Chapter 6: 'I am yours'
A/N: When writing this I actually hit a bit of writers block so that delayed it but also I'm not doing to fabulously at the moment so please give me some leverage here. Yes, yes Akane is now a nut job but eh 21st century now nut jobs are like the new black. It took me forever to get a title for this one I was wracking my brains but I got one in then end.
YAY Ireland won the rugby against Wales today woo!! (I love rugby) And It's/was Saint Patrick's day on Wednesday, so that'll be fun hope you guys have an awesome time (If you celebrate it) for me it means bringing out the vodka and enjoying the national holiday :]]
So here you have it.
Enjoy
R&R
Lastwaords
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Akane got back to her dorm room with the biggest grin on her face, her weekend was turning out better then she had expected it would.
After closing the door behind herself she walked into the dorm room to see Emi (her roommate) eating lunch.
"Oh hey Akane, how are you?" the unspoken 'last time I saw you, you were having a breakdown' didn't need to be said, it hung between them.
"I'm fine, now" she smiled and sat opposite the girl, she had never been happier to see Emi.
Emi's blue eyes were bright and fully aware, she was watching Akane closely. Her mousey brown hair was tied up in loose a bun leaving some stray strands framing her face. Her skin was slightly tanned from over the summer giving her a healthy glow.
"That's good" Emi smiled, but it was forced, Akane looked awful. Her usually perfect hair was messy and clumped together; her eyes were small and puffy from crying. Her face was two shades too pale and she had dark circles building under her eyes. For a normally model perfect looking girl, it was rather disturbing.
"Emi I need your help with something, later maybe during the week." Akane looked into the girls eyes and smiled. Emi was watching her for any signs of insanity, but she could clearly find none.
"Uh sure okay we can talk later" she said standing up "I have to get to work, see you later Akane" she grabbed her purse and left.
Akane smiled again to herself, this was turning out to be too easy.
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Sakura woke up feeling like a fog has descended upon her, the medication was strong. Sitting up she grabbed two pills and took them, then grabbed the tube and placed them in her purse. She was going back to school today, she felt excited, she really couldn't wait to see the plush carpets and the decked out classrooms. It was like an expensive home away from home.
Sakura got changed and showered in barely anytime at all, by the time she was finished her mother was waiting by the door.
"Now Sakura if you want to take another day that's fine too" her mother was worried, her voice sounded scared for the well being of her daughter.
Sakura smiled and hugged her mom "I'll be fine, honest and I'll call if anything happens" her mother's blue eyes looked doubtful but soon turned bright and sunny like they usually were.
"Okay then come on lets go" the car ride to the school was fine, no problems there and after saying her goodbyes Sakura found herself glad to be back on campus.
She missed the way the sun cast shadows over the perfectly manicured lawns, and the way people were sprawled out on said lawns, benches etc. It was like a dream school come to life and she was so glad she got in here.
"Home sweet home" she whispered to herself as she grinned up into the never ending blue sky, this was her first real weekend at the school after a normal school week. And she looked forward to the ones to come. She had just put her bag down in the dorm room when somebody jumped on her.
"SAKURA!" Ino screamed as she glomped the pink haired teen. "You're back!" Sakura sighed into the carpet because the impact of Ino's jumping has caused her to fall face first into it. But despite herself she smiled, she was back and she was happy.
"Ino I think you should get off her" Ten-ten's voice came from the right, and currently Sakura couldn't see anything but the fabric that made up the expensive carpet.
Ino slowly got off and helped Sakura up before giving her a huge hug. "I was worried" was all Ino said before letting her go. Sakura smiled and waved at Ten-ten before she sat down on the couch.
"Hungry? I'm making lunch" Ino stated before getting up and walking into the kitchen, Sakura didn't even get a chance to answer before a plate full of expensive looking food was shoved under her nose.
"Eat up" Ino grinned as she sat down next to Sakura and tucked in.
The three girls spent another couple of hours catching up and discussing different things.
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Itachi left the board meeting early and nobody questioned his reason to do so. When he got outside the heat from the sun had reached its max and would begin to get cooler as the afternoon dragged on. Walking away from the main school building, towards the senior dorm building he didn't notice the old car pulling into the school or the pink haired girl who got out a couple of seconds later.
Itachi walked slowly and took in the scenery around him, listening to every sound, trying to catch a glimpse of everything. He felt peaceful, which was odd considering the last time he felt peaceful he was being spoon-fed and had no teeth. His mind was off wandering while he looked at different aspects of the school grounds, he was wondering when Sakura would be back and how he could get to know her better.
Itachi would have smiled, but he was Uchiha Itachi but also he had a bad feeling about something. And if Itachi had a bad feeling you can bet something's going to happen.
As he got into the senior dorm building he could hear different noises coming from different rooms, reality TV shows, music, and people talking all filled the building. He got to his room to find the door open and Sasori sitting on the couch looking at his hands.
"Itachi" Sasori said before he looked up, he couldn't believe he was about to offer up his ass to protect that little girl. Clenching his fist he met those black hard eyes.
"We have a problem"
Itachi figured Sasori wasn't there for any good reason and that presumption was deemed correct judging by the redhead's posture and statement. Placing his car keys on the table and closing the door he took his time before he sat down before he artist.
Itachi didn't ask, he didn't have to.
"It's Akane" Sasori waited for some reaction even an indication to carry on but Itachi just waited looking blank, then her quirked an eyebrow as if asking 'Do you want to finish your story?'. Sasori sighed and ran his hands through his hair before launching into the story, starting from him leaving the board room.
Drawing a deep breath Sasori finished and looked at the Uchiha, this was it. Maybe Itachi wouldn't be harsh maybe he'd just beat him up. Sasori waited but the only look that crossed Itachi's face was a thoughtful one.
"What do you think she'll do?" Itachi asked Sasori in a removed tone, "Are you worried about Sakura's well being?"
"Man she's gone fucking nuts who knows what she'll do, no I don't worry about anyone but myself." Sasori was defence on the last part and Itachi didn't believe it for a second, that caused anger to stir within him.
"We'll just have to watch Akane then, do not inform Sakura of the issue at hand because there is a chance Akane won't do anything."
"Aren't you worried she might do something crazy?" Sasori asked standing up quickly, his voice rising as he got more pissed off.
"Not really because Sakura has too many connections all ready, she's too closely linked into the board, if anything happened we'd be the4 first to know. I don't think Akane wants to destroy her own reputation as well as Sakura's." Itachi's voice was one of reason and was full of logic. He had a level head and was calm to the naked eye, but underneath all that heat was building along with several emotions.
Earlier Sasori only saw thoughtfulness on Itachi's face but internally he had become: worried as to what Akane would try, jealous because why should Sasori care and angry because Akane was messing things up and kept putting bumps on the road he really wanted to walk. Some other emotions were present that he couldn't name or explain but he was glad Sasori informed him.
"We'll watch Akane and inform the other members on the situation without the details so they understand to be on the lookout around her. I'll explain something to Sakura" Itachi added the last bit because Sasori had opened his mouth in a way one would when volunteering to do something.
Sasori nodded and looked up at the ceiling, "If I find anything out I'll let you know," Sasori walked out of the dorm room at his usual pace not bothering with goodbyes.
Itachi sat down and pulled out his phone, the day just kept getting longer.
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Sakura was holding her sides from laughing so much, she had tear streaks on her face and her breathing was hitched; God she had missed these girls. The sun was setting and the sky had turned a chalky pink colour, Ten-ten had decided to spend the night along with Hinata and they'd just been catching up and telling each other things.
Ino had made impersonations of different people from Karin to her brother to Sasuke and Kakashi, it was hilarious and Sakura felt glad to be back. She had all of tomorrow before classes and she looked forward to it. A whole day to get readjusted to the school and her new friends, smiling she got up and went to answer the door since she'd heard a knock.
Her wide grin quickly subsided as she took in the empty corridor, "Huh that's odd" Sakura muttered as she stepped outside the door to look around. She saw no one so she went to go back inside when a white blur from the corner of her eye caught her attention, turning she looked closer to see a folded piece of paper.
It didn't look like the type of paper someone dropped by accident, this looked like a carefully placed note. Bending down and picking it up she looked around, the corridors were empty so she unfolded the piece of paper.
It felt smooth and cool in her hands and again the paper looked and felt expensive; in the centre of the unfolded page was a clear, well written 'Bingo'. That was all, nothing else no name no number no creases just a plain and simple 'bingo'. Sakura felt utterly confused but in a guarded way, if this was a planted note then this was designed to be read by her or presumably Ino which meant it wasn't in code. This was the word they were supposed to read and that was what was confusing.
Walking back inside and closing the door behind her she handed Ino the note, ino eyes scanned the page before she looked up questioningly at the pink haired teen. Sakura sat down and explained her theory as the girls hushed to listen, each taking a good look at the note. Sakura's stomach flipped when Ten-ten stood.
"There's no mistaking it" Ten-ten used a clear voice that made understanding her very easy. "That's a planted note, nobody randomly drops a note that close to a door unless they were eavesdropping."
Everybody agreed, Sakura sighed and wiped the palm of her hands on her knees before smiling. "Let's not ruin our evening getting down about this we can discuss it later." Hinata was quick to agree and soon the girls were back to chatting about teenage girl issues.
Sakura couldn't help but fiddle with the note in her pocket despite her suggestion to think about it later.
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When Emi had gotten back from work Akane was waiting in the living room of their dorm. Sitting on the couch twitching her fingers showing her impatience, Emi winced internally whatever Akane wanted to discuss it wasn't good. Placing her keys on the table and then her bag she took a breath and looked to Akane with a full smile.
Akane looked delighted to see her and the smile that appeared on her face made Emi even surer that this was going to be bad.
"Hey Emi, how was work?" Akane sat up from her slightly slouched position as she waited for the answer.
"Fine" Emi looked around the room trying to see if she could guess what was about to happen but she got nothing. "What did you want to talk about"
"Well"
Akane's brown eyes turned dark and looked off into the distance at nothing, her fingers laced together on top of her lap.
"I need to find out some facts on a certain girl" her eyes darkened further with anger and Emi felt the 'no' building inside her. Akane saw this and decided to take a reassuring route "Nothing crazy or dangerous just some simple facts like surname year dorm room, you know nothing extraordinary."
Emi still didn't want to do this but something in the straight line of Akane's jaw made Emi think twice, something in this girl had changed and she didn't want to be in the line of fire when it came out and showed itself. It's not like she was giving away any information Akane wouldn't find if she went snooping it was just faster using Emi.
Emi worked part-time outside school but she also helped manage files in the office, which allowed her unsupervised access to school files, not the medical ones just the plain old student file. Akane knew this and this was why she had asked the girl for a favour.
"What's the name" was all Emi said before a grin creeped upon Akane's face.
"Sakura" Emi nodded and mentally noted the name before walking to her bedroom and lying down, she didn't want to do this but if it kept Akane off her back then she'd do it. Closing her eyes and clearing her mind she drifted off into a peaceful sleep.
Akane smiled to herself, this was so easy it was like someone wanted her to get even with the bitch. She wasn't going to complain about it though, standing up she smiled again once Emi got the needed information she'd be ready to set the plan into action. Brushing herself down and walking to her room she grabbed a pen and some paper.
'Bingo'
Simple; one word that would confuse the girl, one word that would start off this whole thing, one word that's all she needed. Folding the piece of paper carefully she placed it into her pocket and sat down now all she had to do was wait.
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The sky had lost all its bright colours and now was heading for dark shades; the dark greys were fading into a deep, smooth unending blackness. Sakura closed the curtains in the living room and turned on a couple more lamps, the night was warm but getting colder as fall came to pass yet it was still warm enough to leave the window open. Sakura didn't. She didn't like the idea of a window being open not after the whole note thing, it wasn't that she was scared it was more she was worried the people would try something else.
Ino had brought out the duvets and spare blankets and all the girls were now sitting/lying on the floor covered in said duvets. This is what high school and your teenage years are about Sakura thought as she sat down next to Hinata. She found herself at peace in the company of these girls, girls who only a week before were total strangers, girls who were now her friends.
The movie began and all girls turned their attention to the TV set in the corner of the room.
All was well, for now.
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Itachi was sitting down on the couch when his phone buzzed; he if he wasn't Itachi would have sighed, getting up he grabbed the phone.
New Message
From: Sasuke U.
Message: Is it true?
Itachi shook his head and replied.
Create Message
To: Sasuke U.
Message: Sasuke don't waste by time, when asking something please be clear in what you are referring to.
Message Sent
Itachi sat back down again this time with his phone, so when it buzzed he wouldn't have to waste time getting back up.
It buzzed.
New Message
From: Sasuke U.
Message: Madara being back, is it true?
Itachi wanted to ask how he found that out but then figured Deidara warned Ino who probably told her friends.
Create Message
To: Sasuke U.
Message: According to my sources, yes.
Message sent.
End of conversation.
The Uchiha brothers didn't waste time with salutations or goodbyes they simply asked what was needed and left. Itachi was used to Sasuke's blunt cold exterior because it was one he adapted from Itachi not that he was half as good as his brother though. Itachi in a way, pitied Sasuke being removed and indifferent wasn't what people thought it was it could get very lonely.
Itachi put his phone in his pocket and returned to reading the book he had started before he was interrupted.
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The girls all woke up late, since they went to bed very late. Each one fell asleep at different times on the floor but they all woke up at the same time due to the noise coming from the door.
"SAKURA-CHAN!!! YOU'RE BACK! THIS IS NARUTO IF YOU DIDN'T KNOW PLEASE LET ME AND THE BASTARD IN!!"
Then there was the sound of a pace being punched and a muttered 'Dobe', then there was an outraged roar and a 'why you bastard!' more punching. And that was all Sakura could hear before she slammed the door open and grabbed them both by the collars.
"SHUT UP! BOTH OF YOU" Sakura proceeded to hit them both on the head and then let go. "Geez people are trying to sleep" Sakura then walked back into the dorm room and to the kitchen where she made some tea for all the girls to help them wake up.
Ino's hair was sticking up at odd angles but that didn't prevent her from giving out to them as well.
"You both are so noisy shut the hell up!" Ino hit them also on the head and then followed Sakura into the kitchen.
"Hina-chan! You aren't mad at me are you?" Naruto's big blue eyes turned on the lilac eyed girl who blushed furiously.
"Don't you go getting sympathy from Hinata!" Sakura yelled in from the kitchen and Naruto scratched the back of his head looking bashful.
Sakura sighed and handed Ino a cup of tea before bring in two more for Hinata and Ten-ten, they all began taking small sips from the steaming cups.
"Glad to see your back Sakura-chan" Naruto exclaimed as he sat down next to Hinata, who hit an all time record shade of red.
"Thanks" Sakura smiled before taking another sip from her drink, her eyes were scanning the room and somehow caught the black younger Uchiha's gaze. He was looking at her in an odd way, like he knew something that nobody else knew. It made her skin crawl.
"So what's the plan for today?" Sakura asked avoiding the dark eyes, she didn't know how but from looking at Sasuke's eyes she realized Itachi had flecks of deep blue in his where it seemed Sasuke had only black.
"Glad you asked" Ino smiled as she dove into a plan of action for the day
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A couple of hours had passed and the sky was completely blue now as the sun began to shine to its full extent. Sasori was walking through the grounds of the school not appreciating any of this when he heard voices. Looking around he noticed a group of people on the grass, moving closer to take a closer look, he saw a teenager with bubblegum pink hair laughing as a hyperactive blonde boy amused her.
"So she's back" Sasori muttered "Better tell Itachi" walking in the opposite direction that he had been going before Sasori noticed the feeling in his stomach. It didn't want him to tell Itachi anything.
Ignoring that feeling he walked to the dorm room and knocked, Itachi opened the door looking like he hadn't slept. But then again Sasori knew Itachi, even though he lay in bed still as a dead body, rarely slept.
Itachi stepped sideways allowing Sasori room to come in, Sasori wasted no time and closed the door behind him. "She's back" he stated as he looked around the room, it was so unbelievably clean.
Itachi was about to ask 'who' but then realised what Sasori meant, Sakura had returned, something deep inside of him found peace at that notion.
"Akane is definitely up to something," Sasori continued, Itachi raised a brow "I was talking to Emi and she asked me did I know why Akane was looking for information on someone".
Itachi's eyes narrowed, that wasn't good news, that was bad news. Emi had access to all school members' files, if Akane wanted to use Emi she was very serious about the facts she needed.
"Maybe you should tell someone this could go very bad," Sasori wasn't one for running to the teachers about issues but this could get bad. "She seems serious".
Itachi's eyes were scanning the room, they way he usually did when he was thinking through many different scenarios, Sasori sighed.
"I hate this shit man, I knew the bitch was nuts to begin with." Shaking his head he looked into those black eyes, they looked slightly amused at his statement.
"I'll pay more attention to your observations from now on" Itachi closed his eyes for a slight second as a wave of exhausted washed over him. He hadn't been sleeping well at all since Sakura left. Hopefully that would get better.
"I'm going out now so I'll see you later, probably tomorrow." Sasori nodded his head as he walked out the door closing it silently behind him.
Itachi made himself something to eat before taking a shower and then leaving his dorm room.
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The group had decided to sit outside and soak up the remaining rays of the sun before their freedom ended for another five days. Also each day the heat of the sun was decreasing slightly, so wanting to make the most of what they had left of the sun they sat outside.
All together on two blankets placed together on the grass, they laughed and messed around. Sakura sighed as she lay back staring into the unending blue of the sky; she imagined what other people in different countries were doing right at that exact moment in time. If there was someone else out there staring into the sky doing the exact same thing.
The group fell silent as a shadow appeared over Sakura's face, looking up she was met by the tall handsome figure of Uchiha Itachi. A shiver built at the base of her spin and rippled its way through her whole body. She felt a smile building inside of her that she held back, so she didn't look like a complete fool.
"Itachi" she greeted before sitting up and stretching "what's up?"
Itachi didn't speak for a second as he watched how the skin on her arms pulled tight against the small muscles as she stretched and then relaxed as she stopped. Her skin was slightly darker then when he'd last seen her, from exposure to the sun, but not enough to take away the beautiful ivory colour of it.
"Do you have a while?" Was all he asked as he looked over at his younger brother, who looked broody for want of a better word.
"Uh sure" Sakura stood and reassured Ino she'd be back, as she followed Itachi to God only knows where.
He said nothing.
Feeling a bit better since her new medication had been administered she started a conversation.
"So this is awkward" she said as she smiled up at the sky waiting for more silence.
"It is?" He sounded curious but he face read blank, his eyes cast straight ahead.
"Well what's up? Did something happen?" She cut herself off as he turned around and met her eyes, those eyes were looking for something in her own green ones.
"Do you know a girl called Akane?" He asked, getting to the point.
"Well no but then again I'm new and not so good with names" She smiled and he closed his eyes "Why?"
"It's hard to explain." He didn't say anymore.
"But" Sakura paused and was told to be quiet by a motion of Itachi's hand. He clearly wasn't going to budge.
"That's not really fair" she poked his arm and then regretted it by the feeling of nausea that built in her stomach from the touch, the skin of his arm was smooth and strong. She felt the need to keel over and die "You can't just leave me hanging"
Itachi, without her knowing, closed his eyes at the contact. Her small petite fingers were smooth and silky against his arm and he felt a strange wave of pleasure flood through him from the contact. But that wasn't what got his mind spinning; it was the way she was acting she seemed changed. Changed for the better but changed none the least, she seemed happier and more content.
"I don't feel the need to explain myself to you" He stated and smirked slightly when she huffed.
"Of course you don't you're an Uchiha, you don't explain to anyone" Her green eyes narrowed at him as he stopped and sat down. She sat opposite him still crossing her arms and huffing, he wanted to laugh and he did.
Sakura felt like she was swimming in melted caramel when the sound of that laugh hit her ears, it was smooth and warm and utterly gorgeous. Tilting her head back she silently sighed as it slowly drew to an end.
"Sakura," she looked up and met his black eyes, mentally noting each fleck of blue within them.
"Yeah?" her voice was whispered; she felt like that if she used her usually tone the moment between them (Whatever it was) would be ruined.
"What are you doing tonight?" His face was close to her and his breath fanned across her face.
Her heart literally stopped beating.
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Doctor Kobayashi had been worried about patients before, that was normal; but the amount of worrying she was doing for Haruno Sakura wasn't. She was scared to mention the information she found out to the Haruno's incase it made Sakura crack. After all the hard work she had done on the girl to get her to where she was today that just didn't seem fair. But she couldn't keep this a secret, someone needed to know something.
If the rapist was back that meant somehow he'd escaped the charges which was never a good sign. Doctor Kobayashi felt ill, really ill her stomach kept knotting itself up as she thought up new situations that could go horribly wrong.
Being a mother probably didn't help her worrying, having a daughter a couple of years older then Sakura made her maternal instinct kick in for the pink haired girl. She was young and beautiful, she was depressed and suffering for too long from what that man had done to her. She couldn't ruin the happiness the girl just achieved that would be the cruellest thing in the world to do. The doctor sat down at her desk and buried her face in her hands as if trying to hide away from the world.
It didn't work those awful thoughts kept swimming around in her head tormenting her, she for once didn't know how the help a patient. Did she ruin everything she'd help build for the sake of the truth? Or did she pretend all was well until they found out different? Which was better? Which was smarter? But most of all, which was safer?
In any case involving a patient the correct option was to take the safest, but the safest wasn't so clear here. It wasn't black and white Doctor Kobayashi was dealing with to very similar shades of grey. She didn't know what to do, she didn't have an clear idea as to which was the best option so being a thinker she decided to give it a while before choosing, hoping the correct choice would come to her.
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Sakura blinked, as her mouth and brain started moving at separate speeds, her mouth was read to answer while he brain turned to mush and couldn't even process what was going on.
"I don't know yet" she rushed out her mouth running on turbo as her brain tried (Hopelessly) to catch up. She clenched her fists in her lap trying to ground herself to hold on to her sanity but she seemed to have lost her grip with reality. There were random words flying around in her head and she couldn't string them together to make a sentence since they didn't make sense, her mouth was ready to blurt out any random thing. So she pressed her lips together tightly trying to put her brain and mouth on par again.
Itachi leaned in slightly closer, as smirk tugged at the corners of his lips. "Excellent." he whispered to her. She thought she was going to die; her heart was pounding so loudly she was sure he could hear it.
"I'd like to get to know you better," he paused choosing his words "Meet me at the front gate at eight." Sakura couldn't do anything but nod as he stood up and walked away, perfectly calm and composed. Sakura felt all the blood in her body rush to her head as she leaned forward and tried not to pass out.
On returning to the group Ino was in the middle of some story, using her hands to get her points across. Sakura gave her a meaningful look and nodded her head towards a spot not to far from the group; Ino stood and said she'd be back in a moment.
"What's up?" she asked as they stood behind a tree, the shade from the tree was cooling on Sakura's now hot skin and helped her think clearly.
"Itachi just asked me out" Sakura spat out and Ino stood still for about five seconds before squealing and jumping up and down.
"No way! Oh my Gosh that's brilliant!" Ino grabbed Sakura and shook her "I'm totally helping you get ready!" Sakura sighed and closed her eyes; this was going to take forever.
Ino had returned to the group and explained that Sakura and she had to leave for an urgent matter. She insisted everything was fine when Hinata began to get worried and told them all they'd see each other tomorrow at school. After saying goodbye she ran over to Sakura and they made their way back to the dorms.
"This is so amazing I can't believe you're going out with Itachi!" Ino exclaimed as she opened the door and allowed Sakura to walk in.
"Either can I" Sakura muttered to herself as she heard Ino close the door.
"What did he say?" Ino asked as she went to her bedroom motioning for Sakura to follow.
"That he wanted to get to know me better" Sakura looked around, she'd never been in Ino's bedroom before it was so different than her own. On the floor lay crumpled up and expensive looking clothes, she had half open draws with bits and bobs hanging out of them. On her shelves lay knick-knacks and photos of family. The walls were covered with posters and photos from when Ino was younger.
"Yikes that's like the most serious reason to go on date, maybe he wants sex" Ino mused as she opened the door to her closet.
Sakura ignored the comment and looked into the closet; it was full of gorgeous looking clothes, clothes Sakura only dreamed about. They all looked so amazing, Sakura wished she had clothes like these, her jeans and t-shirts hanging in her closet felt plain and average compared to these things.
"You wanna borrow something?" Ino asked as she raised a brow at the girl. Sakura swallowed and shook her head "I can't I mean-". Ino cut her off by waving her hand.
"Puh-lease we're friends and friends borrow each others clothes." Ino looked at Sakura, seizing her up "Let's do the make-up first and then work on the outfit."
Pointing to a chair Ino began rooting around her room for her make-up supplies "Sit Sakura" she said with her back to the girl
Sakura sat feeling helpless as she watched Ino gather the 'needed' equipment. "Let's go for a natural look, we don't want him to think you are expecting something" Ino muttered as she placed the make-up on a dressing table before the chair Sakura was sitting in. Sakura didn't respond because she wasn't experienced in this area, just nodding along to Ino's plan.
By the time Ino had finished, it was nearing to 8 o'clock and Sakura looked, well beautiful.
Ino deciding to keep the outfit plain gave Sakura a simple Bo-ho white halter neck dress; it was just above the knee. Sakura looked angelic, pure in the flowing white material her hair was curled loosely and pinned back with sparkly clips, leaving some curls framing her face. The dress was suitable due to the weather still being warm, give it two weeks and it'd be too cold but right now the weather was just right.
"You look fantastic, I'm so jealous you're bloody gorgeous!" Ino smiled as she hugged Sakura "I'll walk you to the gate" Sakura smiled briefly before walking out of Ino's room to her own bedroom. Rooting through the doors she found her phone and she put that in her small purse.
Sakura was glad she insisted of changing into the dress alone because that way Ino never saw her arm, the red lines had faded to a peachy pink but still looked suspicious. She was now wearing a snow white cardigan over the dress to hide her arms from anyone else's eyes.
Walking back out she grinned at Ino because Ino was grinning at her.
They walked slowly to the gate, talking about different things Ino asked was everything okay and Sakura answered with a well rehearsed 'Yes I'm fine, thanks for asking'. They had gotten close to the gate and Sakura could see Itachi leaning up against the wall next to the gate looking casually at the sky. Ino noticed to and waved goodbye and wishing her luck before turning and walking back to the dorm.
Sakura closed her eyes and prayed for this to go well.
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Itachi looked away from the sky as he heard footsteps beside him; his eyes met piercing green ones, which looked even more amazing in the fading light.
"Itachi" she greeted, her eyes unsure but hard with strength. He looked at the rest of her then beginning with her head; her hair was clipped back in a loose and sexy way leaving strands framing her pale face. Her cheeks were aglow with a coral colour that he guessed wasn't natural, her eyes framed beautifully with black eyeliner and her lashes standing out from mascara. She was wearing a white halter neck dress with flat shoes, and she looked calm and peaceful but most of all beautiful. She didn't look like she was trying to hard; she looked casual enough to be going out for lunch but in a way that made dinner just as an appropriate occasion
"Sakura" he gestured for her to go first but she didn't move, arching his eyebrow he waited. "I don't know the way" she pointed out and he smirked.
"How about we get beyond the gate first?" she looked down at her feet as his eyes danced with amusement "Ladies first" he gestured again this time she walked outside the grounds. Itachi followed behind her and then they were walking side by side on the street. Sakura's eyes were looking up, at the pinks and purples that filled the sky.
"Are you okay?" Itachi asked her, his voice a lot closer then she was expecting it to be. Her eyes met his, and she tilted her head in a questioning way. Itachi was dumbfounded that he'd actually asked about the well being of another person, so directly normally he either didn't care or was discreet.
"You were gone from school for a couple of days" He clarified, still looking into her eyes but continuing to walk. Sakura couldn't look into those eyes any longer she felt if she kept staring into them she'd tell him the truth. About everything, looking at her feet.
"Yeah, I'm fine" Itachi without even knowing the girl that well knew that was a lie, once she told often, to many people, people who believed it. Itachi decided that she was lying for a reason and didn't push her on it.
Sakura looked at Itachi and said the first thing that came to her head "So the whole 'I have no emotions' thing runs in the family huh?" Itachi just looked at her.
"Well you and Sasuke both have it, but I guess you're slightly better at it" she paused thinking. "Well if I didn't know better I'd think you'd just given me a compliment" Itachi smirked at her and she felt her stomach flip.
"So did you get it from your mom?" She asked looking over at him, he smirked "No she's as emotional as they come" Sakura noticed a soft looked that passed over Itachi's face, it was only there for a second but it still had been there. She smiled to herself at that.
"You're dad?" Sakura pressed further and noticed how Itachi's eyes narrowed ever so slightly at the mention of his father, "Yes, he drilled it into us from a young age" Sakura saw he didn't want to talk further about this so she changed the subject.
"I've heard about the company, its one of the most successful companies in the world" She looked over at him, he was looking straight on. "Our whole family put their blood sweat and tears into that company to make it what it is today" Sakura sensing he didn't like that asked him about it. "You're not happy about this?" He met her eyes and kept them there for a while.
"You could say that" Sakura rolled her eyes at the short vague answer, he gave away nothing.
"Maybe it'll be easier if you ask questions and I answer considering you're not too eager to talk." She noticed they had stopped at another gate, this time walking through it. She looked around and saw that this was the school car park.
"Tell me about you're parents" He stated blandly as he pulled out his keys and a car not to far away from them lit up. Sakura took in the black Mercedes; it was expensive looking with black out windows and a shiny surface. It looked like a car a rich family gave to their son.
He opened her door and waited for her to get in before closing the door behind her and walking around to his side. When they were buckled in and driving out of the car park Itachi glanced at her as if saying 'Are you going to talk?'
"My mom is the one with the pink hair," she clarified "She grew up in West Virginia with two sisters and a brother, her brother died at the age of 5 he had heart problems." Itachi kept looking straight ahead taking all of this in. "She works as a middle school teacher and she's the best cook in the world. She has the biggest heart and is always trying to make my life easier." Itachi glanced at Sakura as she said this; she was looking out the window her eyes far away.
"My dad's the one with the big green eyes," he noticed from the corner of his eye as a smile appeared on her face. "He's a brilliant dad and he's really good at fixing things, he grew up in California, hence why we live here now. He has one sister and one brother, both are still alive. He works as an electrician and he knows everything there is to know about cars. He's the sweetest man out there and he doesn't have a single bad bone in his body. He used to bring me places when I was younger and tell me things about his past, he works very hard for long hours and will go out no matter what time he's been called at. He's so dedicated to what he does, I love him."
"I love both my parents, they work hard so I have an easier life and they look out for me. They taught me the most important things there is to know out there; I love them both very much. I don't come from a rich big family like you do, heck I don't even know what its like to be in a brand new car" Sakura gestured around her "But I enjoyed my childhood, I never missed the money I didn't have. I grew up in a small neighbourhood where nobody had a lot of money, and still don't. I don't envy you, with your fancy car and big name because I wouldn't change my parents for the world."
Sakura felt like a load had been released from her chest, like she had wanted to say that to someone for a very long time but couldn't. Looking over at Itachi she saw him looking at her then back at the road.
"I don't blame you" was all he said before asking another question. "Why Rockwell academy?" he asked as he turned the corner
"Why not?" she shot back at him, "Don't answer a question with another question," he chided.
"It's the best school out there; I want to go to a good college. I don't have the money so if I go to Rockwell it looks good it may help me." Itachi looked over at her his eyes staring into her own "You'll get into any college you want, on your own." Sakura moved her eyes away from his unsure of how to respond.
"Do you have any pets?" Itachi asked, after a while of silence
"I used to have a goldfish but he got obese because I was young and excited and over fed him. He got stuck in the castle and couldn't reach the food so he died." Itachi laughed, his laugh bounced around the car. His laugh made her smile; she smiled at him as he shook his head eyes never leaving the road. "Only you." he muttered.
The car slowed to a stop in a parking lot, the streets surrounding the parking lot were well lit from the lights of expensive looking restaurants. Sakura watched as Itachi unbuckled his seatbelt and got out, figuring that they were here Sakura unbuckled herself to and was about to open her door when Itachi beat her to it.
"Thank you," she said as she stepped out Itachi closing the door behind her and locking the car. "What do you think about Sasuke?" Itachi asked, obviously not done questioning her.
"Uh well, he's broody like you; he's quiet and conservative he keeps to himself. He's smart really smart and he seems to be a good person." She looked over at Itachi "Why?" Itachi just smirked.
"I'm broody huh?" Was all he said as they walked out onto the well lit street. "Do you go to Virginia often?" his eyes were watching her she could feel them.
"No I've never been, my mom doesn't talk much about it," Her eyes looked up at the sky which was now black with tiny specks of gold and yellow. "The stars are so beautiful" she stated as they continued walking up the street.
"Will you tell me about your family?" Sakura asked as she glanced over at Itachi. "My family history isn't interesting and I frankly don't enjoy speaking of my parents." Sakura bit her lip and nodded.
"Its nothing personal" He added in a reassuring tone before opening the door to a restaurant and allowing her to go in first.
Sakura looked at her feet as they walked in, she wanted to understand him better but he clearly wasn't going to talk; swallowing she decided that, that was fine. She wouldn't push him on an issue he didn't wish to discuss with her, she was too used to people doing that to her. Deciding to just enjoy herself she looked up at the waiter walking towards them and smiled.
"Hello" he smiled at both of them, eyes lingering on Sakura for longer than considered appropriate. "Hey" she smiled back and Itachi just raised a brow. The waiter handed them menus and pointed them to their table. "I'll be back in a while to take your drink orders."
"You come here often?" Sakura asked as she went to pull out her seat but Itachi beat her to it again. Once seated her pushed her chair back in.
"Not often but they'd know me, my family would usually come here for occasions celebrated outside the home" Itachi sat down calmly opposite her.
"Ah I see," Sakura's phone buzzed in her purse "I'm sorry" she furrowed her eyebrows as she looked for it in her bag, clicking on the 'read' button a smile spread across her face.
New Message
From: Ino Y
Message: YES TO SEX! YES TO SEX! If he wants it then….YES TO SEX!
Sakura bit her tongue as she kept smiling trying not to laugh, but that soon subsided as the realisation of what Ino had said reminded her of.
Rape is a form of sex.
The voice whispered in her head, it sounded like it was very far away but she could still hear it.
Will Itachi rape you too?
Sakura closed her eyes and shoved her phone in her bag, swallowing the bile that had risen in her throat.
Will he?
Sakura wanted to scream but could only clench her fists.
Can you even answer it?
Sakura felt like the voice was fading away but she could still hear it, faintly.
BACK OFF! Sakura yelled back mentally, she'd never risen to the challenge the voice presented and she felt relaxed when she was met only with silence.
"Ma'am?" Sakura looked up to meet the gaze of the waiter. Her eyes glanced at Itachi in a questioning way. Itachi was looking at her closely examining her every move, he hadn't missed the way she had went off in a trance, or the clenching of her fists, or the sudden terror in her eyes.
"He was wondering what you wanted to drink" Itachi filled in Sakura looked like a deer caught in headlights.
"Oh um, water will be fine" The waiter nodded "Sparkling or still?" Sakura couldn't process what he was asking her, her eyes were moving around the room quickly she didn't feel good. Her head felt like there was loads of pressure building inside it.
She felt a hand on her own, looking over she saw black eyes watching her.
"Sakura are you okay?" Itachi's voice cut through the blur of everything around her, the room stopped spinning and her eyes stopped moving. Her headache subsided and she nodded looking at their hands.
"I'm fine, still would be brilliant thank you" the waiter nodded and glanced at her one more time as he walked away.
"Is everything alright?" Itachi asked her this time his eyes were scanning her for some sign of injury or pain. She could feel his smooth skin on her hand, it was warm very warm. His skin felt hotter than the normal person's, she found comfort in that thought.
"Yeah I just feel kind of dizzy" she blinked and looked at him then smiled "We had a sleepover last night I probably and just tired; your brother and Naruto woke us up early." Itachi nodded and slowly moved his hand from hers.
"The waiter likes you" Itachi pointed out and Sakura having let her guard down and wanting to enjoy the evening got the napkin and threw it at him.
Itachi easily caught it, obviously he's Itachi. "Now, now don't get stroppy it's unattractive" Sakura threw her head back and laughed. She laughed until her sides hurt, Itachi smiled to himself at this. Her laugh was beautiful, just like her; pure and innocent untainted and clean it was full of joy he could never understand, but when she laughed he felt like for just that moment he got to experience that joy too.
"What's so funny?" He asked leaning closer. "You, giving me advice on how to be attractive." She smiled and leaned in "That's just rich." He smirked. "I'm happy I can amuse you."
Sakura smiled again and opened her menu, "Oh my gosh this stuff is so expensive, I can't-"
"It's on me" Itachi said watching as her eyes shot up to meet his. "I can't let you pay for this" she was about to continue when he held up a hand. "I brought you out I pay." Sakura looked at him, she really looked at him and he felt the need to look away but didn't. "Thank you Itachi" she smiled and gently touched his hand before moving it back.
Without thinking he pulled it back with his own, "Don't mention it." Sakura looked at their hands, his on top of hers the heating from his palm going onto the back of her own hand, she half smiled to herself something Itachi didn't miss.
The waiter returned with the drinks "Are you ready to order?" Sakura mentally cursed herself she hadn't even gotten around to looking at the darn menu.
Itachi ordered so quickly Sakura didn't even catch what he said "Try the chicken" he insisted Sakura just shrugged and smiled at the waiter "The chicken it is" the waiter smiled back eyed their hands then walked off.
"The waiter really likes you" Itachi added and Sakura rolled her eyes but didn't move her hand away from his. "Maybe it's you he likes," she teased. Itachi raised an eyebrow and just looked at her before turning her hand palm side up on the table.
Sakura looked at him in confusion and then at her hand, she felt a sense of dizziness when he intertwined their fingers on the table. He didn't say anything, she didn't expect him to that just wasn't him.
Itachi then began asking more questions clearly not finished.
"Do you have any siblings?" Sakura looked at him and shook her head "No I'm an only child."
"Religion?" Sakura glanced up at him finding the question unusual "I don't believe" she stated calmly, Itachi raised a brow at this.
That he found interesting, he figured out of all people out there Sakura would be a believer.
"Explain this to me," his voice was soft and he removed his fingers from hers and began tracing shapes on her palm. Sakura wanted to close her eyes and just feel him tracing her palm but she didn't want to look like a freak.
"People live, they get old and they die. That's life bad stuff happens to people, you live once you have to make it last." Her green eyes were hard with pain as she said this, he could see scaring behind those eyes. A pain that she was fighting, hiding from everyone was right behind those glassy eyes.
"Scientific" Itachi muttered as he looked at her small palm.
The food arrived and the two ate, Sakura ate mostly in silence as she thought about her lack of beliefs, she answered questions he asked and by the time they were finished there was very few things Itachi didn't know. He knew more about her than Ino probably did, she liked that but it made her feel guilty for not telling Ino some of these things.
Sakura looked out the car window for most of the journey she felt exhausted, she had enjoyed herself but now she was tired and she had school tomorrow. She closed her eyes for what felt like a second but obviously wasn't because she reopened them to Itachi opening her door and helping her out.
They walked slowly back to her dorm-room, and she glanced at him on the way. His eyes were as black as the sky above them; they shone in the blackness of the world around them. She wanted to reach up and touch his face.
The hallways were quiet and dimly lit; most people were asleep ready for an early morning tomorrow. When they reached Sakura's door she had her key in her hand, slipping it into the hole she turned it. And then turned to look at Itachi, his eyes were watching hers with a sort of curiosity.
"Thank you" she whispered loud enough for her to hear him but quiet enough to not disturb the sleeping students. Her hand was still resting on the key on the door.
"You're welcome" He whispered back, Sakura looked deeply into those eyes as his head got closer to her. She could smell him, she could feel the heat radiating off his body.
She wasn't expecting the kiss; she wasn't expecting it at all. Itachi pecked her lips gently and slowly, it wasn't lust filled or fast, it was caring and slow and as he pulled away by about 5 centimetres Sakura looked into his eyes. Her heart was pounding and she thought she was going to pass out from such a tiny kiss. He leaned in again and this time when his lips caught hers, they stayed put.
This kiss wasn't a peck, it was long and slow. His lips moved over hers with expert ease, Sakura closed her eyes. It felt nice, it felt good. She then felt his tongue pressing against the gap between her lips, without thought she opened her mouth and in his tongue went. His tongue moved also with expert ease, and it was warm like the rest of him. Each stroke of his tongue caused her to feel dizzier.
His fingers rested at the nape of her neck tangled in her hair, as the kiss picked up more heat Sakura felt the need for air. The speed of this kiss increased and Sakura followed his lead; she felt her back against the wall now instead of being beside the door. The kiss grew deeper and deeper and Sakura couldn't believe Uchiha Itachi was kissing her.
Maybe he'll rape you.
The voice whispered deep within her head, Sakura pushed it away as she felt Itachi's hands moving from the nape of her neck to her collarbone.
Then a flashback hit her.
He was kissing her, in a rushed hard way. It felt wrong and bad, she felt dirty. She began to squirm as his hands moved to fondle with her breasts. That's when her muffled screaming began, nobody heard her. He hand unbuttoned his pants now and was shifting her skirt allowing him access to her to virginity. It was fast the penetration and it hut, she screamed and she felt him cover her mouth. As the rape went on and on, she cried the whole way through but no one came to her rescue.
The kiss was continuing and the heat between the two teenagers was building, but sakura couldn't she had become scared again. That flashback and the kiss combined was doing bad things to her head. She pushed him off her gently but strong enough to get the point across. Tears were forming in her eyes as the fright and pain washed through her system,
"I'm sorry" she covered her mouth as a sob broke out "I can't" she shook her head before opening the dorm room and closing it behind her.
Itachi stood there wondering why she had suddenly become upset. He ran over the image of her eyes in his head, the pain that was behind them had come a lot closer to the surface then before she looked frightened of him. Like she thought he was going to hurt her.
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A/n: Sorry its late yeah I know you all hate me, blah blah blah. Anywhom there you have it sorry about the lateness but when I said at the top about vodka I meant it, Ashley had a pretty big headache so do forgive her :]].
Thanks for reading hope you liked it, I think this is longer than the others but I don't really know. Er yeah that's pretty much it, oh yeah….YAY KISS SCENE!....BOOO Sakura got scared :[[ you can never win can you? (Sigh)
So do you guys think I should keep this T or change it to M because I don't know what crazy shit I'll get up to in the future I'm a very unplanned gal soo tell me whatcha think. REVIEW PLEASE I can't believe there is 40 I was gonna cry when I saw that but I didn't because I didn't have waterproof mascara an eyeliner on…yes I'm that shallow.
Anyways thanks for reading have a fantastic day and you all rock!
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