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Chapter Six - Target Practice

(Haruno Sakura - What I Learned In Chemistry)

Hm...In love. Totally. He was blushing mad, staying more quiet than usual and a lot more jumpy. I felt a little jealous. I wonder...who was he in love with?

Yeah, when I said that I could read the signs, I didn't mean that I knew who he liked. Hence me feeling jealous, because I love him. But being the good friend I should be, I should help him find that crappy, boy-stealing, bitch who he likes. Time for the inner battle with myself...great.

Girl, snatch him before that other bitch does!

Nope...shouldn't do that. He'll hate me forever, and I don't want to lose our friendship over that! Scanning the room, I looked for any potential girlfriends. That Karin girl could be it. She has wide hips, and I think that makes her look fat, but it gives her nice curves. She has nice hair, and eyes...and I hate her. Because she could be Sasuke's crush. And I hate Ino, because she could be Sasuke's crush, and I hate every girl in the class, because they could be Sasuke's crush. MY Sasuke's crush.

I really need to stop being so possessive. I need to just calm down...breathe Sakura.

You know...why don't you ask him in person?

...Okay. Maybe I should try that. But did you, my inner self, ever realize that he could get totally pissed by that?

Nope. I didn't.

Told ya.

That's the only thing you have! Go talk. NOW!

Geez, my inner self is bossy. Then again, I am too. Guess we are the same person.

Sasuke sat next to me in Library, hunched over his History text book and scribbling notes. Long fingers tapped the mahogany table, wrapped around a nice blue pen. I should get studying as well for this Chapter Test that Asuma-sensei assigned for us, but I can't because I can't stop staring at him! But I could tell studying was the farthest thing from Sasuke's mind. His cheeks had a slight red to them, eyes were scanning the book and around the room, and his lips were slightly apart, breathing calming, and then quickly, and then slowly again. He either was hyperventilating, or was trying to maintain a stoic manner, like any boy would do when they are thinking of their crush.

Man...he's got it bad. Almost as much as me. Which only makes me hate this girl more.

But I have to be his friend...and therefore, I should be nice and help him. Crap. I hate being Miss Nice Girl now. Public school has really changed me. I hate bitches, but now I'm thinking like one. Or is it just hormones? I think it's the last one.

Aw...I hate my life.

Might as well ask. What have I got to lose? Except for my man and my new best friend...I repeat: I HATE MY LIFE! "So, uh...Sasuke?" I ask, tapping his shoulder. He jolts right up, knocking his books, pencils and drink off the desk. The strawberry banana smoothie spills all over the carpet and his text book.

"HUH?!" he says, looking at the mess he created. I slap my forehead. Did I say that he got it bad? I mean real bad. There's no way that normal Sasuke would do something as stupid as that. He's acting like Naruto, for Pete's sake!

"UCHIHA!" the librarian said. For a quiet job, she sure is loud. Sasuke makes another clumsy move, like standing up and accidentally flipping over the table. I find it funny and start giggling. His face turns all red again. And the pissed off librarian grabbed the poor blushing boy by the ear. "What are you going to do with the damage?"

He timidly pulls out a check and hands it to her. He picks up his bag and shuffles out of the library. I laugh and laugh and laugh. Then, my stupid girl brain finally kicks in and tells me to go after him.

"Are you okay?" I ask.

Sasuke was banging his awfully cute head against his locker over and over, saying, "I'm an idiot, I'm an idiot," over and over. I manage to stifle a laugh and tap him in the shoulder, stepping back before he does anything stupid. And stupid he does, because it five seconds later and his locker door is ripped off the hinges.

"Aw...I did it again!" he exclaims dropping the door and pulling out his math text book.

I giggle and smile. "What's wrong? In love or something!?"

He blinks at me and his face is even redder than before. He sighs and leans against the wall, fiddling with his hands. "...You could say that," he managed to stutter.

I knew it! I KNEW IT! Now...whoever that girl is, she's going too...

What ever happened to letting him have the girl? Aren't you supposed to be his friend?

Damn...almost forgot that. I sigh and look straight at him. Who ever get's him as a boyfriend is extremely lucky. I just hoped that someone was me, but I guess karma does hate me after all. "Sasuke...who do you like?"

"I...I can't say!" he yelps desperately and almost too quickly. Then, before I knew it, he runs right pass me and dashes down the hall to the boy's bathroom, the one place I can't follow him to, although I would love to. Crap, those Chemistry Classes definitely poisoned me. I'm become a pervert. Damn.

(Uchiha Sasuke - What I Learned In Chemistry)

I'm red like a tomato. And as much as I love tomatoes, I certainly don't want to look like one.

Yet, there I am, staring at myself at the mirror, almost out of breath and all sweaty...even though it's actually quite cold outside. I undo the first two buttons on my shirt and sigh, taking deep breaths to calm myself done. I'm staring at tomato guy in the mirror...or is that me. Yup, it's me...me in love, that is.

I could've told her, right there, but I couldn't. I'm such a wimp. She probably doesn't like me, or we should just stay friends. Just friends. That idea struck me as odd, considering I've never met a girl who just wants to be friends with me. Most girls only want one thing from me...and that's...well...you know. But Sakura's different. And I want her to be my friend...maybe I should tell her how I feel. If she's really my friend, she'll understand.

Yeah! What's the worse thing that could happen? We break up and she hates me and never wants to speak to me ever again.

WHAT SHOULD I DO!?

I'm doomed. Karma hates me. That's it.

Splashing the cold water against my face helps me cool down a little and I walk out of the bathroom, breathing deeply. The janitor managed to have fixed my locker by the time I got back and I grab my Chemistry book and head for class 1-D. Sakura stands at the door, waiting, and I feel my breath catch in my throat. Not again...

"Hey," I managed to whisper, reaching for the door knob and opening it slightly. Chaos was what greeted me and my partner as we walked to our seats. Naruto and Hinata hit it off fine, but he glanced at me worriedly. There are only two people in the world that could read my mind: My brother and Naruto. The know me so well, it scares me. Well, there was a third, but I don't want to talk about that.

Great, I just thought of it. More mental stress. I groan and rest my head against the table. I could feel Sakura's gaze on me and my face turned red yet again. STOP IT SASUKE! GOD DAMN IT STOP!!!!

No amount of metal therapy and screaming could ever help me now.

I'll admit...I have changed. A lot. Thanks to Haruno Sakura. Whether it's for better or worse, I don't know. She just...fascinates me. Okay, that really did sound wrong, but I couldn't think of a better word. She just makes me feel...happy. Now that...that was corny.

GAH!? I'm now confused.

The only thing I'm sure of is that Sakura's my friend. And I'm not sure if she wants us to be anything more. If I'm wrong...hit me.

OUCH! Not all at once!

(Haruno Sakura - What I Learned in Chemistry)

Sasuke looked really deep in thought when he walked over to the door of the Chemistry lab. Actually, he walked into the door. I tried not to laugh, but seriously! It's so funny! I never really thought he could be so serious about something as simple as admitting your feelings.

Okay, so it isn't simple, because I happen to be crushing on him at the same time. And I really have no idea what to do. He's so...odd. I guess that I should help him get this girl. Maybe that way, he'll snap out of that gaze. THEN: I shall somehow cause them to break up so that he'll come back crying to me and we get together, and have kids!

That was EXTREME paranoia. I can't believe I just said that...well...thought. Stupid, stupid Sakura! You're supposed to be his friend!

Who ever that girl is, she's damn lucky! Why can't Sasuke pick me? I don't see any other girl who could ever gain his attention!

But as I walk with him through the door and scan the classroom, I see a lot more people that could gain his attention. There are some pretty girls, and although I could see that he despises the stupid fan girls, they are attractive. You never know, especially with the teenage hormones.

And plus...he could be gay.

Which I hope not!

We sit in our usual seats and wait for Kakashi to come by...and that's a really long wait. I look at Sasuke and sigh. "Hey...Sasuke?" that's it girl...just ask him!

"Do you have a crush on anybody?"

He jolts up in his seat and sits up straight, hands fumbling on the desk. Sasuke had his head down and his cheeks were flushed red. A definite yes!

"...How did you know?"

Well, duh! You've been acting weird and doing things that Uchiha Sasuke wouldn't usually do! Obviously, you've been crushing on somebody! You must be an idiot to make it that obvious!

Well, actually, I don't say that. That would be really harsh.

What I really say is, "Um...you've just been acting strange, that's all." I look straight into his eyes, and then he turns away.

"Sasuke...just tell me."

(Uchiha Sasuke - What I Learned in Chemistry)

And when she said that...I nearly burst into tears. AW GEEZ! What's a guy supposed to do? Anything, I pray, anything, except for me or her getting killed, anything! Just any distraction whatsoever.

But, as I have said before, karma hates me. Because there was none.

And I was stuck, having to explain my feelings to her...the object of my affection. Haruno Sakura, my best friend...someone I don't want to lose by overwhelming her with this!

I'm DOOMED! I repeat, DOOMED!

And I know you guys are getting bored looking at my thoughts and everything, but I really don't know what to say.

Might as well...go for it.

"Sakura...um...there is this girl I have a crush on."

She looked relieved. Maybe she thought I was gay...great. That really ruins my chances now, you know!

"...who?" she says.

And there's where my mind goes blank. I open my mouth and nothing comes out. I really feel stupid, especially because I don't usually do stupid things like that. And now I'm doing them...because of her. I really got it bad.

Here goes. "Y...you."

And she stares at me, her eyes huge and her jaw wide open. She stands up, picks up her texts books and leaves quickly.

I blew it, didn't I?

Great. Girls are much harder to hit than target practice.

Aww...poor Sasuke. Well, you find out some more next chapter. Reviews are well appreciated, they are the fuel for writers to keep moving.