Chapter Nine: At Last.

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Thank you for standing up for Manami. I appreciate it so much. Thank you for reading my stories and I thank you once again for making me feel better . I completely agree with everything that you said. You couldn't be more right.

Manami's Point Of View

I quickly got off Sasuke and brushed myself off. "Ohayo Gozaimasu, Kakashi-sensei,"

Sasuke also got up and stuffed his hands in his pockets.

I guessed Kakashi decided to ignore what just happened, because he changed the subject. "Where's Sakura?"

"Ohayo, minna (Everyone)!" Sakura said, as she ran towards us in the distance.

As soon as Sakura reached us, Naruto jumped next to me and grinned. "Yo!" He said.

I gave him a small glare. Naruto decided to ignore me happily.

"Sakura-chan, why are you late? It's like you at all," Naruto asked.

"Tsunade-sama asked me to run some errands for her, so I kind of got caught up with everything, gomen," Sakura smiled sheepishly.

"Okay, let's start training then," Kakashi said.

-x-x-x-x-

Training had finished and we were all going home (It was around 1pm).

I waved goodbye to everyone. "Jaa ne, minna,"

"BYE, BYE MANAMI-CHAAAN!" Naruto yelled.

"Bye, Manami," Sakura smiled.

"Jaa," Kakashi said.

"See you tonight, Manami," Sasuke said.

Then, Sakura's eyes widened slightly. She had decided to walk home with me (Her house was in the same direction as mine, anyway).

"Soo… what's this about you and Sasuke…?" Sakura smirked.

I rolled my eyes. "Nothing. It's just a date tonight. It's not like I'm gonna have sex,"

"Ohhh? You're like, old enough to do it anyway," Sakura cooed.

I groaned. "Why are we talking about this anyway??"

Sakura shrugged. "You brought it up first,"

I sighed. "Wow, you make me feel so much better, you know that?"

"You're welcome," Sakura smiled.

"How're things with you and Lee?" I asked, obviously changing the subject.

"Ohh man, he is the sweetest boy I've ever met!" Sakura cried.

"Oh? What type of things does he do?" I asked once more.

"Well, for starters, he serenades me at my window every week, if he's not at a mission. And, he sends me these lovely bouquets. Then, he…"

"Okay, okay. I get the idea. I just… I mean…" I mumbled.

"Hm? You wish Sasuke was like that?" She asked.

"I guess… but he is very sweet… in a… quiet way," I said.

"Well, did he serenade to you?"

"Che.No. He's not that type of guy to be serenading. You should know,"

"Well, has he given you flowers?"

"Yeah… it was… kinda nice,"

"Ah, that's how I felt when I get flowers from Lee too,"

We reached my house. "This is my stop," I said. "See you tomorrow,"

Sakura nodded. "See ya! Oh! And, have fun on your date,"

Sakura ran off to her house's direction.

I rolled my eyes and I opened my door.

My brother wasn't home yet, so I decided to train a bit more, at the back of my house.

-x-x-x-x-

When it was 5pm, I heard continuous, loud knocks at my door.

I walked inside and opened the door to find Hinata, Tenten, Sakura and Ino.

"Nani?" I asked.

"Manami! We heard about your date with Sasuke tonight, so we all came here to help you out!" Ino grinned.

My eyes went wide. "Oh! Girls, you don't have to… I mean, it's no big deal,"

"That's what they all say, but inside, they're really nervous," Tenten giggled.

The girls went inside and they took me into my room.

They made me sit in front of my dressing table, and began doing my hair and make-up.

"Guys! I know how to do my make-up, you don't have to do it," I winced as they pulled my hair around.

"Nonsense, Manami…" Sakura said. She faced me and she looked serious. "Manami, you've been miserable these past few years and we all care about you very much. This date with Sasuke could actually make you truly happy. We want to help,"

I looked at her for a moment and sighed, closing my eyes. "Do what you want, but not too much make-up… and not a crazy hair-do,"

"Yes!" Sakura smiled.

-x-x-x-x-

When it was 6:50pm, the girls had finished with me and I looked in the mirror.

"Sugoi…" I whispered.

They had curled my hair, not too tight curls, but not too loose either. They had put on a grey dress, which above my knees, grey boots and a grey knit hat.

"Do you like it, Manami-oneechan?" Hinata asked quietly.

"You guys really did a good job…" I whispered.

They smiled.

I turned around to face them. "Arigato,"

"Group hug!!" Ino squealed.

We hugged and then at 7pm, the doorbell had rung.

"That must be him," I said, almost blushing.

I went downstairs and the girls watched from upstairs, where they couldn't be seen.

I opened the door and Sasuke stood there, looking down, with one hand in his pocket and the other had a rose in it.

"Hey," I said.

He looked up and smirked. "You look nice this evening,"

I smirked back. "You don't look so bad yourself,"

He was wearing a long-sleeved shirt (the sleeves were rolled up to his elbows), a loose black tie and black pants, with black converse shoes.

He looked cute, in my opinion… But I knew it would be best to leave this thought in my mind.

"Here," He mumbled, handing me the rose.

I took it and looked at him. "Thanks,"

I could hear the muffled squeals of the girls from upstairs.

They better not stalk us on our date… I thought.

"Did my brother help you out today?" I asked.

"How'd you know?" Sasuke asked.

"Neji-nii wasn't home today. I figured he'd be helping you... or somewhat,"

"Yeah, he helped... so did the other guys. Even Shikamaru came and helped, and it's a bit out of character for him, since he's lazy and all. Did the girls help you out?"

"Yeah, I hope I look alright,"

"You do,"

I closed my door and looked at Sasuke.

"Shall we begin?" He asked.

I nodded. "Let's go,"

I closed the door and locked it, making sure the girls wouldn't get out.

Cruel, I know.

But, come on, you wouldn't want your friends to stalk you on your date. At least, I wouldn't want them to.

Sasuke had taken me to one of the most expensive restaurants in Konoha. It was near the Konoha beach (A/N: I know, random beach in Konoha… but whatever. I'm gonna add it for the fun of it).

We reached the reception desk and the man behind it looked at us with wide eyes.

"Uchiha… and… Hyuga?! Ah! They're finally going back together!! MINNA, MANAMI AND SASUKE ARE BACK!" The guy screamed.

My jaw almost dropped.

I whispered to Sasuke, "You didn't pay him to do that, did you? Because it's certainly not impressing me,"

Sasuke stood there with wide eyes too. "I-I didn't pay him to do that… I didn't even know this was going to happen,"

The people who were in the kitchens and the tables looked at both of us.

Silence.

And then they cheered.

Everyone cheered but some fangirls, who glared at me.

"Just how many people knew about our relationship?" I asked.

"I have no idea," Sasuke answered.

"I guess the Hyuga clan is pretty popular… and the Uchiha Clan -- You, are famous as well,"

He glanced at me. "Yeah, I guess,"

I mentally slapped myself. WHY DID I HAVE TO SAY THAT?!

"Sorry Sasuke," I whispered.

"It's okay," He said.

I didn't realize he had such good hearing.

What a great start to a date.

We had taken our seats and straight away, I noticed a stage… For karaoke.

"When did they have that installed? I've never seen it before," I asked Sasuke.

Of course, I had been to that restaurant a couple of times, with my father… before he died.

Wow, talk about morbid-ness.

Ordered our meals and as we waited, things had gotten awkward again.

"So…" Sasuke began.

I decided to do something I probably wouldn't do, especially on that night.

But I did it anyway.

"Sasuke, you stay here. I'm going to…. Oh, you'll see," I told him.

He sat there slightly confused.

I stood up and walked over to the guy at the reception desk.

I whispered something in his ear and he grinned, and quickly pulled me to the karaoke stage.

He took the microphone first. "Minna, Hyuga Manami has requested to sing tonight, so your attention please,"

My stomach was filled with butterflies as he handed me the microphone.

I took a deep breath and glanced at Sasuke. He sat there with wide eyes.

The music had begun.

Never Had a Dream Come True by S Club 7

Everybody's got something
They had to leave behind
One regret from yesterday
That just seems to grow with time

There's no use looking back or wondering
How it could be now or might have been
All this I know but still I can't find ways
to let you go

CHORUS
I never had a dream come true
Till the day that I found you
Even though I pretend that I've moved on
You'll always be my baby
I never found the words to say
You're the one I think about each day
And I know no matter where life takes me to
A part of me will always be with you…

I looked up at everyone and they were staring at me in awe.

They smiled. They clapped. They cheered (Except for the fangirls).

I carefully handed the microphone to the receptionist guy and sat quietly back in my seat.

Sasuke stared at me.

I slowly shrunk down in my seat.

"Manami…" He murmured.

I looked up at him, but he wasn't there. I saw him standing at the karaoke stage.

I couldn't believe it.

He was going to sing. After two years, I didn't know he would go in public and sing.

And he looked so damn solemn.

"This song I'd like to direct to Hyuga Manami," Sasuke said quietly in the microphone… if it was possible.

Then he looked at me and began singing.

The Reason by Hoobastank.

I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know

I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is you

I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear

I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is You [x4

I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know

I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is you

I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you…

I felt like I wanted to cry.

I knew he had already apologized, but this… was so sincere of him.

I never would have guessed him doing this.

He walked back to him seat as some fangirls in the restaurant sobbed loudly, screaming, "IT'S JUST NOT FAIR, DAMMIT!" and the rest cheered.

I gulped and looked up.

It supposed to help you not cry, right?

But a couple of tears fell.

I gave up and looked at him.

"Sasuke…" I held his hand. "Arigato,"

-x-x-x-x-

After dinner, we walked along the beach. It was nearing 11pm, but I didn't care.

I held my shoes in my hands and so did he (with his shoes, not mine).

"Well, that was really nice," I said.

"Yeah," He mumbled.

"I can't believe you actually sung in front of those people. It would've been suicide," I smiled.

"Why is that?" He asked.

"You just made your fangirls love you even more… if that's possible," I said.

"True," Sasuke said. "But you cried,"

"Yeah, but the song you sang was touching!" I pouted.

"I guess, you're song was nice too," Sasuke answered.

"Yeah…" I sighed.

I stopped walking and listened to the sounds of the sea.

Sasuke also stopped and turned to look at me.

I looked up at him; He was right in front of me now.

His hand slowly caressed my cheek.

"Manami…" He whispered.

He slowly leaned in towards my face and the butterflies had returned to my stomach.

This was it.

Soon enough, our lips had made contact and we had been kissing.

His free hand slowly wrapped around my waist and I snaked my arms around his neck, bringing both of us closer.

Honestly, this was the closest I have ever been with Sasuke in years.

And I loved it.

I wished that moment would last forever.

He nibbled my bottom lip and I slowly opened my mouth to let him in. His tongue explored my mouth and I groaned quietly. He began kissing my neck and sucked. I moaned. "It's still the same spot from years ago," Sasuke smirked. "I can't believe you'd remember," I said breathlessly. He continued sucking my neck, kissing my lips and holding my waist. Soon enough, he had pinned me to the sand and we were kissing like there was no tomorrow.

We had stopped and I looked up at Sasuke.

"Sasuke…" I murmured.

"Manami…" He whispered in my ear.

At the same time, we had said something we had been dying to say.

"I've missed you. I love you,"

BWAHAHA! Sorry if it's a late chapter, I'm really caught up with high-school and stuff. Sigh. I haven't written a lime in AGES. Feels kinda good to write one now. LOL. REVIEW REVIEW REVIEWWWW ! . FINALLY ! MANAMI AND SASUKE ARE TOGETHER NOWWW ! DANGNAMMIT IT TOOK TOO LONG ! xD. Onegai review!