Lovesick Melody Chapter 5: Meeting Karin, a naruto fanfic

Lovesick Melody.

A/N: Couldn't help myself..

5000,000 yen is about 50,000 dollars in the US.

He shouldn't have been acting this way. His hands were for painting, it was for art. Although my heart leaped for joy at the fact that he was protecting me, and simply our family. Sasuke gripped my father's shirt so hard and raised him high enough so that my real dad was face to face with Sasuke, and it was obvious that he was also scared shit less, "You have no right to insult, Sakumo!"

Sasuke's voice, it was so deep. So low and so scary that I couldn't believe that my biological father was still standing, "You also have no right to follow Sakura around either!" Was this person really Sasuke? He seemed like a stranger, someone I had never met in my life. His onyx eyes were flaming with rage. He was seriously angery. There wasn't anything I could do. I just watched in fear.

My real father - whose name is Kouki - pulled away from Sasuke, "You have no right to talk so big! The bottom line is that you and Sakura are not related! Sakura and I are related by blood. I should have gained custody of her anyway! That really isn't a bad idea. Let's go Sakura, before something happens!" He reached for me and I was so scared. Being away from Sasuke. I staggered forward as I tried to pull back.

The scene played before me over and over again. Sasuke actually punched Kouki. He was going in for another punch and I couldn't just stand there hopelessly staring any longer. I grabbed him from behind preventing him from stepping further, "Sasuke! Wait!" He was so strong and I would have enjoyed the moment if it wasn't for him very angry and wanting to murder my father.

"Be quite! Let me go, let me punch him!"

"You don't have to stand up for this guy!" He pulled me, and I was being pulled, "No! Your hands are for painting! They're for art. Not for this. They should never be used to hurt someone, right?! Your paintings touch people's hearts, they're so wonderful. You can not harbor such malicious feelings for something like this. I always want you to be in a purer, higher place." Noticing that he froze, I stood in front of him.

"This man.." I peeked over at Kouki, "isn't the father I known.." My mind swirled with memories when I was a kid. When I was crying in Sasuke's arms because my mother had scolded me for taking a cookie before dinner. I remembered how Sasuke was saying that my mom had scolded me because she loved me a lot. I cried and said something about him being nicer, "My real father is a strong kind man. Because.." I stepped in front of Kouki. My body shook with disgrace, "That's whom my mother loved and married."

My eyes softened. I was now talking to my real father, "I believe that mother believed in you too... because she never ever said one mean word about you. Keep trying, and become stronger. I have much faith in you too.. dad."

After everything was pretty much settled. I walked a few feet away so that Sasuke and my dad could talk for a minute. Although that didn't mean that I couldn't hear them talk, "Here is 5000,000 yen. Pay your debts with it and start new."

Say what?! Sasuke is giving him money for is debts? Wow, that was unexpected, "Wh-why?! Sasuke! You can't do that!"

"It's fine. It's my gratitude for you bringing Sakura into this world. Although, in return.. you have to promise not to see Sakura again." No way. I saw Kouki's hand reaching for the envelope. Was he really going to accept it? I should be happy, I know I should but a part of me wants my real father in my life. In the first place, where did Kouki get that money? Kouki started walking away, while Sasuke stood behind me.

All I did was stare, "Sakura.. I'm sorry.. for being such a bad parent... I promise that one day, I will return this amount of money. Would you see me then?" I didn't answer. I don't know what I want anymore. Once he was out of sight, Sasuke patted my head and hauled me towards home.

".. I'm so sorry.." I said sadly, "I'm so.. sorry.." He was always giving to me and what did I ever do? Not much, "How can I ever repay you?" I knew nothing of what to do for him, I was already such a bother. I never realized that I was crying until I felt my nose get all stuffy.

"What are you talking about? You did nothing wrong." He pulled me in for a hug and I would enjoyed the moment greatly. I would be inhaling his scent but at that time I was just seeking comfort, "Now. It's like that never happened. So forget it all happened."

"I will forget, but I would never forget what you did for me." I want to become stronger at that moment, someone with confidence. A women who Sasuke trusted with his life. A women who this man would need more than anybody. Suddenly, out of no where he thanked me.

"What?"

"What you told me back there. Maybe, you're more mature and stronger then I am. Despite you being so thin and defenseless." This wasn't a dream, I realized. Being in Sasuke's arms this was reality. His muscles were broad and I felt completely safe locked in them.

We were eating breakfast and well, it was pretty quite, "Is that woman going to be around, again?" Sasuke didn't answer, "Is she?" I wanted the answer. Plus, I had to be prepared to realize that he was a painter.

"I had her quit. She attacked me!" he said shaking from the memory. Oddly, I laughed at his face. It was so uncomfortable that I couldn't help it, "You purposed to pose nude for me, right?" Shocked, I dropped my fork and looked up. Wow, my step father was smirking at me. I was so embarrassed that my ears and cheeks turned bright red.

"What!? You dirty old man! I should smack you for that!" Everything seemed to be back in order. It was like any other day. Not a difference. And I was pretty damn glad about that fact.

"Hey! I might be dirty but I am not old!"

"You're so gross!" Glancing at the clock I took down my two pink braids, "I have to go. I'm going to be late. I'll see you later." Since he was drinking his cup of water he merely waved. It was the same lovesick state as always. On the outside, everything seemed the same but beneath the surface this feelings continued to grow at a faster rate.

"I'm home!!" I called out entering my house hold. My body froze when I spotted some red heels in the corner. Hastily, I removed my shoes and ran around the house searching for Sasuke. Dear mother, in heaven. I know that serious trouble awaits. Please be here with me to help me through it, because I don't think I will be able to do it all alone. My feet took me to the living room and I froze. I don't know this woman. Her red hair complimented her burning onyx eyes.

"Oh! You must be Sakura-chan. You look a lot like Sakumo-san! So cute! More than I pictured." My first thought that this woman was a friend of my mothers, "Excuse me. Where are my manners? I'm Karin, a friend of Sasuke's. We were classmates the last year of high school." I was dazed, "I'm a photographer in New York. But I was complentating of moving back here so I flew in!" No words came from my throat, "I've only seen Sakumo-san once but I wanted to pay my respects. So I kinda barged in unexpectedly."

She lives in New York, she has a good job and Karin is very beautiful. But... was she really just a 'friend' toward Sasuke?

"Sakura," this time it was Sasuke's voice, "I've decided to let her stay until she finds a place to stay."

"That's rather sudden.. You could have told me earlier.." I said.

"We just decided a few minutes ago. I haven't even gotten used to the idea."

Karin was in front of me in a blink of an eye, cradling my hands, "Am I a bother Sakura? If so I could look somewhere else to stay!" She was so pretty up close and I envied her. The only choice I had was to say that she wasn't a bother and I didn't mind. Which was really hard. Trust, "Thank you Sakura!" And with that same second, she kissed me. Gross! I was way to shock to pull back because once it started, it ended. Thankfully, "Oh, you to Sasuke." Karin strode over to him. My heart ached, she kissed him full on the lips. Much longer then I wanted it to be. There was two gasps in the room but mine was the loudest.

"Wha...?" I whispered.

Sasuke ripped his body from Karin's and roared at her, "What the hell do you think you're doing!?"

"It was just a kiss!" complained Karin. That night I couldn't sleep. It was to much to handle, also... It was such a sudden change from the usual just the other day we decided to forget about my biological father. When I close my eyes, that scene just keeps on playing over and over again. Probably it was just out of habit, maybe people from New York do it all the time! On the bright side, that was an indirect kiss from Sasuke.

That was wrong with me?! That was such a dirty thought! I need to take a sleeping pill more often.

The next morning I was so startled that I had overslept, "When the hell did I turn you off?!" I screamed at the alarm clock. Running down the steps, I ran into Karin in the kitchen, "Morning Sakura!" I greeted her back sitting down on the table, the food was already set. Bread, juice, eggs and bacon, "Sorry, Sasuke. I overslept."

When we started eating I was astonished. The food was really good, "You're pretty talented.. surprisingly." praised Sasuke. I was never this good. I could never be, " I have an idea, while you're here you could do all the chores. That way, Sakura can relax and have some free time." We all agreed and finally, I was getting some time to do what I do.

Which is technically.. nothing. After school, I walked to the park. I was so bored and I really didn't feel like heading home to see Karin. Without another choice, I was about to stand up. It was too late because everything around me went black before I even knew it happened. My ears had picked up a low chuckle, which I had to lazily open my eyes.

"Wake up, Sakura! You were so late, I thought something happened so I came out looking for you. Glad you're okay, though." He's going to yell at me! Screaming that I was irresponsible and that I should be acting like a real adult. Constantly, I tried to apologize. Sasuke just gestured me to come home. I started walking tiredly behind him. I felt as if someone had stroked my hair while I was asleep. Strange. Probably was just a dream. I shouldn't be placing my thoughts on it, "Sorry.. About Karin and everything. You haven't complained but it has to be stressful."

"Mmhm. Well I was wondering about something. Not really all that stressful, but I was wondering if you have any romantic feelings for her..." He turned his head back with a lifted brow and a smirk on his face. As an instinct, I placed my hands in front of me. Showing my ten fingers, "Y-you know! Karin is so pretty. So if you've been taken at the moment or something. Even from a female's viewpoint I'm not blind to see she's beautiful."

"I swear to god," he started, "That is never possible."

That gave me a sense of relief. I never noticed that small uneven step on the pavement. My body flew forward, landing on Sasuke. It was such a good thing that he was able to catch the both of us before we fell, who knew what we would end up doing. When I looked up, his face were just inches from mine. Maybe if I lifted my head just a bit.. He started chuckling. Way to ruin a mood, "What are you doing? You clutz!" His tone was light and joyful.

"It's so dark that I couldn'e see!" I tried to explain. Instead of making fun of me like I thought he would he held out one masculine hand and offered me to take it. Of course, my hand placed inside his made me feel so safe. It was also warm.

I have realized that even though Karin is beautiful. She's energetic, outgoing, down-to-earth, and not one bit snobbish like I expected her to be. We've grown closer as time passed by. Although one night, we were all celebrating Sasuke's achievement in his art. The two adults were getting drunk and Karin started telling secrets about Sasuke I had never known.

"Remember that sophmore that you used to date? She's having her fourth kid, already!"

"I haven't heard.."

"Such a shame, she had huge breasts!!!"

"What?!"

Taking a sip of her glass of wine Karin smirked, "I noticed that every girl you dated had a pretty big rack. There was Miranda, Tayuya, Tenten, Temari, and then Matsuri! Wow! Sasuke likes girls with big breasts! You hear that Sakura?!" I laughed along with her while Sasuke stayed silent and kept on claiming it was just a coincidence. That night, I walked to my bedroom and looked down at my rack.

The next morning I walked up to the attic and did some research. Blowing on the lightly layered dust covered box, I lifted a yellow colored album. Flipping the pages, my heart filled with warmth. My family of three. Shaking my head, I focused on the task at hand. It seemed that in any of these pictures my mom didn't really have big breasts.

I don't think she had very big ones. I mean, shouldn't it be logical to say that since I'm her daughter, I should be roughly the same size as she was? More or less right? Placing that book back I searched through some more to confirm my thoughts. My hands froze on a navy blue book that held high school pictures. On the front it imprinted Sasuke's name. It was his yearbook from his high school days!

Eagerly, I flipped through the pages until I saw his picture. So young. What hadn't changed was that his onyx eyes were still mean looking. Hot! I bet all the girls were all over him. The seventeen year old Sasuke. I would have liked to meet him. Maybe we could have walked to and from school together. It would have been pretty fun. In my mind, I could already picture it. Us laughing and having a great time.

An idea occurred to me, I should check out his past girlfriends! They were all so pretty, and well big breasted. So basically, Sasuke is a dirty player that likes good looking girls. That thought irritated me. Calming down I continued to flip through the pages and noticed something. Karin was missing. He said that they were friends since high school. What does this mean? He lied to me.. but why? Because they weren't friends, but maybe they were lovers.

Maybe they still are, at this exact moment. The heart inside me ached.

That night while we were eating dinner Karin had asked me to set up the table. Being as polite as I am, I helped. I noticed that she was wearing a floral patterned dress with some laces here and there. Why was she dressed like that just to be eating dinner? I thought that she was only trying to seduce him. Ugh! I hated this, I could only focus on the negative ever since I looked into that stupid yearbook. What shoud I do?!

That same night I snuck down to the kitchen to grab something to eat since my stomache was growling. I was about to walk passed Sasuke's room but whispers stopped me. My heart and brain constantly told me that it was wrong and I shouldn't be invading such privacy. But I couldn't help it, it sounded like they were talking about something very important.

"You're really sure that it'll work?" Sasuke asked.

"Of course! Don't worry about it. She'll never find out!" They were drinking again. I wonder if they ever went a day without their beverages.

"I just don't mean that. A woman and a man are living together under one roof. Of course I'm worried.." What could they have been talking about? I couldn't hear what they said next because it was just in a low whisper. I peeked in the cracked door and inwardly gasped. She was getting closer and closer to him. My body retreated back..

"Idiot! Don't shout! You might wake Sakura up! Anyway, you better not let Sakura find out."

I knew it, they were together after all. I sat near my window just staring off into the darkness. I thought that one day a time would come when Sasuke would choose another woman. But that time has come. That day has come and that woman was not me. I scoffed, why would it ever be me? I'm his step daughter, Karin is well his lover.

In my mind, I knew I had to do something. Silently, I bagan to cry. I knew what I had to do. I just hope it'll be for the best for Sasuke.

I just hope it'll be all right with him. It should be. He really doesn't need me in his life anymore anyway.

A/N: Yay! Another chapter down! Okay, the reason it was so fast was because well, I'll start being busy. Keep 'em reviews coming!!