Sum. 'bad boy' naruto and Sasuke has a big rep. at school. they dates anyone and fight any one. Naruto's only friend is Sasuke who practically grew up with him. Sasuke doesn't trust any one besides Naruto and himself. Sasuke is a bad boy known for his looks and nonchalant attitude while Naruto is known for his loud mouth and pranks. They meet Sakura, the good, smart, 'secured' girl. When there worlds collide, it becomes clear that naruto and Sasuke can trust some people, not everyone is the same. SakuraXnaruto SakuraXSasuke

a/n: Sorry for the lateness of this chapter!!! I know many wanted me to update...argh! it's been hecktic, to say the least. My mind was blocked...errr...but now i'm on track and should be updating regularly. YAY! well, thank you to all those loyal fans:D Enjoy chapter! Hope it's not confusing:D

CHAPTER 14

Hinata nodded, clapping her hands together in silent awe. "That color looks great." she uttered with a small blush. She was so accustomed to keep what she thought inside, to blurt out whatever thing someone wanted to hear…much like a cheerleader, except instead of cheers they were insults…or what seemed like a script.

People still looked at her funny now. As if waiting for this real her to change back to the mean her. The her that everyone believed to be the real Hinata. She regretted everything that happened…how she acted…it was all just to keep a good image on her name. She wasn't the weak heir to the Hyuga clan, she was the rich and the finest with everything she had heir.

Too many people thought she changed way to fast…but to her, it felt as long as necessary. Truly, she couldn't go through with what Ino was doing…she couldn't hide what she felt anymore…what Ino was doing was burying herself a hole…Hinata could not go down with her…or go on by herself. Ino basically gave her, her character. Ino was the director and she was the actress.

But Sakura believed. Sakura saw…and Hinata once again regretted the way she had treated her. Idly remembering how short Sakura's hair was now, she grimaced, it was once so long and beautiful. And all because of her, jealousy, and her once mean character she took it all from her.

Sakura blushed her self, "Really?" asked Sakura, she looked herself over in the tall mirror. The dress Sakura wore was pale pink, accenting her already bubblegum pink hair, which were up in curlers for the moment, a nice shade of emerald ribbon that tied right under the bosom. The dress fell loosely to Sakura's curves but greatly gave imagination to them. Leading and ending just above the knee as it swayed out in faded pleats.

Sakura smiled, "Thank you!" she twirled once around and it sponged out just going up and than falling back down. She laughed lightly but than sighed as she saw Hinata's face. Tilting her head she whispered, "What's wrong?"

Hinata snapped her head up suddenly, "Pardon, what?" she asked.

Sakura smiled, "You looked worried. What's up?" she asked.

Hinata blinked and than smiled softly as well, "Nothing…just…sorry."

Sakura furrowed her brows, "About what?" she asked.

Hinata shook her head and Sakura smiled again, "Well, let's get to your dress!" Hinata smiled softly again.

"Naruto. What on earth are you doing?"

The blonde rolled from under the car and glanced at the oil free, spick and span Sasuke. With a glare he rolled back under and continued his work. Sasuke, with an air of disbelief pulled Naruto back out. Naruto sat up too quickly and smacked his forehead on the side.

With a yell he fell back down and glared at Sasuke as he pushed farther from the car. This time, he sat up with reassurance. "What?" he asked irritated.

"What are you doing?" repeated Sasuke.

Naruto rolled his eyes, "What's is look like Einstein? I'm trying to fix the car…"

Sasuke glared, "I know what your doing. But why?" he asked.

Naruto sighed and grabbed the white and oil stained rag, wiping his face he glared, "Because, I, for one, don't want to walk to the dance…"

Sasuke chuckled, "And you think you can fix it by yourself?" he asked.

Naruto shrugged nonchalantly, "Who'll help?"

Sasuke sighed and rolled up his sleeves, "Scoot over."

Naruto glared, "Oh, no you don't!" he half yelled, his dominate foot extended and pushed at Sasuke's torso. Sasuke rolled his eyes and brushed his shirt.

"Why the hell not?" asked Sasuke in a bored tone as he crossed his arms.

Naruto crossed his arms as well, "Because I know what you'll do!" he gritted.

Sasuke sighed, "I'll…?"

Naruto stood up and glared, "Don't act dumb! You'll take credit where credit is not due and than you'll win Sakura's heart! HA! I saw through your plan and thus, I will fix the car myself!"

Sasuke chuckled, "Naruto, that's not what I had in mind…but, not bad. It is something would do, isn't it?"

Naruto balled his fists, "Just…stay away from my credit!"

Sasuke shrugged carelessly, "Sure fine…but, I don't think you'll finish by tonight…"

Naruto pursed his lips but stayed silent and Sasuke turned on his heel. "I guess we'll just have to walk to the dance…I can see it now." Sasuke's right hand waved in the air, "Sorry Sakura, but Naruto wouldn't accept any help. Yeah, he is a knucklehead." Sasuke glanced over his shoulder.

Naruto clutched his jaw tightly together before speaking with malice, "Fine…you can help…but!" he sighed, "Only if I get the credit."

Sasuke sighed, "Yeah-yeah." Shoving Naruto over, he grabbed one of the random bandanas from the car side and tied it around his head. Grabbing Naruto's tool from his hand he smirked at him and got under the car. Naruto snorted angrily and than followed.

Sakura silently stared out her window.

Did everything that happened the past few days really happen? The secrets that were meant to be really revealed? She sighed, how had her life changed from boring dull to new and full of twists? Sakura was so confused, it was confusing!

First of all, she acknowledged that her dates, not date, are both the guys she loves dearly. She already had fixed feelings when with them…but going with both of them…? She didn't mind…but she knew eventually she'd have to chose, that is…if they liked her back.

Her finger wrapped around a loose curl, gnawing on her lower lip she pouted silently. She waited for some sign of them to show up either together or one before the other. She guessed that Sasuke would be the first one to show up, punctual as he usually always was while Naruto would be the one running five or so minutes later throwing apologies left and right but still she didn't expect anything else.

She smiled again, Hinata had gone home and said she'd met them at the dance. Lee had also called her and told her to ixnay-the ride that he already got another one. It made Sakura frown but she was glad that he had called and told her. As her mind drifted back to the guys and all the events that's happened, she sighed.

This was all…so much. She glanced at her table side and smiled at the framed picture of her mother. Humming subconsciously she stood up and began to sway to said melody. Her finger traced the table drawer, Sasuke's shirt was neatly folded on there. Silently her fingers traveled to the keyboard and lingered over the keys and she turned it on. She closed her eyes and played a couple notes, sitting on the small seat she hummed softly as she played the notes of the song she loved.

Sasuke glared at Naruto for the umpteenth time. "Naruto, just sit down!" he gritted.

Naruto smirked widely and spread his arms out, "Aaah! Do you feel that breeze, Uchiha?" he yelled.

Sasuke sighed, "Yes I do, now sit down so I can put the roof up."

Naruto shook his head, "Hell no! For the first time this baby's running again!" he sighed.

Sasuke smirked softly, "At least look responsible, we're almost at Sakura's."

Naruto fixed his tie and tried to press out the small wrinkles in his slacks with his other hand. Finally sitting down in the seat he ran a hand through his hair. Sasuke shook his head lightly, "Well…Since you fixed the car for this date, I'll give the corsage."

Naruto glared, "…It's just homecoming…" he defended.

Sasuke shrugged, "It's still a formal dance…didn't you buy her one?"

Naruto was silent for a moment, "I bought her a corsage!"

Sasuke smirked again, "You thought ahead?" he muttered, "Well, okay. She'll just have two."

Naruto gave a curt nod, "Fine."

The car, impressively, ran smoothly as they drove from Naruto's all the way to Sakura's. And truthfully, it was all because of Naruto, who had done almost all the work once Sasuke had stepped in there were only a few minor tweaks and a bit more for him to work on.

Sasuke parked the car and shut off the engine. Glancing at the front door, his eyes drifted up to the window on the second floor. The light was one with the blinds all the way up. He could faintly see Sakura from his position, Naruto glanced up there as well.

"Should we honk the horn?" he asked Sasuke.

Sasuke shook his head, "The horn doesn't work, remember? We didn't have time to exchange it or whatever you didn't do…"

Naruto sighed, "Oh…yeah." he murmured.

Sasuke rolled his eyes and opened his door, " I guess we go to the door…"

Naruto jumped over the door and out, straightening his slacks once again he stretched. Sasuke just sighed but continued to walk to the front door. Naruto jumped the first three steps to catch up and than once again straightened out his tie. Sasuke didn't hesistate to knock, the sound echoed and Naruto began to rock back and forth on his heels.

Before Sasuke could knock again, the door opened and Sakura's father appeared. Sasuke bowed slightly and Naruto clumsily did the same. Sakura's father just stared at them with as little emotion as he could. Sure they could clean up good…but he knew better. Naruto rocked to the tips of his shoes as he tried to look over his shoulder to see Sakura.

"We're here to pick up Sakura." Sasuke told her father.

Sakura's father glanced from Naruto to Sasuke and he gave a curt nod, "I know why you're here." he muttered as he stepped aside. Sasuke and Naruto entered the warm house. Naruto smelled dinner in the kitchen and Sasuke's ears picked up on the soft music that was muffled by walls and doors.

"Nice house…" Naruto smiled as he glanced around, he remembered when his house had looked and smelled some what like that. Sakura's father didn't answer to the comment, he just mildly glared at them. Sasuke chose to ignore the glare, seeming used to them.

After a while, Sakura's father sighed, "Her room is the last one down the hall. You may go see her."

Naruto smirked widely, "Sweet! Thanks!" he patted the man on the back before walking upstairs, now that he was 'invited' to do so. Sasuke smiled softly after Naruto and followed.

"Man! Can you believe that?"

Sasuke shrugged, "Hm."

Naruto sighed, "I guess he likes us, huh?"

"Pfft, yeah right." muttered Sasuke.

Naruto sighed again, "Yeah…too good to be true, right?"

Sasuke gave a nod. They both stopped in their tracks, the song that was muffled became a whole lot louder. They both listened carefully as they heard Sakura's voice sing quietly from the other side. Sasuke closed his eyes and leaned against the wall, Naruto leaned against her door to make out the words of the song better.

As he leaned, the door gave and slammed open. Naruto toppled forward. Sakura's fingers pressed hard against the keyboard keys, making them sound awful as she yelled and jumped to her feet. She stared wide eyed at Naruto and Sasuke entered, stepping over Naruto as he entered.

"Sorry about that, Sakura." Sasuke told her as he glared at Naruto.

Naruto stood up and shrugged sheepishly, "Hehe, yeah, sorry. But-um!" Naruto blushed, "What was that song you sang?"

Sakura blushed, "O-oh! You-You guys heard that?" she glanced at her feet, "Uh, it was my mother's lullaby to me…"

Sakura hadn't heard the door open at all. She was so wrapped up in her thoughts and that song kept running through her head…she lost track of time. She didn't hear anybody knock…she didn't hear any voices but her own. She swayed gently, her dress followed. She didn't see the way Sasuke and Naruto kept watching her.

The small blush that stained her pale and beautiful skin. The way she seemed to look so gorgeous and the way her eyes seemed to look even bigger as the color made her eyes seem brighter. If anything…it made her glow and only fueled the want of her to be theirs.

"It's very pretty…" murmured Naruto suddenly, blushing a bit. "L-like you. You look very pretty tonight Sakura."

Sakura looked up and blushed even more, she smiled at Naruto. Naruto couldn't feel air enter his lungs, he only felt it exit in a swift whoosh. Her eyes sparkled and had that something that made Naruto want to melt on spot.

"Thank you."

Sasuke smirked lightly, "Pretty is an understatement, Sakura." he dipped his index finger under her chin and tilted it up, "Your so much more…"

Sakura looked at him with up turned eyes, she could have sworn that she would have let him kiss her if he tried. And for a moment, he considered it…as did she. She caught herself before she closed the slight gap between their bodies with another blush she turned away with a smile.

"Thank you, Sasuke…you guys are great." she bravely took each of their hands in her own and lead them downstairs. "And we should get a move on!"

Both Naruto and Sasuke smiled to themselves.

Tonight…

Sakura furrowed her brow, "Your car…?" she asked as she stared at it. It was a great not too fancy but not a junk car. She honestly loved it.

Naruto puffed out his chest, "I fixed it!"

Sasuke rolled his eyes, "Finally…"

Naruto glared, "Shut up, Uchiha."

Sasuke chuckled lightly and shrugged, "He did though. So kudos."

Sakura smiled, "Great job, Naruto!" Her hands ran along the top of convertible door.

"Well, get in Sakura." said Naruto with a smile.

Sakura reached for the handle but Naruto quickly put his hand on hers. Sakura blushed and glanced at him, he smiled. "Here…" He took hold of her hips and picked her up and lifted her over the car door and into the seat. Sakura blushed as she was lifted easily into the air and in the front seat.

Sasuke sighed lightly but smirked, why hadn't he thought of that? He moved to the drivers side as Naruto jumped in the back. As the car came to life, Naruto hooted.

"It's still faithful!" he yelled.

Sakura laughed warmly and Sasuke along with Naruto could help but laugh as well.

Sakura glanced around the transformed gym. Lights were strung along the ceiling, wrapped in dark see through fabric. Balloons to each round table, the round tables scattered around the dance floor. All the tables had nice table cloths adorning them with matching chair bows on each.

At the entrance of the gym doors, a huge balloon arch was set up. Over by the stage, the band was already playing some tunes and Sakura noticed that a makeshift stage was built and also decorated in a nice fashion. Her smile extended as the more she took in impressed her.

"Wow." she muttered softly. Giggling she took a couple of steps from the guys, "This is all…so…amazing!"

Sasuke and Naruto gave a curt nod but she took it as them agreeing. She knew she was a bit over excited, but she really couldn't help it. It was her first formal public school dance! She really just couldn't resist to gawk at everything.

Sakura led the guys to a table and she traced the silk looking bow. Sasuke fingered the corsage he held and he walked over to Sakura, Sakura smiled at him brightly.

"I bought you a corsage, Sakura." he whispered in her ear. Sakura blushed again, having him so close and the way his breath tingled her skin, it made her a bit nervous. Sasuke held out the flower and Sakura's eyes widened.

"Oh my god, Sasuke…it's-it's wonderful!" she gushed, holding her hand out he slid it on her wrist as her eyes took it all in. A single pink rose was the main attraction, with two small red petals and emerald silk ribbon weaved in and out.

Naruto glared at Sasuke's back for giving his first, quickly Naruto fished his pin corsage and took hold of Sakura's hand, cutting Sasuke off abruptly. Sakura blinked and than smiled at him the same, which Naruto found pleasing.

"I…I uh-I too got you a corsage…" he held out the smaller corsage that was to be pinned to her dress instead of the traditional wrist. Sakura smiled so warmly at the corsage, it was also beautiful. "It may not be as big as that one…but I thought you'd like it anyway what with-"

Sakura shook her head, "I love it Naruto! Just as much as this one…thank you so much it's…wonderfully wonderful!" Naruto smiled so brightly. He quickly pinned it on her dress and she stared at the both of them. With a sudden impulse she pulled Sasuke into a hug, he blinked but smirked softly. He liked her in his arms...he couldn't deny that. Before he could respond to her hug, she pulled away and gave Naruto one. Naruto expected it and wrapped his arms around her waist pulling her closer and he dug his face into the crook of her neck.

Sasuke glared hard at Naruto but couldn't blame him…

As Sakura glanced around, she noticed the gym get even more packed as the school's population showed. She saw Ino with her friends…and-and…her eyes widened and she shivered a bit. They were here too. On the other side of the gym…it vaguely reminded Sakura of the whole lunch room arrangement.

Enemies on the opposite sides. Sasuke and Naruto laid back, hands either folded across chest or in their pockets. Sakura noticed some of their friends were by them, just doing the same. Sakura idly wondered if they noticed them.

She glanced over at Kabuto and Orochimaru…dressed in the same thing they wore to school. Sakura furrowed her brows and noticed Orochimaru smirk at her, feeling a shiver go up and down her spine. Looking away from them she sighed, she couldn't deny the fact that she was scared of them.

Her thoughts drifted away when Hinata took the open seat next to her. Sakura glanced up and smiled, "Hinata, hi."

She smiled softly in response.

"I don't mean to contradict your choices, but why are we going to such a boring social event?"

Orochimaru smirked, "Open your mind to new things Kabuto." he chuckled, "Besides…we have a bone to pick…"

Kabuto rolled his eyes but shrugged, "Sure." he smirked, "I can't wait."

Orochimaru sauntered in the dimmed gym. He snorted at all the dumb decorations. No matter how many times they cleaned, transformed, added or took away from it…it would always be the gym. He sighed loudly, hands in pockets.

A girl, cheerleader, Kabuto was sure haughtily stormed over to them. She wore a fancy short cut dress as her hair was nicely done. The make up wasn't enough, since Kabuto could point out every flaw in her face as she showed her anger unappealingly.

Weren't girls, especially cheerleaders, suppose to be pretty?

Orochimaru didn't seem to mind her, he eyed her slowly and she sneered in disgust. "You guys are suppose to dress up!" she half yelled, gritting her teeth. Orochimaru glanced at Kabuto who rolled his eyes in a droll way.

She glared, "Get lost! It's formal or your out!" she hissed.

Orochimaru laughed and Kabuto stepped forward, hovering just a bit over her. She seemed to be taken back but kept her spine erect as she glared.

"I think we should stay."

She winced slightly, the way he glared back made her shiver and she bit her lip. She knew of them…she was the social butterfly of the squad. With a soft grunt she turned on her heel, "Fine, whatever!" she hissed.

Kabuto smirked, he still got it. Orochimaru sighed, "Now what'd you do that for?" he asked.

Kabuto shrugged, "You'll get over it."

Orochimaru chuckled, "Of course…but that could have been a treat for tonight…"

"Just go to down town Konoha, Sound Division. You know how girls from their want you."

Orochimaru sighed again, "I'm bored with them…"

As they leaned against the wall, their gang slowly began to show up and join them. Kabuto was the first to notice that their hated enemy had walked in. Of course, the girl was the first one he really noticed. He slowly nudged Orochimaru.

Orochimaru grinned wickedly, "Sweet innocence." he muttered. "So that's what was under all that wardrobe. A seductive young woman."

Kabuto had to agree. She was normally the girl you just noticed had a cute face, but when you wanted to check out, it was mostly hidden behind clothing that didn't show her off. But now, in a dress that showed her curves and hinted her chest size.

They seated across the gym. Kabuto and Orochimaru watched as they both gave her the flowery object. Kabuto snorted and Orochimaru laughed. How far they have fallen…Sasuke the almighty stoic leader of his gang. A fighter and trouble maker, almost the definition of bad boy along with Naruto the prankster and cunning bad boy.

Surrendering feelings for a girl. Changing thoughts, ways…they even dressed up for the occasion! Orochimaru found it all amusing. It was the useless emotion called love…he cringed at the very thought of the word.

"How far they have fallen…they use to be threat and now…ha." Kabuto shook his head, "Pity."

Orochimaru gave a nod, "Like that fool Shikamaru told us, they need a boost to come back. They're just blinded temporarily and that's what makes it fun for us…" he gave a laugh, "I have an idea…" murmured Orochimaru to Kabuto.

He whispered something so lightly, that even though the music blared loudly, Kabuto heard every word with ease. His smirk extended and he chuckled.

"Finally, some action to rile them up." said Kabuto with a slow smile. "And here I was starting to get bored…but I call it."

Orochimaru rolled his eyes but shrugged, "Fine."

"Gawd, who does Hinata think she is?!"

"Yeah, and dropping right before the Tournament? Geez!"

"Pfft. She's trying to pass of her new changed, self." The cheerleader shook her head, "It's pathetic to say the least. She's all like, look I'm really good cause I'm hanging with little Miss New-girl."

"Yeah-I even heard that-"

"Enough!" snapped Ino.

The girls around her suddenly stopped dancing. She glared angrily at them, "Just, shut up!" She shook her head and stormed off to the punch bowl.

She hated Hinata. Of course Ino did…she hated anyone who defied her…to betray her like that. She-She missed her friend…even if that really wasn't like her…no one was like Hinata. She missed her a lot…a person to just have there with you. She shook her head.

Ino just needed more time. Sakura was at fault. She took her best friend from her! She needed to go…and fast!

Taking the punch she took a sip and quickly spit it back in her cup. She glanced at the punch bowl and grimaced.

"Why does someone always have to spike the punch?" she muttered angrily.

Sakura laughed softly with Hinata as they made their way back to the table. Sakura had just gotten to the dance a couple minutes ago and she as already tired! Once Hinata and her reunited at the dance they hadn't stopped.

"That was great!" laughed Sakura.

Hinata nodded eagerly as well, "Of course!"

Sasuke and Naruto smiled, they hadn't really been paying much attention around them. Hadn't answered when someone talked to either of them…they were too busy watching Sakura have fun dancing. It made them smile…

A slow song came on and Sasuke took several steps forward, Naruto glared and was about to follow but Kiba pulled him back to ask him something. Sasuke made it to Sakura first, she glanced up at him and smiled brightly.

"Hey, Sasuke. Having fun, so far?" she asked.

He shrugged, extending his hand out to her. "Want to dance with me?"

Sakura blushed and her eyes sparkled, but she nodded eagerly. "Yes! Erm…yeah, Sasuke. I'd like that."

He led her to the dance floor and for a moment Sakura felt like a princess at a ball instead of a teen at her school dance. He placed his hands on her hips as she put them on his shoulders. Sakura swayed with him and he smiled down at her.

She looked down, the feeling every time she had to kiss him in the play came up and she blushed. How did he make her feel like that? She knew her feelings…but what exactly were his? Assumptions could easily be made but she wanted to hear them from him…

All too soon the song ended and they both stopped. She smiled at him and held his hand, "Thank you." she told him sincerely.

Before he could lead her off the floor, another partner song , this time upbeat and a bit more swing style came on. He pulled her back and she gently slammed into him. She laughed softly and he chuckled. He took her left hand with his right and he placed his hand on her waist.

Shuffling his feet, he found the beat of the song and led her through it. He placed both his hands on her hips and lifted her up, setting her down just as fast he spun her and she laughed out again. She was glad he knew what he was doing because she sure didn't.

Naruto glared angrily. It was his turn…he knew it. Right when he was going to ask her…Sasuke did…again! That wasn't fair and Sasuke knew it.

"Well, Sakura's my date too so…"

Naruto quickly pushed through the other couples and just as Sakura was being spun Naruto took her. Sakura was shocked but than recovered and smiled at him. He led her just as good as Sasuke had and before Sakura knew it, she found the way to dance to it as well.

Following his steps, she felt like she was Sandy from Grease. The song was basically the same and the dancing was the same as well. They took advantage of the space around them, soon people stopped their own dancing and made room for them to work with.

Naruto spun her multiple times and Sasuke shoved Naruto to cut in. Naruto rounded the circle and placed his arm around Sakura's middle while the other took her left hand in his left, kicking Sasuke away he took Sakura half around the circle in what looked like a tango move.

He half spun her so she faced him and he dipped her. Naruto slowly brought her back up, inches away from her face. Abruptly he was pulled away and Sasuke lifted Sakura in the air above him. Bringing her down, she straddled his waist and Sasuke spun them both around.

Dipping forward, he made Sakura flip off him and he went around her clockwise. He lifted her up and spun her around, just as he was about to dip, Naruto slammed into his side with his shoulder. Sakura smiled and laughed as she backed away from them.

They both directed towards her, she moved to Sasuke and than Naruto who both spun her to the other.

All too quickly, someone was dominate again. Looking up she froze, it wasn't someone she wanted to be stuck with…ever.

She stared at Orochimaru, she glanced over her shoulder and she tried hard not to try over her feet. Orochimaru kept her dancing as she tried to pull away. His hands were too big and strong. His strength overwhelmed her petite and useless strength.

Sasuke and Naruto were trying hard to push passed what looked like the guys that hung out with Orochimaru and Kabuto. She could tell they were angry, yet she couldn't resist to yell for them.

"Sasuke! Naruto!" she yelled.

"Oh, sweets. They won't be able to help you…" he chuckled and Sakura shivered.

Roughly and all too fast, he spun her off. Sakura stumbled and before she lost her footing entirely, Kabuto caught her and danced around with her for a bit. Sakura felt tears sting her eyes as she tried again to break from him.

"Don't fight it…" he murmured wickedly. Sakura pursed her lips and he smiled, as he quickly spun her he dipped her. Her head inches away from the floor, her hair brushing it barely. Her leg stuck out as a reflex and Kabuto's free hand sneaked up her thigh.

Sakura screamed and as he brought her up a bit he bend his head down and took her lips in a swift and stolen kiss.

a/n: read and review. Sorry again for the delay and/or any confusion and yes...sorry for the cliffy...:D i couldn't resist...but i so promise to update faster! Thank you all who have reviewed and been paitent!