(A/N) OMG, I'M SO SORRY FOR THE LATE UPDATE. D: It was just that I got sick and I couldn't write any stories, heck, I couldn't even face the pc! I'm so sorry. But, here's another chapter! And hopefully, it will be less crappy this time.
Tiger Priestess; That's Sasuke, too much of a fool to tell everyone how he feels. x) In this story, Karin is very very VERY different. She doesn't like the engagement with Sasuke. Heck, she doesn't like Sasuke! She likes someone else… (And you probably know who she likes by now xD) And oh, Itachi-kun! I'm gonna make him appear a bunch of times in the 'fic, so stay tunned! :D
Lily Vampire; Thank you, and I'm sorry for the late update. *bows* Also, thank you for your opinion. It really improves my writing. Thanks. 3
Disclaimer: I. DO. NOT. OWN. NARUTO. Not yet, anyways.
Will you choose me?
Chapter 3: All you are is MEAN.
The sun is blinding today and it is extremely hot. I have to squint my eyes to see where I'm going. My hair is tied up to a high ponytail; its sooooo long and its sooooo hot. I'm still dressed as a doctor, though, because today is work day and I was assigned in the morning. I am now on my way to Ichiraku Ramen Shop. Guess who invited me? Blond hair, blue eyes, whisker marks; you got that right. He says it's the gang's reunion; it's been six years since we were together. But why does it have to be at Ichiraku? Ugh, Naruto and his ramen addiction.
Finally, Ichiraku is in sight. I though I was going to turn to ashes under that sun! I rush inside. Naruto quickly recognizes me. Who wouldn't? If they see a pink blob, it's automatically Sakura Haruno.
"Sakura-chan! Over here!" He yelled out to me, attracting the attention of the other customers. Why does he have to be so loud?
I bowed my head and quickly made my way over to their table. I smacked Naruto in the head. "Ow! What was that for?" He yelled again. He's never gonna change. He's gonna be obnoxiously loud forever – and ever.
I hit him again and scolded him, "Don't be so loud, baka!"
"Sorry." He said rubbing his poor head and sitting down again.
"Sakura, come and sit here," Ino said patting the seat beside her. And why does it have to be conveniently beside Sasuke? I shrug but nonetheless went to sit down.
"It's so hot, Forehead. Why are you in your doctor uniform?" She leaned closer to me and whispered, "Are you trying to impress Sasuke?" WHAT THE HELL? Trying to impress Sasuke? Sheesh! No way, not in a million years! "What made you say that?" I hissed at her. "Ino, I will never do that. Not even if you pay me a million dollars. It's work day today, incase you forgot."
She rolled her eyes. "Sureeeee," she replied sarcastically. And even if I did try to impress him, it won't work. Because he's the best. At everything. That's what he thinks. And no one will ever meet his standards – no one, ever.
"Sakura-chan, tell Sasuke how many lives you've saved!" Naruto practically order me. I roll my eyes at him. "You tell him," I say. I do not want to tell him anything. He hasn't even talked to me.
"Oh, c'mon Sakura-chan! Everyone knows you're an amazing doctor and you've cured hundreds and thousands of –"
"Hn." Naruto's long whine was cut of by that one syllable grunt from the ever-so-famous Uchiha Sasuke. I should be glad that it stopped Naruto's annoying whines, but no, I'm not glad or happy or amused, okay? Why should I? I told you; no one can impress him. I TOLD YOU THAT NO ONE CAN MEET HIS STANDARDS.
But I will not just stand around and be insulted. Oh no, nuh-uh! "What does that mean?" I ask glaring full force at Sasuke.
"What was what?" He glared back at me.
"That grunt!" I snapped at him.
He closed his eyes. "You're worthless," he said with completely no emotion. I'M WHAT? Oh boy, he asked for it! I do not wanna make a scene, but anger in me is slowly rising up.
I stand up and yell at him. "What? You come back after six years, don't talk to me for a week, and the first thing you say to me is I'm worthless?" Now everyone's looking at us. I sweep my gaze on them, and they tremble with fear. That's right, everyone who lives in Konoha clearly knows not to mess with Sakura Haruno.
"Sakura, try to calm down," Ino said and she touched my arm. I shove it away and almost everyone in the table stands up, as if to break the tension.
"That's pretty much it," he replies and turns away. I hear Naruto whisper, "Dude, do you want your organs to be replaced with books?" Sasuke scoffs, "As if she could."
Hearing this makes my blood boil, but at the same time, it shatters my heart in a million pieces. He hasn't changed – not a single bit. He's mean.
'That's it! HE CROSSED THE DAMN LINE! Why, I otta rip his internal organs to pieces!' My inner yelled.
"No, that's not it, Uchiha," I say, lowering my voice but adding more stress to it. "You can't just waltz back into my life and say 'Your worthless'! You know nothing about my damn life." I glared at him and he turns away, completely calm and cocky. That bastard.
I gather my things and turn around. "I'm leaving," I say with venom dripping down the words. "I'll see you guys later. We still have to rehearse. I have a perfect song in mind." Then I'm off.
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I storm into my room and grab my locket. I open it and then I see it – I see mom's and dad's face, smiling at me, happy that they had me. I miss them terribly.
"Mom, I'm not worthless, am I?" Now tears were streaming down my cheeks.
Now I turn to my dad's face, "Dad, I'm sorry. I failed you. I'm good for nothing."
I sobbed. Loud. I screamed into my pillow. I can't breathe. I need water but I don't want to get it. Maybe I could die here. I should've died a long time ago. It was me who should've died, not mom, not dad. I look up at the ceiling and I see it – mom and dad's letter.
'Sakura-chan, you're a strong girl. We're proud of you. We love you very much. Don't ever give up, sweetie. Love, Mommy and Daddy'
It's short, but it's the letter they gave me on my sixteenth birthday, the day before the tragic accident. Ever since then, I cursed myself for ever having that birthday. No, mom. I'm not strong enough without you and dad. I was never that strong girl you saw. I cry even harder but I stop after a few minutes. I have to get ready. I have to sing that song. I have to shove it in Sasuke's face.
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Now I stand on stage, singing the words with emotions I never showed anyone all these years. I try to stay as calm as I could so I wouldn't scare anyone, but I also try as hard as possible to shove it in that Uchiha's face. I smirk and look directly at Sasuke's eyes.
But all you are is mean
All you are is mean and a liar and pathetic and alone in life
And mean, and mean, and mean, and mean
But someday I'll be living in a big old city
And all you're ever gonna be is mean
Someday, I'll be big enough so you can't hit me
And all you're ever gonna be is mean
Why you gotta be so mean?
I put the mic away from my mouth and bow. Cheers erupted from the audience. I see the annoyance in Sasuke's eyes. I'm happy, at least for now.
(A/N) Yay! That's it! Did you guys like it? I've read several books to improve my writing, and I hope I've improved even just a little. Thank you for reading and maybe review? I am fully open to criticisms. :D