Just to let you guys know, I'm not a big fan of Sakura. And yet I write a love triangle between characters with her in it. Why do I do that? Not sure, but as long as you guys love the story I won't mind too much. So PLEASE leave comments to let me know you like it so far and add it to your story alerts =) Also, feel free to check out my other SasuNaru stories or Mello/Matt stories.
Auf Wiedersehen und Gute Nacht!
The bell rang. School was done. Shit! I was suppose to hang with Sakura right about now.
"I'm sorry, Sasuke." Naruto sat up. "I'm guessing you don't want to go to the park then?"
"I don't see how we could play soccer if I can hardly walk." I held my hand out to him. "Help me sit, will you?"
He did so, practically yanking my arm off. I never forgot how much more stronger than me the blonde was. My vision blacked at the corners and I felt me head swim, I leaned against Naruto's chest and shut my eyes, attempting to regain composure. Guess I got up too quickly.
"Give me some of your blood. I had to skip lunch too remember?" I demanded, clutching my head.
"Go ahead." He unbuttoned the top of his uniform and offered his neck. I clutched at his shirt and let my fangs grow sharp. I bit in and blood instantly rushed into my mouth. I swallowed as fast as it poured in, savoring the so familiar tang taste of it.
"Oh," I heard from behind me. "I thought you were done. Sorry!"
I pulled out and turned just to see the white heel of a woman scurrying away. I hesitated and felt myself blush. That feeding rule was there for a reason as it was something so intimate that occurred only between partners.
"Don't worry about her, Sasuke. Just finish so we can go." He pushed me forward with a hand that had appeared on my back. Seeing the red pools dotting his neck, I dove back in to finish my meal, forgetting all about the nurse.
Once I finished, I felt somewhat better. I could move on my own at least, but I doubt I had the energy for a game against the MVP of the football team.
"I promised Sakura I'd hang with her after school today. You're coming right?" I ventured to ask.
It was my imagination when I saw the flash of anger across his face.
"You'd rather do that than go to the park, right?"
I hopped off the bed, to put myself some distance away from Naruto this time. "No. It's just that, I'm not up for a game today so why don't we just go?"
"Who else is going?"
"Some seniors: Lee, Neji, Tenten."
"Then I have a feeling I won't be wanted there." He also hopped off the bed and came towards me. I backed away somehow feeling overshadowed by a guy only a couple inches taller than me.
He looked at me dangerously emotionless; I shivered.
"Do what you want, but I'm going home." With that, he walked past me, unveiled the curtain, and headed for the door.
"Naruto!" I called after him.
He didn't stop and within a few seconds he was gone. What was wrong with him? I didn't chase after him. Why would I when we've always been together, joined at the hip. Even when we were younger and got into arguments, we'd simply turn our backs to each other and cross our arms stubbornly. So I couldn't believe he'd leave. He'd come back any second and we'd just turn our backs like we always do, right? Being in different classes, it always felt strange as if half of myself was in a whole different room, which it was, but at least in was in the same building. And now, we'd in completely different buildings, miles apart. My heart sped up as if approaching death. What happens when bloodsuckers are so far separated from their partners anyway?
I was about to chase after him when I remembered what he did earlier. What a bastard! Let him brood to himself all the way home. I wasn't about to play into his trick. He'll come back crying to me instead of the other way around. Besides, although exaggeratingly speaking, he almost killed himself earlier, he has plenty of blood now and he's a bloodsucker. He can make it on his own for a little while.
Right as I was about to exit the infirmary, Nurse Shizune called out from behind her desk, "Sorry for intruding on you guys. Please forgive me!" She then gave a small bow, hands clasped in front.
"Yeah, it's no problem. Thanks for your help."
I rushed off to meet Sakura at the front of the school. Within the sea of students hurrying off in different direction, I spotted her bright pink hair. She spotted me as well and waved me over.
"You made it," she exclaimed, delighted. "Why'd they ask for you during class?"
"Just Naruto. He got hurt, but he's fine now."
"That's strange." Her pretty face had a furrow in her brow. "Why would they call you? I mean, I know you're best friends but-"
"Oh come on," Neji interjected. "The guy's fine so let's get to Ichiraku's before it gets packed."
"Right! Youth should not be wasted!" Lee added over enthusiastically.
With that, they turned and started to walk. Tenten followed, casually slipping her hand into Neji's. I wondered if I should take Sakura's hand also. She smiled at me when I glanced at her hand and slipped her hand into mine's. It was warm, and so very soft. I squeezed her hand lightly and she fell into a closer walk with me. Her perfume of sweet nectar danced across my nostrils and her hair tickled my arm. I wanted to put my hand over her shoulders, but refrained from doing so. I mean, that was stuff boyfriends did. I don't think I was that yet.
We finally reached Ichiraku's and I had to let go of her hand to open the door for her. I instantly regretted it and wished for it back in my grasp. Inside, the place was filled with loud chatter and clanking silverware. It smelled of soup and spices, and I bet myself that if I were human, my stomach would've rumbled. We grabbed a booth in the corner and talked a little before going to order though. Lee, Neji, Tenten sat on one side, and Sakura and I sat on the other. Though it was nice sitting next to Sakura again, I felt as if everyone's eyes were on the two of us.
"So are you two dating?" Lee asked bluntly.
Sakura instantly reddened.
"I'm not sure," she said. "Sasuke?" She looked at me with those large green eyes.
Great. It was dumped on me, the bloodsucker with no relationship experience, but I'll be honest. I really do think there's something between us.
"I admit, I like you, Sakura." Embarrassing to say, but it was true.
She practically squealed and hugged me. "I like you too, Sasuke."
"What? I've asked you out countless times and you say yes to Sasuke?" Lee asked, mouth ajar.
"Lee, I don't feel anything for you, but a friend."
"One day, I'll win your heart, fair maiden!" the guy was standing, hands on table, fierce determination in those doll-like eyes.
I simply rolled my eyes and took Sakura's hand back in mine. It was nice being able to do this so freely now.
"So what will everyone be having?" asked Tenten.
Right now. I had to do it now. I had to tell everyone I was a bloodsucker, and couldn't eat and I was about to when I saw Neji lean over and bite into Lee's neck. Right in front of me, in public. And while they both dined on each other, Sakura and Tenten were conversing so casually with each other.
"Sasuke?" Tenten asked, noticing my staring.
"Neji's your boyfriend." I simply stated. Sakura squeezed my hand.
"Yeah, so? Lee and Neji are bloodsuckers, they're each other's partner."
"Sorry. We forgot you didn't know," said Lee pulling out, wiping his hand across his mouth and leaving a faint smear of red.
"You do that in public?"
"Nothing humans haven't seen one time or another," Neji said so casually.
I swear I could feel angry stares shooting daggers at our table.
At that moment, I wanted Naruto with me here so badly. I remembered the fact that this was his favorite restaurant and the yearning grew deep. I felt dizzy and tired. It felt as if stones were placed suddenly upon my back and now weighed down so painfully on me. The feeling was there ever since I left the infirmary, since Naruto left. I had just been ignoring it with Sakura so close, and all the while it's been growing. I wanted to stay with Sakura though. I didn't want to let go of her hand, lose this warmth, and leave her. I inched closer, believing the closer I got, the more this feeling would subside. But I was aware of it now, and it was consuming me.
"I'm sorry, Sakura, everyone, but I have to go."
"It wasn't because of us, was it?" asked Neji.
"No. I just forgot I had to do something very important after school today."
Why didn't I say I was a bloodsucker? That Naruto was my partner?
Once again, I had to let go of her hand.
"I'm sorry, Sakura. Would you be willing to go on a date Friday night?"
She seemed reasonably disappointed. "Of course," she answered sweetly. "But I want a full account of whatever this important thing was."
Of course I'd tell her. I had to.
She leaned up and placed a light kiss on my forehead.
I left the restaurant with pleasant tingles dancing across my face, but in my head it throbbed so painfully.
I had to get home.
