Disclaimer: I think we all know I'm not Kishi-san, so I don't own Naruto.

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♥ Chapter XVI: Disclosed! ♥
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SMACK!

What was that? Two lips clashing together in one helluva kiss?

No.

How about two lips gently getting attached together with a sudden force?

Not that either.

"OUCH!"

So what was it?

Well, it was someone's fist colliding with someone's cheek.

And who were those 'someone's?

Of course it was Sasuke's fist who had just punched James right in the face.

"WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING, BASTARD?" bellowed Sasuke.

"Sasuke! Be quiet!" Shikamaru snapped as he realized everyone was looking at them.

"Huh? What's happening?" Sakura asked sleepily as she rubbed her eyes.

"I'M DOING WHATEVER I'M DOING, AND THAT'S NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS, BAKA!" James yelled back.

"YOU PERVERT! YOU TRIED TO KISS HER!" Sasuke roared.

"SO WHAT? SHE'S NOT YOUR GIRLFRIEND!"

"I DON'T CARE IF SHE ISN'T! YOU'RE A PERVERT ANYWAY!"

"Sasuke!" Sakura stared at him in disbelief. "What're you doing here?"

"YEAH! EXACTLY, WHAT'RE YOU DOING HERE?" James screamed, pointing a finger accusingly at Sasuke.

"Um, Sakura, we can explain", Naruto tried, and Sakura turned her head to Naruto and Shikamaru.

"Shikamaru! Naruto! What are you three doing here anyway?" Sakura looked flabbergasted at them.

A guard began marching towards them. "What the hell do you five think you're doing? OUT! OUT, I SAY! OUT!"

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After some protesting, the five of them finally obediently went out, where Sasuke and James immediately began arguing before getting into a fight. Shikamaru and Naruto just smiled sheepishly while Sakura asked what they were doing there.

"Um, we were just… just…" Naruto searched for a convincing lie in his mind. "Um… Shikamaru, you say it!"

"Me? I don't know. How troublesome", he muttered and put his hands in his pockets. "I shouldn't have listened to Ino…"

"SICK PERVERT!"

"STUPID BAKA!"

"BASTARD!"

"HEY! THAT WAS WHAT I WAS GOING TO SAY!"

Sakura's attention was drawn towards the two fighters, and with all her might she shouted: "YOU TWO! STOP AT ONCE!"

Slowly, the two boys' fists were withdrawn. She glared at them. "James, you go. I need to talk with them."

"But… our date –"

"We can have one another time. I want to talk with them. Alone."

"But…"

"I. Want. To. Talk. Do you get it?" Sakura's eyes flashed dangerously, and at last James shrugged, blew a kiss and said flirtatiously:

"Alright, ja ne, my cherry blossom!"

"You…" Sasuke gritted his teeth, ready to charge at him again, when Sakura stopped him.

"And you", she said, her jade eyes looking threatening, "Owe me an excuse and explanation."

"Fine", Sasuke muttered.

"Ehehehe… I think I must go… to the ramen store! Yes, the ramen store!" Naruto excused himself and walked away.

"And I must meet… er… Ino!" Shikamaru quickly said, following Naruto. Sakura's glare returned to Sasuke after looking at them.

"Well, Sasuke? What the hell were you doing at my date and why the hell did you hit the one I was dating?"

"Hey, you don't own the cinema. I do, I can watch movies whenever I like to", Sasuke protested.

"Yeah, right, and that's why you went to see Pride and Prejudice?" Sakura snorted. "I wouldn't think so, Sasuke."

Sasuke winced. No –kun?

"But what the hell was I expecting? It wouldn't surprise me if you were there to ruin my date, wouldn't you?"

"But he's a pervert –"

"I don't care, Sasuke!" she cried. "Whether or not I'm dating a pervert is my business! You're not my mom anyway, so why do you care?"

"Hey –"

"We're not even friends, according to what you said!"

"Wait –"

"So it's my business whether or not I should date a pervert! And don't try to tell me you're doing me a favor, of what I can remember you don't even like doing favors!"

"Chotto matte –"

"When I asked you of a simple favor you said we weren't even friends!"

Sakura continued to drown Sasuke in a sea of scolding, and Sasuke realized that if he didn't stop her soon, she'd begin to cry and go away again… he'd have to do something unexpected to catch her attention…

"So leave me alone and let me date whoever I want to! And let my date do whatever he wants to –"

She came to a sudden halt in her speech when she found herself in Sasuke's embrace. She resisted the urge to hug him back, and was about to pull away when he said in her ear:

"Wait."

Something made her do so.

"Sakura… I didn't really mean what I said. I was just…" Sasuke trailed off, before continuing: "I was just being a bit confused… you know, Hinata, Tenten and Temari… we're not really friends, you know, we just are a gang. But you…" He paused a little and smirked. "… You are different. You're special. You're a friend. You're my friend."

"Oh? You say that to all other girls whose hearts you break?" she asked coolly.

"Believe me, Sakura."

"And how do I know if I can trust you?"

"Have I ever lied to you?"

"Well, apparently you've just had."

"It wasn't a lie. It was a misunderstanding." And something in Sakura told her it was true. Something made her believe him, because suddenly, she was sobbing quietly. Sasuke pulled away and looked at her, startled.

"Did I say something wrong again?" he asked, a bit upset.

"Sasuke-kun, you baka!" Sakura sobbed. "Why do you say things you don't mean and make others cry? Answer me, idiot! Stupid, stupid Sasuke-kun!"

Sasuke smiled, and hugged her again, this time more gently. "Gomen, Sakura. Forgive me?"

"… Maybe." She grinned teasingly, her tears stopping. "If you treat me to ramen."

"OK, fine, I will", Sasuke sighed. "Happy? Am I forgiven now?"

"Yes, you are!" she giggled. "Sasuke-kun… you really are stupid."

Sasuke grunted. "Why?"

"Because you're making girls cry by saying things you don't mean. Don't do that anymore, 'kay?" she smiled as she pulled free from his grasp. "Otherwise… people may misunderstand."

"Okay, then." Sasuke then eyed his wristwatch. "6 pm… we're going to be late if we don't hurry up! Damn, where's my limousine? Oh, there!" He grabbed her hand and began to drag her down the street.

"Eh? Late? For what?" Sakura asked, surprised.

"The party. You asked me a favor about throwing a party, didn't you? I've done so already. We tricked Tenten to my mansion, but if we don't hurry up we'll be late. I think Shikamaru and the dobe already are there."

"OK." Sakura smiled.

What they didn't know was that someone was watching them… someone with suntanned skin, brown hair, brown eyes and a Louis Vuitton wristwatch. And that someone did not look pleased.

Tsukiko: So, everyone... school has begun! T.T Okay, it wasn't that bad, I admit it. XD In fact, it was pretty okay, even though I haven't met the new teachers yet x.x I hope they're not that bad... we've got three new classmates and they seem pretty fine. But besides from that, I'm having quite a good time, even though I miss the summer holidays :P
Inner Tsukiko: Hmph. Like anyone cares anyway.
Tsukiko: Heheh XD; Well, the next chapter is published August 26th... I'm thinking of writing a fanfiction called 'Raindrop' or something... o.O It's raining like hell now... oh well...
Inner Tsukiko: You forgot something important.
Tsukiko: Oh, right! In next chapter there's going to be a special feature... an interview with the one and only James-teme:D (However, that is not part of the fanfiction itself. And I'm not going to give you any huge spoilers so if you ask about what's GOING to happen I won't tell. XP Only what James THINKS will happen...) And it's you, my dear reviewers, who'll be able to ask the questions! James will answer them all! So ask away! Ja ne! ;)

Reviews Corner (25 reviews left! Yippee! Whoa, it really IS raining a lot outdoors... oh no, I've to go out again after this... x.X)

silverkage-chan: I hope you like what just happened? XD For some reason I want to make James and Kari a couple... I wonder if they'd work together... hmm... what was it now again in chemistry that makes certain elements flow together/get combined if they normally don't? Liquor and water? XD Interesting... Kari and James and alcohol? Maybe... maybe not... -smiles wickedly- And thanks:)

dontconfuseme: Yeah, James is a damn idiot e.e

frienz4ever: I will :D

Blackeismybaby: Yeah, I know, isn't it great! XD If only Sasuke would get jealous in the REAL anime/manga... -sigh- So do I. But without him, Sasuke wouldn't get jealous, would he? XD Good luck to you and I hope the first school day will go fine for you! ;D

Crazy Gal42: Hahah, omg, I need to do my homework too! XD But I've forgotten it in my locker... damn.

werwolfofkonoha: Hmm, James could get a Hate James Fanclub... I wonder just how many are ready to kill him... poor James-teme, he has an interview in three days with you guys! XD Lol. Thanks anyway ;D

hushhushyou: Ah well, James has always been weird so it wasn't that much of a surprise, was it? ;P And thanks! X3 I love Sasuke being jealous too!

Green Animelover: Thanks, I will ;)

rebel-girl: And I should punch him! XD Maybe I should... -ponders about making a bonus chapter dedicated to James-haters o.O-

nickygirl: Thanks :)

Zuan: Thanks ;P

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Kawaii IceCream: Yeah, isn't jealous Sasuke da luff? XP Oh, I should make him jealous more often...

everlasting memories: Lol, thank you XP Yeah, let's hope that the new plan will work... -smiles mischievously-

tiffanylicis: Thank you :)

WATASHI MINNA-SAN DAISUKI! I think that's how you should say it anyway XD I don't know, I suck at Japanese. Anyhow, I love y'all and keep on reviewing! Wohoo, 175 reviews! I wonder what the 200th reviewer will request... XD

Sneak Preview of Next Chapter – Let's Party:

"No… but we wanted to say a proper goodbye. We know you're leaving, and if you really want to, we won't stop you." Neji's smile lessened a little. "But if you have to, we must of course throw a party! But we'll all miss you…" He took some steps closer to her, and Tenten hid a blush at how close he was to her. "… especially me…" And he bent down and…

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