Chapter 5: Now He Realizes

As they walked out of Tsunade's mansion, as usual, Kidate was there waiting for Sasuke. Kidate threw an icy triumphant look on Sakura.

She simply turned her back on Kidate and rolled her eyes. Why should she follow what Kidate said?

She doesn't have any right... Sakura thought smiling.

"Ei Sakura-chan! What are you going to wear at the dance tomorrow?" Naruto wouldn't be surprised if Sakura had forgotten about it since she saw Kidate anyway.

"I totally forgot! Thanks for reminding me Naruto! I gotta go now!"

Sakura went to the mall. She figured she's gonna do a bit of shopping for the dance tomorrow.

While she was looking for a dress in shop, Kidate was there too.

"Hello Sakura" Kidate smirked.

"Hello Kidate" Sakura smirked back.

"I heard what happened during the mission" She said the smirk getting wider.

"Yeah. And so?"

"I just want you to know that this would be your final warning"

"Is that a threat?" Sakura said her smirk getting wider. She wasn't going to lose to Kidate.

"So you have the courage to talk back now don't you?" Kidate said keeping her smirk.

"Hn...your going to loose Sasuke...sooner or later" Sakura said as she turned her back on Kidate.

This time Kidate was the one who was pissed.

"Let's just see about that!" Kidate said before getting out of the shop cursing.

Sakura wasn't going to step down on Sasuke now.

Sakura was dead tired as she went home.

I need to prepare early for the dance tomorrow Sakura thought before she closed her eyes and entered a dreamless sleep.

The following morning Sakura woke up at 11.

She prepared quick lunch and took a bath.

Sakura went out for training. She thought she would sweat up before getting ready for the dance.

She walked to the training grounds where they first trained before.

She smiled.

This gives me memories...

She remembered Kakashi's stupid bell training. As she went through that memory she couldn't help but give a chuckle.

Naruto was pretty stupid back then she laughed.

I shouold become stronger...

Hours passed by until 5 pm reached.

I should get ready for the dance by now.

Sakura walked home.

As she walked home Hinata came her way.

"Hi Hinata!" Sakura said with a warm smile.

"He-hello Sakura-chan..." Hinata stammered.

"Are you getting ready for the dance?"

"Y-yes I am...who-who are you going wi-with to the da-dance?" Sakura said blushing.

"Just me...as usual. From the look on your face, your going with Naruto aren't you?" Sakura gave a soft giggle.

"Y-yes I am"

"Well I gotta go prepare for the dance now...still so much to do"

"O-okay"

"Bye Hinata!"

She entered her apartment getting all the things from her shopping bags yesterday.

It took her about an hour and a half to get herself finished and confident.

As she left her apartment, she wore a fur coat on because she didn't want anyone to see her just yet.

"Sakura-chan!" Naruto called out.

He was wearing a tux with Hinata with him.

"Hi Naruto! Hi Hinata!" Sakura said happily.

"Wh-why are you wea-wearing a coat on Sakura-chan?"

"Oh this? I just don't want to let anyone see what I'm wearing just yet. I just look plain ugly with this gown so...I don't want anyone to faint just yet" Sakura said jokingly.

"Non-sense Sakura-chan! I bet you'll be the most beautiful one there!"

"Ye-yeah Sak-Sakura-chan"

Sakura giggled and waved goodbye to them.

Hinata looked pretty in her silver silk gown.

She was near the atrium entrance when she saw Kidate and Sasuke about to enter.

Kidate was beautiful in her gown. Even she couldn't deny that. She was wearing a yellow knee-length ruffle ended dress with her hair in a bun.

She inhaled deeply and exhaled.

Well...I can't change how I look now.

She saw Tsunade getting out of the entrance as she was about to go in.

"Hi Tsunade-sama"

"Oh Hi Sakura..."

"Why aren't you inside? Too noisy for your type?" Sakura said giggling.

"No...I just needed some fresh air." Tsunade said with a smile.

"Well...yeah...the air tonight seems good!"

"It does...Why are you wearing that coat Sakura?"

"Well...I'm just afraid that everyone would get shocked from how bad I look"

"I'll be the judge of that...Cmon!...take it off...you'll be entering now anyways. I'm sure that you'll look better than anyone inside."

"I guess I really should take it off now..."

Sakura took off her coat and hanged it to the hanger near her.

"And you say that's not good? I bet not even Sasuke could ignore you in that...now go inside and have fun!" Tsunade said smiling.

"Thank you Tsunade-sama"

As she walked through the halls going to the room where the dance was held she was quite nervous.

She arrived at the door where the dance was held and as she opened it she heard the calling of names.

"Wow! Ino looks good tonight with Shikamaru don't you think?"

"Yes I do..."

"Now who's the next one coming?"

Wow! Tsunade put a lot of hard work for this dance! Sakura giggled.

She even set up an entrance announcement Sakura smiled.

"Oh! This is not surprising. Tenten is gorgeous with her apple green dress with that Hyuga!"

"Yes she does...Are they together now?"

Neji raised an eyebrow as he smiled at the announcers while Tenten chuckled.

"Next one is...oh...the new couple...Sasuke and Kidate"

The announcement went on as they reached down the stairs they offered you to your teams table.

Finally Sakura walked down the stairs.

She was wearing a sparkling midnight blue gown paired with sparkling white gloves. She had her hair in a bun but left several curls dangling from the bun. Her bangs were fixed beautifully and the hair that was too short to be kept in the bun dangled just above her ear.

She really was the most beautiful girl there.

"Wow...is that Sakura? And she's alone...What guy wouldn't see her beautiful now."

"Yes she is isn't she...perhaps the best we've ever seen!"

As the announcer said this all heads turned towards her as she walked down the stairs.

Some were whistling, some were cheering.

She really was beautiful.

As Sasuke turned his head towards her...he saw her...she was very beautiful.

Now he realizes how beautiful Sakura really is.

Sasuke stared at her as she walked down the stairs...

Naruto and Kakashi noticed this...everybody noticed this.

As Sakura finally came down she was shown to her seat with Sasuke's eyes still glued on her.

She noticed this and called out questioningly.

"Sasuke?"

Hey guys! this story's going to get better from here. so hope you'll continue reading! i hoped you liked this chapter! incase your wondering the song from the 1st to the 4th chapter its Secret Love by Jojo. i'm still busy making the 6th chapter so continue reading please!

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