Scars

Chapter 4: The Confrontation

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto. How many times do I have to say it?

AN: I finally updated! After what seemed like forever! I bet you're all dying to know happens to Sasuke. Well, so am I. -evil smirk- Also, I'm glad that everyone seems to like this story. In the beginning, I didn't think anyone would like it. But it seems to be the favorite of my stories by many. And I thank you all!

Sakura's POV

"Gaara?" I whispered, hope filling my voice.

I started to tremble under the hard glare of Uchiha Sasuke. I could feel my chest tightening as it got harder to breathe. I tried to look over Sasuke's shoulder, but he grabbed my chin with his hands, making me look him in the eye. "Ignore him, and he will go away." He whispered in my ear.

But I didn't wanted Gaara to go away. In fact, it was Sasuke that I wanted gone. I wanted him to disappear. No, he deserved worse than that. What he deserved was to fall into some big black obis, filled with nothingness. Yes, that's what he deserved. I could hear Gaara talking, but I couldn't comprehend what he was saying. To busy picturing Sasuke's untimely demise, I suppose.

"Oh, I'm sorry. Am I interrupting something?" I heard Gaara say from behind Sasuke.

I wanted to laugh, and cry at the same time. The look on Sasuke's face was priceless. I didn't get to see it for long though, because he threateningly turned around to face Gaara. Forcing my head to the side as he went. So much for ignoring him, I thought scornfully. I now had a perfect view of Gaara, and no more Sasuke to get in my way. So, I used this moment to take in the situation.

Gaara looked so calm and collected standing there, ready to come to my defense. I don't know what would have happened if he hadn't chosen that moment to step into the drama. Would I have been able to get away? Or would Sasuke have taken advantage of me, like before? I really didn't want to think about that, so I focused on Gaara. Who now had a smirk on his emotionless face.

"You did kinda ruin the moment." Sasuke said with a hint of hummer in his voice.

I don't know what his face looked like at that moment. His back was turned to me. But, I could almost feel the small smile that crossed his lips. He was trying to stay calm, I could tell. His back was tense, and his hands were curled into tight fists, turning his knuckles' white. He was ready for a fight. He didn't much appreciate when things didn't go his way.

I could see Gaara looking at me from the corner of my eye. Just staring at me, like he was waiting for something to happen, but what? What was he thinking? We are a lot alike you know. I can see it in his eyes, and in the way he looks at me. Like he's looking in a mirror at his own pathetic reflection.

I should be happy right? Happy that my knight in shining armor came to save me. I really should, but why don't I? Maybe because this is my punishment, to be used the rest of my life. Used until there is nothing left. No, that can't be it. There has to be another reason, a better one.

At that moment realization washes over me like a waterfall. I wasn't happy because I wanted to help myself for once. I didn't want to be the damsel is distress any longer! I didn't need Gaara. I could have taken care of it myself. I am strong. And I planned to show it.

The tension in the hall was unbearable. I couldn't take it. No one was talking. Gaara and Sasuke where just glaring at one another. I wanted them to say something, anything! I heard Sasuke say something that made me snap back to reality.

"She's my whore, get your own little boy!"

Whore?

Slut, whore, little bitch! Your worth nothing more to me than a paycheck!

My fathers words rang in my ears. No, I'm worth more than that. I am a person to! He's going to get it now! I reached my hand over and tapped on Sasukes' shoulder lightly. I could see Gaara smirking like he knew what was coming. And I smiled back all the same.

"Sasuke-kun, look at me." I whispered in his ear with the most seductive voice I could muster. Sasuke turned back to me, a huge smirk on his face. Unknowing what was to come.

"I knew you'd see it my..." He was cut off by a fist colliding with his face.

Gaara's POV

"Go, to hell." I heard her hiss out bitterly.

"Such harsh language coming from a pretty girl." I said from behind Sasuke. Alerting them both of my approach.

"Gaara?" I heard her say, with a slight trimer in her voice.

I had been standing not even 10 feet away. Just watching the events unfold. Wanting to jump in, but at the same time, eagerly awaiting for Sakura's womanly strength to kick in. But I guess it hadn't decided to rear its ugly head yet, because nothing happened. She stood in a frightened stance behind Sasuke, visibly trembling. It was slightly pathetic.

"Oh, I'm sorry. Am I interrupting something?" I said, wanting to annoy Sasuke further.

I succeeded, because he spun around quickly to face me. He was glaring daggers at me, his face as red as a tomato. I would have sworn I saw steam coming out of his ears, like in one of those childish cartoons. The thought of it made me smirk. He must have thought the smirk meant something because he replied, "Well, you did kinda ruin the moment!"

Sasuke held a forced smirk on his lips, trying to hide his anger. But I had learned long ago how to read people. And I could do it very well. It wasn't hard to read Sasuke. Find their social static, and go from there. Cocky bastards like him hated to be told 'No', always wanting there way. And if not, they would throw a temper tantrum. And that was clearly what Sasuke was planning to do.

"Shes' my whore little boy! Get your own!"

I wanted him to take it back. He pissed me off, and when I was mad, bad things happened to innocent people. I glanced at Sakura, she was looking at Sasuke. But than she looked at me, and we made eye contact. Her whole demeanor had changed. She seemed bolder, more confident. There was a mischievous gleam in her eye. She had something planned. I'll let her get her revenge, and personally deal with him later. I saw her reach her arm over and tap on Sasukes' shoulder.

"Sasuke-kun, look at me." She whispered in the fools ear. He was so guable. She was playing him, and he was to stupid to know it. For a moment I felt sorry for the poor sap. Until I remembered what he did to get himself in this predicament. A satisfied smirk plastered onto my face when I heard the sound of a fist colliding with face.

AN: OMG, Sakura hit SASUKE!! THE SASUKE!! -Laughs ass off- That wasn't going to happen at first, but I'm glad it did!

Oh yeah, I'm looking for a BETA reader. I realize I need one, very bad. So if anyone would like to Beta this story, please pm, or leave me a comment. Please and thank you!

I'm going to answer some comments now:

Scarlet Assassin- I know you wanted Gaara to kick Sasuke's butt. But I guess Sakura is just as good. Don't worry, I plan on that to happen later.

CherryKunochi- Yeah, I didn't like that part either, but it had to happen. Sorry! Thanks for the comment.

Dark Alley: I know the plots been done a lot, thats why I'm trying to make it different. Thank you for noticing.

(Sorry for not replying to all my comments, I just have to many!)