A/N: Ooookay. Last chapter for now. Gonna update soon.
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Perfect Opposites
She smiled at him, as she always used to. He felt happy just seeing her smile like that. It was enough.
Her smile he would soon forget.
"I am very sorry, Sakura-chan, Sasuke-kun. You're parents..."
"What happened?"
'Accident." And with that, she cried. A young girl at the age of 12. Sakura's father was lucky to survive, however, that didn't go the same way for Sasuke. Both had bidden him their farewells.
"Sasuke-kun? What do you like most about me?"
"Your smile."
"She had been traumatized about her mother's death."
"No… her smile…"
FOREVER GONE
"She's not improving."
"She needs a reason to live…"
And Sasuke had decided.
"Sakura, can you hear me?"
She stayed motionless. Hey eyes had lost their vivid color. She was nothing but an empty shell. She had lost her reason to live.
"I want Okaa-san to be happy everyday!"
"I'm going to tell you something about your mother.."
And her hands moved a bit. Sasuke remembered the feeling of hesitation. He didn't want to lose her but if this is the only way to make her smile again… Even if its not for him.
"Wh-What do you know?" Sakura had asked, still no emotion shone upon her eyes.
"I… I killed your mom… I had asked her to go home because… I was… well, bored…" He knew it was lame. But somehow, that lame statement was the start of his curse.
"Is it true?"
He had a second to take back what he said.
"Yes."
"Why… Why Sasuke?"-kun
I only have one reason to live…
That is to hate Uchiha Sasuke.
"You! I wonder why… Why do you still live while Okaa-san is dead? Someone like you deserves to die! Unforgivable!"
He could only stare. He stood frozen on the ground.
"You… You deserve to die! You deserve to die!"
He remembered crying. He felt the regrets, the remorse. But he shouldn't… He gave her a reason to live…
As long as it is for her.
"Sasuke-kun, what do you like most about me?..."
"Your smile."
"I only have one reason to live.."
"That is to hate Uchiha Sasuke.."
He had lost her.
A lie that gave her a reason to live…
"You deserve to die."
He remembered answering, "I can't. What will you do after my death? Your life will lose essence."
I am happy to know that I'm the reason for your continuance existence.
As long as it is for you.
I won't care.
-------------------------------------------------------------------Chapter III: Hate Me-------------------------------------
While he kissed her, he had remembered a lot of things.
Hate me Sakura… and you will live..
15 years old girl injured in an accident, said to have amnesia.
That was when he took advantage of it.
"Dance with me."
"Who are you?"
"It doesn't matter."
"Okay."
His curse was temporarily ceased. And he had hoped it would stay as such forever. But he knows, not too far from now, he must return back to reality. She would hate him AGAIN.
"I love you, Sasuke-kun."
You're supposed to hate me… please…
"I love you too, Sakura."
And she smiled just for him. And he wanted to be selfish again.
"Natsume-kun?"
Natsume froze at what he was seeing. That's not him! It couldn't be possibly be him.
"Yuu! Stop it!" Ruka shouted immediately, startling the birds outside.
Yuu was there. Letting his imagination of Natsume come to reality through his alice. And Mikan stared. How she hoped Ruka haven't said those words. She hoped it was true. That he was really there. For it was him that she needed the most. Not anyone else, but Natsume.
Ruka went to where Yuu wast.
"Why did you do that?! The hell was that for?" He shouted. But Mikan seemed oblivious to this.
"I just wanted to make her smile…" He chuckled softly, giving Ruka a playful look.
"Smile? You just made everything worse! You added her grief. You know how she feels about his death, Yuu." Ruka told him.
As if on cue, immediately, Yuu's face became serious and stern.
"I know, Nogi. You don't have to shout. I was just lighting up the mood! I care about her too, you know that don't you? I care! And damn, I don't wanna see her again like this ever! You know that?! You think I don't give a damn? She's class 2b's smile. Light of Hope! And now its all gone! How do you think should I suppose to act, Nogi?!"
They were now outside. And Ruka stood on the ground firmly. His fist clenched.
"I… I'm trying to protect her."
"Of what Nogi? Of us? Or is it you that you're trying to protect from the fact that she loved your bestfriend instead of you? Gro—" And a punch had hit Yuu square on the face. Instantly his nose bled from the strong impact.
"You don't understand… I loved her for 8 long years… I've accepted that fact Tobita. All I can do now is to protect her. And no one can ever stop me from doing that." He left Yuu, staring at Ruka's retreating form with bewilderment as droplets of his blood fell on the leaves, mixing with the rain.
Mikan… You made two grave mistakes. Making Ruka fall inlove with you. And Natsume.
Am I… Selfish?
Ruka went back to Mikan. Only to find her sprawled on the floor. Pale, her breathing was slow. Perhaps it was due to fatigue. He carried her to her house. And never left his eyes on her as she slept peacefully.
And he never missed the words escaping from her lips.
A bare thin whisper.
"Arigatou, Natsume-kun."
"So tell me Imai, why are you here?" Koko smiled at her. He took the place beside her and sat. Loving the feeling of the rain pouring against his skin.
"Just that… I'm just thinking." And her answer made him laugh.
"You're always thinking. That's not new. Come on, tell me what's wrong?" She smiled with his response. At least someone knew her the way she wanted to be acknowledged.
"Mikan." She said plainly. Her violet orbs suddenly shifted to his chocolate ones. He was mesmerized for a moment there. Her eyes seemed so lovely.
"I see. Everyone's worried. Ofcourse."
"I know." And they were both silent. The rain kept creating the noise between them.
Let me love you
Let me ease the pain
Let me help you forget
Let me…
Let me be important you… even just for awhile.
"Koko."
"Yehp, Hotaru?" He smiled, hoping she won't notice that he had used her name. Only Mikan does.
"Arigatou." And he smiled at the violet-haired lady beside him.
"Anytime.. Anytime." He was getting a lot of thank you's today, eh?
Love me
Ease my pain
Help me forget
Please…
Be important to me… Forever.
They had wished different endings.
"Sakura, wake up."
"I… Sasuke-kun?" Sakura woke from her nightmare. She was sweating hard though the climate was chilly.
"You were having a nightmare. What did you dream of?" The raven-haired asked.
Sakura shook her head and hugged him. As if she was afraid to lose him. Tightly she did not let go.
"I… I dreamt of hating you Sasuke-kun… I don't want to remember that anymore." Sasuke's eyes had widened. Could it be that… It was coming back?
For a moment her hug became tighter. He did not see the evil glint in her eyes. Something throbbed inside her. Like an inner being.
Hate him.
He killed your mother.
Hate him, and you will live.
"Sakura?..." He said, seeing that she was tensed.
"Are you okay?..." He asked but there was no answer.
And she fainted in his arms. He feared. He didn't want it all too come back too soon.
Unforgivable!
You deserve to die!
Please… Not yet. Make me happy…
And his eyes widened as she murmured something against his chest.
He was relieved.
"Sasuke-kun… Sorry, I'm still sleepy." And he heard her even breathing.
Hate me and you will live…
Your hate for me will give you life… A reason to live…
All I can do now is to protect you…
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Next Chapter: Rain Dance
"Hotaru, do you know how to dance in the rain?" Mikan smiled at her. For the first time Hotaru saw her bestfriend smile again. And she felt happy.
"I forgot." The answer was intentional. And the brunette pouted.
"Then let me teach you again.." She took her hand and led her out to the pouring rain.
-Kreacher [I live to serve the noble house of the Blacks.
FYI... the message above are for my houseElves :)
Hope you enjoyed.
-Torned Angel.
Grieve
Hate
Shatter
Break
and TORN.
Torn me once more.