Sorry about it taking forever to update. But I fianlly got 4 days off of school...now that exams are over. X3 Two more days after this one too!

Two weeks later

Winter vacation was just around the corner; three more days, including this Wednesday, and two weeks after that. Two Wednesday's from now was everyone's last day. Just about two weeks, and that, Sakura was so happy to get.

Last Saturday had been Homecoming, and Gaara asked Sakura that Monday; she accepted, of course. Sasuke had shown up dateless, one of the only to, but Gaara let him have a dance with his date. He could see the chemistry as much as the others around have. But Sasuke still chose to remain mute about it, and Sakura had to accept that he didn't love her; though, he really did.

Sakura started playing her violin, as was the rest of the orchestra. Iruka was enjoying the lovely music at his ears, conducting away. It was peaceful, and calm, as the Haruno was.

Was being the keyword.

Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Tsunade walking down one of the isles towards them. What is Tsunade-sensei doing here? I thought she slept at this hour…

Iruka paused the baton, and turned to face her; Shizune, the assistant principle, was right by her side. And oh, did Tsunade look pissed. Sakura could only think this meant either nap time had been interrupted due to someone in this room, or the sake she had stashed got to her. "Tsunade-sensei, can I help you?"

With her furrowed brow, she lifted her finger and pointed to the cello section. "Lend me Suigetsu…and Uchiha."

Quickly, Sakura's green eyes widened. What on earth did they do!? The Haruno had heard the tone she used with Sasuke's name, and it was his last name. That combination was deadly.

She looked over at the two males, but specifically the raven. As he set his cello down and went to turn away, his eyes met hers. Stoic; empty. Not angered, though almost worried about the fate he was to face. He knew he did something wrong, and now, he was going to pay for it. Sakura's eyes stayed in his for a moment, just until he stepped off the stage with Suigetsu and over to Tsunade.

The evil-eyed wrath was upon the Uchiha; he was fucked. Anyone who got that look was on Tsunade's last nerve. And if she had the authority to, she'd be beating the shit out of them. For her to give this to Sasuke, of all people, had to have meant he did something terrible.

The four of them walked off, but Sakura wouldn't look away; not until they exited the back of the theater they were in. She hoped he'd be back soon, and she could figure out what happened, and when, to get him in this deep.

"Come on Miss Haruno, we don't have all day." She looked over at her teacher, and lifted her instrument. But the worry for her love and his fate sucked away the will to play.

Sakura kept looking in the halls for him; the bell had rung, and she only caught Suigetsu right before she left. And she hated the answer he gave her. The near white-haired male looked her right in the eyes, pitifully. "I get three days suspension for some bullshit; it's gonna be worse for Sasuke."

She walked into Biology, set her things down on the counter she sat at, and retreated right to Kakashi's office. Maybe the teachers around the building had heard something of this; he'd tell her. Right? "Kakashi-sensei."

He peered up from his book, and motioned her to shut the door. "What's the matter with Sasuke this time?" Sakura shook off the fact he knew it was about him; the fear and anxiety must have been written all over her face.

"Something happened last period. Suigetsu and Sasuke were pulled out of Orchestra."

His eyes lazily scrolled the pages. "Hmm, pulled out?" He didn't see this as a big deal, because…well, if it were that big at who did it, then Sakura would have told him.

"Tsunade pulled them out. And she was pissed."

Kakashi became drawn into this; he knew that women liked her nap time around noon, and for her to have to miss that, and happy hour, must have been huge. His eyes met her green ones. "How'd she address him?"

"Uchiha."

And it must have been bad in Kakashi's eyes as well; he actually set down his book; Sakura blushed just lightly at his features. The Hatake's hands folded together in his lap as he faced her. "Don't tell me she gave him the look." The Haruno nodded. "…Shit. What did him and Suigetsu do?"

"That's what I came to ask you about. It must have been recent…but, I thought you might have heard something of it."

Her sensei rose from his seat, and took the book in hand. "Did he come out of these yet?"

"That I know of, no. Suigetsu did, and he got three days suspension." Sakura stepped off to the side as Kakashi made his way to the door. He wanted in on the facts almost as badly as Sakura did.

"…I'll go down to the office and see what I can find out, maybe hear. Pass out the chapter 7 worksheets." Both exited the office just as the tone rang; Kakashi had his book against his face, going right for the door. "Everyone, sit down, and do the worksheet; get a copy of your own on the front table. Have it done at the end of the period, or you get a zero. I'll be back."

The Hatake exited his classroom, and Sakura sat down with her worksheet. Naruto turned and faced her. "What'd you tell him this time?"

The Haruno swiveled her stool around to face her blonde friend. He just seemed distressed about the fact Sakura did something to work up their teacher. "Look, Sasuke was pulled out of class last period…and by Tsunade. Suigetsu was too, and he got three days suspension. But she was way more pissed at Sasuke…and, he hasn't come out yet. Kakashi is gonna see if he can figure it out."

The Uzumaki wasn't smiling, or frowning. His eyes were just a bit wider than usual. He was worried about his fired, too. "I've got next period gym with Sasuke. If he's there…I'll ask him."

Her eyes fell off to the corner, looking into the floor. "…Whatever it is, I hope it's not that bad…"

Naruto needed to brighten her up; she'd been having nearly the past month work out so well; he wanted that streak to keep up. Sakura hadn't been so happy for a while. "Hey, Sakura, wanna help me do this worksheet? I know you did it ahead of time."

She smiled at his attempt to change the subject and make her stop worrying. She grabbed her folder and pulled out the paper, handing it to him. "Here. I'll just work on a rough draft paper for Journalism."

"You sure?" The rosette nodded, and turned around to her desk space to do other work. At least attempt to.

Why isn't he here!?

Orchestra had just ended, and Suigetsu, nor Sasuke, had shown up. Sakura really didn't want to believe he'd been suspended. Though, the chances of that seemed oh so high. She walked a bit slower than usual to Biology, looking at the several hundred faces in the halls. But none were his. She did see Gaara's and manage a small grin as they crossed paths. But that was all she could do.

Sakura sighed; it was hopeless. Kakashi and Naruto were in on helping me…maybe they got something to say.

Her heart was sore as she entered her class with Kakashi. And to her surprise, he was sitting in her seat, reading one of his books. His eyes met hers as soon as she walked in; the first in, as usual. "Get anything, sensei?"

The Hatake rose from the stool; but he shook his head. Her heart fell deeper into her chest, knowing she wouldn't get anything or know. She did try calling Sasuke last night, but he never picked up. "He was already out of there and his next class; I spent to long in there trying to ask Tsunade…she almost threw some damn potted plant at my head."

This wasn't coming together or making sense. Sakura never saw him at his locker at the end of the day. So, what happened to him? "No idea whatsoever what the case was?"

"No, sorry."

There was a moments pause between them; just a moment before another voice came up.

"…I know what happened." She turned and looked at the Uzumaki; oh, the look in his eyes was terrible. If he couldn't at least smile…whatever happened was that bad. Naruto's blue eyes met Sakura's.

"Was he in class 8th?"

He nodded, setting his stuff down, and taking his seat by Sakura. Kakashi stood, leaning on Sakura's desk area. Naruto wasn't facing either of them; his voice was soft, and sort of raspy. He didn't want to tell them; especially Sakura.

"…Naruto, what happened?"

But he should have known when someone was concerned about a loved one, and he knew something…there was no point in avoiding it. No matter how bad it was.

He turned, faced her, and looked right into her green eyes. "Sakura, he was arrested during eighth period."

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