Cherished chapter 8.
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Sakura's jade eyes fluttered open. The sunlight that streamed through the window hit her face and she tried to block it away. She flopped back down, noticing that she once again was in Sasuke's room. Her clothes have been changed into a large black tshirt that covered her knees and a pair of cotton pants. Her funeral clothes lay at the end of king sized mattress, dry and clean. Last nights events came flooding to her.
"Tsuki… she said… in the letter… that she… she... SHE WAS MY SISTER!"
"No n-no!" NOTHING'S ALRIGHT!"
"Tenten.. Ino… Hinata.. Thank you…"
"I'm moving to a new town…"
'Wait a second that last line wasn't there!' Sakura thought, with a confused look plastered on her toned face. She stood up and went to the mirror, staring at her hair. Shocked at the image that appeared on the reversing glass, she tried to pat it down. Sakura changed into her clothes and went down the stairs quietly. She could hear Itachi's snore from down the hallway and the soft panting of someone's on the couch. She peeked into the living room to see a midnight haired male, sleeping peacefully. He was sprawled in an awkward position. Sakura stifled a giggle and headed towards the kitchen. She scribbled a messy note and left it on the humming fridge. As she went to leave the Uchiha mansion, she silently moved to Sasuke and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek before she left.
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Ino tossed on her bed. It was a Sunday morning, nothing interesting to do. What she wondered about, was the strange dream she had before…
Ino strolled through the field full of sunflowers.
"Shika!" Ino cried, running towards the pineapple hair do that was buried in the meadow.
"Ino!" Shikamaru came, with his arms spread open, embracing her as soon as she hit his chest.
'Ok, that was a bizarre hallucination…' She thought as she stood up and went to change her clothes.
Hello Ino-pig.
Wah! Who are you!
I am your friend! Do not worry…
Yeah sure, you're my friend, you didn't even answer my question!
Fine. I'm Inner Ino.
What the hell is that?
Duh! Inner you! And I know you like Shika! Meow!
Like Shikamaru! Quit dreaming! I don't like Shika! I mean Shikamaru!
Yes yes yes. We ALL believe you. –cough bull cough-
Oh shut up. Go back inside INNER INO!
No, YOU go back!
Go back where?
…-fill in gap- Inner Ino has left the conversation
Fine, MAKE ME A LONER!
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Hinata stared out the window. She didn't count how many times she has been doing that the whole week.
'I only like Naruto-kun because he's like Sawatura-kun… Do I?' She asked herself. There was no reply back. She sighed and cross her indigo room to get her phone. She text messaged Sakura, Ino and Tenten to head towards the coffee shop on the Main Road in the city.
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"Well, how are you Sakura?" Tenten asked as she sipped her Affogato (Espresso with ice cream…mmm). Sakura nodded quickly, accidentally knocking over the sugar jar.
"Woops! I'm so sorry!" Sakura apologized over and over again to the waiter they had. He sweatdropped and so did Tenten and Ino. Hinata just giggled. They moved to another bench, closer to the window where cars and taxis passed by with a WHIZ.
"So, how was staying at Sasuke's house eh? Nudge nudge!" Ino teased, raising her eyebrows as Sakura blushed.
"Oh be quiet. You know we still have the war!" Sakura retorted.
"Oh yeah. As a matter of fact, it'll be ending soon!" Tenten raised her mug and gulped down the rest. It was the 23rd of February, meaning the tormenting will end in five days.
"Yep! Well…" Ino gave Sakura an evil look which Sakura replied with a confused one. "Have you fallen in love with him yet?" Sakura spat out her Vienna latte across the coffee shop window. Everyone in the shop silenced. Someone coughed and tumbleweed passed away. The hustle started again. Jin, their waiter had a vein sticking out of his forehead as he approached the girl's table with fury. He pulled out his cloth and started cleaning the window muttering words under his breath.
"Sorry about that, we'll pay you extra," Tenten said expertly while Sakura sat there with a dark cloud over her head. Ino laughed sheepishly, sweatdropping and Hinata continued to drink down her mocha.
"No, Ino. I HAVE NOT FALLEN IN LOVE WITH UCHIHA SASUKE!" Sakura screamed at her blonde haired friend.
"Ok, enough about that topic. Do you think I like Naruto-kun?" Hinata finally asked. That question shrouded her mind all day. The other three looked at her with surprise.
"You're asking us if you like Naruto? I thought you already liked him," Tenten replied, playing with the sugar sticks.
"…" Hinata resumed in finishing up her mocha. Her mind was set now. She now, completely, likes Sawatura's twin brother, Naruto.
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'Great, more of Gai-sensei…' Tenten thought as she changed into her P.E uniform.
1 day to go…
It was Thursday, period 1 and 2. P.E, teacher – Might Gai.
Sakura stood beside her struggled in tying her hair. Her mind was filled with the soon-ending war between her and Sasuke. AND, tomorrow was the prom day. Kakashi just told them today, which caused panic between the girls and humour for the boys.
"Oh yeah. Tomorrow will be the prom. Formal wear, partners needed," Kakashi said, lifting his head from the contents of his perverted book during homeroom.
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN TOMORROW?" Ino screamed. She was already in the state of ripping her hair out.
"Tomorrow, miss Yamanaka. AND you'll need a partner. I suggest mister Nara here would make a good match." Kakashi said, winking with his only visible eye. Ino snorted and sat back down again. At the end of homeroom, she did end up asking Shikamaru and of course, what a gentleman he became…
"OK! EVERYONE IS HERE!" Gai roared over the volume of the class. "BUT WAIT, WHERE IS THE YOUTHFUL LEE!" Gai cried, looking around for his most favoured student.
"He's sick!" Someone cried out from the mass of people.
"NOOOOOO! BUT HOWEVER, THE SHOW MUST GO ON!" Gai clutched his head frantically.
"Today, we will learn about martial arts! Who here has learnt some?" Few people in the group raised their hand, including our four wonderful characters.
"VERY WELL! YOU CAN SHOW THE CLASS YOUR WONDERFUL YOUTHFUL SKILLS! SASUKE AND SAKURA, YOU TWO CAN GO FIRST!" Gai sensei cried. Fan girls swooned at the sight of Sasuke smirking while fan boys drooled at the look of Sakura in P.E uniform. She showed them the finger whereas Sasuke smirked.
The two stepped onto the mat which was already laid in the gym hall.
"If I win, I get to give you a kiss," Sasuke whispered in her ear. She shivered at the sound of his velvety voice leaking itself into her mind. She just grinned.
"Hn. Like as though you can. If I win, I get the victory, for the war." She answered back.
'You've already won Sakura, from the very beginning…' Sasuke thought calmly, getting into position. Sakura followed, going into a different one.
"Ready, steady, GO!" Someone shouted from the stands. Both of them charged, aiming for the gut. Sakura dodged gracefully while Sasuke, well, he wasn't that lucky. He strove to roundhouse kick her but she managed to jump using his shoulders as a lift. He watched her soar with poise as she landed behind him. She attempted to hit his back but he disappeared. She looked around to see him hold her wrist and flip her over. She tried to stop her rear from hitting the ground but failed. Her whole body came crashed down to the foam mat. Sakura could hear girls cheering in the background.
But before her pride came plunging to the ground, an arm looped itself around her waist. Sasuke came face to face with her, his dark eyes gazing into hers. Slowly, he neared until his lips claimed her. It was seconds until he let go once again.
"Look's like I've won this battle, Sakura-chan," he murmured into her ear. He lifted her up and set her feet back to the ground. He left without a word to the gym changing rooms. When he left, Sakura lifted a hand up to her lips, still feeling those lips that tasted vaguely similar.
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Lunchtime detention – 1pm with Kakashi sensei.
"Hey Sasuke, I heard you played Romeo today," Kakashi said, sitting on the teacher's desk with his orange book in hand. All that was in detention was Sasuke, Sakura, Neji and Tenten. Sasuke chuckled at his teacher's remark.
"Tch. Kakashi-sensei, acting ain't what I do," he said, flicking the ball of paper into the air and catching it again.
"Well, you four finished your work. Guess you guys can clean the floor," Kakashi said, spotting the floor littered with junk and even a dead frog. Sakura eyed the frog carefully before setting off into the other direction. Tenten and Neji sat close to each other, picking out tiny bits of fluff that was covering the floor. Kakashi suddenly had an idea, -lightbulb appears on his head-.
'Match makin' time…' He thought evilly.
"Oi! Tenten! Turn around!" Kakashi called. Neji was right behind her and opened his mouth to say that he was cleaning the back. But Tenten turned around swiftly and accidentally got her lips caught with Neji's. Both of them widened their eyes with shock but stayed calm. Gradually, they both began to enjoy the taste of each other and began making out. Sasuke and Sakura stared at their best friends in disbelief and disgust. They turned away, unintentionally kissing too. More panic as Kakashi kicked Sasuke to push the raven haired boy on top of the emerald eyed girl. Sasuke and Sakura broke apart, ashamed that they kissed twice in one day, three for Sakura. They glared menacingly at their giggling sensei. They approached him with raised fists.
FIVE MINUTES LATER…
"I think we handled that pretty well," Sakura said, locking the door. They left their poor sensei with the two tongue battling teens. Sasuke grinned at her, walking down the deserted hallway. It was still lunchtime, but both of them were bored and didn't feel like going out, especially not with Neji and Tenten beside them.
"Hey Sakura," Sasuke called. She was walking a couple of metres ahead of him and she turned to his call.
"Yes?" She asked, her head tilting to one side.
"You going to the prom with anyone?" He asked, copying her movements.
"Hmmm… Nope!" She answered, knowing his question from the look on his face.
"You wanna go with me?" Sasuke asked casually, shoving his clenched hands into his pockets. Sakura smiled warmly at him.
"Sure!" Before both of them could say another thing, the bell rang for period 5 and 6. They smiled at each other before heading towards their own lockers.
TIME; 1.40PM
WAR ENDING IN; 21 HOURS AND 0 MINUTES.
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Tenten peeked her head out of the detention room. Sasuke and Sakura magically disappeared while she and Neji were… uhh… yeah. While they rolled on the floor on top of each other, Neji had asked her to the prom. Of course her answer was yes. She looked up to see Sasuke and Sakura gone whereas Kakashi was staring at them with wide eyes. She looked back at him menacingly and advanced to him.
They both left Kakashi in the room, asleep like a baby on the floor with bruises and stars circling his head.
"Tenten, what do you have now?" asked Neji as they walked through the silent corridor. 5 and 6th period had started and everyone was in their classrooms.
"English. You have History don't you?" Tenten answered. Neji nodded and headed towards his locker's direction. She turned to depart to her own.
"Wait!" Neji's voice pulled her back and she turned back to feel Neji's lips on her cheek.
"See ya…"
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