Yeys next chapter…well chapter two anyway. I don't know what to say so I think I will just let you read…Yeah...i think this one is pretty good eh...
Chapter Two: Do You See Me
I'm standing here
Right in front of you
Yet you look like you're staring out into space
Do you see me
I'm right here
Please look at me
That's all that I want
You touch my heart with every passing glance you give me
But are you seeing me
Do you see me now
That I am dead
Sakura looked at the ceiling of her bedroom; there were glow and the dark stars. Maybe her parents were right. Maybe she was still a little kid. She sighed quietly even though there was no one in the room. She was apparently used to having to be quiet for her parents. He alarm was going to go off in about ten minutes, a sleepless night. She rarely had those kinds of nights. Then again she had never seen anyone like Sasuke before. Why did he make her so nervous? Her thumb was really raw and exposed.
It stings.
She got out of bed as soon as the alarm went off and went through her normal routine, but she stopped as she put on her uniform. Maybe I should try something different. She used scissors to make the bottom of the blue skirt choppy and shredded a little and she unbuttoned her shirt a little at the top and put a dark blue tank top underneath. It wasn't as 'daring' as Sasuke's, but hey it was a lot to her. She was becoming a little braver; even if it was something as simple as this.
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"Naruto don't be stupid." Sasuke said remaining calm.
"How the fuck can I be calm!" Naruto exclaimed.
"You're still the same."
"What the hell is that supposed to mean?!"
"Exactly as it sounded." Sasuke said before walking away.
Naruto clenched his fist as her watched the raven haired boy walk away as if he wasn't at all affected as to what just happened. Naruto hadn't seen Sasuke in years until yesterday when he first walked into that classroom.
Sakura thinks he's cute? This guy is way to cold to be called cute. Well I guess I am no better…I used to call him friend…
Naruto stomped his foot in anger and grabbed his blonde hair.
"Naruto what's wrong?"
Naruto turned to see Sakura standing there with Ino beside her.
"Yeah retard what's got you all worked up?" Ino shot.
Naruto stuck his tongue out, "Your face!"
Ino started to chase him around the school yard. Sakura laughed that it until she noticed that Naruto was running a lot faster then he had ever before. Ino was one of the stars on the girls' varsity track team and he was outrunning her easily. Ino looked really angry…and tired. She had known Naruto since freshman year and now she felt like she didn't know him at all. What was going on?
Sakura suddenly noticed Sasuke leaning against the wall on the side of the school. He was looking down at his cell phone. She bit her thumb…
Oh no oh no! Should I go say hi?! Should I act like I never saw him? He's a new kid it'd be normal to say hi right…
She looked up again and stared at him; he was facing the other direction and couldn't see his face…she kept looking…
"Tsuki no ka su sumi dah oh…" (Author's note: Lol Loveless Theme)
It was her cell phone which she hurriedly answered, "Hello?"
"Are you just gonna stare at me or come say hello?"
It was Sasuke. Sakura stuttered, "U-Uh y-yeah hold on."
She heard the phone click…he had hung up. She ran over to him trying to act nonchalant…wasn't working.
Naruto watched her leave and pretended not to notice. If Sakura wanted to be friends with him that was alright…he just wanted to stay out of it. But if Sasuke ever hurt her…he'd kill him.
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Sasuke watched Sakura approach him and put his hands in his pockets. She actually had the courage to face him this time, "Hey."
"Hi."
He noticed her uniform was a little different…she had given him the first impression that she was the type of girl that did what people said and never broke a rule. He turned his head and signaled her to walk with him. While they walked away he turned and saw Naruto staring at him; Sasuke smirked and turned away.
When he was about to start a conversation with her they heard somebody yelling, "You think you are so much better then me!?"
Sasuke put his arm around Sakura's waist and pushed her against the wall and peered around the corner. It was some guy with long dark hair and nearly clear eyes and another rather strange looking guy with a black bull cut and eyes that bulged out like bug eyes and….his eyebrows were just…well…bushy.
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It was Lee and Neji…most like Lee was challenging Neji to a duel…he did that often. Sakura then noticed that Sasuke's hand was still around her waist; most likely he was doing it unconsciously but it still made her skin tingle. She could tell that Sasuke didn't want to be seen by Lee and Neji, but Sakura wasn't really sure why.
"Sakura who are they?"
"That's Lee and Hyuga Neji…they're seniors. They are most likely about to fight…don't worry they do this a lot."
Sasuke only nodded and then she felt his hand leave her waist. She let out the breath she was holding…it was over a little too soon though.
"Why are they fighting?"
"They don't really talk about it even when teachers ask. They like to keep their reasons a secret…I think only Ten Ten knows. They are really close to her."
"Let's go…this is boring."
Boring? He was just asking a bunch of questions? What the hell? The bell rang and Sakura was ready to head to class with Sasuke, but Sasuke walked in another direction.
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Hyuga…a famous name; one of them had to have information on the whereabouts of what Itachi had said to him all those years ago. There was either Hinata or Neji…the Hyuga family was complicated though…either Neji who had more strength and intelligence, but was in a lower class in the family…as for Hinata she was of the higher branch, but not at the same strength level as Neji. But the real question was if either or them would be willing to talk to him. They most likely hated him or were afraid.
So far I am the only one to escape from the wretched school…Neji and Hinata most likely graduated early…heh that idiot too. To think they would all be here…I lucked out this time. They probably despise me for leaving, but that's fine with me. Affection has never really been my thing.
Sasuke was able to stop Lee before he got to his first period class, "Lee is it?"
"Yes that is me eh!"
Ok then…
"Hey quick question…You're a friend of Neji right?"
"Well…He is a friend as well as my fiercest rival! I will defeat him in a battle one day and prove that family…!"
"Yeah ok…Well I just need to know what his last class is."
"Oh…I'm pretty sure it's calculus."
Calculus? Overachiever…
"Yeah thanks."
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Sasuke was late coming into first period. Sakura watched him take his seat behind her. When Kakashi asked why he was late he just shrugged and stared him right in the eye as if he was challenging him.
Sakura laughed a little…Sasuke was a lot more daring then most people were in this school. She had also noticed that other people were starting to notice too. Earlier in the hall she had actually heard some girls talking about how they thought he was hot.
Why should I even care cuz I don't…we just met and I guess I consider him my friend.
"Alright class I will be assigning you groups so you can edit each other's project alright? Well here they are…"
Sakura, Naruto and Sasuke ended up as a group… (Author's note: lol ironic isn't it…).
When they all sat together Sakura noticed the way Naruto was glaring at Sasuke. Had they met before? Sakura shook her head and decided that that could not be true, "So what do you guys have so far?"
Sasuke unrolled a large poster…his project was completely finished. It had more information than required, vastly decorated and had an extra credit assignment attached to the back. Sakura's mouth dropped open, "You're done!?" Sasuke only nodded. Sakura saw Naruto give Sasuke another sharp sat stare, "Naruto stop it…Why do you look so mad?"
"Psht…It's his fault."
"He didn't do anything."
"You don't know anything!"
Naruto ran towards the door.
"Uzumaki STOP!" Kakashi yelled trying to stop him, but it was too late Naruto was already out the door.
Sakura quickly got up and wanted to chase after him, but to her utmost surprise Hinata pushed her aside, "Don't go Sakura…"
Sakura stopped and stared as the door was opened once again.
Kakashi didn't yell this time.
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"Naruto tell me why you are acting this way?" Hinata asked confused.
They were standing behind the far end of the school building. Naruto let a sigh escape his lips, "You of all people should know why."
Hinata started to poke her fingers together, "I guess you're right. When he left I tried to just…"
"Pretend like it never happened?"
Hinata was silent and looked at the ground and watched an ant cross the path between her and Naruto.
"I'm sorry Hinata but for me that task was impossible and probably still is."
"N-Naruto…What about Sakura?"
Naruto clenched his fist, "She might never understand."
"N-Na-Naruto I think t-that Sakura might actually kind off…"
"NO! SHE CAN'T!"
Hinata stumbled backwards, "N-Naruto don't be angry."
The blonde ruffled his hair and laughed, "Sorry."
Hinata shot him her most sincere smile, "M-Maybe things will turn out ok."
Naruto walked with Hinata back towards the classroom.
No it won't…but it's okay to think that Hinata.
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Sasuke was sitting next to Sakura while she worked on her project, but he could tell her mind was elsewhere. He guessed that she was probably thinking about Naruto. That over dramatic fool. Sakura was biting her thumb again and he noticed the blood dripping from it. At least he was pretty sure it was blood…his vision was beginning to haze…he hadn't slept once again.
He surprised himself when he grabbed her hand and licked the blood of her thumb, "It was bothering me."
Sakura looked at him; her looked was one of a confused puppy staring at a fierce black cat while Sasuke's was blank and emotionless.
It wasn't a big deal to him but apparently this motion shocked her more then he expected. His attention was suddenly grasped by the sound of the door opening and Hinata and Naruto walking in. Sasuke looked at Naruto who immediately stared back and gave Sasuke a sly smirk that the onyx eyed male did not expect. Of course Sasuke shot back the same gesture that Naruto's couldn't even compare too.
Naruto sat back down and Sasuke expected Sakura to say something, but she didn't. Naruto gave her a reassuring smile, "So are we almost…"
Kakashi interrupted him, "Uzumaki why did you run out like that?"
The fast reacting bright haired fool replied, "Dude when you gotta go you gots to go."
"Hmph…detention Uzumaki."
Naruto frowned, "I'll get you back for this."
"Is that a threat?" Kakashi said leaning in and glaring at Naruto.
"Duh."
Sakura put her hand on her head and Sasuke could tell she was thinking the same thing she was, idiot.
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"Don't act like you don't remember me Neji." Sasuke threatened after the halls were completely empty.
"You think you scare me Sasuke?"
"I will if you don't cooperate."
"Heh…look you left to get a piece of Itachi's puzzle, but it's your own fault for not staying to remember to confront me."
"Now you're the own acting all high and mighty."
"At least my soul is unstained unlike yours."
"Are you really obliged to say that…I can tell you have something planned of your own that isn't exactly honorable."
Neji clenched his fist tightly, "You have no right to question my actions."
"Therefore you have no right to question my own Neji."
Neji chuckled, "You're right Sasuke…I am sorry, but if you want an answer to your question you're going to have to find a better way to get it out of me."
Sasuke was satisfied with that. Neji knew what Sasuke wanted and had the answer. But to get the answer from Neji he was going to have to find a better way to get it out of him. Sasuke said nothing more to Neji and walked away.
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Sakura tip toed as she walked on the curb at the side of the street. She has ditched Ino and decided to walk. She started to nip at the bandage around her thumb.
He licked my thumb…The way he did it as if it was a normal thing to do. But…His mouth was so warm…
She shook her head and the fast motion caused her to lose her balance and fell to the ground, Dammit.
That was certainly embarrassing. Sakura got up as quickly as she could, but not fast enough. She brushed the dirt off her skirt. She heard her cell phone ring, Sasuke.
"Nice fall."
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Sorry Chapter Two took so long…I usually update a lot faster but I hit a bad case of writers block near the middle. I will continue to update as much as I can! BIES! Review pretty please…