Thanks guys, once again. This chappie is kinda short but bear it k? the next one will be juicy!

CHAPTER 9

I was having a major headache. I guess now I know what a hangover feels like, although I didn't drink. The scent of mint invaded my nose. It was nice and refreshing.

I was on a bed since I was lying down on something very soft. I guess I was in my room, but my bed wasn't this soft . . .

I jolted up to see that I wasn't in my room. I was in a boy's room! I could tell because the walls were black, the bed sheets were navy blue and the room had a computer, a stereo, an electric guitar and a lot of music band and football posters.

Either I was in a boy's room, or I was in a tomboyish Goth chick's room. Both options were creepy.

The door opened and revealed Sasuke.

"Hn. So you're awake." He said lazily.

"Where am I?" I demanded. "And what are you doing here, Uchiha?"

He smirked, "Well, you're in my house and in my room."

I blushed. 'I was in Sasuke's house, in his room, sleeping on his bed!'

My inner was practically throwing a party in my mind.

"Uh . . . right." Smooth move Haruno.

"Your clothes are over there on the drawer." He pointed towards a black wooden drawer in the corner. My clothes were washed and neatly folded. Wait a minute, if my clothes were over there . . . then what am I wearing?

I looked down to see I was wearing a white t-shirt and black boxers. My torso was bandaged, I could feel it. I looked at Sasuke, "You didn't . . ."

"No," he cut in. Was it me or did Sasuke's face turn a pale pink. "My mom did that, although those are my clothes."

Great, I slept in Sasuke's house, in his room, on his bed, in his clothes. Wonderful. Suigetsu and Kiba will never stop teasing me if they knew. That's when I realized . . .

"Oh no! I didn't tell Suigetsu where I was." Knowing the goofball, he'd throw a fit about his 'little sister.'

"Don't worry," said Sasuke. "My mom called your brother last night. He's okay with it." I sighed with relief.

"Come downstairs for breakfast." He started to walk out of the room.

"Wait," I called out. He stopped and stood there with his back facing towards me. "Why'd you help me?"

"My fan girls beat you up-"

"And I smashed their faces!" I added proudly.

He sighed, "Just . . . consider it an apology."

"You're apologizing?" I said, amused.

"I deserve a thank you."

"I don't remember asking for help, Uchiha."

"Hn."

I sighed as he left the room. Mikoto had left me a toothbrush. I washed up (in Sasuke's bathroom) and changed into my clothes and went downstairs.

Mikoto was in the kitchen flipping a pancake. Sasuke was at the table munching on a tomato. Next to him was a man with coal black eyes and hair. He must be Sasuke's dad.

"Good morning, Sakura-chan!" Mikoto said cheerily.

"Good morning, Mikoto-sensei." I said awkwardly.

"Oh no," said Mikoto. "Call me Mikoto dear. No formalities, please."

I nodded.

"So you're Sakura," Sasuke's dad said to me. His gaze was piercing my skull. "Sayuri and Kenji's daughter?"

"Yeah," I said. "You're Sasuke's dad."

He nodded, "Call me Fugaku."

Another person stepped into the room. The person who looked like the older version of Sasuke. He had long black hair tied in a low ponytail and black eyes. He looked at me and smiled. I blushed and gave a small smile in return.

"Hello Sakura," the man said with a smooth voice. "I'm Itachi. I see you're a friend of my foolish little brother."

"Hn." Sasuke said in annoyance.

I smirked, "I didn't know Sasuke had a brother."

"Well he does," said Itachi. "A brother who is far more talented, handsome and-"

Sasuke threw a tomato at Itachi, who easily caught it.

"No fighting in the kitchen." Mikoto chided. I couldn't help but smile. They were just like Suigetsu and me!

"Foolish little brother." Itachi said as he poked Sasuke's forehead. Sasuke glared at him.

Mikoto put a plate of pancake and syrup in front of me. I thanked her and started to eat. Sasuke was still munching on a tomato.

"Why do you like tomatoes?" I blurted.

Sasuke looked at me lazily, "That's like asking why your brother likes yogurt." I made an 'o' with my mouth. I guess Sasuke was crazy over tomatoes as Suigetsu was over yogurt.

"Sakura-chan," said Mikoto. "What ever made you break your ribs like that?"

"I got into a little fight." I mumbled sheepishly.

Mikoto sighed, "Young girls shouldn't fight Sakura."

"They asked for it." I said childishly.

Mikoto laughed, "You're just like Sasuke when he was little. He'd eat all the tomatoes and say that it wasn't his fault that tomatoes were so good."

I looked at Sasuke who had his face in his palm. Itachi and I snickered and I could see Fugaku give a soft smirk.

I stood up, "Thank you for everything. I'll be leaving now." I bowed politely and headed out. That's when I realized . . .

"Ehehehehe," I poked my head back in the kitchen. "Where's the way out?"

Itachi chuckled, "Sasuke, see the young lady off, will you?"

"Why should I listen to you?" Sasuke said lazily.

"Sasuke." His mother said sternly. Sasuke sighed as he got up. New discovery: Uchiha Sasuke was a momma's boy.

Sasuke led me to the door, "This is it." He picked up a tux from the coat rack and handed it to me.

I took it and looked at him, "Thanks."

"I didn't catch that." He said with a smirk. What a jerk! He was doing this on purpose!

"Thanks." I mumbled a little louder.

"Hn." I rolled my eyes and stepped out of the house. I went home and I was greeted by Jugo.

'Hello Sakura," he said. "I'm glad you're back. Can you help me clear my doubts?"

"Sure," I told him. "But where's Suigetsu and Kiba?"

"They're asleep right now." I nodded and followed Jugo into the kitchen. After I put the tux away, I grabbed a can of coke and started gulping it down.

"Why do girls get naked and touch each other?" Jugo asked innocently. I choked violently on my drink and looked at Jugo, "Why?"

"Suigetsu and Kiba showed me a video of what they called 'Girl on girl action' and told me not to tell you. I guess curiosity got the best of me."

I twitched. Suigetsu and Kiba were polluting Jugo's mind behind my back again. I grabbed two glasses and filled them with water. I stomped to the living room and splashed it over their sleeping forms. They woke up yelling "COLD!"

"Serves you right for perverting Jugo again." I told them.

"Jugo," Suigetsu whined. "I told you not to tell her."

Jugo smiled apologetically, "Sorry guys. I was really curious."

"What about you, Sak?" Kiba said cheekily. "You spent the night at a guy's house."

"I blacked out." I said, dumbly.

"Did he do anything to you?" Suigetsu said rolling up his sleeve.

I rolled my eyes, "No and even if he did, you'd be in too cooped up with perverted fantasies about your sister. " Suigetsu grinned sheepishly.

"By the way," said Kiba. "You're wearing a dress to the anniversary."

"Nope," I said immediately. "I'm not dressing up like a prissy."

"Come on Sak," said Suigetsu. "Show mom, dad and Mangetsu how much you've grown. Be a little formal will ya?"

"I sighed, "On two conditions: no short and sexy slut dresses and no more perverting Jugo." Kiba and Suigetsu nodded.

"I know the perfect dress, Sakura," Jugo said placing a hand on my shoulder. "It belonged to Kimimaro's mom but since she passed away, you can wear it. I'm sure Kimimaro wouldn't mind."

I nodded, "Thanks."

I went back to my room to practice. Tomorrow was the concert. It was to be held at the school and tomorrow was also the death anniversary for mom, dad and Mangetsu. Now that's a lot to handle in one day! I guess I'll just have to wait and see how it turns out.

Me: Sorry it's short.

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