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Weddings
it's only just the beginning
"No."
Ino furrowed her brows and massaged her temples with her slender fingers. "Please, forehead, just cooperate all ready!"
The pinkette sat firm on her bed with her arms crossed. "I said no!" She knew she was getting in her bestfriend's nerves. But she deserved it. After all, she was doing fine that morning until the blonde barged in her room and stripped her clothes off right in the spot.
"You plan to go to the wedding in that?" Ino, who was in a white off-shoulder blouse and pants of the same color that hugged her toned thighs, had said as she pointed at Sakura's tee and plain jeans.
"Why? It's decent. And I'm not the maid of honor or something."
And that popped the blonde's nerve.
"Just dress up, will you?" Sakura could see her bestfriend's nails digging on the fine fabric of a white dress. Ino sighed, looking desperate. "It wouldn't hurt to be nice at a wedding. Please? For Kurenai-sensei?"
Sakura pouted, answering against her will, "Fine."
Everyone knows that their Visual Arts teacher, Kurenai has been together with Asuma-sensei, their Biology teacher, for almost four years. And everyone thinks that they were made for each other.
"You look perfect, darling!" Ino was beaming with happiness as she eyed Sakura from head to toe after curling the ends of her pink hair and applying light make-up. The pinkette wore the round-neck white dress down to her knees with a green ribbon around her waist. She watched her reflection at the body-sized mirror. Wow. Ino really earned the title of Konoha High's fashionista. "Now let's get a move on or we'll be late!"
As the two of them exited the bedroom, they ran into a stunned Sasuke in a very sexy tux.
***_oO0Oo_***
The beautiful display of fresh flowers at the aisle amazed the people as they anticipated the ceremony. It was all thanks to the Ino and her family business. Naruto heard the bells ring and the wedding march began. He turned his side to the aisle, eyes at the massive entrance of the church. He could recognize the little kiddos from Konoha Prep making their way as they showered rose petals at the attendees. He also saw Shikamaru lazily walking with his hands in the pockets of his tux. Naruto couldn't help but snicker as he watched the pineapple-head genius mutter something about being the best man as a drag.
Then cerulean eyes widened as they saw the most beautiful thing in his life. Oh god... Dark silky hair barely reached the thin porcelain shoulders. He could have sworn those lavender eyes glanced at him as those cheeks were colored with a tint of red. The petite figure slowly walked down the aisle with slender hands gripping on a small bouquet of flowers.
Hinata...
Her breath-taking smile almost killed Naruto inside as she walked pass his place and went straight to the front row of pews. Never in his life-as in never did he realize any sooner that he let this girl pass by without making a move.
Kurenai walked towards her husband-to-be, catching the eyes of every spectator with her stunning gown contrasting her dark hair, which was tied in an intricate bun. Her smiling lips were the same color as her crimson eyes. Her strapless white gown went down all the way to the red carpet. They were glad at that very moment, all except Naruto who was drowned in his own thoughts during the whole ceremony.
I'm such a dumbass...
***_oO0Oo_***
"Cheers for the newlywed!"
"CHEERS!"
The tinkling of wine glasses was heard over the reception area, which was one of the finest in Konoha. The chandelier hanged at the very top, craving for people's attention with its waterfall-like structure. The walls and windows were draped with soft velvet fabric and more fragrant flowers. The bride and groom sat at the thrones with the massive cake in front of them.
Slow music encouraged couples to dance. Sakura remained seated and continued to drink her red wine. She smiled when she saw her bestfriend cuddled together with Shikamaru at the dance floor. They really love each other.
She remembered the time when Ino announced to the gang that she and Shikamaru were officially on. She looked so happy back then. Never did Sakura figure out how they were for each other. But that's the way love works, right?
"May I have this dance?"
The pinkette was startled to find a (sexy) black-haired teen bowing in front of her. Oh no... The teen revealed his face with a smirk. Damn you, and your stupid seductive self, Sasuke.
"It would be a waste for a fine lady like you to prevent everyone to know her radiant beauty." He chuckled. He fucking chuckled. The alcohol must have gotten to her head-or his.
Sakura raised a brow at the Uchiha. What was he up to? But she decided to play along. Placing her hand over his, they walked towards the center of the dance floor where the couples had a world of their own.
"Shit," Sakura whispered when she felt electricity as Sasuke's hands held her waist.
"Harsh words from a young lady like you." He chimed at her ear.
"I..." Sakura, get a hold of yourself! "I remembered I don't dance." True. People always say she has two left feet.
"Well then, just follow my lead." Sakura took a deep breath and surrendered herself entirely to his movements. She was amazed at how they were at total sync. She could feel the heat from his body as they closed in to each other.
Damn it, why am I feeling so nervous?
Vivid emerald met mysterious onyx. And before she knew, their lips were getting closer...and closer...
"EARTH TO SAKURA!"
Sakura nearly choked out her wine when she realized that Tenten's face was only two inches far from hers. "Wha-?"
"You've been spacing out for a while. Is everything all right?"
Spaced out? Why the hell am I having awful daydreams of him? She mentally noted that she will take down the chicken-butt dude after this.
"Yeah."
She heard the squeals of thousands of females running in the middle of the reception area. Kurenai asked Asuma for her bouquet. Oh, it was time for the bouquet tossing.
"So, are you coming?" The now impatient brunette held her hand out to Sakura. Sakura looked around for a moment, surprised to find the black-haired maid-of-honor sitting quietly at one side of the table. "You're coming with us." And with that, the startled girl was pulled by her two bestfriends to join the rest of the anticipating girls.
Lavender eyes watched the bouquet fly in midair, with the rose petals scattered all over the place. Hands were reaching for it, with their fingers wide open. Hinata remained still with her fists clenching against the soft fabric of her white dress.
"Out of the way people!"
Sakura's voice resonated over the area. Along with Tenten and Ino, she was blocking irritated girls from behind. They were looking at the shy Hyuuga with their beady eyes. "Better get that bouquet Hinata. You don't want to spoil the reception, do you?" A smirk formed on the pinkette's lips that made her shiver. They're such good friends...
Annoying cries and complaints escaped from the women blocked just as the bouquet rested neatly on Hinata's slender hands. But the cries eventually drowned when someone snapped...
"WHAT THE HELL?"
Then someone else chuckled. It was Asuma.
"Congratulations, Naruto," he said with a smile on his face.
"WHY DO I HAVE THIS STUPID THING?" The enranged blonde held out what seemed to be a lacy garter in his hand. "YOU CAN'T THROW THIS TO ME!"
"Actually, he already did dobe."
"SHUT UP, TEME! You're supposed to be on my side!"
The Uchiha scoffed. "And who told you that?"
Cling, cling, cling
"Now let the fun begin!"
And the two victims looked at each other. Naruto kept swearing under his breath while Hinata nervously glanced at either him or the damn bouquet.
"Get on with it!" Someone in the crowd shouted. Clearly, it was Ino's voice.
The girl was blushing so hard that she almost looked like a tomato. Why was she so nervous whenever Naruto's around? She has already given up on him. Why? Obviously, he's an impulsive, useless, oblivious moron who's always cheerful, optimistic, cute, lovable...Get your mind straight, Hinata!
She was asked to sit down as the blonde knelt down, covering the expression on his face. He was still holding on the white garter. Oh god, may this be just a dream. I can't live through this!
"T-this will be over b-before you know it. I promise it won't hurt," Naruto whispered. Oh now he's the one stuttering! He tried to compose himself although he was burning inside.
He quickly slipped the piece of garment through Hinata's slim leg. She was holding the bouquet tightly; she was on a strangling rampage all right. As Naruto's fingers brushed her soft skin, she held her breath and shut her eyes, feeling the hot sensation burning inside her. And then her senses turned numb. With her eyes still closed, she lost her balance and fell over her seat. With a thump, her body rested on something soft...
"SHIT! Guys, she's hyperventilating!"
***_oO0Oo_***
Behind the worried crowd, someone turned his back away from the scene.
"Where are you going Kiba?"
The said guy turned to face Shikamaru who was evidently too lazy to help out the freaked out Naruto. The blonde was frantic with an unconcious Hinata in his arms. Kiba just grinned and said, "Got some important errand to attend to."
Shikamaru just shrugged and continued to watch his girlfriend giving the Hyuuga girl some water.
Kiba made his way to the exit and loosened his tie. He gritted his teeth at the thought of his long-time crush in the arms of a knuckle-head idiot. "I hate weddings."
***_oO0Oo_***
Sasuke stopped the car's engine. The celebration was over after the Hyuuga regained conciousness. The newlyweds assured her that it was all right when she apologized a dozen times. Naruto by then argued at Neji that he didn't do anything.
Sasuke tiredly sighed at the memory as he closed the door of his room. He unbottoned his blazer and loosened his tie. He unbottoned his cuffs and let the blazer and shirt fall, revealing a body any guy would kill for.
He wasn't very good at gatherings, even though he went on countless business parties with his family. He wasn't the giddy type to socialize with others. No, he was the type to talk to some people in the beginning then dettach, going to someplace where he can be alone.
But today, he had a hard time complying with the requests of the newlyweds. Heck, he even participated in the garter tossing. He tossed himself to his king-sized bed, not bothering to change his pants and put on some shirt.
"SASUKE!"
He heard the pinkette scream from her room. He immediately bolted out of the door and ran to her bedroom. Something must've happen.
He burst the door open without knocking. He found her, her head miserably buried on the bedsheets with her arms twisted behind her back and groaning in frustration.
"I-I can't pull...the zipper." She shyly said.
His eyes followed her fingers as they reached in vain the zipper near her nape. Oh. And she wanted him to unzip her dress... Get those thoughts off your mind, Sasuke!
So he went down beside her and brushed her pink hair out of the way. Her face remained on the bedsheets but shivered at the cool touch. She peeked from her position and found a shirtless Sasuke beside her. Kill me now!
Six-pack abs. Toned muscles. Fair complexion. Is he even human? She felt heat rush to her face.
Sasuke pulled the zipper down all the way to her waist, revealing her almost flawless back, with a rather long scar at the upper right.
What would people think if they saw them both half-naked? He grimaced at the idea. That would mean war.
"T-thanks," Sakura whispered from the bedsheets.
He nodded in response and stood up, his foot was stabbed by a familiar box in the floor. The music box.
/?/?/?/
Sasuke unwillingly followed his mother around the shop. Everything in it was so...girly. He put his hands in his pocket while listening to Linking Park from his headphones. He wondered why his mother was happily looking around; after all, he didn't have a sister.
"Oh!" his mother exclaimed as she held on a teddy bear but immediately wore a frown after. "Too common."
Flowers. "Too short-termed."
Bead necklace. "Too simple."
Well, you can't blame her. It was empathy.
"Aha!" She held on a little box and opened it. Soft music filled the room that made the women stop for a while and listen. She turned to the sales lady and said, "I"ll take this! Oh, and kindly wrap it up. It's a gift."
The lady smiled, took the music box and took off.
"What's up, mom?" Sasuke asked.
The black-haired woman turned to her son and smiled. "You're so forgetful Sasuke. It's Sakura-chan's birthday tomorrow." Oh, right. The girl with the pink hair. "She's your groupmate, right?" He nodded in response. "But we're going away tomorrow. So I thought that it would be nice to leave her a present." She smiled and that meant 'no buts' from Sasuke.
Sasuke sighed. I'll just leave it on her desk before the start of class. There was no need to give it personally nor put his name on the note. Because she was nothing special to him at all.
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