am, but..."
"But?" urged Ino
"Recently, I've been having these dreams about this guy-"
"Was he cute?"
"Ino!" groaned Sakura looking at the blonde's grinning face
"Okay, okay. Continue"
"I don't know who he is, but he knows my name and... he's coming for me"
"Is it really safe for you to be out here in the open right now then?"
"They're just dreams Ino. Besides, if they are real, I figured I'm safe as long as its daylight and I'm around people"
"How so?"
"If he is real and like me then he won't try anything in broad daylight because the risk of us being unveiled to the world, we prefer our real identities to remain hidden. That's why I had to move half way across the world just to escape everything"
"So you've told me"
"Attention to one brings attention to all"
"What's that?"
"I dunno, I heard in somewhere but I can't remember where"
"Hmm, odd"
Ino sipped her drink again "So why exactly did you leave Alberta? You never did go into detail with me"
"Now's not really a great time for story telling"
"Aww, why not?"
Sakura sighed "Come over tonight about 9pm, we'll have a movie night thing, I'll explain everything then"
"Deal"
"Anything else you want to buy?"
"Nah I'm cool, I think I'll go and get ready"
"This early?"
"Sakura, its 5:30pm"
"Really?"
Ino nodded
"Wow, Tempus Fugit"
"What does that mean?"
"It's Latin for Time Flies"
"Ah, so will you be home or shall I just let myself in?"
"Let yourself in, I might be a bit late"
"Gotcha. See you soon"
Sakura waved to her friend before rubbing her temples.
"Long day huh?"
She jerked up at the voice to gaze right into deep black orbs. Leaning back a bit she hisses.
"What do you want?"
"Calm down, I only asked if you had had a long day"
"And what does it matter to you?"
"You looked very tired; I was wondering if I could buy you a drink?"
"No"
"C'mon, a coffee? Who knows, you may like it" he winked at her
"What's your name first?"
"Uchiha, let's leave it at that for now"
Sakura raised an eyebrow suspiciously at him.
"Okay, then you can call me Haruno"
"Very well, Haruno, how do you like your coffee?"
Sakura walked up beside him, bags in one hand.
"Latte please"
The man nodded, then eyes her bags.
"So, those for dressing up or do you have a boyfriend?"
"No boyfriend for me"
Uchiha ordered their drinks then turned back to look at her.
"What? Someone like you single? I don't believe it"
"Well it's true"
She took her seat as he held it out for her, and then sat down himself.
"Or aren't you interested in men at all?"
Sakura leant in close to him.
"Yes I'm actually a hardcore, S&M addicted lesbian"
Uchiha grinned "I knew it"
Sakura couldn't restrain the small giggle that left her mouth, which made the man smile too.
"So don't you have a girlfriend? Or are you just gay as well?" smirked Sakura
"You catch on quick"
The waiter then appeared with their drinks, and then disappeared.
"But no, I am straight and I presume you are too?"
"Yeah"
A few minutes of silence passed and Sakura decided to study this man carefully. His hair was as black as his eyes, but they seemed more intense in some way. His hair tied up in a small ponytail at the nape of his neck. She had to admit, he had a beautiful face, and the dark dents either side of his nose only seemed to add to his beauty.
It was when she looked back at his eyes; she noticed that he too was studying her.
"What?" she asked trying to not sound rude
"Is your hair natural?"
"Yup"
"How unique, you must stand out quite a bit"
"I try not to"
Another few minutes of silence.
"How's your latte?"
"Perfect, thanks"
Uchiha nodded.
"Yours?"
"Nice"
She finished the rest of her cup then stood up.
"Thank you for the coffee, but I should really be going now"
She reached down to grab her bags, but Uchiha stopped her.
"What?"
"Nuh uh. You owe me"
Sakura felt her jaw drop "but you offered"
"I don't want you to pay me back; something else would be nice though"
"No I am not going to sleep with you!"
"Not that either"
"Then what?" she demanded
"Your name"
Sakura's struggling ceased as she simply stared at him.
"What?"
"I only want to know your name... And perhaps a second coffee date"
She thought carefully before answering.
"Will you tell me your name?"
He nodded
"...Sakura"
"Itachi" he said and smiled "Now about that coffee date?"
Sakura scoffed "Slow down there Romeo, this wasn't exactly a date"
"Would you prefer a restaurant?"
"No, no!" she hurried, then sighed "Coffee's fine"
"Great, same time here tomorrow?"
"Tomorrow?"
"What can I say? You're too beautiful in my eyes to let anyone else have you"
"So I'm yours now am I?"
"How many other guys have you had coffee with?"
Sakura remained silent.
Itachi smirked at her "Till tomorrow then"
He placed a quick kiss on her hand and walked away, but not before saying
"Crimson really is your colour"
Is she could blush, Sakura was sure she would've been as red as a tomato as she watched the retreating back of Uchiha Itachi.
Placing a hand over her dead heart she sighed deeply.
"Why do I feel so flustered around him?"
'Because you liiiiike him' teased a voice from somewhere inside her head
"Whatever"
Picking up her bags again, Sakura turned to the exit of the mall, ready to make her way home.
--
Shaking her head thoroughly, Sakura drew in a deep breath as she looked around before placing her heeled foot on the wall.
"What're you doing?"
Sakura jerked her head towards the voice in a questionable manner.
"Tying my shoe"
She presumed they had been talking about her foot on the wall and they way she was leaning towards it.
"With one hand?"
"It's a buckle" she stated
"I see..."
"Why don't you come out of the shadow so I can see who I'm talking to?"
Taking a step away from the wall, she placed a hand on her hip as she waited, bags in the other hand.
"Very well"
As he emerged, her breath caught in her throat.
"You..."
Standing a few feet away from her was her handsome coffee date.
"Itachi"
"Sakura" he nodded
"Are you following me?" she raised an eyebrow
"No"
"Then what're you doing here?"
He pointed to the top of the building next to hers.
"I live there"
Sakura made an 'orly?' face at him.
"So do you live here?"
She nodded and pointed upwards "Top too"
"Strange, you'd think I would've seen you before"
"I tend to not go out much"
"That may be, but surely with that hair colour, you'd stand out at least a little bit"
Sakura sighed; she loathed it when people pointed that out.
"It seems silly to stay out here talking, would you like that coffee now at my place?"
"Sorry, I've got a guest"
"The blonde you were with before?"
Sakura nodded.
"Is she there all night?"
"If I don't kick her out before hand"
Itachi chuckled "Shall we say 1am then?"
"Sure" she smiled without hesitation then scolded herself for being so easy
"Where?"
"Your roof"
"How will you get up?"
"I'll use the fire escape ladder"
She saw him look at her shoes.
"In different shoes"
He smiled again "Till 1am then"
"Yes indeed"
Sakura waved him away and turned to the door of her flat, which she pulled.
'Fuck...'
It didn't budge.
"Trouble?"
'What is he still doing here? It's bad enough that I have to use the stairs already, I can't exactly run up the wall while he's right there...'
"No it's okay, I just forgot my keys"
"Can you get in?"
Sakura nodded, and then pressed her flat number on the intercom. There was a few seconds of buzzing until a voice interrupted.
"Hello?"
"Hey Ino"
"Sakura?"
"Yeah, um could you let me in? I forgot my keys"
"What? But you never have your key-"
"Because you're always here anyways" she quickly said hoping Ino would catch the hidden meaning
She could feel Itachi's eyes on her back, almost as if he was waiting for her to slip up or something.
"Oh right, hehe. Well take them next time, I might not be here if you forget the again"
"Yeah, cause that'll ever happen" muttered Sakura
"What was that?"
"Nothing" she replied sweetly
Ino must've heard Itachi chuckle because the next thing she said was:
"Is there a guy down there with you?"
"Ino-"
"OMG he's so hot!!"
"INO!!" rushed Sakura, and then thought "You can see us?"
"Look up" she giggled
Both Sakura and Itachi looked up to see the grinning blonde waving at them from Sakura's roof balcony.
"You better not drop my phone" warned Sakura
"I won't"
"Will you let me in now please?"
"Oh yeah, sorry about that"
Ino then disappeared from view and seconds later the door buzzed, indicating it was open.
Sakura pulled it with her free hand and stood in the door frame.
"So, till later still?"
Itachi nodded
"Please tell me the hotties' coming up!?"
"Bye Ino"
Sakura then ended the call on the door panel. She could see Itachi's amused face and lowered her head.
"Bye then"
"Bye"
Itachi watched as Sakura shut the door and began ascending the large amounts of stairs.
Grinning, he walked over to his building, casting a look up at Sakura's flat, he chuckled.
"You're no newborn that's for sure. Tonight will be... interesting"
He then crouched slightly before springing up and landing gracefully on the roof of his flat.
"Interesting indeed"
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Wow that was certainly longer than the first chapter aye? Lol. Well I hope you liked it, and you know you just wanna hit that button in the bottom right that says review hehe till the next chapter then x.x.x