((Sakura: Ohayo everyone/ it seems the writer has finally decided to continue with this….pointless and embarrassing story --; she is currently mid awake so I've been forced to do this or I'll be paired up with Lee.;; -cough- I mean I'm HAPPY to do this for her! Gem does not own any of the Naruto characters and she apologizes for her lack of Naruto in this story and promises he'll come again in later chapters! TT Also she says she moved up the rating due to future chapters and rated for harsh language. No lemons enjoy!))

Chapter 3

Flashback:

Sakura was backed against the wall her jade eyes wide.

"Aw are you going to cry now, ugly?" one of the girls mocked.

"N-no, but even as she tried to stand up against them tears filled her eyes.

"Why won't you just leave me alone?"

She fell back painfully against the bricks with a whimper as the leader of the three girls shoved her with hate in her eyes.

"Don't play innocent Bitch! You walk around with that long perfect hair of yours thinking you're so sexy. The boys just think you're a slut."

The pink haired girl shivered in fear at the look in the girl's eyes and the harsh words sniffling; more tears flowing down her cheeks.

"N-no I never! Ah!"

The leader grabbed Sakura's hair, tangling her fingers into the soft pink strands twisting and pulling her nails scraping into Sakura's skin.

"What the hell is so 'special' about you?"

She whimpered again closing her eyes to try and escape.

"Hey Kin she's pretty scared I think we've done enough."

"I'll say when she's had enough!" Kin hissed glaring at the girl then back at Sakura.

"Damn it opens your eyes ugly!"

Sakura shook her head closing her eyes tighter.

"Fine then…"

Kin gave an evil smirk to the other two girls.

"Let's give the little 'beauty queen' here something to remember us by. Aiko take them out."

The girl who'd spoken up before looked to Kin in horror.

"Y-You're serious? We could get in so much trouble!"

"Aiko!"

Aiko ignored their companion and handed the pair of red scissors to Kin.

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Sakura's eyes flashed open instantly when she felt a fallen strand brush against her knuckles.

"Stop!" Sakura exclaimed horrified finally struggling under the taller girl's grip…she couldn't let them do this.

"Hold her you idiots or I'll do worse to you!"

The two other girls gulped at the threat and before Sakura knew it she was pinned, no longer able to thrash about.

Snip

It was pure torture.

Snip

Seconds passed, minutes, hours; days…she watched the last of her hope die as the locks carelessly feel into the dirt swayed by the wind. End flashback.

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"Hi-Hinata-chan…" Sakura whispered again staring at the girl covered in paint. "No, why did you?"

She slumped against Hinata's stool with wide eyes; her body shaking.

'No. No. NO…NO!'

Sakura bent over the table her breathing so heavy she didn't notice the soft caress of her bangs until a low voice murmured in her ear.

"Like a bunny." The male's tone filled with surprise and amusement.

"Huh?" Sakura mumbled still shivering as she tried to place the voice; her words sounding broken and unsure.

Arms wrapped around her possessively, Gaara nuzzling her neck.

"Your fear; it's so pure," he purred.

Wait it was that jerk Gaara? Hadn't he just threatened her with paint? Her shaking stopped immediately and she seemed to return to normal trying to pull his hands from her waist inwardly cursing at slipping like that.

"Let go of me I'm not afraid of you bastard!"

He pulled her back against him lowering his head to take in her scent of strawberry kiwi; sweet and sour.

"What are you doing? Get off!" Sakura thrashed again a slight red to her face as she tried to get away.

"No." Gaara growled taking hold of her hands to stop her struggles; his free hand stroking and petting her as his frown shifted into a pleased grin.

Sakura drew back as much as she could, shaking her head to stop the embarrassing affection, she wasn't a pet and ugh this…she wanted to talk to Hinata after freaking like that; even if the girl had probably left to wash the paint out. Just why were Tenten and Hinata so sweet to her?

"AH!" Sakura squeaked jumping a mile when she felt Gaara lick her neck.

He gave a low chuckle holding her tighter and grinning. It was amazing how just a few seconds ago she was shaking like a scared bunny then growling and fighting like a feisty cat.

"My little cherry…that was your name right?"

She glared at him as best she could; fists clenching in his tight grip as she spoke through gritted teeth.

"Sakura not Cherry and NOT yours."

"Interesting, very interesting," he snickered at the heated look on her face and lowered his mouth to her shoulder, his free hand tugging back the top of her school uniform an evil smirk forming as she darkened and struggled again with a hiss of 'hentai' and 'pervert!'

'Maybe she's not like the other girls,' his smirk twisted at the thought and he brushed his fingertips along her now exposed shoulder bringing his mouth down to give her something to remember him by.

The bell rang just in time to stop whatever Gaara was about to do, he froze at her shoulder a bit surprised and furious at being interrupted. Sakura used the moment to her advantage and broke free from his hold rushing to get away. Gaara growled snatching her arm before she could leave; a dark look in his jade orbs.

"Sabaku no Gaara, remember it because I will see you again usagi," with that said he dropped her arm and shoved past her into the hallway.

Sakura frowned after him rubbing her arm and mumbling.

"Stupid jerk," so that was the second of the coolest and cruelest in Konoha High…she couldn't wait to meet the others.

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Slipping her backpack on Sakura stepped into the hallway and right into Hinata.

Both fell back a few steps, Sakura rubbing her head in pain then smiling as she realized who she'd bumped into catching her in a tight hug.

"Hinata-chan!"

The poor shy girl was miffed as to why the pink haired girl was hugging her; awkwardly patting her back.

"S-Sakura-san what is it?" Hinata mumbled her face going red.

"Ah sorry…I just…oh I ran into you too, I'm really sorry! Thank you!" Sakura bowed her head as she let go of Hinata, her words coming out in mumbles.

Hinata stared at Sakura for a moment before a shy smile spread and she patted Sakura's arm more eased than before.

"Hai."

"Such a lovely scene really I hate to ruin such a beautiful moment."

Both girls turned to the intruder Sakura instantly glaring daggers as Hinata stiffened and started to shake twiddling her fingers.

"What are you doing her Neji- nee–san?" "What are you doing here bastard," both girls said at the same time giving a glance to each other after.

Neji chuckled a bit crossing his arms and grinning a little.

"Why Hinata-sama, Ms. Haruno I've merely come to offer my services to dear Sakura."

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"Gaara why the sour mood, yeah?"

"I'm not in a sour mood Deidara," Gaara grumbled sending a glare the blonde's way.

Deidara held up his hands with an innocent gesture grinning at his friend.

"Whoa, whoa un! Calm down…yeah."

Gaara gave him a flat look.

"Hey I know what'll cheer you up! The others have a treat for you, they've picked their latest victim, Deidara shook his head a bit; though if you'd rather just sit here…yeah"

Gaara gave Deidara a bored look, though slightly interested in their new prey; the poor girl must have really pissed off the others.

"Who is it?"

"Ah some new girl, don't know her name but she has pink hair, un"

Gaara's jade eyes widened for a moment then a cruel smirk started to form and he nodded to his partner.

"Well what are we waiting for? Let's go."

Grinning eagerly Deidara nodded and followed as Gaara got to his feet.

"Hai things should come together soon Gaara-kun, Neji is leading her straight into a trap."

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"Maybe I don't want your services Hyuuga-san," Sakura grumbled.

Hinata glanced between the two feeling incredibly uncomfortable.

"Ah I should go…bye," Hinata barely whispered stepping back from the staring contest between Sakura and Neji.

"You don't have much choice Haruno-chan." Neji mused completely ignoring his cousin as he stared back at Sakura.

Sakura was the first to break the contact turning quickly to Hinata.

"No Hinata-chan you don't have to leave." 'I really don't want to be alone with this jerk who knows what he'll try to pull.'

"Sorry S-Sakura-san I'll see you later!" Hinata rushed off not listening to her friend's pleas. 'Please be careful Sakura-chan.'

Sakura sighed in exasperation and walked away from Neji not wanting to be near him for another moment besides she DID have class.

"Hey!" Neji grabbed her book bag handle pulling her back to him. "Where do you think you're going girl?" he stated coldly gripping the handle tightly.

"Do you want my book bag or something? Let go" Sakura replied with a bored look.

'Damn smart aleck little…' He let go of her book bag and snatched her arm.

"You'd do well to cooperate unless you want to be kicked out again."

She froze instantly wincing at his grip on her arm anger bubbling within her. She was getting sick of running into jerks today. "That's none of your business!"

Neji stared at her with interest; he'd expected her to crumble and beg to stay but she'd yelled at him instead and denied anything. This wasn't part of the plan but the information was a nice backup.

"Did I go too far? I'm sorry I just don't like being disrespected when I'm the school's president."

Sakura looked up at him with a scoff her look unbelieving.

"YOU? And it just happens someone of higher power requested you to help me through the day?"

Well actually he's decided to put this useless position to good us and assign himself to her, but she didn't have to know that.

"Exactly, it's not my choice but I would like to go on with my life so if you don't mind…"

"Fine takes me to science and explains why I'm late." She smiled at him with a sweetness that didn't match her eyes.

Neji had to stop himself from snickering at her continued boldness as he snatched her arm once more; tugging her after him. Sakura sighed and gave in letting her be dragged along the hallways; all this verbal fighting was too exhausting.

Neji glanced over his shoulder at the cooperate girl; grinning inwardly at what was about to come. "Sleepy Sakura-chan? I could always carry you instead…"

Sakura blushed and glared up at the Hyuuga the renewed hatred in her eyes.

"Perverted bastard."

He glanced away smirking at her blush; his eyes on the door ahead a bit of light shimmering through. "Ah there it is."

"Great! Now you can let go of my arm and go on your merry way," she smiled at him sincerely.

"And miss introducing you to your fellow classmates? I couldn't miss the chance."

Sakura inwardly groaned and pulled back her hand from his grip giving him a stubborn look and walking ahead with a mumble. "I don't need to be introduced."

She reached forward and turned the handle hearing a soft click as the door started to open; something was wrong.

The small glimmer of light flickered out and she was shoved forward into darkness falling against the hard floor and hitting her head; her world going black.

--

Jade eyes snapped awake her breath in her throat; she felt very cold all over.

"Honey hurry or you'll be late for school!"

'School?'

Sakura shook her head in confusion; blinking down at her covers that tucked her in snug to her bed; she was back in her room.

"Was…was it all a dream?"

She shook her head again and started getting ready; her school uniform neat and folded on her chair.

"How weird…I feel like I'm forgetting something."

The confused girl ran a brush through her short locks staring into the mirror and expecting something horrible in her vision, but there was nothing. She blinked back at herself; wavy pink strands in tact, not a scratch or scar or mark on her body…still she had an incredible urge for a shower.

After her shower and some breakfast she arrived at the high school seeing nothing had changed than the day before. 'It wasn't a dream…maybe I finished classes then came home and feel asleep? My head kind of hurts.'

Sakura rubbed her poor scalp wondering at the slight ache as she walked toward the building.

"Haruno Sakura?"

She blinked glancing to the person who'd said her name; staring at a tall figure with long black hair who reminded her of someone; the stranger was very handsome. "Hai?"

Itachi gave a light smirk at the ditzy look in her eyes; holding out his hand in a gentle way.

"Come with me."

Sakura nodded absently taking his hand; he seemed nice enough and maybe walking around would give her a chance to gain back her memories.

'What could have happened yesterday?'

"By the way…who are you?"

Itachi blinked down at her a bit taken back with her innocence it was almost a shame.

"You may call me Itachi-sama," he murmured still walking as he glanced down at her.

"Itachi-sama?" Sakura said softly blinking at him as things started to come together. "Y-you're one of those bastards!"

Everything came back to her; Neji and Gaara, the paint, her two new friends, Neji leading her somewhere, falling.

"Let go of me! I'm not going anywhere you idiots are involved!" she snarled trying to yank her hand back.

Itachi's eyes narrowed dangerously as he covered her growls with his hand.

"You might want to rethink that Sakura or things could get pretty nasty here for you."

Sakura stopped her struggles shivering at the look in his crimson eyes; momentarily curious.

"I'll move my hand if you behave yourself."

Sakura frowned under the hand at being scolded like a child and nodded silently.

"Good now come on; you're already upsetting the other girls with your flirting."

Sakura's eyes widened as she glanced around to sure enough see glares her way; red rising to her face in a mix of anger and embarrassment. "Like I'd ever flirt with an asshole like you."

Itachi laughed softly and tugged her along.

"You've got quite some language for a young lady. Careful or someone will wash your mouth out with soap."

Sakura's blush lessened as she turned an angry glare ahead grudgingly pulled along after him. 'It's called survival'

"Are you offering? You'd get me sick from your touch; I'm surprised not to be infected as it is with your dirty grip."

Itachi shook his head lightly; amused by her gall to insult him like that when he was clearly a lot stronger than her.

"Chijin."

Sakura stiffened at the velvet tone in his voice heat rising to her face once more as she fought annoyance. "I'm not an idiot!"

Itachi just gazed ahead with an amusement in those dark red orbs; pulling her with him inside a large room; the door wide open to allow them in. Sakura sighed annoyed further at what was to come when her eyes caught on a large object in the middle of the room; jade meeting jade. The pink haired girl gasped taking a slight step back into Itachi's chest; not even noticing as she stared in confusion at the picture of her.

"So you do have something under that school uniform after all."

Sakura recognized the voice as Neji; boiling with more and more anger ever second; urged to tear the picture of her to shreds. A hand grabbed her arm and stopped her promised movement.

"There are smaller copies too usagi."

'Gaara.'

He dropped her arm as she fell to the floor; her knees buckling beneath; she lowered her head bangs covering her eyes.

"Hn. The omocha finally has her position right."

Sasuke gave a tiny smirk hands in his pockets.

"She looks like she's about to cry." Sasori muttered in disgust from his position at the far wall.

"Her own fault, un!" Deidara replied with a grin; he was always open for some fresh amusement.

"I-I…"

"She wants to say something, what is it little blossom?" Itachi murmured; staring down at the stilled girl.

Sakura lifted her head so she could get a good look at all of them; her face a dark red from pure anger, eyes like glass daggers as she clenched her fists against the tiles; furious.

"She. SHE. She is right here you assholes! So stop talking like I'm in damn third person! And you call me weak and idiotic? You're all lower than the swamp algae to touch a girl against her will. That's rape!"

She growled and snarled in ferocity old Sakura was gone and the new Sakura felt like tearing that picture then these jerks apart even if they did have the up on her. The guys eyed her with surprise once more; not many spoke that way to these five and made it very far.

Sasori now held an interest in the girl he'd thought of a whiner and fool; even if she did seem to be the latter.

"Maybe but you're not about to tell anyone are you? We know you don't want the school to gaze upon your slender naked body and that adorable little pouting expression." He purred gazing slowly up and down the very picture he spoke of.

Sakura's rough breathing lessened and the fiery red of anger melted from her face to be replaced with pink; her teeth gritting together as she glared at Sasori.

"What…do you want?"

A hand gently moved through her hair pulling her back against a familiar chest Itachi's velvety voice murmured once more.

"There isn't any want. You'll simply be our slave."

"W-what!" she felt her face go darker as the anger returned.

Itachi pushed her away into Gaara's grip.

"Are you deaf usagi? You don't have any choice and no not the slave you're thinking…" He grinned; pulling back her collar to nip at her neck making her squeak.

Sasuke pulled her arm tugging her from Gaara's grip kissing her hand with a cruel smile.

"You aren't good enough for that. Now your tasks will be more…"

She gulped at the look in his eyes; gasping as she was moved again and tossed against a firm form.

Sasori brought his hand around her shoulder placing his hand at her neck as he drew her close.

"Whenever we need you whether you're asleep or in class…whatever we need..."

He kissed her cheek and pushed her beside him to Deidara who took her the most gentle out of all of them.

"You'll do it…yeah"

Neji smirked taking her from Deidara and wrapping an arm around her the last of the group as he tilted up her chin so she'd look at him.

"Or else," and he stole her first kiss.

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