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Black Roses

Chapter 3

Sakura's breath hitched as the dark-haired stranger placed open-mouthed kisses along her neck and up her jaw. His cold lips felt like feathery snowflakes on her sensitive skin. Her stomach grew butterflies and her heart beat erratically at the intimate contact.

What am I doing?

Her conscience told her to pull away and get away from the stranger, but her body wouldn't obey. Like a mouse caught under a cat's glare, she was frozen by those crimson eyes.

The stranger's sensual touches were alluring. A velvety tongue traced her slender neck. Sakura's heartbeat quickened as a deep flush rose to her face.

Why can't I pull away?

She lifted her hand and rested them on the stranger's chest and pushed lightly.

"I-I…."

She was silenced by a cold kiss.

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The sound of the girl's heartbeat resounded in his head, slightly calming him. The thought of her sweet blood excited him.

He went down to the base of her neck and kissed the pale skin, enjoying the sound of blood rushing through the vein under the skin. He lightly nibbled her skin, earning a small mewl from the pink-haired blossom.

He felt her heartbeat quicken and her fear was almost tangible. Sasuke's dark hair hid a small smirk. He could take her right now. Plunge his fangs in her precious neck and suck her dry. But that wouldn't be fun for him.

He took a whiff of her strawberry scent and smiled darkly. He would play first.

Time to play with the prey.

Her small hands went to his chest as a protest, but he hardly felt the weak push. Bringing his hands to her waist, he pulled her closer.

"I-I…."

He didn't let her finish. Her scent invaded his senses as he kissed soft pink lips.

Sweet

Sweet and innocent…just like you, Cherry Blossom.

His teeth lightly nibbled her lower lip, canines brushing over her soft lips. Her gasp gave him access to her mouth, and his tongue explored her cavern, savoring the sweet flavor. When she didn't respond, he tightened his grip on her waist and pushed her body closer to his. His actions deepened the kiss, making the girl moan into his mouth.

His sharp canine brushed across her lips and made a diagonal cut in the flesh. The girl whimpered as the cut bled, leaking out fresh blood. The vampire hungrily licked away the blood, sucking on the wound lightly.

Delicious.

His bloodlust rose, as he tasted her blood. The beast inside wanted to suck the flower dry of all her nectar. Sasuke's hand slowly intertwined in silky pink tresses and pulled her head slightly back, revealing his prey's slender neck.

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Sakura felt lightheaded as the stranger's tongue darted in her mouth. Even at 16, the attractive rosette haired woman hadn't been kissed by many boys. The strong arm wrapped around her waist tightened, deepening the kiss. Her protesting hands slowly wandered into a mass of dark raven hair. Her slim fingers subconsciously wove through the silky strands.

Such soft hair…

Her mind told her to pull away, but her body betrayed her. The raven-haired stranger was a dangerous seduction, and she was falling into it.

She faintly wondered how she ended up kissing in a stranger's arms when all she was trying to do was find a way home. Only her sensible mind remembered that she needed to be at home. The rest of her was lost in the pleasure of the intense kiss.

What was his name again?

Suddenly realizing what she was doing, her hands went from the silky hair to the defined chest of the stranger. She pushed slightly, but the hand holding her waist and the mouth over her lips didn't relent.

Uchiha Sasuke…Sasuke…

Sasuke. The name sent shivers of pleasure down her spine. It sickened her though; she had so much lust for a guy she's only met a few minutes ago. She was about to push again when a sharp pain from she mouth shocked through her. The familiar metallic taste felt warm against her tongue.

Blood.

My blood.

The dark haired stranger…Sasuke's…tongue lapped up the blood like a hungry dog. His velvety tongue ran over the small cut and gently sucked on it. The receding pain slowly died away. Sakura blinked in surprise. He had just cut her lip and licked away the blood.

Is he really a…vampire?

His lips lingered above her mouth before she felt his hand intertwine with her pastel locks. Making a fist in her hair, she felt him pull her head back, exposing her throat. He lifted his head; his intense red eyes met with her own shocked viridian ones. Keeping an intense stare on her, he lowered his head to her exposed throat. His teeth flashed and she could see long protruding fangs. His lips touched her skin now but she was too shocked to even move.

Holy shit! He is a vampire!

Feeling the sharp, cool touch of fangs on her jugular, Sakura shut her eyes tight, as if warding off the upcoming pain of the fangs piercing her tender throat.

It won't hurt…much.

A deep chuckle sounded in her mind. Sakura gasped as a pair of twin incisors tore through her skin, a scream was stuch in her throat.She felt lightheaded at the stabbing pain. The pain slowly receded into a light throb as the vampire continued to drain her. Her vision blurred, making the black hair in front of her view fade in and out. Her body had an airy feeling and her mind drowned in darkness as she blacked out in the arms of a red-eyed vampire.

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Sasuke couldn't get enough of her sweet blood. The rich substance slid past his throat.

It won't hurt…much.

He had lied, of course. He was surprised that the girl…Sakura, had not screamed. Usually his victims screamed at the searing pain of fangs sinking in flesh.

He continued to draw blood from the fang wounds. The pink haired girl loosened her grip on his hair, He watched as her emerald eyes slowly shut and her body hung limply in his strong arms. Her breaths were shallow and her skin grew deadly pail. Sasuke reluctantly pulled away, savoring the sweet exotic taste of the cherry blossom's blood. He gently licked the wound close and lightly kissed the punctured skin. Her fluttering heart pumped rapidly, trying to get blood into her body. He had drained a lot of blood, but not enough to kill the rosette-haired girl. Untangling his fingers from her pastel pink tresses, he placed his arm behind her small back to support her. He looked at her again.

Sakura.

Cherry blossom…

Her skin was as pale as the moon. Her pink hair tossed wildly around her face. The vampire lowered his hair and breathed deeply in, the fresh smell of strawberries filling up his nose.

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Not even a minute and he was already craving for the rich human blood. This girl was definitely special. Her blood was sweeter, richer than the usual bland taste of other victims. She was also surprisingly attractive for an ordinary human.

Shifting his weight and picking up the fragile body of Sakura, he stretched his black-feathered wings. Giving his wings a few flutters, he took off in a furry of black feathers against the dawn light.

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Beep

Beep

Beep

Emerald eyes slowly fluttered open. Sakura blinked, not accustomed to the sudden sunlight seeping through the bedroom window.

Where…am I?

Her eyes adjusted to the light and looked around at her surroundings. Light pink walls. Geometry book laid messily over a wooden desk. Comfortable white sheets.

Her room. She was in her room.

My room.

Last night seemed like a faraway dream; the vampire and the black rose. Everything seemed groggy and unclear.

Beep

Beep

Sakura turned to her alarm clock and pressed the snooze button. Her fingers lingered hesitantly on the clock before she realized it was a school day. She lifted the bed sheets off, preoccupying herself by dressing and preparing her schoolwork. Her thoughts wandered off again to the dark-haired vampire and the mysterious black rose. It all seemed like an impossible dream, yet the images of the handsome stranger didn't fade away.

We…kissed…

Sakura blushed at the thought, but the memory was unfocused. She had never had such an…intimate interaction with anyone. Her eyes shifted to her messy table. 6:45 her alarm clock read. She quickly hustled to the messy lay of papers scattered over her desk. She took her geometry homework and stuffed them in the textbook before stashing them in her bag. In the shuffle of written papers, something caught her eye. She reached out to the fallen object and picked it up.

A black feather.

A single black feather. Sakura twirled the lightweight object in her fingers, enjoying the soft texture of fine-feathered strands. It seemed more than an ordinary feather. Sleek black and darker than any bird's plumage. Soft and silkier than anything she's ever touched. It was like a feather dropped from an angel.

Like the black rose.

Sakura sighed and shook her head to clear her thoughts. She was probably just imagining things again. She pulled open a drawer and gently laid the feather down before shutting it closed. Silently picking up her school bag and grabbing a banana to eat, Sakura went on her way to school.

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Sakura ran her fingers through her pink licks and slung the heavy backpack over her shoulder. Turning her head back, her waved good-bye to her friends before starting the way back home.

School had been dull as usual. Test and homework. Lectures and projects. It had been worse that she couldn't concentrate half the time. Her thoughts somehow always strayed to a certain dark-haired stranger and the unusual black feather. Sakura forced the thoughts out of her head as she concentrated on the road ahead of her. Walking past a dark alley, she felt a foreboding feeling, making goose bumps appear on her skin. She apprehensively turned her head toward the darkened area. And then she heard a dark whisper pass through her mind.

We meet again…Cherry Blossom.

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